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Natural Cultivation.

He that cultivates we'll and keeps
the soil stirred and loose i'll his orchard,
has his ground nearer a state OF nature
than the slovenly man who prctends to
take nature for his guide, and allows
the weeds and the grass to grow in his
orchard; allows the sun to bake and
the rains to beat the soil as hard as 4
country road. In a natural state, trees
and plants get natural cultivation so
to speak; that is to say, they are close
together aud the leaves and branches
shade the ground so the sun cannot
bake it, the leaves and branches also
break the force of the rain and prevent
the ground from being beaten down;
but, more than all, the yearly crops OF
leaves and decaying branches fall to
the ground and remain there, forming
natural mulch, which keeps the ground
loose and porous, and answers better
purpose than all the cultivation given
orchards by nine-tenths of the fruit
growers.
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Curing Poll-Eyil.

James Seafeld, Fairfield, Md, writes
81 had horse that was pronounced in
durable of the poll-evil. AS the morse
doctor had given him up to die, |
thought would try an experiment. l
laid open the swelling with knife and
forced 1t to run; after it had run. twen-
ty four hours l washed out the incision
with soap and water and sprinkled
quick lime in the cavity. This process
of washing out and lining l repeated
every twenty-four hours for about two
weeks, at the end of which time tke
swelling had gone down and the sore
healed over. This / did two years ago
this present November, and there is nc
sign Of the return Of the pol-evil.
would advise trial"
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WHEELING w. va FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER IL 1863

pay department during the fiscal year
amount to S60,000,000. The disburse-
ments for reconstruction have been
81, 100000. Bounty claims to the ex-
tent of So, 100000 have been paid. 1t
is estimated that $685., 1893 IS will be
required for the War Department for
the next fiscal year. The estimat-
ed deficiencies for the current year are,
however, s13,975,OOO. In speaking
of the Indian War Secretary Schofield
says it is proved beyond dispute that it
was begun by the Indians without any
provocati on whatever. Its object is
supposed to be the abandonment of the
Smoky Hill route, which are the best
hunting grounds in America, and the
Secretary indorses General Sherman's
remedy to procure peace-namely, CO.
ercion. The rest of the War report is
an unimportant review of the military
districts.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
House met at 10 o'clock A. NJ.

PRAYER by the Rev. Mr.. Taggart.
Mr.. FURGUSON, from the committee
on Conference, Chapter so, on Justices
and Censtables, with recommendations
that The Senate recede from some OF
their amendments, and that the House
reccde from some of their amendments.
Their report was adopted and communl-
Gated to the Senate.
The Senate communicated the passage
of Chapter l49, of offences against pub
lie morality;
"a, of divorce;
sc, of insurance by married women;
81, of allowance for Improvement;
%, of assignment and laws under
lease, &c;
lO4, of limitation and suits;
lis, of Recorders;
1873, of iniunctionS, bills of review and
appointment of reviewers;
l24, of process.
These Chapters were passed with
amendments.
The House insisted on disagreeing,
and asked for a cOmmitte of Confer
elce.
Senate Bill No. 80, to exempt Samuel
Summers from taking tho attorneys 8
test-oath, was passed by the Senate and
communicated to the House.
The Senate also communicated the
passage of Chapter l49, OF offences
against morality.
Mr.. JACOB offered u resolution, ask
ing the Judiciary committee to inquire
into the expediency of law Tor the
relief of persons enormously taxed.
Passed.
Leave of absence was granted to
Messrs. Pinnel, Boughner aud Goold.
Senate Bill No. 80, for the relief of Mr..
Stephenson, of Wood county, from tax
ing the lawyers test oath, passed.
Chapter ~, ON assessment.
On motion to amend the 9th sec
ton, after speeches by Messrs. JACOBS,
WEIGH and CHAMBERS, for and
against taxing railroads for county and
township purposes, the Chapter, on mo-
ton of Mr.. FURGUSON, of Ca6el,
was referred to a committee OF nine,
three to be appointed from each Con-
gressional District, to adopt some plan
of taxing railroads, and report to the
House.
Mr.. DUNNINGTON offered resolu'
tion that after the 1lth of this month
the House should hold its sessions from
10 A. NJ. till IL o'clock, so as to give the
evenings to the Conference committees
Passed.
Senate Bill 70, legalizing a deed re-
corded in Pocahontas county, was or
dered to its third reading.
Senate Bill 90, legalizing deed re,
corded in Berkeley county, was ordered
to its third reading.
Senate Bill 81, concerning the he
corder of Jefferson county, was laid on
the table.
Senate bill, authorizing Robert /
McEldowney. to teach school lwith"u'
taking the oath. Passed.
Chapter IL, on Circuit Courts, reaC
the third time and passed.
Chapter 136, on general provisions a.
to civil cases. Passed.
House bill No. Al, to exempt L. l
Cressup from the attorneys test oath
was read the second time and ordered
to its third reading.
House adjourned.
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The stomach, from variety of causes, such
as Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility,
ETC., is very apt to have its functions deranged.
The Liver, sympathizing as closely as it does
with the Stomach, then becomes affected. the
result of which is that the patient suffers from
several or more of the following diseases.
Constipation, Flatulence, Inward Piles, Full
ness of Blood to the Head, Acidity of the Stom.
ach, Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for Food, Full.
ness or Weight in the Stomach Sour Eructations;
Sinking or Fluttering at the Pit of the Stomach.
Swimming of the Head, Hurried or Difficult
Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart Choking or
Sufocating Sensations when in Lying Posture,
Dimness of Vision, Dots or Webs before the
Sight, Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency of Per.
spiration, Y0llswness of the Skin and Eyes,
Pain in the Side, Back, Chest, Limbs, etc, Sud
den Flushes of Heat, Burning in the Flesh,
Constant Imaginings of Evil, and Great Depres.
sion of SDirits
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS.
The Trensnry.

