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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-23

HATRED OF THE CoLoRED PopULA-
rIoN.-Baltimore distinguishes itself in
hate to the colored population The
School Board OF that city has ordered that
no colorcd teacher shall be allowed to
take part in the education of colored
children, thus shutting out all opportuni-
~ for cnlored talent to distinguish itself
Colored children must therefore be at
school separate from white children and
have white teachers.
PERILous BALLOON AscEssIoN.-An
amateur aeronaut had a narrow escape at
Mexico, Missouri, on the 4th At the mo-
ment the balloon was about to start. it
swung over some burning oil and took
fire. The balloon, large one, went up
with great rapidity, and was at a greatr
hight when the candidate for high honoes
discovered his danger. As quickly rs
possible he pulled the ropes to let out the
heated air, and down he came at a rate
that would have killed him beyond per.
adventure, but for the fortunate circum.
stance of his dropping into the top of a
very large tree. The poor man, nearly
envelofed in the flames, and badly
scratched and bruised by the branches O,
The tree, came TO the ground like n
-portsman's wounded squirrel, not dead
put Kicking The balloon continued te
ourn IN the top of the oak until consumed
ouch perilons ascent and descent wa,
never seen before.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-23

SuIcIDE.-David II. Devoe, who was n
prominent lawyer of Lyons, committed
suicide by shooting himself in his own
house on Friday afternoon. A few years
ago he made some 100000, the greater
part Of which he subsequently invested in
silver mines. His money was soon gone,
and at the time Of his death he was 81 800
in debt Depression of spirit, arising
from the loss of his money, it is supposed,
was the immediate cause of his taking his
life
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-23

SUN-STRoKE.-Th St. Albans Messen-
ger says: Several gentlemen, who know
by experience, wish us to say to the
public that sure preventive of sun
stroke is a wet handkerchief in the hat
1t should be wet in cold water every half
hour, and it will not only prevent sun
stroke, but will cool the system amazing
ly. Try it. You'll find it great deal
better than brick in the hat, at all
events
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-02-09
$1,000 REWARD.
STATE or NEVADA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

DY TIE AUTHORITY ~ NJ VESTED ~
- the Constitution aud Lava uf the state 90
Nevada, hereby ufora
REWARD OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
For the arrest hni delivery of THOMAS RILEY
to either the Shrtil Of Lyon County, ~ to The
sheriff of ormshy County, Nevada. said Riley il
charged with The mur' u Timuily q. Smith,
then sheriff - ormshy County. alleged 60 have
been cummiitd un the night of Thiulay, De-.
cember l., 1866, At said bl'ay's House, Ia lyon
County, while said Smith Wa attempting g. anrs.
him f,r shooting ono Miles oGfady. the ssmy
night, at Empire City, ormshy County,
DESCRIPTION
Thomas Riley Is an lfislman; about five feet siN
inches high, hair gray, formerly brown. eyes
blue or gray; ordinary weight about one hun.
drcd Rui thiriy.fSe pounds; aud n speech anil
action il sharp and quick. when bo committed
the murle. he Was wearing - mousia,he aHI in..
pcrlal,
In testimony whereof I haze bofcuHio .si nN
ty4g,lA hand, aud caused b. be HilAed the Girsi
tsxStD Soal VI the state of Nevada Done al
Carson City, this tie 18th day of December, A. a..
1867. n. O. DLAsDIL.
Governor ~ Nevada.
Attest;
C. ". SoTrwIRr. Secretary u State.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-02-09
THOMAS WELLS,
and Counselor ut Law,

A Nd COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR CAL.
n IfoRNIA. ONCE in sweeny's Building
lie will practice In all the Cour,s Of this state,
and in the Circuit and District Courtsof the United
states. Most careful affection viii be given 10 all
matters entrusted to his cai..
SS-liouses and Lots rented, bought and sold, on
reasonable terms Titles strictly investigated,
conveyancing done and collections made.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
From the Lyons (N. " Republican.
Like Ontario Mystery.

