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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-07-29

CONCERNING Pledges at ParkeTsbuTg.
To the Editors of the Entelligencer.
The Register seems very anxious to
know how any member of the Parkers.
burg ratification meeting can give his
support 10 Jacob, after having submitted
to the following pledge:
I'VE pledge to the nominees of this
Convention our earnest and active sup
port"
The reasons are so very plain that "a
wayIaring man, though TOOL, need not
err therein" Many, upon seeing the
resolutions brought in by the Public
Printer, fearing that anything he touched
was tainted with deviltry, and also feeling
that the adoption Of the resolutions before
the nominations were made was uncalled
Tor, and wasR low trick-to bind honorable
men unWittingly to uphold schemes pro.
pagatedat Charleston and to be mstured
at Parkersburg, withheld thelrvotes. So
there were very few "ayes" heard, com.
pared with the number Of delegates pres
ent. The President, who told the Wheel
ing people OF the Thousand honest faces
he looked downlupon," would that they
had been) declared the vote to be unani.
nous. Some-may l not say al?-who
were not in the secret voted for the reso.
lutlons, with the gallyimplied condition
that the nominations be made honestly or
the pledges would not be binding. Any
one knows that q contract extorted by
fraud is not binding in law, and that, &C.
Cordlng to Scripture, it is far better to
break than TO keep u wicked promise,
especially II it is injurious to THOU!
sands 9t fellow beings. Our people
would Like to know what 'simpleton is
writtnglto the Register from Weston, under
the name Of "a Workingman." They
think he is agreat disgrace to the class he
processes to represent, and that Camden
would surely pay dear at 81 so per diem
Tor such trash US he composes. If itis
not trash, and he writes in foreign Ian.
guage, or in words above their c0mpre-
hension. they would be highly gratifed to
have him translate next time, or conde.
scend TO use vocabulary Ineligible to
poor folk" They are also Curious to see
that Democratic flag that the orators saw
mas been traiIed in the dust, and would
Like for the Register to tell what those
great Democratic principles are it pirates
about so much. We, Of the anti. Greeley
stripe always thought they were States
rights and free trade Whilegwe,arc led
TO believe from what We read in the Req.
lsSr that they have enlarged to- the four
following cardinal principles ), "1st Beat
Grant, though worse man fill his place,
I'd, Vote Tor the New Constitution, for Il
was made by protested Democrats or
Liberal Republicans, and not by GRANTEES.
81, Elect Camden, who pays well 4th,
Defeat Jacob, who has dared to assert his
independ( nee as DIN American citizen, and |
is now running for Office without our
consent" | am happy 10 say that these |
principles do not thrive well in this
nelghborhood, where the good people be,
heye it to be far better to suffer with n
righteous minority than to rule with
wicked majority.
A MEMBER OF THE CONVENTION.
P'HntytOlca Taylor Co., july "a, 1872
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Established by Congress; adopted by the State;
aided by the hencvolOnce of individuals, socIe-
ties, and other Institutions.
Five Departments of lrstruc ton-Lltetary,
Scientific, Agricultural, Military and Engineer.
ing. Also n thoroughly organized Preparatory
Department, ="
In charge of large Faculty OF accomplished
scholars and successful educators. ..
FALL TERN begins September 4tii. WINTER,
December fth. SFRIEG, MARCH g4th. '-s.
COMMENCEMENT, jane 10, 1873 '-
Total expenses from $3.50 to S25opcr year. Less
to those boarding in clubs.
Send for Catalogue, containing fuli partlcu.
lars, to lr . ..a
I'M ALEX MARTIN, President.
MoRdANrowNsW. Va July 49, 1872. jy29
T IST OF LETTERS REMAINING
~ unclaimed in the Post Office at Wheeling on
Monday, July 50, 1871 -iF'
To obtain any Of the following, the applicant
VIII please call oradvcrtsed letters, giving the
date Of this list 81.
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MR.. DAYtS'S RECENT SPEECH
AT CLARKSBURG.
Some Camden Lies Exposed.
CLARKsBURG, July 24lh, 1872

