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Including Steam Engines and Boilers,
LeffeTs Double Turbine Water Wheels, also
one Fourneyrou Turbine Water Wheel, IL
feet diameter, having 800 square inches area
of opening to buckets; and several Tyler
Water Wheels.
SETS MARBLE SAVING MACHINERY.
Consisting of four Merriam's Patent Feed
Works from latest improved patterns, hay
ing feed adjustable when running, reversi-
Bile pulleys for raising gang, by power from
crank shaft direct, the screws and nuts
well fitted, and thoroughly built in every
part. For a small addition to price bronze
nut will be furnished, by which compensa-
ton can be made for the wear of the nut
on the feed screws, thereby preventing the
gang from jumping"
Price of feed work, complete with plain
nut, exclusive of Patent fee, each Sl75.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-04
4 SETS CRANK SHAFTS,

with crank wheels, balance wheels, pulleys,
the Husk Frame, for either single or dou-
BILE HuslIs, and will include line shaft and
driving pulleys if required. The shafting
finished throughout, the boxes babbitted,
and unfinished surfaces well painted.
Price per pound finished weight, cents.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-04
SETS HEAD BLOCKS,

6 feet to 8 - feet long. Price per pound
finished weight, cents.
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Ticonderga.

Last Thursday morning at z o'clock,
the tbermomet, stood 22i degrees below
zero in the shade
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CIRCULAR SAW KILLS.

Also several
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-14
LOUISVILLE,

LOUISVILLE, September ia horrible
murder occurred in Clark county, Ind,
eight miles back oi JeiiersonvilIe, last
night, in which Pat. ConrOy was stabbed
to death by james Crawford. Crawford
applied to the proprietors ol the Ce.
ment Mill at Scllersburg for work,
and failing TO get employment he
charged COnroy with interfering, and
threatened 10 ID him harm. Last even
ing Crawford walked into the shed where
Conroy was Mt work, and using abusive
language knocked him down, and drawing
along bladed knife, plunged it into Con-
roy near the breast. The wounded man
died in n lew hours, The murderer was
arrested and lodged in the county Jail.
A row occurred at the Republican torch
light procession in Jelersonvillc, last
night, in which the negroes drove off tho
police, and rescued disorderly prisoner,
Several men were hurt in the melee, one
having his eye knocked out.
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The Metis Investigation.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., September 13.-In
the Metis Disaster investigation to-day
Daniel N. McClean, the Steward testified
that he saw that all the state rooms were
unlocked and the passengers got out.
There was great many lady passengers
on board; no assisted many Of them tC
adjust their liic preservers. There was
printed notices in every room directing
passengers where to flnd their life pre-
servers.
William Patrick, fireman, testified thai
there was u hole through the forecastle
floor into tho freight hold large enough Ia
admit a man. He had been In it himself
The second mate did not look down there
at all; did not so within three feet of the
scuttle. No other person but the second
maie went down into the iorccastle, aud
he remained there not longer than three
minutes.
Bridget O'Brien testified that she was
in the ladies cabin; heard no warning il
that cabin.
Capt. David Richie, of the revenue
cutter Moccasin, testified to picking ur
iorty.two living and seventeen dead per.
sons. All the dead had on liie.prescrv.
ers, which in most cases were properly
adjusted. One hour and twenty-five
minutes were lost by smack, which
passed within hailing distance Of the cut
Ter with some Of the steamers people
falling TO notify them Of the disaster.
Capt. Williams, formerly supcrintend
ent Of the Providence and New York
steamship Line, testified to some changes
made under his supervision in the bunk
ers and freight hold of the Metis, abouI
two years ago. There were no holes IN
the forward bulkhead, and never had oc.
CasIon 10 cut any.
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THE LATEST NEWS.

