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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19

A cup Of coffee or tea would make the
bill s. %. 50 -'''' - - '-4'''N
Thisis simply an outrage and swim
die, and II such prices are.to rule at Phil.
adelphia this season., the people viii
gradually dismiss the idea of going 70
the Centennial from theirInipd'n 20
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19

ATLANTA, May ls.-Ex.Governo Bnl.
lock wa- brought back t" day nndrl n
requisition from tie Governor. after an
abtence Of five years. L-----
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19

A WEST VIRGINIA COUNTY THAT
WISHES TO TURN OVER A New LEAF
Wuyne county, West Virginia, pleads for
more enterprise on the part Of It's people,
and in the course Of its plea exclaims:
aWi,h a soil in many places covered
With priu,eyal forests Of oak, walnut and
nonlar. moi excclled in magnifcenee any!
Where on The continent twatered by
springs and mountain streams 'of clear,
Wholesome water, and situated in mild
and salubrious climate, as free from
miasma, infection and death as any
place on earth can be where mortality ex.
lists, and with all theae heaven: bestowed
advantages, why are We almost giving
away our lands and plodding along
through our terrestrial pilgrimage at least
half century behind the age we live In ?
It Is because we rely too much on help
from abroad, and do not make sufficient
effort ourselves. The ancients had say
ing that the gods help those who help
themselyeS.' ,"
I one,Would suppose, il there was any
energy at all 10 Wayne county, that the
people could easily enter upon policy Of
developing their resources. The county is
bounded on the west by the Big Sandy,
on the south by the Ohio, and on the
east by the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad
There must be a radical defect some
where when, in spite Of these advantages,
the people assffty ysar' behind the agn,
VIZ don'tkaow when We have read 4
more melancholy article than the Regis.
ter's lamentation yesterday over the NOM
ination Of Old Bill Allen by the Ohio
Democracy. The fat is all in The Gre,
according % Tho lughbtiohs editofSahd
we are inclined TO agree with him. He
puts it pretty strong when he speaks OF
Old Bills nomination as an act almost
tantamount TO the assassination oi the
National party, bnt perhaps not any
stronger than the situation warrants.
Wednesday was bad day for the Dem
ocracy, and the Register has aforSbodius
that the Democratic goose has beer
cooked.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19
LouisvLLE RACES.

LOUISVILLE, May 1s.-The races Of the
Jockey Club to-day were witnessed by
10000 spectators, making 1t the largest
crowd Of the week. There we're four
spirited. contests for .laurels Of the day,
and the amount Of cash put iu the auction
pools and purse mutual4 10 estimated in
The aggregate nearly $4,000, not includ-
Ing outside beG, which would, II taken IN
account, swell TO 81 900 more.
The frat race was for 8 year olds that
had not appeared in public prior to Jan.
uary lst, 1876, $50 entrance half perfect
with $50 added, second horse 10 have
Sl00, mile heats aud programme as for
Fall City stake The time Of the fr-t
heat was l:45l; II was ~Un by Red Coat.
The second heat was won by Red Coat in
l:45i. ,s...
The second event was 4 dash OF q
miles for the Louisville cup. Ten BIorck
and Monmouth were the only sturters.
Ten Brock came in six leuglhs ahead,
winning |" 4:0St.
The third race, mile heats, 8 in 5, was
called, aud the frat heat was won by
Grey Steel, in l:45l. The second heat
was won by the sauie horse, ,tinle l:44i.
In the third heat Fair Play came in
ahead, making 1t 10 l:45i. The struggle
between Grey Steel and Fair Play for this
heat was exciting and in the homestre,ch
both riders used the lash freely.
The fourth heat was called amid the Wild
est enthusiasm, and was won by Fair
Play in l:47l. The iiih and laAt heat and
the race was won by Fair Play In 1851.
The fourth race was an extra Associa-
ton pure Of $500, three-fOurIhs mile
heats. There were six starters. The
frat heat was won by Sally Gardner in
l:l4; the second by vagabond in l:l7t and
the third by Vagabond in l:20. All the
horses but Vagabond and Sally Gardner
were Withdrawn at the end Of the third
heat,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19

New Yoak, Nay is.A .AThe rider in the
Mustang race has gone out on the 226
mile, being 10 minutes ahead Of time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19
weather RepOfI.
war DEPARTnKNT,
wAHIN0Tos, DC, May Io-l a. \.

In the Cult States, Tennessee and Ohio
Valley, falling barometer, increasing
southeast to southwest winds, generally
warm and partly cloudy weather, and
rain areas from the last section to Texas,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19
and TobaCcos
Having added Retail Department TO our whole.
ale buSiness, At .!FiI 'Fi&f-,op =. it
1890 MARKET ST,
OPPOSITE THE OPERA HousE.

