davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-12
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

u,HE TO partnership heretofore existing bs.
tween Euos Smith aud Geo. Martin, undsr
II. firm name Of Smith q Martin. has this day
bean dissolved by mutual consent The bus
iue,s Of the late firm will be settled BY geo.
Marlin in The firm name. All persons lnduot
cd 10 the firm are requested te call and settle
Al once, and all persons having claims again"
the firm will please present Them for payment
Wv ''' ENOS SMITH,
I" GEO. MARTIN.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-12

And now the relentless hand ofhistory
strips from the brow Of Gen Dix. the
ouly laurel gained by that llustrious hero
during the late civil war, The paternity
Of the expression recommending the ap.
plication Of cold lead to any man afflicted
with propensity to tear DO" The Amer.
can aag," is claimed and proved beyond
question to belong to the late Secretary
Strauton. Alas, poor, Dix!
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-12

Having purchased Mr.. Martins interest IN
,hs store, | will continue the business At mo
..ms .,and. and would ask q continuance OF
the patronage Of our old cus l.; efs' cu,ru
500, saw tSoe 'a'"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-12

Virgins, under conservative rule, has
established over 100 schools for the color
ed man, while South Carolina, under Rad
ical State government. has made away
with all the school money and broken
down the colored schools already es'ab-
lished The two State governments fair
ly illustrate the policy and practice be.
tween the two parties. It's
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-12

The last hope Of the GRANTEES has gone
glimmering like schoolboy's tale. Their
main support, the Bauton Duncan Con-
ventiou, has proven miserable ,dusco-
the laughing farce Of the country, and
the tidal wave" rolls on for Greeley.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-09-12

The returns indicate that the Radicals
have carried Vermont by from 10000 to
$4,000 majority. Four years ago they
carried the State at the September election
by 1886 majority, and for Grant by over
$4,000. The recent election, therefore,
shows q loss to them Of several thousand.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-26
Number Seven.

Well. yes Number Seven's gone up, sir:
~: She,s the one that they brought in last night,
WIN both OF her eyes in mourning.
m And her cheek cut up in q fight
They put her down Drunk and disorderly;"
Well maybe she was-I don't know,
But these little thin hands o. hers sir.
In row wouldn't make much show.
She was still fnr quite good while, sir,
when they'd put her into the cell: sit
And. as look'd in through the grating,
At first couldn't just tell. -a9
AS she lay on that bench in the corner.
In a. limp. dou uble-up sort O. way. Taa
With her hair all streaming around her,
But what she had tainted away. .D
But after awhile. toward morning. t5#
She began for to mutter and moan;
I'll just tell you what, it amt pleasant -
To be pacing this beat all alone;
When there's two or three violent cases p
II A roaring and cursing away &
Not that this one did any cursing; N
vNo,sir; she seemed more times to pray. Z
She said-for I couldn't help hearing.
Each time ia be passing the door;
Some words Oh, Jimmy, my darlint, -,
Don't strike me again any morel
Don't kick me. your poor little Mary.
Your wife that's lovin' ye so I +.-r
For the sake of the little dead children.
They're watchin' from Heaven know -
Then, sudden, her voice it grew fercer
:, : And what are yes ,wantin'. now?
Shure 1t wasn't himself at all, slrS,
It's me that made all the row | #s.
Drunk? No: but a hurt in my side, sirs.
No,Io! 'Twasnt him! 1t was II
I slipped on the peelin', and struck me
blessed Virgin forgive me the he'd
"The station! o, Mister. have pity!
See the little one here in the bed. 5-..
What one of us must! He or I, sirs
Well then ye can take me instead.
It's wake from the fever he is, sirs:
'IWOuld Kill him. night on the stone.
Don't touch me- Til walk Kiss your nanny
Howly Mother 10 die here alone!
"Oh, the pain in my sides CROWN stronger!
Twas cruel. bad blow Whist Be still!
It wasn't himselfl Would you have him
Arristed for thrying TO kill?
It's cowld. bitter cowld. in this! place, here;
Thank God that it's me and not him:
God, take care of the baby-and Jim"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-26

1.-THE mildest hammered nan sG
That ever scuttled shipor cut throat;
= With such true breeding OF gentleman
You never could discern his real thought" o24
and his diplomacy, influence, and
money were generally sufficient to en-
able him to pursue, his vocation with
impunity. .thss1
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-26

Farmers, Mechanics and Builders, motto is
" Live and let live" Therefore offer immense
stock of
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-26
AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIME

Our stock is well seasoned We buy struggling
raft. Our lumber cut at the mills of I. WESTON
& CO, Necedah Wis, expressly for this market
Thankful for past patronage, we shall endeaVor by
honorable dealing, to retain our hitherto very large
trade 3 KING & SON.
p. P.S-Farmers, remember that Helena Station 21a
miles yard, is the best grain market in Iowa
county.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-26
LnU MIBEGR,
Timber OF All Sizes,
I SHINGLES, LATH, &C.

