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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

doubt that the Internal Revenue
Bureau was the centre of the Ring
which for years has been plunderins
the Government right under the eyes
of Boutwell, and Richardson, who re-
fused to investigate the most serious
charges or to heed the evidence of
glazing corruption. This Ring is
composed of active Republicans in
and out of Congress, who commend
ed themselves to favor by liberal
contributions to the "cause" and
loud declamations in favor of a third
term. They were always welcome at
Washington as friends of the Presi-
dent, and in that capacity were able
to strengthen Douglass at the White
House, and to procure legislation by
which his powers were enlarged and
made comparatively Independent of
control. Emboldened by this protec-
ton they branch out on a more ex-
tcnsive scale, until the loss of rere-
nue. and the notoriety Of illicit distil-
lation compelled the attention of the
Secretary of the Treasury, and led to
thesoplosion which has now created
son sdla1tn at tbe-capital
m Sanb0fn contracts, Jayne job
berf3and other iniquities, were trac-
ed into the very Office of the late See
rotary of the Treasury, and implica-
ted Richardson and Sawyer in the
most serious manner. The President
rewarded Richardson with a life ap-
pointment on the Court of Claims,
and but for Mr.. Bristow perhaps Saw
ser would have been transformed in
to 4 Minister Plenipotentiary. Now,
the great Internal Revenue Bureau
is found to be rotten from the bark to
the core, and its chiefs are detected
as agents Of an infamous Ring of
thieves. This is no news tothe pub
lie, but only an official confirmation
of facts long known to exist. Every
day discloses some new rascality, and
no surprise need be excited at more
startling robbcrics than have yet
been uncovered. Thus far, daylight
has only penetrated through the Gre
viccs.-Er.
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The Case ofDouglass.

Notwithstanding the fact that
Secretary Bristow when he informed
Mr.. Douglass of his dccapitation said
that it was not done, because either
his honor or integrity as a man, was
impugned, it turns out that, after
all, there was something wrong. 1t
has now transpired that charges OF
grave incompctency, and extreme
laxity in The administration, of his
office were preferred against the ex-
Commissioner, and they came in
such a shape as to demand his re=
moval. Simple incompetepcy and
looscncss of administration, are very
vcnial offences under the present adj
ministration, however, and as long
as the rare spectacle Of an officials
not being positively dishonest is
presented, it may be well enough for
him not to be entirely cast overheard.
At any rate, this seems to be the
present opinion Of the powers that
be, for we read that Douglass is to
have another place, and that of sixth
auditor of the treasury has been
mentioned. Some captious sheets
will persist in asking the trouble
some question why it is that IN in
competent Internal Revenue Com
missioner will make a competent
Auditor; but some people are 50 very
unreasonable. The fact that laXity
and incompctcncy do not involve d.
rect personal dishonesty, and that
because a man is not regarded as 50
dishonest, he should be rewarded, at
least has 4 pleasant sound, III that II
promises a change of policy. Of late
years, men whose personal characters
have not ranked high in the opinion
of their fellows have too generally
been the recipients Of official fators'
-Er.
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SDcncer.

There is not in the Union 4 finer
specimen of the carpct-bagger than
Spencer of Alabama. A camp follow
or, sutler, thief, ballot box suffer,
protege of Williams, favorite of Grant
he is precisely that kind of human
vulture we imagine the perfect car
pet-bagger to be. In the Senate he
has steadily enhanced the infamy
acquired by his previous career, IN
til, like the lowest type of the night
walker, he is stunned by those who
naturally seek the shelter of the same
shadows, and his own species pass
him By on the other side.
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The Whiskey Ring Frauds.

