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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-08-14

An enterprising phrenologist once wrote
a polite note to the late Charles Dickens,
asking permission to make an examination
of his Uranium. Mr.. Dickens replied !:
"Dear sir-At this time require the use
of my skull, but as soon as it shall be at
leisure will willingly place it at your dis
posaln
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An IzisA synp.thissr.

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$500 I'll
In q recent number q M. Mitcnens oass
- and = chnractic incident mar
49,. 49,, hr--,.A m from his
Es ss =. -. IH.~ "a $500.
office without any Warning ~"
cIoth,rr raca.a.rn to comfort and health
oAo...-e ..a 20 a.. ,,..r. ofl
fed nke oog-uePfiseu - s~0
with his family-such Dar-
haroua treatment began to tell on the
SaS n.-,.s.s.an, While undergoing this
p'.eono. ~ ~. ,a....1 s.1s.
How I passed those weary hours and
DAYS, it would be improbable to tell or to |
remember. made little nick every |
morning, with my nail, in the plaster; and |
this was my only record of time. of course
way of exercise kept walking to and fro in |
INV casemate almost all day. Soon, through
want of food-for could only use the in
ner part of my piece of bread, after pick
ing off the dirty outside Of it-and want of
exercise and Of mental occupation, be-
night. One night lay on the bed, wide
awake, bat very quiet. The lamp had been
lighted in my cell as usual, and the sentry
was pacing up and down the room with
bayonet fixed another pacing in like man
ner through the outer guard-room: Lob
66EVcO Cu6U Uuc SOluACA was . AoO-AVOAAnS
fellow, and very unlike the Pennsylvania
Germans who compose almost the whole of
the regiment garrisoning this fort. He had
free and swinging kind of step, and q
martial-looking head. Surely, I thought,
have seen you before, somewhere-you
or some of your kindred. Presently OBJ
served that, in pacing backward and for
ward, he drew nearer and nearer to where
I was lying I seemed not to notice him.
At last he came quite close, and leant down
over me.
"May spake to you, sir I" he whispered.
"Take care, my good fellow, you will be
Observed
"He's all right" Cooking over his shout
der to the man who was walking outside
the grating.C
"Well, what is it I"
1-|s wanted to tell you,a he said, still
whispering, "tbat my names Mike Sulli-
van, from Fethard, in the County Upper
ary, and there's but one company of Irish
in all this big regiment, three thousand
strong; and we feel badly about yon and
the Way you're used here. Thin two other
gentlemen that came before you came,
said they were sick and sent for the doctor,
and ever since they're on hospital treat
ment Now, it's easy to see you're sick
call for the doctor tomorrow, and you'll
soon have change. In the meantime, p
Continued Mike. 81 know these divils
broucht YOU away from home without let
, ting Won get a change of clothes or any
little convaniences that you're used to
and 80, as l was to be on guard tonight,
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-08-14

(tUACo BITTERs-THE MOST POPULAR BEy-
stne Of the medicinal properties of the famous Guaco
Plant they the best known pre- ventive OF cholera
dygpepsia diarrhea liver complaints arrangement OF
tie stouach chronic and nervous debility, etc and, rs
a blood puriher, they have no equal
JOS LLADO Druggist Sole Agent
nelQly Coz Main and ChartZos Sss., n q
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kEISIONE'
-
LATEST AND BEST \
Lock Stitch Sewing Machine Now Made.
The Fourth Louisiana State Fair, 1870 awarded the
HIGHEST PREMIUM Diplomatic the PARbAM
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY for the Sewing
Machine for general work.
For Simplicity Durability and effectiveness in execu
ting Light and Heavy work. it is not equalled by any
other Machine.
CALL AND SEE IT,
Office and salesroom, 1873 Canal street,
Near Carondelet)
- W. H. BARRYMORE,
General Agent for Louisiana Texas and Mississippi'
| Agents wanted. Jy'im
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MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.

