The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-12

| investment; its immediate stoppage 81
pawn ents on the breaking OUT OF the
late panic, and the absence oil all re.
sponsibillty OF directors make a
thorough investigation by Congress into
he banks condition most desirable.
The West varsinia Cases-Majoriiy
In Favor OF the October Election.
The Committee on Elections OF the
House had long meeting on Satur-
day, and the entire session was occupi-
ed in the discussion Of the West Vir-
gipia contested election case. 1t is
said tonight, by persons well informed,
that there is now a majority OF the
committee in favor Of a report seating
the persons elected in October.
T.oubIe with Spain Anticipated.
There is q feeling OF unueaslness In
Official circles here with regard to our
fu,ure relations with Spain. The gov
errment lag not recognized and will
not 1t present recognize the new gov
ernmcut at Madrid. S.rranos move'
mcn:s will meanwhile be watched with
interest. It is not at ali improbable
tha: rs the Virginius negotiations were
the means OF over.hrowing the Castel-
lsr government he may seek to build
himself up hy assuming @ hostile slt'-
tuie towards this country. Even when
the Nirginius case was in fair way OF
settlement and there were 70 indlca-
iions Of the downfall G! CASTELAR,, the
opinion that we might eventusily drift
into q war with Spain was expressed by
more than one member OF the Cabinet
In tbis connection may be mentioned a
rumor current for the past few days
that the President will interfere to pre-
vent the cutting down OF the appro'
priation for the army and navy on the
ground that contingencies may arise
which will reader it necessary to have
both branches .: the service in e state OF
eff ,ieLcy. the p-oposision now be etore
Cou-rtaa ~ yriuc- the army is streuu7
ou-', upu,.srI bv the Secretary OF War
a. i ty eco. Sherman.
rha Jppo4l,!3n 10 Cushing.
The nomination Of Gushing is meet
ing with a growing opposition in the
Senate where there are several aspi-
rants for the position. By them the
selection was received with disfavor.
one member OF the Supreme Court had
en- eye upon it for himself which has
| raised storm in that quarter. Speaker
| Blaine preferred to see Morton sent in.
The opposition on political grounds h
| principally based on the supposed
Democratic predictions OF Mr.. Cus1-
ing; his course however since 1861 has
been marked by an unwaverlng support
Of the Republican party. Tne main
fear j. that on the bench be might
nuliiiy the reconstruction acts 10y de-
clsrnc them unconstitutional; thie,
however. It is again claimed, ls mega
tived by the fact that all parties have
agreed to accept these acis ss final and
conclusive and it is not likely that
in the :uturc any questions will arse
that would hin. either OF these
acts or the constitutional amendments
in review before the Sopreme Court
Great interest il expressed tonight IN
the prospective action OF the Senate to
morrow ami many profess 10 believe
that Mr.. Cushing will be rejected. The
Pres dent, however, has faith that Mr'
Gushing will be cor frmed.
CushIng TO be Confirmed.
Itseem5 pretty certain at a late hour
to-ni.ht that Mr. Cushiugs couiiTma-
ton will be obtained Tomorrow, CT a
furthest on Tue.day. Me:ssrs. Ell
murds, Conkling, Carpenter, Thurman
and S!ever son, OF tie judiciary Com
miuec, sre kuowu to be Tor him. Toe
entire Influence OF the Administration
ia being used in his favor and hi
friends are confident OF his goir.
through with but little opposition.
The BaDHrnpi Law.
The question o! most importance Il
come before the Senate after the dis
posal Ct the salary question, Is th'
modification OF the bankrupt bi!l re-
ported hy the Judiciary Committee. Th
committee are s;iil ST work in endesv
o,ing TO improve it an1 have had ib
benefit OF suggestions from many OF th
leading business aad pro'essoal mel
in the lsrre ctieS OF the north, eas
AID west The registers IN hankrun'c,
and other officers under the p7esen
law, have become alarmed .or its ist
and have Get themselves vigorously t
work 10 manufacture sen
: timent iu iavor OF its retention IN To
. statute book. That it will be modti tis'
there is 10 doubt, bu. it is known to b
the opinion OF the great mass of IN
business community that there shout
be general bankrupt law.
PFitne Fred cn the " Ar Hatu.
: Den Piatt published q card in th
Copitsl this morning, giving notice tha
be could be found at bis Office daily
: and that when an aggrieved person at
Temps 10 call him ts account IN HI
own house lie will be met by the police
1t appears that Mr.. Pratt made a
; unwarranted attack upon Mrs. Gran
receiving calls on New Years Day in th
J columns Of Lis paper and the artici
coming to the notice OF Lieut.. Fred
. Grant, who is here on a visit, he wen
: TO Pia,ts residence intending 10 resen
: the insult. Mr.. Piatt sent wcrd tha
3 he could be found st his office. Lieut.
: Grant then retired. Mr.. Piatt the