The following is an abstract OF Secre-
tary MeCulloch's annual report: Inc
national finances are in good condition,
and Mr.. McCulloch believes that with
proper financial legislation, in the revi-
sion OF the tariff and the notifications
of certain portions of the internal reve-
nue. laws, the path to specie payments
may be reached. The funding of the
public debt he regards as one step to-
ward resumption. The report shows
that up to date, of the seven-thirty
bonds 1927 ,629, $50 have been funded in
to five-twenty six per cent. bonds; of
the first series S299, 9,565, 700; second Sc
ries, $3.50, ,lS5, 200; third series, S197 ,S75,-
$50. This leaves on the first of Decem-
Der, of the outstanding seven-thirty
notes but S2,363, $50. The compound
interest notes which become due be-
tween the 10th of June, 1867, and the
10th of October, 1863, have not all been
redeemed; but many have been receiv-
ed in exchange for the three per cent.
certificates.
The Secretary estimates the expendi-
lures for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1870, to be $3.50, 900, 900, though the War
Department, in the event of an Indian
war, will add many millions to this est-
mate. Last year the War Department
asked for So, 100000 for bounties, but
its estimate this year is less than that
amount, as no more appropriations for
bounties are required. The report
shows that the annual interest on tue
public debt is, in round numbers, SliO,.
600, 900, and the estimate for the next
fiscal year is but little In excess of that
Tho estimate of the Navy De-
partmeut are some SIS, 100000 less than
last year. The receipts show that the
Internal revenue for the present fiscal
year will amount to Sl20, 100000.
The estimated revenue for the next
fiscal year from customs, internal reve-
nue., lands and miscellaneous sources, is
many millions in excess of the e1pendi-
lures. This year the estimated excess
was but S9,000,000. The Secretary's re-
port shows that the public debt has
been reduced during the year from No
vember l, 1867, to November l, 1865,
S35, ,624, ,1O2 81. The report shows an
on account of the public
debt of $3.50, $780, 900, which includes re-
demptions, conversions, interest on
public debt, &c.
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Hon. James Thompson,