One of the strapgest phenomena ever
witnessed has recently occurred along
the shores of Lake Ontario, In the
towns of Sodus and Williamson. For
three weeks previous to last Friday the
water of the lake has been unusually
warm-so, warm, indeed, that many
persons resorted thither for the purpose
of bathing, remaining in the water an
hour or more at time without expert
epcing a sensation Of chillness. On
Friday, however, sudden change oc-
CARED, the temperature OF the water
falling nearly twenty degrees in three
hours. And now comes the straDgest
part of the story. The fish, great and
small, as the cold increased, seemed
possessed with q desire to get ashore,
and came leaping and tumbling against
the banks in hundreds and thousands.
Large quantities were taken with
spears and nets, and the shores OF the
lake we're lined with dead fish. Wheth'
er the fish were benumbed by the IN
creasing coldness and instinctively
sought the shore, where the water was
of less depth, let the naturalist say; we
will not pretend to explain. The watel
of Lake Ontario is now colder by sev'
eral degrees than it has been for severa
Years at this season, and naturally ex
cites considerable comment and discus
I sion
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
MIXING Mnr.

Governor Parsen BROwNL0w says
"There are but two parties III the
country. One party stands by the Gov
erpment and the National Legislature,
and supports GRANT and COAFAX as the
representatives of that party Inc
other party, call it by what name
Won will, is making war upon the
Government and upon Congress, and
supports SEYMOUR aud BLAIR as expo
nents of their principles Thus re
garding the Conservative party
throughout the country, Brownie"
urges tae Legislature in Tennessee t'
call out his party as militia, and answer
with actual war the fgurative wal
which he says his political opponents
are waging, on the stump, against him
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
W. n;,yb,u, in Phila deIphia

During Mr. BINGHAM's present ora
torical tour he discouIsed in Philadel-
phia to large audience of ardent Re-
publicans. 1t was characteristic em-
anation of the BINGHAM mind. The
financial question was not touched up
on, and,-aside from the usual sciolistic
gable about "loyalty" and hackneyed
rehearsal of the Republican victories,
and all the worn out issues that CON-
pose Mr.. .BINGuAM's political capital-his
speech was little more than feeble
panegyric upon the gallant, heroic"
&c, ULYSSES. Among other intellect
GUS observations, that tried too severely
the temper Of even Philadelphia Radi'
cal audience, Mr.. BINGHAM remarked
to the effect, that, "a people that
would not support the heroic ULYSSES
we're not worth saving;"-for which he
was soundly hissed by some gentlemen
in the auditory not so inflated with the
glory Of the illustrious GRANT as to be
blind to the real interests of the Repub'
lie and the fundamental laws of demo-
cratic government. Mr.. BINGHAM left
the stage in a somewhat crestfalleI
condition, with the rickety strut OF
dung.hill cock which has wandered TOT
far from its native barn-yard and hat
it's comb cut. May he speedily be con
signed to oblivion among the sever
hills of Cadiz!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
About Tnxes

+ We have warned our readers that no
country on earth could long stand the
enormous drain of taxes from the labor
IS extracted rom lU-an amount Iar Dc-
yond the entire surplus earnings of all
the labor OF the country. We have been
met with the half boastful reply, "But
the country does pay all these taxes
and gets along quite prosperously." We
say it does no such thing. The annual
taxes are far more than the entire sur
plus earnings of the country. "How IS
this 7" Tf not paid, the people would
all be sold out for taxes"
True, the taxes, in one sense, are paid,
for the tax collector is ineXorable; but
the money is not all earned by long
way. 1t is borrowed. And where,
pray7 1t is borrowed abroad. The
country was free of debt and the bal
ance of trade was largely in our favor
before the Abolition Jacobins involved
our people in bloody and revengefnl
war. What are the facts now' Why
the balance of trade that has accumu-
lated, during the past five or six years,
with European countries, is now more
than 81 500, 100000 in gold against us, or
say 10 per cent. of the entire taxable
property of the country before the war,
all bearing interest at 6 per cent. in gold,
or equal, when converted into green
backs at current rates, to about Sl5O,'
OOO, 900 IA year of interest payable i'll ou'
currency!
Year before last Q967) our Federal
taxes amounted, in greenbacks, to be-
tween five aud six hundred millions,
Last year, according TO the letter OF
Mr.. Wells, Special Commissioner oi
Revenue, published few days ago, th&
total receipts of the Government for the
year ending June 30, 1853, were, in cur
Irency and specie, over four hundred
and six millions. OF this sum, however
one hundred and sixty-three million
; five hundred thousand was in gold from
customs. Reckoning the whole in cur
reucy, with gold at fifty per cent
premium, that would make the total III
come of the Government over five hun
dred millions. Thus the people art
taxed by the Federal Government alono
without reckoning the heavy State
county and municipal burdens, NOR
than fifteen dollars head, man, wo
man and child. A working man, wit
family of FIVE or six children, is taxe'
in one way or another more than
hundred dollars year. Making gen
: eral average Of tho incomes of this class
, it would amount probably to third q
: fourth of each mans earnings. Ther
in addition to this, there are all tb
burdens of local taxation. Over fv
! hundred millions q year taxation in tim
of peace, and three or four years after tn
war closed, is a burden that will nc
only test the patriotism, but the abilit
of the people to pay it, in very shol
: time.-Crisis.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
County Convention

