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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-17
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

DIR. j. addresses all those who have
by improper indulgence and solitary habits, wnicn
ruin both body and mind uniting them ior ei'ner ou
siness, study, society or marriage,
THrsE are some of the sad and melancholy enects
produced by early habits of youth, ya weakness OF
Si~bt Loss of Muscular Power, Pslplation OF the
Heart Dyspepsia, Ndrvcus Irritability Derangement
of the Digestive Functions, General Debility, symp-
MI MpSrIILY-fhe fearful effects on the mind are
much to be dreaded-Loss of Memory, Confusion OF
Ideas, Depressions of Spirits Evil Forebodings Aver
sion to Society; Self Distrust Love OF sohude' lio
ity, &C., are some of the evils produced.
THOUSANDS of persons Of all ages can now Judge what
is the cause Of their declining health losing their vg-
or, becoming weak pale, nervous and emaciaea, nav
symptoms of Consumption.
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RS WHITMAN g. SHANNON

DRS, WORKMAN g. SHANNON
VITOULD inform their friends in Virginia, ono
w Pennsylvania, and the public generally that the
" M'LURE HOUSE, WHEELING,
for the purpose of treating all diseases Of chronic
character Examination and consultation free. Gal
soon and Judge for yourselves. Wee wish tosees
cases of long standing. We will give our honest opn
ion in every case, and will not take any money nv
patients without there is good prospect OF restoring
them to health.
DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER DISEASE.
Do YOU rise with coated tongue mornings, with oad
taste in the mouth and poor appetite Tor preakast
Do you feel when you first get up so weak ana ango
YOU can scarcely get about Do you have disInes
IN the head at times and often dulness with head
ache occasionally Are your bowels costlve ana nreg
nlar and appetite changeable! Do you reft up wlnd
from the stomach and do you boat up oftenl 10 you
feel fullness after eating and goneness wnen to-
stomach is empty! Do you have heartburn OCCASION.
ayl Do YOU feel low spirited and look on the dark
side Of thinesi Are you not unusually nervous at
finest Do YOU not become restless and often lay until
midnight before you 60 to sleep! and then at
don't you feel dull and sleepy most OF the tlme! u
your akin dry ana scaly? also saow! In SNORT ho1
your life burden full Of forebodings! now these are
the symptoms generally present. but not always an o.
from them, and pledge ourselves In from three 70
five descriptions to drive them all away ana COM
pletely cure the patient changing their whole Pnysca
and mental nature and thus make life blessing In,
stead of burden We ask those who have tried until
tired and discouraged to give us one fair trial and we
nrescrntions and we can in that time satisfy the most
incredulous. We call special attention to our almost
Invaluable treatment in the above diseases. "roos
all things."
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LUNG DISEASE,
INCIpIENT CONSUMPTION, BRON.
CHITIS, ASTHMA, THROAT DIS
FACE Be- &r

EASE, &C., &c.
We call especial attention of persons afflicted with
those diseases to the fact that we have an almost in
valuable treatment in those elections which has been
lately discovered. we nave succeeded IN restoring
cases of this kind in few months who have been treat
ed for years to no effect, and others are now under
treatment and rapidly being restored ~ In TACT to
use their own words thoy say they feel themselves
coming up every day We 90 positively clam t ina.
and make more comfortable, and prolong life; and the
most of cases be successfully cured taken In any
kind Of time. Remember that this is an age OF I'M
proyement and remedies being discovered that dis
arm disease of many of its terrors. We invite those
who are threatened have any form Of Lung Disease,
to give US one trial, when We can prove all we have
said in the above.
SALT RHEUM AND SCALD HEAD.
We claim positively to cure every Of these dis
eases. This is positive fact, and we will pledge our
cure and we generally cure With two prescriptions
EE-Ths following letter is from the wife OF h.
New Philadelphia, Dec. 81. 1862.
Dr. SHANNON: dear Sir, desire to express to you
the deep gratitude feel for the great benefit have de-
rived from your treatment. had become weak and
80 much reduced with frequent hemmorrhage of the
lungs that had almost despared OF recovery and 1t
had become evident to all my friends that without some
speedy relief could not long survive commenced
with your treatment the LIST Of July 1861 During
the first months treatment began to perceive that
diminished in quantity; and from that time forward
have had hemorrhage and new enjoy better health
than have for several years. At the commencement
of treatment you only gave me hope
for restoration to reasonable degree Of health. My
expectations in this respect have been more than real
ICED If this should meetthe eye of any afflicted ast
was, can with great confidence recommend, our
treatment as one OF great efficacy.
aa2-1v
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YOUNG MEN

