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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-10-18
JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT.
Highway Robbery.
Before Judge Flammer.


william Parks. resident of No. 81 Baxter
street, was wandering through South Fifth ave-
nue. on Friday night. When near the corner OF
Spring street he accosted August Lorenz, of No.
81 South Fifth avenue, q stranger, ana alter ask
ing his opinion on politics Knocked him down and
prepared to relleve him OF the money (nfty-fve
cents) which he had In his possession. Oficer
Seaman, OF the Eighth precinct, arrested Parks.
VINO was held for trial
COlored Lottery Dealer.
Charles Dudley, colored man, was held in
ST. 600 bail yesterday on charge OF selling lottery
tickets at No. $40 Tenth avenue.
Sneak Thieving.
Thomas Gallagher, q youth OF twenty, was
charged with attempt at larceny. He went into
the mousse No. II Madison avenue, where resides
Mrs. Seymour, and pretended to sell potatoes.
While trying to make sale Mrs. seymour dis
covered q strange youth attempting to ron the up
per doors Of her house. He ran down stairs and
into the street ana was joined In his flight by the
prisoner. Oficer Glass arrest ed Gallagher but the
other boy escaped Gallagher affirms his entire
Innocence and denies all completely with the other
bow.
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Commissioner Van Mort MAKES the following
statement of public moneys received by the De-
partment of Public Works during the week ending
9zluSo
On Thursday afternoon q large meeting OF par

On Thursday afternoon a large meeting OF par
ties interested IN shipping was held at No. 81
South street, who formed an organization to be
known as the Nautical Association OF the Port OF
New York" The objects OF the organization
are:-To protect the business interests OF
its members; to reform existing evils In
the shipping of seamen; the repeal or
amendment OF obnoxious laws governing shipping
interests; TO assist destitute families OF seamen
to cooperate with kindred bodies having similar
objects In view. The oficers are james J. Fer
rs, President; Theodore BOreham, Vice President;
John Wilson. Secretary; Ernest Buttner, Treas
urer.
The Home for Aged and Infrm Hebrews Is being
steadiastly benefited by the untiring zeal and de-
votion Of the lady President, Mrs. P. J. Joachim
sen; Vice President Mrs. Hamburger, and the lady
directresses, who never weary OF doing good. The
Home Is entirely supported by private cOntribu.
lions. There are at present fifty inmates, their
average age being eighty-f0u.. An entertainments
has been arranged l0r, the proceeds OF which
Will go into the treasury Of the institution,
ana enable its patronesses to meet the demand
that VIII be made upon them during the coming
winter season. The entertainments VIII ne made
most attractive, and will be held at Terrace
Garden on the morning OF the 29th inst. Mr.
Nuendorfs talented company will perform in the
dramatic part OF the entertainment, the whole
closing with ball. No effort will be wanting to
make 1t not only most ENJOYABLE affair 10 all rho
may participate In 1t, but especially 50 to the poor
inmates Of the Home who are to be benefited
by 1t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-10-18
FIRE IN JERSEY CITY.
Ex-Mayor Sawyer's Residence Nearly
Consumed.

