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NEw rRIA1 GRANTED.

Judge Sterrett to-day reversed the for
me verdict and granted a new trial in
the case Of W. D. Moore vs.. tho Pitts
burgh Post for libel. The first verdict
awarded damages to the plaintiff Of ten
thousand dollars.
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Toledo.

TOLEDO, December 81. Flour Dc.
mand fair and market frm. Wheat-Dulli
No. 1white Michigan 81 %; amber 81 19k;
seller February $l12. Con-Quiet and
steady; high mixed Csc; new 491lc; seller
February 4ea<c; no grade new 42c. 0ais
|-Dlll and unchanged.
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TURKEY.

CoNsrANTrNoPLE, December 3l.-Ne-
gotiations are now pending with Austria
with regard TO the construction OF direct
railway between Vienna and CONSTANT.
nnnln.
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LITTLE Rock, December 3l.-Hocker-
smith, who shot and killed his wife and
paramour last night, gave himself up to
thesheriR to-day and g now in jail.
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Run Over and KilIetl.

sEDALIA, Mo-. December S0.-Joseph
Wilson, an employee Of the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas Railroad, was killed
this morning by being run over by a
switch engine.
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AT MAprsoN. IND.

MADISON, January 1.-The centennial
year is ushered in by the citizens OF Mad.
ison with illuminations, bonfres, fire.
works, the ringingof all the bells in the
city, and \ torchlight procession mile
lonp
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
BY TELEGRAPH.


NEW YORK, December Sl.-MoNEY-
Loaned at per cent and closed at Sad per
cent. Prime mercantile paper 6Has per
cent. Custom receipts, $l22,000. The Az.
sistant Treasurer diSburscd $75l 900. Clear.
ings, 6s,0O0,000.
GoLD-opened at 112I, advanced TO
1131s, and closed at 113. The rates paid for
carrying were 4, s, Az, 8, 81, !, 2 and final
ly s per cent. Loans were also made fat.
The two extremes of gold for the year were
l17sS and nix.
Firm and fraction
higher
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New YORK, December sl.-Arriyed-
Steamships City Of Chester, from Liver
pool, and Hindoo, from Hull.
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ARRESTED AND SENT TO PRISON.

Poser, Bishop Of Gresen and Posen,
who was recently convicted OF violation
Of the ecclesiastical laws and condemned
to six months imprisonment, has been
arrested and sent to prison to serve out
his term of sentence
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Municipal Indebtedness.

The following is list OF the indebted
ness Of some OF the leading towns and
cities of Ohio:
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ByTeIegraph
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT.
TO THE DAILY LNTELJIGENCER
Opening the Centennial at Graf.
ton.
GRAFTON, W. Va, Dec. 81.

Special to the IntellIgencer
Great preparations are being made in
our town to give the birthday Of the Gen.
tennial year a grand welcome. AT mid
night there will be ringing Of bells, blow
Of whistler and firing of immense torpe-
does; OF the latter, one for every State in
the Union. The national flag will wave
from every business place in town. Long
may she wave. REPoRTER.
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The Bank Committee on Municipal
Taxation have recommended that the
banks henceforth decline voluntary pay
ment OF the taxes assessed upon holders
OF their shares and leave the same to be
collected under the operation OF existing
laws. The Clearing House has ratified
this action.
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AT NEW YORK.

New York, December 81 The Cen.
tennial year was inaugurated at midnight
by the ringing Of bells and blowing oi
whistles and the firing Of cannon. There
were great crowds on the streets.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.
Investigating the Bremer-Haven
Tragedy-TerribIe Suspicion as
TO tho Fate of the Steamship
City of Boston in 1870.

