The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-06

and this mill introduced the hrst ma
chimes here for .the Manufacture OF nslls.
The next millein the order oil time was
the "Point MILL" situated at the NOUN
of the creek, where the b. q v. n n;
denot now stands Afterwards this mill
was removed to Benwood. The next IN
order was the La Belle Mill, which was
originated by skilled mechanics, VINO
themselves became operatives In tne es-
tablishment, thereby securing for 1t an
aim ost UNPARALLELED success and prosper
ity. The next in order was the belmont
The Riverside. .Bellaire, Etna and ONO
City Nail Mills are of comparatively re-
cent origin. So far as nails are concern.
ed our city is the largest manufacturing
c,tv in the world. In the United States
there are annually manufactured about
four millions of kegs, Of which number,
including the immediate vicinity and
Steubenville, there are manufactured III
Wheeling not less than one-third, aud
probably nearer one-ha!f. Their reputa-
ton in the market is superior to every
other manufacture and command the
highest prices and resdiest sales. Thus
from small beginnings this single branch
of industry has grown to gigantic pro-
portions.
But to conclude, our endeavor has been
in the brief course of these remarks, to
refer to the inception and origin OF some
of the prominent events and incidents
connected with the early history of our
city, avoiding not only details rs far as
possible, but also the study OF the regular
and gradual developments which have
marked their progress and improvement,
confiping ourself 10 their beginning,
rather than their growth and increase;
thus suggesting rather than expressing
the prosperity and advancement which
has attended us during the century OF our
existence as a village, town and city.
By reason of the necessarily circuH-
scribed time allowed, have been COM
PEELED to omit much Of value and curious
interest, which, when the sketch of our
Centennial history is written, Will DC
supplied.
As with reluctant hand we drop the
curtain which shuts out from our vision
the finished past, let US enter into the
untried scenes of the future with an
humble reliance upon the God OF our
fathers. who, amid the mighty throes of
our Revolutionary struggle, inspired
their hearts with the promptings of an
unselfish patriotism and nerved their
arms to deeds OF mighty proves.
When the inspired psalmlst was moved
to celebrate the occasion OF the return
from captivity of the ancient Jews IN
Babylon, he tuned his harp to the loftest
strains OF holy joy and thanksgiving, and
cave expression 10 1t in the sublime lam
guage of the One Hundredth Psalm. On
such an occasion as this, / know of no
more fitting words expressive of cheerful
rejoicing, nor more appropriate, than
these:
make joyful noise unto the Lord, all
ye lands. ,
..Serye the Lord with gladness; come be
fore his presence with singing;
know we that the Lord, he is God 1t Is
he that hath made us, and not We our
selves; we are his people, and thesheep oil
ENTER into his gates with thanksgiving,
and int his courts with praise be thank
full unto him and bless his name.
"For the Lord is good his mercy Is ever
llStluS, anu ilS tlutii ShuuiSt' w ga 6N''
"rations."
The first and last verses of
"My Country IT'S of Thee"
we're then sung by the vo-
cal chorus with happy effect
and which concluded the exercises at the
Capitol, the time consumed being about
one hour and twenty minutes.
The procession having formed by this
time, the vast crowd scattered in all di-
rections, taking positions at available
points along the route to witness the dis
play, which was, without doubt, the finest
ever witnessed in Wheeling, and WAS ar
ranged in the following order, occupying
about forty minutes in passing:
Detachment OF Police.
Kramer's Band.
West Virginia state Cadets, commanded
by Lieut.. +. n. Richmond, u. y. A.
Two Pieces OF Artillery.
Washington Guards.
HOrsemen.
Pioneer Members Washington Guards.
Carriages.
Footmen.
Harmonic Singing society.
fOotmeu.
Orphans Home.
FSotmen.
Fort Mifiiin.
off" Society.
FOOtfnen.
Freedom, Friendship and Charity.
Footmen.
Beethoven Singing Society.
Footmen. 7
Concord Lodge !. q. %. r.
Gcrmania Singing Society.
King william Lodge A. =. A.
~. Alphonsus Benevolent Association.
Footmen.
Deustcher Order der Harugarie.,
Knights Of Pythias.
The Nations OF the Word.
Congratulating Columbus.
Turner'S Association.
Standard Bearars.
Manneichor Singing Society.
FoOtmen.
VIM. Ii. Sheib, Pianos.
Orange Lodges.
Wheeling CITY Band.
Carriages with Governor, State Onicers,
Orators, Centennial Committees
and Mem bers Of Council.
Horsemen.
Martial Music.
Soldiers OF the Blue and Gray.
Carriages.
Horsemen.
Citizens OF Fulton.
Butchers Association.
Boat-Mary and her Lambs.
HOrsemen.
Nall city Boat Club.
Carriages.
Colored Citizens with Samner Rand.
Carriages.
Hegner Boat Club.
President Of Bakers Union.
Bakers Association.
Carriages.
ScnultZs Candy Shop.
X. H.. Sweeney.
Superior Mower and Reaper.
Hugo Loos.
CannOn-Garribaldi.
Henry schmulbach q Co.
Tea store.
Produce Dealers.
Blacksmith Shop.
Carl Movers Cigar Store.