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BaItimore Produce Market.

BALTIMORE, May 23.-COtton easier; piddling no
lands, 15Ke. low middlings, l4A@l5c. Flour hrmer,
with an improved demand; Howard street super
dne, S5.5Oa6; extra Sc sT1697; family ST'25as 90,
City Mlls-superfne, s5bO972 25; extra, tI@s; fami-
ly ss91l; Western supernne, S6oO90; extra,
hrm. Southern yellow Corn, T6c.; Western mixed,
73G3T4c. Oats, 60@66c. 4 Whisky unsettled; ssales
az 95c. -akzElaaA3 u - q ~ "a - azEA
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SERIOUS STABBING AFFRAY.-There was a
fight at Thirteenth and Callowhill streets last
night, between two colored men named Frank
Thornton and John Taylor. The result of this
melee was the reception by Taylor of two
very bad wounds in the left breast, inflicted by
taken to his home, at No. 1916 Pearl street, and
so serious are his wounds that it is feared he
will not recover. Thornton was arrested, and
has been sent to Jail by Alderman Massey to
await the results of the injuries of the stabbed
man.
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The King of Bavaria is reported 10 enter
tain serious idea of turning Protestant, Just to
spite the ultramontane party.
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WEDDING AND PARTY INVITATIONS.
ENGRAVED AND PRINTED IN THE LATEST
STYLE.
nne assortment o. FRENCH, ENGLlSH, and
AMERICAN PAPER, with Envelopes 20 Match.
PAPER and ENVELOPES, ready stamped, always
on hand.
JOHN LINERD,
II 80 wsmsp NO. Ssi SPRING GARDEN Street.
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A PIsCATORIAL CURIOSITY. A black catfish,
ten inches long and without the trace of an eve,
was caught on the Jersey shore, opposite the
point of Petty's Island, yesterday, by some
fishermen. These fish are a rarity 10 the Della
ware, but they are commonin in mountain streams.
SERIOUSLY ILL.-William Bumm, member of
Select Council from the Eighteenth ward, is
confined to his house by serious attack of in
termittent fever
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CITY INTRLLIGENCE.
THE PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD.

The Fifth Days Proceedings OF the Pres
bytertan Reformed General SynOd-The
Business of the Morning Session.
The sessions of the Presbyterian Synod were
continued this morning, in the Fourth Reformed
Presbyterian Church, northwest corner of
Eighteenth and Filbert streets.
A half hour was spent in devotional exercises,
the Moderator, Rev. DIR. Thompson, presiding.
The subject for discussion was announced as
''The Advantages of Covenantng" which was
discussed by Rev. DIR. Mcleod and other MEM
bers of the synod.
When business was resumed the minutes of
she previous days sessions were read and ap-
proved.
The Committee on Presbyterial Reports made
report which stated there was much cause for
thankfulness shown by the reports from the presby
teries. But one organization had been lost to the
connection during the year. The committee re-
quested the presbyteres to send statistical tables
with their reports in future.
The report was received and approved
An invitation from the Union League inviting the
synod to visit the League House, was presented and
The Moderator announced the following names,
one from each presbytery, TO be added to the Com
mittee on Church Property which is endangered by
the late secession:-Peter Gibson, o. Moses
Shirra, c.. James Robb W.; James Imbrie, p;
James s. Martin, Philadelphia; Alexander Woods,
N. Y; Rev. Alexander Clarke, ID. D., e.
Mr. ReDtOul, the publisher OF the authorized poeti
cal church verson of the Psalms of David made an
address concerning the proposed revision of the
The Committee on the Records OF Presbyteries
made report, which was received and adopted
The Committee on the Signs OF the Times made
report, expressing great thankfulness for the
pletiOn Of various acts of justice which have lately
taken place in Europe. Some of these were in the
downfall of the head of the Roman Church and the
overthrow Of the French empire. The committee
recommend that the Church observe a day OF
thanksgiving abe last Thursday OF November next,
in addition to the Gay set apart by tne civil authori
ties. The committee also recommend that the first
day OF January next be observed as day OF fasting
and prayer for the sins Of the Church.
The hour of half past two O'Clock p MI was fixed
as the time for the meeting OF the Board OF Foreign
Missions.
The synod then adjourned until afternoon in
order to visit In body several places OF public
interest
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THE BEST COAL.
ISAAC K. WRIGHT & SON,

