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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13
The Arniy.

The General Of the Army presents an
interesting report of the condition and
wants of the branch of the National
service. He lays before the oOnntry a
detailed account of the condition and
operations of the forces during the past
year. The army consists of five regi-
ments of artillery, ten regiments OF
cavalry, twenty-five regiments of in.
fantry, a battalion of engineers, and
the cadets of the Military Academy.
The artillery companies are chiefly sta
toned in the forts; all the cavalry,
save single company in Washington,
are serving in Texas, the Indian coun.
try, and the Pacific Territories nine.
teen of the infantry regiments are in
Texas, the Indian country, and the
Western Territories and the re-
manning six are in the South.
There is not regiment in reserve,
all being on duty, aud General
SHERMAN says that he has constant
calls for more troops which cannot be
granted" OF course the General op.
poses any further decrease of the army,
and in support of his views declares
that a state of quasi war continues to
exist over half the country, and that if
the troops were withdrawn from the To-
calities which he names, "a condition of
things would result amounting to an
archy." AS long as the Radicals keep
States out of the Union for political
effect, and depend upon bayonsts in.
stead of ballots to maintain their su-
premacy, there will be discomfort among
the people. Admit the States, allow
the people to manage their own affairs
without interference from the national
government, and there is no need of an
army on war footing in time of peace,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13
Fertilizing Land with sheep.

The papers state that "Mr. H. G. Alb,
bot, OF lassalboro, Me-, fenced off ten
acres of land, so poor that nothing but
white and yellow weeds grew upon it
and turned upon it fifty sheep, and kept
them there two seasons. They eat NJ
every green thing. In the spring of the
second season there sprung up q green
coating, showing that grass was com.
ing in, which gained so fast as to in.
duce q withdrawal of the sheep the
third season. The result was crop
averaging two tons to the acre on one
portion, aud two and half tons on the
other, of the best quality of hay. The
weeds had nearly all disappeared. Thi.
is another proof of the favorable infu,
ence e1erted by sheep on farming
lands"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13

THE Point Pleasant Register says; On
December 1st, United States Commits
sioner Hogerman held William II. Nor.
ris, of Putnam county, in the sum OF
$1,000 for his appearance at the next
term of District Court, at Charleston.
He is charged with running distillery
without having complied with the
United States Revenue laws. Collector
Mann seized the distiflery and fixtures
and about thirty gallons Of brandy.
The Commissioners also placed j. 5.
Kirtly under bond of $3.50 for being en-
ployed in said Illicit distillery.
The Charleston papers are boasting
about hog weighing GIG pounds net
raised by General George @. Bowyeri of
Putnam county. r-C orr !
The Charleston Journal says; a
On the evening of the 4th inst, .
boy, name not learned, was killed near
the mouth of Blue creek, Kanswhs
county, VIVA. The circumstances are
as follows: The family at home at that
time consisted of one woman and two
children; the boy went out on q bill
side, to chop some fire wood. There
was large beech log which had been
chopped off, and there remained limb
on the log, and the boy in cutting off
this limb for wood, caused the log to
roll upon him which killed him in
s.antly.
From the Moorefeld Advertiser.I
SAD ACCIDENT.-On Saturday, Goth
of November last, a little child, aged
about 4 years, of Morgan Davis, who
resides on the North Fork, Pendleton
county, W. Va, accidentally fell into a
tub of boiling water, and was so badly
burned as to cause death in few hours.
This sad accident cast gloom over .
once happy household. --. .
A few days since, two negroes were
lodged in the Jail in Pendleton county.
charged with having stolen couple of
horses from G. s. Cunningham, Jr., and
DR.. Calhoun, of the Upper Tract, in the
same county. y
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13
Vegetable Manure for Fruit Trees.

