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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05
LOCALS IN BRIEF.

City scrip is buying at seventy.three
and holding at seventy-fve cents.
Genuine Maple Syrup-fresh supply
just received, at Finnie q Buckhams. t
The Memphis Medical Society hold
their regular weekly meeting this eve
ming.
Yesterday was the ninth anniversary
of the battle OF Magenta, aud the fourth
Of the battle of Piedmont, Va.
Waterfalls have become unfashion-
able, and are rapidly disappearing from
the heads of the fair ones.
- The grand opening ball at the
Raleigh Springs last night passed off
with much eclat. The attendance from
this city was quite large.
- We have heard the desire generally
expressed that DIR. Ford should repeat
the eloquent sermon delivered at the
Tabernacle on Sabbath last
- There are fifty-four Tennessee stu
dents at Washington College, under Gen.
Lee, and twenty.nine at the University
Of Virginia. Of these large per cent
age are from this city.
The recent regatta seems to have
given acquatics decided impetus among
the young men of the city. We hear
the formation of number of new boat
clubs talked of.
The attention of the sanitary authori-
ties is directed to the pool of standing
water on Shelby, near Linden street, the
sight of which is disgusting and the
stencil intolerable.
"A picnic is to come off at James
Park, on Thursday next, under the
auspices Of the Independent Order of
Benz Berith-the proceeds to go toward
the construction of an orphan asylum of
the order.
Mr.. H. H. Higbee has resigned the
Presidency of the Board of School Wis
itors--a position he has held with great
credit for more than two years. The
Board will appoint his successor at their
next regular meeting.
THE Cincinnati Enquirer and Com.
mercial, Chicago Times and Tribune, st.
Louis Democrat and Republican, the
Louisville Courier and all the New York
dailies are received by Joe Locke, in
advance of the mails, and can be found
on his counters, % Jefferson street.
Attorneys will find in our telegraph
columns the proceedings of the Supreme
Court, in session at Brownsville, this
morning. We have effected an arrange
ment whereby we will be able to publish
each evening the proceedings for the day
and the causes on trial.
The remains of Mr.. j. I. LeGuere,
whose drowning was noticed in yester-
days LEDGER, were brought over to the
city from Arkansas last evening. The
deceased was the~brother Of Mr. G. 7.
LeGuere, the well known druggist at the
corner of Main and Adams street.
The remains of Kate Gruper, the
young German girl who recently com
mitted suicide by Jumping into the river,
we're found last evening, under the bluff
from which she made the rash leap.
They had risen from the bed of the river
and washed ashore. They will be in
TERED to-day by her friends.
- The best amateur musical talent OF
the city have rendered their services for
the grand oratorio, at st. Peters, on
Sabbath evening next, and no ordinary
musical treat may be anticipated. The
occasion will be enriched also by lee
ture on sacred music. The proceeds 90
to most worthy object aud the attend
anca will hardly fail 10 he large.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05
The Port of Memphis.

SteAmbostmen can save money BY get
ting their printing executed at the PuB-
Lie LEDGER Office, oar arrangements
enabling Us to do work at rates that Will
compare with any establishment in the
West We invite steam boatnen TO
examine our. styles Of work and prices
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

The TURF.-The following matches
will come of over the Memphis Associa-
ton Course this pm, commencing at
four o'clock:
FIRST Match-SlOO a side-play or
pay. G. W. stidger enters &. 9. Grey
George, to buggy, Sudger to drive.
Us. Lail enters blk. b. Black Sam, to
harness, BLACK sam to 20 his gaiis.)
Nile heats, best ; in 5, % rule
Second Ratch- Open to gentlemen
driving horses, for q fine gold watch,
bes, ? in ;, mile heats, owners TO drive.
Entry 6xed on the track
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internal Revenue Taxes.

CoLLEcroR's OFFICE. srH DIST. TKNS.,l
MENPHIs. June 3, 1865. I
NOTICE Is HENEBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Annual List Of Taxes on Income, Business
or Profession. Carriages, Watches. etc. ETC.,
for this District has been returned to me b. the
Assessor. and all persons are notifei that said
Taxes are nov due and payable.
Payments in this city and county must be
made before the frs; day Of July, al ny ofice,
or additional costs and penslties will accrue.
ROLfk S. SAUNDERS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

MEETING OF THE DRAYuEN. The
draymen of Memphis are hereby notified
to meet at Exchange Building, this eve
ming at half-past seven o'clock, as bust
ness of Importance will be brought efore
the meeting. By order of the
COMMITTEE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