No. l2l South SECOND Street.
IARDS-Corner ItIGHTH and MASTER sts. and
wfmsl No. SIS SWANSON 81. above Queen.
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A ATREAsURER KNOCKED Down AND ROBBED.
Mr.. James Morrow is the treasurer of build
ing association, and he lives on South street,
below Broad. Last night shortly after 10
o'clock, he was returning home from a meeting
of the association, when he was met on the east
side of Broad street, below South, by five men,
who observing the tin box under his arm, and
knowing his business, knocked him down, stole
the box, and then jumped into a cab and drove
rapidly off. We are happy to state that the
scoundres secured nothing of any great value,
for all the box contained was few books and
papers.
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DARING HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-A couple of
thieves did a daring piece of business in the
highway robbery line, at Twenty second and
They met a workman standing there, and one
of them deliberately throttled, him while the
other stole a small quantity of cash from his
pocket. They made their escape, but police
officer arrested on the charge one Edward
Ragan, who is now locked up in the Central
Station awaiting hearing.
REvENGEFUL SoCIALIsTs.--Tw members OF
a social club, named John McGinnis and Charles
McGregan, were arrested yesterday, on two
charges, viz, for corner lounging aud larceny.
The accused were charged with having, some
time ago, entered the rooms of the club at Thir-
teenth and Poplar streets, and stole number
of pictures and few other trihes They did
this it seems, out of revenge for their expulsion
from the association. Alderman Massey has
held each in $1,000 bail to answer.
ALCOHOLIC BBLLIGERENCY.-Oficer Dighan
attempted to arrest one Charles McCully, who
was drunk, last night, at Tenth and Fitzwater
streets. The drunken man resisted, and
planted a bunch of flVes between the optics OF
the policeman. This availed McCully nothing,
for the officers landed him in the station house,
and Alderman Bonsall has bound him over for
trial.
SHOE BLAcKING.-A case containing small
boxes of shoe blacking was stolen from the
front OF grocery store at Sixteenth and South
streets, last night by man named William Ell
former was arrested, attempted to whip the
police officer, and for this he was also taken in
custody. Alderman Morrow sent both to prison.
SUNDAY-scHoeL ENTERTAINMENT.- Hor-
ticultural Hall, this evening, the Sunday-sch0ols
of the Church of the Evangelist will repeat
their vocal ana instrumental concert. NotWith-
standing the lnclemency of the weather, the
last concert was psEdect success, the hall being
well filed and the entertainment giving such
satisfaction that repetition was demanded.
THE GAS TRUsT.-With great secrecy the Gas
Trustees and committee OF councils have been
preparing for trip to Michigan-perhaps 10
investigate into the workings of some rural GAS
mandatory. They will probably leave on
Thursday evening. The only interesting ques-
tion to the taxpayers connected with this
jaunt is, "Will the city foot the bill"
UNLOCKED CIGARs.-Frederick Sappingtou
was Yesterday arrested at Eighth and Noble
streets, by Deputy United States Marshal Beale
on the charge of selling cigars unlocked and un
stamped. The prisoner is reputed TO be an OLD
offender. This morning he was brought befor'
United States Commissioner Clark and bounS
over for his appearance at court.
FALL FROM WIRDow.-G. A. Sturmfelder
living at No. 2O2 Girard avenue, fell this morn
ing at o'clock from the seeond-story Windo \
of the house, and was badly injured
WHARTON STREET NJ. Z. CHURcH.-s. Hal
sted, with his band from New York cOnduc
the services every evening this week.
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VXTEDDING AND ENGAGEMENT RNGs
w OF solid 18-karat 1ne gold. QUALITY WAR
RANTED, A full assortment OF sizes always on
hand. FARR BROTHER Makers,
No. 824 CHESNUT Street, below Fourth.
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THIRD EDITION

