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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-23

The Philadelphia Age, speaking o.
the appointment of son of Secretary
STANTON to be Secretary OF the District
Of Columbia, and the Radical nomina
ton Of nephew to be Auditor Genesal
Of Pennsylvania, says that "lf these
gentlemen inherit the qualities Of the
late EDWIN NJ. STANTON they are emil
nently unfit to fill stations OF trust and
responsibility"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-23

THE Constitution Of West Virginia
prescribes, in section > OF article VIII,
that "a capitation tax OF one dol
lar, shall be levied upon each white
male inhabitant who has attained the
age OF twenty-one years" In violation
OF this clause in the Constitution, the
code imposes a capi;ation tax upon
colored persons as well as upon white.
No case under the law has been taken
into the courts, but it is evident that
negroes are exempt from this tax and
cannot be legally compelled to pay it
Now that they have become voters and
the political equals of white men, they
ought to be compelled to share the
burden OF taxation and the Constitution
Of the State should be so amended as &c
deprive themTof the special immunitie'
they now enjoy. That is one little jot
for the Constitutional Convention to do
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-23

THE opponents Of the Constitutional
Convention are afraid that their peculiar
pets, the negroes, will be taxed as white
laboring men are now, if the Convention
be held. They wish the colored people
to still enjoy the advantages Of a favored
class, guaranteed to them by the present
Constitution of West Virginia.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-23

If negroes were counted in the basis
of representation in the State Legisla-
ture, as they should he now that they
have become voters, Greenbiier and
Monroe counties, instead OF constituting
one delegate district and voting to-
gether for three members Of the House
of Delegates as they now do, would
each be entitled TO two members of the
House. Similar readjustments would
take place all over the State and the
new appOrtionment could be equitably
made. The negroes, being now admit
ted to the privilege of voting, must be
enumerated in the basis OF representa-
ton. An apportionment upon an ex-
clusively white basis, such as is made
necessary 10y the present constitution of
West Virginia, is no longer just to
either the white or the black citizens of
the State A constitutional convention
will remedy the evil.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-23
D R E S G. o O D S
NOTICE.

4 Ii BILLS AGAINST THE CHILD
n REN'S Home" will hereafter be pre-
scented at the Home on or before the Saturday
previous 10 the second Tuesday OF each
month and payment on such will be made
on the following Wednesday; al the Home,
between the hours of9 and L. 4. VI.
MRS. W. +. BUTLER,
maylj Treas. Board OF Managers
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-23
WHOLESALE GROCERS.

WE OFFER FOR SALE AT THE Low.
w est rates
200 Bags Rio Coffee,
50 Bbls. Hard and Son Refined Sugar,
rs HhdS. Prime to Choice New Orleans
Sugar,
400 Bbls. New Orleans Molasses,
lW " Syrups,
loo Half Barrels No. 9 Mackerel,
200 :. 8
so Quarter" "a
40 Kits No. ], andS "a"
800 Barrels Choice Family Flour,
10 Tierces Davis 9. G. Hams,
o " Prime Leaf Lard,
Teas, Tobacco, Spices, &c, DC.
O0LEBAl, SON q CO.,
marl3 No. 81 Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-23
The Celebrated
Murray
lannnan's
FLORIDA WATER.

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 Per'umers.
SepI3d&w
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-23

All the good people in Pocahontas
favor a Convention. The mean ones
throughout the State, are generally
agin it,
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23