EMMoxs & Son, of Jefferson street,
have just received late New York, Gin
cinnati, ST. Louis and Chicago papers
Sporting Times, Harper's Weekly, Yam
kee Notions, The Days Doings, and a
fine assortment of the latest NOVELTIES.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

Copjugal Love, and the Happiness
True Marriage.-EsIaJs for young men. on
the Errors. Abuses and Diseases which destroy
the Manly Powers and create impediments to
MARRIAGE, with sure means Of relief. Sent
In sealed letter envelopes free Of charge. Adj
dress HOWARD ASSOCIATION. Box p.
Philadelphia. Pa. M.lb
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

NOTICE undersigned wish it dis
tinctly understood that it was NOT our
private watchman who was arrested,
after breaking into our store, on Wednss-
day morning last and having had about
a hundred applications, we don't want
anybody else to apply to us for situa-
ton as watchman. Our Waterman, Mr..
Halle, is all right and on duty.
o. F. PREsCoTr & Co.,
No. 40 Jefferson street.
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GOLD pens repointed at 1923 Main st.
Money 10 loan on COIlateraIs at 32s
Main street. 60-t

The VARIETIES. An entire change of
programme is promised at this fsvorite
resort tonight, with the entire company,
including the fascinating and talented
Gardner and Florence Sisters, Minnie
Grey and M lie Henrietta, in new songs
and dances The house will, of course,
be crowded 10 see the novelties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

ALL members of the old Relief Fire
Company Ne. I, will meet at the engine
house, on Desoto street, on Tuesday,
June 9th, at 8 o'clock pm. Business Of
importance.
By order Of Standing Committee. 81
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NO TrnveIers...-Accidcnt Insurancs

TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IhsuFHhce
can De obtained OF Il. 7. Butter, Gene
raj Agent of the original Travellers In
surance Company, at 10 Madison street.
$4,000 for % cents per day. Long time
policies at large discount. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

PIrrsBuRo and Kentucky coal and gas
coke Brown a Jones, Office 247 Second
street I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

BUSINESS OF THE MEMPHIS PosTOFFloE.
The following letter carriers report, for
the month of May, exhibits the business
done in the postoffice.in this city during
that month The report shows falling
of of about ten per cent. in the business
of the Office since April: Number of
carriers, IL; average number of delivery
trips, 3 average number of collection
trips, number of mail letters delivered,
1851; number of local letters delivered,
1859 number of newspapers delivered,
1928; number of letters returned to
Office, 80; number of letters collected,
So, 1856; number of newspaper collected,
1882
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05
LAUNDRY OFFICE, 40 Jefferson st,
Arrival and Departure OF Trains.
rss,ss,r,r AND T.sNrssrx RAILROAD.

MISSISSIPPI AND TKSSEssEE RAILROAD.
Arrive. Depart.
New Orleans express, daily. 225 Pm. 4:l5 pm.
Sardis accom'n OK. Sunday, $3.50 AN. l:3O Pm.
Freight, North, Monday,
Tuesday and Friday.
South. Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday. 3:2o Pm. 5:3O AN.
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
Through mail daily...~...... 600 pm. l2:40 pm.
Through express. daily-...l0:40 pm. 1850 Pm.
Somerville &C. save Sunday SOS AN. 500 Pm.
Corinth ac., save Sunday, 6:00 AN.
Railroad time twenty minutes faster than
city time.
Office. No. 27s Main street. and at Depot.
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE RAILROAD.
Day Express-"....a.....". 9:lh AN. 700 AN.
Night Express................ 3:l5 PM. 400 Pm.
Railroad time Is Is minutes faster than city
time; Ticket office, No. 2S71S Main street. De-
pot. head Of Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

The ladies aud gentlemen who have
volunteered to. play for the benefit of Mi
G. w. Montague, will please assemble al
the Greenlaw Opera House on to-mor-
row morning, at 10 o'clock, for orgsni-
cation and first rehearsal.
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r. r. Nj O " A L /.

