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..,.,. Committee on Elections.

WAsHIssToS, d. G., December 9.-ln
a long session of the Senate Commlttee
on Privileges and Elections today, 70
determine The best method OF conduct
inc the investigation ordered By the
senate. under Mr.. Edmunds resolution,
whether in any of the elections hel6 III
1875 or 1876, IN the states OF South Gar
oIins, Georgia, Florids, Alabama, Louisi-
ana and Mississippi, there was any de-
nisl or abrldgment OF the rights OF any
persons to vote, and if so by what means
and to what extent such denial or aoNoS-
ment was effected. The committee
were also expected to decide whether or
not they should recommend the adoption
by the Senate of tine resolution submitted
by Senator Mitchell aud referred to the
committee, proposing an investigation
by them of The recent appointments OF
Presidential electors, etc, IN oregon
After some discussion it was resolved 10
send such committees immediately 70
Louisiana. Florida and South Carolina,
AID they were appointed AT follows
for Louisiana, MessIs. Howe, Wad!elgh'
Mcmillan, Boutwell,, SsusOu aud NC
Donald; for Florida, Messrs. Mitchell,
Teller AMI Cooper; for South Carolina
Messrs. Cameron, Wis, Christisncy,
and Merrimon. 1t is expected that these
subcommittee will leave Washington
Tor their respective fields of inquiry next
Monday. All questions OF law in regard
10 the elections in Oregon, Mississippi
Alabama and Georgia, and concerning
the eligibility of the Presidential electors
in all States, were referred to Senators
Morton, Logan and Herman, as sub
committee to report to the full committee
at q future meeting, till which time al
further action touching the four States
last named is deferred.
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AMONG THE JUsTICEs.-Ot the differ
ent Justices throughout the city Satur-
day. Squire Caldwell came out first best
IN the way of cases.
The Fox and Adler assault and battery
case was compromised by the detendent
paving the costs, and making no further
demonstration against the plaintiff.
Louisa Helms, colored lady OF the
brunettish hue was arrsigned tor will
fully capturing and felonously making
vay with q sack and other articles,
belonging to Maggie Anthony,
Louisa was held in the sum OF $1,000
for her appearance at court and in de-
fault wss committed to Jail, A negro
man charged with being implicated IN
the robbery was also committed.
Squire Phillips issued warrant at the
instance of 7. T. Cocksyne for the arrest
of Levi Bogsrd, charged with assault. AT
last accounts hearing had not been mad
in the case.
The other justices remain inactive,
with tie exception OF some few civil
cases, and the worthy squires wonder
greatly at the dullness OF justice.
The case Of James Hesly vs. Mrs.
Kenny, the defendant being charged with
prostitution on complaint OF Mr. Healoy,
which came up before Squire Hammer
Saturday, was compromised at cost OF
defendant.
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By Telegraph.
lnyigOrate. and Be Healthy.

The source OF nine-tenths of the bodily
ills OF mankind i deficiency Of vital
power. No portion Of the physical
machinery can efficiently perform its
allotted duty II there is insufficient motive
force in the system. lnvisorate, therefore,
in order to regain health. For the resto "a
ton OF lost vitality, Hostetter's stomach
Bitters are the best tonic that can be
selected, since they not only impart fresh
vigar into the debilitated system. but
overcome disorders OF the stomach, liver
and bowels which interfere with complete
assimilation o. the food, and thus per-
petuate weakness. The Bitters likewise
cure aud prevent malariou fevers, remedy
facilitating urinary troubles, and elimi-
nate from the blood through the kidneys
the impurities which originate govt,
rheumatism and dropsy. Appetite, dIges-
ton, sleep-in short, every essential con-
ditlon OF health ARE promoted by their use.
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RELIGIOUS ELECTROMAGNETIC re-
yival at the North Street Nj. +. Church
still continues, and the results are SAID TO
be very satisfactory.
Rev. A. w. Dean, of Wellsburg, will!
commence series of sermons, to-day, IN
answer to intidelity.
Regular services, the first for some
weeks, were held at the Fourth Prcsby-
terrain church yesterday, the Rev. 4. j.
Davis officiating.
Rev Barnitz delivered sermon on
tie Brooklyn Catastrophe at the Eng
lish Lutheran church, last evening.
"Judahism and It's History" was the
subject of Rev. DR.. Mayors sermon, last
evening, at the Jewish synagogue.
Rev. j. Mex. Reilly, of the Fourth
street NJ. L. Church, dscoursed Oh The
Times by the light of Prophecy -
AT the First Baptist church, Rev.
