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III. Good. Esq. was then called for

j. III. Good, Esq, was then called for
who came forward, and, after beauti'
full compliment to the ladies who graced
the occasion, he delivered one of his
scathing, impassioned philiopics, fol
which he is SO noted. He took up the
question of the impeachment and held
up in bold relief the damnable designs
and actions of those who essayed to try
the President. If Demosthenes scored
Philip, in his burning invective, with
as telling effect as did Mr.. G. the heart
less and designing impeachers, he Well
deserves the oratorical fame that
the lapse of two thousand years
have not dimmed. His voice beginning
to fail Mr.. G. said he would be obliged
to stop, but cries Of ego on, 90 on" COM
ing from all parts of the multitude, Mr.
G. took up the condition of the South
and enchanted the listening crowd in
about quarter of an hours speech, in
which he depicted the political bondage
of the white man, now under the con-
troll of the ignorant blacks, in vivid
colors.
Thus ending a glorious day in this
township, which generally bears off the
palm for the largest Democratic major
lity.
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Gravel Roofs.

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 used is put through
a process that frees it from oil
and benzole, and no mattcrlhow 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 !or
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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DEATH OF AN OLD AND WORTHY CITI-
ZEN On Saturday night last, Mr.. Sam
uel OFT, a we'll known citizen of this
city, departed this life in the 18th year
of his age. Mr.. OFT vas native Of
Virginia, being born and raised near
Winchester. Some thirty-three years
ago he came to Wheeling and engaged
in the hardware business, which he fol
lowed till his declining years prompted
him to give up business entirely. He
was of the firm of Pollock & OFT, then
of OFT & Greer, and lastly, S. OFT & Son
BY strict attention to business he
amassed considerable wealth. In bust
ness he was quite Gxacting, but for char
liable purposes he was extremely liberal
Some twenty years ago, when colpor-
tours travelled around the country dis
tributing religious tracts, he betrayed
the expenses Of enc for q year. 81
with all objects of charity or religious
enterprises. His purse was open to all
He raised large family of children
whom he lived to see well provided fol
as regards this worlds goods, and dies
full of years and mourned by large
circle of relatives and friends. His
funeral will take place tomorrow
Thus one by one the good and the ole
are gathered to their fathers.
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till its horrid defornity was visible to
all, even to few ebon listeners who
left and said they were satisfied. He
pictured the sad and sickening decline
of Hayti from its once glorious condi-
tion when the negroes were under the
control of intelligent white men, to its
present degraded, degenerated and
groveling condition, as exhibited under
the control of the black race.
1t was An excellent impromptu. He
said he would make few remarks, but
he spoke for over q half hour in one
continued strain of earnest exposition
of the evils consequent upon negro suf-
frage. Space forbids any lengthy de-
tail. But the hurricane of enthusiasm
is sweeping onward, and the sturdy OBJ
stacles-the boisterous Radicals-are
bending before the blast.
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IMPORTANT NoTICE-To the citizens
of Wheeling and to the citizens of the
SUR ounding towns and villages: Mr..
Kline has made all necessary arrange
ments for the purpose of getting up
fifty advertising maps, in Autograph
ic drawing, showing the plan Of the
city of Wheeling, giving streets and
postoffice and other public buildings.
This map is guide for all persons,
showing to them each mans place OF
business. These maps will be gstten up
so as to be creditable and attractive to
all persons, and for standing adver-
tisement from three to five years. They
aro to be kept in sight in the most pub
lie places in hotels, railroad stations
and business houses, and OH ships and
steamboats,. All business men should
look into this matter, as it will be to
their interest to advertise in the
Worlds advertiser. Mr.. Kline will can
vass this city and the surrounding
towns and villages for subscribers, at
as early day as possible, and hopes to
receive liberal patronage from all
business men.
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THE GROVER g. BAKER.-The i'm
proved Grover g. Baker elastic and
lock-stitch Sewing Machines are the
only machines manufactured that will
execute erery rariety of work; they are
the most simple, the most reliable, the
most durable and lightest running ma
chine in the market. They will sew
the finest fabric, and, without change OF
needle or thread, the heaviest cloth
Call and see them at Oxtoby and DUFF
fields Jewelry Store, lO3 Main street
where can be found everything in the
way of watches, clocks, jewelry, spec
tacles, gold pens and fancy goods.
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" ~" AN hNh
GLoRY.-It had been announced that a
beautiful hickory pole was to be raised
in Washington township on Saturday
afternoon. Preparations had been
made for large assemblago of people; ;
and the announcement-ths raising of
the pole, and the gathering of the in
