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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1876-04-28
,,.peud, Light AnfantrF
ie me Centennial.

Rf
=. our readers are genrraliy aware
As Asso3,'.,ntpdent o,', Light Iufantly, which
the luz. ast of an hono.ed military
eau ps~teoding Over n period OF -
career -. C.ntruuial anniversary Of
years hing. i'll fact, not very far
tbr c'lP hen selected by his Excel
0n-nC Y Rrogden to represent the
iency of North Carolina at the PM
stale VI Expositiou, and take It's
delPn"; - tLe Centennial Legion OF
pace r, c0mmlud Is spieud Oily
holo., and uniformed; 1t l. prom
tJu,fii |ant IN drIl and military olsclpllhe,
'alr-,nos,d of fine material III Ile t"l-h
egIPfY Gle officered by men who hhv~
sna sraJ the country f"lthinlly ol the
SCI ~ and who have the esteem a''G
1'L+' tdnrr, of the community. Alto
c'nn't t,e Iudrpendant Lgl, Infantry,
6F.n;,, 6t;n9 II, lGgn place III the grand as
tahiL5 - the national Jubilee III
-. Ill do hou,.r not OuIy 10 the
'u!' Li.h feels such pride III lis bls-
I,1t to the common wealth. ol
rr;,,, = will be the representative.
W.. mL.~t t,,is state mas made no arpi opr!a-
p ,pbateycr for the Centen :
'ioT ,I and the members OF this
ulHl' nI, have either now to decliu"
.Ie invitation 10 take pace III
.Lo .r Centennial Lrgi"n-thu- leaving
H. plI North State without any
r-7i,tarv presentation III IHiiadel-
49,, Ir assume the bu' dcu or all
!h";r h.; ,x,.eu--a when will amount to
.haut 4 900. Their individual ex r
Yor.es they expect, OF course, 10 pay;
-, tlr emainder-ratlOns, trans
,,1rtion, &c, aggregating the sum
ddhove mentioued-it seems to us they
.Lorr1 receive the chtertui aid of their
t-Tou c,t,Zrns throughout the State,
Irhom they go Philadelphia to
r.rrs.ept as faith fully and uOnorabiy y
asthav can. A liberal part OF this
Il O00 thcy Will raise among them
se'yes; aud now, can We not appeal tor
little outside assistance?
We repuhlish the foregoing from the
Fayetteville Ga-ctte with pleasure, and
are ready to cooperate with that p E
per and The whole press of the Stat,
in aiding in the patriotic proposition,
So far as Wilmington Is concerned
We respectfully suggest to the vii
miHgton Light Infantry aud the Cape
Fear Artillery that they take the mat
ter IN hand aud collect together sucl
contributions to the proposed fund al
our citizens may be willing to make
Let each company appoint comm t
tee to solicit contributions and foI ware
the same to Maj. Charles Haigh, com
maudiug the Independent Light In
iantry, Fayetteville, n. G. If eacl
town will give a very small sum th
required amount will be easily raised
Hundreds Of our citizens would b
wiling to give from % cents to 81
and many of them much more thai
these sums We would suggest, how
ever, that the soliciting committees o
the two Wilmington companies fix tn
amount to be asked for at % cents, bI
giving all an opportunity of giving a
much more as they desire. What sa..
you, gentlemen, will you not take hol'
of the matter and give the old '1nde
pendents" lift ?" This is subjec
which should touch the State pride o
every North Curoliniau. Let us a
least send this one company to repre-
seut the old State as an exponent o
Lar Rav,lr1 ioDarp heroes
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1876-04-28
dream? We boys of the Quarter, who

dream? We boys of the Quarter, who
come only to look ON and to renew our
feeble. but [ trust our virtuous indig-
nation at such sights, turn at last from
the girls in boys clothes, and the boys
in girls clothes; from the jammy sailor
girl-boy who has just ridden around
the room on the shoulders of her cap
tain; from the queen of darkness who
swept past us in diamonds and sables.
and never so much as suffered her Ian
gushing eyes to rest for a moment on
any one of us; from the misery of the
jealous one in the corner who has been
robbed of his prize, and the melancho-
fy of the two who are advising one an-
other to 90 home"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1876-04-28
For the Journal.
OF ITlE JUUIIIdI
from GrccMVtIIc, -. C.-OrdthattOU
of Mr Ed. e. DArgan.


