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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
The Curse OF the ConstitutIsn.

George Wilkes, Esq, with his able
pen, thus writes
The fruitful source OF this nation al
deterioration is the reflective feature OF
the Presidency Of the United States.
Chosen for a term, with the possibility oi
being elected again and again, it is the
direct interest Of every incumbent Of the
office to shape his course 30 as 10 keep
in favor with the politicians, instead OF
laboring to serve the public.
To accomplish this object, be
constantly holds himself ready, un-
der the..advisement OF his party coun-
selors to appoint any incapable rogue to
place, in his own personal interest. in.
stead OF selecting merely capable and
honest men for the service Of the
country. The whole vast organization
Of government thus becomes a mere
machine OF party, and every piece OF
legislation, every public movement, is
studied 10 advance, more with view to
the next Presidential canvass than 10
consideration for the public good
Washington and Jackson saw the
dangerous effects OF this feature OF our
system. and in their farewell addresses
earnestly advised an amendment to the
Constitution prohibiting the reelection
OF a President; and every subsequent
aspirant to the Presidential chair has
conceded to the universal sentiment oi
the nation on this subject, BY giving
out that he would not be o candi-
date a second time. In every
case, however, these pledges have been
fatty ignored, and in nearly every case
the politicians have succeeded in tn
umphiDg over the repugBanee Of the
people. OF course, this deplorable
abuse grows worse and worse as time
runs on. and under the increasing pa
tronage Of the White House, it will soon
be possible for the too-po~erful occu
pant to reinstate himself as long as hs
may live, and be in effect king.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
FIRES.

PHILADELpHIA, December 1.-The
broom factory Of Esstburu Bros, Vine
street, was burned this morning. The
loss is heavy; partially insured. The
shoe store Of John w. Franks, adjoin'
ing, was damaged BY water. I'D .
PROVIDENCE, R. L. December L.
Graystone Mills, owned bv w. Csrdy,
and run by Zebulon Whipple, was
burned down about 7 o'clock this morn
ing. The insurance vas $50, 900 on the
mill and machinery and $4,000 on the
stock. The loss is not ascertsined.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
LOUISVILLE.
Arrest or n PostomceCf Clerk.

LOUISVILLE, KY, December IL. W.
Lendrum, night clerk III the pos.ofice
here, was arrested and lodged in jail
to-day for robbing the mails. A watch
being placed upon him. he was caught
in the act of opening letters. The affair
causes considerable excitement as the
prisoner is very respectfully connected in
this State. The case will come up in
the United States Court tomorrow.
Lendrum had $1,000 deposited in one oi
the banks here.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
COVINGTON.
A Personal DimeuIty.

CoyrSaroS. December General
Burbridge and Colonel OiNeil got into q
difficulty to-day on question of verac-
ity, in which the General struck O'Neil
a severe blow with his fist. The affair
causes considerable excitement in the
community, and it is reported tonight
that duel il pending.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
"ssECrICUT.

N,,,,A americas u Club House.
Sc 'osS. December The
- house, at Indian Point,
ea,,, :! a deputy sheriff under
So yd,.t5q moenrsd by Mr.. Fitch,
.ao.. o.V'said. ~ y From the init
.lss .v, 'ne latter with Wild
Y! 70 rp,P opposed the movement
Ss ss1 S9'sst Sh the property from
p i''k In suits against
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
MEMPHIS.
Heavy Bs0W.

MEMPHIS, December Mime inches
Of snow, the heaviest for twenty-six
yesrs, fell Wednesday night and yes
terday, extending to Little Rock.
Slsishing was fas until to-day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02

General Arthur took possession Of
the New York Collectors Office and Mr.
Murphy retired There was no cere-
moDy. The new Collector rsappointed
sl the deputies.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
V oi frenchmen by Ger
mans.
NClNNATI.
Pier>ei.

