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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
OUR POST OFFICE.

We are not II parcel Of immigrants
fresh from "Fatherland," and, rs con-
sequence, living century behind the
times. tending little patch ofnew ground
and ignorant ofevcry thing except hard,
dog labor. We have elegant gentle
men of leisure who spend agood por-
tion of their time in making observations
upon the financial and moral condition
of their ncighbors; and when such en-
ployment becomes irksome they engage
in those manly pursuits Of hors'-racing
and fox chasing. These facts are >niii-
cient to establish our claim to pure Eng
lish blood. But at the expense of weak
cninr our argument, truth requires us I"
say that the number of tins elegant eIa>>
of gentlemen is small.
-Neither do We habitually dine on sauer-
Erout and pretzels, though we can not
deny failing among some OF our people
for the former article. Tins, however
we think is not constitutional, but has
been brought about through the influence
of the false name of our section. Those
a: your readers who expect regimen
Of saucr-kraut and pretzels here will b"
disappointed. Our two hotels, the tiaurcr
and the Shaffrr Houses, are becoming
famous for the amateur way IN when
thev administer 10 our innate cravings
for good things.
GEOGRAPHICALLY,
we hang high and dry, $500 feet above
tide water, and in the neighborho"d "i
Wise's eastern current" At any rate, Il
delightful breeze generally prevails from
the west during the heated term. during
the colder portions of the year, sa'd
breeze, no longer delightful often be-
comes u gale, and piles snow drifts higher
than the best fences. But even this cir-
cumstance has its advantages, for 1t gives
Us the same travelling facilities OF an open
prairie country.
West Union, the little emporium
of German Settlement, Is situated IN
comparatively level tract OF coun-
I trv. around which, however, the
hills are scattered in wild and Irregular
protuSion, strording the most beautiful
mountain scenery. We are on the CONT
of two watersheds, the one pouring IT.
waters to the east. the other to the west
In these streams, if you go far enough
away from the range Of our youthful
anglers, there is an abundance OF trout
IN CONCLUSION,
as logical sermonizers say, we desire mol
to worry your patience too much, t"r II
must be undergoing great trial IN th'
present flood of correspondence. Ii
seems that the MUSES. have deserted then
old hauntS on ParnasSus, and have taker
up their abodes in the sylvan shades ano
sequestered grots of West Virginia
When we have written up some OF the
more important topics pertaining to oul
section, We will descend to the every da!
level. MoSTANJ-s.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Republican Nominating Cony entiO

COLUMBIA, September s.-The Repub-
lican Nominating Convention met in the
State Capital to-day. Postmaster {. NJ.
Wilder, was elected temporary Chair
man, defeatingl Congressman Elliott.
This II regarded As break of the Cham
bcrIain- Patterson Elliott party. After
the appointment of Committee on Cro-
dentals, the Convention adjourned till
Tomorrow. 4 new man will likely be-
nominated for Governor Great excite
mcnt is manifested among the members.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
NEW YORK STATE.
Democratic Convention,

ALBANY. September S--The city i
full of Democrat and Liberal politicians
in attendance upon to-morrows Conven-
tion. Senator Fenton was serenadcd to-
night. and made brief speech in reply,
but did not discuss any important type.
There are a very large lumber of Demo
crats here from all sections of the State,
but they seem certain that no ticket will
be nominated. The Liberals are very
reticent and say that nothing defnit"
has been agreed upon and will not b.
until the Convention meets.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
East Liberty Cattle Market.

EAST LIBEgTY, September Cattle
Receipt. for to-day 1879 head supply
good and Of better quality than usual
There are very few st0ckery or common
on hand Demand go"d aud nArErt
active" EItrn 81 2jCa q ~; good 81 75C'
%; medium a. 25Cd5 10; common - ~
Ia "a; ,tockes tS O1aI ~; bulls " 80
m@ ~ Hugs-R"ceipts for to-day l,82p
head best - 30as 80; Yorken w. ~
al %. shop Receipts for to-day 400
head; test s. OOCn6 2j, medium ~ ObCi
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money and stock
Market