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1t is remarkable how much vegetable
matter will add to the growth of tree.
This is especially the case with the
grape vine. A mere covering of leaves
in the fall will have an influence that is
almost astonishing. Such is our exper.
renee. There is, however, a difference
in soil, we find, so as to cause a varia-
tion. A stiff clay soil will not show the
effect so readily, and it seems to fail in
showing full effect, perhaps, because
it keeps the strength on the top, as clay
is an absorber and retainer of fertility.
But in sandy or leachy sol, any soil
that will let the strength down,-we
think noting better for fruit trees, of all
kinds, can be used than the simple sp-
plication in the fall of vegetable matter
in the form of leaves, cut weeds or grass,
grown the same year.
1t will afford a protection during the
winter. The fall and spring rains, and
the heat at the opening of summer, will
prepare it for food, and continue to feed
the roots the most of the season
Now, if mulch is applied when the
heat commences-of the same material, =,
vegetable matter-with some deliques.
cent covering like ashes, plaster, or
lime, there will, unless the soil is quite
deficient in tertilizing matter, be good
growth-such growth as is wantsd-
not extravagant, nor the opposite. In
a quite ordinary soil it will be sufficient.
1t will grow fruit, it will continue to
grow it healthfully, remuneratively,
not in premium crops, but in a perma-
nent abundance. And this is what is
wanted.
Let US apply our light manure in the
fall and use it also as protection from
the heat, as well as food for the trees.
Where the soil is strong clay, it is best
to remove some of it, and get down to
the roots; then replace the ground. A
| few broken bones added while the
ground is open will sometimes be of
benefit, and be lasting one. And we
think it will do no hurt in any case.
Do not use for one year alone; try for
several. In ground disposed to let
down the strength, there will be an ef.
feet almost at once. In such case the
two applications are just the thing
one in the fall and one in the spring, or
the commencement Of the heat, thus
keeping up a constant replenishment,
just what the tree wants. If the roots
of the tree are near the surface, nothing
can be finer than this application. The
forest has been teaching this lesson from
time immemorial.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13
A One-legged Tight-Rope Dancer and
Gymnass Badly Hur+IneredibIe
Feats-WalkisgIa Tighi-repe in the

Clouds.
A man by the name of Joseph Berg, a
one legged tight rope walker and gym.
mast, was brought to the Cincinnati
Hospital late last night, having arrived
in the city from Yincennes, Indiana,
where two weeks ago, on the oath ult.,
be met with a very serious accident.
He was attempting TO walk a slack rope,
80 feet high, with his one leg, when a
small boy ran against the guy and
threw him off. He had both arms bro
ken at the wrist and his face very badly
bruised.
He has been a most daring tight rope
performer, and at two gymnastic tour
naments ho was awarded prizes. The
first one was presented to him in Eng.
land in 1851, and the second in France.
He told Us some very wonderful stories
of feats accomplished by him, but they
SAVIOR so much of the Baron Munchau-
sen style of narrative that we lack faith
as to their sredibility.
The other medal he received in France
for turning somerset upon rope 500
feet high. His professional name is De
Hsune. and he is well known in this
country. He has considered Cincinnati
his home for the last nise years, although
for the last three he has spent most OF
his time in California. Being citizen
of this country at the breaking out OF
the war, he joined the 7th Kansas Cav
airy, serving with credit in our army.
At Middleburg, Tenn, cannon ball
carried away his leg; and thus, as tight
rope performer, he has performed the
almost impossible feat ever since OF
walking tight and slack rope with one
leg. After the severe accident which
befell him at Vincennes he came here as
soon as be could be removed, but is
still unable to sit up. He has suffered
terribly from pain, exhaustion and loss
of sleep, but still is hopeful. His con.
dition is indeed pitiable.-CinciHRat
Iira.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13
ST CLOUD HOTEL.

,r,rTrs yEW AND COAM0DI0US HOUSE
iac.tsd corner Of Broadway and ed street
possesses % advantages ever all other houses To- TO-
the accommodation Of iis gussss, un II yAs pSg Suii
Id1nse-tke rooms being largo and en- Eait
beated By steam with hot and cold water, and
furnished second 70 nOrs; whIs the culinary
deuartment Ia in the most experienced hands
afording guests an unequsled table.
One Of Atwoods Patent Elevators IL AlsO
among the modern improvements" and at the
service of guests at all hours.
The Broadway and University Place Cars pass
the door every four minutes, running from the
CITY Hall 20 Central Park, while the Sirth and
Seventh Avenue Lines are bat short block on
either side, ansrding ample isoanes s,aanhn., -.
municsting With al the Depots, Sssam ooet
Landings, places Of Amusement and BUSINESS
- MORE EOLLKY,
uayfJSm PpspassprA
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13
TIE Destroy Dock

