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FRANCE.
WEEPING own 4 1.OEr CHANCE.

WEEPING own 4 1.osr CHANCE.
tierntI 5etttttJ
PANS. Nov. al. - Tbs Hhedire Of Egypt offered
tho shares Of tho Suez Canal stock for Anle 10
France previous TO their purchase by England.
Minister Decazcs whnted 10 accept tho offer of
Ills NiehuesA but ths Dsnk Of Franco made
aoH1e ilficult!an aud the opportunity for tile &C.
quiHltion Of tho ptoqer Y wnH lost. Mutual re-
crInnstton4 ara poH lnterehAn"cd a1luug tho
Fenc.1 officials. Tut Narqr,s psourc III upoc:Al-
II 1lamed ia suo n,a..er q thu fatu'e'
Ntl:p TiME4.
pAnIt. Nov. G.-Ttis city haH como TO SEQ
ve1S hard tln1ea Mar. only a.e tLr pnor affected.
but tho fashionable old aiAa. Woltb, tho map
mli1!ues, has lost vert haa7.ls b7 tho rrossuro
ns4on bis business by tito Btrngoucy OF tho
tlnee. snd 1t feurett that ae II luanc'at!y en,-
harrassed ~ greet a 1tcnt. Ii gossip ls kc he
trusted. ho h1s lost Il, aiplY through tie failu1e
Of fashionable Alnesh :ans.
lcn. Mnsh51Gp, OF Alunesott, has ArriTea In
pags.
sUHKEN 11rLn RAISED.
rAnI8, nov. 1S.--'fha Ila5uos Of Doufpguc,
which has becn partia lly blocked sinco tAe iii
lns.s, has beoh officially declared open.
SPAIN.
TIE EMO.
(Ltru'd SpcctaI]
MADRID, Nov. :,s.-A grand reception was
given at tie Hoyat Palace to-day on tito occasion
OF tile ktnFa 1tth birthday and h1a coming 10
Ills Iuajority. Ars uranco Is again gwen that the
King viii tnt:o tho held il January, but they a1e
doubted.
GARNET MEETING.
MApnir. Noy. 2s.-A Cabinot council. 1t which
the HING waa p1eBent. was held Yesterday. 1t
was resoayed sl.. . tlocsee convok,ng .he CortoH
ntluud be promulgated before Dec. 6. ch4uge
in tho Cabiuet Was alto agreed upon. CauovAa
dol CaItlo will Eeassuu,e the Presidency OF tt.a
Ministry thia wsek. .. Tereno. Mayur Of IL ID
rid t,ccpnteg MintHter OF EorcirtI tffkirA Tuc
Hing to dar conferred tue Order Of tho Golden
Fleece on Castillo.
TO TIE FIELD.
The officers Of tho Roya, Btaf baye been
, ordered to hold themselves IN readincas II nc
company the King 70 the army OF tho North.
dec, D.
, 1875-11-29

.,.. 70 Me. @. II. KxRp tho States Attorney of
sh1s district; .......-
ch,r,eo, 1kn New York, has m sAieisnt pnh!lc on,
- ~ IL Htats's Attorney. Notorious fFAids having
f. ~ re- trpetrat4I dnrIng the rscent Iocal tcrtnrs
.rcs,mss of titi1sus Laa t1IscI itte;f with l.
ssrnn|st{ou nf evidence aaal.,a the eorruIt Judges
sr1bpr of won haYa bc indicted, and wpnil aiJ-
srrt lut IL CrnEo stand fair rhanca Of banN rent
n lie Iettteutisfy. And now ctrnes CHAELKa II.
M.rt,, A.se's Attarnsy. aud announces tat IN Will
.-nstcutp lie identical juHges vigorously "H ho "a
k.stsd II by public .dnion.''
, 1875-11-29

