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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-25

The woods in the neighborhooa OF
Scottsville, Macoupin county, Iii, were
set on fire last fall, and among other
Ieombustibles in the way of devouring
alamant was an old tree, whose roots
ey,anded into q vein of coal ten or
t,rsIye inches in thickness and lying
nsar the surface. This seam Of coah
took fire from the burning roots of the
tree, and has been in state of cOmbus-
ton ever since, emitting smoke and
melting snow for considerable distance
around.
In New York q most remarkable at
mospheric phenomenon was visible
about noon on Wednesday, in the north
western heavens. Stretching almost
from horizon to horizon was strip of
gauzy white cloud of beautiful tieeeellke
appearance, and, except in color, resem-
bling, as to its dimensions and dura
bility, a summer rainbow. Appearing
so prominently upon the broad blue ex-
panse of sky, this fleecy cloud present
ed n curious spectacle, and while dis
solving into thin air finally vanished
like dream into the blue fields OF
space. So singular sight in the heav-
ems is rarely witnessed in daytime.
Another New York phenomenon is de-
scribed as follows by the Sun: Owing
to the warm weather and clear sky of
the last few days, some things long for
gotten have come to light. In one or
two spots on Broadway, a hard, stony
substance appeared, which created a
great deal of speculation as to what 1t
was. The "oldest inhabtantp a Mr.
Diedrich Knickerbocker, was consulted,
and upon examination he pronounced 1t
pavement. The Street Contractor was
likewise consulted, but he acknowledged
on the spot that he was no judge OF the
article"
Twenty-Five divorces were applied
for and twenty-one granted by the Su-
preme Court at its February term in
Windsor county, VT. In delivering the
Judgment of the court in one case, Judge
Barrett remarked: my associates
think from the evidence n divorce
ought to be granted, and think SO
too, from what know of the parties.
| do not think these parties ought to
be yoked up together any longer any
more than any other cattle" Inc
beastly simile gives fair idea OF the
estimate on in which the marital relation
is held in the East, judging from the
number of divorces.
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"wednesday MorninE, ........ March .:
TOWN TRIPLES.

NEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Notice-Geo. T. Tingle.
Island Foundry-Chapman & Co.
New Drug Store-Silvey & List.
Notice to ContractOrs-Nathan Bundy.
Trust Sale-Z. Jacob.
Advertising Medium, (head of local.)
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The Healing Pool.

HOWARD ASSOCIATION REPORTS, for YOUNG
MEN, on the CRIME OF SOLITUDE, and the
ERRORS, ABUSES and DISEASES which de-
stroy the manly powers, and create impedi'
ments to MARRIAGE, with sure means OF re.
lief Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free OF
charge. Address DIR. j. SKlLLlN BOUGH'
TON, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
ia3l I'm
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LIFE-----hEALTR -----STREkGl III.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

DELAMARRE'S SPECIFIC PILLS,
Prepared by GARANCiERE & DUPONT, No. II
Rue Lombard, Paris, and highly recon-.
mended by the entire Medical
Faculty of France.
A RE A MOST ENERGETIC AND EFF.
n cient Remedy in cases of SpermatOrrhea
OF Seminal Weakness Nightly, Daily or Pre-.
mature Emissions; Sexual Weakness or Impe.
teney: Weakness arising from Secret Habits
and Sexual Excuses: Relaxation of the Genital
Organs Weak Spine; Lime" or "Brick-dust"
deposits in the U.ine Milky Discharges, +"
&c, and all the CHASTITY train of symptoms arts
ing from Overuse or ExceSses.
\ Pamphlet, containing full particulars with
Directions and Advice, printed in French Ger.
man, Spanish and English, accompanies each
box, and will be sent by mail free of cost to any
one who will write for it.
Price, 81 per Box, or six Boxes for 50
ASK FOR della MARRE"S SPECIFIC PILLS
AND TAKE NO OTHERS.
Sold by all the principal Druggists. or will be
sent by mail securely sealed from all observation,
on receipt of the specified price by any adver-
tised Agents. or by the sole Proprietors, OSCAR
q. MOSES & CO., "a Cortlandt street. New
York.
Agents for Wheeling and vicinity.
Al Orders by Maa Pron,2'ly Attended
decl2
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SDeCial Notice.

