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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11

A MEMENTo OF THE PAsT.-We have
before US a copy of tho wheeling Di-
rectory for 1885," published in this
city by John N. M'Creary in the year
named. 1t was gotten up by J.. B. Bow
en-, and by him entered according to
an Act of Congress" 1t is a well-bound
little book, containing about one hun
bred pages. The first twenty pages Of
the work are devoted to a sketch. of the
city, its location, banking houses, man
ufacturing establishments, etc. At that
time the city contained but twelve hun
dred and seventy lots, and the popula-
tion was fixed ut about eleven thou
sand. The market house had just been
built, and the building, together with
the City Hall and Council Chamber, is
spoken Of in fattering terms. The old
city water works are noticed favorably.
Mr.. John Moore was Superintendent
and also inspector of steamboat engines
for this port. The bank houses then
doing business here were the Merchants
and Mechanics Bank, Joseph Caldwell
President, Sobiesks Brady Cashier;
Northwestern Bank Of Virginia, Archi.
bold Woods President, John List Cash
Ter; Wheeling Savings Institution,
Thomas Hughes President, F. H. Greer
Treasurer. The Fire and Marine In
surance Company Of Wheeling, John
Fawcett President, David Lamb Secre-
tary, was tho only institution Of the
kind then in tho city. The flint glass
works of NJ. & R. II. Sweeney s. Co.,
the crown glass mandatory of Ritch-
les & Wilson, the flint glass manufac-
tory of Plunket 4 Miller, the Clinton
window glass works Of Encell & Cuth-
bert, the South Wheeling window glass
works Of M'Namee g. Adams, the rolling
mill Of David Agnew, the iron and brass
foundry and steam engine mandatory
of A. NJ. Phillips, the iron founder and
plough mandatory OF Sweeney, Math-
ews s. Gray, the iron foundry and
steam engine and machine mandatory
of Helen & Richardson, the iron foun-
dry Of R. & W. Miller, the Virginia
paper mill Of Lambdin g. Sons, the
Point paper mill Of A. & r. Fisher, the
Fulton paper mill of A. Armstrong &
Co., the steam saw mill of Dana Hub
bard, the steam Touring mill Of Joseph
Junkin & Sons, the steamboat yard Of
James Pembreton, and the steam plan
ing machine Of G. L. Brown & Co. arc
noticed q the manufacturing establish
ments. The aggregate Of their annual
productive amount Was estimated At
t1,i5oSooo; GO hands ware employed;
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11

STOLEN PROPERTY REcovERRD.-A
few days ago some rogue entered the
House, while the guests were
at supper, and carried off three or four
hats. On Saturday one of the stolen
hats was recovered. 1t had been thrown
into . stable in the alley, between Mar
ket and Fourth streets, and was found
by the darkey hostler.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11

SAD ACcIDKNT.-We learn that q sad
accident occurred to MI. George Harper,
of GAINESVILLE, at the railroad bridge
near that place, on Saturday night. He
was crossing the bridge, when he missed
his foothold and fell through, on the
ice in the river. One Of his legs was
broken in the fall. He vas not found
until several hours after the accident.
A number Of his fingers were frozen
when he was taken up and removed to
Q dwelling near by.
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crane Farm for Sale.

7 OFFER FOR SALE, MY TRACT Or
land, containing 81 acres, situated ON Boggs
Kun, three miles south Of the city OF Wheeling.
II has on it about SIX ACRES u nov
IL full bearing, anumber OF apple, peach plum and
s,h.r fruit trees, and other small fruits in vAri'
.ty-a dwelling house with six ROOMS. For
PARTICULARS, apply to the subscriber on the
,-ami.ex ian25-y@t JAMES ENSLEY.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11

ARow.-A serious row occurred in a
lager beer saloon, on Main street, above
the Bridge corner, on Saturday night.
One man was badly FUSED up" and an.
other was rather roughly handled.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11

Court commences in Washington,
Pa, one week from to-day. 1t is thought
the three persons charged with murder,
Robert Fogler, VIM. Montgomery, and
Mary Crqmrine, will he given a hearing
within a week or two.
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rorS,Ie.u DOn Easy Terms.

