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The Two Printers.

According to the report oi Cne ivy NV
torney, the chief legal adviser OF our cor
noration. two journals are legally entitled
"a the public printing Of the city. inaS
the Crescent is legally and fairly entitled to
it we make no doubt, but the reasoning VI
the City Attorney in favor OF the claims Oh
the Republican, though very ingenious ana
perfectly honest, is not, to us, SO conclu-
sive.
He seems to limit his constitutional re-
search to the question whether the Leg'sia-
ture can require the city ordinances, etc.,
to he published in any particular journal,
| under pain of nullity. This being concedea'
ba thinks the controversy ended but there
are two further questions which would ap-
near to MS to require investigation.
First-Has the Legislature constitu-
tional right to order the Controller to give
warrants for the payment of claims against
the citv. without the consent of the city
finance authorities
second-Has the Legislature n consueu
tional right to fix the pay for printing AZ
an exhorbitaut ratef
As to the first point, the only article OF
the Constitution which might be supposed
tn limit this power Of the Legislature IL
that mo. l1s) which requires that taxa
tion shall be equal and uniform throagho"
= the State" and that all property shall d
taxed in proportion to it's value"
;. Now. what cannot be done directly ma!
- not he done indirectly, and if the Legisla
" ture can dispose of money which has pee
FL raised by local taxation, it might as we
lew and collect the tax directly. In
- mere question as to whether the proceed
- If the tax are deposited in the State treas
,rv. or in a local treasury, or in some banl
makes no practical difference to the tai
payer, il the State has the disposal Oh
- The taxation is unequal as between tn
-, section of the State and another. We
ut not saw that there may not be special loo
on taxes for local purposes, but they must
:, ,f appropriated by local authorizes, anu
.at. the State assume to dispose Oh tnem, I'll
,o;- become a State tax. If the Leglsiatt
on NAV warrant, or order any body to give
L.. warrant. ON the keeper Of the fund, tt
, fund might lust rs we'll be put in the ST
re- treasury at once.
To this it may be said that the
; To- charter fixes the pay of certain city omci'
REST ana thaI 'he Log ~.
tch- q warrant Oh ZIG ivy re-. - .
e of legal right to such warrant. II So IL
hn- shows that the Legislature ought not to
the salary of any officer who is not to
ians, PAID out Oh 'he o."'o o.,ar b;+b
n his such ac1ioh Oh .nol. POI o,-or b;+h
three been excepteo " oe'"e
'riest unreasonaoie'
ian Z . The Legislature cannot eApio
,rt to mans property without paying him fo
t not 1t cannot authorize local .aAe' Ao
lmer- purposes, when the loss will fall to Z
es of and the profit to others, without com
, they sating the loser IL cannon "u'-O.- A.
mites cipal corporations to lay taxes on the
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We are happy to learn that the reported In
oroosa in the mortality ct tho Hotel Dieu is un'
founded.
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At'heeliug Register.
Tbursdny MorninE,..- February ~
The Issue HnVolVea.

The trivial character of the issue
raised by Congress in its controversy
with the President should not be over
Looked. 1t merely Involves the right OF
the President to appoint a subordinate
uhose duties are exclusively clerical,
and whose services may be dispensed
with altogether if the Executive deems
oroner. The Secretary of War has no
more actual aud original power than
tho smallest scriviner in the mean est
office under the Government.
Keeping this fact in view, to what
does the rumpus of the Rump amount I
What sympathy has the country with
80 ,ontemptible a controversy What
.,.,rr,l interest is involved that the
,,.,uIr should be exercised over the
r,;nt at issue 7 How much worse off
viii the country be if EWING becomes
chief clerk instead of STANTONi lnas-
w,cb rs the former is a known gentle
man and the latter notorious brute
vopld not the change be rather bene-
fetal than otherwisef AT all events,
,he merits of the case are too tritling
+o iustiCy the violence which Congress
has manifested, and We believe the peo-
rla will so decide.
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FROM MONONGALTA CO.

