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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03
Result Of II Clerical Scandal--.Mnr.
LcrOuS kSsuulf

QvINcY, I'LL, September 2.-EN-
Judge Mitchell testified Yesterday after.
noon in the Methodist church scandal
trial. giving some statements rejecting
uppu Rev. Hoffman and ms relations
with Mrs +. K Cha,trn, wife of the city
engineer Of Quincy, which statements
Mr.. Mitchell SAID. were furnished him
hy Mrs. Chattrn. This morning. while
The Judge was standing on the corner .,
Seventh and hampshire streets. he was
suddcrlv assaulted 10y f L. Chat,cn, the
engineer, his brother, and another party.
Mitchell. III self de.cusc, drew pistol
and fixed one shot at Chattcn, who drew
one at the same time, and continued
firing, wouudihg Mitchell in the arm,
hin and groin. At the commencement
n, the aflray Mitchell wa- knocked down
hv stone thrown by young Chattrn.
and. It j. claimed, WAS shot IN tn" hip
while down An innocent spectator was
also wounded in the lcG during the affair.
T.. L. Chattcu hus been arrested, and
warrants are out Tor the other assai'aniS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03
BY TELEGRAPH
WHEELING REGISTER.
Associated Press Report. by Western
Union Line, office N orthwest cor.
oi Main and 18th SITS.
THE CALIFORNIA ELECTION
The Tidal Wave Still Rolling.
Returns Meagre, but a Bril-
liant Democratic Vic
tory Indicated,
Associated Press Report. by Western
Union Line, office Northwest cor.
oi Main and 18th SITS.

san FKANrIsrn, September 2-Thc
election returns to date are mrngrr. but
the Indications are that the Democrats
have elected their State ticket hy 81 large
majority. IIoughton and Luttrr.l are
probably elected Ia their rrspccIIyr-Con-
grrslDuul districts.
..ntcr-A Democratic Victory Con.
Crii"G.
The city election returns indicate Il
CLOSE fight for Mayor between Clayton,
on ,h" G,ro"lric ticket, and Bryant, the
Democratic ring candidate. 1t
NAV require the official returns
to decide. The State i conceded
to Irwin and the Democratic ticket by It
minority.
Later indications ar" that Wigerton
leads lIoughton for Congress IN the Ith
district; Piper is thought to be ahead in
the first district, with Il clos" tight be-
tween Swift and Pain, and Lutr"iI is pro-
baby elected in the 3rd district. The
Democrats will undoubtedly have pluru-
plitcs in both houses if not Il majority.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03
baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE September 2.-Flour--
Dali and unchanged. Wh"at-Activr;
No. western 81 45; No. red 81 i3.
Curn-Quirt and firm; southern white 81
"a s6c; yellow sOo S2c; western mixed -.
Rv,-Dull and nominal. Pork-QuIrt
at 50 2jm22 30. Bulk Mcat--Er,rr;
shoulder, S.m 9c; rib l2l loose. 9 va $sc
packed. Steady; shoulders 100
lOlc;rib l&lG l$ic; hams lI!c. Lard
Quiet at liimlIlc. Petroleum quiet.
Whl-ky-Sl 2Iml 22l.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
NeTy Work Money and Stock
Market

New YORK, September 2.-McNEY-
Some money was placed i7r four and II
half months, on governments, Ii, loans ut
> per cent.
GoLD-Opcncd at ia, fell oil to ll34,
and advanced to ll4i at which 1t closed.
The rate, paid for borrowing were l-Gi
,, 3! per cent and flat, and >, >, l.G4, &
and finally l-6i per cent.
GOyERNNENTS-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03
Philadelphia Market.

