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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20
A solemn Reflection.

Addison. in one of his admirable es-
saws. compares the human mind to the
unhewn block of marble which, chipp-
ed and dressed by the statuary's chisel,
finally emerges an almost breathing I'M
age of life and beauty, of symmetry
and grace. 1t were well to consider,
however that the process of developing
the human mind is conducted by multi
form. miscellaneous, and often conflict
ing agencies. From the rude, elemental
mass, every passer-by snatches chip, or
impresses upon it lineament. Parents
NAV work upon it-teachers may work
upon it. But they work not alone.
Friends touch the emerging form-toes
touch 1.-THE novelist imparts feature
the servant in the kitchen shapes
part-feeciest clouds of heaven gives
il a shade or a line-all things work
upon it. and trifes light as air contri-
butte to its form and complexion.
1t is painfully interesting to observe
how the whole tenor and temper of an
individuals history is modified byslight
events, as the whole expression of a
beautiful portrait may be changed by
one false touch of the pencil. An un-
kind word may turn away for life the
sensibilities of some quick, generous
nature. An impure tale or novel may
be read, flung aside, and its very name
forgotten: yet as the small flower alb
serbs something of nutriment from the
casual dewdrop and the shortest breeze,
so NAV the soul unconsciously drink IN
| from its most trivial and accidental as
sociations with books and men that
which shall make or mar its happiness
through the longest life, A single seed
lodged in favorable soil produces the
oak that may battle with the blasts OF
century, and single thought or feeling
once generated in the human bosom
NAV cope with all the influence which
time shall bring to bear against 1t.
What solemn trust is influence, even
the smallest degree of it, when its vast
possible results are contemplated; and
oh, how unutterably fearful the abuse
of such measure of it. as is commonly
welded by the parents of our land!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

The proposed constitutional amend
ment makes an unjust discrimination IN
favor of the negroes over white men. 1t
does not propose to diminish the repre-
sentation of any State in proportion to
the number of white male citizens who
NAV be denied the elective franchise.
1t makes no difference to the radicals il
one half, or two-thirds, or three-fourths,
or more of the white citizens of any
State are disfranchised the representa-
tion of that State in Congress, and in the
electoral college, will remain as it
would be if all were permitted to vote.
But if negro is disfranchised, the State
must suffer the penalty. Sambo's right
to vote is far more precious in the eyes
of the radicals, than are the rights OF
white men. If the negroes are denied
the privilege of voting, the power OF
the State in Congress and in the electo-
raj college is reduced; but itmatters not
how many white men, women, foreigners,
insane persons, or paupers may be de-
MED the elective franchise, the represen'
tation remains the same. A more
pointed assertion of negro superiority
could not he made, than is contained in
the constitutional amendment, which
the people of West Virginia are asked
to ratify by the election of a radical
legislature.
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n.rema.,- plan to Garry the Election.

In speech made in Mineral county q
few days since, Governor BoREMAN de-
clared his intention TO nse ''such means
as in his Judgment should be necessary to
protect the interests and secure the sue
cess of the loyal men at the coming cleo
ton" As an indication of his pro-
gramme, he said that if he were Regis
trar, he would enrol no man as a voter,
unless he considered that man truly 10y
sl. The party" he exclaimed, might
swear until he was blind that he had
never aided the rebellion, but unless in
his (the Governor's) estimation, that
person was 4 Union man, his name
should not be registered We have
slways insisted that neither FOREMAN
nor his tools were willing to give their
opponents a fair showing by adhering
strictly to the Registration law, but we
had not deemed him so lost 10 shame as
TO avow publicly his intention to ad-
minister that law with special reference
TO his own success. He knows well,
that the act in question allows the Reg
istrars no discretion beyond requiring
the eoath. In this they exercise eirjudg-
ment, hut when their demands are COM
piled with and the oath taken, the law
is positive in requiring the registration
ofthe party sworn. Governor FOREMAN
isnOt only prepared to disregard his Off
cial oath, in this, as in other instances,
out so callous to all sense of decency
AS 10 parade his corruptions for public
inspection. He avows his iniquities,
insults his people by declarations of his
lnfamy, and by implication defies them
70 redress the grievances he inflicts
upon them. We are told that his min
ions and retainers were uproarious in
their applause of his disgusting and out
fageous utterances. The fools at court
In ancient times were provided with
caps and bells whose flourishing and
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

