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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
FIRE IN STEUBENYILLE.
Marrow Escspe or the Female Sem.
inary from the Fire Fiend-HerOie
work OF the Lady Flremen.

mary from the Fire Fiend-HerOie
Work OF the Lady FIremen.
About nine o'clock last night, big
excitement was raised by an alarm Of
fire from the Phoenix engine bell. The
fire proved to be in the female seminary
on High street. The steamers were out
promptly and in few minutes the
Phaaix had connection at Third and
Adams ready for action. Before water
was thrown, however, word was sent
through an officer that the fire was out,
when the machines were taken back.
This information proved a sell, the
object being to keep the crowd from
rushing through the house. Repairing
to the scene OF the fire, the flame could
be seen tapping its fiery tongue under
the third floor OF the northeast end OF
the building, to the right OF the hall.
But few men were present, az the doors
below were guarded by officers. The
utmost confusion was going on in
the region OF the fire, as the danger
of a serious and disastrous con-
flagrat;on was most imminent The
Young ladies', teachers, servants and the
few outsiders, were rushing pell-mell TO
and fro with vessels Of water OF every
conceivable shape and form. Every
thing available that would hold water
was pressed into service. Coal buckets.
pitchers, tin cups, tumblers crooks and
other miscellaneous articles, some
brimful, others half and some with
about a pint Of water in them, were
tossed I'D at the fire raging under the
floor above. The boards Of the burning
floor were ripped up and broken in
with axes, and the fire attacked with
floods OF water by the amateur firemen.
For over half an hour the fire held its
own, but the persistent labors OF the
parties fought it out-"pitchers won,
and the ladies gained an enviable repu-
tation in the new role in which they
were called upon to act so suddenly.
The fire originated from a detective
flue, and had gained considerable head
way before it was discovered, the
scholars and teachers at the time being
in the school hall at the other extremity
of the building 1t was a narrow
escape for the building, and was admi-
rably managed. ,SsuJenviNe Herald,
Tuesday,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
A SUGGESTION.

A friend desires us to suggest TO The
Legislature of the State the passage
OF an act in relation to sales Of property
under deeds OF trust, or under any order
of court. The act should provide for
the appraisement OF such property and
prohibit lie sale for any sum less than
two thirds OF the value fixed by such
sppraisement The object is to pre-
vent the sacrifice OF valuable property
which is sometimes sold under execu-
ton, or by virtue OF deed of trust, for
a mere fraction Of its actual worth, to
the great loss Of the unfortunate debtor
We believe there is law Of this char
acter now in force in Ohio and that
several other States, perhaps majority,
have similar provisions in their Code.
Our design in mentioning the matter
at present is simply to call to it the at
tention of the members Of the Legisla-
ture that they may give it some consid-
Grafton. We believe that the spirit Of
the Ohio statute is sometimes evaled
by low appraisements. If the property
cannot be sold for two,thirds OF the
price put upon it by one set O. ap
praisers, another and lower estimate
may be had until it is brought down to
such figure as to find a purchaser,
and there is thus afforded an opportu'
nifty for the same injustice to the debtor
that may be suffered under our present
system. The great difficulty to be
encountered in framing such law is to
have it protect the rights OF the debtor
while not impairing the value Of deeds
Of trust as a security for the payment Of
money. How to do justice to both
debtor and creditor and afford to mel
Their an opportunity of defrauding the
other, is the problem to be solved.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11

SOUTHERN railroad companies which
bought the material and rolling stock
that the government found itself in
possession Of at the close of the war,
are paying their debts. and, on the
whole, are doing well. The value Of
the property sold was $3.50 900, There
were fifty roads involved in the trans
action, and on June 80, 1870. thirteen
had paid up all their Indebtedness.
amounting, principal and interest, to
$2,3SO,OOO. A year later, on June l,
1871, over two million dollars more
had been paid, leaving still due at that
time, $4.724.350. Considering the prop
erty OF most Of the companies, this is
doing very well, indeed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
MORE CORRUPTION.
Alleged Abuses in the POstOmcc
Department-The Contract COmbi.

