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FIRES.
CH1cAeo. Feb. %.

CHIcAeo, Feb. %.
A FIRE broke out this morning in No. 2sl
South Clark street, occupied by Matthew
Walsh, as liquor store, resulting in the de
struction Of the block, of four frame build
ings The total loss is estimated u about
$25, 600.
II is said The loss by the burning Of Gar.
held tin ware manufactory last night, on
Franklin street, will reach upwards OF $780,
900, as his stock on hand amounted to some
$4,000. His insurance is about $50, 900.
BrFsAlo, Feb. %
Incendiaries who have been holding high
carnival for month past, firing barns, after
firing four different tenements last night, cal
minated their villainy in setting FIRE TO the
Union Elevator, which was burned to the
foundation. The bark William Treat, lying
in the slip from the Elevator, had her rigging,
mas.s and bulwarks, considerably damaged
The Elevator was owned by d. F. Bennett
and Sherwood / Co., valued at $40. 200; in
sured sl875o. principally in New York com
panies. The bark Treat was valued at s.,
900: insured 300, in Eastern companies.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Feb. D.
The building occupied by kinksey 4 John.
son burned yesterday. soldier named
Pratt perished in the flames, and several 9th.
ers we're injured.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. %.
A brick block, corner Of Prospect and
Sheriff streets, burned this morning. a
woman jumped from the upper window and
was seriously injured. Total loss $4,000.
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q Nsw York, and ex-Member colunbs'

Of New York, and ex-Member Columbs,
/ Delano, Of Ohio. g
/ About 1880 :. m. General Lorenzo Thorn
-, having just been released on bail by Judge
Carter, presented himself at the door and told
| Mr.. Stanton he would like TO see him. Mr.
Stanton requested him to proceed with any
thing he had TO aay. Mr.. Thomas remarked
that he had come to discharge the duties ol
Secretary Of War 0d intsrim, having been or
dered to do 90 by the President Of the u. s.
Mr.. Stanton replied that he could do no
such thing, and ordered him 10 his room to
perform his duties - Adjntant General.
Mr.. Thomas replied that he had been or
dered by the President to act as Secretary oil
War dd interim, and he intended to do it.
Mr.. Stanton again replied he should not,
and again ordered him TO his own room and
denied the power Of OF the President to make
any such an order.
Mr.. Thomas said he would not 20, that be
would obey the orders Of the President and
not obey the orders Of Stanton.
Mr.. Stanton remarked. '.As Secretary of
War, order you to repair 70 your own place
as Adjutant General
Mr.. Thomas, II shall not do 80. =
Mr.. Stanton, ''then you may stay there a.
long as you please if the President orders
you, but you cannot act ~ Secretary Of War
Mr.. Thomas, "f shall act as Secretary of
War;
MIR. Thomas then withdraw into room op>
posite, being General SERVERS room. STAN
ton immediately followed him.
After some conversation, Mr.. Stanton said,
then you claim 10 be Secretary Of War and
refuse TO obey my orders"
Mr.. Thomas I'll do, sir. shall require the
mails for the War Department to be deiiverd
to me, and shall transact all the business of
the War Department
At this ianctnre.. General Gran. and aid
csme in, General Grant said playfaIiy to
Mr.. Stanton. ''Friends, am surprised to find
you here. supposed you would be at my
headquarters for protection"
The Democratic National Committee held
secret session q, the rooms of Mr. Belmou,
to-day. 1t was decided to hold the Conven-
ton at New York, ON the Fourth Of July.
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| ont tba e;tv this morning. ovinr to the arrest
of General Thomas. On an affidavit made
| " Secretary Stanton, at 10 O. clock, General
Pile del;yered Is d. &. Goodine, Narshal Of
the District Of Columbia, the following war
rant:
| Irx,-.n S-.rrs r Axrp,c.
| n;.,r;., 90 CoDnrh;s
! "a n.s;d Gooa;ns II Marshal for the District
| ~ ros-mb;s
+. David r. Carter. Chief Justice Of the
Sunrema Court Of the District Of Columbia,
hsrsbx s wv comm.nd ,on to arrest Lorenzo
Thomas, Of the said District, forthwith, and
that Won haye the said Lorenzo Thomas be-
fore md. At the chamber OF the said Supreme
Cont. n the city of Washington. forthwith
, to answer to the charge of hiph misdemean.
or. in this, that, on the 2Ist day Of February,
1868. in The District OF Columbia, he did un-
lavfnlly accent the appointments Of the office
Of Secretary of War, ad isferfm, and did
| then and there unlavfully hold and exercise
the aid Office. contrary 10 the provisions of
Ii the act entitled IAN Act regulating the Ten.
ure of certain Civil Ofices,n passed March
ID, 1867; and hereof fail not, bat make due
return.
Given under nv hand and the seal Of
IsEALl said Court, this 22d day Of February,
A. ID. 1868.
d. NJ. CARTER,
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the
District OF Columbia.
Attest: r. J. ME1ss. Clerk.
Chief Justice Carter was in Chambers at
the CITY Hail, to which place General Thorn
as vas brought under arrest.
The following ia the return of the Marshal
nm the warrant:
WAsHIygTos Cry. Feb. %. 1868.
Tho within writ came 10 hand At O'Clock
a. m ). and | now return this writ and bring
him hefora Chief Jus,icn Garfer nj q c'cteek
4. m. OF to day.
Signed DAVID 5. GooDIkG,
Y. 5. Marshal OF District OF Columbia.
CHICAGO, Feb. y.
The Journals special Washington cores
pondence to day says the United States Mar
shal of the District OF Columbia this morning
arrested Adjutant General Thomas, on =
charge Of having violated section FIVE Of the
Civil Tenure of Office law. BY accepting the
appointment of Secretary Of War dd interim
The penalty for q violation Of this law is
fine Of $4,000 or Eve years imprisonment,
or both. Gen. Thomas gaTe bail to appear .
in court on Monday.
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FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Feb. az.
A negro named Daniel Webster. together
with FIVE accompiices, we're arrested ON yes
terdsy by q. s. detectives, on the charge Of
counterfeiting fractional currency. 1t is
stated that SAC, 900 in counterfeit money, to-
gether With a large quantity Of dies plates,
6c., we're found in the possession CT the pris-
oners, whose headquarters we're at 800 May
street. The prisoners we're held for further
hearing on Monday next, in bonds Of $l0,-
600 each. The attorney for the prisoners ap-
peared before Justice Winship, and made
oath that detective Telkner had compounded
felony; that it vas scheme 70 enlrap one
Of bis clients, in order to get money out 81
him-he being worth about one hundred
thousand dollars. The lawyer was thereupon
arrested on charge Of perjury, and wgs bald
in ball In the sum Of twenty-five hundred
dollars to appear before Justice arnold to-
day.
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" TELEGRAPH.