A writer in the v. Z. Farmer says
In the spring of 1867, l tried an exper,
iment on one. fourth of an acre, and in
the spring of 1865, l tried the same on
one and a quarter acres, from which
took about 220O plants, and at haying
time less than one dozen were standing.
My method is to cut the root about one
or one and a half inches below the sur
face and carry them off from the field.
use a chisel or some implement about
two inches wide, with handle of suffl-
cient length to enable the operator to
stand erect while using it. l have no
particular time for cutting. Any time
will answer when they can be seen.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13

The HAIR CoLoRING PREPARATIONS
DooMED.-Beware of bottled dyes in
the shape of silver hair dyes and sedi.
ment fluids. They are all pestiferous
and dangerous. PHALON'S YITALIA
OR SALVATION FOR THE. HAIR, a
perfectly pure, transparent, harmless
and agreeable preparation, is the only
agent that will change grey hair to its
natural color without risk or any dis
gusting consequences.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13
THE contraction policy of GRANT and

THE contraction policy of GRANT and
BOUTWELL, does not seem to be in har-
mony with the views of q
majority in the House of Repre-
sentatives. By reference to the
Congressional proceedings of Saturday
it will be seen that motion to table
Mr.. INGERsoLL's bill for issuingladdi-
tional legal tenders to the amount Of
S44, 100000 was rejected by vote of 65
to So. This may be taken as a test vote
between those who favor contraction
and those who desire an increase of
currency, the latter voting against
tabling and securing the reference of
tn. INGERsOLL bill. This vote strikes
the bondholder and BOUTWELL, policy
fairly in the face But the hard times
in the West and South and the urgent
demand for more money in those Sec
tiens can hardly fail to have their effect
upon the minds of the members, eepe-
cially as in very few months the Con-
Cressional elections will begin.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13

TIE New York Independent, relig-
ious newspaper, in commenting upon
the MCFARLAND RICHARDSON assassina-
tion, referred to the dead seducer and
adulterer as "a man of honor" whose
"sterling moral qualities" caused TIL
TON & Go. to Cherish for him more
than common respect" Would not 1T
be quite as well, in this case, to "leave
honor out of the question %
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13

GRANT has the satisfaction Of know
ing that royalty is following his exam
pie. The Empress EUGENE accepts
presents as complscently as the Presi-
sident of the United States. The fact
that she has returned to Paris worth
over a million dollars more than she
was when she left, is the incentive to
any number of bon mots and witty squibs
on the part of the press in the French
capital. This accession of fortune re-
presents the cash value of the magnifi-
cent diamond studded tiara presented
to her by the Khedive of Egypt.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13
PLAYING KITTEN.

Have yon seen kitten play with BALI
She clutches it tight with her sharp little claws
Tosses 1t up and then lets II fall;
Rolls Ii away and, after pause,
Brings it again to her side; with spring,
Bounds altar from it with motion active,
Yet ne'er for an instant loosss the thing
oh! kitten playing is very attractive.
Just 80 maiden plays with my heart;
A moment she holds il meshed in her smiles
Then seems to forget me aud turns apart;
And, when I am almost freed from her wies
Calls me back with a glance so sweet
That only her in the world l see,
And again lie captive before her feet
Though know she is playing kitten with me
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13

PRESIDENT GRANT being about to in
tercede with the Gear of all the Russiss
in behalf of the Jews, who are now be-
ing prosecuted, the Detroit Free Press re-
marks: "That is good for GRANT, con.
sidering his army record in connection
with the Jews.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13
HOTELS.
u Al T y HOUSE.
A. u. MILLER, Proprietor
PRATT STREET, BALTIMoRE
noylltf
EVERETT HOUSE.

North Side Of Union Park, NJ h
1IHIS HOUSE IS KEPT on The EU
Il r0pean plan; it is within three minu ~; utes
ride Coy h0rse sars) Of the SeT A1Ten
Railroad Depst, convenient 70 al the pnnep
places of amusement, and for Summer uaIsLe
VIII De foand the ecelesLL --,,tr.ws,s,
Every room is provided WIFE running 'ASel'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13

THE bill introduced by Senator
CRAaIN, of New Hampshire, against
polygsmy, is levslled at the Mormons.
1t has no reference to divorces in lndi-
ana, or marriages in New York.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-13

