The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-23
NEW YORK CITY.
National Rife Association.


held last evening, when it was recon-
mended that steps be taken to procure
the passage by Congress of an act ad-
mitting lounges, NANTES, ETC., required
for the use of the range, free Of duty.
A committee was appointed to select
rifle range. The Secretary stated that
the Duke of Cambridge, President OF
the National Rifle Association of Great
Britain, had communicated with the
Association through Minister Schenck.
stating his willingness to supply the
Association with all the information in
his power. A motion was made that
the first annual meeting Of the Assocla-
ton take place September next, when
premiums will be contested for.
American Institute OF Mining En-
gfneers.
The annual meeting of the American
institute Of Mining Engineers began at
Cooper Institute last evening. A large
number of members were present from
various cities in this State and Pennsyl-
vania An address of welcome was
delivered by Abraham Shewitt. The
society now numbers 200 members.
After the reading of various scientific
papers the meeting adjourned.
The Supplemental Treaty.
The Times Washington special says:
There is an excellint reason for now
stating that Senator Schurz actually
voted in favor Of reporting supple
mental article to the treaty by the For
eign Relations Committee, and that he
will probably vote in favor Of consent
ing to the negotiations. 1t is under
stood that Senator Sumner has pre-
pared one of his great speeches in oppo-
sition to ratification. He is in high
temper over the proposition and de-
nounces it in unmeasured terms.
That Naval Engagement.
The Herald this morning publishes
the official report of Lieutenant Conn
mander White, of the United States
steamer Kansas, to the Navy Depart
ment regarding his action in protecting
the steamer Virginius, which he con-
veyed to sea at the request of the
American Consul at Aspinwall, the
Virginius having been threatened by
the Spanish man-of.war Pisarzis. The
attempt of Commander White in taking
prompt action to resent the insult to the
American flag has the unqualified ap-
proval of the Secretary of the Navy.
The reports from Aspinwall and the
gallant action Of Lieutenant Command.
er White have greatly increased the
anxiety at the Navy Department to hear
from Captain Davis, of the Wyoming, in
relation to the protection of the Edgar
Stewart, at Kingston. The latest In
telligence is to the effect that the Edgar
Stewart, the Wyoming, and the Span
ish man.of-war Borgia, steamed out
of the harbor of Kingston on the morn
ing of the 18th. They seemed deter
mined to escape. The Borgia and Wy
oming were ready for action. The
Borgia carried the same number OF
guns as the Wyoming. Captain Davis
is fully authorized to pour broadside
into the Borgia upon the slightest init
nation of any interference with the
Edgar Stewart. .-...
Rumor Denied.
The World this morning denies the
statement published few days ago in
several of the leading papers here that
it had changed proprietors and the sale
would take effect Immediately after the
Democratic Convention. The World
denominates the statement as q lie in.
vented by newspapers supporting the
Cincinnati, nominees. 1t announces
that Marble intends to remain sole pro.
prietor OF the World 1t reiterates the
conviction that Grants reelection
would be the worst of political calami-
ties and declares that nothing can avert
this danger but Baltimore.
stokes Trial.
Stokes pleads tomorrow before the
Court Of Oyer and Terminer. 1t is un'
derstood a special plea will then be
entered by his counsel.
Texas Pacific Railroad.
The annual meeting of the Directors
Of the Texas Pacific railroad took place
today. Col. Thomas A. Scott was
elected President; Henry Stebbins,
Vice President; Edward Pierrepont,
Treasurer; E. B. Hart Secretary.
Another Eight.hour Strike.
Tomorrow the men in Steinway's
great piano forte establishment strike
for the eight-hour system.
PostpOnement Probable.
1t is probable that the grand Greeley
ratification meeting announced for next
Tuesday evening will be postponed for
a day or two. Representatives from the
Apollo Hall Reform Democrats called
at the Liberal Republican head quar-
tiers to-day, and signified desire that
the Democracy might take a part in
the demonstration. The committee is
thoroughly immersed in replying to
dispatches and communications, and
their rooms are daily visited by promi-
nent men from almost every State in the
Union.
That DefaIcatlon.
The defalcation reported in Broad
street yesterday was occasioned by un'
profitable stock speculations by G. R.
McElvaine, one of the partners in the
firm of E. P. Selmser & Co. The entire
loss to the brokers on the street foots
up 1886, 900, and to the customers Of
the firm, who had money on deposit,
about $4,000.
| DALTON has raised the amount Of