l
Tragedy-TerribIe Suspicion "a
TO tho Fate of the Steamship
City of Boston in 1870.
LONDON, December 3l.-The London
Times has the following: A detective
from Bremen Haven arrived in Liver.
pool to investigate the operations Of
Thomassen alias Thomas, with the view
OF discovering whether he had any ac-
complice or not. It has been ascertained
that Thomassen had made several trips
between Liverpool and New York, and
he once attempted to obtain heavy IN
surance on goods which he wished to ship.
The suspicion has been raised that he
might have been privy to the loss Of the
steamer City Of Boston, in January, 1870.
Thomassen and wife left New York in
the June following that disaster, and
went to Dresden, where they lived in
very stylish manner. A short time
before his death Thomassen was asked If
he knew the Boston. He promptly re-
piled, "Yes, Oh 1nman steamer; l knew
her very we'll" The Messrs. Inman have
no trace OF Thomassen or Thomas on their
books at Liverpool; but the most careful
inquiries will forthwith be made at New
York into the Boston's list Of passengers
and cargo, and the insurances on the lat
ter. Last October Thomassen engaged
passage on the steamer Celtic. At that
time he made several attempts to insure
box, which he alleged contained $4,000
in gold, and was each time balked by n
demand for inspection, but sailed October
IA, and returned on November Z, land
Ing at Plymouth. The voyage on this
occasion is therefore presumed to have
been wasted, having been made only to
quiet suspicion. Thomassens' movements
In Liverpool were mysterious, although
he informed the passage brokers that he
was an entire stranger. He took his meals
and slept away from his hotel most OF the
time he was in the city. He was seen in
company with another person at Water
loo dock after he visited and inspected
the Celtic. The police believe he had
accomplices in Liverpool, who may still
possess his appliances.
ARRESTED AND SENT TO PRISON.
Poser, Bishop OF Gresen and Posen,
who was recently convicted OF violation
Of the ecclesiastical laws and condemned
to six months imprisonment, has been
arrested and sent to prison to serve out
his term OF sentence.
FUGITIVE SLAVE CIRCULAR.
The new fugitive slave circular issued
by the British Admiralty causes almost
as much dissatisfaction as the first one.
The Anti-Slavery Society and Birmipg.
ham Liberal Association have protested
against it. The latter stigmatizes the
circular as opposed to human freedom
and the English feeling, and as disgrace
full to the nation.
VESSEL SUNK AND Loss OF LIFE.
The British steamer Dante, from Liv-
erpool for Bombay, while going down St.
George channel to-day came in collision
with the Greensvar. The steamer sunk
shortly after the collision and % persons
were drowned.
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AT NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, December Sl.--Atmid.
night twelve strokes will be made on the
FIRE alarm bells, and the church bells will
usher in the Centennial year with great
tat
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received into camp by the military au.
thorities, and soon after the ladies Of the
two cities presented Col. Johnston with
magnificent silk Gag, having thereon
thirty.five stars, one of which was in an
ticipation Of the new State ofWest Vir-
ginia, which at that time had not been or.
CANNED.
The Col. participated with the army of
the Potomac, in most, IL not oil its
marches, trials, battles, &c. Of the war,
and was severely and dangerously wound.
ed on several occasions. At the close of
the Rebellion, he was transferred to the
1st U. s. Infantry. We understand that
he has been, up to very recently, station
ed with his command ut Fort Randall, Da-
kota. Col. Johnston is now on fur
Tough. For year or more past, he has
been on duty guarding the Black Hills
country, and preventing the miners from
infringing on the rights Of the Indians.
He will leave for Washington City to-
day.
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Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH, December s1.-Petroleum.
Firm and active; crude 81 73M at Par
kers; refined i29sai2Ncs Philadelphia, de-
livery. ". &
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OPENING OF THE HECENTENNIAI.
YEAR.
AT CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, December 3l.-The Cen.
tennial celebration tonight surpassed the
expectations Of It's most sanguine project
ors. At an early hour throngS began to
gather in the streets and as the evening
progressed illuminations became more
general and the crowds in the streets
thicker. As midnight approached the
excitement intensified and the shooting
Of Chinese crackers and cannon reminded
the spectators more Of July 4th than mid
winter. At1l:30 promptly the procession
moved, completing the march at A. NJ.
While the procession was moving at mid
night the FIRE alarm bells struck the NUM-
Der OF the new year, which was the signal
for the salute Of one hundred guns from
the hills surrounding the city, and the
general ringing Of church and other bells.
Whistles were blown and the city was
given over to a general jubilee, The
crowds in the streets were immense, and
the whole affair passed of without the
slightest accident
At WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, D. c., January 1.-The
Methodist churches Of this city held
meetings tonight, watching the old year
out and the new one in. Just before 12
O'Clock all the FIRE alarm bells were
sounded, and the engines with a full head
OF steam were run into the streets and
their whistles blown. The War DEPART
ment furnished the necessary ammuni-
tion and loaned cannon to the District
Commissioners, who at IL o'clock caused
salute Of thirty-seyen guns to be fired.
The Metropolitan Church chimes rangin
the advent Of the new year.
AT CLEVELAND.
CLEVELAND, January 1.-The Centen-
nial year was inaugurated in this city to.
night in grand style. The City Hall and
public buildings, as we'll as many private
residences and business houses, were illu-
minated, with bonfire Of 20 barrels Of
petroleum burning in the public square.
AT midnight salute OF 100 guns was
fred, and Immediately all the bells in the
city commenced ringing, steam whistles
blowing, bands OF music and military pa.
raded the streets, which were densely
thronged with enthusiastic citizens.
AT LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, January 1.-The most
beautiful night OF the season has ushered
in the new year. At II o'clock the fire
bells rang out and the city buildings were
illuminated. The display OF fire works |
from the new Cotrier-J Journal building is
fine and the whole town is ablaze with the
spirit OF patriotism.
AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, December 31.--The opening
of the Centennial year will be announced
in this city at IL o'clock tonight by the
discharge Of 81 rounds Of cannon in each
division OF the city. The members Of the
Board Of Trade this afternoon held their
annual festivities in honor Of the close OF
the year.
AT. NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, December Sl.-Atmid-
night twelve strokes will be made on the
fire alarm bells. and the church bells will |
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-08-21
A Plum Pudding Story.

