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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

A Success The patent Coat-fi'tIng
shirt has proved to be perfect success
and is destined to become the most
popular Shirt in the market. }. /.
Lakin L. Co, merchant tailors, receive
orders TOR these Shirts and guarantee a
perfect fit in every instance.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

Seren Departments. Special teachers-iOur
In Music-for each OF the ornamental
branches. Native teachers Of French and
German. Charges less than any school al
fordlng equal advantages and accom- moda-
tons. Fall term commences september
10th. send TO President, Rev. /. T.. Pershilg,
ID. d., Pittsburgh, Penn, for a Catalogue.
aug9-dya
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

Tue summer style for the Sandwich
Islander is announced. 1t is red
string about the left leg just above the
knee. None but the wealthiest Sand
witches indulge in 80 much attire.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28
EDUCATIONAL.
ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY.
Corner Fifth and Quincy Streets.

r,pr DUrIES OF THIS INSTITUTION
viii he resumed on Monday, Septem-
her ; in the building recently known as
a.. yincent's College, adjoining the Con- IN
yent. with greatly enhanced 1acluties ior
conducting the school In an efncient man
ner' The sisters hope for . continuance
and extension OF the liberal patronage
heretofore bestowed on II. ThesisteS VIII
ahate nothing OF their earnest en1rs Ior
the advancement OF their pupils. inns as,
surance will be sufficient for parents VINO
have heretofore patronized the scn3oi.
They also announce, with pleasure, tnat
the connection of Mrs. Whitaker Win tue
ACADEMY, as Teacher OF Vocal ana instru
mental Music, will be continued. seiect
rlass. for a limited number OF boys unuer
ten years of age, will be opened on the
same day. III, La ,ouobt
GRATIS to children o! both sexes OF Serhhah
Parents are earnestly requested TO enter
their children early, In order that the
classes may be fully formed from the COM
For particulars apply at st. Joseph's Con-
vent. Entrance on Quincy street.
SISTERS or 81. JOSEfd.
August Is, lS72.-augl4-b
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

THE most complete and choice line OF
Cassimeres in the city can be found al
John L. Rice's, 81 Monroe street, which
will he sold CHEAP. Call and examine.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28
BROOKS SEMINARY,
FOR YOUNG LADIES

Poughkeepsie, n. Y,
OFFERS THE BEST ADVAN1 AGES
~ In all Branches. Located Delightfully."-.
Buildings new Special Preparatory Course
for yASSAR iOLLr.GE.
Record OF 1872, with full particulars, sent
on application.
Lectures, 1928, Prof. +. l.. Yeolnans,
Rev. John Hall, Prof Maria Mitchell and
Rev. +. X. Wheeler.
MARY b. JOHNSON,
augl6-eya Principal.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

THE man who never told an editor
now he could better his paper has gone
out West to marry the woman who
never looked in a looking glass.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28
WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST 2s, 1872.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
New Advertisements.

American Watches-Oxtoby N Duff
field.
Dog Collars-Stencil Works,
Oysters-J. McCluskey.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

BARGAINS, BARGAINs-BOotS and
.&oes.-Any person wanting to pur-
chase boots and shoes will save - per
cent by calling on L. V. Blond.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

TIE Board OF Supervisors will meet
this morning at 10 o'clock to count the
votes cast on Thursday last.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

THE new Colonnade Hotel, PhiladeI-
phia, Pa, offers inducements in connec-
ton to tourists to Cape May.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

SUNSHINE AND SHADow.-Every style
of photographs known to the art are
made and satisfaction warranted a
the Partridge Gallery.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

LIGHT AND SHADE.-All the summer
styles photographed on short notice at
the Partridge Gallery.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

GREATEST bargains in boots and
shoes ever offered in this city at l.. v.
BlonIs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

Do NOT ioget to try a dish of those
fine, large oysters today at Charles R.
Behlers
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

LATE DAILEY'S CITY HOTELJ
on Water street, within two blocks OF the
baltimore and Ohio railroad and directly
in front of the Steamboat Landing. 1t is a
first-class Hotel in every particular, and we
trust that when you visit our city we may
receive your patronage. The house has
been completely refitted and renovated.
and will challenge comparison with any
house OF It's grade East or West. Nothing
Will be omitted that will add TO the comfort
and convenience Of guests and insure
continuance OF their patronage. The table
dhote viii at all times be supplied with
the best our market affords, and be served
IN manner TO win your approval. An
Omnibus will be at the eastern end OF the
suspension Bridge TO convey passengers
from street cars 10 the Hotel free OF charge.
Inc prices OF Boarding win he moderate.
trusting that when you visit Wheeling
we shall have the pleasure OF your com.
pany at the St James Hotel, we remain
yours very respectfully,
ST. IfMEs HOTEL COMPANY.
WHEELING, May 10, lS2 mayl7-gsb
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WANTED.

