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The New York herald., 1871-02-23
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Dr. Sehsrppe Resigns His Claims to the Esstnte
Of Miss Stinneckc.
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Dr. sehGppe Resigns His Claims to the ESTATE
Of Miss Stinneckc.
telegram to the Philadelphia Inquirer, dated
Carlisle, February IS, says
Or. Schmppe-in whose behalf petition for par
don, signed by several thousand citizens of Cum
berland county, Is shortly 10 be presented TO Gov
ernor Geary, and whose case has caused consider
able interest all over the United States-has lately
resigned all his claims upon the estate or
the late Miss Stinnccke, arising from will
which this lady had left In his favor for
benevolent and charitable purposes The
deed OF assignment by which DR.. SchGppe
resigned his claims OH the property Of the
late hiss Stennicke Is dated Carlisle Pa,
February IA, 1871. and witnessed by j. Syh,
rock, st. Il. Foreman and +. e. Beltzhoover
Esq, attorney ut law. 1t disposes OF the total
amount or her property, which is valued ut s5 600
III the following manner:-$6,00O to the German
Lutheran Church, or Carlisle Pa; $3O.0OJ Tor the
erection OF hospital within the borough OF Carlisle
the State OF Pennsylvauia; $4,000 the interest
tnereO! endowed MS salary Tor a resident physician
ol Inc hospital erected by the mentioned:
$4,o0O, the Interest thereof to be expended
Tor hospital purposes, according to me disposition
OF the Board OF Managers OF the said hospital with
the provso that any surplus or the interest of these,
SlA,0oC which has not been used Ior hospital pur-
poses he invested in dcfraying the expenses OF the
medical education OF q young man OF Cumberland
county, OF respectable family and good character
VINO shall receive the first practical rudlmcnrs or hrs
medical education In the hospital above MENTIONED
and through the resident physician OF the said hos
pital. AS trustee ana President OF the Eoard or
MANAGERS, to whose name the deed of assignment n
made Tor the nominal sum OF one dollar has been
appointed D. J. Iltzcn. NJ D., OF Carlisle one of the
most experienced ana prominent surgeons ana phy.
slcaals " Cumberland county and vicinity.
The New York herald., 1871-02-23
THE PACIFIC COAST.

The Greatest Rain Storm 0f the Season in
Caiifornin-Iigbt Among State Prison Con.
vcrs.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. %, 1871.
The heaviest ram Of the season fell last night.
There is more snow in sight on the SUBMITS of
Mount Dablo and Mount Tamalpais and the other
mountains around the Bay Of san Francisco than
has been seen there for years.
The military review, which was ordered for to-
day, has been postponed account OF the weather.
fight occurred yesterday in The Nevada State
Prison between convicts, in which several danger
Ous and probably fatal cuts were given; but no one
was killed outright.
The Lincoln scnoll house. on the corner Of Filth
and Market streets, the finest the Pacific coast
partly destroyed by fire this morning the loss
exceeding So, ,00U.
The New York herald., 1871-02-23
TIE cay IN BRCOkLYN.

The citizens Of Brooklyn did credit to themselves
yesterday in proper observance OF the one hum
dred and thirty y-nnh anniversary OF Washlngton's
natal day. Business of al kinds was suspended
flags were displayed, the courts and public Offices
were closed and the city throughout the day pre-
sented quiet appearance.
AS ii was also Ash Wednesday the Catholic
churches were well attended, and the entire city
presented truly the appearance Of holiday.
The various skating ponds In the suburbs were
well patronized by the lovers OF the sport. The
skating rink was found as on all occasions the
most comfortable, and was well filed with ladies'
and gentlemen
The New York herald., 1871-02-23
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WASHINGTON. Feb. ~. 1871
WAsHfNTTVN,
Tilf Sey uIfI

1lE DEFICIENCY
The House proceeued 10 the consideration the Deficiency
bin appropriacs slo67'. .525 which follow
ing items =
For reporting and publishing debates, S20Oo0; for the
New York Post oelce $5o0O0o for the Boston new
oGce in addition the incorporated balance for The
purchase Of sitc S64s7s; for Court House MAAsen
Wis., S2 sss for Court House at Portland, Me-, &s0o19
for appraisers Philadelphia. S450o) for pnbc
printing paper binding 81" 0" for nayarr and ass
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Dissolution or the New Brunswick Parlin-
mcnt.
ST. JOHN, Feb. 81, 1871.
At twelve O'Clock to-day the Hon. Mr.. King At
torney General. announced that Mr.. Gait had re-
signed. and that the Lieutenant Governor had called
upon MI George j.. Hathaway to form govern
ment.
stormy discussion followed, and the House ad-
iOurned
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washing,on,s birthday in Albany.

