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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-21
CITY COURT.

Warnina to Persons Who Eet on Ihc Trout
Platforms of street Cars.
Before Judge Nelson.
John r. 1,1tagh Us. The BROOKLYN and conev
Island Railroad Companv.-On the I'D of Decem-
Der last the plaintiff attempted to get on the front
platform Of one OF the company's cars in Smith
street, when he was thrown TO the ground and, as
he alleged received Injuries which Will disable him
for life. He, therefore, brought suit 10 recover
damages In the sum of $4,000.
II was claimed the part Of the defence tnat per
sons getting on the front platform did so ~ their
own risk and that In This plaintiff should nave
oot on the rear platform. II was admitted That the
car was not stopped, but 1t was also claimed tnat
the plaintiff did not signal the driver. Testimony
was introduced to show that AFTER the accident
Murtagh got on the car and did not seem 10 nave
been seriously Injured The doctor who attended
naintY sworc that his injuries slight and that
ne appeared TO be under the influence OF liquor. A
motion for non-sut on the ground OF contrtbutlve
negligence was granted by the Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-21
IRs IuQHr HuMicIps.
NEW YORK, April 70. 1871.

To THE EDITOR OF THE hERALD:-
In the report OF the Toomey homicide in yester~
DAVIS HERALD am made to testify that blow over
an empty stomach would be equally dangerous with
one on that organ when full--a papably erroneous
opinion Tor which do not wish To be held RESPONSE
Bile. My evidence was that IL would make NO mate
rial difference whether such blow was given when
the person receiving 1t excited by liquor or was
WOOSTER BEACH. ~ y.
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SUPREME CouRT-CIRCUIT--Nos. 80, Al, lis, 12s,
I2o os o. o. 1885, l44 LAG, Ii7, las, l49, $50, lS,
JrrY CouRr--Parts and 2--Judges Nelson and
Thompson.-Nos Al, ~, l4O lSs' III y loo. far'
3-Judge McCuc.--Spccial term.
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SUPERIOR C9uaT-;Psc!sL TERM.
The Troubles and Tribuations of the Divorce
Business.
Before Judge Mcneil.

Business.
Before Judge Mcneil.
Ford IS. Ford.-The plaintiff, it will be remcnl-
bered, was placed under arrest for contempt OF
court In not paying alimony to his vie. The all
mony ordered was ten dollars week, and the pay
ment was neglected till $3.50 were due. The case
came up on u writ OF habeas corpus TO discharge
HIM from arrest. The opposing lawyers-A. II.
Reavey Tor the petitioner and ii. g. benson for the
relatrix-talKed ut great length the snbcc ana
submitted counter aldaviss but neither tile talks
nsr aidavlts revealed any facts of interest addl-
uonal to those heretofore published The Court re-
aery ed its decision.
Mere Of the Same sort.
Before Judge Spencer
schmidt us. Schmidt-Ths is a case somewhat
similar to the above and the facts already
given in the HERALD. The plaintiff has Jailed TO
pay aiimony, as directed, and o motion was made
Tor his arrest for contempt. The Judge listened
patiently to the opposing counsel, and then ordered
reference TO ascertain the facts.
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BROOKLYN COURTS.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

Action TO Condemn Property Seized.
Before Judge Benedict
Assistant District Attorney Allen yesterday inst-
tuted proceedings in the DISTRICT Court for the for
fixture OF the rectfyng establishment OF II. Reiners
on Stagg street, f. D., which was seized by the
revenue officers for alleged violation OF the revenue
laws. The property seized Is valued al about
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CtuBJ Of APPEALS CALENDAR.

ALBANY, April 20, 1871.
The following IL the Court OF Appeals day calendar
for April a. Js7IN0s, 20l. $780, l47. 2V0 W., 2Q5,
2Q6, 20@
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SUPREME CouaT--cRAMBsaS.
Theatrical Entertain unents and the License
Fees.

