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A RADICAL OPINION.
How tho Message Struck People In
Washington.


Correspondence OF the New York Tribune.l
That large class Of Senators. Repre-
sestatives, and leading politicians, who
may be said to swear by General Grant,
and therefore bound to be pleased with
everything he does, and OF course per-
tectly satisfied with the message, and
predict that it will be an eminent pop.
ular document with the people at large.
There was, however, no enthusiasm in
regard to it in either House Of Congress
when it was read, nor among the people
who have discussed it since the adjourn
ment. Those who are in the habit Of
examining and weighing Administration
measures, before they applaud them, are
not altogether so well pleased with the
message They all admit it to be adroit-
ly written, but they think that the
most OF it's strength lies in the skill
full lodging Of important questions,
rather than in meeting them boldly, as
President Grant has been wont to do in
previous messages. One Of the first. and
most severely criticised passages OF the
message is that referring to the late per
sonal quarrel between the Administra'
tion and Mr.. Cstacazy. The diplomat
lists assert that no such passages can be
found in any message ever before sent
to Congress, and add that it places the
Grand Duke in very embarrassing pO.
siton. Here, they say, is the Grand
Duke, the guest Of the nation, travelling
through this country under the escort Of
a man who has been selected as fit
companion for him by his father, the
Car, and in the midst OF his visit he is
met by a message from the President Of
the United States, in which that man is
proclaimed to the country an. TO the
world as no gentleman. 1t is hard TO see
what course the Grand Duke can pur-
sue under the circumstance, but it is
thought that decency will force him
either to leave the country at once or to
dismiss Catacazy Great curiosity is
expressed in regard to which Of these
courses he will adopt. 10 regard to
civil service reform the Presidents crit
les, and they are many on this point, are
particularly severe. Members Of Con-
gress, especially, do not like to have the
responsibility for bad appointments
thrown entirely upon them, and many OF
them expressed the opinion that the
power that appointed ought to bear a
share OF the odium OF bad selections,
especially since some Of those which
have been most Objectionable have
been claimed by the Presidents friends
10 have been made without con-
sultation with members OF Congress
The last part OF the paragraph OF the
Recommendation in regerd to amnesty
is also considered in the light OF ap
attempt to cenciliate the "carpet-bag-
gers" Of the South while catering to a
recognized public opinion in the North.
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A Large Bird.

Mr.. ". Homan, residing just above
the Thistle Farm, about three miles
from this place, on last Friday, shot
a very singular looking bird. 1t
measured six feet from the tip Of one
wing to the tip Of the other, weighing
FIVE and one half pounds. The
feathers under the wings are perfectly
white, while the top Of its wings and
back are brown and white speckled.
1t has the appearance more or less OF
an owl. having a bended beak and
very large and sharp talons. 1t is q
very beautiful bird to look at and We
think something of curiosity. 1t il
at Mr.. J. Cunningham's, 9, where any one
may see it. Mr.. Homsn would like
some one to tell him to what family Of
birds it belongs-Wdssl County
lndepsndent
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Mr.. Marshall's amendment provid-
ing for minority representation or
cumulative voting, in relation to Mr..
Buffers proviso that Congressional
elections be held on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November in
each alternate year, was adopted.
Mr.. Farnsworth's amendment, to
which Buffers proviso was amendative,
was rejected.
Mr.. Butler renewed his proviso, 30
amended as to take effect in 1874.
After short debate the bill was laid
aside.
On motion of Mr.. Randall, the
Speaker was authorized to appoint a
Territorial Delegate on the committee
on Territories, and a Delegate from the
District Of Columbia on the committee
for that District.
The Speaker then appointed Delegate
Chatter, of Colorado, on the former
and Delegate Chapman, committee on
the latter.
At4:2O P. NJ. the House adjourned.
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CHICAGO.
no Smallpox-BOdy Found.


