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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30

A MAN may do as he pleases with his
own; but when he is so lost to ali reason
and Is SO niggardly and selfish as t" be
unwilling 10 contribute an unapprcciabIe
sum for the advancing of the general
welfare, and at the same time isunmind-
full OF pledges solemnly made and
rigidly binding upon the community in
which he resides,-wel!, TO say the least,
he is a mighty poor citizen.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30

If heavy burden of taxation on the
citizens was to be imposed by the build
ing OF the Capitol, there might be some
excuse for opposing it, but when the tax
alton will not be felt, and when it is re-
membered that the good name of the city
Is involved there can be no excuse.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30
Auction Sale Of Household Furniture

WILL SELL, TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH
nfgo'clOck A. NJ, AT the residence "i
Mrs. Theodore Fink, 30; III Snaplime
sistiny of Parlor and Chamber SETS, Car
nets, &c. Also one Cow and one good safe.
The TWO large frame buildings on the
corner of Chapline and 10th streets, II h3t
sold at private sale before above ditlr' VIII
I'LL nt nubIic auctiOn al o'clock u. VI.
W. ii. HALLER,
,,oren, AuctiOncer.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30

tics.-We live fast, dissipate ana MI ear!
Graves. We drink all kinds OF alcon"iie
e2nirits and swallow. without maSticatioh,
III crease. and every kind Of liic-deS-
irnying, system clogging, indlgestinie
food. 6r. Walkers Vegetable VINEGAR ~ ~
t,.rs will romove the evil effects, ana lhG
recovered paelent, with pure, Nltaitmeu
electrical blood flowing through his VEINS
will have a clearer head and cooler JUG
mrnt, which added To experience, VIII
canse him TO abstain in the future ml'o
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
cpEILLNG MATCH.

u,HE CITIZENS OF THE ,Fi,S STh ma WAK IN
- GaiI corner 33d and Jacob steeets,
Hnesdav evening, to which all are invited.
~. nSI,ission fee will be Is cents, and the
hest speller will receive Prize. The spell
ing book TO be used will be announces
after the audience assemblies. Hii'Vi
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30
TUESDAY. MARCH 30. 1875.
THE WEEKLY REGISTER

is the largest and altogether the most
complete news and family paper printed IN
West Virginia. II will be sent 10 any ad-
dress one year for 500. Valuable preml-
ums 10 cIuu agents and TO subscribers
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30
FOR RENT.

hi STORE ROOM, DWELLING NNr
f"H Hail, west sid" at Market, h'iw' 30
-SG 10Th and lOlh streets, 100 E',a
Block. Also room az present occupied .r
q. \. Wickham rs an auction Luusr.
EuquIr" of ANIbN kl.n MAN.
iHulb
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FOR SALE .
FOR SALE,

- FOR SALE, THE TWO BUlIBN.
known as ai, the Government ba. =.
18th streets, will be sold low. Tx - 1' 1..i
building, possession can U- had ,,' Ho''t!
ately; the other one Gil The rrs, .''H-.-
April. For particulars enquire OF w! 90
THEODORE FINK
No. li2l Chapline sire.
mario ROY Gown,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

TWO STORY FRAME mon ~ COS
y TANNING tour rooms and lit"h'.
~ 40. - lIHmpd,u street. Possess.
April Isl. Enquire of
TIIDS. T.. OWEN.
No. 80, 10Th street, uppoSit" r"-i"'I..
MARTA
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30
FOR RENT.

~ FOR Rent, \ NEW FRAME
90 House Oh Penn street, Wheeling
49, Island, containing I rooms, porch
and cellar; also lot nicely fenced 300. WI..
hydraut right at the door. The house n''
never been occupied; bran new. Pos"
ion given now or the lNt OF April J
particulars enquire OF
THEODORE FINN
ma 10 1921 Chaplin. N.l.".
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T. O. o. +.

TINE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF
Excelsior Lodge No. 40, will meet al
their Hall on Tuesday, March SOth, ut ~
O'clock p. NJ, sharp, To attend the funeral
of our late Brother, p. G. Henry A. naPP1'
BROTHERS of sister Lodges cordially invited
]. ST. ]. CLARKSON, n. u.
CHAS. IL. DEITERS, Sec'y. hFooq
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FllNERAl NOTICE.

u,HE MEMBERS OF TOLINAK En-.
CAMPMENT No. 81, !. o. o. F., VIII
meet at their Hall TINS inS rue tSy.r ~, -
Patriarch Henry \. Knapp. Members 3i
sister Encampmrnrs are invited TO attend.
-, ,.gnn WIN. =. TlPPll'r, Scribe.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30
FOR RENT.