THE RISE IN GoLD.-The National In
telligencer ascribes the rise in gold to the
recent election successes of the Radicals,
and to the fact that "Butleris evidently
advancing to take command as general
in-chief Of the Radical army" Butler,
"who has spoken of starting from Ar,
lington and going South OH general
mission of confiscation." The IRteltt
qencer predicts that if the Government
of the United States is administered II
the spirit of General Buffers pro
gramme, gold will go up to fabulous
rates. and the holders of United States
bonds will find occasion for very sad re
flections
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20
Mr.. Lincoln's Policy of Rcstorntion--
Letter from N Relative OF tho Deceas-
ed Presideuf,

The Springfield (Ill.) Register of octo-
Der 4th, publishes the following letter
from a relative of President Lincoln,
who was recognised rs his personal
friend:
DECATUR, Ill, October 2, 1866.
Editor stats Register;
For the past five years there has been
no warmer supporter Of the administra-
ton of Abraham Lincoln than myself.
Nv support of him was to some extent
controlled by my knowledge of him. !
have known him from his infancy, and
was intimately associated with him dur
ing his whole career up to the day OF
his death. In his schoOl-bOy days was
his seacher; and, when President, he
recognized me as his friend, and as his
relation. Knowing him thus intimate
ly, it is but natural that l should know
something of his intentions in regard to
the settlement of the grave questions
that were submitted to his control. His
whole Presidential career was contin-
ual struggle against the rapacity, the
cruelty and the recklessness of the Rad
ical part of the great Union Party
that faction led by Wade, Butler, Phil
lips, Greeley. Fred. Douglass, and their
confederates; and whenever any move
ment was inaugurated that promised
speedy overthrow of the rebellion, the
Radical class imposed upon him con-
ditions before they would pledge their
support or the support of their repre-
sentatives in Congress, that compelled
L. ha try nI
Weld TO their demands. | have private
evidence that he was i'll this way COM
pelled to inaugurate policies that were
repugnant to the dictates both of his
udsinent and his heart. Unfortunately
for the country, at the hour when his
power was complete, when he did not
require their aid to accomplish the
restoration of peace, the hand of the
assassin removed him from accomplish
ing that good he intended.
Mr.. Lincoln was well beloved by the
people. Had he lived, the Southern
States would by this time have been
represented in Congress. The radical
ours would have barked at his heels,
but the whole people would have had
confidence in his purity and Judgment.
President Johnson's policy, as now
enunciated by him, would, ere this,
have been carried into practical effect
by Mr.. Lincoln; not because MIR. Lin
coin was greater or a Lurer man than
President johnson, but because the
people had, during the gloomy years of
the dreadful struggle through which
we had passed, rePosed confidence in
his Judgment and his honesty, and the
faetious partisan lash could not have
destroyed his power with the people. !
hope that every honest supporter OF
President Lincoln-every man who
fought III the field or who battled at
home in behalf of this glorious Union
of fours-will not ouly cast their ballots,
but will as well exert all their influence
against the miserable combination OF
fanatics, charlatans and plunderers
who, under the name of Union Radical
Party, are now attempting TO rob Mr.
Lincoln of his good name and our coun-
try of liberty. Yours truly,
DENNIS +. HANKS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