Who have injured themselves BY certain practice in
dulged in when alone habit frequently learned rom
evil companions or at school, the effects Of which are
nightly felt even when asleep, and if not cured rem.
dsrs marriage impossible, and destroys both mind and
body, should apply Immediately. ..,.
try the darling of his parents should be snatched from
all prospects and enoyments Of life, by the
of devating from the path of nature and ndugng In
certain habit. Such parsons MUST before con-
templating
MARRIAGE,
reflect that sound mind and body are the most neees-
sary requisites to promote connubal happiness. In
deed without these the journey through life becomes
weary pilgrimage; the prospect hourly darkens to- ne
view; the mind becomes Swallowed with despair and
ed with the melancholy reflection that the happiness
of another becomes blighted with our own,
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BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.
r ESTABLISHED ASA REFUGE FROM
QUACKERY.
The Only Place Where Cure Can Do

The Only Place Where q Cure Can DO
81. n s. Obtained.
DR. JOHNSTON HAS DISCOVERED THE Most
u Crain speedy md only Rasotua Remedy q, s:
or Limbs, strictures Aascons Of the Kidns{s sa
BLADDER Involuntary Discharges Impotency,
T 6sSans;Sa Of iSss PspssSn q the
Trembling, Dimnes Of Sight o. 0iddiness. - the
the Head, Throat, Nose or Skin, Affections On Ne
Liver Lungs, Stomach or Bowels. Ierolst
orders arising from Solitary Habits Of foulnIsnGse
Mosrr and solitary practices fatal to Their NC
tins than the ssng Of syrens to the Mariners Of uys
SEES, blghtng their most brilliant hopes OF
tons. rendering marriage, &C., impossible.
YOUNG MEN
Especially, Who have become the victims OF Sonsa,
vice that dreadful and destructive habit wnicn zn
ally sweeps to an untimely grave ;ntelsc
who might otherwise have entranced is.eMns ths
With the thunders Of eoquence walked to ecacy 'ne
living " may call with full commence
MARRIAGE. -
Married persous, or Young Men contemplating mar
,sce heino aware of physical Weakness organic oeD
itv. deformities speedily cured. NAV
,si;o;onsIy eonade in his honor as gentleman ana
eonadsntiy RELY upon his skill as q physician.
Organic WEAKNESS.
Il al Cured
This Distressing Affection which renders Aie meS h
abie and Marriage the penalty Palo oy
victims ofmproper indulgences Young persons are wy
ant commit excesses from not being aware OF
Ti that may ensue. Now who that uhoel
and the subject will pretend to deny that tne power
ia lost sooner by those falling into impiop
r. than by the prudent! Besides being deprived
o., tn nIeasmre Of healthy offspring, the most serious
and destructive symptoms Of both body and mind arse
The system becomes Deranged, the Physical ana Mem
tai Functions Weakened, Loss OF PlocreatVe fower
Nervous Irritabiity, Dyspepsia, PalpIatlon OF tne
Heart Indigestion, Constitutional Debility, wasting
the Frame, Cough, Consumption, Decay and Death
Office No. Z South Frederick st.
Left hand side going from Baltimore street. few door
rom the corner Fail not to observe name and mum
Der. ...,,, Thu Doc
tors Diploma hangs in his Office.
CURE WARRANTED IN TWO DAYS
No Mercury on Naaseoss Drugs
DIR. JOHNSTON,
I Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, LONDON
Graduate from one of the most eminent Coueges IN
United States and the greater part OF whose NE Nd
been spent in the hospitals Of London, Paris fhadel
mia and elsewhere, has effected some OF the most as
tonishing cures that we're ever known; many uouole
-k4xH
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rrNDERrAKING.

