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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-06-07
APItifuI Condition.

II isa sad thing to pass through life only
half alive. Yet there are thousands whose
habitual condition is one OF languor and
debility. They complain of no specific dis
ease; they suffer no positive pain I; but they
have no relish for anything which affords
mental or sensuous pleasure to their more
robust and energetic fellow-beings.
In nine cases out OF ten this state OF lassi-
tude and torpOr arises from morbid stom-
ach Indigestion destroys the energy oil
both mind and body. When the waste
of nature is not supplied by due and regu-
lar assimilation OF the food, every organ Is
starved, every function interrupted.
Now, what does common sense Suggest
under these circumstances OF depression
The system needs rousing and strengthen
ing: not merely for an hour two, to sink al
terward into more pitiable condition IMAM
ever (as it assuredly would do II an ordi-
nary alcoholic stimulant were resorted tol,
but radically and permanently.
How is this desirable object 10 DE accom-
plished? This answer 10 the question,
founded on the unHarying experience OF U
quarter of q century, Is easily given. lnfuse
new yigor into the digestive organs by q
course of HoStetters Stomach Blttels. Do
not waste time in administering temporary
remedies, but wake the system up by re,
cooperating the fountain head OF physical
strength and energy, the great organ upon
which all the other organs depend Ior their
nurture and support. ,
By the time that dozen doses OF the great
vegetable tonic and iuvigorant have been
taken, the feeble frame OF the dyspeptic Will
begin TO feel its benign influence. Appetite
will be created, and with appetite the ca
pacity TO digest what it Graves. Persevere
until the cure is complete-untll healthlui
blood, fit to be the material OF nesh anu
muscle. bone and nerve, and brain flows
through the channels OF circulation, in
stead OF the watery pabulum with when
they have heretofore been hnperfectly
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-06-07
1.-THE FREE VOTE"

The Legislature of Pennsylvania by
act of March I, 1870, amending the
charter OF the town of Bloomsbury, es-
tablished in that place q system OF Gu
mulative voting. The town has six
councilmen and the act provides that
when six persons are to be chosen
each voter may give one vote to each OF
six candidates, one vote and half to
each Of four, two votes to each Of three,
three votes to each of two, or six votes
votes to one" The plan has worked so
successfully and satisfactorily in prac-
tice, by giving to each class or party Of
citizens such representation in the coun-
Gil as its numbers entitled it to, that at
its last session the Pennsylvania Legis'
lature passed a general law upon the
subject, applying to all boroushs or
gan'ze under the general law relating
to such corporations, and extending
this system ofvoting to all elections for
members of town councils. In Column
bia county, the Democrats have formal
ly adopted this plan for the selection Of
delegates to nominating conventions,
and we believe the example has been
followed in other counties and 10y the
Republican party. Each candidate for
office is thereby assured of having
strength in the convention in exact pro-
portion to the number of his friends in
the county.
The system has also been adopted in
Illinois and was, we believe, made the
subject OF an amendment to the Consti
tuition Of that State a short time ago,
though we do not remember having
seen the details of the plan adopted
there, and do not know whether it ap-
plies to all elections by the people or
whether it is limited to certain class.
But attention is being drawn to the sub
iect all over the country and it seems to
be universally conceded that some sys.
TEN of minority representation is essen.
tial to the perfection Of republican
form of government. The evils Of the
present mode OF electing representatives
in State Legislatures, City Councils, or
other legislative and deliberative bodies
are apparent to all who have ever be-
slowed upon the matter moments
thought. We often find counties so
closely divided in sentiment that, in a
poll Of four or five thousand votes, the
successful party will have majority OF
less than one hundred, 80 that nearly
one-half of the people are practically
disfranchised and deprived of all repre-
sentation in office. By the cumulative
system, or "the free VOTE" as it is called
in Pennsylvania, this evil is remedied
and each party may have in the Legs
lature number of representatives ex-
actly proportional to its numerical
strength in the State.
Another very excellent idea that we
find embodied in the Pennsylvania law
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-06-07
THE PRICE OF GAS

