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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-03-27
ANOTHER DEED Of BLOOD
A Yeunx Gambler Shot add JAslantiy
Killed. .,Ert '.H"
[From the Memphis Ledger.l

From the Memphis Ledger
Many of our readers will remember
that q few months since q fireman
named COnners was shot on Adams
street, from the effects of which he died
almost instantly, and that q young gam
bier named Willie Ferguson was ar
rested for firing the fatal shot, exam
ined and released on bonds to appear at
the Criminal Court when called upon.
The circumstances attending the affray
pointed to Ferguson as the guilty party
very conclusively. About 4 o'clock this
morning Willie Ferguson, the young
man referred to, met his death ut the
hands of some persons unknown. He
had been to a dance ut a saloon on
Washington street, between Main and
Front, with his companion, young
man named Murphy. About four
o'clock the pair started home, proceed
ing toward Main street, Murphy being IN
the advance and Ferguson following sew
eral feet behind. When Murphy reached
the corner of Main, he heard the re.
port of pistol and saw that his friend
had fallen to the pavement. He told
two policemen near that some one had
shot lis partner, and on going to the
spot, Ferguson was found weltering in
his blood, that was flowing freely from
wound in the back of his head. He
was unconscious and died in few min
utes. There is no clue to the perpetra-
tor of this bloody deed, for he must
have advanced on Ferguson from be-
hind, fired the shot and ran away. Cor
oner Cotton held an inquest on the
body this morning, the jury returning a
verdict that he came to his death from
q pistol shot fired by some person un-
known. Willie Ferguson is about TWEEN
ty years of age, and gambled for o live
lihood. He-is q native of Lawrence
burg, Ind, where his parents now re-
side. During the war lie was a clerk
attached to the quartermaster's depart
ment of the Federal army, and at its
C .ose located in Memphis and became
gambler. The sad fate of this young
man should be warning to young men
travelling the same downward path that
led him to take the life of fellow man,
and short time thereafter be sent with
out moments warning into the pres
ence of his maker.
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The Finnncial Future.

4 leading commercial journal remarks
that the people of the entire country
are fast realizing that the pecuniary
prospects of the land are scarcely serene
enough to afford just ground for con.
graduation. Every day brings new
signs of popular awakening to the fear
fdl realities with which Radical gov
ernment has surrounded our finan-
cial il position.
1t is fouud impossible to renew the
speculative excitements among the men
who were engaged in similar move
ments year ago, and the few
who are willing to make yen-
lures havn neither the means
nor the nerve to command any
bur the most temporary success. The
number Of those who welcomed infia-
tion, and professed to believe in it as a
permanent influence, is daily diminish
ing. and gilded sophistries, which
passed quite current a year ago, are
now rejected with disgust which few
take pains to conceal. A sound finan-
cial policy, for the government, suggest
cd from any quarter, and show
ing anything like clear road
ont of the embarrassments sur
rounding tAe situation, would
rally TO its support every sensible man
in the country. These signs offs pub
lie awakening are hopeful, and it will
br matter of deep regret if the senti-
meut cannot be turned to account in
leading the way TO sober reformation.
The impending reaction cannot he pre-
vented. even if the whole world set
itself against the change. How much
better 70 lead it, than to be dragged in
ruius beneath its crushing weight.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-03-27

IRON TRADE OF 'CLEvELAND.-Durlng
the first week of March three million
one hundred and eight thousand pounds
Of iron arrived in Cleveland, and one
million four hundred and seventy thou
sand pounds were shipped. This does
not include nails and spikes, OF which
one hundred and forty-seven thousand
pounds arrived, and two hundred thou
sand pounds were shipped during the
same time.
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Letters from the People.
FROM BRAxTON COUNTY.
A wild Cat stsry-A Cataneass, and
what the Cat AMounss 60.