ALBANY, Feb, -, IS1I.
The anniversary OF Washlngton's Birthday was obs
served here to-day 10y the display Of flags and a
parade by Company b. In the evening Erastua
Brooks, Of New York, delivered an oration IN
the orator being greeted by large and appreciatlv0
audience who gave marked evidence Of their grali-
1CatiOn.
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In Trenton.
TIE DAY THROUGHOUT TEE COusrRr.
Observances in Wnshin gtOn.

WASHINGTON, Feb. q, 1871
The commemoration of the l39th birthday OF
George Washington by The Society Of the Oldest In
habtants OF the District OF Columbia took place to-
day. The farewell address OF Washington was read.
The public departments are closed, aud but little
secular business Is transacted.
The New York herald., 1871-02-23
Tho Celebration in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, Feb. %. 1871.
Washngton's Birthday was duly celebrated here.
Banks and public Offices were closed ana flags float.
ing over public buildings and private residences.
the Severn fourth regiment paraded the IN
force aud hold q military ball Tonight.
The New York herald., 1871-02-23
TEE DAY IN NEW JERSEY.
Jersey CITY

Jersey CITY,
Although the public buildings were closed there were
few indications that holiday was being observed.
Business was nearly lively usual. but the city
wore gay appearance from the number of flags
floating on the buildings in the principal streets.
The ferryboats were handsomely decorated. As the
day was Ash Wednesday, however, there were doubla
reasons for q holiday observance. All the Catholic
churches were blled, ana there was something hal
lowed and solemn In the 1aces OF the thousands wn
quietly meandered through the streets their way
from church, where they were informed that the
day was the commencement Of q season OF fastinRS
prayer, aims deeds and works Of penance. Work
was suspended in all the leading factories and iIf
the evening several balls and social parties were
held.
The New York herald., 1871-02-23
In Newark.

In Newark.
The natal day OF the greatest or American revolue
tionists-he no first in peace first in war and
first in the hearts of his counrymen-was observed
in Newark yesterday by an almost general
suspension OF business and the transforms
ing the day into q regular holiday. Flags
n0ated from the mastheads surrounding
an the public buildings and not few private ones.
and the church bells joyousy rang out at morning.
noon and sunset in honor OF the occasion. In the
Second and Fifth Seicran)-iurned out to the total
number OF abont five hundred men, and
made creditable display, Under command
OF the veteran Colonel William Ward.
The line crisp winter weather was largely
taken advantage OF by outdoor promenaders. These.
In tnelr nnesJ toggery, feminine and masculine.
made the streets look quite gay. In the evening
large number OF Masonic tlremen's and private re-
throughout the day. Only few arrests were made
and those for very trining offences. Such the
Newark.
In Paterson.
The holiday was more generally observed in
Paterson than 1t has been for many years. Many OF
the factories and mills and ordinary places OF busi-
ness were closed, well as the banks and al Offices
OF pubic character. There Was a fine display or
bunting, national salute was fired by the Cannon
Club Washington Engine Company held its an+
nual ball. and other festivities were held. the
lar or the new Congregational church. In Auburn
street. was Initiated with o grand New England
dinner in the afternoon, which was the most ,mpor-
eSub CNcut VI tuc lily. ~ pltolutu OfcT uy
Mayor Ryle, and was attended by over two hundred
Of the most prominent and influential citizens OF
Paterson ana invited guests from other cities. the
dinner commenced AZ one O'Clock, out the toastse
sentiments and specches-which We're not confined
until nearly dark The ideU was suggested by Mr~
Pierce, the pastor who has now nearly com pleted q
$4,000 church, with the tallest steepe IN tue city,
and was very happy ant successful enterprise.
In Trenton.
Both houses OF the Legislature met in the morn
ing and adjourned at noon. The Senate at nrst
fused to adopt the resolution President BEETLE
marking that they could better honor the memory
OF the illustrious Washington by doing the work
which they mad before them FOR satan always pro-
vides mischief for idle hands. When the resolution
to adjourn was again taken up and adopted severax
members OF both houses paid visit the soidierSp
Chlldren's Home.
The New York herald., 1871-02-23
of Huntipg in Poughk eepsfc.

