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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12
A mass meetIng vas called Thursdsy

A mass meeting was called Thursday
evening at Walkers building, Salt
Lake, Utah, to ratify the nominees on
the ticket In opposition to the Orthodox
Municipal election ticket. The hall
was crowded with Orthodox. Before
the hour of meeting no room was left
for the Opposition The Orthodox
ticket was carried by acclamation, o
hopeful feeling on one side and unliml-
ted hilarity on tho other. The TribHas
publishes the Opposition ticket: II.
Lawrence, Mayor, in place of ID. II.
Wells. Tho election takes place on Mon
day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

THE LeavenwoIth {Kansas) Common
realh publishes some items about the
negro Senator from Mississippi, which
elevate him to perfect equality with
BUTLER aud PoMERoY and Others of
that political iik. He was boru in
North Carolina. In ST. Louis be was a
preacher, and was dismissed for iotons
church conduct. In 1865 he took charge
of church in Leavenwotth, and soon
acted in such a manner as to obtain a
speedy dismissal from the charge OF
that flock. Since that time he has been
dabbling in the pool of colored politics.
In the Legislature of Mississippi he OBJ
raiued no vote on the first ballot, but
was afterwards elected as compromise
between Messrs. .MYGATT and FLOURNoY;
anu he was principally chosen in order
to catch the African vote, which, in the
State of Mississippi, has an immense
majority. This is the man elected to
sit in that body once adorned by the
founders of the Republic, and such sue
cessovs as BENTON, CALHOUN, WOOD
BURY, DALLAS, CLAY and WEBSTER
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

A WEsTERNER, speaking of the per
formance of his village choir, says that
sit is like the driftwood 10 stream it
drags on the bars, but it don't amount
to DAM
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

The majority of the. committee of the
Massachusetts, House on Intoxicating
Liquors have submitted report sub
mitting license law, suppressipg pub
lie bars and tippling shops, allowing
licensed inn holders and common victu-
alers to sell to their guests, to be drank
on the premises, and licensing liquor
dealers, groceries, apothecaries, drug
gists, brewers and distillers to sell not
to be drank on the premises. The taxes
for the license are fixed at 500 to $500.
A minority report was presented taking
strong ground against license in any
form.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

The Supreme Court of Ohio, has not
yet rendered q decision on the Bible
question. 1t is looked for with great
interest in other Stat 8.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

Fo1r bears were killed recently near
SwageI's Mills, AllegaDy county, Mary.
land, by party Of hunters.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

SOME mcddling person has interfercd
with a nico little operation by which a
Radical ofiicill hoped to reap a full bar
vest of greenbacks. In December last,
Deputy Commissioner DOUGLASS issued
an order requiring distillers, Wholesale
liquor dealers, and rectifiers to buy, at
a cost of $3.50 per copy, form book in
which to keep their accounts. These
books were made by an obscure station
cry firm in New York city, who claimed
a copyright of it. The New York San
throws some light upon this transaction.
1t tells us that certain persons have
prepared and copyrighted this form
book, which costs $3.50 copy, and for
which they charge $3.50. The Commits
sioner, armed with the authority of the
law, undertook TO compel every man
who is engaged in the liquor business
to buy this book, and thus pay profit
of So per copy to its publishers. Per
sons who know something of the liquor
trade say that at least 100000 copies OF
the book would have been sold at a
gross profit of S2,25O,OOO. How would
that profit have been divided Thi;
question is not hard to answer by those
who know the standard of morality re-
cognized among Federal office holders
at the present time. They all accept
presents" from General GRANT up OIL
down.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

Illinois rays for twenty-five daily
papers for each OF its legislators.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

The barber Of Rio Janelro 10 crowded
with shipping, but the stars and stripes
are Invisible.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

A louisiana belle is said 10 be- the
handsomest woman in Rome.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

Norfork has begun to ship white shad
to the northern markets.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

The richest gold mine In California
Iast year yielded q profit Of $40, 900.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12
DIED:

On saturdsy morning February Iaih. Of coz
sumption, JACOB BALTZELL, aged % ysArs.
Funeral from the residence Of his brotbsris.
law. p. II. French. Market street, tomsrrov
(Sunday) afternoon at o'oloek.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

The suspensions Of C. r: Fearing. gold
broker, and several small dry goods
housos. In New York, are announcod-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

Mr.. SEwARD's Washington friends are
preparing for a series of public dinners
70 be given in honor of his return home.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-02-12