by TELEGRAPH.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
Latest News from Washington.
Great f Excitement Ut the Capital
The JohnsOn-S Stanton Imbr0gli0.
Arrest OF Adj. Gen. Thomas.
Stanton Refuses to vacate the
War Office.
The President Stubborn and
Defiant.
He peses the Powers Of OsnErsss.
CONGRESSIONAL PRoCzEDlNGs.
Resolution of Impeachment
Pre- ented.
A LIVELY Discussion Of the Question.
The House 10 Come 10 a Vote
Monday.
National Democratic Convsntien Meets
in New York July 4th.
GOLD CLOSED IN NEW YORK 1429.
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FROn WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ~
There Was much excitement occan0ned
throaghout the city this forenoon owing 70 the
arrest Of HenerAi 1. Thomas. on An affidavit
made hy the Secretary Of War Ms. Thomas
.was released on bail Of 6.Q0Q, 10 arrear "
Court ON Moaday at 10 o'clock. =. a. Ei-
Iison ard George B. Hall became his seea
rities. s.
Thsrs vers pseasnt 4 Secretary Stanton !
ofsce lhie morning Representatives Morehead
~ Ksalsy,of R1nR1yav1nis: YIN Horn snd
Van VIII. q Nsw York; Dodfe. d Iowa
Aues, of AaaaacAssetAss Mr. Freeman CLARK
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Notice I'm Bankruptcy,

