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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-18
FROM CHARLESTON.
Progress OF Legislation - Private
BIIIs-COnstifutiona Convention
Immigration-Cou or Appeals
The New ApportiOnment.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. Is
Dear Register:
am informed by those experienced
in the matter, and whose business has
given them opportunities Of observing,
that more work has been transacted by
the present session of the Legislature
than has ever been accomplished
heretofore in the same length Of time.
A very large number of bills has been
introduced, (nearly three hundred, the
most of them have been acted upon by
the appropriate committees, and a great
many have been disposed Of But l
regret to say that fully four-ffths Of all
the bills that have been before this
Legislature are OF local nature.
Four-fiiths OF the time of the session is
spent on private bills; four-fifths of the
expenses of preparing and printing for
the session are spent on bills Of this
nature; and four-ffths of the entire cost
of legislation for the State are spent on
questions that should never come
before a Legislative body. sup
pose this great, pernicious and
costly evil can never be
avoided under our present inefficient
Constitution. When the people make
their new Constitution, which shall ex.
clude the possibility of all private and
special legislation and under which
the sole business of the Legislature will
be to legislate for the benefit of the
whole people, sufficient saving can be
made in this way alone in a short time
to pay the entire expenses Of Consti.
tutional Convention. By the way, l
presume you have seen the Governor S
special message on the subject Of the
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Tr0uhle I'm Arkansas.

CLAYTON, of Arkansas, is in trouble
Only few weeks ago lie was triumph
antly elected Senator of the United
States and appeared to have everything
his own way, but now the Legislature
has broken the sceptre with which he
has ruled so long, and proposes to Gust
him from the governorship, and impose
upon him various pains and penalties.
Articles of impeachment were presented
in the Arkansas House of Delegates on
last Thursday, charging the Governor
with the following high crimes and
misdemeanors
THAT he has conspired with members
of the Supreme Court of the State to
maliciously and unlawfully deprive the
Lieutenant Governor of his office, when
he had been lawfully elected by the
people. and qualified according to the
constitution and laws; he has unlaw-
fully removed n. II. Lock, County
Probate Judge and Clerk of Court, who
was also constitutionally elected; has
directed, encouraged and aided fraud in
the election Of one Senator and three
Representatives of the General AS
sembly, from the Thirteenth District ;
has accepted pecupiary consideration
for issuing State bonds, or obligations
to and in favor of the Memphis and
Little Rock and other railroad com,
panies in utter violation ofthe law and
disregard of official duty as Governor
and has been guilty Of other crimes and
misdemeanors.
The articles of impeachment were
adopted, under stress Of the previous
question, by a vote of forty-two against
thirty-eight. Three Judges OF the Su
preme Court are also to be impeached
in order to prevent them from render
ing a decision averse to the wishes o
the majority in the Legislature. 1t i:
reported that Governor CLAYTON il
swearing in a large body OF militia anc
furnishing them with arms, but for wha
purpose does not clearly appear. Al
together, there seems to be a good pros
pect of trouble ahead, and probability
that somebody will be hurt.
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On the 10th instant the wind on
Mount Washington reached a velocity
of lightweight miles an hour. This is
nearly double the velocity of the high
est wind ever registered in low attitudes,
but is much less than has been noticed
several times this season on Mount
Washington. A dispatch to the Boston
Journal from the summit Of the noun
tain says that in taking wind observa-
tons the operator would 60 only rod
or so from the door, so as to expose the
instrument fully, and then it was neces-
sary to sit down or lie down, for no per-
son could stand for single moment
against such terrible assault. A per-
feet shower of ice and fragments Of frost
work fly across the summit, and one is
in as much danger as when exposed to a
shower of brickbats.
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: SPECIAL sloTIcEs!
San Ounce Of Prevention
Better than u Pound
If GurQ

This is the most sickly period OF the yen
but there Is remedy which Is constaI
protection against the causes Of disease; !.
enters swiftly into the circulation OF tn
blood, expels the morbific substance col
lected therein during the winter; correct
all morbid changes in, the blood; regulate
the supply and quality and equalizes tn
circulation of the blood; promotes the ope
rations of the digestive organs; acts as ,
mild and efficacious stomachic; strengthen
the nervous fibres and Gains the nervous
system; promotes buoyancy of spirits anc
feeling; revives the physical energies, anc
imparts vitality and elasticity to every
organ Of the human body. 1t is no less Gel
ebrated a preparation than MISHLERS
HERB BITTERS. Use 1t now-use 1t reg
ularly every day-and prepare your system
for the change in the season, and for
tify II against the dangers OF disease.
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LeefsIatiye Preceding.

