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The New York herald., 1871-04-16

FNO LET-PEARL STREET, THREE DOORS FROM
broadway 25xio0 five Stories and Basement good loca
y FOR paper warehouse light manufacturing business;
admirably arranged perfect light immediate possesson
INQUIRE at Lafayette place.
The New York herald., 1871-04-16

A NUMBER OF HANDSOME FURNISHED AND UN-
n furnished Houses and Cottages Fort Washington,
Inwood and Spuyten Duyvi rent $500 to $1,000
q. LESPlNASSE, IS Pine street.
The New York herald., 1871-04-16
ITO LET. UNFURNISuED.

high stoop House, 20 rooms, with every modern Inn
In abundance and handsomely frescoed and
located between Union square and Third avenue
Apply to owner, IS ST. Marks place.
The New York herald., 1871-04-16

A FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET-ON WEST FORTY
n seventh street Firth will be let for
three years deslred rent $3.50 month Address OWN.
ER, lie Aid Office
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
Preventive Medication.

A radical change las been introduced in
the practice of medicine. Physicians have
ceased to torture and PROSTATE their pa-
tients. Instead of pulling down, they build
up; instead of asSaulting nature, they as
sist her. Cupping, leeching, blistering, ven
esection, calimel, antimony, supplying mar
cotics, and rasping purgatives, once the
favorite resources Of the faculty, are now
rarely resorted to even by the most dog
matte members of the profession. The old
creed was that disease wassomething which
must be expelled by violent artificial means,
irrespective OF the wear and tear Of the vi
tai organization In the process. The new
creed recognizes the Improvement OF the
general health as essential to the cure OF all
local ailments. Hence il is that HoStetter' s
Stomach Bitters, the most potent vegetable
tonic that pharmacy has ever brought to
the assistance Of nature In her struggles
with disease, has been cordially approved
by practitioners Of the modern school. II
Is pleasant TO reflect that reason and phi
losophy have at last been victorious over
the errors of the past, and that thousands,
and tens OF thousands, OF human beings
are alive and well to day who would indu-
bitably be Wondering in their graves, had
they been subjected to the pains and penal
ties which were deemed orthodox and In
dispensable thirty or forty years ago.
Preventive medication was scarcely
thought of then; but now it is considered
Of paramount importance, and the celebri-
~ Of the standard invigorant, Alternative
and restorative of the age, IA title which
Hostetter's Bitters have fairly earned by
their long career of success) is mainly due
to its efficiency as protective preparation.
A course of the Bitters Is urgently recon-
mended rs a safe and certain antidote to
intermittent and remittent fevers, diarrhpa,
6ySpntery and other malalieS
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
Growth of Grafton.

The Sentinel states that in 1852
Alexander Shaw, John Bartlett, JACOB
A. Moon, Charles Corbin, and Michsel
Koran, were the only inhabitaats WITHIN
two miles of what is now called the
town of Grafton. 1t was then q wilder
noes covered with laurel and rocks
The first house was, built by Alexander
shaw, and the first store and tavern
opened by Thos. McGraw.
Bv the magnanimity and the liberal
spirit of the land owners, however, men
were induced to come here and buy lots
within the contemplated site OF the
town.
The 3. &, O. R. R. stretched its long
length through our hills and made this
q iahction as we'll as an important radI
road town, and to day we have reason
to be proud Of die progress that mas
been made. We have workshops iuEloer
mills, fifteen or twenty stores groceries
a number of bakeries, number Of me
churches, school houses, and an acade-
my, which, when completed, WILL reiiec'
credit upon its enterprislng cltlzens'
who number now about 30OO.
On tomorrow is to be laid the cor
ner stone of the new Catholic Church,
which is to be one Of the largest build
mos ofthe kind in the State; and before
the summer closes, the members OF the
Lutheran and Methodist Churches will
have erected for the purpose Of public
worship two more elegant buildings,
such as are needed to meet the wants OF
the times.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
From the Nation.
Severe, but Just.