Be,rdre Of Counterteits. O6Serre the name q
JOB MOSES on the pdekdGe-p'trehaSe none NTH
ol. tall others are base and worthless limitations
N.R-One Dollar, with fifteen cents for post,
ace. enclosed to tho sole Proprietor, JOB
MOSES, % Cortlandt Street New York. will
insure bottle of the genuine containing Fifty
Pills, by return mail, securely sealed from all
observation. ueci-
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EYE, Ear, Throat, Lung, Heart DIS
eases, Catarrh, successfully treated by
DR.. Aborn, 1874 smithfeld street, Pitts
burgh, Pa. A book by mail 80 cents.
febl-lY
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The Purest and Sweetest Cod
Liver lkii

In the world; manufactured from fresh
healthy ivers upon the sea shore; it is perfectly
nure and sweet. Ask for Hazard and Caswell's
Cod Liver Oil" manufactured by Caswell, Haz
ard & Co., New York. Sold by all Druggists.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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TRUST SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF TRUST
ID made TO me by David Armstrong on the
2Ith Of January, 1866 and of record i'll the
Recorders Office for Ohio county, West Virginia,
to secure debt from said Armstrong to Thomas
Stewart, shall ON TUESDAY, THE 2sTH DAY OF
APRIL, 1863, at the front door of the COURT
HOUSE of Ohio county, in the city Of WHEELING,
proceed 10 sell ut public auction to the highest
and best bidder, the TRIADELPHIA MILL, FIN
TUREs, &C, TOGETHER WITH THIRTEEN (l3l ACRES,
TWO C2) QUARTERS OF AN ACRE AND TWO ~
PERCHEs OF LAND. And in pursuance of pro.
vision in said deed oftttSt, shall sell said prop
erty-lst, to pay debt due to Samuel Mccoy,
secured by another deed of trust on said proper.
ty and 2nd, to pay said debt to Thomas Stewart.
TERMS OF SALE-One third purchase money
in cash; the residue with interest in equal
payments in one and two years, with approved
security Y. JACOB,
mar-95.td Trustee.
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HELMBoLD'S CONCENTRATED En-
TRACT SARSAPARILLA, is the Great Blood
piiriner
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BUMPER Tar Soap

Cures chapped hands salt rheun, pimples
and all cutaneous affections rendering the skin
soft and smooth. Manufactured by
CASWELL, HAZARD ~ CO.,
Sold by all Druggists. New York
aprl3mw&s.eow&w
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NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.
Particular Notice.

ALL THOSE PERSONS WHO HAVE OR
a intend on the first of April to change their
residence or place of business, where Gas is
used, will please call at the office of the Com
nany and register their names in their new loca;
tiens which will save much confusion TO all
Concerned GEO. I. TINGLE,
mar25.Iw Secretary Wheeling Gas Co.
Qntelligencer copyD
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The Great English Remedy
sir Iamcs Clnrke,s Female Pills,

prrpdred from prescription Of Sir j. Clark,
". d., Physician Extraordinary TO the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfailing in the
cure of all those painful and dangerous diseases
10 which the female constitution is subject. 1t
mederates all excuses and removes all Obstruc
t;nua from, IYhataver cause
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To Married Ladies'

II is particularly suited. 1t will, in a short
time, bring on the monthly period with regu-
larity, and although powerful remedy. does
not contain anything hurtful to the constitution
In all cases Of Nervous and Spinal Affections,
Pains in the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight
exertiOn, Palpitation of the Heart Mysteries
and Whites, will effect cure when all other
means have failed. Full directions in the
o,.onpd oh ,,a oh
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w ANTE

,5,wO OR THREE UNPUBLISHED ROOMS,
Z suitable for family use
Address W,
mar233t T. o. Box 235.
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Agents Wanted.
Family Flour.