BRAxroN C. H., March 30, 1867.
p.B;,or :, ,ho Rsc;stsr. =
80 - y
oh account oi high water the goou
citizens of this part of the 'mortal her
itape, have, for the last week or two,
,r;,aa of ~ o..,.r,, n.rs .,d
oeen u0p' ','0" w VI sAo so"''"i n0"' "D
must needs manufacture some OF their
own, or rather express the same, for the
o;,;,.ns of th;s 1oco,;tv o,a NOT in the
s,..,
naoi' o' asser''us 'i. 'n'us save i"0'.'
and then not till they are fully and
satisfactorily proven; consequently,
-. -. ;,oa, ;,.m of local pevs.
"ho" "o S''o ="
we hold ourselves ready ana are always
willing to verify the truth of the state
men. whether it be of special OF gen.
.ro, .bor.cter and with tb.s. prelimi-
=. az .h.anoo ne
nary re'harks' anu III INC A =.
anything OF more OF equal ih'-
portance, we will state that no
little excitement and curiosity was
$500 .h. o,h.r aov IN m. ns,,,,v
maui $50 os esV Sut,on "0nssonsnt nnon
auae. LOW ~ y; sa;J SiI' Uiscs of Ss.srs Cpn. %
1no Ino S'n ana H,mnhr;.s ~ yH ~ two " wsiI Inn~n
aud aed Sas xats,au | hnnters With an ertraordi-
nar;ly iarra wiIdcat or cotnmounf which
was The fSnits of A remarkably lucky
two honr,s bnnt and was captured onIy'
n ftsr n desn.rate and sanpuipary stru9.
riS af soma tb;rtv m;nntes dnraf;on. in
SSb;cb the aforesaid hunters were a.
.;staJ hn tbs Combined efforts ola vast
- os fnrm;dabIe joot;ng renre-
1910 ~ nf T ths can;na snec;es In nj,
DnaSah;I;tn Id tIara ~ on. mon
5ou 5Oo~ g. ,rT i.ss 400 tho % Snol ;.Sna Of the an,
0oe Va Sun 80 49,
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OVER a MILLION DOLLARS
SAVED.

OVER a MILLION DOLLARS
SAVED.
Gentlemen II had a negro man worth 81 30
who took cold from bad hurt In the leg and
was useless for over year. had used every.
thing conld hear of without benefit, until
tried the Mexican Mustang LinimeBt. IL soon
effected permanent cure
J. L. DOWNING.
Montgomery, Ala, june IL. isj9
II take pleasure in recommending the Mexican
Mustang Liniment as valuable and iDdispen.
sabe article for SpraiIs, Sores Scratches or Gall,
on Horses. Our men have used IL for Hrns,
Bruises, Sores, rheumatism &c. and all say 10
acts like magic" J. il. HEWITT
Foreman for American, Wells, FargOs and
Harndens Express.
The sprain Of nv daughters ankle occasion.
ed while skating last winter. entirely cured
In one week, after abe commenced usibg your
celebrated Mustang Linimeat-
I'D. sEELY.
Gloucester. Mass, Aug. I, 1865.
IL n an admitted fact that tie Mustang TinL
ment performs more cures in = shorter time. on
man and beast, than any article ever discovered.
Families. Livery men and planters should always
have it on hand. Quick and surs IL certainly Il.
AL genuine is wrapped in steel plate engrsvfDgs.
bearing the signature Of q. w. WssibroOk,
Chemist and the prirok L. ). stamp Of DENAs
BARNES Co. over the top.
An Effort has been made 10 counterfeit 10 with
n cheap stone plate label Loot doseIy'
savategn sprisg Water, aid by all
DTuggists-
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Sud Fate Of q DRneer-He Injuries Fe.
male Innecence and Goes 10 Prison
Eineen Years.
NASHVILLE, March Il.