NEw YORK, September S.-MoSEY-
Prime discounts, short date ia . per cent.
Money 2n2I per cent. Sterling weak
al 4s4lG4S5 for sixty days, and 4sG!a.
4S7 for sight. Customs receipt tj2y,D
Treasury disbursements $4,000. Pro-
duce exports for the week 1921 90.
GOLD-OPeBed NJ 1904, and cIo~"d at
lO9;, the only two prices Of tn" day.
Loans fat at 2 per cent. Clearing
$l2,0OO,OOO.
STATE BoSDs-Quiet and strong.
RAILROAD BOsDs-Firm.
G1yVpEuHSTs-FirTn
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Philadelphia Wool Market

PHILADELPHn September Wool
Quiet and firm; stocks rscArc". Ohio,
Pennsylvania and West Virginia dOublr
EXTRA and above j2(a5 Biz; extra 6}ta 6Jc;
medium j}fa jjci cOarss 5LG,4sc; New
York, Michigan, Indiana and Western
hne 4a.Ca,5lci medium 521a52c; coarse ~
@4sci tub wAshed 62,a57c; eItrA and
rnerino pulled wa 40; No and SUPER
fine pulled 32ra 45c.
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baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, SoptrmLcr S.-FIOnr
Dull and unchanged. Wheat t-Quret
and Grm; No. rcd ~ %, No. ~ 22Cr
! % Corn-Firm at s6c Oats A
shade higher at jOGGO Ry"-flrIn Al
gOCagjc. Hay at tlS Una - ~
P-rE-Qui"t aud unchanged Bacon
Shoulders quiet at l0iml0Ic; clear rrb
.idr. firm II lIJGrI4ic. HAm'-At -
ole. Lard-Unchanged. Butter
Dull 1T 2jra 2Gc. P"trol"um-l nchsHg
ed Coffee Nominal. whisky Firm
and ,rarco AT 81 NJ.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
Philadelphia Market.

PmILADELpHIA, September s--Flour
Quiet and steady; Northwestern family
extra So 5OGr7 -. Wheat quiet and
weak at 81 2lCrI 2h for red. Ry"-At
y1c. C0rn-DuIl at SyChgE for western
mixed. Oats Steady nj js,a CO. ior
white. Petroleum-B Business ,nAll; quo
tations lower; refined ll.mll!c; crude
nominally at Sa SIC IN barrels; Iic IA
bulk. Whisky Held nj 81 o. Butter
Firm; western choice 25,n 27c; lair g.
good 23(d2Ic; common 2Otd22c.. Cheese
-Quirt and firm Western Reserve prim"
at l2lml2Jc; half skins lOG lie. Egg
Easier nj 22GI 23c for western.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
OHIO.
Ohio State Fair.

CoLUMBU-, September s.-The various
departments Of the State Fair are nov
i'll working order, and show a very a.
tractive display of cattle, and it Is said
will b. the best ever made in Ohio. The
show Of Jerseys is particularly notices-
bic. Entries in all the departments are
much larger than last year.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
{l2,OOO,0U.

s5TOCEs-lrregular And generally
xeAksr throughout the day, OWING 70 the
absence Of cable adyices of lDan negO,ia-
tions which we're Anticipated to-day.
The closing prices were t(al per cent
below the opening, aud at nearly the
lowest point Of the day. Among the
SAILS today were 1900 shAres Of Westsrn
Union. 1900 Parifc Mail, 10000 New
York Central, 1900 Lake Shore, 1900
Union Pacific, 600 Rock leland, 1900
Wabash.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
PITTSBURGH.
Western Nail Manufacturers.

PITTSBURGH, September S.--At the
Convention Of Western Nail Manuiac
turerS, held in this city to-day, it was
unanimously agreed to establish their
card at 1895 for 10d.; sixty days; two
per cent off for cash or if paid within
ten days. No further discount will
La o1lDu,n1
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
Meeting OF OIL Refners.

A committee of the oil rciiners of this
city left here this evening to attend u
meeting of rcfners representing the
leading oil districts Of the country. The
object is to arrange plan for shutting
down the rctinprics for thirty days, and
to establish better prices. With few
exceptions the Pittsburgh refners have
signed an agreement To this effect
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09

TOLEDO, September s-Plour-Qui"'
and unchanged. Wbest--Dull and de-
clined; No. white Michigan ~ u
amber 81 O7I No. 2 red 81 O7i. Corn
Higher, cI6.ing quiet; high miIsd 7sc
low mixed 7gIc; no grade 77c. oat'-
Steady and in moderate demand; No.
4gc. No. 2 ca.h and seller SeP,smb"'
and October ssc; Michigan isc.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09

james \. Calstah. .treet hEUker. Of
Boston, convicted Of forgery in rai-ing
the figures on stock certiicates, was
sentenced yesterday to eight years in the
Ststes prison. The total forgeries are
estimated 81 over half y million dollars.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
CINCINNATI.
Chamber OF Commerce.