IrHE VERY ELEGANT AND CONVEN-
ientlv located residence Of Mrs. Mary
Zane. on Fourth Street. Also n gardening farm
II thirtv.two acres, situated on Wheeling Island,
and said 10 be- one " the very best farms in this
country. There is All orchard of first rate fruit
tees ON the place. together with a good dwell,
eug and necessary out buildings. Sale positive.
For j. +. Updcgratf. trustee.
THOS. OBRIEN,
frJo Real Estate Agent.
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FOE SALE.

TFFTEEN HUNDREDD DOLLARS WORTH
L Of stock in the Howard Iron Works. Thi.
stock would, under no circumstances, be offered
:ur sale. but for the fact that the owner has re-
I.nN,L from the city. nON2O
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11

THE POLES of the Pacific and Atlantic
Telegraph Company have been put up,
on the line from Pittsburg to Wheeling
as far as West AleIander-sixteen miles
from this city.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11
FOE GALE

hR EXCHANGE FOB COAL LAND NEAR
this city. or = farm on the Ohio River or Ma
tional Road. an excellent new dwelling house
containing niue rooms, With two fall lots Of
ground. in = central portion OF the city, not
ottc. or Market House and = half dozen OF the
principal Churches. IHoS. BRlEN,
iss2S Real Estate Agent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11

PoLIcE.-AleIander Craig and Mi
-chael M'Guire were each fined five dol
lar. and costs, in the Police Court, on
Saturday, for indulging in q "wee bit of
a row.
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MEDICAL.
sALTImons LOCK nosPITAL.


LOCK- HOSPITAL
Established A /. Refuge from ouackery. The
only place where . cure can he oot1ncc-
DIR. JOHNSTON
Has discovered the most Certain. Speedy, snt
only EdectuL Remedy in the world for west.
mes, of the Back or Limbs. StrioturcA> Affections
OF the Kidneys and Bladder. Involuntary Ds'
charges, Impotcncy, General pcbihty, Nervous
.ion Of idrsss rsipitation Of the Heart Timids
~, Trembling, Dimness OF sight G.ddinese
Disease Of the Head, Throat, Nose or Skin, Al
~frctions of the Liver. Lungs, Stomach or Boy.
els-those Terrible Disorders arising from Soil.
tires more fatal 90 their victinis than the eongs
uf Syrens 60 the Mariners Of Ulysses, bhghtnG
their ulost brilliant hopes or AnteipationA, ron,
deriug marriage. &C., impossible. On
YOUNG MEM
E.pecislly. Who have become the vistims Of Soil.
tary Vice, that dreadful and destructive habit
which annually sweeps ca an untifncly grave
thousands of Young Men OF the most exatte1
taleuis and brilliant intellect, who might other
wise have entranc.d listening Ssnstcs with chs
thundcr at eloQncuoe, ar walked TO ecstacy tho
thrilling lyr-, may call with fun confidence
MARRIAGE.
Marie Persons. or Young Mea e~ontempls,.
inr-Msrriagr, being AVIAN II Physical Weak.
nee, organic debility, d~sfcrmities, speedily
cured.
lie who places himself under the care OF III
j., may rollgiously eonddc in his honor "a sea.
tlrman. and confidently rely upon hs skill -
physician.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS
Immediately Cured and Full vigor Restored.
This Distressing Affection. which RENDERS Lib
miserable and Marriage impossible, 10 tho penS'
!! pa.a ~ .mv an. iao ant tp commit eTcsssssL
$500, h,In, avar. Of The dreadful eonss-
nn.nos. ,h,, ma, n,,. Nav who that under.
1t,.nJ. AZ. .rLi..t N M nrrtrnd IA deuy thai The
1--WE of pr,cTea,ion ~ lost sooner b ythose fall.
po"naS Pr,n.r hit. ,h.n Inv tia pntieut.
I = ~ ~ h"ippc 5cnrix,J Of thc nlrs.ur, OF healthy
,g.rriny tbs nu.t A., ION. and s.tructiv We symp
tom. of both body and mind arise, Ihs syst.is
becomes perangedS ine SS.-.Is. Pa.s-
ruh''lous Neanrno"' p.InI,.tio, =,
Seiynus tr,i.span,S, 80, ,ionsi Irh,li,,
- 90 ~ Tr.m. Cou,b C,p.umptton
- aud Death.
DIR.
M.mber of the ROYAL College Of Surgeons, Len
Jon graduate from one Of the most enlinent
Colleges In the rnited States, and the greatnr
mart ~ whose life has been spent Ina the hospitals
~ Iondnn Paris. Philadelphia and elsc~ here,
has effected some of the most astonishing cure
,ha, vrre ever known. MANY troubled with
ringing i'm the head and ears when asleep, great
n.,,,p.ns.. b.iny alarmed nj sudden sounds,
h,.LInIr... viii f,ouent blu.hlng. attended
t"nin,irn.s III Jcr-,nr"men, of mind were su,.
81 i,nnr,H,,,Iy
Wv
TAXI PARTICULAR SOIlth,
nr I .dJr,Ss.. all those who have injured
,han.aiy.s Ly innron,r iudulcenc. and sofitar,
L,Lit. which rnIn bnth h.sly and mind, uniting
them far either business. study. society sr
marian
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11