The Democratic voters of Ohio county are re
duested to meet at their usual place of meeting
in the different Townships on Saturday, August
-. IS6S to nominate candidates for the several
Township oilices and to appoint three delegates
to represent each Township in County Con-
vention TO be held on Saturday, August 80 ls6s,
at2P.N.
The Convention, when assembled will nomi-
nate candidates for the House of Delegates,
Recorder, Prosecuting Attorney, and County
and City Assessors There will be appointed
by the Convention conferees to meet conferees
from Marshall, Brooke and Hancock counties
TO nominate a cal didate for Judge of the First
Judicial district, and also conferees TO meet
conferees from Brooke and Hancock counties to
nominate n candidate for State Senator for the
First Senatorial District The meeting i'll Tria'
dephia, Liberty and Richland Townships will
bc held at = 2. NJ, and in Washington, Madison
Clay. Union, Centre, Webster and Ritchie
Townships at p. NJ.
G.. BAIRD,
T.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
Especial Dispatch to the New York world.l
Important RumOr About
Grant.

Does Grant Mean TO Withdraw e-Ths
Sudden Eastward Journey of the
Mnn on Ilorseback-Alnrm of the
Radical Leaders, etc etc.
WASHINGTON, August 1l-P. M.-Most
extraordinary rumors are afloat in this
city touching the unexpected return OF
General Grant from his Western tour,
and its relation to the political canvass.
From all l can gather among those best
acquainted with the views Of the MEN,
bers of the Republican National Com
mittee it appears that private letters
have been received from members of
Grants party, showing an anxiety on
the part OF the General to throw up the
candidacy for the Presidency. To this
he has been moved by the Overwhelm-
ing evidences from every quarter of the
utter want of spirit in the Republican
canvass, and the tremendous popular
tide running in favor of the Democrat
ic ticket. All the letters received here,
both by the Congressional and Nation
al Republican Committees, are sorely
the Radical leaders, nor
are the letters from the South less
alarming. The blacks cannot be con-
trolled, and all efforts on the part of
carpet -baggcrs to prevent excesses have
50 far failed, and the Radicals see that
a continuance of these riotous and in
cendiary acto ." one paiL OF the colored
anndss nds'Htt5"p to5 pnS Democratic vote III ~tlre
North. Hence the sudden stoppage of
Grants Western trip, hence the rumors
that he is about to throw up the candl-
dacy, and the intimations thrown out
in political circles that the Republican
National Convention will be called to-
gether again, and rumors have it that
the nomination will be rendered to Cen
eral Sherman.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

A LABoRING MAN recently wrote to
the Bangor, Maine, Democrat as fol-
lows:
For four days work in 1859 l could
buy barrel of excellent flour. For an
equally good barrel now have to WORK
eight days. ,o-o ,a
For one days work in 1859 could
buy five pounds of tea. The same DAY
work can now buy but two pounds.
For one days werk then l could buy
thirty pounds of sugar. For days
work now / can get but fifteen pounds
For days work in 1859 l could buy
eight pounds of tobacco. For day''
work now can buy but three pounds
For q days work in 1859 could bu!
fifteen pounds of coffee. For day.
work now l can buy but five pounds.
For one months work in 1889 coul'
clothe myself and family for one year
To do the same now / am obliged Il
work two months and half.
might thus 60 through the Who'll
list of articles that q laboring man ant
his family consume.
Ia it not time for me and my fellow
lahorers to look around us, ascertain
the cause of this robbery of labor, an
apply the remedy
Certainly, look around, apply the rem
edv, and vote the Democratic ticket.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
Democratic New wspnpcrs.