Z! <A-AU A splendid assortment of ="
. .,FF d, tTE ..-..
5 u LUMBER sold at greatly reduced prices
i'e'' - a. Terms Cash. "-
.srU IN Ea8 u
Gr GIVE HIM A CALL. ia
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-26
DODCEVllLE HOTEL,

FAN STREET, DOOGEvILIE,, WIS.
1SA This is large new and commodious house
opened the 18th of July, 1865 Tt is fitted in good
STYLE and supplied with every modern convenience
Good sabling and Lookup Carriage Housesa every
accommodation for Travellers and Boarders. Having
persons any part of the county. He has always il,
stock, Pure Wines and Liquors of the best quality.
Terms reasonable. s--- ..'s #..
- s..ft .ep RICHARD ROGERS Proprietor
nz- The proprietor has 100 acres of good timber
land for sale ..tf 1855. ~.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-26

g. J. YORKER
Would respectfully inform his old customers and
the citizens of Arena and surrounding country that lie
has justrcCeived a large stock of
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-26
,Plty he loved an adventurous life, Variety
lie was so great loss to good society,""

ABOUT the time, however, Of the
breaking out of the last war with Eng
land Uattte had made rather free with
some American shipping and Uncle
Sam took the gentleman of free and
easy habits to task aboutit. The result
was that pardon was granted to Lafitte
and such of his followers as chose to
accept the conditions, which were to
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-26
IT II. FRANKLIN,
AVOCA, WIS,

Has good stock of the best seasoned material
III market, keeps rst-class worknen, and is fully pre-
pared to make to order, On short notice.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12
New Orleans Races.

New ORLEANS, April 11.-kt the Me-
tairie races, sixth and last day, the first
race, the trial stake, for three-year olds,
one mile, $25 entrance and $500 added,
seventeen nominations and six started,
was won by sweepstakes, beating Rice'S
War Dance filly half length; MINUS
third, Alice, Mary Farrfs and Belle
Buckle not placed. Time 1:46t.- Sweep
stakes led throughout and was the ia.
vorite. Second race, post stakes, for all
ages, four mile heats; value Of purse
$500. Anna BE, /, l; Mamie Douglas
l, 2, dlstanced; Conductor 2, distanCed;
Pilgrim dIstanced. Time 1880, 7:29i and
82l. Mamie Douglass throughout the
first heat was the winner by four lengths.
She led the second until the last mile,
when on the back stretch Anna B went
ahead, causing great excitement, and won
by three lengths. In the last heat Anna
B led throughout.
In the 5000 pool Douglas sold for
$3.50, Pilgrim, $500, Conducta, $27O,
and Anna B, $125. After the first heat
500 to $50 was freely offered on Douglas,
with many takers, Alter the second heat
Anna B was 500 to Douglas $40. This
race closed the Metaire spring meeting.
The track to-day was good, and the at
tendance large. Season slow. Weather
clear and pleasant. N the last race Nil.
Ter, Buford and Sandiord paid forfeits.
The inaugural meeting Of the Louisiana
Jockey Club commences on Saturday,
the 18th, $1,000
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12


Music AND ART.-The Music and Art
Department of the Wheeling Female Col.
lege offers superior advantages to pupils
who may desire to receive instructions in
either.
The accomplished Miss NJ. Doddridge
is Principal of this department, and has
been connected with it for four years.
She is ably assisted by her sister, Miss
Teresa Doddridge. Mrs. NJ. W.
Walker has charge of the vocal instruc.
ton, and has already acquired a fine repu.
tation as q vocalist. Mrs. L. Wilkinson
gives instruction in drawing and painting.
These names are sufficient guarantee of
the character of the instruction given at
the College in the Music and Art depart
ment Pupils can enter for either Music,
Drawing, Painting French or German,
without becoming regular members OF the
school, Applications should be made
soon to insure a place.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12
COUNCIL BLUFFS.

