The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-01-20

S. P. HILDRETH, Sec'y. ST
The PERMIT SYsrEM.-By reference to
the Legislative proceedings it will be seen
that Mr.. Logan introduced preamble and
Resolutions looking to the interests OF the
people of Western Virginia in the way o
relieving them from the tyrannical permi,
system which now burdens this section o
country. The resolution provides thai oul
representatives in Washington be requested
to represent the facts to the proper author.
tiles, and to use their most earnest Efforts
to secure relief for our people. This sub
ject should have been acted upon by the
last Legislature, but as We are told that
is never too late t, do good, We suppose ou
people will be content if the matter is set,
tied at the present session.
We trust the subject will receive that at.
tention it demands. Our merchants are
not tho only persons who will be benefited
by the removal of these lawless restrictions.
The mass of the people, throughout the
State are deeply interested in the matter.
In many counties In Western Virginia the
people can obtain scarcely what is nccessa
~ to keep them from want. We know this
to be the case. A week or too ago we were
returning to the city over the Baltimore &
Ohio Road By some mishap our train was
obliged to switch off and await the arrival
of the eastern bound train. 1t was about
noon, and as we would be obliged to remain
an hour ar so, we determinedto go out in
search of dinner. We had not proceeded
far when We came to q farmers house We
asked if dinner could be bad for three
DINNER Tor three" said the old lady, sit
would be impossible to get dinner for one.
There is not bread enough in the house to
meet our own wants another day, and the
Lord only knows where we will get the next
aour" Why, said We, you live near the
'-oad, can't you send to W ceiling for it?
$40 n Keeling" exclaimed the old lady,
.ws nevsr NY thsre-we obtain our pro.
visions from Pen, >sylvania, 0ia Cameron
We used r. buv in Wheeling, but now that
we have to spend two or three days I" Cd
tainining permission to pu. sh"se a"a 40
many dollars for the privilege C'sh'pp'ns,
it is almost impossible for US to get .N'ng'
The evil effect of this odious measure ~
Chases does not ste. here. Retail dealers
~ every town in Western Virginia must
hunt up "PerI0it' man; after much search
and enquiry the ubiquitous individual IS
found. If he has any i'll will against the
dealer, he will put him to all the trouble no
possibly can, and often positively refuse to
give him permission to make purchases
Not many weeks ago country merchant
came here to purchase quantity OF liquor
He made known his errand to the permit
dictator, when he was informed that his case
would be considered. Calling the next
morning the dealer was informed that he
would be permitted to purchase from the
firm he desired, but if he went elsewhere he
could purchase to better advantage, and
arith less difficulty.
Only few days ago basket containing
children's clothing was taken from lady
about to leave here for home, few miles
beyond Moundsville. She had not learned
that she was in Russia, and consequently
neglected to call upon the King for permit
As the clothing was valued at but about
tive or six dollars, the lady said she could
not afford to stay here day longer, and
went off without the articles she had paid
for. ~.
But why need We dwell upon this matter
We could ill our paper with the narration
Of like outrages if Ii we're necessary. we
have always regarded the measure as one
of the most intolerant ever imposed upon
free and loyal people. We know the Legis
lature must see the evil, and we will leave
it in their hands for the present. We are
confident they will act their part, but wher
the matter reaches Washington we feal
it will be lost sight of. We will see what
we shall see
A JUsT TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. In IN
First Branch of the City Council on Mon
day evening the following resolutions wer'