nation.
Washington Cor. N. Y. Herald, Jan. 81
For some time past parties interested
in bringing to light some Of the irregu'
larites in public affairs have been
investigating the management of the
Postoffice Department by Mr.. Creswell.
They claim to have fastened upon him
in the clearest manner a series of co.,
spiracics to reject responsible proposals
for heavy mail contracts on the ground
that they were STRAW bids and other
wise irresponsible or informal, and to
award the contracts to favored bidders
with whom previous arrangements
had been made at higher rates. 1t is
also alleged that contractors in the
actual performance OF mail service.
under their contracts. have been
induced TO make default, with assurances
that their sureties would be held harm.
less, thus affording pretext OF emer-
gency for the reletting OF the routes
without contracts based on public
advertisement, as the law requires.
The sum drawn from the Treasury in
pursuance of those arrangements is
named at about two million dollars.
Messrs. George Earle, OF Maryland,
and Giles A. Smith, Of Illinois, both Of
whom have filled the position OF
Assistant Postmaster General under
Mr.. Creswell and resigned it to attend
to the prosecution Of claims and the
statement OF accounts before the
Department, are charged as the active
agents between the Postmaster General
and the other benefciaries Of the
transactions. And it is further charged
that the Auditor of the Department, q
reconstruction loyalist from Alabama,
cannot keep his skirt clear when the
coming revelations are made. Mem
hers Of the Democratic Congressional
Committee have been in consultation
upon the subject, and a resolution OF
inquiry, embodying in specific and
definite terms the accusation against
the Postmaster General, will probably
be introduced in both houses of Con-
gress tomorrow. Names OF persons
and dates and other particulars Of the
transactions are, il is stated, to be
introduced into the resolutions, to
forestall objections from the majority
eide of the Houses that the resolutions
are intended as political manGuvres and
campaign documents merely.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11

A MAN named Neal Brown died in
Raleigh, North Carolina, the other day,
and a local paper thus sums up his
history: "When Andy johnson left
this city, a poor tailor boy at old Mr..
Litchford's shop, Neal Brown went out
with him for two or three miles, and
carried on his back, wrapped up in an
old piece of carpet, all the worldly
goods that the poor tailor boy then pos.
sessed. They shook hands under an
old tree three miles from here, and
separated. Andy became Governor,
Senator and President. Neal lived
quietly and worked hard. Andy
johnson never went back on his little
halter friend, even when he was
President"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11

AMONG the recollections revived at
the Williams College reunion at New
York city, was that of the suspension
of William Cullen Bryant fora hagrant
violation Of the rules Of the college
His offense consisted in reciting poem
entitled "Thanatopsis," before it had
been corrected by the President. The
result was, that Bryant graduated at
Yale, and the poem went forth to the
world in the unfinished condition in
which it is at present found.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Snovballine the Grand Duke I'm the
HtPeeta Of AZ. I,Oufa.

Otfeots Oh bts LOUIE
A very funny incident happened to
his imperial Highness in St Louis last
Monday. There had been an unusual
and very heavy snow storm the night
before and the newsboys and bootblacks
were in their most delightful element,
and not being in possession of an extra
amount of reverence for anything,
snowballing every one who they caught
Many, Of course, would particularly
dislike this.
A group Of little imps up town had
been running around the most OF the
day, indulging in their malicious sport,
when the Ducal party passed them /;
the fires OF ambition seized their souls,
and they commenced to throw snow
balls at the Grand Duke. One ball
was very successful, and hitting Alexis
shining tile knocked it off, so that
it fell into his lap The countenance
of Alexis was a study for moment,
and after this bis face was grave. He
was not quite sure but what it was one
Of the pleasant customs Of this Dem
ocratic country. and he was yet
puzling his mind over the Incident.
when one of the St. Louis officials
explained that snow was very rare IN
this region Of country, and when it did
come the populace went nearly wild
with delight. The street boys on these
rare occasions were permitted by the
police to do as they pleased; "hence
the accident to your hat, Your High
ness" As Alexis listened he began to
smile; and when the explanation was
made he burst into a hearty English
laugh, with a strong Russian accent,
at the idea Of people being so delighted
with what is so common to Russians.
He smiled several times as he thought
OF it during the ride, and after his
return to the hotel he took another
smile upon the subject.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Those Differing Doctors.

All the doctors who saw or had any
thing to do with the body Of General
Ketchum, alive or dead, assert that
he died of poison. All the doctors who
never saw him either dead or alive,
assert that he didn't die of poison.
Erqo, a doctor who Doesn't see patient
can really tell just as much about the
case as doctor who has. Wherefore
these most learned beings should not
complain if many think that a patient
who dosen't see q doctor is a good
deal more apt to get well than a patient
who does.-N !. Com. Advertiser.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Death OF goseph elliott.

