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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-02-09
THE FREE SCHOOLS.

We have received advance sheets oil
the annual report Of the General Super
intendent OF Free Schools. From the
cursory examination we have as yet
been able to bestow, we are glad to note
that the condition of the free schools is
more prosperous than ever before, that
the system is gaining rapidly in public
esteem, and that Hon. CHARLES S
LEWIS, the Superintendent, is emphat'
ically the right man in the right place.
A vast amount Of important work has
been done in this department during the
past year. and we will endeavor to fur
nsh our readers, as early as possible,
with copious extracts from the report
and a summary of the present condition
OF school affairs.
We regret to observe that there is a
disposition on the part Of some Of the
members Of the Constitutional Conven-
ton TO abolish the office of State
Superintendent Of Free Schools. We
can scarcely say that we are surprised
at this, for at almost every session OF
the Legislature since the adoption OF
the free school system there has been
found some person to make q similar
attempt. 1t has uniformly failed here
tofore, the opposition to the change
growing stronger each year as the sys-
TEN grew in popularity and the people
became more familiar with its workings
and saw more clearly the necessity for
its careful supervision by competent
officer. And so we trust it may fail
now and always, as it ought to and
must fail if the school system is worth
preserving at all.
1t would be charitable to suppose
that the gentlemen who favor the
abandonment Of the State Superinten-
dency do not intend nor expect thereby
to destroy the efficiency OF the public
school system Of the State, and they
probably have some notion that the
schools would continue to progress IN
excellence and usefulness if this office
were abolished or a port ion Of its
duties devolved upon some other officer
of the State; and that the salary OF the
Superintendent would thus be saved TO
the treasury. There can be no more
pernicious mistake. The abolition OF
the State SUPPLEMENTARY provided
for in the present Constitution and laws,
will be fatal to the system and no
enemy could strike deadlier blow. al
the pubic schools than this. If the
Superintendency be taken away, tht
schools will inevitably languish AM
very soon 60 down.
Why, look at it! The value Of tbt
school property in the State is now abou
$l,250,O0000. There was expended fol
school purposes during the year nearly
100000, one-half more than all the
other expenses Of the State government
What business firm or corporation i:
rethat, owning this amount Of proper
sy and annually expending this amount
Of money, would be willing to conduct
itsoperations without the services of 6
careful, watchful and competent super
intendent2 The company that would
permit its business to go "at loose ends
as these gentlemen propose to conduct
the school system, would inevitabl,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-02-09

MAYOR JRFFERs desires us 10 give
notice that a meeting OF riVer men,
merchants, manufacturers and all 0'nef
citizens interested in the proposed I'M
,rovement of the navigation ofthe ohio
river will be held at the Council cham
lar .omorrow everipg. The object oil
in, meeting is to appoint delegates to
the Convention to be held in Cincinnati
on the 20th inst, and to have general
interchange of opinion as to the best
means of improving the river. The
Ohio river trade is worth to this city
many thousands OF dollars annually,
and would be vastly better if navigation
cpu be maintained during the entire
wear. We hope that our citizens will
TAX. hold Of the matter in earnest
sud Cooperate heartily with the other
cities and towns in the valley in al
effort 10 improve he river.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-02-09
WASHING CT 0 N.
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
GRANT GETTING UNEASY.
THE AMNESTY BILL.
Summers Amendment Discussed
in the Senate.
Speech of Senator Ferry.
The "arCloud
Hn NEW nEVELOPMEy
Speech of Senator Ferry.
The "arCloud
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Especial Dispatch to the REGISTER by the
p. A. Telegraph Line.
WASHINGTON, February s.
The Political situation.