We are glad to have the assistance o.
the Intelligeneer in protesting, on oehai'
of the citizens Or Wheeling, against tue
payment Of such price for gas as s"a',
WELD to the city any revenue for genera,
nprnoses But beside the direct method
of appropriating the money rece'Veu
from the gas works to the payment OF
ordinary expenses OF the city, there Is
on Indirect method which we deem
equally reprehensible, and in endeavor-
ing to avert which also we hope for the
b,tsyLigencer's aid. 1t is, the furnishing
gas for lighting the streets and public
buildings either free Of charge or at a
less rate than is paid By private con-
sumers.
Of course the manufacture OF every
foot of gas costs something, and the pro-
duction OF the gas that is consumed IN
the street lamps and public buildings
costs the manufacturer precisely as much
as the same quantity consumed IN prl-
yate houses. II the former is furnished
free. its cost must be added to the price
charged for the latter, and the private
consumers of gas will thus be compelled
TO pay the entire expense Of lighting the
streets, an expense which should be
borne by equal taxation. The same
abuse will exist, though in a less degree,
if the city is required to pay any less
rate than the private citizen is charged.
The only equitable mode OF adjustment
is to require the city to pay for the gas
il consumes precisely the same rate per
thousand feet as is paid 10y other con-
sumers.
The ownership Of the works does not
alter the case, nor is the plan we pro,
pose merely the paying from one pocket
into the other. 1t is paying out OF the
common treasury into the gas fund, and
thereby relieving portion OF our clti-
zens from unequal taxation. The
Wheeling Gas Company furnished light
for the city at about half the price
charged to individual citizens, and
actually offered to make large rcduc-
ton in the price charged to private
consumers if the city would pay at the
same rate. The offer was refused, and
thus citizens were required to pay more
than they ought in order that the city
treasury might pay less. This was one
OF the hardships to which private fami-
lies were subjected under the old system
and to which they hal to submit. But
now that the city has the whole matter
in its own hands, we hope to see the
evil remedied and justice ordained.
Let the city at large and the private
consumers Of gas be placed upon a foot
ing of equality; let each pay at the
same rate TOR the light they use; and let
MS have no more of that inequality
which taxes one class Of our citizens
more than their share for benefit en-
loved by all.
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DOOk-kEEPING, BY DOUBLE
ID Entry, has a peculiar attraction when
properly understood. We believe our sys-
tem-Dufs-will iInpart more perfect and
practical knowledge Of the science. in les
time and with less labor To the learner
than any other treatise extant
NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE.
myA Wheeling. W. Va.
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Laughlin's Infant Cordial.
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.

An old and well tried remedy. Thousands
ofmothers can testify that II is reliable ana
perfectly safe in all cases. 1t soteHS the
gums, dbdtes Inflammation, invlgorates the
Stomach and Bowels, cOrrects Acldlty, ana
is a sure and speedy cure for Collie, Cramps,
and Windy Pains. After single trial, no
mother will do without ii.
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth use the Cor
dial. II facilitates the process OF teetnlnS,
and is reliable cure for the many Ills 10
which infants are subject.
Thousands will testify that Inc infant :
Cordial is the safest and most efficient cure
for the various disorders to which children
teething are liable.
Mothers, Use this preparation ana your
children will be spared all the sorrows Of
teething.
A mild, yet sure and speedy cure for Colic,
Cramps and Windy Pains. Invaluable Tor
teething children. Excellent, also, for chill
dren of restless and fretiul habit, ana IN
all cases of loosencss, gripping, vomiting,
&c, il gives immediate ease.
Mothers, are you oppressed with anxiety
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Sold by all Druggists. -
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aprG PropretOrs.
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Candidates for the Convention.

