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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-28
THE PRIZE FIGHT !,
McCOOIe Arrested and Re
mt leased on Bail. ?
Coburn Arrested and Taken
of the Field.
McCoole Claims the stake.
Excursionists Disguised.
lBy Telegraph.

lBy Telegraph
COLD SPRINGS, INDIANA, May a.
The first excursion train arrived here at
half. past nine and found at least q
thousand people, representing Ken
lucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Mis-.
souri,, on the ground. Before the start
from Cincinnati there was an inmenso
crowd around the Ohio and Mississippi
depot, but the number that entered the
cars was much smaller than was ex-
pected. The accommodations were by
no means first class. The train was
made up of cattle, hog and grain cars,
with rough wooden benches. %. " 3
At point eighteen miles this side Of
the city the train was stopped and the
Conductor went arouRd and examined
the tickets and several persons were put
off, but just as the signal was given TO
start they leaped aboard again, so that
the Conductor was completely batfied.
The arrest of McCoole at Lawrence
burg was announced, and created im-
mense excitement. Many were the
curses heaped on the Sheriff of Dear
born county, and many more upon the
Judge because he could not be found to
accept bail in moment. However,
we left in brief interval, and were at
this point without further incident.
The region around the Springs is
desolate. 1t is soil of hard clay, and
looks as If it would not raise enough
to the acre to support mouse with a
respectable family of meetings.
The place chosen is nearly a mile
north of the station, on the lands OF
A. P. Cady, an old citizen. He protests
that he knew nothing of the arrange
ments; the pioneers of the fight had
taken possession of the ground against
his will, and that he was pOwerless to
prevent them. The exact spot is a level
meadow of about four acres, with what
is termad corn and wheat fields on all
sides except the east. There is butlit-
tie coru and wheat to be seen. On the
east there is a rolling wood, very thick
and very bushy. and at an early hour
in the morning all the trees command
ing q view Of the battle ground were
filled with men and boys, who appeared
determined to sit it ont on that line if
it took all day.
The arrest of McCoole took place be-
tween one and two o'clock this morning
at the residence of Henry Marshall,
near the ground. 1t was made by Sher-
iff Arnold in person. The managers
drove the stakes and had the ring ready
by daylight in the morning, but as soon
as it was known that McCoole was ar
rested they were taken away. Coburn
succeeded in lodging admirably. He
went from place to place and thus es.
capped arrest, although large lot of otfi-
GERS were on his track all morning.
The ground was moderately soft, but
not so much as to be disagreeable, but
at this hour, 1870 A. NJ, there is a good
prospect of rain and there has been
some sprinkliug. -.
The news of the release of MCoole on
$1,000 bond, and that he was on his way
to fight and forfeit the same, created q
great sensation and general rejoicing.
M'Coole will be here in a few minutes,
he has not much time to spare.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-28
the.6ght was concluded. Decision was
FIFTH DISPATCH.

FIFTH DISPATCH.
COLD SPRINGS, IND, May 27.-1:30 P.
M.-Great confusion and much dissatis-
faction. Halliwood came running up
from towards the depot and shouted,
aCoburH is arrested and in the hands of
the sheriff; if you don't rescue him there
will be DO fight" A few started back
with Halliwood, but not many. The gen.
eral impression was that it was a sell.
Ceburn was arrested however and taken
off by thesheriff and his posse. Sew
eral Independent fights took place in
different, parts of the crowd. Some are
mad and all are greatly disgusted.
SIXTH DISPATCH. ..
COLD SPRING, IND, May q, 3 o'clock.
AT ten miSutes before O'clock Nc
Coele, SHE'D his castor into the ring and
appeared within the ropes. He seated
himself in his corner and calmly await
ed the-coming of his antagonist. At 3
P. NJ, McCoole, through Dan. Clark, Of
the st. Louis Times, demanded the bat
tie money. and the crowd then dis
persed. The question as to whether
outside bets are off is undecided.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-28
Domocratic CONSERVATIVE
Stnfc convention.

