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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-22
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention rcasscmbled at 2
p. M. and was called to order by the
temporary chairman.
DR.. Spicer Patrick, of Kanawha,
moved that the rules of the House of
Delegates be adopted as the guide for
the regulation of this Convention
Motion adopted.
The committee on Permanent Or
ganization reported the name of the
Hon. Daniel D. Johnson, of Tyler, as
Permanent President, and Mr.. PEN
dleton, of Ohio, and others as Perma-
ncnt Vice Presidents; and reported
the name of Mr.. ]. Bernard Peyton
as Permanent secretary; and Mr..
Cunningham and others Asst. Per-
manent Secretaries. The report was
received.
A motion to appoint committee
of two to wait on the President and
conduct him to the chair. The mo.
ton was adopted and Mr.. Davis, of
Harrison and Captain Dennis, of
Grecnbrier we're appointed.
The President in q brief speech
stated the objects and hopes of the
Convention, and proceeded to the bus
mess in hand. The election of AT
torney General in 1872, taken as a
basis of Representation.
The reports of the various COM
mittees were heard and adopted, en-
cept the report of the Committee on
Resolutions, which brought in Il ma
iority and minority report.
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H. HNRDEE. W. u NEAL
DRs. pARsEE g. rGEALH,

Office on Corner Main and Sixth Streets,
POINT PLEASANT, W. VA.
DRONIPT attention given professional
calls, whether day or night, DIR, Bar.
bee or Dir. Neale, one or the other, may at
all times be found in their Office.
nrh Dl-,In,
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JOHN w. ENGLISH,

A, ttorney at Law,
WILL practice in the Courts Of Mason,
w Putnam and Jackson counties, and in
the Court Of Appeals OF West Virginia,
Address, Point Pleasant, Mason county,
Nest Na,s Ialiicejlg,thGt t'sYVtill lenss,
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MINORITY REPORT.

The Democratic and Conservative
party of West Virginia in Conven-
ton assembled, congratulates the
people upon their enjoyment of free
government and all the rights of
American citizenship, since tho re-
tirement of the Republican party
from power in this Stateand declares
its purpose to adhere to such policies
and principles as shall secure the
rigid accountability of public affairs
and agents, economy in public en-
pcnditures, purity in administration,
and equal justice to all sections and
interests in the Legislation of the
State.
Upon national questions, which
counselling harmony and toleration
on the part of our representatives in
National Convention and in Con
rrcss, we desire the unconditional re-
e Ipcal of the Republican mcasurer for
the resumption Of specie payment,
tho abolition of special exemptions,
upon the property of wealthy, indi-
yiduals and corporations, and such
further financial reforms as shall
furnish the business and the labor of
The country with n sound, ample our
ronoy which owithout forced con-
traction without forced expansion,
without forced resumption" will aid
in restoring prosperity to Our land.
We favor Che cxtinctim of national
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A. G. Rigger, of Barbour, named
Mr.. Cyrus Hall, of Wood county.
No further nominations.
On the first ballot the votes cast
were for Miller $40; Armstrong, 49,
Brown, 0; Cunningham, 81; Hall, 81,
Whole number of votes cast, 500,
Necessary to choice 250.
The chair announced Mr.. MiIlor'S
nomination.
Mr. Armstrong moved To- make it
unanimous. Carried with applause.
So that prince of good fellows, Joe
Miller, of Cabell will be our next
Auditor,
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nfszkatioarH. '|i'i1l'
District, Wilson BeiE 81 5jmds
Hall; Sd, Lewis Hayman; 4th, WV.
Hall; 9TH, NJ, S. Kirtlcy; 9th, D.. D.
Dix; 7th, J. NJ. Goulden; Sth, "A. G..
9th, W. G. Maxwcll%. 10th, J,
H. Carroll; 18th, Geo. a, Blakemorc;
18th, J. A. Q. Nadcnboush.
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The Weekly Register,
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GEORGE w. TIPPETT,
EDroR 6ND PRoPRiEToR.

orrue-NIain Street, DR. Moore'S Build
no--Entrance on Second Street.
TERMS:
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PERSONAL.

