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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-10
Editorial Excursion.

The Eastern editors reached North
Platte last night, and were received by
the directors of the Union Pacific rail-
road. The party met with enthusiastic
receptions at may places along the line.
The citizens turned out en- niGSse, at Ere
mont and Columbus, and furnished car
riarcs for them tn ride through those
places. At many stations agricultural
products were abundantly displayed, at
which the editors were aStunlsnrd and
delighted.
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BrutaIOutragc.

MEMPHIS, July 9.-Thc AralaHchc's
Forest City, Arkansas, correspondent
saws: "On the 4th inst. Miss Ella Ham.
iton, young Indy living with Captain
james Hunter, was brutally outraged,
cut with knife, and left Tor dead by n
negro named Davis, who then stole q
horse and left. He was followed by n
party to Augusta. and was arrested by
an old Portuguese living there, but
escaped. 4 large number of citizens are
still in pursuit of him, and if found he
,,,ilI no summarily dealt with
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MADRID, July 9.-Ohicisl dispatches
report that the CarIists under General
Derrosary, after reaching the villages Of
Augurse and Cs>has at the foot Of Mount
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
WHEELING REGISTER.
Associated Press Report. by Western
Union Line, Office Northwest cor.
of Main and 18th SITS.
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Murder and Attempt to Rob nn tx.
press Car.

press Nar.
TERRE HAUTE, July 9.-Long Point,
Il station on the Vandaia Railroad. three
miles West OF Casey, Illinois, is a place
where all trains usually stop for water. 1t
has long been considered by railroad men
as dangerous place. Last night about
midnight, Us train No. . east bound,
conductor Fraley and engineer Ames,
came TO Long Point for water, two men
boarded the locomotive, one from each
side and said TO the engineer, "Pull out D
The engineer was at first bewlldered,
when they said again, "Pull out, and he
seeming to comprehend the situation,
said "ali right, I'll pull out" The men
then said, 'we will run the thing our
selves and at that both the
robbers fired, one Of the shots killing the
engineer instantly. The fireman, who
was on the track, Immediately jumped
and ran to the rear OF the train to notify
the train men, having heard the conver-
sation and comprehendlng the situation.
During these proceedings at the engine,
a confederate had detached the Adams
Express car, and they then pulling the
engine wide open, ran her about two
miles east and stopped. blowing of the
brakes TO deceive the express messenger.
They then came to the door of the car
and said, "Let me in Jack replied,
"You sons of b-hS ! am ready for
you. If you ever come IN here you are
dead men. The robbers then commenced
firing into the car. The conductor and
train men, after the shots were fired, set
about to pursue them. They could only
find one revolver on the train, but found
two soldiers who were armed with car
bincs With these weapons the train men
and the two soldiers, started in pursuit Of
the train When they came up to the
train all was quiet, the robbers having fled.
They found the engineer in the bottom Of
the cab, cold and still. There CHANGED
To be freight engineer on the train and
with the fireman Immediately Y rau the
engine back I" the train and brought 1t
in. The robber, failed to gain any en-
trance into the express car. Had they
detached the American express cur which
was in the rear of the Adams, they would
undoubtedly have accomplished their OBJ
jet, rs 1t was an open car having WIN
dows. The tram men speak
in very iluttcring terms of the bravery of
express messenger Burke under the try
ing circumstances in which he was plac.
ed. Engineer AmeS was one of the best
engineers on the road, was about thirty
five years old, and had been married but
IL short time. Several suspicious persons
are under arrest ard every effort Will be
made by the railroad company to bring
the robbers to justice. y reward Of ST.
600 is offered.
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Killed by a Drunken Negro.

OMAHA, NER, July AT Lowell, this
State. about O'clock P. NJ, to-day, Joseph
Newell, farmer, shot and instantly kill
ed James McGonegal, county Commis-
sioncr. McGonegal had been drinking
hard Of late, and to-day, had an alterca-
ton with Newell, who shot him. Newell
was Immediately arrested. The excite
ment in that immediate vicinity, is in
tense. Both parties are well known and
respected citizens.
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KINGS COUNTY POLITICS.