THE AGENCY OF THE TRAVELLERS
Il Life and Accident Insurance Company has
removed from No. Is Madison street 70 the
Office Of the OLD PHOENIX FIRE. All kinds
pioneer company.
BUTLER. its Agent. has itso arranged
that parties may get Accident Insurance in this
Company az all of the principal Insurance OH
| -. 4. fhltr .ft ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

DEEDs, Leases, Bills of Lading. Dray
Tickets, and all kinds Of Blanks for sale
ct this Office. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

PHOENIX INSURANCE COMPASY.-Ofict
removed to Is Madison street, right hand
door at head of stairs.
The STATE CoNvENTIoN.-The COM
mittee appointed at the meeting OF dele
gates to the State Conservative Conven-
ton, yesterday. to confer with the officers
of the several railroads, aud arrange for
the conveyance of delegates to Nashville,
have made the following report:
Delegates TO the Nashville Democratic
Convention can leave on Sunday at II
m. by the Memphis aud Charleston road,
or at 3 p.m. by the Memphis and Ohio
road. and arrive at Nashville Monday
morning; fare for the round trip, twelve
dollars by either route. Or they may
leave by the Memphis and Ohio road at
Tam. Monday morning, and arrive at
Nashville Monday night.
i ! #i 1 ! S T %::'i"rrr-r. Com
The following are the names Of those
added to the regularly appointed delsga-
ton: Gen. j. R. Chalmers, Col. j. B.
Marshall, Col r. F. Loonsy, Col. G. H.
Monsarrai, Capt John Reed, Capt Mike
McFaddeu, Capt William Kehoe, Chas.
Coffin, Vincent BacoiOgAlupo, Capt
Joseph Lenow. Major NJ. 7. Grisin, VIII
liam Miller, John l. Eiebberg, Louis
wunderman, Col, Samuel Toole, Col
]. I. Pratt Capt J. K. p. Priichard,
Andrew Drew, Robert GOode, Thomas
O'Donnell. Charles Meehan, J. j. Butler,
Edward Herman, Thomas Fisher, Peter
Connolly, John Il. HAr,ly, Hon. 7. W.
Brown, J. +. DoWdy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

We have the latest and neafest Hats
I'm the city. Leidy d Co., Hatfers, OPP
p0site the Square.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

AN EXCITING DAY.-Bargain seekers
will leave house and home and squalling
babies, just because they can get cheap
goods. As an evidence of this, yester-
day the store of Messrs. Menken Bros.
was crowded by them, from morning till
late at night, buying remnants and the
thousand cheap goods which they offer.
They have FIVE thousand remnants Of
every description Of goods, and judging
from their price, we would advise every
one 10 60 there.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

Ii. B. PAoKER-No. l Pittsburg coal
No. 1881 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

1t will be seen that of the twenty filthy
alleys reported to the Sanitary Depart
ment, and by them reported to the Street
Commissioner, not one has been attended
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05
WANTS.

WANTED TO EXCHANGE. ABOUT
wv two thousand dollars worth Of Clothing
nd Hats toward desirable lot for private res;
| Irty acres of the very best Iowa land, one
| lille from railroad depot and town; Address
III. b. WELLS,
o. 2B7 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05
Special Notices.

Pure Soda water.-wo have obtained. at
great expense. one Of the finest and most APP
proved GENERATORS ever invented for the
manufacture OF Soda Water. II Is connected
with cistern Of pure rain water; and as tho
profess Of its manufacture Is constantly going
on. Il Is always freah. cool and pure. Give II a
trial.
WARD a LKdURRE. Druggists.
Cor. Main and Adams streets.
70 Opposite Workman House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

HERNANDo ROAD GENTLEMEN having
family supplies to purchase, can save
time and money by purchasing of S. M.
Guest, Just south of South street. 81
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FOR SALE.

lOR sALE-oNE CAR LOAD OF FIRST
rate Corn, in the shuck, at the Memphis
lad Charleston depot. Apply TO
SANDERS, R0SsER X CO.,
256 Front street.
NOR SALE-FIVE MILK COWS WITH
young calves. Apply to ,
PAINE MCCONNELL,
|S2 Western Cotton Shed.
NOR sALE-A Splendid SECOND. HAND
II Letter Press, will be sold cheap. Apple. at
telegraph Office. 3l-I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05
BOARD

PLEASANT. AIRY
ID rooms, with board, at reduced rates also,
lay board at So per week, in advance at ioo
adison street. On
BOARDING. = MARRIED OR SINGLE
ID gentlemen can find pleasant rooms and
bod board, on reasonable terms. by app'ica-
lon to Mrs. M. Il. Baxter, 1873 Third street.
able boarders always accommodated. 81
HARVEY INFORMS
ID her friends and former. boarders that she
lis taken the new brick house. No. ~ St.
artin street, near Beal, and fitted up the
| me in excellent style for respectable Board
| 2 House, and intends to keep her, table sup
lied with all the delcacies the market affords.
TERMS:
Regular Boarders, per week, ....""S7 ~
Day Boarders, per week, .......". w
Transient Boarders, per day,.....v l ~
Single Meal. oV
HOURS FOR MEALS:
Breakfast 6 to am.
Dinner, Recommendation IL TO pm.
Supper, ....................-from Q to PM.
bOARDING.-TWO OR THREE GENTLE
b men can be accommodated with DAY
DARD by application at No. W Monroe
Feet 90
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Our Hats are the best. Leidy q Co.
Hatters, opposite the square. s.