,rrsuance of a resolution passed
,,s State Convention held in Wheel
.! -, the sth day of January last
'aE' W ill be a State Convention of the
.n''' tic and Conservative voters of
West Virginia, at ara
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-28

After long march, at the close of the
late war, a captain ordered as santa
~ precaution, that the men should
change their undershirts. The o. S.
suggested that half of the men only had
one shirt each. The captain hesitated
for a moment and then said: Military
orders must be ebeyed; let the men ex-
change with each other"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-28

A Stamford (Ct,) dry goods store was
running over with customers, and clerks
engaged, the other evening, SO the
tailor of the establishment came in to
help. Confused thereby, he clung to
the familiar inquiries Of his trade, and
shocked young lady by asking, "what
kind of pants do you weari" But that
was only an anticipation of woman suf-
frare DAYS.
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SECOND DISPATCH.

COLD SPRING, IND, May 2.-The
second excursion train, which left Gin
cinnati at o'clock, containing eleveM
cars with about 1000 passengers, has
Just arrived. The crowd was very or
derly in embarking and moving off.
The train was observed with interest
and curiosity by the country people
along the route. Arrived at Lawrence
burg at half-pas tea. There was big
crowd at the depot to receive McCoole,
who was at the depot, having been re-
leased on $1,000 bail He was euthusi-
astically received by the eXcursionists.
John Sheen, of Lawrenceburg, was his
bail. The bail will be forfeited if the
fight comes off. Just before reaching
Aurora, Elliott, of Cleveland, and Lar
kins, of New York, two well known pug
lists, got into dispute and drew re-
volvers; no shooting was done. McCO"le
looks almost precisely as he did at his
fight with JONES. He is having jolly
time among his friends and is confident
of victory. There is little or no betting.
As we near our destination the indica-
ttons are of a rain storm. The grounds
were reached at 1885. Two thousand
people await McCoole's appearance. aud
he is greeted with enthusiastic applause.
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THIRD DISPATCH.

PRIZE RING, May 27.-The ring is be-
ing made and the principals in the
fight are in the vicinity, but hidden.
McCoole is decidedly the favorite, the
bets running two to one against Coburn.
The St. Louis men are betting three to
one on McCoole. The New Workers are
evidently discouraged. 1t is estimated
there are $1,000 people on the grounds.
A sharp shower drove many people to
the woods and the trees in the vicinity
of the grounds are filed with specta-
tors. Everybody is good natured. There
is party in the woods singing camp
meeting hymns in which hundreds join.
About fifty newspapers were repre-
sented, including those of New York,
Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St. Louis,
Louisville, Chicago, Indianapolis, &c.
At about lao Mike Coburn, brother of
Joe, and Patsy Shepherd commenced a
fight at catch weight, when the roughs
broke the outer ring and rushed to the
stakes, keeping ont the reporters so
that nothing but the final result could
be reported. The ring was broken into
at this point and many were hurt and
the fight declared a draw. Everything
is confusion and disorder. 1t is gem
erall believed that the McCoole and Co
burn fight is off.
At 2:30 p. NJ. Coburn was arrested,
Just as he was entering the ring. The
fight is probably off.
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JANGEL LASiB.
Alfred Caldwell Sc Son.

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B1yd-runuing through period Df - ysars
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FOURTH DISPATCH.

COLD SPRINGS, May 27.-Coburn and
his seconds have just drove up to the
field. At about quarter TO two the catch
weight fight for 500 was called on be.
tween Patsy Shepherd and Mike CO.
burn, brother of Joe, amidst the
greatest confusion.
Cobuins. seconds were Dick Holly
wosd and Jimmy Elliott. Shepherds
seconds were John Mackey and Abe
Hecken. Johnny Murphy was referee.
There was so much excitement that il
was utterly impossible to decide who
the referee was. The press were gener-
ally excluded and the utmost disorder
prevailed. The fight commenced dur-
ing a storm of rain. The first three
rounds were decidedly in favor of Patsy
Shepherd. First blood and first KNOCK.
down for Shepherd.
Fourth round-Both men came mn
smiling and some very good sparrinG
was done by each. Patsy hit short with
the left and received wound in return
on his potato trap, rally and close
At the fourth they close when Shepherd
went down.
Fifth round-Cautious sparring
Shepherd let fly with the left and cot
upon Coburn's right. Coburn cautiSns
and retreating. Shepherd would NOT he
denied, but in the rush got a stinger an
the right, rally and Sheppard down
and carried to his corner. The men
were hardly to the scratch for the sixth
round when violent tumult arose and
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-28

Iri- respectfully suggested that as
far As MAY be practicable and conVe-
rien, the Delegates be chOsed by Town
,h.por County Conventions, on
SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 1865.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-28
County Executive Committee.

