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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-28

Proceedings Of Democratic
--- Caucus.
Nomination Of Hon q. G. Davis
to be q. S. Senator.
Hon. &. 8. Lewis TO be State SnPer'
.intendent Of schools and Ii. =.
Walker to be Public Printer.
Special TO the Register

CHARLESTON, January -.
The Joint resolution agreeing to the
adoption of the Flick Amendment has
been discussed in the House of Dele
gates during the past two days. 1t has
been ably opposed by Barr, of Ohio
county, Lewis, of Harrison, and Will
son, Of Jefferson. Mr.. Barr speeches
have been particularly foreible and
characterized by thought and learning.
The discussion throughout has been
conducted with much ability. Speaker
Cracraft will address the House today
in opposition to the Amendment, though
there seems at present little doubt that
it will be passed and submitted to the
people. The subject Of Constitutional
Convention enters into the considera-
ton of the Amendment in the House
as it did in the Senate, many Of those
favoring the Convention favoring also
the Amendment.
A caucus of Democratic members
was held on Thursday night for the
nomination Of United States Senator
and other officers: Hon. Henry &.
Davis, of Mineral county, received
twenty-seven votes on the first ballot;
Hon. D. Lamb, Of Ohio county, twelve
votes; and Hon B. II. Smith, Of
Kanawha, twelve; thus nominating
Mr.. Davis.
Cracraft and Baker, OF Ohio county,
spoke earnestly in the caucus in sup
port Of Mr.. Lamb, and all the members
from the Panhandle voted for Lamb
except Hervey and johnson. Lewis,
Hervey, Carper, DAWSON, Wilson, Jack
son and other prominent Democratic
leaders both spoke and voted for Mr..
Davis.
Hon. Charles S. Lewis, Of Harrison
county, was nominated by the caucus
to be State Superintendent of free
schools; and Henry S. Walker, of the
Charleston Courier, was nominated
Public PriRter, without opposition.
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More Precious Than Female
Suffrage.

The Creator has endowed women with a
most wonderful organism, but 1t is often
sadly impaired and wasted by peculiar ills
and wearing pains. The female sex will
find in MISHLER'S HERB BITTERS a
rare specific and tonic for every period in
life. 1t will rescue the sex from the perils
and dangers that threaten during the most
critical periods of their existence, carrying
them safely through every trying occasion,
curing their former weak and sickly consti-
tutions, driving away all chronic, scrofu-
lous, organic, nervous, bilious and other
disoders that have made their lives miser-
able. MISHLERS HERB BITTERS will
cure all forms Of female difficulties from
the earliest stage of female suffering, and in
every condition Of sickness peculiar to
them. 1t will impart strength to the sys-
TEN, preserve and restore the beauty OF face
and form, and insure permanent health.
Sold only by respectable druggists.
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loss of these documents and do not pro-
pose to run after them, if / am at all
competent to give any advice to 80 &C.
complished gentleman, it would be to
Jump into the cars forthwith, and hunt
them up and restore them to this office;
and moreover, out of his superabundant
regard for pensioners, pay to each one
whose certificate he sent away, inter
est for the time they have been Kept
out of their money, together with ex-
penses and loss Of time, in coming 70
the agency for it, one Of whom came
from Berkeley county at an expense OF
some $40 and could not get his pay,
because the Postmaster had sent away
his certificate
J. NJ DoDDRIDGE,
Pension Agent.
Early IN December, or late in Novem-
Der, at the request Of my employer, |
inquired, in the Postoffice, for mail
matter addressed to I. NJ Harris, Pen
sion Agent. Mr.. Wingerter handed
me a package Of letters, from which |
took all those having Pension Agent
on them, returning those not SO address
ed, considering them to be Gen. HIS pri
vate correspondence. There was not
in the package, nor did at any time
see in the Postotfice, any communica-
ton from the Commissioner or De
partment OF Pensions addressed to Gen.
Harris. ! could not have wished Mr..
Wingerter to understand that | did not
want any papers addressed to General
Harris, as | at that time carried away
those addressed to Gen. II. as Pension
Agent, explaining to Mr.. Wingerter
that all letters addressed to the Pension
Agent should be placed in the. box for
the agency.
If used the expression quoted by
Mr.. W., and witnessed by Messrs.
Sterling and Nuzum, it was intended to
apply only to unofficial or private
letters of Gen. Harris, and not to those
addressed to him as Pension Agent.
If Postmaster Rawling and his
clerks have erred through Mr.. Win
gerter not understanding me on this
occasion, | most sincerely regret it.
Thanking Capt Rawling for the
charitable conclusion awarded me, |
close by making oath to the truth OF the
foregoing statement
ALEX. MITCHELL.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this twenty-seventh day OF January,
1871 !. F. JONES,
Notary Public.
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Hon. Henry &. Davis.