7 WANT TO PURCHASE A LOT, PIECE
i or parcel OF ground, In the city or
vicinity, to be paid for In work or material
IN my hne, House and Sign Painting,
Glazing. Calctmtntng, etc, etc.
MATTHEWW ". MILLER.
augi7 No. q Main 81, bslov Quincy.
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SteubenVille, o., Female Sem.
inarY.

THIS WIDELY KNOWN SCHOOL AT.
fords thorough Christian education at
cost OF little more than S. week: one
fourth of for clergymen. The Sth session
~ weeks opens Sept II. The address OF
all former pupils IL requested. A grand re.
union ut the close OF the next year. Send
for particulars to Rev. CHARLES =. BEAT
TY, ID. D., LII. d., Supt, or Rev. A. VI.
REID, Phi. D., LII. d., Principal.
aukl3-e-Tu-Th -S-gs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

THE 0ITY BANK
Individual Liability
IA PREPARED TO CONDUCT ALL BUS
mes appertaining to Banking.
Deals IN Bills OF Exchange, United States,
STATE and County Bonds, Gold Coin, and all
Negotiable Securities, al fair rates,
Notes and Bills OF Exchange Discounted
Collections made for Merchants, Manu-
uHoturers, RankB, Bankers, and others, on
ali accessible points in the United States
and Canada,
Drafts in sums 70 suit purchasers on al
the principal Cities and Towns in Germany,
great Britain and Ireland.
Deposits solicited. Interest allowed on
z. CRANGLE, President
DALZELL, Vice President.
FIJI. ECCLES, Cashier. feb7
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

THEODORE TlLToN SAYS in his paper,
"Save me from God who damn -
Erchangc.
We don't see how it's to be done,
Theodore. You'll have 10 take your
chances with the rest we reckon.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28
Pittsburgh Female College.
Twenty.Three Teachers.

ELEGANT BUILDINGS, WELL FUR
II nished and csrpeted throughout. Thor
Ouyh cDurse Df study
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

Annual Opening-Tuesday, Sept. 8.
INSTRUCTION IN SOLID BRANCHES,
instrumental and Vocal Music, Draw
ing. etc. Faculty OF fourteen Teachers.
y. B-Daily Rotations from $50 A. NJ:
to u: IN p. NJ. Catalogues and schedule oil
recital ions on application. auglS-c
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

TObaccOs.
IN ONE-THIRD BUTTS "GIANT" MA.
IU hogany pounds.
Is caddies "Ir )nsides" do. ~.
20 DO. do. Double Thick Navy.
10 boxes Diamond" Bright Twist.
10 do. aMllnef's'' do. do.
lOdo. "Duncan" do. pounds.
10 do "Gold Lear do. ounce twist
6cases Monitor Navy, thirds.
I In stors and UTtving. ,v
Coffee.
TN BAGS CD!ICE
Sps6 .,sE.a TlN0Lx q MHAA.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28

Doors AMI shoes OF all kinds reduced
81 per cent. at L. V. Blends.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-08-28
Wheeling Female College.

Morgantown. W. Va.
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Banks.

- a ,rSr.... JOSEPH sEYBoLD,
grSuy Y Ily- gibson LAMB.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
SOUTH CAROLINA DEBT.

COLUMBIA, Feb. H. 1872.
series OF financial bills has been introduced in
the Legislature declaring valid all state bonds of
South Carolina included in the Treasurer's report
of october 81, 1871, and pledging anew the faith
and credit OF the State for their redemp-
ton: providing for an immeuiate registry OF
all such bonds IN New YORK or Columbia and pro.
hibiting any further issue OF ponds IOr any purpose
whatever unless sanctioned by direct twO-thirds
vote of the people OF the States also to adjust and
liquidate all loans heretofore effected for
the state by the financial agent In New
York. 1t Is expected that the passage
OF these measures Will complete the work
OF the session. A most stringent enactment has
forcing the collection within ninety days OF overdue
taxes amounting to 81, 1O0, 900; anu a new tax OF
State debt.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
A JERSEY GIRL SAVED FROM A DREADFUL
FATE.

