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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

COUNTY CoURT.-This court met at
A N. Saturday, and disposed Of business
as follows: .r...
In the case OF the State rs. Zlchcus aud
Joseph Cox, indicted for disturbing pub
lie worship at SnedIker's school house
the jury returned verdict OF not guilty,
In the case Of the State Is. Thompson
Ryan, indicted for assault, defendant was
fined $35. s
Tho case Of VIM. Mossbcrg, appealed
from Squire Mccormick in January last,
was taken up. Mossberg was arrested
upon peace warrant, and required by
the justice to give bond Tor his good be-
hHUor. lie sppeSled 70 the County Court
and was discharged. Judge Cochran, 10
dischargiug the prisoner, made several
important rulings, which will materially
change the system OF peace warrants.
Court adjourned TO this morning at
o'clock
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

APTTsBURaH oARsMAN.-Frank Den.
marsh, of Pittsburgh, will row over the
threc'mile course above the Top Mill on
Saturday afternoon next upon wager OF
800 against time. Heis TO row the three
miles in twenty minutes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
ADDITIONAL TELEGRAPH,
u,toyo,oble Weather for seeding.

CINCINNATI, Sept. ia general and
protracted drouth in the country Is put
Ting back farmers In their preparations
for putting In tall crops.
RUN OVER AND KILLED.
Thomas Allerson was run over by o
train and killed at Urbans to-day.
MOVEMENTS OF 0RRRRAIs GRANT, sHRR,
MAN AND SHERIDAN.
Generals Grant, Sherman and Sheridan
are expected to visit this city next Thurs.
day, attend the Exposition, and then 20
TO Columbus 10 the meeting Of the Army
OF the Cumberland.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

ADMINISTRATIVE ArpoNTED.-In the
County Court Saturday, Anna NJ. Weiske
was appointed Administrative oil the
estate OF Herman Weiske, deceased.
Bond, $1,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

CHURCH ITRMs.-Rev. John Mohat re-
turned home from Canada on Saturday.
Mr., MoGAt purposes visiting Scotland in
October.
There were no services in the United
Presbyterian Church yesterday, the
pastor, Rev. J. T. Mcclure, being absent
in Pittsburgh.
The Chapline Street N. E. Church
was re-opened for services yesterday
Rev. ], r. Thompson, the pastor, off,
ciated.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
Cenlrlpetal Power Machines.
ST. CLATRsvILLE, O., Sept. 8, 1877

ST ULAIKsVILLE, u, sept 8, 1871.
Wheeling CeHtripetal ROoer Company:
GENTLEMEN-The Hand Power Ma
chine ! purchased Of you works well-ial
beyond my expectations. l do my rip
ping, tenOniDg, growing, &c, &C., doing
the work much easier and better than by
hand, as formerly. l can do as much In
one day with your machine 10y having a
man or boy TO turn iD as I can do by
hand in week. am satisfied that nc
cabinet maker or carpenter ought to do
without one. Yours respectfully,
JACOB W. KAISER,
Cabinet Maker and Undertaken.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

From the New York Triblne ., .
THE "Weber" Piano.tOrtes arc most ex.
cellent instruments, pure and rich in
quality, with much power and brilliancy.
They can hardly be said to have rival;
it is therefore fitting they should be quar-.
tered In brown stone palace.
e.,r W. Il. sHEIB, Agent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

ANOTHER RACE PRoPosED.-There is
some talk Of a boat race between James
Manton, Of tho Nail City Club, and Jack
Prince, Of the Hegner Club. The race
will probably come off in about three
weeks, for purse OF 5000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

U. s. DISTRICT couRr.IThe u 8
Court met at the usual hour SATURDAY
morning, but transacted no business Of in.
terest to the public, After setting seyera,
cases Tor future hearing, court adjourned
until this morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
Cabinet Maker and Undertaken.

SQUIRE CALDwELL.-Michael Reilly
j., was before Squire Caldwell on Sat-
urdGy morning, to answer to a charge Of
disturbing the peace some weeks ago
-Four Of defendants family were sub
pGnaed as witnesses, but three Of them
refused to testify and were sent to Jail
The prisoner was required to give a bond
Of Of $500 TO keep the peace for year
which hO refused to do and he was also
locked up. In the evening, however, the
Squire was notified that the obstinate
witnesses were ready to comply with the
requirements Of the law, and they wert
accordingly liberated. The defendant ii
the case also furnished the required bond
and was discharged.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
An AGrfay Between Officers Fatal
to Both.