pptH&fs AAtbuoE!oAo!yp AHHutAaH airs ul RpCdtt6-
easp. aud places t',iaaolf in quas!-conddeotial
relation with God aud dhrat. "Whet, for tn-
atanos, ho FeAds lsstor from lady III Ireland.
asking bis PRAYERS. and then pra Tor Ltr In tho
gssat assembly, wh4t arc We to suppose il not
thAt the lady imagIued hs sus p!lcatlons would
ba tspcc ally of1lcscloas Whoa she sent 5000
niles 10 ootain the,p, mud that he II Willing to
further that ,dea7" A thlid criticism OF tho
roYiyals.s' styis is found in sle fact that tho
naoral element ID ,ac4iDg IN shor seruons,
piRyels sud eahortstsous. Tue ,eason tor tula
IL explained b. Mr. Moody, iu pflvstc, to ba that
10 sl,nks tho tins too slort to Iueu!cate morali-
~ but tho ea p:auasIou 10 not eytcauled aattB-
factory BY many frleals OF religion in Phlkdal-
pll4 aud slaenlare.
HOTEL ARRlyALs.
Fu''Hsr ususs-C. L.. ps+se, Mo1,nu -, G. Wsrnoct,
New York; 8. Rswsl. st. rsul y. r. Fs.tehtld, New
York 9. d. Aoseft. Macon, Ga; Il, D. Leo, Calves
ton June L. posea aud VI. sosorp, us1nllllo N. NJ ;
Territory James uaatsr. 5asalnah; !. j. Mce. Nsx
Yusk Josl* t1lsr. sss liam L. HtausLurY, H4ring-
Sasas i. Il kesD, oen...i 1s.ssnsss ] assu, K K4uts
raeiie N4ll.osd: pr. Q. J. Fox, Fsosi. IL liou. IT,
st aGe T. hsS ssp hst., 4 nu4
!tss px.sd' haa 81 ast* xl,.na Saaae w:Ite
W.ssrioo, H.; J. l. n.acassl. H.stioll; j. i. FIs}
n " x:ui A.iS4 Sisssifs; IT. VT lp41s L
Ii, Louis; N. NIujtou, bu4veF; j..ss osiss1 aud
| u. Il. Auaa. Now York; !. n. a.!lsrs. a4n Fssa-
tisco; &. q. C.se, pHpM D. L. Eiaery, Port
isua; j, ., Holland, Galestu!g; IL. 4. M4.huss,
u.losb,rs: 4. u: Basa+!. o,,y loint; q. L.
A. " E4mingr, proeklyn... 'ktrMan Iu.s4--N.
p4nisi'. O + Sd. aud J. y: Gknu, noel 1s4auu; q.
y. Aoi,e. Csaf Rasits; H. co!y tna B. =. wsd4-
81 ~. wLsaAug, ". "; a, J.. c'.if, f. Lrala j.
ii. til l.rh, ksu.~+ g. L. lt.'r!,li. i:sY: 4. u
| 6tTAur, a.1 .. d. Ms:4al. 81. FaH!; J; +. 1~n1t,
Dl utlts; 7, ulx,n:, E..t.": $. !. F.tt"1. Alttn
t. p.2t.t&d q. Ea1i.:t. l. Il >NsH s,..t,ntr nass:--
=. ".t.- tririt l.. r; Il. .'". I1lsntnsx: u
l.Nra. ~ s'trs ~. t.:l Ill .ni ]. H. sitH. .tsM
| A.-l; l.. A-.G4-4 +..i L. .a.G .s6n 4usL.
, 1875-11-29
SHAWLS.

200 Pleid Double Shnwls, all wool,
Tor So !; worth 81.
400 Plaid Double Shawl8 at $3.50;
worth $3.50.
100 Velvet Shew1s, in plain centres,
with borders and fancy stripes, at
&s; usual price s1a.
09 now. w'eutg1' at $7.5o; iaTsi Bargain. soDs's
L large line Of STRIPED Imitation
Iudia shaw1s, also Paisley Shawls
in oiug1e and double, much below
for1uor prices.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-04-20

- MEALS WILL BE FURNISHED AT
az, hours. and in style unsurpassed by any
olner eating establishment in this County
Regular boarders will be received
every attention given to their wants.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-04-20
NJ Office.