Hon. James Thompson,
Judge of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
PhH1delpkid, April 2s 1866.
Il consider 'HOOhands German Bitters
raltd6k medicine in case Of attacks Of Indiges
tion or Dyspepsia. | can certify this from my
experience Of it.
Yours, with respect,
JAMES THOMPSON"
From Rer. Joseph II. Kenndrd, d. d.,
Pastor OF the Tenth Baptist Church, Phila-
deiphia.
DR.. Jacksor-Dear Sir: have been frequent
" requested To connect my name with recon-
mendations Of different kinds of medicines, but
regarding the practice a. out Of my appropriate
sphere. I have in all cases declined; but with
clear proof in various instances, and particular
" in my own family of the use Of DIR. HOOhands 3
German Bitters, depart for once from my usual
course. TO express my full conviction that, for
general debility Of the SyStsn, and especially for
Lirer Complaint Il u safe and rdluGbk ETepd-
ration. In some cases it may fail; but usually,
l doubt not, it will be very beneficial to those
who suffer from the above causes.
Yours, very respectfully,
j. II. KENSARD,
Eighth, below Coates st.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Chapter 159 of the Code, relative to
trials and their incidents, came up on its
second reading for amendments. Read
by sections, and one or two slight
amendments being offered aud accepted,
the Chapter was ordered to It's third
reading.
Chapter l62 of the Code, relative to
criminal proceedings generally, came
up on its second reading for amend
meuts. Read by sections, and amend
ments being made and accepted, the
Chapter was ordered to its engross-
ment.
Chapter 163 of the Code, relative to
the Penitentiary, came up on its sec
end reading for amendments. Read by
sections, and, on motion, it was referred
to the committee on the Penitentiary.
Chapter 173 of the Code, relative to
crimes by convicts, came up on its sec
ond reading for amendments. Read by
sections, and no amendments being Of
fered the Chapter was ordered to en-
grossment. '.4
Chapter l65 of the Code, relative to
proceedings in criminal cases against
convicts, came up on its second reHd-
ing for amendments. Read by sectious,
and there being no amendments offered
the Chapter was ordered to its third
reading.
Senate Bill No. 90, relative to cleo
tions came up on its first reading, as
also 81, and were referred to committee
on Elections.
Senate Bill No. 81, relative to eollec.
ton of taxes, came up on its second
reading, aud was ordered to its en-
gTossment. r-...,t g, 49,
On motion, the Senate adjourned to
Friday at 10 A. NJ.
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The Harrow.

i, t tne harrow, as a farming implement,
Si'st 'ast losing favor. In recent club
Ss Sb.s'eussion, Mr.. Lewis of Herkimer said
no,. NJ eohsidered the harrow as one of the
SoOte't poOS Of farm implements. 1t was
so,S; sotS ior making q firm road and for
dSsung else. The cultivator was
pOsss su much better for farming pur-
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T. TIM NAL

Hon. Geo. w. UOOdrGrd,
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pa,
Whites:
Phil1delphiG March l6 1867.
Il find HoOfapds German Bitters Is good
tonic, useful in diseases OF the digestive organs
AMI of great benefit in cases of debility, and
want of nervous action in the system.
Yours. truly. GEO. W WOODWARD.
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TILE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,

From advance sheets of the annual
report of the Department of Agricul-
ture, now in press (but not ready for
distribution before january the follow
ing interesting figures are taken. They
show the total yield, average and
money value of the crops named for all
the States in the United States:
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To this class Of persons the BITTERS, or the
TONIC, is especially recommended.
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
Are made strong by the Use Of either Of these
remedies. They viii cure every case Of MA
RASMUS, without fail
Thousands of certificates have accumulated
in the hands Of the proprietor, but space will
allow of the publication OF but few. Those
IL will he observed, are men of note, and of such
standing that they must be believed
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-11

*, lecture upon newspapers, deliT-
.,3 in Philadelphia, by Rev. DE WITT
r,,,v,pGE, he paid the press the follow
compliment: Il now declare that l
.;d,r the newspapers to be the grahd
.,.,cv by which the gospel is preached,
rance cast ont, oppression dethron-
: .rim- rxiilpated, the world raised
,,,yru reioiccd aud Cop gloFified. In
Il. c,ank,ng Of the printing press, as
,.,,. dy out, hear the voice of the
T,,5 Almighty P:oclaiming to all the
,.,5 nations Of the earth, LAZARUS,
,,ma forth! and to the retreating
.,,,., Of darkness, Let there be light'"
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF TIE IN
TERROR.
Secretary Browning reports, during
the last fiscal year, public lands were
disposed of as follows:
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Hoohand's German Bitters,
AND
HOoHand'S German Tonic.

PREPARED BY Dr.. c. NJ. JACKSON,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Thirty.fve years since they were first intro
dueed into this country from Germany, during
which time they have undoubtedly performed
more cures and benefited suffering humanity
to greater extent, than any other remedies
known to the public.
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The sufferer from these diseases should exer.
else the greatest caution in the selection Of a
remedy for his case, purchasing only that which
he is assured from his Investigations and inqui-
ries possesses true merit, is skilfully com.
pounded, is free from injurious ingredients, and
has established for itself reputation for the
cure of these diseases. In this connection, We
would submit these well. known remedies
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West Virginia Legislature.
GEXTRA SESSION.
THURSDAY, December 10, 1868.
SENATE.
Senate met at 10 A. N.