ST. LOUIS, September IA Licking
ton (MissourD special to the Evening Dis
patch says a shooting ARRAY occurred
there this afternoon, between Deputy
City Marshal l.. AcKsne and DEPUTY
Sheriff Ewing, In which Kane was killed
and Ewing MORALLY wounded. The afEail
grew out oil an old ieud.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

To TIE PuBLIc.-Just received, a fine
assortment OF New York and Philsdel-
phIa makes of mems wear, superior 10
custom makes in style and finish, consist.
ing OF Congress CATERS, Alexis Ties, and
Morocco'Top Boots on different lasts.
Please call and examine the above before
purchasing elsewhere.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

A LARGE number Of fine horses are al.
ready in attendance at the Ut. Clairsville
Eair Grounds, and are being trained for
INC coming Fair. Trotting purse, $3.50;
pacing, 800.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

CANTON, O.,Esept. 12.-There was a
grand handicap foot race at the Fair
grounds this evening. Several profess
sionsl stepperS were present The first
money was won by Norman Rolf, OF this
CITY.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
NOVA SCOTIA.

VEssEL AsHoRR-FTvE MEN DROWNED.
HALIFAX, Sept. 12-The bark Henri
eta Morris, from Quebec TO Amster-
dam, with lumber, was run ashore, water
logged, on Msgdalen Island, and the first
officer and five seRmen were drowned.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

WILL open on Wednesday 200 pieces
of new Neck Rufilings, the latest import
cd novelties in this article Of ladies' toilet,
at A. L. RICE s. Co.'s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
NEW Ties in rich abundance at
10. A. L. RICE s. Co.'S,

Now opening 1870 dozen latest style
Linen Collars, only 10 cents; 20 dozen
one'button colored Kids, only 85 cents;
20 dozen two'button colored Kids, only
81 90; 10 dozen two.button black, small
sizes, only so cents; so dozen White Cor.
sets, only 80 cents; 20 dozen Hip Gore
CorSets, only so cents, at speyer Bros,
where will be found all the novelties Of
the seasnn. -.-.---.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

TEE person who was losL overheard from
the steamer Science near Cressp's Grove
on Thursday night last, was young
German named Lees, who came from
New Philadelphia.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
Consolidation of Pacific STEAMSHIP D
Lines.

SAN FRANcnCo, September lathe
next trip otthe British steamer Vancon-
Verto China and Japan will be under tho
supcrintendenCe oil the Pacific Mail Com.
pany, purchaser Of that and other steam
eEs OF the Trans Pacific Company.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

AN ice wagon belonging to Frank Wal.
tiers broke down on tho street railway
track on Market street, near 10Th, satur.
day afternoon. ..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

POLICE CouRT.-There was only one
case before this court yesterday morning
Thomas PVles was charged with disor-
derby conduct, and fined $50 and costs.
He was committed for thirty days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

DoN'T forget that tho United States
Building Association meets In OTIS Hall,
corner 18th and Market streets, on Tues
day, September 18th, at z o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

TIE Tenth Street Dancing Club gave
dance on Saturday night at the Market
House, which was well attended. Billy
Mayors band furnished the music,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

While digging at the Riverside Mil
on Saturday morning, some workmen
found tho skeleton Of q man, about three
feet from the surface.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

To HRIP the Crusade" save your bee
and tobacco money and deposit it with A
Building Association, which will pay from
u 10 "A per cent interest as an Investment
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

THE place to borrow money, without
asking your friend for favor, Is TO become
a member Of the United States Building
Association.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

ABOUT $4,000 stogies were seized by
the Internal Revenue Officers on satur.
day for violation of the U. s. law.
August 0berdick was the manufacturer
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

TIE mild September" has thus far fur.
nished about as much hot and Disagree
able weather as any OF the summer
monthQ
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

RECONSIDERATION noon on Saturday a
country mAn's team started from 9th street,
North Wheeling, and ran up the river
94st the Top Mill. There was no dam
age done Of importance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

EVERY lady will endorse that I. Blum
& Bro are now selling the best and
cheapest goods sold since 1862.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

GREY, white and black all wool Yarn
at very low prices, just received at
a-. HENRY JACOBS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

Go TO tho rooms oil tho United States
Building Association and leave your name
for as many shares Of stock as you can
conveniently pay twenty-five cents a
week on. w..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

ONE case Of Barred Flannel, worth So
cents per yard, is offered at Is cents at l.
Blum 6 Bros, 1l04 Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