.fdce a hES ws. county, sn,ay, Ohio, the Treasurer
one SIt, o'clock on Saturday burglars about ,E,
sale was blown open v; morning. The
tne and the contents ta sSl. nitro glyce-
s.coT,n; ount OF the loss of money moS'ied, e Inc
ssveilalned. srad,. The safe 3 Is not yet
SaSGI s'SGk and the court house IA, perfect
USE USGLE damaged. The tbiarnQlng is
s,UTTaoly s,Ty alarmed at the reS forOe were
,tPrios,o9' ,adrU as they left moSt 'o OF the
rUo.s "gR Us and considerable mons, oS. OF their
On y. the floor. They sto,e ,e'oney y scattered
,as railroad depot and nd vo. : hand car at
ass Of ff1Tblng bsgg the car there \ No Eon5oe f0t,S
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-12
CONGRESSIONAL.
REPEAL OF THE Ten URE-OF-0FFICE BILL IN
THE HOUSE.

REPEAL OF THE EsURE-oF-oFF1CE BILL IN
THE HOUSE.
WAsHINGToN, January ll.-Noon.--
House.-The bill repeating the tenure-ot-
Office bill was taken up.
Mr.. Wilson declared that the Judiciary
Committee favored it.
The previous question was ordered, and
the bill passed-ayes, ll6; noes, Al.
Second Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, January ll.-Euenlng.-
Senate.-A memorial was presented from
Union men in Georgia representing that
life and property are insecure IN the rural
districts in that State also protest OF the
Philadelphia Board of Trade against the
further extension Of the bankrupt law.
The credentials of Senator Miller, OF
Georgia, were presented by Mr.. Trumbull,
and referred TO the Judiciary Committee.
The Sue Murphy claim was resumed,
aud Mr.. Fowler spoke favorably and MIR.
Cole adversely to it.
Mr.. Kellogg introduced bill creating the
collection district of Teche, La; also q
bill confirming q charter granted by the
Louisiana Legislature for connecting the
Mississippi river with Lake Borgne. ;,
HouSe.-Among the bills introduced
under the regular call of States were the
following: re authorize gold contracts to
preserve the purity of elections repeating
the act Of January A, 1864, as it may affect
loyal citizens Of al the States except Vlr-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-12

SINGULAR CASE OF LARCENY AND SUI
cIDE.-Anson Gale, proprietor of board
ing house on Pennsylvania avenue opposite
Wizards Hotel, committed suicide last
night by dose of strychnine. Gales house
is partly over tea store, the proprietor of
which has from time to time missed large
quantities of teas and other articles; and
although the building was closely watched,
it seemed impossible to discover the thief.
In view of these thefts, Mr.. Cornwell, the
proprietor of the store, has from time to
time and at different hours of the night
made surprise visits to the store. Last night
at II o'clock he entered the store, and there
found Gale helping himself to the teas.
Gale Immediately made his escape through
rear window, which Mr.. Cornwell sup
posed was securely fastened. The police
were called Immediately, but before their
arrival Gale had taken large quantity of
strychnine, from the effects of which he
died in about half an hour. An examina-
ton of the window showed that Gale had
removed the nails from boards that fast
ened up the rear window, and in their place
inserted screws, which could be easily re-
moved. The superstition is that he was in
the habit of removing the screws, thus
effecting an entrance, and helping himself
to the contents Of the store as occasion re-
quircd and as opportunity offered. The
deceased was about fifty years of age, and
was up to last night supposed to be an
honest, upright Washington letter
In Baltimore San.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-12

FEARFUL EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO-DE-
STRUCTI0N OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.-Sln
Francisco, January l0.-A letter from Co.
lima. Mexico, gives accounts of g. terrible
earthquake experienced in that city on the
morning of December 2lst. For several
days previous the volcano of Colima, thirty
miles distant from the city, exhibited symp-
toms of internal commotion, sending forth
steam and smoke, accompanied by rumb-
lings and shakinss. On the morning OF
the Goth gentle shocks were felt, which
gradually increased in violence until the
walls cracked and everything breakable in
the houses was demolished. The vibrations
were from northeast to southwest, and
lasted forty seconds. The cathedral and O.
warehouse, both brick buildings, were
cracked from top to bottom. The people,
startled from sleep, rushed frantically for
the plaza. Ii is reported that several per-
sons were killed by the falling Of the Ma
tioual Hotel.
The shock was felt for long distance,
and in several places the ground opened,
trees were uprooted, hills were leVelled,
water courses were changed, and general
upheaying Of the earth took place. At the
city Of Mansella the cathedral buildings,
which have stood the shocks Of earthquakes
and storms for more than century, were
riyen from top to bottom. Even the tiles
on the roofs were broken. Some eighteen
or twenty persons were crushed by the fall
ing walls Of the American Hotel, and three
others were buried in the ruins of the ware
house Of Wasserman & Co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-12

