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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

THE frequent sudden changes in the
weather, peculiar to this climate and
season of the year, are prolific sources of
coughs, colds and the many affections of
the throat and lungs, which, if not met
and promptly treated, will ultimately
end in Consumption As disease will
come when least expected, no family
should be without remedy known to be
reliable, as often much valuable time
is lost before remedy can be had. Elk.
perience has demonstrated the value Of
Piso's Cure for Consumption in all diseases
of the throat and lungs Get a bottle,
and if you are not benefited by its use,
return the bottle and you can have your
money refunded. Sold at f. Bookings,
Odd Fellows Hall Drug Store.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

BOARD OF SUPERvISORS.-Pursu TO
adjournment, the Board of Supervisors
of this county met again at the Court
House, Yesterday morning, DR.. j. c Hupp,
President, in the chair.
Present.-Messrs. Clator, Franzheim,
Good, Handlan, Salisbury, Wilson and
Wallace-S. ,-
On motion of Mr. Wallace, the Clerk
of the Board was instructed to examine
the files and ascertain what amount has
been paid to justices and constables
since the Goth of June last, and furnish
the Treasurer memorandum of the same
Committees were appointed to examine
into and report the expense incurred by
the use Of the Jail as a penitentiary;
and to examine the date of certificates
on which bounty money has been paid,
and report what amount has been paid
on dates prior to the 9th of Feb, 1864.
A large number of accounts were or
dered to be paid.
Several petitions for remission of tax
es were granted, and much larger mum.
Der were rejected.
The question as to what per cent.
should he allowed to the County Treas
urer was discussed for some time, Mr..
Wilson contending for one-half of one
per cent, as allowed last year. The
whole subject was finally referred to the
committee on Finance, and the Board
adjourned until Wednesday, January
18th.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

CIRCUIT COURT.-In this Court yester-
day decree and attachment was issued
in the case of Henry Daub rs. Fritz Con.
rad. Conrad, our readers will recollect,
is the Post Office Clerk who some months
ago eloped from this city with another
mans wife. Since his hasty exit from
Wheeling his creditors have been consid-
erably exercised about the debts due to
them. By this decree a lot Of liquors be-
longing to Conrad will be sold at auc-
ton.
Lots Nos. 6 and in Caldwell's addi-
ton to the city, were condemned for
school purposes.
A decision was rendered in the case OF
Abba R. Hanna Us. the heirs of John
Maxwell, deceased, by which the will
was sustained.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

aU ALFRED TAYLOR This distin-
g>si Sabbath School speaker and WI
tt a present editor of the Presbyterian
satsri, Philadelphia, Pa, has accepted
L'4yltatlon of the Pastor and Teach
&oIihe Eng Evan. Lutheran Sabbath
VI, Ito be present at their Anniyersa-
7@moTrow and Monday evenings Mr..
'''oTs very entertaining and very use
%. look, Sabbath School Photographs
a& made for him hosts of friends, and
though lie comes to our city compara-
lively a stranger yet We feel assured
'lN be will leave itwith many admirers.
We CtsPeak tor him cordial welcome
I'D warm reception
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

SKATING. The skating park will be
open at nine o'clock on Saturday morn
ing, Tickets can be procured at the fol-
lowing places: E Bookings drug store;
Milan Bros drug stere and Logan, List
Il Co.'S Bridge Corner drug store. Stock
holders will be supplied with tickets
at Harper Il Bros. wholesale hat store.
Price of admission: Single Tickets % cts;
packages of five, 81 90.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
17TY AND STATE NEWS.