Ex-Mayor Sawyer's Residence Nearly
Consumed.
Yesterday morning, al three O'Clock, ex-Mayor
Sawyer and his family, residing on Summit ave.
nue., near the Five Corners, Jersey City, were
awakened by guest. who told them the house
the house, and at the same time Ot1cer Loddick,
who was on duty In the neighDorn0od saw the
fire and rung the bell. The Fire Department was
soon on hand, and the windows having been
broken open, food OF water was poured into the
house and the fire was soon extinguished. Oflcer
Mayrath received handsome reward for rescu-
ing Two valuable oil paintings from the back
parlor The roof was not damaged. When
the fremen had retired the fire broke ont again
a. SIX O'Clock, and the nremen returned and made
clean WORK OF 1t. The loss is set down ut SO, 200.
The buildings were insured in the Home Insurance
Company Tor $500 and the furniture In the Brook
lyn Fire Insurance Company for $4,000 The fire
originated from detective nue, recently put up.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Friday Oct 10,
ETrIE, only daughter Of Albert Alexander, Esq,
TO Mr.. MAX NE6BAUER, OF Newark. N. ).
Leavenworth tKan.), San Franc isco Call and
st. Louis, (Mo,) papers please copy.
CARLT0N-BREwsrRR.-in this city, on Thursday,
October ID, by Rev. DR.. John N. McTilton, THOMAS
Elizabeth, N. ].
DE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wednesday, 0c-
tober IL, 1874, at the residence OF the BRIDES
father, C0hoes, N. X, by the Rev. VIM. NJ johnson,
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BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS.
SUPERIOR COURT CHAMBERS
Aesson TO Those signing Papers-A
Replevin Suit.

beiore Judge Curtis.
william Hennessey brought a replevin suit
against William b. Hennessy to recover about $500
worth OF property, In which the latter gave an
undertaking usual In this character. The under
taxing was signed by two men living in harlem,
named respectively osullvan and Manning. On
inquiry IL was ascertained that the two men were
poor iaborers, and on their being questioned thew
stated that they were told the document they
20 take out his Naturalization papers-a statc-
ment, 1t 1s alleged, however, that they refused To
swear tn The matter came up for q hearing i'm
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SUPERIOR OoURT-sPEoIAL TERN.

SUPERIOR COURT-SPE0IAL TERN.
Question OF Jurfsdfction.
Before Judge Spelr.
Henry Henammond had nursery on the Hous-
atomic branch OF the Erie Railroad which was
burned by sparks from a passing locomotive.
Suit was brought In this Court for damages, when
Mr. Mcfarland dsmnrred 20 the complaint on the
pIalntf's counsel. SAID that II was q case proper
to be tried Ia this Court. Judge Speir gave an
opinion yesterday, holding that this being suit
Tor trespass on land IL must be brought In the
jurisdiction where the land lies.
Decisions.
BY Judge Curtis
Sav0ry VS.. Janorn.-Ordered that plaintiff nle
security for costs.
Balleniine Vs. Ballentne.-MOtion for aimony,
&C., granted; ss per week and $50 for expenses.
SchOen vs.. Schwarzman ct al.-Order signed.
BudlOng VS.. Weber; Buckhardt vs. Cooper
Motions granted
Willmont vs. Meserole. granted, with $40
Gregory vs. McClare. Of reference
Epstein vs.. Br5ce; Wise vs.. Cresto; Foote VS..
Hach.-Orders granted.
COMMON PLEAs-SPECIAL TERM.
Decisions.
BY Judge Robinson.
Angors ct al. vs.. Wlnters.-MOtion denied, with
$40 costs.
;, Ripley vs. Rlpley.-Judgment Of divorce granted
BY Judge Daily.
platt, ADMINISTRATIVE, va. Breman.-Order set
tied.
= By Judge Loew.
O'GOrnan vs.. KOrmak.--Or0er settled
Riuch vs.. Rand.--MOtOn granted, without costs.
The attention OF the DEFENDANTS counselS called to
the latter portion OF rule Az.
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MARRIAGES AND Deaf HS.
Engaged.

