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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-18
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ing, w. Va
Democratic and Conservative State
Convention.

N1HE DEMOCRATIC AND COSSERVA-
l. TIVE party of West Virginia, are re-
Quested to appoint delegates to meet In
the city OF Charleston, on Thursday, the
Sth day of June, at 10 o'clock A. M, for
the purpose Of L rIninating candidates for
urer, Attorney General, State Superinten-
dent of Free Schools, and three Judges OF
the Court OF Appeals. Also for the pur-
pose of appointing two Delegates from
each Congressiona' district of the State,
and four Delegates from the State at
large, to represent West Virginia In
the Democratic National Convention, TO
be held In st. Louis on the 9th day OF
June, for the nomination OF candidates for
President and Vice resident OF the United
States, the selection OF an Electoral Ticket,
aud the transaction Of such other proper
business as may come before the said Con-
Yention
All Democratic and Conservative voters
OF the State, without regard TO past politi-
cal differences, who are opposed TO polit-
cal corruption In high places, are cordially
invited to participate IN the meetings
called to appoint said Delegates.
ALEX. CAMPBELL, Chairman.
]. W. GALLAHER, Sec'y.
Democratic papers of the State please
copy.
PARKERsBURa. March Q, 1875. mrli
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JUDGE BLACK.

We notice that by lar the greater por.
tion Of the Democratic press Of our
nelghboring State of Pennsylvania are
strongly in favor of the nomination of
the gentleman, whose name heads this
article, for the Presidency. We have,
whenever indulging in an expression of
sentiment at all, always said, that, IN our
Judgment, Senator THURMAN, Of Ohio,
would be the most available man that
tie Democracy could put forth. we
&irk this because, ne being a
mgn of strict integrity and o
,.er.ing statesman. would be COM
mended most favorsbly TO the peo'
pc But we do not hesitate to say
ihs, should this "fayorite SON OF Penn
Eylvania receive the nomination, It will
reject great credit both upon tine Democ-
fscy and the country. Judge BLACK
has not lately mingled in politics; but he
La. had large experience in formc- years,
and during the whole course of bis polit-
zeal life, not blemisE nor stain has ever
been attached to his character, and in
This, he exhibits marked con-
t'ast to our modern latter day
models. With either THURMAN or
BLACK then, the Democracy can march to
victory under banner that bears on it no
faint fshame, and under either President,
The country can say to England, France,
Russia, or any other Government, that
me stigma of dishonor under which We
have rested, has been wiped away, and
America can once more hold UP her
lead with pride among the people Of the
earth.
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TIE IRON AND STEEL TRADE.

The people of Philadelphia and vicin.
ity aro already beginning to feel the good
effects of the Centennial, and trade in
all branches seems to be reviving. An
article in the Philadelphia Times entitled
Centennial Trade" gives the general
status Of business, and regarding the
iron and steel prospects it says:
"The suspension at the coal mines and
the consequent depression in the iron
trade appears to effect every branch Of
business, except agriculture, which is,
alter all, the msinstsy of every nation.
Probably not more than one.half of all
the furnaces in the Lehigh and Schuyl-
kill regions ara in full operation; not
withs.anding this fact, the hsndicrait of
iron casting, steam and gasdtt'ng In this
city is claimed to be rs per cent moro
profitable now than 1t was last year. This
business, however, is of necessity free
from many OF the effects of panicky
times, especially in country like this
where there are little towns springing
up in all Quarters, especially In the
West, each OF which must have been Its
little petroleum gas works and its water
pipes as soon ~ it can boast of Il few
Thousand Inhabitants. Most of the work
of this character in the United State; Is
manufactured by Pniladelphia firms,
several If the most prominent of which
assert that the late notable Improvement
in the business is due on the one hand to
the confidence which has begun to pre-
vail among the people, and on the other
hand to the unprecedented amount OF
building improvements in preparation
for the Exhibition. With the work in
hotels, boarding houses and structures
undergoing alterations for that purpose,
one of the foremost firms Of the kind n
the world declares that it did more busi-
ness during the past week than during
any previous month since it started busl-
ness The manufacturers of steel rails
in this State are so busy that three
tourtbs of them are obliged to decline
receiving orders for goods, one of them
having recently refused an order for 20
9UO tons OF rails-sn immense order, as
each ton is worth $50.
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The TombsIone Contract.

