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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-12-03
Our Cambridge Correspondence.
Tile Inauguration of Heavy SuitS against
tho Baltimore & Ohio and other Rail.
TO1d Companies.

Tho Inauguration Of Heavy SuiS against
tho Baltimore & Ohio and other Rail.
road Companies.
CAMBRIDGE, o., December 3.
Rditors OF the Intelligencer:
Preadventure the news from this.part
OF our glorious republic mey be OF some
little interest to the readers Of the INTEL
LIGENCRR. We have no sooner go. rid
oil one epidemic than another makes its
appearance. You are aware oil the fact
that we Of this part, have been blessed
with what was called the womaus cru.
sade against whisky, and now we have
what may be termed the mems crusade
against railroads
The legislature Of this State passed the
following law providing tor the control
and management OF railroad fares in the
state:
"Any corporation operating q railroad
In whole or in part in this State may de-
mand and receive for the transportation OF
passengers on said road not exceeding
three cents per mile Tor distance oi more
than eight miles, and every such corpora.
tlon, It's officers, employees or agents, who
shall demand or receive greater sum OF
money for the transportation OF passen-
gers on or over their railroad than the
sum allowed by law shall pay 10 the party
aggrieved for every such over charge q
sum equal to double the amount of the
overcharge, but in no case shall the
amount TO be paid be less than ono hund.
red and 6[tY dollars"
And now the people propose to take
the Legislature at their word and test the
virtue oil their act Suits are about to be
brought against the Baltimore & 0hio,and
the Marietta, Pittsburgh & Cleveland Rail.
road Companies by large number oi
persons Tor the recovery Of the
penalty for overchargipg. A number
Of these suits will be commenced in this
and other counties Of the State simulta-
neously along the!line Of said railways,
Some Of the parties have penalties charg.
ed against these corporations amounting
10 nearly eighty thousand dollars each and
the sum total OF the penalties to be prose-
cuted for in this county approxlmates near
three hundred thousand dollars. Emil
nent attorneys have been employcdby
the plaintiffs, to wit: Judges Cowen, ol
Belmont, and Horner, of Columbus, Gen.
Ball and 0Neill, OF Zanesville, Coils.
BuShheld and Ferguson, Of Cambridge.
A lively time Is expected when our court
begins, which will be in January. The
prosecutions are backed by healthy pub
lie sentiment, and there Is burning de-
sire on behalf oil the people TO sec these
mcnopolies made TO conform 10 the law.
CnRTEZ
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FRANCE.

PARIS, December IA draught oil the
message TO be submitted TO the Assembly
BY President MacMahon was read In the
Council Of Ministers yesterday. The
paragraph in regard to raising the state
oil the seige was energetically objected 10
by q majority of the members, who
claimed that the maintenance OF the state
Of thesiege was necessary in consequence
Of the recent success oil the Radicals In
the municipal elections at Paris and
elsewhere in the country. Several mem.
bers Of the Cabinet also objected 10 the
manner in which tho constitutional laws
were mentioned In the message. The
fist Council to determine these questions
is TO be held today.
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Reported 10 have Killed his Compc.
IIfnP.

LOUISVILLE, December IA special to
the Courier Journal from Mt. Sterling
Ky, says: 1t Is reported here 10. day that
John D. White, Republican Congressman
elect from the Nlneth Kentucky District,
shot and killed Harrison Cockerell. bis
Democratic competitor in the late election
In Estille county yesterday. The canvass
between the two men was very bitter and
personal, and few days since Cockerell
published card making very severe
strictures upon White. 1t Is probable that
this card precipitated the difficulty, Estille
county is remote from telegraph and
mails very irregular, and It lis impos.
sible to get further particulars.
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Houorably Acquitted.