We have proceedings of the Legisla-
ture on last Monday, but have not space
this morning for publication as fully as
usual An act relating to the school
district OF Wheeling was introduced in
the Senate; we understand that it
amends the law so as toinclude Richie
town in the school district. The Gov
ernors message in relation to the cost
of a Constitutional Convention was re-
ferred to the committee on Finance,
after an animated discussion, report Of
which we will publish on Monday. Sen
ate bill to amend the charter of the
Panhandle Railroad company was
passed; also the bill to encourage i'm
migration. The, House Of Delegates
spent most of the day in balloting on
the bill relating to Court Of Appeals,
but without decision. The remainder
of the day was passed in the consider
alton of numerous private bills, resolu'
tions &c.
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The business men of Cleveland ar,
discussing the advantage of railroad
from that city to the Tuscarawas valley
and several meetings have been held ir
furtherance Of the proposition. Acces;
is wanted to the coal fields Of eastern
Ohio, and the local trade of the rich
section through which the road is to be
constructed is earnestly desired by Cleve'
land. Something over two millions Of
dollars are to be raised, and Cleveland
is expected 70 furnish FIVE hundred thou
sand. The Lake Shore Railroad Com
pany is expected to equip the new road
and some of the eastern connecting lines
are relied upon for further aid. Appli
cation has been made to the Legislature
Of Ohio for the necessary charter, and
the prospects of the early completion o.
a line running South from Cleve
land, appear at present highly
probable. In fact, the DISPOSE
ton is to reach the Tuscarawas valley
before the building of the projected
Wheeling and Toledo railroad and thus
carry to Cleveland the chief trade which
that road would develop.
That a railroad will be built through
that section Of Ohio can no longer be
considered a matter of doubt. If it is
not made tributary to Wheeling, it will
aid in building up some other city. 1t
seems to us that we cannot afford to
wait very much longer before deciding
either to do our full share toward the
completion of the Wheeling and Toledo
railroad, or else abandoning the enter
prise altogether and quietly permitting
other cities to bear away the advantages
for which we have not spirit enough to
contend We await with some anxiety
the report Of the engineering party now
engaged in making a survey Of the
route, and trust that our railroad cor
respondence committee will not permit
the project to grow cold.
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FORTY thousand men were sacrificed
by France in her attempt to take and
occupy Hayti. This is the minor portion
of the Island OF San Domingo. Cen
eral GRANT now proposes to annex the
larger portion of the same Island, and,
the question is, how many men will we
have to sacrifice in. keeping the turbu-
lent and ignorant people there in sub
lection. It is estimated by officers that
the army would have to be increased
to a hundred thousand men, and, TAX
ing the present expenditures as basis
OF estimation, the expenses Of the army
to a hundred million of dollars. And,
what return would we get for all this
outlay of men and money? A few
negro Senators and Representatives; a
few offices for hungry otfice-holders to
fiji, and the chances Of a revolution
every few years. This is not bargain
the people OF the United States would
indorse, if they were called upon to
vote upon the question.
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AND now we have good word TO say
for President GRANT He has vetoed q
bill for the relief Of naval contractors, in
which huge swindle was but family
concealed. The contractors wanted to
90 before the Court Of Claims and have
allowances made to reimburse them for
losses occasioned by the rise in the price
of materials used in the construction OF
ships, which occurred after their bids
had been accepted. Senator DRAKE, OF
Missouri, was one of the chief advocates
Of the passage of the bill, and is now
Judge Of the Court Of Claims, so the
contractors thought they had things
fixed to a nicely until GRANT interposed
his veto. The veto was sustained by
the Senate.
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The Latest and Choicest.

