davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-21
MERCANTILE FAILURES.

On the 14th inst. Messrs. Dun, BAR
LOW IL Co. issued their tabular statement
of the mercantile failures for the second
quarter OF the current calendar year.
The exhibit is far from cheering, though
it is less gloomy than it was for tie first
quarter of the year. The whole number
of failures during the quarter just past
is ,794, against 2,sO6 during the pre-
ceding quarter, and the total liabilities
were s4S,77l,27S, against $64, GA, l56-a
decrease of 1,O42 or about Sc per cent
in the total number, and $2O,s72,sSS, or
about 1913 per cent in the total liabilities
This Is q very cidedimprovement upon
the first quarter of the year. But fur
Their comparison shows a greater number
of failures during the last quarter than
the average for any equal period since re-
liable records of failures have been made,
except in 1875. The liabilities, however,
were exceeded in 1857, 1861, 1873 and
1876.
For the SIX months ending June SOth'
the whole number of failures was 4,6OO,
against 1870 during half Of 1875, and
the liabilities were sos, 4l5,429. against
$l0O.53O,176 for the half of 1875. Proba-
bly both the number and amount OF fail
ures for the past six months have been ex-
ceeded several times before during periods
of equal length, as in 1857, 1861 and
1873, when panics caused the fall of many
houses during short periods of time. For
the past two years the failures have been
much more evenly distributed. During
the past six months the average
liabilities Tor each firm failing
nave been about $4,000, against an
average of about $25 900 in 1875
s26, 600 in 1874, and $4,000 in 1873. 1t
appears, therefore that the average Ii.
abilities have been constantly decreasing
since the panic. This always happens
under like circumstances, because when
the collapse GENES after season of spec
ulat,ye imitation the most bloated con-
Germs 90 first, and the less venturesome
and involved are dragged after them,
the latest inflated going last. In
the Dominion of Canada the num-
Der of failures during the second
quarter of the year was Ssl, against
AT during the first quarter, and the
liabilities were $5,276,2O6, against 81
4l8O3O-a decrease of a little more than
20 per cent, and not quite 90 per cent in
Liabilities. The average liabilities for the
whole period of six months were about
$l4sOO, or about $500 less than the sv-
srsge liabilities in this country. This
difference represents in part the difference
in the scale upon which business is done
in the two countries, and in part the diff
ference in prices, which probably is not
less than 20 per cent.
In both the number Of failures and the
amount of liabilities New York takes the
lead, as We should expect. Massachusetts,
comes next Pennsylvania next, Illinois
fourth, Ohio fifth and Michigan sixth.
The following will show the number OF
failures and the amount of liabilities in
these six states for the six months ended
June S0th.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-21
June 30th,

Tho following table, showing the num-
ber of failures and the amount of liabili.
ties in the United States from 1857 10
1876, inclusive, will convey tolersble
clear idea of the mercantile disasters that
have occurred since the elimination of
speculative and paper-money movement,
The totals for the current year are esti.
mated at twice the totals for tho hsJf
wear lust closed:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-21
Farm for Sale.

WITH THE INTENTION OF RETIR.
w ing on account OF age, will sell my
farm. siLuatesi in Dover township, Union
county, Ohio, OF the Marysville and Della
ware pike, adjoining the town OF New
Dover, on tie Delaware and springfield
railway, go acres, 30 OF which Is In high
state OF cultivation; balance timber, all
good barn, fruit, good water, soil black
loan, making a desirable farm. Will sell
in one body, or 10 suit purchasers. For
further particulars call on or address
MORGAN SAVAGE,
jeSDegrb New Dover. Union county. .
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-21
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID made by William Morris and Rebecca
Ann, his wife, and Samuel Morris and Su.
san And. his wife, To the undersigned
Trustee, dated the Sth day OF November,
1873, and recorded in the Office Of the Clerk
OF the County Court OF the county of Mar.
shall, W. Va, in Deed OF Trust book No. J.,
folio 2d, will, on
Tuesday, the "2d day Of August. 1875,
commencing at II o'clock A. NJ, ut the
Court House grounds OF the county OF Mar
shall, proceed TO sell 10 the highest and
best bidder, the following described real
estate, 10 wit: The "south forty-nine feet
front of lot No. ], as designated upon the
plat OF survey as laid out by Ii. y. Good,
which SAID plat OF survey is recorded in
the Clerks Office OF the County Court OF
Marshall county, and extends through la)
equal width the full depth of said lot. The
above described property Is situated on
the east SIDE of the Wheeling and Mounds
Vile turnpike, about one-half mile south
ofthe town OF Benwood, Marshall county,
w. Va"
Selling az Trustee, / shall convey such
title as is vested in me by said deed Of
trust.
Terms Of Sale--fash.
GEORGE w. JEFFERS,
jyl9-i Trustee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-21
FOR SHERIFF.
Editors Of the Register.

