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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-10-24

TIE pre.en, Congressional delegation
from Virginia is composed OF FIVE Dem.
ocrats and three Radicals In the next
We have q good prospect OF seven out
of the eight, and the Radicals will be
lucky if they secure ope. The district
most IN doub, is the Fourth, where the
candidates are McKisney, Democrat,
and S.on.ll, Radical and carpet bagger.
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l. {. ROCKWELL, Secretary.

LIE champion beer drinker Of Mem
pms is q gaunt Pennsylvania who
'NVtS two mules for a living. Al
we've o'clock each day, having fod-
usfed bis animals, he repairs to a saloon
a3a has ten glasses of beer drawn,
snich are ranged like a squad o'
e1emies before him. Not uotil the
pa'oon OF beer glasses are properly
paFarded on the counter does he venture
% attack. He then goes at them
;;r1a''n, and, without stopping, dsmol'
i.ass tbs ten.
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Pie probabilities Of Liberal tri-
umph in Illinois seem on the increase.
They have no such sdroi, and uuscru-
pulous trick sters as Morton in Illinois,
and the election will be much fsirer
there thon 10 Indiana, who're $40 0OO
fraudulent votes were "poked iu" against
Hendricks beyond doubt.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-10-24

PARIS, October 23.-Mr. j. R. Part
ridge, the United States Minister to
Brazil, who is now on leave OF absence,
has arrived in Paris.
TheofiIe Gautier,
the eminent French literateur and
critic, died to-day. His death produces
a profound sensation in French literary
circles.
NorE-Theofile Gautier, whose death
l. announced in the above dispatch, was
born at Tarbes, in 1910. About the
year 1885 he produced "Albertus and
other poems, which introduced him IA
vorably to the public as an author. In
1886 he became assistant editor OF the
Prssss newspaper, contributing the crit
icisms on the drama aud fine arts. This
position he occupied until 1854, when
he took charge of the same department
on the lNoaite,r. He has been eNtolIed
as an original and brilliant writer, and
his contributions were equally remark
able for their power and versatility.
The Communist Trials.
The trial OF Communist prisoners by
the Versailles court martial progresses
slowly. RousseIl, a prominent Com
mnnist who held position in the Com
munist Cabinet as the colleague O.
Roche Effort, ASST and others, and who
was, on the downfall of the Commune
captured, was lately arraigned before
the Commission. His case excited
much interest, and the SESSIONS OF the
court were every day attended by an
immense multitude OF people. The
trial was closed to-day, and the evI.
depce against him having been found
conclusive. he was sentenced to death
His execution takes place at Camp
Sa,ory and will be conducted privately
Several hundred Communists yet re-
main to he tried by the court.
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NEW YORK.
The Stokes Case.

New YORK, October 23.-Stokes
counsel applied in the Court OF Oyer
and Terminer, this morning, for an
early day for the trial Of the case, and
submitted the affidavit Of Stokes setting
forth bis desire for trial forthwith; that
his ten months confinement in the
Tombs has greatly impaired his health
and the witnesses now becoming scat
tered, his counsel fears that his side o'
the case will have to be conducted 6y
the dispositions OF the witnesses. The
deponent further says that since hls
last trial he has become possessed ol
much valuable evidence tending to
prove his innocence, and he is anxious
for trial at this term of the Court.
Judge Brady said he would consider
the matter.
Havermyer's Letter OF Acceptance
OF the nomination for the Mayoralty'
rendered by the representatives OF nine
teen Reform organizations, is published
this morning. He pledges himself, il
elected, to administer the office Of May
or in the interest OF reform and 10 the
interest of the whole metropolis.
Mrs. Morely still lies in q critical
condition. Her disease is consumption,
with which she has been suffering for
over ten years.
Arrival OF the Steamer Scotia.
The steamer Scotia, with Nellie
Grant, arrived last night and was met
on the Lower Bay by the revenue cutter
having on board the President and
other distinguished guests. On arriving
in the city the party proceeded to the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, and will to-day
leave for Washington.
The Ring Cases.
The Court of Oyer and Terminsr was
crowded to-day, there being an anticipa-
ton of the ring cases being brought up.
In Tweed's case Judge Brady denied
the motion to quash the indictments,
on the ground that they were for dit
ferent offenses and could all stand to-
gether.
Halls case came up next. Mayor
Hall appeared and stated be under
stood that new q indictment had been
found against him covering the acts Of
the Board of Auditors, OF which he
was q member. After a short argu-
ment he pleaded not guilty.
Tweed's case was next called, and the
defendant appeared in Court, creating a
sensation. District Attorney Garvin
asked that Tweed plead to the indict-
ment. 1t was finally agreed that, as the
indictment was 80 voluminous, they
should settle with the District Attorney
as TO the time Of pleading and to the
amount of bail. The work Of impan>
nelling a jury in Halls case was then
commenced. A full jury was impsn.
nelled and Judge Hall opened for the
prosecution in a long argument giving
a history Of the indictments. Judge
Brady then charged the jury to con-
slider the case only in law and the evil
dence adduced, avoiding extraneous
matters likely to affect their minds. The
Court adjourned till Tomorrow.
Mrs. GreeIey's Condition Improved.
Mrs. Greeley is much better to-day,
and hopes are entertained that her
strength will improve.
President Grant and family left for
Washington at noon to-day.
The session of the Insurance Com
panies Convention was held to-day,
with closed doors. The report of the
executive committee was read and Yarl.
Gus committees appointed, after which
the Convention adjourned until to-
rpnYr0U
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BOSTON.
GiImOre's Bali.