In vivew of the nominations made
by the existing political parties in New
Hampshire and Connecticut the
Republican politicians there now set
those States down as to 60 hopelessly
Dem ocratic in the spring elections, in
which event the Democrats would
gain two United States Senators. There
is much apprehension now existing at
the White House with reference to the
present aspect of political affairs.
Grant would remove Babcock and
Porter tomorrow, if he thought it
would placate the popular Indignation,
caused by the developement OF
corruption in the New York
Custom House, but he says
that such conduct on his part must be
confession of the charges Of COM
plicity made by the investigation against
these presidential parasites by the Dem
ocratic and Independent Republican
press. The Philadelphia Convention
also is a source of continued uneasiness ;
the sharp Republican politicians are
alarmed at the widespread dissatisiac.
ton with Grant, and, with but few
executions, assert that Grant cannot be
renominated if the proper candidate is
brought forward against him. Henry
Wilson is credited with the observation
that the Cincinnati Convention, by
selecting either Trumbull, Governor
Palmer or Gratz Brown, will name it's
next President of the United States.
Amnesty in the Senate.
The civil rights amendment Of Sum-
ner TO the amnesty bill was discussed
for four hours in the Senate this after
noon. A notable speech was made by
Ferry, OF Connecticut. Such thrill.
lingly eloquent plea for local self
government has not often been
brought before the Senate. He uttered
an impressive prediction that if the
plans of the imperialists prevail the
country must 90 down to utter ruin.
The New England Senators were
abashed aud hung their heads, and even
Sumner was made temporarily uneasy
under the effect of his speech. The
Senate struck out all Of Summers bills
relating to churches. Further amend
ments were impending at the adjourn
ment.
The Washington Treaty Question.
There is no new Developments on the
Washington treaty question. The ex-
citement has somewhat abated. The
receipt of the English note is anxously
awaited, but it can hardly reach the
State Department under week. Sec
retary Robeson, in talking over the
subject to-day, said he did not think
there would be war, but if England
desired war she could have it on her
own terms; that the Administration
was firm in its determination not to
recede one toto from the stand taken
with regard TO the claims for indirect
damages. ALPHA.
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PHILADELPHIA.
Disappeared Cause, bankrupt,

PHILADELPHIA, February 8.-Hugb
Timer, lawyer, and Copmissioner Of
deeds, on Third street, disappeared
about ten days ago, and an investigation
into his affairs show that his liabilities
reach nearly $4,000. !, ia said that
be sold all his property and went to
Paris. The courts have declared him
bankrupt
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-02-09
BUSINESS CARE
&. III. QUIMBY,

DEALER IN BOOKS, PERIODICALS,
~ Stationery, Albums Pocket Books,
Toy Books, Games, Stereoscopes and Views,
&c. All the popular Periodicals furnished
by single number, year and To clubs. Also
New York, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Cln-
cinnati pa'les 10 mail and city subscribers
at publishers prices. Market street, between
Quincy sndJohu, Wheeling, W. Va. jsl
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-02-09
RHODE ISLAND.
Funeral OF Hon. Samuel Parker.

PROVIDENCE, February S.-The fu-
neral of Hon. Samuel Parker, late State
Treasurer, took place at Newport to-
day. Members of the General Assem-
bly, and other officials attended. A large
concourse Of citizens were also present.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-02-09
JERSEY CITY.
Boiler Explosion.

JERSEY CRY, y. j., February S.
A boiler in the Birdsall Boiler Works
exploded today. A portion OF it went
through the roof and fell through it
when it returned, making two holes,
both OF which were as smooth as il cut
with a knife. None Of the workmen
were injured. The loss will amount TO
So5 600,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-02-09
EarfllQ uake.
FOREIGN.
EStsI.A Nd.

LONDON, February 8.-Dispitches
received from Paris, Berlin and other
continental cities state that American
securities are depressed in nearly all
European markets.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-02-09
FRANCE.

PARIS, February o.-M. Thiers has
rendered to ". Droubyn de LHuys the
position Of French Minister to the Uni.
ted States. lie has not yet intimated
his acceptance Of the offer.
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the debate proceeded with a humorous
speech, which was frequently inter
rupted.by laughter. Mr.. Stsrkweathers
motion prevailed and a redrawal was
proceeded with, at the conclusion OF
which the.House adjourned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-02-09
Died Of Heart Disease.

BURLINGTON, February S.-Hon. Jas.
w. Grimes, ex-United States Senator
from Iowa, died this evening Of heart
disease.
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Tinware. TinWare.

