The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-09
BY TELE GRAPH
WHEELING REGISTER.
Associated Press Report. by Western
Union Line, Office Northwest cor.
of Main and 18th SITS.
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Bold and Daring Robbery.

NASHVILLE, December 8.-The follow
ing was just received from Corinth, Mis-
sissippi: "a bold and daring robbery
was committed here at 1:30 P. NJ, yester-
day. Four we'll mounted men rode up
to the Tishamingo Savings Bank, two
entered and locked the door, and two re-
mained outside. They demanded the
safe keys, which President Taylor refus-
ed; they then made an attack upon him
with knives, and compelled him to sub
nit. They took over $1,000 in currency,
and as much more in watches and dia-
monds. Mr.. Taylor was not badly hurt
A negro was in the bank at the time
deposit and was not permitted
to leave until the robbers retired They
were in the bank fifteen minutes. The
people who observed the bank closed,
Taylor had gone to dinner.
The bank is in an out Of the way place,
and not much noticed by the public
The men had been lurking about town
and the county for two weeks. The
robbers fired several shots as they depart
ed, and rode at full speed toward the
Tennessee river. The sheriff with large
posse has gone in pursuit.
Beecher-TiltOn Case Postponed.
BROOKLYN, December 8.-Thc case of
Theodore Tilton, against Henry Ward
Beecher has been postponed by Judge
Wilson, till Monday morning next.
The counsel for Mr.. Beecher have OBJ
tanned an order from Judge McCuc, to
make it returnabc Thursday next, that
the plaintiff show cause why bill OF
particulars should not be furnished the
defendant. The same Judge at the
same time also granted stay of pro-
ceedingS.
Alleged Murdcrers Arrested.
NASHVILLE, December S.-Four men,
Hard Hampton, George Meyers and two
Purdons, have been arrested and held rs
the alleged murdercrs of j. n. Bauer, of
Grutti, Grundy county, on the I'd of No
vember. The circumstantial evidence
leaves no doubt of their guilt. One OF
the masks worn by one of the parties
has been found, which was made of two
pieces of peculiar fine goods. The Ban
aer cditorially says that when this dis
covery was made, and which was not
until Saturday night, arrangements were
at once made foo Il search, with the de-
to find the goods from which
the mask was made On Sunday search
party found part of the goods ut Hamp-
tons and the other at Myers. The jury
is still investigating the case, but the
proof already is said to be overwhelming.
The prisoners are held under strong
guard, and the citizens are determined to
have justice done.
The Presidents Hours Of Reception.
WAsHINGToS, December S.-Thc Pres
ident will devote the mornings from 10
to II o'clock to Senators and Representa-
tiyes, and receive by card from II 10 =
o'clock each afternoon, excepting cabinet
days, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Negro Attack OH Vicksburg
Expected.
New ORLEANS, December SIT was
reported at Nicksburg this morning that
the negroes will renew the attack on the
rity TODAY. The citizens are all under
arms and have been largely reinforced
from adjoining towns. Companies have
been sent to the country well armed and
equipped. The prisoners captured yes
tcrdav are closely watched TO prevent
their being lynched. The negro loss
Yesterday is estimated at about 20; one
white man was killed and two wounded.
Crosby is still under guard. The whites
hold the entire city.
Trial Of Coroner CrOker-The King
Of Hawaii.
New YORK, December S.-Contrary
to general expectation, jury was readily
for the trial Of Coroner Croker,
under an indictment for the murder OF
James McDrunc ON election day, and
there is prospects of the prompt trial o!
this important criminal suit.
One branch of the city Council has re-
lucstcd Mayor Vance 10 tender the
ofthe city TO King kalakane.
Action ofthe Ohio Legislature.
CoLrMpus, December Sin the House
to-day, bills were introduced to prohibit
Express and Railroad Companies from
carving game killed out Of the season;
and to authorize Insurance Companies,
not to insure against loss, other than by
fire or lightning.
In the Senate this afternoon rcS"lu-
ton was adopted directing inquiry into
alleged unjust Determinations of fast
freight lines.
A bill was introduced fixing the salary
of members of the Legislature at 5000 a
wear. with deduction for absence.
standing Committees.
WASHINGTON. December Son the
adjournment of the Senate to-day, the
Republican members went into caucus, to
receive the report on standing committees
of the Senate for this session. 1t is made
known no changes whatever, will be re-
and that the only alteration
will be at the request of Senators desiring
to exchange places on the committees OF
minor importance.
The King Of the Sandwich Islands
CUuYHNNE December S.-His Majes-
~. the King of the Sandwich Islands,
was met in the city of Laramie, this
BY Governor J. A. Campbell,
Hon. J. VI. Garry, and Col. II. Stanton,
who accompanied the party to Cheyenne.
On arriving here, the King gave re-
ception in the parlors of the Railroad
Hotel, where large number of ladies
aad gentlemen were presented to his
Majesty.
Fatal Railroad Collision.
TRUCKER, December S.-This morn
inr as a west bound freight train WAS
side.tracking for west-bound passenger
train, at Boca, the freight train broke
in two. and collided with the passenger
train, completely demolishing the ca
boose and one emigrsnt car, killing tive
Messengers instantly and badly wound
ing three Others. who are not expected &c
live. also seriously injuring conductor
Bennett, who was passenger at tbs
time. He was thrown sixty feet dowr
an embapkment. Quite a number ar
still missing, supposed to be in the river
as an emigrant car was thrown down th'