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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-15
HOUSE OF DELEGATES,

SATURDAY, Feb. l3.s
Mr.. Stump, from Committee on Military
Affairs, reported Bill for the arrest oi
rebels or rebel sympathizers. 1t provides
for The arrest and trial of all Symphathizers
found giving aid and comfort TO the enemy.
Mr.. Lamb, from Judiciary Committee,
reported adversely to authorizing Boards ol
Supervisors to make allowances for Record
ers, for which no other fee is allowed.
The same gentleman, on behalf OF the
same committee, reported Bill to author
izs Recorders to make orders allowing mn-
istsrs to celebrate the rites of matrimony.
Mr.. Dawson, from Committee on Execu-
tive Officers, submitted report stating
the condition of the different State De
partments.
The Bill allowing officers further time
(thirty days after election) to qualify, was
passed. ..t tI..
House Bill No. 25, providing for the re
pair of the Walnut Gap road in Boone and
Wyoming counties, was taken up. aud, al
tar warm debate, passed: yeas IL; nays 1
Jos. s. Wheat. .......
The bill to regulate municipal elections,
was passed.
Q0 DIN W tuC law Soh>SA e'es
insurance companies was taken up.
Mr.. Ruffner offered an amendment pro
viding that all real and personal property
other than the capital and bonds, as part o.
the capital belonging to such company OF
agency, shall be listed and assessed il
other cases. -El
The bill and amendment were laid upor
u the table.
r. On motion of Mr.. Lamb, the committee
ON TAXATION and Finance were instructed to
inquire into the expediency of recommend
!, ing an appropriation allowing the Governor
of this State to employ competent clerk
in his Office.
On motion Of Mr.. Barrick, the Judiciary
committee were instructed to inquire ano
report g to the expediency Of reporting
system of forms and blanks for county ano
township officers: 60 !. 1,
On motion of Mr. Sheetz, the Printing
commit Gee were requested to call upon the
public printer and ascertain from him wher
the acts OF the last session of the Legisla'
ture Will be ready for distribution. 1
on motion of Mr.. Logan, the committee
on Private Corporations -aad Joint Stock
Companies were instructed to inquire and
repott as TO the cxpediency Of repoItipg q
eeneral lsW of Incorporation for the benefit
Of bcuuyutent md other associations unpro
ivasd 81 M the present general Law, Of in
coep0asioaaa "a
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THE DAILY REGISTER.
FEBRUARY Is, 1876
-l.1ea1o.LLAL sLsxLEAOo
s,,,s'r'':s; 'r's III;
We KNOW No Party but the
Party Of the Constitution.
WEST VA. LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
+ SATURDAY, Feb. l3, 1864.

~lasra'o'f'F SATURDAY, Feb. al3, 1854. "a
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. White, of .Fairmont
A message from the House announced
the passage of House Bill No. 20, concern
ins inspectors of salt'in Kanawha county
and House Bill No %, providing for the
payment of certain militia claims allowed
by regimental courts which were each read
the first time. z-aaa ~ tast sl1- a.sss 81.
Mr.. Farnsworth, from the committee or
Internal improvements, reported back the
House Bill No. IA, to authorize the Board
of Public Works to employ Superinten-
dents on Turnpikes belonging to the State,
with an amendment requiring the Board to
publish notice and the roads TO the lowest
bidder. s5g e-a s,I.- ~ I7
On motion of Mr.. Raymond, the amend
ment was amended SO Is to require them t.
be let to the lowest competent and respon'
sible bidder. The bill was then read the
third time and passed. Yeas l6, nays 2.
Mr.. Farnsworth, from the same commit
tee, reported back favorably tho House Bill
No. II, to provide for repairing the road
and rebuilding the bridges of the Sisterville
and Salem Turnpike Company in the coun'
ty of Tyler.
On motion of Mr., Hubbard it was tabled
Mr.. Maxwell, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported back, iavorably, the bill
(H. No. 29) to allow. the recorders of Gil
'rnef and Ritchie to issue licenses for the
marriage of persons residing in Calhoun.
The bill was passed-yeas l9; nays none
Mr.. Brown, from the Committee and Fl
nance aad Claims, reported back, favorably
che Bill {H. No 26) concerning Deputy As
SCISSORS. -e ,,.-.---. .-- -- ---.--
The bill was passed-yeas l9; nays none
Mr.. Brown. from the same Committee
reported back With verbal amendment
the bill (H. No. lS) for the relief of Viii.
liam Nixon and William Farmer 80.
The amendment was adopted, and the
bill was passed-yeas lS; nays none.
Mr.. Carskadon, from the Committee on
Privileges and Elections reported back the
bin (H. No. 81 to amend the act to regu
late elections by the people, with slight
amendm ent which was adopted
On motion Of Mr.. Hubbard an amend
ment providing for the forfeiture of tbe
Office of candidates who give away liquor
was adopted. 90. ga
The bill was then rassed-yeas II;
nays 2.
Mr.. Hawkins, from the Committee on
Executive offices, submitted report as to
the condition of portion of the offices, all
of which was favorahl" A further report
, will be made as to other offices. The re-
port was received and laid Oh Tue table.
Tie bill (H. No. PAY fixing the salaries
OF the officers of the Bank at Weston, was
read the second time and and referred to
Committee on Banks, &c.
The bill Is. No g. requiring certain per
sons to, take an oath, Oh its thlrd reading
was taken up and discussed till the hour OF
adjournment, .
The Senate at o'clock adjourned.
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On melton q, 4 Mf Logan TIE committee q ;s