ShnutuatcS ioT the SV"sS
Editors OF the Register.
agree with you that 1t is time the
people were casting about for suitable
men to represent them il the coming
Constitutional Convention; and agree
with YOU that the very best men in the
various counties should be selected.
And when | say best men, | mean
the cery Jest that cm be .to,nd irre&pec
tee Of party affiliations. In fact, don
think this Convention question should
be made partisan one; nor do | be-
live that politics should control in the
selection OF its members. In this
Democratic county OF Ohio, | would be
willing to see some such man as either
Hon. Daniel Peck, Ex-Governor Stan
ton, Archibald Campbell, Esq, Judge
Melvin, Gen. Wheat, DR.. j. e. Camp
bell; or some shrewd business man
like Henry X. List, J. y. Vance, 5.
Woodward, Hon. G. D. Hubbard, and
many others might mention OF the
opposite party, unanimously selected
for their ability, experience and obser,
walton. Let the people, withOu: regard
to party, take hold OF this Convention
movement, and let them make n Con-
stitutiou that will guard their interests
and reflect their will CITIZEN.
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From the &reenbrier Independent
The RugabOO!

| The cost of a Convention is the bug
a-boo that certain Radicals are using
we fear, with some effect upon some o.
our Democratic friends. Last winter a
Committee was appointed by the Lesis'
lature to ascertain and report the prob
able cost of Convention. This Com
mi,tee, after careful invest CATION, re-
ported $4,000 as the extreme limit
We think this estimate little too large,
as the cost of a session Of the Legisla
ture is only about $4,000. But suppose
it should be $4,000; can you not see
that by cutting down the number Of
otfice-holders to something near what
it was before the war, we will save
enough in one year to pay the cost Of a
Convention, 10 say nothing Of great
savings that will be made in other re-
spects?
We hope our friends will not he SC
stupid as TO fall into this Radical trap.
If they will only look about them,
they will discern that none but the old
Radical leaders, and few demagogues
who hope to profit 10y it, are opposed to
a Convention. These Radical leaders
who grew fat by pIundering the people
under the Radical rule, are rather sud
denly converted to the doctrines o.
economy. We understand them
Many fthem are still in office, and
they know full well that a Convention
will wind up their public career at once
and forever This is why they oppose
a Convention. The Democrat who
after suffering what we have at the
hands of these Radical leaders, allow:
himself to be made a cats-paw to pull
Radical chestnuts from the embers
ought to be hunted up by the fool
killer without avoidable delay"
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GEORGE r. TAYLOR & co.
DRY GOOD S.!
NEW s. Took!
JUST OPENED
GEORGE R. TAYLOR & CO.