No harsher judgment could be pro-
nounccd upon the administration Of
the Internal Revenue Bureau at
Washington, than the confession now
formally made that in order to detect
the frauds andcombinations of the
Whiskey Ring, Mr.. Bristow found it
necessary to go outside of the Office
created to protect the public interest,
and to conceal from it all knowledge
Of his operations until they were
completed. This fact gives the true
story Of Mr.. Douglass removal and
the refusal to grant his AFFECT appeal
for retention until the end Of the
fiscal year. The Secretary Of the
Treasury was possessed Of all the
necessary information when that
summary step was taken, and he
know that to make his plan success
fu, the absence Of the late Coma,iss-
idaes was indispensable,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

The woods are burning in the
Northeast; Buffalo gnats are swarm
ing in the Southwest; reports place
countless millions of srasshoppers on
the plains; such season of cold. rain
snow and frost threatening great
damage to the wheat crops, and kill
ing outright the fruit is unprcceden-
ted, and yet there are people who
affect to believe that the Radical par
ty is not responsible for all these
troubles. An exchange says: This
is precisely the views that old phar-
oah took of things when the frogs
and lice and locus:s ovcrran Egypt.
He never would admit that he was
to blame for these infections.
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s.ron prosaec,s IN West Virginia

GREEyBRiER CorNTY,-Aot rs pls
IS was feared. a fair crop expected
MaRsuAII--A gentleman in MaT
shall County SAYS the wheat IS com
ing up thicker than it was before tht
freeze. so don't get excited for there
is lots of wheat to- sell when thc
time comes.
BRooKE.-The crops are q gooc
deal injured, and the prospects ioi
fruit is slim.
RoAyE.-A correspondent says
Things look gloomy, but q few VAIN
DAYS and good showers, will raise oai
spirits greatly.
JEpFgRsoX.-The wheat looks bad
". and much Of it is injured past re,
covery. The fruit is thought to be
aAxcocK.-The fruit is not killed;
Prospect forlate apples encouraging
WETzEL,-0Hlo,- MARsHsLL.-ln
these counties there is a fair pros
pect for fruit except on the hills
where it is thought to be injured.
1t is thought that the wheat is a
good deal injured. Some fields have
already been ploughed up. In some
localities however it is thought the
,rL,af = mt jniured
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Kentucky.

The Democratic State Convention
of Kentucky, closed on Friday Of last
wcek,aftcr nominating Col. McCrcary
for Governor. The committc on plat
form reported the following which
was unanimously adopted:
"Rexolred, That we hold it to be
absolutely essential to the prescrva-
ton of the liberties of the citizens
that the several States shall be main
tanned in all their rights, dignity
and equality, as the most complete
and reliable administration of their
own domestic concerns, and the surcst
bulwarks against anti-republican
tendencies. Every attempt on the
part of the Federal Government to
exercise power not delegated to
them by the Constitution, or to exer-
else delegated power in a manner
not theirin prescribed, is an act OF us
urpation demanding the instant and
unqualified condemnation OF people
jealous of their liberties; and-we hold
that any unconstitutional interior
ence by the General Government
with the local affairs of ans.state, to
any extent, or under any>pretense
whatever, should be at ance ren1ed3ed-
and condemned by all classes ofeFery
section of the Union, as all such acts
tend directly to the destruction ofoar
Federal system and the consolidation
of all power in a centralized despo-
tism."
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The Coming Storm.

The war clouds thickens. Next
Thursday, a fleet Of war steamers
from Ohio county, may be expected
to be seen lowering on our coast
Little is known of the character of
armament these vessels will carry,
except that they will be fitted out
with a formidable jack-ass battery
provided the engagements of Coop
and DANA HUBBARD will permit
them to leave home at that time
Courier.
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It is creditable to their humanity

It is creditable to their humanity
and sense of justice that throughout
the country the newspaper editors
speak of the failure of Mr.. Bcecher's
counsel to call Mrs. Tilton as an out
rage against the accused wife. This
failure to take advantage OF oppor-
tunity to enable the inculpated wo-
man to defend her wifely honor
against his assaults and those Of her
hushandhas also produced and i'm
preston on the public very damaging
TO the Plymouth pastor.-SlM.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20
COMMISSIONERS SALE
Valuable Town Property!