Democratic and Conservative State Ereou-
.ir, Committee.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11
Poetry.
A LITERARY CURIOSITY.

The following is one of the most remarkable
compositions we have ever met with. 1t evinces
an ingenuity of arrangement peculiarly its own.
Explanations The initial capitals spell, "My boast
is in the glorious Cross of Christ" The words in
SMALL CAPITALS, when read from top to bottom and
bottom TO top, form the Lords Prayer complete.
Make known the Gospel truths, OUR father king,
Yield up thy grace; dear FATHER from above
Bless us with hearts WHICH feelngly can sing,
"Or life thou ART for EVER, God of Lover!
Assuage our grief IN love FOR Christ, we pray.
Since the bright prince of HEAVEN and GLORY
died
Took all our sins and HALLowFD the display,
Infant BE ing, first a man AND then was crucifed,
Stupendous God THY grace and POWER make
known
In Jesus NAME let all world rejoice.
Now labor in THY heavenly KINGDOM own
That blessed KINGDOM for thy saints THE choice
How vile to to thee Is all our cry.
Enemies THY self and all that's THINE,
Graceless WILL we live FOR vanity,
Loathing that very BE ing. EVIL in design,
God, thy will be DONE FROM earth to heaven;
Reclining the Gospel let US live.
In EARTH from sin DELIVER ed and forgiven
Oh AS by self BUT teach us to forgive.
Unless IT'S power TEMPTATION doth destroy,
Sure is our fall INTO the depths of woe,
Carna mind, we We NOT glimpse ofJoy
Raised against HEAVEN. in US nope can not How.
O GIVE us grace and LEAD us on thy way;
Shine US with thy love and give US peace.
Self and THIS sin that rise AGAINST us Stay.
Oh grant each DAY our TRESPASS eS may cease
Forgive evil deeds THAT oft we do,
Convince DAILY of THEM to our shame,
Help us with heavenly BREAD, FoBGIVE us, to,
Recurrent lusts, AND WE'LL adore tiny name,
In thy FORGIVE ness AS saints can die
Since for and our TREsP ASSES so high,
Thy Son, OUR Savior, bled on Cavalry.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11
Extraordinary Exodus Of Honey Bees.

They abandon then Winter Stores and
Disappear One of the most remarkable
occurrences that has ever come to our knowl-
edge was related to us yesterday. Mr.. James
Broil, farmer, who resides about seven
miles from the city, on the River road, has,
for sometime past, been engaged extensively
in raising honey bees, and with almost I'M
precedented success He has lately rejoiced
in as many as forty-fve hives A few morn
ings ago, however, Mr. Broi woke up to
find his bees non est. They had dit out"
between two days. leaving no trace whstev-
of the point or region of country to which
they had SO unceremoniously migrated.
There was not solitary bee left to keep his
lonely wasch over the forty five hives As
might be expected Farmer Rroil was loft in
considerable of a dilemma, and Immediately
consulted all the authorities at his commend
in relation to the peculia, habits and freaks
of the bee tribe.
After reading through many volumes, it
occurred +" him that some of his neighbors
might be able to explain the ways and
wherefore of the this 'tbounty jumping
move on the part Of his army of honey ma
kers. He accordingly made ''bee line"
for tt residence OF his nearest neighbor, to
consult him on the singular problem. To
his utter surprise, he aecertained that his
friend, who is also ''beeist, " had met with
the same loss in the same sudden manner,
and was in the same perplexity as to the
cause. They at once resolved on examining
the hives, and it revealed to them the fact
that each stand contained from sixty to sew
i enty-fve pounds Of honey. This develop
ment led the two bee raisers to seek for fprth=
er information, and in their rounds, for a
circuit of twenty miles, they found that
every hive had been deserted about the same
time, and all of them were left full of honey.
The farmers in that region are unable to &C.
count for this mysterious disappearance Of
their bees, and many theories have been ad-
vauced, hut up to this time the problem re-
mains unsolved. The opinion Of most Of
them is that the mildness of the weather up
to so late season caused this singular mi-
grafton. -LeuisvtNe pemocrat;
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11
How to Become a Millionaire.