PHILADELPHIA. September 2.-Petro-
lcum-Stcady; refined HE; crude Sc
Flour-FulI prices; extra - 2jGj I5i
high grades s. 75@S -. Whcat-Good
demand; amber IL 49ml 30; white
l55mI 6&. Ryc-9Om Gle. Confirm;
yellow 80. Oats-Slcndy; old white 7Om
7ic; new do I4m 55c. Wh.sky-Sl a
Butter-Stcady; New York and Bradford
county extras "oGa3l4c; iir>ts 2Sta3Cci
western extras 2im 2Gr; rolls 22m De.
Cheese uchungcl. Eggs-Qulrt;
Mrslcrn 22hl DC.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03
Another Recruit for the ohio Demo
CracN.

81. LOUIS, September "A. {. Buell..
formerly u correspondent OF the Rcp"''.-
can, IN against whom proceedings are
pending in the United States District
Count Tor alleged libel of Senator Chan
Ter, of Michigan, will leave here Tor
ONO, to-day, where he will take the
stump against the Republicans, and mah"
AN expose of the Influences which
were used to bring into existence the
so.callcd Polandgag law. and the purpose
for which il WAS designed Ia suhsrrv".
He expects to divert attention from the
money question and create a side issue
by attacking the record Republican
party.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03
Cincinnati Market.

CINcNNATI, september Cotton
Quiet at l4Ic. FIour-Firm; old family
81 iOGG 10. Wheat-Firm; new sOcCd
81 30. CONFIRM at 70M73c. Oats
New at BOA SOC. Rye-Firm; No. > S5c.
Pork-S2O 75,d2l 90. Lard-Quiet;
steam BE; kettle l&!@lHc. Bulk Meats
Shoulders Slci clear rib sides l,@.l2c;
clear l2{@I2.c. Bacon-Shou.der gJc;
clear RIB BE; clear l3lc. Whisky
Quiet and firm ut 81 -.
HoGs-Flrm; good higher; ,;ochcrs
So 25@7O0; good 81 0O@7 10; good 10
extra ~ 2jMSGO.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03

CAIDwELL, o. September 3.-Ovcr
,ix thousand person, visited the Reunion
Camp, to day. The services Of the day
consisted ofa street parade Of artillery
and the visitors were addressed by Snnn
tor Cochrcl, Of Missouri, and General
\. J. Warren, Of Marietta, and sham
battle al, of which held the crowd well,
notwithstanding tie intense heat. An
experience and .iuging meeting WAS held
in the evening The failure of the
prominent speakers to keep their positive
appointments, causes Great diSappolnt-
u.rIit.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03
Death ofa Louisiana Politician.

New ORLEAN, September 2.--jo,.p
Conaughton, who Wa elected Il member
OF the House from Rapidcs parish but
left out 10y the Wheeler cumpromi," fell
dead this evening at the corner # Royal
and Canal streets
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03

WASUNaroN, September 2-Th"
Treasurer at the United S.aicS viii to-
day. transfer 100000, in geld, from New
lorE To- San Francisco on application Of
tine National Gold Bank OF san Francisco.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03

BOMBAY, September 2-!i~yy rains
in the B"rorn district Will nrrr>>iratr the
rcp.antjng Of 4 larg" part Of the cotton
crops.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-09-03
Another Bank Robbery.

tiers National Bank was robbed OF
large amount oil money, last hiSht'
About daybreak this morning, the teller,
Lewis Reburn, was discovered near tne
bank, on his way to police station: lie
could hardly speak at hrst, but after
while informed the detectives, that three
men had taken him from bed during lhe
night, proceeded to the bank, and forced
him t. deliver the keys by when thrE
opened the safe, and abstracted the
money. Rrburn alleges that he was
chloroiormed and stabbed in the SIDE,
where there l. slight wound. y h' ON.
clalS closed the doors, and refuse t" tel!
anything covering tie affairs, iurtnrr
than that the deposltorS VIII not be 'h'
losers. Inc amount stolen Is btIIrNcu 10
BE- about 500 600.
TneTeIler Acknowledges nimscifIhc
Robbcr.
LOUIS Rrhm. teller of the Planters
National Bank. has confessed tu having
rohbrd the safe himself. III, first state
ucut wm- that ne bad been awakcucd
when asleep with his wife at night, by
some one tiCklin" his feet. Be- the light
OF the gas hr saw two masked men in the
room. one at the foo, and the other "a. the
head of the bed each pointing p,~-
tols at him H. was then made
to arise. put ON his pyu,aioou> and 90
down stairs. The masked men compelled
HIM To leave with them. When short
distance away they demanded the keys
,4f tn. banks. He refused. and whl.r one
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06
They are Agreed.