"Jes' 90 sor-'IRxActiy i-Soloa shiasis said
they were there every time" II be fslt oowl
ey" In the metning. be took Plantation B,tt.rs
u he felt weary - night he tesk Plantation BIT
tsrs; II be lacked appetite. was veal. languid
or mentally oppressed he took Plantation Biz.
pins square and drm
Few per~ous want any better su,hofity; bu,
IS some may iust read the following,
I owe much % you, for I
verify oelisve the Plantation Bitt-rs have saye}
my life REV. W. II wAGoNeR
have been . rr~st suser.
sr from DyspepsiA, and bad TO abandon pr~.oh.
.ns. The Plantation Bit.
eEv. c. A. WILDWOOD.
New Yorh City.
.Ih had lo.t al .gpsrie-
sns s.s go e ys1s & and eSsrv,tsd could hardly ~slh
The Plantation Bittes have set ms al right
JAMES HEIMINwEY,
Sc Louis, Ma.
Tho Plantation Bittsrs hav,
Tred ne Of . dsran cement Of the Kidneys snd
Ihey act like . charm. &C MOORk
=, sst broadway New York.
u " "A. pENoE manager Of the Uniou
a. home school for Soldiers Children, aAys she
mas glven it To the weak and invalid obildrrn
under her charge. with the most happy and .rss.
Tying rosultA" We have received oyrr 6nn.
dred reams Of such certificates but no Advertise.
ment 10 90 elective a. what people tbsm.eivcs
1y e good Artaeie Our fortune and our ron.
utation ts at stake The original quslitv ara
high character Of these goods sill bc sustsined
unher every and all circumstances. They have
already obtained sale In svery tova, viIiar~.
parish and hamlet among civilissd nAtiouA RSss
imitators try 70 come e nesr our - - .s,{s
a. they can, and because Q GOD zfiicl. sanSot
DO sold - low - Poor ono. they hsd come sur
port from parties who do not care whss thew ssb.
he on your guard. ses our privats stsmp oy~
tne corr. p. II. DRAKk 4 co,
New York City.
Druggists.
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jingling proclaimed the imbecility and
infrmity of the wearers. Can it be pos
sible that any portion of our people are
not only so degraded, but so insanely
proud of their degradation as to initiate
the old time court fools, and publicly
display the evidences Of their weakness
and their shame. The applause of the
people bestowed upon declarations of
their enslavement, like the bells upon
the fools cap, only serves to suggest to
the beholder the idea of personal degra-
dation displayed with idiotic pride.
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RIVER NEWS.

THERE were about seven and one-hali
feet water in the channel yesterday even.
ing, and falling.
The Hudson left yesterday evening
for Cincinnati with good trip.
The c. E. Hillman will leave for Gin,
cinnati this evening at five o'clock.
The James Rees viii leave for Sunfsh
at 8 P. NJ. the Henry Logan for steu-
benville at 2i P. NJ; the GAINESVILLE her
usual trips.
The Pittsburg Republic of yesterday
SAYS: The pier mark last evening indi-
Gated stage of three feet nine inches
and slowly falling. The rapid fall Of
the river has again produced duh sea-
son on the levee, and little business was
done yesterday.
The Marietta Times Of this week, says:
The break in the Muskingam dam re-
mains ia stata quo. During the recent
rise, the brush and stone which had
been put into the break were washed
away. Workmen are now engaged in
getting piles prepared, which are to be
driven in Just above the dam, and
against these the brush aud stone will
be put. Nothing can be done, however,
until the water reeedes. 1t is thought
by some that the work will have TO be
suspended until next summer, as it is
likely that the river will remain at
abont its present stage until that time.
The Convention of Inspectors in ses-
sion at Buffalo, New York, on the llth
inst, passed the following resolutions:
WHEREAS. The classification Of en-
gineers adopted at the annual meeting
of the Board of Supervising Inspectors,
at st. LOWS, October, 1865, does not
work advantageously on the Western
waters; therefore,
"Resolred, That so much Of that classi-
fication as refers 10 the classification of
engineers upon Western rivers is here
by repealed, and that all Western river
engineers fall back upon the original
grade of first and second engineer
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

GENERAL SHERMAN hits off the
"braver men who now wish to e1termi.
nate the South, in the following home
thrust, contained in recent letter:
"It is amusing to observe how brave
and firm men become when all danger
is past. have noticed on the field OF
battle brave men never insult the cap
tured, or mutilate the dead but the
towards and braggarts always do. Now,
when the rebellion in our land is dead,
many Falstaffs appear, to brandish the
evidence of their valor; and seek 10
win applause and to appropriate honor
for deeds that never were done"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20
D~mscratic and Conservative Meeting
ns wellsburg.

Our Democratic and Conservative
friends in Brooke county propose hold
ing a grand mass meeting in Wensburg
on Tuesday, the 23d inst. To suit the
convenience of their speakers, they have
been obliged to change the time of hold
ing the meeting, and instead OF the
oath, as originally intended, it will be
held OH the 23d inst. r. NJ. GIBSON,
ESQ.,, of Washington, Pa, and Colonel
NCooK and ]. r. s. TRAINER, Esq, OF
Steubenville, Ohio, will certainly be
present and address the people. This
will be the last meeting Of the canvass
in Brooke, and we ask for our friends
up there the large attendance which
their energy deserves.
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Meeting mt Triadeiphin

We hope to see large turn out Of our
citizens at the meeting at Triadelphia
this afternoon. Colonel B. II. SMITH
and other able speakers will be present
and the proceedings promise to be highly
interesting. A special train will leave
the Hempfeld Depot at l:3O p. NJ, and
all desiring to attend should be prompt
" on hand at the hour named. Let all
90 who can.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

