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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-10

BOARD OF EDyCATIoN.-The regular
monthly meeting of the Board OF Edu-
cation was held last evening in the
First Branch Council Room.
The President being absent, Mr.. Clo'
han was called to the chair.
Present - Mcssrs. Boring, Bickel,
Baird, Bayha, Clohan, Ewing, Hall,
Hutchinson, Harrison, Lancaster, Phil.
lips. Stewart, Wheat and Wilson.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Bills amounting to 500 we're ordered
to be paid. Also bill of J. NJ. Brodie,
for extra work on Washington town
ship school house, amounting to S696,5O
was approved and ordered to be paid,
and a further item of Sl64.25 was re-
fcrred to the Superintendent of Build
ings for report.
On motion of Mr.. Hall, it was ordered
that when the Board adjourns it be to
meet on Wednesday, the 23d inst.
Mr.. Williams, Superintendent, sub
mitted his report of the schools, for the
months of September and October
which we're read and ordered to be
filed.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the Com
missioners of Centre township were au'
thorized to purchase two stoves FOL
Centre township school-hosse.
On motion of Mr.. Ewing, the Clers
was authorized to purchase a complete
set of maps for Union township school
at cost not exceeding S3S so.
On motion, Lucas, a non-resi
dent scholar, was admitted to attenc
the colored school upon the payment Of
g 30 per term.
On motion of Mr.. Baird, the present
school law of the district was referred
to a committee of three, consisting o
Messrs. Bickel, Ewing and Lancaster
to report such amendment to the Law
as they may deem necessary, and repor
at the next meeting of the Board.
On motion, the Superintendent wa
added to the committee.
| Adjourned.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY TRAGEDY. -
The Pittsburgh Commercial of yesterday
has special from Washington, Penn
sylvania, announcing that a bloody
tragedy was enacted about nine miles
north of the latter place, near the vii
lage of Hickory, on last Friday, the cir
cumstances of which are as follows
DR.. Fennimore and two step-sons
named Atchison, were working in the
cornfeld. For some real or fancied in
jury to tub they had with them, Fen
nimore threatened to punish the young.
est boy, aged about eighteen. The old.
er brother interfered. Angry werd.
passed between them then, and after
ward, in the evening at the house, OF
account of which the oldest boy said he
would not stay at home, and went NJ
stairs to pack up and leave. On hi
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tg" Look at the head of the local COL
umn and see who's got Squalls.

A NICE, TIDY BACHELoR.-There is
neat, tidy and good-lookiug bachelor
that often graces the halls of the Senate
with his eloquence. The soft, silvery
tones of his voice most always command
silent attention. But would you see
the bachelor Senator in his glory and
hear the musical modulations of his
voice-the sweet, enchanting intona'
ticns Of his Websterian enunciations
wait till the hall is honored with the
presence of ladies.
On yesterday, in the forenoon, the
Senate hall was graced with bevy Of
sweet, smiling ladies, and our bachelor
friend was most happy in having sub
iect which called forth his Ciceronear
powers. The ladies seemed enwrapped
in the burning eloquence, and the Ses
ate sat in stately silence, till their appe
tites compelled them to move for ar
adjournment.
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Gravel Roofs.


Mr.. George Crumbacker, of this city,
is fully prepared to put on gravel roofs
in the most improved method, and war
rants his work to give satisfaction,
either ir resisting fire or turning
water. The tar rsed is put through
process that frees it from oil
and benzole, and no matter how great
the heat, it will not run. 1t is equal
ly efficient in roofs of every con-
ceivable pitch, Mr.. Crumbacker keeps
on hand roofing cement and cement for
tanks and sidewalks of the best quality,
and for sale at the lowest rates This
has stood test of fifteen years in Pitts
burgh, and is the cheapest in USE Call
at the Factory, head of Lindsey street,
East Wheeling, or address him through
the Wheeling Post Office.
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way down stairs, his step-father met
him with an ak, and struck at him
twice. The boy then drew q revolver
and shot him twice, from the effects OF
which he died Monday evening. Be-
fore he died he requested that the boy
should not be arrested. Young .Atchi-
son is ready to give himself up at any
time. He has not been arrested yet.
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IL New addition to the large vsrie
ty of games at A. w. PAUL & Co.'S.