..,r,sfE CASE OF CONSCIENCE.
% IT, Iarcl, Fire thousand Miles to
= -. S.olsy Goods.-Our readers will
%~ ,her the account we last summer
rD ''.l.d If the heavy swindling opera
4"D gum Washington, Pa, of young man
- LAB Craig, who was detected
from the drawer of Messrs.
s s.rsrs 4 Mathews, by whom he was
I'D and made to disgorge some
..nsand dollars, which he confessed
taken from the "till' of that firm,
,,,m Mr.. V. Harding, by whom he
Unemployed From the time he
.r,I,rved of his ill-gotten money, I'M
-, hort time ago, nothing was known
~. rbereabouts; but few days since
=. Harding received a letter from
-, lated at Wheeling, in which
~, .bopeful" stated that he was
and requested Mr.. Fl. to visit
,s he had further develop
.,,.,o make. The gentlemen address
Of on,e came to this city, and found
c,,qa represented, who stated that
,a.1 n,7.1. Washington he had gone to
r.rforis. but that his conscience re-
o,,,,ral him so severely for his dishon-
-, that he could neither eat nor
LEI. and after remaining i'll California
,fvua,s, took a steamer and returned
,.;rmjDe, 10 make full restitution OF
-hamonev he had stolen. lie then
~ Mr. Harding thWtyfre hundred dot
=. 7l,sh he said he had taken from
NJ slso one thousand dollars for Cham
ar,1d Matthews, and one thousand dol
.a;,- Mr. Isaac Beeson, of Uniontown,
7vl,m he had been employed, and
r-sdose drawer he had pilfered be-
6rs Thus this drawer-thief restored
nina thousand five hundred dollars
rb;cN %sNNAt taken almost without pe-
,pg suspected, and at the same time re-
stored quite valuable package of goods
consisting of dress patterns, shawls' &C.
1.,h he had slipped of at various times
h,jrObable that the whole amount ia
Evil fall little short of ten thousand
liars
When Craig went to California, he sold
government bonds for gold, which lie
81 in New York, upon his return, fol
.uercy. realizing sufficient in profit to
wthe expenses of his journey, and en-
ding him to make full return of every
!lm, as be states, that he had taken
Taking the case altogether the syste.
auic dishonesty which he practiced for
7san the boldness with which he in
ateit the money taken, his dying to a
ltant region to illude pursuit and pun
sbnent and his immediate return to re-
tore all, 1t isa most extraordinary one,
not only in regard to the boldnes with
which the stealing was done, but as illus
trating the power of conscience over a
systematic Thief, forcing him to travel
back from the Pacific ocean, a distance of
many thousand miles, to relieve his peck
,ald his conscience at the same time
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

.,,r' S RELIGIOUS Book HoUsE-This
m, 'anent presents at this time a
oil ''Nacnve appearance, as the Le-
+, agent has Just opened a choice selec-
- y" books for the Holiday season. We
~. VI no Institution of this kind ac-
,, pushing so much good as the Book
6,.' Having been established ON a
~ '''Ilon of benevolence, it has strictly
ss,.' 'e0 TO first principles, and by rigid
.,, IY',' IN all its expenditures has been
81 .'Ied to donate in Bibles, Sunday
b, ,3oI Books and Tracts nearly foul
s,,,.' supervisory Committee give theiI
ana 1''oh to the business without charge
bU.i, ''Og practical Sunday School and
ofbo.1 Ss men, make only such selection.
l.lir N' as are of the highest moral ani
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

BooTs AND SHOES WHOLESALE AND
RETAIL. -Messrs Blonde and Bachman,
at No. 107 Main street, corner of Sprigg
alley, would respectfully inform the pub
lie that they have in store a large stock
of boots, shoes and CATERS, to which they
are constantly receiving additions, which,
for durability, style and elegance, is un-
surpassed in the city. Country mer-
chants, and all others, will do well to
give us a call before purchasing else
where, as we cannot be undersold
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

A FEW days since we noticed the fact
that the relations existing between Rev
J. b. Graham and the Morristown (Ohio)
Church had been dissolved. We noted
the fact as an item of news, and not know
ing the particulars OF the case, RETAINED
from comments The st. Clairsville Ga
sette of this week says the Reverend gen
tlemen was obnoxious to his congrega-
ton, and left at their request-after vain
" endeavoring to retain his position.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