of nr. Ed. e. Dargan.
In accordance with Il resolution OF
the last monthly Conference of the
GrrenyilIe Baptist Church Presby--
ttry mpnsed of Drs. J. G.. Furman,
Juo. \. Broadus and the Pastor, exam
,.nined Mr.. Ed. G. Dargan on his
! Christian experience, his call to the
Ministry and his theological views
The examination proving satisfactory,
It. was decided to ordain Mr.. Dargan
TO the work of the Gospel Ministry.
The ordination services took place
on Sunday II ght last, 18th inst, in the
Raptist Church The church was filled
with very large audience. The an
GLOW beautiful in Z'on'
was sung AS an opening voluntary by
the choir. After hymn, and a S1lei
introductory prayer, Rev. DIR. Foy. OF
the Theological Seminary, explained
the simpl. ceremony OF ordlnatlon III
practiced by the Baptlsts
The ordination sermon was then de
livered by Rev. DR.. Furman, Presl
dent of Fnrman University, of which
institution Mr.. DarRan is an alnmnuS
The Sermon was rich in thOnght ant
chaste and beautiful in style.
9 Rev. DR.. Broadus. of the Seminar.
then delivered the charge to the eau
didate. The charge was simple, earn
g est and tender-in short it was char
acteristic of the speaker.
!. The candidate then knelt, and tn
-, hands of the Presbytery were laid o
u his head while Rev. John 81. Dargaf
the brother of the candidate, ottere
Is the ordaining prayer in quiet an
# feryent tone and manner. During th
- PRAYER all the members Of the Presby
terry knelt.
to After the prayer Rev. J. @. Hldel
the pas or of the church, presente
at the bible with few remarks on Il
ID study of this storehonse of Chrlstls
ne knowledge
"a The members of the Prcsbyte
of then gave the right hand OF felioWsh
ru to the candidate, the doxoiogy W
he sung. and the benediction was pr
ut nounced by the candidate.
of Mr.. Dargan is now student IN .
Theological Seminary here. He Is
he young preacher who so acceptat
in supplied the pulpit of the First Ba
IL t;st church in Wilmington last SUI
,at mer J. O. Fl.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1876-04-28

mountain frontier. With Waddell in
the f asst, Vance in the West, and
Davis. Yeates, Scales, Ashe aud Rob
bins in the Centre, tie old North
State will 60 upward and onward.
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,.SOF SUBSCRIPTION

.uY JOURNAL is nj ttied TO 81 b.
rraHr DOLLARS Iper annum : F"' u
.rber- At -. ,,noutbs;sEvENrY-rrvE CENTS
p''. ant for shorter period.
49,. .IournsI AT two doIIars per at
10 ,,,1ar for six months, No suhsci'l :
1"" .,t,the Weekly tor less than six
ton rece''o
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-25
WHAT Is THE USE?
Editors of the Register:

Editors of the Register:
What isthe use of making life misera-
BILE because our situation is more humble
than others around US, or because we
cannot compete with them in our per-
sonal Appearances?
What is the use Of crushing present
pleasures with unfavorable future antici-
pations and making ourselves and those
around us gloomy and unhappy
What is the use Of young ladies spend
ing their Sabbath mornings in adjoining
their persons, to make display of their
gay outward appersl when they 60 to
church, and at The same time, never
thinking of the needful preparation for
that sacred placer
What is the use of young men stand.
ing about the streets on the Sabbath,
gazing at passers-by, and making some
ungentlemanly remark, just loud enough
to reach her ears, instead of attending the
house Of God or exercising their talents
and influences in some way for goodT
What is the use Of the different
branches of the church always warning
with each other because they choose TO
differ in opinion? How much may we
lose by refusing to cultivate the acquain
lance of respectable and intelligent la
dies and gentlemen simply because they
differ from us in their religious or politi-
cal views. They are our kindred-our
brothers and sisters.
What is the use of ministers OF the
Gospel and members Of the church bell g
so formal, seli-righteous and aristocrati
Cal, knowing that God despises such
principles. Was not Christ ''desplsed
and rejected of men? man of sorrow
and acquainted with grief?' Did he not
humble himself to the shameful death OF
the cross, and though rich, become poor
Tor our sake. Shall we be more exalted
than he? Shall not he that exaltetn
himself be abused?
What is the use in making such dis
play of wealth and grandure and putting
forward every effort, and undergoing
such self denial, 10 amass much of this
worlds goods, when lie is so short aud
death indisputably sure, and when an
eternity of life or death depends upon
our actions here? Our chief aim should
be to do good, and render all persons
about US happy, in time and eternity, to
work out the salvation Of our souls to
glority God, and thereby fill the purpose
of our being. If we succeed in this, here
is something worth living for.
NJ. A. Y.
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Result of Building Costly Churches