ON BARRELS SWEEPSTAKES.
OUU 800 do. Golden West xxx, warranted
very superior, just received and for sale oy
mar2O NJ REILLY.
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Capital, SI5O,000.
Directors.
SAINT MCCLELLAN, GEOKgF MENru.
T. II. LooAN Taos T. SHstpEN.
Cow. FRANZHEIH j ". VANtL
j. II. HoBBs, MICHAEL ELufT
LOUIS e.. SIIREL
THIS COMPANY NOW HAVING
i been organized Ave years, and in hat 20
done q successful business. IL still prtpsrt
take risks az fair rates on Buildings u al a'i'
Merchandise, Manufacturing Estahissps1"
Furniture. Steamboats, and cargocs GA thf W
ern Rivers and Lakes. This compihs 1s.'
superior Inducements 90 Farmer, whereby ~
can be insured on Dwellings, Fuuitur, lat'
and contents for three or fVo yeus 81 f'trni
rates This Icing State COMPANY With ~
Largest Cash Capital
paid In and surplus Of any company Ia th' So
and composed Of some ninety .fonT stock h"a'f
most OF whom are among our best bosiB's' 80
recommends itself % the favorable o0hs'd'.'
ton Of the iDsuring public, and siisi' -,
patronage Applications for insurance !.
promptly attended, 20 at their Office 70 :
Monroe street, or at their several AZ'Ff
throughout the State
". q. ARTHUR S'"r''a'f
SAML MCCLEf.AG, President
GRO. BENDEL Vice President
Z N. COEN, Asst SsGr-tary
feb2O-dGw
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Wagons,
Carriages,
Buggies,
Carts, and
Everv Kind of Wheeled Vehicle,

ID RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE FRIENDS
~ and patrons of the late firm of Busby, Lit
tie & Co, and the public generally, that they
have purchased the machinery, Tools, and
large stock of fine Lumber from said Busby,
Little & Co, for the purpose of couductingi the
manufacture of Wagons and Carriages OF every
description. Having ample facilities, He are
now turning out Wagons with Wood and Iron
Axletrees and Thimble Skeans of the latest and
most improved pattern, being furnished with the
valuable improved Patent Washer. We also
keep on hands Hubs, mortised aud unmoTtised,
for Wagon Makers.
We would especially call the attention Of the
public TO our tino light now style Buggies and
Carriage work, which ia not surpassed by any
builder in the country for style, workmanship
and finish. Having the old members Of the firm
of Busby & Little connected with US, and other
experienced wOrkmen in the trade. We intend
not only TO keep the reputation of the old firm for
good work Int shall spare no pains to have our
work equal. if not superior, TO any in the conn.
try and at the lowest pricGs. We have fine
stock of Bugg;es and Carriages belonging to the
old firm that we intend closing ont at reduced
rates
We will give particular attention to repairing
All the work turned out at our establishment is
fully warranted TO purchasers.
Office and salesroom one door above Custom
House, Market street.
WHEELING WAGON & CARRIAGE co.
marI7 Wheeling. West Va.
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Terms, by Mail, in Advance.

BY LRwIs BAKER.
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nlaI23 e
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Franklin Insurance Comply

Capital, $4,000,
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DAILY. TRI-wEEKLY, WEEKLY.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-12-25

a ROMANCE OF LIFE The Fairfield Iowa,
LEDGER ntains a romance which we con-
dense: Years ago a Pennsylvania farmer
loved a charming young girl from his own
village. Time passed on Farmer occasion
ally got tight, or in other words, started a
brick yard in his hat. Wife ohjected farm.
er became angry, stabbed his wife with a
butcher knife. Wife fell swooning to the
floor. Farmer leaves preciptiately for the
West. Wife RECEIVERS After FIVE years,
marrics again. Husband dies in a year.
She leaves for the West. Arrives at Fair
view. Stops at a boarding house; meets her
former husband; years have passed. she does
not recognize him, and he knows her not
He loves her. proposes. She accepts they
marry. Not twenty four hours after the
ceremony wife disroheS; an ugly scar is vis-
BILE; husband sees this scar--is utterly amaz-
ed. Truth dawns upon thom-it is the long
Cost husband, once an assassin, now So
her. wealthy merchant of Fairview. Every
thing is lovely, and "all's well that ends
well"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-12-25

THE Cosr OF THE PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-The
Secretary of the Interior, after giving the
above resume of the report of the Special
Commissioners, adds the following on the
cost of the road:
AS the actual cost of this road is a matter
public interest, deem 1t proper to present.
in Il condensed forui. the estimate submitted,
on the l4th inst, by jesse L. Williams,
esq He states that the cost of the road as
shown on the books of the railroae COMPANY
is, OF, course, equivalent to the contract
price per mile. The actual cost to the
contractors forming an association, which
emhracee most of the larger stockholders of
the company, is shown only by their private
books, to which the Government Commis
sioners have no access The calculations
were, therefore, made from the most availa-
bic debts, and the estimated cost Of the ,rst
10 miles of the road was taken as the basis
for computing that of the whole line. Should
the road, as is expected by the company,
form a junction with that of the California
company near the northern extremity of
Great Salt Lake, little west of Monument
Point, its length would he about l, 10 miles.
The cost of locating, constructing and com.
plctely equpping it, and the telegraph line
is S3S, S24, 62l, an average per mile of S34-
917,32
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-12-25

