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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-17

ST. LOUIS, February 16.-Upon. the
opening Of the court to-day ex-Attorney
General Williams addressed the jury,
opening the defence Of Gen. Babcock,
Gen. Williams devoted considerable time
TO an argument ofthe probabilities in the
case, and to a criticism ofthe evidence for
the government. Assuming that what the
government had presented was competent
evidence, which was by no means admit
ted, Gen. Williams said the case might
present some suspicious circumstances,
but by no means the ground on which TO
base a conviction. he then proceeded
with some explanations which would
throw a different light upon the commu-
nications between Babcock and the ring at
that time. Hesaid Joyce and Mcdonald
were trusted officials, men Of influence
and possessing confidence with good peo-
pie. Babcock on the. other hand was q
warm hearted confding gentleman, who
did not give up friendship once cement
ed for the whispers Of calumny. Every
thing presented by the defence was incom-
plete and could not but leave a painful
uncertainty in every mind as to whether
it was to cause proper suspicion or to
simply indicate weakness of the
judgment TO which every one was liable.
The quantity OF this kind Of evidence,
said General Williams, ayails nothing.
A house is made Of bricks, but million
Of bricks scattered over an acre Of ground
do not make house any more than two
bricks do.
General Williams then traced Bah
cocks military career from West Point,
which he eulogized as a place where
honor and honesty were inculcated, and
where thieves and robbers were not edu-
Gated. Hetold Of the defendants services
in the late war, and how he rose to be
Chief Of Engineers in the Ninth Army
Corps, and afterward to be an Aid to
Lieutenant-G General Grant, with the rank
Of BreYet Brigadier.G General. A good
deal OF attention was given to General
Babcock's relations to the President and
the confidence reposed in him as Private
Secretary to the President. In one sense,
General Williams said, he became part
Of the Executive. His official delin-
quencies would more or less reflect upon
and degrade the Chief Executive Of the
nation. No ingratitude would be so
black as his il he would bring dishonor
upon one who had put such confidence in
him.
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ADangerous Sport.

Editors Of tie Intellgencer:
Please find enclosed the following cliE
from a newspaper, which you will be
kind enough 10 publish for the good oi
the community. 1t is headed "a Danger.
Gus Juvenile slung-shot," and is from q
Wilmington (Del.J paper. 1t reads AZ
follows:
A dextcrous boy In the use Of this weapon eau hl
his pockets with small stones, buckshot, and ever
bullets, and Sccretlng himself IN toae obscure cor.
per, he can break ali the windows and cripple all
the yparroWS and pigeons In tho nelghboEhoodl and
stop only when hiicruety iS satisfied. Bullets an
projected by an expert with surprising accuracy
distance Of q square and more. Boys from hinH
street have put bullets and stones through tho win
doWs Of the Second Baptist Church, at Fourth and
French and only day or two AgoA boy II King
1treot shot a bullet clear through 0 pigeon, Tho
wounded bird falling dead upon the canvas Of I
neighboring store ClhsenS In that vicinity live y
fear Of being hart themselves or OF seeing theli
children crippled By some Of these dangerous mis-,
slleS, which frequently whistle past their eara and
arc calling for ASop to bO put 10 this dangerous null
sanee.
In regard TO the above described dan.
eerous missile, would simply say that /
think it is a matter to which our City
Fathers should give their attention, and
II possible, by severe measures, put a
summary stop to the practice in this
cfLy- N.
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MARTINS FERRY IrEMs.-J. McCurdy
has sold his grocery store TO Thomas
Watkins. O. - 'f'>'''
The revival in the NJ. E. Church is still
in progress, with increasing interest.
The house Is crowded every night,
and number Of persons have experien-
ced charge Of heart. Il
Meetings have been held in the Presby-
terian Church every night for the past
two weeks, but ReSs. Chalfant and Wier,
knowing that in unity there is strength,
have united in the work, and are now hay.
ing meetings alternately in the UP. and
Presbyterian Churches. -s. st a9.
Rev. @. G. SedWick Is at Ebenezer, o.,
assisting Rev. ]. B, Covert. 10 protract-
ed meeting.
Mr.. H. W. Smith, cashier Of the Com
mercial Bank, has returned from busi-
meas trip to Iowa. 4
Rev. DR.. Williams is expected to
preach in the N. L. Church tonight and
tomorrow night.
Sam. Still Is able TO be out again, after
a six weeks attack Of rheumatism.
Our doctors complain OF dull times, as
there is very little sickness.
Thomas Junkins expects to start for
England the first OF next week.
The striking moulders have been cir
culating papers for aid, for some purpose,
this week, and have, we understand, been
meeting with encouraging success.
The Ohio City Mill was not running
for two or three days this week on &C.
count Of breaking the sheet rolls, but
started up yesterday.
Yesterday was brisk day with the coal
dealers; they had more orders than they
Trade continues dull, and great many
men are out OF employent.
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conversational treaty that you shall let