Tho following story was told of a
Yankee captain aud his mate When
ever there was plum pudding made by
the captain s orders all Of the plums
were pnt into ono end Of it, and that end
placed next TO tho captain, who, after
helping himself, passed it to the mate,
who never found any plums in his part
Of it. Well, Niter this game had been
played for somo time, the mnte prevailed
on the steward TO place the end which
had no plums in it next to the captain.
The captain no sooner saw the pudding
than ho discovered that he had tho
wrong end OF it. Picking up tho dish,
aud turning it in his hands rs il merely
examining The chinn, no said "This
dish cost mo two shillings in Liverpool, -
and put it down again, as though with
out design, with the plum end next him.
self. "Is it possible2" said the mate,
taking up the dish. ~ shouldn't sup.
pose It was worth moro than shilling, -"
and rs II in perfect innocence, no put
down the dish with the plum end next to
himself. Tho captain looked ut the
mate, the mato looked ut the captain.
The captain laughed, tho mate laughed.
~ tell you what, young one," said the
captain, "you'vo found me out, so we'll
just cut tho pudding lengthwiso this
time, and have the plums fairly dis
tributed hereafter -a'Ir1-# rs
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MASr Who 'uterlnG from the effects oil the warm
weather aud arc dsbltGed are advised hy physicians
TO take moderate amounts Of whisky two OF three tines
during the dpy. In little while those who adopt TIL,
advice Frequently Increase the number Of drinks" and
In time seams confirmed inobIiAtOs. AboTerAgs which
will not create thlrst for intoxicating quoS and which
Is Intended especially for the benefit Of dobtliiated
parsons whether at hons or abroad. DR.. SchuueL's
Sea wCed Tonle. Containing tho juices oil many medL
cnal herbs this preparation does not create appetite
tor the Intoxicating cup. The uourbblnE and liieSup
porting properties al many valuable natural productions
contained Ia 1t and we'll known to medical have
most strengthening lulHsnce. saKle bottle Of the
Tonic will demonstrate liz valuable qualities. For
debility arising from Sickness S1ort.on or from any
rNGIo whatever winegAssfnl Of Sea Weed Tonic taEon
alter meals will strengthen the stomach and create
appetite for wholesome food 10 all who arc about
leaving their homs desire to say that the excellent
effects Of Dr. Sehs1eks reasonable remedies, SoA Weed
Tonic and Mandrake Pills, ara particularly evident
whom taken by thOss who lnjdriOusy Affected BY
change Of wafer and diet No person should le1vS home
without tstlnE supply Of these safeguards along. For
sale ny all Druggists.
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The Prospects OF Trade.

