The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-27
NEW YORK.
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Sehenck's Little 1rnma. .
New YORK. December 25.-It is
stated from Washington that General
Schenck has Withdrawn from the direct.
orship in the Emma Mine company.
When articles first appeared criticising
his action in regard to the mine. he at
once communicated with the State De-
partment explaining the facts in the
matter and asking advice as to his fu-
ture action. Mr.. Fish replied that he
was at perfect liberty to invest in mining
company or any other stocks or proper.
ty, and that such investment furnished
no just grounds for criticism by any
body. At the same time the publica-
ton of his name by the promoters of
the company as American Minister and
Director Of the company Fish thought it
unfortunate, and under the circunstau.
ces advised him1 to withdraw from the
dictatorship.
International Old Salts.
At meeting Of the General Council
of the International Society last even.
ing, letter was read stating that the
seamen at the Academy Of Annapolis
were in accord with the Society.
The Bible War.
In spite of the notification of the
Trustees OF the Hunters Point Schools,
the Board OF Commissioners insist that
the principal shall take no notice of the
prohibition Of Bible reading during
sch ool hours.
The Union square Bank
Makes a statement showing that they
will have large surplus after paying
depositors.
storm and Accident at Sea.
The steamer Hauser, which arrived
at this port with 420 passengers, en-
countered a fearful storm soon after
leaving Europe, and losing her rudder,
had long and perilous passage.
neutrality-suspicious. Gift.
1t is probable that Connolly will re-
main in Ludlow street jail through the
holidays.
English Peers and People Again.
) The London correspondent Of New
York paper says it isyet possible that
Scott Russell's idea of bringing together
the peers and proletariate in a new al
lance may be consummated. A strong
desire exists on the part Of several rep
resentative workingmen to carry out
the project. The two councils will
probably meet shortly, if they have not
already met, and come to some definite
arrangement with respect to their future
course.
FuneraI of Sidney Z Morse.
New YORK, December 26.-The fu-
neral of Sidney E. Morse took place
this morning, and was attended BY a
large number OF the friends of the
deceased. The remains were consigned
to Greenwood cemetery.
The Court OF General Sessions
met this forenoon, but adjourned, the
grand jury not appearing, as was ex'
pected.
The Gas Explosion.
Extra men have been put on the work
of repairing the damages by the explo-
sion at the Metropolitan Gas Works
Company's premises. About seven
hundred hands are now engaged at
work. They recommenced making
gas to-day.
Serenade TO Murphy.
A grand serenade was rendered ex-
Collector Murphy to-nighn Fisk's
band furnished the music. All the
promiuent members Of the party were
present. After the serensde collation.
was partaken of in the house OF Mr.
Murphy.
The Gas Famine,
caused by the explosion OF the purifying
house OF the Metropolitan Gas Com
panv, continued tonight, though not
to such a great extent. The company
were able TO furnish gas to their portion
of the city during the early hours OF the
night. 1t is expected they will be IN
complete working order in dsy or
two.
Eighth National Bank.
The report Of the receiver OF the
Eighth National Bank shows the assets,
exclusive of those considered worthless
to be $3.50, ,s03, and liabilities $SS',4o9.
Christmas Gift for Chicago.
The people Of France have sent
ss5, 900 as Christmas gift to the Chit
caao sufferers. NJ. Hoguet, Of this
CITY, h as been entrusted with forwarding
money to Chichago.
Tweed's B0udsmeu.
The examination OF Tweeds bonds
men commenced to-day before Judge
Cardozo. The bondsmen were exam
ined, and further proceedings were ad-
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