CHICAGO, December 2,-The case Of
John T, Allen, clerk Of Spruce i Pres
ton, who was arrested yesterday, charged
by Assistant Grain Inspector Irwin with
having attempted to bfibe him 10 inspect
new corn as old, came before Justice De.
Wolf to-day, and resulted in the honorable
discharge Of Allen, as the evidence
showed him to be clearly innocent, and
that the consignor was the guilty party,
neither Allen or his employers having any
knowledge Of the attempted bribery.
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WAR DEPANTaESS, }
OPFIOK OF TIN CHIHP SIGNAL OPrfuRR,
RABAINGToN. D. G., Dec. 2.-R.OQp. Y.
PROBABILITIES.

- ~ - ~~S' - WV - -
PROBABILITIES.
For Tennessee generally clear weather,
with southeast TO southwest winds, and
but slight changes in temperature and
pressure.
For tho Lower Lake region areas OF
light rain, brisk southerlY and south.
westerly winds, and falling barometer
during the night, and no decided fall in
temperature.
For the Upper Lake region and the
Northwest increasing cloudiness and
areas Of rain or snow, with brisk south
west to northwest winds, and rising ba-
rometer. an.
For the Ohio Valley clear or fair
weather, with south or west winds, falling,
followed by slowly rising, barometer, and
stationary or falling temperature.
For the Canal region Of New York tho
temperature will continue above the
freezing point
Cautionary signals are ordered for Chi
cago, Milwaukee, Grand Haven, Escana-
ba, Alpena, Port Huron, Detroit, Toledo,
Cleveland, Erie and Buffalo. -
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HAVANA, December 1.-The police, as.
sisted by a force Of volunteers, drove the
gold brokers of the streets to-day.
Official intelligence from the Eastern
Department shows frequent petty con-
tlicts, with trlflng Losses on both sides.
On the Goth ult. q Spanish force en-.
countered q body Of Insurgents much
superior in numbers. A stubborn fight
ensued, in which the Spaniards lost forty.
six, killed and wounded. The 1nsurgent
loss Ia unknown.
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100000 Fire in The OIL Regl 9.
SeVcnty.fivc Buildings Burned,

TlTUsvGLLE. Pa, December ga fire
broke out at Harms City, Butler county,
In the oil district, at noon today and dcs'
troYed twothirds Of the town. Seventy.
five buildings were destroyed, including
two hotels and the post office. Loss
100000 on which there was but little
insurance,
Mr. Hyland, agent of tho Union Pipe
Line Company, was stopped near Harms
City to-day by two men firing two shots
from their reVolvers, and was robbed oE
$3.50. One shot took effect In his leg and
the other passed through his hat.
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PHILADRLPHIA, December IA COM
miltee oi citizens resolved to test tho le
gality OF the right oil the Pennsylvania
Railroad TO construct cattle Yards and
slaughter houses on the west bank of thC
schuylkill, above Market street, which
they consider at variance with the public
health.
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All the Hartford, o., fire Insurance
companies, now that the Chicago su.
thorities have taken steps to secure better
protection against fire, will probably re.
sumo the writing oI policies in that city.
The Quebec Legislature meets to.
morrow. II ia rumored that either Joly
or Bellingham will move a vote OF want
OF confidence on the address, and that
enough votes arc pledged 10 carry It.
The session will probably be short, sharp
and decisive.
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Confscation Case,

RIcuMoND, Va, December 2.-The U,
s. District Attorney will TO morrow lodge
information in the .. 8. Court prelimins.
ry 10 commencing suit for the confiscation
OF the distillery property Of Hiram W,
Powers, arrested for detrauding The In
ternsl Revenue. Property valued at
$4,000 has been seized,
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ST. LOUIS.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. AND COTTON As
eOCIATION