,sallie Penn. seventeen years Of age, employed in
the bottle grinding mill OF whtal, Tatum Co., I'm
MilAville, Cumberland county, N j., miracuousy
escaped an awful death few days ago. While
grinding some jars one dropped into gutter. she
leaned over 10 recover It, and IN doing 40
her Aang hair caught in the machinery
betting and whipped her of her feet.
her heartrendng screams soon attracted Mr..
George W,ooford, the manager, to the spot In an
instant he saw her peril cut on The driving belt and
reversed the machinery. The girls life was saved
but the INJURIES sustained are OF dreadful charac-
fer One 0parfer OF ner hair was torn out by the
roots and her scalp raised onequar,er OF an incll
But for her own desperate efforts and the prompt
ness OF he maltager sne would have been ground
tn atoms.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY.

A copy OF the appended note has been addressed
to the members Of the Committee Of Seventy who
were not at the meeting Of Friday night. 1t tells
its own story, and doubtless there VIII be power
full delegation Of members in Albany on Tuesday
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF CITIZENS AND
TAXPAYERS FOR THE FINANCIAL REFORM OF THE
Cry AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, 7
Rooms, No. 81 UNION SQUARE, FOURTH AVENUE,
NEW iORK, Feb. III, 1872
DEAR sR-Ou charter viii be considered In the Assem-.
member the Committee of Seventy be present Please
take early tram possible for Albany Monday Re-
spectfuny, WILLIAM II. HAVEMEYER Chairman,
Per Barclay Gallagher, Assistant Secretary.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
NEW YORK CITY.

Henry Allison, alias Henry Thompson. was held
for trial yesterday at the Yorkville Police Court on
complaint OF Ed. ]. Kearney, OF $40 West Forty.
fourth street whom he stabbed on the 27th OF last
SAID 1t was Ill self-delence.
On Saturday evening Mrs. Susan Roddy. woman
OF Incorporate habits, while under the influence of
liquor, called on friend living at $3.50 East Thirty
third street, and, lying down on a sofa expired
soon afterwards. The body Of deceased was re-
moved to her late residence 346 East Thirty third
street. where Coroner Schrmer will mold an inquest.
Coroner Schirmer was yesterday called to the
tenement house No. 2ss East Fourth street, to hold
inquests on the bodies OF two children, one six
months old, and the other five years OF age who
died OF smallpox. The Oldest was the child OF Mr..
Gaeder and Inc inIanrs latner Is Mr. Ruderhausen.
On Monday Of last week, Henry Frier, a promis-
Ing youth OF eighteen years ana native OF this
city, fell heavily on the sharp point Of cnair post
which penetrated his body to the depth OF several
sive Inflammation, from The effects Of which death
ensued on Saturday. Coroner Schirmer held an
inquest over the remains.
Warden Brennan gives notice tnat there was
brought to the Morgue, foot OF Twenty.sixh street.
East River yesterday from 27 Amity street, the body
OF an unknown man, aged about thirty; height five
feet eight inches; sandy hair and niustache; had
on black sack coat ana vest, green plaid pants.
white muslin Shirt white cotton undershirt and
blue flannel shirt, white cotton drawers. black
Kossuth hat, and boots.
About three O'Clock on Sunday morning two
young men named Henry Baldwin and Charles
waring were going up Broadway to their homes,
in West Twenty-frst street, when, lust op.
posite Park d Tords, two men jumped
out from q dOOway In which they were
concealed and attempted 't0 garrote." Not sue
ceeding IN TINS they had recourse to slungshots
I,rtf thu YTfnr rai land n
mad ESCAPED. -
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
STREET OPENINGS.
Report Of the Committee Of Seventy on the
Comparative Cost Of Street Openings.
A NEW PHASE OF CITY FRAUDS.
Particulars as to the Church Street and
Lafayette Place Extensions.
THE AVENUE AND PARK SWINDLES.