FORT MARTIN, NoNoNGALIA Co,
w. Va, February 10, 1868.
Editor of the Register:
In pursuance with previous notice the
Democracy of Cass Township met at the
Fort Martin school house on the night
of the 7th of February.
The meeting was organized by calling
Thomas Meaple, Esq, to the Chair, and
appointing Messrs. A. J. McElroy and
John Garlew as Vice-Presidents.
A. G. Davis, who was invited for the
occasion, was loudly called for and came
forward, and after making few prelim.
mary remarksproceeded in that familiar
style for which he il celebrated.
He passed in review the prominent
acts of the Radical party, and exposed
their runconstitutionality in almost every
phase. He proved from their own dOcu'
ments their extravaganza and utter dis.
regard Of constitutional law, and such
other blessings as were handed down to
as by our forefathers as a priceless in
heritance.
At the conclusion of the address, the
following resolution was adopted by the
meeting, unanimously:
Resolred, That we, the people of West
Virginia, do hail with delight the hap
py dawn of peace and order in our midst
once more, and that liberty which we
once priced so highly is once more about
to be ours.
CLARK EVERY, I Soorotor;o.
\. L. SOUTH,
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Democratic and Conservative COEVen'
tion at RaiFmOut

Pursuant to call, the Democrats and
Conservatives of Marion County held
a Convention at Fairmont on Saturday,
Feb. %, for the purpose of Organization.
John Kearsley was chosen President,
j. o. Hartley and P. 7. Barnes, Vice
Presidents, and James Boggess and c.
c. Eyster, Secretaries.
Fontain Smith, Esq, explained the
object of the Convention in brief but
very forcible speech. The following
gentleman were appointed County Ex-
ecutive Committee:
A. Brooks Fleming, Chairman, AL
pheus Hood, Secretary, Alpheus Prit-
chard, T. B. Barnes, Benjamin +. Shaver,
j. o. Hartley, A. w. Wilcox.
A. B. Fleming addressed the Conven-
tin in ene of his most happy efforts.
DR.. j. Erwin also delivered an address.
A tax of $50 was, by unanimous vote,
levied ON each Township-to be collect
ed by voluntary contribution-for use
in the campaign.
Several gentlemen advanced a large
proportion of this amount for their re-
spective Townships.
On motion,
Resolred, that this Convention hearth
ly endorse the course of Andrew John
sou President of the United States, in his
patriotic efforts to preserve the COnsti.
tuti.n and to perpetuate the Union of
the States. Unanimously adopted.
RcSOlred, That this Convention hearth
ly endorse the proceedings of the
Wheeling Convention, January 8, and
4 IL L. II &c 3 ho1
Convention to the careful perusal of
the people. Unanimously adopted. On
motion, ordered that the proceedings OF
this Convention be transmitted to the
Wheeling REGISTER for publication.
Adjourned.
JOHN kEARsLY, President.
5AGEi = q FSs9sEs BSGGEss' Secretaries.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
WEDNESDAY, February q