1t may strike some people as rather
singular that nearly every army Off
Ger rought before the Congressional
subcommittee No. 2 on Louisiana
affairs, states that anarchy prevails in
the State, that about half the colored
inhabitants have been butcbered and
given to the aliga,ors, that the other
half is being starved and terribly
abused by the White Leaguers, that
intimidation was used by these ban
dittl" at the last election, and that the
military is absolutely necessary to
the preservation of order and the sup
preston of crime in Louisiana but
there is very little mystery about it.
They have all seen and read their
brave (?) chieftain's report, and must
needs confirm it. One thing Is GER
tain, they are either all in collision
and agreed upon doing Louisiana all
the harm they can, or else these small
fry are too much afraid of Sheridan
to disagree with him in their testi.
mOny
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06
A GA RID.
.Jan. 18th. 1873.

jan 18TH 1873.
Nessrs. Ed 0rs Il wish 10 announce
through your columns that from this date
retire from the Practice of Medicine. Like
revoluiionist, a doctors services are always
extraordinary when suc,t sslul, but when his
patient dies he l. cursed and viIliird by the
th"ughtless and ungra'eful. who demand all
his time without feeling any Obligation on
their part | am tired of assuming such re-
spon,ibiltirs.
leave Ire profession with the full assn
rance. of my cons nee OF ar.iurus dunes
faithfully performed, and having never done
one act to dishonor it While others under
bid and do CHEAP PRACTICE to undermine
those of higher qualifications, | bow myself
out of your presence with the full convection
that such accusinn will not be brought against
yonr humble servant. J. W HILL.
Married, on Thursday. Feb. irh. 1879. ~
the residence of the brides mother, 10y Rev.
d. A. Campbell. Mr. W W. Rouse and Miss
SaIie L. Hines: all al hrhand Parish.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06

When dog Merrll's report to Gen. Sheri-
dan was published, stating that hundreds OF
negroes in this locality had been driven from
their ,mes and were in a starving condition
in midwinrer, everybody conversant with the
condition of this copD1ry knew it was an I'M
miltgated, wiIiul SM1f malicious lie. We
have already stated in these colum Is that one
Of the most reliable firms in this city had a
standing order from several planters to EN-
pioy all the negroes they could, and that they
had been able to hire but very few. In fur
Their reft,taton Of Dog Merrills lie. we will
state thai yesterday evening We met Mr. A.
d. Lister, wellknown planter in this par
ish, and lie told us lie had been endeavoring
for two weeks to hire fifteen or twenty hands
and had been able TO get but three he offered
to pay them wages or give them portion OF
the CROP but in vain. He proposed nothing
about politics in bis contracts, and offered
simply to hire hands for wages or a share in
the crop. The facts stated here are suscep-
tible of positive proof IL any member OF
the Congressional Committee desires to know
who Mr.. 4. ID. Lister is, and what character
he bears as reliable planter, they can find
out by inquiring of the leading cotton mer.
chants OF New Orleans. If no negro labor
ers can be hired here by the best men in the
community. where, we should like to know,
are Dog Nerrills twoIhonsand homeless and
starving negroes? The truth is Merrill has
lied like wolf-Shrerepori Times
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06
An Evidence of DislOyalty.

