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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-16

Our wilc.awlae popular merchant tailor -
j ~lrEe, not only understands but atlantis % bis
business and takes the advantage ct the market
instead 1i letting 10 find him mapping lie pur-
chased large stock of heavy goods 100 june and
also July in anticipation of the recent rise OF
wool and wooden fabrics, and mo- doubt will soon
be- Offering extra inducements % those 100 want 0l
all and winter clothing We learn Doe is open
ing tailoring establishment in ST. Adams and
also 70 Montpelier w. be has been interested
in similar business at Middlebury for some
time Mr. $ purchases al the goods los these
houses, and certainly has hit the nail right this
time Iu making bis selections early. Ihe oriy
hrd, VI, Success go with him, j. our worst
wish.
The above. from the Malone (N.N) Taiai'pu,
speaks for itself lhe Mr. s0per alluded to is
the senior portner of the New firm Of SorEa &
loRD. Merchant Tailor., Richardson new Block
State street. Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-16

The town collector OF Ehmore, who uu away
short time ago with several hundred dollars ha,
delirium tremens, and his brother has gone TO bis
rescue, but was unable 10 induce BIN 20 return
The lamolIe County sabbath School Assooia-
ton will hold it, animal celebration on Wednes-
day. August 23l. ct the grove Of Captain Rand
in M.rri.t.,rn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-16

~ Our farmers inform us that Che grasshop.
pers ore making fearful havoc of what little fall
feed has grown in spite Of the drouth, and that
when the grass fails, they turn their attention 10
The oats The tcrop-especially that from late
sowing must prove exceedingly light. unless rain
comes speedily
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-16

On Monday, It'll inst. a little after noon, a
convict named Frame, confined in the state prison
on sentence of ten years for burglary, succeeded
in making hole in the roof of the south shop OF
the state prison, and crawling out upon the wall
jumped off some fifteen feet lie was discovered
in the very act, and fired upon with a revolver He
was finally secured and recommitted, having lost
by this piece of folly, the thirteen months which
he had previously worked out.
On the person of one of the Italian organ grind
ers, arrested at Chester on Monday for the murder
Of one of his fellows, was found $751; done up
in 10 different packages. The two organists
arrested cannot speak English, OF at least pretend
they cannot.
Royalton has four ministers, six lawyers, and
six doctors, and its inhabitants are of course gen
orally religious, peaceabe and healthy.
Rev n. Cudworth, the pastor of the Baptist
church at Perkinsylle died on Wednesday, Aug.
I'd, and was buried on Friday
The Advent camp meeting at Bethel is to lie
held on the grounds where it was last year. We
understand it opens September % and continues
10 the llth
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
SUFFERING FRANCE.
An Appeal to Our Charity.

To Mc Press of the United States
A telegram from Mr.. Moran, chair
man of the American committee at
London, received at four clock 7. NJ.
Yesterday, calls loudly for more aid
from America for the relief Of starving
France. II is certain that the anxiety
Of those near to the scene Of famine IS
much more intense than ours, and we
call with new earnestness upon the
American public for immediate con-
,ributions in money. in provisions and
in seed. Other cities or centres OF col
lection desiring TO cooperate in this
relief movement can send their con-
tributions to this committee, which
will carefully credit them to their
sources, both here and in the report
sent to France. II preferred, contribu-
tions can be forwarded direct TO the
American committee in London, Ben
iamin Moran. ESQ, chairman. Funds
received by us will he transferred by
telegram.
CHARLES II. MARSHALL, Chairman,
CHARLES LAMAR, Treasurer,
ANsoS PHELPS Stokes, Secretary,
Chamber of Commerce committee on
French Relief.
New YoRK, February q, 1871.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
HOUSE.