SEA MOSS FARINE-Said 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 Jellies-
bright, clear and beautiful.
SUPERIOR SHERRY WINE-Just the ar
tice TO use with Cox's Gelatine-of
rich and luscious flavor.
BAKERS COCOA-Warranted Pure, q 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 70 indigestion and dyspepsia.
CORN STARCH-For Pudding and Gus
tards.
TAPIOCA-A splendid desert. either alone
or with Berries.
At LAUGHLlN, BRO. & CO.'S,
Wholesale Druggists,
junT Main street.
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PROPOSALS.

SEAL PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y ceivtat the Recorders office OF Brooke
county,util Saturday, the 18th day OF
March, Il, at noon, for the graduation and
masonrbf the Panhandle Railroad, from
the tow Incorporation OF Wellsburg TO a
point opsite the saw mill Of Nathaniel
Wells, nr the bridge OF the Pittsburgh,
Cincinns and st. Louis Railroad Com
pany, otDsite Steubenville, being a dis
lance Of tout six miles and one-half Pro-
posals Vi be received for the whole or
any less pportion, not less than one mile
as follow
For eat excavation by the yard.
Loose ok excavation by the yard.
Solid roz excavation py the yard.
Bridge Id culvert masonry by the perch
At the kne time, will be received propo-
sails for finishing the necessary cross ties
for the enre line OF the road.
And ais for the constructing OF q wooden
bridge ADS Cross Creek, on the farm OF o.
and F. Ca
Plans al specifications and a profile o.
the entire ne can be seen at the Recorder
Office Of boke county on and after FEB
ruary 5thlTl, by application to W. ID
White, Seetary OF the Company.
The CoInhny reserves the right TO reJec'
any and albids, If not satisfactory toit.
BY orderf the Board.
L. G. LAZEAR. Prest pro tenn.
W. II. WITE, Sec'y. febl2
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THERE is a discrepancy between tn

THERE is a discrepancy between the
population Of Marion county as reported
by the Auditor and that published by the
United States Census Bureau. Under the
latter the population Of Marion Is less
than il WAS ten, years ago and in the
new apportionment Of representation
Marion county would lose one delegate.
According to- the former, however. an
increase Of Population has taken place.
The West Hiryinian thinks that the
Deputy Marshal who took the census
OF that county has omitted two entire
townships from his enumeration, and
accounts. for the apparent decrease in
that way. . ...
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tive, we shall not be surprised to learn
that these effects have been produced
and that. Texas has become too hot a
place for Governor DAVE How would
such system work in Massachusetts, or
syernsoss Even the hlue bip0d of New
England would grow hot under such
indignities, and the veriest Radical Of
them all woulf join "'the Ku-Klux
Khan"
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
BatcheIor,s Hair Dye.

This superb Hair. Dye Is the bea in
World Perfectly Harmless, Reliable aud
Simultaneous. No disappointment. No
dicuious Tints or Unpleasant -Odor.
genuine W. A. Bachelors Hair Dye 7
duces IMMEDIATELY splendid Blacl
Natural Brown. Does not Stain the 81
but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Be
tiful. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. 8
by all Druggists. Factory LIZ Bond Str,
New York. ian2}-d&,
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S25 Reward.

yo CoNvICTs, WHILE OUT IN THE
woods choppins, this merning about
clock, captured the guard and took rom
I one Spencer even-shooting carbine
mis- clothing.
e above reward will be paid for the ar
and return to this place OF the two, OF
$r either Of them.
DESCRIPTION.
aN THOMAS, a bright mulatto, feet
Aches high, woody head, black eyes; y
y old; heavy set; scar on forehead 10
g of the wool; small scar on back OF
rwrist. Had on black frock coat and
sd summer pants.
TLLIAM CRAFTY, white, OF Irish de-
sc 5 feet 5h inches high, dark brown
hut Short grey eyes, 10 years old; fresh
en- the fore finger of right hand; very
nv set; full red face. Had on blue GOV
cent over coat and dark pants.
en- last heard from they were goint
in direction Of Cameron, between ForI
II and Il. & o. r. Il.
w. B. CURTIS,
Sup't West Va. Penitentiary.
''' febls
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Col. Thomas E. Chickering, Of the
firm Of the great piano manufacturers,
who died suddenly in Boston on Tues
day, had $4,000 insurance on his life
in the following Massachusetts and
New York offices, viz: Equitable $40,
600; State Mutual, 5000; Mutual
Benefit, $4,000; Anchor, n. Y, 5000
Mutual, n. Y, so, 600; Globe Mutual
100000.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