Editors Of the Register.
respectfully offer myself to the Demo-
cratic marty as a candidate for Sheriff Of
Ohio county subject TO the established
ivi JAMES N. BULGER
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-21
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID made by William Doyle and Rebecca
Ann, his wife, 10 the undersigned Trustee,
dated the 18th day of December, 1873, and
recorded in the office Of the Clerk OF the
County Court or Marshall county, w. Va,
in Deed of Trust book No. !, folio 27O,
will, on
Tuesday, the 22d day Of August. 1875.
commencing at ii o'clock M, at the
Court House grounds of the county of Mar.
shall, proceed to sell to the highest and
best bidder, the following described real
estate, to-wit: That certain piece or par
eel Of ground lying In Marshall county,
about one-halt mile below the town Oi
Benwood; beginning at stake, corner 10
George 10y, thence south In a parallel line
with the Wheeling and Moundsyille turn.
pike fifty-two and one.half feet to SheP.
McMechen's line; thence eastwardly one
hundred and seventy five feet with said
line To stake: thence nOrthwardly forty
seven and a half feet IN George Logs line;
thence westwardly with said line one hum
dred and slxty-five feet to the place OF be-
ginning. Designated as lot No. ! on the
plat. which lot was conveyed TO the sold
Doyle by Michael Farmer and wife, No
yember I'd, 1872 and on record Unl Mar
shall county DIM Deed Book No. %, folio
H."
Selling as Trustee, | shall convey such
title as Is vested in me by said deed OF
trust.
Terms Of Sale Cash.
GEORGE W.JEFEERS.
jylg-i Trustee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-21
FOR SALI.

SQUARE 10 IN THE CITY OF WHEEL
- ing, bounded by Jacob, Water, Forty
first and Forty second streeis, known as
the Samuel OFT property, contain ing about
three 81 acres One large mansion house,
brick tenement spd stable on the pro
perry. street cars pass the property. For
terms, &c, apply u
ANDERSON q PAUL.,
JylT 100 Market Street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-21
THE WEEKLY REGISTER

In the largest and altogether the most
compiete news and family paper printed In
West Virginia. II will be sent 10 any az
dresssone wear for 500. Valuable premi-
ums 70 ciuu agents and TO subscribers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
STATE NEWS.

The Press says that large number OF gentle
men interested in the turf met at Portland on
Monday, and organized Maine Circuit 1rothn.
Association. The following gentlemen represent
ed their respective Associations Il. *. Lane
Bddeford w. W. Castle, Belfast; S. F. Gerald
Fairfield; O. l.. Blaekinton, Rockland; L. ii
Haskell, Wateve; DR.. 5. III. Tewksbury, Port
land; s. Porter Cumberland. The associations
at Bangor, Gardiner and Lewiston were not rep
resented. The associations at Portland, Bdde-
ford. Belfast, Rockland and Fairfield joined the
Circuit, and it is expected that the three assoca-
tions not present will join, making eight in all
1t was the general expression of the meeting thai
all horses competing for purses should be owned
in the State previous to Jan. l. The races will be
so arranged as not to have any two associations
hold their meetings at the same time. 1t is ex-
pected that each Association will have two three
days meetings during the season, and all entries
must be closed before the first meeting comes off
A Brunswick clergyman came into Portland the
other day, and by chance took seat in the smok-
ing car. He had hardly got settled in his seat,
when a Boston drummer hustled up to him and
asked if be chad pack of cards anywhere about
him. Portland Advertiser.
The New Portland correspondent Of the Lew
iston journal says The teams have all got out OF
the woods. This has been good winter to get in
lumber All who have operated are said to have
been successful although the price for hauling has
been much less that formerly. Labor and sup
plies have been low. There has been about l,3
of the usual amount OF business done in the woods
this winter. Notwithstanding a good hay crop
was harvested last year, that article is now quite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
RaIlomell local Mems.