YGyIE cOpARTNFRsHIP oFJ Jvo. C. FALL,
& Co IS this dev dis olved by mutual
agreement by tile withdrawal ~ Jno n Kin
kead from said hrm Tha business will in
future be continued by Jno. G. Fall, under the
name of FALL & co. All accounts due the
late firm must b6 settled at once, ana all ae-
inands against them will he paid at this Office.
JNO. q. FALL & co.
Unionv!lle, April I, lSI5.-lm
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17
RIVER NEWS.


l ''' '''"i NS ~ '"o "i"' ''''' " WI"
S"oweu + !''' ~ ''.'"ss !" tue '"1Dl'''
Nv ',''''''' '''' ~ " 90
Tue uSu"l h"ur yestetu"y mornings
The Hudson arrived from Cincinnati
last evening
~, -, ,, n
Inc ""t'''' u'P"''' va ioi o'''' ii"'
mar for two OF ITS barges yesterday alter
noon. 1t will return to this city, and
then )o,d for s. Louis
Tho ra,nio T.t,r nossod ~, with .
"' ann "',','' p",''1 " WV"
load oil pig iron yesterday morning. en-
route to Pittsburgh.
The Hone with n tow Of timber pas
~, -.
sed up en- route 10 f'I'sourSh' yesterday
morning.
The l. y. Phillips passed up with a
tow Yesterday.
Tbs NoIic psoor Will Lo the Par
-.
kersburs boat TINS morning at II . c'ooN'
The Hudson will leave for Cincinnati
this afternoon ot . o,cIock
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of at the Police Court yes
terday morning;
Robert Miller, drunkenness, fined ten
dollars and costs. In default of payment
he was sent up for ten days.
John Sheets, charged with selling IL
quor on Sunday, and allowing games OF
chance to be played in his
saloon, was fined twenty dol
lars and costs in each case. The charge
of disorderly conduct against the same
individual was dismissed by his paying
the costs.
Thomas Fletcher James Glen, and
John and William Lambkins, engaged
in a general row in North Wheeling on
Thursday night. They were all arrested
and fined ten dollars and costs each. All
except Glen, who paid his fine, were COM
mitted to Jail for ten days.
Thomas Lindsay, charged with lonng-
ing in the Second ward market house,
was fined ten dollars and costs, and in
default of payment was committed to
Jail for ten days.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17
Weather clear and hot, with

stationary. Weather clear and hot, with
mercury $50.
MEMPHIS, July 16-To.day was the
hottest Of the season, the mercury mark
ing 99o The river rose 8 inches. Clear
and hot. Arrived-Quickstep White
Yiyer; Grand Tower, St. Louis. Depart
ed-Illinois, Yicksburg Capital City and
Grand Lake No. 2, st. Louis.
CAIRO, July 16.-Departed-St Gene
We've, Ticksburg; Ella Hughes, Ohio
river Arrived-Ella Hughes. River
81 feet 7 inches and rising. Weather
clear; mercury 94',
CINCINNATI, July lG.-River 80 feet
inches and rising. Weather fair and
warm Arrived-Thomas Sherlock; New
Orleans Kittie Hegler Pittsburgh. De.
parted-Andes, Wheeling.
EVANSVILLE July lG.-Riyer rising
with "a feet on the gauge. Clear and
pleasant; mercury a to "a. All the
packets were in and out on time. Ar
riyed-Cons Millar from Cincinnati to
Memphis. She leaves at o'clock To-
morrow. Departed-J. Ii. Mills, Ten
nessee river.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

CHARGED WITH AssAULT.-A day or
two since, a boy named Charles Carroll,
an employee of the steamer Ed. Hobbs,
appeared before Squire Forbes and made
complaint against Frank Baker, Mate of
the above steamer, charging him with
assault. The warrant was issued for the
arrest of Baker, and the case was heard
before the above Justice yesterday after
noon. The examination resulted in
Baker being held in the sum of 800 for
his appearance before the County Court
to answer the charge and $50 to keep the
peace for one year.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