MATTERS At WASHINGTON.
Senate Non nations Confirmed.
Red and White Men i'm Council.
U. s. Treasury Statistics.
Later from Europe.
Terrific Fighting in garis.
ETC., ETC., ETC.. Etc. ETC., Etc.
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THE DEMOCRATIC CITY EXECUTIVE COMMIT
TEE.-Last night an interesting meeting of this
influential body, which rules the destinies of
our local Democracy, was held, with Alderman
McMullin in the Presidents chair. A protracted
debate sprung up on the question to postpone
the convention to nominate Mayor until Sep
tember, and by this delay gain any advantages
that might be developed by the weakness of the
opposition. Without coming to q conclusion on
this point the selection of persons to organize
the various city and county conventions was
made. Squire McMullin was selected to see
the Mayors Convention fully launched into the
sea of noisy discussion, and the meeting was
then adjourned.
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FIFTH EDITION
THE LATEST NEWS.
Coal Troubles in New York.
Editorial Excursionists.
ETC., Etc., Etc. ETC., ETC., Etc
EDITION

ETC., ETC., Etc. ETC.. ETC., Etc
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THRILLING FIREs.-An imperfect fue occa-
stoned q small fire at five o'clock this morning
at the bakery of II. Gengenbach, No. % North
Fifteenth street. A couple OF police officers ex-
tinguished it.
Wainwrights new mill on the Delaware, at
the foot of Columbia avenue, was damaged to
small extent by fire at six o'clock this morning.
The house of Mrs. Cleft, No. 4512 Leiper
street, Frankford, was set fire to at nine o'clock
this morning by children who were playing with
matches. The loss is about 800.
The saw-mill of James w. Cooper, No. 1885
Pine street, was slightly damaged by fire at s
o'clock this morning.
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WHARTON STREET NJ. Z. CHURCH.-s. Hal
sted, with his band from New York, conduct
the services every evening this week.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-06-17
The MANAGEMENT orCloyer Hay.

Clover should be moved as soon as it
is well in blossom. There is no necessi-
ty to wait for brown head there will
be plenty to be seen before the crop is
we'll down. Cut when the dew is off,
and allow to dry until afternoon, when
it should be shaken up and turned
before the dew falls. If a tedder is en-
ployed, its constant use will fit the clover
to be put in cocks the same day. If
turned by hand, it may lie until the
noon Of the next day, when it may be
put in cocks, made as high and narrow
as possible; they will shed rain better
in this shape, and if caps are used, a
yard square will be sufficiently large to
cover them. Caps are to be strongly
recommended, and the above size is
sufficient, as the top only needs protec-
ton. Put up, and, thus protected, the
hay may stay in the field until all is
made, when it may all be hauled togeth-
er. If any cock should be damp inside,
spread for a few minutes; it will dry
rapidly. Clover cured in the cock is
much more valuable than that dried in
the sun, and wastes less in handling.
Put away the first cut hay by itself, in
a place convenient for use in the spring.
Cows coming in early in the spring will
thrive on t6ishsy; the milk will be
largely increased in quantity, and richer
it quality, while the butter will come
easily, be free from white curdy specs,
and in color will not be far behind that
from June grass.
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Members OF the Convention.

We observe that this subject is
already attracting attention in various
quarters. There seems to be the usual
unamimity in regard to the kind Of
men who should be chosen to assist in
work so important as the framing OF
! Constitution for the State. We have
heard, however. with some surprise
from very respectable sources that the
labor ofthe Convention will be exceed
ingly light, and that it cannot matter
very much what kind ofmen are chosen,
provided they be a few Of experience
and skill who may be able to give direc-
ton to its deliberations and form to the
product Of his labors. This is very
unfortunate error. 1t is of the highest
importance that every county should
send its best men, and no man should
propose himself as a candidate. Let
The people freely indicate their prefer
ences, and let US have none of that dis
graceful, humiliating scramble for
Office which has characterized our
opponents -Fairmont LibcraLst
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Laughlin's Infant Cordial.
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.

