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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-21
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
Island Property and Valuable
Real Estate near the City
Of Wheeling.
The Elm. Flre and Marine Insurance Company,

The Etna Pire and Marine Insurance COMPANY.
Complainant,
George Roberts and others, Defendants.
In Chancery.
Pursuant 10 q decree OF tho County Court Of
Ohio county, West VlrgtpiA, entered on the 18th
Day OF September, 1874, in the above entitled
cause, Will Special Commissioner mentioned
IN SAID decree sell at public auction at the front
door Of the Court House OF Ohio county, on
THURSDAY, the 18Th day Of November, 1874
commencing at 10 o'clock 4. NJ, the following
described real estate situate In said Ohio county:
Tract No. !, being piece Of ground on W hecI.
Ing Island, In DGnie 81 zAne's addition to the city
Of wheeling, fronting IS feet on York street and
running back l9l feet TO Huron alley, with the
two story fame house thereon.
ILaet NO. 2, being p!ecs Of ground adjoining
tract No Oh the north, fronting q feet inches
on YORK street, running back with the north line
OF tract No. TO Huron alley, thence with said
alley north 10 the southwest corner OF lot No is
10 said addition, thence caeterly along the sLuth
line OF lots No. Is, II and IS 70 York STREET, with
t1e improvements thereon; said tracts No. j and
10 be sold either together or separate.
TRACT NO. y, being farm on the east side OF
C2Aplin9 hill road, about one mile east OF the
city Of Wheeling, Rdl dining lands belonging 10
the estates OF Daniel Stecnrod and 2. Jacob,
containing one hundred and three acres nore or
-
siStng In all OF nine lots, varying In size from
nVe 10 twenty-five acres, each having an outlet
70 SAID county road. On lot No, 3, which CON
tGlns 10 acrcs2 roods SO poles and fronts on said
ROAD, there s comfortable yelling house and
eonYenlt mt barn. Said lots will be sold sepIr-
GtGIy or any two or more Of them together, or
tho lines OF any OF them viii be changed to suit
purchasers Parties desiring more particular
description OF tract No. 8, with It's subdiyIsons,
ara referred to plat Of lurvcy Of tho same al
the Clerks office Of Ohio County Court,
All coal and other minerals In and under tract
No. 8, except the upper veins Of coal nearest the
top OF tho hill above what Is usually called The
wheeling or main line are to DO reserved
TERNS OF SALI-0ne fourth OF the purchaFe
money (and as much more as the purchaser may
desire) in cash, and the remainder In three eousI
annual payments, with interest from the day OF
sale, the purchaser giving bond with approved
security for the deferred instruments, and the
title 70 be retained until the payment or the pui.
chate money in Iull. l. Y. JONES,
oct2 Special Commissloner,
The above sale Is adjourned until SATUR.
DAY, November 9Sth, 1874, at 10 O'Clock A. n.
l. T, JONES,
noV!I Special Commissioner
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-11-21
SATURDAY, NOV. 81, 1874.

Ut takes population and business to
make FIRST class cities, remarks the To-
ledo BLADE. Not necessarily. The prln-
cIpsl thing needed Is Ikilllul use oil the
multiplication table in making up census
returps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
HEINRICH AUGUST HOFFMAN,.

Heinrich August Hoffman,, called "Of Fall
his native town. distinguish him from other
writers OF tho same name. died Wednesday, in Ger
many at the age OF 70. Thispopular poet born In
Hanover In I7gs and began 1916 the study Of theology
at Gottingen but abandoned 1t for literature and
German philoogy and to perfect himself in these went
10 Bonn where the society Of tho brothers Grimm
ne made rapid progress publishing in 1870 has Fras-
tbe Rhine and in Holland collecting the poetry OF tho
middle ages preserved among the peasantry In 1928 he
was appointed librarian at the University OF Breslau.
and while there published several collections Of old bal
Iads and fcudai songs. well As many of his
,horship ono these compations-named UpDoii!sche
ri,d,r-beng extremely republican. he deprived Of
bs paeo at Bresau by royal decree event which rem
dred him all the popular with the The poet
now Travelled for two years. studying languages and
literature until he settled In 1916 at MecKlcnburg In
,a,s I'm, hostility OF the PrussiaD Government having
lay I'd Ina WAS invited to return and received pension
fran the crown He took part In the revolutionary
movement of that time. but pursued assiduousy his
ltsr,rv l,bors La 1854 he removed 70 Wemar, where
bo edi,d In COMPANY with Schade tho Year Book, pub
r.bed in that city and 1861 became Librarian TO the
DuIa of R,tibor. "A German nobleni Hoifmann's
,,litic,I liberal, and blcchanalinn songs very
numerous and make him very popular In Germany. 40
uucb An that during travels he often received
with gre,t hcartiness aud enthusiasm by tho people.
"Us poens" Iongfellow Observes "are distinguished
nv AN artiess simplicity by harmony OF language, and
skl,tu yersiacation Beside his political writings and
no wrote valuable works in various depart
meats Of literary history, and criticism particularly
uuon Gormaa anthology Aad sahaulss, w oeks9n l1n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
THE STINER TRAGEDY.