WASHINGTON HALL.-The lectures
given by Mrs. Mossop Putnam yesterday
afternoon and evening were greeted by
rather small audiences, owing 10 the ex-
treme heat, Mrs Putnam is without
doubt one Of tho finest lecturers who has
ever visited our city. She is not only
very handsome, but elegantly graceful
and laent, and charmed her hearers iol
an hour. 1t ia much TO be regretted tina
our people do not attend these lectures
as they are well worth hearing, being
beautiful in language, and calculated L
do much toward improving the mora
condition of the general public. We un-
deratsnd Mrs. Putnam intends iavorinp
the citizens Of Martins Ferry on mex
Tuesday evening, at Commercial Hall.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

FINE French Flowers, Ostrich Plums,
Ostrich Tips, Wings and Pompons, in
great variety and at low prices at .
A. L. RICE & Co.'S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

WE hear that large number Of our
citizens are going to st, Clairsville or
Thursday and Friday next TO see The
races,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

BEAUTIFUL Atwood French Merinos
all colors at SOC per yard, OF
J. W. FERRE1's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

THE Charlie Gallagher benefit at Wash
ipgton Hall on Saturday night attracted 4
good audience.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

EULooY ON BnHoP WHELAN.-Wt
clip the following from the Charleston
Courier Of Thursday last:
Friday (to.morrow) at 0 o'clock A. NJ.
a solemn Requiem Mass, celebrated By
Father Collins, assisted by Father Nc.
Very, Of Stanton, as Deacon, and Father
Qlirk, Of Huntington, as sub Deacon, will
take place at the Chapel Of the Sacred
Heart. An eulogy on the lie and deeds
OF RI Rev. r V. Whelan, late Bishop d
Wheeling, will DO delivered on this occs-
sion by Father stenger. The church is
to be drsped in mourning, All are invited
10 attend.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

SPLENDID halfwool surges in all col
ors, at Zoe per yard, just opened by
J. W. FERREI,
Cor. Main and Goth SIS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

MEsBRs l. BLUM s. Bro, at 1O4 Main
street, arc offering cheap goods this week.
Go and see them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

THE New Fancy Colored Bordered
Handkerchiefs at A. L. RICE 6 Cos.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

PIcKPoCKETs.-on Saturday afternoon
William Bailey, Of the La Belle Mill, had
MS pocket picked of $40.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

ALPACA and Poplln Ladies' Made nm
Suits IN all colorS, latest style, lust
opened, BY J.W, Fanny
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

READYMADR fall suits and suits made
to order by first class Dress Makers, at l.
Blum s. Bro, 1l04 Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

InE place to save money from your
oIs.aaI earnings. is in a Building Asso.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

]. BLUM 6 BRo. will sell Calico and
Muslin by the holt cheaper than any
house In tho trade. :
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

If you don't believe that the goods
offered by l. Blum 6 Bro. are sold at
one hall their value, go and see for your
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

FALL AND WINTER WEAR.-We have
made a large purchase Of Mems, Boys,
Youths and Children's Kip Boots that we
can recommend to any purchaser. No
shoddy, and all goods warranted. Look
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

A GOOD way to get home oryour OWE
Is by going into Building Association.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

VINO leads the low prices in Dry Goods
and Carpets in WheelingP
J. W. FERRE1.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

PONCE CouRT.-There was but one
case before the police court Saturday
morning. yankee Doodle" johnson was
arrested on tho Mcclure House corner by
Capt. Davis, very drunk and disorder!y.
He was fined $40 and costs, but having
no lucre was sent up for thirty days,
Geo. Walker, workmen on the
McLain building, became involved in a
quarrel with a fellow workman named
Morris Collins, and wanted TO whip him
Walker was arrested by Capt. Davis, and
at the afternoon session Of the police court
he was fined g and costs, which he paid.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

THY HAVE CONE AT LAsT!-Dress
Goods at ruinous prices, at
i " ERnnn1Ln
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

A FRESH arrival of Choice Hsmburgs
at A. L. RICE 6 Cos.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

New Dress Goods Of all kinds just
opened by J.W FERRRE:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

TEE best all wool knitting Yarn for the
least money you can get al --s H..
HENRY JACoBs'.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

ENGLISH Waterproof worth 81 80 is Of
tered Ats7ic per yard, att. Blum q Bro,
l10l Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

THERE was no row in the Opera Bill
lizard PArlor on Saturday night, as report
ed in the Sunday NeDS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

ONE THOUSAND pairs Of Pure Liner
Cuffs at 1910 at l. Blnm s. Bros.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

JERRY CLEMENS,
Cor. Main and 18th Streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

BIZ sure to engage Wv convevances
early 10 go to tho races at 81. olS;rsviIle
this week.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
THE eTRAMsHIP CITY on PRKINo.