IN pursuance OF the terms OF decree OF
the Circuit Court OF Mason County,
West Virginia, rendered at the April term,
1873, in the cause OF X. W. Mcdaniel, ct.
al., vs.. WIN. Mcdaniel and Martha McDan.
iel, in. Chanccry, the undersigned, Specii!
Commissioner will on
Thursday. the 27th day of May.
1873. NJ the front door Of the Court house
OF Mason county, proceed to sell at pubic
auction, to the highest bidder, or bidders,
tbc following town lots, belonging to the
estate OF Hutchinson Mcdaniel, deceased,
situated in the town OF Point Pleasant. to-
wit: m
LIST. The northeast corner oil lot No: 20,
first tier. This LOT contains u fine dwelling
house and out-houses.
ID. 4 certain lot containing about one.
half acre lying on the kanawha river and
Wand Streets, formerly owned by the Point
Pleasant Wooden Manufacturing Company;
This lot has several good houses on it, and
is very desirable property. It will be
sold as one lot, or divided into several lots
to suit purchasers. ,
Sd. An outlet on the Clarks5ure road,
between said town OF Point Pleasant and
Crooked Creek, containing one fourth OF an
acre. This is a good lot, with dwelling
house upon it.
18th. 4 certain lot known rs the north
west quarter OF lot No. ., in fifth tier. This
lot is situated on the corner OF First and
Decatur Streets. No Improvements. Will
be divided into two or more lots ii desired
by purchasers.
9TH. A certain lot known Us the "Quiliin
lot" being one-fourth OF lot No. ), in 9Th
tier.
Onc-iourth cash in hand on the dayof sale;
the balance on credit of one, two, and
three years, in equal payments, with inter.
est from day of sale. Each purchaser will
be required to give bond with good securi-
ty for the deferred payments, and the title
will be retained as a further security.
Said sale will be continued and adjourn.
ed from day to day, or time, TO time ii not
pleted on the day first mentioned, until
the same shall be completed.
D. W. P0LSLEf,
apr. 29-td. Special Commissioner.
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RrcatiliI,r Cave.

In the range otmountainS IN vest
ern North Carolina known as the
"Fox Range most singular phe-
nomenon exists. 1t is a breathing
cave" In the summer months cur
rent of air comes from it so strongly
that person can't walk against it,
while in the winter the suction is
Just as great. The cool air from the
mountains in summer is felt for miles
in a directline from the cave. AT
times a most unpleasant odor is emit
ted upon the ealrcat from dead car
.casses Of animals sucked IN and kill
ed by the xiGlence The loss ofscat-
tie and stock in That section in the
winter is accounted for in this way.
They range top near the mouth of the
cave and the tNrIent carries them in.
At times wllentses change from in
halation begins, thcsair is filed with
various hairs Of animals; not unfre-
ouentlr bones aad whole carcasScS
are fond miles from thcpl,tce. The
air has been known tocilanges maize
rally IN tempertatufes dRrins CHA
lation from quite segato pleasant
lv hot, whitening vs9ststiop within
reach, and accompanied: terrible
roaring gurgiing SOUND. as of ;epet.
boiling. It's unaeeomted- fprs by
scientific men who%have examined
il. though no exploration can take
place. It is feared by many that 4
volcanic eruption may break forth
there some time. Such things have
occurred in places as little unexpect-
i
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

The removal papers continue tore
mind Governor Jocob Of the example
of General Jackson in imprisoning a
New Orleans judge. They omit to
add that the experiment cost "Old
Hickory" 4 fine Of one thousand dol
!ars.-(6Urier.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

The Attorney General gives his
opinion that enrolment before the
proclamation and orders mentioned
in the act of April %, 1872, does not
preclude a claim for bounty, where
the company and regiment was mus
tered into the military service OF the
United States prior to July q, 1861,
under said proclamation and orders.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

Governor Jacob has yielded to
heart-rending entreaty and returned
to the scene Of the Capital strife
Common rumor places Gatlin gun
in each of his vcst-pockets, deposits
a bushel Of two ofhand grenades und-
crhisshirt front and conccals colum-
bad in his coat-tails. Out Of con-
siderations of public safety he ought
to be clreful Of his clo.kes.-C6tr-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

Aclimax to the peace movement
Mr.. Jefferson Davis, lately, in his
address to the Texas veterans Of the
Mexican war, counscllcd them to be
"as loyal nor to the stars and stripes
as they had been Jealous and brave
in defense of their first flag" Verify
if this thing goes on, the last posi-
bic. hope of the Radicals, for 4 success
full fight in the coming Presidential
campaign, will be extinguishcd.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

Bill King, a Republican member of
Congress from Minnesota, has been
indicted by the Washington grand
jury for perjury.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