When we consider that there is
not probably a man in the United
States that would say he respected But
Ter, or had the slightest confidence in
him, that his attempts at legislation
have all displayed wickedness and folly
in about equal proportions, and that
he has probably done as much to de-
base the tone of public life at Wash
ington as any ten Of the worst men who
have ever made their appearance in
Congress, the tender indulgence with
which the press treats him is highly
discreditable and very mischiev us as
we'll 1t is bad enough, in all con-
science, to have such a man returned
by a Massachusetts constituency, but
when the leading papers of the party of
moral ideas always treat him as a SIM
pie oddly, and his tricks and lodges as
the playful gambols Of rich exuber-
emit nature, they help to lower the pub,
lie standard of craftsmanship, and open
political life to charlatans and rogues Of
all degrees. If the respectable Repub-
lican press would give him his due, the
task OF finishing him might be left to
Mr.. Farnsworth, who is evidently too
much for him, and rejoice in bunting
him with savage JOY.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
A New Discovery of Mineral in
ROane County.

We are informed by friend Of ours
from Roane county, that the excitement
in that part of the country is very high,
caused by the discovery Of some kind
Of mineral, pronounced to be silver.
We were shown some specimens Of ore
from the mines, which We think are
sprinkled very richly with the metal, and
which are being taken on to. the city OF
Philadelphia to be analysed.
The mines are situated on the lands OF
S. A. Hickle, on the right hand fork Of
Reedy creek, and about six miles from
Spencer, the county seat. The ore
shown us was in the possession Of VIM.
woodward, Esq, or Spencer, who has
made an examination OF the mineral
and says he has not the least doubt of its
genuineness. Most undoubtedly the spe-
eimens. were OF very valuable mineral.
AS to its quality and. quantity we are
unable to say, as we do not make any
pretences to lie scientific minerologlsts;
vet we have the utmost confidence in
the representations of Mr.. woodward,
as we know him to be gentleman Of
veracity and responsibility. We believe
that this late discovery, when once prop
ery tested and analysed, will prove TO
be of great value Writ County Demo-
s,.,,at
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
Republican Opinion on the Legal
Tender Reversal.

From the Nation
The present action Of the court is to
be deplored, lst, because this sudden
reversal of the former judgment, which
has been maturely considered after full
argument, will weaken popular respect
for ali decisions Of the court, including
the last one; ID, because the value Of
a judgment does not depend on the
number OF judges who concur in it,
judges being weighed, not counted, and
because the rehearing OF cause in con-
sequence of the number of judges hay
ing been increased, is peculiarly, and
for obvious reasons, Objectionable,
where the number is dependent on the
will of the very body whose acts the
court has to review, and which in this
very. case it is reviewing; and, 81, be-
cause the judges who have been aided
to the bench since the former decision
are men who were at the bar when the
decision was rendered, and were inter
ested professionally and personally in
having different decision. We do not
mean TO insinuate that this has effected
their judgment but we do say that it is
not enough for a judge to he pure; he
must be likewise above suspicion; that
is, he must not only be honest, but must
give no man any reason for thinking
him otherwise than honest.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
CHARLESTON.
Executive Appointments.


Special Dispatch to the Registerl
CHARLESTON, May 2.
A spirited competition has taken
place in regard to the Superintendency
of the Cumberland road in Ohio county.
The names of Frank Walter, Daniel S.
Thornburg, j. Chambers Hervey,
Charles Otterson, George Downey and
Lewis Lunsford were most prominently
recommended, and each was strongly
endorsed by the people most directly In
terested in the good Management of the
road. After careful consideration Of all
the circumstances and with view
mainly 10 the efficiency Of the service,
the Board Of Public Works has issued
its appointment to Lewis Lunsford as
Superintendent. ''.'.5.A .'a
Under the act Of the Legislature au-
thorizing the Governor to appoint
competent civil engineer to make pre-
liminary survey Of the proposed rail-
road from Charleston to the Penusyl.
vania State line, that appointment has
been given to Major A. ]: Campbell, of
Bedford county, Virginia, who will pro-
badly proceed at once to the discharge
of its duties. i.'Eal s-'~'. HH. @
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
ku.kIuN Legislation.
From Henry Ward Beecher's Christia
Union.