CONVENTIONS, DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NDoRsE THE SYRACUSE
TICKET.
To-day there will be five conventions held in Brook
Ign. The Democratic County Convention will be held
Headquarters of Court and Joralemon Streets
In the hall, at three P. NJ, the City
Convention will be held. At seven p NJ. the Second
Senatorial District Convention will be held at Head
quarters. The 'Bolters" Judiciary Convention for
the Second Judiciary district will be held in the County
Court House at noon The Republican Judiciary Con-
venton is also to held at the Court House this fore
noon.
The Republican City Convention will be held in the
Assembly Rooms Washington street. at eight O'Clock
p NJ.
REPUBLICAN s1lrE-MAKrSG,
caucus of the leaders of the republican party was
held yesterday at which the ways and of NOM
into office we're considered The choice of the caucus
settled upon Frederick Schroeder as one who would
bring to the party the solid German vote. Mr.
Schroeder formerly Comptroller. For the Office Of
Sheriff Albert Dogget present Under Sheriff. urged
by majority Of the leaders present and IL is probable
that Doggetts will head the county ticket be
nominated by the Convention on Thursday.
THE DEMOCRATIC GENERAL COMMITTEE.
The Democratic General Committee met last night
its headquarters and Endorsed the list Of delegates
chosen Monday night to the conventions John
DAILY appointed Inspector of Primaries in place of
NJ keenan,. resigned. 1t decided to hold the
primary elections for Aldermen and Supervisors the
several wards of Brooklyn next Tuesday night, from
five to eight p. " The nomination of Judge Tappan
was Endorsed motion OF General James b. Craig who
made brief address in advocacy of the claims or the
nominee
THE LIBERAL REPUBLICANS
A meeting OF the Liberal Republican General Com
mttee of Kings county held last evening at
Sawyer's Hall, Fulton street. President John Cashow
in the chair Resolutions indorsing the action Of tho
Syracuse Convention and urgingl the denomination OF
John Coe for Senator from the Second district were
adopted by q vote of SO in the affirmative to in the
negative
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Vice President Henry Wilson arrived in the city yes
terday and is at the Grand Central Hotel Attorney
General Daniel Pratt and Comptroller Nelson X Hop
kins have arrived from Albany at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel Brevet Major General A. Med. McCook, United
States Army, is quartered at the surtevant House.
Mr. Christian Wullweber, the newly appointed United
States Minister to Ecuador, is residing temporarily ut
the ST Nicholas Hotel Mr.. C. Wright, President
of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company,
is sojournng the Brevoort House. Professor
J. f. Hlgard of the United States Coast Survey is reg
istered at the Metropolitan Hotel Lieutenant Com
mander w. cambridge Hof, United States Navy, is
staying at the Everett House. Mr. Samuel l.. Clemens
('Mark Twain'D and family arrived at the St. James
Hotel last evening from their home at Hartford Con-
gresham H. H. Hathorn of Saratoga has taken up his
residence at the Gilsey House Congressman Chester
W. Chaplin, President of the Boston and Albany Rail-
road Company, and DR.. George B. Lorng, Of Massa-
chusetts are the Fifth Avenue Hotel. General.
James s. Negley, of Pttsburg is stopping at the St.
Nicholas Hotel Professor W. Boyd Dawkins, of Man
chester, England who has been making trip around
the world, is at the Holman House, in company with
Professor o. G. Marsh, of Yale College, Professor
Dawkns will sail for England to-day in the steamship
Russia Captains e. B. Beaumont, Robert II Hall and
Robert Catlin, of West Point among the ate
arrivals az the ST. James Hotel
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wben either nan hsI Sen placed fairly on
his back with MS two shoulders 70 inc
ground IN tic event OF the wreslers rolling
over each other the whose shoulders touched the
ground first lose the fall Fifteen minutes WIS
allowed for resting time between eaen round ana tne
winner 10 gain three falls out 81 ve II was per-
haps the most amusing and strangest wrestling
match ever New York, aud ne@ly al the clubs
In the metropolis bad members present representing
them. The game and impregBabe pluck Of the little
Frenchmau was loudly applanded ny an audience nvc-
sixths of whom were acquainted with or skilled m ah-
letic sports-ami tours. principally but Win shgh
sprnking Of professionals AT rst the assemoage Or
Looking at the stage, which was carpcted and haa
nat scene representing knighs' tournament VIII
the champions on horseback IN plated man. LhelT
visors down and anoes in rest and the herads posted
IN the lists, imagined that the whole thing was hum
eug 70 MAKE money ana the high price 81 admsslon-
81 head and reserved seats 81 50-scemed TO confirms
the idea But the hard work of the champions soon
Made y evident thAt the contest was genuine
one and great regret manifested aud quite audby
by the audience, that Andre Christol much
oVermatcheu ID size Has arms were too short tor him
TO get agrip around the body of Miller, and his
struggles were laughabe. in quickness and rapidly
OF movement he was altogether the superior Of Miller,
VINO relied on his main strength and towering height
solely. The Frenchman would every now and then
run in on his giant foe and slap him on the back and
shoulders, and then they would twist and sauirm like
GELS all over the stage amid Of laughter from the
spectators There we're several dog fas which d,d
not amount To anything, and allowed as FINAL
real fail was had which Enqob@rdt do
cared by the Frenchman amid great
cheering for the little fellow Time was called at
sh 35m and the FIRST round concluded at sh 53m.
LOT rest having elapsed lIne was called
lor the second round at sh I'M, ana the round was
ended at Oh lSm-time llm.-Mer being declared
the winner. The third round called at Oh. 33m.
ana ana lasted until Oh 49m-time lon. the
Englshman winning by the most terrible
exerton and expenditure Of breath The fourth round
was called al lob. Am. and lasted until I0h.
6m.; time, 6m., the Frenchman this time
acting with the finest generalship and giving
the Englishman two falls OF which was not al
lowed by the referee. The enthusiasm was now tree
mendous for the little Frenchman but it was easily
that he was not able with all his pluck and SKILL
he haulIa 2f 0und
called and both men up the Englishman
looking rather dapdated After a struggle OF dfleen
minutes Miller threw his man, on him like bank
SAFE and he declared the victor 0 the catch and
the winner of his hard earned 81 900
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POLITICAL NOMINATIONS.