Coroner Kessler continued the Investigation
Yesterday concerning the OF the fire III the resi-
dence OF Mr. Stner. by which four persons lost their
lives The testimony did not strengthen the theory that
structed To-day the FireM Marshal and other officials
will be examined, and the investigation Will DO con
cluded
Charles A. Wolf. foreman OF Engine Company No. 8.
stationed the north side OF Fifty trstst. near Lex
ington-ave testified that there delay in reaching
fire. and that there not dre engines enough in
that part Of the city.
Peter B. Decker OF morrisania, tho builder of the
house. testified that no built the whole the
street; he made contracts for the ps5tering.
work. &C. with different persons: the heater and iues
Mr. Stiners house connected with those in tho next
house he never heard any complaint In regard to the
houses being unsafe in way; he did not think the
fire could have originated In the basement Partition no
ment floor the party walls IL inches thick and he
thought they were perfectly safe.
Thomas Hogan who put In the furnace testified that
he did think the fire could have originated there
H. described the in which the pipes were laid.
and said there defect the construction OF tho
furnace.
Robert McGinnis. Inspector OF the Department OF
Buildings described the construction OF the mouse anu
the result OF his examination after the IRE he saw no
evidence that the fire had broken out IN the basement
and he could not tell where II originated he traced te
hotair pipes but could not find any signs that IL had
been caused by the furnace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
TURFMEN,A ANTICIPATIONS.

The American Jockey Club announce the
opening OF the following stakes to DO run for at tho
meeting at Jerome Park next June. all Of which close
March
The Juvenile Stakes, u sweepstakes OF 800 oach half
forfeit with $500 added for old colts and hes
the second horse 500 out OF the stakes dis
lance half mile. The FOrdham Handicap, a sweep
stakes OF $50 each half forfeit and only $40 II declared
by May 20. with $500 added by the Jockey Club; tho
second horse 500 out Of The stakes one mile
and quarter. The Jockey Club Handicap. u sweep
stakes OF 500 each half forfeit. with 200 added the
second horse receive $500 out Of the stakos Two
miles, The Westchester Cup. sweepstakes OF $50 each.
pay play with 81 added tho second horse 10 re-
$500 out OF the stakes penalties Tor winners OF any
single Of $500 three pounds extra OF 5000, seven
pounds extra $1,000 ten pounds extra two niles ana
"a quarter.
The stake for three-year-old colts and miles,
named Withers Stakes. fod In most crafty
ing manner there entries for THIS race this year
aud 81 for 1t III 1915 the nominations for TINS year
stake comprise all the best OF the hat ran
last season. notably Mr.. Bcmonts Beatrice. Countess
steel Eyes and King Amadeus; Mr.. Morrls's BaJto Ak
and Regardless; Mr.. Paryear's Grinstead; Mr. Lori
ard's saxon and Vanltress Col McDanlefs bue ASH
ington colt by Asterod. and his haifsiser To Harry
Bassett, Josie r. Mr.. Wtherss Macaroon Mr.. LltteFs
Reform. and Capt Cottrils Bay Rum This race. which
IL 10 DC run week before tue Belmont stakes. VIII
Afford an excellent opportunity for Judging OF the
chances OF victory In the important races most OF
tic competitors being engaged In both stakes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The new order for
the detail artillery school at Fortress Monroe IL
now being prepared at the headquarters Of the army.
and VIII be issued about Feb. l.
Commander George c. Remcy IL ordered TO special
duty In the Bureau OF Yards aud DOCKS Acting Assist
ant Surgeon w. W. Myers Is ordered 10 the Congress-
Lieut. Head is detached from the Hydr0grapbc once
and ordered TO the Naval Academy.
KEY WEST, Jan. 22-The Wyoming has ar
rived here from Aspnwall. seven days out She had IN
tow the filibuster General Sherman, Lieut. Todd and
Midshpmen Mentz and Calkin III charge A boat took
some officers aboard the Wabash last night through
heavy sea and both boatmen were drowned while
returning. Two boats were lowered from the Canaan
dagua but without avail. Two men-0i-war are re
ported outside. The report OF the WOrcesterS dipping
ner tag at Havana and being Kissed IL untrue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
MUSfC
ENGLISH OPERA-MARTHA.