we vii, furnish Metallic, as we'll "a other kinds Of
cofns made of the best materials and In the latest
and most approved styles, on short notice.
Having had experience Of years IN the undertake
70 merit share of public patronage is our inten-
ton TO accommodate our customers 10 the utmost
our ability. -,,zyn a. sar
iuly '63 FhlEND 0oN
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OYy1m Rk1Rs q Ono EnaoAp a
I'fFs wlssshS 6estioa, MayA 1854.
ON and after Sunday night, the 18th of M,
~ the p asssngsr trains win DO run by the fc.
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4 CIJRE WARRANTED IN TWO DAYS
No Mercury on NauseosS Drugs
DIR. JOHNSTON,

Member of the Royal College Of Surgeons, LONDON,
Graduate from one of the most eminent Colleges IN
been snent in the hospitals of London, Paris Phladel-
p6ia and elsewhere, has effected some Of the most as
tonishing cures that were ever known; many trouoie
with ringing in the head and ears when asleep great
being alarmed at sudden SOUNDS, easn
With arrangement of mind, were cured immediatey.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-01
The Chicago Convention.
From Our Special Correspondent

From Our Special toITespOndcDL
CHICAGO, Aug 20, 1854.
The building In which the Convention met to-day
at noon is situated between the shore OF the lake
and Michigan avenue. II is circular in form, and
arranged with seats similar u any ampitheater Ii
would be admirably adapted 10 frst-class circus.
About an acre Of vacant space upon the outside.
afforded ample for the uninit.ated 70 assemble
and keep up continuous cheer. AB early as a
m the crowds commenced 10 cOngregate in the Vi
cinity; but the inside of this temple, dedicated, az
gallant Dick Ogesby said, "to the unknown Gods, /"
was sacred from the polutng footsteps of the popu-
lace. The Irish element largely predominated
about II O'clock when the Delegates began 10 enter
the building and the air rang with cheers for "Mick
Clellan" and " Saymowr," in endless profusion.
The arrangements for Reporters were miserable
A raised platform, dividing the audience from the
Convention, built of loosely fitting rough boards
running half way around the amphitheater Small
inconvenient tables we're provided, ard the number
of Reporters limited TO one hundred. This would
have been ample had the least discretion been man.
ifested in the distribution, but the Committee
headed by Hon. Mr.. Harrington, of Indiana, hav.
ing this business in charge, were "a set of wooden
heads, who knew nothing OF their duties excepting
TO honor the cards Of copperhead notabes, and help
tho latter TO favor country editors, 10 the exclusion
of representatives of papers from the leading cities.
There was Q vast deal Of indignation on this ac-
count, and even Col. Tom. Florence, Of Washing
ton, gave vent to his opinions in language tho re-
verse Of complimentary.
AS the hourof noon approached, the amphitheater
rapidly filed up, and about quarter before ~ an
excellent band Of music struck up "Anld Lang
Syne," which was followed by the "Star Spanged
Banner" and "Dixe's Land" The moment the
last tune was recognized, storm Of cheers arose,
which was taken up outside and lasted some time.
1t was followed by Yankee Doodle" which elicit
ed slight cheer. At this time the crowd had in.
creased TO such an extent that the buzIn the build
ing prevented any one from being heard, and amid
cries of "down,' down" and "Vallandigham,"
the music ceased
About noon Aug. Belmont called the Convention
10 order, aud nominated Hon. VIM. Bieler, of Pa,
as Temporary chairman. The ex-senator and Gov
ernor made a copperhead speech, and suggested
that Bishop Hopkins, OF ", offer prayer; The
suggestion was received with favor and the Bishop
rose 70 invoke blessing immediately The dsis.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-01
0EmOCRATsC NATIONAL CoNVEN-
TION.

Pini.hing Up-The befcn'
Of Gs,hrie for Vice President ny inc
Peace men-Thc Re"i Vote for "eCie''
fs5-Aguinss him a5-Ra'iaca'ion
Meeting.
s,..,,l p,,ns,eh 10 The N. Y. Tribune.
CHICAGO Anr. 3l--a p. m.
The nomination has been responded TO with grea'
enthusiasm by the Mcclellan men, who were NOISY
before, but the Peace men shake their heads douo'-
fully. The minority Of the Illinois, Ohio ana iowa
delegations were quito indignant, although eA'ei'
nay appearances were harmonious 'alanuie'
hams motion 10 make the nomination unanimous
was regarded as bid FOR the support OF war demo-
Gratis at home where he proposes TO run again Ior
Congress. The real votes of the Convention, be-
fore any votes were changed stood; Mcclellan 100,
Anti Nee lellan, IS. Horatio Seymour received
several votes but directed them to be recorded foi
Thos. III. Seymour. The defeat OF Guthrie for Wee
President is attributed TO his being war man.
Peace men said it would never DO TO have two Wal
men. This was the turning point in the nomlna'
ton. There is to be grand ratification meeting
here this evening. s. b. W.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-01