The Goth anniversary Of the birthday OF
Abraham Lincoln will next Saturday.
Prof. Blackie says the subscriptions to the
proposed Celtic chair for Edinburgh University now
amount $50 OO0 and that It's projectors hope TO nave
the chair established within two years ut the ouse'
The Rev. DR.. Bushnell of Hartford, Conn.,.
+, again seriously Ill with the pulmonary complaint from
which no has suffered for 20 years and friends have
hardly any hope Of his recovery lie Is 10 years oi
age
Bishop Coke Of Buffalo, in letter to
graduate OF Hobart College. says that 1t seems 10 10
decided that that institution will not be removed from
Geneva, that 1t will maintain nign ad "a
standard and that recent benefactions nave maoe '
funds equal to its necessities -
M.Leyerrier will be the recipient of the gold
medal OF the Royal Astronomical Society of London for
his theory and tables Of the planets Jupiter and Saturn
lie proposes go England to receive the medal IN
an sH r T on the Of English
Prof. W. G.. Sumner of Yale, author OF the
History of American Currency" has undertaken to de-
liver series five lectures before the Free Trade ALI
ance on the general principles Of the free trade theory
Illustrated from American history. They will be deli'-
cred monthly beginning next Thursday evening, at the
rooms Of the Alliance. at No. AZ Neutrality-suspicious.
South
DR.. Keneay appears now as 2 renglous
reformer He will begin next Easter Sunday series OF
religious services for the people In London. In making
the announcement he says "The whole OF our religious
system OF Joint, Is proved by the worldly con
duet OF the clergy generally ana the areadlu Pnp '
crime, which raging around us. not only with I'M
punty out even with applause. II Is time the tide was
sremned or the fires OF Heaven will descend as upon
Jerusalem and the Cities Of the Plain and sweep us into
Destruction"
LONDON, Feb. 8.-The World reiterates the
statement OF the coming marriage OF the Princess
R,atrice with Prince Louis OF Battenberg. and denies
line story Of the Marquis Of Rpon gift of 10000 to the
Pope.
LONDON, Feb. 8.-Ths Daily Telegraphs
Brussels special says the Common Council OF Antwerp
has decided TO invite Mr. John Lothrop Motley. the
American historian the great historical fetc in honor
OF the patriots OF the sixteenth Century, In connection
with the Rubons Centenary next year
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LIE ERO1UUIY HRE.

While the first estimates of loss may be ex-
cessive, it is certain that an enormous amount
of valuable property was destroyed in few
hours by last evenings fire. Certainly not in
many years, perhaps not since the Broad-st. con-
fagration made famous the question whether
saltpeter will explode, has this city suffered
from so great destruction. Among
our large fires within the last decade,
that which burned Mr.. Chittendcns
store, and the one which included the Acad-
envy of Music, may perhaps be ranked nearest
in heavy loss, the latter being quite as extern
siye in area. The fire of last evening, when
the figures arc summed up, may prove as
costly as both of those together. More serious
however than the loss of property, is that OF
the lives of the brave firemen crushed under
the falling walls
The remarkable feature of this case is the
absence Of nearly all those circumstances
which have in other instances enabled large
fires to gain Roadway. 1t occurred early
in the evening, long before downtown
streets begin to be deserted. There was little
or no wind to fan the flames. The building
where it started was perfectly accessible on
both fronts. The streets were not blOckaded
with snow. nor the hydrants INSTRUCTED by ice.
The Fire Department was believed to
be at its highest pitch of efficiency. 1t
is said, indeed, that the whole building
which first burned, extending from street to
street, appeared at once, suddenly, filled with
fame on both fronts. But granting this, does
anybody believe that if til, building had been
properly constructed, tho fire could not at
least have been confined to it There
is one and only one explanation Of the spread
Of the flames. The buildings consumed were
shells. constructed with q reckless disregard
Of the dangers Of arej and there Is plenty
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N USIC.
MISS PHILLIPS.