MIR. Cragle, wife and daughter were
drowned at Otter Tail Lake, Minnesota,
while sailing, last Saturday.
John W. HSzslton was renominated
for Congress by tho First New Jersey
District Republican Convention, ut Mini.
vile.
The Democratic and Liberal Repub.
lican Conventions at Hudson, New York,
Friday, nominated by acclamation John
o. Whltehousc for Congressman from the
18th District.
Suits have been entered in tho United
States District Court at Boston, against
White, Brown Is Co., importers Of dry
goods, for dcfrauding the Government Of
custom house duties amounting to $1OO,.
600. The alleged frauds extend from
August, 1907, TO November, 1860.
Detective Dixon Of the the regular
police force Of Chicago, captured at Mil.
waukeC, Friday afternoon Jno. Blddle
who Is accused Of the murder of Michael
Callahan last Sunday night in Chicago.
There is little, If any doubt of Biddices
guilt.
Edward Jay Morris, recently nomi.
mated for Congress by the Liberal Repub.
licans and Democrats olthe Second Penn.
sylvania district, has declined to accent.
AT Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Friday
morning, the Star Wagon Company Shops
was burned TO the ground. Loss $4,000
No insurance.
The Radicals of Augusta, Ga, Fri
day, nominated Phillip Clayton for Con-
gress in the Eighth District.
Secretary Fish was serenaded at the
American Hotel, Friday evening, and ac.
knowledged the compliment in brief
speech, Congratulating the Vermonters on
their Republican victory.
Rev, E. D. Saunders, a prominent
citizen Of Philadelphia, died suddenly
Friday afternoon. The deceased con.
Quoted what was known as Saunders
Institute.
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GkeGntelli4eneer
ST. CLAIRsVILLE FAIR.



The weather was again very unlayora.
bic to.day--at least until about one
oclock-raining at intervals during the
morning, and at times very hard. From
about half past eleven until nearly one it
rained very hard. At the latter hour the
clouds broke away, and old Sol came out
in all his strength, and the large crowd
present were again happy. Crowds soon
came pouring in, so by two o'clock there
was very good attendance, perhaps
$500 people being present, The races
that were postponed from yesterday
came oil and attracted q good deal
of attention. The races Of the day,
those that all were eagerly looking
for, 1t was feared would be postponed on
account Of the bad condition of the
track, but tho managers wisely concluded
not TO postpone them, US tho horses were
called and the prizes contested for. Mr..
Thomas Swecney's horse won the trot-
ting sweepstakes, and J. 4. Simpsons
"Sloepy George" the pacing l am ut
present unable to give the result of the
other races, as well as the name Of those
who won the I'd ard Sd prizes in the
above races. 1t is generally conceded
that the prudent Maj. Neiswanger
managed the Fair admirably, and
that with good weather 1t would
have been very successful. 1t is but
just to mention the fact that on the
grounds the most perfect order was en-.
forced, and during the three days of the
Fair not drunken man was seen on the
premises, neither did any fight or muss
whatever. take place. The Directors think
they will be able to pay at least so per
cent of the premiums at once and tho bal.
anCo very soon, which, indeed, speaks
well when 1t is remembered that last year
only 90 per cent was paid. DAN.
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Is rather too honest for O successful poll.
tician. lie was q good second rate Edi.
tor, makes fair speech, Is d radical Free
Trader, and can get some negro as well
as some white Republican votes; whereas
any known Copperhead will get none of
either but those who can't help them.
selves. II the Democrats were in the as.
Cendant, they wouldn't touch him with u
ten foot pole-that VIC all understand
but they arc the under dog at present,
and must resort to straegy 10 get upper.
most. We assure them that they might
select a much worse candidate than Gratz
Brown; and since he has just helped
Frank Blair into the Senate, VIC assume
the Blair lamily will go their length for
him. They mustn't attempt TO put him
of with the Vice Presidency, for he has
already better place; but II they will
suppress the Ku.Klux, put themselves on
their good behaviour for two years, run
Gratz Brown for President, make noise
about the Tariff in the next Congress,
but take care not to pass any bill till they
get control Of the White House, they
have chance to win the next election.
II they choose to run n clean CopperhCad
ticket, on platform that ignores the last
ten years OI our country'B history, the
road is a beaten one, and they ought, by
this time, to know whittier II leads them.
We can but give them good COUNSEL they
can take II or not at the same price,
Tribune, February Q, 1871.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-14