BosroN, October 23.-About 5000
persons attended Gilrnores ball this
evening. 1t was a splendid affair and
q complete success.
John J. Swift, for many years Presi-
dent OF the Fltchburg railroad, and one
of our oldest and most estimsble citi.
zens, died here today at the uge Of 79
Years
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FoRxKrs Press has changed its opn-
ions q. regards the validity Of theselec-
tioa in Pennsylvsnia. 1t now says the
frauds practised we're NANTES, and afro
sioas.
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OVER thirty car loads OF cattle from

West Virginia, loaded chiefly at Ron
ceverte. in Greeubrier county, have
passed through here every week for
Baltimore. The stock train cones
every Monday, 30 rs to make connection
in time for the Baltimore cattle marke,
day; and last Monday the train mum
bered forty-five cara SasetOn (Va.)
Tirdieatsr.
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FRANCE.

PARIS, October 23.-Mr. ]. R. Part
ridge, the United States Minister to
Brazil, who is now on leave Of absence,
has arrived in Paris.
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SPARKS FROM THE WIREs.

Marion Ia to have q IRE company.
The Addie Fuller, from Baltimore, for Sa-
yannah, is reported ashore at Norfolk.
AT Memphis, yesterday, the ground was
covered with SNOW.
General Dix has resigned hls dictatorship
OF the Erie Railroad.
Nearly one thousand Italian immigrants
have arrived at New York In " days.
james Broadner. q colored train hand,
was crushed between two coaches near Mars
The ein.ho1se of C. X. & R. Singleton, at
Acton, took fire on the 9th, but owing 10 the
exerlions of the engineer the building was
saved.
The Conservative candidates for Intend
ant and wardens of Marion were elected on
Monday, viz C. Graham, i%ntendsnt, and j.
D. McLucas, W. n. Withrow, ]. n. Johnson
and N. Iseman, wardens.
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THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Its Paw, Organization, &c.

Its Pay, Organization, sc.
The following is the text OF the bill TO regu-
late the pay of the Fire Department, and de-
fue In part the duties,of the chief, &C., which
was read for the frat time In Council on Tues
day evening last:
SECTION l. Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen IN City Council assembled, That
from and after the first Gay oil January, 1873,
the sum OF thirty thousand dollars, $3.50, 000,)
per annum, and no more, shall be spproprlat,
ed from the funds in the city treasury tor the
use of the Fire Department, which amount
shall be In full for pay Of engines and hook
aud ladder companies, pay Of engineers and
assistants, purchase of hose and repairing the
same, wear and tear of engines, reels, trucks,
&C., salaries Of chief and clerk, and all other
expenses necessary for the efficient conduc-
ton of the Fire Department.
Sec. 2. That the said sum of thirty thousand
dollars $3.50, 0OO) shall be paid In monthly In
stalments by the city treasurer, on the order
of the chairman OF the Board of Firemasters,
countersigned by the Chief of the Fire De-.
partment and the Mayor, and be disbursed In
such manner and by such officer as may be
elected by the Board OF Flrsmasters Tor that
purpose.
SEC. 8. That 1t shall be the duty of the chief,
or In his absence the acting chief, to inspect
III CuSiuOIhouo0cs "S'f "ouUb'yt oau JOG ehoe
each company is. at all times, prepared for
fire service, having not less than eight hun
dred feet servlceable hose Tor each steamer,
and four hundred feet Tor each hand engine,
and make quarterly reports of such inspec-
tions to Council.
Sec. 4. That, should any company fall to
equip themselves with the required quantity
of servlceable hose within SUCH time as may
be prescribed by the Board of Flremasters.
their pay shall be stopped until such time as
they may be equipped, satisfactorily to the
Board of Firemasters.
SEC. s. That as much depends at times of
fire on the competency of the engineers. the
Board OF Firemasters shall direct every appli-
cant for the position of engineer OF any COM
pany in the Fire Department to stand an eX-
animation before a board of experienced en-
glneers, not employed in the paid service of
the Fire Department, said board to be elect
ed or appointed by the Board of Firemasters,
and the fee, If any, for such examination, 10
be paid by the applicant.
SEC. 8. That no change OF any nature what
ever. nor application for any addition to the
present force of the Fire Department be con-
sidered by Council without having been pre-.
vIously recommended by t~hree.fourths Of the
| whole number comprising the Board OF Fire
masters.
SEC. Z. That all ordinances and parts OF or
| dinances relative to the pay OF the Fire De
| partment, salaries OF chief and clerk, De-, 10
conflict with the above be, and the same are,
hereby repealed.
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A TERRIBLE DISASTER.
4 GREAT HOTEL r
Destruction OF h Fifth Ave.
nue aotel-The Elevator Leads the
Flames to tho Hoof-Twenty-two
Persons Burned to Death.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEws.]