Mr.. FARNSWORTH, as Chairman of
the Senate committee of Conference,
made report on the disagreeing votes
of the two Houses, of Chapter so of
the Code.
On motion the report was temporari-
~ laid on the table.
A message from the House announced
that tks House had unanimously agreed
TO the report of the committee on Con-
ference on Chapter so.
On motion the report of the Confer
ence committee was taken up for con-
sideration, and after hearing the report
it was accepted. ......
Chapters 157, 155 and l61 Of the Code
came mp OH their passage and were
passed.
Chapter of the Code, relative to
costs generally, came up on its second
reading for amendments. Read by sec
tiohs and several amendments added.
The Chapter was, OIL motion, sent to
the Judiciary committee.
Chapter 142 of the Code, relative to
undertaking on the levy of an execu-
ten, &C., came up on its second read
ing for amendments. Read by sections,
and, on motion, it was referred to a
special committee. Messrs. Burley,
Wilson and Carskadon were appointed
said committee.
Chapter 156 Of the Code, relative to
arrests, commitment and bail, came up
Oh its second reading for amendments.
Read by sections, and no amendments
being made the Chapter was ordered to
its engrossment.
On motion the Senate took recess
until z. NJ.
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,.,rxor WILLS, of Virginia, has
Iy pardoaed u prisoner who was
''''a ;,,.i by the jury under the plan
'''', ,,..o,.t. verdict by drawing lots.
u " 49,. -" w.r, p.aeed in hat, and seven
O' . containing the word guilty"
plr ';a, been drawn, the defendant was
'' .,'..J The jury originally stood
''1 ..a, for asquittal, two for conviotion,
'' ,r, 70. \ compromise verdict, and
~ - h.-p celebrating for two days,
- r.o the lottery method was adopted.
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

REIOkl VI Ihh ShShEIAhl Of " Ah.
Secretary Schofield, in his annual re-
port, says the strength of the army on
September 80 was 4S,0S1, which by
January will be reduced by expiration
of term of service alone to about $4,000.
No recruiting is in operation except for
the cavalry service. All volunteer Off
GERS, except one, have been mustered
out of service. At the suggestion of
General Sherman authority was given on
October 9th for the muster in of one
regiment sf volunteer cavalry from
Kansas, whose service is not expected
to exceed six months, for service against
the Indians. 1t may, the Secretary says,
be reasonably expected that consid-
erable reduction of the army may be
made within the next year. He recon-
mends such reduction be authorized by
law to be made gradually by ordinary
casualties, by discharge of incompetent
officers, and by consolidation of regi-
ments. The Secretary also recommends
that the four regiments of veteran re-
serves be disbanded, officers unfit for ser
vice to be retired and Others to be trans
ferred to active regiments. The term
of enlistment ought to be increased to
five years. The disbursements of the
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Every Pair of Shears Warranted
WILLIAM KRYTER,
Manufacturer Of

Skeep Shears, Pruning Shedn, Ia'lors
Shears, Family Shears, BGHkerF Shears.
DShsars Of any description made 70 order.
,I,dE ATTENTION OF SHEEP GROWERS
i and shezrer, IA called - ny Sheep Shears
and Pruning shears, for training Sheep toes.
every pair Of whieh is warranted.
Dealer In Hardwars, Cons Pistols, Sporting
Tackle, Table and Pocket Cutlery; &c; &c.
If3 NARKET ST. Vbeslisg. w. Va
pS,,ajTIn1 N Cans, Pistds Knives, Scissor
small Nacsinsry. re, done in tie best nsnne
and Al ressonsble prlcss- n20i
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The averages in New York W ere:
Horses, sol; mulos, $50 81; oxen and
other cattle, $50 q, milch cows, S52 %;
sheep, 50 33; hogs, S IS. In Pennsyl-
vania: Horses, S96 SO; mules, los 81;
oxen and other cattle, $50 30: milGh
COWS, S4l "a; sheep, 50 O4; hogs, 81 90.
New Jersey is the only state where
horses average over 500, except in
Wisconsin, where the average reaches
$lO3 96; also, in mules, Florida com
ing next, at los 50 and Pennsylvania at
SIOS 81
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A quantity less by 1885, 1872 acres than
that disposed of the previous year. The
quantity of lands still undisrosed of is
LAOS 1865 acres.
The cash receipts of the office during
the same period, from all sources,
amounted to Sl,632, ,645 80, which ex-
ceeds the amount received from the
same sources the previous year by
1884, 1888 SO.
The Secretary devetes good portion
of his report to the Pacific railroads,
and on the whole speaks of them in ex-
cellent terms. The following statement
exhibits the amount of United States
bonds issued to the respective compa-
nies:
-. MA. o,o IL, a3n oaa nm
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,F'Aesllna Reelstsr.
FRIDAY n"'"'Hs' -, Dee

r,rov are only two points In
,'%r,, report and they can be stated
'Du' The troops on the plains are still
n''I r.,o,s arc still needed in the
s,uthern States
.I,t US have peace
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DEBILITY,
NOTICE.