POLICE COURT. - The beautiful
snow" was the cause of drawing a
mixed crowd of juveniles and grown
persons to this Court yesterday.
Chas. Dick was arraigned for com-
hitting deadly" assault on the per-
son of Herman Hines, with snow-balls.
The Judge was of the opinion that
Charlie could not have killed the afore-
said Hines if he had used herculean
strength. He dismissed the case at the
cost of the defendant.
Jacob Dick, on the same charge as his
brother Charles, was disposed Of in the
same way.
The "Dick Brothers" brought suit
against Hines, but it was at their cost
A case Of Family jars" between Johr
Crawford and John McDermot, concern
ing the right Of one to build against
the house of the other, was dismissed 81
the cost of Mr.. McDermot, the com
Plainsnt.
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sepl+3ned
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PEREMpToRY SALE OF FINE GOLD ANB
SILVER WATCHEs.-We would call the
special attention of our readers to the
great auction sale of fine gold and sill
yer watches on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings of this week, COM
mencing at 7 o'clock, at Hubbard &
Bros auction rooms, corner of Quincy
and Market streets, at which will be
offered and sold without reserve large
assortment of the finest American, Wal
than, Ellery and Howard watches ever
offered in our city. Chances for secur-
ing a good watch on such reasonable
terms are indeed of rare occurrence.
See advertisement of Hubbard & Bro.
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OFFICE WHEELER & WILSON'S


SEWING MACHINES,
No. 90 MAIN ST., WHEELING, W. VA. }
Ladies using the Wheeler & Wilson
Sewing Machines are earnestly request
ed to leave immediate notice at our
office whenever they are out of order or
any instructions in sewing are desired
Our interest not being second to that
of purchasers, in their successful opera
ton, we hold ourselves in readiness, at
all times, to render any necessary and
practicable assistance.
We are particularly DESTROYS that
every machine in Wheeling and vicinity
should be used successfully and give
entire satisfaction; and for this purp1s
are willing to spare neither pains mol
expense.
Parties living AT distance will please
communicate with us by mail.
Respectfully, &c,
WIN. SUMNER d GO.
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.ESTEYS COTTAGE ORGANS

A unsurpassed for QIieEnssS Of ArtietiLa,i0n
ROIaldnlss, and Purity Of Tone The only organ
containing the VoX HUNANA TRENoJo. Sen
for Price Lists Of Organs.
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vScott & Hesnegen will open on
Thursday next choice lot of beautiful
goods, suitable fer the coming holiday
season. These goods were purchased
at unusually low prices, and will be sold
accordingly. Persons looking for holt
day presents will not regret an exam
ination of this stock before making
their purchases. The goods will be
marked in plain figures, and everybody
is cordially invited to see for them
oa1yas
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HAPPY TIMEs.-The holidays are alr
most here, aud happy times are antiei-
pated. We see that Oxtoby & Duffield
have an eye to the wants of our people
in the way ofjewslry and fancy goods.
They are receiving large additions to
their magnificent stock of gold and sill
yer watches, chains, fine jewelry sets,
breast pins, sleeve buttons, plain and
set gold rings, gold bracelets, gold and
silver thimbles, pens and pencils. Call
at "lO3" and make your holiday pur-
chasaS.
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1t is commonly known that the General Gov.
ernmont for wise purposes, has given its aid
and encouragement % the construction Of one
MAIN THROUGH LINE OF RAILROAD from the Pa.
cihc Ocean across the Territories 20 connect
with the various Eastern branshes Of the Pa
cihc Railroad system, and which will form the
GRAND TRUNK ROUTE 20 the Far West,
will concentrate.
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A New SToCK.-We are receiving &
new aud superior stock of Ladies',
Misses and Children's extra high cut
Polish Balmoral aud Button Caters, OF
the best Philadelphia make and mate
rial. and which we will sell cheaper
than any other shoe house in the city
BLOND & BACHMAN,
No. lO7 Main street.
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OLE BULL TO-NIGHT.-Ole Bull will
have fine audience at Washington
Hall tonight. Notwithstanding the
rush, there are still some seats yet I'M
taken, which the first applicants will
secure at Mr.. Shieb's music store this
morning. Several were disappointed
on yesterday, as the supply OF tickets
was not equal to the number of seats to
be reserved. This has been remedled,
and such as desire 10 attend can now
be accommodated.
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He STILL LIvES.-We are happy to
announce that the report of the loss OF
our popular friend, W. w. Chancellor,
Esq, of ParkersbUrg, in the river dis
aster at Warsaw, was wholly incorrect.
He not only escaped death, but danger,
by not being passenger upon either
of the ill.f.ted steamers.
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PEAK FAMILY.-Remember the Peak
Family at Washington Hall tomorrow
night. This celebrated combination
will favor our citizens with one of their
finest entertainments. Those who stay
away will miss treat.
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EBeautiful Gold Pens, Pencils ano
Writing Desks for Christmas at Pauirs
LOG Main street.
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wTourist's Cases, Portfolios, Cheq-
uer' Boards, Chess, and games innumer-
able, at A. W. PAUL & Co.'s.
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ENore Fightin z BOOSTERS at PaulPs

OYSTER SUPPER AND FEsTIvAL.-The
Oyster Supper and Festival for the ben
eft of the orphans will be continued at
Otis Hall this evening. Drop in.
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BDon't forget that Blond d. Bach
man arereceiving splendid assortment
of Ladies' Shoes, which are to be sold
very low.
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Teas and TObaccos.