4
COUNCIL BLUFFS, April 11.-Mechanics
and laborers Of all kinds are busy at the
Union Pacific transfer grounds putting up
ticket and telegraph offices, round houses,
waiting rooms, hotels, eating houses, sa-
looms, &c, laying track, grading streets,
and loading and unloading cars for five
great railroads, when a few weeks ago
there were hundreds OF acres Of level
prairie belonging to the Union Pacific
Railroad without a house. The Union
Pacific have removed two immense safes
and other Office furniture from Omaha to
their transfer office here. Gen. Slckles,
General Superintendent, and Gen. Grant,
one Of the most active and energetic OF
the Union Pacific directors, are attending
to the interests Of the company, and spend
agood deal oftime on the transfer grounds
The river is in excellent navigation
condition. The steamer Mary Med
is daily, expected from below. 81 S-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12

I AWARDS AllDE. The railroad commits
sion continued It's deliberations yesterday,
inthe Court room. TIE following awards
were made: Jacob Lilies, $3.50; Jacob
Ebberts, $57S; Jacob Lash, $3.50; WIN,
A. schairer, $3.50; Alexander 7. Garden,
$780, Thomas Garden, $40; Hugh
Nicolls' devisee, S1,s7750; Walter Mar.
shall, $3.50; Trustees Of Reilly estate,
$3.50. 'te 81.
The following had been previously
made: A. J. Wilson, S775 ; estate OF Eb.
enezer McColloCh, $3.50; Jas. Lyle, mot
John B., as.we had it in Thursday morn
iug's IETErnIaENcER) $1,000.
The foregoing lists embrace all the land
owners claiming damages between the
city limits and the county line. The
labon Of the Commissioners for the coun.
try district have therefore been concluded.
It viii be seen that the awards aggregate
$s,944.60--a considerable sum less than
had been offered by the company to the
claimants. This Is about the usual result
of such litigation. ial3 ,E'UiB 10
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12

No QUoRuM.-The Board Of Education
made an effort to hold q special session
lasteyening, but failed to have aqdorum.
The following members answered.; Mr..
Hall, President, and Messrs. Bickel, Cald.
well, Cochran, LAunder, Maxwell, Scott,
Stewart, Todd, and Weitzel. AS the
presence OF e!euen is required to enable
the Board to transact business, it will be
seen that one more would have made a
quorum. Those who were present waited
with commendable patience nearly an
hour and shalf for that memberto put in
an appearance, but he failed to come. If
gentlemen accept positions Of public
trust, 1t is nothing moro than proper that
they should be faithful in the discharge Of
the duties imposed. .-....
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12

AGITATION MAN KILLED AT PrTTs.
BuReH-Wednesday evening a man was
killed by being run over by an engine on
the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago
Railroad in Pittsburgh. The remains were
horribly mangled, and death was instan-
taneous. The body was nearly severed at
the hips, the head mashed almost into a
jelly, and the shoulders crushed. From
papers found in the pockets OF the unfor.
tunate man, it was ascertatned that the
deceased resided at Grafton, Taylor coun.
ty, and that his name was John T. Ny
ers; also, that his father now lives in that
place. The remains were removed to an
undertaker's rooms and properly cared
Tor, ar.. III mrs. a -t-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12
.aI0II9 INExIoo. 57a EEI