ALBANY Oct. II, 1875
The republicans OF the Third Judicial district have
nominated Judge John Cadman, OF Columbia county,
for Judge.
CARMEL, Oct. IL, 1875
The Putnam County Prohibition Convention, held
here to-day, nominated the following ticket:-For Men,
Der of Assembly, Samuel K. Ferris for School Com
missioner George L. Sunderln; for Justice of the Ses
sons, John G. Borden for County Clerk, Howard +.
Craft The Convention unanimously Endorsed the NOM
inaton Of G. b. Hubble, of Wostchester for Senator
from the Ninth district.
HUDsoN Oct II 1875
The republicans OF the Eleventh Senatorial district
to-day unanimously nominated b. Plat Carpenter of
Duchess, for Senator, by reclamation.
MIpDLErowS, Oct. II 1875
At Republican Convention OF the Tenth district
held here to-day, Senator Edward NJ. Madden was re-
nominated but declined. Morgan Shut, of Monroe
for twenty-six years member of the Board OF SUPER
vsors OF Orange county, then nominated by accla
nation.
WHITEHALL, Oct IL 1875
Emerson e. Davis received the democratic nomina-
ton tor member OF Assembly for tho Second Washing
ton county district to-day
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JAPAN.

AN EARTHQUAKE IN STANDARDIZATION WITH
coREA-BR1TIsH MEN-oF-wAR ORDERED TO
CHINA.
An earthquake shock felt at Nagasaki tho
.25th INST.
A heavy typhoon visited Kobe on the 9th INST
Several prosecutions have taken place under the
press laws.
The excessive heat has given way to cooler weather.
The government is actively engaged in constructing
roads
The in relation to the visit OF the Mikado to
England said to be premature.
Notes Of hand, payable demand, having been
Issued by Mr.. Bakeston, OF Hakodad, their crcula
ton has been forbidden by the government
The Corcans still reported disncned to enter
into diplomatic relations with Japan. one alleged
is the adoption by the Japanese OF European
clothing.
The Russian commission for the exchange of Sagha-
lien having arrived, it is expected the matter will
shortly be concluded
Tho British bark James Patton is stranded near
Siadea
Torture WILL it is said, very shortly DC abolished in
the Japanese courts.
The Takashaka Mines gradually being extended
and worked under the foreign system.
The British men of-wa lying at Osaki have been
ordered to China, and the fleet at Yokohama was at
.advices, under orders Tor the same destination
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NEWARK CHARTER ELECTION.

SWEEPING DEFEAT OF THE DEMocRAcy-IAsr
YEARS VERDICT REvERsED-A REPUBLICAN
GAIN OF THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
OVER 1873.
The annual Charter election took place in
Newark yesterday and resulted in a
complete reversal of the popular
verdict rendered last year Then the swept the
deck electing nine Aldermen of the fifteen for
and thereby securing control Of the city government
Yesterday all this changed. and the victorious
democracy OF last year suffered crushing defeat their
candidate for Mayor, Mr.. A. A. Smaley, being defeated
by Mr. Henry J. Yates, the republican nominee, by
from 500 to 900 majority in total vote OF about
Is, 900. But whas still more surprising the
carrying by the republicans Of large majority Of the
wards the Aldermanic Board Of Education
and Chosen Freebooter tickets. Last year
the republicans elected six Aldermen Last
indicated that they had carried from ten to thirteen
wards. The only wards surely carried by the demo-
Gratis are the Twelfth and Seventh-wo stand by dem
ocratic stronghods-and these by skeleton maortes
The causes leading to the democratic slaughter
are poor and unsatisfactory appointments of city OIL
GERS last January and their necessary increase of
taxation. Yesterdays result turns the control of the
city government over to the republicans. Hundreds
Of democrats, including the democratic Mayor, Mr.
Passey, voted the republican ticket AS matter OF
course the republicans in ecstacies and the demo-
Gratis correspondingly gloomy ana respondent.
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IOWA ELECTION.