Before Judge Brady
Ia re Society for the Reformation OF Jacente De-
unQuents us. Albert Diers.-An application was
made to punish the defendant for Keeping
alleged, place where theatrical entertainments
given without having obtained the proper license.
The application was made, OF course, the part Of
the Society for the Reformation OF juvenile Delin-
Quents, to whom such licenses 60. IL was granted
BY default.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10

may be most needed to relieve the
suffering in Chicago. We hope to see
the citizens meeting well attended to-
day, that some organized direction may
be given to the charity the people are
willing to bestow.
The pecuniary results Of this i'm
mense destruction of property are likely
to be felt all over the country. 1t vii
inevitably result in many business fail
ures in Chicago which may produc,
others in the eastern cities and else
where, and may eventually lead to a
financial panic and general crash. 1t
is impossible that the insurance compa
MES will be able TO pay all the losses
they have suffered by the confsgration,
and the sudden calling in Of all their
funds will of itself produce stringeucy
in the money market that will be fel,
all lover the land. Our Wheeling
companies lose directly about forty
thousand dollars, but this is a
small sum in comparison with the
probable loss that even our own citizens
may be called upon to endure by the
depression Of business and stagnation o!
many kinds of trade that will follow ii
the wake OF the fire. But for the fact
that the credit system is not carried to
its former extent, and business men are
now generally more Independent of each
other than formerly, a repetition Of the
panic OF 1857 and other memorable
years could scarcely be averted. As it
is, the influence of this disaster will
certainly be felt in all the ramifcations
of trade and in every city and town in
the United States.
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The Warming has been
Needed.

Since the exposure of the attempts made
by certain INSCRIPTIONS local dealers, to
palm off their coarse astringents, made from
cheap and impure materials, in the place OF
the great national tonic, Hostetter's Stem
ach Bitters, public opinion has set strongly
against these empires and their prepare
tons. Their occupation is gone or soon
will be. When the light is let into decep-
ton it soon willis down. Persons who trifie
with their own health, by using unknown
preparations, with no guarantee to sustain
them, when an established specific, proven
by twenty years experience to be exactly
what 1t is claimed to be, is within their
reach, are sure to repent their temerity.
Many have done so in this instance, but Il
IS hoped that the truth plainly spoken has
arrested the evil. In the meantime the de.
mand for the leading protective and resto-
rative medicine Of America was never no
great as it has been this season. From the
fever and ague districts Of the west, SOUTH
west and south, 1t is literally overwhelming
and it may be said Of the advices from al,
parts Of the country OF the cures 1t Is effec-
ting In dyspepsia, bilious complaints, and
chronic constipation, that "their name is
legion" Everywhere the sick and feeble
seem to have realized the importance OF
"Holding fast that which Is good, ;" and OF
ave ding what is spurious and dangerous.
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Proposals for Sixth Street Bridge

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY
L the undersigned for erecting the Super
structure of a Bridge over Wheeling creek
ut the foot of Sixth street, in the city OF
Wheeling, TO consist of one central span OF
100 feet in the clear and two end spans OF 50
feet each. The clear width between trusses
to be ~ feet. The Bridge to have no side
walks. Height Of Bridge above creek bot
tom 80 feet. The bids may be Tor an Iron
or Wooden Superstructure, and must be
separate for the lO0 foot span and for the
30 foot spans, with the privilege to the I'M
dersigned to accept the bid for the one or
for the other or for both, as may be deemed
best.
The Bridge, il of Iron, must consist wholly
of wrought iron, except Bearing Blocks
and Washers, which may be OF cast iron,)
and be capable OF sustaining load, in adj
dition TO its own weight, OF 1900 pounds 10
the running foot, without imposing
strain on wrought iron in excess of 1900
pounds to the square inch, If in extension,
or 10000 pounds, If in compression. Cast
ings 10 be subjected to not over 1900
pounds compression. The floor beams OF
the Iron Bridge must be OF wrought iron
The flooring of inch oak plank. The
Wooden Bridge shall be Of the Howe Truss
pattern, according TO plan and specifica-
tions to be seen ut the office OF the Crescent
Manufacturing Company, near the site OF
the Bridge, or If preferred the bidder may
submit his own plan. Bridges OF either
kind must be painted with two good coats
Of paint.
Bids must he addressed to the under
signed, at Wheeling, w. Va, and must be
in by Saturday, the 18th October, at 3 T. NJ,
and must give the name and address Of the
bidder in full. The committee reserve the
right TO reject any and all bids.
Chairman Joint Committee City Council
and Supervisors. Oct5
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10
THE CHICAGO FIRE.

