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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
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In the Senate of Virginia last Mon
day the question of the public debt was
again under consideration. The follow
ing resolution was offered as substi-
tute for other resolutions upon the same
subject and referred TO the committee
for Courts of Justice:
Resolved By tie General Assembly,
DC, That the Governor Of this Com
monwealth be, and Is hereby, authorized
to tender to the State of West Virginia
an arbitration of all matters in dispute
between the two States, and esPecialy
all matters touching q full ana nhai
settlement and apportionmeh' between
the States of the public debt. Ana IN
the event of the acceptance OF SUCH ar
bitrator by West Virginia, then the Gov
ernor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary
of the Commonwealth, and Auditor OF
Public Accounts, shall appoint an ar
bitrator on the part Of the State, who
shall not he citizen Of the State, to
meet any arbitrator selected by West
Virginia, and moi citizen of that State.
The arbitrator SO appointed shall, if
they deem it advisable, appoint an um-
pire, and their award shall be final and
conclusive between the two States of all
matters submitted to them. Each State
may be represented by counsel, and the
expenses of the arbitration shall be
borne ratively by the two States.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
Hay You Any Pulmonary
Affection?

This question TO those to whom II appeals
Is serious and full OF significance, as no hui
man malady threatens those afflicted there
with with more certain disaster. Ofall dis
eases, those of the pulmonary structure are
the most fatal in their nature and tenden-
cieS. SO much Is this the case, that most
persons are prone TO give themselves up In
hopeleSSncSS and despair. DR.. Keyser, at
his medicine store, l67 Liberty Street, Pitts
burgh, Pa, has medicine that will cure
these maladies-will always cure them in
their incubation and give relief, and fire.
quently cure them after they have formed
If there Is q better remedy for these cases
than DIR. KEYsER's LUNG CURE, we have
vet to learn oft. Physicians would do well
TO make use of 1t in their practice In all
pulmonary maladies, as in ninety-nine
cases out of hundred 1t will be sure TO re-
store the lungs to healthy and natural
state.
DR.. Keyser has given especial attention to
the treatment of the lungs and the other
organs of the throat and chest, and has had
abundant experience al his principal Office
aooNe H'ihSu' 40 "CAi us AZ 'hS "VuS4ue, w
make thorough investigation, not only OF
ordinary diseases of the lungs, but likewise
in the most hopeless cases of pulmonary
LESSONS. Office hours at l67 Liberty Street
fran 9 \. NJ. until p NJ, and from r. NJ
until 6, and from 10 9 on Saturdays. sl.5O
per bottle. If your druggist does not keep
II, send five dollars To DR.. Keyser, and he
will send four bottles securely boxed, by
express, with full directions how 10 use II.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
from the Atlantic Monthly for January.
Thackeray's First American oyster.
BY JAMES T. FIELD

Thackeray announced TO me by letter
i'm early autumn OF 1852 that he had
determined to visit America, and would
sail for Boston by the Canada on the
3Oth of October. All the necessary ar
engagements for his featuring tour had
been made without troubling him with
anv of the details. He arrived on
frosty November evening, and went di-
reetly to the fremont House where
rooms had been engaged for him. re-
member his delight in getting off the
sea. and the enthusiasm with which he
hailed the announcement that dinner
would be ready shortly. A few friends
were ready TO sit down with him, and he
seemed greatly to enjoy the novelty of
an American repast. In London he had
been very curious in his. inquiries about
American oysters, as marvellous stories
which he did not believe had been tod
him of their great size. We had taken
care that the largest specimens to be
procured should startle his unwonted
vision when he came 10 the table, al
though | blush at the remembrance Of
it now, we apologizcd in our wicked
waywardness to him for what we called
the extreme Smdlh,esS of the oysters,
promising that we would do better next
time. Six bloated Falstaffian biyalves
Law before him in their shells |
noticed that he gazed at them anxious
" with fork appraised, then he whispered
to me, with look of anguish. GLOW
shall | do / described to him the
simple process 10y which the tree:born
citizens of America were accustomed to
accomplish such a task. He seemed
satisfied that the thing was feasible, Sc
lected the smallest one in the halfdozcn
and then bowed his head as if he were
saving grace. All eyes were upon him
TO watch the effect of new sensation
in the person of a great British author,
Opening his mouth very wide, he strug-
gled for a moment, and then all was
over. | shall never forget the comic
look of despair he cast upon the other
five over.occupied shells broke the
perfect stiffness by asking him how he
ielt. Profoundly grateful he gasped,
land "a If | had swallowed a little
hobv
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
another Democratic victory.