RAsPBERRIEs, fresh every day, from T.
S. Barbour's fruit farm, at southeast
corner Beal street market. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

SANITARY The following statistics
show the doings of the Sanitary Depart
ment Of the Metropolitan Police, during
tba month If Nav.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

Four HUNDRED barrels fresh corn
meal, just received.
81 A. j. Roach & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

NorIcE TO DELEGATEs.-The delegates
attending the Democratic State Conven-
ton, in order to avail themselves of the
half fare arrangement with the different
railroad companies, must, at the time of
purchasing their tickets to Nashville,
ask for and receive of the agent what is
called return certificate, which they
will have signed by the Secretary Of the
Convention before starting home The
Conservative press are requested to copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

TnE MONROE STREET AFFRAY.-Cap-
tain Perry, of the Southern Metropolitan
Police District, who was shot in rem
counter with negro burglars on Monroe
street yesterday morning, was still living
up to noon to-day, though regarded as in
most critical condition. His recovery
from his wounds would be regarded as
miraculous, though his friends are not
altogether without hope. He has been
delirous the greater portion Of the time
since he was removed to his residence,
and has been unable TO converse intelli-
gi.ly. The negro Bedford, who was
shot in the melee, is yet living, and though
dangerously wounded, it is thought will
recover. His accomplices, Ford, Moody,
Jones and Mitchell, are still in confne-
ment at the lower station, where they
will be retained until the result Of Cap
tain Perry's wounds are definitely
known.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

DON'T FORGET that our sale az
Cost for Roots, shoes and Hats, still
continues nc the old stand, 27s Main
street. NJ J.T.HANDLAN a co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

New styles SILK, Cashmere and
Straw Hats, cheap, at Wheaton a.
Co.'s, 100 Main street. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

FIRE THIS MORNING. - The alarm
rung out between three and four
o'clock this morning, was occasioned by
the discovery of fire in the one story
frame tenement on Linden street, just
west of the bayou, owned by. John Mar
tin and occupied by negroes. The
steamers we're promptly on the spot, and
succeeded in extinguishiug the flames
before they had made any great head
way. The roof of the building was en-
tirely destroyed and the walls badly
charred. The loss will probably not ex-
coed five hundred dollars, upen which
there is no insurance. The origin of the
flames is unknown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

AS the fruit season is approaching, we
would call the attention of dealers,
house-keepers and others, to the HartelI
Fruit Jar, of which Mr. Chas. N. Erich
is sole agent for West Tennessee. This
Jar and cover being all of glass, is far
superior TO any in the market, and is
opened and closed with the greatest
facility. In the various agricultural ex-
hbitions in this country as well as in
Europe, the Hartell Jar has never failed
securing from the Judges the first
award. Every jar is guaranteed to be
air-tight For sale at Chas N. Erich 8,
1923 Main street. Pullen & Hammock,
273 Main street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

HAYS Coal CoMPASY.-Best Pittsburg
coal, wholesale and retail. We weigh on
the city scales. Office, 287 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

SHOOTING or DFrforivr Mocusr.
Detective McCuse, familiarly called
Curley," while attempting, In company
with tho negro constable Hayden, 10 eff
feet the arrest, last evening, Of Frank
Gassarango aud John GATH, two Italians,
who are charged with receiving stolen
properly and secreting the same in their
snack house, at the levee, was resisted by
the former, and an ARRAY ensned, 10
the course Of which "eurley" snapped
his pistol at Gassarango, and the
Dago in return discharged a double
barrel shotgun, loaded with buck
shot in the face Of Mc0une, wounding
him slightly in the neck, the cheek and
both arms. The Italians were finally
secured, and on being brought before a
magistrate this morning, Gatti was dis
charged, while Gassarango was bound
over in the sum Of $4,000, to appear and
answer to the charge Of shooting with
intent to kill, at the next term Of the
Criminal Court
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

&IATs HATS 1.-The best, ut Leidy
a. Co.'S, Practical Hatters, 26s Main
street, opposite the Square. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

PHOENIX INSURANCE CoMPANY.-Ohice
removed to 10 Madison street, right hand
door at head of stairs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05

bsr ConiEnnents Of all PLANTATION
SUPPLIES solicited. Much ofths COTTON
resolved ~ NJ is very 6ne-
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DIRE ORs:

B. GREENLAW. JAMES ELDER.
W. COVER, n. S. BRUCE,
No. OVERTON. JR., W. NJ. FARRINGTON
EUGENE MAGEVENEY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-05
n GARD.
stock and Fixtures For Sale.