SNow.-Cold, dreary winter has return
ed and asserted his sway, and the earth is
again wrapped in the hoary mantle. Five
Or six inches of snow fell on Saturday
night.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11
FOR RENT.

THE STORE ROOM, NORTHEAST COR
pvr Of Market and Union streets, now occu.
pied az a Wholesale Liquor Store, 10 offered for
ept-pos.ession to he given February lst-and
the fixture, VI the store are offered for sale.
iau.2 STRINGER & MCkIh.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11
FOR RENT.
FOB RENT.

nSE OF THE ROOMS NOW OCCUPIED
~ 10y US. Enquire on the premises.
PRYOR, HANDLAS & CO.,
iauJl Nos. Is. IL and l9 Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11

NOTICE.

INIT STOCKHOLDERS OF FIRST NUTU:
al Store. Association are hereby notified
that the semi snnuAl meeting for the election Of
four Directors will he held ~ American Hall,
Tuesday evening, February lsth, ~ J O'Clock
Pm.
Bv order Of the Board.
fsha-St JOHN G. kcy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11
Dissolution.

v,EB COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE
/ s1isGng between WAlnr Marshall, Henry
{. Cotta and Isaac Cots, Jr., undei the frn
name Of Walter Marshall 4 Co, vas this day
eioolvsd BY Issse Cots, Jr. retiring. from said
firm.
WALTER MARSHALL
HENRY C.. COTS,
ISAAC COTS. Jr.
WHEELING. January %. feb,lv
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NOTICE,

IL MEMBERS OF THE oRDlRoP GOOD
n Templsrs knowing themselves indebted 70
., for Liquors will please call and :ette their
accounts Immediately. REID 4 PRATHBR.
Wheeling, Feb. 5, leS1.lv
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NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY 6IvRE THAT AN
N application will be made 10 the Legislature
Of west Virginia for the passage OF an aets 70
change The node Of taxation 20 far - 10 applies
70 ths property Of the Raltimers and Ohio rail
road company in said State:
Wheeling. Jan. q, 1857. 24Ld3v
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11
FOR RENT.

WITH OR WITHOUT THE
w Furniture, the house on Fourth street,
occupied by Mr. samuel Mitchell and family.
Also, tive brick tenements on the Island for rent
o. ssls. Apply 10 Mrs. S. MITCHELL.
dccis or z. JACOB.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11
WANTS..

SEwING MACHINks.-
- Agents wanted everywhere to sell cur low
priced, fully licensed machines. Send for our
circular. SHAW & CLARK. s. n. Co, Bidde-
ford Maine. poyl4.ly
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-02-11
THE WEsF VIRGINIA

HENRY CRANGLE, JACOB BERGLk,
President, Vice President.
n. ". BURT, 4. ALLEN HOWELL,
W. 2 SIMPSON, T. N. D0DSOH,
W., =. PETERSON. sr.
THIs COMPANY n NOW FULLY
i organised, and will, in Q abort time, ssm.
nenes the manufacture Of refined Carbon aid
Lubrisatins OILS. Lamp Wick and Chinnsys- I,
For information in regard - ths Stock 81
Bushes Of the Company, apply = either q ~
On Man Street, nsIt door 10 The II. and -
BAaE WI. PlTHkS0N, II, Sssy, 3
81. mDHKTH. fpsoA
SUBAYH i. COYlxlI. oSS2
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1867-10-24
TwaonltYY- Milaa 81 BIiRs.