BERNE, September 13.-The Board OF
Arbitration, accompanied by the diplo-
matte corps and escorted by the Swiss
Federal Council, visited InterlaChen yes.
tcrday, returning here in the afternoon.
In the evening banquet was given them,
President BrunCr, Of the Federal Council,
expressing the qualification Of the Swiss
government that Swiss city had been
selected for the meeting Of the Court
Count Schlopis responded by thanking
the Swiss government and the people for
their hospitaliLics. The only Englishman
present was Lord Tenterden.
GENEVA, September 13.-The gentle.
men Of the Court OF Arbitration returned
to Geneva to-day. They express them.
selves as highly gratitied at their recep-
tion at Berne and lntGrlachen. The din.
ner given in their honor by the Swiss
government last night was attended by
the President Of the Republic, members
of the Federal Council and entire diplo.
matte body of Berne. In the speeches
exchanged on the occasion, there was a
marked tone Of satisfaction at the happy
conclusion OF the work OF the Arbitration
and the achievement Of result, which
the speakers said, was bound TO have such
a powerful influence for good. Not only
the two countries were Immediately in.
terested, but all civilized nations. This
feeling was no more freely and definitely
expressed than at the dinner at Geneva
Saturday night, when an uncertainty may
have still existed US 10 the form of tho de.
cIsion and unanimity Of the Court on the
main points at issue. Itwas evident that
all this uncertainty had been anticipated
contrary TO previous announcements. It
has been decided not to throw the doors
open to the public at the final sitting Of
the Board tomorrow, with the exception
Of few ladies and distinguished gentle.
men who have been invited TO be present
None but the arbitrators, agents, counsel
and others entitled to admission at the
general sessions will be permitted to enter
the council room.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-14
What Horace Greeley Knows About
the Democratic Party.

"What is q ConservativcP We ask the
question with some interest, because VIC
notice that Mr.. A. Belmont, banker, and
Chairman Of the Democratic National
Committee, has issued an invitation tC
all Conservatives TO Join with the Demo.
Gratis In the next Fourth Of July Conven.
ton in this city. Chalk We understand
10 be chalk, and cheese we have q good
reason for believing 10 be cheese; but
that chalk Is cheese, or that cheese Is
chalk, we stand prepared unAinchingly
TO deny. A Conservative Democrat Is an
incarnate contradiction. lsConservatism
halts, hesitates, trembles, doubts, and
turns its gaze wistfully to tho past. Dem.
OCracy advances, is confident, is bold, Is
decided, and looks hopefully 10 the future;
but Conservative Democrat must have
at least ono eye in the back Of bis
head, weeping for extinct despotlsms,
while with the other eye In his forehead
he marks the signs Of human advance,
ment. It wOnld be very curious physi.
ologCal circumstance Il 1t should turn out
that Mr.. Belmonts delegates, the Demo.
cratic Conservatives and the Conserva.
tive Democrats, resemble each other in
having both eyes in the back regions, ex
hibittng something Of % hungry look by
reason Of their neighborhood to the phren.
illogical organ oI alimentivencss." ."-Zri.
6une, ApriL 20, 1868.
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FOREIGN.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, September 18-The British
Lloyd's have received no advices relativ(
to the burning Of the Pacific Mail steamer
America, at yokohama, later than those
dated at Hong Kong, the 3D. inst, publish,
cd here on the 9th, announcing her burn.
ing at Yokohama on the Gath Of Augu 4,
EXCITING PARLIAMENTARY ELRcT1oN,
The Parliamentary election Is in pro.
gress to-day at Preston, and Is attended
with great excitement. AS the candidates
rode to the polls to-day their supporters
detached tho horses from the carriages
and drew them through the streets. The
contest Is very close and both sides claim
success. Under tho new ballot act the
process Of voting and counting ballots Is
slow, and the result Is not yet known.
PROF. TYNDAL COMING TO THE UNITED
STATES.
Professor John Tyndal, the celebrated
naturalist, will visit tho United States in
October.
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BALTIMORE,
rhe Ten and Coaeo Fnilures.

The Tea and Coffee Failures.
BALTIMORE, September 13.-The Re
publiCans at Frederick, yesterday, nom.
mated Lloyd Lowndes, jr., for Congress
The Sun says that the aggregate Of the
failures has probably reached So, 2,0OOO0O
but it is claimed that their assets will
cover the liabilities II they can be real.
lied. The american says that the liabll.
ities arc nearly $3,000,0O0, but it is gen
orally believed that the suspensions will
only be temporary, and that the majority
OF the houses will probably resume. The
Gazette styles yesterday as BaItimore's
Black Friday. The names of the firms
Nre Losear Bros, wholesale grocers; Kirt.
land, Chase & Co., importers; J. G. Bridg.
es u Co. and VIM. Boyne s. Co., whole.
sale grocers, A. A Perry s. Co., whole
sale lumber merchants and stave manu-
faCturers. Several other failures arc
reported to-day. The failures were the
result Of the reduction in tariff, and Is
attributable to legitimate losses in the
grocery trade and coffee.
Joseph Jefferson, comedian, in n note
says: my eyes arc completely cured,
but l deem 1t prudent to retire from the
stage till next season."
The rumors Of additional failures this
morning, wasnot confirmed after banking
hours. Itis now thought that no more
failures will occur. The money market Is
reported unusually easy.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-14