"PEACE AND UNIoN."-These words, so
full of meaning at this time, are to adorn
two of the large arches in front of the
platform at the Christian Jubilee at the
English Evan. Lutheran S. School,
tomorrow and Monday evening. They
will be written ia liuinq tame by large
number of gas jets
The same letters were used at the
great Victory celebration in Philadelphia,
Immediately after the fall of Richmond,
aud have been presented to Rev. Mr..
Barnitz by Mr. Childs, the celebrated
publisher, and at present, Editor of the
Philadelphia Ledger,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
Coon ADv1cE.-why throw away your

Good ADv1cE.-why throw away your
money in purchasing a worthless Sew
ing Machine, when you can get one of
the celebrated Wheeler & Wilson Ma
chimes at Sumner & Co.'S, SO Main street,
who warrants every machine he sells for
three years. Upwards OF two hundred
thousand families are now using these
machines; and they have never failed
yet to give satisfaction. 1t is safer and
better to lay out your money for one of
these machines than to pay it for ma
chine without any reputation, and which
You may have to send to the auction
store as useless in few weeks2
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

POLICE CoURT-rhe advent of old
Boreas appears to have cooled OFT the ar
dor of those who have heretofore figured
in this Court. Yesterday there was not
a single offenders name appeared on the
docket. Good
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

The St Clairsville Chronicle OF yester-
day says:
There is a general feeling throughout
this County against the retailers of in.
toxicating liquors The war commenced
at GAINESVILLE last Fall. and extended to
st. Clairsville some weeks ago. We now
understand that both at Bridgeport and
Bellaire the retailers of the ardent
have been notified that they must quit
the business or they will be returned to
the Grand Jury and indicted
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

/ bold Enthusiastically afternoon
man who declined to make known lis
'"Pect'Ve appellatjve, and who was in
:" probability opposed to wearing ready
~'ae clothing, while passing the dry
'''OS Store OF Stone n Thomas, seized a
VI oil CASHMERE and placing it IN
u us o'ercoat made tracks across the
~'v' ana down an alley towards the
" omcer Benner started in pursuit
rogue captured him and placed
~, he city lookup for future refer
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

Downs SALooN.-John H. Downs having Ia
ken exclusive control OF the Saloon at No.
Washington Hall would respectfully inform
his friends and the public generally that he ia
now serving up in the best style Fresh She'll
Can, Tub and Bucket Oysters Venison, Quails,
Partridges, Squirrels, and other game. The bar
is supplied with choice brands "f malt and spir'
itous Liquors. declIt
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

THE CHARTER OF. the State Bank ofOhio
expires on the first day of May next, and
notice has been given that the instltu-
ton is DESTROYS of redeeming its circu-
lating notes.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

GAUS WARNAFELDT. Projectors of lthe
Office Saloon and Restaurant, No. Washington
Hall, sole agents for John O'Farrall & Cos SUI
perior fresh can and shell oysters received daily
by express. All kinds of game on hand in pro-
per season. Families supplied at moderate
rates. Choice Wines, Ales, &c, at the Bar
The Billiard Rooms connected with this house
are fitted up in the most approved style
sep2l .6m
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
UNUSUALLY LARGE STOCK
OF THE
Choicest Goods to be Found in
America,

ing bought their goods several weeks ago. We,
therefore, take great pleasure in being able to
inform our wholesale and retail customers and
friends, and the public in general, and the la.
dies in particular, that we now nave the largest
and by far the cheapest stock OF dry goods in
Wheeling. An early examination and you will be
agreeably surprised at the extensive stock and
the lowest prices since the war. We will only
enumerate few items of our stock, as follows:
Good Nader colored prints at 25c; Yard wide
English chintzes, 40c; Black and white Delaines,
3Oci High colored fancy Delaines, 37tci Bleached
and brown muslins 25c.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

ALL who have tasted those celebrated
oysters, sold by Messrs. Booth, Battelle
g. Co., say they cant keep house with
out them" Drop in at the boat store
and secure a supply For sale by case,
can or half can.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
Fancy Dress Goods