Tho audience last night at the Academy OF
Music great deal larger than that Of tho night be-
fore Noary all tho boxes occupied. and the lower
part OF the house densely crowded This ought 10
satisfy Miss Kellogg that her true policy IL not 10 at
tempt standard serious operas Of the Italian stage
for which her company Is not adapted, hut to conhne
herself TO lighter and less exacting works She herself
may do well in both styles but the capabilities Of most
OF her assistants are bounded by much limits
In the character OF Lady Henrietta she always been
greatly admired She makes the part picturesque ana
not unduy sentimental presenting most comedy figure
10 the eye and satisfying the with the purest vocal
ism She gives "The Last Rose OF Summer" very sweoy
and simply. and throws into this and some OF the
other favOrite numbers Of the opera tender express
sion which we sometimes miss In her singing. In the
person OF Mrs Zelda Seguin she has OF tho best
representatives OF the role OF Nancy our
stage. Mrs Scguin's acting Is pquant and viyacious
aud her beautiful voice and good unaffected style are
always grateful She sang the aria at the beginning OF
the Third Act with admirable xpresslOn and displayed
in 1t q strength. richness, and purity OF tone
which cannot praise too highly. Tho Lionel
was ono OF tho new English tenors Mr. Jo-
soph Mas, who has pleasant voice. OF no
great compass. whose best notes lie In the middle
register His style good. that he sings too much
from the throat the consequence OF which that his
upper notes are not invariably true. He made rather
pleasant impression without arousing any enthusiasm
Mr.. Hall, who is evidently struggling against severe
cold was zeaIous II not tuDefui PiitnkeA We can
not praise either tho chorus the orchestra nor can 1t
DO said that representation as whole was very
brilliant such SUCCESS AZ 1t being the fruit OF tho
excrons OF Miss Kellogg and Mrs. Segn exclusively.
MUSICAL NOTES
prospectus has been issued Of NJ. G0unOps
for the coming season In London IL IL pro
posed give five and, II sufficient subscribers are
found all given with full orchestra. "Jeano
dare" "BiOndina aud host OF others are I'd DO gwen
A copcert. complimentary to Miss Clementine
IaSar will be given at Plymouth Church, BrOOky n.
next "Wednesday evening. by tina Thomas Orchestra and
Mr. whitney Miss I.asar will sing this OCCASION a
cnnoart ara by Carl Ronecke Mrian's song OF Vic
tory" with orchestral accompaniment aud harp obbil-
CATO IL has mover been heard IN America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
WAIL-ST. RUMORS.

EFFORTS TO TRACE A DEFAULTING CASHIER.
The stock market Yesterday was quiet, little
buncss being transacted Soon the opening there
WAS general decline in prices OF from onoquarter TO
Il per cent; this was followed by partial rally tho
market closing steady at prices within fraction OF tho
opening rates The greatest activity was In NewYork
Central Western Upion Lake Shore, Union Pacific.
wabash aud Pacific Mail. Money wss abundant at o o
4 per cent on call There were fewer rumors on tho
street than usual report that Secretary Richardson
was about 10 tender his resignation the subject Of
conversation but excited little interest IL was said
that the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railway was
having the coupons OF the Petersburg South Side. and
virginia and Tennessee roads. Of which IL is the con
soldation This ruinor found TO be without fOunda-
ton The affairs Of the Company are In the condition
described in The TRIBUNE several days ago
IL ia said by those who best informed that tho
efforts OF the directors and officers OF the Union Trust
Company to arrest Carlton their lato secretary have
been earnest and unremitting from the time OF ms
flight TO the present Detectives have occasionally
gained a slight clue but he has changed his place OF
residence before hey have been able to arrest him. On
the day that the Company reopened for bust
ness letter traced from him which had been posted
at Baltimore for Elizabeth. N. j. 1t was subsequently
found that left Baltimore for some point further
SOUTH About three weeks ago it was believed that he
was in town in Western New-Y0rk. Tho detectives
think that he is constantly the wing" and that he
careful not to give proof his presence IN town un
I'll he is on the point OF leaving 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