Mr.. Cox presented a petition from
South Carolina recounting outrases
upon whites and consequent retaliation
on the blacks, and urging a better gov
ernment or separation Of races IN South
Carolina.
The Senate amendments to the legis-
lative appropriation bill and the Indian
appropriation bill were non-concurrea
| in and committe of conference asked
The House resumed consideration
OF the omnibus appropriation bill. .,
After the House had reached the end
of the bill Mr.. Judd moved to recommit
the bill with instructions to strike out
all appropriations for new work, but
Mr.. Dawes declined to yield for that
motion. ,
Mr.. Holman then moved to lay the
bill on the table. The vote was taken
amid much confusion and excitement
and the bill was laid on the table; yeas
lis, nays II. ,
Mr.. Dawes moved to reconsider the
vote. Pending action on that notion
Mr.. Hooper, from the conference
committee on the question between the
House and Senate in reference to the
right of the Senate to originate bill
repeating the income tax. made a re-
port on behalf of the House managers.
The report recommends the adoption oi
the following resolution;
Resolced. That the House maintains
that it's its sole and exclusive prlvll-
eye TO originate all the bills directly az
fecting revenue, whether such bills be
for the imposition, reduction or repeal
of taxes, and in the exercise Of that
privilege, in the first instance, to limit
and appoint for ends, purposes, consId'
erations and limitations, such bills,
whether relating to matter, manner,
measure or time of their introduction,
subject TO the right Of the Senate to
propose or concur with amendments as
in other bills.
Mr.. Hooper gave notice that he
would call up the resolution fdf action
at the first opportunity.
Mr. Kerr, from the Judiciary com
miltee, submitted report in favor OF
the claims OF the States Of Illinois,
Indiana and Ohio for two per cent. OF
the proceeds OF the sale OF the public
lands and Indian reservations within
those States since their admission into
the Union. estimating all such lands al
$l25 per acre.
Adjourned
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
NEW YORK.
First japanese Minister to the United
states


New YORK, February PA party
of distinguished japanese, whose ar
rival on the 18th inst at San Francisco
has aIcrady been announced, reached
his city in special car yesterday
morning. They remain few days,
and then proceed to Washington. The
PARTY consists OF Prince Mits Fusltui,
uncle OF the reigning Emperor OF Japan,
with seven attaches, SONS Of nobility,
also Lord Arinori Mori, Minister from
the government of Japan to thai. of the
'ni,ed States, with two Secretaries and
au attache, also eighteen students, sons
of prominent men, mostly from eighteen
TO twenty-three years Of age, who have
come to attend school and finally &C
quire college education. Lord Morl
j. the first native resident japanese
charged with diplomatic functions, sent
To the United States. Their consul at
san Francisco. who tor eleven
wears past has been the only
agent OF the government Of
Japan in this country, accompanies
,hen, and will proceed with the party
:" Washington, and see the Minister
and suite duly installed in their legation
house before returning to his official
residence. Japan desires to educate
her young men of rank with a view to
fitting them to take positions in their
civil service, and thus inaugurate an
Ira of real procress and prosperity in
their country.
The Government intends sending out
about six hundred more this year in
addition to the tour hundred already
sent America was the first country to
conclude treaty with Japan, so Japan
has sent her first resident Minister to
the United States By the next steamer
due at San Francisco one for Russia
with his suite, and others may follow
ror European nations.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
The Accident 10 Engineer Baker.

MASArNGroS, w. Va. Feb. 21th.
MESsRS. EUIr0Rs i see a report in
to-days paper in relation to an accident
that happened near this place few
minutes past 10 O clock A. NJ, the 10Th
instant, which report | wish TO correct.
The driving wheel OF engine No. 232
Jumped the track one mile out of Man
nington. Mr.. James Baker, the engineer,
shut of steam and discovered that he
was nearing the bridge across Piles
Fork of the Buffalo creek, and thinking
the engine would not 90 over the bridge
safely he deemed it prudent to jump off
his engine. He alighted on the ground
among some ballast, and fell. forward,
receiving a severe jar with a slight cut
across his nose. The train passed the
bridge safely, and stopped in few
hundred yards. No one else was injured
Mr.. Baker was then taken to a house
near by and medical aid obtained After
he was examined the doctor did not
think it prudent for him to be removed
until after reaction had taken place.
After that the result was so favorable
that he was conveyed to Warrington,
to Mr.. Shurtliff's Hotel. where every
attention was paid him that was neces-
sary, and am happy to inform you
that Mr.. Baker is now out of danger,
and will be up in few days. He is
very comfortable and cheerful this
morning. take this method of in
forming his numerous friends that he
is entirely ont Of danger.
Very respectfully,
WM. HALL.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
ST. LOUIS.
1 Fishy Story-The Late Storm.

Sr. LoCI>, Mo, February 2I.-The
Kansas City Bu'lstin says w F. Flint,
Sheriff OF Davis county, Missouri, claims
10 have been knocked insensible on the
levee in that city, on Thursday last, and
robbed of seventeen thousand dollars
belonging 10 Davis county, and which
he was taking to Jefferson city. to make.
settlement with the State. The man 3
conduct led to the suspicion that his
story was false But two thousand dol
lars reward was offered for the recovery
OF the money.
The tornado OF last Tuesday night
DESTROYED several buildings in Neosho
IN the extreme Southwestern portion
OF the State, and damaged a number
more, besides doing much injury in the
country
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
WEST VIRGINIA
State Normal School,
FAIRMONT, W. VA.