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE W
NEW YORK, Wednesday, December IL.
At half.past IL o'clock last night one of the
steam pipes In the laundry, situated on the
fourth floor of the T1enty.thlrd street wing
of the Filth Avenue Hotel, bursted and sci
fire to The woodwork. The flames spread
until they reached the elevator In the centre
of the building, and then ran rapidly upward
until they came to the space between The CELL
ing of the top story and the root. Here they
spread eastward until the roof of the whole
building was burning. The roof was coated
with tar and pebbles, and fell an easy prey to
| the flames.
The fremen were quickly on the spot, and
soon poured a deluge upon the burning mass,
but the fire was very tenacious OF Its hold,
and for several hours bafled the efforts of the
department.
The servants who slept on the top floor
were with difficulty awakened from their
beds. In the meantime the guests of the
hotel were aroused from thelr slumbers, aad
In the greatest confusion, excitement and
alarm, began to gather up their effects.
At two o'clock this morning the fire got
under control, great streams of water being
constantly poured over the roof of the hotel
and the adjoinlning houses. Many OF the
guests LEFT the hotel, and took quarters else.
where. The fine stairway at the ladies' en-.
trance In Tweuty.thlrd street is ruined, TO-
gether with a quantity of handsome furniture
and carpets.
Thus far the bodies OF twenty-five of the
servants of the hotel have been recovered.
Many persons are wounded. None Of the
guests of the hotel were Injured.
The loss is now estimated at $200, 900. 1t is
said that the fire was causediby the careless
ness OF one of the servants. The matter Ia
now under investigation.
Waiting for Death-A Rev Theory OF
the Fire-Tne Homeless and Penni-
less Survivors.
NEW YORK, Wednesday, Dec. linn.
The bodies of sixteen Of the servants we're
found in the top story near the window OF q
room which was barred. Their only means
Of escape was by a stairway which was In
flames. The victims waited until death over
took them, and 1t is hoped that many dled
while asleep. Twenty-Five bodies have been
recovered.
1t is now said that the fire originated In the
elevator leading to the laundry.
None of the FIVE hundred guests are known
to be injured. The halls and floors were
drenched with water. Seventy-eight servants
who escaped are left without clothes and
penniless.
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HOTEL acknowledgements III.
Charleston.
CharIestOns
;. G. N. QnnnoYant. Edgeheld: s. E. McMil-