HARRISBURG, July 24lh, 1872.
To the Editors of the IntcllIgencer.
address youtor thepurpose of correct
ing some false statements which appeared
in q communication published in the Rs0
'StsT yesterdaygfrdm Clarksburg, over Inc
n0mme de plume Of alpha" The tlrsI
aIsehoOdl which, shall n6ticel mot Inc
first which Occurs) is the following:IS =
AT the conclusion Of Johnson's speech
several sorehead democrats, and n nun.
Der Of prominent Republicans Of the town
VINO mad gathered in o few minutes be.
lore, called out, 'DaVis! Davisp"
Thisls utterly untrue. When Mr., John.
son had concluded his haTangue, several
persons called tor Gov. johnson who was
present. He did not respond THAT time
and many had commenced leaving INA
court house when Mr.. Davis arose and
politely requested the people to remain,
lor he desired 70 say few words to them,
6e then received general greeting.
But alpha" says: =.
Gen: Nprthcott sat Immediately be.
hind him writing out suggestions and
handing them TO him in the progress Of
his remarks" aug o..s ~
This is unqualifedtyalse. I did not
sit Immediately behind" Mr.. Davis but
occhpied q chairto the right OF the iudge's
seat, a position had taken before Mr..
Davis commenced speaking. Mr.. Davis
stood in the bur Of the court room. I
wrote out no suggestions. The only writ.
ing ! did was an occasional note. l aid
not hand Mr.. Davis any writing what.
ever during his speech. S4l ~
r The drift Of "Alpha's'' communication
was TO convey the idea that Mr.. Davis
had placed himself under radical tutelage
and thus destroy or neutrallzo, his IN.
fluence with Democrats This lis unjust
US well as untrue. for there'is noca more
independent, sell.reliant man Of any
party in West Virginia than John j.
Davis. lie shines with no borrowed
light he does his own thinking and ar
FlVes at his own conclusions unaided BY
anybody, and this is what is so griev.
Gus 10 tho members Of the ERingY He
IS totally unlike alpha" In this respect,
1--WE OIL! know..who "Alpha" is) does mot
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have to call in o half dozen accouchers
before he can be delivered of practical
opinion. II Is not to be wondered at that
the Greeleyites and advocates Of the
New Constitution are chagrined at Mr..
Davis opposition to their pets, for he Is
tho most popular man with the Demo-
cratic masses that belongs TO the party in
West Virginia.
= In conclusion / will say that we expect
to defeat the Constitution in Harrison
county by almost two.third majority.
Very Respectfully,
r. s. NoRTuCoTT.
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NATIONAL Union Republican Ticket.

To the People Of West Virginia.
Al the earnest solicitation OF numerous citizens
from all parts Of the State, 1 have consented to
be an independent candidate for reelection for
the Office of Governor l4u,,ooD
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hSO TO THE VOTERS OF OHIO
49, COUNTY.
Iagain offer myself ssa candidate for Sheriff.
was elected TO ferve for the four years com.
mencing January list. 1871, but the Constitution.
al Convention which recently met made pro.
vision for general election of officers In August
the'terms OF those then elected to begin January
lst, 1873 thus shortening my Official term two
years III the Consultation lie ratlled.)
/ therefore submit my claims " my fellow
citizens. Relying with Confidence on that sense
OF Justice which believe distinguishes the peo
pie OF my native county, without distinction Of
party, make this announcement
jyyt,swGw RICHARD S. BROWN.
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H~ TO.THE VOTERS OF OHIO
Having been elected to serve four % years from
January /, 1871, and the Constitution to be voted
on In August next shortening my term two years,
election TO the office of Clerk Of Circuit Court of
Ohio County.
jySd,sw4w SAMUEL B. McCOLLoCH.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-13

A BoI.r IRON GRANT. William U. Sann
ders. n colored man Of Baltimore, lately
nominated as an Elector on tho Gran
ticket, in this State, has declined the honor
conferred upon him by the Radical party
and comes out for Greeley. For iii,
detection, a certain Isaac Myers, also colored
severely takes him TO task in Letter
published in the baltimore american, Of
Tuesday last. The american says :-siHe
was Special Agent ia the Posioliet
Department, bnt Secretary Creswell moi
approaching his services dismissed him.
We know nothing OF the circumstances
under which he was relieved, and take il for
granted that il was either becanse the ap.
preparation for the pay Of this class Of
officials had been exhausted, or because
there was nothing for hun to do.v
General Hancock has written letter 10
friend IN New York city, promising
''cbeerfnlly 10 support any one who may
receive two thirds Of the support Of the
Baltimore Convention" In any other con-
tingency, she feels tha. he should be silent
until the extent Of opposition to Greeley is
developed. y
Horace Greeley and Grniz Brown, the
Liberal Republican Democratic nominees,
for President and Vice President, enjoyed
a tete.a.tete in New York on Tuesday.
VIM. W. Rockwell, Revenue Collector OF
the 10th district, New York, having resolved
10 support Greeley and Brown, has resigned
his Office.
Governor Joel Parker of New Jersey,
declines the nomination OF the National
Labor party for Vice President.
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Hanover Items.
From the Spectator, of Thursday,
we take the following:

From the Spectator, of Thursday,
we take the following:
ANOTHER Coal On HoRRoR.
terrible and fatal accident resulting from
the use Of coal oil as q kindling agent,
occurred on Wednesday afternoon or last
week in Union township, Adams county,
near Baschoar's Mill, by which young
lady aged about is gears, Miss Wehler,
was so fearfully burned, that death ensued
the following day. 1t appears that the rest
of the family were engaged in the harvest
field, and the unfortunate young lady who
had charge of the household affairs, wished
to kindle the fire preparatory to prepaparing
supper, and employed coal oil to quicken
the tlaims. By some means or other fire
was communicated to the can containing
the dangerous fluid, and in an instant she
was enveloped in mass OF flames. No
person being at hand TO aid her, she was
doomed to a fearful death, and she was
burned so terribly as to be almost unrecog-
nizable when the family returned from
labors in the field, and the horrible spectacle
met their terrified gaze. Life was not
extinct, and everything was Immediately
donefor herreliefthat could be suggested, but
HluEiCo Ntic VI 6O N hiAuAC tlitti
death ensued in the course of few
hours.
DESTROYED by FlRg,-0nt the afternoon oil
the Fourth, n large frame outbilding on the
farm of Mr.. Abraham Hershey, in Heidle-
berg township, near Boyer's Mill, was
discovered to be on fire, and although the
most strenuous efforts were made to save il
by the neighbors and persons who CHANGED
to be fishing along the creek at the time, il
fell a prey to the doyouring element and
was completely destroyed, with all its
contents. Thefre originated ON tho second
floor, and its origin is q mystery.
OyERcoxEBYTHEH EAT.-About 2 CLOCK
on Saturday afternoon last as Mr.. b. +.
Newcomer, was on his way 10 tho Savings
Bank, on Carlisle street, he was oyerco me
by tho intense heat and completely prostra :
ted. He was removed to the Mansion
House, on Market Square, where the proper
restorative were applied, aud in the course
Of few hours he recovered sufficiently to
be conveyed home.
Map Doc SHor.--On Wednesday Of last
week Mr.. John Roller, residingiu Buttstown,
halfm mile west Of this place, shot aud
killed dog belonging to q lady named
Weisensael, which was supposed to be
under an attack ofhydrophobia.
LARGE YIELD.--We arc informed that
Mr.. Adam s. Diller, residing near town
last week harvested nine aero field o
wheat from which 4, l04 sheavcs were cut
indicating an average yield of about bush
els to the 100 sheayes, or a total Of 27t
bushels for the acres. The yield pei
acre, according TO this estimate, would be
80 bushels.
PorsoSED.-on Monday last little cir
named Hamm, aged about four years
residing in the Pigeon Hills, was acciden.
tally poisoned by drinking a quantity Of ily
poison in mistake for water. The prope
remedies were administered and she is nov
| rapidly recovering.
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franklin District Itnms.


Electioa-At regular meeting of
ST. Stephens Lodge, No 90, l. 0. o. i.
on the 9th instant, the following gen
tlemen were elected officers for the en-
suing term Augustus Brown, N. G.. j;
Lewis A. Koontz, " g.. Henry Streak.
err II. s.; Charles Il. Pickett, 7. S
Lewis A. Fri2zle, T. Trustees, Jesse
Lcathcrwood, II IStrcaker, LA, Frizzlo.
st. Stephens Lodge numbers between
seventy five and eighty members. IL
is in lourishing condition, and its
prospective usefulness is quite flattering.
Nal Route.-Wc were elatod with
the late announcement that there would
be a daily mail on the route from BALTIC.
to McKinstry's Mills-mail from BALTIC.
tri.wcekly, But not only was our ella.
ton suppressed in embryo by the fail
uro of this acceptable aud advantageous
amendment, but our fears and anxicties
were aroused, and our disappointment
enhanced by complete detention of
the mail. We have received no mail
since the 4th, and from the information
we gather, we have no idea whom it will
be forwarded. We hope, however, that
it may yet be right, and this continued
disappointment only be another evidence
subjoined to the grand panorama of the
past, corroboratiug the fact that truth,
on almost every important subject, when
first set forth, has met with decided
Encouragement, May it be the har.
biugcr of more glorious day, which is
to dawn upon the populace, a day when
the people will heed the necessity Of
extending travelling facilities. How
much better would it be if we had
railroad through this portion of the
country. A line Of daily communica'
ton with all the post offices on its route.
Until then there might be mail route
opened extending from Woodbino to
Westminster, attended with less expense
and be a greater advantage to the coun-
ty than long routes extending FROM
Baltimore to the interior Of the State.
Hdrvcst-Farmers arc participating
in the harvest home. The wheat crop
is comparatively good the straw is
short but the head well filled. Grass
is light and scarce. Tho oats crop in
some parts OF the district is very good,
in other parts it is quite inferior. The
prospect lor good crop OF corn is fat
tering.
Small Por,-rhe excitement about
small pox has measuraby subsidized
There is case Of yarioloid, but the
subject is conyalescent.
DicR--Ncar Frankliuyille, Mr. Jno,
Young, Sr., at an advanced age.
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National pemOcratio Convention.