.., December l3.-The Board
-.. e.. are somewhat alarmed about
s..ai Of the smallpox among the
cement Of this citv-there being
.y.ogc cases in the city, though
,yHa,riinary number, the Board
a-ri with ether cities. Vac
20 !. urged OF all.
Ire: body was found this morn
N.-ih Clark street, supposed to
IN Thompson, a wealthy real
. .gHer, who has been missing
ire.
4. Frederick Fraley, Of Philadel-
President Of the National Board
81. VISITED the Chicago Board OF
.... morning and, after being in.
r.. 10 the Board by the President,
.,geech, expressing astonishment
.....i rebuilding Of Chichgo.
ran James Bruce, OF the schoon-
.r0. of Chicago, and Captain
r the schooner San Jacinto, OF
!: nave just arrived. Their ves-
:. oaiei with lumber and were
on sunday, November Goth,
2, from Collingwood. After at
:cwo days to cut their way out
.-sx inches thick and six miles
p. water, thev abandoned the un-
.a:aHi stripped their vessels and
..ri- sails.
p i;aai Duke Alexis is expected
~ sunday, December Dist, to
I'D - three davs.
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NEW ALBAN u.
Attempted Murder.

A-GASY, lND., December l3.-
Nch0,s, end man of Watson s
.;32pe, which came here from
81. attempted to kill Blanche
Z; the Commercial Hotel yes
tie pulled her across a chair
= Lar Of her head, and after
T: -s' twice drew a knife to kill
'' Fa' prevented by the opportune
O. another member Of the COM
lie was sent to the workhouse
days and fined sixteen dollars.
- va, travelling with Nichols as
She Is the daughter of a
-. - Louis, and ran away from
~ months AGO
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HOUSE.

Mr.. Hooper introduced bills appro-
priating lands, for the reclamation OF
desert lands in Utah, also to aid in the
reconstruction of certain canals
Referred to the committee on Public
Lands.
Mr.. Banks, Of Massachusetts from
the committee on Foreign Affairs, re:
ported the bill appropriating s62,225
to carry out the provisions OF sections
twelve to seventeen, inclusive, OF the
Treaty of Washington. 'Referred to
the committee ofthe Whole.
.Mr. Hoar, OF Massachusetts, from
the committee on Education and Labor,
reported the bill to provide for a COM
mittee to examine the subject Of hours
and labor, and the division Of the
profits of labor in the United States.
Mr.. Hoar asked that an early day be
fixed for the full consideration OF the
bill, and, objections being made, ad-
dressed the House in support OF the
bill. He said that it was not a party
measure, as all parties were favorable
to such a measure.
Mr.. Dawes said that the labor and
capital question could not be put 10
sleep. 1t demanded the immediate at
tention of Congress, and he hoped that
Me.srs. Wood and Kerr would WIN r
draw their objection to the selection OF
an early day for the final disposition o'
the bill.
Mr.. Kerr stated that none Of his po-
litical friends were initial to such a
measure, but unless Mr.. Hoar wouio
weld the floor to allow him to reply TO
some intimations thrown out he must
continue to object. III
Mr., Hoar still refused, but finally
Welded for a few minutes each to Messrs,
Kelly, Schenck and Strong, wfo spoke
in favor OF the bill. ., -,
Mr. Banks and others submitted an
amendment, and Mr.. Cox offered a sup
stitute. Pending the 'discusslon. the
morning hour expired and the Dill "en'
over till tomorrow. :--,
Mr. Farnsworth, of Illinois, intro
duced bill appropriatiug $2:OWooo &c
enable the Secretary Of the Treasury &c
purchase grounds for Government 6ui,G
ipgs in Chicago, the ground and build
mos not to cost over $5,OOO,OOo. -,
Mr. Wells introduced bill for tn'
erection of public buildings in 81. LOUIS
Roth bills were referred to the commit
tee on Appropriations. The appor'ion
ment bill was then resumed.
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THE RIVER.

-..~GsH, December l3.-The
'-maIn- closed with about 33
= = wafer. Weather cold with
NV.
.yy1T. December l3.-River 5
:. stout, stationary.
-r December l3.-Weather
. .,i cold.
.S,TllLE, lND., December l3.-
'1:: : falling fast. The weather
:.y with prospects OF rain or
Mercury 42'. Business dull.
-cm. December l3.--River sta
r. Cachanged above and below.
-, reported at Reeves. Barges
~ to Reeves to Tighten the
Z r. The Fanny Brandeis is not
-. Weather cloudy and cold.
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Tho InternationaIs to Parade on
Sunday.