RICHARDsON-STRICH.-On Wednesday, October
IA, JACOB RICHARDSON to HANNAH, daughter OF
Samuel Strich, all OF this city. No cards.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
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HM.Y v; De CoUnrENAY TO ALICE c.. laughter
iSDsos.o1sSial.sSSh wednesday. october u,
q the reatdence OF she brde's parents by the Rev
VIM. Taylor, D; D., Dr: J. =. PnLL HoDsoN to
KEkDALL-PARLsY.-At Brooklyn, on Wednes-
day. October T. At the Church OF the Redeemer. 0y
the Rev. VIM. A. Leonard, CHARLES S. KENDALL to
ANNIE E. FARLEY, both of Brooklyn.
LBNNOh-DwYBR.-On Wednesday, October 4 az
st. yoseph's cnurch, Gutenberg, N. J.. ny the
Rev. +. Eusebius, p. FRANCIS LENNON OF Shady
Side, to Miss ELIZA JANE, third daughter OF Mr.
John Dwyer, OF Gutenberg No cards.
M0RRIs-BBss0N.--On Wednesday, October IA at
the residence OF the BRIDES parents, by the Rev.
william Nelson McVickar, CHARLES b. NORRIS to
ALICE MAUD daughter OF Jeremiah Besson.
OsBoRNE-VAIL--At Newcastle, N. X, on Thurs
day, October is, by the Rev. c. M. Eggleston, at
the residence OF the orides parents, Mr.. E. J. Os-
BORNE. of New York city, TO Miss MARY E. VAN,
daughter OF Abram Vail, ESQ.,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Monday, october g.,
at st. Mary's church, by the Rev. Father BAXTER,
GEORGE n. PATERSON to EMILY A., only daughter
OF Edward McGinness, OF this city.
CONTAMINATION Thursday. October Is, by the
Rev. Sylvester J. Malone, JOSEPH P. QUlN, Jr., OF
New York, to FRANCES EVELYN. youngest daugl-
ter Of the late John White, Of brooklyn, q. d. No
cards.
WARDLE-MELICK.-Iu this city, on Thursday,
October Is, by the Rev. 4. q. Sweetser, ROBERT $.
WARpLE to GARErfA L.. daughter OF Baltnazeo
Meick. No cards.
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tnls court yesterday. Judge curtis TOOK the
papers, resefving his decision but intimatinQ that
he should call the attention Of the Grand jury TO
the case.
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NEW YORK CITY.

The police arrested 1900 persons during the past
week.
There we're 52s births, 2a7 marriages ana 654
deaths in the city last week.
William ROder fell from the roof of No. 204 For
syth street yesterday and was badly hurt.
mad dog was shot yesterday afternoon by
0mcer . Paul Of the Twenty-second precinct, Al
During the week ending yesterday. Marshal
Conklin. OF the License Bureau, granted 1872 IL
censes and received therefor 81, 1857 rs.
Mrs. Annie Hurst was thrown from wagon
yesterday afternoon In Madison avenue, near
Forty-slxth street, and severely injured
An immense number Of applications for work
have been made to Commissioner Van Mort, and
all that can be set to work Will be employed.
There is likely to be some trouble over the estl.
mates OF the municipal departments for 1875, at
the next meeting OF the Board Of Apportionment.
They are now being printed.
Dr. VIM. F. Thoms, President OF the Seamens
Protective Association, Will lecture at the Nautical
School, No. 90 Madison street, tomorrow evening,
on prevention OF sickness on ShipbOard."
Mr.. Hepworth Dixon, well known and popular
English writer ON literature, history, politics. po-
htcal economy and other subjects, will lecture in
the Church OF the Disciples. Madison avenue and
1.-THE New German Empire"
The weekly return OF unavailable letters from
the New YORK Post ONCE sent to the Dead Letter
Depot in Washington, d. G.. for the week ending
October H. was:-Domestic held Tor postage, 9l9;
foreign letters held Tor postage, 1877 misdirected
80; blank or no address, Is. The Secretary OF the
Treasury yesterday notified Postmaster James by
telegraph that he would that day transmit draft
f0E the payment OF the employees OF the new Post
Once.
Commissioner Van Mort MAKES the following
statement of public moneys received by the De-
partment of Public Works during the week ending
yesterday tSaturday):-
For Croton water rents and penalties.
For tapping CrOton pipe 202
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

