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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-27
The Terrible Outrage OH the Wife of
Rev. ID. A. WATSON.
ISpecial to the New York Herald.I
BosToN, Nov. II, 1856


A brutal and outrageous assault was
committed last Friday forenoon on the
person of the wife of Rev. David A.
Wasson, residing on Spring Hill, Som
erville, by colored man, who is sup
posed to be one James Robertson, who
has been hanging around that vicinity
and Cambridge for the past few days.
The black villain entered the house at
about 10 o'clock, and, finding the lady
alone, made foul proposal to her, ac-
companying it with threats of personal
violence, even death, if she did not sub
nit. In addition to her entreatics to be
spared of his british passion she held out
a sum of money, which he finally took,
and also pistol which struck his fan
CIV; but after receiving these, in spite
OF her struggles and entreaties, he ac-
complished his foul purpose and hastily
left, and up to this time has not been
arrested. A complete description of the
rascal identities him as negro who
was arrested as vagrant and suspi-
cious character, and lodged in the Fifth
Police Station in Cambridge on Thurs
day night. The friends of the lady are
highly exasperated at the affair, and it
is hoped that his arrest will speedily be
made and summary justice dealt ont to
him. The officers are on his track.
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to oust nearly every elected Democrat
and to fill his place with with "an un.
conditional Union man who had
been unquestionably loyal from the
beginning" AS the authors OF
this ingenious mode of set.
ting disputed elections failed to patent
their plan, it was appropriated last sum.
mer by the present Congress, and will
be used by the next. So effective an ar.
rangement for determining between
rival claimants for Legislative honors
reflects great credit upon our Legislators
who invented it, and we presume it is
out of compliment to their genius, not
less than their honesty, that it has
been adopted as part and parcel of the
Radical tactics in Congress.
The modus oprandi in Congress upon
contested elected cases will be as fol.
lows. The Yankee Chairman of the
Committee Of Elections of the House
will report in favor of those belonging
to his party. The majority of the
House being Radical will of course sus.
tain the report, and the seats will in all
cases be given to the Radical contest.
ants. This is wonderful improvement
on past plans of procedure. In former
times, when the party holding the Ger.
tificate was found to be illegally elect
ed, or not elected at all, it was deemed
proper to refer the whole matter back
to the people, to be determined by q
new election. Such antiquated ideas
are now dropped, and Congress, when
it excludes the man who appeared
to be elected, assumes to receive
the man who seemed to be defeat
ed. at is, then," as the Philadelphia
Age declares, "a majority Of the members
of the Rump Congress who elect the
representatives for districts in which
Democrats have q majority at the polls
One man in every 135, 900 of the popula'
tion has the authority to vote for the
Representative of another constiu ency
and nullify the votes of thousands o.
free white male citizens. There is NJ
constitutional authority for this pro
ceeding. 1t is an usurpation. 1t is
hostile to our system of government
1t is a Radical device to pcrpetuat'
power"
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Ymyeacbmen, Of the President.

The indications are that the next ses-
sion of the Thirty-ninth Congress will
not be quite as peaceful and harmonious
as might be desired. The elements of dis
turbance to Radical serenity will be
numerous and powerful. Prominent
among them is the impeachment of the
President. The decapitation of the En-
ecutive head has gotten to be such q
favoritc topic of Radical discourse that
it is not easy to believe that it will not
be made the subject of Radical action.
1t is true that the Wheeling Lnteltigen-
Ger and one or two other nOtoriously
timid Radical organs have deprecated
the measure, but their pusillanimous
detection from party policy only proves
their belief that the attempt will fail,
not that no such attempt will be made.
The alarm of these fearful souls,
like the scamper of the stragglers,
bummers and camp followers of
a fighting army, only shows that
the struggle is expected. Did they
advocate the impeachment we might be
sure that nothing serious impended.
Skulkers are seen at the front only on
dress-parade days or other occasions OF
display, but when businessi is meant they
are always found, as in the present in
stance, far in the rear of the command.
The leading men and journals of the
Radical party are fully committed to
the arraignment of the President, and,
unless q panic like that of the Intelh-
gencer should become general, the next
session of Congress will witness that
mockery of justice, the trial of fear
less Executive on the charge of hon
esty. fidelity and capability. STEVENS,
boutwell,, BUTLER and the other
leading spirits who furnish Radical
ism with its policy and brains have
been too long lashing themselves into
fury to Isubside in quietness when the
hour and the opportunity for action ar
rive. Give them the same support that
they have always received from their
party, and not only will the impeach-
ment be attempted, but the most timid
of the brethren, even such prudent
time-servers as our negro suffrage edi-
tor will give it support fully as cor
dial and far more honest than is now
their disapproval of the measure.
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THE National Republican at Washing
ton, the organ of the President, says;
"The Democratic party, as such, has
dug its own grave, and we advise the
leaders to bury the remains forever, and
start anew with legitimate MATERIAL
Exchange.
We remember having heard similar
advice, from equally dislnterested
sources, before this year. 1t is like the
conduct of the fellow in the play, VINO
being unable to kill the man he was
hired to assassinate, sagely proposes
that the intended victim hang himself
and save the assassin trouble. The Alb
oitionists, having failed in their at
tempt to kill the Democratic party, are
very liberal in advising it to commit
suicide,-Crjsts. .4'
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Elections BY the Bump Congress