The temperance of Miss Adelaide Phillips
at the Academy OF Music will be event OF no incon-
siderable interest IN the musical season Her name is
nseparaby associated with the best period OF the lyric
stage in NewYork II wakens the pleasantest memories
AMI calls up many o character which she has made
peculiarly her own RosiHA. Assnfna, the Fdror,ta,
among others, are roles In which she has 0oh an
exceptional reputation that old habtues Of the opera
her performance Of ten years ago as standard for
Judging later Corners She has always been held In the
highest regard in this city, and the multitude of her
friends will welcome the opportunity next week 10
testify their respect for esmabe woman and their
admiration for true artist. Tho opera chosen for the
opening Monday night is the Barbicre," In which
Miss Phillips will take her favorite character Of Rosna.
and Sig Ferranti will personats Figaro Long as this
gentleman has been singing in the United States he has
never sung here In opera. which would seem to he his
proper sphere II Troyatore win be given on Wednes-
day. with Miss voleta Colve A. Leonord and on Fri
day Miss Matilda Phillips Will make her hrst appear
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,ble offcnse. But It Is the very essence OF
the grayest charge over made by poht-
zeal opponents against the Republican party
and the President. II means, next, that
in order to serve the President and the party
men were permitted to WELD great influence
within certain limits, almost absolute lnflu-
ence-who were not generally regarded at tne
outset MS trustworthy and honorable, ana VINO
have since been convicted and sentenced 70
the Penitentiary. 1t will not be forgotten
that very strong protests were sent 10 the
President when Mcdonald was appointed. Is
it now to appear that, in spite OF these ana
MANY subsequent complaints, this man was
sustained to the end in almost absolute power,
solely because he was faithful and useful to the
President personally and to the partyf has
political hostility ever made graver charge
It means, moreover, that this absolute trust
of persons known to be susDected-a trust
based solely on their personal and partisan
fdeity-ended in the most infamous cOrrup-
tion. "a such maladministratiOn naturally does.
II means. IN brief, that the Government has
been robbed of more than million yearly IN
st. Louis alone, because power was trusted,
not to those most likely to Use it for the pub
lie good, but to those who would use II 1or
the benefit of the party and the President.
1t would be well for Gen. BabcOck to escape
on this or any other defense. But whether the
President or the Republican party can stand 1t
is quite another question. Men are sure to re-
member that this Ring was first organized
in order to raise campaign fund
for tho restoration of the Presidents
faction, after its defeat in 1870 by
division of the Republican party. They VIII
not forget that it was continued professedly to
establish ga reliable Organ,' and then to help
the election of Grant in 1872. Will it benefit
the President to show that the Whisky Ring
was trusted, and enabled to exist and to plum
der, because it helped to renOmnatc and reflect
him
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,ina of him who was The Friend Of Conk-