WAsHiNaToN, March I7.-Maurice j..
Wash, of New York, appeared before
the Committee Oh Military Affairs to-
day in reference to the soldiers tom bstone
contracts. He claims that although his
bid .or rst class Carrsra marble cost only
some 5000 700 out Of which $500, Geo was to
come back to the government in the
shape of duty on imported articles. the
contract WAS given 20 hr. D:ldges' Oh
Keokuk, Iowa, for rine hundred thou
sand dollars. for American marble Of Il
very inferior quality, and without NJ }
such advar tage to the government. tie
charges also tha. Bridges bid was pnt N
sitter the hour fixed for opening the hi Is,
and after two Of his own Melshsl had
been opened. He assorted that Bridges
was favored to the extent Of $4,000 m
chsnge OF requirements in tse sPecihc"-
tions after The bids were In.
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GuIltY WhiskeY KinKntern.

CHICAGO, March lin the Federal
Court this morning, the whiskey cases
known as the "last batch were called.
They include Hsssing, Rehm, Hoyt, and
a namber of gsugers, distillers and recti-
6ers. Hessing plead guilty Of the two
counts of one indictment, which charges
him with conspiracy and with removing
whiskey. The remaining cousts of that
Indictment and the other indictments
we're passed by the court, and action on
them will be taken at some future time.
Rehm plead guilty to the entire 1ndlct-
ment against him, reserving the question
for argument in court rs to whether the
indictment sets out more than an actual
ofFen.e. The other indicted parties with
hut few exceptions, plead guilty to.mos;
0f tho counts in tho indictments. The
trial OF Kelley and Herman was set for
tomorrow.
Sir. Hessing, in pleading guilty, said
he was ignorant OF the conspiracy, but ne
knew the moneyreceived was used largely
for campaign purpose
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RAnRoAD BosDs-Generslly oule
81. Paul weak.

RAILROAD BosDs-Generslly quiet.
81. Paul weak.
STATE BoHDs-Dull.
SrccKs-Opened weak and lower, the
decline ranging from / to II per cent.
The latter on Pacific Mail aud St. Pau
which auctuated considerably on diyi-
dead and rutnors about the sibk
ing fund AID Injunction. The
STOCK Exchange was somevhs.
disturbed by rurnors growing out Of large
sales stock OF The National Bank OF Com
merce. After the close Of business ].
tranrpired tnar the ssles were made By
one of the nee board Of directors OF the
Bank Of the State Of New York, who 70
transferring his money TO the latter bank.
The buyer OF the stock /. = well known
capitals, thoroughly eonverssnt with
the sFsirs OF the Bank
Of Commerce. During the las:
hour Of business stocks were irregular,
be. the changes were confined within
narrow limits.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad mas declared = teni-annu.l div.
idend Of per cent, payable 90 the 9Th
OF April. The transfer books c.oss on
the 3ls, Of March.
The transactions we're l35.OO0 thar"s
OF which 1900 we're Pacific Mail, $1,000
Western Union, Il 600 50. Paul, 1900
Erie and 23,009 Lake Shore
Belmont, newly elected President Of
the Bank Of the State OF New York
states that after very strict examination
/ Of the accounts and Assets, IL IL founc
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WE have received letter rom q
friend in Braxton county, in which he
goes into ec,tacIes of delight over the
delightful weather" In his own words
he thu. expresses it: We are all envy
ing the mild spring or March winds
Wheat crops are looking splendid, and
as Democrats, We are laboring TO the end
that peace aud harmony may prevail in
the ranks of the BraxtOn county De
muc-acv.' We sympathizs with the
writer u. ~, ~ dreams OF balmy spring
weather mas oeep 50 ruthlessly destroyed
by the cold, clustering winds, and snowy
state of the atmosphere which a. present
prevail But we trust 1t may no, be long
before the birds come again to gladden.
his heart. IL the mean time. however,
we trust that he willtnot abste his efforts
70 secure peace and harmony III ne Dom
ocratIc ranks, and that in this res spect, his
example may be followed ~ every
county IN the State. The RAIDS are
Dragging that they are coming; but a
long pull, q strong pull, and pull
altogether next October, will send them
going. back again so completely routed
and demoralized that the party OF dis
franchisement and registration laws will
never be able to hold up its hesd again
in this State. "a contamination devoutly
10 be wished. SO we bid our friend and
all his cc-workers Good speed.
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FOREIGN.
Liberian War About Ended.