conversational treaty that you. shall lei
him have his say.
2. Never to diverge, in the middle Of q
conversation, from the main thread Of q
discourse into q collateral issue. The
breach Of this. rule is considered by q
Turk rs an objectionable rudenesG TC
drive a red herring, as it were, across the
scent OF conversation is, in his opinion
to confound all thought and render all
profitable consecutive conversation i'm.
possible. This leads, as . corollary, to-
8. To allow short but sufficient pause
between the conclusion Of discussion on
one subject and the entering on a new
subject.
4. Never tell a person a thinghe knows
already. %
8. Not to excuse oneself when convict.
ed Of being in the wrong. How very sci,
dom you hear in Europe, "Yes, / was in
the wrong; I am sorry for it, But in
Turkey It is considered violation OF
principle and breach Of politeness to
refuse to be convicted OF error. The
cause Of this difference lies deep in the
character Of the two races; in theabsence
on the part Of the Turk Of petty vanity
and distracting self-esteem. The proud
est race in the world, they are entirely
exempt fromvanity.
8. When you have nothing'to say to
hold your tongue. They never talk for
the sake Of talking. Empty, idle jabber-
ing is a Frank but not an Ottoman's
practice. In Europe it is considered dc
riyueur to Hsay something" whether that
something is worth saying or not. Not
SO in Turkey; to say something when you
have nothing to say worth saying is con-
sidered a degradation to yourself and a
rudenesS to your neighbor. -,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-17

CHICAGO, February 1G.-It is under
stood that the Erie Railroad lately com
pleted a contract that by the first Of May
third rail will be laid on its line be
tween the suspension bridge, Buffalo and
Waverly connecting the Michigan Central
and Lake Shore railroads with the Lehigh
Valley line to Philadelphia. Depot ar.
rangements at Philadelphia have also
been secured on the Centennial grounds
thus giving the Erie and its connections
equal facilities with the other lines
Hence through coaches can be run during
tho coming season between Chicago and
Philadelphia via the North and South
short lines, in connection with the Eric
without change OF grade.
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Alter the National Convention.

LOUISVILLE, February 16.-The dele
CATION to meet ;the National Demo-
cratic Executive Committee at Washing
ton in regard to holding convention for
the purpose Of nominating a candidate
for President at Louisville left for that
city to-day in a special car. Il consists
Of Mayor Charles d. Jacob, J. D. Law
renee Smith, Gen. Preston, Judge Hoke,
Hon. E. D. Standiford, Hon. Robert NAL
lory, Owen w. Thomas, Mr.. Ballard
Smith. The delegation was also accom-
panied by Hon. Henry McHenry, member
Of the National Committee from Ken
lucky. There are SO many reasons for
holding the National Democratic Conven-
ton in this city that the delegation is
sauguine Of a successfuliSsue to the visit.
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COLUMBUS, February 1G.-The follow.
ing arc the officers elect Of the Grand
Lodge l. o. o. F. Of Ohio: Grand Mas
ter, Nathan Jones, Crestline; Deputy
Grand Master, W. $. Cappellor, Cincin'
natl; Grand Warden, Amos Moore, Gin.
cinnati; Grand Secretary. William G
Earl, Toledo; Grand Treasurer, G. D
Wincher, Cincinnati; Grand Representa-,
tiye, A. q. Denem, Urbana. The next
Grand Lodge meets at Cleveland, May
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How TO CARVE AND HrIp N TABLE L