1t sa bad habit of some Of the clergy
men OF this city aud Brooklyn, not to
mention other places, to induce Their
people to build costly churches which
they cannot pay for. These clergymen
are in particularly disagreeab!c situa-
tion in hard times like the present. Hep
worth's Madison avenue church is for
sale; Talmage's Brooklyn Tabernacle is
head over ears in debt; and many other
places Of worship are distracted with
fear of the mortgages of the
sheriff. People are afraid to Join
or extend such churches, where the cler-
gymen are constantly dunniDg them
tor subscriptions to meet some appeal.
ing emergency. The clergy ought to
urge their people to keep within their
means when building these edifces. and
to see that they are not overwhelmed
with debt, incurred for mere show. 1t
is doubtless fine thing to preach elo.
quent sermons before full dress aud
fence in a giittering church, hut it is a
poor thing to be crazed with debt on
account of it.-Nelo York Sun.
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Luxury of Fatigue.

1t is a great pleasure to get thor
oughly tired. The only way to fully
enjoy rest and sleep is to get tired first.
Many persons have ali idea that idleness
IS pleasure. There cannot be a more
erroneous notion. Idle persons enjoy
nothing. a sense of langour haunts
them through the day. and Of resllessness
through the night. Nor, on the other
hand, does mere physical exercise qualify.
one for the highest enjoyment for re-
pose. 1t Is the happy combination of
mental and bodily labor, requiring rec
reation for both body and mind. Which
alone qualities one for the complete re.
alization of the luxury of the change to
rest and sleep. And it is only from such
sleep that we awaken greatly strength
ened and refreshed.
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ED.

KURIZ-On Monday afternoon, April
u, 1876, at Il quartz; past 3 O'Clock, GEORGE
HENRY KURTz. "a ed 81 years, month and
y days.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 100
Market street, on Wednesday afternoon,
April 10Th, at 3 o'clock, Friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend.
Interment at Mt. Wood cemetery.
COMBS-In this city, April "a, 1876 at 4
A. NJ, Roy COMBS, aged 81 years.
Funeral Wednesday, At p. NJ, from the
residence, 1923 Market street. Friends OF
tIc family are invited.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF ISLAND Pr IPERIY,

By Niriu" Of decd Of 'lu-; msd, ly
Thomas James Iiamtn and E!iLt Bal y
Hamm his - to mo - itu't"c.d ICED ih'
~ b day cf Angus Oh. H., - j, tud Orc uId
iu IT," ."Ik's Office n 10" count. Court Oi
ohio county, W.sl Nb,lIiH. IA d,,d 81
rust book 80. page %, ! WIlI. on ntur.
daN. MA" 18Th day Nag. 1870. COM
ulcucing at ~ o'clock \. H., az The 'front.'
door u h" Courl House Of ohio g uu'y,
West Va, proceed D. s.ll 10 IA" d lbrst
and best bidder the 'ollOwius uc cIb,d
properly, tO-wlt: Commencing seventy.
two ~ from the southeast corner 81
lot No. lS In Daniel Zane, addition 10 th"
city 81 Wheeling, running twenty teri
sOutherly on YORK street thence ne hun.
dred and twenty feet, running westerly Ia
Huron street; thence tw'nty feet north.
eriy on Huron alley; thence parallel with
Huron alley 10 the place 81 beginning, To-
gcthcr with "A and singular the improve.
meEts and buildings thereon.
Terms Of sale cash. Selling an TTU tee
shall only convey such title a. N W 81 IN
me by said deed Oftrust.
apl3i los. O'BRIEN, Trust o.
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ALIBEL ON JUSTICE.