POLICE CouRr.-There were four
cases before the police court yesterday
morning.
james Sweeney, charged with assaul'
and battery on John Goodwin 10 the
police court room on Wednesday night,
was fined $40 and cost. lie fraternizes
with the "arkites" for the next thirty
days.
George Boyce, an old time gaioot'
was picked up very drunk, on Wednes'
day. Twenty dollars and cost was the
price. No money. Thirty days
Joseph Mullen was arrested while
sloshing around in the Second WARD
market houae in a state OF complicated
drunkenness. Not having twenty dol
lars and costs about bis clothes he viii
retire from the outside world for TIT
next thirty days.
The case against Daniel Crumback'
er, charged with assaultiDg an old mar
iu January, 1872. was. dismissed b,
Crumbacker paying the costs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

ALL ABOARD FOR SUNVIsH.-Tbe packet
James Rees departed before her usual
hour yesterday afternoon in consequence
OF an event Of unusual magnitude, which
was to happen about seven o'clock yes
t.rday evening at Clarington. and in
which the officers and crew manifested
a lively interest. The hurry and hustle
being occasioned by the pilots coming
wedding. At Mouudsville the steamer
was to take on board the brass band Of
that place which was engaged for the
fun ahead. We will probably hear Of
this being the quickest trip between
Wheeling and Sunfsh on record.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06
WASHINGTON COUNTY ITEns,

From the ReportaE-
TIE township and borough election
takes place on the l7th.
TEE record in the Briceland case has
been forwarded to Governor Hartranit,
and the matter now rests in his hands.
MIss Lizsie Mitchell, daughter Of
David Mitchell Of East Finley town
ship, was thrown from her horse few
days ago and severely injured.
Our young legal friepd John NJ.
Hoon, Esq. has established himself at
No. 1888 Market street, Wheeling,
where he will be pleased to have friends
aad clients call.
DURING the last week large quanti-
ty OF wool has been delivered in our
town, and the trade continues to be
quite lively. Fifty cents Is, we learn,
the price paid for a fsir article.
CONFIRMATION SERVICES Thurs
day evening last the Ri. Rev. J. B. Ker'
foot, D. D Bishop OF the Diocese Of
Pittsburgh, visited Trinity Church in this
place, and administered the Apostolic
Rite OF Confirmation, or laying on Of
hands" Evening prayer was said by
the Rev. G. d. Smith OF Pleasant Vail
ley. New York, and the Rev. D. Scar
borough, Of Trinity Church, Pittsburgh.
The sermon was by the Rev. D. Scar
borough. on Romans 10: g, aud was q
clear setting forth Of the duty OF the
believer 10 CHRIST, and Of publicly pro-
Tossing the faith which the heart en-
tertains. The subject was treated with
special reference to baptism and confr.
nation. After the sermon the Rector
presented class Of thirteen persons for
confirm alton.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

ARREsTRD.-A mao named Louis
Radin was arrested last night about IL
o'clock by officer St. Myers and COM
mitted TO the lookup, on complaint by
telegraph OF Levi Friedlanger. OF Pitts.
burgh. Radin is charged vita having
received from Joseph Outhmaun, o.
Pittsburgh, on false preterses, good;
worth sixty-two dollars. He will have
heariog before the police court THU
morning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

HYMENIAL. seven o'clock
last night. if nothing interviewed to
change the programme. J. H. Cats
the popular pilot Of the steamer
James Rees led one of Claring-
on's fair daughters. Miss Kitty
Sims, to the matrimonial altar.
The nuptial ceremony was performed at
the brides residence in the presence Of
q large company ofrelatives and friends.
After the ceremony and congratulations
were ended, joy and fun were in order,
and the festivities were kept up until
"the wee sma' hours syont the twaf."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

SUPREME CoVRr-Saturday, January
81, lS74.-An appeal was allowed in
the case Of Jarrett ct. al. w. jarrett ct
al, from Greeubrier county.
A writ of supervision was grant in the
case Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road Company Va Robert Patton ct. al,
from Kanawha county.
The case of James Capehart, E1ecu-
tor, &c, vs. Joseph S. Dowery. from
Mason county, was partly argued.
Messrs. Tomliuoon and Simpson for app
pellants and Messrs, English, Quarter
and Knight for appellee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06
River News.