R. g. N. Dunnovant, Edgeaeld; 8. E. McMil-
Ian, Marion; W. R. Kenan, Wilmington; E. G.
Hulcb, Geo. Cooper, n. q. Ware, E.. Y. Duffy,
New York; W.. L. shearer, Boston; John 4.
Crawford, ". @. Fisher, Columbia; John L.
Wilson, Washington; o.. G. Long, a.. P. Tuck.
mann, Philadelphia; George R. Davidson,
Liverpool; VIM. Watson, wife and child. ST.
Louis; James W. Hall and wife, Boston; Chas.
ST. John. New York; P. Cuppin, E. q. Cuppin,
WIN. G. Allen, st. Helena;J. B. Bruden, Hon.
C. T. Townsend, BennettsVllle; B. D. Town.
send. Society Hill: 8. A. Woods, W. a. Kenne-
DIV, Mrs. Chambos, Robt. A. Clark, A. Hender-
son. South Carolina; 8. Hutchinson, Miss G.
Hutchinson, Miss 3. D.. Hutchinson, New
York; F. Fumblety, New York; G. Richardson,
Su1ter;J. II. Rollins, Augusta; W. Dearborn,
John BrodIe, Beaufort; George P. DuPre,
New York; 8. Leach, Whitehall; N. Bethea,
Talbert; J. j. Corrie, Florence.
Pavilion.
]. F. Rogers, P. q. Williamson, Miss NJ.
wilds, A. Manrle, Darlington; N. N. Bowen,
F. M. brennan, j., A. L. Robinson. J. Free, J.
F. Free, W. B. Kirtrell, Columbia; J. B. James,
Gadsden; Mrs. p. q. Rodgers, Marlboro; B.
L. Wilbur, Boston; A.. Mcclellan. WillimaD's;
is. Mccall, Bingham; w.. W.. Willis, Elko,'
L,.B. Moblery, Pleasant Hill; d. W. Branch
and wife. Georgia; W. A. Hoffman, Orange
hnrg: A. 3. Green, Savannah; T. W. Howard,
Grahamvllle; ]. A. Conner, Georges Station
q. Richardson, HardeeVlhe.
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stores in the Masonic Temple to be applied to
the payment of the interest on the debt, the
taxes and other expenses of the Grand Ledge.
Grand Master Bruins then vacated the chair,
which was assumed by Past Grand Master
James Conner.
The Grand Lodge was then closed In short
form on the n. NJ. Degree, and opened in like
manner on the E. A. Degree, when the grand
officers elect were installed with all due form
and ceremony.
The Grand Lodge was then closed in ehort
form on the E. A., and opened in like manner
on the N. NJ. Degree.
On motion of Brother DeSaussure leave was
granted Brother James A. Hoyt, G. 8. W., to
be installed in any lodge In this Jurisdiction
which he may select.
A series of resolutions providing for an ex-
animation Of the proposed officers of a new
lodge before any dispensatlon be granted for
the formation Of such lodge were adopted.
On motion the committee on appeals and
grievances were allowed to report at the next
annual grand communication on the matters
committed to them.
No further business appearing, the Grand
Lodge was closed In due and ancient form.
In the report of the proceedings Of the
Grand Lodge On Tuesday, published In THE
NEWS OF yesterday, the resolution In regard
to the Hon. Henry Buist was incorrectly
printed. In justice to the distinguished gen.
tlemen the resolution is now given as it was
adopted by the Grand Lodge:
By Brother Past Grand Master Jsmen
Conner
RESOLVED. That the thanks OF this Grand
Lodge be rendered to Past Grand Master Henry
Buist for his able and eloquent address, on the
dedication of the hall, and that a copy of the
same be requested for publication.
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General 8, COOPER
Adyt and Insp. Gen'l @. 8. A.

Letter of General LonRssreet'
-HrIDoUARrERs, NEAR CHATTANOOGA,
September Path, 1858.
Geusral-I respectfully recommend Major
General J. B. Hood for promotion to the rank
of acknowledgement for distinguished con-
duct and ability In the battle Of the goth Inst.
General Hood handled his troops with the
GOODNESS and ability that / have rarely known
by suy officer on any field, and had the mis-
fortune after winning the battle to lose one OF
his limbs.
remain, sir, very respectfully,
Your most obedlent servant,
(signed) J. LoNesrREEr,
Northumberland Commanding.
General 8. Cooper, A.. and I. General.
ENDORSEMENTS.
HEADQUARTERS, NEAR CHATTANOOGA,
NV. D. 1881 September Nth, 1858.
]. Longslreet, lieutenant-general, recon.
mends Major. General ]. B. Hood tor promo
tinguIshed services in the battle Of the goth
Instant.
I cordially unite In this just tribute.
(Slpned) BRAXTON BRAGG, General.
Respectfully submitted 10 the secretary Of
war. By order.
(Slgned) ED. q. PALFREY,.
Lieutenant-colonel and Al. g.
Adjutant aud Inspector Generals Office, Octo.
Der /, 1883.
Secretary Of war. /,
Respectfully submitted to the President l
cannot too warmly express my apPreciattGn
OF the character and services of ibis oiss
guished officer, and cordially concur IN t anOro.
mendipg his promotion, II only as ~ The Gon-
pirate testimonial Of the gratitude u 'Ae
federaoy. A u
(Slgned) sscreiary Of War.
October 8, 1868: NIL. .erv,ces of Major
Ssersia,5y oS o. and wSIb bis character as a soldier
Geae pstri ns' are equal to any reward, .I sno
,as1,f pI the highest trust. The reeo% comments
m Il1n u AVE been hastily made. The Ia" pre-
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scribes the conditions on which hentanAnf-
generals may be appointed. Please refeEto
act (slg1ed( JEFs. DA1u.
Two portraits of General Lee. painted BY
Mr.. A. Query for the towns Of ~spartanbrrg
and Greenvllle, have been kindly lent forsx-
hibition during the time that the Association
is In session. They are hung in the Hibsrnisn
Hall, where the public are invited 70 inspect
them,
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TIE sURH1VoRs' ASSOCIATION.