1t seems that the next Congress will
pursue the course adopted by the West
Virginia Legislature, and elect its OWL
members. Not quite year ago the as.
sembled wisdom of this State convened
in this city for legislative purposes. The
Radicals had a small majority of the
whole number of chosen lawmakers
and by the skilful use of that majority
in contested election cases, contrived
before the close Of q six weeks session
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Tuesday Morning, November ~
UnpopaInrity Of the Amendments.

We referred few days ago to the fact
that the Constitutional Amendment
proposed by Congress, was becoming
exceedingly unpopular among its former
professed friends. We also intimated
that in some of the most intensely Rad
ical States it would probably be de-
featcd. The State of Massachusetts, is
in special agony over this interesting
specimen of Congressional progeny.
Her people fear it, her papers denounce
it, and her Legislature will almost cer-
tainly reject it. In aiding the passage of
this Amendment by Congress, the Mas
sachusetts representatives have digged
for Others pit into which they have
fallen themselves. They have lighted
a bomb for the demolition of the
Southern people, and now find that its
explosion will lift themselves skyward,
hoist by their own petard."
The amendment provides that when
in any State, the right to vote is de-
MED 70 any male resident twenty-one
years of age, OF in any way abridged
except for participation in rebellion or
other crime, the basis of representa-
ton in Congress, shall be rsduced &c.
Massachusetts has provision in heI
Constitution denying the right to vote
TO those who are unable to read and
write and who do not pay certain
tax. Now if the amendment be adopted
her representation in Congress will be
reduced in the proportion which the
number thus excluded bears to the
whole male population over twenty
one years of age.
This Constitutional device for South
ern degradation, device at which
Massachusetts cennived, will be found
10 operate to her own prejudice
and the Radical boomerang, launched
forth for the annoyance Of the peo
pie of other States will return to rs
sail with destructive force the Yankee
savages who hurled it.
There is theory among some philos-
ophers that Providence operates accord
ing to a fixed law Of compensation, join
ing every good with an attendant evil,
and mixing misfortunes with appropri-
ate benefits and blessings. The effect
Of this amendment, if adopted, would
be an admirable illustration of this
great law of compensation. The South
ern people would writhe and groan un-
der its iniquitous operation to an en-
tent almost incalculable, but who
can doubt that their annoyance
would be greatly diminished, If not
entirely relieved, by the sight of similar
suffering on the part of the authors of
their misfortune. A constitutioal pro-
vision, contrived and enforced for the
degradation of one particular section
would lose much of its terror to its vic
tins, if its corrupt authors were acci-
dentally made partakers of its bitter
fruits. Even South Carolina, bound
and blind and shorn of her political
strength, would be wonderfully con-
soled if Massachusetts,, her lifelong foe,
were forced to feel the noxious effects
Of her own appliances for the enolave-
ment of her defenceless adversaries.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-27

A bridge will soon span Broadway,
New York, opposite st. PanPs church,
over which foot passengers can cross
without being in danger Of having their
necks broken. If this bridge works
well, similar ones will be erected over
Broadway between Wall street and
Canal.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-27

WHAT DIN IT "A Young lady, returning 10
her country home after q sojourn Of . lew
months. was hardly recognized by her fri.nds
In place Of rustic, flush face. she had . son
ruby complexion. Of almost marble smoothness I;
and instead Of %, ia" really appeared but u
She told them plainly she used Tlagans Magns
la Balm. and would not be without it Asy
lady can improve her personal appearance very
much by using this article. IL cas- bo ordered
of any druggist for only 50 cents
Saratoga Spring Wnicr. ssld by all
Druggists.
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For OrCinCinnafi.