IT'S OBJECT IL the preparation Of teach
ers for Common Schools, High Schools and
Academies, not by special superfcialities,
but by thorough scholarship, actual teach
ing and the study of the philosophy and
methods OF Education.
ITS MENTAL TRAINING Is equally
adapted to those uho do NOT intend TO become
teachers, aiming at the greatest benefit to
the student in the development of mental
and moral powers and practical usefulness
In lie.
COURSE OF STUDY includes the Com
mon Branches, the English language In all
its departments, the Natural Sciences, the
Mathematics, Commercial Arithmetic and
Book Keeping, Vocal and instrumental
Music, and the Theory and Art of Teaching
SESSIONS. The Winter Session will
close March 2Sth, 1871, and the Spring Ses-
sion will commence April ith, and close
June 23d, lTl.
TUITION IS FREE. Students attending
this school to be educated as teachers pay
no tuition.
Send for a Circular.
+. II. PIERPONT,
frb2 Secretary Of Ex. Com.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
RRIEF TELEGRAMS.

,;,3 closed in New York, yesterday,
Alll:,
r.. collection in Beechers church
49, ,Is benefit Of the suffering French
smcnnted 81 to over $1,000.
Commissioner Pleasauton will prob
Fr ,,iye his decision on the tax on the
~. %.r York Central scrip dividend
tuesday.
There were forty-nine new distilleries
,shIi.bed during January, and the
nnmber for February will probably be
about ti'y.
colonel Hiram Bell, the well known
,,njlo-d of the Semigewassett House
,n5 other hotels in New Hampshire,
led suddenly in Boston on Sunday.
Hon y. W. Voorhees, arrived in
,njIanapolis Yesterday morning, and
',,. in consultation with Messrs. Val
,aniisham and Bright during the day.
The President Yesterday sent to the
>,na,e the name OF Henry D. Cooke,
81, georgetown, D. c., member OF the
linking firm OF Jay Cooke d Co., to
t.,ioycrnor of the District ofColumbia.
Ten thousand thalers were sent from
IN, German General Consulate at New
York TO Berlin, Saturday, making, with
,rr,jous remittances to date, the total
';,rman reliei fund 800, 900 thalers
Hon John B. Turner, an old and
continent citizen of Chicago, died sud
jrgIy SUNDAY. He has been for many
ears one OF the directors OF the Chicago
and Northwestern railroad.
James Hadleyan, an old and prom
prnt citizen of Hendricks county,
Indiana, was killed by the st. Louis
rain Yesterday, while trying TO cross
.he railroad in front OF an approaching
l-au with his team.
The final deposit in the Mace and
Duburn fight was posted Yesterday.
Harry Hill, of New York, is agreed
upon a. the final stake holder, aud has
,.5nsenred to act. The fight is to take
,,ace May eleventh; probable point,
Alhino Canada.
\ bill was introduced III the Ohio
senate Yesterday to authorize the Ohio
Life Insurance Company to loan money
outside of the State on unincumsered
real estate. A bill was introduced in
the House to amend the laws governing
sas companies so that they cannot be-
come monopolies; also q bill providing
for the education OF pauper children.
Alta large meeting Of miners, held
on Saturday at Hazleton, Pa, the fol-
lowing was adopted:
ReSolrsd, That the workingmen OF
Lehigh region will not accept the terms
dictated by few operators, railroad
companies and others, as we miners
think the terms of 1870 are the only
ones We can live hy, and will accept no
less
4 dispatch from Nechan, Wisconsin,
Avs on Saturday night last John Hess,
who had been confined in Jail at Osh'
kosh, escaped on Saturday night and
Immediately went to Nechan, his former
residence, to the home Of his divorced
wife and murdered her, first shooting
and then cutting her throat from ear to
,ar. The murderer then repaired to
his brothers house and hid in the attic,
where he was discovered yesterday
morning and an effort was made to
arrest him, when he shot himself
through the brad.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28

Susan B. Anthony lectured in the
hall OF the Ohio House Of Representa-
tives last evening.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
Agency Of Miami Powder Co,

WE ARE STATE AGENTS FOR THE
w above named Company and will have
constantly stored, In our new magazine In
this city, large supply OF
COAL AND ROCK
MINING POWDER
RIFLE POWDER, in whole. half and
ouarter kegs, all warranted OF superior
quality and for sale at lowest rates.
Large orders nlled nj manufacturers
prices, freight added.
noys HENRY X. LIsT 4 C0.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28

The undersigned returns his thanks To
his former patrons for the liberal patronage,
accorded him and begs n cOntin-
uance OF the same for the new firm.
All persons having claims against me are
requested to present them for payment, and
all persons knowing themselves indebted
to me will confer a favor by calling and
closing their accounts.
feb2 CHARLES PFAFFESBACH.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
lONGRESSIONAI..
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, February -.