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. AND COTTON As
eOCIATIoN.
ST.. LOUIS, December 2.-The new
Chamber Of Commerce Company of this
city yesterday negotiated a loan OF $3.50,
goo with the Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance Company, the latter receiving
90 year bonds bearing 8 per cont interest
This insures the speedy completion Of the
new Chamber Of Commerce now in pro
cess Of erection on Third street, than
which there is no finer building in the
country.
The cotton buyers and brokers here
have formed an organization to be known
as the Cotton Buyers and Brokers Asso-
citation, the object of which is 10 enable
6rokers and buyers to act more in har-
mony IN the protection oil their business
to promote and facilitate trade, and tc
effect certain reforms In the transaction
OF the cotton business In this city,
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PHILADELPHIA, December 2-The
Citizens Bank, an institution chartered
by the State, suspended payment Of
checks today. President Wiegand states
that the bank will resume business to.
morrow, and gives as the reason for aus.
pension that the receipts from depositors
had fallen of, while the demands of Dc.
positors were heavy,
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The WelI,boro Bank Robbers.

,WELLsDoao, Pa, November 2.-Cos-
grove, alias Ike Marsh UlidS MoMaster
and broWn Cook were arrested yesterday
Ior The robbery Of the Wellsboro bank.
Brown Cook plead guilty, and the Jury
In Cosgrave'S case were obtained this
morning. Geo, Gralick who was charged
with completely In tho affair was released
10 daV,
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MIas CUsHMAN is said to have made
more money than any other American
actor except Forrest. Her wealth is es-
STATED at a quarter Of a million. This
may be too liberal rate, but 1t is to be
remembered that her engagements have
brought OF late years at least $500 q
night, Other stars, however have done
very well. Madame Nelson Is immen-
sely rich, while Joe Jefferson, Chsnfrsu;
and other veteran comedians are In in.
dependent positions.
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GERMANY.

BERLIN, December 2.-Field Marsha
Won Room, Imperial Minister Of War, il
seriously III.
A recent allusIon 10 tho Reichstag BY
Herr Campenhausen, Minister Of Finance
to large sums of money TO the credit Of
Germany in London capable Of sudden
withdrawal, has occasioned some uneasi-
ness. With the object Of removing this
feeling, semi'ofilcial announcement /!
made today that no removal is now con
templated.
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SAN FRANCISCO.
TIE HAWAIIAN King,

SAN FRANCnco, December 2.-The
Hawaiian King has gone TO Fort Alba
ross on the steamers Mop Pherson. From
there the steamer Benicia will convey
him to Mare Island, and return this even.
ing. The Society OF California Pioneers
paid their respects to him last night
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WLKRsBARRE, Pa, December "A.
@. Ferber, Chief Of the police OF Scranton,
Jacob Ferber and j. Fl. schlager, were
held for the murder Of Michael Kearney,
and had q hearing before Judge Dana, TO-.
day. J. Ferber and Schlager, were dis.
charged, and the Chief Of police released
on $1,000 bail,
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PrTTaDURaH, December 2.-The Court
Today refused the application Of the Co
lumbia Conduit Company asking an in
junction to restrain the Western Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company from interfering
with their pipes passing under the tracks
at Palmer's Run.
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Run Over and Killed,

ERlB, December 2.-Lewis Reed, a
farmer Of Harbor Creek, near this city,
was run over and friRhtfully mangled 6y
TWO freight trains at 6 A. N. today. His
head was taken of and legs and arms
ntoken. 1t is supposed he attempted 10
jump on the first train and fell.
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Eastern Naila.

BoSToN, December 2-The New EpR.
land Nail Manufacturers Association
have reduced the price oil ten.penny nailS
from 81 to So 75 per keg, with 10 per cent
discount 10 the trade.
CoLLRGR DONATION.
Ex-Governor Coburn, Of Maine, haa
given $4,000 10 the Bowdoin College.
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CINCINNATI.
FREIGHT MILEAGE,

CINCINNATI, December 2.-At a meet
ing OF the Board Of Railroad Commission.
ers, held at the Grand Hotel to-day, 1t
was decided that mileage on eastward
bound freight between common points
should be calculated by tho shortest
route and rates should be made accord
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ITALY.

ROME, December 2.-The Chamber Of
Deputies by unanimous vote has adopt.
cd motion for immediate consideration
Of the subject Of Gsribaldis pension.
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Death Of Col. TurpbplI.