December 1.-The de-
! secretary Of the Treasury
l' case Of Captains Bough-
|. ''*'' 10 which the latter
'-' i.FneI in command of
D., '~s' and, as claimed by
~'.a-g, has been received
d tn :: House. Mr.. Boutwell,
Ir5-.'s a steamboat captain
- - anl specified owner in
as.l .l IN command of the
o.. :. " :, oe removed except at
!" VI the courts, but in an in.
:: W. ....lpAny the case is differ.
b. pan !.., owning an interes,
f ,s.s s.'ckholder aud not as a
I<..., :. /; : subject to removal al
W. lie Company. " ="
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
Public Debt Statement.

WASHINGTON, December lin con-
sequence Of the large number of pen
sions which have been paid during the
past month, the reduction of the public
debt amounts to only s3,462,0OO.O0.
The following is a recapitulation Of the
statement:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
,:,5s Prince of Wales
If Frenchmen by
Germans.
....,,-bances i'm Brussels

i,Di.turbances in Brussels
d. November 3O.-To-day'
r.. se.e davs Of the Com
L., was anticipated, and
/ : y,esaationsi were taken
| -%.: 10 prevent dangerous
/, s, n the present excited
| 3.sty The Bnrgomaster
| '.y,na,ion in the morning,
/ ,,,i citizens TO remain
:rr..ia.s, forbidding all
STATIONS, and declaring
..n5.a.es would be dis,
|t-..a..e:s, in the course OF
..ceH, Disturbances were
v,,.:s- crowds OF men OF
|. y.acsl parties collected in
is. :hsre were frequent COL
~, iasm .,.
..smei 10 be unwilling or
.,,,.s the rioters. In one
2gsay OF Civic Guards,
r,r.:s ordered 10 charge on
I: I: ihty reversed their
Z: refused to obey. The
...t,. Mobs hold posses
Z. .:s.:s and the excitement
r,u Of Communist Leader
tremieuN.
.yr.nber 3l.-Cremieux, one
:. Communist leaders con-
4,5 by court martial at
I. u, executed to-day. He
, n bis prison at an early
/. .-.;o.0g, conveyed a short
..s3e a1i shot. He died
,...,: 10 be b!ind;oldeG. His
,Tst Viye Ia Republique.
Tz 5els,, the new Austrian
. E..'ani, arrived here to-
..sD LoDion.
sl,sIs TO be Removed.
. y.7enber 30.-It is said
'S::.nent has resolved to
=, General Nalmaseia from
:.:;a.p Of Cuba, and that
.4-i ::ssh troops are 10 be
.@ LIZ is,aai.
'stiliOn Of the Prince.
y ysc;nt5r 1.-The Prince Of
iz,. 'a.ae: a restless and un.
:: lujs morning the fever
,,a::i The bulletin issued
i2':aan this morning an
Z: aai.:.on less favorable
"a, oa; indicates no appre-
-1eljate danger from a
= " Chesterfield died yester.
aver after a short illness.
....s,4n. TapO-t issuei this
Il ( nat tie condition of the
"i,s !: again improving.
I" :; Teen rather easier during
: '-s 1ltavoEable symptoms
: -2:ajrg have alnost en-
.,:?:4;si.
y VI frenchmen by Ger
mans.
; -'csnbsr IA telegram
.: .iaies that two French
'''' accused Of numbering a
y; "; executed at Eperpay to-
-, ,s51 sentenced to death by
LA. composed OF German
"" s"iss Confederation.
'"7noer IN. Weti has
s., rs dent aud ". Ceresole
''-' o. he Swiss Confedera.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02
SOR0Ff~.