Work has re- CONNIE need on the court rooms
in the new post-office building.
The sold Farmers Almanac" by Robert E.
Thomas, has been received by Messrs. Lorins,
Short & Harmon.
Hale has just received lot of elegant new
chromos of new design, embracing portraits,
busts, saatuary, notices, etc. Call and see
them. They will delight you.
An unsuccessful attempt to enter the to-
bacco shop OF William Scagell on Federal
street, was made Friday night.
On Saturday the Ladies Aid Society for
warded to the mayor of Detroit, three cases of
cloIhiug for the sufferers in Michigan, and one
case to the mayor of Milwaukee for the desti-
tute in Wisconsin.
sufferers.
Mayor Kingsbury received a letter from My
crs & Hurtley Saturday, enclosing a check OF
800 for actors in Chicago. The first two en-
tertaiDments given by the company in this
city for the Chicago sufferers were unsuccess
full, but the matinee and the Saturday even
ings performance melted $50 50. This sum has
been increased to 500 by contributions from
the company. They will return here Novem.
Der 9th.
The Kreutzer Club has recognized and
elected Albert E. Webb President, Ira c.
Stock bridge Vice President, w. I'll. bennett
FIRST conductor, John Morgan second conduc-
tor, Frank A. Coffin Secretary and Treasurer,
Charles A. Libby accompanist, w. H. Den
nett, John Morgan and Ira G. Stockbridge, ex
mining committee. The club now numbers
xteen members.
The Star adds the name of M. M. Butler,
E-q to the list Of candidates for the Office of
cry Solicitor.
Inc first of the bew crop of ice made its ap
pe4rance Saturday, but it was not lipe enough
t. harvest
Sunday was genuine Iudan Summer
day.
The captain of vessel lying at Central
Whsrf attempted to 90 on board on Friday
night hut she lay too far off for him SO be took
board and laid it from the wharf to the YES
sel's rail and attempted to walk it. 1t twas
little too thin" and broke under his weight.
He found cold duck down below, which was
not pleasant to take.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23
sou. President for the next year, AID adjourn

son. President for the next year, AID adjourn
ed Saturday.
Sunday of last week the Cathoic churches o.
Boston contributed $15.577 to the chi
/ cagO sufferers.
The master and mate Of the ship White
Swallow, charged with foul play IN scutthu
the ship, hove been discharged by the Rrahd
jury of the United States Court at Boston.
COLES Tor Russell OF Boston, sailed saturday
for Fayal on account OF i'll heailn.
The rolling stock Of the Iron Mountain raI-
road of ST. Louis will be sold for taxes, the y.
5. Court refusing to grant an injunctoo TO
stop the proceedings.
Ebenezer Whitaker, silver platter, was as,
seulted Saturday night between Wall'ngioId
ard Merridap, Coup., AID fatally injured. lie
was robbed of $40
The report that the Central American H.
sur4nce company Of st Louis has failed Is IN
true.
Arrived at New York yesterday, steamers
Doran from Bremen and City of Antwerp ard
Algeria from Liverpool.
-, Mrs Fair, the Clif,ruil murderess, is not
Hkely TO get new trial.
In Norwich, CT, Sunday afternoon, Ale Kan
uer montgomery struck Wm. Cooley with an
aAe gu the temple, killing him instantly,
i ineS were employed in livery stable and
dispute aiose about some little matter. The
.L:.. was committed an nOur aiter Wnlle
.ne vlctlm was reading in wagon. Both par
ties Were aged about is.
Az Union, Tenn Saturday night, while the
PASSENGERS were at supper, three men jumped
ou Tue engine and ran the train back two miles
~ ING tWo others overp0wered the only man in
escaped.
rI.een catholic churches of New York con-
sfipuIed $4,000 to the Chicago sufferers, Sun
day. and eleven to hear from.
AZ tro1ghkeepsie, N. Y, Saturday evening.
as GaaGies Giddngs was cutting shavings
dropped the handle Of the knife to bis side,
M Wnlle the blade, in mdking the circle struck
Hue daughter of Dr. Moore who was, I'M
hnown' standing near, severing the carotid ar
terry and she died Instantly.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23
BY TELEGRAPH
THE HAWKLNS CASE.
VERDICT "GUiLTY."
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
UTAH..