Joseph elliott the great steel pen
maker, OF Birmingham, is dead. Mr..
elliott, whose manufactures are known
all the world over, commenced the
manufacture of pens in 1922. and
introduced great Improvements, Mr..
elliott was immensely rich. His
eminent success is supposed to have
given origin to the venerable joke-"he
makes people steel pens, and Gays they
do write"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO-
IN MARRIAGE.

HAPPY RELIEF FOR YOUNG MEN
from the effects OF Errors and Abuses in
early life. Manhood restored. Nervous de-
bility cured. Impediments to marriage re-
moved. New method of treatment. New
and remarkable remedies. Books and cir
culars sent free, in sealed envelopes.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No.
2South Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
de23egSb
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
THURSDAY, JANUARY II, 1872.

ONLY four millions OF dollars Is all
the government has been swindled out
of by dishonest agents in the sale Of
arms BY the War Department to the
French government. The country is to
be congratulated for getting the old
arms Off so cheaply.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
A Home Medicine.
A Home Medicine.
Tried for 40 Years.
Tried for 40 Years.
Tried for an Years


DR.. A. 8. Todd's Liver Pills.
DR.. A. 3. Todd's Liver Pills.
FOR DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION, LlV-
Err COMPLAINT,INDIG HEAD
ACHE, BILIOUSNESS, &C.
BEALIsvILLE, PA, Sept. II, 1871.
DIR. A. 8. ToDD-Esteemed Sir: Thanks to
your valuable Pill, / am now enjoying per.
feet health. have for many years suffered
from Dyspepsia and have tried many RENE
dies without any good effects. Some months
since, feeling exceedingly bad, got from
g Boram, Druggist, q box Of your Pills, and,
using them according to the directions,
now feel perfectly restored. So valuable
are they I would not be without them for
any money, and deem them the most won
derful remedy of the day.
Yours, with respect,
p. II. NAGLE.
Sold by Druggists and Dealers every
LAUGHLIN BROTHERS & CO.,
oc7 Proprietors.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
SlOlQn.

J1ROM THE SUBSCRIBER, ON THE
night OF the 4th Of January, o BAY
MARE, five years old next spring: one hind
foot IL white above the pasture Joint; the
mare IN sixteen hands high and weighs
s25 on reward for the recovery OF the mare
and $500 for the conviction Of the thief
DENNIS DORSEY,
Sherrard Postof'ice, Marshall Co., VIVA.
ja6-ra
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
RatcheIOr's Hair Dye.

This superb Hair Dye is the best in the
World-Perfectly Harmless, Reliable and In
No disappointment. No RI
diculous Tints or Unpleasant Odor. The
genuine w. A. Bachelors Hair Dye pro-
duces IMMEDIATELY splendid Black or
Natural Brown. Does not Stain the Skin,
but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold
by all Druggists. Factory IL Bond Street,
New York. tan2-d&w
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
DIED.

DOWNEY-On Wednesday, January 10,
1872, at 10 o'clock A. M. ANNIE, infant
daughter Of Robert and Julia Downey.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of the parents, in Martins Ferry,
Ohio, THIS Thursday AFTERoON at 2
o'clock. Friends Of the family are invited
to attend.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Plano Tuning.

MIR. BODEN, OF LOUISVILLE, KY,
M Is now In the city, and will remain a
few days. All who wish their Pianos and
Organs tuned or repaired can have 1t done
promptly and carefully by leaving their
orders at Mr.. CARTWRlGHTS,
janll-u No. l25 Main Street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Always Get the Best.

The most reliable preparation 1or
COUGHS, COLDS, HOARsENEsS, BRoN-
CHITIS, &C., is
REEDS COUGH SYRUP.
1t has rapidly grown In public favor, and Is
endorsed by all who have used it as being
SUPERIOR to any other Cough Medicine.
Give 1t trial. Sold by all druggists.
M'CABE, KRAFT & CO., Proprietors,
noI7-egtb Wheeling, West Va.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Tinware. TinWare.

DEMoyAL THE SUBSCRIBER
IL would respectfully infor, n the Public
that he has removed his Store and Work
Shop from los to 70 Main street, one door
north Of the Bank Of Wheeling.
no22-esb GEO. w. JOHNSON.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Office Life Association of America.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo, December Is, ISL.
An ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS OF
ICA will be held at the Office of the Associa-
ton, In the city Of st. Louis, Mo-, on the
3Oth day Of January, 1872. Polls open from
ii A. n. to p. d.. WIN. HANLEY,
jaS-rtab Secretary.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Notice.