We now ontr % The eIty trsds at reduced prices
large and complete assortment oi Teas-A 'H H
... eunpowderS, 's.. f'str..
Young hyson,
HysonS, ~ H'tf
- . lSpGIIis Hi is-.gosih
f. t...r Japnl, s,. rr.|rs ..
Ool1nEs,
Souehonu;
And the leadlng articles Of Chewing and Smoking
Tobaocos m1nulAetuTet In the eolnny, coaElsting
n tATt NJ fha folInwtny hrHndG.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19

ANY hotel in Wheeling will furnish its
guests as good II not a better dinner for
rs cents than the Centennial restaurants
at Philadelphia charge $ for. The idea
Il f.n.,,;...,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19
THE TURF.
The Mustanr Rnee.

New YORK, May 1s.-The Mustang
race at Fleetwood Park, begun at 4 O'clock
this morning. The first 6fty miles we're
made in 2 hours and 10 minutes; the frst
one hundred miles in hours and AZ min.
utes. Soon after, the rain began to fall
and the track became much more difficult,
When 40 miles had been completed the
horseman was 10 minutes ahead Of time.
The last miles we're not completed in so
short time as the first hundred, and it
remains to be seen Whether he will finish
his journey Of 800 miles within the pre-.
scribed time Of 10 hours. At 2 minutes
past 2 the two hundredth mile was 6n-
iahed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. POSTPONED.
The examination Of witnesses on charg.
es affecting Blaine, to be postponed until
Ill tomorrow, when he expects to be
present. He is now confined ohis house
by malarial fever. IN.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-05-19

Private information from staunton,
Va, is to the effect that Speaker Kerr is
In better health. ...., . ----
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-26

just as we 60 to press, we are
somewhat surprised by the painful
intelligence that our contemporary
of the FREEMAN died this (Wednes.
day. morning, about nine o'clock,
Though for some months confined
to his house by a painful disease
(of the kidneys), our latest intelli-
gence had been that he did not en-
tirely abandon the hope of getting
about again. Mr.. Wheelock was
far too we'll known to the people of
the county, and, indeed, of the
state, to need an extended notice at
our hands. Born in Eden, Lamoille
county, in 1926, he entered print
ing office in early life, and by in
dustry and indomitable energy some
years since attained 10 the owner
ship and management of the FREE
MAN establishment. He had also
for two years represented the town
of Berlin within the limits of which
he resided) in our state legislature.
Possessed of decided convictions,
Mr.. Wheelock was endowed with
the ability to defend them in an I'M.
usual degree. He leaves some
worthy sons, who will succeed to
his business Waterman.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-26

"A social dance is announced to
take place at Simpsons Hotel, Waits
River, Friday evening, March, Sd,
Densmore's Band furnishes the mu.
sic. Every body who attended the
last dance at "Simpson's" will 60 to
this and take their friends.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-26
ORFORDvILLE.

The OrfOrdville Dramatic Club
will give a dramatic entertainment
at Town Hall, on Wednesday even.
ing, March 1st, at which time will be
produced the drama, "Among the
Breakers" and the comedy "City
rersus Country" illustrated with ap-
propIiate scenery.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-26

MASONIC BALL. Mt. Lebanon
Lodge, No. 80, F. & A. NJ, Laconia,
will give a grand ball at Folsom's
Hall, on Thursday evening, March
2. The arrangements are in the
hands of gentlemen who never fail
in what they undertake to do, which
is a guarantee that this will be the
ball of the season in that section.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-26

to strengthen their accounts Of these CONVEX
sations and elected the fact that some threats
were made about Sawyer, which tended
towards lynching him. Adjourned.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-26

The eutire afternoon was occupied by the
Government in the examination of witnesses,
the material points of whose testimony rela-
ted to conversations which they had with
Sawyer at the time and place Of the homicide.
Twelve witnesses swore that Sawyer told
them he was chopping at the wood-pile when
the gun was fred and Emerson was at the
barn one heard Sawyer say that when he
first looked into the kitchen, the blood was
squirting up three feet from the neck Of the
victim. Their cross examination served only
National Republican., 1876-04-11
sxindlers BROUGHT to Grief.