Our special dispatch from Charleston
this morning announces that Hon.
HENRY G. DAVIS, Of Mineral county,
received the nomination for United
States Senator on the first ballot had in
the Democratic caucus last Thursday
night. 1t is inevitable, Of course, that
the friends Of the numerous other can
didates for the position must feel some
disappointment at this result Person
ally, we have favored Mr.. LAMB S cleo
ton, as others have that Of Col. SMITH,
Judge EDMIsroN, Mr.. Faulkner and
others. 1t appears, however, that a
very decided majority Of the Democratic
members OF the Legislature have fixed
upon Mr.. DAVIS as the man, and we
can do no less than to cheerfully abide
their decision.
Mr.. DAVIS is a clear thinker, man
of strong common sense, and possessed
of indomitable energy. He will be one
of the ~orking members Of the Senate,
leaving others to do the talking. He
has many qualities that will fit him for
usefulness to the State and influence
among his fellow Senators. He is a
representative Of the class Of self
made men," and owes the position he
has attained to his own native ability
and force of character. There are very
few public men indeed, even in the coun-
try, who have surmounted as many OBJ
stacles and achieved as many successes
as has Mr.. DAVIS. Commencing life in
a subordinate position in the employ
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
, Company, he has risen by successive
and rapid gradations to wealth and
great political influence. He has been
member of the State Legislature dur
ing the past five years and was re-elect-
ed to the State Senate last fall His
having attained his present position
Notwithstanding the adverse circum-
stances of his early life, is proof Of his
unusual ability.
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SEA MOSS PARTNERSHIP to be very fine
for Deserts and an elegant and
dainty dish for the sick.
COX'S SPARKLING GELATINE-An old
favorite with the ladies for Jellics-
bright, clear and beautiful.
SUPERIOR SHERRY WINE-Just the ar
ticle to use with Cox's Gelatine-oi
rich and luscious flavor.
BAKERS COCOA-Warranted Pure, de-
licious and nutritious beverage.
HECKER'S FARINA-Prepared especially
for invalids and children.
ANGUSTURA BITTERS-The genuine ar
ticle for ladies and children in feeble
health.
WINE OF PEPSIN-The most perfect rem
edy 60 indigestion and dyspepsia.
CORN STARCH-For Pudding and Gus
tards.
TAPIOCA-A splendid desert. either alone
or with Berries.
At LAUGHLlN, BRO. & cos,
Wholesale Druggists.
iun27 Main street.
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SATURDAY. JANUARY "a, 1871.
Railroad Meeting Tonight.

A call appears in our advertising col
umns this morning for a Railroad
Meeting to be held in the Court House
this evening. We hope the meeting
may be largely attended and that some
prastical result may be attained.
The projected Wheeling and Toledo
railroad will be one Of the schemes dis
cussed, and it seems to US that the ad-
vantages to accrue to our city from the
construction of the road in question are
too plain to need demonstration. Its
importance was recognized here many
years ago and survey OF the route
made. Every year that has since
elapsed has only added to the deslrabl-
ity of the road and increased the bene-
fits to be reaped from its completion.
The wants of The people living in that
section of Ohio through which the road
is to pass have at last made its con-
struction a necessity, and, whether
Wheeling takes any interest in and aids
the enterprise or not, theroad will soon
be built. 1t cannot be much longer
DELAYED and our citizens cannot
. afford to postpone action much longer.
If Wheeling is not made the terminus,
Bellaire will be, and all the advantage
to be obtained from that situation will
be poured into the lap of our young
and thriving neighbor. II the road
goes to Bellaire, all its through business
will pass over the present line Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad; if it comes
here, it will pass over the new line OF
the Hempfeld and Connellsville road
to Baltimore, thus necessitating the ex-
tension of the Hempfeld road, which
is another enterprise in which the peo-
pie of Wheeling are deeply interested.
But there is no longer any time to be
idled away. The people Of Bellaire
and of St. Clairsville are making siren
uous exertions for a northwestern road
that will cut Wheeling off entirely, and
the location will be determined upon
and work commenced soon.
The completion of the. Holidays
Cove railroad is another matter OF i'm
portance to Wheeling and especially to
the people of Richland townshipin this
county. The people OF Brooke county
will build the road from its intersection
with the P. C. and ST. l.. railway at
Holidays Cove, to the Ohio county
line at Short creek, nine miles above
the city. 1t only remains for Wheeling
to construct the remainder. We have
no doubt that the people OF Richland
township, through which the road is to
run, will subscribe handsomely to the
enterprise. What will the city do?
We understand that President JEwErT,
of the Pittsburgh. Cincinnati and St.
Louis railroad, has agreed to take half
the stock of the entire road. Surely
there should be no hesitancy upon the
part of our people in responding to SO,
generous an offer and securing the
completion OF the road upon so easy
terms.
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s.ZS!sz. .. 5ToEs.
Bateheior,s Hair dye.