NASHVILLE, MaTcu 10.
In some circles here, there has been
no little talk about the case of Mr..
Pratt. decided some months since in the
criminal Court Of this county, and more
recently by the Supreme Court of Ten
nessee, the latter tribunal affirming the
Judgment of the court below, that Pratt
should he confined in the penitentiary
for term of fifteen years. Pratt's case
involves one of those anomalous in
stances of personal violence, which
Judge Sancho Panza would never have
tolerated as possibility, but which
have been sworn to in open court, by
several females, within the past four or
five years.
Mr.. Pratt taught dancing to classes
ofyoung ladies and gentlemen in Nash
vile. Among those who sought instruc-
ton was Miss Emma Collins, young
lady of very moderate circumstances,
who bears the lame of her father, the
late Jesse Collins, Esq, an old and re-
spectacle Englishman, who died in this
city but few years since, after resi-
dence in it of many years. 1t Is Miss
Emma's misfortune, not her fault, that
her father was never married, or if ever
married at all, not to her mother; and
he saw fit to make but little provision
for her at his death, though he was
possessed of very substantial property.
1t appears from the testimony of Miss
Collins herself, that she had some fond
ness for Pratt's company; but she de-
clared that arts were practiced upon
her, and that if resistance was not
overcome by actual physical force,
means quite as potent to the same end
were used.
Like some other acts of violence late
ly brought before American courts, this
one proved fruitful. Miss Collins had
become mother before she complained
to the State against Pratt. Notwith-
standing all the strange features Of the
case, an impartial jury found the dane
ing master guilty rs charged in the in
dictment, and set the penalty at fifteen
years imprisonment.
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We learn that a request to General
Henry A. Wise, to deliver an address to
the colored people of this city, was cir
culated yesterday amongst the most re-
spectacle portion of that class in the
city, and that large number of them
signed it. The call states that "the
colored people of this city, appreoiating
their altered political condition since
the passage of the Sherman bill by
Congress, are desirous of hearing bis
views on their privileges and duties in
their present condition. 1t has been
intimated that General Wise would
give favorable response to call of
this kind, and we hope it may be true.
Richmond Ekaminer.
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The Danyille (ya.) Register says. "A
few evenings since lady of our town
was sitting in her chamber singing .
plaintive air to lull to sleep her infant
child, when there appeared upon the
floor mouse, which showed signs
of great delight at the music.
The little creature danced and
skipped about, rolled upon its back,
and when approached, made no effort
to escape. 1t was easily captured un-
der q small toy bucket, and upon the
removal of the bucket few minutes af.
terward, il was dead. Its death was no
doubt the effect of the music, which the
little fellow seemed to enjoy 50 intense
lx-
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Who would not be beautiful Who would
add TO their beauty What gives that marblI
purity and distingus appearance we observe up
on the stage, and in the city belle II il no long
er secret. They use Hagans Magnolia Balm.
lts continued use removes tan, frecklcs pimples
and Toughne-s. from the face and hands. and
leaves the complexion smooth, Transparent.
blooming and ravishing Unlike many cosmct.
les IL contains no material injurious 10 the skin.
Any Druggist will order it for you. II not on
hand at - cents per bottle
". l.. HAGAN. Troy, v. Y. Chemist.
DEMAS BARNES q Co,
Wholesale Agents, n. Y.
Saratoga spring Wafer, sOld by all
Druggists.
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II is u most delightful Hair Dr1 ssing.
II eradiCates scruif and danhruii.
II keeps the head cool and clean.
1t makes the hair rich soft and glossy
II prevents hair turning gray ant falling Oh.
Ii restores hair upon prenaturcly bald heads.
This is just what Lyons Katharion will do.
1t Is prctty-it il schcap-durabe. IL Is literally
sold by the car load. and yet its almost incrcdi-
BILE demand is daily increasing, Hntil there II
hardly n country store that does not keep IT, or
a family that does not use IL.
T.. TH0MASLYOS, Chemist y. y.
snrntoga Spring Water. sold 10y all
Druggists.
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A MERE TRIFLE.-The new Superin-
tendent of Public Printing reports to
Congress that there is deficit OF So,-
600 in the paper accounts of his prede-
cessor, Wendell: #
That's nothing. A reported deficit OF
thirty millions in the accounts Of Sal
mon P. Chase, has not even been inves-
II gated. Seventy thousand is trihe
not worth looking after.
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LToXs EXTRACT ss PUKE JAkAnA GlSCEE,
for Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, Sex Head.
ache, Cholera Norbus. Fl2taleney, e.. vbers 4
warming sillnulant IL required. Its car.fpi pre-
paratioD and entire. parity makes IL q cheap and
reliable article for culinary purposes. Sold ev.
sryubere At - cents Per bottle. Ask for LII
oS's" Pure Extract. Take no other.
saTateza spring Water, ssld k a.
Druggists-
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From the Troy Wbig. 1sth.l