8 New IEYosg,2 April sfi.ssA speciaIIdis,
patch from Matamoras says that telegraph.I
ic communication with Reynosa has been
re.establlshed, which shows that the
feyolutionista are not appfoacbing from
that direction. baz2 ubbB%EEB
Pallacios Is not enforcing the blockade
Of the Rio Grande. Il gfNUI bE
: Cavellor wrote TO PalaCi6s from Vera
Cruz, on the third inst, as follows: 1.-THE
steamer City Of Mexico expects to be OF
the mouth Of the river on the 9Th or 9th.
] shall at the mouth Of the river on the
10th" sT---I~-, \
Gen. PalRcios issued 0 proclamation de.
clariug the city Of Reynosa In state Of
siege. He prohibits vessels from ascend.
ing or descending the Rio Grande at any
point within twelve miles Of the city for.
tifcatlons, unless by a special permit
from the Mexican authorities. He does
not wish TO interfere with the citizens Of
the United States, or insult the national
dignity, as Gen. McC ook protested against.
however the Mexican commanders will
not attempt to enforce the obnoxious pro.
visions Of the proclamation so far as they
effect American citizens or ships protect.
ed by the American flag.
MATAMoRAs, April 1.-THE situation
Is unchanged The government troops
hold the country above this city for thirty
miles and below to the sea, while therevo-
lutionists hold Reynosa and all the upper
roads communicating with the interior,
eXceDt towards T0mDiCO. which II still
open to couriers. General McC Cook, com.
manding at Fort Brown, Texas, has taken
every precaution by plcketing the whole
front Of the river Ia the rear of Browns
vile and in front Of this city to prevent a
breach OF the neutrality law by the revO-
lutionists crossing from the American side
to attack on the water front An able
bodied men are being put into the Ma.
tional Guard for defense, increasing the
force to about 1900 men. Steamers are
still plying on the Rio Grande without In.
terruption,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12

STOCKHOLDERS MEETNG.-A meeting
Of tho Stockholders in the German Fire
Insurance Company was held last even.
ing at their office on Market steet. The
attendance was large. The special object
Of the meeting was to determine whether
the unpaid capital stock Of the Company
should be paid in, SO that there might be
an enlargement ofthe Company's field Of
operations, by going into other States.
The vote stood 1898 for and 3s7 against
the proposition. There seemed to be a
very general feeling Of satisfaction with
the success under the past policy pursued
by the Company. "" =
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12

THE RIvER-During yesterday the
river continued to rise until dark when
the maximum was reached. The marks
indicated twenty-eight feet in the chan.
mel. Dispatches received from Pittsburgh
reported itialling all day there until night,
and then o halt was called. There were
several arrivals and departures here yes.
terday, and the wharf presented quite an
animated appearance. Residents on the
Island no doubt breathed more freely last
evening, when they discoyt red that the
long anticipated food would probably not
reach them at present.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12
g RICHMOND, vA.i3aIO

a RICHMOND, April 1.-THE Miller will
case was decided to-day in the Circuit
Court by Judge Wexford The case in.
yoEedthe construction ofthe will ofithe
late Samuel Miller, OF Lynchburg, and the
disposition 81, his property, valued at
$2OO0,000. The greater part Of II having
been bequeathed TO charitable institutions
and for school purposes. His heirs en-
deavored to have the will invalidated.
Judge Wexford, however, in his decision,
held that the will was valid, but that
legislation was necessary on the part Of
the State to make some Of his heauests
available, and ordered that the cross bill
filed by the heirs be dismissed. 'k
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12

Mrs. q. McCoY, 14S Main street, wishes
to inform her patrons and ladies generally,
that she has just opened an elegant assort-
ment Of Spring and Summer Goods, con-
sisting in part Of Suits, organdie Polo.
masses, Laces Of all fabrics and qualities,
Trimmings, and complete stock Of Fancy
Goods at prices warranted to please all.
Call and examine.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12

Ha IMPORTANT CrRcUIAR.-J, q. Davis
Master Of Machinery of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, has issued a circu.
larinwhich he states that in consequence
Of loss and trouble imposed upon the
Company BY the numerous attachments
laid on the wages Of employees Of the
Company, that hereafter the Paymaster
will report to MI. Davis the names Of
those persons whose wages ore subject to
attachments, in order that they may be
dismissed from the oompany's service.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12