This body met in Baltimore, on Tues
day last, aud was called to order by
August Belmont, Chairman Of the Ma
tional Democratic Committee. Thomas
Jefferson Randolph, Of Virginia, grand.
son Of Thomas Jefferson, was made tenn
porary chairman. Hon. James r. Doc
little, of Wisconsin, was chosen Presi-
dent Of the Convention, and on taking
his seat addressed the body at some
length. A committee on credentials
was appointed; there were no contested
seats, and all the States were represent
cd. A committee on resolutions, one
from each State, was appointed, to
which all resolutions were referred,
without reading or debate. AT $50
P. NJ, the Convention adjourned till 10
O'Clock next day.
Wednesday morning the Convention
assembled. The Committee on reso-
lutions reported the Cincinnati platform
without alteration or amendment. Sen.
ator Bayard, of Delaware, spoke in
opposition to it, and Mr.. 0'Counor, Of
South Carolina, in favor of il. The
vote was taken by States, and the plat
form was adopted by $40 yeas to 6.
nays the latter being, Georgia 10, New
Jersey 8, Mississippi Q, Pennsylvania
Z, Oregon 6, Delaware G, West Virgins
2, Florida 2. The platform having beer
adopted, the Convention proceeded Il
ballot for candidate for President :
Horace Greeley CSC; james A. Bay
ard, of Delaware, Is; J,sre, S. Black
of Pennsylvania, 81; VIM. S. GrOes
beck, of Ohio, 2; blank, s. Who'll
number Of votes cast 1872. B Graf
Brown was then nominated for Vic
President, and received 7l3 votes; J
W. Stevenson, of KY, 6; blank 10.
The thanks of the Convention wer
then returned to tho officers, and t
Mr.. John T. Ford for the use Of tn
Opera House also to the citizens o
Baltimore for their generosity aud hos
pitality, when the Convention adjourn
ed sine die.
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SIM S,roke.-Mrs. Lippy, near the
Rocky Ridge, was stricken with sun
stroke few days ago ; at first fear Of
fatal results were entertained but un.
der the judieious treatment of Dr. G.
ii. Diller, she has recovered SO as to be
about again.
Fer Tie lIcst-Miss Haugh aud her
brother left few days ago for their new
home, in Tifiin, Ohio. They taking the
cars a, Ladicsbarg, on the Frederick &
Pennsylvania Line Railroad, to Hano.
yer Junction. Northern Central Rail
Road via Harrisburg. This is the
most direct route for the Northern part
Of the Western States, but heretofore
parties were obliged to 90 by the cir.
cuitous route vim Baltimore So much
for the excellcn,ly built Frederick aud
Pennsylvania Line Railroad
Railroad lGiurs-Thcrc is now a
daily train running on the Frederick and
Pennsylvania Line Railroad, FROM La
diosburg, Frederick Co to the Hanover
Junction, on the Northern Central Rail
Road, leaving the former place in the
morning aud returning in the evening
SO steadily and economically has this
work been managed and pushed forward
toward completion, that it is iu promi
ncnt contrast with many other similar
enterprises. Point after point is reached
BY the track layers; and passenger
trains sent forward for tho accommoda
ton Of the travelling community, and
the only iolliiisation known along the
line, is the sh7ill whistle of the engine
when nearing the newly made point
The timber used for the trcstle, or false
works on which 10 erect the iron super
structure over the Monocacy, has been
hauled to that point, from BrucevillC
by wagons; aud as soon as the track
will be laid down to tho abutmeut, thu
bridge will be put up, aud the track
complete TO Frederick. The best tici
ever saw anywhere are hauled alon.
the line between Frederick city and thu
Mopocacy from the mountain.
Tho potato bug has returned, and i
eating tho vines in some localities. TIT
chicken cholera is destroying tho poul
try for some farmers.
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sykesvillo Items.