ESGLIsH SODA, sAL-SODA- PEPPER,
II Aspice, Cloves, Cinnamon, Essences
Of all kinds, Sutnee, Indigo, Naddsr, Rx-
tract Of Logwood, Alum, Copperss, Mue
vttriol, Buckets, Tubs, Waahboanda, Boaps
Of all kinds, Candles, Moulds and stsr;
scogie Cigars, TIPS, Spun, Blackin9. C0tfon
BATTING. Cotton 1wine, Paper TWine, Candio
Wtcking' Wrapping Paper, all Giza.
In store and for sale at lowest market pgtcs.
49, Sk,cs Mx ssoncn oeoen 1cm u
ton. -
sspl2 MAXWELL rIN0LI 4 90.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-02

J. II. PENDLEroN. @. O. DAVENPORT
PENDLETON Il DAVENPORT.
A TTORNEYS AT LAW, FOURTH
"A street, above the ONCE Of Lamb a
PAUL, Wheeling. Practice Law In all the
Courts OF Ohio and Marshall counties, W.
Va, and In the Federal Courts and Court OF
Appeals. Also In neighboring counties Of
Ohio and Pennsylvania. sep2
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21
The Maryland Republican Couvcn-

The Maryland Republican Convcn-
ton met at Baltimore on the 18th inst,
all the counties 10 the State being rep
resented except Talbot, the delegates
including fifteen or twenty colored men
Jacob Tome, of Cecil, was nominated
for Governor; Alexander Randall, Of
Annapolis, for Attorney General, and
Lawrence j. Brengle, of Frederick, for
State Comptroller. Resolutions we're
adopted re nominating President Grant
denouucing the Democratic party and
the conduct of the TammaDy ring, aud
favoring a reform Of the civil service
A resolution urging the annexation Of
San Domingo was tabled by vote OF
SO to 46.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21

CRIME-The record given by the
daily press is absolutely appalling, and
eyinces the fact that our country has
become fearfully corrupt Murders,
abortions, rapcs, assassinatious, robber.
les, populations, entertainments, thiev.
ing-crime of every grade foarfully on
the increase, and too often committed
with immunity. What is our country
coming to? What can be done to ar.
rest itY These are grave questions
which demand the most serious consid-
Grafton.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21
The Right Spirit.

Col. w. w. w. Bowie, of Prince
Georges county, was recently candi.
date for nomination as States Attorney
on the Democratic Conservative ticket
for that county, The County Couven-
tion met and nominated another gentle.
man, whereupon Col. Bowie was solicit
ted to run as an Independent candidate.
He replied to this solicitation through
the columns Of the Prince George
papers, saying that he belonged to the
party, not the party to him." This is
the right spirit, and it would be we'll
for aspirants to Office to remember the
sentiment Of Col Bowie. When caudi.
dates 60 into convention and submit
their claims to nomination to the decis
ion of that convention, they are 10
honor bound to abide by that decision.
All cannot be gratifed; some must be
disappointed but, let such persons put
themselves in the place Of the nominees,
and ask themselves how they would
like to be opposed by an independent
ticket, had they been nominated ? II
it is important to keep up party orgaui-
zntions, party nominations should be
respected. If man be disappointed
in. his aspirations, let him bow with
Difference to the judgment of his party
aud bide his time. Another opportu-
nifty may crown him with success.
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For The Adpoeate.


Scarcely newspaper can be seen in
this part Of the country that has not 10
it something about coal. 1t is of such
vast importance to the community, that
we have article after article on the con.
tinual efforts that are made to raise ard
keep up the price of coal so that the
poor can scarcely afford q sufiiciency Of
it to keep their families anything like
comfortable,
Ii appears to me that the Fairs and
Exhibitions Of our country, could 10 q
short time remedy this evil, by doing
away with the demand for a great quan,
tity Of coal that is now wasted, through
the insufficiency and imperfection Of
many Of the heating apparatus iu
common use, because they are pretty
when they consume twice as much coal
as is necessary to give the heat required
which they can easily accomplish by
making arrangements to give the heat
ers exhibited 1T all the Fairs, thorough
and impartial test. Try them fairly
aud give no diploma or premium to any
except the most efficient heater. Il
this is done l think it will not be I
great while before the poor will BE-
able to have their homes as comfortable
as they wish, for themselves and chill
dren.
What can be Of greater importance
than fo Lroxv mhsck Il tta bn.t Pa
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21