How TO CARVE AND HELP AT TABLE.
1t is considered an accomplishment for
u lady to know how to carve well at her
own table. 1t is not proper TO stand in
carving. The carving.kniie should be
sharp and thin. To carve fowls (which
should always be laid with the breast up
permosD place the fork in the breast and
take off the wings and legs without turn
ing the fowl; then -cut out the merry
thought, cut slices from the breast, take
out the collar-bone, cut off the side.pieces
and then cut the carcase in two. Divide
the joints in the leg Of a turkey. In
carving n sirloin cut thin slices from the
side next to you lit must be, put on the
dish with the tenderloin underneath)
then turn It and cut from the tenderloin.
Help the guests to both kinds. Ip carv-
ing a leg OF mutton or ham begin
by cutting across the middle to the
bone. Cut tongue across, and
not lengthwise, and help from the
middle part. Carve n fore.quarter Of
luLuD W bCphl ohlIIb htO ohou"SA AaNIA
the ribs, and then divide the ribs. To
carve ioin Of veal, begin at the smaller
end and separate the ribs. Help each
one to a piece Of kidney and its fat.
Carve pork and mutton in the same way.
To carve fillet OF veal, begin at the top
and help to the stuiIing with each slice.
In breast OF veal, separate the breast
and brisket, and then cut them up, ask
ing which part is preferred. In carving
pig, it is customary to divide it and
take off the head before it comes to the
table, as to many persons the head is re.
voting. Cut off the limbs and divide
the ribs. In carving venison, make a
deep incision down to the bone to let out
the juices, and turn the broad end toward
you, cutting deep, in thin slices. For a
saddle of venison, cut from the tail TO-
ward the other end, on each side, in thin
slices. Warm plates are very necessary
with vcnison and mutton, and in winter
are desirable for all meats.-NatioHal Ag-
ricutluriH
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Boiler Explosion.

EvASsvn.1E, February 1G.-The boiler
OF the ierry-boat Pleasure Boy exploded
at the lower wharf this evening at
o'clock, blowing two men, James Bluff
owner and commander, and Benz. John
son, an assistant, into the river. Both were
rescued badly stunned but slightly injur'
ed. Thos. Gilligan, on a coal dock iRtow
Of the Pleasure Boy, was slightly bruised
on the head by splinter. The boat is q
total wreck.
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Murdered In HIS store.

MEMrus, February 1G.--A dispatch
from Haley Springs, Miss, says; The
body Of Marcus Loue awell known mcr'
chant was found in the middle OF his store
horribly mutilated, and the bloody Ak
lay near with which he was murdered
Tie news spread rapidly and the excite,
ment was great Anegro who was arrested
on suspicion, admitted being present al
the time Of tho murder, but denied having
any hand in it. He said a Irishman named
Kennedy did the deed. The citizens are
securing the country for Kennedy, and il
is believed that he Is making his way tc
Memphis, ....
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The Action OF Brooke County
Yesterday.


Our Wellsburg correspondent furnishes
us with a full account Of the action taken
by Brooke county Court yesterday in re-
gard to the transfer Of the p, W. & Ky
road. The order made by the Court diff
iers somewhat from the action taken by
our Board Of Commissioners, but, at the
same time, we do not see that the varia-
ton is vital. Our correspondent sends
usn copy Of the order as follows:
Ithaving been certified to this Court by
the clerk Of the Board OF Commissioners
Of Ohio county as follows-(here follows
the proposition OF Messrs. Hubbard and
others as accepted by that county)-and
the County Court Of Brooke county be-
ing dcsirous Of making a transfer
as contemplated by the order passed
by this Court December 4th, 1874,
and recorded in law book No. ],
page l5I, aud authorized by the vote OF
the voters Of Brooke county, does hereby
accept the propositions Of Michael Reilly
and Others, with the following moditica-
tions:
|. This court does not deem II neces-
sary to make transfer to persons or
trustees in trust to convey the same to
said parties, but the said County Court
!Wlllstill hold the stock OF Brooke county
IN said road and the debts and liens here
tolore purchased. And the said County
Court hereby agrees and binds itself TO cS;
ec,'te to said parties, Michael REILLY and
others, u contract In accordance with the
stipulation herein above recited with the
exceptions herein above recited.
y, That upon the completion Of the
railroad, m stipulated in said proposl-
uon, the said County Court hereby
agrees 10 and binds itself TO make the
proper transfers, instead Of, as stipulated
IN the said proposition, TO be made by q
person or persons as trustees.
., The President and Clerk Of this
Court arc hereby authorized and directed
sosign a contract Of which the foregoing
sSP9lAtions, exceptions and agreements
shall be the basis.
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HousroN, February 16.-The returns
received up 10 this time give Demo
cratic majority for Coke and Hubbard oI
402; against the constitution, 1925. The
Republicans have carried this county
Chambers, the Republican candidate fol
Governor, having received majority Of
Ss7, and Minor, for Lieutenant-G Governor,
357. Rector, Republican candidate for
Senator, has a net majority Of 1854. Ten
interior precincts give the Democratic
ticket for Governor 75S majority. Sew.
eral interior towns have not yet finished
the count,
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Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFTicE or TIE cnET SIGNAL OEFicER,
WA1IISoToS, D. C., Feb. I'LL An.