The Boston advertiser prints n letter
written by well known jObber in the
Western tradO in answer to the ques.
ton, from Disconnected stockholder !:
"Wlat is the matter with our cotton
millsl" which concludes rs follows As
fur M have canvassed my views with
the most intelligent merchants, n hope.
iul feeling exists that general effort
will DO put forth to make tho fall tradc
II large and profitable ono; that manu-.
facturers and commission houses must
make a profit or stop their looms; TINT
johbers need profitable business to
continue in tho trnde; that retailers
need it 10 keep open tho regular Chan.
nels for reasonable prices to consumers;
TINT the entire people need it, MS no
branch OF trade can suffer for any length
OF timo without affecting iniuriously
other branches. With good health
among the people, and good crops gen.
orally, n proper economy in all things,
tho future looks brighter than for many
years past, mud IL only needs now o con-
contracted, intelligent action on the part
Of those who have tho power in tho
East, to hayo q healthy demand for all
tho goods mace or making, and send in
exchange tho untold wealth Of tho fields
and PASTURES OF tho West.
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.NUE, MAfIOH OU.. lnus
Cincinnati Times, Feb. 4, 1875.


BROOKLYN, n. L., August 10.
Geniemen-It Is with feelings OF gratitude
that place before you simple statement OF
my su1erings and cure from tho use OF tho
Peruvian Syrup. I AN forty years OF age, and
my occupation Is tina. Of q map engraver.
About fifteen years ago was attacked with
what suppose WIS disease OF the spine.
could not walk erect, owing to agreat weak
moss which experienced at tho small OF my
back. My digestion beoSme impaired, and BY
degrees my wholc systCm became dornnged.
suffered In THIS way for seven years: and
then placed myself in tho hands Of eminent
physicians. They treated me with mercury
aud many other strong remedies, but grew
worse instead OF better. It1... .,I rr.a.l y
In tho spring OF 1857, there appeared upon
my back and ridc two. large Rbeccsses, and a.
this time was also suffering from very bad
fstulA my whole System became utterly pros
tr1tcd, whom WAS advised to try tho Peruvian
Syrup. commenced rSing II, and At once
experiorced great relief. ihaye taken three
bottles OF It, and every trace OF my former
complaints have loft me. Ny systcm has re-
gained la strength, my appetite has returned,
and feel myself completely renewed In ago
and vignr. In word, my health Is now per
feet, and can truly say that I was never able
to do uoro work, and with greater ease to my
aeIf, than at this time. .-. .t- -,-l Ii,
Yours respectfully, JAMES ?. Cox,
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A Brave Old Soldier.