mains of him who was "The Friend Of Conk-
ling" Had q kind fortune left him to end
his official glory in the company Of his great
chief, when the champions Of third term
dropped together into common oblivion, he
had hoped to lie by his side and attract the
wayfarer by the dual suggestion that here lay
Conkling and Howe. who, lovely in their lives
in their death were not divided. Now, as he
takes his heavy Ulster from its nail in the
Custom house and thinks of departed glory,
he will pray to lie alone and let the wayfarer
read in different ground this inscription to
the Great Senator: "All-sufficient, selt-suf-
ficient, inefficient beingn
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Nem'Uork Daily Gribas,1e.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 1876.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FORRIGy-The Alf0nsists claimed TO be masters
Of the Provinces of Biscay and Alaba. - Queen
Victoria opened Parliament in person; the LoId
Chancellor read her speech, which was pacific and
congratulatory. - The inaugural meeting OF
the British and Foreign Bible Society was held at
Rome. - The Prussian Government was re-
solved on acquiring ownership of the railroads.
DoMEsTIc-In Congress yesterday euloges were
delivered upon the late Senator Ferry OF Con
necticut in both Houses; Mr.. Garfield read
eulogy prepared by the late Mr.. Starkweather; the
House voted to repeal the Bankruptcy act by 1s6 to
81; Mr.. Hewitt and Mr.. Wood OF New-iork
and Mr. Dunnell of Minnesota opposed tine Con-
sular reduction, making able speeches; feter
Cooper was present during the debate. -
Orations were delivered at Music Hall. Boston, by
sx-Goy Bullock and others. and poems were read by
Oliver Wendell Holmes and c. T. Brooks In memory
of Dr. Howe. - Gen. Babcocks trial began; the
fury are farmers. and stand politically five Demo
Gratis to seven Republicans; President Grant VIII
not be called to the stand. - The Min
oesots Legislature refused to make
e25,OOO Centennial appropriation. - The water
on the crest of the bar at South West Pass has In
creased to 10 feet. - In the State Legislature
tho questions of compelling the Canal Commission
TO report in ten days, and the validity OF MT
6chuyler's title to the authorship were discussed
spiritedy in the Senate; in the Assembly, the pro-
posod creation of Prisons Superintendent was OPP
posed by George J. Post and others; the Bergh bill
has become law. - A report will probably be
made to Congress unfavorabe to the Hawaiian
treaty in its present shape.
CRY AND SUBURBAN.-A large part OF the block
bounded by Broadway, Grand, Crosby, and Howard
IT, was destroyed by fire, with loss estimated at
over So. 800 900. Three iremen were killed and sew
eral wounded by falling walls. - The revivalists
Moody and Sankey, held prayermeeting at noon
and meetings in the evening which were largely at
tended, and much interest was shown. - In the
Tweed suit James II. Ingersoll was called to the
stand, but withdrawn, and Andrew h. Garveys
examination was begun. - The suspension Of
Dale Brothers g. Co, dealers in woolens, was an
pounced. with liabilities estimated at $1,OOO,OOO.
- Gold, 1928, 1928. 1928 Gold value of the
lcgal-tender dollar at the close, $3.50 cents.
The WEATHER.-The Government report predicts
colder and cloudy weather. 80 In this city yes
to-day the day was mild and sunny; thermometer
800. 4Oo $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-09

"Dr.r James P. Hambleton, 1t seems, is not
a stranger to some of our New-York mer-
chants. He "saw" some of them 40 long ago
as 1859, at which time he was conspicuous
if not illustrious Democrat. His biography Is
not specially important or interesting, and yet
it ia worth something to know what sort OF
nol;t;cans the Democratic party is digging up
and giving its Offices to upon its first accession
to power after an interval of sixteen years.
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MIrSICAL NOTE.

The Annual Service of Song at the Strong
Place Baptist Church, Brooklyn. will take place on
evening" when the ohpiT under the direction
viz. Anthem, blessed arc they that dwell In Thy
House Berthold Tonrs To Deum" in Henry Smart;
nhsmmatus from Ross,ns staPas MaeF Ttn a
TIocs Misc A. Isssri Come unto Him" Mis- g: L.s.T.
from hsndsl's Messiah T. "NDw tes pay GvssI 4.
brsry ii the church. the public generally are Invited V
attAnd.
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Business Notices.

Use BRUMMELL's celebrated COUGH DROPS.
The genuine have A. II. b. each drop 4lO Grahdst
WuBOR's COP LIVER OIL AND LIME.Elhe
sreot popularity this safe and efhcaeous preparation y
Alone attributale TO intrinsic worth III the cure on
Coughs Colds Asthma Bronchitis Whoopng cough, oiom
perio Let neglect the early symptoms OF s
ease when agent Is at hand which VIII % a
psins Chest Lungs or Throat Manic OhJ ny A. D.
WIInoR Chemist Boston. Sold by all druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-09

Deeming the Porte unable to afford protec-
don, Roumana has decided TO discontinue
paying tribute. This may be regarded as one
of the consequences of the Herzegovina revolt,
which is demonstrating the weakness OF the
Turkish Government and melting its dis
affected subjects to make their hostility more
manifest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-09

During The Moody and Sankey meetings at The Hippo
Sreme, and to meet the popular demand for The IRID-
uNE's verbatim reports Of Mr.. Moodys Sermons are ciH
ssnd The DAILY TRIBUNE 10 any address, postpaid tor
81 Der month Subscribers III the city and cicnity can
n rcouarlu serred from any rospectabLe neees stand
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omus.msnts ano Mestinss Co. Might.