L., STORE ROOM,
-&-sl No. IIli MAIS ~rKEEr.
Inquire Of \. Il. GNDpI-.
irbl6h 40. = Twelfth >rrr'
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FOR RENT.

H. STORE ROOM WITH NJ
t"S SARl Counters ana Shelving, 1918.
-SA@ Dwelling attached, 40 present ".
occupied by Tn"m3u, FHnN rs 20 Er"''iN' 10
mo Finn Wnrd Market ~luur,. pu-~'>siun
given on April !, 1870. Apy.A 49,,
mrgh uEEMhNN EINNfl'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30
FOR CINCINNATI.
a,,TNE TEA.

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM
w san Francisco small invoice oi
Very Choice Tea, such rs is comonly used
bv Chinese merchants, the better class oil
Chinese in California, to when attention
is invited.
1909 Market St., opp. Mcclure Honse.
tnbgY
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-30
A p e IL 9Th.
Don't dlay to buy Bond of the
Industrial Exhibition Company !

Don't compare it with Lottery bearin
mind that the Capital invested Is always
secured.
Every Bond purchased before April 9Th
will participate il. the Fourth Series Draw
inc. 10 be- held publickly, in the city OF
New York, on MONDAY, APRIL 9TH, 1919.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
TIE MEMPHIS AND Ell P1SO Fra ODS.

EXPLANATIONS FROM COL BLANToN DUNCAN.
Col. BlantOn Duncan has written a letter in
relation TO his connection with the Memphis and El
Paso Railroad, In the course OF which he says:
In December. 1863. retained by the Memphis and
Fl Paso Railroad corporation for general service in adj
Ysing aud otherwise aiding In constructing their road
abored in good faith 10 secure the completion OF an
enterprise which, in my judgment, to be OF vast
benefit to tho North and South alike. paid my own
steady work until the conclusion was forced upon me
that there lad been frauds OF such character that
could no longer permit my name TO remain connected
with II. Aud to his day have never received reim-
onrsement for my expenditures nor cent for my
The owners Of the franchise elected me director In
January 1869. But the directors were never called
together to organize and TO act conceived that IL
all mOckerg; and having Information from Paris
which indicated that there was something radically
would be satisfactorily explained, wrote on Sept a.
1863, 10 the President: My reputed position a ui-
rector presume, IS merely M th. and therefore It
is not necessary for 20 through tho useless for
mallty OF rendering resignation"
Elch OF the directors had been voted 1900 shares OF
stock and the amount was sent to me IN May 1862 and
by mistake a similar amount in addition, which did
heard OF any stock being sold therefore II may
considered OF real cash value. All stock that
by my letter written on March 20, 1919
Urgent ertreaty was made to me by various parties
that SHOULD to Washington 10 January 1870 to assist
passing the Dil IA the Senate which conferred only
tue right OF way never was connected, at any time,
me- from the commencement OF services, that
bey lad arrangements n France for all tic money and
material required, simply upon the security OF their
valuable franchises, ana the magnificent land grant
from 1exas. Aud believed them. believe that
the road would be nearly completed II the funds
ceiYed under gross msrepresentatOns had been en-
plOyed the honest construction OF the lne Ny efforts
were Freely gwen the passage OF the right
way by the House, the unfortunate means through
which tue French people deluded into believing
tnat the Government had indorsed the bonds OF the
road Actuated by This motive, after had refused all
enreates and invitations cooperate In the passage Of
the various southern Pacific bills, went to HewYork
In The Spug Of 1870, after the proof OF tho
nositiye resolved 10 attempt placing the Memphis and
E Pa corporation In the hauds or receiver AS the
Ony chance OIL Denehing the French bOndhOlders and
other bona de creditors. receiver was appointed In
July ig7O BIf no settlement for the bOndhblders has
yet been efected any percentage even PAID 10 the
/ claimants.
! II has been my custom TO deal honestly, and do
/ nothing which would iftcrward bring shame upon my
name. Consequently am Ia the singular snd SOLITARY
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
TILE CHINESE NEW YEAR.