CHANGE IN THE FASHIONS N FRANCE.
1t is bewildering, and almost ridiculous,
saws the London QSeeH, to note the
change which fashion has Of late
wrought in the appearance of French
ladies. curing the last six weeks there
has been a collapse; all the women who
strictly follow the fashions appear to
have shrunk, and, to outward appear.
ance, have grown both thinner and
shorter. This is all owing to the de.
crease in width of both crinoine and
petticoats, land the decrease in length Of
all outdoor dresses; for ii is an undis
puted fact that trained skirt adds CON
siderably to the apparent height of thu
figure.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

"GoD bless the old Democratic party |!
With all the contumely and abuse
which has been showered upon it, it
comes ont of the contest, worsted for
the time, but with its colors flying, its
honor untarnished, its numbers incress-
ed, and its courage higher than ever. A
party that can stand where it has stood
for six years past, is indestructible. II
Ia written in the book Of destiny that
its future will be as glorious as its past
I To it will vet be committed the task o.
restoring the Union,
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WESTERN editor moralizes as fol-

A WESTERN editor morallZes as fol-
lows over what he saw at a circus: 81
saw a tiger in Dan Castello's show ex.
actly like Thad. Stevens; hyena that
might have been begotton by old But
Ter; a buzzard the very image of Judge
Underwood; beautiful serpent, which
named "Greeley y lion that looked
like General Lee; an eagle that looked
like General Jackson; Jackal that
looked like Forney; a peacock that
looked like a woman of fashion, and an
owl that reminded me of my own pro-
fession."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

CHOLERA has appeared in the oil re-
rions of this State, and at some places
is raging with unusual fatality. At La
toms Tunnel. a small station on the Bal
timore and Ohio Road. fifteen miles from
Parkersburg, there have been fifteen
deaths within the last four days, IN
population of not more than one hun
dred persons. The scOurge is confined
principally to the Irish workmen en-
gagged on the railroad.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

SUPPORT Congress- is the radical
cry. I'VE should think" says the Prov
idence Post, Congress had taken care
ofitself pretty well, as they voted them
selves $4,000 each ertrd pay for their
two wears arduous services in keeping
the Union divided. And the people
have got to pay this in taxes. That is
quite enough for the people to do in the
matter of supporting Congress
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20
ItIsa most opxhtfuI Hair Dressins.

II Ia q most delightful Hair Dressing.
II Graduates eoruf and dAndruh.
IL keeps Ito head cool and clean.
II mAkc1 the hair rich, soft and glossy.
IL pry7ents hair turning gray and falling od.
IL rastores hair upon prsmatHroiy bald bes<is-
This In just what Lyons KAthAiron viii do
" sold by the car load and yet its almost inred.
ible demand 10 daily Increasing. until uers u
hardly country store that docs no; keepit, or
family that does dot use L.
Z. THOMAS LYON, Chsmist, N. 7
Saratoga spring Water, sold by al
Druggists
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MEDICAL.
Aqua DE MAGNOLIA.

A toilet delight supsrsor 10 any Cologne
used 20 eathc the tAcs and person, % render u (
perfume clothing. fsr heaasche, &o Il u man
afacturcd from ths rich Southern NaxnsliA and
70 obtaining patronage quite unprscsden tsd
lt Ia Avorite vith actrrss-s and op~ra sipxvrs.
10 70 SOLD ny al dcsess st e1 90 IN large bottles
and BY DENAs BARSEs a Co. Now York. Whole
sale Agents.
Druxxists-
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For Cincinnati.

Leaves SATURDAY, e0th INST, at 5 O'Clock
p. NJ. the large side wheel steamer
q. X. .HIIIMAN.... MASON, Com
mander, TuEo. FINK, Clerk.
For freight or passage apply on
A BOOTH, BATETLB 4 CO.,
octls3 Sc Agcnta
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OVER A nILLIoN DOLLARS
1AYElnf