SIERRA LEONE, February 2S.-Tht
war at Cspe Palmas is sbout ended. The
latest fighting WAS about three weeks ago
when the Gob1es attacked tho town q
Tupman, but were repulsed with heavy
loss. Tho United States irigste Alasks
had arrived at Cape Palmos when the
Captain was instructed TO srbtrato be
tween the Liberisns and Goboes. There
was to be meeting on the 26th Of Fob
ruary, when it was thought a treaty
would be signed.
Roberts, eI-President OF Liberia, died
at Mourovis 90 the oath OF February, and
was buried with military honors the
next day.
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Failure Of u stock Man-Cenfenntai
Tca Party.
ST.. .CLA1RsvILLE, o., March II, 1876.
Editors OF the Register:

ST. .CLA1RsvILLE, o., March II, 1876.
Editors OF the Register:
Oar community WAS startled by the
announcement that Joseph lddings, an
extensive farmer and speculstor IN stock,
had made an assignment. His liabilities
are about forty thoussud dollars, and his
assets will not reach one-iourth of that
amount. Il Is reported that Mr.. lddinss
has been obtaining money on notes signed
BY MS brothers, which they deny having
signed.
Arrangements are being made 10 have
a Centennial tcs party" in Welday's
Hall some time in April. George Wash
ington and wife will be in attendance.
The thirteen original States are each to
be represented b. boo:hes, who will sell
the products of the respective States.
Our business men are sll complaining
of hard times sud the scarcely oil money.
B.
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BY TELE GRAPH
10 THl
WHEELING REGISTER.
Associated Press, Report. By Western
Union Line, otacs Northwest cor.
of Main and 18th 6ts.
DOMESTIC NEWS.
CHARGES Against Senator Spencer,

CnNTkC0 AkSInbt oc1dtVh SFDssSSe'
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Sen.
ate Committee. on Privileges and Elec.
tions to day began a. investigation of
the charges brought AGAINST Senator
Spencer, Of Alabama, that he secured hls
election by corrupt means. Mr.. Spencer
was present with his counsel, Hon. Matt
Carpenter, assisted by Chas. z. Myer,
chairman Of one OF the Republican State
Committees Of Alabama
General John 5. Morgan appeared in
behalf of the memorislists Of the Ala
bama Legislature.
John J. Moulton, postmaster at Mo-
bile, at the time Of Spencers election,
and now Deputy Collector Of Internal
Revenue at that point, who was eramin-
ed by General Morgan especially in de-
fense 20 his testimony given before the
Committee OF the Alabama Legislature
last April, in which he Moulton said
Money Was Used
to secure MIR. Spencer's election.
Mr.. Morgan read from the testimony
of the witness, and asked if the answers
as printed were correct.
Mr.. Moulton, in every instance where
the printed answers contained an intima-
ton OF his knowledge of the corruption,
alphabetically denied that he bad ever
given any such testimony. DE es-
pecially denied the statement attri-
buted to him in the printed
testimony that he had asked Spen
Ger for $i0, 900, but SAID ne had requested
y loan OF 5000; that subsequently,
spencer handed him check Tor
s2,25O.
which he (Spencer) said was all he could,
spare at that time. Witness Afterwards
repaid this money.
General Morgan then asked witness
il he had not heard jerome j.
Kinds ray q certain State Senator bad
been fixed.
MIR. Carpenter objected to the question
ON the grounds that no conspiracy had
been shown to exist between Spencer and
Kinds.
Mr. Morgan reioined that the connec-
tion would be established at II subrequent
stage OF the proceedings.
Sir. Carpenters objection was sus-
tanned.
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Tooth Anniversary Oft-e Evacuation
of Boston.