OFFICE FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY
WHEELING, W. Va, January =, ls'2
HOEDERS 0FTHEF FRANZ
lin Insurance Company will meet nj the
Office OF said company on MONDAY, Jan
uary Is, 1872, between the hours az 10 o'clock
A. NJ. and o'clock Z. NJ, for the purpose OF
electing Nine Directors 10 serve for the en-
suing year. =. M. CoEN,
ja6-h secretAIy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Notice.

WOULD INFORM MI FKIENDN
and the public generally that have opened
a new shop, at No. ~ Market street (Ham-
ilton's Block), where propose TO carry on
the business OF Plu nbing. Gas and steam
Fitting and Brass Founding, and would bs
pleased 10 receive share OF the patronage
of my friends. J. Ii. HUGHES.
ianB-h
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Dissolution of Co.Partnership.

THE FIRM OF HUGHES, THOMPSON
i & Hibberd was dissolved by mutual
consent, January Q, 1872. All persons know
ing themselves Indebted TO, or those having
claims against the nrm, will please come
forward and settle.
J. b. HUGHES,
JNO. T. THOMPSON,
GEO. HIBBERD.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
NOTICES..
WHEELING, Jan. 9, Il

WHEELING, Jan. 3, 1872,
nHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders OF this company, and the
election OF Board of Directors, will be
held at the office Of the company, No 4
Quincy street, city of Wheeling. on TUES
p. NJ. ALONzo BORING, Sec'ry.
jan9
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
Furniture.
Cough No More.
CLOCKS.

AN ALMOST ENDLESS VARIETY OF
n one and eight day Clocks, big and
he found at the well.known Jewelry Store,
lOI Market street, below Mcclure House, the
place for Watches, Clocks, Spcctaclcs, jew
elry, &c.
E5-Fine Watches, Clocks, Jewe,ry, &C.,
repaired and warranted.
jan9 OXTOBY d DUFFlELD.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-11
ICE! ICE!! ICE!!!

uHE UNDERSIGNED INFORMS HIS
i old customers, and the public gene.
rally, that he has secured splendid supply
win deliver to customers during the COM
ing summer, at the lowest market rate.
ianII GEO. SCHELLHASE.
The New York herald., 1872-10-21
SOUTH CAROLINA'S DEBT.
Ratification OF the COnstit tf0nal
Amendment Prohibiting Any Increase
of Debt.


Advices from all sections Of the State show that
the amendment to the state constitution prohibit
ing any increase OF the State debt has been rati-
fed BY an overwhelming atfirpative vote. Both
parties very generally endorsed the measure. The
amendment provides that the General Assembly
is hereby forbidden to create any further debt or
obligation, either by the loan Of the credit OF the
State, BY guarantee, endorsement or otherwise,
except for the ordinary and current business Of
the state without lrst submitting the question as
to the creation OF any such new debt, guarantee,
endorsement or loan OF the credit to the people OF
thirds Of the qualified voters OF this State voting
on the question shall be In favor OF further debt,
shall be created or made.
The New York herald., 1872-10-21

n has rome 20 the Courts.n "Ohn said
the gentleman scratching his head head for for
man Reiner livessp "Ie lives on - street."
:You couldn't tell me, could you where the gentle
man is nowp "Noln said the Alderman, very
sharply: sharp enough to whet the knives on
moving machine "What kind or q house does he
live ini'' 'Don't know" 'Oould you give me the
numberY, This was too much for the crowd
present One loud roar OF laughter escaped every
one at once, and the 'anxious inquirer" took MS
leave SO much for the red0ubtable Amweg:
The cases OF DR.. Muhlenberg and Mr.. Schau0eI,
charged with conspiring to stun the ballot boxes
ana that OF Messrs. Mcclellan and Wittinger,
charged with issuing fraudulent naturalization
papers. will go to the Courts and will probably Do
heard next month.
The New York herald., 1872-10-21
PITTsBURa MERCHANTS WANT CURRENCY.