The Carroll County Agricultural
Fair takes place 90 the Sd of next
month The State Fair at Baltimore
has been very ungraciously appointed
to be held at the same time. Last year,
the time fixed for the Carroll County
Fair, was changed to accommodate the
State Fair; and this year, the Directors
of the State Society have again fixed
upon the time selected by the Carroll
County Society. Aproper county pride
should prevent any citizen of Carroll
county from contributing anything,
whatever, to the State Exhibition.
When the State, through her Legisla-
ture, lent her aid to the State Fair at
Baltimore, il was not expected that any
Of the County Exhibitions would be
oyerslaughed by it. But events have
shown that the Directors Of the State
Society have eyinced total Indifference
to the interests Of the county exhibit
tions. If State aid should again be
solicited, it would be well for the dele
gates from the counties to keep this act
Of the State Society in remembrance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21

THE LATE ELEcTioNs.-The Repub
licans are jubilant over the result Of
the elections in Wilmington, Wyoming,
Maine and California. Let them rejoice
while they may, their cup of iniquity is
nearly full. The Democratic party,
likethe famed athlete Of Crotona, springs
to its feet with renewed strength every
time it touches the earth. 1t will be
remembered that in ls40 IT was beaten
at all points, and fat upon its back. In
184l it rallied with renewed yigor, and
planted its victorious standard upon the
ramparts Of the enemy. In 1872 it
win do 50 again. For the present, like
lion couchant, il but lets ''this brood
Of secure foolish mice play with its
nostrils TIL he time Be ripe" Then,
with roar aud bound, il will leap to
victory over its PROSTATE and confound-
cd, but now foolishIy secure enemy. !,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21
The New York Knot Cut.

The decision of Judge Barnard, en-
Joining the Board of Apportlonment
against the payment Of further bills or
Tho issue of new bonds, until II change
in its organization should be made,
brought matters to head in New York
very summariIy. Mr.. Connolly, acting
nnier tho advice of Mr. llavemcyer,
chairman of the Citizens Committee,
resigned the Office Of Comptroller on
Saturday, aud appointed Andrew H.
Green, as deputy in charge of the Office
This change was demanded By public
opinion, and whether the clamor raised
against Mr.. Connolly was right or wrong,
tho fact existed aud restoration OF
confidence could only come by his re-
lirement. Itwould, perhaps, have been
wiser, if he had Immediately withdrawn
when the legal proceedings were insti'
tuted, aud invited that investigation,
which is now rendered inevitable.
Whether this single change in the
Board Of Apportioumcnt, although it is
the most important, will satisfy IN
conditions imposed by the Judge, must
depend upon further developments.
One favorable fact has already been
disclosed in the examination of the
Comptrollor's books by the Citizens
Committee. The debt Of the city aud
county corresponds with the statement
made by Mayor Hall on the first oil
August, and is ten millions less than
the amount alleged in the application
for the injunction II is possible that
other facts may come to light calculated
to relieve the distrust which has been
excited against these officials. In any
event, we hope the inquiry will be made
searching, aud not stop until the whole
truth shall be ascertained. The con
duet Of Judge Barnard, who, in advance
was denounced MS an instrument o.
Tammauy," gives assurance that thu
power of the law will be executed Il
the fullest extent in protecting thu
rights of the people. His action vii
not only command the approval Of th'
Democratic party in New York, but o
the whole Uuon, which is interested ii
preserving its good name unsullicd -
IIdsh6y,on Patriot,
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p u b l. &c SA l. II
OF
VALUABLE WOOD l0TS!!
In Freedom District, Carroll County.