T DESIRE TO RETURN MY SINCERE
i thanks to the public for the interest and
sympathy they have displayed on account
Of my misfortune, and TO assure them thai
in our future dealings shall endeavor &c
ceipt of goods during ali this week and
trust that may be enabled within one
week TO lay in fair stock of goods. am
located until my old building can be rebuilt
or until the first Of April, in the building
formerly occupied by F. c. Winship & Co.
one door north Of Simpson, Wilson q
Hoge's. No. 80 Main street, where shall b<
pleased to see my friends.
febl7 CHAS. II. BERRY.
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Fourth Street M. E. Church.

BY THE REV. DIR. WEST
wood. tomorrow at l0h A. NJ. Subject,
lae,jraLs OF Religion" and at p. NJ, SUD.
#. .fhe Force or Hdbn Sunday school at
IN PnbIic cordially invited. feblS
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THE Presidents suggestion for the
entire repeal of the test oath, has been
followed by the introduction OF a bill
for that purpose 1t will probably be
passed.
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning composes
most of her works by daylight, and is
yery fond of confectionery.
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English Lutheran Church.
FREE CHURCH FOR ALL THE PEOPLE
John Street, Adjoining Postofiice.

AT lO11 A. N. AND p: NJ.
mon: .Lot and his choice Of land"
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Universalist Church.

ry O. n. sHINN, A WEST VIRGINIA
araduate of Canton Theological School,
5reaeh in Hope Hall tomorrow morn
az ICrsg and in the evening at $50.
midday school at 2P. N.
cordial welcome to all. teDlS
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$500 REWARD.

T osT, ON THE NIGHT OF 18TH INST,
IL from the pen at John McGannon's
slaughter house, East Wheeling, large
White Heifer, in excellent condition. A
reward Of five dollars will be given for any
information that win lead to her wherea-
bouts. PETER ERHARDT.
fah1-
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lew ADVERTISEMENTS
For Rent

!. ONE Two-sToRY BRICK Dwell,
a ling house, on Hampton street. I'm
=. ouire at HARPER & BROS.
fahlS p. u 80 - 80
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N oTIc e

of COpartnershfp.
he COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE
existing under the name ana nr1n OF
harach & Kornfeld Is this day dlssolveH
n,tnal consent. Mr.. Vim. Bacharach
continue 10 carry on the Millinery and
cy business al Nicoll's old stand, lO9
n street. Wheeling, w. Va.
IS.-Ali persons having bills against the
firm are requested to hand them in.
/ ali persons owing the late firm are re-
ted 10 settle their accounts. teDlo
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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 Petumers.
senl2dAW
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-10-17

THE WORCESTER CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF
CHURCHES will hold its autumnal session in
Shrewsbury on Wednesday and Thursday of
this week, beginning on Wednesday Mt 10 o'clock
A. NJ On Wednesday morning, after the organ
zation and devotional exercises, there will be an
address by Rev. c. NJ Lamson. Subect-How
can the Sabbath school be made more effective
nstrumentality for the conversion Of the young?
and an address by Rev S B. Treat Subject
Missions in RomiSh Lands. On Wednesday
afternoon, the fOrty-seyenth anniversary of the
auxiliary foreign mission society of Worcester
central association. Reports and address by
Rev S. b. Treat, and returned missionaries. On
Wednesday evening addresses by Rev. X. b.
Stratton. Sublect-The advancement of religion
a cooperative work; and by Rev. W. Johnson,
Subjects the prevailing method in the church
es of occupying so large portion Of the Chris
tian Sabbath in public exercises, conducive to
the best welfare of the church, and to promoting
the knowledge of God in the world? Thursday
morning will be occupied by reports on the state
of religion in the churches, and remarks sug-
gested by the wants and condition OF the church
es, by Rev. L. Davis. On Thursday afternoon
there will be Il sermon by Rev. f. Cutler, fol-
lowed by the administration of the sacrament of
the Lords Supper.
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Other Fires.