We clip the following from an eX-
change, and commend its perusal to
every sincere, positive and earnest Dem
ocrat in the land. Let earnest working
Democrats practice upon its precepts
and others will follow their example,
and glorious future awaits US:
1t is the duty of Democrats in the
country to support their county Demo
cratic napers. We ask them to do this
first: to stand by, to uphold, sustain
and encourage their local Democratic
organs, rather than to support us. Ii
able to take but one Democratic paper,
let that be the best one published IN
your county. If able to take other
papers, give preference to the most
earnest in defence of Democracy-most
earnest to attack Republicanism-most
determined in behalf of the people, and
for the protection of their earnings.
1t is tho duty of Democrats to support
Democratic papers-those papers that
speak out openly, boldly, persistently
at all times, for the right. And it II
not the duty of Democrats to pay then
money to support these wishy-washy
skim-milk, timid, half-and-half, no-ac
count papers, that are afraid to con
denim Republicanism or defend th'
most earnest supporters Of Democracy
Such papers are of no benefit to TIT
party, but rather o curse. If they wer'
starved out, and the support their edi
tors beg or sponge given to bold, true
fearless, determined men, the leaven o
pluck would leaven the entire loaf; eacl
locality would strive to excel in earnest
ness, and the rotten, cowardly drawback
would be wiped out none but men O
vigor would be allowed to speak author
itatively, and all over the land ther
would be a firmer adherence to Demo
cratic principles, and the party woul
be irresistible. Support your local pa
pers if they are bold, vigorous, aud ds
cided. Follow not the bugle that give
uncertain sounds. If your local edito
will not make his paper what 1t shoul
be, earnestly Democratic, refuse to tax
that paper, for it will do you more harl
than good. If he pretends to be Den
ocrat, and is not, starve him out, SUI
port a better and Drawer man, and IL
him seek other employment more !
consonance with his feelings and cap;
city.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

to hear one of the first orators of the
country should improve the opportunity
offered by the address to be delivered
by Mr.. GIBSON.
1t is gratifying to observe the de-
termination of the Democrats to make
this demonstration, in every respect, a
credit to themselves and their city.
They are putting for'h an energy which
bespeaks an unconquerable spirit. Let
those who boast of the "deHoralized
condition" of tho Ohio county Democ-
racy witness their enthusiasm and hear
their shouts tomorrow night.
The Democrats are rallying all along
the line. Here, as everywhere, is mani
fest purpose to win in this q eat aud
terrible fight for free and honest gov
ernment. The tide has set in, and no
power on earth can stay it. We have
determined to beat the enemies of the
country in this struggle, and with that
determination the battle is half won.
To our friends beyond the river, cor
dial invitation is extended to partiei-
pate in the demonstration tomorrow
night. Ours is q common cause and
great victory this Fall will bring with
it blessings that all will share.
To our Republican neighbors who
may attend this demonstration hearty |
welcome will be extended. Rest assur-
ed of one thing; if you are not convinc-
ed you will not be insulted. The style
of argument which by abusing the
members of party aims at the bad
eminence of the blackguard, the Demo
Gratis are willing to leave to those the
glory in its use. Men of all parties
may come to this meeting with the full
assurance that their right to their ewn
opinions will be questioned neither by
peakers nor audience.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
To-lIorrow Night

The Democrats of this county are all
invited to aid in making the mass
meeting tomorrow night the finest
demonstration lately witnessed in this
city. The meeting will be held In the
open air, and the addresses will Dc de-
livered from o stand Immediately Id
front of the Court House. The high
oratorical reputation of R. n. GIBSON,
Esq, who has consented to address the
people upon this occasion, is sufficient
to attract an immense assemblage to
hear him.
He is a fluent, forcibls speaker, with
fine imaginative powers, rare abilities
as legician and is gifted with power
of eloquence which he often uses will
thrilling effect. Every one who desires
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

NEW YORK, August 1s. General
Chevalier, of Hayti, was entertained, a
few days ago. in Hayti, by United States
Minister Hollister. The English,
SPANISH and French Ministers are very
Jealous of alleged eIorts to secure an-
nexation to the United States
The revolution in Hayti continues
Salnave is growing more ana more
popular daily, and the wife OF sonionqqt
has lately declared in his favor. In
Jamaica troubles had broker out al
Nassau, and troops were sent there.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

YOUTHFUL INEXPERIENCE.-ltw would
be amusing, wers it not so mournful, to
listen to the callow theories of yoar G
men. What resolutions are they not
going to effect when they appear in the
arena of public life 1t is so easy to
sit in ones chair, and move the nation
Alas! when they really appear in the
practical field, wheresoever that may
be, what infants they find themselves
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

Two of Gen. Grants kinsmen, an un-
Gle and a cousin, took part in the enthu-
siastic Democratic meeting held In
Maysville last Saturday night, and on
Monday morning voted the whole Dem
ocratic ticket. They have no sympathy
with the negro party, but are earnest
sincere and lifelong Democrats, ane
will vote for Seymour and Blair in No
Maysrille Balliten. 20
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
DcEnOCratic-COnServatiVe
Mass Meetings..