WASHINGTON, February -
Mr.. Howard called M the bill to
enable the Jackson, Lansing and
Saginaw Railroad company to change
the terminus Of the road from Traverse
Bay to the straits Of Mackinaw, which
Was dismissed without action until after
the expiration of the morning hour.
Mr.. Thurman moved bill to divide
the State of Ohio into three Judicial
Districts and for other purposes. Lost.
The Senate then proceeded with the
question being on motion to lay on
the table the amendment ofthe commit
mittee on Appropriations TO increase
the subsidy of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship company to one million per an
mum. The motion to lay On the table
was carried -.
Without disposing of the bill the
Senate al 430 took n recess till even
in.
EVENING SESSION.
On motion Of Mr.. Cole il was ordered
that the Senate hold sessions every
evening during the present week. COM
mencing at 80 o'clock.
Mr. Cragin, from the committee OF Con
ference, on the bill to abolish the grades
of Admiral and Vice Admiral in the
navy. reported that the committee OF
both Houses failed to agree, and on his
motion the committee was discharged
from the further consideration Of the
subject. He gave notice that when the
notification OF disagreement was re-
ceived from the House he would move
that the Senate insist on its amend
menls and ask tor a new committee OF
Conference. The Postoffice approprl-
alton was then proceeded with
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
NOTICE.

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY
formed a copartnership, under the firm
name OF Pfaffenbach q Seabright, for the
purpose of carrying on the business OF Mer-
chant Tailors and Dealers in Gentlemen g
Furnishing Goods, al No. - Main street,
Centre Wheeling.
CHARLES PFAFFENBACH.
CHARLES W. SEABRIGHT.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-28
SAMPLE BUREAU,

ShMI AL DS1eA<hSs
and will, upon application, promptly send bg
plnl full lines of Samples OF the Newest and
most Fashionable Goods, OF FRENCH,
ENGLISH and DOMESTIC MANUFAC-
TURE, guaranteeing at all times to sell as
Lo,r, II not at less prices, than at any house ID
the country.
Buying our goods from the largest and
most celebrated manufacturers In the differ
ent parts OF Europe, and importing the
same by Steamers direct TO Baltimore, our
stock is at all times promptly supplied with
the novelties OF the London and Paris
markets.
AS we buy and sell only for cd.h, and r'1kr
no bad deIas we are able and willing 10 sell
our goods AT FROM Ten To FIFTEEN PER
CENT. LEss PROFIT than If wegave credit.
In s>nding (tr samples specty the kind o.
0oods dsSired. We keep the best grahe- OF
every class OF goods, from the lowest 10 th"
most costly.
Orcier, unaoconLpanted BY The oosh 'oW BE-
se1n c. o. d.
PROMPT-PAYING WHOLESALE BUY
Frs are invited 10 inspect the Stock In our
.JObbing and Package Department. Addrr7Sr
HAMILTON CASTOR & Sons.
1877, IJ9, 2JI and 33 West Baltimore ST.,
nov2l-d&w Baltinore' Nh
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-02-28

The bark Walter, which sailed from this port for
Liverpool, is reported as having arrived az New
York on Saturday last. The cause OF her gong 10
that port is not given
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-02-28
Receipts by Railroad. February 81
snI-rH cARnLISA RAILROAD.

1905 bales cotton, 47 hsies goods, 100 bOls ma
val stores. 8 cars stock. To Railroad Agent, Pei.
zer, Rodgers i CO, T Smith, V Bee u co.
II Walter Il CO. u DeSsussure. Dukes j co,
Bowling ID co, Caldwell b son, X Mure co, q
q A fre0 holm & Son, w W Smith, Frost Il Adcer,
W a Courtenay, Watson Ill., Prlngle son,
Sloan Il SeigniouS, Mowry & SoC, Wiss CO.
Stoddard & CO. TGprston X Holmes.
HoRTHEAsTERS RAILROAD.
70 bales cotton, = bbis naval stores, cars Wonu
and lumber rice peas, mGse. &c. TO G w WI:
laris X co, Frost Il Adger, Reeder Davis, e Il
Walter & co. ] i Quackenbush, Pe!zer, Rodgers
CO, " Ryan. Sloan & S!egninns. S ID Stnney. )
Kischoti r co, JIG Il Claussen, Mowry Il Son, j Z
AdCer & CO. Claghorn. Herring ~ co. Anderson
4 CO, Rev a W Marshall. II DCscher, III !llonee
Kenyon, G D Wayne, Railroad Agent anu older.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-02-28
Boston Market.