Union.
The bill as passed is open to the OBJ
iections we urged against all such legIs-
la,ion in a recent editorial. 1t seems to
us clearly unconstitutional in its provl-
sions for the trial of conspiracy cases
by United States courts for military in
tervention at the Presidents discretion,
and for the suspension of the hG6eas
corpus The logic which tries 10 recon
cile the measure with the Constitution
is of very tlimsy kind. The precedent
is one which will be very sure to return
to plague the inventor" should the
Democracy ever come into power. The
House deserves some small thanks for
persistently rejecting the Sherman
amendment, which provided for assess
meut Of damages tor Ku.Klux crimes
upon the communities in which they
occurred. 1t would be quite as reason
able to tax the citizens OF New York to
make compensation for losses by burg
larv and arson within the city. We
observe that while the bill as whole
received general support from the strict
ly partisan Republican papers, and
from some journals outside Of party
lines, strong protest is made against it
by part Of the Independent press, in
GLIDING some of the ablest and most
thoughtful organs Of public opinion.
We can>but regard the action of Con-
gress upon this subject, together with
its rejection OF a moderate amnesty bill,
a. a grave mistake.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
Laughlin's Infant Cordial.

An old and we'll tried remedy. Thousands
ofmothers can testify that it is reliable and
perfectly safe in all cases. 1t scfte'H the
gums, abdteS Inflammation, invigorates the
Stomach and Bowels, corrects Acidity, and
is 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. 1t facilitates the process OF teething,
and Is a reliable cure for the many Ills 10
which infants are subject.
Thousands will testify that The Infants
Cordial IL the safest and most efficient cure
for the various disorders TO which children
teething are liable.
Mothers, use this preparation and your
children will be spared all the sorrows OF
teething.
4 mild, yet sure and speedy cure for Collie,
Cramps and Windy Pains. Invaluable for
teething children. Excellent, also, for chill
dren Of restless and fretiul habit, and in
all cases of looSeneSs, gripping, vomiting,
&C. IL gives immediate ease.
Mothers, are you oppressed with anxiety
for your little ones? Are your SlumberS
and your hearts broken by their cries? do
you awake i'm the morning unrefreshed and
apprehensirc? Use the Cordial. Your
nights will then be undisturbed, and your
children escape all ills incident 20 teething.
Price % cents bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
.f LAUGHLIN BROTHERS CO.,
apr6 - Proprietors.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
A NOVEL CLAIM.
Tbe Returp Letter System.

One Mr.. Matthew Callaghan has q
claim of $50, 900 before Congress, which
he thinks is due to him as the orlgina-
tor Of an idea that has saved the coun,
try many millions of dollars, and
which has proven of great advantage to
the public. The idea which MIR. Cal
laehan processes to have originated pre-
seiited itself to his mind in 1859, IN con-
sequence of his reading statement OF
the vast accumulation Of dead letters in
the Post Office Department, and consists
in the system, now 80 extensively adopt
ed, of writing the address Of the sender
on the outsuie not letters, 80 that in
case letter failedto reach its 'destina-
ton it could be returned to the writer
through the mail without going to
the dead letter office The Post or
flee Department adopted this plan
in 1868, and Mr.. -Callaghan's claim
for $4,000 was first presented
to Congress in 1869. So far, neither
Congress nor the:, Postoffice Department,
to which the matter has been referred
by Congress, has seen fit 10 acknowledge
Mr.. Callaghan's service to the science
of government. 10 1870, the Postmas-
ter General wrote, in a non:commltted
vein on the subject Of the return sys-
tem," stating that whether Mr.. Gala
CHAN originated it, or il so, whether he
Is entitled to remuneration for 1t, the
Department is not advised, and express
es no opinion" This is a somewhat
peculiar case. If the claimant really
originated the idea which the Depart
ment thought proper to adopt as a
measure of public utility, and asks COM
pensation therefor, it would seem but
just that something should be allowed
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03