Accident al .Sykcscille.--0n the 9th
inst, young man named Grimes, son
of Mr.. John Grimes, who keeps the
hotel at Sykesyillo, attempted to jump
on the train, while in motion, but fell,
and had one hand and leg crushed.
His leg was amputated by DR.. VIM. NJ.
Hines, assisted by prs 0wiugs and
Moorhcad. Young Grimes hand was
also badly crushed and it was thought
amputatiou would be necessary, but
fortunately such is not the case, he is
doing well and his physicians have no
doubt of his recovery.
Crops--The last few rains have won
derfully improved the oats and corn,
cur wheat harvest is over and most of
our farmers arc agrecably surprised at
the result.
Our regular correspondent under
date of July 10, writes
Fine Rain.-We have lately been
favored with several fine rains in this
section of the county and the prospect
for a good corn crop is very encourag.
ing.
lSeuere Accident.-Quite distressing
accident occurred here last week. Mr..
John Grimes, son of the Proprietor Of
the Sykesville Hotel, attempted to jump
on train of cars that was passing,
and was so unfortunate as to fall under
them. The train passed over his left
leg below the knee, crushing it dread
fully and also mangliug his left hand,
DR.. Hines, assisted by Drs. 0wiugs,
Moorehcad and Riggs, amputated the
leg few hours after the occurrence,
and he is now considered out of danger.
Mr.. G. is promising young man aud
has the sympathy Of the entire commu-
nifty.
Ka7c4.-Thomas Sweet, a former resi-,
dent of this place, was killed by the
cars in Baltimore on Saturday last.
Fmcrdls.-Thc Order Of Rcchabitcs
turned out here, on Saturday last, to
perform the funeral rites Of Mr. Der.
rett, of Elysyille 4 number Of the
order escorted the corps from Elysyillo
to this place. Mrs. Mitchell, of BALTIC,
was buried al the same time, rather
unusual occurrence, both coypses arriv-
ing on the same train.
Base Bail Mdich.--On the evening
of the Fourth, match game came of
10 Freedom district, between the Free
dom Base Ball Club, aud n picked
Nine, from Howard county. Tho game
was closely contested, on both sides
aud it was not till near its close that il
became apparent that the Freedom Club
would be the yietors. Score, Freedom
2L35 Howard 2I.
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Cincinnati. baltimore Platform

The following arc the resolutions
adopted at Cincinnati by the Liberal
Republicans, and re-adopted at Balti-
more By the Democratic National Con-
yention:
We, the Liberal Republicans of the United
States, in National Convention assembled at
Cincinnati, proclaim the following principles
as essential to just government
First-We recognize the equality Of all men
before the law, and hold that IL is the duty OF
the Government, in its dealings with the peo-
pie, to mete out equal and exact justice TO all,
ef whatever nativity, race, color or PERSIA
siou, religious or political.
Secoud-We pledge ourselves to maintain
the union Of these States, emancipation and
enfranchisement, and TO oppose any reopening
OF the questions settled by the 18Th, 18th and
18th Amendments Of the Constitution.
Third-We demand the immediate and ALSO
lutte removal OF all disabilities imposed on ac-
count Of the rebellion, which was finally sub.
dued seven years ago, believing that universal
amnesty win result In the complete pacfieation
of all sections Of the country.
Fourth-Local selEgovernment, with impair.
tial suffrage, will guard the rights Of all citi
zens more securely than any centralized power,
The public welfare requires the supremacy Of
the civil over the military authority, and the
freedom Of persons under the protection OF The
habcds corpus. We demand for the individual
the largest liberty consistent with publ order
for the States self-goyernment, and for the
nation return to the methods Of peace ant
tn e Constitutional limitations OF power.
Fifth-1he civil service OF the Government
has become a mere instrument Of partisan
tyranny and personal ambition, and an objee
Of selfish greed. II Is scandal and reproaeh
upon our free institutions, and breeds de
moralization dangerous 70 the perpetuity o
republican government We, therefore, regart
thorough reform OF the civil service as one o
the most pressing necessities OF the hour tha
honesty, capacity and hdelity constitute TIT
only valid ci aims to public employmeptsi thai
the Offices Of the Government cease to be I
matter Of arbitrary tavoritism and patronage
and that public stations become again posts o
honor. To this end il Is imperatively required
that no President shall be candidate for 70
election.
Sixth-We demand a system ofFederal taxa
ton which shall not unnecessarily interfere
with the industry OF the people, and which
shall provide means necessary to pay the expen
ses Of the Government economically admins
tered, pensions, the Interest on the public
debt, and a moderate reduction, annually, Of
the principal thereof, and recognizing tina
there are in our midst, honest bat irreconciIabl,
differences Of opinion with regard to ths