This superb Hair Dye is!the bes In the
W@id-Perfectly Harmless, Reliable and In
Simultaneous. No disappointment. No Ri
diculous Tints or Unpleasant odor. The
genuine W. A. Bachelors Hair Dye pro-
duces IMMEDIATELY splendid Black or
Natural Brown. Does not Stain the Skin,
but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold
by all Druggists. Factory 10 Bond Street,
Sew York. --' jan23-d6w
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Some Republicans o4.New York are

Some Republicans ohNew York are
ofopinion that the United States cleo
ton law is deficient in many important
particulars, and Commissioner Daven-
port, acting on their belief, has gone to
Washington to urge the passage OF a
more stringent bill, one which will pro-
hibit repeating at elections for State
as veil as federal officers. 1t is said a
bill to repeal the registry law is to be
introduced in the State Legislature. If
40 the features of the State registry law
are to be Incorporated into the proposed
new law of Congress. #. -..-.
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Notice of Election.

A MEETING OF THE POLICY HOLD
n ERS Of the Life Association of Amer
lea will be held at the Parent Office, in the
city of st. Louis, for the election OF gen.
eral board of directors, on Tuesday, Janu.
airy 81, ISL. Polls open from 10 a. N: to
PM. W. HANLEY,
JAM Secretary.
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Fourth Street M. E. Church.

THE PASTOR, THE REV. DIR. WEST
l. wood, will preach tomorrow Sunday
at lOl% A. NJ Missionary Sermon) and at Z
p. NJ Subject, True MANHOOD. Sunday
School Missionary Anniversary at p. NJ.
Addresses by several speakers and singing
by the school. The public cordially invited
to all the services. JAMS
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THERE is a bill before the Legislature
of Pennsylvania, which provides for
changing the name Of the Pittsburgh
and ConnelIsyille railroad to that Of the
Pittsburgh, Washington and Baltimore
railroad.
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English Lutheran Church.
John Street, Adjoining Postoffice.

DEy. 5. B. BARNITZ. PASTOR. To-
IL morrow, lo14 A. NJ, sermon, Rev. XIX:
IL. Evening, "E,gypt's Ninth Plague" Free
seat system. Sunday school at O'Clock.
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Railroad Meeting.

MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF
a Wheeling will be held at the Court
House this evening for the purpose of tax
ing into consideration the steps necessary
to secure the terminus Of the contemplated
RAILROAD from northwest and central Ohio
at this place, and also 10 consider the pro
priety Of taking measures 10 secure the eX
tension OF the Holidays Cove railroad from
WellSburg To this place.
b. f. Stanton, NJ. Reilly,
A. G, Robinson, :. p. Hildreth,
J. M'Cluney, Il. Crangle,
AlonZo Loring, i. sweeney,
w. +. Peterson mos. HornDrook,
G. ID. Hall, :. Brady,
Jno. M'Lure, ;Ino. h. BOtSford,
Henry X. List, =. Mcclellan,
Sam1 Laughlin, j. y. Vance,
John +. Wilson, u. {. Dewey.
jap2S
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IN BARRELS GENUINE LABRADOR,
III I0 HE Bbls.
Just received and for sale by
jan25 HENRY X. LIST & co.
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The most lasting, agreeable, and
refreshing Of all perfumes, for use
on the Handkerchief, at the Toilet,
and in the Bath. For sale by all
Druggists and Pedumers.
sepl3d&w
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Lard Oil.
New Orleans Sugar and Mo
lasses.
Labrador Herring.

A LARGE SHIPMENT CHOICE NEW
N crop just received and for sale low.
jan25 HENRY X. LIST 4 co.
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DiED-Randolph Peyton, OF whom
we made mention last week as having
been accidentally shot in the knee by his
cousin, has since died-CabeN County
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-05-18
A STRANGE STORY.