The great fire 10 Chicago is a wide
spreading calamity. Millions of dollars
of the wealth OF the country have been
consumed in few hours, thousands OF
families are rendered homeless and
destitute, and thousands OF business
men have seen the product Of the in
dustry OF many years swept away dur
ing the past few hours. Since the great
ire in New York in 1882 there has
been no such disaster as this, aud it Is
probable that this may exceed all former
destruction Of the kind. The portion OF
the city OF Chicago that has fallen a
prey to the fire embraces the very heart
of the place; the centre Of wealth and
of value, and includes also thousands
of humber houses that together make
up nearly one half of the entire city.
In the confusion, alarm, suffering
and excitement now prevailing in the
unfortunate city it is of course impos-
sible to obtain coherent or exact &C.
counts OF the ravages Of the fire.
Enough is known to show that there Is
immediate and pressing need for all the
aid that can be given to relieve those
who are suddenly deprived of home and
all means of subsistence, and it is graf
flying to find that from every quarter of
the country substantial aid is being
already sent. The contribution voted
by our City Council last night, though
not so large as that Of our richer sister
cities, is nevertheless sufficient to show
our good will and our genuine sym
pathy with the sufferers. Our gift
bears with it an earnest desire to do
what we can, that is of itself worth
something In addition to this appro.
priation by the City Councils, we are
glad to learn that several hundred bar.
rels of -four have already been forward
ed by private libersliv, and that others
stand ready 70 contribute OF whatever
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against the States creating debts for
works Of internal improvement for 8
more efficient judiciary; for more eff
cient and cheaper county organization
for abolishing all surplus and unneces-
sary Offices; and better secure the mon
eys of the people and prevent their
fraudulent aud improper use and appli-
cation, and in the management of all
the affairs of State insure more econo-
my and integrity. --.-----
Col. Benjamin Wilson, of Marion
county, and Col. D. D. johnson, Of
Tyler, were nominated for seats in the
Convention by reclamation. OF the
character OF the candidates it is useless
for US to speak. Both of them are well
known throughout the State as gentle
men of integrity and ability.
Robert Patterson, Esq, of Peasants
county, was nominated for the State
Senate. Able and telling speeches were
made by Col. johnson and Col: Wilson.
after which the Convention adjourned.
Immediately after the adjournment
of the Senatorial Convention the County
Convention for Doddridge county was
called to order and proceeded to make
nominations for the various offices. The
deliberation of the Convention resulted
in the nomination of Jeptha F. Ran.
dolph for the Convention, Valentine
Langftt for the Legislature, and DR.. R.
L. Charter for County Superintendent Of
free sceools This is an excellent ticket,
and will undoubtedly be elected.
The Radicals held their Convention
for this Senatorial District and county
on Friday, the 9th inst. Their Conven.
ton was perfect failure, and all pres
ent seemed to be dead to the political
issues OF the day. They adopted reso-
lutions, which among other things set
forth that they believed it the duty of
the members Of the Convention to ad-
journ the same Immediately upon its
organization, without making single
alteration in the Constitution. After
making their nominations and endeav-
oring without success 10 get some one
to make speech, they adjourned dis
satisfied with their nominations, them
selves, and with a sense OF defeat in
delibly impressed on their countenances.
You may look for a glorious Democrat
ic victory in this Senatorial District and
county.
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THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democratic County Convention
that was held in this city yesterday was
composed of very good set OF dele
gates. fairly chosen, and representing
fairly the people Of the county. The
ticket nominated is not quite such an
one as we would like to see presented
in so wealthy, populous and important
a county as this, but we are fully aware
that the Convention did the best that
could be done under the circumstances.
Seven candidates for legislative offices
are to be chosen from among the people
of Ohio county this fall. Four are to
be members of the Constitutional Con-
yention and three of the State Legisla-
,ure. The pay OF the members Of these
bodies is generally found insufficient to
defray their personal expenses and there
are no perquisites whatever. They are
TO meet in a distant and somewhat in.
accessible portion Of the State, in the
middle of the winter, and the members
must entirely. relinquish all private
business during their term Of service at
the Capital. tendance upon either
the Legislature or the Constitutional
Convention will necessarily be accom-
panied by much personal sacrifice on
the part of the members, and the ques-
ton to be solved by the Convention in
this city yesterday was where to find
seven suitable persons who would con-
sent to make the sacrifice required. A
number OF prominent gentlemen here
have, during the past few weeks, been
urged to consent to become candidates,
but the general reply has been that
they could not afford to go if elected /;
that their private business was OF such
a nature as to forbid their hardening
it during the time to be spent in Charles
ton. A few men who will do honor to
the county have consented 10 serve,
but the Convention yesterday found it i'm
possible to fill the ticket entirely with
frst.class names. Under these circum-
stances, we accept the nominations as
they are, and cordially advise our friends
10 support them at the polls on the
10Th.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10
Liberty Township Meeting.