In the issue Of the daily papers of the 5th in
slant the following advertisement appeared:
"Wanted-Ten young men, good penmen and oi
coed address. TO NIL positions as statesmen at the
Centennial fair grounds. Address. with stamp fOr
reply Brown * Morton, box $50, P. o., Washing.
There being at the prssent time large number
ci clerks and other persons ont ei employment in
lhe District, rush was made to get the prefer.
ehee' C"nseqaently large number Of letters were
sent, with stamps inclosed The advertisement
having passed under the notice ut the most Office
oncials, who apprehended that it was one of the
numerous games now being played throughout the
country 70 fleece" he unwary in conneeiIon with
The Centennial Exhibition. at once set 10 work 70
ascertain if il was legitimate business Accord.
ingly on Saturday morning Colonel wn.. t. Hen.
derson and Mr.. Isaac Myers SPECIAL agent is of the
Post Once Department. put in a few "decoys. ;
The following is a specimen:
WASHINGTON, D. c., April S. ls7S
GENTLEMEN: respectfully make application
l1E nLu position as salesman at the Centennial
IhlIi.sdelphia Be pleased to inform me as TO the
IfShhhhefy steps or requirements
very respectfully, your obedient servant
.. J. N. Box sO7 y. -.
- S.-Ahs"er Immediately, as am out of en-
This morning they received the following an.
kWeT:
WASHINGTON, d. C., April 6, 1875.
DEAE SIR: Yours Of sth instant at hand. Owing
70 the large number Of applications for pos stions
at our disposal, we would say those remittIng the
registering lee Of Is cents and reference will re-
esiye surimmediate attention.
a0urs, &C., Brown Il MORTON,
p. o. Box 53l.
ToWhieh they lnelosed letter. coutaf ling rs cents
atIeguested, and after waiting in the vicinity of
be1 ~ from TO 10 this morning tIeir la6ors
neIe rewarded by the appearance 0f twJ brofh hers
n L. ana w. Z. Atward who called for the letters -
Ihey were permitted to get some squares from
Inc once before they were arrested. When ar
and putting the contents in their pockets They-,
were arrested and taken before o. s. Commits !
eioneT johnson, who held them in the sum OF ssao
each for their appearance 1T the next term az he
UBftse States Cgurt
National Republican., 1876-04-11
TRIAL OF WIN. II. OTTMAN.
Closing Argument for the Defense.

The trial of VIM. II. Ottman was resumed in
the Criminal Court, Judge Oln, yesterday morn
ing. There was a larger attendance in the court
room than on any previous day Of the trial, and
among the audience was noticed {about a dozen
ladies that were present TO hear ex-senator Car
penter's closing argument to thefjury for the de-
fense The legal profession was also strongly
represented, and the words Of the able lawyer
were listened 10 with the closest attention.
Mr.. Carpenter began his address to the jury at
1920 o'clock, and in his progress read the follow
ing prayer. on which he asked the court to instruct
the Jury, regarding presumption Of the guilt of
MeCurdy, as the principal in the larceny, being
coequal with that Of Halleck: "If from all the
evidence in this case you entertain reasonable
doubts as to whether the larceny was committed
by Halleck or by McCurdy, you must ind the
defendant not guilty OF the ofense."
Mr.. Carpenter said that from all the facts dis
closed, before Almighty God, he believed Nc
Curdy and not Halleck, stole the package Of
81, ,Os765 from the Treasury.
Judge Olin said that he should not charge the
jury that McCurdy stole the money; any more
than he would that any other one of the twenty
six clerks in the cash-room took it, He had seen
Curdy as having taken the money.
Mr.. Carpenter. Well, your Honor has not heard
do not mean to make ruling in the midst OF this
argument.
three weeks hearing them, and am nearly tired
oft.
Mr.. Carpenter. Well, your Honor DON'T mean to
say now what your ruling will be.
Judge Olin. Certainly not. was, perhaps
wrong to give expression TO my opinion at this
time.
Ex-senator Carpenter then resumed his sum-
ming up of the case. and in regard to the memo
randum book, asked that the Court instruct the
jury as follows:
Amy circumstance established by proof is
worthless evidence of guilt if it can be account
ed for as well by any other theory than that of
guilt. The memorandum book obtained from
Halleck in August, while 1t tends to show that he
had some knowledge or connection with this
transaction is as consistent with the theory that
he was q receiver OF this money, as that he was
the thief. 1t therefore does not show that Hal
leck was the thief"
At 1880 O'Clock the court took a recess for half
an hour.
AFTER THE RECESS.
Mr.. Carpenter resumed his argument at lis d.
m, and spoke at considerable length on the con-
tessiOns of Halleck that had been permitted to go
to the Jury as evidence, with such weight as they
might have. Mr.. Carpenter offered additional in
sructions to the Jury for the consideration of the
Court, and closed his argument at go o'clock.
The court adjourned until 10 o'clock to-day.
when the District Attorney will close for the Gov
ernment.
National Republican., 1876-04-11
Preachers Meeting = Methodist Episcopal
Church,