An old and well tried remedy. Thousands
of mothers can testify that 1t Is reliable and
perfectly safe in all cases. 1t Softens the
gums, d6utes Inflammation, invigorates the
Stomach and Bowels, corrects Acidity, and
is a sure and speedy cure for Collie, Cramps,
and Windy Pains. After single trial, no
mother will do without 1t.
II the Baby Is Cutting Teeth use the Cor
dial It facilitates the process OF teething,
and Is reliable cure for the many ills 10
which infants are subject.
Thousands will testify that The Infants
Cordial Is the safest and most efficient cure
for the various disorders to which children
teething are liable.
Mothers, use this preparation and your
children will be spared all the sorrows OF
teething
A mild, yet sure and speedy cure for Collie,
Cramps and Windy Pains. Invaluable for
teething children. Excellent, also, for chill
dren of q restless and fretful habit, and in
all cases OF looseneSS, gripping, vomiting,
&c, 1t gives immediate ease.
Mothers, are you oppressed with anxiety
for your little ones? Are your SAUNDERS
and your hearts broken by their cries? Do
YOU awake in the morning unrefreshed and
apprehensive? Use the Cordial. Your
nights will then be undisturbed, and your
children escape all ills incident 20 teething.
Price % cents bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
LAUGHLIN BROTHERS & CO.,
apr6 Proprietors.
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Let Common Sense Decide.

What is the rational mode OF procedure
in cases Of general debility and nervous
prostration2 Does not reason tell US that
judicions stimulation isrequired. To resort
TO violent purgation in such q case is as alb.
surd rs It would be to bleed starving man..
Yet 1t Is done every day. Yes, this stupid
and unphfiosophicai practice Is continued
In the teeth Of the great TACT that physical
weakness, with all the nervous disturb
ances that accompany IL, Is more certainly
and rapidly relieN ed by Hostetter's Stom-
ach BiIters than by any other medicine at
present known 1t is true that general de.
irregularity OF the bow els, and that this
symptom must not be overlooked. But
while the discharge of the waste matter or
the system Is expedited or regulated, It's
vigor must be recruited. The Bitters do
both. They combine aperient and antisil-
ious properties, with extraordinary tonic
power. Even while removing distractions
from the bowels. they tone and inyiSorate
those organs. Through the stomach, upon
which the great vegetable specific acts d.
rectly, 1t gives a healthy and permanent
impetus to every enfeebled function. d.
gestion Is facilitated, the ALTERING circula-
ton regulated, the blood reinforced with q
new accession Of the alimentary principle,
the nerves braced, and all the dormant
powers of the system reused into healthy &C
ton not spasmodically, as would be the
case ifa mere stimulant were administered,
but for continuance. 1t Is in this way that
such extraordinary changes are wrought IN
the condition OF the feeble, emaciated and
nervous invalids by the use OF this wonder
full corrective, Alternative and tonic. Let
com on sense decide between such prep
aration and prostrating cathartic supple
mented by O poisonous aStringent ike
strychnine or Quinia.
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For the information of the &c. P"
correspondent Of the Wellsburg Ners,
we will state that the editor Of the
WHEELING REGISTER is in no way in
terested in the Public Printing Of this
State, and, therefore, cannot be infiu-
enced in his advocacy Of Constitu-
tional Convention by a hope OF gain
from that source. The editor Of the
RrGIsrgR will be pecuuiarily benefited
by the adoption Of new Constitution
just as much, and no more, as will any
other citizen who pays tax upon an
equal amount Of property. The oppo-
nents OF Convention are hard pressed
for arguments when so able a man as
&c. p" descends to the use OF such
mean filings as he INDUCES in through
a two column article.
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From the Lewisburg Journal
More of the Enemy's Wiles.


The Radical press Of this State labors
TO convince the people that the evils Of
which we complain are the result en-
tirely OF legislation, and by legislation
can be corrected. This is not true;
but we can concede this and yet show
that a Convention is necessary.
The registry act, "the suitors oath
law" the laws prescribing test oath Of
office and test oath for attorneys, were
all held by the courts TO be strictly con-
stitutional enactments. That they
were correctly so held We denied, but
the Radicals contended that they were
in accordance with the Constitution, and
the courts accordingly so decided,
Now we want, and intend to have a
constitution which will prevent the leg
stature from enacting such laws-the
provisions OF which shall be so clear
that they cannot. be misunderstood by
any court or Individual, however stupid
either may be. Ii the legislature mad
the constitutional right TO enact the
registration law, it had the right to
enact law which will prohibit any one
from voting, unless he can swear that
he never,in any way, directly or Indirect.
~, co.opera,ed with the Radical party.
We desire to provide effeclually against
such legislation in the future, by any
political party. and this can only be
done 10y convention.
The willy politicians OF the Radical
Parry who never trod the soil Of West
Nirginia until they came here to fatten
upon the mis!ortunes Of the dIsiran,
rh,sed, to plumber them and to perpe-
trate the grosseSt wrongs under the
forms OF Law, are now Of course, bitterly
opposed Ia a convention, and well they
may be, for they will soon have then
reward
These creatures suddenly profess &c
feel great sympathy for the masses, and
insidously strive to destroy their conf
ience in those who were ITO the manor
born" who faithfully served them in
the past, who bore the brunt Of Radical
persecution after the war, and who have
always had. and will continue to have
firm hold on the confidence and alice
ton OF their fellow citizens.
These carpet-bag gentry would dc
we'll, and act wisely, to pack their wal
lets and trudge off as they came
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Gamblers Tricks.