.,,vop uIrNTrR REPUDIATES THE RING
90" '...a,.,~r, ,,,, rSrERFERKNCE OF HUGH MLAu"h-
-, u,s ,ppoIyrMENTs-AN oPEN ouAh"hI.
M, ;u,n,od;ate hopes of the Brooklyn ne
-. 100, unon the new Mayor. John W HunIer """
-, u,,, n, his first encounter with tue hins i"0,o"
,n., the trust is well founded IL VIII De rc"'e
,h., Mr. Hunters nomination was iorcon up'n 'n0 -
,,s chief potical manager. Hugh MoLans""' 20, go, :.
,ir.Ye of necessity in adopting Inn a. tue o'"u'O'
az, nemocratie party when no was elected anu mas
s,nca claimed him as the Ring Mayor poas' ""e"
ca a. te.orroers some uneasness. out by no means
.s.a,,o, thai, confidence in Mr.. Hunter. the promp'
.Da dipniGed manner in which the new May ",' ."
svercd the claims Of Mclaughlin. resSSuIcu ''o TN
ara that no means TO be a man OFT party VI .''f
following facts vigorously denied o' INV n"N' '
,rRBUSB reporter obtained the best au'hoI'' i''
them: ~, ,,,r.or We :
HUGH McIaushlins frs; demand upon MI Hunter was
o., Tho reappoiutment OF Patrick Keenan, as Mayor :
o.sarger keenan, is one OF the ballotbox stuhers
,,aic,od two years ago and still unried inc oeha"
xas refused in plain aud explicit terms; "'au "
diaerent character was required IN the HaSol o'"o
household ana the Mayor so intimated Inc MaFoi We"
&" ndulred in his within" by the Boss, as
"a stiu called by courtesy but 1t was aSser'eu W
rt .d,orents that next time the concession must po
ON the MAYORS part The rext occasion Pres0N','H
itself WAS m the appointn Il OF an Assessor W.
.,ghlin had candidate the Ring interest," pu' no
go rotected nv the MAYOR IN favor OF Jouh r
Uenpessy whom Mr.. Hunter had resolved W ""'u,
Mr. Mclaughlin thereupon threatened thst inc 1a' ~
,om,nee should not be confirmed by the Council inc
MAYORS answer 10 this threat is said to nave ooo "
ct that ne could afford TO nominate good men as long
n. the Common Council could afford TO REJECT tne 40
r. se,tip,.nt the Council responded by confirming tue
MAYORS choice unanimously much to the disgust ana Ut
Ter discontinue Of Mr. Mclaughlin and the Ring SeVera
Repubcan members waited upon the Mayor before 'ne
name of Mr. Hennessy acted on ana asSureu III"
Of their disposition TO confirm good men whenever az
noipted Mclaughlin ia too sagacious political man
aSer to make a display OF opposition to the Mayor ."
such question and after Hennessy's confirmation con
tented himself with denying he had ever oppo0ou wv
asked for the appointment OF any person. the puohca
60, 90 eo,,e of the facts was made by The BT0oEfy"
Union in exaggerated form, aud denied IN McLauGn'
Inns interest by The Eagle but the actual facts are a.
stated above. II is generally UNDERSTOOD IN DrooAS
that the Mayors action this matter was lntendeu 10
no a renudlatlon of Mclaughlin, McCue, and the other
active managers Of the Democratic Ring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
A wEsTCHEsTER BREATHING SPOT.


Since the best part of WestcheSter County
was xed TO NewYOrk the residents OF Morrsania
manifested a desire a park petition signed
by 800 residents OF MOrrSana, asking for park, has
been presented the Park Commissioners this week.
and now supplemental petition has been sent them,
with the object, signed by Henry Louis Morris j.
Lloyd Haight NJ. C. Turner. Jonathan Edwards. and F.
l.. Barretto These gentlemen urge many reasons why
Morrisania should have park. They have selected
lovely spot for this object Harlem River stretching
along its western boundaries, while broad bOule-
ward, known KailrOad-ave, runs along It's
eastern side. The boundaries north and south are
Northumberland orty-seventh-st. and One-hundred-
and afty-sixth-ss. The site Is elevated. and
the surface of the ground and rocky. From
prominence. where the observer before his eyes
varied landscape the ground slopes some what
abruptly TO the banks Of the Harlem RIVER the access
TO which tor boating purposes enjoyed by
any park Manhattan Island and the petitioners urge
tits likely, in OF the demands commerce tina
any spot be found the banks Of the East or
Hudson Rivers combining this with other natural
advantages. Owing 10 the rocky ground it would be
very difficult, and even impossible without
eutaiiing an immense expense, TO cut streets
through this tract of land It is owned by a few
persons who have not made any improvements, and
thus the cost would be considerably reduced The Spuy
ton Duyvll and Port Morris Railroad passes diagonay
through The heart Of the proposed park aud
IS one OF the most serious disadvantages Messrs Morris
Hslght, Turner Edwards, aud Barretto. who called on
OBJECT IN making suggestions 70 the Board was not 10
ask for park, embracing entire area Indicated but
10 call attention 10 the great natural beauties OF the
vicinity and 10 the adyisabty laying out part OF It,
ioin U 70 80 acres, as a riverside park. IL is
not ther design that the park should be at once con
etructed but that in making plans a spot should be
provided. 40 that ~ the future. when Is more abso-
lutey required the plan can be perfected without ae
ranging any improvements, either public or private.
IDe Park Commissioners the petition under CON
sideraton and viii fully test tie feeling OF ain OF the
residents OF Morrsana regarding project They see
some disadvantages the plan but they Intend 10
anime It's merts fully before deciding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
TELEGRAPHIC MOTIFS.