A dispatch was received from the
chairman of the committee of Inter
nationals to wait upon the Governor
with reference to their proposed parade
on Sunday next, stating that as the
Police commissioners had not decided
whether to prohibit the parade then.
The Governor also withholds his de-
cision. 1t is expected that the police
authorities will announce their decision
tomorrow.
Upon receipt of the telegram q meet
ing of the Internationals was called,
when it was resolved to parade on Sun
day, and also to invite trades unions
and all other organized bodies of
sympathizing men and women to parade
with them.
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q PRINCE OF WALES
:. r,1iition More Favorable.
,,o prince of Wales.

Inc tf'"N
December l3.-The ply.
.nsoj;nc the Prince of Wales
., ,,', ,..nei the following bulletin
>AxpRlSGHAM-l0 P. NJ.
?-:,cs Of Wales passed a less
j. ~ December II, l:30 A. NJ
w.. , .,,olpts from Sandringham
St,ock) report that the Prince
....,s.. and has obtained short
I..oi r.pose during the night.
Consular Treaty Signed.
~ December lG.-The new
Convention between Germany
-" United States, was formally
-, representatives Of the two
s.. ~ ,b,s CITY. on Monday last.
The Corfes.
,,.7 December l3.-The dissolu-
s,s sS,aaish Cortes is imminent
believed Amadeus will shortly
!s,.ee ordering fresh elections
.,ss 10 that body.
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WASHINGTON.

ASHlNGTOS, DeCemUer lo.-lne lie
publican Senators were again in
Caucus
this morning for two hours. The result
of the deliberations was that the com.
mittee on Retrenchment be appointed
the same as other committees, but not
jointly with the House, nor with the
movers, as contemplated in Senator
Trumbull's resolution.
Revenue Decision.
The Commissioner of Internal Rev.
enue states that no assessment will be
made against distillers for Christmas
day, provided all work is suspended on
that day.
Detached.
Commodore Thomas Selfridge has
been detached from special duty con-
nected with the Darien expedition and
ordered as Light House Inspector Of the
First District. Commodore A. E. X.
Benham has been detached from duty
as Light House Inspector Of the First
District.
Treasurer Spinner received a letter
to-day inclosing a check for one hun
dred dollars, which the sender, who is
anonymous, states was left in his hands
by the employees and negroes of the
Quartermaster's Department at time
when he was acting Assistant Quarter
master. 1t has never been called for
and is therefore returned to the Govern
ment to which it properly belongs.
Schenck.
The President has received no intima-
ton from Minister Schenck that he
intends to resign or that he wishes to be
relieved. So far as the officials here
are concerned the status of the English
mission is just the same as when MIR.
Schenck accepted it.
Akerman.
1t is stated upon good authority that
Attorney General Akerman will be ap-
pointed to the vacant Judgeship OF the
United States Court of Florida.
Nominations.
The following nominations were made
to-day: Andrew Willman, Collector OF
Internal Revenue for the Ninth Dis
trict of New York. Assessors of In.
ternal Revenue-A. B. Carroll, Second
District of Missouri; A. w. Layton
Third District of Texas; J. II. Gray,
Third District Of Louisiana; j. w.
Ross, Fifth District of Indiana. Second
Lieutenant Gustavus c. Doane is to be
First Lieutenant in the Second Cavalry
Charles F. Roe is to be Second Lieuten-
ant IN the Second Cavalry, and large
number OF lieut. enants in the revenue
service; also the following Consuls
Arthur Merrill of New York, Jan Jose
Costa Rico; Stuart Barnes Of Connect
cut, Rio Negro; John Wilson OF Penn
sylvania, Brussels.
General Items.
The administration organ here to
DAY declares that the Civil Service Com
mission is failure. The members oi
the Commission Indignantly resent the
imputation.
Senator Upton refused to-day to 60
into the Republican caucus at all.
There is good deal Of feeling among
Republican Senators growing out OF the
debate on Trumbulrs resolution revising
the Retrenchment committee.
There is formidable movement on
foot to induce the administration to
take a new departure on the Cuban
question. This movement is opposed
by Fish, who is in favor OF peace.
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sPRINGFIELD.
"i'nois Legislature.