The Pacific mail steamship, City OIL
Picking, will be open for inspection or
Tuesday, tho 18th, specially for visitor
from sbroad,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
MONDAY, SEPT. IA, 1874.
New Advertisement

Show Gases.
"Dinna' ye hear the Slogan" Special
notice.
Ityou would avoid all complaints.
Elm Grove Coal.
Save your money. ~
Two boys wanted. ,.. ...
A. L. Rice & 90. -r.-s
Great sale OF Lupin's Dress Goods.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

aoi'eN the heads OF whole congre-
gauon, go IL "hurch late with new pair
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
Gen. Shaler and the Chicago Fire
Department.

NEW YORK, Sept. 18.-The committee OF
the City Council oil Chicago, rendered
General Shaler, president Of the New
York City Fire Department, the Office Of
Chief Of the Chicago Fire Department.
It Ia stated ongood authority, that Sha.
Ter accepted and will assume the office on
the first Of January next,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

SONLY ono man in the cooler" last
night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

ST
s4A. llH. SP.N. TIN.
II % % 50
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

MANY people don't go to market unit
% or 10 o'clock in the morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

FoUND-THATTHE BEsTpLArp
~ 70 buy Teas; ColLees, Sugars, Spices S,I
s1toeotles generally. Is At the old c,ttSIi,Haaaa
H. J.SAfTH, Cor, MARKET and Hmm,
He keeps tho largest stock In the cIty Ill,
twOnty'ay years experience In The Naiea
enAb co him oHelcet 10 the best AdyGnaS nIp1
customers. VI hlI
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

There were no services at the English
lutheran Church yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

YESTERDAY was by many considered
the wArmest day Of the season.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

TIE dust over on the Island is about
four inches deep.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14
Groceries.

YELLOW RIO COFFEE.
j Ten bag. olt yellow Rio Coffee, a ehoI., =.
ue'e' Just received BY ,,,,. ' Al
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

You that have coal to shed, prepare to
shed It now. 10
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

sTEuBENvILE Is ahead with the oars
but We can beat her with the bat.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

THERE was no pool selling at the races
Saturday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

CoFE,FEE DowN-1 AN NOW
" selling -''W
The Beat Green Coffee. ..........,,...y a.
The best hoASttd Coffee. .........."'''S%
r. j. ENYTM
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

Read the News In this COL
umn on Monday Septem-
Der I4th. 1t will save you
many a dollar.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-14

THERMOMETER REcoRD.-The follow
ing shows the range Of the temperature
as observed al Silvey's Drug Store, cor
nor opposite the Post Office:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-20
VETERANS or MEXICO.
pEATH OF JoHN r. PIEROE.

A meeting OF the Associated Veterans Of 1876
was held last evening at the Office OF the presi-
dent, CTen. ]. W. Denver, to take some action in
relation to the death OF one Of their comrades,
Mr.. John R. Pierce, master plasterer of this
city, and respected citizen for many years. The
announcement OF his sudden death on Saturday
evening, by heart disease, while working on q
building on Half street, has been published. A
committee was appointed to prepare resolutions
Of respect to his memory, who reported the fol-
lowing:
whereas It has pleased the Almighty to sud-
denly remove from our midst, while engaged in
his daily aYOcatiOn as master mechanic our
much esteemed and respected cOmrade, John r.
Pierce, aged s. years, native Of Prince Georges
county, Nd, and for many years resident Of
this District, which he represented as volunteer
soldier in the war with Mexico, in the company
of Capt. John Waters. Baltimore and ID. q. bat
TALON, and has ever since maintained with his
associates the manly character achieved while in
the service Of his country,
Resolved, That while we bow submisSiTely to
the will Of the Great Commander, we deem IL eur
duty to convey TO the bereaTed widow and chill
dren Of our dead comrade q kindly assurance Of
our heartfelt sympathy in the loss Of an affection
ate husband and father, which they have sus-
tanned, while we have also to mourn the loss Of a
valuable and jealous promoter Of the cause for
which we have organized.
Resolved, That the members Of our Association
generally be requested to testify their respect for
the deceased by attending the funeral ceremonies
at his late residence, No. SIS street southwest,
this Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock, wearing
their badges, and that copy Of these resolutions
be entered in the journal Of proceedings and an
other be transmitted to his family.