DEMovAL THE sUBBCRIBER
II would respectfully inform the Public
that he has removed his Store and Work
Shop from io6 10 70 Main street, one door
north Of the Bank Of Wheeling.
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c. B Avn A,
BREAD, CRACKER AND CAKE

ington Hall, a few doors above Monroe
street, keeps constantly on hand full ~
sortment OF the above articles.
Goods delivered 10 all parts OF the city
free OF charge jys
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oFFICE-CUsToM HOUSE BUILDING
Wheeling, W. Va.
Buys and sells Real Estate, Stocks, 40
on commission. aprls
Arizona citizen., 1872-02-03
REAVIS, J.

One of the Many Extraordinary
 Records of Judge Isham Reavis,
 Second Judicial District of Ari-
 zona--Others May be Judged by
 this One -- Reavis' COntemptible
 Court Made More COntemptible by
 Brief and Sweeping Supreme
 Court Decision.
 To show up an unfit Judge is not pleasant, but a public duty impels us to assist in officially scalping one Reavis. The facts being placed--at last-at our disposal, and abundance more promised by faithful men, and for other reasons, we enter upon this as a labor of love and will accordingly continue it. That Reavis may not claim that we have garbled his record, we give that of one case entire as sent up to the Supreme Court with the lat ter's opinion thereon. It includes su- perhuous matter to the main purpose, but we will deal more literally with Reayis than he seems to have ever done with less erring men than him. self. It should be read and re-read to understand Reavis' Court ill all its terrific presumption, domineering, in- solent intermedling, and as the higher Court say, after the dismissal of Kel- ley's appeal, "every thing done by the District Court in this case was without authority of law and there fore null and void" We now submit this whole case to the people:
Arizona citizen., 1872-02-03
Appeal to District Court.

Territory of Arizona, county ot Yuma. In the District Court, 2d Ju- dicial District. In the matter of the estate of Marcus D. Dobbins, deceased. Appeal from the Probate Court; R. B. Kelley,appellant, vs.A. A. Mix, Public Administrator, appellee.
 This cause coming on for hearing, J. P. Hargrave, attorney for appel lant, and Vim. P. Miller for appellee, by an agreement of the parties, the same is by the Court dismissed and the following order is made: That R. B. Kelley act i'll conjunction with 4. A. Mix, as co-administrator of said es- tate, and that they proceed to settle the same at the earliest time practica- ble. ISLAM REAvIs, Judge.
 I hereby certify this to be true and correct copy of the original on file at my office. J. w. DORRINGTON,
 Clerk Reayis Allows Order for Contempt. Territory of Arizona vs. A. A. Mix. Order to show cause.
 The order to show cause is allowed because of my personal knowledge and view of the contemptuous conduct of the defendant. December 12, 1871.
 ISLAM REAvIs, Judge.
 I hereby certify this to be true and correct copy of the original on file at my office.
 J. w. DORRINGTON, Clerk.
 Proceedings for Contempt.
 Territory of Arizona vs. 4. A. Mix. Order at chambers to show cause.
 It having been made to appear be- fore me at chambers, that A. A. Mix, who was heretofore, to-wit on the 14th day of November, A. D. 1871, at and during the November term of the District Court, for the year aforesaid, appointed by the said court to act conjointly with R. B. Kelley in the administration of the estate of M. D. Dobbins, deceased, has willfully, per- sistently and in a contemptuous man. ner disobeyed the order and judgment of the court conferring upon him the office and trust aforesaid, 1t Is there fore ordered that the said A. A. Mix desist from any further interference in the administration of said estate, and that he be and appear ill the District Court at the adjourned November term to be held in the Courthouse, at Arizona City, on the 25th day of De-
Arizona citizen., 1872-02-03
Administrator Appointed.