PlTTsBURG, Pa, Oct. 20, 1872.
large number OF the most influential business
men OF Pittsburg have united In petition to Secre-
tary Boutwell, asking for the reissue Of $4,000 600
OF greenbacks retired ny secretary McCulloch, as
measure OF relief from the present monetary
stringency, which the petitioners say is now en-
barrassing the business interests OF the country !;
the notes reissued to be exchanged for interest.
bearing loan OF the government. The petition will
be presented early in the week by delegation OF
business men, who will be met at Washington by
delegations representing large proportion OF the
cities west OF the Allegheny.
The New York herald., 1872-10-21
FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. 90 1872
IRE broke out this mornin In II. J. Leaman's
steam saw and planning mill, In Beach street, below
Hanover, destroying that building and the stables
OF the Knckerboc kcr Ice Company; also consid-
cradle amount Of lumber on Wainwright and Brv-
ants wharf, John TaylOrs silk and wo0llcn manu-
factory was slightly damaged The Grc originated
&c s.densay sn n ~ the engine loom Of the saw MILL
The New York herald., 1872-10-21
A BEEoHER TO The RESCUE. =
The Brother Of the Pastor Of Plymouth
Church ON Frauds at Elections.

ELMIRA, N. T., OCT. 70, 1872.
Mr.. T. K. Beecher, reverend speaker, much re-
spected and widely known as the brother and,
as some say, the peer Of Henry Ward Beecher,
preached tonight at the Opera House to large
audience, composed Of the best people Of this sec
ton Of the State. He denounced fraud Mt the bals
lot box, corruption at the polls and undue innus
ence In elections.
His sermon made great sensation, and 10 con.
sidered q great blow at the administration IN
this district The influence Of Mr.. Beecher II con,
sidered Of great jmp0ytsnce around here.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-02-07
ELECTION NOTICE.

| CITY CLERK = Df1"c,
! Caro-, lis January u, 1872.
fubhc notice u.s. hereby given That general
. chlfIeI election vii he nod.
I ~ IIfsD,Y, 1Be 27rH nay OF ftnRtARf \. D.
ls'2, in the cry oi Cairo, IN the state Of Illinois,
! ioI ne purpose Of clectn2
\ Mayor,
a cry Clerk,
a Gus Treasurer,
a CIV Marshal,
4 CITY Attorney,
a Police Sag -ua'" fI succeed r If0ss ESQ.
aud three usipt'U, or the -,Dft Council, rs ioi.
one member from The First ward. % succeed
l.. q. fchuh.
one men hrr from 'he Second ward, to succeed
&. Is. Woodward.
one member rom the City at large, to succeed
y. Hurd.
Also
Xix members Of the Board Of Aldermen, q. fol.
lows
Two members from the frs, Ward, to succeed
!. Walder and Leo Kleb.
Two membev from the Second Ward 10 sue
coed W. Buder and Henry Winter.
one member from the Third ward, to succeed
y. Fitzgerald.
One member from the Fourth Ward, 10 succeed
James Carroll
Polls will be opened in the different Wards A.
follows 10 the First Ward, at the fret house on
the east sd" OF Washington avenue, below Filth
street.
IN the Second ward, at the Arab Engine house.
In the Tblrd Ward, at Che Hibeinian Engine
house
IN the Fourth Ward, at the Court House.
Polls viii be opened at Am, and closed Of 9
o'clock. pm. BY order Of the CITY council.
lanlsdlod N. J. HOWLEY, City Clerk.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-02-07

Two Prizes of 81. 900 Five Prizes of 500. To
Prizes Of 500, each IN Greenbacks
| Horse and puggy, with syer.mounted
harness. worth ............................. 5000
Dne hnc-tone! Rosewood Piano, worth. 200
Ten Family sewing Machines, worth, each 100
Five Heavy Cssed Gold Hunting watcher
and Heavy Gold Chains. worth, each. 300
Five Gold AmrricaI Hunting Watches,
WORTH cach.............. ................... 1875
len l.adie- Gold hunung Watches, worth
lul
$40 Gold and silver Lever Hunting watch-
e. On alp, worth, eech, from $50 to 30
Ladies' Geld Leontinp CHAINS. Gents Gold Yes
hnlns, Solid end Double Plated silver Table
and Teaspoons, Photograph Albums Jcwelry, etc |
Whole number gifts, G,Oc0. Tickets limited tc |
Gi,giD
AGENTS wanted TO self Ticket. to whom liberal |
premiums Will be pa'd,
sirele tickets 81 six tickets e. twelve uckei1 |
$40; TWENTY-FIVE $50.
Circulars containing q tull list Of prizes, de-
scrpiiOn Of the mannri Of drawing, and other in.
rinaton in reference to the distribution viii be
sent 20 any one ordering them. All letters must
be Il res ed to l.. SINE. box ~.
~! T.: Cincinnati. -
W. west bth -. noy2wvpOlv