L The Association of Methodist Pastors assembled
in the parlors Of the Foundry church yesterday,
and WAS called TO order by Rev. b. Peyton Brown,
president; Rev. g. w. Hobbs secretary. The
meeting was opened by religious services by Rev.
Mr.. Clements, Of the Virginia conference Upon
the call Of the roll seventeen pastors answered to
their names. A report was received from a com.
mittee appointed at the last meeting in relation
to some special action by the Methodist Church in
regard to the general awakening upon the subject
ofreligiOn in the community Of Washington; and,
as this general awakening is attributed in great
measure 10 the labOrs OF Rev. E. p. Hammond for
the last ten weeks in this city, and as 1t was an
nounced TO the meeting that Mr.. Hamm0nd's
labors would close this week, upon motion, It
waS-
ResOlred. That a union meeting OF all the Meth
Odist churches Of the city be held in the Foundry
NJ L. church on Sunday, April ID, for the purpose
Of following up and continuing the revival work
now go prevalent in this city.
10 this meeting all Christian workers are in
Yited. If Mr.. Hammond's labors continue after
the present week this meeting will not 40 on. :.
National Republican., 1876-04-11
Bensou's Capcine Porous Plasters

Relieve you instantly, and cure quicker than any
known plaster, linIment or compound.
They are genuine pharmaceutical preparation,
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Capcine is recently-developed powerful vege-
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Will cure your ailments in a few hours.
They are n great improvement on other porous
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They will positively cure Rheumatism, Neural
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They cure where other plasters simply relieve.
BENsoN's cAPCINE POROUS PLAsTERs
Are purely vegetable.
They do not blister
Beware of dangerous metallic and mineral
poisons.
BENsoS's cAPcINE POROUS PLAsTERs
Possess true medicinal merit; their use insure in
slant relief and certain cure; their unquestionable
superiority over all other porous plasters is in
dorsed by over two thousand physicians and drug
gists, whose names alone are a sufficient guaran-
tee Of their merits. Try them. Price, Is cents.
SEABURY x JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N. Y.
National Republican., 1876-04-11
CArKRRH.
Deafness ana Affection Of the Lungs Cured.

Deafness and Affection Of the Lungs Cured.
tcertJscate from Mr.. J. Henry CARROLL
WASHINGTON, d. C., Feb. q, 1875.
Ny attention having been.attracted TO testi-
moniaI from Rev. Mr.. DomeT, the distinguished
pastor OF the EnglIshII hIIutheranschureh, Eleventh
and streets, this city, certifying 10 the remark
able cure Of an affection of the ear by Or. Hart
ley, concluded to try lthe DOCTORS skill in ease
of eatarrh Of very aggravated form, from which
had suffered for many years past, which had Sc
riousIy impaired my hearing and developed every
symptom Of consumption. i am happy to state
that DR.. Hartley has effected a complete and rad
ieaI cure removing every yestige OF eatarrh deaf
ness and affection Of the lungs, and am now as
healthy and can hear as perfectly as at any for
meT period Of my life. DIR. Hartley's remarkable
success in my case justihes this testimonial, and
he has my best thanks, with a more substantial
evidence OF my appreciation.
$40 Ninth street northwest.
lFrom 1.-THE Rev. Cyrus H.IFay, -IoI6 Eighth street
northwest, Washington, ID. C.1
have pleasure in adding another testimonial
TO the many already given TO the skill Of DIR.
Hartley in the treatment of deafness. Benefits
received in the line Of bis profession by myself
and members Of my family prompt me to make
this unsolicited acknowledgment.
CYRUS II. FAY,
Office and residence Of Dr. Hartley, 956 L street
northwest, Washington, ID. e..
National Republican., 1876-04-11
Nav Musical Festival.

Ats o'clock Thursday evening there will be q
meeting at Willards hail Of all who take an
interest in the welfare of Washington, and who
propose to assist in the preparations for the May
musical festival. All ladies and gentlemen who
take an interest In musical matters, merchants
and business men, and others interested in the
prosperity OF the city, are invited and earnestly
requested 70 attend. A prominent citizen authQr-
zes ne to say that he will contribute onethousand
dollars towards the amount required to insure
success. 1t is proposed to make of the festival a
jubilee which will be Washingtons contribution
TO the CeDtenniale entertainment given by America
10 the world at large, p. -
National Republican., 1876-04-11
A Good Examnla.

