The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-04-08
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Saturdays Dispatches
NEW YORK.
su,t AGAINST Could and Lane.

NEw YORK, April 6.-Attorney 0en-
srsl Barlow has instituted in the Su-
nrsme Court at Albany suit against
! Gould and Frank Lane TO compel
,b.m 10 account for their management
~ the Erie, and to restore money which
!, ia alleged they corruptly received. 1t
- understood that the Erie road will
finally prosecute as was suggested oy
English stockholders.
is growing thin from constant conhne-
ment in his cell at the Tombs. He Is
anxious for a trial. His brother and
other relatives visit him daily. Miss
Mansfield has not visited him since his
confinement, but remains secluded in
erhouse on twenty.third street. Stokes
counsel intends pressing for an early
trial.
Proposed Indictment.
influential citizens Of Long Island
CITY propose indicting ex Mayor Dit
mer for bribery at the late election.
Tariff on Newspapers, Nagazines.&e
A Washington special to the Tribune
says the Ways and Means Committee
agreed to-day TO make the tariff on
newspapers, magazines and periodicals
(unbound) six cents per pound, and on
printed books and all other printed
uaper, bound in sheets, l24 cents per
pound.
Commerce Investixation Commit
tee.
At a meeting of the Commerce In
vestigation Committee last night, on
the oil transportation monopoly, it was
decided to be hardly worth while to
spend much time in taking testimony
sbou, details when the scheme was ad-
mitted by all. 1t was therefore pro-
posed 10 abolish the testimony.
Rifle Practice.
4 Tribune editorial this morning
advocates the introduction Of the long
range rifle practice as part OF the drill
of the National Guards, and thinks that
this fact has been decided as important
by the great military men Of Europe,
and should not be looked over by our
government.
DisraeIi ON the Alabama Claims.
A Herald editorial this morning
regards Disraeli's late speech at Man
chester as foreshadowing the settlement
Of the Alabama claims difficulties.
Disraeli thinks it is impossible for
America to recede from her present po-
.!tion, but still he does not contemplate
war. One course remains for England,
and that is TO appeal to the good sense
OF America. state the difficulties and
invite confidential conference, which
will doubtless result satisfactorily.
The Book Publishers Board Of
Trade
met here yesterday and modified sew
rral Of their bylaws. They also elect
j Henry Osborn President, and .. j.
Philson Vice President
Mace and O'Baldwin
met here to appoint shareholders for
The expected prize money. O'Baldwin
would only agree to residents of Phila'
'lelphia being appointed. Mace agreed,
snd selected Alex. McCullen. Billy
Allen WAS sent to Philadelp phia TO
ascertain il McCullen would become
responsible when the time arrived. If
these difficulties are surmounted the
match will be made.
The Japanese.
Seven Of the Japs attached TO the
Embassy 10 this country sailed for
Europe this afternoon. The banquet
was partaken on board the steamer At
.antc by many prominent shipping
merchants, who accompanied the party
down the Bay.
The New PostOfiice.
The work begins on the new post
Office in few days, and will bc pushed
forward to completion. 1t is expected
The roof will be on before fall.
Verdict I'm Favor Of Mrs. Kelley.
The case OF Mrs. Rosa Kelley as the
Staten Island Ferry Company, in the
City Court OF Brooklyn, was closed last
evening, and the jury, being unable TO
agree, were locked up all night. They
came into the court room this morning
sill differing. Judge Nelson instructed
Them further. and they soon returned