On the second ballot, when New-York was called,
Judge Parker said that having east her thirty three
votes for James Guthrie sgains hs wishes, shc now
gave them oheerfully 10 George II. Pendleton, Of
Ohio.
The other candidates were then withdrawn and
George II. Pendleton, Of Ohio, received the unani-
nous vote of the Convention, us their candidate
for Vice-Prcsdent
Mr. Pendleton being loudly called for, he said
that he had 10 language in which to express his
thanks for this evidence of kindness and confidence.
He could only promise TO devote himself in the fu-
ture, in the past, with entire devotion TO the
great principles which lie al the foundation OF our
government-the rights Of the States and the hbcr-
ties Of the people In the future in the past he
would b faithful 10 the great principles oi de-
mocrscy; and strong in their cause with the hearts
of millions of freemen With them they would again
build up the scattered fragments Of the Union, and
hand it down 10 the next generation rs il was re-
ceived from the last.
On motion. a committee of one from each State
was appointed to inform the candidates of
their nomination and request their acceptance
thereof
On motion, it was resolved that one person from
each State be appointed TO form the National
Executive ComHittee.
OnmotOn, II was resolved that 10000 copies OF
the proceedings Of the Convention be printed.
Mr.. Tilden moved that the same ratio of repre-
sentatiOn which prevailed in this Convention be
the ratio Of the next Convention. Adopted
On motion it was resolved that the Democracy of
the country be requested 10 meet in the different
cities and hold mass ratification meeting the 18th
of September, the anniversary OF the adoption Of
the Federal Constitution.
A vote of tnankG to the officers Of the Conven-
ton was adopted.
With nine cheers for the ticket, the Convention
adjourned, subject TO the call Of the National Com
mittee.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-01
NEW.YORK.
- the Union State Convention.

Last evening the Union Ward Associations above
Fourteenth street. the words forming complete Assem-
bly, districts met and elected the following gcntemen
delegates TO the Union State Convention. The Ward
associations below Fourteenth street elected delegates
to the District Conventions. which to take place
Friday evening" when the remainder Of the State dele
cation from this County will DO elected;
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-01

Tho subscriptions to the Seven.Thirty loan
reported at the Treasury Department yesterday,
amount v os7s oQA aad W As TsnIorV loan eva 10
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-01

citizens, and accompanied by resolutions pledging
the members of the Association to the support OF
the Chicago nominees. The communication was
filed.
Mr.. Valandigham said that from the first mo-
ment he had been animated by but one sentiment
in this Convention-peace-to the end that there
might be peace in the land. He then moved tha'
the nomination of General George Il. Mcclellan DC
the unanimous sense of the Conventions.
Mr.. McKeon, of New-York, seconded the m9tlon,
and remarked that we are in the midst OF Dloody
revolution that if the present administrator
should be continued no man of note mere Woulo %
safe in his liberty or life. He exhoTted all 10 JON
with one heart and as one man IN the enorl 10
overthrow it.. c,.on
ton Hedging his most earnest efforts for the success
of the ticket, and expressing the firm conviction
that tho ticket would come out of the contest
trii liant with the liberties OF the people restored
and tie prosperity and happiness OF the country b.
cured ,s,.
Judge Allen, of Ohio, Mr. Bogy, of Missouri, j.
s. Thayer. of New-YoTk, followed in brief speech
es, reviewing the history of the country uhueI
Democratic rule in comparison with the acts OF inc
present Administration; promising the return OF
lasting peace aud national happiness with Tue sue
cess Of Mcclellan.
The question was then taken on making the nom
nation unanimous and il declared carried
The shout that responded was dcafcning.
Mr.. Wicklif Offered a resolution 10 the effect that
Kentucky expects the first act of Mcclellan, when
elected In March next, TO be TO open Lincoln 6
prison doors and set the captiyes free. Carried
unanimously.
Mr.. Wicklff said that many Of the best and most
loyal citizens of Kentucky among them twenty or
thirty ladies' were now Imprisoned IN Louisville IN
damp and dirty cells with only straw TO lie upon
aud the coarscst prison food to eat and the news
papers Of Louisville were forbidden 10 make the
Slightest allusion TO this terrible state Of affairs
He now proclaimed it at the risk of his liberty, per-
haps of h:s life.
Mr. 5. s. Cox moved that the Convention proceed
20 the nomination of a candidate for Vice-President
without debate or other business. Carried.
Judge Allen nominated George ii. Pcndleion, OF
Ohio
Mr.. Mcdowell nominated d. w. voorhees,, Of
Indiana.
Mr. Hughes nominated George W. Cass, of Penn
sylvanis.
Mr. Dckey, Of Vermont, nominated james Guth-
RE, Of Kentucky.
Mr.. Henry nominated Augustus Dodge, OF Iowa.
Mr.. Hickox nominated James ID. Cation, OF IL
linois.
Governor liant, Of New-York, seconded the NOM
ination Of James Guthrie.
Mr. Salisbury nominated Governor Powell, OF
Kentucky.
The Missouri Delegation nominated John S.
Phelps, OF Missouri.
The New.Jorsey Delegation seconded the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Pcndleton.
The first vote for Vice-President resulted 6s fol-
lows
IN 49, n
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-27
MERRILL &BIGLER
Have just opened a large and splendid assor
ment of
n Z w CT CD s
their old Stand in Clearfeld. Penn'a