The Pittsburgh Dispatch, mislead
probably BY an erroneous statement
in one OF the morning papers of this
city. states that the death of Judge
PAUL, OF the Supreme Court of West
Virginia, causes a vacancy which,
under existing laws, cannot be filed
for nearly year and hall. This is
all wrong. Section I Of art. S of the
CONSTITUTION Of this State provides
that IF vacancy shall occur in said
court from any cause, the Governor
shall issue writ of election to fill
such vacancy for the residue Of the
term. Provided that ifthc unexpircd
term be less than two years the Coy,
crnor shall appoint Judge to fill
such vacancy"
In this case the nncxpired term
being more than FIVE years the Gov
ernor will issuea writ of election, and
a Judge to fill the place of the dcceas-
ed can be chosen If any time after
ward in conformity with the proris-
ions of section Il of "an act making
general provisions for elections by the
people, and providing for the filling
of vacancies" passed April 1lth, 1873.
-PeGiHtcr
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

The Pomcroy Tel>g"qph says that
the Atlantic and Lake Esic railway
can now be looked upon as certain
ty.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

Mr.. Withcrs, the new Virginia Sen
ator, was a physician at the breaking
out Of the war. After serving three
years as Colonel he was 80 severely
wounded that he had to leave the
army. From 1866 to 1869 he edited
the Lynchbug Nc1cs; from 1869 to
lS73he edited the Richmond Enquirer.
&c has eleven living children, OF
whom ten a-e daughters.
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May Sd, 1875, the Supreme Court
of the State of Maryland decided the
case of the State of Maryland against
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The
State claimed a deferred payment of
$4,000 as due for the period be-
tween 1860 and 1870. The company
refused the amount to State on the
plea that the tax was unconstitution-
al. The Maryland Court gave judg-
ment against the Company, and the
Supreme Court on an appeal, aliirms
the decision of the State Court.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

Nowthat the mighty Ring of inter-
nal revenue officials, distillers. and
dealers, which was organized to de-
fraud the 1es iIry and to divide the
spells, has 90 cdlApNtcsy laid bare
in all its faf:reaching Combinations,
the Presidents organs claim for him
large credit for work in which he
had no hand whatever. 1t was not
until the most positive proofs Of
guilty COLLISION between the various
parties to this plumber were presen-
ted to him that he consented to igor
GUS measures which led to the crush
ing exposure and its consequences.
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Hon. John c. Breckenridge Of Ken
lucky, is reported to be in dying
condition.
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Agents Wanted to Sell
The Political, Personal, and Property
Rights citizsn,L
Or TIE UNITED sTATEs-BY Tn1oPnlLrs
Parsons, IL. D.

Containing 4 commentary on Federal
and State Constitutions, giving their histo.
~ and origin, and a full explanation Of
their principles, purposes and provisions;
the powers and duties OF Public Officers;
the rights OF the people, and the obligations
incurred in every relation OF life; also d.
reotions and legal forms for all business
transactions, rs making Wills, Deeds, Mort
cages, Leases, Notes, Drafts, Contracts, etc.
Il meets the wants OF all classes and .selis-
to everybody.
NATIONAL PUBLISHING Co,
apr. 294w. CINCINNATI u
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-05-20

1t now costs one hundred and nine
ty-four millions OF dollars to run the
government for a year. This is ex-
elusive of the interest on the public
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STATE NEWS.