The river was 7 feet II inches Last
evening and falling slowly. Business
about the landing is very dull.
TheJ. E. Rankin arrived from Pitts
bureh and departed for Mstamora'
where she will lay up for the present
The Courier departed for Parkersbure
Yesterday morning with fair trip.
The R. R. Hudson is due here from
Cincinnati this afternoon.
The R. W. sklllinger has not put II
appearance at the landing yet
The Express is the Parkersburg boat
this moIning al l0f o'clock.
IBy Telegraph
CINCINNATI, February 5.-The river
is % feet in the channel and falling,
Arriyed-Andes, Wheeling; Ben Frank
lin Memphis; Exporter, New Orleans
Departed-Andy Bown, Memphis; E1'
change, Pittsburgh.
CAIRO, February 5 -Arrlved-Arkan'
sas Belle, Evansville Laura Davis
Nashville; Grand Tower. St. Louis
Observation-Disclosures Belle, Evansville.
River fallen II inches. Weather cloudy;
mercury "a,
LOUISVILLE, February 5.-Tbe river
is falling very slowly, with nine feet
nine inchs in the channel and seven feet
nine inches in Indian pass. Arrived
John Klgour, Cincinnati; Lawrence
Cincinnati; Exporter, New Orleans. De-
parted-John Kilgour. New Orleans;
Lawrence, Nashville; Exporter, Cin-
cinnati.
ST.. LOUIS, February j.-Arrived-
Belle Memphis, Mempb;-; City OF AL
ton and Mile Moore, New Orleans,
Departed Bismarck, New Orleans;
Johnson, Keokuk; Kinney, Vicks-
burg; Gilmore, Cairo. River falling;
weather clear and pleasant.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

EXTRA BERr.-Messrs. Schenk and
Zoeckler have purchased lot OF young
cattle from Henry j. Cranfords WELL
known Short Horn herd, They are
beauties, and when butchered will make
the juciest, most nutritious, palatable
and healthful beef. Meet from these
animals will be on sale at the shop on
the corner OF Market and Union streets
every day for q week.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

PERSONAL Hon. W, T. Wiley, ex-
United States Senator, is stopping al
the Mcclure House.
Captain II. s. White, of Marshall, il
also doniciled at the same Hotel.
P. McArdle, formerly Of Wheeling
but now engaged 10 the merchant tail
oring business in Pittsburgh, was in the
city Yesterday.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

THE literary societies Of Bethany
College are making arrangements fol
their usual joint celebration Of Wash.
ington's birthday. February 22d. VIM
B. Thompson, Of Ohio, and J. H. Ssllee
OF Kentucky, are announced as the
orators for the occasion on the part o
the Neotrophian Society; also G. 7
Smith, OF Indiana, ard C. P. Garvey Of
Kentucky, will represent the American
Society.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

OLD DoNrN1os DANCING CLUB-The
fourth annual calico party ofthis club
was held at their hall, Gold Union)
last evening. The ball was well at
tended and everything passed off in the
most quiet and pleasant manner. Rig
by furnished the music. The gentle-
men who are at the head OF the "Old
Dominion" do everything in fret claas
style.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

TIE temperance people have gotten
up quite q revival at the Permanent
Seat" Fifty persons joined an order Of
Good Templars las: Monday. We
don't know Of any place in the State
that needs reformation OF that kind
more than Charleston.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

BEFORE SQUIRE GILLEspY.-The case
of George Nau, who was charged by
Thomas Dawson and Rose Dawson
with having threatened to kill them
and burn their home, was heard before
Squire Gillespy yesterday afternoon.
The Justice dismissed the cases agsinst
Nau at the cost Of the complainant, the
evidence failing to sustain the charge.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