BosToN, December 2.-Col. Charles N,
Turnbull a graduate Of West Point 10
1854, and an important officer on General
sheridans staff during the war, died this
morning.
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NEW ORLEANS.

A JUDGE CHARGED WITH MURDER.
New ORLEANS, December 2.-Judpe
W. D. Phillips, OF Grant parish, was ar
rested here to-day on charge Of being
accessory 10 murder.
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Steamer NaRa.

New YORK, December 2-Arrived-
Steamships City of Antwerp, from Liver.
poo, and Vile De Paris from HaVre.
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CABoURo, ONT, December 2. - The
schooner Star was lost on Tuesday night.
All hands are reported lost.
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WHEELING WEST VA. THURSDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 1874
before the Jersey City Presbytery was
concluded today, and resulted In a YER
dict OF acquittal on all tho counts.
Doss TwERD

before The jersey City Preebytery was
concluded today, and resulted In a YER
dict OF acquittal on all tho counts.
Doss TwERD.
Tweed was brought to town to-day to
appear In Court II his presence was 70.
quired. By an arrangement with District
Attorney Phelps he was permitted to re.
main In his private Office, Oh Duane street,
near Broadway, under charge OF warden
Liscomb and his keeper, while the habcas
corpus case was being argued. When an
adverse decision was rendered, the pris.
Cner was taken 10 BlaCkWelI's Island,
His nOn.appearance In the Court room
probably gave rise to the false rumor Of
his escape, which appeared in tho last
editions Of tho evening papers and created
much excitement.
RscoRT ACCEPTED.
The Aldermanic Committee having In
charge the arrangements for Mayor Have.
meyers funeral have concluded to accept
the escort Of the 7th, Sth and ed regl.
ments.
coNdRATuLATEs his OPPONENT.
Walker Phelps, who was defeated by
four votes by Augustus Cutler, for Con.
gress in the fifth New jersey District, has
written Cutler letter coDgratulating him
on his election. Phelps will not contest
his seat
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MEMPHIS.
OUTRAGE AND ATTEMPTED MURDER.

OUEhAuh AND ATTBMPTBD MURDER.
MEMPHIS, TENN, December 2-On last
Saturday night Isaac Ruflln (colored) met
Melissa Adams (colorcd) in the woods,
and after outrsging her attempted to kill
her with knife. In the acuflls she
knocked the knife out Of his hand, and he
was unable to find 1t in the dark. After
beating her until he thought her dead, he
went 10 tho house Of her father and told
him Melissa was waiting at tho gate for
Maggie, her young sister, to help her
he then left, and Maggie, going 10 the
gate, found Ruff1n there, who seized her
violated her person, and fled. On Monday
he was arrested in Memphis. and agreed to
go back, without requisition, 10 Marion,
and after preliminary examination was
committed 10 answer, the proof against
him being positive. On Monday night
fifty or sixty armed negroes went 10 The
jailor, forcing him to bring Rufln out,
whom they took short distance from the
town and shot to death, his body being
literally riddled.
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The town Of Wendell, Mass, cele-
brated its centennial to-day,
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FATAL AFFRAY.

A Gazette, Marietta, O., special says in
an aiiray on Tuesday, between Louis Co.'s
and Nelson NJ. Clarke, the latter was
dangerously cut by tho former, and as
alleged, in SELF defense struck Coss upon
the head with fence rail, killing him
Instantly.
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COTTON REPORT,

The Cotton Exchange report for No
vemoer, Issued this morning, gives the
following summary, derived from 1O7 re-
sponses from West Tennessee, North Mis-
sissippi, and Arkansas north Of the Ar
kansas river: o. report damage done by
frost, 43 no damage. Average damage
by frost 81 per cent; average decrease In
acreage It per cent, due to tho exertions
being made to save the crop. Average
closing Of the picking season last year
January IA; this year it will close about
December z The crop is being marketed
uprecedentedly fast. Some are Of opinion
that the decrease Of the cotton crop In
this district from last year will be s. pei
cent.
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TuE CORN CROP,

The corn crop Of this district Is about
% per cent short ot the average of the
past two seasons. The aggregate OF the
responses does not indicate any change In
the morale OF the laborers. The prospect is
that the entire crop will be saved In bet.
ter condition than ever known.
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PAID OFF AND DISCHARGED.