BOSTON, February 22.-COFFEE-The market ior
coffee is ouier, bnt prices are 1rm anu iulI
nreyious rates are readily obtained lot looolng
ots. The sales have been at l9}aa:Sc lor java as
TO quality and l4al63sc, gold. for Rio. 81. 10
mingo is quier, and prices are noninaiy sxaloc
per pound, gold. <..,,-. ..u
CoTr0S.- There has been q better feeling for
cotton for come dnys pest, bnt prices REMAIN
without r.uch improvement. TIE manuiacturers
have been very well supplied by recent iarge re-
ceipts and are not purchasing 20 any extern.
The sales have been at l21sal31.c Tor ORDINARY
-S3,al4lsc for good ordinary: liiaal5c lor low
liiddlngs, and l5i4al5Ac for low mid9hhgs; !n-
Guiding uplauds and Gulf. The market closes
firm at these figures, and the tendency Is upward,
the reduced receipts at Southern p4rts haVlhg I'M
parted more courage to holders.
DoMESTICS.-ln cotton and woollen Gooos tnele
is no material change 10 notice. Standard COT
tons are held with considerable lrMness, rs stocs >
in manufacturers hands are small, Win tne
prospect OF better prices and more active tfaue
az an early day.
GuSSY IAGS.-The market for guuny bags IS
rather dull with sales OF so bales at ld'sc currency
and 500 at lie. gold, In bond.
GUNSY CLoTa.-ThiS article IS hrm at lsa.oc
per ward, currency, for Calcutta and domestic,
and TO arrive l2xc, gcld IN boLd.
HAY.-There Is q frmer feeling Tor nay, Win
sales at Slsa2S per tcn as to quality, 1or comlnoa
and very choice.
prices have advanced. The safes have ranged
from 55a5Sc per gallon and now lrln al the latter
rate In tar, rosin and pitch no TRANSACTIONS ol
any importance, but very full prices ale eotalhed
for all Kinds.
RICE.-The market is firm. win further sales OF
$50 casks Carolina at 73saS l5.ltc g 10, as 10
quality.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-02-28
Havana Market.

HAVANA. February l8-The market has been
rather act ve during the past week and at Ma.
tanzas. sies in hUth ports covering over %, 600
boxes Quotations remain as last advised.
Whites through Sc to 1Aper 100 lbs; elbows do,
Nos. Is to ~. at ssh to S6H do; brown do, Nos.
ITO 10. at S4l! t. SAX do; and other classes or
sugars mu>covadoes. centrlfugals and molasies,
in the usual proportion for given qualities.
Shipped during the wee, hence and from Ma'an.
zas, 20 s55 boxes anu 1925 hgsneads of sngars. of
which 10 the UnI ed s. a'es. r. l69 boxes and 3278
hogsheads; balance TO European ports, with the
exception Of 6u0 boxes to Montevideo and boxes
to st. Thomas, l"avmg stocks In The TWO ports
equal to l2i9l9 bnXes and 1923, hogsheads
against for same reriud uf 1870 Of 2Sl $50 boxes
and % 0sl hogsheads.
M0LASsFs-with light stocks coming In, all OF
good quality find ready purchasers; for clayed at
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-02-28
New York Rice Market.

From the Daily Bulletin, February 70; = H9e 9rrsIr
tic continues in moderate supply ana IS nsiy ra ~
f,tYerent fI, and purchase from the foreign siGck
Whenever possoie. Sales Of 90 terces Carolina aaa
at Sas;Sc for common TO good and saSIe ai arg apF
prime very choee Eass lnaa o eSTSs @ saps no RAN
eI From the Journal OF Commerce: Rice remains
steady. The offerings are moderate. anu are at
3nii rates ONLY. but dealers purchase only asthey
have occasion TO use The sales are 30 terces
Carolina at Sas>.c, and 300 bags Rangooa at "a
From the Times: Rice has been quiet, the
hSSsiness in Carolina, which has been quoted at
ssas so per 100 lbs Rangoon has been selling az
STa7 19k currency.