iti OE0OUE . rIJ ezT
Twenty miles, at least, of the Pa
ci6c Railroad is to be under a cover
SdShG D That ro5d We P~dist1 will
be popular for bridal tours. 1t is
one Of the great drawbacks of tho
yOusghfdsI sdsgysqIa thSthss5@ny
drsary miles Of railroad travel must
be endured in such strict propriety,
TE9s,Ithere is the excuse, of fatigue;
but then the pSIha' 'httle Bonnet
which swings from the hook over the
window is = continual advertisement
that the lady is bride, aud that she
has some other motive than fatigue
FOR rcsiing her head on The gchtlhl
mans shoulder. Aud then the hands
must be so rigidly proper, or people
will smile aud look at each other, aud
say queer things. IThiuk of twenty
niles rooted in. reader--uot less than
mEAut iIc PsaSiScI RaRJod 1Rl
soon be populpV. Ifit we're rooted
in along the whole route, it would be
siill bestes; %M ieS& thsJ Thousand
miles of prairie will be eLdpTsdo ofoS
the sake Of the twenty miles Ofunal.
ioyod de)ight>.EAaAiag Mail
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! aef4l fSfJ Another Kiss, /"

'2ASS' assty traveller was winding
his way through the road in a far
wsst region of the country, he dis
covered SlfouPsc cRai9e9 s,Stod in
front Of the door ofa small log house
Hefods IN in n'trontO the, estip and
asked the girl for drink of water.
lie drank it, aud she being the first
woman he hadsegof for several days,
offered her a dime for kiss. The
yOsse aaHenSe 1HctOSiqaA
1S1.sDU TS. traveller Ss.n 66a rs.ano s"p %'&f, he.
journey, but ths girl never before
having, nee I Anime, oaSkcG 4 What
am to dosyi.h tho di@e.2pa ,s You
may use it in any way you wish y
he rsplida#siE byDws.Y 5sI6ihafs
The, cass,,". said she, In give you
back the dimeaAud take smother kiss. -
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rgMgirraS eHT

t.tif' ",i1nA5 baS-l HlI Ole
ID aB5#Ss giE dossSI4 itec
,s,baai aiiSo. LID ,j5S,.q9toa B9rgssgS,9
city oA2A Eb2my eGdFN7RGR 6i0It
in the world, few years ago had
son who often strayed from tho path
Of rectitudo aud went on the most dis.
graceful sprces. Marrying he re.
formed, aud for some years has been
as stcnASI0lG0a, 81 aV4rdd. A
short time since an intoxicated man
tumbled into a drug store, and was
Immediately recognized by the keep
or as Mr.. s., who had been 50 long
reformed. Word was Immediately
sent to his parents, and coming, they
took him home. lie was covered
with mud aud 6lths hsl <they went to
work, ,bYpvslg and pulled off his
clothes, washed his feeti put'eW clesu
liner, aud i'qaesed bp,1iHto, ihe best
bed. The mother, with fuuerlng
heart stuck her way, to her sons
house TO inform his wifo of his dis.
graceful condition. What was her
amaTcment when, after telling with
tears aud sobs the sad occurrence, to
be inviicdmto the bedroom WIfet6 ter
son wbs sleeping soundly, having re-
'i&0fEek pan F9dlA H0SafyiPf
vestigation showed the fellow sleep.
ing comfortably in her best bed at
home to be one Of the dirtiest aud
yS9Qh@Ts in sSNffF eiIS
features we're something like her
sons, but that did not save his beijs
dIAsgsd qqt Of bed and escorted g
the watch house.
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The voiOa gaia hoarSA.. from long
talking, but speaking eyes speak on
~. "a ,'sp ~ .sfer- essl'a Iia rfq 49, aaiqrT
tRASSP'rrl .secisai " -es'g ~ rrA ffv .sG'
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fr--1f ~ =
TIFRINosT sTRIBuNE.