Territory of Arizona, county of Yuma-ss. In the matter of the es- tate of M. D. Dobbins, deceased. In the Probate Court, Yuma county, Ari- zona Territory.
 A. A. Mix, Public Administrator, is hereby appointed administrator of the estate of M. D. Dobbins, deceased. Witness my hand this 9th day of October, A. D. 1871, with the seal of the Probate Court affixed.
 c. H. BRINLEY,
 Probate Judge.
Arizona citizen., 1872-02-03
Authorized Agents for The Citizen

l. p Fisher San Francisco Schneider Grierson & Co. Arizona City
 H. A. Bigelow will receive and receipt for money for THE CITIZEN at Prescott.
Arizona citizen., 1872-02-03
E. N. FIS Fl & CO.,, MAIN ST, FLORENCE, A. T. Nh Olesa1e a n d R c a i l
 DEALERS IN
General Merchandise.

"AVE constantly on hand large and well selected stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco, Hardware, etc, which we will sell at the very lowest prices.
 We have, also, Hay und Grain, constant ron hand tc supply the Public 5-u'
Arizona citizen., 1872-02-03

Plain death notices, free. Obituary re- marks in prose, $3 per square; in poetry, S2 90 per line.
Arizona citizen., 1872-02-03

.g Business AdsertisementS Gt Rednced Rdtes. Office in northeast corner of Congress Hull Block. JOHN WASSON, PrOprietor.
Arizona citizen., 1872-02-03

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Arizona citizen., 1872-02-03
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-06-17

WHERE was Bishop Latimer burned to
death ~ asked teacher in commanding
voice. Joshua knows" said little girl at
the bottom of the class. '.Well," said the
teacher, ''f Joshua knows, he may tell"
In the fire." replied Joshua, looking very
grave and wise.
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r BAR Room REMEDY for weakness q

E BAR Room REMEDY for weakness of the
stomach is dose of Rum Bitters They are
surcharged with Fasel Oil, deadly element,
which is rendered more active by the pungent
astringents with which it is combined. If your
stomach is weak, or your liver or bowels dis
ordered, tone, strengthen and regulate them
with VINEGAR BIrTERs pure VEGETABLE
SToMAcHc CORRECTIVE AND APERIENT, free
fromalcohol, and capable of infusing new vital
ityinto your exhausted and disordered system.
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900 200 Feet Of Land, situated i'm the
Il town of Deering, opposite land of J.
b. Brown near Libby's Corner. This lot
has a front ON two of the main avenues
leading into the City, of more than 500 #.
1t will be sold i'm lots 10 suit pure hasers ON
easy terms of payment, or will be exchange
ed a part, or the whole for City Property
Enqnire at CUSHMAN'S FRUIT STORE,
my24 If No 3O6 Congress Store
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FOR SALE ON STATE STREET

