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Xantippe.

II seems that the memory Of this
woman, like that OF her renowned hus-
band. "a likely 70 be KEEP, alive 70 the end
Of time. She il said 70 have possessed =
very irritable temper, and her name has
become a'ynonym Of "yIIen, or ",coId.'
II ia more than possible, however, that
the judgment passed upon her by man
kisd has been TOO severe. A more char.
itAb.e disposition would undoubtedly
have discovered in her many good quail
ties, and nave attributed her failings more
10 physical infrnities than ~ moral
obliquity. The party most intimately &C
.uainted with her, and therefore best able
10 form correct opinion, gives her credit
Of many domestic virtues. III now well
known tina, many Of the diseases 10
which womes are subject, have . direct
tendency 70 render them irritsble, pesy-
rh. cross. InOrose, uyreasonsble, 70 that
they chAie and fret over all those little
ills and snnoyances that . penon In
health would bear with cOmposure. IL IL
fair 20 infer that most Of the tantrums Of
Xantippe were due 70 these causes alone,
and could Socrates, A. be returned from
the Senate, the Gymnasium, or the Athe
neum, have stopped at Pestle d Mortar.
drug store, and carried home bJttle OF
DR.. Pierces Psvorite Prescription. now
and then, no doubt be might have evadsd
many curtain lecture" sllayed many
q domestic broil." msds il much pleas
anter for the children, and more snjoya-
bIe for himself, and rescued his wiies name
from the uneviAbls, worldwide, and
eternal nOtoriety it has attained Thou
sands Of women bless the dsy on which
DIR. pierees PAvorite Prescription wa
art made known 70 them. A single
bottle often gives delicate and suffering
women more relic than months OF
treatment from their family physician.
In all those arrangements causing back
ache, dragging-down sensations, nervous
and general debility, 1t il sovereign
remedy. Its soothing and healing prop
critics render il Of the utmost value "
ladies suffering from internal fever, con-
gestion, Inflammation, or liberation, and
It's strengthening effects tend 10 corrett
displscements OF internal parts, the result
of weakness Of natural supports. II 10
sold BY all druggists
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The English Fugitive Slave Circular

LONDON. March In the House of
Lords this evening Niscount Cardwell
presented petition signed by the Pro-
testant dissenting ministers of London,
prayiae the immediate and uncondllion-
al withdrawal OF the fugitive slave cir
cular. In taking this step Lord CardweIi
pointed to the effort of the civilized
nations including the United
States to abolish slavery.
Lord Calrn. in reply explained that the
object of the circular was to inform the
commander. of Her Majesty's vessels
that it would not suffice to take slaves on
board They must put them in place
of safety, but inasmuch as a British
vessel entering foreign waters
WAS bound not to violate
the laws of n foreign state, the Eng
Iish government preferred refusing TO re-
celye the slaves on board to surrender
ing them after they were received.
Lord Csirns called TO mind what the
present government had done towards
suppressing the slave trade in Zanzibar
and on the God Coast, and thanked
God that this was not party question.
Any government would have done the
same The circular could not be with
drawn without leaving more stringent
rules IN force but not q small or unimpOr-
tant one was about to be taken towards
the time when it might be the destiny
of England to consunmste as it has been
ner privilege, to commence the over
throw of the nefsrious system which was
n disgrace and curse to humanity.
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Evidence TO con,tc, BeILnap.