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 2l.- The jury in the
Hawkins case came in last Eight with sealed
verdict, which on being opened this morning
was found to he "Guilty." The Court room
was crowded and the announcement created
much excitement. The counsel for the people
moved that the defendant be taken into custo-
DIV, which was stou;ly resisted by defendants
couusel. The prosecution, however, was firm
Ia their demand that the case should take the
ordinary course ard the United States Mar
sdal was accordingly directed 10 hold Hawkins
as a prisorer, but time was allowed to prepare
a motion for new trial and arrest of judy
ment. The penalty prescribed by the Utah
statute for the crime of fdultery is imprisen-
ment for not over twenty years nor less than
three years, or fine not over $4,000, or both
fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the
Court. This is a test case, and virtually places
all polygamists at the mercy OF the first wife,
under the act, is the only party who can insti-
tute proceedings against the husband. The
case was conducted ON both sides with great
deter aation and the charge of Judge Nc
Kean to the iary last night is spoken of as be-
ing eminently able
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23

After fur days trial, Bolts, the murderer
of Pet iiistead, was convicted of murder in
the first 1e.ree A motion has been filed for
new trial.
The forcib.c measures OF the President for
the suppression of the South Carolina Ku
Klux have had very decided effect upon
these marauders. Friday 100 surrendered at
Spartansburg, and others, supposed to belong
to the higher families, are leavisg to avoid
puui,hmeuts.
Mrs. Charles MoultoD, whose remarkable
powers as vocalist have made her famous in
the fash enable salons on both sides of the
ocean, is now giving concerts III New York
The, three concerts already giyou have won for
her the unanimous praise OF the pies AID ,he
public.
The town of Aver dcclincd to accept 81
of $4,000 for school pui poses from DR.. Aver
unless the corporation could make their own
conditions.
An exchange says that the man who can
connect half dozen lengths of stove-pipe
without giving his tongue holiday is a tit
subject for translation.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23
NILSSON RI.
Nnt;onei Police Convention.


ST. LOUIS, Oct. q.
a. National Police Convention, the commit
tee on order of business reported the followi ing
qnestous:
rst.-Improving the condition Of abandon
ed youth of both sexes; second: to provide a
systematic plan for transmitting detective in-
formation throughout the country; third: the
consider alton of the question OF the social evil ;
fourth: for perfect system of police telegraph
ing throughout the several States; fifth: the
subject of ph5togi apis and a regular system
for exchange of same; sixth: the subject of re-
ward for extraordinary services.
The questions were referred to special COM
mittee A committee on memorials was also
appointed.
Gov. Brown addressed the Convention touch
ing upon subjects which Brought the delegates
together.
The meeting adjourned till Monday.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22.-In the National Police
Convention, yesterday, Chief McDonoueh of
this city, introduced the subject OF Railroad
Shortage" calling attention TO the large
amount OF freight on railroads constantly being
pundered, and offered resolution providing
for police asss ance in breaking up gangs of
robbers engaged in this business.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23
e1oslestic Markets,