At noon of Thursday the Chinese new year
began an event celebrated In energetic manner by
Capt j. b. Herveys Chinese laundrymen. at Belleye,
n J-who number 1O0and their many friends from ad-
Joining places. They will continue their festivities until
tonight having made preparations outriya all pre-
ylous celebrations OF the kind in this country Thursday
noon they all ceased work, and in holiday attire, re-
paired to Newark, where they laid IN largo stocks OF
groceries and PROVISIONS They hayo a regular pro-
gramme Of exercises, 10 which they strictly
adhere. Thursday evening they had mnsc, both
instrumental and vocal fitting prelude, they con-
sidered To the festivities TO follow. Yesterday they
presents TO ali their friends and invited them to "A
dinner ~ D. After the repast beautiful display
OF fire works made at about O'Clock.
IL Is the custom, also, OF the CELESTIAL" TO send
letters their comrades to-day. which correspond with
the New Years OF this country. IL is expected
that Of those whom they consider barOarlans,"
from Newark and other places VIII DC present at their
festivities TINS evening.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
CONSULAR COURTS IN TIE TURKISH
EMPIRE
OPINION FROM THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Thc State Depart
ment has communicated 10 tue Attorney General a
statement Of three American clizons who have recently
been convicted of forgery by tho United States Consular
Agent at Smyrna and another American citiz,n who
has been convicted OF the offrnso By United
States Consular Court at Consannope and presenting
for consideration tue question to whether. II these
convicts are be transferred TO tns coIJry for m
prsOumeut during the terms Tor wilch they sen
fenced they could lawfully be held tor that purpose.
The Attorney General IN his opinion says: Assuming
that 80 far IA the Ottoman Government Is concerned,
no objection the transportation OF convcts To tis
country Tor the purpose mentioned could properly De
urged existing treaty provisions the answer TO the
above appears to depend entirely whether
there Is Law OF the United states when authorizes
the sentences passed tue said Consular Courts IN tho
exercise their criminal jurisdiction 10 DO carried into
effect here After careful examination he II unable u
1ud any law giving tne power 10 send to this country
inc conyics OF either Consular Courts in question,
I'm order that sentences Of imprisonment pronounced
there may be carried into eect here On the contrary
the existing statutory provisions on the subject appear
contemplate that such sentences are to be executed
ONLY In the country the trial AMI conviction took
place and he accordingly brought 10 the conclusion
that were the cOnvicts mentioned IN the communication
OF the state Department 20 be brought to the United
States Imprisonment they could not legally be held
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS INvEsr1GAT1oN.

WAsuINGToN Feb. 5.-In the Court Of Com
missoncrs OF the Alabama Claims to-day the second
fifty cases on the calendar called over and It was
found that only ono case, No. 9j Chas H. Frsblo OF
New-York ag The United states, ready for trial,
being the case OF the master OF the clipper ship Jacob
Bell Tor personal effects destroyed bv The Florida Feb
H. 1863 The amount claimed was $3.50 81. Tue case
was submitted upon the evidence aud argued by Oscar
Frsbe for tho claimant aud the Hon. j. a. j. Cresweu
for the United States.
BY agreement. case No. 4l2 John s. Doane of Massa-
chusetts agt The United Statel the claim being that Of
"A sailor on board OF the Sea Lark for loss OF clothing
money, &C.. taken by the men OF the Alabama May g.,
1868 was submitted tho evidence, aud argued by l..
W. Hackeit for the claimant, and Mr. Creswe for the
United states.
No other in the second call OF ATTY being ready
the Court adjOurued tail Monday.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 The following Is q sum-
mary Of ts proceedings United States Supreme to-day:
l7S-Pssans appeal from the Circuit
District VI MAyiADdIhe Of
concluded by Nevt btee.e Of for The plaintiff
No lY0-BuDh sgt FmEn. Asgpej appeal RON the Supreme
Terntory-Arge BY Mr. O. NJ HswleT OF
sppese Submitted pnto AessIs
Hoge for appellant
No l79-Tbe Of Sacramento ag Pows from Cir.
the Distinct Of California
Mr A. plaintiff In and submitted printed
argument also Of counsel for pnf error
printed Argument T.
a
ISl-W b. TAYLOR sg H. Thomas Sheriff let appeal from
the Court Of hssssppIhe Of this
begua Mr. for plaintiff error and con.
Nc u. " defenasnts suor
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
MERCANTILE AND STOCK SUBJECTS.
THE TRUSTEE OF TIE CLEws EsTArE-wAGL-s1