Black and fancy silks, cheap Broche poplins
Chene poplins, Raubaix poplin Plain poplin,
Shepherds plaids, all wool; Knickerbocker Win
eeys high colored, all wool; plaids and checks,
mohair, black alpacas, colored alpacas figured
mohairs brocade mohairs, black figured al
pacas, Empress cloths of ali colors figures and
stripes
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
French Merinos

In white, orange light, blue, Magenta and beau
tiful dark grounds with bright figures and all
the other colors and shades in plain goods. Black
and fancy thibet cloths, and Coburgs, printed
cashmeres, bombazines, silk striped and check
valencies melanges, black grapes, fancy and
mourning prints plain, all wool. Delaines of all
shades and qualities from 50 to 75c
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

JUST received at Stein Bros, corner of
Main and Monroe, one of the largest
stocks of Ready made Clothing, Piece
Goods and Gents Furnishing Goods ever
brought to this city, at greatly reduced
nrices
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

Nh. EBERT wishes to inform his friends
and the public generally that he has re-
ceived select stock of Chickering d
Sons Pianos. He desires that all parties
interested may call at his salesrooml,
above Mr. John H Halls, Hornbrook
Building, Main Street, to see and hear
those charming instruments.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

A COLD Yesterday was the cold
est day of the season. There was ice OF
considerable thickness. the air was fros-
ty, and the sun shone dimly. 1t was
merely bracing December day, requir'
ing only the additional covering of an
overcoat out of doors and good fires and
blankets within Thus far we have had
no reason to complain of cold weather
here this season On account of those
whom the winter has found sunprepared
for its rigors, it is hoped the remaining
ten weeks of the winter months will pass
by with no more than the usual proper
ton of cold, snow, ice and chilly winds.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

JUST received at Stein Bros, a beauti.
full assortment of French, American, and
English Cass Beaver Chinchilas, Mittens,
Doe Skins, &c
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

MATRTMoNIAL,-ln Belmont county,
Ohio there were three. hundred and frenty-
fire marriage licenses issued last year
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

300 DOZEN net shirts, drawers and
Jackets Just received at Stein Bros.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

One hundred and fifty fancy and plain
Wooden Caps and Neglegia Shirts just
received at Stein Bros. ss-5z q. ~
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

One hundred thousand dollars worth
of clothing just received at Stein Bros.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY |
PHILIP SCHWEITZER,

OPPOSITE BUsBf & LITTLE,s
~ No 50 Market ST has nov on hana ana Is
,atantly receiving large stock of COnfection.
sTv Medical Baltimore Cough Candy and every
atReT variety Of Candy and Cakes Toys OF ev-
CIV description, and fun assortment OF Varle-
ties and Motions, AZ oecS
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
Cloak and Shawl Department

The largest assortment of cloth cloaks in the
city, from IS to $50
Shawls of every size and quality, and the
greatest varieties OF styles ever brought To this
market Particular attention Of the wholesale
trade is respectfully invited to this stock
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
eRENAplNE AND LACE Wells.

Some exceedingly handsome, styles. Also hair
nets entirely new, and hundreds Of other arti-
cles too numerous TO mention
In consequence Of not having our spacious
bonse entirely completed we viii be very much
crowded and will sell at
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

The Skating Park will DO open at nine
o'clock on Saturday morning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES

to make quick sales.
We return our sincere tnanEs 10 our ulehus
and customers for past favors, and BY close at
tention, increased facilities and low prices hope
IN merit an increased amount of patronage
Our motto shall be: TRY to please"
Very Respectfully c
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22


The Skating Park will be open at nine
o'clock on Saturday morning
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22

THE Skating Park will be open at nine
o clock on Saturday morning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
PIANOS

For purity and sorority of tone elegance of
finish thoroughness and durability of structure
they rank foremost of all.n-Tkalsberg and
GottskaH
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-12-22
Fur Department

Particular attention has been given 10 this stock,
and do not hesitate in saying that we have the
largest in the city, ranging from $40 to Shopper
set.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-10-25
Looking out for Sights.