Win leave TUESDAY, the eth inst, at !;
o'clock =. NJ. the fine Steamer
POTOMAC. Capt. CHAs. MUnLEAAS,
Clerk CHRIS. NouNG.
,......- !, For freight or passage apply on
Il ,,.s board, or to
s:HGtsS BOOTH, BATTELLE CO.,
HEzzsxsAsD Agents
nov262t
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AGuA pK MAGNOLIA. prrttiest thing. the
sweetest thing" and the must of IL for the
least money. II overcomcs the odor Of perspir'
alton softcns and adds delicacy TO the skin IL
a delightful perfume: allays headache and In
hammation. aud IL n necessary companion Ia the
sick room. in the nursery. and upon the toilet
sidcboard II can he obtained everywhere at
one dollar per bottle.
Saratoga spring Water. sold by oil
Druggists.
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Enr Cincinnati.

Leaves WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2sth, at 5o'clock j.
NJ, the fine passenger Steamer
Capt I. l.. THOMSON
Clerk &. w. THOMPSON.
For freight or passage apply on
.Isx.Aboard or 10
$500 BOOTH, BATTELLE & CO,
nov2T.?t Agents
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All who value beautiful head % hair and Its
preservation from premature badness and turn.
ing gray, will not fail TO see Lyons celebrated
Kathairon. IL makes the hair rich, soft and
glossy. eradicates dandruf and causes tho hair
10 grow with luxurious beau =. Sold every
where. f. THOMAS LYON,
Chemist sew York.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold BY all
Druggists.
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The Mayor of a Western town pro-
poses to kill half the dogs in the place,
and tan their hides with the bark Of the
other half.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-27

4. T.-isSD-X.-The amount si Plantation
Bitters sold In one year ~ something startling.
They would M Broadway six feet high, from the
Park 20 9TH street brakes mannfactory is one
of the institutions IL New York. II IL aaid that
Drake painted all tho rocks In the Eastern STATES
with his cabalistic -. T--is6l-N.." and thea
got The old granny Legislators 10 pass law pre-
venting disaguring the face Of natyre' which
gave him 4 monopoly We do not know how
this II, but do know the Plantation Blttsrs
SILL A. no other articles ever did. They are used
by all classes Of the community, and are death
on dysprp-ia-crrtsin. They are very invigor
ating when lan.uid and weak, and great apI's.
tier.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all
Druggists.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-27

Heimstrcets ininiitablc Hair ColornS has been
steadily growing ia favor for over twenty years.
Il acts upon the absorbcuts at the roots VI tho
hair, and changes IL 10 its original color by de-
grees. All instantaneous dyes deadcn and In
iurc the hair Hcimstreet's % not dye, but
certain In its results promotes its growth, and
10 a beautiful Hair Dressing. Price ~ cents and
81 o. Sold by all dealers
Saratoga spring Water, sold BY ell
Dealers.
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LYoS's EXTRACT or PURE JAn,cA GrSeER-
for Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, Sick Head
ache, Cholera Morbus, &c, wherS warming.
genial stimulant is required. Its careful prep
aration and entire purity makes Il . cheap and
reliable article for culinary parposca Sold sv
erywherc, at - ceuts per bottle.
Saratoga Spring Wafer. sold by all
Druggists. febi-cow
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Some philosopher says it is beauty's
privilege to kill time, but time always
kills beauty.
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"In lifting the kettle from the Ere .caIdsd
myself very severely-oao hand almost 10
crisp. The torture was unbearable.
The Mexican Mustang Liniment relieved the
pain almost immediately. II healed rapidly.
and left very LITTLE scar. -
CHAS FOSTER
w. Broad at. Philadelphia"
This il merely sample Of what the Mustang
Liniment will do. II Is invaluable Ia all eass.
of wounds. swellings, sprains. cuts, bruises.
spayins, etc, either upon man or hast
Beware Of eounteTfeits None is genuine uH'
less wrapped In fine sieel.plate engrayings. bear.
ing the signature Of G.. W. Westbrook. Chemist,
and tb, private stamp of DEHAs BlHSgs Co,
New York
snratogn Spring Wafer, sold by all
Druggists.
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At'heeling gegister.