WlsHISCToS. March The grand
jury to-day examined OIL. Adams, Clerk
of the House Of Representative, IN the
Belknap case, and TO morrow VIM. Ton
linson. Mrs. Belknap's brother will al
pear before them as a witness. BeiknAp
has not yet been brought before the Pc
lice court to give bail for his appearance.
The opinion prevails among lawyers
who have examined the case, that since
the fight of Marsh there IS no such tfsti-
mony IN possession Of the House Of
Representatives as would convict BeIk-
nap either with the impeachment
or in the criminal court, Msrsh' having
left with the CoUmiLtes no paper, note
or other evidence showing Be.knsps
transactions Efforts are being made,
however, 10 procure additional testimony
to support the impeachment articles
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that there were good many Things in
that report which were, facts.
Mr.. Mcdonald asked if it was true
that the Lynch Board had no returns
before them.
Mr.. Morton said the returns were hid
away from that board by the senators
political friends.
Mr.. Merriman said the investigation
in the Louisiana affairs were ordered on
the 10th of January 1873 and on the
23d of January following, the creden-
tlals of Pinchback were referred to that
committee. therefore that committee had
his credentials before them while the in
vestigation was in progress.
Mr.. Hitchcock moved that the Senate
proceed to the consideration of executive
business.
Voices on the Democratic side-"Oh!
no,
Let's Have Vote"
. Mr.. Morton said he hoped there would
be vote. He had said all he desired to
say.
After some further discussion Mr..
Hitchcock insisted on his melton for an
executive session.
Voices on the Democrat side ."Oh! no,
we can vote"
The President pro TEN. stated that the
question was on MIR. Edmunds amend
ment to insert the word mot before the
word admitted" and on this the yeas
and nays were ordered.
Mr.. Morton then moved that the SEN
ate proceed to the consideration Of eI:
ecutlve business, which was agreed to-
yeas sc, nays 20, MIR. Thurman voting
with the Democrats in the negative.
The Senate then went into executive
session, and soon adjourned.
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RAILROAD DISASTER !
Names Of the Killed-C. g..
Hodgson, Of Morgan
Among the Number.

BALTIMORE, March Last night,
while the way freight train with . pas
senger Car attached was crossing the
bridge over narrow passage on the
Harpers Ferry and. Valley branch Of the
Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad, 6S miles
from H.rpers Ferry, the middle span
gave way and the engine, tender and
train fell through and were wrecked
The following are the names Of the kill
ed: w. A. Wyhtman, Edinburg, Va;
c. L. Noll, Mt. jackson, Va; r. H..
Hammond, Mt. jackson, Va; RI Wood,
Richmond; Z. II. Hodgson, Berkeley
Springs, Clerk Of Judiciary Committee
of West Virginia Legislature; J. A.
Baldwin, Baltimore; Mr.. Gaus, Winshes-
ter; A. Z. Bowers, commercial
traveller, Baltimore; J. Dunsvin, Esq,
Sandy Hook; J. d. Chapman, j. Jstier-
son, brakemen, Winchester, Va. Six
persons were wounded. The bodies Of
killed were sent 10 Winchester
and placed in the charge Of an under
taker, and will be sent to tleir relatives
and friends.
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s,,, .r.,ns, sehenck Withdrawn.

LONDON, March The Hour says
that Lord Derby has called on the Emma
Mine company to withdraw its suit
eosinst Hon. Robert G. Schenck, on the
Ground that the writ of arrest was served
While Schenck had the office
of Ambassador, and was there
fore illegal. The company IN
Difference to Lord Derby Immediately
withdrew the writ and have sent tetter
to Mr.. Schenck notifying him OF the
withdrawal The Hour says that hr.
Schencks course in quitting England
without taking leave of the Queen is un-
precedented.
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FOREIGN.
Terrible Famine I'm Iceland,

COPENHAGEN, March THE last
mail frome Iceland reports that five hun
dred inhabitants of the Western Anna
Island, group lying to the south OF
Iceland and belonging to Denmark, are
probably dying OF starvation. The fish
cries there last year were unsuccessful,
and the inhabitants fearing their food
would not last them throughout the win
ter, sent to Iceland asking for supply.
Accordingly small quantity of supplies
was dispatched. About a month ago.
however, bottle was found on the coast
of Iceland containing letter, stating
that the supplies on hand were only ade-
quste for one week, and that famine was
inevitable. The dangerous seas during
the winter renders communication with
the Western Anna Islands almost impos-
sible
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Ohio Legislature.