CISCINNATI, Septcmb"rS-The Cham
ber Of Commerce elected President to-
day, W b. Hadawny OAcr VIM. Clifford
NetT; also the following delegates 10 the
National Board of Trade: Samuel +,
Coyington, Benjamin EgGleston, George
+. Brooks, Seth Evans, and jas. Siblry
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09

PITTsBUEGH, September s,--Whest-
Quiet ri 81 l2(al Is for Penn,ylyAnia
and Ohio rcd. and 81 Istoyl ~ for white
There j. considerable inquiry for Corn,
10Th shelIed and esr; the market "a hrm
at q further advance; shsIlsd quoted st
gyr
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09

FROM our reports this morning the
probabilities are that the weather to-day
will be cloudy, with easterly winds,
and local rains
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
Cleveland Market.

CLEvELASD, September S.-Whest-
Dull and weak at 81 OgS,l II. Com
Primer at 7GIasIc. Oats-Steady si ~
G45c. Petrolsum-Unchsnged.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
Pittsburgh petroleum Market

PITTsBUEGH, September s.-Crude--
Quiet; quoted st 7Gia77lc the we'll, and
sOq a. the river. Rehnsd-Quieti DE-
mand light; September delivery quoted
A. llIc: October At IL sc.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
CANADA.

QrEBEc, September s.-lI"n. Mr.
Quirment has resigned. The Ministers
will remain in charge of their depart
mrnts until their Successors are qualified
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
ARKANSAS.
COnstItutiOnaI Convention Ad-
Iourned.-

LITTLE Rock. September s-The
Constitutional Convention adjourned at
II o'clock this forenoon, until Eth" 2Wh
day Of October.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
LETTER FROM PRESTON.

GERMAS SETTLEMENT, w. Va,

GERMAS SETTLEMENT, w. Va,
September 3, 1874. !
Editors of the Register.
send YOU a few notes on news and
things in this unpretcnding region. W"
feel it a duty to free the minds of your
readers from certain false impressions
they are likely to receive from the name
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09

The Democratic Convention for the
Tenth District of Ohio, at Titfin, to-day
nominated the Hon. Geo. f. Seney, of
Seneca county, for Congress. y
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
commemorative Justice.

10 the Voters Of Madison District:
hereby offer myself as candidate lot
the office OF Justice OF the Peace lot haui-
son district, which now hold by appoint
ment from the Board of commissioners OF
Ohio county, there being but one Justice
ofthe Peace 10 be voted for In said district
q, IN. election in October next.
san5i WN. II. CALDWELL.
n, the TOters Of Nd,iison District:
hereby offer myself ~ a candidate for
,he office of Justice, in Madison district.
sap7i l.. o. SMITH.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09

10. Smith, Republican, was nominal
ed for Congress in the Sd district OF Ohio
Yesterday.
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at'herliug Register.

GOLD closed in New York on Yesterday
III 1895
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NOTICE. OF PRIMARY MEETING.

~roTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
pemocratic voters OF Washington
49, thai a Primary Meeting will be
%,iti'si' hrId at the First ward Hose House i,tS On
SATURDAY evening September epInese Ine aso OF
rom tiont notSny m suitable ca andldates for County
nonii inoommiSsioner and other district officers.
'"'niNi"''' LUKE FITZPATRICK,
Member of County Executive ConaIItt'ee anna
of Washington district. 'ep'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
OCEAN STEAMERS.