Mr.. William Harrison, in the year
1860. was steward to the Lady Viscoun-
tess Campdeu. at Campden, in Giouccs-
ter.hire. He was then an old man. be-
ing about seventy years Of age. On Thurs
day, the 10th of August. he set out from
Campden. where he resided, to walk to
Charringford. a distance of about two
miles. The e>purpose of his journey was
to receive rents for property belonging to
Lady Campden. That night. as he did
not return at his usual hour, his wife be-
came uneasy and, after waiting until
nearly eight o'clock, sent a man-servant
named John Perry to Charringford in
search of him. But. although they wait
ed up for them all that night. nothing was
seen of either Mr. Harrison or the man.
servant.
Early the mex. morning. Edward, Mr..
Harrison's son. went toward Charringford
to try to gain tidings Of his father. On
his way there he met Perry returning from
thence, who informed him that he had
been to Charringford, but had been una
bic to find his master. They then went on
together to Ebrington. a village between
Charringford and Campden. There they
were told BY one Daniel. that Mr.. Harrison
had called at his house the preceding even
ing. on his way from Charringford. but
saat he did not stay there long with him.
They then proceeded half mile further
on. to Paxford. but there they heard moth
ing more of William Harrison, aud, there
fore. determined to return. On their
way back to Campden. they met person
who told them tha, hat. band and comb
bad been picked up in the highway by a
poor woman. As The woman was then
cleaning in the neighboring fields, they
went to her
On the woman producing the articles
she had discovered, the son At once iden-
tilted them as having been worn by his
father when he left home TO 60 TO Char
ringford. On further examination, it was
found that the hat and comb had been
cut and hacked about. and also the arti-
cles were covered With dried blood. Al
their Eequest the woman ss once took them
10 where she had fund the articles. II
vas on the highway. near great fnrse.
brake. between Ebrington and Campden
A careful search vas then made Of ths
spot. for the body Of the missing man--i'
being concluded thai he had been mur-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-05-18

cause I had particular reasons for asking
very particular reasons they are, as
sure you. You know my wife p
"I have met her," replied with an
involuntary start .
aft is something tho concerns Ter. /
win cell you exactly what / mean rome
- s sss's a. ~. : szn,
"No. but mean to give il. neverthe-
less" he rejoined. with grim smile. n
sing to 60. doctors are sometimes very
useful advisers in family affairs
He was gone at last. With three
strides I reached the closet. when the outer
door again opened on my tormeator. He
had merely returned to make some remark
and again he was gone. Now. however,
l waited until his footballs had ceased to
fall on the stairs. and then the key was
sgain in the lock. But could proceed
no further; the reaction of my terrible
nervous excitement of the last two hours
overcame me, and l leaned. weak and
breathless. against the door. The thought
occurred to me to call her name. and ac-
cordingly l spoke it, Helena"
1t was in low whisper and there was
no response. / repeated it aloud, but no
answer; still louder, with the same re-
suit. A mortal. dizzy sickness overcame
me, and could scarcely force vitality
enough to my fingers to unclose the door
But I did, and looked in fenrfully, shud-
deringly. Helena was leaning against
the wall, her face hidden in her hands
Again repeated her name. aud when
she gave me no reply, I placed my hand
gently upon her shoulder. Her whole
body yielded to my touch, and found
myself supporting her in my arms. She
had doubtless tainted.
So thought as carried her from the
closet and placed her inert form in my
Office chair, for not until then had l seen
her face. God Of mercy. what reve-
lation did that face contain! 1t was white
aud ghas'ly, every muscle set with rigid
expression Of fear, the dull eyes gazing
upon me with their exprcssionless, stony
gaze. My heart gave one great throb,
and stood still; in an instant had ap-
piled my fingers to the wrist. The pulse
was still-the blood stagnant-a stroke of
the lancet failed to draw it forth! The
horrible truth was apparent. She was
dead Fear alone hal killed her
Here my strength failed me: reeled
and fell to the floor lost in a stupor of in
sensibility.
1t was night when I awoke anl slowly
the horrors of my position came back to
me- But l was calm. at least; aud there.
in the darkness of midnight, and in the
company Of the dead I pondered upon my
future movements.
My determination was quickly taken.
First placing the ring which she had given
me upon her fnger-the ring that she
once promised me to wear as long as she
loved me-and kissing her dead lips once
Il dared to do that. I raised the body in
my arms and bore it out into the night
Fortune favored me; the street were de-
serted; no one crossed my way during
my fearful journey. Reaching woody
spot just beyond the city. I followed out
a grave, and there I buried her.
Here is my story. Learn from it. if
you will. why am drawn hi.her. daily
decide whether there should be a fascina-
tion for me in the dust and cobwebs of my
Office
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-05-18
FOR TIE LEGISLATURES.