The tide Of Democratic success when
PRODUCED such wonderful results last
fall, is still rolling on, and fresh veto
RES are being achieved. An election
was held last Tuesday in tie First Sen
storial District Of Pennsylvania Gem
bracei in the city of Philadelphia, to
Gil the vacancy occasioned by the
death OF the Republican Senator chosen
last fall The district has heretofore
given Republican majority of about
one thousand. The election was one
OF unusual importance, for upon It's re-
suit depended the political majority in
the State Senate. Both parties went to
work vigorously and made an active
campaign, and it is now announced that
the majority for Colonel DEcuEET, the
Democratic candidate, reaches the
handsome figure OF 1913. This gives
the Democratic party majority OF one
in the State Senate of Pennsylvania.
We congratulate our friends of the
Age on this auspicious result the &C
complishment of which is largely due
to the influence Of thst paper.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
HnreNc n Brooks n,nongus:

And now comes the story that GRANT
is so highly incensed at the classical
Senator from Massachusetts, that he de-
clares that, if he were not President, he
would hold SUMNER personally respon-
sibe' and demand satisfaction Of
him. And some member Of GRANTS
household probably the little DENT
whom DoN PIATT STYLES high custodian
of the boot,jack and keeper Of the card
basket valiantlv declares that, If he
were not officially connected with the
executive, he would subject Mr. Sun
NER to personal violence But, under
shelter Of these ifs, which have been
known to interfere with the capture OF
other game, Mr. SUMNER serenely and
safely proceeds with his inquiries about
San Domingo and still insists that the
Presidents brother-in-law is not suit
able person for confirmation as Minis
ter to Denmark.
But what pity it is that these little
considerations Of official position could
not bewaived for while, so as to let
GRANT and SUMNER fight it out We
believe that, for the sake Of such jolly
row as that would be, We would be will
ing to permit GRANT to resign, and
SUMNER too, for that.matter, so that the
antagonists might be on an equality.
BUTLER would probably be GRANT S
friend and bottle-holder, while Sum
YER would probably select the oily and
unctuous REvELS. But if neither Of the
parties will resign, 50 as to take fair
and square set-to in the presence Of
their many hackers and friends, why
don't little DENT initiate BRooKs, OF
South Carolina, and go for the gen
tleman from Massachusetts,. What are
these brothers-in-law good for, anyhow,
uUIeSs IL bC W HGHt tIIS bANNlN9 VI 'HN44
distinguished relatives ? The Brooks
case affords a precedent. Books was
not insulted personally, but his rela
tive was, aud hence he came to the
rescue, as little DENT should now.
1t seems too, that FoRNEY, the vir
tuous FoRNEy of blessed memory, has
also insulted the dignity of his imperial
bighpess, ULYSSES the Silent, and tn,
doors of the White House have beer
shut in his face. He was told that he
must attack and denounce SUMNER, i
he wished to retain the friendship o.
GRANT Refusing to do the bidding o
bis master, he too has been put out ii
the cold, though we have no intimatior
as yet that any personal violence is con
templated toward him. The quarrel is
a very pretty one as i stands, and the
only drawback about it is that there il
pe uuoh blowing and too few blows,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22