The power of money in elections bias
been felt IN this country for the last
decade of years, and the fact that by
lavish expenditures alone the elections
are to be carried, has filled many people
with apprehension for the safety of the
country. Last Fall it was universally
conceded that Gov ALLEN was defeated
in Ohio by the free use of money, and
four years ago when President GRANT
was reelected, the suspicion became
strong that New York, Pu"sy!ydnia
and other Stetes b rolling up ,Er>r large
msjorities had not rcaly r,E the
will ofthe peer.,, 81; that co..u, prac-
tees mad been r,-.I'ri to. Now the truth
comes out in the ~ .imony OF the witness
DAVENPORT before the Congressional
committee. The Federal election law
had been passed by partizan Congress
to secure the triumph of the party, but
not willing to rely solely upon that a
campaign fund, ostensbly fund
to enforce the law, was placed
at the disposal of the President
de went to New York, visited the un
scrupulous partisan DAVENPORT at his
office, examined the general political
plans, and assumed the responsibility Of
directing the payments to him, during
the campaign, OF thousands OF dollars
for the purpose OF polluting instead OF
protecting the integrity OF the election.
He well knew that the current of public
sentiment was agains. his success, even in
the face of the blu '"-, OF the Liberals,
and he felt imp" .' TO deplete the
National Treasury lawlcssly TO control
the verdict of such States as New York
and Pennsylvania.
Fly years ago an executive that would
have applied thousands of dollars OF
secret service fund, appropriated to aid
the administration of justice, to control
an election would have been impeacAed,
deposed and gone INFO history as IN
famous. Yet today the party organs
depondent upon the favor OF the
administration, either come prompt y 10
the support of the President and actually
commend his acts or by II studied retj-
cenCe refuse to condemn them. |. is
but cumulative proof of the demoraliza-
tion OF the times when such disregard OF
public duty and debasement of the Presi-
dental office is UNDECIDED. \ quarter OF
century agoa president guilty of such
acts would have been convicted by his
own party sitting rs judges. 1t IS an ap-
paliing lesson ot the deSeneracy
Of political power when we can
fad no remedy to-day either in the adj
ministraton of the laws or in the potency
of popular opinion.
In this case the President may plead
technically that the law authorized him
to spend money to aid lin detecting and
bringing to trial persons guilty of crimes
against the United States" but the
solemn judgment OF the nation is, that he
is morally guilty of misrepresentation
of public money to give license aid pow
er to the gravest crime that can be com.
mitted against free people.
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FOB r N z.

TWO OR THEE UNFURSISHED
rooms, gas, &c, In the house, corner
OF Mark and Fourteenth streets. suitable
Tor young men, or for small family. PO..
So sion given Immediately. Also, from
April st, he basement room Of the same
building, now occupied by X. T. Ford -
green grocery or huckster stand. Apply ~
DIR. II. r. HULLIHES,
Or 10 Squire OKeeie, corner Market and
Fourteenth streets. mrllh
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FOR Sale

nNE or THE At AND MOST Df-IR-
" ABLY located farms In Brooke county.
owned by hT \. VI. Buchanan, cOntal ~
ing 5l5 acres. 80 improved and g. ~.
highest state Of cultivation. One fine two
story Brick Dwelling, containing II rooms
all necessary out buildings. situated four
miles south OF WelsOurg, on Bethany pike.
For further partIcplar- apply 10
mr. ALDEKSDS & PAUL..
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IMPORTANT

To our Daily and Tri-Weekly subscribers,
who know themselves TO be In arrears for
subscription. They will please remit by
check, registered letter, or Pc. order, the
amount due up 10 the LIST of January, 1876.
This is necessary, in order to close the &C.
counts OF the late fl M.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-25

THE temporary success of BLAINE
BRIsTow and others in denying scandals
has had the effect of afording some en-
couraeeI-ent to BELKSAP, and now that
worthy in imitation of his political asso-
ciates, has gone to letter writing, denying
rs Justify as anybody.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-25

THE Democratic nominee for Cover
nor in Indiana, Hon. j. ID. WILLIAMS
is said to resemble in appearance the late
ABRAHAMvLINCoLN. He is Granger
and expresses himself highly pleased
with the platform on which he is RUM
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-25
THE WEEKLY REGISTER

Is the largest and altogether the most
complete news and family paper printed in
West Virginia. 1t will be sent to any ad-
dress one year for s2.OO. Valuable premi-
ums 10 ciuu agents and 10 subscribers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-25

THE temperance question is receiving
good deal of local consideration just
now. The churches are participating in
or rather agitsting it.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-25
FOR r EMIT.

DWELLING HOUSE, SECOND Ia
~ story, containing three rooms -
and kitcnen, with water In kitchen.
gas thr ughout. Also store Tosm and
dwelling above, situated on cOrneTO 81 Mar
ket a1d Twenty-sixLb ST.. ets, sixth ward
Enquire OF W. II. BKINTON,
apZIA At Central q ass 90.
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FOR RENT.
EoR 1Y-Nor.

HNHE DWELLING HOUSE Oh THE
i northeast corner Of Eleventh and
Chapiine street belonging u the estate 81
Mrs. Ella e. tones, deceased. Possession
given on the LIST day OF April Apply ~
]. r. JONtE,
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a ca SD.