AFFAIRS IN CUBA-EMANCIPATI
GREss OF THE REVOLUTION, &c.-Hauand,
January l0.-The proclamation by the
Captain-General abolishing court-martials
for the trial of civil cases is promulgated.
Reports are fully confirmed that the re-
volutionists have decreed the abolition Of
slavery within their lines. Spaniards here
consider it desperate measure, and an in
dication of growing weakness OF the rebel
cause.
Commanders of some flying columns of
Spanish troops report that the revolution Is
gradually decreasing, but well-informed
Cubans assert the contrary, and report that
the revolutionary forces are constantly re-
ceiving accessicns from within and without
the island.
The proclamation of the liberty Of the
press has gone into full effect.
The leaders of the Cuban party declare
TINT they have the greatest confidence in
General Dulce as an honorable gentleman,
but say they cannot place any reliance on
the compromise measures he introduces for
another revolution may take place ct any
moment in Spain, which might change the
whole aspect of affairs, and annul, perhaps,
all acts Of the Captain-Geueral.
1t is anticipated that the recent Liberal
proclamation will cause material change in
the irsurrectionary districts as soon as they
become known there.
Several new Liberal journals have made
their appearance.
At the Tacon Theatre last night the revo-
lutionary hymn Of Spain was sung amid
understandable enthusiasm.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-12

1prprTAET ACTION OF THE JUDICIARY
0uvviTTEE-SUFFRAGE BILL TO BE Re-
rrrrrp-ANorHER AMENDMENT TO THE
rnN.rlrrrIoN.-W WASHINGTON, January 10.
Mr. Boutwell, will tomorrow report from
the Committee on tho Judiciary bill to
secure equal privileges aud immunities TO
citizens O. the United States, and to enforce
article fourteen Of the amendments to the
Constitution.
The bill provides that no citizen shall be
derived OF the right TO vote for electors for
President and Eice-fresident, representa-
tive in Congress, OF members Of the Legisla-
,u~e II the State ia which they may reside,
ty reason Of race, color, or previous c0ndi-
ton Of slavery and any provision in the
laws or constitution Of any State incon-
s;steut with this section, are hereby de-
clarcd To he null and void.
The bill provides for carrying out this
principle, and then further declares that
any person disqualified by section three of
article fourteen Of the amendments 10 the
Constitution, and from whom such disabili-
- -.Nll net have been removed by act Of
raIcre.~, who shall exercise the powers
a,l 5g'.ns G! any ct:ice therein specified,
shall be deemed rC'iJy Of q misdemcaror,
aud being convicted thereof shall he impri-
.y4ei a-j kept nj hard labor for the term
Of Tvs. Years, and an Indictment for the
sane may tie found at any time within two
ycUs from the commission Of the offence.
H.. Judiciary Co!uuIucc Will also report
an amendment 10 the Constitution granting
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-12
mia. Texas and Mississippi; admitting

GINA, Texas, and Mississippi; admitting
Colorado.
Mr.. Butler introduced bill suspending
judgments and continuing all cases in Vlr-
ginia where the judges of the courts are
disqualified By the fourteenth amendment
until the United States Supreme Court de-
cides upon the validity of such courts. Re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Croley, of South Carolina, introduced
q bill forbidding disloyal text books in pub
lie schools.
Mr.. Stokes, of Tennessee, introduced q
bill Furnishing holding Office in violation of
the fourteenth article also removing them !;
also dispensing with the test oath for post
office employees not paid by the United
States.
Mr.. Robinson introduced a bill acknow
Lodging the independence of Cuba, and
providing for its annexation without pur
chase. Referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Boutwell, reported bill declaring
who may vote for Federal officers, which he
gave notice he would call up for action
in ten days. It provides for extending
franchise to all citizens, and empowers
Congress to enforce said privilege.
Adjourned.