The undersigned, the committee to which was
referred the special duty Of collecting the facts and
collecting the laws In relation to the opening OF
streets. avenues and public parks in the city Of
New York, beg leave respectfully to report that
they have confined their examination, in the first
place, to the facts bearing upon this most import
ant subject-the results OF which they have reduced
to- tabulated form-showlng first, the legal ex-
penses incurred during the earlier periods in the
history OF the city in opening the streets, avenues
and parks; ana second, the vast increase in those
expenses exhibited in the legal openings during the
last three four years. They submit these tables
without comment or remark, believing that they
vii! abundanty sufhce to show the necessity OF i'm.
mediate action by the Legislature to reform sys-
tenn so liable to abuse:-
TAXES, COSTS AND CHARGES IN ACQUIRING LANDS FOR
PUBLIC PARKS BEFORE 1885,
The New York herald., 1872-02-12

The Rev. John seiyes, ID. d., died at his resi-
dence in Springfield, OHIO, last Friday night at the
age OF seventy hve years. Mr.. seiyes was Tor many
years Resident Minister from the United States to
the Republic Of LIBERIA and also missionary In
West Africa. He maze ten voyages between this
country and Africa previous To Ills final return
home In 1870. His funeral takes place on Tuesday.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12

The remains OF Valentine NJ McMaster, M. D.,
v. G., Surgeon OF the Seventy-eighth Highlanders,
British infantry, which regiment arrived In Belfast
but a few weeks since from Nova Scotia, were in
TERED In the Borough Cemetery, Belfast the 25th
Of January. The event attracted much attention.
and was witnessed by immense crowds. The coffin
was borne on gun carriage drawn by four black
horses, and the headquarters OF the Seventyeightn
regiment the staff Of The Antrim Rifles and body
OF the First Royal Dragons formed the procession,
which was followed by great many carriages be-
longing to the local gentry The chief mourner was
the Rev. w. II. l.. Copswel Of oxford, supported by
the Rev. Richard Oulton, Episcopal chaplain, and
Rev. Hugh Hanna, Presbyterian chaplain.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
ANTI-aRANT COALITION.

Phila delphian Rum0r of Eorney, Greeley
and Mcclure in an Anti-Grant Coalition.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IL, 1872.
Colonel Forney has resigned the Collect0rship Of
this port Horace Greeley has been here all day in
consultation with Mcclure, Judge Avery, Of New
York, and one Benjamin +. Camp, New YORK
politician. 1t Is believed in we'll informed circles
that coalition between Greeley, McClNre and
Forney has been erected, with view to lighting
Grants denomination. Forney's resignation auses
much excitement here.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
TIE BAD CITY.


CHICAGO Feb. II, 1877.
Alderman Busse, who was sentenced to six
months imprisonment for Offering to receive a
brlbe, was granted supersedeas Saturday evening
by Judge McAlester, OF the Supreme Court, and re-.
leased under 5000 bail.
HER CHAMPION FIRE DEPARTMENT..
The Fire commissioners saturday commenced an
investigation into the present condition OF the Cni
cagO Fire Department One days investigation
developed many startling facts. Manv OF the oni
GERS are chargeu win incapacity, ineffclency,
drunkenness and dishonesty.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
A FR1aHrPUL TEMPERANCE LESSON.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. ii, 1872.
On the arrival OF passenger train at Jefferson.
vile last evening pieces OF clothing ncsn, blood,
&C., were found sticking to the pilot OF the engine
and under the train. Investigation showed that o
man named O'Connor. employed In the cement
mills SIX miles from Jenersonvile had started home
drunk last night, and mad fallen asleep the rail-
road track. The train passed over him, cutting
body all In pieces. The fragments Of the remains
were collected and buried In Jefrersonville
The New York herald., 1872-02-12

Ezra Dean OF Wayne county, Ohio has just been
buried from the residence OF his son, IN lronton.
Mr.. Dean was elected to Congress from the Wayne
and Stark district in lS40 and was reelected in
1912. He presided seven years as Judge In the
Eleventh Common Pleas district OF the State under
the old constitution, embracing the counties OF
Wayne Medina, L0raln, Richand and Knox.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
LADIES ATTACKED BY HIGHWAY ROBBERS.

Abour ten O'Clock last nignt Mrs. Hannah Rudge
and Mrs. NJ. Mussett were knocked down in
Cunton avenue near Park avenue, Brooklyn, by
,yo voun9 men, who attempted to rob them. Theif
ros ma nroIgnt two men to their assistance and
grove the sco1ndrels away. They gave descrip-'
ton of the men TO Sergeant Brennan, OF Myruo
nne avm station VINO recognized them and succeeded
An ayrestlng one who gave his name az John
downing. He was identl1ed BY the ladies' and
All nm
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
THE SEVENTEENTH STREET HOMICIDE.