WAHiIEoToH, ID. C., Feb. I'LL An. }
PROBABILITIES.
In the Lake Region, Middle States and
New England, a rising barometer, west TO
northwest winds Diminishing in force,
and colder, clear and partly cloudy wealth.
er will prevail, except in the first named
district where there will be rising tenn
perature and winds backing to south.
In the South Atlantic States, Tennessee
and Ohio Valley, high barometer, north
west to northeast winds, slightly warmer
and clearer or partly cloudy weather ex-
cept lower. temperature in the first dis
trict. 'r.
In the Gulf States, winds to northeast
and southeast, rising temperature, in
creasing cloudiness and high succeeded
by falling barometer and in the southeast
by falling.
In the Upper Mississippi and Lower
Missouri Valleys, slightly warmer and
generally clear weather, northwest winds
shifting 10 southeast and higher followed
by falling barometer.
The Mississippi river will rise at Cairo
and continue stationary at Memphis.
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Turkish Rules OF Conversation.

L
Conversation in Europe has been de-
scribed as a duetto in an opera, in which
the two persons engaged in 1t are talking
to an imaginary third person, each re-
counting a tale Of his own. 81 say some
thing and you say something else, and We
will agree to call 1t conversation" :"
Now in Turkey there are certain forms
or canons OF conversation, any violation
Of which Is considered an outrage, and
the sum Of which constitutes their code
Of politenesS as applied TO coyersation.
/ will enumeratc these one by one:
/. Never to interrupt the speaker while
he Is talking, However long.winded or
uninteresting his conversation may be to
you, politeness requires that you should
wait for his conclusion. You are not
under any obligations TO enter into con-
yersation with him at all, but II you do,
1t Is an understood condition Of your
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Plymouth Advisory Council.

NEW 1ORR, feDruary lO.-WHen Dr
Leonard Bacon, Moderator, called the
Advisory. Council to order this morning
not more than half Of the members were
in their seats. When the business hour
arrived there was good attendance
Rev. DR.. Bell, Of Mansfield, Ohio, offered
the following resolution:
Resolped, That it is our belief that
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is innocent
Of the sins and crimes laid in the charges
against him.
Rev. Bell was interrupted by point
Of order that the subject OF resolutions
was not german to the business Of the
Council.
The Moderator decided the point well
taken, and his decision was sustained on
appeal by DR.. Bell, who alone voted in
the negative.
Mr.. Shearman protested against being
called upon to present the case OF Ply
mouth Church in,the absence Of the com.
mittee, and then was read ex-Deacon
Vests protest, presented yesterday,
against the submission to the Council oi
any other questions than the guilt or
innocence OF Mr.. Beechcr, and asserting
that the whole case was contained in
the extraordinary conduct Of Plymouth
Church in dropping from the rolls the
names Of Mr.. Tilton and Mrs. Moulton.
The protest was referred to special
committee.
Mr.. Beecher announced that Mr.. Shear
man would present the case for the
church, and said, He or /, either Of us,
will be subject to such inquiries as may
suggest themselves to the minds Of the
Council.
Mr.. shearman made an exhaustive
statement OF the case Of Plymouth
Church, traversing all the ground gone
over yesterday by the pastor and DR.. Ed.
ward Beecher, and taking up in addition
the subject Of the Mutual Council ar.
raigning Mrs. Moulton for her action
throughout.
THE argument of Mr.. shearman was
interrupted by recess being taken to
give the committee an opportunity Of get
ting through with the vast amount Of
work which they have upon their hands.
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BELLA1RE LooALs.-It was found at
the railroad meeting at City Hall On
Tuesday evening that but little had been
accomplished in the raising Of stock
since the last previous meeting. There
yet remains considerable amount OF
subscriptions to be secured to complete
the quota allotted to the Bellaire end Of
the route. By resolution OF !he direct
ors adopted at meeting at the Office OF
the company Tuesday afternoon, the time
to which Bellnire canyassers are limited
was extended until next Saturday even
ing, at which time, If the stock is not
raised, steps will be taken'to disband the
company and surrender the charter. The
affair has come to 4 crisis, and II Bel.
laire allows this opportunity 10 so by un.
availed Of, she commits deliberate sui
eide.
A runaway in South Bellaire was the
only excitement that stirred the placid
surface OF tho lethargic stream OF lie
here yesterday. Not even canine
affray rewarded the hunt OF ye local for
items.
Rev. DR.. Witherspoon, Of Allegheny
City, Pa, breaches at the U. P. Church
this evening at o'clock; also tomorrow
evening at the same time and place.
Tonight a Martins Ferry gentleman
carries of ono Of Bellaire's fairest
daughters the gentleman being Mr..
Boyd and the lady Miss Mary McGaw.
The ceremony will be performed ut the
residence Of the brides mother, Mrs,
johnson, on Gravel Hill.
The ladies Of that congregation gave a
social at the NJ. Z. Church this evening,
These occasions are always enjoyable.
There Is talk Of organizing Mardi
Gras crew here to help Wheeling out
with her carnival. We hope the move
ment will succeed.
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California News.