SHfe 10 TO give notice that the 6th day February
u A. D. 1883, warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
aganst the sasaa,e Of W. Alergb2, OF Fort Madsor
lee county, and State Icsa, wh5 has bsea sdjudged
esDkrupt on his own petitton. fhat the paynent Of
any dcbts sad delivery Of any property bsoasing to
such hankrupf to him n for his the transser
any property BY him isforoadsn hy lav. That meet
ing creditors Of tbs said Bankrupt prove their
debts and 70 chocec sssgnses his ssssSs
win be held the Conr. of Bankruptcy be holden
the once Of the Register Ia HAnhrnpicy, room 30 M
Esfes Hunse In the Dity OF Keokuk losa before John
Bruce Regstsr, the Goth day Of March, A. D. 1865
10 O'Clock .. N. @. W. CLARK, q. 8. n.
frbl0sd3 Tu By II FUIpoy nenntv
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r. r. j. AYRES Il SONS.
SOLE AGENTS FOR KEoRUE, 81 Main stree
y = uarshal.s proclamation.

u. 3. Marshal's Proclamation.
Usi11 Statss Of Amasca. Southern Dfrssion Of fo1ra,
CIV CLARF United States Marshal for the State
OF Iowa do hereby give public notice that In the
cass Of the United States against one barrel OF aeoho
.nd on barrel Of bourbon whisky in case OF seizure
and forfeiture under Of Congress did on the oih
DAY Of February, lss in Keoknh Iowa attach sna axe
and one barrel Of bourbon whisky
And also give public notice that the time ssslened
f,y the renrr said warrant IL on the third Tuesday
~ March 1855 al 10 o'clock said day, and here
by sdrnonish and summons all persons claiming any In
ttreet tpthe said barrel If alcohol and one barrel
N ,urbou whisky or knowing having anything
to say Why the shou not be condemned and sofa
to answer the demand o sad that pc ana
appear before the said Court to be hsd IN nnd ot .ne
gontherp Division, District Of Iowa, at me tni.ed
stats Court R,om in the city Of Keokuk IN Sad
- ,nec,si term to holden the third Tuesday OF
M.,r 1854 at ten O'Clock said DAY. then and there
- claim for same and TO make their al
tsssu"ns " Wa O. W CLARK, U. s. NJ.
eh,ls,s. BY II. Futres, Deputy,
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Notice i'm Bankruptcy.

n ,h District Court Of the United States for the Dis
triet of Iowa In the matter Of Geo n and James A
seaton surviving pA tner. q the 'atc nrn OF sss-
tan 1 Sons. Bankrupts . A, District Of Iowa
r, tss ersdors Of Oh. esafs n Geo asd as ssasen.
strriring partners ef the tae Fm Of N &atoH soal'
barkvrpfs.
xyoU are zach hsraby notified that there VIII os aei
general meeting Of the creditors Of the said Bank
rus a Eeokuk Ioxa ssfd District, on the totn day
of March. 1858, at 10 o'edsk m At the ONES .,
n-,.t ~ ~. pur1o,ee named ths twenty h
.sIoo Of tbs Act OF Congress entitled en- Act 10 estab
iih upiahrn ,ystesn o. bs1kr1pasv throusoou' ins
INIT, a ststss approved March d 1857
o"Nu 1e'e HIRAM KNOWLES.
~ae.yJ Assignee.
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
MIDNIGHT REPORT.
XLth CONGRESS.--Sec0nd Session