COLUMBUS, March THE Senate 20.
day passed the HOuse bIll providing thEi
persors sending letters, or kilograms, or
ordering goods with fraudulent inten:
NAV be tired either at the place the ls.-
ter was sent or where they were recived
In the House the Mahoning county
contested election case was decided b.
the adoption Of resolution declaring
Barclay the setting member entitled 10 :
seat. Seventeen Republicans voted with
the Democrats 10 bring about this result
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A BRAXToN county correspondent of
the PendletoD Ne,cs presents the follow
ing to the voters OF the State as an ac-
ceptable ticket:
"For Governor, II. NJ Matthews, of
Greenbrier county; for Auditor, 5. A.
Miller, of Kanawna; for Treasurer, L. L..
Enoch, of Writ, for Attorney General,
George a Blakemore, of Pendleton; for
Superintendent "C Free Schools, b. w.
Byrne, Of Kar awhn; for Judges of the
Court of Appeals George w. Thompson,
of Ohio, j. ". Travis, Of Jefferson, AID
Ira j. McGinnis, of Cabell county.
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FROM wETZEL.
Description OF the Country-school
Exhibition.
RED MILLS, PRocToR DIST, |

RED MILLS, PROCTOR DIST, |
WETzEL Co., WA, March 2. !
Editors OF the Register.
We wish through the medium of the
REGISTER to say word in behalf Of this
part of our country. The Red Mills
are situated on the waters of Proctor,
amid the classic hills of Wetzel county,
and surrounded by an intelligent com:
munity, which cannot be surpassed by
any of equal wealth in Wetzel, for bust
ness, intelligence and Christian benevo-
lence. AS strangers pass through our
country-should they stop at the Red
Mills, they will be welcomed by our good
natured, and hospitable friend, George
Rogers, who is ever ready to minister to
the wants Of his guests.
The citizens of this vicinity are gentle
men remarkable for their industry and
enterprise; warmth hearted, liberal, and of
irreproachable character.
Messrs. Rogers q Clark are engaged
IN the mercantile business ut this place,
and in spite of the hard times are doing
a successful business. They are gentle
men OF enterprise and wide-awake mer-
chants. Their highly-esteemed clerk,
Mr.. Weyle, always greets their patrons
with kind word, as well as the modest
maiden with smile.
1t was our pleasure to attend our
school exhibition Friday evening last,
which was complete success. Our
teacher, Prof. j. l.. Newman, deserves
great praise for the tasteful decoration OF
the school room, and the great excellence
of all the exercises, consisting of recita-
tions, declamations, dialogues, music and
ESSAYS. which were both humorous and
instructive. Mr.. Newman is a graduate
of the Fairmont Normal School, and as
an instructor, we find him in the school,
room botn d'gnifed, able and efficient,
which reflects credit on his former In.
structors. To speak Of the labor
of our teacher, the trials he has
encountered, the victories schiev-
ed and the satisfaction found in duty
faithfully done, would command Ian
guage beyond our grasp. Speeches COM
plimentary of both school and teacher
were made by iMessrs. 7. A. Sidals j.
w. Newman and James McEntire. Mr..
Newman then took the rostrum and In
an eloquent speech thanked the audience
for their orderly deportment, the choir
and band for their instrumental and
vocal music, and the citizens of Proctor
district for the kind hospitality they had
extended to him while in their midst.
Mr.. Newman leaves us highly esteem
ed by all who knew him.
PATRIoUs.
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The Presidenrs Emma Nine story
Denied.

NEw YoRK, March 7.-Heiser q Co.
bankers Of this city, deny IN tob the
statement attributed 70 Fred Mitchell, Of
Kansas City, 10 the effect that they
stated that President Grant received q
gold draft for $4,000 from the Emma
Mine ring. for inducing ScheDck 10 be-
come director, and hat the draft WAS
negotiated through their house. The
frm sag there is not word Of Truth in
the story. a. they will be glad 70 testify.
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Enthusia.,ic Expression Of Loyalty.

LONDON, March Queen Victoria
and Princess Beatrice to-day traversed
London, by way of the Thames embank-
ment, Queen Victoria, Cornhill, Leaden-
hall streets and White Chapel to open
the new wing of the London Hospital in
White Chapel road. A large body of
troops acted as escort and immense and
enthusiastic crowds of people lined the
streets through which the royal
party passed. A triumphal arch was
erected and many buildings decorated.
Business at the Stock Exchange and Roy
al Exchange, nearly on the line of route
was neglected for the time. The resi-
dents Of the East End are observing the
day as a holiday.
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ore Frauds Sill to be Developed
ReIknap's Successor.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Judse TAFT,
of Ohio has been nominated tor SecFe-
tary of War.
CINCINNATI, March Judge Taft
telegrsphed to President Grant TINS
evening, accepting the appointment oil
Secretary of War.
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Turkish Cruslties.