II is a well established fact that fully one.
half of the female portion of orr population are
seldom in the enjoyment Of good health, or, To
use their own expression, never feel we'll
They are languid, devoid of all energy, extreme
ly nervous, and have no appetite
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THE NAVY,

The report of the Secretary Of the
Navy gives the following facts and
figures with reference to the present
condition of that branch of the military
service:
The number of vessels in squadron
service as cruisers, storeships, and re-
turning, is ~, carrying Ill guns, a re-
ducton during the year of Ia vessels,
carrying SO guns. The number of ves-
sells of all descriptions in use as cruisers,
storeships, receiving ships, tugs, and
the like, is 81, carrying 693 guns, a
reduction from last year of 81 vessels,
carrying 205 guns. The total number
of vessels borne upon the navy list Is
2O6, carrying l743 guns, reduction
during the year of 32 vessels, carrying
126 guns. The following figures ex-
hibit the present employment and con-
dition of the naval force:
Cruising vessels in squadron service,
35, 356 guns; vessels returning from
squadron, 3, ~ guns; storeships for
squadrons, 4, 81 guns; special and lake
service, 3, 10 guns; apprentice ship l,
IL guns; practice vessels, and IN use
at the Naval Academy, 10, ll5 guns; re-
ceiving ships, 6, 90 guns; quarters for
officers, League Island aud Marine Bar
racks, Norfolk, ., q guns; tugs at Navy
Yards and stations, powder boats, &c,
II, Is guns; total in use, 81, 693 guns.
Iron clad vessels laid up, 4G, 107 guns;
iron clad vessels not completed, ), 15
guns; steam sloops not completed, 10,
253 guns; line-of battle ships not COM
pleted, 0O,- guns; other vessels laid up,
repairing, fitting for sea, and for sale, 81,
592 guns; total number of vessels
of ali descriptions in use, building, re-
pairing, fitting for sea, 2O6, l743 guns.
The vessels of the navy are classified as
follows: Vessels of the first rate of 240O
tons and upwards, 80, 662 guns; vessels
Of the second rate, of 1900 to 24G0 tons,
81, 4S3 guns; vessels of the third rate, of
600 to 1900 tons, 76, 4l4 guns; vessels of
the fourth rate, under 600 tons, 3S, lS4
guns; total, 206 vessels, l743 guns. The
following indicates the character OF
the vessels Iron clad vessels, 80, 129
guns; screw steamers, .95, 93o guns;
paddle wheels, 2S, 1919 guns; sailing yes
sells, 81, Az guns. Total, 2O6 vessels,
1743 guns"
The report contains a detailed &C.
count of Admiral Farragut's tour
through Europe, and also furnishes a
list of the vessels aud officers on the
various stations at home and abroad.
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These remedies will effectually cure Liver
Complaint, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Chronic or
Nervous Debility, Chrsnic DiarrhGa, Disease
of the Kidneys, and all Diseases arising from q
DisoIdered Liver, Stomach or Intestine.
DEBILITY,
Resulting from any Cause whatever
PROSTRATI0S OF THE SYSTEM,
induced by Severe Labor, Hard
ship, Exposure Fcvcrs, &c.
There is no medicine extant equal to these
remedies in such cases. A tone and vigOr is
impaired to the whole system, the appetite is
strengthened, food is enjoyed, the stomach di.
gests properly, the blood is purified, the com.
plexion becomes sound and healthy, the yellow
tinge is eradicated from tho eyes bloom is
given To the cheeks, and the weak and nervous
invalid becomes q strong and healthy being.
PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFE,
And feeling the hand of time weighing heavily
upon them, with all its attendant ills, will lind
i'm the use of this BFTTERS or the TONIC, an
elixir hat will instil new life into their veins
restore in a measure the energy and ardor of
more youthful days build up their shrunllen
forms, and give health and Happiness In their
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