Thomas F. Clancy, pastor, "N isdom
justified of her children and "Lesson at
the well curb" were the morning and
evening subjects.
Mass was observed at the st. Alphon-
sus church yesterday al 7, and 10 o'clock
A. NJ. and Vespers at o'clock, P. NJ.
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SC2FOpH I.yncllPGi,

COLUMBIA, ). c., December lO-lt is
reported here tonight that ten negroes
who murdered white man named Allen
and wounded another named Baker, at
Lowndersvllle, AbbeyvIlle county, and
VINO were discov cred to be engaged in "a
plot to murder the whites, were taken
from the sheriff posse and lynched
by Gcorgians. Thirteen negroes were
arrested on warrants issued by
a trial justice, ard owing to threats Of
lynching were sent under strong guard
to Jail NJ Anderson, in an adjoining
county for safe keeping. 1t is supposed
that while en- ronte they were seized by
Georgians. who canoe across the Savsn.
nah river and .ummsrily dealt with
them. No detail. and great excitement
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THE CoURTs.-Un United States DISTRICT
.Court.-This court met yesterday pursu.
ant to adjournment, Judge jackson on
the bench. The case Of Arthur Cunning
ham, charged with robbing mails was
taken up, and occupied the time of the
court dnring the day, the jury returning
verdict of guilty. Cunninghs m
was sentenced to one year in the Peni-
Tertiary. Messrs. Morrow and Fleming
of Fairmont, appeared for the defense,
and United States District Attorney Got
for the Prosecution.
Circuit Court.-Judge Melvin, Sasur
day, heard the argument in the contested
election case of Launder vs.. Bulger, from
Union district Hubbard appearing for
Bulger and Kemple for Launder. The
Judge took the matter under Amusement
and reserved his decision till to-day.
In the case Of Schockey VS.. Hobbs and
others. defendants gave notice that they
would apply for writ OF error ana
supersedeas, and on defendants giving
bond in $4,000, execution was suspended
till March 9th.
Court adjourned till the usual hour
this morning.
Couutv Court Court met at the usual
hour Saturday, Judge Cochran presiding
transacted some little business OF an un-
important nature and adjourned till y
o'clock this morning.
Municipal Court.-This court met at
the usual hour Saturday, Judge Gran
mer on the bench.
The trial of the case Of Ankle VS.
Harry was resumed, and at the time oil
the adjournment of court, had not been
concluded.
Court adjourned till this morning al
9 o'clock.
Police Court-Judge Cranmer disposed
of the following business before THU
court Saturday:
At the morning session John jackson
was arrsigned for drunkenness and tneo
ten dollar and costs. Committed tol
thirty days.
At the matinee session, four of the par
ties engaged in the disgraceful display o.
rowdvism on the South Side, on Satur
day night of last week. were arraigned Il
answer Tor their amusement, as follows
Bernard Halpin, disorderly conduct
fined five dollars and costs.
Doc Sweeney, disorderly conduct, tnec
| five dollars and costs.
Geo. Baker, disorderly conduct, cas-
dismissed.
James Stedmsn, disorderly conduct
case dismissed.
Peter Out, one of the witnesses in tn
case, was mulcted in the sum of one dol
lar and costs for contempt.
Court adjourned til! the usual hou
this morning.
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TRUSTEES SALE

DY VIRTUE OF 4 DEED OF r,r.
ID made by Christian Wagner -
undersigned trustee, dated tie M A,
May, in the year one thou>aua =,
hundred and seSenty-iour. auL Ig',
corded among tn" public land p,,,r..
ohio county, West Virginia, IN. t.,.
trust book No., pages aud D. Mi. ..-
saturday, the l6in day q Derc.. L,,
1875, at the mont door of The COUr r,.,
OF ohio county, West Virginia, comHr..
ing at IL O'Clock A. NJ, proceed 40 -. Dr..
the highest and best bidder the lu..0v b..
described real estate, or ~ much Thee.
as may Dc necessary iO pay Tho #
seCnred 10y said deed II trust, ana fIr.,
penses OF sale, including the trustee. ,.-.
missions, that Is To SAY, the eastern a.. a..
the north halt OF lot No. >pNrnl,.IIu, :.
situate ON the east side OF MAN IN.
Centre Wheeling, said Part lio.I..
thirty-three lS5l feet uu the Wet M,
alley +, and running wcstwMdIyof s,,.
width fitty four tDl feet alNIC 'utle d..