The Register has a Larger
circulation, by so per cent,
than any other Paper publish
ed i'm West Virginia. Its value
rs an Advertising Medium is
therefore Apparent.
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MEDICAL.
MONEY REFUNDED.
A vERMIFUGE,

Arc the primary canse Of one half the sieines
among the childrn. A great want has thsr
fore been felt for
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A Gard.
Or BOARD STEAMER phil. SHERIDAN
Mar Cincinnati. January 20. 1866.


A meeting Of the passengers OF the
steamer "Phil. Sheridan" on her first
trip from Wheeling to Cincinnati, was
held on board the boat near Cincinnati
on Monday, January 29th; John Steele,
Esq, in the Chair, and F, c. Winship,
Secretary. A Committee appointed for
the purpose, reported the following reso-
lotion, which was unanimously adopted ::
Resolved, That we, the passengers on
board the steamer Phil. Sheridan" on
her first trip from Wheeling to Cincin-
natl, must express our qualification at
the superb appointments and general
management of the steamer. Netwith-
standing the heavy ice, which intcrfered
greatly with the working of the ma.
chinery, she was promptly on time, and
like her gallant pamesake at Winches.
ter, she brought us whirling down the
Valley at frst-class speed.
End. That ve cannot forget the 3ump-
tuous table, elegant saloons, and the
polite attentions of Capt Muhleman and
every officer of the boat, who did every
tnlng In lpelr power ~ u!dhe .ns tAihV
one of unlimited enjoyment. We con-
graduated theprojector of the enterprise
upon the successful completion Of the
phil. Sheridan" and all who may be
so fortunate as to be herpasseDgers here
after" F. G. WINsHIP, Sec'y.
JOHN STEELE, President
Immediately after the adoption Of the
resolution, Mr.. 8. Davenport, in behalf
of a pleasure party from Wheeling, pre-
sented the Phil Sheridan with an
elegant Silver Water Service. Captain
Muhleman responded in a neat, brief
speech, and received the hearty coograt-
ulations Of his passengers. T, 7. Co.
caype's String Band was on board during
tho trip, and furnished the most delight
FIJI music
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New York Marker.
New TORT, cb. 2.

Cottop-3uli; and dropping; sales at
tive, but prices without decided change:
S,75a7,S0 for extra state; S. ,5Oa8,60 tor
sntra round hoop Ohio; S8,65a10,SO
for trade brands, mardet closing quiet.
Whisky-dull aud nominal at S2,23a2,26
for western Wheat-in better request
for middling, but prices generally with
ont decided change; 81 II for choice new
amber Michigan in store; $3.50 for white
western Rye-1ithout decided change
Corn-rather easier; s0aS2 for upsonnd
s4as6c for scund mixed western IN store
and delivered; 93c for prime yellow south
ern. Barley and Barley Ialt--dpll and
uominaliy unchanged Oats-dul and
dropping at 40a43c foC unsound Western;
s7a5sc for sound do Petroleum-dnll
at 32a321c for crude; 54a55c for refined
bond. Coiee-qdiet and steady. Sugar
dull; Muscovado n: Havana lie.
enthusiastically aud active: New Or
leans 81 ,09a1,I4 PorE-loTer at G25, 81
s23,56t for new mess, closing at $3.50
cash; s2s for Old 90, closing at So. 50
cash; S20,S0a2l for prime. $3.50 for
prime mess also 800 bbls new mess for
February, March and April, sellers 0p-
ton, at S29, 5Oa2375. Beef-steady at
about previous prices. Beef Hams
dull; Spas, so for western Cut Meats
--steadyat IIa12c for shoulders; 16al9
for hams. Dressed Hogs-steady at la
l3c for western Bacon-in fai: de
mard at IGal7c fer western Lard-dull
and lower at I4fal7tc. Butter-dull
and quiet at 20a33c for Ohio, 25a32c fol-
state Cheese-steady at l3ai9c
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Telexraphic summary.