EOR THE MKT TEN DAYS WE WILL
II oter a. private sale. On reasonable terms,
OUR STOCK OF GROCERIES.
tossthsr With FIXTURES. Parties desiring
q rod business locdfion. would Do vel % in
A. sARTORIOUs 4c0-.
"a II JniOu Etreet
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STAR MILLS !

rTwFFN MARKET AND wINcHEs-
g. sfreefs, easf 81 Third street. freth
4 Meal aad Chop Feed airayt On tAnd snd
rrrrd free 81 charge % ary rtrt o. me cils-
t-fers promptly attended %. -
90 MlNDEMAN krBkLANE1.
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PEOPLES

.prTAL STOCK. -. 100000.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-02-25
Now is the Time 10 Subscribe
For THE NEXI
PRESIDENTIAL CANVASS

VIZ HIGH, IT Is ACKNOWLEDGE, MUST
w be the most important Political Campaign
In the history of our Government. The Skin
mishing preparatory to this great Eight has al.
roady commenced; and the condition OF the
country makes the carly and thorough dissent
nation of the principles We advocate, pstri;
otto duty. We therefore invoke the aid OF all
true men in extending the circulation of the
REGISTER. There is not locality In the coun.
try where a Club could not be made up with
slight effort.
Notwithstanding the REGISTER is only in its
fifth year. it already, in point of Circulation In
fuence, Ability and Value, ranks among the
first papers In the land, and cOnfessedly stands
far ahead of auy Of its contemporaries in West
Virginia. 1t will be the aim Of the Proprietor
not only to maintain, bnt TO add to Its high
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This paper will not DC surpassed by any pub
lication in the country for its completeness as a
Family, Business and Political Journal In its
Telegraphic News, Domestic as well AZ by the
Atlantic Cable its full and Ieliable Financial
and Market Reports; its Local Intelligence; its
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and in all the requisites that 90 to make mp
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-02-25
An Army Of More than Five
Thousand OHiCe-EIolderS

Are consuming your and host Of
other hungry eIpeGtants herring like
vultures TO banquet upon of os.
trate State.
Your public buildings are sinking dollars by
the hundred thousand, with no apparent result.
Your Lunatic Asylum has already cost $40 000
a third more than the original estimate for the
whole, and the first wing is not yet completed.
At the present rate, moro than one million Of
dollars will be consumed in what IL nothing less
than a stupendOus fraud, at which your public
servants are cOnniving.
The Penitentiary was expected TO be built for
sl6s 900, but through the inCOmpetency that
planned it, nearly four times IA much material
will he required as was originally intended and
the expense of tho building will be little short
of one million dollars. Other operations Of pub
lie men show a similar disregard of your inter.
est. Many of them are mere schemes ofprivate
benefit and public robbery.
Not a single Radical journal Of tho State has
uttered word of denunciatiOn Of these or any
other public wrongs. To the REGISTER belongs
almost the exclusive honor of cbampioning the
popular cause against the Outrages of official
plundercrs. In pursuance Of its purpose to
hunt down corruption and corruptOnists, the
REGISTER will lay before the people many
startling facts concerning the outlay of State
funds upon public works. The most enormous
frauds are known to have boon perpetrated, and
every tax payer has an interest In their develop
ment. We call upon the people TO SECOND and
support us In our effort.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-02-25
From Havana md Porto Rico.

New YORK, February 24.-The Her
AIDS special dispatch from Havana
gives the following: Military commits
sions for the trial of criminals were
very active in Havana. A murderer
who committed his crime on the 9th
was tried and garroted on the 18th.
Santa Anna and other Mexican nota-
bles had addressed the Pope, eongratu-
lating him on the safety Of his See, and
asking his blessing.
General Baez had not yet arrived in
ST. Domingo, and the people were ex-
tremely discontinued.
Orders have been received in Porto
Rico to suspend advertising tenders to
lay telegraph cable to st. Thomas.