The wool market in this section is re-
markedly quiet. Up to the present
writing comparatively but little wool
has been brought to town. Ownears are
holding on, with view of realizing high
er figures. There is no Disgusting the
fact, however, that wool has dawnward
tendency, and it is believed will drop be-
low ~ cents-the preseut figure. Farm
ers would do well to govern themselves
ccordingly.-W eHSJWrQ Ne,Ss.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

POSTMASTER q ENERAL JEWELL Is in
favor of disseminating the letter carrier
system in all cities having a population
of one hundred thousand and less. This
would reduce the annual expenses of the
department by II million dollars, and
would cut of cities like Wheeling, Troy,
Albany, Dayton, Cleveland. Columbus,
Louisville, and not far from hundred
others.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

TIE Manufacturing and TIGRs Rerie'o
says: "The managers of the Cleveland
n Pittsburgh Railroad annually give a
first and second premium TO the engineers
who run their engines at the least ex
pense to the company. John Simmons
and John Taylor, have just taken these
observation-disclosures, $40; Taylor, $25.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

The resolution to ascertain the owner
ship of property on alley IS was con-
Cured in.
The bond of a. II. Sheppard and the
articles of agreement for the faithful full
illment of the contract to erect the Cap
itol building, were read, and the action
of the Second Branch concurred in.
The resolution authorizing the Mayor
to sign the contract between the city
and A. h. Sheppard, was concurred in.
On motion adjourned,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

LATEST DoDGE.-ile went to n board
ing house-said he could pay in advance
AS we'll as not-called again in II short
time and wanted the landlady to change
a two dollar bill-she handed him tho
change when he suddenly saw the neccs-
sity of taking the whole amount to pay
eIpressage on his trunk. lie vanished
through the door two dollars ahead.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

BASE BALL.-The Standard base bal
club of this city and the Clippers of Bel
laire play a match game Of ball on the
Island, at the Fair Grounds, this after
noon.
The Nail City aud Atlantic clubs play
a game on the grounds of the former, in
South Wheeling, this afternoon.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

MINsTRELS.-The celebrated Hart x
Ryman's MinStrels Will appear at the
Opera House next Tuesday evening. The
above names are well known as the best
negro minstrel performers in the country.
We expect to see a large attendance on
the above occasion.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

A STENBENvILLE gentleman return
ing home late one evening heard II groan
from the mud of the gutter. Quickly
stopping forward to assist fallen broth
er, he essayed to raise the suffering IN
dividual. A grunt from his arms told
him that the hog was just ms well salts
fed to be IN the gutter Hereafter he
looks 10 see whom he is assisting.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

Us Baltic street, BROOKLYN, y. Y, N"yem-
her IL, 1874.
n. K. STEVENS, ESQ: Dear Sir--F rom
personal benefit received by its use, Is well
ms from personal knowledge OF those
whose cures thereby have seemed almost
miraculous, can most Heartily and SIM
crreIy recommend the Ncgrtinc tor the
complaints for which II Is claimed 10 cure.
JAMES VI. LUDLOW,
Late Pastor Of Cavalry Baptist Church,
Sacramento, California.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17
Three Points for Consideration.

During the past five years the NEGE-
TINE has been steadily working itSelfinto
public favor, and those who were nj first
most incredulOus in regard to its merits
are now its most ardent friends and sup
pOrtcrS.
There are three essential causes for those
having such horror OF patent medicines,
changing their opinion and lending their
influence TOWARD the advancement OF
Vcgctime. lst--lt Is an honestly prepared
medicine from banks, roots and herbs. 2i
1t honestly accompliShes all that is
claimed for II, without leaving any bad
effects in the system. 3d-lt presents hon
est vouchers in testimonials from honest,
wrll-knOwn citizens, whose signatures are
II sufficient guarantee Of their earn"NincsS
in the matter. Taking into consideration
the vast quantity of medicine brought
cOnspicuOusly before the public through
the naming advert iScIncntS In the news.
paper columns, with no proof of merit OF
genuine vouchers of what it has done, W"
should be pardOned Tor maniteSling n
small degree of pride In presenting the
following testimonial from Rev. j. :. Dick
ersOn, u. D., the popular and ever genial
puStor of the South Baptist Church Boston
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