Gold closed in New York yesterday at
1,40f. 80. - -
The books of the lost steamer Missouri
having been recovered, it is expected
that in few days list of the lost and
saved passengers will be published.
The smallpox is prevailing to such an
extent in the South that fears are enter
tanned that it will become atmospheric,
and sweep over the whole country:
It has been decided that when a
steamer has been pressed into the SER
vice of the government and lost in such
service, the owner is entitled to her full
value.
It is stated for the benefit Of those in
tending to present claims for abandoned
or captured property, that the Treasury
Department is not considering such
cases at the present time. owing to .
press Of other business.
There is, according to Herald dispatch
considerable excitement in Canada over
an apprehended attack upon the frontier
towns by the Feniaus. The military are
kept nnder arms in all directions.
The public debt increased during the
month of January, seventeen millions Of
dollars
Gen. Howard has gone on a lecturiDg
tour through the New England States.
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RIVER NEWS.

The RIVER was about stationary last
evening, with seven aud half feet
waterin the channel Business was not
very brisk on the levee There was con-
siderable floating ice on the stream.
The gay Phil. Sheridan, Capt. Muhle-
man, Clerk Chris Young, arrived from
Cincinnati about one o'clock yesterday
morning, having made a safe and
speedy trip. The excursionists were
highly delighted with the trip, and, as
will be seen by card, which appears else
where, they vote the Phil No. l
packet. On the return trip the Sheri:
dan gave several steamers wee bit" OF
a race, and came out first best in every
contest.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

febI.3t
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Cincinnati MarlsfI

CINCINNATI. + eli =.
flodI-uuchaDged and quiet Wheat
in good demand and prices higher; 81 80
for number one new red Corn-lcwer,
bat with q fair demand at the closing
prices. Oats-in large supply, number
one in fair demand at 33a35Ic. Rye
steady at sc for numuer one Groceries
quiet and unchanged CottoE-steady
at 15c for middling. Whisky-du!l and
prices nominal; free is offered at 1929
Hogs-frm at Sll,75 for city dressed,
with bnt few in the market Mess Pork
in good demand at s2e,75 for city with
some sellers at S23,50 Green Meats
steady at l3al6c for shoulders. Bulk
Neats-ia good demand. Bacon in
fair jobbing demand at l4sal5c for
shoulders; l6Sal7c for sides. Lard-iD
good demand TT l7tc for prime city
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New York Money ITsrke!

New YORK, Feb ,
Money at sac per cent for
call loans Sterling Exchange-dull aad
nominal at Sl,07fa1 ,094 Gold-frmer,
opening at Sl4Ot; declining to Il 994.
closing Rt Sl,40s
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PUBLIC SALE.

i WsiI., ON sATURDAE, TI1S
j. 9th day Of JANUARY, 1855, offer al public
sale. at the front door of the Court House OF
Ohio county, one,third Of each OF Lots numbered
81 and 80 IN front and extending back l32 feei
living IN the immediate vicinity Of tue Grant
Mouse. Apply to ..,..,.,-.,--,
Jan2j.ld FRANCIS i AEHSlKoNH
The above sale is postponed uuiil SAfUE-
Day FEBRUARY So.
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For Sale on Reasonable Terms,

rgNHE PRCSERTE ON TIL Z EAST
Side of Fifth street, bet Yeen Zane and Clay,
known as the homestead Of the late Mr., John
Gilchrist. The lot Of ground is si&ty.six feet
square, upon which Is erected TWO substantial
two. story brick Dwellings in very good repair,
with o splendid cellar under the entire building
This property is conveniently located and quite
near 10 the Post Office and the principal church.
o.. Ifnot sold at private sale. II viii be offered
at Pubic Auction ut the front door OF the Court
House Oh Saturday. February Sd, at ~ O'Clock,
A. NJ THOS. OBRIEN,
Real Estate Agent.
I. E.--:.r. Agent for the heirs ian26-td
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FOR SALE.

TIERE UNDERSlGNERi OFFERS
l. his property In Fulton for safe with all the
the: eto belonging; consisting CT
tour houses, u sausage machine, four wagons,
carriage, niue sett Of h2rness, &C. If the above
Is not sold by Thursday, February 22d,
it Will all be sold az Public Sale on that and the
following days Terms made known en- day OF
sale. JASPER ZUEChLEE
ian eats.
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For Sale or Rent.
,HELaRGE AND COMMO DIOUs

VNHE LARGE AND COmWOD lOps
i dwelling situated on the northeast corner Oh
Fourth and Union streets, with or without the
largest part of the Furniture. ~ .
II solo, it will be sold for long term, Ia IA,
stalrnsnts properly secured If rented, II WIZ
be rented for a long term, and completely re-
paired. Apply on the premises, TO
ian3o.tf SHERRARD CLEMENS.