From the Troy Wbig. 1sth.I
On the New York Central train which
left the Union depot for the West, on
Saturday at 1:30 p. NJ, was good-look-
ing individual, with charming side
whiskers and mustache. Presuming on
his destinations, the gentleman, shortly
after the train had left Cohoes, endeav-
ored to become familiar with \ lady, the
wife of an engineer on the Central, who,
accompanied by a couple of lady friends,
was going to Schenectady. Seating
himself in the rear Of her he wrote on q
card-"I would like to see you on arrival
at our stopping place,"-signing him.
self John Brown and dropped the card
into her lap. No attention was paid TO
this, when, after while, he wrote on
another card that he would like to see
her at her residence. The lady indig-
nantly requested him not to annoy ner
further, when he had the audacity to
try to occupy part of her seat; but final
ly desisted and took his place in another
part of the car. Track-master victory
Smith happened to como along, the
cards were given to him, with state
ment Of the circumstances, and gs,ng up
to the chap, he asked him ifhe had writ
ten the cards, and the question was
answered in the negative. You did
write then," said Smith, "and when We
get to Schenectady wish to see you"
The chap had ticket to some point
west of Schenectady, but concluded to
get off ut the Aqueduct, at which sta
tion he remained until the afternoon
train came down, laughing at the affair,
and stating that he could whip Smith
or any other man; that he was so pas
sionate he knew if hs got angy he should
shoot somebody, &c. However, the
down train brought Mr.. Engineer, the
husband of the insulted lady, and the
offender being pointed out, Mr.. Engi..
neer walked mp to him and knocked
him down, giving him black eye in the
operation, aud afterwards pummelled
him until his beauty was vastly dam
aged and he begged Justify for mercy.
Then he was permitted to get on the
train, and rode to Troy with his hand
over his face, getting off near the bridge
and skulking down a side street, since
which he has not made ''his magnificent
appearance" so as to be particularly
prominent. We jndge from the cards
carried by him, and on the backs of two
of which he had written to the lady,
that he is an agent for the sale of paper
collars, cuffs, &c.
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The citizens Of Fort Valley, Georgia,
have lost over ten thousand dollars
worth of property, such as cotton, mules,
horses and hogs, since the Fall of 1865,
by thieves. The credit of this is laid
to the four hundred vagabond negroes
who infest the town without any visible
means of support. Nearly all the stock
in the vicinity has disappeared. And
yet the negro should be invited to sit
on juries especially when stealing is to
he punished.
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An exchange says: The Democratic
spirit is growing harder and firmer, and
there is general determination that a
contemplate faction of one-thiId of the
American people shall not be permitted
to tyranize over two-thirds We are
Grant cowards-the veriest crayens the
world ever saw if we allow the glorious
sun of white mems liberties to set in
the gloom Of a negroized despotism.
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LEwD WOMEN AND Law. il
charged, not denied, and can Be proven,
that lewd women control majorities in
the Rump Congress, and dictate the
laws Of the country. Remainder, this
is charged, not denied, and can be
proven.
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A Capianl ThfnI.

A Virginia negro, according to an ex-
change, on hearing that Congress was
going to give lands to the darkies, said:
Land, de debbl! rs free now, and
don't want no land. Is gwyne to git
wurms and go -fshin'." Give him .
vote.
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A darkey in Petersburg, wanted to
send a box, weighing three hundred
pounds to Richmond by telegraph.-Es.
~ Give him q vote by al means. Igno-
rant as he is, he cannot possibly do
worse than Republicans have done with
the ballot.
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PENMANSIssP.

Mr. Blakely has made arrangements with Mr..
Greasy Principal Of the Commercial College, by
which his students will have the advantage .e es
studying penmanship and of ae9AirsisSP n Professor
% lli noMing s'yie .9n hrst penmen and most sue
l-.sr ,nrisai teachers Of his art in the country
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ENGLISH.

Special attention will be paid in this depart
ment TO Grammar. Rhetoric and Elocution, and
every pains will he taken 10 give to students a
clear and elegant style OF composition. acquired
BY frequent practice and careful attention 70
the rules Of Grammar and Rhetoric.
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polls. 1t is to our interest, as well a.
for their own, that their minds should
be enlightened, 80 that they may be en-
abled to use the suffrage bestowed upon
them by Congress in proper manner:
So far since freedom has been thrust
upon them, they, as a class, have con-
ducted themselves remarkably well.
The feeling existing between them and
the whites has been of kindly nature,
and it will be the fault of the latter II
they permit outsiders to come in and
destroy it. Evidently the welfare OF
all concerned demands that the superior
race should use all proper means for the
education and moral Improvement OF
the MISUNDERSTANDING Inder.
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.W-TT--TErI-Iw--TT

Ia hti.n1 tnsb;saIT mn vi "t azh
i. v-at.ios1 nix 1n g;aiaoc sEoIou
10 .anifsi1ossh bin oo5niH sdj To-
I .Iahjo Ta 2Giij.mus I" 1aIDsss7T
10 ai, io ruiipnifsih sat TO bnol rts
Ji tssda a,li ui isy.I grdt ;wnuS uoE
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Regular Piftsburg and Mata-
mOraS Packet.

The new and light draught fast running side
wheel Steamer
Capt. FRED KINPLE.
SAM GLOVER, Clerk
..-,-~ 4, Will leave Matamoras every
e = Tuesday and Friday, at O'Clock
SsS5Sffi 81 n. m, arriving at Wheeling on
the evening of the same day.
Returning, will leave Pittsburgh every Mon.
day and Thursday, at II o'clock a. NJ.
For freight or passage, apply on board, or TO
T. II. MONG, Agent.
No. 81 Monroe street, Wheeling, W. Va
marie
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First Glass Academic School
ROOMS.