Some one at Shreveport told the
man Merrill, or one of his under
strikers, that he (tbe citizen of Shreve-
port) would not fight for Uncle Sam
if he got into a foreign war, unless
his representatives treated Louisiana
little better than they had been
treating her; and forthwith the case
is reported as one of rank treason, OF
Southern dlsloyalty. Wonder how
many of the truly loil" would refuse
to fight if Grant were TO kick up
row with some foreign power? We
will wager this old penc,! we write
with that the recruiting officer would
find more soldiers in the ranks of the
red handed rebels" than among the
ranting loyalists, according to num-
bers, Notwithstanding the wrongs that
are hcaped upon them.
/ But what have we got to fight for
pray? How could anv man expect
any one whom be has manacled, with
his heel upon his neck, to rise out of
the dust and strike his tormentOr's
adversary while his hands are fetter.
ed. Strike off our letters, take from
our necks the heels of the oppressor
and let US arise in our manhood, as O
free people, in the enjoyment of equa
rights of our fellows; and no truel
steel ever leaped from scabbard thar
would be welded by Southern arms
while the vile slanderers of as bravt
men as ever met the foes of our com
; mon country would stink away ant
? hide their craven carcasses from N
t dangers of the field Of strife. Blu
I no brave people arr going to throw
) their caps in the al. and shout huzza
: for a Government that has nothin
G but threats and derision, and hatred
# oppression and abuse for them. 1t
y folly to talk about people fighting fo
D a country that holds its bayonets O
j. their throats in time of peace.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06
Homicide.

On Thursday night Of las, week Mr.. George
w. Robertson, a resident of DeSOto parish,
was found lying on his back in ditch in
Mr.. Breards field. adjoining the upper por-
ton of The city When found he was in a
diving condiriun ami soon after expired. The
body was removed to the store room Of Mr.
W. II. Williamson, and the Coroner notified.
At the inquest held on the following day, DIR.
>. c. Murphy having been summoned to hold
a post n,ortum examination certified iie de-
ceased came TO his death from the effects OF
a gun or pistol shot wound on the head, lrac-
turing the skull, decorating the brain and
causing instant death.
The Coruiers jury, after hearing the testi-
mony, returned verdict in accordance with
the facts, disclosed rs above stated. A large
sum of money, an overcoa: and Remington
revolver found on the person OF the deceased,
were taken charge of by Coroner Thomas.
Mr.. Robertson was a stranger in this com
munry. He came here from Shreveport IN
the company of Mr.. Collier, Of Deer Creek.
Miss After leaving his saddle lorse and
two mules at Mr.. Dobsons stable to he cared
for until the noxt morning, he applied al the
Olachita House for lodging Leaving with
out having registered his name he was seen
on DeSiard street at the store Of Mr.. w.
Locke, where he purchased pair Of shoes.
Later in the evening at the corner of DeSi-
ard and Grand street he made inquiries for a
place where he could get something to eat
Tue " ell known establishment Of MIR. Geo. L.
Ensminyer was pointed out to him.
Going ir that direction he suddenly turned
into the Law office Of s ID. McEnery. WHAT
occurred Their, satisfied Mr.. McEnery that the
man was temporarily insane. About eight
O 'clocx in the ve.''n.: loud cries were heard
! in the direction of bieard's field. Mr.. New
man. Of the Police force, and citizens gener-
ally, FASTENED to the spot, just before reach
my the place. where the BODY of Robertson
was subsequently found, one Or two pistol
sho,s were beard after which all was silent.
! Collier was arrested charged with the mur-
der OF Robertson, preliminary examination
before Hon. Robert Ray. resulted in his dis
charge from custody. The opinion is g.ner-
( ally entertained that Robertson inflicted tie
wounds OH himself, either accidentally or
intentionally while tailoring under temporary
INSANITY.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06