Ok A SEARCH FOE HIDDEN IREAs-
rRr.-on Wednesday last 4 survey
ing party Of three persons left IVES
ton for the headwalers Of the Buck
harmon River, on a search for a large
amoun. Of gold and silver coin, which
is supposed tohasebeen hidden there
some time previous to the year 1Il6-
The treasure which the party is
searching for is said to have been
buried at some point by the early
settlers Of lthe county, who were
driven back east by the Indians. By
the aid of copy Of IN ancient man
uscript, addressed to 4 prominent
surveyor, now deceased, Is sdiscov-
cred that by certain signs made on
the rocks in the river-pointing to
other points of the compass-that the
location described in the manuscript
is attainable by good job of survey
ing. The parties are sansuine of
success; the preliminary distances
and marks having already been fully
ascertained. In a week or two more
we shall be able to state whether or
not Fortune has smiled upon the eff
forts ofthe adyenturers.-Hcston DEM
ocrat.
Exc1rEMEsT IN WEBsTER COUNTY.
Our letter from Webster makes an
important announcement relative to
the discover ofoiI in that county.
The author Is vel known . us as a
highly intelligent and perfectly re-
liable gentleman, and his statements
may be accepted without hesitation,
Since receiving his letter We have
had conversation with Mr.. Samuel
Givcns. Sheriff of Webster who YER
rifles the narrative of our correspond
ent. Mr.. Givcns states that similar
discoveries have been made at vari.
Gus other points in the neighborhood
and that great excitement has been
produced, hundreds of people flock
ing to the spot to view the wonder
ful developments. We sincerely
hope that further and more thorough
research may show the paying guam,
tity and quality of the grease" and
that Webster may take high rank
among the oil producing territories
Of the country.
The reputation Of the remarkable
mineral springs at Addison is being
pretty well established. Thorough
ANALYSIS has developed wonderful
curative properties in thewaters. In
the past season quite a number OF
visitors tested them satisfactorily,
and this Summer undcrarransements
now going forward, accommodations
will be furnished for a large attend
ancc of health seekers throughout
the seaSon.-ChQric.tOn Courier.
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TuE cAprrAL NJrNeTIoN.
Warrant and Arrest.

Judge Smith Yesterday. upon lnioF-
nation furnished his Court that pre-
variations were going forward under
The direction Of Governor Jacob. for
the removal OF the State archives to
Wheeling, Notwithstanding the IN
;unction. issued a warrant for the ar
rest of the persons engaged in pack
ing the books and papers at the Cap
itoI by order of the Governor. The
warrant was placed I'M the hands Of
an officer, and the Isst M le.
The parties WI sel,ss Court
this morning, %he6 s6mc disposition
will be made of the case. AS they
are, no doubt, innocent of any guilty
intent. it will bca matter of regret
if serious consequences shall fall up
on them. But the dignity and au-
thority of the Courts rust be respect
ed. and so far as it j. left with the
Judge of this Circuit.to enforce the
mandates of the tribunal over which
he presides, it is not to be doubted
that no trifing with the Judicial
power viii be permitted.
Governor Jacob is not here to meet
the consequencesof :hc reckless move
ment he has inaugurated. The
promptness with, which he placed
himself out of the rISeh of the conse-
quences of his aetss noticeable and
characteristic.-o6aricf, May 18th.
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The Supreme Court Of Ohio has 4;
.iust. rendered decision which will
bear With special weight on the !,, R !;
man Catholic Church. 1t will BE-.
rccolleeteG thai the Treasurer OF
Hamilton county held That only
church and school property was eX-
empt from taxation, while Archblsh-
op Purcell contended that the dwell
ings of the clergy were included.
The Superior Court decided in favor
of the Archbishop, and the case was
carried up on writ of error, The
Supreme Court holds that residence
property must be taxed, swhile that
used exclusively for worship or edu-
cational purposes is not taxable.
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DeaG.lIcadin- The Press.

People who know very little about
it frequently imagine that dcad-hcad-
ing the pse.s--is--siying something
for nothing, when the fact is you
cannot pick up a newspaper that Is
not dead-heading somebody or some
thing. There is not newspaper IN
the land that would not be glad to
pay as it goes if those who use. its
columns would do the same. The
press endures the affection of dead.
hcadism from the pulpit, the bar and
stage; from corporations, societiesand
individuals. The press is expected
to yield its interests; it is required to
give strength to the weak, eyes to
the blind. clothes TO the. naked, and
bread. to the hnngfY; it is asked to
cover infrmities, hide weaknesses,
wink at quaclss, bolster up dull au-
thors and latter the vain; it is, IN
short, to be all things to all men, and
if it looks for pay and reward it IS
denounced as nleanand sorid. There
is no interest Under the whole heay ;
ans that is ex pectcd to give SO much
to.society. without pay or thanks, as
the newspaper press.-C0w!er,
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Hon. James B. AIcCreery is the
Democratic candidate for Governor Of
Kentucky.
The Beecher trial IS approaching
aconclusion. The testimony is final
ly all in. Now comes the long and
weary speech-making.which will oc-
cupy a couple Of weeks, then the
charge of the court, and, finally, per-
haps, 4 hung jury.