Fringed Goats Hair Greuaiinc New and Beautiful
Article for Suits.
Japanese Silks and POpIins i'm Great Variety.
Black MOlair Brantines, New and Elegant.
POngees, Diagonal POpIins Silk Serges.
Black and COIOred Silks Bishops Lawn Robes.
Black Iron Grenadne yards wde all Silk ana ooI
Pink, Blue, Buff and Green Percalcs Lawns.
COquette Cloths and Organizes.
I'iqucs, Wash POplins, COIored Linen Suits
Linen and Pique Suits for Children.
Linen and Bishops Lawn Suits Ladies'.
Paris Muslin TUNES for Ladies'.
I'Ongee, SILK and Lace ParasOlS I'm tests
Reversible Ottoman ShawIs.
Silk Sacques, Lama Lace Jackets.
Sash and Bow Ribbons Roman Neck
Louise Ties EmbrOderies lis O all
Standard Plated FIOuncngs i'm Bishops Lawn swiss
Ocuple Pulling.
Ladies' and Misses BaIbriggan Hose
Harris Seamless Kid Gloves.
Also, Low Priced
Misses Hid Gloves and ParaSoIs.
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is contained in the provision that when
a vacancy occurs in borough councii
4 shah be filed BY the county court "
the appointment of an eiec'of @. o. u. .he .
borough "who shall have voted 10, 'ne g
councilman whose place is to be filed
In this way the minority is protected
oa.;rst loss of its proper representation
nv death, resignation or removal.
1t is highly probable, as stated in the
excellent address of the Democratic
State Executive Committee which we
published yesterday. that this subject
will be discussed in the approaching
Constitutional Convention, with a view
to the adoption in this State OF some
plan OF minority representation, should
the Convention 50 agree. |, was pro-
posed in good faith by some OF the Dem
ocratie members of the Legislature last
winter that if the Republicans would
Withdraw their factious and bitterly par
tisan opposition to the Convention BILL
. nroyisiop would be inserted i'll ii, Sc
curing to the minority an adequate
number of representatives in the Con-
vention. By embracing this offer the
Radicals would have been sure Of elect
ing a large and influential body OF dele
gates, sufiicietn to prevent the adoption
of any grossly partisan measures by the
majority. They refused the prot.
fered advantage and are still, with
true partisan blindness, fighting against
measure that they are power
less to prevent, and, as rapidly as posi-
ble, destroying whatever claim they
might have to Democratic magnanlm-
ity and fairness. We sincerely deplore
the necessity of maklng the Convention
party issue. 1t should not be so. Nor
should the Convention when it assem-
bles be governed by party spirit. But
i, can scarcely be expected that the
friends of the Convention will select as
members of that body the very men
who are now so bitterly opposing the
call and stigmatizing all who favor 1t IN
the most op2robrious terms. If the
Radicals in West Virginia desire to
have any considerable influence in that
Convention or any important share in
the work of remodelling the Constitu,
ton of the State, they would do we'll to
abate something of their ill-tmed zeal,
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Chairman COM on T. aud K Estate.
WHEELIN0, Nav 2. FL. mYI
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Fourth Ward School Property
For Sale.

DURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THE
i Board Of Education, passed May ISM.
l7l, / offer at private sale, Lot No. 81, To-
Gated on the southeast corner Of Clay and
Sixth streets, East Wheeling, with all the
buildings sand appurtenancest thereto BELONG
ing except the iron railing inclosing the
lott
II not sold al private sale on or before the
10th day Of June next will then offer II at
pubic auction on Monday, June 18th, 1871.
at 10 o'clock A NJ, at the front door Of the
Court House OF Ohio county, W. Va, to the
highest and best bidder
1ERSs OF SALE.-One-fourth cash. and
the balance IN three equal payments in 6, II
ana i months the purchaser giving bond
with good security for the deferred INSTALL
ments, with interest from the first day OF
July, 49,. The title to be retained until
all Of the purchase money Is paid.
j. ". BICKEL,
Chairman com. on T. aud K Estate
WHEELING. Nav q l.7I ruxI-
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AUCTION.

TINHE BUILDING COMMITTEE OF THE
l. German Independent Evan. Prot. CON
Sregatlon, will sell, on the morning OF the
18th JUNE, 1871, AT 9 o'clock precisel y,
by auction, on the place, the following de-
scribed property:
One Lot situated on Clay street, East
Wheeling. including q Church building and
one two-story dwelling house thereon, II
which due notice will be given. For fur
ther information and terms of sale apply
to q. W. tranZheim or John P1arr.
BY order of the Committee.
myzj-N SH WIN. GORING.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