Our Hallowell boys connected with the temper
ance club were handsomely entertained by their
Augusta fellow laborers in the reform work one
probation and qualification in a most emphatic
manner. 1t is an encouraging feature of the re-
form movement TO find the young lads of our two
cities thus fraternally and determnedly laboring
for the suppression Of intemperance and crime.
The ice passed quietly down the river on Sun
day to point below Shepherds wharf, where it
continues to "stick;" but will undoubtedly move
seward within day two, and allow navga-
ton to continue unmolested for the season.
Morse has taken perfect stereoscopic picture
of the "Statue of Immortality" recently completed
for the Centennial by the Hallowell Granite Co.. /;
and those desiring copies for themselves friends,
will appreciate the enterprise ofour talented artist,
who for "couple of ninepences" will send the
picture to any address desired.
Old Prob. has given us a succession Of pleasant
days to make up for wild and stormy weather that
characterized the closing weeks Of March.
We shall probably have steamboats, ranging up
and down the kcnnebec in few days, and the
inevitable hand organ man will commence his an
uual tlaup a4OHS highways anu way VI
our cities.
The enterprise Of furnishing water from the hill
for distribution in city is again subject of in
vestgation by those interested in modern internal
improvements.
We learn that the house on Middle street recent
ly owned by Mr.. John Carr has been sold to Mr..
A. II. Howard, who proceeds at once to remodel
and beautfy the premises previous to occupancy
as a permanent residence.
Our main street is already dry and dusty, sug
gestng the desirabity of having the street
sprinkler in readiness for services at an early day.
As Chelsea has just been deprived the natural
ice bridge that has served good purpose dur
ing the winter, the agitation Of building perma-
nent structure for all seasons will now be in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
WASHINGTON.


ApprOEriatlOnS lot H. Die 0Ofks.
Washington, April 4. The bill reported by the
chairman Of the committee of commerce contains
the following among other appropriations, for the
repair Of public works:
The official estimates were Sl4.30l, 100, but the
amount in the bill is S5S12 $50.
East River and Hell Gate, $780, 600.
New Hampshire-Cochrsne River, $4,000.
Observation-Disclosures, $50 600; SwaDton, $40,
600.
Observation-Disclosures $4,000. Taunton s.,
900. Fall River $4,000, New Bedford $4,000
Merrimac river, $4,000 Salem $4,000, Boston
$4,000, Plymouth $4,000.
Maine - Penobscot river $4,000, Richmond
Island $4,000.
Connecticut - New Haven, by connecting a
breakwater $4,000 improving the Connecticut
river below Hartford $40, 900, Milford $1,000
IIousatonic river $4,000, Norwalk $1,000.
The Internal Revenue Reform Bill.
Numerous petitions continue to be presented to
the House in favor of Meadc's internal revenue
bill, among them several from New York and Bos-
ton, numerously signed.
Gen. BabcOck not to be Trusted.
1t is stated that the House appropriation COM
mittee have insisted that the Appropriation for pub
lie buildings in Washington shall be under the
charge of the supervising architect, instead OF
Gen. Babcock.
More Fraud.
Mai Merrill is reported as testifyng to hav-
ing received rewards for the arrest and convic-
ton of Ku-Klux in South Carolina, some S2l ,405,
while he was an army officer. lie did not think
it improper.
Custar is reported as about to testify that Mer-
rll took bride in q court martial case in Texas,
about two years ago.
Gen. Sherman's Views.
A letter is printed from Gen. Sherman
to the chairman of the House military
committee, giving reasons why the Indians should
be under the charge of the war department.
Can't Get Their Pay.
New York April 4. Washington specials state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
DIR. schenck's Standard Remedies.

