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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-13
Action OF the Democratic Caucus.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Demo-
cratic caucus met tonight at the Capitol.
Mr.. Lamar rendered his resignation as
chairman on account of sickness, but it
was not accepted, Mr.. Clymer being Sc
lected chairman pro tenn. during the ab.
sence of Mr.. Lamar who will return TO
Mississippi in accordance with the sd-
vice of his physician. There
was q long discussion on the tinan.
cial question, Senators Bayard, Eaton,
Thurman, Bogy and Kiernan, and Rep
resentatives Randall, Reagan and Lut-
trell advocated hard money, No ques-
tion was taken. There seemed to be Il
clear comprehension of the issues involv-
ed, and a greater disposition TO arrive at
a salts factory result than has been hith-
erto manifested, the tendency being to-
wards hard money, Landers and HOl-
man beng left almost alone in the advo-
cacy OF extreme views as TO soft
money. The opinion generally
expressed is that the entire national debt
should be paid according to the pledges
of the government in gold and in
consonance with the principles of the
Democratic party. The caucus then
adjourned till Wednesday evening next,
when a full attendance is expected and
a vote will be taken on the propositions
pending, namely the majority and the
minority reports Of the joint committee.
There were about one hundred members
present during the evening.
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The Bath County shower or Flesh-A
Scientific Ex planat1On.

LOUISVILLE, March lin regard TO
the shower of flesh in Bath county, Prof.
j. Lawrence Smith, the scientist, in his
analysis of the specimens examined,
gives it as his opinion that it has every
indication of being the dried spawn of
batraeh,an reptiles, doubtless that Of the
frog. They have been transported from
the ponds and swampy grounds by cur,
rents of winds, snd have ultimately
fallen on the spot where they
were found. This is no
isolated occurrence of the kind, having
come acros. the mention of several in the
course OF my reading. The only way l
can now fix the date Of 1t is that it is re-
corded by Muschonbreech as occurring in
Ireland in 1915. The matter is described
by him as being glutenous and fatty,
which soitened when held in the hand and
emitted an unpleasant smell when er-
posed TO action of fire The ovum or
egg of the batrachian reptiles is q round
mass of transparent nutritive jelly in the
centre of which appears small black
globules. In the present case the passage
through the air would have dried up
more or less of THIS gutinous
moss so that the exterior would become
hard, and the interior, as found it still
soft aud gelatinous. have desired
more of matter be sent to me, when, If
there be anv notifications of these views,
III make them known.
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Trouble In Steingerger's Samoan
Dominion.
,Ay Francisco. March ia priv,

SAN FRANcIsco, March IA private
letter from Samoa says: The
schooner Peerless, purchased here by Col.
Steinberger Tor the Samoan government
was seized BY the ComW ander of the
British ship of war Bonacuta, after
consultation with. the American and
British consuls for carrying arms under
the American flag. She was dismantlod
and sold by Mr.. Foster, American con-
sui to Capt, Mackenzie of Auckland. A
meeting of the foreign residents was then
held, the British, German and
American Consuls present. Steinberger
was called upon to show his commission
from the United States, which he did.
The British Commander forbade his
countrymen to obey the Samoan laws,
and sent to Fiji for another war ship. A
proclamation was issued by the Captain
of the Bonacuta, and the American,
British and German Consuls, reciting
that as the Samoan government has set
aside the legitimate authority of the
representatives of foreign powers, they
agree hereafter that the Samoan
laws shall not be carried into effect with
regard to foreigners; but they shall be
governed by their respective Consular
Courts. The letter, which is evidently
written by a friend of Steinberger. says
the English will either force the Sanoans
to send away Stelnberg, which they will
not do, or will maintain their stand by
force
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The district Real Estate Pool.