NEW YORK Oct. 21-5P p. M.-Cotton quiet and
&c lower; sales i4ltbales; Middling uplands 1876
sales 1900 bbls at 90 g 50 super fine Western
and State, 66j(d 90 Tor common to good extra
Western and State, 95 a 40 tor good to choice do,
Z 40 9 Z 65 for common to choice White Wheat Wes
tern extra. IS q 30 for common to good extra
OHIO, Is g 70 Tor common to choice extra st.
Louis. The market closing heavy. Southern Flour
dull and declining; sales 49, bbl at 10 q 70 for
common 70 fair extra, is 9s9 20 for good to Choice
do Rye Flour qnie sales 800 bbs. at 70 9 So
ing sellers inside prices. Grain receiDts-Wheat 314,-
0jl bush; Wheat heavy and q &c lower; sales 12,-
900 bush at 46 @ 80 for No. Spring; closing
at 46 fos Chicago 4S q 149 for Milw aukee, 81 a
So for No. do, 80 "a / Sc for Winter Red Wes-
tern. 81 q 60 tor Amber Michigan, GO q q 60
Tor r. White GO Western, 56 g 569 for Amber Stats
for Western. Barley steady; sales 5000 bush. Corn
heavy and lower receipts 800 2S9 bush sales SO 900
bush. at Is q 75 for Western Mixed afoat, 80 for
White Western do. Oats heavy and lower; receipts
iO9,e72 BUSH: sales Al 600 bush. at so q SIC for
western and Ohio; closing at 90 q 50tc TOR Western.
Coffee frm and higher; sales 800 bags Rio at ls3 "a
2Olc Sugar dull and easier; fair 10 good refining
quoted at @tsc ;sales 400 hhds. Cuta at 9 o.
Moasses steady. Rice dull at 81 q &c. Petroleum
quetat 1T for crude and 235 q "a tor refined. Pork
dull and lower sales 1000 bbls. at IS 70 q 10 50
closing at 10 co. prime 10 49, II % q II 81 tor prime
halt February at IA 90. Beet dull; sales 100 bbls.
at "a II tor plain mess IL q IA for extra Go. Lard
dull and heavy; sales $40 ties at 81 a 10c for No to
prime steam and l0sc Tor kettle rendered. Butter
State.
Freghts to Liverpool quiet; per sail, Wheat 1919
TIC.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 81 Pork nominal Lard at 9
W Bulkmeats-demand light and holders hrn
shoulders Ct @ 6a; clear sides 7c. Bacon in good
demand sales of shoulders 7tc sides q q u. Tree
sellers Live Hogs nominal, asking 70 q 70; CON
cessons have to be made SELL receipts COCO; wins
| key In good demand at Ole.
TOLEDO, Oct. 2t.-Flour' dull and unchanged
| wheat dull and declined q 2c Amber Michigan
| 45{ No. Red 81; No. do 30. Corn duh ane
unchanged; high Mixed SIC; newdo 553c; low MIX
ca o53 eg Bee new do 54y. Oats dull and unchanged
No. at 80 q 81; No. 2 do Sc q 363c.
MILWAUKEE, Oct.2i.-Flour quiet and unchanged
| wheat more active; No. at 1 l93 9 20; No. "
teady at 1S Oats frmer; No. at 2sl. Corn hrn
at 49, Rye inac''ve at 81 a &c. Barley firm an'
In improved den ami; No. Spring at 5sc.
Rece'pts-5O00 bp l. -four, 700 bush. wheat;
| Shipments-700v pbls -four 81, 900 Dus1 wheat,
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21.-Flour quiet and low grade
| rather weak; Superfne Winter 90 g 70; extra u
80 g 9 20, Wheat dpll and dropping; NO. he
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23
TEL EGwAPHIC ITEMS.

The lands along the Texas Pacific railroad
from Fort Yuma to San Diego, have been
withdrawn from market.
The Northern Pacific railway surveying par
ty have discovered rich gold aud silver ledge
near Roqualme river, Washington territory.
A. j. Fenwick shot Charles Wilson at San
Diego, CAL, Friday, for seducng his wife.
A disastrous fire occurred in Cameron, Miss
onri, Friday night, destroying the post-efhce,
principal stores, and hotel, the loss aggregate
ing $4,000, only small part of which is IN
sured.
An application for an injunction against the
Virginia and Tennessee railroad was dismissed
at Richmond, Saturday.
Richard B. Ruen, conductor of freight
train, was killed and TWO engines smashed up
by collision on the Jersey Midland railroad,
Saturday.
On the 10Th inst while being towed to Lit
tie Traverse, Wis, the schooner r. Z. Mason
capsized and before aid could be obtained five
OF the nine persons on board were drowned
The reports Of the burning forests in Comp
bell county, Kentucky, have been greatly ox-
aggered, Co 1paratiyely little loss being done
Cincinnatians are making vigorous attempts
to secure both Presidential eonve 1iuns in that
city.
The Massachusetts Teachers Association
| passed resolution in favor CT compulsory edu
' cation, elected Rev. Chas. Hammond OF Mum
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23
villa e. M1SRR.-City Hall was filled with