QUEEyLTowN, September 8.-Arrived
Steamship Batavia from Boston.
NEW YORK, September S.-Arrived--
Steamships City of Paris, from Liver
pool; Colon, from Aspinwall; England,
from Liverpool. ..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
MEMPHIS.
Imperial Forces Needed Immediately y

Imperial Forces Needed Immediately
MEMPHIS, Sept. Sat an early hour
yesterday morning a party OF negroes
entered Mr.. Durant's residence and
grocery, on Pigeon Ropst road, near this
city. a young girl employed there dis
covered them and gave the alarm. She
was set upon BY the party, knocked down
and beaten so badly that She will probably
die. Mr.. Durent hearing the noise came
in and was fired upon by several of the
party, and then seized and beaten, but
managed to escape and fed leaving his
wife, who was seized by the negroes,
beaten and stripped, and an attempt
made TO outrage her, but her screams
aroused the neighbors and the negroes
fed. 1t is believed the negroes were
from Central Point, disreputable local
ity in this city.
Political.
The Republican Congressional Con-
vention of this (Tenthl District, in scs-
sion here to-day, nominated Hon. Bar
bour Lewis bv acclamation for recollection.
The Democratic Conservative Convcn-
tion for this District is in session at Boil
var, but up to the present writing have
made no nomination.
The Texas Press Convention arrived
here on Sunday en- route to Lookout
Mountain.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
Report OF an Engagement With the
Indians.

Indians.
Lieutenant General Sheridan received
the following dispatch late tonight from
Fort Leavcn worth:
The following dispatch from Col.
Miles has just been received:
HEADQ' Rs INDIAN TERRITORY
EXPEDITION, CAMP on RED RIVER,
TEXAS, Aug. 81, Via. FORT DuDGE,
September sth.
To Gen. Pope, C0'anoHding Dept g the
Missouri:
This command has followed the con-
federated and hostile Indians for seven
dsv> from Sweet Water to the hcadwa-
tiers ofthe South Branch If Red river.
making rapid marches and gaining on
them steadily till Yesterday. when they
turned and made All attack which was
repulsed. They retreated to u strong
position displaying a force of about SO
warriors. The troops had made e1traor-
dinary efforts and endured every priva-
tion in their energetic and rapid pur-
suit. In the two days they marched 90
miles. They came mp to the attack in
splendid spirits, and without 3 halt went
into the fight. The cavalry, artillery and
infantry We're all in, and the
Indians who appeared to be very brave
at first, broke and run in every direction;
whenever they made stand they were
charged and routed. They burned their
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
BY TELEGRAPH
WHEELING REGISTER.
Associated Press Peport. by Western
Union Line, office Northwest cor.
of Main and 18th Sts.
WASHINGTON.
WA.HINGToN, September 8.
AppOintment.

The President has appointed f. Platt
Stratton Supervising Inspector of steam
ho,ts for the second district.
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LETTER FROM BRANTON.
Agricultural and Political.

BRAXToN County, Sept. 4.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-09
Brazilian Attack OH Fanatics.

A Panama letter received to-day con-
tains brief account of the attack by
the Brazilian troops on the religious fan
atics under the lead of Maurer. The
troops numbered 400, and in the fight,
which lasted two hours, lost 40 men,
when the survivors fled leaving their ar
tillcrv. which could not be used.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-20
Another Burglary.
Judge e. T. Merricih Robbed.
CONTINUED


For some time past the citizens Of the
Sixth District have been annoyed BY the
frequent attempts at burglary, and although
few Of these attempts have been successful
yet feeling Of insecurity there prevails.
Along the line of st. Charles Avenue some
of our wealthiest merchants reside, and it is
for their silverware that gang of desperate
characters hang about watching their OPP
portuniJy.
Last night the residence of Judge E. T.
Nerrick, at the corner of Napoleon Avenue
and Prytania street, was entered by some
unknown party and thoroughly ransacked.
1t appears that the Judge but short time
since lost all of his silverware by burglar,
and luckily last night had none where it
could be found. The thief got over the
side fence, and after killing very trusty
and vigilant watch dog, placed a plank
against the side Of the house, which stands
some distance from the ground, and effected
an entrance through the parlor window.
After hunting about for valuables he gath
cred together the table linen and quite a
number Of pieces Of plated ware and a hand
some parlOr clock, and carried them off, leav
ing the household in utter ignorance, until
this morning, of his depredations. The
value of the property taken is about 5000.
Judge Merrick says that he has been robbed
so often he doesn't intend now to keep any
thing of value in the house. The thief left
no clue.
tTO BE CONTINUED.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-20
Another Pet is Brought to
Earth.
A Notorious Thief Shot.