If the New York Herald is TO be
credited, West Point has just escaped
AN instruction by the cadets Cadet
Smith, the African, was the cause
There is general discomfort prevailing
at the academy. The discipline is very
severe and the punishment arbitrary.
The power TO dismiss a cadet without
trial has been, of late, exercised quite
frequently, and the official treatment OF
Cadet Smith, who was found guilty, but
was let of with nominal punishment,
has had the etiec, Of producing among
the boys a strong feeling Of resentment,
extending to the superior officers, sup.
posed to be guilty OF the injustice. Ca
let Smiths color is not his offense.
lie is accused of wanting in other
respects-those characteristics Of man.
iness and veracity which are regarded
rs indispensable to merit, ASSOCIATION
md recognition. The commanding
officers are considered as protecting
smith in his bad conduct, and the lat
.er's case is made more Objectionable,
because it is understood that he must be
sustained for political reasons, no matter
what his behavior may be. 1t was I'M
Ter these circumstances that a revolt
vas planned, and meeting of the cadet
;orps was secretly organized. Eight
hundred ball cartridges were distracted,
'ut, like other enterprises, this one
allied for want Of leader. A capable
,erson willing to lead was not found,
and the scheme was abandoned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
The --latest and Choicest.

SEA MOSS FARINE-Said TO he very fine
for Deserts and an elegant and
dainty dish for the sick.
COX'S SPARKLING GELATINE-An old
favorite with the ladies for Jellies-
bright, clear and beautiful.
SUPERIOR SHERRY WINE-Just the ar
ticle to use with Cox's Gelatine-of
rich and luscious flavor.
BAKERS COCOA-Warranted Pure, de-
licious and nutritious beverage.
HECKER'S FARINA-Prepared especially
for invalids and children.
ANGUSTURA BITTERS-The genuine ar
ticle for ladies and children In feeble
health.
WINE OF PEPSIN-The most perfect rem
edy for indigestion and dyspepsia.
CORN STARCH-For Pudding and Gus
tards. r-.-. ..
TAPIoCA-A splendid desert. either alone
or with Berries.
At LAUGHLlN, SMITH & CO.'S,
lF Wholesale Druggists,
Jun27 Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
Idle sHRIter" Talk.

Mr.. Lawrence, of Ohio think hun
dred firsy-class funerals would have been
the requisite thing to secure peace after
the war. The New York Herald is Of
opinion that this depends upon the kind
OF persons who might constitute the
principal figures of the collection, and
il it had been composed Of "unrepen-
tant rebels and "bitter-end radicals
the effect would have been pacitylng.
Our own belief is that if the halter had
been employed after the war upon po-
ltical prisoners there never would have
been any peace between the two sec
tons Spain has uniformly acted on
Mr.. Lawrence's policy, and the cOnse-
ouence is that she is in chronic state
of revolution at home, and, as to her
possessions abroad having once had
large portions of North, Central and
South America, has lost every valuable
colony, except Cuba, she ever owned.
Bloody political prescriptions had for
ages been the cures and disgrace Of
England, until they were put an end to
bN lne UCl Ol grave VI w llAiaiii 49,
since which time the English constltu-
ton has remained unshaken. This
government showed its wisdom in re-
training from setting up the gallows at
the close Of the late civil war, more es-
pccially in view of the fact that the
South was educated in the belief Of
State sovereignty. The reason that this
judicious abstinence from the infection
of death upon the conquered has not re.
stored the spirit as well as the forms OF
the Union, is that it has been accom-
panied by acts of persecution and injus.
tice, which have neutralized its pacify-
ing influence A generous and manly
exhibition Of magnanimity would long
ago have linked the most disatfected OF
the Southern leaders to the other Sec
tons with hooks of steel-and yet not
one of them contemplates any other
political condition than a continued
union OF all the States, as the surety OF
prosperity and happiness-Baltimore
.S,lu
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22

WASHINGTON specials say that 1t is
the opinion of leading members Of Con-
gross that the Republicans will be
beaten in the election which is being
held in Georgia this week. 1t would
be astonishing, indeed, if this should be
the result Of the AKEEMAN-GRANT cleo
ton law aud the Federal bayonets. If
it should appear at the close Of the
polls after the third day voting that
the Democrats have a majority, it will
be easy to defer the count until ample
opportunity is afforded for stutiing the
ballotboxes, as was done in South Car
DINA. We don't look for Democratic
victory in Georgia this time-much.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
More Stealing.