On motion Of Mr. Logan the committee
on Military Affairs were instructed to IN,
quire and report kas to the aexpediency oi
authorizing the Sheriff Of Ohio county TO
return to the Clerks of the Regimentsl
Courts Of the 4th and 5th regiments West
Va Militia, all fnesy collected and nncollect'
ed, placed in his hands for collection by
the said courts. imposed for failure to per
form military duty under the Governors
proclamation of September 9, 1863. ,fs
Mr. Goff presented petition Of citizens
ing for the enactment of . law to prevent
the distillation Of grain. Referred
House adjourned. Tu2KTsf rw
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DISEASE OF IMPRUDENcE.

When the misguided and imprudent yotary Of pleas.
ure nds that he has mbbed the seeds OF this painful
al sease it too often happens that ill-tmed sense
shame or dread Of discovery deters him from applying
=, .bose who from education and respectabiliy can
alone befriend hun, delaying till the constitutional
symptoms Of this horrd disease make their
such as liberated sore throat diseased nose nocturnal
pains in the head and limbs dimness Of sght dsanes
heal face and extremities, progressing with fngnu
rauidty till at last the palate Of the mouth or 70;
bones of the nose fall in, and tOe victim OF TINS aNu
disease becomes horrii object Of eommiserston, I'll
death puts period TO his dreadful suerngs oy SEND
ing him to ''tha, Undiscovered Country from "hsne'
no traveller returns"
It is melancholy fast that thousands ali vleaMs Y
uretsnders who, by the use Of that Dsady Po
SON. Msrery, ruin the constitution and make the resi-
due Of life miserable.
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TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

Dr. j. addresses all those who have
by improper indulgence and solitary habits, wntch
ruin both body and mind uniting them for sithsr ou-
xiness, study, society or marriage,
THFsE are some of the sad and melancholy snects
produced by early habits of youth, yis: weakness OF
sight Loss Of Muscular Power, Palplation OF the
Heart Dyspepsia Ndrvcus Irritability, Derangemen'
Of the Digestive Functions, General Debility, symp'
toms of Consumption, &C.
MESrALLY-Ths fearful effects on the mind are
much to be dreaded.-Loss Of Memory, Confusion O
Ideas Depressions of Spirits, Evil Forebodings Aver
sion to Society; Self Disrust Love OF Solitude imid
ity, &C., are some of the evils produced.
THOUSANDS of persons of all ages now Judge what
Ii the cause of their declining health losing their Wig
or, becoming weak pale, nervous and emaciated nav
symptoms Of Consumption.
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YOUNG MEN

Who have injured themselves by certain practice in'
dulged in when alone, habit frequently learned iron
evil companions at school, ts effects OF which are
ders marriage impossible, and destroys both mind and
body, should apply Immediately.
What pity that young man, the hope OF his coun-
try the darling his parents, should DO snatchsd ou
ali prospects and enoymens oflis by the consequence
of deysting from the path Of nature and ndugng In
certain secret habit uoh parsons MUST before con-
temp latipg
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MARRIAGE,

reasct that sound mind and body the most nsces-
sary requisites to promote connubial happiness. In
deed without these the journey through life becomes
weary pilgrimage the prospect hourly darkens 70 tne
view: the mind becomes Swallowed With despair and
allied with the melancholy reflection that the happiness
of an nthar hecomaa blighted with our own,
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BLACK MAI CARRIERS,