THIs NEW WEED
"FAMILY FAvORITE,''
as it styled hardly yet been before the public
than three years. its sales already approx
mating FORTY THOUSAND MACHINES PER
ANNUM, most gratifying evidence of its popularity
and appreciated worth.
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The mere lapse 6f yenre i not life !:
knowledge, truth, love beauty, goodness
and faith alone can give vitality to the
mechanism of existence.
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FrHE LATEST NOVELTY.
@& @ ID
shP1RE sH1srLE sEwna MACHINES,
RECENTLY uPaovED AND snRIrFIED.

w. earpeatlv invite the attention Of purchasers TO
this MaehLe Il runs light and easy SoeS the
straeht needle perpendtcular action, very little friction
and noise Makes the statch ALIKE ON BOCd
SIDES usirg Tar LESS THREAD than most machines
in this market. -.,s
been obtaned exhibited and one OF the
latest was received at tho
TEXAS STATE FAIR,
Houston, May, 1870.
WILLIAM HOGAN,
General Agent Empire Sewing Machine Co.
90 and l0l Canal and Chartres streets,
zah2o 6m NEW oRLEANe
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

WANT OF SLEEP.-Opium or NOR
phine is usually prescribed as a sopor,
ifc. Both are violent remedies, and
react violently; producing nausea, head
ach and prostration. They are often
given when they are not needed; and
not unfrequently they increase the lrri-
tstion of the brain instead OF soothing
It. Probably in seventy-tive cases out
out of hundred in which they are adj
ministered, PLANTATION BITTERS given
in moderate doses and at proper inter,
walls, would have the desired effect.
Persons who find it difficult to compose
their minds to sleep after laying down
at night, or whose slumbers are dis
turbed by bad dreams, or are too brief
to afford due nourishment, are advised
to try the PLANTATION BITTERs as an
anodvne; for this comprehensive med
icine is not only a tonic and Alternative,
but a delightful sedative-a balm OF
hurt minds, as well as reviyitier Of
enteebled frames.
Its use, as a means Of producing
healthful sleep involves none OF the
unpleasant secondary consequences OF
a resort to the former narcotics. They
all, without exception, excite the stom-
ach while the effect Of the Bitters is TO
tone, and without irritating that sensi-
tive organ.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23
oh,tnarx Resolutions.

special meeting of the Medical
Society Of the City Wheeling and Coun-
~ If Ohio" convened December "a 10
tale action concerning the death OF Dr.
d. McGinnis, the following preamble
AMI resolutions were Unanimously
adopted : -, n;r;ro
Providence to remove by death III. ~
7 McGinnis, late member Of this So
ciety; therefore, n,
Resolved, Thatin the death OF Dr.
McGipnis, this Society has lost q mem
Der whose uprightness, industry, en-
tbnsiasm and good judgment gave
nromise, that had his life been.spared'
bis career as a physician would have
rejected honor upon the profession.
RESOLVED, That in DR.. McGinnis we
recognize true Christian gentleman,
whose life and character are worthy OF
our imitation.
Rssolrsd. That this Society extend to
the family Of the deceased the express
sion of its heartfelt sympathy In the
affecting bereavement.
ResolSsd, That these resolutions be
published in the city papers, that copy
be sent to the family of the deceased
and the members of this Society attend
the funeral in a body.
r. II. CUMMINS, President
S. L. JEPsoN, Secretary.
WHEELING, December Odd, 1870.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23
PEppL1Ne wlrHour L1CKNsE.--A wo

PEDDLING WITHOUT LICENsE.--A wo
man named Caroline Holstein, ped
dler of Bohemian ware, china orna'
ments and the like called on lady in
Webster township, yesterday morning
and making a sale that amounted to
seventy cents, received FIVE dollar bill
paymentth therefore. Something attracted
the ladiys attention at the time and she
did not notice that Caroline had hand.
ed her but thirty cents in change, and
had vamosed. No sooner had she gone
than the swindle was noticed and an
hour or two's patient watching caused
Caroline's capture She was taken be.
fore Squire Clohan, but protesting her in,
nocence and repaying the money, she
was allowed to depart. An inquiring
into the matter revealed the fact that
Caroline belongs in Cincinnati and was
peddling without having first obtained
State license. She was held in the
sum of 500 to answer, but afterwards,
on procuring the necessary paper, was
permitted to 60 on her way peddling
and to peddle, by the advice of the
Prosecuting Attorney.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