OVER a MILLION DOLLAus
aAvRDi
Gentlemen -" had q negro man worth A soo
who took cold from bad hurt In the leg, aps
vas useloss for over year. had used every.
thing could hear "f without benefit until, I
tried the Mexican Mustang Lininsnt. 10 coon
enectet q permanent cure"
IL DOWNING
Montgomery, Ala, jane II, 1850
u take pleasure In recommending NE Mo-
can Mustang Linimont a. Q valuable and indU
pensable article for Sprzina Sores Scratches or
Calls on Horses Our men have used it tor Burma
Bruises Sor,.. rheumatism, &C., ssd ell sAy 10
aHts Ike magic."l J. ~. HEWITT,
Foreman Tor American, wells FArgos lAnd
HArnden's EIpress
"The sprain OF my daughters ankle, oocs.
stoned while skating last winter. was entirely
onred In one week, AFTER abe commenced usipx
your celebrated Mustang Linimsnt
ED. sEELf
Gloucester, Mas, Aug. !, 1853
It Is an admitted fact that the Mustang Lini.
--~-ss perfvrms more cures In shcrt~r ume, on
man ana beast, than any article ever discovered.
Familea livery mon and planters shgala always
have 10 on hand. Quick and SURE II certainly 10.
al ssnuipe 10 wrapped In stssl. plate sngTHs.
lngA bearing the signature Of O. W. Wsstbrooh,
Chemist and tAs private U. g. stamp Of DknAs
BARxEs n Co over the top.
An effort has been made ta countcrfcit 10 With
cheap stone plato label. Look ciosslyl
saratoga sprisG " aser, cold BY Ill
Druggists.
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Who would not be beautifuit Who would no
add 10 their besntyt A" hat kives that marble
purity and dtSfi'.gu> appearance 90 observe up
IN the stage and In tho city belief 10 is no Ion.
ger s-or~t. They nss naszns MAssoii. Be.5s.
fts continued use removes tan. ffeckle. pimplss
aud roughneAs. from the face and hands. and
caves the complexion smooth Transparent
blooV,ing and rsvishiug. Unlike many onsmst-
ics IL coEtAiBs m.t-rA Injurious 10 the akin.
Any Druggist win srdsr n Tor -ou. II not on
hand, At 50 ots per bottle
We HAGAS. Troy. N. Y, Chemist
DEMAs BARNES 4 co,
Wholesale Agents. N. Y.
saraseE. spri.s Wafer, sold by al
Druggists
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For Cincinnati.

viii leave TUESDAY. the s3rd inst, at
o'clock A. NJ, the elegant steamer,
.CHAs MuHLEhAs, Captain.
CBMs YouSS, Clerk.
IT, For freight or passage apply on
L.IzHrI3board, or to
R..:s=--ssseA BOOTH, BATTELLE & CO..
oct2O3t Agents.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

Hsirastrest's Inimitabls Hair Color1ns II bet
dye All instaHtansous dyss are oompc-~d Of
lanar ea,s<fe and more or lssa destroy the vital.
tty and beanty Of the hair. This In The original
Hair Coloring. and has bssp growing IN fsTor
aver twenty years. IL restores gray hair IN in
rrgipAi color by gradual ab.orptioh. IN Z most
remarkable uaaansr. tis also besuuful hair
dressing sold 10 tvo slI.s-:o csBtz ssa VI
BY ali dealers c. HEIkSTREET. Chsnsst
sar.lsgs sprisG water. ssid by q
Druggists.
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asheelins gssistsr.

The Register has a Larger
Circulation, by so per cent,
than any other Paper PUBLISH
ed i'm West virginia. Its value
as AN Advertising Medium Is
therefore Apparent.
i.,urday Morning. October Do.
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4 CORRESPONDENT Of the Army GHo

a CoRREsPoNDENT Of the 4rmy and
Nary Journal says the experiments at the
Fortress prove incOntestibly what was
well known 10 practical naval ofncers
before, viz: that no monitor in the navy
would stand for any length of time the
hammering from a solid l5-inch shot
and it is doubtful whether it would
stand more than three or four blows.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

The Springfield Qll.) Register of Octo-
ber 4th, publishes the following letter
from a relative of President Lincoln,
who was recognised rs his personal
friend:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-20

Nh. SAMUEL JE5SIP, agbu sIA0! -H'VI
and rich, died lately in Lincolnshire,
England. He was chiefly noted for the
immense quantity of pills he consumed.
II was proven in a trial before the court
that in one year he took over SO, 200
worth of pills. 1t was shown that, be-
sides, he had taken 10000 bottles Of diff
ferent mixtures. All this was supplied
to him by one apothecary, whose bill,
presented in court, took up fftv.fve
closely written columns. He MIST have
made a good proft on his bread.