The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-28
The Union League Congratulate the
President.


WAsHINGToS, October 81 The COM
mittee appointed by the National Exec
utive Committee of the Union League of
America, which met in Baltimore on the
10th inst, visited the President, Secre-
tary Bristow and Postmaster General
Jewell, to-day, for the purpose ofprcsent-
ing the resolutions adopted at that meet.
ing. The committee consisted of cx-
Governor Newell, of New Jersey, chair
man. Geo. Harlow, Illinois, Col. Thos. K.
Rich, and Col. Thos. Ii. Gardner, Mary
land. The resolutions presented were rs
follows:
R,solced, That We recognize with
feelings of great pride the wise
judgement and discretion manifest
ed bv our chief magistrate President
Grant, in selecting such true and tried
patriots as Hon. Marshall Jewell and
lion. b. Ill. Bristow to the high and im-
portant positions in his cabinet of Post
master General and Secretary of the
Treasury, and do assure him that such
appointments tend greatly to strengthen
his administration.
Re,olred, That we heartily approve
and endorse the policy pursued by Hon.
Marshall jewell, Postmaster General,
and Hon. b. II. Bristow, Secretary "f the
Treasury, in inauguratinS a new and
healthier order of things in their Depart
ments. and in their efforts L. rid the ser
vice of corrupt and inefficient officers,
and commend their example to their
branches Of government.
Resoircd, That we call on the admins
tration to weed out all corrupt and inef-
fcient officers wherever found as the
most important step towards regaining
the impaired confidence of the people.
Resoired, That we believe the surcst
means of strengthening the Republican
party and in overcoming the influence OF
the White League at the South is To re-
organize the Union Leagues in that
locality, and that proper recognition OF
our order at this time would be fraught
with good results.
In presenting the resolutions to the
President, Governor Newell assured him
that his administration was endorsed by
the league. On behalf of the order he
expressed hope for lis continued succesS,
stating at the same time that they had no
candidate for office to present, but simply
desired to give him assurance of their con-
fldence and support. They congratulated
the President and the country upon har-
ing Postmaster General Jewell and Sec
retsrv Bristow in the Cabinet. The
President was thankful for their support
and confidence. After while they
again congratulated the Postmaster Cen
eral. He. too, was made happy, and so
responded The National Council of the
League will assemble in Cincinnati TO
take measures for pertecting thorough
organizations throughout the country.
A shocking Accident.
ST. PAUL MINI October 27.-At
Clear Water, on Saturday night Seth
Gibbs, a highly esteemed citizen, was
caught in q rapidly revolving shaft in
Morrison's saw mill. His left arm was
broken in a number Of places, and finally
torn entirely from his body. The bones
of both legs were broken and splintercd
and pushed out through the flesh in ses-
eral places, and his head received blows
that must have caused instant death.
Notss particle Of clothing remained on
his body.