Mr.. BOWER, from the committee on
Roads and Internal Navigation, reported
back with amendments House Bill NO
107, amending the charter Of the Par
kersburg and Sandy Railroad Company,
recommending its passage.
Mr.. FLICK, from the committee on
Counties, Townships and Municipal
Corporations, reported bill changing
the county lines of Giimer, Dodd1dge
and Lewis.
Also, that il was inexpedient to IL
cense persons running stationary en-
gines.
Also, that it was inexpsdieut to legis-
late to change the line between Hamp'
shire and Mineral counties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
LAST NIGHTS TELEeRAMs.
FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE.
The United states steamer Oneid'
sunk with 100 Souls ON Hoard.

The United states steamer Oneiu"
sunk with 100 Souls ON HOARD.
WAsHIYGrox, February 28.-The State
Department has received dispatch from
Minister Motley, at London, stating that
the British steamer Bombay had collided
with the United States steamer Oneida,
near Yokohama, and the latter had gone
down, and it was reported that 100 lives
were lost. The following is list of the
officers Of the Oneida, as it appears on
the books of the Navy Department:
Commander, Edward P. Williams; Lieu
tenant Commanders, VIM. F. Stewart
and Alonzo W. Mulduor; Surgeon, Jas.
sudderd; Assistant Surgeon, Edward
rockingham; Passed Assistant Pay
master, Thomas L. Fullock, jr.; Masters,
Walter Sargent, John R. Pheland, Isaac
j Yates and Charles B. Arnold; First
Assistant Engineer in charge, N. B. Lii
TIC; First Assistant Engineer, Harland
Barstow; Second Assistant Engineers,
John Terrence and Charles W. G. Senter,
Ensign. J. w. Currie; Carpenter, }. ID.
Premes; Captains Clerk, VIM. W. Cron-
inshield; Paymaster's Clerk, VIM e.
Thomas The Oneida was third-rate
vessel, carrying eight guns.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
Eagle.

It Is impossible to be certain of the
sublime. A Pawtucket engine company
owned golden eagle. Not the metalic
500 which has taken wings and is nm
ouestionably rare, but magnificent live
national bird, seven feet from tip to tip.
They bought it with view to having 1t
killed and stuffed To its rescue came
Mr. Dorsey the prisoners friend, Who
like Dido, not ignorant Of misfortune, has
learned TO succor the unfortunate. de
believes in stuffed turkeys, but not ~
stuffed eagles. and he purchased this one
for the equivalent, $20-half gold, half
qreenbacks. Then Mr. Dorsey advertised
his purpose to set free the noble bird and
forewarned all people that on Thursday
at noon the eagle should be liberated. At
the appointed day and hour vast crowd
assembled. A New York gentleman read
a poem, composed by Providence lady
dedicated to the eagle now in bondage,
hut soon TO be released TO soar On realms
of broad bJue, to carry to other birds az
account of the bounty of Mr. Dorsey, the
prisoners friend. and the Peabody OF
Pawtucket." 1t commenced:
.spread thy wings to the winds Gf heaven,
proud bird;
On the pinons Of liberty rise;
Soar away from the bounds Of mortal power
To home in thy native skies"
The band played Hail Columbia, and,
amid the cheers Of the crowd, the lib
Grated eagle rose.
But Pswtucket was his Capua, and
luxury had demoralized him. He yielded
10 gravity and fat, and sat down on a
house-top, not hundred yards away.
Irreverent boys snow-balled him, and he
rose again, while the band played Yam.
kee Doodle" But weight will tell
and, after Hutter, he landed in an elm
tree. There--it is positively too bad-he
caught in the twigs, and hang suspended
and wretched emblem. A yosth climbed
TO his release, but the ungrateful bird NJ
tackled him with beak and talons. Again
the hurrahs, the music; and the eagle
arose. this time for the last but soon
settled down on the ground, gave out en-.
tirely, resigned his freedom and disgraced
his nationality, and was taken back totbe
engine-house, subject 20 the order Of
Mr.. Dorsey. York Tribune
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Forty dollars were paid for single cop
les of Rochefort's Marseillaise on the day
of its recent seizure.
The Paris reporters are to have q uni
form dress, and a silver badge, with the
name of their paper fastened to theii
caps.
A member of the South Carolina
House heard the notes of the menagerie
band outside, and forthwith moved that
eds honorable body move to de winder
to see de show pass" Itmoved.
1t was said of a very handsome woman,
whose feet were immense: She's very
pretty, but she upsets completely the or
binary system of measurement by prov
ing that two feet make yard.
A drunken drayman drove with a load
of hams twenty-one times about a block
in Cincinnati, one day last week, imagin-
ing that he was making straight trip to
market. That load Travelled about seven
miles before policeman stopped its cir
cult.
at is a sad moment in life, said Cy-
mic when you find that love, glory, hap
piness, are, altogether, not worth a good
cigar 1T is sadder moment still, =
replied his friend, when you find that
the cigar itself is bad. "
Governor Merrill, of Iowa, has sent a
special message to the Legislature favor
ing the removal of the National Capital
to the Mississippi Valley, and saying
that twenty years hence, and probably
forever thereafter, the heart of the nation
will not be far east of the southeastern
corner of Iowa.
The Providenc Press says that gen
tleman of that city took his fve-year-old
SON TO church for the first time few
weeks ago. When the clergyman said,
LET us pray" the precocious youngster,
in hich-keyed voice. electrified the con-
rreration with the exclamation, Let
her rip
On the 18th ultimo, Mrs Hasel, an
old and estimable lady of Waccamaw,
South Carolina, while on her return from
3 visit from one of her neighbors, was in
stautlv killed by the accidental discharge
of a gun which had been placed in the
buggy by the gentleman who accompa-
MED her. The accident was caused by
the horse taking fright, and the reins be-
coming entangled in the trigger oil the
Cuu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
Romance and Frozen Noses.