WASHINGTON, Feb. %.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Eldridge moved TO adjourn in honor Of
Washington birth day, aud bir. Kerr moved
ssid adjournment be nhtil Tuesday. Yeas and
naJs called for, and both motions rejected
by strict party rote.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Iowa, introduced bill 70
prevent and punish the unlawful ase Of public
money and property. The bill after an ex-
planation 81 Mr. Wilson passed.
Mr.. Willisms, from the Judiciary Commit
tee reported back the bill for the protection
in certain cases Of persons making disclosures
ard - parties testifying as Witnesses, which
after an explanation passed.
Mr.. Stevens, from Pennsylvania, at Ave
minutes past 2 rose 70 make : report from the
COMMITTEES,
The Speaker asmonished the spectators in
the gallery snd Gembers Oh the Acor 10 pre-
s6Fv6 order during the proceedings sbout to
take places4nd % manifest neither approhs.
tinn nor aisappE0hasion.
Mr.. Stesens, from The Conmittee o. Re
construction, said: b. leave 10 make the
following report that Ia addition to the ps-
pers roierred TO the Committee, find that the
Presidsas o. the 2lss day Of February. laGa,
aignpd md ordered commissiop or letter Of
alskogiiy 70 ope Thonas, directing and
aathpsisine asid ThpGaa to act q Secretary
Of War ad tattvim, and 10 take possession Of
the books, records, papers apd other public
property II he Wv department. Of vAioh the
following z ccPgt
ExKcr1lvH MANSION,
WAsHlxoTox, Feb 2l,, 1868.
Sra: The Hon. B. n. 8tanton having
heepfenoyed tren afIics q 8serssAxy u ~
War pspastnsut. yos sFs heFpAT saahosised
Iend Am0e4ope4 toNl - G6e9GQnmA - ~
6ttefAkA1s and M imne 1ia161y JEe13 -
The disesases q ~ dasisa pertaining . esAsl
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NV wcstcott. :. Main street--near Fourth
Ed s Carter Co..-..,..-.. .....se Main street
BOOTS 4 sHoEs-RETAIL.
Stewart Dean..........eor Third Main streets
Huisxamp Matiess.. so Main street
Huiskamp Bro......M Main street-bct 4th sth
X Hart, Agt.............. SO Main street
BUCKEYE FOUNDRY
Vail, Armitage 4 Co........cor Ninth 4 johnson.
bonnet BLEAcHHRY.
c II Emerson ......-.........c Fourth Blondeau
CLOCKS, WATCHES = JEwELRY.
Sam Bridges...........NosI Estes House
I. Il. J. Ayrss Sons...... ........6f Main street
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, &C.
John coPelin...... .s3 Main street
CLoTHIEHs.
Eencill, Jones Co.....eor Third Main streets
Hess, Stern 4 Co.....-cor Second 4 Main streets.
cRocKERY QUEENswAHE.
Carey 4 Lc Faivre Main street-bet 5th 4 9Th
COMMISSION nERcHANrs
W sturges. South Levee.
c,oeks-Whclesale 4 Retail.
G Bridges.......,........Nos 1 Estes House.
Coin, Silver Ware.
G Bridges ,..........-...Nos / Estes Houss.
DEHTrsTRY
Ter RWatt.................cor Main and Fifth sts
pr &c Iagerscll.cor Third Main, tup stairs).
pnr GOODS s-wHoLEsaLE.
Shelley Sons Main street.
Kramer, Irwin { Coz. los Main street
.,rvru ,pun,rS. Aprray.
Wilkinson Rar.iett 10 Ma
u oaf'Aesl bo'''.'.-'....ss ~ @
~ Il u nsra srie. ' ' . 90 49,; -.
Dr otonnor "a ain street.
DAf-6oops-REfAiL
spesoes sger' mayer o eo--'.-..-'-.-so. -
= = boslT.eA A.'.-..'.t-.''''.''.io o. uian
,uss'ps * hest est..'.'.-'-'...-s-'-.... 80. r. 80
D Main street.
EGGS q BUFFER.
Fans, Fancy Goods. Fine Cn'iery.
SO Bridges Nos Estes House
FuRNIrra aE.
Howe Tyler. -..59 Main street
-
GAS STEAM FITTINGS.
Mooa, son...J obnsen street, bet 3D. 4th
p-u. u..r.
~. uon.s
Goio, SiiVor- ana ivory "aoun1e4 SAA
GRoCERs--WHoLEsA
5 Hamiil & Co....................f0e Msin street.
Kellogg, Birge eo--.-... aan street
NJ Stafford Biondeuu Levee
c,ocr.s urru
Robertson Aibefs Main street
J. 4 McQueet ,s-......... -.-..sot siAih st3etl-
Hydrometsrs, keT1ometcrs, sachrom-
50 "A ..Hos1 Estes House.
aRNEss 4 sADDLEs.
g
6AinWaHE.
II rasI 50 Main strset.
na,kut Main street
Tspssr House.. Third 2 Johnson
DotHing louas...'....-....,cof oecoha .
\ issoAAsoh AoEs
}. aamf s-i''-.' .....'' - AsS ~ -"s
om.. Lsyse. bet Main 4 johnson.
Collier Berry ....Fifth strce;-in Estes House
=,
"a Bridges Gosik k2Estes Hous.
LIQuORs-WHoEEsAL
"A
John Bawden...........-.. iniro stfee'-neaf hiain
NiLLtnMRs,
spissbetser, Mayer eo.....,.,.if.
ntLLas ST. -.
n;.e Second street.
. w;.
Masnny'Hs o r.. ~. Hon..
D''ase- -'''' 1900. -
Pipes, Genuine mssrshaum.
sfidse'-...-..'..''...... --o a0' A''' n'a''
p;...,. Amm.pi.isn. RiAc..
Bridse'...-.--....-...~N0 Nos = : Estes House
PIANO. AND MUSIC.
Ayret Brothers .-...e7 MAN .
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-nafire In Bankruptcy.