quiring people, were all realized and
consummated. The pole was a very
heavy one, and was some one hundred
and twenty feet in height. On the top
was fastened the wide spreading horns
of some stately buck, trimmed in a
tasty manner with colored balls and rib
bous. From the base of the horns there
huttered in the breeze beautiful
streamer, on which was the name of
Horatio Seymour in large letters. Some
twenty feet below beautiful flag Of
our country stretched out its broad and
star-spangled folds, as if inviting all
lovers of freedom to gather beneath its
emblems of liberty and peace.
After the pole had been raised and
adorned as above, ]. W. Parker, ESQ.,,
was called for, who addressed the large
concourse of people for about an hour
in one of his happy efforts, which was
frequently applauded.
He took up the formation, the object
and the aim of governments-noted
their decline and fall, and referred to
the cause of such dismemberment and
final disappearance. He dilated largely
upon the empire of Rome, who, amid
the uoon-tide of her glory and the me-
ridian of her wealth, her power and
splendor, was overwhelmed by the I'M.
seen and unsupported wave that rolled
with resistless force on the surface of
the great sea of the future.
Such political disasters he attributed
to the following of false principles, aud
the attempt to change the organism by
WHICH Tue uallOu ufN uCVh "
power and prosperity. He then ex-
amined the Constitution-showed how
the Radicals had disObeyed its pre-
cepts-had, through base and despotic
measures, set it aside. He invoked the
shades of Washington, Jefferson, Madi-
son, Webster, Jackson and Clay to
witness the work of those political
despoilers, who claim higher law than
that of the Constitution.
After showing the discrepancy be-
tween the avowals Of the leading Re-
publicans during the war as to the 10y.
atty of Gov. Seymour, and the false
accusations made by the same party
now, he paid tribute to the frmness
of A. johnson, but said he was not q
johnson man. Yet johnson had stood
by the Constitution, and for this hewa
willing to give him due credit. Mr.. p
then closed with few eloquent no
marks.
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LINDSEY INsTITUTE.-Our city, with
all its local advantages, and CONNER
cial interests 80 contribHtive to its pros
perity, ought not to fail in giving to its
schools proper support, and every ef-
fort put forth to raise their standard
and mako them adequate 70 meet the
wants of the community, should receive
corresponding degree of help ON the
part of our citizens. We are pleased to
learn and would call attention to the
advertisement in our columns, that
Messrs. Blakely and Dodge have united
in the conduct and management of the
Lindsey Institute for the coming year,
and from the attainments and ability
Us teachers, shown by these gentlemen
in former years, we feel assured that the
Institute is destined to take high
place among the institutions of this
city, and of West Virginia. We be-
speak for this school liberal patron
age.
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UPSET THEIR LoADs.-Early Satur-
day morning, between the hours OF
three and four, there were two market
wagons overturned at the narrow place
in the street, near the back.river bridge,
on the Island, down the steep embank-
ment, spilling their potatoes, apples
and whatever marketing they had i'll
the wagons, out upon the ground. No
other damage was sustained. 1t was
very dark, and We suppose the drivers
could not see to do justice to the cause,
and so cWsing was postponed. The
wagons were not upset at the same
time, or there might have been some
mixing of commodities; but one had
scarcely got out of the way before the
other followed suit. We learn that it
was occasioned in attempting to pass
another wagon.
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Music ON A RAMPAGE.-Ou Saturday
one-horse wagon, in which were seat
ed the driver, one fifer, two tensr and
one base drummers, went up Market
street, towards Fulton, on double
quick" 1t was the occasion of some
excitement rs well as wonderment as
to the urgency of the case. We learn
that the cause Of the speed was the
fear of not getting at Fulton in time to
secure a place within hearing of the
speaker-as the tremendous gathering
was expected to be SO large that out
siders would not be able to heara word.
The drum and fife, however, were need
ed, we apprehcnd, for a different pur-
pose-that of calling the stragglers
together so as to make the crowd risi-
HE
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oLE-RAIsING.-On Saturday morn
ing, at nine o'clock, the Democrats OF
Madison township raised hickory pole
ninety-three feet in height. a large
crowd had gathered around the corner,
at the north end of the Market house,
to witness the operation. Everything
in readiness, the indomitable Demo-
ctats took hold of the pole aud placed it
in its position in a very short time
When it was we'll secured, a fearless de-
voice of white mans government
climbed up the pole, some sixty feet,
to loosen the ropes, who, when he had
accomplished his work, proposed three
cheers for Seymour, which was re-
sponded to with q universal shout.
The flag of the Union was then run
up to the top of the pole, and j. ii.
Good, Esq, called on for a short speech.
Mr.. G. responded with an earnestness
and vim that electrified the crowd and
Calleu aPpieuSS' AAS
said it reminded him of the good old