From the ST. Joseph lllo.) Union, Feb. 2Ol
On Friday afternoon s. ~ Sheridan,
IT.. and Robert Craig, two littls fellows
scarcely cut Of their pinafores, staaHd
for school as usual. They did not return
at the accustomed hour. and on inquiring
of their sehOolmates their parents we're
surprised TO learn that their seats bad
been vacant that afternoon. Search vas
at once instituted, and continued through
the night, but without success. No clue
TO their whereabouts could be obtained.
Yesterday afternoon young Sheridan
with ears, nose, fingers and other por-
tons Of his anatomy badly frozen. gladly
entered the paternal mansion, and, after
being thawed out, was swathed in band
ages and put to bed. His partner Jared
likewise, though he was afraid at first to
20 home, anticipating richly deserved
fogging.
il appears that the boys, instead Of
going TO school, concluded 10 see the
world. With this object in view they
bought two pounds Of cheese and one
pound of crackers, and started out, de-
termined never to return. Taking the
line Of the Hannibal and St. Joseph
railroad, they trudged gaily on TO Easton,
ten miles out, when night overlook them.
A friendly water-tank offered shelter, and
they spent a comparatively comfortable
night. But the cold winds yesterday
morning quickly chilled all their non.
sensical and romantic ideas. Cheese
and crackers were gone, and their toes
were cold. Very naturally they thought
Of home. and decided TO get there as soor
as possible. A farmers wagon offered q
seat, aud after dinner they returned
nearer dead than alive.
The Craig boy has tried the same
game once or twice before, and this time
induced young Sheridan to join him
The latter i a novice al the business, anc
his hrsi experience viii undoubtedly
cure him Of any morbid tendency in this
direction. Craig was the worst punished
Is BE- STARTED Of without his coat, the day
being warm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
NEW YORK.

A Lively Time in Money Circles.
New YORK, February 28.-To-day was
one of marked importance in the Bear
campaign in Wall street, and the move
ment was assisted by a popular feeling
for a lower gold premium, and general
distrust occasioned by the broken gold
Bulls. who suffered severely, and many
small operators were cleaned out The
events of to-day have completely demon
allied all speculative movements for
rise. This is clearly seen in the fact
that every time the market rallied the
Bulls were free sellers, and the day closed
with very little recovery from the lowest
point. The next move for lower prices
will be on the basis of drain of cur
rency to the interior, for spring settle
ment, always made in the Middle and
Eastern States on the LIST of April. The
banks have commenced losing currency
much earlier than usual, which is &C
cepted as meaning that the interior is
much poorer in currency than was gene
rally expected.
The following is the official announce
ment of the Treasury policy for March;
UNITED Stairs TREASURY, NEW York. !
February Is, 1870. J
During the month of March, 1870, |
shall, by order, receive bids for gold and
offers of bonds as follows: Bids for gold,
March Sd, 81 100000; March 18th, ST.
900 900; March 3lst, 100000; all on
account of the sinking fund Offers of
bonds. On Wednesday, March I'd, spe-
cial fund, 81 100000, Thursday, March
10th, sinking fund, 81 100000; wednes-
day, March 10th, special fund, 81 100000
Thursday, March oath, sinking fund, ST.
10000; Wednesday, March goth, special
fund, 81 100000
TSigned. l CHAs. j. FoLGER,
Assistant Treasurer.
Havana letters state that sixty-two
Cubans, enlisted men, had been shot at
Cienfuegas by the Spanish, aud thai Gen
Jordan has publicly announced that he
would shoot eight or ten Spanish chiefs
and officers in his hands for every Cuban
taken prisoner and ofteswapd killed,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
ST. LOUIS.
Prorress OF the Sow bridge.