Contributions to relieve the condition OF the de.
serving poor of the city have been made very
freely and cheerfully. Mr.. L. r. Trembly has set
good example to the business men and mer-
chants Of the city. AS will be seen by his card,
published in another column, he proposes to hand
to Major Richards for distribution the profits of
his sales of chromos, mirrors, holdings, frames,
&C.. on Thursday, the 18th instant Mr.. Trem.
bly's establishment, where he keeps iine assort-
ment, is at Nos. So and e34 d street northwest,
and all who have money to invest in frames mir.
rofs, holdings or other articles Of the kind, by
visiting Mr Trembly will devote portion Of their
money to the relief ofthe poor, 49,
National Republican., 1876-04-11
Auction Sales TODAY,

BY Z J. Sweet:
Az O'Clock, two new three-story and basement
DIieEdWellnest Is n nj street between TWenty-third
and IWenty-iourth streets northwest
AZ ~ O'Clock, new three-story and basement
and TWenty-fourth streets northwest.
By Geo. W. Stickney: .'r
1884, --'V'
BY Thos. Bowling:
AT O'Clock, valuable improved property on the
west side OF Fourteenth street between 4 and II
streets northwest.
By Wm. i. Bramhall:
At o'clock, a ten acre lot, dwelling and harm
known as Hunter Place, al oat half a mile abOye
Georgetown.
By Duneanson Bros: ---
At 10 O'Clock, At No 7ss Seventh Street north.
west. stock Of groceries &c.
National Republican., 1876-04-11
A Valuable Discovery,

DIR. &. W. Benson, praeticing physician at lo6
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, (who has
paid much attention to nervous diseases has dis
covered that extract of celery and chamomile
combined, in certain proportion, invariably cures
headache, either bilious, dyspeptic, nervous or
is a triumph in medical chemistry, and sufferers
all over the country are ordering by mail. He
~ PliIs, at ~ eenis per oox. me DOC DOC
timOre. These pills are sent, postage Free to any
address, and sold by all wholesale and retail drug
glsts in Washington, Georgetown and Alexan-
National Republican., 1876-04-11
Rnrns Climb

Last evening the Burns Club held their usual
DnOnthly meeting at their cIub-room. at Scotia
Association hall. Colonel w. CUwie otieiated as
chairman. and Judge Olphant as secretary. The
eIHb-room has been lately opened, and is a neat
apartment, well suited for the purpose Tor which
il was intended. The library OF the club will be
placed in the club-rOOm as soon as a case can be
made for its reception. The club entered into
lengthy discussion in regard 10 publishing 4 PAM
pLlet Of the speeches and uratiUns Of NessTs Cox,
CARRIED. Blaine. Fry and Knott which were de-
lveTed 10 eluciate the life and works of the poet
Burns. A motion was carried to publish the work
During the evening Messrs. n. Shea and Edward
{. Stone were admitted members, and Mr.. W.
G. Spaldwin was nominated a candidate for men,
EeTShip. The club then adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-04-11
RECEIPTS SINCE LAST REPORT

Fourth Auditors Office. s4O.5O; Excelsior Bank
Note Company, through J. w. Wellstood, presi.
dent, by check, so; total, 5000
Since the organization of this association the
different visiting committees have been untiring
in their endeavOrs to reach the most needy cases:
and are now pretty we'll worn down by their
lsbOrs, many Of the ladies connected with the
committee being out visiting until a late hour
each evening. The funds of the association have
been carefully disbursed, and after the outstand.
my bills are paid the balance in bank will he
trlhing, and unless further contributions should
be received they will be compelled to close their
labOrs very soon. having q balance now of only
about az 10 draw against.
National Republican., 1876-04-11
Election Of omeers.

= AT the annual election Of the Washington City
hioernia Benevolent Society, No. 1, last night,
the following officers were elected for the ensuing
year; Thomas Brcderick, president; B. Kilmaftin,
-nrst vice president; John J.. Daily, second vice
president; Samuel MeMongle, recording tsecre-
tary; =. Conner, financial secretary. p. ,. Dunn,
trea suIer Board Of dirsctars John B3tters
Peter NC Cartney, Chas MeHugh, John Nsenan,
Thomas MuntI: NJ brady MarshaIE, Peter
Yyure, Anfun LyGgh, John Finn. -
National Republican., 1876-04-11

The London publishers of Punch will exhibit a
magnificent bookcase OF gigantic dimensions at
the Centennial Exhibition. II Is Of exquisite
workmanship in wood, twelve feet square by
twenty-five feet high and will contsin the prfnci.
pal publications of the exhibitors, who invite
Inspection and 5perusal-by placing over the en-
trance Shakspeare's motto: 'Come and take
cbeiee Of all my library, and so beguiie thy sor-
ror I