times that he had heard talked of so
much when Jackson was candidate
for the Presidency. Then hickory poles
were the rage, and then the enthusiasm
of the people was overwhelming. So it
ia new. We still raise the hickory poles
and the enthusiasm of the people is al
most beyond precedent. But he hadn't
come to speak of poles. He did not
come to speak Of the finances which
were IN crippled condition. de did
not come to speak of taxes which were
so onerous to the people.
He came to speak of one of the great
issues of the day, in which every white
man was deeply interested. That ques'
ton was negro-suffrage. Mr.. G. then
spoke at some length on this question,
handling the subject in a very lucid and
logical manner. He held up to view the
loathsome doctrine, as avswed and ad
yocated by many of its leading spirits
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REPUBLICANS AT FULToN.-Notwith-
standing the flourish of trumpets in
dulged in by the IRtelligencer, that there
were radicals enough in Fulton to raise
a pole, yet after vain attempt of some
hour or more on Friday last, they caved
in, and, like sensible men, asked our
Democratic friends of that Gibralter of
Democracy, to assist them. The assist
ance was most cheerfully given, and
the poles went up. One strange feature
OF the pole business is-thc stealing OF
our timber fer their pole, as they took
hickory. Now, this might indicate that
they are becoming sick of their own
timber, and, in order to deceive the
very elect, assume the emblems of De-
mocracy. If they were sincere in thus
endeavoring to strengthen their declin-
ing cause, we would not complain, but
we fear it is like Stealing the livery OF
Heaven to serve the devil in"
Well, the meeting of the truly loiP'
came off on Saturday last, and, we are
informed, was a meagre affair. In con-
junction with all the delegations from
Wheeling, the number present was not
more than one hundred, including women
and children. As they have to borrow
our hickory poles and our stalwart
Democrats to assist in putting them up,
we propose they abandon the attempt
hereafter of getting up meetings and
come to ours, where the people gather
| in multitudes almost innumerable.
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MUSICAL VIsIToR.-This is the title of
a neat little monthly published by Wn.
H. Sheib, 100 Market street, Wheeling.
AS its name denotes, it will be devoted
to the culture and criticism of music
and its progress in our city and neigh
borhood, thus becoming the medium
through which musical taste and re-
fnement can reach the public eye and
attract the ear. Added to this, each
number will contain ons or more of the
rarest pieces of music extant. Price
only fifty cents per annum.
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BASE BALL.-The much talked of
game of base ball, to be played between
the Moulders of Hamilton's Foundry
and the Printers of this city, came off
Saturday at the time and place agreed
upon, and resulted in favor of the
Typos by o score of more than two to
one. From the outset it was evident
that the Moulders' metal was too light
for them to compete successfully with
the Printers, whose superior skill in
handling their "sticks" was fully dem
onstrated before the close of the first
inning, which stood Z scores for the
Printers and none (O) for the Moulders.
Below we give the score of the game:
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BRIDGE CLosED.-On Saturday last
the Ciay Council, through the Mayor,
closed the little wire bridge on Market
street. A competent engineer was cali
ed upon to examine said bridge, and
pronounced it unsafe, upon which re-
port rested the action of the city
fathers. 1t puts the people in the
vicinity of the bridge to great incon-
yenience.
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RIVER NEws.-The river was on q
stand last night, with twenty-five
inches by the marks. The river is get,
ting so low that it is almost impossible
to speak positively about the arrival
or departure of boats. The New State
will leave for Parkersburg if she can
get up, and the Forest City may leave
for Sunfish. The Elk will leave for
S.eubenville at 2 p. NJ.
The Rover and the Laura will leave
to-day for Parkersburg.
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BThat fine piece of music entitled
Twilight Dream Waltz" composed by
Prof.Weber and inscribed to Miss Matte
Metcalf, of this city, is gaining favor
rapidly. 1t certainly is a fine compost
ton. For sale ut Weber's Music House.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2J, 1868.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Feb. p, 1865.
John Livingston, Esq, Secretary Cf he Merchants
Union Lac Company, Nei1 York City:
SIR The new Law Register and Official Di
rectory, Just issued, appears TO have been care
fully and judiciously prepared, with view to
furnish important information TO the business
world. | lind it useful a. a book of reference
in the transaction of official business, and II will
doubtless prove n valuable acqnisltion To the
doak of the banker merchant and business man.
Respectfully, JOSEPH s. WILSON,
Commissioner Of the General Land Once.
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FREE LUNCH.-There will be q free
lunch, with turtle soup, given at the
saloon of Joachim Beuter, on Main
street, this morning from 0 to IL
o'clock.
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WASHINGTON, d. C.. Feb. "a. 1863