PoUGHKEEPS1E Feb. 22 1871.
Washingtons Birthday was observed by display
OF bunting only. But two or three places OF btsI-
ness were Closed
General Suspension OF Business in Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Feb. ~, 1871.
Business Is generally suspended to-day. The
banks and all the public Offices are closed In hoDor
OF the birthday of Washington.
In all the Catholic and Episcopal churches Lent la
being strictly observed.
Washington's Memory Rcvered by the North
Carolina Negroes.
WILMINGTON, N. c., Feb. 22, 1871.
The anniversary was celebrated to-day by the
negroes, about 175 OF whom walked in PROCESSION.
The day was II OF generally observed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04
or stay away whenever it suits them

PROBATE BUsINEss-During the week
ending Friday, September lst, the fol-
lowing probate business was transacted
by Recorder Woods:
Edie S. Bell was appointed executor
of the last will and testament Of Samuel
Mccoy, late Of Ohio county, deceased
BOND $4,000.
Josephine Wcisgarber was appointed
administrative of the estate of John
Weisgarber late of Ohio county, de-
ceased. Bond $500.
Jonas c. Pickett was appointed ad-
ministrator, with the will annexed, Of
the estate Of Jonas Crumbacker, late of
Ohio county, deceased. Bond Sll00.
Charles Wilhelm was appointed ex-
ecutor of the last will and testament of
John Smith, late of Ohio county, de-
ceased.
The last will and testament of Samuel
Mccoy was admitted to probate and
record.
The last will and testament Of John
Smith, late of Ohio county, deceased,
was admitted TO probate and record.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

SEVERE ACCIDENr.-H. Banhart'
Esq, mail carrier between Wheeling
and Ryerson station, informs us of an
accident that happened to young man
named Peter Gibben, on last Monday
evening, at Jacksville, Pa. A thresh-
ing machine at which Gibben was at
work got choked with the straw and
threw a belt off. Gibben after cleaning
out the obstruction reached over to
throw the belt on. Az he did his leg
was drawn into the machinery and the
bones crushed and mangled in terri
bic manner, a portion of the bone being
forced through his boot.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04
TRANSFERS OF REAL EsrArE.-The

TRAxsFERs OF REAL EsrArR.-The
following transfers Of real estate were
left at the Recorders Office TO Friday,
September l, 1871:
Heirs of Jas. Caldwell, deceased, TO
Brady and Hobbs, executors, July Srd,
for sixty-two and half acres OF coal
underlying estate, private terms.
James Roberts and wife to William
Peters, August Goth, part Of lot No.
SO, Main and Second streets, Centre
Wheeling, for $500.
Merchants National Bank to John
E. Wilson and w. B. Simpson, August
25th, part of lot No. ! in square No.
for $4,000.
John Hanlon and wife to Fred
Thomas, August It'll, lots Nos. "A, A.
and 46, Z. Jacobs addition to South
Wheeling, for 1915.
Austin McGrail and wife to Austin
MEG rail, jr., August 80, part Of lot on
Coal street, South Wheeling, for$ 500
Austin McGrail and wife to Eller
McGrail, August 80, part OF lot OF
Coal street, South Wheeling, for $500
Austin McGrail and wife 10 Myle'
McGrail, August 30, part OF lot OF
Coal street, South Wheeling, for $500
Henry Hahn to Michael Hellstern
September /. one acre of land, on Cald
wells Run. for $500.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

SUICIDE BY BoY.-On last Thursday
a boy about seventeen years OF age
named Andrew Mellon, was found
hanging by the neck in a thicket, on
the farm of Frank Drake, near Ryer-
sons station, Green county, Pa. He
was last seen on Tuesday evening, and
not returning home on Tuesday night,
his friends thought he had gone on a
visit to some of the neighboring houses.
Hearing nothing of him on Wednes-
day a search was instituted, resulting in
his being found, as stated above, hang
ing in a thicket. He had taken a
leather strap about seven feet long, from
the stable, and tied one end to tree limb,
to which he must have climbed. Put,
ting the other end around his neck, he
plunged into eternity. No cause is as.
signed for the rash act.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

FINE WALL PAPERs.-Messrs. PAUL
Bros. & Co., No. 90 Market street, have
the largest and finest stock Of decora-
tons for halls, churches, &c to be found
in the city. Persons desiring such
goods will find very large and COM
plete selection at the above house, and
they are the only firm in the city that
make a speciality Of such goods as
Decoration MouIdings for panels, fine
Grained Papers Of all descriptions, 40
inch Plain Tints for vanishing, Gilt,
Velvet, Bronze and Embroidered Wall
Papers, at less than Eastern prices.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04
TRANSPORTATION.
Cleveland & Pittsburgh R. r.