NOTES.
The creditors of Henry Clcws & Co. have
been in consultation for several days endcayoring TO
agree upon suitable person DC appointed trustee Of
the bankrupt estate. IL supposed at first that j.
Nelson Tappan. the assignee Of the Howes & Macy
rredtors woul accept the position. The appointment,
however of Mr.. Tappan to the Office OF City Chamber
lain II is understood will prevent his acceptance, the
duties OF The new Office will require his undivided atteD
ton The creditors therefore have been compelled to
seek another trustee and it reported that Cornelius j.
Tmpson, cashier OF the Continental National Bank
Is the choice OF many Of the largest creditors. Mr limp
son has been connected with the Continental Bank for
many years and it Is said is thoroughly well informed
Oh financial and railroad interests. and his appointment
is ndosed by the officers and directors of many Of the
lea ding National banks 1t is said that has beon
ieult reconcile opposing interests among tho cred
ors aud thus far concerted plan or action has been
agreed upOn Tho selection OF "a trustee in whom the
creditors Will have full confidence as 10 ability ana
"a Integrity i3 conceded be the first and most i'm
pOrtant step taken The proxies OF many creditors
living at distance held by persons IN this city. and
speedy agreement in order to protect their interests ID
considered probable. .
The Wall-st markets we're devoid OF exciting matter
Yesterday. The obnoxious new commission law which
has gone into effect has helped to make business du
and there Is a large class of brokers who declalm
ugainst it, The Governing Committee OF the stock Tx
cnan 90 held meeting Yesterday consider the subject
of the commission law, Dut adlOufhtu WthOut coming
to any cOncluslOn 80 -
T. < Alexaudre. President Of the Pacific Mail Steam.
ship Company, has gODe to Havana aud George 3.
scot II acting President.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
THE RESULT OF BoYIsH RECKLEssNEss.

Frank O'NeIl, age 49, of No. 2sS West Forty
fourthst legs crushed Yesterday by the wheels
OF locomotive No II OF tho Hudson River Railroad.
The locomotive attached to tho outgoing triin and
ut Fifty.lrsst. and Eeventh-ave. was moving quite
rapidly. There young ONei attempted the feat which
he had often safely performed BEFORE Of jumping upon
the locomotive ride to the next station, intending TO
return by following train This time he missed his
footing and swinging around with ono hand clutching
the bracket which IL nsed assist mounting into tho
cab OF the locomotive. ONells hold was broken. and
he was thrown under tho wheels. which passed over
both legs. Many bystaniers saw tho accident, but
could not save the boy. lie picked up before the
heavy freight cars however could pass over MIN, and
borne home.
Medical attendance soon Mt hand but the boy had
not rallied from shock sufficiently to enable double
Ampntaton TO be performed with Grave doubts
OF ONeil's recovery expressed but ho has his
youth and a good cOnsti tuition IN his favor
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
A PUBLIC FOR SPECIALISTS NEEDED.