Mr.. Collamer to-day reported bill to
remove disqualification for carrying the
mails on account of color, with an amend
ment declaring there shall be no exclusion
of any witness from courts Of the United
States on account Of color.
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ORGANIC WEAKNESS.

nm sdiately Cured and Full yigor Restored.
This Distressing Affection which renders Life miser-
able and Marriage the penalty paid by the
victims ofimproper ndugences Young persons are too
apt to commit excesses from not being Of dread
fl consequences that may ensue Now who that under
stand the subject will pretend to deny that the power OF
procreation Is lost by those falling into mprop
er habits than by the prudent! Besides being deprived
of the pleasure Of healthy offspring the most serious
and destructive symptoms Of both body and mind arise
The system becomes Deranged, the Physical and Mem
tai unctions Weakened, Loss OF Piocreative Power
Nervous Irritability. Dyspepsia, Papnation Of the
Heart Indigestion Constitutional Debility, wasting
ofthe Frame Cough, Consumption, Deeay and Death
Office No. Z South Frederick st.
Left hand side going from Baltimore street, few doors
from the corner Fail not to observe name and num-
Der. -
Letters mus. be paid and contain stamp. The Doc
tors Diploma hangs in his office.
AZURE WARRANTED DAYS
No Mercury o. Nauseoas Drugs.
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DIR. JOHNSTON,

Member Of the Royal College of Surgeons, London
Graduate from Of the most eminent Colleges IN tht
United States and the greater part OF whose NE ma
been spent in the hospitals of London Paris Philade
pha and elsewhere has effected some OF the most as
tonshing cures that were ever known; many troubles
with ringing in the head and ears when asleep grea
nervousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds bash
fulness with frequent blushing attended sometimes
with arrangement of mind, were cured Immediately.
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WOOL,

Petitions are before the Ways and Means
Committee, in considerable numbers, ask
ing reduction in the duty on imported
wool. The Committee is considering the
subject .-r -.-..-.- .---..-r-
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Washington Items.g soa
i From the Cincinnati GazettSs Washing.
ton correspondence of the 1lth inst., we
Gull the folio wing: --- IN

ton correspondence of the 11th inst., we
Gull the ollowing: -T T57
CoNsCRIPTIoN.
The House spent nearly the whole DAY
on proposition 70 make the conscripton
bill drdt slaves as well rs white men. II
was finally amended, so that all slaves vol
untserins were to bring $500 to loyal mas.
ters, to be paid when they make out deed
Of manumisnon for them, while If they
waited, till they were drafted, they only re,
csived the one hundred dollars now provid
ed by law. This will apply equally to- al
States, and If it becomes law 10 likely to
lead to the volunteering, en- masse, of oil
able bodied slaves throughout the border
T PAY OF SOLDIERS.
Mr., Doolittle introduced joint rssolu
ton to equalize the pay of soldiers in the
army. It proposes that where black sol
diers have been enlisted under the promise
of receiving $13 per month, they shall re-
ceive that amount; but four dollars of the
same shall be retained from those serving
in districts in insurrection, to reimburse
the expenses Of taking care of women and
children of color in those districts. ~
WHISKY TAX.
As foreshadowed in last nights dispatch
es the Ways and Means Committee to-day
voted to report back the Whisky tax bill
precisely as it came from the Senate. There
is some donbt, however, whether they will
will be able to get it reported before Mon
day.
TAX ON TOBACCO.
A memorial from the Board of Trade oi
Baltimore was presented to the Senate to-
day. 1t gives assurance that tax on Leaf
tobacco, unless accompanied by full draw
back, will be fatal to the export trade in
tobacco and injurious to foreign exchange.
BANKRUPT LAW.
The House Special Committee has an
elaborate bankrupt bill prepared, which it
will seek to introduce at the earliest occas
ion. The bill differs somewhat from that
of last session.
Petitions are before the Ways and Means
Committee, in considerable numbers, ask
ing reduction in the duty on imported
wool. The Committee is considering the
subject z-r
BLACK MAIL CARRIERS.
Mr. Collamer to-day reported bill to
remove disqualification for carrying the
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uNDDErAKxHTot. !

We viii furnish Metals - vell eth9 hfn1e q
Coins. made Of the best materials and n - ln1
and most approved styles, on abort notice.
Having had an experience OF years IN the unA9eAe.
ing business, We hope, by strict attsatoa - be4nA
TO merit share Of public patroaasA - % euf meo9c
ton TO accommodate our cuStonsu 70 ~ u1meo u
our ability. /,
iuly '63 YRIkuD = - 81
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BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.