Take life Ikea man. Take It just
as though itNas--as y is-an ear
nest, salI. .bSscntisf s4Jr( Take, y
As though you personally we're born
10 the task Of performing a merry
part iu il, as though the world had
waited for your coming. Take il as
thoughisw was q grand opportunity
TO do aua 70 keiiete, o'tatry for!
award greatpndgood sehemeto heip
and cheer suffering weary, IL may
be keaIEO@c4 CbrCtTFqEks feet
Is, life is undervalucd by great ma.
joriiy Of mankind II Is not made
halfas much ofasshshld be the ease.
Whsrs ,is, the mpqnqT >wopap, vh9
accomplishes one tithe Of what might
bO dSSSC ttgh6 'Jduh6t1lOoki back
upon opportunities lost, plans una.
chcived, thoughts crushed, Ospiro-
tious unfulhllcd, and all caused from
the lack Of tie necessary and posi-.
bic eTortl If We knew better how
10 take and make the most Of life, it
would be far greater than il is Now
aud then a man stands aside from the
crowd, lsbors earnestly, stcadfastly
coufdrSlB ,ikAG; stfaisbfsSy becbmcs
famous for wisdom, intellect, skill,
grestncss Of some sort. The world
wonders, ,-aal bipds. stiuli4ss2apd ysiitI
ouly7itlh1ftbS whatyeols may de 3RI
he takes hold oil life with purpose.
HRm man but Nss he xillNnd Collows
II up, there is priblrc 0'to9a't 80 |
may NOT expect 20 ,cr'"pli-h There /
is no magic, no miracle ro secret 10
him who j. bravo ir hrHr. avn 4 rr
m mod ia enirff
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'SCHWAB HOUSE, FINOLEY, o,

; = ssEssS4 s'ss9Easss4 s'lnGaa "a rEi'S'ai'ti''' E1Sat
This house, situated oa-tAe corner q Nam and
Cprey slreetz. hNs hao9 eRpTelA yaniiel qui eewy,
~ t9fiishfi q. Ftj,d ktNie 81 api house In thu
Ndrfbewcst.s 1ps t,ie yWllls Rlwats ~ Ln0A
ecusti!ully s9ppred With ihs heai .he sa9fg9 aadl
gggSl Ssii0s sOaaOesd via tlf hs;sl =, -
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.AonE.m,hrS.AN.Nnn4

ooSsplr1sa PnyaeiAN, ,sls nRoADwAY, ", y.
Slleeael tpas'ncait in Al oA'es OF semiRal saxn
30 klsl's fee, and oorssslosdsae s.sisily
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TOLAn1I.s.

TO LADIES. tI
ffyou require a reliable remedy 20 restore you
and remove Irregularities or Instructions, Why
not use the besti
Thirty years experience hAs proved that
DR.. Harvev's Female Pills,
have no equal for removing o5siructions and ir-
regnlafities, Rs- No matter from what cause
fhey arisc.-Sa Thsy are safe and sure in every
ease
Price One Dollar per box.
Dr. Harvey's Golden Pills.
Isa remedy four degrees stronger than the ~
bovc, and intended for special cases OF long stand
ing price, Five dollars Der box.
ladies private circular with cngravings sent
free on Application
II YOU cannot yet the Pills Of your druggist
send tho money 10 pr. J. BHYAN $40 broadway,
New YORK, and they will be sent free from obserl
walton BY return mail. .
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efficacy OF
BELLS SPECIFIC PILLS,
for tho speedy and permanent cure Of seminal
weakness. emissions, phy steal or nervous debility
impotence or want ofpower, the result Of sexual
excess oryouthfvl indlscreiion, which n neglect
ed ruins the happiness And units the sufferer for
business. social society of Marriage and oftcn ter
inmates 10 an untlioely grave. Make no delay In
seeking the rcmedv. u IL entirely vegetable and
harmless on The system, can be used without de-
tection or Interference with business pursuits
and no change Of diet Is necessary while using
them
Price one Dollar.
ifyou capt OF get thom OF your druggist. send
the money to Dr. y BaYAr, BY Broadway, New
YOrf, and they VIII be sent free from observation
by return msil. IL Private circulars 20 gentle
hen sent free on application ~
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A View Di-'cI'',,o','vcriry.5 SO n,
lMMRDLATR RRLIEE .