INCOMPLETE RETURNS FROM NUMBER OF
COUNTIES GIVE cLEAR REPUBLICAN MAORI
TIEs-A VERY HEAVY VOTE PoL1ED.
Council BLUFFS, Oct. IL 1875.
Fremont county gives $50 majority for the democratic
State ticket and elects Brooks. republican, to the
Legislature.
Potawatamle county gives a republican majority
Of from 100 to 200 and elects Wright and White repub
Leans, to the Legislature.
NEVADA, Oct. IL 1875
Story county gives Kirkwood, republican, 500 ma
jory for Governor, and will go republican by large
majority
CLINTON, Oct 10 1875
very heavy vote has been pocd and the repub.
leans have been victorious Kirkwoods majority will
be about 100 and the indications that the whole re-
publican county ticket Is elected by maores ranging
from loo to 800 There are large republican gains
here.
CRrSNEr1, oct 10. 1873,
The republican majority In this township is 49, The
total cote polled was $751;
DEs MONIES Get IL 1875
The returns received meagre but the indies. ions
are that this wsDnp gives about 500 republican
Jorty anu that the republicans have elected the county
ticket.
Iowa Iowa, Oct ~, 1875
johnson county gives majority Of $50 AGAINST Kirk
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GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING.

MAGNIFICENT STRUGGLE BETWEEN ANDRE
cHRIsToL AND WILLIAM MILLER AT THE
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-rHE VICTORY WON BY
MILLER.
Last evening about 900 persons present in tho
Grand Opera House to witness the wrestling tourna-
ment for 81 900 between Andre Chrsto the champion
Of France and SPAIN who It is said, thrown
in match Aefore last evening and William
Miller an EngiSnman, champion OF England, Australia
and the Pacific coast Mr.. Fred Englehardt was
chosen referee and Frenchman or tremendous bulk,
named Eugene Creste acted judge for Chrsto while
Dick Pennc acted as Judge for Miller. The assem-
blagc in the Opera House was chiefly composed
OF men Interested In athletic exercises There
we're only two ladies' in the honse, one Of whom
was said TO be the wife OF Miller. They occupied
prosccnum box on the right hand side of the stage.
The two athleteScamo out ut about twenty minutes
past eight O'Clock and were introduced to the
spectators by Fred EnGlohard. The Frenchman
had a blue brccchcloth about his loins, while
the Enghshman wore red cloth. Both
had tights and wore base ball shoes tightly hced and
they appeared in magnificent condition. seemingly
x,ithont n mound OF loose flesh their bodies They
are both men about thirty years OF age the French
man many inches shorter than his antagonist,
weighing about 100 pounds Miller lowered over
ChristoL lie Is giant size and weighs 1913 pounds
Tho rules or this Greco Roman wrestling altogether
dlaerent rom the methods which such men as
Homer Lane, Mcmahon or McLoughlin--the collar and
elbow mcn--are known to abide by. No hold was
allowed lower than the waist, the men being naked
above that point; wrestling 70 be with open hands
no striking, scratching or gougng to be allowed :
hands not 10 be caspcd fingers intcrlaced. The
contestants allowed TO grasp each other by the
wrists and their finger nails close In order To
prevent any scratching A fall WAS 10 he DECLARED
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TAXING THE LIQUOR BUSINESS

DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF AncHI-
oAN-THE STATE LIQUOR LAW DECLARED TO
gE CONSTITUTIONAL.
DETROIT, Mich, Oct IL 1875.
The State law taxing liquor business was to-day de-
cidcd by the Supreme Court to be constitutional The
main points argued before the Court wore:-frst,
whether the present liquor law taxing liquor business
was not practically license law. and thus in contra
venton OF the existing clause IN the constitution which
the sale OF intoxicating liquors; second whether the
tax, being levied by authority Of the State, could be
constitutionaly enforced II was applied TO the
support OF the local municipal governments; or If this
were not so, whether the levying OF such not
Ia violation Of the local right Of setgovcrnment pos
sesscd by municipalities
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HACKETT AND MORRISSEY.