The writer Of an article in the Galaxy on
the New York Millionaires thus sums up
what is to be done by "a man who would join
the order:
You must be very able man, as nearly
all the nillionaires are.
You must devote your life to the getting
and keeping of other mems earnings.
You must eat the bread Of carefulness,
and must rise up early and lie down late.
You must care little or nothing about 9TH
er mems wants, or suferings, or disappoint-
ments.
You must not mind it that your great
wealth involves many others in poverty.
You must not give away money except
for material equivalent,
You must not 60 meandering about ma
ture, nor spend your time enjoying air, earth,
sky or water, for there is no money i'll it.
You must not distract your thoughts from
the great purpose of your life, with the
charms OF art and literature.
You uust not let philosophy or religion
epgress you during the secular time.
You must not allow your wife or children
to occupy much Of your valuable time and
thoughts.
You must never permit the facinations of
friendship to inveigle you into making loans,
however small.
You must abandon all other ambitions Or
purposes and. finally
You must be prepared to sacrifice ease
apd all fapciful notiopg you may have about
tastes and Injuries and enjoyments, during
most, if not all Of your natural life.
If you Thick the game is worth the
candle-you can die rich some of you can.
A Spicy GIRL,-A few days since Il very
pretty girl, with sky blue eyes and dimpled
cheeks, made her appearance before the att-
davit clerk of the first District Recorders
Court as she alleged. to procure warrant
for the arrest of a recreant lover. Now, be
it understood that ''Tom," the presiding ge-
MUS of that department, has very weak
spot about his heart in all cases where women
are interested. As gently. therefore as he
could. he minated to the iaunty trim look
ing female that her wrongs were not of a
character punishable before criminal tribu-
nal, but said he,
eff can be Of any service to you other
wise, l hope you will not hesitate TO call OIL
me"
What service eau you render me q sharp
| ly asked the maiden,
"Why, l might supply the place Of thai
foolish fellow who can't appreciate real beau
ty" replied the youth with killing look
See here my friend, you are rather di
minutive to suit my taste When conclude
to fall in love with a boy I'll give you ;
chance"
It is needless o say Tom abandoned hi
suit.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11
The New Dining Cars on the Chicago and st
Louis Railroad

The present week has seen fully initiated
new and marked era in railway annals, in
the introduction of the Pullen dining cars
on the Chicago and St. Louis route 1t was
that energetic and wide-awake management
that earliest co-operated with the creation
and introduction of the Pullen palace sys-
tenn, and they were the first to realize among
our American roads the full perfection of a
aleegipg car. After careful investigation
they have now adopted the dining car as the
twin feature of progress, so that hereafter
passengers between Chicago and St. Louis
will both lodge and feed while speeding for
ward on their journey This shortens the
running time to St. Louis about fifty min
utes. 1t gives the passenger a freedom from
TIE penalties and pains of wayside feeding
places He can eat when he likes. He
need not ''get something to eat before leav-
ing" but will reserve himself and his gas
trio forces against such time as he ieisurely
takes his seat at the elegant table and dimes
in sixteen-wheeled restaurant parlor at
thirty miles an hour.
The new line went into operation ON Mon
day, and consists of the splendid new cars,
Southern" the fremont" and the ssBre-
voort," named for popular hotels. Each
has two saloons that will seat twenty-four
passengers on either side of the cuisine de-
partment, which occupies the center of the
car. Thus forty-eight diners may be busy
at one time. The car is to run in the cen
ter of the train, and is open at all hours,
with bill of fare that enables these cars to
amply justify their names in the substantial
reproduction of the best features of our best
hotel tables, and which we reluctantly for
bear presenting entire just to show what
railroadipg has become on the prairies..-
The travelling public are already loud in
the praises of the new system, which is Ger
tain to be fayorite on all through roads.
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A LARGE sTOCk OF
IL sPRINe GooDs,

A LARGE STOCh OF
~ SpRING GooDs,
AT Low PRICES.
have now received my stock for the Spring
trade and would ask buyers to Call and look
thro' before making their purchases. My assort-
ment in every department is more complete than
usual and am prepared to offer inducements to
CASH BUYERS.
| have full line of
Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings, Fringes and
Buttons, Ginghams, Black and Col
ored Silks, Curtain Damask,
Cassimeres and other goods for Boys
Carpets,
Crockery and Glassware,
Groceries,
Shoes, Hats, &C., &c.
will not enumerate prices but will be pleased
to show my goods to any one, and will try by
fair represen tations to convince them that my as
sortment and prices will compare favorably with
any other store in the Valley.
NJ. J ACKERMAN.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11