Lieutenant VIM GelacI, Of the 3d U. S.
infantry, whose testimony before the Con-
gressional Committee appeared in our lele-
graphic columns yesterday morning. is a
scurvy fellow, and he either toll lies to the
u, pie here or he committed perjury before
The committee He said to number OF
gentlemen in this city that the election here
on the 2d Ct November was perfectly OUT
ct and fair election that if there had been
in,in.ida,ion the troops had in'imidated the
,,,,,;,s ,ao,le: he said also that Merrill had
acted the rascal towarl the people of Worth
Louisiana. Now, compare these statements
with the fellow s statement before the com
mi,,ee and see what cowardy liar he is
' II the dirty rascal denies that he made
,bess statements, when he returns to his
command here we will confront h'm with a
,,ozen gentlemen to whom he made them
Shreveport Timrs.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06
Look to your Interest !

WE ARE FULLY STOCKED with the fol-
lowing SEASONABiE GOODS, and offer
GREAT INDUCEMENTS mC CASH BUY Frs ::
AtmOres Mnce Meat.
Stick Candy.
Fancy Candies, in jlb cartoons.
Crysiaized Fruits, in 5lb cartoons.
Raisin>-whole boxes, half BOXES, aud
quarter boxes.
Sof,-shell Almonds.
Pecans.
Brazil Nuts
Sh.ker Preserves and Jelli--.
Louisiana Honey--a pure article.
Egg Nogg Whistles.
Ginger Snaps.
Cs"an Biscuit.
Pigs Fcet-in kegs, barrels, and half bar
rels.
Assorted Jcllies-in gol,lets, tumblers.
AMI wine ria-se-
No Trouble to SHOW (:OO II.
LAMEiN & EGGLES ron.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06
VOx POpuli.

The civilization of a people crystal.
ICES in their great men. Like the
natural law that limits the flow of
water TO the altitude Of its source,
so is the elevation Of representative
men" a sure indication of progress or
decay in representative governments.
There may be under-currents OF
opinion, underlying strata of principle
and moral force that, ultimately, may
work out higher standard, but for
the time being the index is certain and
conclusive.
The Northern theory of the supre-
macy of numerical majorities, right
or wrong, of Il higher law" than the
( Constitution, the fanatical behesls of
which, " hen voiced by "lhe people,
were esteemed Worthy to override and
destroy the sacred written contract of
confederation, sought full vindication,
and found apt and worthy representa-
ton in the men. who, at the close of
the late war, were chosen to direct the
destinies Of the Republic
L. S. Grant was, from that stand
point, representative man. There
!. was vague idea that me country
yet trembling from the shock Of con,
tlicting opinions, needed a STRONG
government
States had dared to defy the coer
cling power of the National Govern
ment. The States, therefore, must bt
pruned of this spirit of selfdepndence
and the direct allegiance Of the peOpl,
r en- masse in the General Government
was proclaimed This was the geru
the essence Of the idea of cchtraliza
ZION, and Grant was its champion.
He has shown himself quite up t,
: the requirements Of the popula
4 theory. When constitutional enact
2 meats are to be swept away by th
d., passion or ianaticism Of the hour, an,
the mere will of maiorities sub-titu
ted for pledged guarantees betwee
$ contracting States, the proper instrr
G ments are, determined will, greed fu
|. power, indifference to moral oblig;
s lions, and the steady nerve in tn
work of destruction that comes fror
y a coarse, sluggish nature and barre
u intellect.
That was what the triumphant wa
party contemplated for the rebt
States in 1866, and it has been pract
cally accomplished. When thos
n honest men, who rode with SheriJa
i. during the war, but declined to saddl
:, up in bis crusade against the "bal
=" dit,i," spoke at the St. Charles Ho,e
ID they confessed that they had bee
IN "duped."
d 1t is true they have been duped
ID Thank God the honest men Of til
-, North are beginning to discover thf
q strong government has tendenc
y to result in weak people, in the ma
at ter of political liberty, and we ma
D. hope that in the coming struggle, thos
10 Inducements of earnest and corre'
=, principle in the people vii. asset
~ themselves and put forward noble
p puer and greater man as their rep7
ut sentative and head-N o. Bulletil
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06
Table of Rates of Domestic Pos
ta~p.