WHERE THE SECRET LIES there is one
habit more detestabe than another, it is the
habit of grumhling We have known peo-
pie who seemed to derive enjoyment from
grumbling ult-fnding and harping upon
iuncied evils. The spirit which dwells upon
fancied evils leads to fret,ing, until fretting
becomes habit; habit which, while con-
frmng the fault finder in disposition
which views everything through a iaundiced
vision, renders those who are Intimately
connected with them equally uncomfortable
Now, since there is no business or profession
free from cares or anu0yances, or at all
times agreeable is it not perfectly plain that
the sooner we make up our minds to sweeten
our pursuits with content, the better and
happier we will be?
We wonder at man deliberately sitting
down 10 CONT his crosses when he has a
month to whistle, as ii brooding over trou-
bIes, or grumbling at triaes, ever added
peace TO the home hearth or money to the
pocket. We firmly believe that it lies in
our power. it we so will it, to beautify any
and every calling and to render it source
of pleasure, if not of pride. Let any one
set himself or herself to work resolutely
with this object in view, and our word for
it, they will soon discover the secret of con
tent 7a rr.-. rt
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MAyIFEsTING a Better SPIRIT. The south
ern press is evidently beginning to see that
the people of that section have carried out
the prescriptive dog in, the-manger policy
too long. There is neither money, peace of
conscience nor satisfaction of any kind in it.
1t simply reacts and Injuries principally those
who adopt 1t. 1.-The Norfolk Express says
1--WE must he prepared to receive men from
whatever quarter. whoever thev may he i \ Il
possessing. the essential qualities of honesty
and industry" The Newbern IN. G Jour
ma! of Commerce thinks 'the material re-
demption Of the State is very greatly de-
pendant upon the introduction of foreign Ia
bor." The Memphis Appeal is in favor of
encouraging immigration and manufactures;
and the appeal is of the opinion that 1.-THE
.era of prescription is passed. and favors the
settlement and cultivation of the land as the
best way of securing "a share If the energy
and activity that have made the great West
The Talladega (Ala) Reporter bases great
hopes on the development of the mines of
the State and the manufacturing facilities
afforded by its mountain streams; while the
Lynchburg Republican expresses the hope
that we shall ere long extend the hand
of cordial welcome to many worthy and sub
stantial representatives, of northern intelli-
gence and civilization" Verify, these are
promising signs. ..
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OH REGIONS. During last month there
was large reduction iu the amount of re-
fined shipped from the oil region, it having
been %. 290 barrels, against 81, 795 during
the previous month. The falling off was oc-
cusioned mainly by several of tie rcfneries
being stopped on account of cold weather
and by large falling off in the demand for
home consumption from the cities in the in
terror of New York aud Pennsylvania.
About 10000 barrels were shipped to New
York city.
a d"v or two Stree new well was struck
on the Blood Farm, and is now producing at
the rate Of between thirty and forty barrels
per day. 1t is owned by Messrs. Whitman
and Kerr. On the Woods Farm well own
ed by Mes6rs. Fox and Wilson, which was
struck few days age, was operated on with
a torpedo, and is now producing about twen
ty-fve barrels per day.
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WHAT TILToN SAYs.--Theodore Tilton
writes to Mrs. Stanton of the RENoLUTIoN,
protesting against the wrong which the lat
ter does to Anna Dickinson in criticisipg the
style of ''What Answer" The anecdote in
the following paragraph Of Tilton's letter is
remarkably good; ~ .-,+-r- i, 81.
There are many precious public utter
ances on which one never thinks of rendering
verdict of mere literary criticism. Does
anybody ever stop to ask whether or not the
Declaration of Independence is in good
EnglshY Does anybody ever mourn over
the Magma Charta because il is in bad Latin?
When the Atlantic cable reports to the TRr-
BUNE what John Bright has been saying,
does it take that trouble merely because be
says it we'll? Did not our whole nation re-
cognise that Abraham LncOn's hompspun
words at Gettysburg were greater than Ed
ward Everett's gilded Grafton? Once when
Father Taylor in preaching to his audlance
of seamen, found himself entangled sudden
ly in thicket of accumulated clauses, he
eXtrcated himself by eXclaiming: 81 have
lost track of the nominativc To my verb, but
nv brethren, one thing l know-=i am bouud
for the kingdom of heaven" That was
oratory superior to rhetoric! 1t was getting
the wine of eloquence by crushing the grapes
of style"
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frst,) but his tipsy nurse had forgotten to
a minister it. L applied it, and had him
placed upon less miserable bed of straw;
and feeling woman, an occupant of the roomS
to attend him during the night, l gave
what directions could, and left the degrad-
ed, squalid home.
Next morning was again in Blackfriar's
Wynd Its close, pestleutial mir, and tow
ering, antique, dlapidated mansions (the
abode of the peerage in far-off times now
struck my senses Above a doorway was
carved upon Except We Lord do
build ye house. ye builders build in vain
| said the room was spacious; It was al
most noble in Its proportions. The walls of
paneled oak, sadly marred; massive marble
mantle piece of cunning carving, ruthessly
broken and disfgured; enameled tiles around
the fire. place, once representing some Bible
story, now sorely despoiled and cracked and
the ceiling lestooned with antique fruit and
flowers, shared in the general Vandal wreck.
With the exception of broken chair, furni-
ture there was none in the sitting den. It's
occupants, said the surgeon, whom | found
at the sufferers bed, were chiefly of our cities
pests, and the poor lads epmother-who
had taken him away from the Ragged School,
that she might drink of bis pitiul earnings
was as sunk in infamv as any there.
For the patient, medical skill was nought,
for he was sinking fast. The soul looking
from his light blue eye was slowly ebbing
out, his pallid cheeks were sunk and
thin, hut consciousness returned, and his lamp
was Pickering up before it sunk forever. AS
| took his feeble hand, flicker of recogni-
tion seemed to CLEAN across his face.
~ got the change, and was comin'-"
only poor boy you were very honest
Have you any wish--anything. poor child, j
can do for yon? Ipromise to"
"Rhuhy I'm sure I'm deein; wha will
take care of O. you noo?'
Little Reuben was instantly in fit Of cry
ing, and himself prostate on the bed.
"Oh, SANDY! Sandy! Sandy" sobbed his
little heart.
81 will see to yorr little brother"
"Thunk you, sir! Dinna-dinna leave me.
Reu-Reu-by. I'm com-comin" comm -"
"Wh>t! whist" cried little Reuh, look
ing up. and turning round to implare some
silence in the roon,. That moment the
calm, faded smile, that scrmcd to have
nlightcd MS momcutary visitant upon his
face, slowly passed away, the eye became
blank and glazed, and his little life imper-
ceptIbly rirpled out.
be honest hoy lies in Cannongate church
yard, not far from the gravestone put up by
Burns to the memory of. Furgeson, his broth
or poet, and have sent little Reuben TO DR..
Guthrie's R1gged School and receive excel
lent accounts Of him and from him.
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An Original Idea.