Drs Dcnenck's standard HtemeOiess
The standard remedies for all diseases Of the
lungs are Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, Schenck's
Sea Weed Tonic and Schenck's Mandrake Pills,
and, if taken before the lungs are destroyed, =
speedy cure is effected.
To these three medicines DR.. J. H. Schenck, of
Philadelphia, owes his unrivalled success in the
treatment Of pulmonary diseases.
The Pulmonic Syrup ripens the morbid matter
n the lungs nature throws it off by an easy ex'
pectoration, for when the phlegm matter is ripe
slight cough will throw it off, the patient has rest
and the lungs begin to heal.
To enable the Pulmonic Syrup to do this,
Schenck's Mandrake Pills and Schenck's Sea
Weed Tonic must be freely used to cleanse the
stomach and liver Schencks Mandrake Pills act
on the liver, removing all distractions, relax the
gall bladder, the bile starts freely and the liver Is
soon relieved.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic is gentle stimulant
and Alternative the alkali of which it is composed,
mixes with the food and prevents souring. 1t as
sists the digestion by toning up the stomach to
healthy condition, SO that the food and the Pull
monte Syrup will make good blood; then the lungs
heal, and the patient will surely get well if care is
taken to prevent fresh cold.
All who wish to consult DIR. Schenck, either per-
sonally or by letter, do at his principal Of
fee, corner of Sixth and Arch Sts., Philadelphia,
every Monday.
Schencks medicines are sold by all druggists
throughout the country. w-durmar&apr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

scarce; but IS potatoe. are only DC bushel and
corn only zoe, there will be hay enough if it is
prudently expended.
Auburn and Lewiston will appropriate a sum
of money for the celebration of the coming Glo-
rious Fourth.
made on the Maine Central about the Oath inst,
Trains will leave this city earlier in the morning
and arrive earlier in the evening. We under
stand that this change is to be effected that the
Western connections may be made Bangor
Wing.
Messrs. Munroe, Record, Laverty and Mcken-
ze of Auburn held three reform meetings at Bow
doinham on Saturday and Sunday. good de-
gree Of reform interest was elected. 32 drinking
men signed the iron-clad and $50 persons signed
the general pledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

kENNEBEC COUNTY-1n Probate Court, al
augusta, on the fourth Monday Of March, 1875.
A SA GLE, Administrator on the estate OF
IA Louisa Z. Brainard, late of Readdeld, In said
county, deceased, having petitioned for license to
sell at public auction or private sale, the following
real estate of said deceased, for the payment OF
debts &C., viz the homestead of the deceased.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, prior to the fourth Monday
OIL April next, in the Kennebec Journal,
newspaper printed In Augusta, that all persons
interested may attend at Probate Court, then
70 be held at Augusta, and show cause, il any,
granted.
.. H.K. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3wiG
hENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate Conrf. at
Ahgasfa, on The fourth Monday of March. 1876.
I.CARLETON, Administrator on the estate
-. OF Joseph +. Hopkins, late of Monmouth de-
ceased, having settled his account of administra.
ton has presented his petition for decree of dis.
tributlon OF the proceeds of said deceased among
the legal heirs of said deceased,
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday of
April next, in the Kennebec Journal a news
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons inter.
ested may attend at Probate Court then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, if any why the
prayer Of said petition should not be granted.
II. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3wle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
CALIFORNIA.
Anti.Chinese Meeting.

San Francisco, April 4. A rather turbulent an
ti-Chinese meeting was held in South San Fran
cisco, last night. One speaker said that an or
ganization existed in the city of 10000 persons
strongly pledged that in case the present attempt
to remedy the Chinese evil by legal means should
fail to take the law into their haI DIS and root
out the evil with fire and steel The Chinese COM
pan cs last evening presented a communication to
the supervisors, demanding protection for life and
properly, which all but certain unruly classes
mean to afford them. All violent measures are
deprecated by the community at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
BIDDEFORD.
Annual Meeting.

Biddeford, April 4. The annual meeting of
stockholders Of the Hardy Machine Company was
largely attended. John II. Burnham, George A.
Emery. Charles Hardy, Luther Bryant, Fred A.
Day, Rishworth Jordan and r. NJ. Chapman were
elected directors; Charles Hardy, agent and
treasurer; and X. NJ. Chapman, clerk. The card
grinders manufactured by this company are in use
all over the world. The company will make a
good display of cotton machinery at the centen-
NAL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
Supreme Judicial Court, Libbey j., Pre-
siding.