IT is refreshing to find in these days
of official corruption and political de-
generacy, a single example to prove that
the race of honest men is not yet en-
tirely extinct. 1t is reported that Gov
ernor FAIRCHILD, Of Wisconsin, recently
vetoed bill passed by the State Legis
lature, basing his objection upon the
single but sufficient ground that the
passage OF the bill had been secured by
corruption and bribery. There never
was a time in the history Of the nation
when such q rebuke was more needed
or>when Governors like FAIRCHILD were
more rare. From the President down;
IN all departments of the government,
legislative, executive and with the
deeper shame be it sadly judicial; there
is an odor Of corruption in many public
acts. The love OF money is the ruling
propensity Of officials and "the almighty
dollar" is the chief power in the nation.
The conduct Of Governor FAIRCUILD
attracts remark simply because his veto
was uninfluenced by considerations of
private gain and, such is the general
decentralization and 80 accustomed to
bribery have the people become, that
an honest act Of the Governor of Wis
consin is heralded all over the nation
"a thing for wonder and especial note.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03

. The subscriptions to the city Gas
Loan have far exceeded the antlcipa-
tons OF the committee During the two
days the books have been open, aabout
eighty thousand dollars have been snb-
scribed, and there is no doubt that be-
fore the expiration Of the ten days pre-
scribed in the ordinance, all that Is
needed will Be taken up. The loan is a
popular one. the Individual subscr'p'
tons being small, andft is likely that
the bonds will all be held by those OF
our own citizens who desire a safe and
profitable investment for the sums they
can spare from active business.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03

Is Lewis county, the Flick Amend
ment has about 60 majority, all the
townships being heard from officially,
except one, and it is asserted that the
Democrats alone supported the measure,
Fully two thirds Of the Radicals either
refused to vote, OIL voted against the
amendment.
In Charleston, the amendment re-
ceived majority Of 300, only 29S legal
votes being cast .-.
Marion county gave the amendment
a majority of 931. .. ...
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
D r E SIS G. o. D S

In great variety, such as Heavy Black and
Colored Silks, Satins Irish and Lyons Pop
Inns, All-Wool Merinos, Delaines, Satin
Cloths, Serges, Elegant Imported Plaids,
AlpacaS, Empress Cloths, &c, &c. A very
rich and rare assortment of Lyons Silk
Velvets, Velveteens and Fine Silk Plush
SuitingS, Prints, Bleached and Unbleached
MuSlinS, from to yards wide. A large
line of English and American Blankets,
Flannels, Ladies'. Gents and Children's
Hosiery, Gloves, &C., together with very
choice and well selected stock of Velvet,
Brussels, Kidderlninster, Tapestry and In
grain Carpeting, HouseRugs, Damask and
Nottingham Lace Curtains, Tblea and other
Linens, &c. from medium To finest import
ell and variety OF other Goods too numer-
Gus to mention.
Sales to continue from dry to day unit
the entire Stock is disposed of. The whole
10 be sold without reserve in lots to suit all,
FOR CASH. Sales will commence at 10 ~.
NJ, and u past =. NJ. my3-d&w
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
A SPECIAL dispatch from Charleston.

A SPECIAL dispatch from Charleston.
informs us OF the appointment of Mr.:
LEWIS LuNSFoRD TO be Superintendent
of the National turnpike in this county.
Mr.. LrNsFoRD has served in this posi-
ton before and shown his ability to
make and keep the road. in excellent
repair. 1t is to be hoped that he will
devote himself at once to the work, as
the present condition of the road is
such as to demand immediate attention.
We learn from citizens Of the county
living along the line, that the pike is
now and has beenfor several months
in worse condition than for many years
heretofore, and the services OF an active
and competent Superintendent are sad
" needed
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BatchelOr's Hair Dye.

This superb Hair Dye is the best in the
World-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 IL Bond Street,
New York. jan23-d&w
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
Proposals for School Furniture.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
- ceived by the Clerk of the Board Of
Education of the District of Wheeling, un-
I'll Wednesday, May 18th ensuing, mt =
o'clock p. NJ, for school furniture for Union
township school house.
1t will require of desks OF the various
kinds and sizes, about $50 Sittings, 9 teach
ers' desks and chairs, and recitation seats
sufficient TO furnish 9rooms.
Bidders will please specify the price OF
the furniture nj the place OF manufacture,
and If possible the price dt which 1t will be
delivered for in the city of Wheeling, and
also the kind Of wood of which II Is made.
apr2j j. NJ. BlCKEI, Clerk.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03