r., EsssssesszHl ON AND AFTER MAY
81 xe1f~-t. y, 1871. Trains will ru,, 8,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

WASHINGTON HALL.-The improve
ments and changes made in Washing
ton Hall, are many and radical, and we
may now boast of having as comforta-
bic and pleasant hall as any in the
country, as far as the auditorium is
concerned. A gallery has been built
across the east end, the walls papered
with light colorcd paper, and the ar
rangement of the light so changed that
visitors would hardly believe they were
in the same building, were it not for
the abominable drop curtain with its
impossible horses, wooden men and boats
that sail both sides up, and the wonder
full circular tree with blue and yaller
leaves in one of the scenes. Notwith-
standing a good many more changes
could be made to advantage, We are
grateful for what has been done, as it is
now possible for a lady to goto the Hall
without getting her dress drabbled all
over with tobacco spittle.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

CnoLEEA.-The people Of the eastern
cities are making every preparation
against the visit Of that dread scourge,
cholera. In one city they have pro-
vided sprinkling cart, which they fill
with carbolic acid, and sprinkle the
alleys and streets where garbage is
thrown. What is Wheeling doing
Indications are not wanting that this
scourge may visit our shores; already
isolated cases have been reported in
several places, and whether it get a
foothold and prove as deadly as in times
past, depend upon promptitude and
thoroughness in sanitary preparation,
which alone can guard against it.
Cholera is the product Of filth, and
cleanliness is its deadliest enemy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

DESPERATELY DULL.-We don't know
when the city has been so dull, consid-
cred from local stand Of view, as dur
ing the past two days. After eight
o'clock Saturday night the streets were
comparatively deserted, and the emf
nent beerists who usually sing put me
in my little bed and /" who will care
for mother now on the street corners
about midnight, were all absent from
their posts on that evening. The po-
lice has arrested but one plain drunk
list and two complicated chaps up to
yesterday morning. Whittier are we
drifting.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

THEATRE To-NIGHT.-To-night Nc
Kean Buchanan, supported by his
niece, Mrs. Gabrille Mexican and a
well selected stock company will open
Washington Hall for a short season;
the play being Bulwers great drama
OF Richlieu, which Mr.. Buchanan rem
ders with great fidelity and power. Es'
pecially is his defamation artistic and
striking in that scene where he protects
julie from her foes and draws around
her that magic circle none Of them dare
pass. But those Of our readers who
have not seen the play should 60 to,
night and see it represented by the Nc,
Kean Buchanan Troupe.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

POLICE CoURT.-There was very little
of interest before the police court on
Saturday.
Jacob Froner was found near Lyda's
drug store, Centre Wheeling, lordly
drunk. If there was anything in the
world that he wanted, he was not in a
condition to make it manifest. 81 and
costs was the price of it. He had no
wampum, so he taketh ten days geology
in his
Benjamin Williams was passing along
Water street, in front of Edward Horn
brooks office, where Mr.. Hornbrook
and several other gentlemen were sit
ting, when he commenced abusing Mr..
II. calling him names and making
aggravating charges against him. The
result was Ed. lost his temper and Will
liams lost his perpendicular. Judge
Good fined Williams s. and costs for
commencing the fuss, and Hornbrook
81 and costs for breach OF the peace.
James Sadler's case was again con-
tinued; this time until 9 O'Clock Mon
day morning. A rule was issued
against delinquent witnesses, for them
to show cause why they shouldn't be
fined for contempt Of court. Judge
Good will yet tickle some of these wit
nesses who come whenever they please
or stav away whenever it suits them.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04
TOP MILL BURNED.
A Terrific Confiagration'
THE Loss 100000.
Five Thousand Kegs of Nails
Destroyed.