BRANDoN.-Last Saturday night was a
beautiful night, and the stars shone
bright, but the moon did not play at all,
it was the Brandon Brass Band upon Mr..
McBride's new balcony. The serenade
was intended as a compliment to the
worthy host of the Brandon House on
the completion of the excellent balcony he
has added to his establishment, it was a
deserving compliment. The world has
plenty of individuals whom hotels keep,but
few know how to keep hotel, and OF
Mack's place,
Only one was e'er heard to complain,
And that was clown of shallow brain.
The band played well, and even the
little frogs, who serenade gratis every fine
night, crept to their little beds waiting in
silence for the next tune.
Among the pieces performed was one
entitled the Brandon House March,
dedicated to Mr.. Mcbride by Prof. Will.
son. 1t introduced "Put me in my little
bed"
don't know whether the Prof. intends
this as hint for Mack to keep him al
night. 1 should think not, as very lit
tie bed will not contain two hundred and
sixteen pounds.
II beg pardon Professor for publishing
your weight.) The serenade was appreci'
ated by Mr.. Mcbride and all within
hearing. hope some other persons will
build balcony shortly, so we can have
another concert.
| Harmony
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE IN
COME TAx.-The following Is Judge
strong's opinion ia full regarding the
constitutionality of the income tax, to
which brief reference was made by tele-
graph: 1a.' III .-ta
The pleadings 10 all these cases raise
the question whether the act of Congress
of june 30, 1864, and its supplements, SO
far as they impose tax upon the annual
pains. profits or incomes of every person
residing in the United States, or of any
citizen of the United States residing
abroad, are within the power conferred
by the Constitution upon Congress. If it
be true, as has been argued, that the in
come tax ia capitation or other direct
tax within the meaning of the Constitu.
ton, it is undoubtedly prohibited by the
frat and ninth sections of the first arti.
Gle, for it is not sapportioned among the
| States But am of opinion that it is
not capitlation or other direct tax in
the sense in which the trainers of the
Constitution, and the people of the States
who adopted it. understood such taxes.
The reasons for my opinion it would an.
oWef no ROO0 purpose ZOE me 10 state al
length, inasmuch IS these cases will
doubtless 60 to the Supreme Court for
ultimate decision. It is sufficient for me
now to state, that in my Judgment, Con.
gress has constitutional right to impose
all the taxes of which the plaintiffs com.
plain, and that none of them are such Of
must necessarily be apportioned. With
the policy Of such imposition, I have, Of
Judge, nothing to do.
Let Judgment be entered for the defen.
dants on the several demurrers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29
HARMONY.

NoTICE.-Life members of the Rutland
Agricultural Society holding receipts are
requested to present them to the Treasurer
of said society to exchange them for certif-
Gates before the eighth day of July, as
that is the time specified for to issue the
premium list and regulations for the an
nual fair. And by vote of the directors
the Secretary was instructed to publish
the names of all holding certificates in
the pamphlet. Now, only those holding
certificates will be printed. And, also,
by rule adopted by the Board, a member
is required to present his certificate at the
Office to entitle him to a pass to the
grounds at all times.
The Treasurer will be at the Bates
House ia Rutland, on the third day OF
July, and will exchange all receipts that
are presented, not exchanged before.
The committee to adopt special rules
for cheese factories will also meet on that
day, and all interested are requested tc
be present.
NJ HIIIARD Secretary.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-06-29

SUICIDE IN ALBANY.-John NJ. Ben
son, a young man married 10 lady named
Locke in Albany, about eight months ago,
committed suicide at the house of his
wife's parents yesterday morning, by dis
charging the contents of pistol into his
brain. The story of the suicide is a sad
one. Shortly after the marriage of the
couple, Benson was offered and accepted q
position in the Elgin watch company's
works at Elgin, ILL.,, and went west with
his wife. After some five months were
spent in Elgin, the husband was attacked
with the fever and ague, and was obliged
to resigned his position. The attack was
severe one, and the little savings of the
couple were soon spent in supporting
them.
Finally they returned to Albany and
to the house of the wife's parents, who
received them kindly, rendering every
attention and aid TO the sick man. Ben
son, who was of reserved and proud ma.
ture, did not like to be living on his wife's
parents, and grew very Respondent as the
weary disease dragged along. one hour
chilling him in its icy grasp and the next
starting the blood at fever heat coursine
through his veins. He left note behind
him saying: -... ...-.
81 try hard to get bread for my wife
and myself, but l fail to get what is need.
ed, and shall resort to something desper.
ate to put an end to my troubles. 1 fee
very weak, and do not want to be bur
den any longer to my wife's people. ash
to be forgiven for all the sins have ever
committed against any person or persons
and also, do not lay up anything against
any person."-Iroy Times.