TIE Weston Democrat suggests
Thursday, the LIST of June, as the time,
and the city Of Wheeling as the place
for holding a State Convention for the
purpose of. organizing the friends of the
contemplated Convention to revise the
Constitution of the State. The State
Executive Committee will probably have
a meeting soon, for consultation in re-
ference to the matter, and will doubtless
take such action apmay seem to them
iudicious. We believe that an active
canvass should and will be had in favor
OF a Constitutional Convention, though
we incline TO think that all the neces-
sary arrangements to that end can be
made without the necessity Of holding
a Convention of the party. However,
we are willing to be guided by what may
appear to be the popular desire.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03

THE Congressional Globe is still hero
icafiy printing the speeches which were
to be delivered in Congress, notwllh'
standing two weeks have elapsed since
adjournment; Imagine the misery OF
the proof readers ~ v-sr..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
= ceived at the Office Of the West Virginia
til L o'clock noon on Tuesday, the 18th day
OF May, ISL, for 1000 perches Of rabble and
40 perches Of dimension stone, all TO be OF
good building quality. The dimension 10
be such as the superintendent may direct.
and suitable for courses from one foot four
inches to one foot eight inches, and from
one foot 10 one foot six inches bed, and from
three feet to six feet long. The stone TO be
delivered on the Penitentiary grounds from
time TO time as may be required.
Parties desiring TO make proposals win
address Thos. p. Shallcross, Superintendent,
at Moundsyille, West Va. .
By order Of
my1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03

THE reason for the low price Of eggs
the present spring is due to two causes;
increased interest has lately been shown
in poultry breeding, while the mild
weather has favored the shipments Of
eggs. WV. E.-tr.'. ar~."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF OHIO, !
CLERKS OFFICE, April 2fth, Isl.

SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF OHIO,
CLERKS OFFICE, April 2th, ISL.
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
~ Of Supervisors of Ohio county Will be
held at the Court House Of said county on
Wednesday, May I'd, h7l, beginning at ~
O'Clock a. NJ. The object of the meeting Is
10 certify and make return OF the votes
cast for and against the proposed amend
ment 10 the Constitution of West Virginia
A notice Is hereby given that up 10 tne
be received by the undersigned from Ply
sicians for medical attendance and advice
to the inmates Of the Poor House OF inc
county and to the county prisoners In the JAIL
for one year from said Sd day OF May. Inc
proposal shall include the personal attend
ance Of the physician at each OF the above
named places at least three times during
each week and as much oftener as may be
required by the officer having charge. sep
arate proposals for attendance and advice
to each OF the above named places Will De
required. JAMES p. ROGERS,
apr25 . .. Clerk
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
DIED..

LUKENS-On Tuesday, May I'd, ut two
o'clock z. NJ, MARY, wife OF Joshua Lu-
kens, in the CID year of her age.
Funeral notice O-morrow.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED.

TWO GOOnCOAT HANDS, ONE GOOD
Vest hand, and one good Pants dnisher.
The bert wages in the city will be paid.
/, Will also take two good sewers 10 learn
on Coats.
my3 JOdN l.. RICE.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
Notice to Picnic Parties.

nARTIES INTENDING TO SECURE
/ desirable grounds for picnic or pleasure
parties are requested to call and examine
INV grounds, Just east of the East Wheeling
bridge. There is fine grove or trees,
plenty of pure spring water, q large Dance
Hall, music stand and every conyenience
for real Enjoyment Terms very moder-
ate. Apply on the premises.
: my3 Joseph WEISHAR, Prop'r.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03

THE latest Cabinet rumor is TO the
effect that DRLANo is to succeed BoUT-
WELL.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-03
National ,BusIness College,

WHEELING, w. VA.
THE AVERAGE TINE FOR INDUS
i trious Students to complete full
course in bookkeeping, Penmanship, &C.,
is from eight TO twelve weeks. Estimated
cost as follows: Boarding, 81 50 per week
for eight weeks, $50; Stationery, So; Price of
Scholarship, $40. Total, SSl.