VILLA & MINER.-City Hall was filled with
a large and appreciative audience on Saturday
eve1ing, ard the performance received fire.
queut and hearty applause. Miss Agnes Wal
lace is the best actress in comedy and bur-
lesque that has recently appeared on the Port
land stage. The ease, grace and dashing aban-
don Of her imper.onations charmed the audi
ence; and both i'll the farce Of Betsey Baker
and the burlesque of Ernani she received rich
" merited tokens of appreciation. Mr.. Sam
Villa, as Elvira, was immense, and as delin-
Gator of female character he is certainly with
ont d superior. The remaining members of
the company appeared to great advantage in
their various characters. and the entire per-
formapce was absolutely faultless.
This evening the company will appear in
Hayerhll. and we hope that we shall see them
again in this city at an early day. We can as
sure the managers that in case hey should re-
turn to this city they would be greeted with
crowded houses. Delehaniy and Hengler are
certainly without rivals as song and dance
men. and their artistic impersonations are
worthy of the high commentator which they
have everywhere received.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23
ILLINOIS.
shooting of the City Attorney.


CHICAGO, Oct 21-An unfortunate tragedy
occurred at midnight, near Chicago Uuversi-
ty Cottage, Grove Avenue, resulting in the al
NEST instant death of Thomas w. Gfossyener,
City Prosecuting Attorney. Mr.. Grossveoer,
somewhat uuder the influence of liquor, was
challenged By the university police viii pass
ing along the eti eet and replying in often
sive manner. was shot dead.
Considerable excitement exists over the
shooting OF Col. Grossvcner last night. Thee
dore n. Treat, who committed the deed, is
resident of GAINESVILLE, Wis, and a student in
the Chicago University. He is now under ar
rest. Treat was member of the Chicago vol
unteers and claims to have acted in accordance
with orders.
Day of Fasting.
Mayor Mason has issued proclamation APP
pointing Sunday, Oct. % h. as a day of fas,iug,
humiliation and prayer.
Financial Rumors.
The iumor that A. C. Badger, a private bank
er, has suspended, is cosfirmed. He claims he
will resume as soon az he ca get matters into
shape. His books and assets were recovered
only yesterday fro N the vault.
IL is reported that the suspension of the Corn
Exchsnge Bank is nnfounded. The receipts
from depositnrs are larger than the calls for
money.
Applications for Aid Decreasing.
Immediately after the fire the daily applica-
tons for relief numbered about 10000 THIS
DumOGr mas gradually Diminished III tneff Is
only a5ou5 $4,000 applications. The shelter
committee thus far has received 2400 aDpl ca
tiOrs for lumber for erecting of small h uses
for homeless families and about 1900 Of these
acquisitions have been filled. A quantity of
lumber has been contributed by dealers and
others.
Aid TO The " isconsin Sufferers.
To day Gen. Sheridan, on being officially in
| ing by Gov. Fairchld OF affairs in Northern
Wisconsin. at once issuei orders tor the drs
patch OF 1000 army blank A!s, 20G0 evercoats aud
| 100 wagons for their relief
Various gmitc-s.
CHcAGo, Oct 22--J Fl. McVicker an
| nouuces that lie will rebuild a theatre equal 10
| the one destroyed.
The relief committees show favorable con-
| diIion of affairs.
The employ ment society reports that the de-
| mand for laborers is in excess of the supply.
The health ommi te reports that the health
of the city is fair. though there has been same
decrease in diarrboea and dysentery within a
| few days. The demand for transportation 10
leave the city is small
| The department. for distribution of supplies
is in gratifying condition. Considerable
| feeling exists in regard to the conduct of this
Republic Insurance Company in resolving 10
paw twenty-five cents on the dollar and dis.
band the Company. 1t is claimed that the
Company has $4,000,0o0 capitalist, 900 600
! paid M and the rest in shares The stock
| holders propose to pay only the cash on hand