To "A point six y-seven ,b5I icrtA.l o .gf...
from Main street, ana which f. he ,,t.
ern line OF that part OI the month Ia. ,.
lot No. 20. The property To boz sod d.
above Is the same piece ui gruld fIr.
veyed To the said Christian b. agncr
John A. Berry auu vile, and MAI
Lindsay, 10y deed dated February o. .F.
and recorded IN deed book No. ~ folio
Also 80 much of IN" north halt %, ..
numbered scYcuiy.I me y N llrs .,.
tween Main street and the piece ol gruu..
above described, and being the same T-.
perty conveyed Ia said Ihrlstlan Wa. .r.
by John O'lonucilHudwii by deed G. .,l
March 20 1868, and recorded ln d,rd i..A
No. >, folio 80, the Cutir, properly a.Hr.
mentioned and described being lbr u.r.
half of lot numbered SDyunt, mine uu ,
east side OF Main stree Centre Vince
TERMS or SALE-Nur.tW OF the ..
cha money, or .ch greater am
thereof rs the purchaser may elect 10 rs.
cash In hand, the residue in tWu g. Ia
inStaiimchis, payable respectively in ..
and eighteen months from The day ~ s.
with Interest from that day, ard %, ,..
irrrrd payments Ia bcs,cuG,d lf sGr.. .
truS on the pro- oriy sold.
selling as trustee D sinai. convey
titlcps Is vested lu IN" by said de- du'l .
SIMON BAEk, Trust
CALDWELL & CALDWELL, Aiys
J. L. HERvEY, AugliDarrr h
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MAsoxIC.-At an election recently at
q meeting OF Bridgeport Lodge No. l8l,
A. f. and A. NJ, the following named
officers were chosen: Worshipful Mas
ter, James Clark; Senior Warden,
George Gitfen; Junior Warden, North
West; Secretary, Senior Deconi w. w.
Baggs; Junior Deacon, George Pitner;
Tyler, Robert Gifien.
At stated communication of Belmont
Chapter No. l40, Bridgeport, the follow
ing named officers were elected tor the
ensuing year: High President, George
Giffin; King, G. K. Greer; Scribe, J. L..
vanpelt; Captain of the Host, J. f.
Sharp; Secretary, NJ. +. Green; Treas
urcr, T. 5. Woods, Principal Sojourner,
DR.. John Cook; Royal Arch Chaplain,
w. j. Howell; Grand Master Sd Vail,
.. NJ. Davis; Grand Master I'd Vail, A.
c. Uranium; Grand Master lst Vail, K.
F. Smith; Grand, K. Gitfen.
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Az OFFICER LEYr-Last week Mr..
Catel of the firm of Rstliff and Cstell,
Martins Ferry, whose store had been
robbed short time previous, acquainted
Chief OF Police Davis with the facts in
the case, and gave him the name OF
the suspected party Nathan Harris, at
the same time ofering SIS reward for
his apprehension. Captain Davis at
once placed the matter in the hands OF
officer Carroll, with the instruction ne
had received. The officer at once COM
menccd vigorous search for Harris,
visited the adjoining towns, and after
some days OF hard work in the role OF
detective succeeded IN bsgging his game,
and landing him safely at police head
quarters From thence he was taken to
Martins Ferry, identified as the party
wanted by the authorities there, and
lodged in jail. Officer Carroll, having
successfully carried out MS part OF the
programme, at cost to himself OF several
dollars, made application for the reward,
but was refused the same the parties
denying having offered any amount for
the arrest of Harris. In consequence
that officer now consoles himself with the
knowledge of the fact that ne has got
badly lett in the transaction.
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NitrO-GIycerinc Explosion.

PITrsBURGH, December lO.-A special
from Petro ia to the Associated Pres Of
this city says: This afternoon about
3 o'clock a wagon load of nitro-glycerine,
containing some 600 pounds o.: the fluid,
exploded with terrific force about three
quarters of mile from here,
tearing the wagon and horses to shrcds,
and instantly killing Daniel Smith,
superintendent of Roberts Torpedo
Company, and Mr.. Humphreys, OF this
place. The bodies were blown to atoms,
and with the exception OF portion OF
one foot and some pieces of charred
flesh, have not yet been found. The
men were unloading the wagon, and it
is supposed that one Of them slipped and
dropped can. The magazine, located
twenty-five yards from tue scene Of the
disaster, and containing upward Of a
thousand pounds. escaped injury.
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PERsoNALlTIEs.-Miss Maggie Mitch
ell gives a benefit in aid Of the Brooklyn
sufferers at Pittsburgh tonight.