The Democratic meeting of Liberty
township, held at West Liberty on
October It'll, 1871, was organized by
calling S. s. Jacob 70 the chair, and ap.
pointing J. C. Faris. Secretary.
The following persons were elected
delegates to the County Conven-
ton, viz: S. S. Jacob, V. H.Vanmeter,
and j. A Curtis.
The township ticket is as follows:
Supervisor, S. s. Jacob; Inspector OF
Elections, B. r. Yates; School Comis-
sioners, VIM. Hukill and J. A. Curtis !;
Clerk, Edward Blayney, jr.; Overseer Of
the Poor, JAS. Lucas; Justices OF the
Peace, B. T.:Yates and Daniel Shorts !;
Constables. George Weidman and Carl
Blayney Surveyor OF Roads-lst Dis
trict, Samuel Smith; ID District, j. V.
Chambers; Sd District, Thomas How
ard, ST.; 4ih District, James H. Mer-
edith, S. S. JACOB, Chairman.
J. c. FARls, Secretary.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10

In the account Of the West virginia
Hospital for the Insane which we pnb-
lished yesterday morning, one interest
ing point was unintentionally omitted
the cost of the subsistence of luna
tics in the Asylum. The cost OF main
tanning lunatics at home or in the coun-
iy jails has generally been from nine to
twelve dollars per week, including med
zeal attendance, the services Of a watch
man, &c. In the Hospital for the In
sane, however, the cost of each lunatic
per week during the pact year has barely
reached two dollars and iorty-six cents.
This includes everything; food, cloth.
ing,medicines, service OF officers and at
tendants, and covers the whole current
expenses Of the Asylum. 1t may thus
he seen what an important saving may
be effected to the State by gathering into
the Asylum as speedily as possible
the lunatics now scattered IN the
various county jails or maintained else
where at State expense. 1t amounts to
three hundred and forty dollars a year
for each lunatic, and the new rooms that
have recently been provided 10y the
present Board OF Directors for the ad-
mission OF sixty four additional patients
will thus save TO the State nearly twenty
two thousand dollars in single year.
Asa measure OF economy, the further
construction of the Asylum should be
prosecuted with all possible dispatch
until all the insane in the State can be
provided suitable rooms and treatment
there. Independent OF the dictates OF
humanity and the claims OF human
charity, pecuniary reasons alone would
prompt the immediate completion Of
the Hospital.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10