HAND CRUsHED.-Yesterday after
noon. james Barr. a workman employ
ed at the Belmont mill furnace. had his
hand badly crushed, while assisting in
putting in a segment of fly wheel.
Medical aid was Immediately sent for,
and the wound was properly dressed
and attended to.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

Two dollar counterieits on the First
National bank, Ninth National bank,
Marine National bank. National Shoe
and Leather bank, National Bank Of
the State Of New York. and National
bank OF Commerce of New York City
are iu circulation. All are we'll exc
cuted, and calculated to deceive.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

IT. LAKlN & Co., merchant tailor,
and dealers in gents furnishing goods
No. 80 Twelfth street (old Monroe
have received their stock OF fall anC
winter goods which they are now pre-
pared to make up in the lates styles &c
suit purchasers and perfect fit guar
anteed. They have ALEC on hand full
line OF gents furnishing goods 10 sui
the NJ ost iastidious. Persons contem-
platirg buying will DO well to call and
examine their stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
ShirIs made 10 order aud fit guar,
anteed,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

CORN is the staple production on the
Island, 10 which good deal o! stock ii
taken and a good many stalks left be.
hiud.-Iioiight Banner.
Plant yourself. If corn wont grow
on your ears it will certainly flourish on
your feet.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

TEE G. H. hes done a good thing
in showing the local reporter OF the
Evening Flag that the length Of his foot
is not to be accepted by the people as
the probable depth OF the mud on
Wheeling Island. The Island people
say the mud is not half that deep.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06
A BRAKEMAN K,LLEp-We were in

A BRAKEMAN KlLLED.-We were in-
formed late last nigh. thata brakeman
on an eastern bound freight train, while
going through Kingwood tunnel, was
knocked off the top Of a car, thrown
under the wheels OF the train and in.
stantly killed. He was literally cut
into small pieces, which were picked mp
and placed in box and conveyed to
Piedmont. We were unable to learn
the name OF the unfortunate man OF
where he resided.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

SPECIAL SALE."-We refer our read
ers to the. advertisement Of 1. Blum il
Bro, at ll04. Main street, who are
commencing this mornisg a special
sale" OIL their entire stock Of dry goods
and ready made wear. Their announce
meut should not be passed unnoticed by
our lady readers, especially those who
contemplate making purchase in their
line.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

DAxoR.-The Wheeling Blues give
one OF their enjoyable social dances to-
night, ct their armory. over the Cd
ward market, to which all are invited
Mayors Quadrili. Band will be in at
tendance. A rare good time is certain
for all who attend.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

DlsMIssED.-Mrs. Lydia Mcdonnell
who swore out a warrant against her
husband before Squire Caldwell, charg.
ing her lord and master with abusing
her, relented and refused to prosecute
the suit. The case was dismissed al
her cost.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

The Hagerstown Daily Meas OF Tues
day says that John W. Davis, ESQ. tb,
late State Treasurer OF Maryland, hal
been appointed paymaster of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, rice W. G.
Woodside, Esq, who resigned thsI
position last week.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

A certain reporter in this city ia &c
slim and his head is so email, that he
will slip a rubber lip over his head
and attend the Mennerchor masque'
rade ball as lead pencil. Lookout
for him.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

AT q meeting OF the Board Of Diree'
tors OF the Peabody Insurance Com.
pany. the officers elected TO serve for
the ensuing year were, William Bailey,
President; n. c. Arthur, Secretary; J.
V. L. Rodgers. Assistant Secretary
Lewis Bailey. Cashier.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-02-06

ACCIDENTALLY SuoT.-We learn from
the Parkersburg Times that Louis
Thompson, con Of Colonel W. P.
Thompson, while playing with pistol
on Tuesday, accidentally shot himself
in the hand, inhcting painful but not
dangerous wound.