WASHINGTON, March l2-Mr. Xii
bourne states to-day to the investigation
Committee that besides Jay Cooke i Co.,
there were five others interested in the
real estate pool and that they had paid
five thousand dollars into the pool. He
declined to state whose interest he pur-
chased, though he said he paid five thous-
and dollars tor it. He repeated that if it
could be shown that the govern
ment was in any way interested,
he would be willing to make the whole
matter public, but would prefer not to
say anything until he could consult
Judge Black. Mr.. Glover, chairman OF
the committee, said the committee did
not want to exact anything that is not
connected with this pool. He said that
Jay Cooke, Mccullough & Co. were in
debted to I he government to the amount
of one and a half millions dollars. He
had been informed by the counsel
for Mr.. Lewis, the trustde of
Jay Cooke, that the government would
not lose anything. Mr.. Glover said Che
committee thought otherwise, and that
witness would have to comply with
their decision, and answer questions
asked him or take the consequences. The
committee know that Jay Cooke, McCul-
Tough Il Co. we're indebted to the gov
ernment, and in that way the govern
ment has an interest.
Mr.. Klbourne-We have settled with
Jay Cooke & Co.
Mr.. Glover-And we say that that
statement does not cover the govern
ment's interest.
Mr.. Kilbourn-Well, l have coun-
sci here, and it Is proper for me that
1 shall consult him before an answer. l
desire to consult with him in relation to
books, documents, papers, &C.. called for
by the subpoena duces tecum that was
served on me.
Mr. Glover said this matter was now
before Congress for three years and that
the committee had concluded to finish it
up in the next thirty days. There is
nothing to prevent the committee if the
witness answered promptly from finish
ing it in thirty days, and it was even
possible to conclude in one day. Anoth-
er meeting of the committee was held
at T. NJ, and Kilbourne appeared &C.
companied by his counsel, Judge
Black and reiterated his statement
that the pool was purely private associ-
alton; that no public money was involv-
ed, and that the conduct Of no public
officer of the District or general govern
ment was involved in it. He was given
till 10 o'clock Monday morning. when he
will be required to submit direct reply,
without argument, as to whether he will
or will not answer the interrogatives put
to him.
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All busin ess letters and com.
municatiOns, intended for
this paper, should be address.
cd to THE REGIsTER,Wheel-
ing, w. Va
Democratic and Conservative State
Convention,

UNHE DEMOCRATIC AND CONSERVA-
Il 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. NJ, for
the purpose Of nominating candidates for
the offices Of Governor, Auditor, Treas
urer, Attorney General, State Superinten-
dent of Free Schools, and three Judges OF
the Court OF Appeals. Also Tor the pur-
pose OF appointing two Delegates from
each Congressional district OF the State,
and four Delegates from the State at
large, to represent West Virginia in
the Democratic National Convention, 10
be held in st. Louis on the 9th day Of
June. for the nomination OF candidates for
PreSid ent and Vice President OF the United
States, the selection ofan Electoral Ticket,
and the transaction Of such other proper
business as may come before the said Con-
vention.
All Democratic and Conservative voters
OF the State, without regard TO past politi-
cal differences, who are opposed 10 politi-
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.
PARK ERsBU &c, March 9, 1876. mrll
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sta,t.tie.-BeIknap-sehenck.

WAsHIseros. March l2.-The Chief
OF the Bureau OF Statistics furnishes
statement of the exports Of provisions
for the month of February. From Bal
timore, s2se,OO0; Boston, 81, 24s, ,9S2;
Philadelphia, sr,025, ,93s; New York, IS,
24l, 900 and New Orleans, s4S,073.
Some days must elspse before the Com
mlttee on Judiciary will be prepared TO
report articles Of impeachment against
Mr.. Belknap. No material
testimony, if any, taken since that of
Marsh. 1t is said that more than week
ago six or seven persons in the vicinity
of Marsh & Evans (late trsders) post
were summoned, and their arrival may
soon be expected. In response to ques-
tion recently of members of the Judiciary
Committee, he said proof could be pro-
cured, Independently of Marsh, to abun-
dantly support and prove the charges
already made. The Committee on For
eIgn Relations expect TO examine eI-
Senator Stewart on or before the 26th Of
the present month, concerning his con-
nection with the Emma mine. 1t is ex-
pected Minister Schenck will appear
before the committee as soon as he can
reach Washington. The Department of
State has not yet answered the note Of
committee asking for the actual
date of the resignation of Minister
ScheLck and all notes and kilograms.
In the same connection Geo. H. Pendle-
ton will appear before the Committee of
Expenditures in the War Department
to morrow. The members of the Com.
mittee on Nayal Affairs say their exam
inatlon is general as to contracts and as
to allowances by Secretary Robson of
the claims which had been rejected or
disalloyed by Mr.. Wells, his
predecessor. Tne latter gentleman
was before the committee several
hours Saturday and may be recalled. EI-
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Faxans,
will also testify. Much of the present
enquiry relates to subjects before the
Committee, of which Sargent was chair
man four years ago.
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NEIGHRORHOOD NEWS.
BELLAIRE.