WASHINGTON, d. C., Feb. "a. 1863.
John Livingston, Esq, Secretary Merchants Union
LGio Company, Nel0 York:
DEAR SIR:-Your new Law Register and OIL
cial Directory just issued appears to have been
very carefully prepared, and we think may be
of great service in the transaction oil the busl'
ness of this Department. The work will doubt.
less prove valuable to every official, banker,
merchant and business man.
ALEX. W. RANDALL,
T.. NJ. Genora.
ST. JOHN b. l.. SKINNER
First Asst. Z. VI. GcReral.
JOSEPH IL. BLACkFAN.
Chief Clerk Z. q. Dept.
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MATRIMoNIAL.-During the week end
ing Saturday last. there were issued by
the Recorder, three licences. This shows
slight advance in the market.
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1.-THE splendid Piano, noticed on
Saturday, failed to arrive in time, but
will positively he on exhibition at
Sheib's Music Store, this morning.
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Wheeling Savings Institution.
Office No. - Monroe street.
MONEY RECEIVED ON DEPOSIT, IN
Nl terest paid on Special Deposits, Notes and
Bills Discounted, Exchange Bought and Sold
Collections made on all points. ln order to meet
a want that has long been felt IN this cemmuni
ty. this Institution will receive on Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons, between the hours OF
two and four O'Clock deposits of any sum OF
money from one dollar and upwards, Oh which
interest will be paid.
GEO. MENDEL, President.
DIRECTORS:
Alex. Laughlin, A. j. Pannell,
John Mcclure, Jr, Alex. Rogers
Morgan L. OFT, James PAUL,
Alex j. Cecil James Roed.
octl7.Iy A.C. QUARRIER. Treasurer.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, }