STRUCK by LIGuTNNa.-On Monday
evening about five o'clock, Mr.. John Bur.
ley, with another man and q small boy,
was clearing upa field for the plow, about
three miles north OF Cameron, when Mr..
Burley was struck by lightning and
knocked seuseless. The lightning struck
him on the head, intlicting a severe cut,
passed down his back and lett leg, tearing
the clothing into shreds, and leaving d
black streak marking its track plainly,
The boy, standing some twenty feet dis
tant, was severely shocked, but not seri
ously injured. DR.. Pipes, OF Cameron
was called, and reports, Tuesday morn
ing, that Mr.. Burley is likely to recover
MOundsriue Reporter,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-14

PITTsBuRGH, September 13.-River
stationary with two feet in the channel.
CINCINNATI, September 13.-River five
feet and stationary.
CAIRO, Ills, September 13.-River fol.
len four inches. Weather clear and cool.
EVANSVILLE, September 13.-The river
has fallen 9 inches. Weather clear and
cool. Mercury at from So to 72 deg.
LOUISVILLE, September 13.-Thc river
is lower than 1t has been for several years;
twelve inches in the chute and twenty
seven inches at the Portland bar, two
ieet at French Island. Weather clear
and cool. Departed-Robert Burns, and
Champion for Cincinnati. Business shows
signs OF waking up, but navigation is SC
uncertain. Shippers hesitate to take the
chances Of river transportation.
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SAN FRANCISCO.
Greeley Wigwam DedIcatcd-.More
Earthquakes in Owens River Val-
lev.

Greeley Wigwam DcdIcated-.More
Earthquakes in Owens River VAL
ley.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 13.-A
Greeley aud Brown wigwam was dedi.
Gated this evening with great enthusiasm,
bell ringing, torchlight procession, bon.
fires and n speech.
Both parties are holding large meetings
nightly. The contest is lively throughout
the State.
Earthquakes, accompanied by under.
ground explosions, have recommended in
Owens River Valley, Inyo county. No
damage was done.
a solemn ceremony in honor of the
late President Juarez, was held last eve
ming.
The ship Indianman, from Melbourne
10 ballast for Callao, is total loss on
Easter Island. The crew was saved.
Insured.
A first class line of clipper ships is to
be Immediately established between AUX.
land and New York.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 13.-The
fourth juror was obtained in the Fair case
to-day
By way of Honolulu we have full parti.
culars OF the massacre Of the crew Of the
schooner Savinia by the natives Of Solo.
mon Islands in revenge of kidnapping
the natives by the whites. It was ter.
rible affair. Considerable excitement is
caused at Mocaio blythe duel between CHA
the Spanish Consul and Larreburo, Con-
sui Of Pernant, Of a dispute about a gam.
bling debt in which the later was severely
wounded in the arm. The parties and
seconds were arrested and a heavy bail
required.
The Japanese Embassy to China to
elect changes in the treaties, will return
again to China on return Of Embassy
now in Europe.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-14
BOSTON.

BosTON, September ia fire last
night, destroyed Lincoln & Cos Kerosene
Oil Works, in East cambridge, and eight
ten tenement houses. Loss, $4,000 to &c.,.
Five Of the convicts of the State Prison
at Charlestown, employed by the Tucker
Manufacturing Company, attempted to
escape from the prison yesterday. When
found they were armed with clubs and
knives, and had provisions enough to last
a fortnight. One Of the convicts notified
one OF the watchmen OF the attempt,
which was thereby frustrated.
Rev. Rowland Fl. Allen, recently ap.
pointed Secretary Of the New England
branch Of the American Tract Society,
died yesterday at Neponsel.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-14
What Il. G. Ene,o about the Democrats in
August, 1860,