MILLINERY GOODS.-Mrs Pagan is receiv-
vi ing her Spring and Summer Goods,
selected with great care by herself She is con-
6dent that she can please any who may give h'r
a call.
Orders from the country will receive prompt
attention.
Store next door to Dr. Arthur Office and OPP
posite Mr.. F. II. Links Drug Store
mayl5 '68-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11

GENERAL AUCTION.
AND
COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Undersigned, under the firm and style OF
PECK l. CUSHING,
naying taken the large and commodious store
room of Mrs. B. Boen, at the corner OF Augusta
street and Spring Alley, in Stanton, fort the pur-
pose of onductinga
General auction and Commission Business,
solicit consignments of all kinds of Goods and
produce, to be sold either at auction or private
sale, at easonabe charges.
Sales fall kinds ofproperty attended eitherin
town or county H. II. PECK,
jana. 1867. M. GUSHING.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11

G T. COCHRAN. j. E. GUY,
NLD FIRM REVIVED!
CT. COCHRAN g. CO.,
WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALERS IN
TOBACCO. SNUFF and ClGA Ass,
at the old stand on New street, would respectful
v announce to their friends and the public gener-
ally that they are receiving and will keep constant
" on hand a we'll selected assortment OF Chewing
and smoking Tobacco, and Cigars, ranging from
the choicest to the cheapest grades. Also Snui1,
Pipes, Stems, Matches, &c.
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March goth If

t1TDvES--Beautiful and cheal Office Stosss
- Also, the Hathaway and Planter Cooking
stoves manufactured at the Augusta Foundry
by ROBERTS, NELSON r. CO
nev23--3mo
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11

NEW CLOTHING STORE!
" PoLL1Tz's OLD STAND,
CORNER OF VIRGINIA HOTEL,
J. Kaufman has just opened an extensivestock
of Read ymade Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods
Ne, &C.. and will also keep a large stock of
Bows Clothing constantly on hand. He propo-
SEES to sell at remarkably lou prices and respect
fully invites the public to give him call.
re- Particular attention paid to custom
work.
July3 68-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11

DURKE'S IRON WORKS,
II STAUNToN VA.
WM A. BURKE ..........................P Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
Reapers, Mowers, Drills, &C., needing repairs,
can have them one in the yer, best style and
work manship, at Burke's Iron Works al short
notice | keep constantly on hand repairs for all
The leading machines in the country at manufac-
iurers prices. have supply of sections fol-
the following machines
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick g Z"
Wood
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-11
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
s r. Corner of Court House Square.
D.. II OUTntT UT CUUI IIOueF = Ut1
6 n Il n To N YIE C n A -

STANTON, VIRG N A.
We are now selling, and have constant de
mand for Turning, Laez,ns 7imler ana Minera
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &c, and We in
vite parties having such property for sale, es
pecially in the county Of Augusta, and the Val
ley of Virginia, to put the same in our hands
believing that we possess superior advantages
from our central location. and thorough knowl-
edge of the country, and our extensive business
relations. for securing purchasers
We make no charge for advertising or show
ing proper y but when find purchaser for
it we charge commission OF five percent, to be
paid out of the first payment made by the pur-
chaser.
Nov %, 1861.
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TNALL AND WINTER GOODS.
We have just received 2 large supply OF
Fall and Winter Goods, consisting Of az the
late Styles of Ladies Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Buttons &C., of every grade.
Our stock of Cloths, CaSsimeres, Linens and
Boys wear is complete.
Our entire stock has been selected with GA fh
and viii be disposed of as LOW as Il good quail
~ of Goods can be Sold All we ask is an exam
ination and respectfully request our friends and
the public to give us call. ,u, mo
Main Street Staunton Va.
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@O-PARTNERS undersigned
hvaing entered into co-partner-
ship, under the style Of YOUNG 4 KINNEY, f.r
the purpose of conducting the Drug business, IN
than they are receiving full supply of
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DYE-STUFFS, So.
The prescription business will be solely in thu
hands of Dr. Young, and prescriptions Will ot
p epared with his usual care o,
CHAS. N KINNEY
March GOTH If