Last evening about five o'clock, one
of the light fingered tribe entered the
tin and stove store OF Messrs. John Z.
Wolf d Son, found the money drawer,
and carefully and cautiously extracted
twenty-fiye dollars thereirom. There
were several persons in the store at the
time the stealing was done, but so well
did the thief understand his business
that no one suspected that anything was
going wong until Mr.. Wolf looked in
the drawer and missed the money
Kanawha Republican. 4..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22

The Town council of Charleston has
recently been agitated upon the subject
Of condemning for wharf purposes the
river front burned over 10y the recent
fire. Being. unable to agree satisiac-
torily, or rather being unwilling to take
the responsibility of acting upon the
matter, they referred it to the citizens
and a vote was taken last Thursday
which resulted in a majority Of eighty
eight votes for condemnation.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22

A LONDON telegram announces that
pardon has been offered to all the re.
Man prisoners now held by the British
Government, upon condition that they
voluntarily Danish themselves from the
British dominions. A public reception
ia to be rendered those who may come
to New York
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Getting Married.

EssAY FOR YOUNG MEN, on SOCIAL
EVILS, and the proprety or improprie-
ty of getting Married, with sanitary help
for those who feel untitled for mat
rimonial happiness. Sent free, In sealed
envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOClA-
TON, Box p, Philadelphia, Pa.
SnnlIdGM -. ~ - !.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22

T#s Central Ohio railroad has declar-
ed dividend OF three per cent for the
past six months onits preferred and COM
mon stock. =
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
For Rent.

k-A THE ELEGANT sToRE-RooMs
sd occupied formerly by Mcclellan q
son, corner OF Main and Madison streets,
well known for the last twenty-five years
as the Great Boot and Shoe Corner. Con-
nected Herewith is the dryest and best
lighted cellar in the city. Apply to
b. MCCLELLAN,
decol orc D. KNOX & co,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22

THR authorized capital of the Ma
ton Bank of Martinsburg has been in
creased to 100000, double its former
amount
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
Fancy Articles,
Pocket Books,
Portfolios,
Portmonies,

FERMENTATION BIBLES, and BIBLES
all sizes, from neat Pocket Edition 10 a
very large Family and Pulpit.
He would invite particular attention to
his large assortment of Hymn Books for
the various denominations.
He would also call particular attention TO
large assortment Of Stereoscopes and
stereoscopic Views, both Foreign and
American.
Also a large and well assorted stock OF
Sabbath School Books, suitable for Library
and Prize Books
THE STANDARD POETS OF EUROPE
AND AMERICA in new and beautiful
styles Of binding.
A large aud most complete stock Of Relig-
ious, Biographical, Historical and MiScella-
neous Books always on hand.
will be pleased 10 have my friends and
the public call and examine my stock be-
fore making their Holiday purchases, be-
lieying that can do better by them than
any other house in Wheeling.
decle JOHN W. HEISKELI.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
WANTED.
LOST.

ON MONDAY EVENING, AT THE
~ Benwood Depot, as the accommodation
train arrived from the East, an ENGLISH
LEVER SILVER WATCH. Any one re-
turning IL to the Express agent at Benwood
or Cameron will be suitably rewarded.
decN X. 8. WINTERS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
JOHN w. HEISKEll

Would respectfully inform the citizens OF
Wheeling and Vicinity that he has lately
returned from the East, with large and
we'll selected stock of
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
The Celebrated
Murray
Lannan's
FLORIDA WATER.

The most lasting, agreeable, and
refreshing Of all perfumes, for use
on the Handkerchief, at the Toilet,
and in the Bath. For sale by all
Druggists and PeTumers.
seplSd&w
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22

TIE citizens Of Berkeley county are
about to form an Agricultural Society,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22

amount.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-22
HOLIDAY PRESENTS

Writing Desks,
Scrap Albums,
Photograph Albums
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-05-24
Who was the Fifth.