Yesterday afternoon, about 3 o'clock,
an alarm of fire sounded from the Vigi-
lent Engine House. In few moments
the word flew all over the city that the
Top Mill was on fire. Fastening to the
scene of the conhagration, we found the
rumor too true. The Top Mill was in
flames, and three hundred men and
boys were out of employment.
How the flames caught we could not
learn. There are four watchmen at
the mill and not one Of them knew how
the fire originated One of the watch
men, with a friend, were setting IN the
mill, when the friend remarked that he
felt the heat and smelled the smoke OF
the fire. An investigation showed that
the whole lower, or cellar story, was
in flames, and beyond the power OF hui
man aid to extipguish it.
The theory is that the fire originated
from spontaneous combustion, for in the
cellar where it was first discovered they
have been in the habit of throwing the
waste with which they cleaned the
machinery.
The fire department was on the ground
promptly, and worked heroically tosave
the buildings, but the flames had made
too much progress before the alarm
was given, and the efforts OF the depart
ment were fruitless.
The buildings and machinery were
valued at 100000 On these there
was an insurance Of $4,000. There
were 5000 kegs Of nails in the factory
on which was an insurance OF $4,000
making an insurance Of Sll0O0O
Each OF our WI ceiling companies, ex
cept the German, had $4,000; the Con
tinental, Of New York, 100000 the
Andes, of Cincinnati, $4,000, and the
balance in New York and Pittsburgh
companies.
As we say above, about three hun
dred persons are thrown out OF employ,
ment by this calamity, and it behoves
our working men to see that their fel
lows do not suffer. The loss Of the TOP
Mill will be seriously felt by our peo'
pie. 1t was one Of our largest concerns
and its obstruction effects all classes
and conditions Of our citizens.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

KoRRECr.. lean, cadsverous look
ing chap, who usully brings down the
scales at eighty-three. and whose legs are
something similar to ordinary sized
pipe stems, was followed q few days ago
by small dog. The man dislikes ca.
mines and couldn't help looking every
minute or two, in a suspicious manner,
at his pursuer. Finally he turned
around and said: "BJ golly, / guess
that dog takes me for bone
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

QUAsHED.-We hear that the attach.
inert by which the Atlantic steam en-
CINE was levied on TO recover a judg.
ment, obtained in heCircuit Court,by A.
A. Trowbridge and wife against the city
of Wheeling, for damages received by
Mrs. Trowhridge, in falling through an
opening in the pavement about year
ago, by Judge Melvin few days since.
As we understand the matter the city
has taken an appeal from the decision
of the Circuit Court.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04
auglS
The University Of Virginia
COMPRISES
TUErOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:

|. School of Latin. .. School Of Greek.
3. school of Modern Languages. 1. School
of Moral Philosophy. 5. School OF History
and English Literature. q. School OF Chem
istry. I. School of Natural Philosophy. s.
school of Mathematics. 8. School of Com
mon and Statute Law. 10. School of Con-
stitutional and Civil Law and Equity. II.
School OF Physiology and surgery. y. School
OF Anatomy and Materia Medlca. IL. School
of Medicine and Obstetrics. Il. School Of
Applied Mathematics. ID. School OF Analy-
teal, Industrial and Agricultural Chemis-
try. l6. School OF Natural History and Ag-
riculture-(ProieSsor 10 be elected) ES-PrO-
vision made for classes in MhnerdloGy and
GeoIO1y. Hebrc,C, Political EcO1iOng, Practical
Phustcs Medical Jurisprudence and SdHSkTn.
DipLOnds and CcJ1yicIteS Of Proficiency are
given in the separate schools.
The follow ing DegTees are conferred: j.
Bachelor OF Letters. = Bachelor OF Sciences.
3. Master OF Arts. 4. Doctor OF Medicine.
). Bachelor OF Law 8. Civil Engineer. :.
Mining Engineer.
The expenses Of the student, exclusive Of
teIt books, clothing and pocket money, amount
TO from S365 10 sSyj per session OF nine
months, OF which sums $50 TO e . are pay
able on admission. Session opens Oct. LIST.
For Catalogue address
CHARLES &. FESABLE,
Chairman OF Faculty.
p O. UNIVERSITY OF Va. aug3
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

ALMOST FIRR.-Tbe roof of the
Island Foundry caught fire about 6
o'clock Saturday evening. The fire
was communicated from the cupola, it
is supposed The flames were extin-
guished before any damage was done,
except burning a hole, two or three
feet square, in the roof, by some work
men near by, and without any alarm
being given. The loss is very incon.
siderable.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE.-In order
to reduce my present stock of boots and
shoes / will offer for the next fifteen
days my entire stock at cost, including
womens, misses and children's colored
shoes. L.V. BLOND.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-04

LOOK OUT.-United States revenue
officers are engaged in hunting up cigar
boxes and tobacco packages. the con-
tents of which have been sold and
stumps } not been cancelled. The
law requires the stamps to be cancelled,
and the stamped portion destroyed, so
that the boxes cannot be used again.
The penalty iu the case of cigar box is
one hundred dollars, and in a tobacco
package fifty dollars.