| BELLAIRE.
Is 1T not about time our executive COM
mittce would call convention. The
time for our spring election will soon be
at band.
E1-PoLICEMAN l. ID. HIGLEYMAN is
going to move his family to Sedalia, Mo-.
in short time. Mr.. H. is number one
fellow, and we wish him the best of sue
cess wherever he may be.
This is what he said: mo friend; no
hope; the world is blank; the future is
dark, and the night cometh on fast. On,
for the light of other days. One look of
kindness; one Of comfort, but all is past
and gone and we fear forever" We shall
see.
The residence of Mr.. r. e. Duncan,
on Gravel Hill was almost entirely de-
stroyed by fire about two o'clock Satur-
day morning. Mr.. Duncan merely es-
capped with his life by jumping from the
second story window, A short time ago
his house was broken into by some burg
lars and as Mr.. Duncan hadn't very
much else to do just at that time, he shot
one of them. The fellow yelled right
out and we understand made threats at
the time. 1t is supposed, and there is
hardly any doubt but the same parties
set FIRE to the house in order to have re-
venge.
We were pleased to see our friend,
DR.. NJ. w. Junklns, who has been jill
for several weeks, able to be on our
streets again on Saturday last.
In the case OF Millen vs. Sherry, under
the Adsir liquor law, the jury returned
verdict IN favor of the plaintiff for the
sum OF $l66. The case will be ap.
pealed.
On Saturday last some unknown lady
IN black purchased s25 worth of goods
from Mr.. j. Gorby, of this city, and he
changed $50 (counterfeit) bill for her.
How much is Mr.. Gorby out
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-13
what Mr. Storrs Thinks OF the Ad-
ytsOry Council.

New YORK, March l2.-The Church
OF the Pilgrims, Of which Rev. DR..
Storrs is pastor, was crowded tonight by
congregation anxious to hear the views
1t had been announced he would deliver
in regard to the recent Advisory Coun-
ell and its decisions. The usual Sunday
evening sermon was dispensed with and
instead DR.. Storrs read his statement on
the subject in question As it had been
said he was not in sympa-
thy with the congregation, it
seemed proper he should give his
reasons for his Withdrawing from the
position Of President of the American
Congregational Union and membership
in the Board of Directors. In regard
to the lronbles of Plymouth Church he
never had taken any part in them and
would not do so now. He characterized
the recent advisory council, although
composed of very intelligent
body Of men, as one OF
no great moral weight. 1t
was large in membership, however,
and represented a constituency of 34,Gll.
He thought the previous Congregational
Counsel had much more weight, because
it was delegation unfavorable to Ply
mouth Church. He knew there were in
the late counsel very many delegates
favorable TO Plymouth Church, and this
fact would throw GONE light on the
strange results arrived at. He re-.
ferred to the tact that while the
delegation were specially cared
for By Plymouth church, he Coadenr-
cd the rule laid dowd by this council for
the admission OF members and the guild
ance of the Congregational churches.
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ataa WHEELING W. vA MONDAY MORNING MARCH l3 1876