Annual Meeting To-Day-Tho Grafton
by General j. b. Hood.
The annual convention of the State Survi-
vers' Association will assemble In the Hiber-
nlan Hall, at twelve o'clock to-day. General
J. B. Kershaw will preside, In the absence OF
the president, General Wade Hampton, who
has beeh prevented from attending by sick
ness in bis family. The business Of the ASSOC
citation will then be disposed OF, and at its con
cluslon the convention will adjourn until
seven O'Clock In the evening. At that hour 1t
will reassemble to hear the annual Grafton,
which will be delivered by General ]. B. Hood.
The Blight Rev. G. F. Quintard, Bishop OF Ten
nessee, will also be present, and will deliver
a short address. 1t will be remembered that
Bishop Qulntard greatly distinguished himself
during the wal es an intrepid and self-sacri-
hcing chaplain in the Confederate army Of
the West. The ladies are especially Invited to
attend In the evening, and will be provided
with seats.
After the conclusion of the addresses the
members of the association will partake Of 9
supper in the hall. Tickets for the supper
can be procured Of the following gentlemen:
Captain W. Aiken Kelly, A. ". Marshall, IT.,
W. W. Pemberton, q. G.. Robertson, G. N.
Leltch, Captain James Armstrong, E. 81.
sparkmau, D. B.. GilIiland, D. Ravenel, Jr.,
q. P. Ravenel.
Now that General Hood is in Charleston,
and about to address his old comrades Of the
Confederate army, 1t is pleasant to recall his
galIantry In the field, his skill as q general,
and his devotion to the cause to which South
Carolina gave seventy thousand Of her cher.
ished children. The letters which are printed
below are In the possession Of one OF the MEM
beers of the executive committee of the Sur
vlvors' Association. They were given to Gen.
eral Hood In New York, after the war, by Mr..
Never, of the Confederate war department,
and until then General Hood was unaware
that such letters were In existence. The first
letter was written by General Stonewall jack
con upon the battlefield Of Sharpsburg shortly
after the battle, and the second letter was
written by General Longstreet a few days al
ter the Chlckamauga fight. The last named
letter Is endorsed by General Bragg, Secretary
Seldom and President Davis:
Letter of stonewal Jackson.
HEADQUARTERS AND DISTRICT,
September 81, 1852.
General-I respectfully recommend that
BrigadIer.General J. B. Hood be promot-
ed to the rank of a major, general. he
was under my command during the engage
ments along the Chiokahomlny, commencing
on the 9th of June last, when he rendered
distinguished service. Though not Of my
command 10 the recently hard-fought battle
near sharpsburg, Maryland, yet fofa portion
of the day I had occasion to give directions
respecting bis operations, and 1t gives me
pleasure to say that his duties we're discharged
with such ability aud zeal as to command my
admiration. I regard him as one OF the most
promising officers Of the army.
am, general, your obedlent servant,
T. j. JACKSON, Major.deneral.
General 8. COOPER,
Ad}t and Insp. Genl @. 8. a.
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HEBREW ORPHAN soc1ETY:-At q meeting
OF the Hebrew Orphan Society, held on Tues
day, the 10th instant, the, following officers
were elected to serve for tie ensuing year:
Il. q. DeLeon, Presidents. 8. Solomons, vice.
president; N. q. Valentine, secretary and
treasurer. Committee of benevolence-Dr.
George Prince, L. Wieskopf, A. Falk, R. L.
David, N. a. Valentine.
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TIE FRENCH CRISIS.

PARIS, December H..
The petitions circulating here and In the
for the dissolution Of the Assembly
greatly increasing. The members Of the
Left favor 8 dissolution. The Duke
DeBroglie, q monarchist, Ia elected to the com.
.lttee of thirty, vice Fowler, who has been
appointed minister of public works.
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6roo fate for Qlassi6ration.

VHARLEsTON HOOK AND LADDER
u COMPANY No. 2.-You are hereby sum
moned TO attend a. Adjourned Meeting OF your
Company THIS (ThHrsd W EVENING" December
Foremau. /. a. LORD
decl2 eecLetAIy.