John Frew Silvia, infant son OF Root.
Sylvia, foreman ofthe Ieteltigencee newa
room, died ct Mr.. Sylvia's residence on
Market street, Saturday.
Maj. j. G. Anderson returned home
Saturday from visit to Washington
The Major reports the Democrats conf
dent, and that q National salute was
fred Friday night in honor OF liiden's
election.
Miss Maggie Curran, of Little Wash
ington, has joined the sisterhood at M
de Cnantal Convent. .
Mr.. Hoge, OF the firm OF simpson q
Hoge, was thrown from buggy Sstur-
day, and was quite seriously injured.
Capt. Mcclure and son Harry returned,
Saturday afternoon, from visit to Wash
lngton City.
Officer Bob Junkins left, Saturday. Tor
Pennsylvanis, to escort Peter Mazoni to
this city, who is charged with tue larceny
OF hsnd-organ.
Mr.. James D. Ewing, a Mound.Vl!.e
LAWYER, has located in this city Tor the
practice of his profession.
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COLD WEATHER-The weather since
Friday night, has been the coolest that
has been known in this city for years,
the thermometer ranging from two to
eight degrees in the city, according to
location. Among the numerous persons
who have been affected by the weather.
so far rs we have heard, were three street
car drivers, who had their hands, feet
and ears slightly frozen; four men who
were engaged in cutting Ice for the Nail
City Brewery, feet and hands frozen;
and numerous cases of persons having
their ears frost bitten. at this writing
the weather has not moderated to any
noticeable extent, and the streets, as on
Saturday, are almost entirely deserted by
pedestrians.
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A NEW DEPARTURE -McC!usky &
Laramie have adopted new method TO
draw custom to their large and spacious
restaurant, and their facilities being equal
to none, OF course they can supply the
wants OF man with all the market affords
Their new departure from the old groove
in which restaurants are wont to be con-
Quoted is the giving of presents to their
patrons. On and after Thursday next
these gentlemen will issue ticket
to every person purchasing % cents
worth Of oysters, game, &c, or q ticket
for every twenty-five cents lett in the
house BY consumers On each ticket a
number will be placed, and the parties
receiving the same will be entitled to one
chance in the drawing, for each ticket,
for $40 gold watch, to take
place at the Opera House on the
nights of January 18th and Goth, at
which time an entertain nient will be Civ
en- previous TO the drawing. The watch
has been purchased of G. p. Brown. and
can be seen at his jewelry store, on Mar.
ket street, nearly opposite the Mcclure
House, on and alter next Tuesday. The
drawing will be conducted by disinter-
ested parties, IN the presence of the audi
ence attending the entertainment, and
in bona tde manner.
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QUERY.-Editors Registration you
inform me as to the respective votes re-
ceived by Mathews at the State election
and that received by Tilden at the Presi-
Dental election? j. \.
THE vote received by Tiden was &c.
555 as taken from the books Of the Gov
ernor's private secretary. The vote for
Governor has not yet been officially
made known, and will not 10 until the
Legislature couvenes, whose duty it is u
canvass the returns for State officers. II
Is Appropriated, however, that there
were about 100000 votes cast in October,
and that Mathews received about $4,000,
and Gof 1880, giving Mathews Il ma
iosity of about l3,O00.-Ed.
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Poor BoY.-"Poor boy" said lady
coming from church last night, when she
encountered ragged urchIn pleading
tor aims, on Market street, taking out
her purse to give the little beggsr some
change.
Yes, am poor boy" said the young
rascal, squeezing tear from out his eye.
Il have three sick mothers to support"
The lady shook her head, put back her
purse and walked sadly away, ~ ndering
greatly at the wickedness a. thr Ameri-
can people.
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A CoMPL1MENT.-The Buckhannon
Banner of last week thus says of the
REGISTER: at Is the best paper pub
llshed in the state. 1t gives all the news
and reaches subscribers in this part of
the state twenty-four hours in advance
OF the Cincinnati, Baltimore aid New
York papers The REGISTER contains
full market reports by telegraph, We
woult advise those who contemplate
subscribing tor a city paper to take the
REGISTER in preference 20 any other"
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OFFICERS ELECTED.-The annual cleo
ton of officers OF Central Building As
ISOLATION No. 2, took place in Otis Hall,
Saturday night, as follows: President,
w. G. Handlsn; Vice President, p. H..
Kimberly; Secretary,J j. +. Miller; Treas
urer, James Wheeler; Directors, George
w. Eckhart, Jr., G. II. Wheeler, James
McAdams, j. +. Hsmes, Jacob Hull,
William Myles, A. S. Gillespie.