meeting of the Sixth Assembly District Demo-
cratic General Committee held last evening at No.
443 Grand street, Mr. Edward A. Blake acting tenn
porary chairman and Henry E. Lynch as secretary.
The following resolutions unanimously adolf ted:-
Resolved That the delegates elected from this district
the Democratic County and Judicial Convention be held
Irving Hail. Wednesday evening, 18th inst be
quested their for the honest and
fearless John X Hackett for Recorder; be it further
Resolved That fully endorse the pursued by tho
Hon. John X Hacket during his present of Office
Recorder refusing prostitute his high Judicial position
TO the corrupt purposes of Tammany Hall and be il
Resolved That delegates the Sixth Assembly dis
the Fourth Senatorial District Convention be
quesed their for the Hon John Morssey for
Senator from the Fourth Senatorial district
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SNOW IN SYRACUSE.
oHNAUIshi VVt T. 1910
Snow fell quite brskly in this city to-day.
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Oct 1a-l A. NJ.
Probabilities.
For the Atlantic States rising barometer, northwest
20 northeast winds, falling temperature and slear
weather, with frequent frosts
For the Ohio Valley, Tennessee and Gulf States,
,onary or lower pressure low but rising temperature
northeast to southeast winds and clear weather.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys
and the lakes slowly falling barometer southeast TO
southwest winds, rising temperature, partly cloudy
weather and occasional rain.
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THE WEST INDIES.

QUIET IN ST. DoMINGo-coFFEE CROP IN HAYTI
UNINJURED BY THE sToRM-wREcK OF AN
ENGLISH SHIP.
HAVANA, Oct II, 1875.
Advces from St Thomas to the 18th inst have been
received Quiet prevailed in st. Domingo The for
egn lean had proved failure President Gonzales has
prohibited the circulation of newspapers which defame
the Spanish government of Cuba
The hurricane of last month did no damage to the
coffee crop in Hayti.
The British brig Six Freres, of Quebec from New
foundland for Porto Rico went ashore Dregada Reel
and became total loss The were saved and
landed at ST Thomas.
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ENGLAND.

THE ADMIRALTY EXoNERATE ADMIRAL TARLEToN
AND THE CAPTAIN OF THE IRON DuKE-THE
RUMoRED PANIC IN no JANEIRo.
LONDON, Oct IL, 1875
An Admiralty minute exoncrates Vice Admiral Sir W.
Tarcton commanding the feet and Captain Hickey,
OF the Iron Duke from responsibility for the sinking of
tho ron-cad Vanguard.
Nothing is known here Of financial panic in Rio
-Janero. Amy rumor to that effect is doubtless set
BY stock obbers to foreign stocks tomorrow
which is selling day
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CHINA.

HOSTILE FEELING SHOWN TO FoREIGNERs-THE
STEAMSHIP GwALIoR BREAKS DOWN.
hostile feeling has been manifested by the people
in the northern part of China for some months and
to be extending venting itself in the mobbng of
foreigners when opportunity offers.
The Peninsuar and Oriental steamer Gwalor broke
down $50 miles from Hong Kong and unable to
sail She driited down to Hainau, where she was
anchored boat sent in charge Of the second officer
TO Macao overhaued and robbed by pirates the
way, but allowed to proceed and eventually reached
her destination.
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MISSISSIPPI.

GOVERNOR AMEs AvERsE TO AIMING THE cITI-
zENs-PEAcE THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
WASHINGTON, oct. IL 1875
The Attorney General is in daily receipt of advces
from Mississippi through two officials who were espe-
ciay designated by him to visit that State and confer
with the Governor regarding the situation there
These gentlemen have had several conferences with
Governor Ames They report that he is averse TO
ing citizens Of the state for their own protection for
the reason that would produce great excitement At
present everything is reported 70 be quiet
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NAVAL COURT OF INQUIRY.

The CASE OF PENNEY, THE ASCENDING PUR-
CHASING cIERK-EvIDENcE FROM THE BOOKS
OF PAYMAsTER sPAULDING
SAN Francisco Oct IL, 1875.
despatch from Vallejo says the evidence thus far
taken by the Naval Court OF Inquiry in the or
Penney the absconding purchasing clerk has been
chiefly the examination OF Paymastor Spauldng's
books and papers Important Facts have
been elected but no startling discoveries made. IL
transprcs that Penney plundercd in company with
others Spauding has yet been placed on the stand
The inquiry will not be concluded before the 10Th Of