~ ESTABLISHED AS A NEft6E fhOM
v.QUACKRRY. dT
The Only Place Where q Cure Can be
80 81 .0aa Obtained. ii44A
DR JOHNSTON HAS DISCOVERED THE MOST
- Certain, Speedy and only Efectnal Remedy IN the
World for all Private Diseases, Weakness OF the bacs
or Limb Structure Affections Of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Involuntary Discharges, Impotency, Genera
Debility Nervousness, DyspepSa, ,Laneuor, Low Spntfss
Confusion Of Ideas Palpitation Of the Heart midtys
the Head, Throat, Nose or Skin, Affections Of the
Liver Lungs, Stomach CT Bowels-those Terrible Dis
orders arising from Solitary Habits OF Youth?those
srcarr and solitary practices more ftal TO their VIC
Tins than the song Of syrens the Mariners Of Uys-
ses bliehting their most brilliant hopes or autcps-
fions rendering marriage, &C., impossible.
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MARRIAGE.

Married Persons, or Young Men contemplating mar
rage being aware Of physical weakness organic deoil-
ity. deformfties speedily cured.
He who places himself under the care Of Dr. J. may
relisiously confde in his honor gentleman, and
confidentiy rely upon his skill q physician.
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YOUNG MEN

Especially, who have become the victims Of Solitary
Vice. that dreadful and destructive habit which snnu-
ally sweeps to an unmely grave thousands OF Young
Men ofthe most exalted talents and brilliant intellect
who might Otherwise have entranoed listening senates
with the thunders Of eoQuence walked to eoacy the
living lyre, rnay call with full confidence.
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STRANGE RS

Trust not your ives health 70 the Gre 81 the NAM
Unlsarned and worthless PrstenderS destitute o
knowledge, name or character, who copy Ut. !onn'
stons ADVERTISEMENTS or style themselves IN the nsvs
psners regularly Educated Physicians, tncapabie o.
Curing, they keep you tring month aftsr month Ia
king their filthy and poisonous compounds or as Ions
a. the smallest fee bs obtained, and II despair
leave YOU with ruined health to sigh over your galiD,
Or. Johnston the only Physician advertising.
His credentials or diplomas always hang In bis once
His remedies treatment are unknown 70 all o'ners
prepared from life spent IN ths great hospitals OF Eu
rope: the frst ia e country and 3 more extensive
Privae Praaise than any other Physician IN tn
world
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WHISKY TAX,
TAX ON TOBACCO.
BANKRUPT LAW.

The House Special Committee has ar
elaborate bankrupt bill prepared, which il
will seek to introduce at the earliest occas
ion. The bill differs somewhat from tha'
of last session.
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ENDORSEMENT OF THE Press

The many Thousands cured at this institution yea y
afsr wear, and the numerous important Surgical op
eratons performed by DR.. Johnston, witnessed oy ID
reporters Of the ''sun," "Chppcr," and many othe
nas notices Of which have appeared again and agar
before the public, besides bis standing as gentiema
of character and responsibility, Is suhclcns guafan
tee TO the afflicted,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-05-04
aqrifulfurul anu 1umestit.
rIREwoop IN ENGLAND.

The London Revien has a description Of the
" nine wood T" sold IN the streets Of that metrop-
OILS The writer says: This wood is cut to the
proper lengths by powerful steam say mills,
running night and day, and then il Is split and
slowed The successful lighting OF fire depends
upon the perfect des-icariOn OF the wood as
much a. any thing this Is obtained by drFing II
with great heat-to such a hea'. in fact, that
il becomes surrounded ~ith KIND OF gas "hieh
leaos A. IL ~ere 10 meet the fire applied 70 II.
The ordinary FIRE sood : sold N bundles, as the
reader must be aware; but the "wheeP u built
uD % the shape OF a wheel 10 the most ingenious
manner TIE builders are young girls, rows OF
whom are seen employed IN the factory, each
girl having an iron matrir 10 the shape OF a
wheel, before her Into this matrix she drops
with the utmost rspidiiy sufficient pieces Of wood
70 make -the rim aud spokes OF her miniature
wheel; bs the aid of a lever the different parts
a,e j.mmed close. lifted little from matrix, and
tied b miy together wiki a string Some OF the
more niinhle Of the girls will thus build IhOus-
ands during working hours. The last process
il 70 do Them in a csuldron Of boiling rosin and
the patent fire ~oOd Il complete. A ire cannot
well 20 out where this patent wood IL employed,
as it lights With the utmost ease, burns With
furv. aud gives out sufficient heat TO boil ket-
tie known A. the economical patent FIRE wood
keith, by which three pints Of water eau be
boiled in few minutes AZ the expense OF a
farthing Indeed, large quantity IS used by
bachelors and private families for this purpose.
One wheel j. sufficient 20 kindle light a fire
10 an Ordinary sized stove, and at the rate they
are sold, four FIRES may be kindled at the cost OF
apenny.
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PLANT SORGHUM.