T. bs District Court of the Usitei States for inc p
,ries of Iowa In the matter of John stsnnus ~
tnk I,ws, bsshrupt in bsnkupteyso y a. p"'i@ y
Iowa. 4,-
-. 1870. of John sga,,ras IN ne a5crs mdfe.
.e-,s ,a.,6 I'D hal on the 10Th day o. Asrsn
isss =. me 10 .so1a an.sraDsey n sns 1ia In
e y. ssI. nssshss h.s. . vii ).
aid conrt = sd sa. q .sd bankrupt for the par
a.n.d ssss1a oara s ss ~.
Congress rr,rx throughout the United Stat 'ap-
~, "a Msreh I'd lset
- s.hs1-gt-fyf
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Howe TyIer.................-. ...59 Main street.
Duncan, Karle & I40 J. l42 Main street.
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The Senate adjourned without iransacsing
any business.
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Gold Pens, Pencils, Pocket Books.
@ Driizes l. 2 Estes House
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GAS a STEAM FITTINGS.
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cRocvRs-WHoLEsALE.

Gold, Silver. and Ivory Mounted Cane ,
q Bridges ,Nos1 & Estes House
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KEOKUK DIRECTORY.

ATTORNEYS.
Mooar 4 Knowles. johnson st--in Tepfer House.
W Collins street.
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lmerican Watches.
~ . ~ "

BOOTS 4 sHOEs-wHOLEsA
uambeton b Huiskamp. mp...-........s3 Main street.
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Hydrouessrs, keTHometcrs, sachrem-
etera.
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in New York July 4th.

GOLD CLOSED IN NEW YORK 142i.
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Engraving, Brands. & Seals.
FuRNITteH

Fans, Fancy Goods. Fine Cutlery.
Bridges Estes House
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BOOK-RINDER.
1 N Pearce son.. Gate City Bldg, Main I'd
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4oA0Dm ~ 10D
AoLD vefy low b. the barrel, kaH .eassel
= - - s'''''" sossRfsos AIsI1s.
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Dictionary Of Domestic Medicin
ard Avrvs<~a>.x.

By Spencer Thomas, N. D., of Kdinburg Scotland,
Roya, Medical Society the bast Family Doctor pub
iished IL mo- cloth binding coo pages Price e so.
We give the hiling Of Nail Orders casenl
tenon and will sand any Of Books postage paid on
receipt Of price Ans book published in the United
Europe furuiahsd promptly ct tho
price. Address
ED. s. CARTER Il CO.,
Booksellers and Statiosers,
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ARNEss sADDLEs.
. Hagn, ........F ain street-bct Sd 4th
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BANKING HOUSE.
First National Bank. Main st-bst Sd 4 4th
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books q STATIONERY.

BAG FACTORY.
~, lnR M.,o 81. .
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HATS, CAPS AND NOTIONS.
EurkItt .........,,...4I.,......9I MIN street
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David Lowry Second street
III W Wcstcott. ......... Main street--ncar Fourth.
Ed Carter Co......... -. ..... 50 Maiu street
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HOTELS.
Tssssr House l hito sohaeeh
Do,giug guouss.,..,....,cor Second johnson
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& kiAHHWAHE.
Peek Brothers. ........sos Reartl Z Main streets
II mai Main strset
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GRocEns-RErAIL.