SO HALF CHESTS G.P.Y. HAND OOLONG
w Tens
- Boxes Choice Dark Navy and los Tobacco
30 BOXES Virginia Twist and Bright Pounds
10 Foxes W. II. Grant Navy and los.
bo1es Rufus R., Navy and los.
eusS received, and for sale by
-ugZs HOWELL, BLOOMFIELD & co.
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wFor fine Bibles, Hymn and Prayer
Books for the Holidays, &c to A. w.
PAUL g. Co.'s.
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w Another lot of the new and ex-
citing game of Detective at A. w. PAUL
& Co.'s.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

Singers Noiseless Sewing Machine.
Prices and terms to suit all STRAW g. MOE
roE Isl Main street.
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wA splendid variety of fancy goods,
toys. games, &C., at the old established
Holiday Goods Bazaar of D. Nicoll & Bre'
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AS A PREVENTIVE

Against Malaria, Fever and Ague and all dis
eases arising from torpid state Of the liver
there Is no medicine so highly recommended AZ
R0back's Stomach Bittars.
Sold by all druggists everywhere.
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e Any amount Of Christmas goods
of all styles and varieties at LOG Main
street.
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BLadies' Gum Overs, at F. N. Por'
ters's, 135 Main street.
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wonly a. 90 for the best Buffalo
make of Mems Kip Boots, at Blond q
Bachman's. No. 107 Main street,
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wAnothsr lot of Crandalls Building
Blocks for children, just received at A
w. Paull & Co.'s.
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RoTwo Mason & Hamlin Organs for
sale at large discount at Sheib's Music
Store.
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EFF. NJ. Porter's is the only reliable
Shoe Store in the city. So they all say.
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g'The "Greciap Bend" can be had
at f. NJ. Porter's, No. l35 Main street.
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Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day Evenings, December
10th, 11th and 10th.
Gold and Silver Watches,

Consisting of ENGLISH, SWISS AND AMER
ICAN, all the best American makes, Howard
Co, S. 5. BARTLETT, WIN. Ellery, Massa
soit. Union Watch, New York. &c. Patent
stem. winding Watches in Is kt. Gold Cases
American Watches in IL KIT. Gold Cases, and
Silver Cases weighing >, 3, and 5 ounces coin
Ladies' fine IS kt. Gold Watches in every style
of Cases, plain, engine turned, engraved enam'
eled and studded with diamonds. Very hne
Silver Levers by all the celebrated English and
| Swiss makers.
Will be on exhibition each day Of sale. The
public are invited to call and examine this
stock, and those in want of good reliable
Watches should remember that they MUST be
sold IMMEDIATELY at
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IS 1T RIGHT

That you should bid defiance to all natural laws
and the science Of medical men, and suffer with
Dyspepsia or Indigestion, when Robacks Stom
ach Bitters can be procured at any drug store
Sold by all druggists everywhere.
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wIf you want to see a Lice shoe we
advise you to go 20 F. NJ. Porters, No
1876 Main street.
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THE CREDITORS

OFF THOMAS J. KISNER ARE HEREBY
" notified TO appear at my office In the city Of
Wheeling. West Virginia, on the 10th day Of De-
cember. 4. D. 1868, at 10 o'clock A. ", 10 show
cause. If any they have why the said Thomas J.
Kisner should not De discharged from his
debts under the Bankrupt law OF March ?, 1867.
The second meeting Of said creditors win be
held at said time and place, and the third meet
ing on the day following at same hour and place
GEO. B. CALDWELL
dee4-oaw2v Register in BANKRUPTCY
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REFINED SUGARS.

Inn BARRELS HARD CRUSHED, POW.
Iu,S eered, granulated. and soft crushed
,sn rssSeeived, and fer sale Sy
N. REILLY.
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g Beautiful presentation Books of
all kinds and prices at Paulrs.
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gGo to Edmund Booking or Book
ing & Miller's Drug Store, if you need a
good single or double Truss, or Shoulder
Brace, or Supporter of any kind.
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SMen's Arctic Overshoes, at F. N
Porter's, 135 Main street.
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Elf you want to be suited IN SHOES
90 to Blond g. Bachman's, where you
will find everything in the shoe line.
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wToys, Games and Books ofall kinds,
for old and young, at A. w. PAUL Il
Co.'s.
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LOUD

Is the praise in tho mouths of sverybodyE lin
favor Of Roback's Stomach Bitters, Blood Pills
and Blosd Purifier.
: Sold by all druggists everywhere.
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THEY WILL CURE YOU

or ScrOfula, Erysipelas, Sick or Nervous Head.
ache, Biliousness, Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia
or Indigestion Consumption Pain in the Back
or Loins, Gout, Pleurisy, Leucorrhea or Whites,
Eruptions and all diseases arising from diSor,
deIed state Of tho stomach, Robacks Bloed Pills,
Stomach Bitters and Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists everywhere.
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United States of America, Dis
trict Of West Virginia, SIS.