Mr.. BENDER, of Braxton, called up
the petition of certain citizens of Brax.
ton county, requesting the delegate
from that county to resign, presented
on Tuesday.
The petition charged that the men,
Der from Braxton county did not prop
erly represent his constituents.
SIR. BENDER said that thirty-four OF
the names signed to the petition were
those OF unregistered voters, and Others
of the names were in the same hand
writing. He was proud that he did not
owe his position to these men, and sup
posed he was objected to because he
voted for the location of the Capital at
BuckhannOn, and against the repeal OF
| the suitor's and attorneys oath.
Mr.. PlNNELL said he had had some
communications from citizens of Brax-
ton county, and had heard no complaint
of the member from that county. He
thought the petition owed its origin to
the political hatred of enemies.
Mr.. FERGUSON, of Cabell, said the
petition was of the most extraordinary
character. 1t did not set forth specific
charges. He moved that it be returned
to its signers, which motion was car
ried.
On motion of Mr.. FERGUSON, of
Cabell, the rules were suspended, and
the Senate bill locating the Capital
taken up and read first time.
Mr.. T0MLINS0N unsuccessfully NOV
ed to suspend the rules that the bill
might be read second time.
RIIIs PASSED.
The following bills were passed:
A bill legalizing the acknowledge
ment, execution and recOrdation Of
certain deeds in Pocohontas county.
A bill for the relief of William
KOontz.
Abill incorporating Harper's Ferry.
A bill refunding to John w. Pritzer,
Sheriff of Berkeley county, monies
paid into tho Treasury on erroneous
assessments.
A bill in relation to the alteration
of part of the division line between the
counties of Hampshire and Mineral,
was on motion of Mr.. PINNELL, taken
from the table and passed.
A bill amending the act regulating
the election aud qualification of justices
and constables.
A bill enabling the Wellsburg and
Bethany Turnpike Company to repair
their roads.
A bill forbidding punishment by
stripes.
A Bfll amending the act passed for
the assessment Of taxes.
A bill amending the charter of the
West Virginia transportation Com
pany.
A bill empowering Circuit Courts to
reinstate causes dismissed from the
suits.
A bill concerning the use of blank
lists BY assessors, was, on motion of
Mr.. HEERMANS to suspend the rules
and take up, taken from the table and
passed.
A bill amending section 13, chapter
l22, acts of 1863, 50 as to authorize Il
instice of one township to appear be-
fore the justice of another in the same
county, and also allowing him to issue
summons to any constable within the
State.
A bill amending the act consolidating
the towns of Moundsville and Eliza
bethtown.
A bill authorizing the construction
of wharf on the south side of the Lit
tie Kanawha river.
A bill for the relief of the heirs of
Nathaniel Tomlinson.
A bill authorizing the Auditor to al
low certain credits to A. j. Dills, late
Sheriff of Wood county.
Adjourned.
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The New York World Upon the sitna