There are some people always looking
opt for sights. They cannot pay i visit,
they cannot receive friend, they can
not carry on the daily intercourse ofthe
family, without suspcc,ing some ofFeusc
il designated. They arc Us ,ouchy as
hair triggers. IF they meet an aequain
tauce in the street who happens to be
p.s.occupied with business, they ut,ri
butte his abstraction to some motive per.
sop,l to themselves, and take uubrage
accordingly. TteJ lay on Others the
fauls Of thei, oHa i7sisabili,y. \ Fl Of
indignation makes them see iupcr:i.
hence in everybody they come in con
tact With. Innocent persons. who never
dreamed Of giving oGdnsc, are as,onish
to and some unfortunate word. or some
momeutsry tac,iuruity mistaken for on
insult. To say tie least. tho habis is
unfortunate. 1t il Gar wiser to take the
more charitable view Of osr fellow be.
inss, and not suppose slight intended.
pnless The neglec: is open and litecs.-
After all, tos, life takes il, hue, in q
great degree. from the color orour mind
five sra frank ADD scneruu-. the world
treat, u. kindly. II On $40 contrary, We
arc suspicious, mep lessu to be cod and
cau,iou, to US. Lot the person ye, the
reputation Of being toucby, aul every.
body is under more or less res,r lint 10
hi. ;rpy The chances Of an im'siua:s Of,
f.n.e are vastly increased. -
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-10-25
GREAT OR COOP.

HOh, how I wish I were man!
What wondrous things I'd do!
I'd write such books that all the world
Would read them through and through -
Tho fro flashed from his eyes as if
He thought It hard to wait:
His mother whispered, "First BE- good,
Then, ifyou will, be great"
Tho boy sprans from his mothor's side
With sootstcp light and gay:
But dreams Of fame were with him still
Amid his childish play.
Tcars passed away, and be had grown
At length to mans estate;
Alas 40 cared not to he good.
But only to DO great.
30 wrote; mon read; the world around
Was ringing with his name;
His carly dreams had never reached
To such height Of fame.
Yet would be sigh Us if within
His heart felt dcsolatc,
AS lit were o weary thing
To walk among the great.
d 70 humble Ones" he cried, "who tread
The path Of duty we'll
The peace OF mind may no. find
Stops down with you to dwell.
I would that had lived like YOU.
Content in low estate;
Oh, could have my life again,
would be good, not great"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-22
gailg!. 'G'nr'pir,e's,, ,'s,
Taxen-WhO Pay Them :

The Internal Revenue derived from direct
taxation this year, will reach. the enormous
sum ofover rTWOHUNDRED AND NINETY
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS i''
Who toots the bill2 . .Hislo1
Manufacturers pay certain per cent tax
upon all goods manufactured by them, which
per cent they add to the price Of the goods,
thus clearing themselves entirely--tbey do not
foot the bill. Retailers buy the goods, with
the per cent added, and add thereto the taxes
with which they are eharged---so BY the time
the consumer gets hold of them, he has 10
pay the taxes of every individual through
whose hands thegoods pass ''bF y
The eonaumers pay the taxes a,ae aanis'
Who are the principal consumers yof the
country
Farmers and Laborers THnY Foor Tas
BILL lnf .firf uyfIttl r.ti sUlf. - III
This is the Revenue Tax. How is it with
tax on personal property2
United States BONDS are exempt from Ma
tional, State, County, Township and Muni,
cipRl taxation.
Rich men invest their money, In these
bonds, and while they draw 1.3O interest pei
annum on their money, they pay no taxesli
Who pays the interest on these Bond2
Men OF moderate means--Farmers and
Mechanics. d . ....... ........,..'.
The withdrawal Of the capital invested in
Bonds from the Tax Duplicate throws an in
creased burden upon the remaining Personal
Properly and Real Estate ~
Who owns the greater part Of Real Estate
in the country2 n t'- t4 s.ilhhl
Farmers They pay the taxes which should
fall upon the capitalists.
To collect the Revenue Tax thore are en-
ipln n hAaI ,,(