THE AWFUL VISITATION IN THE NORTHWEST,
New YORK, Oct. ia letter from the west
states that the fire at Peshtigo occurred on the
evening of the Sth, commencing shortly after
the people returned from the evening services at
church. An ominOus roaring sound was first
heard, then balls of fire like meteors fell in diff
ierent parts of the town, igniting whatever they
touched. The whole population was then seized
with panic, caught up their children and fed
to the river and other places for safety. Shortly
after horrible tornado enveluped everything
in fire, smoke, hot sand and cinders, Three
who had not then reached the river were sutfu.
Gated and burned before they could advance
many steps
The storm was fame borne by a hurricane.
accompanied by electrical sparks and electrical
flashes in the air, and danced over the whole
earth. 1t lasted only half an hour, but the
buildings and woods burned all night. About
100 persons fed 10 q low meadow below the
bridge and were all saved. large number took
refuge in Il mill pond where they kept them.
selves and babies under water, constantly wet
ting their heads to keep from roasting Several
were drowned by cattle fleeing to the pond and
trampling them down. The tornado came from
the southwest and was about ten miles wide
sweeping every yestlge of fences, buildings and
timber before it with fire. The editor of the
Menomnee Herald states that over fifteen huns
dred men, women and children were burned To
death IN the track Of the tornado in Wisconsin,
All roofs, crops and provisions were DESTROYED
in seven counties of Wisconsin aud throughout
the western portion of Michigan,
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Affairs in Chill are quiet
small poX is epidemic throughout Chill.
1 ne rlndernekf has appeared IN Mongolia
a naval hospital ia to be built at Yokohama.
=. he city hall at Hong Kong was struck by
lightning.
Rich deposits Of gold and copper have been
discovered near lquiqui, Chill,
terrible typhuop has occurred at Hong
Kong, by which three ships were dismasted one
lost aud 100 Chinese drowned.
Van Buren,, the delaulting pension agent of
New York, has returned the money stolen, sl2,.
900, to the treasury.
There is report In New York that some Poles
have consplred 20 assaSsnate the Grand Duke
Alexis on his arrival
IyphOonS have occurred on the China coast,
by which many vessels have been dismasted and
two lost.
The China and Japan treaty, which has been
signed at Pekin, is said to he an exact copy of
the United States treaty.
u address has been issued at Saratoga, n,
y, by large number of prominent democrats,
repudlating Tweed and the late democratic con.
venton.
An expedition to defend Manitoba from Fe.
man attacks will leave COlliugwood next Friday.
1t will consist Of about two hundred men, who
are epIsted for six months, with the option of
REMAINING year aud receiving a grant Of land.
lhe Washington Chronicle editorially adYo-
Gates general dismissal of all the clerks in the
departments who aie not oatspokeu republicans.
II would have this done in spite of the cry of
preservation, because an important presidential
election is approaching, and no enemy OF the
party should be allowed to remain in office.
Adyiccs from South Carolina state that the re-
cent kukluX trials at Raleigh have had a very
marked effect IN making the kuklux ol South
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now THIEVES WILL BE SERVED.

HOW THIEVES WILL BE SERVED.
CHICAGO, Oct. 16-The detectives are ordered
to kill all thieves caught in the act, which has
caused stampede of the rogues from the city
Few citizens are leaving, although free passes
are offered to those desiring to 90. All hope to
be soon employed rebuilding There is an ample
supply of food, each days rations being sent
daily from the churches in each district.
THE POST OFFICE.
The postmaster state that one of the safes
has been reached. The contents were badly
scorched. Three thousand five hundred dollars
i'll money was found badly scorched, and $50 900
worth of postage stamps in condition to be re-
turned for exchange, though unfit for use
ACTIVITY.
There was wonderful activity in the south
division today. Thousands of men were at
work clearing away the debris, putting up tenn
pOrary buildings, &c. Every laboring man will
ing to work can, find plenty to do at liberal
wages.