Bosros, March lin honor Of the
Tooth anniversary Of the evacuation of
Boston by the British troops business
was generally suspended, flags were DIS
Played from the shipping, State ard Ma
tional buildings and many private
residences. A large number OF
historical buildings and pisces
were decorated Saiutes were fred
a. sunrise. There was large attendance
at the old South Church, where histori-
cal addresses were delivered. The in
terror Of the old edifce was decorated
with bunting. There wss large audi
ence at the services st Music Hall, under
the auspices of the city government.
Mayor Cobb presided and Rev. Dr..
Eli. delivered toe orstion.
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1he President would Cut His Head

There was no complaint whatever
against the firm Of Durfeo & Peck.
Tie witness then relates the character Of
the contract with Athey 10 considers-
ton that be would buy up the stock Of
Du7iee IL Peek. He was to receive a
.alsry at the ratio of sl,50O year until
ne should DO so, this was done 10 protect
the interests Of the firm, IS
they had $4,000 Of goods nt
the post, and as Athey might
baul goods there at any time, and until
Athey should buy goods of the firm they
were to pay Surveyor General Bsbcock
80 quarter. This they did for three
quarters, making s.sum of $3.50 This
Was in consideration of Babcock. having
procured the contract. Adjourned.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, March l7-MosEr--
Active a. l-l6 per cent, and interest;
closed a. per cent. Prime mercantile
paper 4ICG6 per cent. Customs receipts
S242,OOO The Assistant Treasurer dis
bursed $751;, 900 Clearings Sl6,OOO,OOO.
Sterling firm at 4ss!S,490.
GoLD-OpeBed At ll4!, and advanced
to lI4.. Closed at ll4. Carrying rates
to 4 per cent. Loans also made fat.
&, yERsMESTs-Closed steady after a
fractional advance in some cases.
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Conference OF Massachusetts RePub
Jicans.

BosroN, March IA conference OF
promisent Republicans was held at
Worcester last evening, to secure State
delegation to the National Convention'
wbicn will give the voice OF Msssschu-
,e,ts for the candidates whose characters
will be a guaranty of purity and
ability. Paul 4. Chadbourne, President
OF Williams College, presided, aed there
was a general discussion as to the need
OF reform. Committees were appointed
on Address and on Correspondence. The
msioritv of those who expressed their
views. favored Bristow or Adams for the
Presidency.
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Foreign Grain Market.

LONDON, March 1.-The Liverpool
BreGdstuts Circular has the following;
The tempestuous weather and heavy
falls of ram and sleet, have caused gene.
ral complaints from the country districts
Not only are the chances for sowing in'
terrupted, bu, weeks may elapse bsf0re
the lands can be got in condition again
farmers stocks OF wheat are shortening
shipments from abroad are light, and
with greatly revived demand, English
has advanced fully shilling "a quarter
fhis week
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The Panic In England I.

LONDON, March l7.-After regular
business hours yesterday, there was re-
newed distrust among stock operators
and general relapse in prices. Two
failures occurred this morning. The liza
bilities. however are small. Business il
restricted aud home securities depresssd
by the large quantity Of stock thrown on
the market Foreign securities stronger
and in most cases better prices are real
lied. One more failure is announced q,
the Stock Exchange. Liabilities not
stated,
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Another CoIored BuriaI Case.

Under the decision Of the Supreme
Court, the body Of Henry Jones (eoPd,) }
is soon to be buried in ne lot owned by
Mrs. Jones in NJ. AoriAh cemetery, but
in the meantime sister OF Mr.. Jones Es5
died sndsit Is proposed to inter her body
At the ssms lime With tia: Of Mr. Jones,
in the cemetery. The authorities oppose
II, claiming that tho decision Of the court
o5ly authorized the burial OF Henry
Jones asd not any other coiored psrson.
There is prospect Of further litigation.
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Railway Train Dashed 60 Pieces.

LONDON, March ia Paris dispatch
to the Daily Telegraph says: An arch OF
the railway bridge over tho river Dee,
near Butlerbscb, gave way under the
pressure of the food, A passenger train
from Mu.haus, SLrsburg, which was
crossing at the time, was pre-
cipitated into the river. The
carriage. fell on top OF one another and
we've dashed to pieces. Owing tn the vio.
lence Of the storm, none Of the passen.
gers could be saved. All were either
crushed to death or drowned Thirty
corpses have already been recovered.
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The View Hampshire Eieetion-The
Latest.