One Of the most rcmuneTative crops that can
be grown, with the present high rates OF sugar
and moas-es. IL sorghum. On sandy and loomy
Soils it IN be found 10 grow very readily, aud
is a sure crop II does not require more aten-
iiou in ts culture than Indian corn, aud u 10 be
treated precisely similar ia its gro~ing, ~ every
particular a. corn Il treated Ia the extreme
Western States and Territories sorghum has
come 20 Dc a very important crop. The amount
of sorghum moas-es exported from the state o.
Iowa lass wear. amounted TO hundreds OF thous
ands Of dollars Every farmer in Michigan
should grow his own molasses. We have seen
excellent sugar made from sorghum, nicely gram
ulited aud equal TO the best and purest Mnsco-
valo; but the process Of prOftably making the
sugar has not yet reached perfection hxper-
meuts acc condnualiy being made, aud II IS nor
20 De- doubted that ere long. the farmers OF tue
Northeast will grow and manufacture their own
sugar upon their own lads. One word OF eau
ton should be eiven Be sure that you get good
seed Sorghum IL very apt 20 mscegenate
and ANAL amate with broom corn and such Ike
varieties. aud 10 this way become very much de-
Perforated We see it stated that members OF
Congress are now distributing large quantities o.
sorghum seed, which was Obtained oy the De
partment of Agriculture from Prussia, and IS APP
parently pure. excellent article. Some speci
mems OF sorghum seed have also been obtained
from China, and orders have been sent there for
a large supply. Sorghum, or the Chinese cane,
Is not as vel adapted for sugaf-mlking as In
pee, or the African cane, but il makes more and
better syrup, which after all is the best use that
can be made OF cane crops in northern attitudes
For sugar making, even the earliest varieties OF
Imphec do not always attain perfect maturity
north OF the thirty eighth parallel OF latitude.-
Free Press
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GET 4 ROME AND KEPT.

leading object with every young man should
be 70 secure for himself permanent home. And
Tor its greater stabiityt should consist partly IN
land. and up % a certain limit, the more OF IL the
better. II paid for. The house should be as COM
Portable aud attractive as one has the means Of
making IT, IL should be one that the heart can
groS 10, and will cling around more aud more
firmly with every passing year. Its owner should
desire and propose 10 keep possession OF II a.
long a. he lives, and his children should grow up
feeling thar there is one place fixed and stable
Tor them amid all changes
Americans are altogether too rowing in their
habits. " build houses cheaply. and pull them
down without regret. Or We eel out aud move
away halt a dozeu times in HE time, IN the vain
hope Of lettering our conditions. How much
better 20 choose homestead early in life, and
then las plans with reference to abiding there
Even though Our gains are less than are promised
elsewhere certainty should seldom be given up
for an uncertainty "A bird in the hand is worth
two in the bush"
Oniy those Who have experimental, know bow
firmly family become attached TO their long
loved homestead No children love home so well
as those y no have known Ouly one. As the young
become Of manageable age, they should 90 out
one BY one from the old homestead, feeling it 10
be the model after which their own should be "a
lsbiIsned, aud knowing that this will remain ~
changed "a long as the parents live, place 10
which they can return, aud where they will be
ever welcome. A pleasing writer, confirms our
doctrine thus: "Fhere is great gain in being
settled down. IL is twofold. Each year accu-
mulates about the farmer the material by which
labor ia lessenei The rough channels of labor
become worn aud smooth. A change involves d
great loss, and rarely is there corresponding
gam. Time is loss, labor expended, money paid
cut, the and tear Of removal l. Do small
item; aud above all, the breaking up OF old asso-
Cations Is often disastrous IN the exIrem. Par
ents and children become unsettled IN their hab
its, If lot in their morals. Let the man who has
a homestead keep it; LEI him that has none, get
one aud labor to render It treasured remem-
bFauce 10 thc absent and constant JOY TO those
who abide in n" To all which every intelligent
thoughtful person must give hearty approval.
-dmerteGlt i fitcuitgrdiiSt.