The rooms are spacious, well lighted and ven.
tilated, and every care will he taken 10 render
them healthy and comfortable.
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Coon ApvIcE.-That excellent paper,
the Fremont Messenger, says: .'Be vie
torious as Demo Gratis, or be defeated as
Democrats That's the talk.
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,,f-s..'Ss fffe.Ts is,sr"1'r NfN''''s
.-1sef7,G JrirBiE- n I'm m,tEl laEll .
Il nolii a2rirl lo ,i&ia Il ,ss Iil" 20
.o,Iha rLt ut sSnjiert luol T:is
'i.d rli :.yn edT .ris5'oq -,
t,rI .,nto, uoy aiGlaq 'N
,2buL rGt sInbaIiTs
iaiJ lIuuD smsiq
aia,siGns hEqr
"Jes' so.-"EIactly ."-SOlog Shingle said
they were there every time" n he felt "orlev'
In the morning, he took Plantaticn Bittets;
he felt weary at night he took Plantation Bttera1
If he lacked appetite, was weak, languid or men,
tally oppressed he took Plantation Bitters, and
they never failed to set him on his pins square
and firm.
Few persons want any better authority; but
as some may, just read the following:
=" lowe much 10 you, for
verify believe the Plantation B.tters have saved
my life. REV. ". IL. WAGNER.
Madrid. y. Y
Ihave been n great sui
fered from Dyspepsia, and had to abandon
preaching. The Plantation
REV. c. A. WILDWOOD,
New York City"
had lost all appe.
tite-was so weak and encrvated could hardly
walk, and had perfect dread of society.
The Plantation Bitters have set me all right.
JAMES HRMINwAY,
ST. Louis Mo-
The Plantation Bitters
have cured me Of a arrangement of the Kidneys
and Urinary Organs that distressed me for years.
They acted like charm. 4. {. MOORE,
25i Broadway, New York
Mrs. q. u. DEvOE, manager Of the Union
Home School for soldiers Children, says she
has given IL TO the weak and invalid children
under her charge, with the most happy and
gratifying results" We have received over
hundred reams of such certificates, but no AL.
vertisement is w effective as what people them.
selves say of n good article. Our fortune and
our reputation Is at stake. The original quality
and high character Of these goods will be sus
tanned under every and all circumstances. They
have already obtained sale In every town, vii
lage, parish and hamlet among civilized nations.
Base imitatorS try 10 come a. near our name aud
style as they can, and because good article can.
not be sold as low poor one, they hnd some
support from parties who do not care what they
sen. BE on Your guard. See our private stamp
over the cork. T., II. DRAKE co,
New York City.
Saratoga spring Wafer, sold by all
Druggists.
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TERMS.

The first term viii commence April Isl. end
ing June 18th Classes srr nov In course oi
formation, and no extra charge Sill be made for
tuition TN April Ist. j.
For further particulars SC circular and
Wheeling College Monthly, or apply personAIy
to Mr.. Blackely, at his oftee. corner of Aon.oe
and Main streets up stairs
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1.simstreet's fninitabis Hair CeIoFing 10 not
dc. Al instantaneous dyes are eotnlossd Of
5y.1r eausde and more OF iezs destroy the -italL
~ and beauty Of the hair. This 10 the original
Hair colsring. and has been grSving IN fssOE
over veBty years. II restores gray hair 70 It's
original color by gradual alnoEpfion, In nsost
remarkable manner. Il i also beaznful hzir
drs.sip9 Sold In two sizes-Jo cents and fi-by
AL dealers c. HEINSTREET. Chemist
Saratoga Spring water, sold By all
Druggists fesi COW
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PEsIAJozzIIy ISsTuUTy.

PEsTkUoZzIIy ISsTTUTH.
woRKsoP SOTTs. ESGI-ISD.
am happy 10 certify that Mr.. Blakely' .
ability, attaiuInents and character are Of . high
order. He was eighteen months hrst Cha ssical
Master in my establishment He j. asuScessfnl
teacher, knows how TO captiratr his pupils at
tention and make them love their studiss-
He prepared several eznd.d dates. bo-h srnior
and jsInior for the Cambridge examinations In
Classics. English and Theology. and Of seven
candidates, ak were placed in the honor list, the
other merely passing.
Dec. "a, Isa / l. -ELLESBERGER-