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,)
PENSION OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. o. lsG5. }
John LisingStOn, Esq:
STR:-The now Law Register and Official Di.
rectory, a copy of which you were 80 kind a. to
forward TO my address, will be Of material ser
vice in the transaction of the business Of this
office. The work has apparently been prepared
with care and great labor, and it would be OF
particular value, beyond doubt, TO every promi
pent official baaker merchant and business
man. Very respectfully, yours,
JOSEPH II. JARRETT,
Commissioner Of Pensions
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The whole constituting an official and
NEW YORK:

NEW YORK:
PUBLISHED BY THE
MERCHANTS UNION LAW COMPANY,
No. l2s Broadway Third Floor,
FIN the American Exchange National Bank
Building.
FThe Book will DO sent, prepaid, TO any
address In the United States on receipt IF Ten
DOLLARS or, il will be forwarded by Express,
with BILL TO be paid on delivery.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

singers Noiseless Sewing Machine.
Prices and terms to suit ALL STRAW & MoR
TON, Isl Main street.
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REGISTERS OFFICE,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Feb. a. le6s. }
John Livingston, Esq, Secretary Merchants Unio
Lac Company:
DEAR SIR:-The new Law Register and OH
cial Directory, just issued, appears to Lave been
very carefully prepared and we find il Of great
service in the transaction of the business OF thi:
Department. We think the work would prove
a valuable acquisition to, and should be on the
desk Of, every prominent official, banker mer
chant, and business man.
Respectfully, n. l.. JEFtRlES,
Register
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POLICE CoURT.-A blank docket and
an empty hall was seen ut this Court
on Saturday morning.
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THE CREDITORS

<,F WALTER L. GAGE ARE HEREBY
J notified TO appear at my Office in the city OF
Wheeling, West Virginia, on the 9th day OF sep,
TENDER, A. d. 1863 at 10 o'clock A. NJ ana snp~
Gage should not be discharged from his debts
under the Bankrupt Law OF March I'd. IsG'.
The second meeting Of said creditors viii b'
held at said time and place, and the third meet
'17 GEO. y. CALDWELL,
uoaosavsv Register in Bankruptcy.
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

4 FERRY PRIVILEGE AND BOAT.
N Tho boat will DO finished in Jew Gay :
and ready for use. 1t is thought that the rlgnl
to ferry from Ritohietown to the landing oPpc,-
site is ole Of the best on the ONO iNer' IL
canses and landings have been securrd on both
sidos free of all interference or oostrucoons
by Railroads. ,p1yrs
augS l. N"'N'
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Central Pacific Railroad First
MOrts age Bonds.

1t is commonly known that the General Gov.
ernmOnt for wise purposes has given its aid
and encouragement 20 the construction of one
cifc Ocean across the Territories TO conuec,
with the various Eastern Branshes of the Pa
ci1c Railroad system, and which will form the
GRAND TRUNK ROUTE 10 the Far West
upon which the mighty traRscontinental traffic
will concentrate.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER or THE CURRENCY
WASHINGTON. Feb. % 1868 }
DEAK SrR:-I have received your letter OF the
22d inst. with q copy Of the Law Register and
Official directory" for 1865. / have not been
able to give the work more than a cursory ex'
animation; think, however, that II contains
great deal Of useful information In compact
form. and that it might be of great service 70
bankers and business men whose transactions
are lisble 10 he extended through various sec.
tons Of the country.
With thanks for your courtesy, remain
Very respectfully, yours:
II. r HULBCRD,
Comptroller.
John Livingston, Esq., Secretary Isreha"tS Union
Lac Company, l2s Brodd,cdy, ". T.:
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FISK Il HATCH,

Bankers and Dealers in Government Securities
and Financial Agents Oftbe c. p 2 r Co.
tzai 30. 5 Nassau street, New York.
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DESIRABLE
STEADY INVESTMENT
Principal & Interest in Gold Coin

The attention.of Investors, Tr-.stees, Exeeu.
tors, and others desiring IN unus tally safe. 70
liable and profitable form OF permanent invest.
ment, is called to the advantages and assurances
Of tho
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NEyT.

inent position among the nOsspeculstiTe in
vestmsnts Of the country, and win be sStiveiJ
dealt in at the msBey-ceDtFes 10 RBrOpe.
Holders OF Government securities have an op'
portunity OF exchanging them for Central ia
eiie Bonds bearing an equsl rate Of interest,"
with the principal well secured. and Of