LONDON, March IA Standard Vienna
dispatch say, that horrible accounts Of
Turkish cruelties continue " rrivo
from Bosnia. Twelve hundred Turks
attacked the town Of Cups last Sunday.
numbering many and pIundering their
shOps.
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ScHENcK was in such hurry to get
away from England to avoid a trial
there, that he was guilty OF gross
violation of good manners. He didn't
stay long enough to take leave of the
Queen. His conduct is declared un-
precedented.
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A sPIc-.r dispatch TO the Baltimore
Sun in anoturr column Lakes known
that the House Committee on Military
Affairs have reported adversely on the re-
establishment of a national arsenal OF
construction at Harper's Ferry. The
reason given is that such an arsenal is
not needed, and therefore its establish
ment would be piece of unnecessary
extravaganza.
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The Interview which Mr.. Blackburn
Had Had

with some of.the parties implicated, and
suggested thst the grand jury might have
q desire 70 examine him about it.
Mr.. Blackburn replied with some heat
Of msuner if the gentleman from Iowa
SAID that he bad had Conversation with
Mrs. Belknsp he would copy the remark
Of the Senator and would authorize the
gentleman from Iowa whenever he heard
sny BODY making any such statement
that he had his authority for telling that
man that be lies. Great excitement.
Mr.. Knson-Do l understand the
gentleman 70 say that he had no conver-
s,tion on the subject involved in this
prosecution, involved in this criminality,
outside the committee room2
Mr.. Blsckburn-I have fled s state
ment on the subject which neither the
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Dana's Nomination Approved.

LONDON, March THE Times says
that President Grant has returned to 8
custom as honorable to the United States
as it is agreeable to other countries, In
nominating R. II. Dana to succeed Mr..
Schenck. An American Minister could
bring no better credentials than the rep
utation of Mr.. Dana.
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A VERY interesting debate took pl ce
Yesterday in the House over the escape
of MARSH, and the refusal of the Com
mittee who unearthed BELKNAPs mis-
doings, to reveal to the District Court,
the secrets of the committee room.
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LAWYERS in Washington say that the
fight of MARSH renders BRLKNAP's S con-
viction either before a Criminal Court or
under impeachment impossible. Thus it
seems that GRANT, by driving the wit
ness away, through threats Of indictment
and punishment, has accomplished his
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Resolution for the AL nission o:
Ptuchback

and Mr. Christiancy addressed the Sen
ate in opposition to the resolution, ar
guing that Pinchback had not prinu
facle case and that Kellogg was not gov.
ernor ef louisiana dc .jwre In conclu.
sion he asked how many ofthosc nov sup
porting Pinchback would vote for his ad-
mission if his party affiliations were re.
yersed.
Mr. Howe spoke in favor of the al
mission of Pinchback.
Mr. Morton said he desired TO say a
single word In reply to the somewhat eI-
traordinary argument OF the Senator
from Michigan. That Senator had asked
how a Senator in favor Of his admission
would vote il his party Civilizations were
reversed. That was in the nature II re-
Election on the motives of every Senator
upon this floor who supported Pinch back.
lie, Morton with his views of the law,
would vote for the admission of Pinch
back if he had been.sent here by Demo.
Gratis. When he so tar forgot his duty
as to vote for rejecting the
Senator on account of poll
tic.. he would be unworthy OF
a seat in the Senate himself Perhaps
the Senator from Michigan thought that
in his vote he represented the people who
sent him here Mr.. Morton then refer
red to the resolution passed al the extra
session of the Senate last spring, End
argued that it was a recognition of the
validity of the Kellogg government.
Tne Senator from Ohio Thurman !
then proposed an smerdmen, that moth
ing herein contained shall be construed
to recognize Kellogg as Governor
de jure, but it was voted
down, and among those who voted
against it, was Senator from Michigan
(Chri stisncy)
Mr.. Thurman said the amenimert
was voted down because the msjority
had agreed in caucus that the resolution
should be passed without amendment.
Nr. Morton said the senator from Ohio
knew more about the Republican eau
cuses than they did themselves. Perhaps
the Senator could tell something about
another caucus lately he'd, which If re-
ports were true, was not very hArnoni-
Gus
Mr.. Anthony said 10 such agreement
as that staiec BY the Senator from Ono
had ever beeh made in the caucus.
Mr.. Mcdonald inquired Of his col
league Morton If the facts stated in the
report OF the Committee on Privileges
and Elections in regard to Louisianis
were true.
Mr.: Morton SAID the facts were true,
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Stories That Do Not Hang Together
WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAYS.

WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAYS.
To the Associated Press.
The President in conversation with
friends said emphaticslly that be was not
aware of the cnormity of the charges
against Belknsp when he accepted his
resignation.
WHAT BELKSAP SAYS.
From an Interview in the Washington
Chronicle.
Gen. Belknap said that as seon as he
heard Of the charges preferred against
him, and recognized that the situation
was one that admitted of no hesitation,
he at once repaired to the. Executive
Mansion and made full statement to
the President and Secretary Chandler,
VINO happened to be present, at the same
time rendering his resignation, which
was accepted by. the President after
hesrng the explanation.
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The House Aner Robes on.

PHILADELPHIA, March IA sub com
mittee Of tho House Committee on Naval
Affairs, arrived in this city this morning
from Washington, for the purpose Of 10
vcstigating the alleged irregularities In
the affairs Of the navy yard here Tho
investigation will commence nj once.
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Tn. Enforcement, Act in Mary Is.d.

BALTIMORE, March The Grand
Jury in the L. $. Distric. Court has
brought in an indictment against ~ per
sons Tor the violation Of the enforcement
oct Of Congress by intimidating and hind
crins persons from voting st the last
State election.
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serious FIood.

MILWAUKEE March "A special 70
the .S<'ttin>t from La Crosse says ser
ious food is prevailing in that vicinity
and doing great damage 70 the railroad
tracks. bridges, dams and other property.
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Mr.. Jefferson Davis lectured last night
toa large audience at Exposition Hall
New Orleans, on the subject of the Mex
lean war, for the benefit Of the Louisiana
Association OF Veterans.
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Case or Capt. Robinsou.

Capt. Geo. l.. Robinson has received q
communication from ii. Is. Banning.
chairman Of the House Committee on
Military Affairs, requesting him 10 ap-
pear before that committee TO make .
complete statement OF the matters with
IN his knowledge bearing upon the pend
ing investigation. Captain Robinson
states that he is very anxious TO appear
before the committee, and will do so i'm
mediately, should his counsel consent,
which he says is most probable, As II will
give him an opportunity TO show the
charges made against him To be false.
lie acknowledges having written letters
to Secretary Belknsp charging Y. 3. Ev-
ans & Co. with maliciously slandering
the Secretary by saying that he accepted
bribes from them, and offering bis servi-
ces 10 prosecute them. Captain Robinson
says his design IN writing the letter was
TO in auence Belknap TO retain him IN tho
army, his trial being pending 81 the time.
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JUDGE TAFT, of Ohio, who was defeated
for tine Gubernatorial nomination of that
State BY Governor HAYES, has been NOM
mated as BELKNAPs successor.
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Marsh Preparing a Statement.

BosIos, March Caleb 7. Marsh.
now in Montreal said 70 Newspaper
man that be was preparing foil state
nent for the press concerning the Bel
KNAPP affair.
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Richard II. Dana sarpsised.
A Boston special says that Richard II

A Boston special says that Richard II.
Dana, Jr was suffering yesterday from
a severe attack OF vertigo when the news
Of his nomination as Minister 10 England
was announced, IL is stated that he
viewed the position as one most honors.
bic and he felt its dignity, but before he
could make up his mind on the question
of acceptance be must consult his friends
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Charles II. Gardner, a grocer Of Louis
vile, filed petition in bankruptcy yes
terday. Assets estimated st $4,000
liabilities S229,0C0.