FIELD, Ill, December l3.-
~ A'S Yesterday passed a bill en-
II, niied States to purchase or
I. .r'oPeFty. This is the first bill
.,1..a ,sasht Of Chicago passed by
u T,,,.t It's object being to locate
-. ''om House. A bill is under
% Ta !. 70 D., bring foreign capital to
" Will doubtless pass.
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NEW ORLEANS.
vessel Seized.

NSNtI StIZPU.
'ALEANs, December 13.-The
IL schooner Frank Atwood was
'ae Collector OF Internal Rev
~. PORTING smuggled goods to
,'..' =. =. Of $4,000. The following
= T.. .. /. '1e articles seized Is cases
.,,.,e 80 cases Cognac, 80 quar-
;lm, tO quarter pipes gin, 40
&, !, sies ( gin, - quarter pipes
'1i - eighth pipes brandy.
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PITTSBURGH.
Meath Of AN Old Citizen.

PITTSBURGH, December l3.-Jere'
mian Dunlevy, an aged and active clti'
zen died at an early hour this morning
Thirty wears ago he was boating on ts the
Ohio rlver, and at the time OF ms oeA'n
vas in the boat store business here
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-14

rTNHE PURESST AND MOST RELIABLE
/ Buchu prepared IN the Mexican Fluid
Extract Buchu, "a positive and specific
remedy" for non-retention or incpntinence
ofurine, irritation, Inflammation or ulcera-
tIOn Uf the bladder, and kidneys, diseases
OF the PROSTATE gland, stone I'm the bladder.
calculus gravel or brick dust deposit, and
mucuous or milky discharges, and all dLs-
eases or affections OF the bladder and KID
neys, and dropSical swelliHgs existing in
men, women or children, use Holmes a
Co.'S. Fluid Extract Buchu.
NOR WEAKNESS ARISING FROM
IL excuses, habits Of diS-i -ipstIon, early in
discretion or abuse, attended with the fol-
lowing symptOtnE fndispOsftion 10 eIer-
ton, loss Of power, loss OF memory, dim.
Guilty Of breathing, weak nerves, trembling,
horror Of disease, dimnep Of vision, wake
fulneS, pain In the back, universal lassi-
tude OF the muscular system. hot hands,
flushing Of the body, dryness Of the skin,
eruptiOns on the face, pallid countenance.
These symptoms, II allowed To 20 on, w hich
this medicine invariably removes, soon fol-
lows impoteDcy, faulty, epileptic fits, In
one OF which the patient may expire. Who
can say that these are not frequently fol-
lowed by those direfui Diseases, IlSTnaU and
ODalSUnJtbnf Many are aware Of the cause
Of their suffering, bat none will confess.
The records Of the Insane Asylum, and the
melancholy deaths by consumption, bear
ample Witness 10 the truth Of the assertion.
The constitution once affected with organic
weakness, requires the aid OF medicine 10
strengthen and inviEorate the system, which
Holmes Il Cos. Fluid Extract Buchu inva-
riably does.
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THE LEAD MINE DISCOVERY.
Further Information About the
Yellow Creek Lead Mines-NO
Hoax-Rich Ore Actually Found.