TUESDAY, April 4.
In the replevln suit, Moody Adx. vs. Moody,
given to the jury yesterday afternoon, a sealed
verdict was returned this morning in favor Of the
plaintiff
I5aac L. Page, just committed to the county
Jail upon charge of numbering his wife in Chel-
sea, Saturday morning last, informed the court
by G.. c. Nose, Esq, his attorney, that upon the
trial of the matter in this court plea of insanity
in his behalf would be made, and prayed the court
that he might be removed to the insane hospital
for the purpose of being observed by the superin.
tendent, that the truth fasily of such plea of
insanity may be asceItaned. The court granted
the motion, and Page will accordingly be immcdi-
ately take to the hospital.
The appeal from the decree of the Judge of
Probate approving the will of James Abbott late
of Pttston, on the ID Monday of June last, came
on for trial. The will was executed May 2S, 1873
Abbott died May IL 1875 He left seven children,
q son and daughter by former wife, and five sons
by the second wife. The estate has been estma-
ted at from $4,000 to S25 900. The will gives
the widow the homestead and $50 in money, and
to each of the 81 leaving the bulk Of the
property TO the daughter, Mrs. Lauietta Clark of
Augusta. who is also appointed executrix. The
Judge of Probate approved the will after pro-
trocted hearing, and thereupon the widow, Clar
ssa b. Abbott, and two Of the sons, John &. and
Reuben, claimed an appeal to this court, and duly
filed their reasons of appeal. From the issues as
made up for trial by the jury, it appears that the
validity of the will is contested upon the five fol-
lowing grounds The will was not duly executed;
the testator not Of sound mind; he was Ia
boring under an insane delusion, bias and preju
dice towards his wife and sons and lastly, undue
influence exerted upon his mind by the favored
daughter and her friends The investigation is
more important than any other that has been had
this term, and the great number Of witnesses and
spectators in attendance ess to the unusual in
tere,t felt in the trial. n. NJ Whiltemore Esq, one
Of the subscribing witnesses to the will, was the
first witness called, and it twenty minutes
past three o'clock p m. when he was dismissed
from the stand. 1t is said there some forty
witnesses on each side, and it is quite probable that
the best part Of the week will be consumed before
a verdict is reached. Baker & Baker and Webster
| are counsel FOR Mrs. Clark. Gould of Thomaston
Pisbu,y ard Clay for the widow and heirs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05

that hundreds Of witnesses who we're summoned
to appear before the Congressional committee can
not get their pay, and are obliged to sell their
certificates to usuers at heavy discount.
Darkness in the Post Offices.
The Tribune has the following Mr.. Marshall,
acting postmaster general, tried to call the atten
ton of MrRandall, chairman of the appropriation
committee, to the great Importance of immediate
action upon the deficiency in the account for light
ing and heating the post-offices. but the latter
would not listen, and told him the committee
would have nothing to do with the matter. and
that it belonged to the treasury department, the
head of which ought to know what to do. lie
would have no deficiencies if be could help it.
Other members of the committee were present,
and at least one demonstrated. Randall was very
earnest in his refusal, and left the room. Mr..
Marshall says the post Offices in New York, Bos-
ton, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis and other
cities will have to close at shutdown, and that the
misfortune will bring incaculable loss, injury and
delay the mails throughout the country. He says
the post Office department has funds sufficient for
the present needs of the department. such as for
rent and fuel, but there is authority to u.e II.
simple joint resolution would accomplish the
purpose. The sam needed until the regular APP
pl opriation shall be available next July, is about
100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-05
Darkness.

Bangor, April 4. In accordance with the Sec
rotary of the Treasury's order, received to-day,
the gas was entirely shut off from all the United
States offices in this city this evening. The order
affects the custom house, post-otiice, pension
agency, bankrupt court room and intcrna! reye-
nue., in all Of which lights are required for late
afternoon work. Postmaster Farnham has tenn
porarily fitted up the postoiice at his own ex-
pense, to enable the public to obtain their evening
mail