AoADpxY OF Music" Norma" Mile. Titiens
R0 THs lHEATEE.-" Julius Cesar
ESoIE TMEArER-2 and 8: Variety.
FIVYH AygsgE THEATER.-" PlGue.'
f,rvNPIC THEATHR--2 and 8: Variety.
AN FRANCISCO MISsTRFIS
fonY PASTORS NEW THEATER.- Variety.
UNIOH SQUARE THEATRR.-" Rose Michel
WAILACxs THEATER-" John Garth
ACADEMY OF DEsIoN.-Annual Exhibition OF the Amor
can Society OF Painters IN Water Coiors.
COIOssEuM-" Siege of Paris"
kHnRcH on THE HOLY TRISITY.-4: Organ Concert.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-09

BY opening the British Parliament in person,
Queen Victoria has again formally assumed the
public duties appertaning to her station. There
ia little noteworthy in the speech which Lord
Cairns read in her name, except the announce
ment that the shipping laws are to be amended,
and that royal commission will be appointed
10 report on the duties of naval officers III
regard to fugitive slaves. BY promising these
measures the Government breaks the force OF
impending attacks from the opposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-09

The passage by large majority in the
House of the bill to repeal the Bankruptcy
laws will excite some surprise by its sudden
ness and the absence of debate. The demand
for repeal is said to come chiefly from the
creditor class. The system under the present
Bankruptcy laws is, however, satisfactory to
neither debtors nor creditors. 1t is frightfully
expensive method of winding up business, and
where small estates are concerned little or
nothing remains after the fees and expenses of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-09

Some additional light is thrown upon thu
career of Mr.. Morrisons clerk Of the Way
and Means Committee by one or two letter.
published In this mornings TRIBUNE. Thi
, 1876-04-06
CRIMINAL.

O. Haitian, who boards at No. 3td West Randolph
street. complains that his room entered by thoves
iaa. oreniug, who rifcd bits trunk of SO IN cab.
Last evening sergcant oConnor descended on tbs
impecunIops traups who have been roaming about tho
soush Division since tho pubo todgjnRhouse ciosea
and captured round twenty in number who slum-
bored unoasily at tho Armory last night.
THAT LAoGussE bANE nw1sDLE.
Tho Bank Examiner nt Lacrosse, Wis, telcgrnphea
the nItcd States Marshal day before yesterday to
rest 0eorge 81. whssler President, aud Jesse stons,
vlce-presldent, Of tho laCrosBe SAt!ohAl Bank,
both Of whom arc charged r!sh 9Th. emlozzl!rE !St
spornt at xia5,u00. Tho Marshal started out
his doputea. who succeeded In finding Ar. Stone.
Wheeler, howpycr, who has been iii tho city Of lats
..us not yet teen discovered. and It rumure that hi
resolved upon = sudden v!s!. to Indianapolis. st,ne
wus t4kon to Madison VIA. ias. cyoa!lg by Dopu.y
ton here beforo the United atatee Commissioners. 1t
is thought that Wheeler IL the 1sal offender,
aud thrra IL none disappointment that hts where
abOuts haye not hccn discovered. Htouo stated to =
Tu,nuNx .cpurtcs yesterday that ho entirely
nocelt of tho ehhrgs: flo camo from Msst4aiPp aEd
las becu Vice-preattcnt Of the bank only about rce
uouths. lie will To under tho Charge Of tho Untt
Staten Marshal Al Madison until further doselupmcna
| made,