San Francisco, February 16.-Con-
cerning the big race, it is said on good
authority that Grinstead is practically
ont Of the race for want Of training, and
that Rutherford is stiff in the shoulders
and fore legs from severe training. The
other horses and the track are in good
condition, and the weather is promising.
Pool selling begins tomorrow evening.
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Boss Shepherd, H. Kilburne II. W
Williams and Mr.. Hutchinson, Of Wash.
ington, have been waiting here several
days for the arrival Of Richard Irwin, Of
Pacific Mail notoriety. Irwin ar
rived to-day, and the party left for the
East via. 81. Louis. They refused
to be interviewed, and their object is un'
kpnwn
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Inn Critical Condition.

|. OMAHA, February 1G.-Edward Rose.
water, editor OF the Bee, who was assault
ed by two negroes last evening and brut-
ally pounded, lies in critical condition,
though there are hopes Of his recovery,
A grand jury is to be summoned to invcs'
tigate the matter. The negroes are in
iail under heavy bail,
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NEw YORK, February 16.-The ship
W. ]. Hatfield, from Philadelphia for
Bremen Haven, was discovered at sea
dismantled and water-logged by the bark
Floka, which sent a boat, but II could
not get alongside. Three men jumped
overheard. One was drowned and two
were picked up. The remainder Of the
crew could make no effort TO save them
selves, being exhausted for want Of food
and water. The Floka hove to from 0
o'clock in the evening until the following
morning, but during the night the vessel
went down, with all on board,
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Articles of impeachment against
Judge Moses.

CHARLESTON, $. C., February lG.-The
House Of Delegates has appointed q
committee to prepare articles Of i'm.
peachment against Judge Montgomery
Moses. Tho charge is that he applied
trust funds to his own use. He is u
brother Of Chief Justice Moses and an
uncle Of Ex-Governor Moses.
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independent Reform Convention

DECATUR, ILL.,, February 1G.-The In
dependent Reform State Convention met
here to-day and effected permanent or
ganization by the selection Of Hon. W. c
Flagg, Of Moro, as President. A State
Central Committee was chosen and othel
routine business transacted.
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LRIHERY
FRANCE.

PARIS, February 16.-Duc de Cazes
yesterday, as candidate for Deputy, de-
clared himself Liberal Constitutional
Republican, and expressed the conviction
that n Republic was now the only posi-
bic government for France.
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Failed for 100000.

CHICAGO, February 16.-Burton, Pierce
q Co., wholesale grocers, 81 Michigan
Avenue, have failed. The firm refused to
give statement Of their affairs, but their
liabilities are believed TO be about $780,
600.
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NEW YoRK, February 1G.-Thc West
ern Union Telegraph Company, follow
ing the lead OF the Atlantic & Pacific
Company, has reduced its rates from 20
TO 80 per cent.