The New York Uiorld says: Stanton
may pretend that he keeps the office to
prevent the appointment of 4 worse
man. This is false pretext. The Sen
ate is in session, and likely to remain
in session until the whole progress OF
reconstruction has been gone through
with. The first thing the President
will do when Stanton is ont, will be to
send to the Senate the nomination of a
new Secretary of War. He cannot put
into the office whoever he pleases, bnt
only some man who has the confidence
of the Senate. The pretence.of danger
from Stanton's possible successor is alb
suId. But even if the President could ap-
point whom he pleased, ,thenew Secretary
would exercise no dangerous power. Be-
fore the Republicans felt right sure OF
Stanton they guarded against this dan
ger in advance, by passing the law fix
ing General Grants headquarters at
Washington, and requiring all orders OF
the Presidents to be issued through him.
With this law in force, the Republicans
have double guarantee; first, in the
power of the Senate to reject an unfit
nomination, and secondly, in the ne
cessity of all orders to pass through the
hands of General Grant, who is fully
committed to the Reconstruction
scheme. Congress therefore is about to
impeach the President, not to subserve
any public interest, (eyen as they un-
derstand the public interests,) but to
espouse personal quarrel. 1t propo-
ses to put the President out of office,
rather than that Edwin NJ. Stanton
should not enjoy vain-glorious and
malignant triumph over the highest
officer of the Government.
The crime for which the President is
to be impeached consists simply in the
exercise of right which has been en-
joyed by all his predecessors, and be-
longs to the executive head of every
government in the world. This right is
called in question by pretended law,
which is in such fragrant violation of
the constitution, as we'll as of all prece-
dents, that this same Stanton, who is a
lawyer and has been Attorney General,
advised the President to veto it, And
now the President is to be impeached
in Stanton's interest because he believes
the law to be unconstitutional, and in
stitutes proceedings to bring it to a ju-
dicial test. If the precedent now set is
to be followed, it will be in the power
of any future Congress to summarily
eject any future President. Congress
has merely to pass some unconstitution-
al law which reverses the whole past
practice of the Government, and when
the President takes the first steps for
bringing it to judicial test, forthwith
put him out of Office by articles of i'm
parchment. We might as well abolish
the farce of Presidential elections if
Congress can thus unmake elected
Presidents at their caprice"
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We rrrret to learn that JAMES K
RUTH Esq, of Washington, Penna.
died in that place on last Saturday, OI
lisease of the heart. Mr.. RUTH was 8
LAWYER by profession, comparatively
Young in the practice, but Il man ol
marked ability and promise. His ca
reer a, the bar had been decidedly sue
ces,ful one, in view of the short time
during which he had practiced, and o.
the legal experience and talent will
which he competed. He served, at one
time, ~ Prosecuting Attorney i'll hi:
county, aud in that capacity displayed
unusual energy and ability.
Mr.. RUTH was also rising politician
Democratic in his views, and remark
ably bold aud earnest in his advocacy
Of his opinions. His power as n speak
er Joined to his Industry and activity a'
a worker, had gained him a high repu'
tation with his party, and made hin
the recipient of many marks of conf
dcnce at its hands
Socially hc was warmly esteemed
His nature was genial aud kindly, hi:
impulseS noble, and his attachment:
strong. 1t was his privilege to gain the
regard of many devoted friends; few
men of his age have been more fortunate
or successful in this regard.
But in the midst of these happy cir
cumstauceS and in the face of bright
and promising future, he has fallen be
meath the hand that neither pities mol
spares. With sympathy for those WHIT
suffer most from his fate, and with SAT
regrets for the dispensation which has
borne him hence, We honor and cherish
the memory of the departed.
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A bill providing for insuring State
Normal Schools and Agricultural Col
ege. ~
A bill in relation to the assessment
of lands for the purpose of taxebion.
b, Under suspension of the rules there
was considerable discussion on this bill (,
Messrs. HERVEY and BLAIR opposing,
and Messrs. TOMLINSON and FERGU-
SON, of Cabell, advocating it. The
bill passed by vote of 80 yeas to ii
nays. ~. RI. .~.-lFt
: A bill altering part Of the division
line between Hampshire and Mineral
counties, was rejected.
The vote was reconsidered and the
bill laid on the table.
AdionrnaI
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without weight with the Supreme
Court, calm tribunal presumed TO be
exempt from the violence ofparty pas,
sions. Congress dare not await the de-
cision of the Supreme Court, which
would probably deprive them of all
colorado ground for Impeachment. The
indecent haste of their proceedings be-
trays consciousness that theiI cause is
too rotten to pass the ordeal of judi
cial inquiry. Hence their desperate at
tempt to fling the President suddenly
out of office aud head off an adverse de:
cision by the Supreme Court. The
country will regard this ferestalling
haste as confession by Congress that
they are wilfully trampling upon the
Constitution.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-02-27

The latest Boston notion is "the
Marriage Fund Association which
agrees to give dover to married and
manageable members, premiums on
the birth Of children, and aids all in
obtaining husbands or wives, homes,
"health and happiness" The agents do
not state, however, how the victims
are to be benefited.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-02-27

The cream of the colored population
of Hartford, Conn, were to have had a
stylish ball on the 21st inst. The invi-
tations are printed in gold, on satin; and
the bill of faro at supper opens with
baked trout and escaloped oysters, aud
after thoroughly exploring carte that
would do homer to a Soyer or a Blot,
winds up, with grapes, almonds, brandy
peaches, &c.
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West Virginia Legislature,
WEDNESDAY, February 20.
SENATE.