Hoax-Rich Ore Actually Found.
A few days since we published an
article that the discovery Of lead ore,
on Yellow creek, this county, was a
hoax, gotten up for speculative
purposes, but failed to come up to the
expectations of parties, who expected
to make a fortune out Of the scheme.
This morning we learn from a gentle
man residing in the neighborhood OF
the property upon which the lead was
found, that it is no hoax at all, as can
be proven by those who have the
curiosity to visit the premises.
HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY.
Over a year ago Mr.. James Stewart,
a slater by trade, who resides in
Wellsville, had considerable work to
do up on Yellow creek, and often when
idle, took his gun and strolled along
the creek. Stewart was acquainted
with the traditional Indian stories Of
lead deposits in the neighborhood, but
owning no land he did not interest him
self in finding it. One day passing
along upon the premises Of Mr.. VIM.
Householder, about two miles from
the town Of Hammondsville, he found
a small piece OF lead ore lying on the
ground. The old legends came back
fresh to his momory. He pocketed
the specimen and kept his discovery to
himself and negotiated with, and
obtained a lease OF the land from
Householder, who was ignorant OF the
existence Of the valuable mineral upon
his premises. Some time elapsed
before Stewart made further search.
Repairing to the spot where the piece
of ore was found, he dug pit about
eight feet in diameter, to the depth Of
ten feet, when he struck upon a hard
substance which proved to be what he
sought for, a
RICH VEIN OF LEAD ORE.
Clearing away the dirt with his
shovel, he found the ore extended four
feet into the pit, was two feet in breadth,
and digging further he found the vein
TO extend twelve inches down. He did
not pursue his investigations further,
and the vein may be several feet thick.
Neither did he attempt to follow the
course OF the vein, as il was near the
line OF Robert Sprouts land Stewart
took several chunks OF the ore out,
which were pronounced to be remark
ably pure. Stewart attempted to lease
the land OF Sproul, but the latter in.
stead of leasing to him, had the land
surveyed, and claims that the discovery
that Stewart had made, was on his
property. The land is now in litigation,
consequently nothing can be done until
the question Of ownership is settled.
That the vien OF fore does really exist, and
is remarkably pure, there can be no
question, but how far it extends, is Tor
the adventurous speculator to find out.
There 10 undoubtedly q fortune for
some one up 10 the classic stream OF
Yellow creek.-Steubenville Herald.
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OHIO.
"'h from Lockjaw.

: 4 ,LLD' December l3.-Cbarles
III young man who accident.
<t.sir;nn himself through the hand on
l:sS, Day, died from lockjaw
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The delegates OF the Internatlonals
had an interview with Governor Hoff
man this afternoon at Albany. He
promised to communicate with tht
Mayor Of New York. The Board o
Police Commissioners are in session
waiting to hear Governor Hoffman
decision regarding the Internationals
parade.
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suited in the destruction of seven illicit dis
tilleries and about fifteen thousand gallons
of mash.
General +. P. Blair, the newly-elected
Senator from Missouri, gave a banquet on
Saturday evening at st. Louis to the mem
bers of the State Legislature and other dis
tinguished guests.
The marble statue of the late Governor
Andrew, by Thomas Ball, has arrived in Bos-
ton from Italy, and will soon be placed in the
Massachusetts, State House with appropriate
ceremonies.
On Saturday night the eastward-bound
train on the Central Pacific Railway, while
stopping at Alto Station, was entered by rob-
bers, and registered letters and package of
greenbacks, to the amount of ten thousand
dollars, were abstracted.
The case of DR.. Lanahan has been dis
posed of by compromise, against which
minority of the Book Committee protests.
The agreement restores DIR. Lanahan to his
position as assistant agent and appoints a
subcommittee to make an examination of
the affairs of the Book Concern, with power
to call in as many accountants as may be
necessary, and report to the General Con-
ference at its session in Brooklyn in 1872.
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all bis virtues was his purity, born of the
grace of God. He walked among men as one
who had walked with God. He transformed
his Christ-like spirit more and more, as if he
seemed bathed in the glory looking down
upon him from the eternal throne. At last
God heard his prayer that some disease with
gentle stroke might dismiss him to safe
retreat. The stroke was gentle. He did not
know when it touched him. He fell asleep
and woke with Ged.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Johnson's address
the choir performed the sentence 'I heard
voice from heaven saying unto me Write,
blessed are they which die in the Lord from
henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they
may rest from their labors, and their works
do follow them,'" specially arranged by Prof.
Everest, the organist, for the occasion.
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Domestic Affairs.

Cattle are dying in some parts of Cali
fornia for want of grass.
Governor Stafford, of Arizona, recon-
mends war of determination against the
Apache Indians.
Mexican Buchanan, the actor, was
stricken with paralysis at Norfolk, Va, on
Saturday night.
The Germans of Davenport, Iowa, are
angry with the Government for allowing
arms and ammunition to be shipped to
France.
The United States Senate was not in ses-
sion on Saturday, and the time of the House
of Representatives was principally taken up
with debate.
Glowing accounts are given of the rich
ness of the new silver mines lately opened
near Ralston, New Mexico. The average
Weld of the ore is said to be $22S2 per ton.
"A resolution proposed in the Missouri
Legislature censuring President Grant for in
terfering in the politics of that State was
tabled on Friday by vote of nearly two to
one.
A raid with mounted troops inst made
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