The Chesapeake s Ohio Railroad to.
day paid of and discharged the striking
employees at Huntington, w. Va. Trains
are running as usual.
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Movements are on,ioot for q convention
Of colored men in this city on the 9Th
inst, to advocate the passage oI the Civil
RiphiR bill.
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GLENDBNNING ACQUITTED. =
The csss Of Rev. John s, Glendennipg
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CoLORED EMIGRATION.

A Montgomery, Alabama, dispatch re.
ports a meeting OF colored men, represent
ing twenty cotton counties 10 Alabams
to concert measures for wholesale emil
grafton 10 States where the colorcd people
are in majority. The emigration feeling
is represented as verY strong.
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Tweed's Aqbeas corpus came before
Judge Barrett to day. The prisoner was
not in court because OF illness, though II
was stated he was brought over from the
penitentiary last night. After the argu-
ment the writ was dismissed and tho pris
oner remanded and left to his remedy or
q writ oil error.
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uhs uCeu ULLcetCu vi SUSPICION OF Delng
tho murderer Of Daniel TalmAdge.
PACIFIC NAIL ooMPANY's Losses.
The Times to-day says editorially thai
the figures OF the Pacific Mail Company
show q total less in operating the line
during the last eighteen months Of 81, ,425,'
2l0 IS.
Doss TwRED HAS NOT ESCAPED.
Inquiries have been msde in proper
quarters, and 1t is ascertained that there
il no truth In tho report OF the evening
papers that Tweed had escaped,
THE STRIKE BREAKING DOWN.
Tho strike of the 'longshoremen hiss
terminated in Jersey City. The strikers
have accepted the offer Of the Cunard
Line TO pay 50 per day and 45 cents per
hour for over work, but the men must
enroll themselves as non.soclety men.
Nearly oil the strikers from this dock
have accepted the ofier.
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER IN FIRST DE-
GREE.
At Minola, Long Island, to-day, the
jury In the case OF Lewis Jarvis, indicted
Tor the murder Of Samuel Jones al Oyster
Bay, on June q, 1878, found the prisoner
guilty Of. murder In the frat degree.
Albert jackson, jointly indicted with
Jarvis, was then placed on trial.
PLRAD GUILTY AND sENTENcER TO FOUR
YEARS.
Vincenso Insmorala, indicted for the
murder Of Rocko Fredrica at Flushing,
in august last, pleaded guilty of man
slaughter IN the second degree, aud was
sentenced 10 four years imprisonment at
hard labor at Sing Sing.
GLENDgNNING ACQUITTED. -
The csse OF Rev. John 8, GlendenniDg
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HON. ED WIN II. EWING

We learn that the friends of this dis
tiuguished gentleman propose to bring
his name before the next Legislature as
a candidate for the United States Senate.
The people of East Tennessee are so
cut off from political as well as CONNER
cial and social intercourse with the other
portions of the State, that we often do
not possess that acquaintance with the
public men and aspirants for high po-
sition that we should possess, in order
TO enable us to determine their claims
upon our confidence and support.
This remark applies very aptly to Mr..
Ewing. He is comparatively stranger
to most of the people of East Tennessee
Without intending to express any decid-
ed preference among the many distin-
guished gentlemen who will be brought
forward as candidates. we take pleasure
in introducing Mr.. Ewing to our readers
and friends. He is a man somewhat adj
vanced in life, but of remarkable vivac-
ity both of body and mind. In point of
ability and varied attachments he is pro-
badly second to DO man in the State. He
would be entitled to respect in the Unit
cd States Senate. To say the least of it,
Mr.. Ewing's claims are entitled to re-
spcctfuI consideration at the hands of
the electors.