The political and financial questions
of the day will be discussed by able
speakers ut the below named places and
at the times following, being the first
day of Court in each instance:
Fairvicw, Hancock County,
I'LL. sr---I---r-
dan, September -.
New HyartinSviile, Wctzol Coun-
ty, Tuesday, September !.
WiddIebOmrnc, Tyler County,
Thursday, October Z.
st. Mary'S, Peasants County,
Thursday, September 10.
Parkersburs, Wood County,
Tuesday, October 6.
Elizabeth, Writ County, No"day,
September 2S.
Ripley, Jackson County, Tuesday,
September l.
Spencer, Roanc County, Saturday,
September II.
Calhoun c. f., Monday, Septem-
Der 81.
GIennviIle, Gilmer County, Wednes-
day, September 30.
NarrisvilIe, Richie County, FRI
day, September Is.
West Union, Doddridgc County,
Tuesday, October 20.
CIarksburg, Harrison County
September l6.
weston, Lewis County, Tuesday,
September l.
BuckhannOn, Upshur County
Tuesday,, September 10.
Braxton G. H., Monday, Septem
Der %.
Clay c. H., Thursday, October 10.
SummersviIIe, Nicholas County
Tuesday,, October 6.
Boone c. H., Monday, SEPTEMBER.
Lincoln c. H., Monday, October ..
Logan c. H., Monday, Septembei
Ia.
CabeIi G. H., Monday, Scptembe
2l.
Wayne G. H., Monday, SeptemOe
%.
wyoming C. H., Monday Oct01e
l2. o,
Raleigh G. H., Monday, Octobe
10.
Romney, Hampshire County, Tues
day, September l..
Moorefield. Hardy County, Tue
dag, September Is.
FRANKLIN, Pendleton County, Tue
, day, October g..
Grant G.. H.. Tuesday, October 13.
point Pleasant, Mason Count!
Tuesday, Aggust %.
winfield, Putnam County, Thur
dau. September 10.
Fayette G. H., Friday, Scptep'b'
l KanaWha G. H., Friday, October
D Berkeley Springs, Morgan CouI
p ty. Monday, September IA.
. Martinsburg. Berkeley Count
Monday, September %.
ShepherdstOwn, Jefferson Cou
o tv. Monday, October II.
HuntersvilIe, Pocahontas Count
e Tuesday, September l. ~
Y LeWisburg, Gresnbrier Coant
Saturday, September II.
Union, Monroe county, Friday, Sc
I tember p.
mercer G.. H., Wednesday, October
!: Mcdowell e. H., Tuesday, Octot
o l3. ~,
o. PruntytOwn, Taylor Cousty, Hc
's day, September u.
Grant C.. H, Tuesday, October
The Executive Committee call up
our Democratic friends in the vario
Al counties of the State, to make suitat
es arrangements fer having the meetil
b, annou need above, successful N the II
y lest meaning of the term summ
u your friends, neighbors and the Peol
5. generally to hear the great issues
re the day discussed. The Commit
1e would be glad to hear from you in
~ ~ gard to the speakers of our own ST
whom yon would prefer to address y
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
7Iadison Town ship.

The permanent organization Of the
SEYMOUR aud BLAIR Club of Madison
township was completed last night.
The following are the officers chosen ::
WILLIAM l.. HEARN, President JOHN
MULRINE, Vice President; j. NJ. BICK-
I'll, Treasurer. Til C'~', .';n '~~~+ 80
cry Tuesday night.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
Democratic Meeting ut wcii.bnrg'

We are requested to announce tha'
Mr.. HENRY 5. WALKER, OF this city,
will address the Democracy of Brooke
county, at Wellsburg, on "Wednesday
10Th inst. The notice is short, ana our
Democratic friends of Brooke are urged
to give it prompt and general cireula-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

A provincial visiter at the Leeds Art
Exhibition is pictured thus by Punch;
"rve heeard as the paint on some o
these yere picters come to matter o
f. pounds sometimes, lot alone the mans
time layin' of it on, yer know"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
Chairman County Ex. Co
Eulion democracy.

HENRY 5. WALKER, of this city, will
address the Fulton Democracy at the
pole raising tomorrow afternoon. The
Democrats of Fulton invite their
fcllow.citizens of Wheeling to partici-
pate W it'll them i'll this demonstration.