ADAM FoaEfA6aHs Great Shows, MI.
scum, Caravan, Msnagerie and Equestrian
Aggregation, under e9r separaislsEt viii
exhibit at Wheeling Island on Thursday
April 1871. Il Is now become an &C.
knowleaged fact that these shows are the
finest, most extensive and complete in the
world, and we are positive that everybody
will go with the children. In the Museum
tent, no. y there is large tank Of wa
ter containing the enormous living Sea-
Elephants, the greatest curiosity ever seen
in this country. These monsters attain
the enormous weight Of 1900 pounds, and
tits said by naturalists that the largest
whales flee at their approach. The world.
renowned automatic OF The Last Supper,
the perfection Of mechanism, as well as
the beautiful pieces oil mechanical statua.
~, 1.-THE Sleeping Beauty" 1.-THE Dying
zouave," ALGERIAN Dreamer" "Swiss
Bell Ringers" and statues ofAll theprom.
lnent men ofmodern times, may also be
seen here. In the Menagerie, Separate
tent, No. q there are SO dens Of living
wild animals, among them the wonderful
Cocoon Guoo, White oryx, 0abia Bara,
Horned Horse, Great Eland, Hartebeeste,
Koodoo, Hippopotamus, and the Dop69t.
Horned RsiaOceros, the only specimen Of
this rare animal ever in captivity. The
Caravan and Ayiary (tent No. 81 contains
over four thousand magnificent, rich
plumaged birds, from every portion ofthe
globe. This splendid department Is one
to which Mr.. F6repaugh points with great
pleasure and pride, feeling confident that
1t Is the finest collection Of beautiful birds
ever seen together in any collection in the
world. Having examined the thousands
Of rare sights in the three pavillions, the
visitor is at liberty to retire, or, as it may
suit his pleasure, pass into the equestrian
department, (tent No. ~ take a seat and
witness the .grandest and most superb
display Of equestrian skill, gymnastics,
athletic and acrobatic feats ever brought
together. The clowns, too, have won
great names, and arc the best to be found.
Altogether, we think we can promise
our readers something new, novel and
decidedly grand when Forepaughs Shows
exhibit here, on the afternoon and even.
ing Of Thursday, April 18th.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12
,f&9E MEMPHIS.
Frighttul Explosion in the Cellar
of the Peabody HouSe, -.

Frighttul Explosion in the Cellar
of the Peabody House. So
II MEMPHIS, April 11,-SJust belora noon
,Aterrihc explosion occurred in the cellar
under the clothing house OIL johnson Is
Vance, In the, Peabody Hotel, caused BY
q leaking gas.pipe. The clerk went into
me cellar with a light TO ascertain the
cause when an explosion followed. Two
men, who were standing on the iron
plates in front, of the door, were blown
into the air and fell back into the cellar
among the debris, but fortunately escaped
,unhuft, though, badly frightened, The
inmates Of the adjoining stores and hotel
rushed frantically into the street; the
widest CONSERVATION prevailed among
them. Order was soon restored and the
damage found to be insignificant ~.
a jury was obtained today In the case
a Of Postons who was sentenced to be hung
: dor lynching young SChoield, but obtain
ed new trial under an order Of the Sn.
preme Court.
8 Tho loss by the freshet in, the, Hatchie
river IN rats and wood Is estimated at
$10,OO0.ysts Rlha aals ~ .eIatS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12

STEAMSHIP ARRIVAL, THE steamship
HISTORIAN belonging to the Allan Line, ar.
rived at Locust Point from Liverpool,
yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, having on
board IS cabin passengers and 1897 emil
grants. She had also q cargo of assorted
merchandise for Baltimore and other
points. The emigrants lett at 11:SO P. N.
last evening, over the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad for the West.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12
CHICAGO.

Daring Robbery and Murder in the
.,,r-.ys,-, ~. Street. 4at',3T ~
CHICAGO, April 11,-Just after 8 o'clock
tonight, at The corner Of West Madison
and Carpenter streets, in the heart Of the
retail trade, two respectable couples were
assaulted by four rutians, who demanded
money Of one of the men. Refusing he
iwasV coolly ishotsby one ottthe highway.
men, when the villains escaped.
The Personal Liberty League, organ
ized, to test the constitutionality OF the
newiliquor law, held a business meeting
tonight, some two hundred persons being
present. Ex.Assemblyman Miller made
speech. iEa''A 4a5 l's5,sz,% hla
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12

POLICE CoURT.L dPlain DRINKS" again
monopolizedUthe business in the Police
Court yesterday morning, Sterling John.
son and Thomas Allen were found OF
large with more whisky on board than
the ordinance permits. They we're, ar.
rested, and were called up at yesterday
mornings session. 10 answer for their
BIbulous indiscretion. Alter hearing the
brief but pointed testimony in each case,
His Honor imposed the usual peualty-
one dollar and costs. ''fs 's'a :
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-12
.uonrirfiona nt ToneEn. III

! TOPEKA ks: Aptil lis w. s. Dunn;
convictediat the United States District
Court Of fobbfhg the mail at Fort Scott,
has been sentenced to three yeafsin the
penitentlpry. John Rosenberg, Of the
same place, has been; convicted pf pass.
ing Counterfeit money, aud several Others
have been indicted for passing counterfeit
money and rohbing the mails