Drs Cushman and Finnell held q post-mortem
examination yesterday on the body OF John Klump,
who was said to have been killed on Saturday last
by Mrs. Holland, one of his tenants The medical
men found upon examination there were no marks
of violence upon the body and the man died from
apopleXy Of the right lung and serious effuslon on
the praln. ALI the other organs were IN healthy
condition.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
july 26-S7th st., 5th sv 10 East River
July 26-46th st., sth ~. to East River. o''

July 2s s7th st., 5.h av to East River. ~
July asla6th st., sth ~. East River eOso
Total in twenty-one $i's|, esS,
ExPEssfs BY the ciTY IN OPENING ormEE STREETS;
Ia extending Park place from College place 70 '"e'
Awarded for buildings .o 90 'eo% s
Taxed costs and Charges bs0N
Other expenses mot sxplained) Ho'a
OF this sum hsr: was assc::ed on the ci;y S57
The widening Of Laurens street. from WASHINGTON square
70 Canal street. was confirmed February g. ls70 ON AM
Taxed and charges. ASsA
OF this sum there was assessed upon the s,y 7ssSaa
The extension of Lexington avenue from sixty sixth 70
sevenyseventh street was confirmed April %, 1906 90.
Hwsrfsd HsnsS sd,s for .na lsnds ssss
Other expenses (not expainea) ........... S,s'o
OF FGa tss .m ,S:;: wa; s:;:;:ca aUcn tn:
Lafayette place extension O5 ieet wids from Great
Jones stree, TO Bond street. The report was recently pre-
hrmatlon advertised for = Of February, inst 90,
s Costs and tp charges, nSs .G' not ye, o.o
Amount assessed on city. 3ouuv
The residue on private property holders
1t Is believed that the preceding statement en-
braces nearly all OF the most important openings Oh
streets. avenues and public parks within the last
Committee of Seventy and our fellow citizens and
taxpayers In general OF the necessity Tor prompt
Legislative reform IN reducing the neavy burden
-
ceedings, more especially as many streets and ave-
nues, including the eastern Boulevard and ac-
c0mpanying parks in the upper part OF the city yet
remain to be lald out and opened. We should also
bear In mind that all Legislative c0ntr0l over the
lavrng out and opening OF new streets Is surren-
dered by the existing charter 10 our local municipal
auth0rties-the Board OF Public Parks-laylng out
In their sole discretion any new Streets avenues or
public parks in that part OF the city north Of Fifty
ninth street, while the whole lower portion or
the city south OF that line IL entrusted
to the unlimited power Of the existing Board OF
Street Openings, consisting OF the Mayor, Comp.
trOller, Commissioner OF Public Works, President OF
the Department OF Parks, the four commissioners
OF Taxes and the Corporation Counsel. majority
OF whom can lay out and establish, at any tlme
any new streets, II not In secrecy, &C least without
sufficient notice to the land owners affected or
adequate opportunity for remonstrance or explana-
uOn.
The committee would state. in conclusion, that
they have caused to be compiled from the public
accounts In the City C0mptroers office, now access
sible to all our citizens and taxpayers, statement
In detail OF the principal items OF costs and charges
taken In some or the most important cases referred
to In the present communication.
Believing that this detailed statement may be
necessary to the Committee on Legislation ana TO
the Committee Of Seventy in proposing the neces-
sty remedies Tor the evils In question: II l5 here'
with submitted.
SAMUEL B. RUGGLES,)
HENRY NICOLL, Committee.
JAMES NJ. BROWN,
NEW YORK, Feb 8, 1872.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12

The London orchestra announces the death of
Walter samuel Emden, the actor, who many years
ago served Madame vestrls as acting manager at
Covent Garden, and was for some years partner
with Mr.. Robson at the olympic. He afterwards
became acting manager Of the ST. James.
The New York herald., 1872-02-12
A GAS WELL FIRE.

ERIE, Pa, Feb. II, 1872.
saturday, as gas well was being bored Tor the
County Infrmary, a large vein OF gas was struck.
which took fire, burning William Bell seriously and
were burned, and the 1ames' pave not yet been ex-
tingulshede