Divine displeasure at the wicked
nees of men. But sceptical philosophers
discovered that atmospheric whirlpools,
such as that recently experienced at st.
Charles, Missouri, could suck all the
water out of ponds. and even create
waterspouts that raised vast bodies Of
water from the sea, and of course frogs
and fishes won't upward with the element
they inhabited. The shower of blood was
proved to be caused by the red pollen of
certain plants growing in Eastern Europe,
and which, being borne through the up
per air by the force of the winds, became
mixed with the falling rain and impaired
to it all the appearance of blood. If the
story from Sterling. Kentucky, is true the
shower Of quivering flesh was nothing
more than a mass of the Larvae insects,
which having been..caught up by a whirl-
wind and carried to an immense height,
returned to the earth again in the form
of shower of bruised and wriggling
worms. Many of the lonely Western
lake shores are. surrounded by vast accu.
mutations of these larva of flies, which
present a most disgusting spectacle by
the quivering, crawling movement of the
little red worms that compose the mass.
The upward centripetal motion of torna-
does is favorable for the raising of
heavier objects than worms to a great
and there is no doubt that the
deposit at Sterling KY, is due to this
cause. The quivering motion observed
in the SO called flesh is either due to the
"last kicks" of the worms in their dying
or to the shrinkage Of their tis-
sues when exposed to the action of a
denser atmosphere. la the far w est the
Indians dry these larvae in cakes and
use them for food. Innumerable birds
diet on them also. 1t therefore not to
be wondered at that the Kentucky hogs
and chickens regarded as high living
what poor Lo considers delicacy."
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CATARRU is common disease-so
common hatshuftinE, splitting, and blow
ing OF the nose, meet Us at every turn on
the street. Your foot slips IN these nasty
discharges on the sidewalk and IN the
public conveyance; and its disagrecsble
odor, contaminating tho breath of the af-
ficted, renders them offensive TO their
associates. There ia the highest medical
authority Tor stating that with fully one
half If uot two-third', OF those afflicted
with Consumption of the lungs, the dis
ease commences rs Catarrsh In the nose
or head, the next step being 10
the throat and bronchial tubos-
astly to tho lungs. How
important then to give early and prompt
attention TO n Catarrhl To cure this
loathsome disease correct the system by
using DIR. Piorce's Golden Medical Dis
coycry, which tones it up, cleanses the
blood, and heals the diseased glands bya
specific influence upon them; and 10
assist, use DIR. Sage's Catarrah Remedys
with DR.. Piercos Nasal Douche. Thir !,
the only way 10 reach the upper and
back cavities where the discharge comes
from. No danger from this treatment,
and It is pleasant 10 use. Thetwo m.di-
cines with instrument are sold by dealers
i'm Incidence
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The Greenbrior Isdependentstil sticks
10 its good resolution not to permit local
prejudices or local questions TO interfere
with its sense of duty in working for the
success Of the Democratic ticket next
Fall. And especially is it determined to
combat any prcjudices growing out of
the capital removal question, which tend
10 blind the people of the Third district
10 matters which not only pertain to their
vital interests, but to the welfare of the
whole county. The following extract
from one ot the leading editorials in its
ls,t issue, is of the true grit
"And now in regard to that vexed,
unending andinterminablc Capital ques-
ton. We say now, as we said at the
time, the removal of the Capital was q
wrong and great outrage perpetrated
upon the people of Charleston; but in no
scnse can the action of the Legislature, in
regard to the matter, be given any pohti.
cal or party significance. 1t was purely
q sectional question upon which b, tn
parties were divided-Democrats and
Republicans voting for the bill and
Democrats and Republicans opposing it.
We would vote for its relocation a:
Charleston, and if Dan johnson, Hans
Goode and others were placed upon the
Democratic ticket as regular nominees OF
the party, we would as cheerfully vote
for them and give them all the support
within our power to secure their cleo
tiop -
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Foreign Coffee and sus ar Market.