Robertson & AibeEs s........1s0 Main street.
4 A q McQuee, .............St Main street
cox & Ifyi3 -..eoruer Fifth Main streets
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BOOTS 4 sHOEs-RETAIL.
Stewart 4 Dean..........cor Third 4 Main streets
Huissamp Matiess. s................S0 Main street.
Huiskamp Bro..... Main bet ath 5th.
r K Hart Main street.
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WOOL m 0OQDD
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-07-06

ExTEMPoRIzING A SHOWER BATH
AND WHAT CANE OF Ir.-A well known
gentleman. engaged in the commission
business in this city, who closely re-
sembles Sir John FalstafT in one impor-
tant particular, finding 1.-THE Fourth of
July" too hot far his lardy frame, I'M
wisely concluded that the cooling influ-
ence Of a shower bath would be emf
nenuy grateful. Having arrived at
his conclusion, our subject hit upon an
e1pedient that would have reflected
credit upon a son OF New EnRIRuC,s
barren hills. Doifing those indispensa-
Die acconpaDiments of modern civil
i1Ah0n, which cause merchant taIlOrs
10 uourlsh, and require an i'm
mense deal OF effort to prornre
he stood forth in massive y,a,
graceful proportions, somethinr es
Father Adam appeared to Mother Eve
before fig leaves were discovered ana
proceeding TO the rear end of his nisre
OF business got out u small hose. TheT
opening wide the door, he stepped int1
the alley just out of sight OF profane
eyes, turned the nozzle OF his hose IN
wards, and Immediately felt the pleas
ant shower descending upon his heated
skin. It was delicious; superior to a
plunge in the river or any other bath
he had ever tried before. But imagine
his discontinue in finding that while
he had been thus pleasantly beguiling
the time, IN pttTiS TdtItTdtibIs, thieves
had broken In the front way and stolen
his cast OFF garments.
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AcCIDHNT-T The Sleubenviile Herald
Of July Sd. says that on Thursday
evening, the five o'clock passenger
train on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh
railroad, struck little girl three miles
above that town. at place known as
the Back Bone, seriously. II not fatally,
inJuring her. The little one, who. was
but four years old, daughter of Adam
Robinson, was running on the track at
the time of the accident, and was I'M
conscious OF the approaching train.
The engineer on clearing the cut dis
covered the child, and whistled down
brakes, checking the speed of thetrain
but not sufficiently to save the child.
The COW catcher struck her, lifting her
from the ground, and throwing her
back violently against the engine.
where she was carried few rods and
dropped to the ground. The train was
stopped and the little one carried TO her
home near by. DR.. Benz. TappRu, OF
Steubenville, was sent for, and upon
examination found compound frRc
ture of the skull. Thursday morning
the child was living but little hopes OF
her recovery were entertained.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-07-06

sUs sTEoEE.-On Friday evening q
shoemaker in North Wheeling after
closing his days iabors, stepped out on
the pavement in from; of his place Of
business to enjoy what It'll breeze
there was stirring. He had not been
exposed TO the effect Of the sums rays
hut "a few minutes when he was pros
trated. He was Immediately removed
20 his Tesidence and the uaual means
made use of to revive him. After u
vigorous application of them for some
time the unfortunate individual gave
signs OF returning CONSEQUENCES, and
the latest Information We had OF ais
condition he was well nigh restored.
Persons cannot be too cautious in ex-
posing themselves during this ex-
ireneiy hot weather. Il is said that II
a cloth or, kept damp with cold water,
IA bunch OF green leaves or grass, or
anything of IA similar character be
worn in the hat. 1t Will prevent such
occurrences as we have Just narrated.
The remedy is certainly very simple
ons and is worthy of a trial.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-07-06
THRzArxsyD 70 szoor-AF ALsERE'

THREATKsgD 70 szooT-A FALSE Re
PORT CoEEzCTED.-A ruuor prevailed
on tn streets, Saturday evening, 70
the effect that the sheriff ofihe county,
Tnonas J. Campbell, Esq, had become
involved in little difficulty at Rhine
dale. near the far end Of the Zane
street bridge, and got oct Of Is bJ shoot
tug a man. II affords IA pleasure 10
assoTe the public that no such unioF1u-
nate occurrence took place. The only
foundation tor ths rumoE was thsS me
sheriff, in the discharge Of bis oL5cIs!
dulles attempting To arrest a certain
party for q violation of law, WIS Obliged
10 drAw a pistol. The sheriff accom-
plisbed his purpose and lodged hia man
s4fe in iaiI.