Curve Cholera, Cholera Morhus and hiNrrh,rN
NeuFagta, htrus or cats, truisrs, ht0 inH SEVER
s'ufea. Old TuuiorF, Asthma. Goldsg Frosted Feet
Nst 0ss,.s Cratapins nfapNin w the Stonlaoh can
ht eord IN thFec IN hutes, Outhhehe sanihc cur
vet VITA the rincture, Aeadaehe can be cured in
Ave n(.npiesy5 ~ lNth lpEt ithe tempirp irV'ly
Rheuniahetn aud i1lcs cHcefuaiiy ctiftd Assure
eurc for AgWr and Gravel.
DR, Mntsd SS treats all Chronlc DiueAscs, tu,h
"a Liver Complaint, Diseased khinels, pytpcpsh
scrOfuta FudR AL ether hlpod disenWs. bis.
J.F MNrQpsrdt, Generai Aseut iot ,ho sails Of
Dr, MOrgans Immediate Relief
SEPT oth, 1851 Si.--am, I'D $50
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BELb,S 8 ePnCTFlC pTIr,s,

The experience Of the past ten yenrs demo
strates the fact that reliance may be placed ia {
efficacy OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-08-20
Methodist State Sabbath School
Convention.
FIRST DAY.

The first State Sabbath School Convention of
the Methodist Church, held since 1858, COM
menced it's session in the Broad street Methodist
church in Richmond on Wednesday, the 7th
inst.
The Convention was called to order by Mr..
Asa Snyder, of Richmond upon whose motion
Mr.. r. M. Smith, Of Petersburg, was called to
the chair
On motion, Mr.. Charles P. Rady, was ap-
pointed secretary.
On motion ofMr. Snyder, the following Com
ed: Messrs. ]. L. Clarke, Staunton; Stover,
Richmond; DENIM, Norfolk; Ware, Charlottes,
vile; Webb, Lunenburg Watson, Amelia !;
Davis, Petersburg Chandler, Caroline and
Cattlin, Hanover
The Committee on Permanent Organization,
made the following nominations for permanent
officers President, Bishop Doggett first vice.
president, Mr.. R. NJ. Smith, Of Petersburg
second vice president, Rev. T. A. Ware, Of
Charlottesville; secretary, Mr.. G. P. Rady; as
sistant secretary, Colonel f. r. Farrar.
Bishop Doggett asked to be withdrawn from
the nomination, as his intermediate duties would
prevent his filling the chair, and he would prefer
seeing layman in the chair. He urged other
reasons for withdrawal.
On motion, Bishop Doggett was excused, at
his own request, from accepting the position of
chairman; and R. M Smith was unanimously
elected.
Captain Richard Irby, of Nottoway, was
nominated and unanimously elected first vice
president.
The remaining nominations were unanimously
accepted
The Committee on Credentials reported the
names Of delegates present:
MIR. Head moved that committee to consider
the propriety of forming State Sunday School
Society, with the understanding that they re-
port constitution and by-laws, if such should
have been drawn up, be appointed. The motion
was carried and the following committee was
appointed: Messrs. W. T. Davis, J. L. Clarke,
j. G. DENIM, - Slower, w. 7. Chandler,
I. A. Ware, - Digges, and - Webb
A resolution appointing committee of five
to draw up and report business for the Conven-
ton was adopted. The following named gentle
men were appointed as committee: Messrs.
w. w. Bennett, William T. Davis. Albert L.
West, G. w. Bingley, and Asa Snyder.
Notice was given that the opening sermon
would be delivered by Bishop Doggett at half
past o'clock in the evening
The Convention then adjourned until o clock
Thursday morning.
SECOND DAY-THURSDAY.
Bishop Doggett, being called upon to address
| the Convention, spoke for a few moments
cheerfuly of his late tour westward. He had
been much pleased at the highly encouraging
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POETRY.
The Times Before the War.

BY ED. +. MOREHEAD.
There's song of music ringing
Like an anthem from affair."
And voice for ever singing
Oh the times before the war.
By his blasted hearth the farmer
Counts the pulses of his care;
Till he feels his heart grow warmer
With the times before the war.
Brighter pictures bring him treasure
OF delight in memory's car;
And the eye O erbrims with pleasure
Seeing times before the war.
Then the smoke of peace and plenty
Wreathed its way to every star;
Heart elate to labor bent he,
In the times before the war.
Now the vagrant acres round him
Every sense of pleasure mar;
And he weeps the hopes that crowned him
In the times before the war.
At his counter, dust invaded,
Like tempest-shattered spar,
Sits the merchant, memory-shaded,
By the times before the war.
Then with every gale of ocean,
Came his vessels from afar!
Gladness ruled each bosom motion,
In the days before the war.
Now, the columned figures spell him,
And his lips are wide ajar;
AS of wasted wealth they tell him,
Earned in times before the war.
Oh the times before the war;
Like bright illusion shines!
Oh the times before the war,
Like golden sun declines