CONCORD, y. h March 1.-THE re-
returns from all the cities and towns IN
the State save two, Eston and Randolph,
give Cheney 1888 plurality over Marcy,
and s2sl msiority over al. the total
vote being Cheney, 4l,66s; Marcy,
1895; Kendsll and scsttering. 42s The
two towns TO be heard from gave, las:
year, Cheney, 81; Roberts, l4s.
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Mississippi Items.

MEMPHIS. March l7.-An Avdianehe
Jackson special says: II the Court OF
Impeachment Governor Ames appeared
By counsel, Thomas J. Dursnt, and five
days were granted for him to snswer.
Lieutenant Governor Davis mas re-
signed and Governor Ames will appoin;
nj. successor E1-Auoitor Musgrove Is
the popular csndidste OF the republicans.
Warner, OF Pearl river no;oris!y, is also
an aspirsnt- Cordozn. Superintendent Of
Public Education, will also resign.
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Effects OF he Late storm In the
Northwest.

CuIcAec, March l7.-Telegrsms from
Throughout the Northwest indicate that
the two days storm, ending last night,
was the most widely extended that has
visited this section for months Tee
graph poles and wires have been pros
trstei in every direction, streams hsve
risen in nearly every locality and have,
ir some instances overfowcd. Snow has
fallen from two to six isches in depth
and the wind has done some damage.
+,or-n NO cssn.,iinp, are repOrted
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View Orleans whisky Men.

NEW ORLEANS, March l7.-John Nc
Wbor.er; Major c. L. Willis, Governor
Kellogg broiher-iu-lsw; I. W. Barton,
S. Hammoad aud BelAR & Tborne, in
dicted for conspiracy 70 Gefrsud the gov
ernmsnt in whisky matters, were srrAign-
ed and plead not guilty. They were ball
ed IN 5000 eacS.
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F0RTY-FoURTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, March II.
HOUSE.

On motion of Mr.. Banks, the Commit
tee on the Centennial question was au-
thorized to set during the recess OF Con-
gress. E1,tlt5
Mr.. Banning offered resolution in
struetlng the Military to inquire into
the making OF contract for the transpor-
tation of army supplies to Texas in 1874.
The House then adjourned until Mon
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Celebrating 81. P.trick's Da,

In spite of the cold weather which set
in last night, the Irishmen in this city
are celebrating st. Patrick day in the
usual manner. The procession is in
seven divisions, and comprises every
civic and military Irish society in The
city.
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THOSE Yankees up there may sur
yive The contempt of the REGISTER just
as they have already survived the con-
tempt of great many good people. But
can :he country survive the contempt Of
B.l civilized nations which the conduct
o! "those Yankees up there" IN over
whelmingly endorsing official corruption,
has listened upon il?
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THE latest report OF Colonel BEN VII
SON is that he is on the mend. We sin
csrelv trust that he'hss passed the crisis
of his disease.
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AN interesting eiectment suit has been
commenced in Ohio against Ex-Governor
WILLIAM ALLEN. A full account is re
ported in our ;elegraphic columns.
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Sr. PATRICK's day was generally OBJ
served Yesterday. despite the wintry
weather.
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as'heelln0 Aeoister.
Gold closed yesterday at ll4s,

TIE ,0eathsr to-day 'oiA be partly cloudy,
,1ih north 10 ios>t tcinds, and totosr tenn
Dsr0tpre.
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The Springfield (IlIinois) Opera House
hss been totally destroyed by frs. Loss
$4,000; no Insurance..
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IDItI..

HhLis-EIIZA BROwp HALr, infant
daughter OF VIM. u. and sArsh Elizsbstb
Hall. aged six months aud ntssn Gays ~
the residence OF her parents, 50 nouth
Penn street
Funeral notice hereafter.
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An Omaha dispatch tells US that en-
igration to the Black Hills lie on the in;
crease.
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Female Doctors.

The commencement OF the Womens'
Medical college took place here yester-
day afternoon. Twelve ladies graduated
and rac.iyad the dagr.a of n d.