The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-11-26

~ tne extent OF the daily receipts fol
customs and duties in this city. This
he has suspendeds but he had previous
~ rendered considerable assistance by
so doing to the bears in both stocks and
gold. The belief which was general
that the bulls could control the stock
market whenever they saw fit to assert
their power, has been dissipated by the
evident signs OF their inability to cope
with the rush to sell which they have
manifested to-day and previously. The
fall OF prices has, however, been so
great that the decline has nearly, If not
altogether exhausted itself, and IL
would be senseless to%turn to the bear
side at this tuncture! The leading. bulls
never made greater mistake than they
did on yielding to the suggestion OF
certain parties to ttbear" the market
with the view of increasing the s'short'i
interest and then twisting the s'shorts. .
by 80 doing they sowed the storm from
which they have reaped the ewhirlWiud,
From the day they suffsredithe market
to fall under the manipulation of the
bears their prestige declined, until now
the late bull movement is little more
than q splendid rutn-a floating wreck
Its fragments will undoubtedly be re-
united, and 1t will soon be reconstruct
ed, but Its, course will be through trou-
bled waters before it regains the posi-
confidence. 81 - - :
BlIlIRrds.s.RIedIcaIIy COnsfdered..Uso
OF 1he Game tn Families. =
The November number of the. North
american Journal Of Homeopathy con
tains the following interesting article :
Nothing contributes more to the
physical, moral and intellectual deyel-
opment and healthfulness of commu-
nftU than uS1FkntNln d NF =
made up OF great variety of organs
and taculties, all destined to perform
certain functions, and a proper exercise
and development of them Is essential
TO the highest degree of health and use
tulness. This vital fact is not duly APP
Preciated by the American people. In nil
parts of our country the chief end of life
appears to consist in the acquisition OF
r1ches; and all of the faculties of the
mind, yea, even health itself, are rem
dered subservient to this object. In
our large cities, especially, violations
OF laws of health are almost universal.
The amount of recreation and amuse-
ment INDUCED in by our professional,
literary and business men is entirely
inadequate to secure that degree of
physical and mental vigor which prom
erly belongs to them. Scarcely a man
OF them can examine carefully the
mortal tabernacle in which his soul
QWells, without finding some derange-
mentI some source of pain, depression
OF spirits, or other annoyance.
1--WE claim that n large portion of
these evils is due to excessive devotion to
business, and to neglect OF those mem
tai and physical Diversions which con-
duce SO materially to health and happi-
ness. On returning home from busi-
ness, our citizens indulge in rich din
ners, with vinous and other potations.
Alter the meal is ended, a majority OF
them NOPE over their evening fournnls.
ponder upon the prices of fnerchandise'
STOCKS and the profits and losses of the
day, and then retire to an unrefreshinp
sleep, with stomach full of rich viands
and exciting stimulants, and n mind
oppressed with perplexing cares and
thoughts OF business: Another uOr-
ton pass large part of the night at
crowded parties, balls, theatres clubs
and late suppers, and call this recrea-
ton. But is the inhalation, for hours
In succession, of a poisonous atmo-
sphere, or an indulgence in-game sup.
pers, punches, wines, ic9s, and other
denominations, Mt two or three O'Clock
In the morning, and then going from
heated apartments with open pores into
a cold atmosphere, in sober reality
amusing, or conducive to health or
Let the next mornings head
ache, nausea and mental and bodily
lassAtude, which even Seltzer water
fails to remove, answer. Later. LET the
sallow skin, the dyspoptic stomach, the
torpid liver, the shaky nerves and the
ue-devils respond to the query. La
ter still, let apoplexy, paralysis, soften
ing OF the brain, or Bright's disease,
give the final answer.
What then can be suggested as suit
able modes of recreatfonF How can
we present that exercise and diversi0n
to both mind and body which will re-
suit In recruiting them from the per-
picking tolls and cares of businessP
We answer, by directing the Thoughts
and muscles into new and agreeable
taking the mind from
care, anxiety and severe application.
and dtVertlng it by pleasurabIe exer-
else and excitement-by setting aside
and depressing emotions.
and substituting in their place those
which are cheerful and exhileratinp. nv
giving TO the dormant muscles Of the
limbs, and of the whole BODY TINT gent
tie and healthful exercise which thew
SO much require, but of which thew are
deprived in the ordinary avocations of
city life. =
zone of the modes by which these
desirable objects may be accomplished
ls to introduce into private houses a
billiard table, and to present 1t to the
entire family, men, women and chill
dren, as means of daily exercise and
recreation. The most indolent and
stupid will by practice, soon acquire n
Londness for the game; and the i'm
proVement In the sanitary condition OF
those who habitually indulge in It, will
commend 1t in the strongest mannerfO
The heads of families.
I'VE alsb advocate the game of hill.
lards IN families from moral as well
IS sanitary point of view. Young
AMERICA is naturally sTrisky,' natus
rally enthusiastic, exuberant, and fond
u excitement and fun. Confiue him in
he house without diversion and ex-
atement, and he mopes, sullIs, pines,
and, sooner or later, breaks from
wholesome parental restraints and in
ittnctively seeks for amusements. ex-
;itements and pleasures elsewhefe-at
he club, the playhouse, the restau-
ant, anu too often. the gambling-helI
ana brothel. These natural instincts
or diversion may be directed in such
manner by parents as to be produce
We OF positive physical, moral and in.
benefit, by investing home
With few of the attractions which
0eckon them elsewhere. Give them
comfortable billiard-rOoms and hill
iard-tables, so that both body and
nina can be amused and inviRoratad.
md the attractions of home will be an.
oeriort to those beyond its Boundaries.
Billiards Is a mathematical game.
IND affords scope and exercise for those
aculties which discipline and strength
N the mind. "A steady hand, a clear
lead1 quick perceptions, and pleasant
'xercise OF the calculating powers, are
ne requisites for an accomplished bill
iard-PlaYer. The practical develop
nent Of these qualities must naturally
1e productive of good results.
The game of billiards was invented
n France. The name Is derived from