ST. LOUIS, February 2s.-The bed, well
under the eastern pier Of the bridge one
hundred and ninety-fve feet below the
surface Of the river, was reached about
seven o clock this morning. The work
men celebrated the event by firing a
salute, blowing steam-whistles, etc; but
the company gave the matter no formal
sanction, although the sinking Of the
solid piers is considered as practically
and successfully demonstrated. The aiT
in the chamber now is forty pounds to
the inch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
WASHINGTON.
yfssissippi Attached 20 the Depart.
.naut of the Cumbe riand---The Fiji
feensss Amendment ---- when the
War Closed. Efe.

feensss Amendment ---- When the
War Closed, Ete.
WASHINGTON, February ga general
order from the headquarters Of the army
states that the Fourth Military District
has ceased to exist, and by direction OF
the President, the State of Mississippi IL
attached to the Department of the Cum
berland, with Brevet Major General Cook
eom@spding. This order is necessary
sequence to the sdmission of Mississippi
to representation in Congress.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has
not yet finally determined on report in
regard to Georgia, and a report is ex-
pected to be made Thursday II is en-
derstood that the committee will recon-
mend the acceptance of the Legislature.
/ The apestion of the Senatorship has not
been considered.
The public debt statement will be
issued tomorrow
The expenditures on account of PEN
sIeps within the past few days have been
very heavy. bat the indications favor a
slight decrease
The official notifications from all the
States which have ratified the Fifteenth
Amendment have not yet been received,
which accounts for the delay in the 9th
cial proclamation.
The Supreme Court to-day IN tho cap
tured and abandoned cotton cases from
tho Commissioner on Claims, decided
that the people Of the United States
we're not called upon TO determine fol
themselves when the rebellion closed
but that on August 90 1865, the date Of
the Presidents proclamation declaring
that fact was conclusive evidence Of the
question.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
FRAMED RESIDENCE.

One and a half stories. with seven rooms; a
kitchen. smoke-hOuse. stable. ETC.; well OF
excellent water and two fine mineral springs
Tickets will be disposed Of BY the underlined
At IS each. emitting the holder 70 one snAie ln
the above Association. The proceeds arising
from the sale Of the tickets. for the security
and safety Of the holders thereof, Will pc de-
posted each day as they are sold with ho, yer,
Irezeraat A Co. Of Atmp1ls. 4enn. W
fnnds "a Be held 81 them for the protection q
The holder OF the tickets until the farm shan
have been asirly drawn for and the title paper,
properly prepared. conveying an absolute anu
perfect litle 90 The property.
Tickets Tor ale At the Whii-noro House. on
Adams street. and AZ other places throueseHt
the city b. the fricnda Of. -
Is MRS. FLORENCE ;. v. DANlDSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01

The arrest of Count" Otto Won Bel
low ut New Providence on Monday con
tinues to afford material for gossip. Mis-.
Mary Il. Conkey, the young lady, liveC
with q widowed mother worth $4,000
The adventurer joined the church in
which Miss Conkee was choir singer
and after gaining her affections became
an inmate of her mothers house, where
he resided for some time before they
were married After the knot was tied
he prevailed upon his mother-in-law to
sell her Elizabeth property and remove
to Westfield. Here he passed with some
people as Brooklyn physician, with
others as a reputable Wall street broker.
In the latter guise he succeeded in OBJ
tanning $500 from William Burshams,
$3.50 from Oscar Marsh, $4,000 from
Charles Conkey, and $500 from Mrs
Conkey besides several lesser sums from
other credulous people. Charles Marsh,
friend of the Conkeys, lent him $500
to defray the expenses of his nuptials,
Notwithstanding all her friends see
through the rascality of this man, and
have assisted in procuring his arrest, the
young wife remains firm, and declares
him above reproach; she spent an hour
with him yesterday in his cell, declaring
herself ready to share his lot even in the
poorhouse. 1t is said that the "Count"
unwarily presented letter of introduce
ton to Dr. Newman of Elizabeth, from a
European clergyman, who speaks of hav-
ing known him while in prison. He will
be arraigned before the Court of Appeals
on Monday .-New York Tribune, 23d.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01