The following are the rates Of postage ON
Domestic. Mail Matter of the different cla-,r.
Nctr-AIl domestic mail matter (.Ncrp,
newspapers, magazines and periodicals sent
to lcruni subscribers from u known Office of
PuhI'at"r) mus, be- prepaid Wy postage
-tamp>.
\ i,'rt"r pu witch one fuI rate of pc r;l.c
l. prepaid but uu whsrh iur,hcr postage l.
char, wall b. for. irdcd when deposit
ell ~ a pu>r-uiii -. charged with the unpaid
postage Ia b. collected ou delivery Ii The
postage j. left wholly unpaid, or l. prepaid
less than one 'ulI rate II will he held tor post
aye and sent To the Dead Letter I,iice
Should j, reach it, destination hy inadver.
trnce, however, IL will he charged aiih
double postage on delivery. One fuII rate
NJ ans IN the case of mail letters OF other first
class matter. three cents.
In large cities and adjacent district. 81 large
population, having two "r n re- po>r-otiiccs
within disiar &c If three miles ui each uti sr
any letter posted at one Of such offices, and
al .res>ed To locality within the {. livery Of
another OF sun offices. " hich i all have been
inadvertently prepaid a, The drop or l,-al
letter rate of postage only, INA, he forwarded
.
charged witt TIA, amount Of the deficient post.
aye to be collected On delivery.
If ARTICLES cha-gcabl- with different rate. of
postage are sent together ia one package, the
/ highe. ATE mus he pad on the entire pack
age: but Two or more iIh,rcut articles. bo'h
! chargcabe with the same rare Of post 70.
may be- sent IN one package on payment of
that rate CA the whole facnagr.
! Tie following articles are excluded ir,iu
the mails Liquids, pci>ous. Glass. i.Npto-
: ,ivc Materials. Books Pamphlets, Pictures and
/ 9TH publications. Of an obscene OF indecent
h irarter a letters upon the envelopes Of
! htch. and postal card, upon which, ,crnIi-
Ious cpn bets are .!ltrn or printed or engrav.
I ed. or di>oral devices printed or b2Taved
aud all Articles which from lheIr form or IA.
iure are liable To destroy, deiace or iuJurc Il
contents of mail bags or the person amy one
engaged i'll postal business.
Po-iuia>ieTs are not allowed TO give credit
for postage, nor to deliver any mail mat T
uni all postage due thereon has been paid.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06
FARM FOR LEASE.

Twill lease. for the year 1875, at public
auction. to the highest bidder. at the Cour,
House. in the town of RayvIile, at II o'clock
NJ, on
Wednesday, February 10th, 1873,
the farm belonging to the Succession of
Thomas Williams, deceased. known a. the
Home Place, upon which Thoma, William,
lat resided.
Tenn. nf Lease-On a credit. >ecurrd w
pronrsory tote al the Lessee " t'i good >r'a'-
ri,y. due on lit Dec, h,j.
S GIROD. Test Txr.
Jan. 3O,l. 49, -.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-06

The practical value of that wonder
full invention, the sand blast, has now
been demonstrated in such variety
of methods and applications as to al
NIT of no doubt in regard to its per-
manent place in operative mechan-
isns. 1t reproduces on glass the
finest steel engIavings, it carves the
most delicate designs on cut glass. it
engraves canoes, and it does in five
minutes work which would take the
most industrious stonecutter hours to
aecomplish-solid granite and marble
disolving before it quicker than snow
melts 10. hot sun. And all this is
the result of the simple principle that
sand will act on the surface of glass
and other minerals, but not upon any
vegetable or animal substance; sc
when a surface of glass or stone is
partly covered with paper, cloth
leather, grease, or ink the sand will
fall harmlessly away from the paper
ETC., but will eat into the mineral as
certain acids eat into steel.