Va. In Admiralty.
Steamboat "Malta"}
M HEREAs, A LIBEL HAS
w been filed in the District Court Of the
United States for the District of West Virginia,
on the cd day of December, 1868, by Jacob Flow.
ers, against the steamer Malta" her engines,
tackle outht apparel and furniture: Now,
therefore, in pursuance of the monition under
the seal Of the said Court TO me directed and
delivered, do hereby give public notice TO all
persons claiming the said steamer, her engines,
tackle, outfit. apparel and furniture or in
any manner interested therein, that they be
and appear before the said District Court to be
held at the city Of Wheeling, in and for the
District of West Virginia, on the 18th day OF
December, 1868, at IL o'clock in the forenoon OF
that day, provided the same shall be a day OF
jurisdiction: otherwise on the next day Of juris.
diction thereafter,) then and there TO interpOse
their claims, AMI to make their allegations on
that behalf. HEDGEMAN SLACK.
United States Marshal Dist W. Va.
BY W. H. IRWIN, Deputy.
JAMES S. WHEAT, Proctor for Libellant
WHEELING W. Va, December ID 1865
dec3-till20
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Among the Games are

Patcheesi, Baziaues, Cribbage, Rolla-bowl
Tipsy Topsy, Tivoh, Chess, BACKGAMMON, Cheq;
uers, Detective, Authors, Squalls, Solitaire and
The Protean Game, &c, &c.
Metallic Jack Straws, Hook aud Crook, Chi.
nese and Keystone Puzzles, &c, &c.
PlGnchettes and Pendulum Oracles, and, in
fact, everything. nOv24
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EOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

nwELLING HOUSE, on HAHPDES
Al S,rsst between Byron and siIth--s rooms,
AZ: ' t.Tp. apply to NJ. A. Chandler First
SahOnall b-HA JOHN G. CHANDLER
49, n SO1--
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EVERYBODY

Should keep constantly within their reach, those
invaluable remedies 70 successfully combat
disease, Roback Blood Pills, Rsback Stomach
Bitters. and Robacks Blood Purifier they are
infallible in tho diseases for which they are
recommended.
Sold BY all druggsts everywhere.
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

EASTERN HALE OF THAT SUB B;
1'HB IA tTo.story Brick House, corner OF
l stand and seventh streets, with sa nvo fo'
"a kitsaen' /. IRWIN.
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IL Here we are-Chinese Billiards
at A. w. PAUL & Co.'s.
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A. W. PAUL. Il Co.,
log MAIN STREET.

nUR STOCK COMPRISES FINE, 0RDI-
" nary and Cheap Books, Toy Books, Toys,
Zoetropes, Fine Bibles, Hymn and Prayer Books,
Albums, Writing Desks, Ladies' Companions,
Building ard Alphabetical Blocks, Gold Pens
and Pencils, Portfolios. Tourists Cases, &c, 80.
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PACIFIC RAILROAD.
DESIRABLE

DESIRABLE
STEADY INVESTMENT.
Principal & Interest in Gold Coin.
Inc attsntiOn.Of Investors, Trustees Exsca
tors, and Others desiring an unus ially safe, 70
liable and profitable form Of permanent inyss,
ment, is called to the advantages and assurance,
Of the
Central Pacific Railroad First
Mortgage Bonds.
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yryg PER CENT. UPoy TIE HvEs

These bonds bid fair TO attain the mott prom
inent position among the n0nsgeeulatiye N.
vestments Of the country, and VIII Be s4uysiy
dealt In at the msney centres in Europe.
Holders Of Government securities have A. Op
portupity Of exchanging them for Csntrzl Pa
eifc Bonds bearing an equal rate 81 interest
with The principal well secured, and o.
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FISK d HATCH,

Bankers and Dealers In Government seeufy
and Financial Agents Of tbs c. p T. k1
isai No. s Nassau street, Hsuy
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REALIZING A PROFIT or TIN TO PTE
TEEg PER CENT. IN ADDITION

Orders sent with the funds through respoBsi-
bic Banks OF Express Companies win receive
prompt attention. Bonds Ssnt by return Ia
press 70 any address In the United states, 81
our cost Iniorvat alton, Descriptive pzDphlsts
Maps. &c, furnished on application &c the of'es
Of the Railroad Company, no. - WiDian
street. and Of
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Acknowledged superior to any other Organs
By over 900 Of the first musicians Of America,
and over 80 Of the best musicians of Europe.
Receiving at Paris The FIRST PRIZE MEDAL.
They are recognized in Europe as in America
the best Of their class. Prices s75 to 300.