DRowNED.-Two men, w. II. Gill
and H. w. Perry, started few days
ago with a load of ntro-glycerine in a
skiff, from Pittsburgh, Pa, for Parkers,
burg, w. Va, and when reaching
Steubenville, O., on the evening OF the
Eth inst, the current sweeping them
too near towboat passing up the river,
the skif capsized, plunging both Gill
and Perry into the river Gill soon
sunk aud was lost out of sight, while
Perry struggled and kept himself above
water until the downward bound tow
boat Woods came near enough to save
and take him aboard.
As nothing has since been heard in
regard 10 w. II. Gill, it is supposed
that he was drowned. His surviving
partner would now request any and all
persons who should find the body OF
his ill-iated comrade to inform him al
once OF the place where the body of the
deceased is kept. All letters addressed
to II. w. Perry, care Of John Callahan,
Parkersburg, w. Va, will be thank,
July received.
We would request our exchanges
along the Ohio river to give publicity
to the foregoing, thereby assisting the
surviving partner Of the deceased in
getting the desired information.-Pdr-
kerSbur1 Times.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23
LEAVE your orders for Porcelain pic
lures at the Partridge Gallery.

The festival LAST NIGHr.-The
festival at Washington Hall last night
was crowded affair. 1t was also q
most delightful jam, and a great amount
of money wss taken in. The gold
headed cane which was to be given to
the most popular man in Wheeling,
was voted to our fat, fair and forty
friend, Captain Bill Harrison, master
mechanic at the Baltimore and Ohio
shops. in this city. He got ll73 votes
P. Kennedy, 80; and over forty scatter
ing. We congratulate Captain Harrison
on getting the cane, and our citizens in
having picked out the right man to
have it.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

An ENUMERATION OF \ Few OF THE
HOLIDAY GoOps FOR SALE THIS CHRIST
MAS.-Fine gift books, varying in price
from one dollar to fifty, books in end
less variety for boys and girls, toy books
Of all kinds, japanese goods, very GU
rious, gold pens and pencils, family
bibles, PRAYER and hymn books Of all
denominations and in all kinds OF bind
ing, checkers, chccker-boards and chess,
fine and cheap writing desks, jewel
cases and glove boxes, ladies compan-
ions, alphabetical and building blocks,
games ofall kinds including Parcheesl,
japanese backgammon, swing ball ten
pins, Irarlor croquet, &c, fine pocket
books, penkuives, paper cutters, foreign
and American chromos, a lot OF the
finest stationary and thousand other
articles, all Of which will be sold at rea-
sonable prices by Paul BrOs ( Co, No.
90 Market street
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

4 HONE INsTITUTIoY.-lf a man is
not rich enough to buy fine things he
can at last crafty his eyes by looking
at them, and Yesterday we gave our or.
tics holiday present by looking at the
stock Of Oxtoby e. Dufiield, No. lO4
Market street. Our friends pursue their
business in such an unostentatlous way
that we had no idea of the immense
stock they are carrying. Here we
found cold and silver watches for ladies
and gentlemen, of the most approved
European and American manufacture,
breast pins, ear rings, opera and vest
chains, and iewelry goods generally, OF
the most beautiful designs and work
manship. If you wish to make a
Christmas present 60 to this store and
ask for Mr.. Oxtoby, tell him what you
want and how much you want to pay
for it. and our word for it he will give
YOU such a bargain as yon can get at
no other house in Wheeling. If you
want watches, Oxtoby d Dutiield can
supply you with any kind OF a watch
Won may want If you want clock,
they can give YOU one suited to your
purse or taste. Do you want silver,
plated ware? Here you find it in
abundance and so heavily plated that
YOU cannot distinguish 1t from the gen
uine article. In short, with whatever
goods YOU may need, usually kept in a
frst-cIass jewelry house, 0Ntoby d
Duffield can supply You with. Go to
day and see this beautiful stock OF
goods, just received from the manuiac
turprS
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23


The "FAT CONTRIBUTOR. "A Miner
Griswold, of the Cincinnati Times bet
ter known as the Fat Contributor"
not because he is fat, but because he
isn't, will deliver his witty, jolly, enjoy
able lecture on "Ingin Meal," at Wash
ington Hall, on Monday evening next.
We suppose some one could write fun
nier lecture, but we are sure no one
ever did. He has issued programme
containing the various prizes which will
not be given to ticket holders. 1t is
very funny. Among his premiums are
100000 shares in the Hempfeld rail
road, POO burial permits, case of tooth,
ache or box of pills as may be pre-
ferred, and so on through the list. The
programme will be distributed on Sat,
urday and will be handy to have in the
house on Christmas to enjoy hearty
laugh over. But it it's not half as funny
as the lecture. Hear that on Monday
night, by all means.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