VHNfIE undersigned, under and by virtue
L. of authority in him, will sell ut Public
Sale, on the premises, on
Soure'oy, he 2SM day Of OctoLer,
1871, at o clock, +. NJ, the following very
desirable Wood Lots. All those Six Lots
of Wood Land situated in Freedom Dis
lrict, Carroll county, Nd, lying GA the
Liberty road, and occupied by William l..
j. Farver, and adjoining the property now
occupied by Resin I. Jenkins.
Lot No. | contains
% A,rcs aWd 80 Re,eLes of Liant.
Lot No. > contains
Icrcs anil 10 Peyches.
Lot No. 9 contains
Al Acres and % Pcrches.
Lot No. contains
3 Acrcs and 30 Prches
Lot No. contains
Al AcIcs and Perch's.
Lot No. contains
3 Acres anil 80 Pcrches.
These Lots have recently been surveyed
and are laid out to great advantage, and
offer fine opportunity TO those wishing to
possess Lots Of well timbered land.
A plat Of the same will be exhibited on
the day Of sale.
Terms of sale will be made known on the
day Of sale, and will be liberal.
Any person wishing to see these Lots
before the day Of sale can call upon VIM.
l.. j. farycr who will take pleasure in
showing them.
N. b. These Lots will be sold at either
Public or Private Sale.
JAS. A. c. BOND,
sep 2l-3t Attorney at Law.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21

UNPARALLELED LAND GRABBING
Keep it before the people, that Pres
ident Grant has signed bills passed by
q Radical Congress, squaudering
167, 100000
acres Of the public lands--au area more
than seven times larger than the great
State Of Pennsylvania This enormous
amount Of land was granted to railroad
companies aud land monopolies, and is
now 10 the hands Of sharpers and spec.
ulators, who are amassing immense
wealth by its sale, instead Of being re-
taiued by the Government for the benef,
of actual settlers, and for homes for the
poor but industrious young farmers Of
the country. Let every farmer, DESTROYS
Of procuring home for himself aud
children, remember this unparalleled
land grabbiog scheme under the pres
ent Radical Administration.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21

"THE SoUTn. "-Au eight page
weekly journal, devoted to the material
interests Of the Southern States, has
just appeared 10 New York. The top
les include immigration aud labor, rail.
roads, agriculture, commerce, manufac-
lures, the markets, the cattle trade,
aud other matters of interest. 1t is
published by Tardrew & Co.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21
Notice.

The Democratic and Conservative
voters Of Carroll County are hereby
notified to assemble at their usual places
Of meeting, in each Election District, on
SATURDAY, September Both, 1871, and
then and there from 2 o'clock until
3 o'clock p NJ, vote for five delegates
from each Election District to mecs in
County Convention on MONDAY, October
8, 1871, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to uomi-
nate candidates for County Offices.
BY order County Central Committee.
CHAs. 7. REIFsNIDER, Chm.
JOS. DAVIS, Sec'y.
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president Grant Positively Coming.

A despatch was received by Augustus
Shriyer, Esq, President Of the Carroll
County Agricultural Society, on Tues
day afternoon last, FROM General Grant
stating that he aud his Cabinet would
positively be prcsent'at the Fair
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21

WESTERN Md. RAILROAD. - The
Hagersfo,on Free Press pleads earnestly
for the extension. of the Western Mary
land Railroad to Williamsport, and
thinks that every one connected with
the management or direction Of the road
who is not favorable to the extension,
should be removed It AYERS that the
road will never pay until ii is extended
to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
All this may be true; but it strikes us
that the President and Board of Direc-
tors have both the win and the ability
% manage this road % the best interests
Of the ssoekholdera; and We have con-
hdence that they will do whatever is
best 70 b done according TO the means
al the;r disposal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21

Estate Of Samuel Hockey, deceased.
vTNHIS is to give notice, that the subscri.
Il Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county, Maryland, letters
Of administration on the personal estate Of
SAMUEL HOCKEY,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All per.
sons having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the vouchers thereof legally authenticated
to the subscriber, on or before the Dist day
Of April next they may otherwise by
law be excluded from ali benefit of said
estate. Given under my hand this 18th
day Of September, A. d. 1871.
DIR. J. W. C0RRELL,
sep 21.4t Administrator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-21

PRoFITs OF FRuIT CULruRE.-We
learn that the fruit growers Of New
Castle county, Delaware, have netted
from 40 to 80 cents per basket for
peaches. this season, notwithstanding
the unfavora5le ripening of several
varieties together, and the consequent
Cutting Of the market and decline 10
prices. There is more money, we learn,
in the Odessa and Middletown Banks
than ever before.