BEFORE Squire BELLvILLE.-Charles
Wagonich swore out warrant before the
above Justice, charging Henry Klevis
with 4 breach of the peace. The case
will be tried before Squire Bellville this
morning at o'clock.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

The man who has aspirations to draw
down upon himself the displeasure of
eighteen young men and their friends,
should become umpire in game of base
ball. The surest road to success. Every.
body fakes it.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

BEFORE SQUIRE kAMMER-There
were two cases before the above named
Justice last evening, one for assault and
the other for breach of the peace. We
did not learn the result of the trial or
the names of the complsinants in the
difficulties.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

SELECT DANcE.-Company C., West
Virginia National Guards, Will give a
social dance at their armory, OTIS Hall
this evening, and some real enjoyment is
in store for those who attend. Good
music will be furnished, and the boys will
make it pleasant for their guests.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

Ir is now claimed by naturslsts that
the pcstiferous mosquito is useful in a
sanitary point of view. Can't some
handsome individual advance something
in favor of the potato bug?
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

GOLDEN SHEAF.-The latest pubrca.
ton in singing books for Sunday Schools,
is the Golden Sheaf,' which is proDounc.
cd to be the best book of the kind ever
published, for sale by
ADAMS X Lucas,
1927 Market street
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

NorARIES PUBLIC APPOINTED.-IeS-
terday the Governor appointed the fol.
loving gentleman notarieS public for the
county of Ohio: J. c. Hervey. I. F.
Chambers, Jacob b. Hughes, residence,
Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.

TINE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
j Wheeling, located at Wheeling, ia Tia.
State OF West Virginia, is closing up u,
affairs. All note holders and other cred.
tors OF said association are, therefore, here
claims against the association for paw.
ment. VI. A. CHANDLER. Cashier
HReellng, ". Va, MAJ S. 1875. ruagsb
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

ONE of the street sprinkling carts and
a Bridgeport transfer wagon, collided on
Main street yesterday afternoon, the
sprinkling cart coming ont considerably
injured.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

4. II. SHErPARD can commence work
on the Capitol at once. Council last
night, put the finishing touches on the
contract, and authorized the Mayor to
sign it. $50 ends the first chapter"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17
ThcTlcrd Body Sues forSIeep.
BOSTON, March 10, 1874.

II. Il. STEVENS, ESD: Dear Slr-lt is aS
much from Il sense OF duty rs OF gratitude
that | write to fay that your Ncgcilnc-
even If IL IL n patent mrdicine-hns been
of great help to me when nothing els"
seemed 10 avail which | could safely use.
Either excessive mental work or unusual
care brings upon me n nervous exhaustion
that desperately needs sleep, but its Dies
perntrly dehes IL. Night after night TIA"
poor tired body sues for sleep until TIA"
day-dawn is welcomed back, ana We begin
our work tired out with AN almost fruit
less chase after rest. Now ! have found
that little Negctine taken just before
retire gives me sweet and immediate sleep
and without any of the evil effects OF the
usual narcotics. ] think two things would
tend TO make brain-workerS sleep. LIST. y
little less work. I'd. a little more Ncgr-
tine. This prescription helped me.
Now | have a particular horror of pat
ent medicine" but have greater horror
of being afraid To tell the straight out
truth. The Nrgetine has helped me, and
own IL up. Yours, &c.,
L. Is lCKERSON
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

THERE'S rich harvest somewhere in
the near future for the physicians. The
seductive watermelon and the insidious
harvest apple are largely represented in
our market at present.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17
PLUM 3 E r S.


Wheeling, W. Va, April ,, 1873.
INHE CHARTER OF THE FIRE AMP
Marine Insurance Company of WheSl-
ing, expired April |, $50, and it's uneNpir-
ell IRE business has been relnSured oy the
Peabodv Insurance Company of Wheel
ing, W. Va, rs shown by the Resolution
ana certificatcauncNed hereto. All claims
tor loss or damage that may occur after Il
o'clock NJ, April /, 1875, under any fire
policy issued by the Fire and Marine In
suraiIcr Company. aud in force, will be
adjusted and settled by the Peabody In
surnnce Company. -
J. V. l.. RODGERS,
Secretary.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

THE c. p Brown boat club gave a big
dance at their new boat house at the
landing last evening, and it was a success
in every sense of the word.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

PENNYRoYAL leaves, rubbed and
spread out in Il room, or the uncorking
of bottle of the essence will drive out
mosquitoes, it is said.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17
FIRST BRANCH.