... The trial of W. Page McCarty. for killing
John b Morca ia duel last May began esierjiv At Richmond
At Old Lyme Conn, the birthplace of Judge
Waite the yesEry fred salute honor Of his appointment
sB confirmation as Chp~fJustce.
80. Patrick Crimmins, % day Waterman at the
torpedo station NoSpor srbor accidentally ,aGo
Gated in gasoline vault Thursday night.
$50. The Executive Committee of the State Agri-
cultural Society discussed yesterday the question Of the place Of holding
Pair. bat arrived conclusion subcommittee,
appointed the places and report will go 10 Rochester
neck.
800 "A mass meeting of the New-Hampshire State
Alliance held yesterday Phoenix lsl Concord
Concord chosen President ami George Everett u Tacoma
Secretary constitution and bylaws adopted providing for The
OF alliances in all tho large towns The object Of the con
is TO take to secure the passage OF State license Law"
1.-The Masonic Grand Lodge of New-)ersey has
eectthe following GuI officers for the ensuing year; NJ W o.
W A. Pembroke Of Elizabeth L. W d. g. b. James Bentley Of
Morrstovn r. W g. W.. Marshall B. Smith Of Pissaic w j.
Joseph de Ia Coar Camden w g. T., Charles Bchtel
Trenton; W. g. s. Joseph H. Ough OF Trenton K w ID q 3.
Jersey City; Grand Chaplain the Rev Henry vesh
ge Senior Deacon j. C. Fitzgerald Junior Deacon J.
Wyie Marshs Charles RuS Stewards b. Peare and M
Tayior; Bearer Henry j. Trick Grant Pnsuvint j. W.
Ssope Grand Tyler Amos Howell Dtrct Deputy Grand Masters
First H. Second e C. Buggy; Third A. ward Fourth
George jones' Fifth H. Buotpg, Sirth H. Clarh seventh
John Kennlri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-23
CHANGES IN THE REVENUE LAWS.

A special meeting of the Council of the
and Spirit Traders Society held at thor room.
No IS Beaverst. yesterday. The report of tho Com
laws in many particulars, synopsis of which has
already been published In TIE TRIBUNE. read by
secretary and accepted, and the suggestions were
embodied and adopted by the Council President Boil
lows stated that accordance with the request OF tho
Council he had communicated with the Hon.
John ID. lawson. M. C., requesting him to
present the resolution agreed upon to the House
Of Representatives. In his reply that gentleman
stated that If presented in this manner the resolution
would probably be defeated, as the House was called
upon express opinion without the necessary infor
nation regard TO it, He proposed that tho council
bearing subject He would then present the petit
ton to the Committee Ways and Means, aud obtain
for Committee from tho society audience TO them
at as early q day as possible WIN. M.sFliess, Chairman
of the Committee on Legislation. said that the Commit
tee proposed proceed to Washington next Monday
evening and enter upon their duties. The Committee
would mainly apply themselves to four Objects first TO
make change from al valOrem TO SPECIFIC duties
secondly TO devise remedy for tho present In
furious system OF stamping packages; thirdly, TO
have the laws changed that goods imported, as
bitters for instance which have already once paln
Custom house, shall DO free ana no longer
subjected 20 an internal duty; fourthly to
have foundations entered at the Custom house ~
final on motion OF Ramsay Crooks tho Committee were
empowered TO take with them such persons az "Ouid
help them 10 succeed their mission The Committee
consists of William NJ Fless George Dayton D. Llenau
5. T. Engs, and Joseph Parks. lr.
An invitation received for the Council 10 become
members of the Cheap Transportation society resp
lution passed recommending that members unite
with that Society the work they striving to ao-
cOmplsh IL considered that the Council could not
join the Society as body.