T.
They have the best assortment OF Hardware that
has ever been brought to this county. which they
Will sell at the most reasonable prices, among
which viii be found splendid lot of cutlery, TO
which they invite the special attention of the
public.
On hand an assortment Of heavy silver-plated
Forks, Spoons, and Butter knives, of the best
manufacture.
a lot of pistols of the best patterns, and other
firearms. Also general assortment Of pistol
cartridges; all of which win be sold at reasona-
bic prices
They continue TO manufacture all kinds of tin
ware, brass kettles, stove pipe, etc. which cannot
be surpassed in this section ofthe state.
They also have hand Pittsburg Plows, a
mong which are steel centre lever plows. Also.
Plow castings, and other agricultural implements.
Cook stoves, and Parlor and Coal stoves gem
e-al assortment and of the best patterns for sale
at reasonable prices
Coal oil, Coal oil lamps, paints. oils and var
nishes general assortment. Glass, putty, nails,
iron. and castings great variety; in fact almost
anything that may be wanted by the public can
be found in their establishment and at prices that
cannot be beat.
Now is the time TO purchase, if you desire any
thing in their line of business. Give them call
and examine their stock, and they feel assured
that you can be accommodated.
Remember, their establishment is on I'd Street
Clearfeld, Pa, where you can buy goods 10 the
very best advantage.
Old silver, copper, brass, pewter and old cast
ings will be taken in exchange for goods.
May l2 1858 MERRELI BIGLER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-27
a JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING
n CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE

BE IL r>-olosk by the Senate and House of r
reSentattUes ofthe Commonwealth of Peas'aSy Tea
ma tn General assembly met, That the following
amendments be proposed to the Constitution of
the Commonwealth, in accordance with the pro-
visions of the tenth article thereof
There shall be additional section to the
third article of the Constitution to be designated
as section four, follows:
SECTION 4, Whenever any of the qualified G.
leetors of this Commonwealth shall be in any ac-
tual military service under requisition fiom the
President of the United States, by the auth or
ity of this Commonwealth. such electors may ex-
ercise the right of suffrage in all elections by the
citizens, under such regulations as are, shall
be, prescribed by law, fully as if they were
present at their usual place of election
SECTION ?. There shall be two additional sec
tions to the eleventh article of the Constitution,
to be designated sections eight, and nine fol-
lows:
SECTION s. No bill shall be passed by the Leg
islature, containing more than one subject, which
shall be clearly expressed in the title, except ap-
preparation bills .
SECTION O. No bill shall be passed by the Leg
islature granting any powers, privileges in
any case, where the authority to grant such pow
ers, or privileges, has been. may hereafter be,
conferred upon the Courts of this Commonwealth -
HENRY C JOHNSON,
Speaker Of tie House of Representatives.
JOHN P PENNEY,
Speaker of the Senate