The Ralcish'(N. o. Sentinel tells the
following humorous story: Flo was quite
an old man, and Ind quite bad limp,
and remarked as he touched his hat:
"All want is money enough to go TO
Savannah. l feel that I have not got
long to live, and want to DO buried in
that nice, cool graveyard outside OF Say
annah."
The appeal didn't open single wallet.
He was talking to three men who had
found shady spot under grocery avn
ing, aud he seemed little disappointed.
Pulling n new string, he remarked:
"Gentlemen, won't you do something for
au old soldier 7" "Were you soldier
in the Inst war |" asked Onoof the group.
"a was" was the prompt reply. "What
branch OF the servico7" '"rho heavy
artillery" Where were you sta
toned p.
"Well," slowly replied tho stranger,
as il he hadn't expected such ques.
ton, eve were sometimes hero and
sometimes'there. The fact was, our mr.
tillery was so heavy that We generally
kept it on hill. Tho Confederate gov
ernmeut didn't Seem to expect that us
three or four men were going to drag n
big cannon oil over the country and whip
the Yankees to boot. Yes, was wounded
in tho left leg"
"Iu what action 2" vas asked.
"a never know what they named it;
my business was to get up and hump
and knock thunder out OF n whole Union
regiment ut once, and you Just bet l
didn't have any time to fool around and
ask what they were going to name the
battle. | went into tho war to fight,
and didn't just throw myself, though. "
ibid you throw yourself under n
wagon I" quietly asked one OF the three.
Sometimes I did and sometimes I
didn't. They used to let me fight any
WY to win. I've tit from under wagon
and from the top Of tree, and the boys
used TO Gull mt the wildcat. "
"They must have seen you clawing
to the rear," suggested another OF the
trio.
Every likely, gentlemen. Sometimes
could tight better Mt tho rear, and ]
went back. Then Id change and fight
on the funk, and then III advance and
NOV EN- down III front"
"Where were you woundedi"
SIN the lcg-just about here. The
surgeon said three or four bullets hit nc
ut once. :"
"DG honest, now, old man, md tell us
il you didn't got that leg hurt in n mill
OF around machinery"
"Great God! do you doubt my wordS"
gasped the man, starting back. ,
ave dol" they replied, in chorus. he
closely scanned each face, and was in.
tMlging in gestures to show how ho dc.
plored such conduct toward one who Ind
fought bAvely, when Que OF The mon
said: I.......l..
Come now, speak tho truth, and
we'll raisG you thirty cents"
The old man turned to go, halted, hes.
itated, aud said ~ suppose, gentle.
men, that ] fell of building in Allan.
tn and hurt my leg, but it happened 10
durnel close after o battle TINT T. could
never really tell whether the fiii or the
tight hurt me most. Now, please pass
in yOnr ten centsos."
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Answers TO Correspondents.

In AnaR,r to "Alpb4batiral," in yonr last
Issue, FOR ror1Nd7 for consumption IN " tirst
ttRrts. cav recommend Dr PiCrre'S ticldon
SIcIcsI Di-covery," II tHktn Ecconilpg TO
directions, for Il kNs boon thoroughly tried In
nv family. and tho results were glorious.
alphabetical must not expect ono bottle 10
do the vork-my vito took three bottles before
she could discover any change, hut after tho
third bottle every dose gcemed TO strengthen
the lungr, and now SHIT Is well and hearty. II
(" Alphabetical" will write TO me viii got wit
neaees to tho above. HENRY II. II. PATTON.
-Cincinnaii Times, Feb. 4, 1875.
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FORTY.FOURTH CONGRESS-.
Tho business OF General Interest Truths
acted.
INMATE

NJ. Jones (Ilcp.), OF Nevada, from the CON-
mitteO on poat-ofllCcS aud post roads, reported
hAck tho Joint resolution submitted by Mr..
West, allowing the Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
To catry the nalls III their new Iron steam.
ships, with several amendments, which wero
agreed to, aud tho Joint resolution passed,
Tho River and ITHrbor Appropriation bill was
read third time and pREsOd-yGas, 81 nays,
II. Those who voted In tho negative woro
NIOssrs. COckrell, COnkllng, Eaton, Edmunds,
lIamlIn, Hitchcock, Jones Ella }, Logan, Nc
C.Obry, Morrill, and WAdlolgh.
On motion OF Mr.. ingalls, (Rop,), Of Kansas,
tho Senate Insisted on It's amendment to tho
bill to provide for the sale Of tho Usage coded
lands In KAnsas To actual settlers, aud agreed
10 tho committee OF conference asked for by