Between IL and o'clock yesterday morn
ing, notorious colored man named Daniel
Webb, alias Weathers, entered the premises
of Mr.. Fortier, at the corner of Tchoupitou-
las and Clay Avenue by jumping over the
fence into the garden and proceeded to help
himself to artichokes.
He was discovered by Mr.. Randolph For
tier, Jr., who was awakened by the noise.
When he came npon the thief and ordered
him to halt, Webb endeavored to escape,
but Mr.. Fortier discharged his gun, which
was loaded with buckshOt, at him.
He fell at the flash of the gun, severely
wounded. The scattering shot upon exam
inatiOn were found to have taken effect in
his left hip and right breast. The physician
who attended him pronounced his wounds
of very dangerous character, but not
necessarily fatal.
He was sent to the Charity Hospital for
medical care. Daniel Webb, alias Wealth
ers, is well known to the police as one of
the most notorious thieves in the cOmmu-
nifty, and his fate is only one which he
richly deserves, and which should meet a
few more of the night providers who infest
our city at present
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-20
The Poor Pensioners.
How They Were Cheated,
All, Bah! Auditor Clinton

Milton Jones, a member of the Legisla
ture, and chairman of the committee to ex
anime the accounts of the Auditor in refer
ence to the pension lst-for so many per
sons had entered complaints against 81 hon
est" Clinton, through their Representa-
tlves-called upon reporter of the BUL
LETIN to substantiate the reports published
in this paper and asserts his willingness to
go before any court and swear that lit is
the truth, and pothing but the truth"
On the last night of the session, Jones
made repeated efforts to obtain the floor, in
order to make his report, showing how
Clinton had injured the poor pensioners
who relied upon their pension money for
daily bread, but was unable to catch the
eye OF the speaker pro tem., (Mr. Mat
thews.)
He endeavored to procure one Of this
honorable speakers friends to offer the
report, but could not find one who would
do so. He then went to the speaker and
told him that at was the last night of the
session and that il he did not allow his re-
port to be read that many persons would be
deprived of their legal rights He i'm
plOred him to permit it. Mr.. Mathews
pTOullScu HlH, DuI IL Cuc lduSudSo u VII
Jones. "he recognized everybody but me,
and could not get the floor the whole
night.
II would have offered the report before,
but could not get the papers l wanted.
Now l have them, and intend, when the
proper time arrives, to show Mr.. Clinton
that, if he can govern the Chief Executive,
he cannot dictate to me. He has lOrded
it too much. The only fault that l find
with the BULLETIN is, that it did not 60
for him stronger-it has been too mild"
Mr.. Jones declares he is willing to tes-
THY and prove all his assertions, and it
will not add anything to the glory of
honest Auditor Clinton"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-20
"Those Map"

Dear Bulletin-You will find below an ex
tract from planter in Washington county
Miss, to his merchant, touching the over
flow, from "Those Map:
DEER CREEK, Washington county,
April II, 1874. !
Dear Sir-Yours of the 9th was yesterday
received, enclosing a map Of the overlooked
region, and to my great establishment find
our whole country on Deer Creek as blue as
indigo. Please inform the Pic. that if he has
missed the mark as much elsemhere as he has
in Washington county, and particularly as
to the overflow on Deer Creek, he had better
turn his talent in some other direction, as he
is complete failure as a map maker.
There is no water on tillable lands on
either side of Deer Creek from opposite
to Greenvllle down to Rolling Fork, dis
lance Of over sixty miles, but if his inten-
ton was only to show that our country has
been deluged with rain for the past few
months, then can appreciate the dark blue
which he has covered over Washington
county. The water below is rapidly falling,
and the Pic. may, hope, for the present
and all future time, put white coating on
all cultivated lands on Deer Creek, and not
deprecate the value of our highlands by
including us among the unfortunate of the
inundated districts. .5..a
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-20

We invite the attention of our readers to
the advertisement in another column Of Messrs Fl.
B. Stevens Co.. corner of st. Charles and Common
Streets the popular dealers in fine clothing, furnish
ing goods, etc. These gentlemen have long besn
identified with the first class clothing trade Of our
city and their of their business
together with the excellent taste displayed in the get
up of their goods have made them great favortes We
regret to hear they are closing up business, but
glad to know they giving every opportunity
to wear fine goods for little money
Their store is for rent and fixtures for SALE