Use these only, and save time, health
and money.
$1,000 Rewnrd for any case Of disease, in
any stage. which they fail to cure.
DR. RICHAU'S GOLDEN BALSAM. NO. I,
IL cures ulcers, liberated sore throat ana
mouth, sore eyes, cutaneous eruptions, cop
per-colored blOtches, soreness Of the scaip,
scrofula, etc. it is the greatest renoyator,
Alternative and blood purifier known, romoyes
all mercury from the system, and leaves the
blood pure and healthy.
DIR. RICHAU'S GOLDEN BALSAM, NO. 2,
cures mercurial affections, rheumatism in al
its forms, and gives immediate relief IN all
cnses. Price of either No. / or No. 2. 50 per
bottle. or two bottles for 80.
DR.. RICHAU'S GOLDEN ANTlDOTE,
rapid and radical cure for all urinary derange-
ments. Price, SO per bottle.
DIR. RICHAU'S ELIXIR D'AM0UR. a rad
zeal cure for nervous or general debility, ~
old or young; imparting energy with woti-
derful effect Price, s. per bottle or two foz -.
On receipt of price these remedies viii p.
shipped to any place. Prompt attention pad
to ali correspondents. None genuine without
the name Of DIR. Richau's Golden kemeaIts,
d. B. Richards, Sole Proprietor, blsEn "a
glass of bottles. Address Dr.. ID. Il. Riehar4<.
No. 22S Varick ST. New York. 8
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
YICKSBURG.
DamasIng Fire-Los., sa5. 900.

VIcKsBURG, February 2s.-An incen-
diary FIRE, this morning, in Hunts Build
ing. on Washington street, destroyed the
entire stock Of Hemen & Moss: insured
for S25, 900. Schofe & Bros, dry goods
dealers, damaged to the amount Of $1,000;
insured. The. building was totally de-
stroyed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01

C. W. HEISKELL is a candidate for Judge
of the First Circuit Court Of Shelby county.
p. T. SCRUGGS is a candidate for Judge of
the First Circuit Court of Shelby county.
Election, Goth of May. 1870.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
Clerk of First Circuit Court.

We are authorized to announce FRANK
TAFT as an independent candidate for the
office of Clerk of the First Circuit Court, at
the ensuing March election.
EDITORS LEDGER: Please announce me ms a
candidate for the Office of Clerk Of First Cir
cult Court. 70 b. I. REAVES.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01
Medical Notice.

IL physician Of the Charity Hospital. New
Orleans. La, and for the last three year, sur
geon Of the u. 5. Post Hospital at Jacxrp1,
Miss. respectfully tenders his profeSsiou>I
services to the citizens Of Memphis and yic11-
ity. in cases Of every character. Special e.
tention given to all diseases peculiar q.
females; also. venereal, syphilis, tumorz. aud
all chronic diseases.
No. III Real street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01

We are authorized to announce j 5. CAR
RUTHERS as a candidate on the independent
ticket for Clerk Of the County Court Of Shelby
county, at the ensuing March election.
hereby announce myself as an independ-
ont candidate for Clerk Of the County Court.
J. J. SEARS.
/ am an Independent Conservative candi-
election. aud respectfully solicit the votes Of
the people. j. p. B0UGHNER.
We are authorized 10 announce JAMES
REILLY, the present Deputy County Court
Clerk, as a candidate for County Court CLERK,
at the ensuing March election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01

PEOPLES CASDIDATE.-WM. MCLEAN is a
candidate for reelection to the Office of State
and County Tax Collector, at the ensuing
March election.
We are authorized to announce W. ID;
STR ALTON as a candidate for State and
COu nty Tax Collector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-01

We are authorized to announce b. NEW
TON HART as a candidate for the office OF
Attorney General of the Criminal Court. sub
ject to the action of the Democratic Conyen-
tion of Shelby county. Election in May.
We are authorized to announce JOHN S.
KERR as candidate fore the office OF Attor-
ney General of the Criminal Court.