and not collect the notes The policy hOders
| refuse to receive twenty five per cent, aud lit.
| igation is probable.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23
SOUTH CAROLINA.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-[Specsl TO n. Y.
Herald Advices received from South Caro-
INA state that at Spartans burg, ON "Wednesday
evening, ku-klux den consisting of the CHIEF
and twenty men, surrendered to U. 5. Marshal
johnson with arms and DISCUSSES. Seventy
arrests were made up TO Friday morning IN
the vicinity of that town alone. Arrests were
made in other cocn' les but the number Is not
known here. Attorney General Alderman Is
still with Col Merrill. A number OF wei
Known citizens are missing, including MI
Lyle, member of the legislature who, It Is re-
ported, is chief OF the klau for that district.
Among those that have disappeared are two or
three ciereymen known for their strong IeDel
proclivites. The officers of the law are pro-
ceeding steadily with their work, and before
the arrests are all made, will, it is affirmed,
show the existence OF deep and wide consplr-
acy against the State laws and all who sustain
them. Most of the ku klux refugees are known
to have fed to Georgia, here the order Is
quite strong.
The grand Cyclopes of that State is believed
to be the son-in-law of Robert Toombs.
A Ku-Klux Account,
l formation has been received from York
and the adjoining counties of Spartansburg
and Chester stating that the greatest excite
meDt exists owing 10 summary proceedings OF
the U. S. Marshal and the tr", ps Forty four
citizens were arrested and cfamIntd into a Jail
already full of negroes.
Several hundred citizens deserted their
homes in consequence of the Wholesale arrests
aid SONG bit refnae in the MflndS II ntil
tuhity presents itself to seek safety in more
distant flight.
A reign OF terror exists in the entire section,
and depredations aae being committed on the
property Of citizens who have fled, by negroes
and other evil disposed persons
A fight is said to have taken place en- Proud
river between a band of kn-kluX and United
STATES troops, and the conflict was so severe
that rein lore enents are called for.
The Naiioaal teiorcd Conv;ntion.
COLUMBIA, Oct. 22-In the National Colored
Convention resolutions were adopted advo-
eating the preservation of the reconstructed
State Governments and the existing laws and
the continuance in power OF the Republican
party.
Congressman Ellio. submitted an address to
the American people. 1t asks more perfect
recognition Of the colored people in workshops
aud all ether industrial pursuits that they
may become proficient in mercantile sciences
aud thereby protect skilled citizens from hav-
ing to compete in the market with workmen
of inferior capabiliy. 1t asks fer Congress to
aid in the education of the poor children of
the South. 1t demands one standard of duty
or policy for all citizens. 1t affirms that the
colured people have no desire to strike a line
of action not common to the whole people, and
concludes with hope tor the speedy abolition
of slavery in every part Of the world.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-23
PEN NRYI,VANTA.
sheriEs sent 10 Jail.

FHILADELPHIA, Ocs u.
La the Court of Common Pleas, TO day, VIM
Com, Deputy Sheriff. was dismissed from
fees.
VIM. Irwin convicted Of conspiracy to ex.
lori lori Illegal fees as Deputy Sheriff; was fined
goo and sent TO prison for two months.
The Judge was very severe on public officers
TOR their extortions aud said II cannot close
my eyes TO the fact that it is part OF that sys-
tenn Of extortOn which from small beginnings
has grown to be a great evil; one Of which is
known to every lawyer and layman who has
business with our public officers. To such an
extent is this system carried, that at the PRES
ent day offices that require neither learning
Dor previous course OF study nor even any
considerable amount of personal attention,
nave become so lucrative that their emoluments
10 some instances Tar exceed the salary of the
President of the United States"