Ho, FOR THE HoLIDAYS,-AleX burst,
l6l Market street, few doors south of
Union street, would respectfully in
form the citizens of Wheeling that he
has the best and largest oysters in the
city, for sale by the can or half can.
He is also prepared to serve them up
in every style. Aside from oysters, he
has the choicest stock OF CONNECTIONS in
the city, all he asks is one call, being
satisfied that after it You will buy no
Mace else.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

PRIZE CATTLE-We saw, yesterday,
three Of the finest beeves that we have
vet seen in West Virginia. They are
three years old, weigh 1000 pound each,
and are from DR.. Campbells celebrated
short-horn herd. They were purchased
by Hess d Egerter and Mr. Schenk, Of
Centre Wheeling, who will make Christ
mas beef Of them and offer it for sale
on Saturday at Hess & Egerter's store,
next the market and Schenk's butcher
shop, in Centre Wheeling, where all
who love young, tender, fat and juicy
piece OF beef can be supplied.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

HOLIDAY PREsENrs.-Ladies, if You
wish to make a suitable and acceptable
present to your gentlemen friends, call
at John L. Rice's famous furnishing
store, No IS Monroe street, to-day, and
look over the rich, beautiful and fash
ionable stock OF nsckties, cravats,
handkerchief, collars, cuffs and, in
fact, everything a gentleman can need,
and which are suitable for presents.
There is no house in the city where you
can do better, or where you will find a
more fashionable stock to select from.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

MAKE THE HEARTS OF YOUR CHILDREN
GLAp-In all this large city, with its
magnificent stores OF all kinds, not a
finer display Of Christmas goods can be
found than at the store Of PAUL Bros
& Co, on Market street. There are
books funny, and books grave books
costly and books cheap; puzzles, plays
and games; toys for boys and gew-gaws
for girls, and anything and everything
Won can think Of that will please or
interest. Their store is full all day long
and until late hour at night by per-
sons making purchases for Christmas.
In fact, it is the store to which all per-
sons who are in search OF presents
find their way.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23
CONCERT AT THE FEMALE COLLEGE,

CONCERT AT THE FEMALE COLLEGE,
The concert given by the young ladies
of and at the Wheeling Female College
last night was one of the most delight
full and recherche affairsof the kind that
we have attended this season, and the
manner in which those concerned &C
Quilted themselves was creditable alike
to them and to their teachers. The
most noticeable recitation was that by
Miss Annie Logan, though she was
nearly equaled in style Of reading, clear
ness of enunciation and grace OF man
ner by Miss E. Williams, who read
Thanatopsis. The musical gem OF the
evening was the overture to Trancred by
Mrs. DIETRICH and Misses Battelle
Gally and Orr. Miss E. Roeiner sang
very sweetly. With. care and cultivation
she will make a most pleasing vocalist
But we have nottime to particularize.
The Improvement in the pupils both in
style and execution was most noticeable
and speaks well Tor both teachers and
pupils, and endorses the statement made
in these columns some months since
that the Wheeling Female College can
be excelled by no like institution Of
learning, in the county, for nowhere
can there be brought more care, pa
thence, perseverance and talent to bear
upon pupils
Quite a pleasant episode was that o.
the afternoon, when the various classe;
surprised their teachers with rich holi
day presents. Among those thus ia
vored were Misses Battelle, Mckenzie
Freely, Humphreyville, Edwards
Muser and Therese and Margaretts
Doddridge. Prof Morton was called
on to make the presentation speeches
and hardly had lie concluded before
the pupils produced heavy and valu
able silver-headed cane, which the youn!
ladies had purchased Of Hennegen d
Co., and on which was engraved, "Pre
sented to Rev. w. II. Morton by hi
pupils" and he wa, as quic ky anC
scientifically caned as ever a man wa
in the world.
The entire affair was most p!easan
and agreeable, and all who were fortu
nate enough to be present declared
themselves delighted
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23
TOYS, China and Bohemian ware
offered from to-day in quantities to suit
buyers, at Augustus Pollack's.