An Irishman who had been absent for
some time on a fishing excursion, met
one of his friends, who inquired of him
what luck he had 'Oh,' he replied"
"we had most Elegant time intirely."
"Who were of your party?" asked his
friend. There were five Of US" was
his answer" There was myself, one
the two Scrogginses, two; Terry Toole,
three; Jim Kasin, four There were FIVE
of us. There was Terry Toole, one; my
self, two; the two Scrogginses, three; and
Jim Kasin, four. There most certainly
were five of us. There was Jim Kasin,
one Terry Toole, two myself three and
the Scrogginses, four It's very strange
that | can't remember who the fifth man
was! There was myself, one; Jim Kasin,
two; the two Scrogginses, three; and
Terry Toole, four and may the devil fly
away with me if I can recollect who the
fifth man was ",
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-05-24

They will not onlyprevent, but will Cure diseases
and are the Cheapest, as well as the best Horse
Powders in use. Try them For sale by Stores and
Druggists generally. and by f. MORTIMER, New
Bloomfield, Pa. 335tf
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-05-24
II U M 0 RoUS IT z MS.

Belg" A druggist has this cheerful invi-
tation in his show-window Come in
and get II emetics for one shilling.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-05-24

psg~ What is the difference between
a young girl and an old hat Merely
difference of time-one has feeling, and
the other has felt.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-06-09
OVER THE BARS.

Twas milking time. and the cows como up
From the meadows sweet with clover,
And stood in the lane. whilo pretty Jane
Had quiet chat with the drover.
Such quiet chat, that II scarcely seemed
Thata single word was spoken:
While magic spell with tho night dews fell.
And tho rythm Of song was unbroken.
Tho cattle stood at the lovers side,
Without any show of vexation,
As though impressed that i've bar rest
Was part of their rest grafton.
And as Jane listcSed to notes that came
Right under the bars and over,
Her heart took wing, like a silly thing,
And nestled up close to the drovor.
She heard him soy th&t his home was poor,
Tlat he'd nothing but love to give herj
Asd she smiled content, ~ tho Love had spent
Every arrow he had in his CULVER:
She smiled content, whilc the evening air
With She voices of birds was ringing;
And her lips confessed tha. q lowly most
shouil never prevent hel singing.
So over the bars the lovers lean
In the Joy Of sweet communion
And their looks declare that poverty ne'er
Shall be bar to their union.
Oh, sweetest music. 60 thread your rhymes,
Now under the bars aud over
Where pretty Jane, in the fragrant land,
Bewitchsd the heart Of the drovsr.
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-06-09
live II a. il he had satisfied himself Of the
fact that he was starving to know. They

live |" as II he had satisfied himself Of the
fact that he was starving to know. They
were his last coherent utteranco. A good
deal later he said something in which the
word poetry" was distinctly heard. His
son Immediately repeated to him one of the
stanzas Of Grey's "Elegy." He heard i.
and smiled. After this, respiration became
more difficult, and at length il went on
with perceptible intervals. All was now
Aushed within the chamber and to us,
who stood waiting, there we're but three
sounds in nature; the signing Of autumn
wind in the trees, the slow tick of the
clock in the hall below, and tde deep
breathing Of our dying friend. Moments
that seemed hours flowed on. Still the
measured beat of time fell painfully dis
tinct upon our ears; still the gentle
moaning Of the wind mingled with the
only sound that arose within the room !;
for there Was no sobs Of women, no move
ment of men. So grand, and yet 30 calm
and simple, had been bis approach to the
moWent when We must know that he is
with us no more, that he had lifted us
into . composure, which but for his great
example VIC would not have felt. At
twenty three minutes before 8 o'clock his
breathing ceased the features settled
into . superb reposs, and DR.. Jearies,
who still held the pulse, after waiting for
few seconds, gently laid down the arm,
and amid tho breathless silence, pro.
nouoccd tie single word Dead" The
eyes we're then closed, the remains were
removed from the position in which death
came, and all bus those who had been ap
pointed to wait and watch slowly and
mournfully walked away. Thus there
passed out Of this world the great soul Of
Daniel Webster; devotedly thankful for
the good he had been permitted to do,
conscious to the last hour Of life in all his
rich affections and splendid faculties,
fully believing that he was entering an.
other stste Of existence, and humb'y trust.
ing that his aims on earth had been to do
the will of Him to whom he felt that all
created intelligence and all human power
are to render up theis accounts. George
Ticknor Curtis, in Life Of Daniel Web
sfcY