"The question now arrcsting the atten.
tion Of the public, is the Democratic
party alive or dead?' is susceptible Of op.
poslte answers, according as it is under.
stood. 1t is the old pcrplexity OF Giles
Scroggins on awaking from o perplexity
OF Alchoholic obiuscation: Now be l
Giles Scroggins, or bent II II be Giles
Scroggins | have lost four good oxen; II l
bent, | have found q cart On the whole,
we judge that the Democracy Of 1872 will
remind the country OF that Of 1868 by
constrast rather than similarity. 1t will
evince youthful friskiness and contempt
for old fogyism, and insist that 1t IS thor
oughly posted as TO the time otday. We
shall not be surprised 10 find 1t nominating
Il colored Vice.President and clamorous
for n Cancellation and determination OF
all races and castles. There are no more
jealous Christians than are made ol vet.
eran reprobates when they do got conver.
ted, and we expect to see the Republicans
lett away in the back ground whenever
Democracy shall see its account in zca-
lous and sweeping assertion OF the inalien.
able Rights OF Man. And so far from OBJ.
jecting TO this, we shall only insist that
they do not claim that they abolished
Slavery and put down the Rebellion, over.
coming the most strenuous resistance OF
the Republicans. That would be going 0
tritle too far, and anything short OF 1t we
shall endure with serene patience and
bland equanimity."-IrfbuNS August 81
1860.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-14

PUT BEooARs TO WoRK'-A very char.
itably disposed lady submits for publica.
ton the following plan to aid in the relief
as well as the reform OF beggars;
Whenever Aman, woman or child ap.
plies for aims, be certain you have some.
thing for them TO do before you bestow
your charity. Put a broom, shovel or
hoe into their hands, Make them sweep
your yard or street, or clean your cellar
or gutter. There are many little chores
to be performed about all houses, simple
In themselves, but easy 10 perform. II
the beggars look able to do these things,
compel them 10 labor before you give
them charity. This will reform the evil
Of street begging. 1t will make begCars
earn what they eat, and when thew eat
feel more independent in its digestion,
The plan is a good one, and VIC hope our
readers generally willput 1t in operation,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-14

GEN. GRANTS PLArFoRM.-The tol-
lowing, from Gen. Grants message 10
Congress can not be too constantly kept
before The public. 1t is Gen. Grants
own declaration OF the principles upon
which his administration is conducted
and an admirable, pithy, yet comprchen-
siYe political platform
II would sum up the policy of the Ad-
ministration to be thorough enforcement
Of every law; q faithful collection of tax
provided for; economy in the disburse-
ment Of the same, and prompt payment
of the debt Of the nation; reduc-
tion Of taxes rs rapidly as the re.
quirements Of the country will admit;
reduction Of taxes and tariff To- be so
arranged as TO afford the greatest relief to
the greatest number; honest and fair deal
ing with all other people, 10 the end that
war with Its consequences may be avoid
cd, without surrendering any right OF
obligation due TO the United States; a
reform In the treatment Of the Indians,
and the whole civil service OF the coun.
try; and finally, in securing pure, un.
trammeled ballot, where every man enti-
tied 10 cast vote may do so Just once at
each election, without fear of molestation
or prescription on account Of his political
faith, nativity or color"
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What H. q. HAew about tie DemOcrati
PARTY in 1860,

There have been men and women
who, rejecting as fable the whole record
of historical Christianity, have held gen.
eral meetings for the vindication and
promulgation OF their incredulty; but we
have never heard ot any Infidel Conven.
tiOn which had the audacity 10 appropri.
ate to It's own skeptical uses the hallowed
birth OF our Saviour. We offer this illus
tratiOn Of the absurdity Of q Democratic
National Convention on the Fourth OF
July in no irreverent spirit. 1t will occur
undoubtedly, TO many serious minds, and
1t naturally springs from the seli.suggest-
ing anology between religious and polit.
icNl apostaCy. It's extraordinary mis-
nomer, under which it doggedly main
tains tue most aristocratic OF notions,
while it is theoretically devoted to the
cause Of universal freedom, having be-
come device too stale to deceive even
babes and suCklings, the Democratic par
ty has resorted to the ingenious expedi-
ent OF meeting upon the present Anniver.
s3ry, and lanCying that windy professions
Of patriotism will not be TOO severely
criticised upon day sacred to Liberty"
Tribune, July 4, 1860.