Mr.. Fditor-Piease announce Hon THOM.
AS MARTIN rs a candidate for reelection
to the next Legislature Of Maryland, sub
ject. boweve-, 10 the decision Of = Con ven
tion should one be called. Mr.. Martin l..
thoroughly identified with the Dem ocracy
Of the county, aud having very ably repre-
.ented Us before. would no doubt add
strength to the ticket.
MANY YOrzRs.
m,y 4 1871
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Great Bargains.

gTNHE LARGEST.
i CHEAPEST and
REST ASSORTMENT OF
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
R,ady-mad, C7otAing, Groceries.
G~nfs FSrnish- Hats
snS EoOds, Sofsons,
Ciares, Hdrdrdre,
Hosiery, TinEdre,
iI., &c, Qgeens~are
ever offered to the public Of ST Nary's county
has jus; been received and opened bv the under
at CNv Refdii Prices. Our stock has been pur-
chased under the most favorable auspices, and
at the lowest rates of the BOSTON New York,
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets and will
be found 70 he unrivalled. both as to price and
quality, in 81. Mary's county. Our stock Of
Dry Goods embrace q full line Of
Cyeths,
Csssimsrss
Caisesxs
Blea.i.d. Bro~n
and PLAID AasIiss,
Lad,ss' Dress Good,
Waite Goois,
C'nsfonades,
LINENS, Re.
In Ladies' pr~ss Goods and White Goods We
have the most beautiful and fashionable
assortment Of
Crsaadsass, Alpaeas,
Pepiiss. Dsissa<s,
Psreales, LaTas
- al~ss, ~ Psywes. -.
Plaid and Jseeness.
Nrse<i Csrsbr,e..
Naiascsks. Ssr,ss rsI
Book knshss
snf Tsrissa,
ever opened in the county, and will dispose Of
them at such figures as cannot fail 10 induce
buyers mindful Of their interests, to purchase
In addition 10 oar usual stock have par-
chased q most extensive and magnihceai line Of
SPRING MILLINERY i FANCY GOODS
Including all the la,rs, and mos, approved styles
LADIES BOSNETS and HATS
W.RRx
RIBBONS
DRESS TRIMMINGS
and all kinds Of Millinery Goods. This part Of
our stock was purchased under the supervision
Of eomp<eemt and experienced persons. snd will
be warranted 20 our lady customers 10 be Of the
most fashionable make and material and lower
than che same quality Of goods can be parehas-
ed elsewhere. 4 ,s.1-a-.ss. = rs.
Every ersieie usually kspt in . erss class ceun-
trv store win be found IN our stock. and buyers
win fnd IL to their interest 70 inspect our goods
before purchasing elsewhere. -
AB- Our terms are sreisssstly easA.
GREEyHELL = EEyE1CK. 1
may II, fsii-u -.-..~. rf er=
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-05-18
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

! respectfully offer myself TO the voters Of 81,
Marv's county as candidate fo. the position
Of County Commissioner at the ensuing election
aud pledge myself, il elected, to discharge the
duties Of the place without fear favor or aifec-
sion impsr,islly, TO the bes, Of my ability, and
with proper regard 90 economy in all admins
,ration OF county matters. announce myself
a candidate, with or without Convention.
JOHN II. BCCKLER
April %, ls;l-te.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-05-18
20 THE VOTERS OF SAINT MARY'S
COUNTY.

More than three years ago, having learned
from my friend Col jas. 5. Downs, the
then and now able ard efficient States At
torncy. that he wo"ld not be candidate for
re-e:ec:ion. announced my purpose o run
fnf the position.
Encouraged by .he approval and so'icita-
lions Of many friends, ! present myself as a
candidate for States Attorney, aud if cleo.
ted. pledge my best efforts to the faithful
discharge of the duties of the office
JAMES I. BLACKSTONE.
April Is. l87l-te.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-05-18
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.

Through the solicitations Of friends. I an
nounced myself, at the clcse Of the year
1867. G candidate for the posision Of State 5
Attorney to be elected in 1871, and am
thankful I have seen nothing in the public
sentiment TO canse me retract that announce
ment. but encourages me to reiterate Tres
prctfully present myself to the people for
that position, soliciteus for their support.
J. FRANK BOHANAN.
Apr, 90, 1871.