LECrcRE.-The only lecture to be de-
livered next week for the benefit of the
Wheeling Library Association is that OF
George A. Townsend, at Washington
Hall, on Thursday night Sale Of re-
served seats commences Wednesday
morning, at Hamilton e. Harding 6
music store. Price so cents; reserved
seats Is cents. Mr.. Townsend was here
last winter, and his lecture gave uni
versal satisfaction. Washington Hall
should be crowded, rs the proceeds Of
the lecture are Tor a public institution
which should be fostered 10y all good
citizens.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

Man KILLED AT BENwoOD. " ester
day a man named Noah Curtis who
was at work on the bridge at Benwood
came to a sudden and untimely end,
1t appears that he was standing on
trestle at the pier on the Benwood side
Of the river, and the running ice forced
the trestle off, throwing Curtis to the
ground His back was broken, we I'M
derstand, and he lived but two hours
after the accident, though every care
and attention was paid him. Curtis
came from Pittsburg, we believe and
was unmarried
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23
SrApBING.-At Washington Hall, last

SrABBNG.-At Washington Hall, last
night, man named Williams was ar
rest for stabbing another named Butter
field in the arm with q pen-knife. So
quietly was the whole thing done that
not half dozen in the Hall knew OF
it until it was over. The stabbing, we
hear, was most willful though not very
dangerous. Hardly word passed be-
tween the two young men before the
knife was drawn.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

A FIRST-CLAsS TRUTH.-ltis a very
good sign of liberality in business man
to advertise extensively There is rea-
son in it. If you wish generous, liberal
treatment and good bargains, go to the
stores where they advertise. A large
business house, with a mean, pinched.
up, little advertisement or none at all,
will instruct all its statesmen to cut on
the wrong side OF the finger in measur-
ing .fpenny bit muslin. Stands to rea-
son, dontit?
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

Through the urgent solicitation Of a great
many business men and citizens generally
WILLIAM l. DETWEILLER has consent
ed 10 become the Independent or Citizens
candidate for City Sergeant. Duly consider
ing the untiring energy and extraordinary
ability he exhibited when acting as Deputy
Sergeant, proves him pre-eminently the
best man the citizens could place in that
position for their protection OF life and
property.
lslgnedl MANY BUSINESS MEN,
does And Citizens generally.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

BOARD OF REGGsTRATIoN.-The Board
of Registration will meet on Friday
next to consider the request OF the Pres
ident of the Board of Supervisors FOR the
State registration lists, from which to
make out the regular list Of names OF
persons to serve as jurors.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

ToKEEr THE PEACE.-Ye yesterday Mrs.
Thomas Of Webster township went be-
fore Squire Clohan, and charged James
Fleming with assaulting her, and pray
ing that he might be held to keep the
peace. The Justice granted the prayer
of the petitioner and and Fleming was
held in the sum of 800 to be Of good
behavior for three months.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

RoBBERY.-Night before last a men
whose name is unknown took board
with Charley Prettyman, at the Balti-
more House. lie got up at an early
hour the next morning and stole a
watch valued at Sl20 and ten dollar
bill and lit out. He was followed to
Benwood but had made his escape into
Ohio before the officers could nab him.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

PRESENTS. There is no more desira-
Die present than a suit of clothes such
as are gotten up in the latest style by
J. T. Lakin d Co, No. 81 Monroe
street. Call and examine their stock as
they take pleasure in showing goods
Remember the place is Monroe street,
third door below Market
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

PREsEN1s.-Gs to the Market street
Jewelry Store for Christmas presents,
Fine Gold Watches for ladies and gents
Gold Chains, Bracelets, Charms, Lock
cts, jewelry of every design; Gold Pens
and Pencils, Breast Pins, Ear Rings
Plain Gold Rings, Silver ware, Fruit
Knives, etc. Oxtoby & Dufheld have
large and elegant stock.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

CoRisrMAs EvE.-Three hundred and
sixty happy children arranged in rows,
one above the other, singing choice and
elevating music and bearing bright
flowers and fadeless green, at Wash
ington Hall.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23

DEATH OF Dr. MCGINNIS. The Ohio
County Medical Society met last night
at the Office of DR.. Jepson and passed
resolutions OF respect to the memory of
the late DR.. McGinnis, who departed
this life on Wednesday.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-23
Mheeline gegister.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 81. Is7o.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

New ADVERTISEMENTS Billiards
John Daily, Proprietor.
For Rent-Pryor Boyd.
For Rent-Harper Il Bro.
Extra Beef-George Bowers.
10. o. F.-Excelsior Lodge No. 40.
Grand Ball-Turner Hall
Auction Sale OF Sewing Machines.
Oyster Crackers-Zimmers Bakery.
Imported Havana Cigars.