The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-18


that it should be filled Immediately by
some gentleman Of acknowledged abll
ity, not directly connected with loca
politics and whose name commands the
respect and confidence Of the peo'
pie OF the city, State and county
as we'll as the financial centres in
Europe. The credit of the city
has been attacked. 1t must be
defended and maintained. The admin
isra,ion OF its financial affairs must be
placed beyond even the shadow Of sus
picon or Of intrigue. This is due alike
to the creditors and to our citizens, all
OF whom have an interest in its good
name and success, and who look for
ward to the early completion OF its
great work of improvement now in
progress, and with which you have
been for a year past personally con,
nected. Your high reputation and
your varied experience in the execu'
ton of public and private trusts
OF great magnitude, especially
fit YOU for this position at at this time.
| therefore tender you the office OF
Comptroller and earnestly urge you to
accept it. am aware of your full re-
tirement from the important position
you held in the Department OF Docks.
1t will be a common matter OF great
good, not only to yourself but to the
department. Yet 1t will be promoted
rather than impeded 10y your acceptance,
because, while your administration OF
the finances of the city will inure TO the
benefit of the city, it will also be ad'
vantageous TO the dock improvements,
10 connection with all the other depart
ments and save all from the danger
which now threates them. Your advice
and counsel and supervision must still
be extended to whosoever shall occupy
your place in that department. should
you cease to hold it. am confident
your acceptance Of the Comptroller,hip
will at once restore the public conf
dence in the financial administration Of
the city. which is absolutely necessary,
in my judgment, to preserve not only
the public credit, but the public peace.
| ask therefore your prompt acceptance.
A. OAKEY HALL. Mayor.
George B. Mcclellan.
Preparations 10 Receive the Grand
Duke Alexis.
The committee appointed for the re-
ception Of Grand Duke Alexis Of Russia
are busy in perfectlng arrangements Tor
his reception in this city. No definite
programme has yet been announced, but
there will be an escort Of yachts and
steamboats, to meet the Russian squad
ron in the lower bay and on the arrival
of the Prince military escort will re-
ceive him in the city, accompanying
him to his hotel. During his stay a
grand ball will be given at the Academy
Of Music. A meeting Of the reception
committee will be held early next week
when the programme will no donbt be
completed. The Prince is expected to
arrive here about the Sth OF October.
Soon alter his arrival the Prince will
proceed to Washington on visit to
President Grant
The Fire Works Explosion.
New York, September lG.-Morris
Klueber the senior member Of the firm
OF Klueber & Goldschmidt, manufactu.
rers OF Union torpedoe-, in front OF
whose establishment, in Beekman street,
the explosion of fireworks occurred on
Thursday, was yesterday brought before
Coroner Young. Under existing cir
cumstances the Coroner decided to hold
KIueber in $4,000 bail to await the
result OF the inquest, which will he
commenced on Monday next. Klueber
was unable to give the required security
and was committed to the toomb'. His
partner, Mr.. Goldschmidt, was removed
from the hospital yesterday TO his resi-
dence. Very slight hopes are entertain
ed Of his recovery.
Illness or Cnsselberry.
New YORK, September lG.-A dis
datch from Pittsburgh, received here
this morning, makes the sad announce
ment that Mr.. a. Q. Casselbcrry, As
sistant General Superintendent Of the
Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph Com
pany, is lying at the point Of death at
his home in that city. This intclll-
gence produces feeling Of the deepest
sorrow among the tclegraphic fratcr-
nitv, bv whom Mr.. Casselbcrry is c.
teemed and respected both for his un-
varying kindness to those in his employ,
as well as for his abilities "a a teIe-
grapher, which places him among the
electricians of the country.
Later information states tnat a
lengthy consultation by the most emf
nent physicians Of Pittsburgh resulted
in the conviction that Mr. Casselberry
can live but few hours at most. This
sudden calamity will deprive the 2. d
A. Telegraph Company Of one Of their
most trusted and valued officers, and
the telegraphers in its employ Of a
genial, kind and much loved superin-
tendent.
A Woman I'm Male Attire.
Irene Robinson. q daughter OF q