TO the EdttOr Of The TrI6UHe.
SIR: think the alphabetarians might char
acterize as somewhat loose Mr.. c. VAuxs statement IL
your issue Of to-day, as 10 the capitalization Of pcuo
into letters hut his remarks contain tTaths which should
not be lost the public and the educational author
ties lie might with great Reason, however, have
pressed some OF his observations TO closer application.
for not only that there Is be saws. an oiuca
ted public from which to draw " calculating middle
men aud clever lawyers, preacher and writer's" hut
there 49, as he adds, public spread abroad over the
whole continent that has Decn taught 10 comprehend
and sympathizo with their language and their as ira
tons"
But while Mr. Vlux pleads for Ike edacated class
from which TO draw the painters. the architects. and
tho souptOrs"-ho would have dono bo;tor % t,lesau
OF science to his previous hs-hc does not draw
attention the fact that these specialists must IN tht
mass he without field for selfsuppOrt and pnblc use
tuln there not public spread abroad over Tue
whole continent that has been taught'-bJ INSTRUCTION
In ine and rte-haud drawing cOlncldehta VIA lasti"
ton reading, writing and aithmrtlc-' 10 comFiV
hend anc sympathiZe with their language and tAcf p
rations"
And think this is point which needs not only to 10
implied be thoroughly brought home 10 the pun
lie and especially To the administrators aud Euios OF
puOlio education No cOuntry-thOugn theN nave uuHo
much this direction the Atantlc WthIh ~"
years-aud least Of all this, fully appreciates Yet Iho
enormous additions TO ts that would accrue
the coequal education OF the masses ii the ah
bets OF reading, writing, arithmetic, and the arts Oi uc
state OF Massao hsetts mas partially adopted sys
te aud that the Board OF Trade OF this ci sCoIas IN
clined 10 take up the subject IN u practical WAY
kaar- Ya~<- Isu ~. 1910. A. J. kL<soA
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06

squiers abors this direction began IN his youth when.
with DR.. Davis, be explored the mounds OF Ohio and
the tunuii Of tho MlsisssIDp Valley He subsequently,
extended his researches 10 other parts OF the continent
and TO Central America. His specimens from Mexico
arc peculiary valuable and interesting The curious
display OF antiquities from the ancient Peruvian cities
throws great light upon the habits and
inhabitauts their industries, nmusemeDts wars.
The collection skulls offers 70 the ethnOogst broad
field for the study OF the different races the varOl
sta ges Of civilization.
Mr. squer's extensive library Of rare books Of Amert
can travel ebnOlOgy, yOcabuaries OF forgotten Indsu
languages complied by the Jesuit missIonaries,
with several prepared by Mr.. Squier himself will also
be sold. IL has been binted that the librarian Of
Congress made propositions for the purchase
OF the library.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
A VALUABLE ANTIQUARIAN COLLECTION

+. G. Squier's valuable collection of Amcri-
can antiquities about which both the General and the
State Governments have seemed Indifferent, and
which was about to be sold to museum on the other
side OF the Atlantic, has been purchased by the Amer
eau Museum Of Natural History. II Is still uncertain
whether the collection Will be placed exhibition at
the present Museum at the new building at the
Mornin gside Park; but when the collection opened
the public reception Will be given. The antiquities
will occupy separate department the building and
will DO known as the squer Antiquarian Collection.
This collection obtained during many years sront In
travelling and patieat search and exploration. Me-
New-York tribune., 1875-02-06
DETAILS OF POLICE ADMINISTRATION.

The Board of Police Commissioners hel(
their regular meeting yesterday, President Matse IL
the chair. Thomas Farley appointed foreman 10
the STRENGTHENING Bureau and ordered TO report Il
Inspector Thorne for instruction. The recommends
ton OF superintendent Waing that Roundsman Fitz
patrick of the Fifteenth Precinct be appointed Acting
Sergeant In the place OF Samuel W. Christie dismissed
from the force adopted. p. E Loew appointed
assistant steRographer, with salary OF 81 2)O year
The application OF Detective Garrett S. Wllling 10 bt
detailed TO some lighter work than the patrol duty
in the Third Pretnct, to which he had been trans
ferred from the Detective Squad, was taken up and
was referred to the Committee on Rules and
Discipline. 1t voted that superintendent CroWle!
Of the Police Telegraph Bureau be Instructed TO con
struct line that will connect the smallpox hospita
with the office or Sanitary Superintendent Day IN The
Police Central office, possible Tho expenses
incurred are be betrayed by the Board OF health The
CON plant against Captain klllea OF the Eeycnh re
Police, who was charged by Sergeant Mlntr ~lte
using improper language towards him. was dismissed
The Board went into secret executive session. ID
which Il understood further progress was made IL
maturing the plans ami regulations ia regard % ht
Detective Bureau. The Improvements IN the PoNco
Central Office nearly completed and the new orict
of things 10 il expected, will Into operation after no
ncxt meeting OF tho Board, on Tuesday n'Ai. ne
bridge between the Supcrluteudents new Once ahH VA
detective Is lighted by slyghts and t uas o'en
suggested that 10 would he admirable place 10 or
range the ROgues Gallery" which heretofore haS
been in state 0f great disorder.