In giving an account Of a gambling
house in that city which was recently
broken up the Cleveland (Ohio) Leader
saws: In showing our reporter the var-
Gus tricks 10 which these men resort to
rob gentlemen Sheriff Frazee and his
deputy, Mr.. Potter, raised board from
the floor, displaying narrow cut
through the rafters to the wall. The
sides OF the cut were lined with cotton
and strips OF cloth, and through it ran
wire, passing in the partition up to the
ceiling, On one side Of this partition
was a room in which an Operator"
always sat on ladder seven or eight
feet high, looking through small aper-
tnre down into the room where the
gambling was going on, his position
being such that he could always see ev-
cry card held by one or more Of the play
ers. To the other end Of the wire run
ming under the floor was attached an
iron rod arranged with an India rubber
spring and passing up to the surface OF
the floor. The player, who was working
the interests Of the room had no sole
on one of his shoes, and kept the foot shod
in this manner on the rod. Thus he
was enabled to feel every movement
made by the Operator" at the other end
of the wire. This invention was only
brought into use when poker was played:
The Operator" from his look out gazed
into the hand of the stranger, and, by
pulling the wire certain number OF
times, made known to the old gambler
every card held. The "old 'un" bet or
withdrew his money, according to the
information received. He could pass q
whole night without risking a dollar,
always knowing what cards his adver-
sary held, and never betting unless he
was sure to win. In an other part OF
the room a similar arrangement was
constructed, so that the unsophisticated
were sure to be taken in whenever they
sat down to play. In other parts Of the
rooms were trap doors and faro bank ano
cards could he easily concealed IN case
ola visit from the police.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


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but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau.
ttful. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. sold
BY all Druggists. Factory is Bond Street,
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REruRss from the income tax this

RETURNS from the income tax this
season demonstrate quite conclnsiveiy
that it costs almost asmuch to collect it
as it come to. 1t has fallen off more
than twothirds as compared with last
year The receipts from internal reve-
nue. are running SO much in excess OF
the estimates for the fiscal year just ex-
pirinc that the revenue would not have
suffered il Congress had fulfilled the
wish Of the people and abolished This
tay altoye.her.
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WANTED.
FOR SALE.

r WILL SELL MY FARM, o THE
L Bethany pike, four and a half mes east
Of Wheeling, known as the "Wading; on
Farm" containing one hundred ancwenty
acres, more or less. Good tenant hose and
large brick barn. Will sell the farm ithout
the barn If desired. Terms easy.
ALEX. NJ. JA0B..
Two and q half miles above Wheeling.
jel7-d-tw&w
Intelligence. copy IT,
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BAPTIST Church.

THEPAsToR BEING ABSEN2RESI.
dent Morton. OF the WheelinFemale
College, will preach at the BaptiShurch
tomorrow (suuday) evening at usual
hour. Devotional meeting at lola d. and
Sabbath School at z p. N.
A welcome to all disposed to afta.
: ielT n@..r-~
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Religious Notice.

CIT MATTHEW'S P. E. CHURC WILL
y be open tomorrow Sunday orning
and evening, at the usual hours. ermon
by Rev. J. a. Latane.
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ID l. A Tx l. Il AID
Axle and Wheel Grease,

COMPOUNDED OF THE VERY BEST
" lubricating and on-fiction.mateTials;
put up in 2and pouRd tin cans In . pound
iron kegs, one-half barrels and one barrels
This wheel grease has been I'm use over ten
years on both light and heavy vehicles,
giving entire satisfaction. II is cheaper than
anything in the market.
ISAIAH WARREN,
jel2 = Main street