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DF one OF TIE FINEST FARMS -
~ short Creek, known as the Sss.y ~
containing one hundred aud thi-,n-N.l
acres, more or less will be offersG %.
on same day of public sale of ~ W M.'
property, Nov. y at > O'clock p S'''-A
terms, &c, apply on the premi,sS lE
J. c. HERVEI, Auctioneer ana 80 .G' ?.
tate Agent, No. l+,S Market street ~ M -
ing, W. Va. w.
no9i GEO. {, MrNnn,...
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-On Tuesday
night last, the engine of one of the
freight trains coming east while ascend
ing Nuzum's grade failed OF steam and
the engineer was compelled to stop, but
before the train men could give sufficient
warning, the train following came up
and ran into the rear of the disabled
tram. A number of cars were more or
less injured or destroyed, and the wreck
taking fire all the woodwork of the
engine of the rear train was burned, and
the engine made a complete wreck. No
one was injured seriously. Loss consId-
erable.-G Grafton Sentinel.
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LEG BRoKEN.-Mr. Lou Hoffman
slipped on the pavement on Main street,
between Sixth and Seventh, Saturday
night. while on his way to his residence
in North Wheeling, and was thrown
violently to the ground, breaking leg.
MIR. Hoffman was assisted home and
medical assistance rendered.
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MUTINY.-While the Market .Boy
was lying at Matamoras, few days
since, the barkeeper became involved in
quarrel with stranger, who made pur-
chase at the bar. The parties becoming
boisterOus, deck hand near by took up
the matter in behalf of the stranger,
which resulted lie the deck hand receiving
u severe stab from the barkeeper in the
thigh. A warrant was afterwards sworn
out for the barkeeper, but as yet ne has
not been arrested.
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The CALUMET.-CIrtaln Henry ii
Caldwell, rs clever al ttlcer as ever had
charge of an office, will assist Captain
Ed. Anschutz in the office OF the Calumet
for few trips. Captain Caldwell is al
old steamboat clerk. He was formerly
in the st, Louis and Nashville trade, but
for the past eight years has been ascot
sted with the Anschutz brothers in the
Wheeling and Pittsburgh trade.
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The BELLAIRE RAPE CAsE.-Alfrcd
King, John Davis and Lewis Welshanse,
Il portion of the mob engaged ia the
Beilaice rape case, about a week ago,
have been committed to Jail, at st. Chairs
vile, o., TO await the action of the grand
Jury, in default of $500 bail. There have
been no further arrests made IS yet Of
the brutes implicated in the brutal out
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ALMOST FROZEN TO DEATH.-An I'M
known man, supposed to have been under
the influence of liquor, was picked up on
the street nesr the Grant House, early
Saturday morning, in an unconscious
condition. and almost frozen TO death.
He was taken to fire near By, thswed
out and escorted TO his home.
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RUNAwAY.-A horse attached to bug
gy driven by Mr.. Lucius Hoge, took fright
al the tapping OF an awning, caused by
the heavy wind which prevailed SstuI-
day morning, near the foot of the hill on
Main street, and ran away, throwing Mr..
Hoge from the vehicle to the ground, and
bruising that gentleman severely. The
buggy was totally demolished.
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THE students of Frasher's Business
College IN this city seems to take the
lead 10 getting positions, as two of them
in the past week have been chosen to fill
important positions in business houses in
the city. Young men aspiring to posi-
tions in business houses should take note
of this and attend that college. II will
surely be money well invested
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NONSENSE Money, it is said, was
originally made round in order to make
I roll around lively, but recent expert
ence proves that IL has partially tailed
to attain that end.-South Side Herald.
Stop right there How cotid there be m
end To- it if il was round?-Pittsburgh
Leader Why, You silly man, the end
comes when you've made money al
tcmpts to De admitted to the bar.
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Loss BY FIRE. Major Benefits
house destroyed by fire last week, was
insured for 81. SO0-s9OO in North Brit
Ish, and s900in the Franklin of Wheel.
ing. Mr.. Bennett lost considerable on
furniture, that in the upper part OF the
house being all destroyed. 1t is not
known how the fire caught hanalCha
Chronicle
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FINEs.-Last month there was assessed
by the police court 1929 in fines, of which
SOL was paid in and $l3S still remains
unpaid. The lookup ices amounted 10
$3.50. We were informed that the
amount of fines assesses in November
were the smallest fer four years, which
is partly owing TO the hard times.