LONDON, March ll.-Ihis week has
been one Of uninterrupted quiet IN Min
cling lane. Prices show some further re.
duction, but at the close there wsI q
little better feeling apparent. The rather
large supply OF plantation and Ceylon
coffee on public sale found buyers upon
lower terms than last Friday. The demand
has been STEADY throughout, Foreign
remains dull and prices Of common sorts
still showing a downward tendency. At
Yesterdays sales Of sugar, prices in sever
al cases ruled favorable TO buyers private
". Low sugars are more sa!eable, while
Bengal rice sold at full market rates.
The tea market has been without i'm
provement All kinds Of spices have
been difficult TO sell.
Rio JANElRo, March ll.-Cofiee mar
ket animated; prices firm; good frsts
So 90 for 10 kiios. Exchange on Lon
don se5.
SANTOS, March ll.-Cofee very quiet
prices maintained good at $50 O0Ca5' 90
for 10 kllos.
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Centennial Resolution bv The Ala
bama legislature.

MONTGOMERY, March 1.-THE Ala
bams Legislature with two-thirds Dem
ocratic majority in both branches before
adiourring. sine die unanimously
adopted resolution rsciting that as the
representatives of patriotic constitu-
ency which reveres the virtue and ira
ditions OF heroes and sages Of the Ameri-
can Revolution, and esteems as ssrredly
dear sl that pertains 10 their
honor and glory, the general assembly
deems 1t proper to declaee that the
occurrence of the first centennial of the
declaration of the American lndepend.
ence is fit occasion for rejoicing on
part of all the people of the United
States, and thereby extend greeting OF
fraternal good will to all the people
of every State and territory ofthe Amer
ican Union.
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THArSHOwER OF FLESH.

The theory presented by the New
York Herald as to the cause of the shower
Of quivering flesh, if correct removes
much of the wonder attached TO that re.
marksble incident. 1t says;
"The extraordinary phenomenon of
shower of quivering flesh reported from
Sterling, Ky, has puzzled the natives of
the whisky State beyond measure. Ac-
cording TO the special telegram the oc-
currence took place while the sun was
shining brightly in clear sky, and a
large area was covered by the preciplta-
ton. The hogs and chickens rushed to
enjoy the heavenly banquet and devour-
ed the substance with evident relish. 1t
would appear that the centennial year Is
10 become famous in our annals for more
than the mere political associations
which. surround it, and bountituf ma
,ure showers down the food for the
hogs and chickens of the West so
as to allow the farmers OF that
happy region more time for the contem-
plation Of their country's greatness. 1t
is an unthankful office to spoil myste
~, and to rob the quidnuncs Of their
rights TO discuss its wonderful details ard
compare notes regarding the relation 1t
bears to the duration of the worlds life
time. We feel kind ofcompunction in
forestalling the wonderful deductions of
the village debating societies, end are in
despair at spelling the gossip of the
husking parties; but duty to mass OF
our matter-of-fact readers who have no
time for researches into the mysteries of
the aerial world, compels us to explain.
AT different periods in history there
have been recorded such strange occur
rences as showers of live fish over con.
siderable areas of land, and all bearing
the evidences of having been but lately
transferred from their natural element to
the aerial heights whence they fell to
the earth. Vast numbers of small frogs
have also been known to fall during rain
showers, and in the Middle Ages the in
hsbitants OF Europe were stirred to re-
psntsnce for their manifold sins by an
ominous shower of blcod-an event
which was promptly turned to account
oy the religious teachers of the time,
aud pointed to IS An evidence of the
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A Personal Exploration I'm Pros
pcct.

NEW YORK, March 12.-It is under
stood that Rev. DR. r. 5. Storrs, of the
Church Of the Pilgrims, Brooklyn, will
make personal explanation tomorrow
evening of reasons tor his resignation OF
the presidency Of the American Congre-
gstionsl Union and membership Of the
Board of Directors of the Home Mission
ary Society. Great interest is felt in the
explanation as there is no reason for be-
lieving he will give his views in regard
to the recent couacil and its decision,
and will define his position in the Con-
gregational body. Some persons believe
this is the first step in the plan to disfel-
lowship Plymouth Church.