Bill for the relief of George c. Kerr,
late sheriff of Marion county, as amend
ed by the House, was concurred in.
Mr.. DRUMMOND, from the committee
on Military Affairs, reported it inexpe-
dient to legislate upon the resolution i'll
relation to preventing action against
soldiers for property destroyed or taken
by them during the war. Adopted.
Mr.. CHAPLINE asked to have his
vote recorded on the resolution in rela-
tion to the impeachment of the Presi-
dent, which was granted, and he voted
in the affirmative.
BILLS PASSED.
Senate bill No. AZ; to amend the act to
provide for the Improvement of the
navigation of the Great Kanawha river.
Yeas, 81; nays, none.
Senate bill No. 81, providing for the
forfeiture of certain lands for school
purposes. Yeas, 81; nays, none.
Senate bill No. "a, establishing per-
manent seat of government for this
State in the town of Charleston, Kama
wha county.
The following are tine yeas aud nays
OH this bill, commonly called "the CAPT
tol question:"
YEAs-Messrs. Applegate, Boreman,
Chapline, Dix, Foster, Humphreys,
Martin, Slack, Werninger, Wilson,
Workman, Wright, Young and Mr..
President, (Stevenson.)-l4.
NAYS-Messrs. Burley, Carskadon,
Dawson, Drummond, FarnswOrth, Hoke,
Price and Zinn.-S.
NJ pJTpI EY p,nvaJ tbot tho HnuSa
he informed of the passage of this bill,
which being agreed to, the Chair ap-
pointed him to communicate the sane
to that body.
House bill l03, amending anu re-
enactirg section 102, chap. 2l5, of the
code of Virginia, second edition. Yeas
20; nays none.
, Senate bill lO6, for TIE relief of Il. ID.
Ramsdell, late quartermaster of the 9TH
West Virginia volunteer infantry. Yeas
81; nays none.
House bill 60, in relation to having
all persons convicted of criminal Of
fences sent to the Penitentiary at
Moundsville. Yeas 81; nays none.
House bill 7S, incorporating the Point
Pleasant and Mud Bridge Turnpike
Company. Yeas 81; nays none.
House bill II, allowing and enlarging
a mill dam across Piles Fork, Buffalo
creek, in the town of Warrington. Yeas
%; nays none.
House bill 81, relating to the En-
change Bank of Virginia at Weston.
Yeas ~: nays none.
House hill IA, amending the charter
of the West Virginia Transportation
Company, was amended by the House
and concurred in by the Senate.
Senate adjourned.
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The Toledo Blade says there are three
manufacturers of chewing tobacco in
that city, which pay a larger tax than
thirty eight factories in Cincinnati, and
nearly as much as eleven factories in
Detroit.
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The Lafayette, Ind, Courier reports
that in a town near that city the wo-
men have become so badly damaged
in reputation that no two Of them will
associate, for fear of contamination.
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MRS. c. ZINdMER,

MANUFACTURES ALL KINDS
Nl of CRACKERS, CANES, BREAD, 60,
No. l62 Market Street, East aide, a few doors
south Of the Market House, Wheeling. W. Va
janlO
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BUSINESS CARDS.
W. v. no G E,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

A ND GENERAL LAND AGENT.
"A WHKEIISG, W. Va.
VIM practice in the Courts Of Ohio and adjoin'
ing counties. Particular attention given TO the
collection Of claims. Office on Fourth street,
second door below the-Court House, up stairs.
nov2l
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JOHN TEECE.

MALsTER AND nor DEALER,
1N1 Water Street, Centre Wheeling West
Virginia Highest cash prize paid for Barley
AuRD ly
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81. w. PHILLIPS.

IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER,
i STEAM ENGINE BUILDER, and Geneia al
Machinist, North Wheeling. W. Va
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Cleveland & Pittsburgh F. R.
nNAND AFTER NOVEMBER 25,

VIA Allen.
ton. ...... ll29 IN 500 IN 1910 a IN
New York
via. Phil'a.. 1870 pm $40 a3 1910 IN
Tickets to all principal points in the East and
West can be procured at the Onion Office in Nc.
Lure House and at the station at Bridgeport.
F. X. MYERS,
nova General Ticket Agent