The following 10 the substance Of con-
versation between General Grant and q
correspondent of New York newspa-
paper, as published by the press of the
country:
{ l think Providence must have had hand
in it. and prevented an earlier reconstruction
of the South, for two reasons: First TO keep
the tide of emigration aud enterprise flowing
into the vast and productive West; and
secondly, to punish the Southern people,
through their own agency, for their unceas-
ing errors"
This idea we have never before seen ad
vanCed, but 1T is one that certainly carries
with it great weight and force. There is no
calculating the extent of the injury the
Southern people have done themselves by
their course of opposition to the terms of
reconstruction proposed by Congress Dur
ing the war, very many men of energy and
capital were called to visit the South, and
were favorab'y impressed with its many ad-
vantages-its climate, soil, natural produc-
tions, immense water power, &C., and were
disposed, as soon as peace was declared, to
go South again, and assist, by their means
and energy, in developing the great resources
of the section. History will tell how these
Northern men were met. Instead of being
welcomed, they were spurned as imposters
and stigmatized as emmissaries Of IA hated
government and rcviled as 'scallawags'' and
'carpet baggers" Ku Klux Klans were or
ganized, whose special mission seems to be
the murder or maltrcatmeut of all born be-
meath Northern skies, and who do not &c
knowledge that the South did right in rebel
ling. The result has been that Northern
capital has been forced West, and its effects
is seen in the rapid Gllipg up of our late
Western wilds. BY their own acts the rebel
democracy of the South have totally turned
the current of influence and power away from
their own doors into the hands of the great
West and thus more firmly established the
supremacy of the ideas against which they
have been battling. FIX.