Alta special meeting of this Branch
last night the following members were
present: Baird, Blair, Butterleld,
Cowan, Hall, McAdams Schambra, Dun
ming, Egcrter, Wallace, Wilson and
Stone. Mayor Sweeney presided.
The reading of the minutes of the 9th
and 18th inst, We're read and approved.
The reading Of the minutes of the last
meeting were dispensed with.
The Mayors communication stating
that suit had been commenced against
the city by the Wheeling and Cincinnati
Transportation Company, was read and
referred to the committee on Claims for
report.
The report of the committee on Streets
and Alleys was received from the Second
Branch, and its action in
relation to prolonging the time for open
Ing Hobbs alley, in the Eighth ward,
WAS considered. A committee of confer
cnce WAS asked, and the Mayor selected
McssrS. Cowan, Wallace, and Baird to
represent this Branch.
The petition and accompanying ordi-
nance 10 restrain the further erection of
wooden buildings on the square bounded
by Main, Market, Twentieth and Tween
tytrst streets, We're read and the ord-
nance passed. after amending il by
striking out the words, cor iron at the
end of the first section.
The bill of Mr.. Curran for grading,
and approved by the City Surveyor, was
concurrcd in.
The report Of Mayor Sweeney, con-
ccrnlng release of John Watt from furth-
cr imprisonment, was concurtcd in
The ordinance to establish grade on
alley b, between Sth and alley 5, was
read and cOncurred in.
The resolution in relation TO the straight
ening of Caldwell's run, and the erection
oil bridge over the same, was taken from
the table, and after considerable discus.
sion on thcSuhject, which developed very
little additional hight, it was again laid
on the table until the next meetidg OF
Council.
The report of thecommit.ee on Grades,
was read and the several ordinances es.
tablishiug grades on certain alleys pass.
ed, with the exception of the one refer
ring to the grade Of the alley in the rear
of the proposed Capitol building. The
action on it was postponed until the next
meeting Of Council.
MesSrs. Cowan, Wallace and Baird, the
committee on Conference to settle the
Hobbs alley difficulty, retained and re.
ported to this Branch that they had re-
ceedcd from their action and had agreed
with the Second Branch in giving the
owners until December lst to open up
the same. The committees action wa.
concurred in.
The resolution TO have board walk on
Fifth street repaired, Was concurred in
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

The other day well known mill man
with Il keg Of beer on his shout
der, was making his way out
in East Wheeling, in the dI-
rection of Thompson's grove, with an
"excesor" pace and air, when he was
accosted by friend with, ~ say jack
who is going to that pic.nic?' He con-
tinued to cheerfully push along as he re-
piled, "Two-me and the key 1t WAS
u avery select assembly.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

PALM leaf lans are becoming more
popular than any other at church, as
they ctIectually hide the most elastic
vawn.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

DRESS GooDs.-Five thousand dollars
worth OF Dress Goods forced upon the
market, and have got to be sold at some
price. Examine and price them for
yourselves. j. W. FERREL.
Corner Main and 10Th Streets.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-17

The BOAT RACE.-The excitement
over the boat race between Manton and
Cochran, to be rowed this afternoon, Is
on the increase, and is spreading outside
of boating circles. The prospect Is that
u very large number Of our citizens VIII
witness it. The course is over u portion
of the river easily reached by all and
certainly all Centre and South Wheeling
will see it. The boats will start
about half past four o'clock, the men row.
ing three miles. In the pools last night
Manton was little ahead, though Coch-
ran held him pretty level. There seems
to be- but little choice between them.
Snyder is training Manton, and Daley
has Cochran in hand. The race, it Is
thought, will be one Of tie closest ever
rowed over this river.