Boring, Hon. R. G.. Barr and James
Robinson, Esq, were proposed as can
didates. A ballot was taken and re-
suited as follows: McKennan 2226s,
Boring 64S, Barr 2O30s, Robinson 1868.
Messrs. McKennau, Barr and Robin.
son were declared the nominees.
Mr.. Shallcross moved that the dele
gates from the country townships be
authorized to make the nomination for
County Superintendent of Free Schools.
The motion was carried and Mr.. John
C. Faris and Doctor j. E. Webb were
placed in nomination. A ballot was
had. the country delegates only voting,
which resulted in the nomination Of Mr..
Faris, he receiving AS votes and Mr..
Webb SO.
The following gentlemen were then
named by the delegates from their
respective townships to serve as men,
bers Of the Democratic county Executive
committee for the ensuing year
Washington township, II. W. Phil
lips.
Madison township, John Pfarr.
Clay township, NJ. Reilly.
Union township, J. Updegraff.
Centre township, T. J. Campbell.
Webster township, J. B. Hughes.
Richie township, w. C. Handlan.
Richland township, Jos. W. Morgan.
West Liberty township, S. s. Jacob.
Triadelpbia township, Geo. Downey.
The committee on Resolutions pre-
scented the following report
RESOLVED, That the Democratic party OF
Ohio county, in Convention assembled,
are in favor of a constitution for the
State of West Virginia, securing a
cheap and efficient government, under
which the equal rights of all citizens
shall be guaranteed.
ResoIved, That we are in favor Of an
economical, efficient and honestly ad-
ministered system OF Free Schools
that we are opposed to lending the
State credit to works of internal im-
provement, or the creation Of a State
Debt, for any purpose whatever; that
we are in favor of obtaining an extern
sion to the time in which to pay West
Virginias portion of the State Debt OF
Virginia; that we are in favor Of the
present system Of voting by ballot; that
we are in favor OF biennial sessions OF
the Legislature.
The report was adopted unanimously,
and the Convention adjourned sine die.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10
Fourth Senatorial District.

WEST UNION, w. Va,
October 7, 1871.
Editors Of the Register:
The Democratic Convention TO nomi-
nate candidates from this (the 4th) Sen
atorial District for the Reform Conven.
ton, and q candidate for the State
Senate, assembled at this place on Fri.
day, the 5th inst. The Convention was
largely attended and the most perfect
harmony and good feeling prevailed
throughout the proceedings. The Com.
mittee on Resolutions recommended the
adoption of the resolutions of the Dem
ocratic Convention for the county Of
Harrison, which was unanimously
agreed to. The following are the reso-
lutions, viz:
RESOLVED, That in the opinion of this
Convention, the Constitution to be
framed by the Convention to assemble
in Charleston in January next should
provide for more efficient and econom-
ical system of Free Schools; provide
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10
Bachelors Hair Dye.

This superb Hair Dye is the best in the
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Simultaneous. No disappointment. No Ri
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but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold
by all Druggists. Factory 10 Bond Street,
New York. ian23-d&W
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A Home Medicine.
A Home Medicine.
Tried for 40 Years.
Tried for 40 Years.
80. an va.,

DR.. A. y. TOdd'S Liver Pills.
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DR.. A. ). Todd's Liver Pills.
FOR DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION, LIV-
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ACHE, BILdOUSNESS, &c.
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Yours, with respect,
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Sold by Druggists and Dealers every
where.
LAUGHLIN BROTHERS & CO.,
oc7 Proprietors.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
-:O:--
IN HIarrtapQ.

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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10
The Celebrated
Murray
81
Lanman'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 Drug
Qists and Pefumers.
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-10

az BARRELS "a. BALLOU'S" PITTS.
~ burgh Cider Vinegar just received and
for sale by
oc9 N. REILLY,
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Dwelling Houses.

4 COMFORTABLE HOUSE OF EIGHT
n rooms and good lot, on Main street,
near North. A good Dwelling House Of 8
rooms on hampGsn street &c a nne residence
Island. Two brick houses on Zane street.
A small brick house on Vine street. A
good house and large lot on Fifth street. A
small house on the Island for $50. A house
on Main street for $500. For sale by
3. l. CUTHBEkT,
oc9 McLains Block. Monroe street.
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r TERMS.

Tuition has been reduced from We
per session. Boarding from y W
week. UNFINISHED rooms from ',
per session, and tree Tuition to sDn'a =
listers OF the Gospel OF all demon - =.
For further particulars apply iof eA''F
TO Prof. q. l.. LoOs, Secretary, or 70
w. X. PENDLETON, Prelst.
jy8 Bethany, Wet VIZ
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LiVerpOOl Salt.
Bakers Flour.

IN SACKS LIVERPOOL TABLE SALT
CU just received and for sale by