1.-TWO Houses, No. 90 State street, and the one in
Il the rear, on Vernon Court, together with the lot
on which they stand.
Enquire Of A. E. STEVENS & CO., 14s and 14s
Commercial st. ....
Possession given Immediately,
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Flashing in their pearly sheen,
From the glorious coraline,
See those teeth untarnishedi
While alike, the back and front
Yes, by the fragrant Sozodont,
May beauty's mouth be garnished!
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"oonesuay, Sune $Otn, 1877,
AT II O'CLOCK A. NJ
for the purpose Of nominating candidate for the
Fortythrd Congress and candidate for Elector for
President and Vice-President.
The basis of representation will be as follows /:
Each city and town will be entitled to send one del
egate and additional for every seventy five v,tes
cast for Sidney Perham at the Gubernatorial cleo
ion of 1870. majority fraction of forty votes will
be entitled to an additional delegate.
The chairmen of the several cities and towns are
requested to forward the names Of their delegates
as soon chosen, to the Chairman of the District
Committee.
The apportionment Of delegates to the several
cities and towns in the District is as follows:
Acton, 81; Alfred, 8; Berwick, 4; Biddeford O.;
Buxton, 3; Cornish, 8; Dayton, q; Eliot 4; Hollis
I; kennebunk, 4; Kennebunkport, 4; Kittery, 7;
81 Newfeld, 3; North Berwick, 8; Parsonsfield, 3;
Saco, 10; Shapleigh, g.; Sanford, 81; South Berwick
4; Waterborough, 4; Wells, 4; York, 4, Baldwin, 3;
Brdgton, s.; Brunswick, 6; Cape Elizabeth s; Cas-
Freeport, A Gorham, 6; Gray, 3; Harpsweil; 2;
Harrison, 3; Naples, 2; New Gloucester 8; North
Yarmouth, 3; Otisfeld, 3; Portland, 80; Pownal 8;
raymond, q Scarborough. 2; Sebago, 2; Standish;
4; Westbrook, A; Wndham, 8; Yarmouth, g.
Whole number from York ....................1 .1O6
Iotai.... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 222
Delegates are authorized to fill vacancies only with
actual residents Of the towns they claim to repre-
sent. -f..
The District Committee will be in session at the
Reception Room Of Lancaster Hall at o'clock the
morning Of the Convention for the reception Of Gre
dentials.
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A WHOLE PEOPLES OPiNIoN,-when ma
ton of forty millions accepts and endorses as a
STANDARD RESTORATIVE an article that has
had the fullest opportunities of testing during
aperiod of twelve years, who can be SO absurd
ly incredulous as to doubt the excellence of the
preparation? PLANTATION BTTTERs has pass
ed through this ordeal and is now the most
popular proprietary medicine on this continent
1t would be difficult to find an adult of either
sexbetween the Atlantic and the Pacific, or be-
tween the northeast corner of Maine and the
Gulf of Mexico, who does not know, either
from personal experience or observation, that
this renowned vegetable remedy is the purest
tonic and stomachic and the finest Alternative
and regulating medicine at present before the
world As preventive of, and cure for, d s.
eases generated by malaria, and as a specific
for dyspepsia, rheumatism, and all nervous and
bilious affections, it is admitted to be fairly pro-
nounced the FAAoRITE HOUSEHOLD Tonic
AND ALTERATIvE of the Westeln Hemisphere.
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ANY person desiring a Summer Residence,
would do well 10 read the notice of the cele-
brated Colby Farm, to be sold at auction at
North Fryeburg, ON Saturday, June 18th.
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Dissolution of Copartnership.

TTNHE copartnership heretofore existing between R.
Il Warburton and s. Mitchell, under the firm of
MITCHELL & CO., for the sale of Sewing Machines
at 165 Middle St., is this day dissolved BY mutual
consent.
R. Warburton will continue the business and settle
all accounts. r. WARRINGTON,
jun14*3t S. MITCHELL.
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Sale.

A FRUIT and Confectionery stand, doing good
~ business; good reasons for selling. Inquire at
this office. my 3odtf
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Exchange for a Farm i'm vicinity
of POrfIsnd

TTNHE FALMOUTH GRIST MILL, doing good
business in Corn, Meal and GRAIN in connection
with desirable BUSH stand in Portland 1t is
good opportunity for profitable business. For par
ticulars apply to EDWARD HI. BURGIN.
Corner Market s. Milk st.
iun15 TICS If
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NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has
~ been duly duly appointed Executor Of the viii OF
in the county of Cumberland deceased, and has tax
en- upon himself that trust, by giving bonds as the
law directs. All persons having demands upon the
estate Of said deceased required to exhibit the
same and all persons indebted to said estate call
ed upon to make payment to
L. EUGENE WEYMOUTH, Ex'tr.
Portland, April 16th 1872. ap25-3wd
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Agency for Sewing Machines.
w. o. DYER, Ne. 273 Middle So. All
kinda of Machines for sale and TO let.
Repairing.
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A boarding house in Hartford was lately
the scene of little tea-table performance,
which was attended with results of a disagree
able nature. A discussion arose between
three of the boarders, and was broken off by
the flight of tea-cup, which struck one of
the conversationalsts, and threw him back
in his chair so far that his legs flew up and
struck the table, whoselegs flew up also. No
formal announcement was made that supper
was over, but the family understood it to be
a fact from personal observation. Subse-
quently three individuals retired to the sta
tion-house for lodgings.
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Caution.

n LII notes payable to me or bearer or order have
- been lost, also two notes signed by James j.
Skillns OF Cape Elizabeth payable to Samuel & VIM.
Warrenof Scarboro and Endorsed by said Warren.
All persons are forbid purchasing negotiating the
same as payment has been stopped
JOHN SWEETSIR.
Scarboro, June 7, 1872. jn8-d3w