$40 ALL WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM
the errors and inuiscretions of youth,
nervous weakness, early decay, loss OF
manhood, &c, | will send recipe that
viii cure you, FREEOF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary
IL south America. send SGli-addreSSed
{. yUlOpe to the Rev. JOSEPH I. lNMAN,
SETON u, Bible House, New York City.
.rbZJcOd- eSuD
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TO NJ ERCHANTS.

A y OPPORTUNITY ~ OFFERED To
"A buy At discount an order for ae-
commodation at the CoIlonade HOTEL
philadelphia, amounting To Seventeen
Dollars aud Halt. For pafiiculsrs apPD
at this office febSsh
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Eo1 SALn

TINE HOUSE NO. q THIRTEENTH
street, all In good order, win nyen.
lent water attachment bath fixtures con-.
plete, fine wash house and back building.
VIII be sold low. For terms enquire of
81. BOYD, trustee.
Or j. X. Botsiord. at the house, Thirteenth
ST. eet. nrlbh
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HIGHEST Cash Price Paid
NOR OLD STOVES.

L
have slso for sale at very low pricesa
good assortment ofCooking Stoves, A Tches'
Crates and Castings generally. HAYES
good quality OF Jet Black Varnisn, for hIe
ways on hand and delivered free OF charge
Stoves removed and repaired promptly.
OLIVER HAWLEI,
No 1851 west side second Ward Market
Square. mrl7eodrs
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SUNDRIES.

SYRUPS, CHEESE, WOODEN WARE,
= Brooms, Soaps, Candles, Crackers,
Essence Coffee, Indigo, Matches, Vinegar,
Carbon and Lard Oils, Spices, Rice, Starch,
Snuffs, Soda, Grocers Drugs and suctrother
articles as are usually found in n first-class
house. n. REILLY.
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SATURDAY, APRIL IS, 1876,

Commencing at 20 O'Clock \. ". 0u toe
property known as Smiths Brewery tho
following described property:
Two Mules,
one Wagon.
On" Buggy Wagon,
And 'lrg- number Of 4 e Barrels, h &,
and II other personal property on 'iid
pr,'n issL Terms OF sale cash
apli L. = BROWN, =. 90.
The lboy" Ial- stands adjourned uit 10
NpTI -. 1876. al ~ O'Clock 4. N. 80 ynl be.
time the anne Will Iositiyoiy take p.Ir'
r. \ BROW n -. -,
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REFINED SUGARS.
TEAS AND TOBACCO,

A FULL LINE OF CHOICE OOLONG.
n Japan, Gunpowder, Souchong and
Young Tyson Teas, and leading brands 81
Virginia and Kentucky Chewing Tobaccos
always on hand. Special inducements
offered in these lines.
mrs VI. REILLY.
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BACON AND LARD

A FULL SUPPLY ALWAYS on HAND
n Of Leaf Lard, $. c. Hams, Shoulders,
CT EAR sides, :. c. Briskets, etc. Orders flled
fresh from smoke-hOuse daily.
mare VI. BELLY.
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Err:y vai;rA ha. ,eSicu tine value OF
lsE, =. =. 'En<!t-a Auti-BiiIious and
Liver ;'ilIS-
THE BEST PILL NOW IN USE
E"T EiliiOusue-s-
Use ~. Y. >. IOdd'S Pills.
S'Or Liver COmpl2ipt,
Usu DT. 4. =. TOGd's I1lls.
For DS spepSia,
Use DR.. A. s. T6dd's eills.
to- Sick Headache,
Use III. 4. :. Todd's Pills.
Use Dr. \. s. Iodd's Pills.
For Indigestion OF Food,
Use Dr. \. =. Todd S Fills.
rUr Constipation OF Bowels
y-e Or. i. =. TCGj'E Pills.
sSGr PaiV'tation Of the liear-,
Use Dr. 4. :. Todd's Pills.
i'OI lTTuIi!v a. tic Blood
Is. ~. :, ;. Told. gllls.
-. D%jaSi - iI' dice
Use Ir.A.>.!",1> Ylls.
500 P"E.. ~ t:is ,lis,
$50 -. k.;,. f".'ds f.ilS.
;.a. GioLSr E;sES'&:'& st co..
rEnPHIETORS.
;a'r ag praza:,is auc Deai, es"ry-
where.
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ShCr1F's Pei olc.

Bank ofthe Ohio Valley
vs..
Smith & Co.
by virtue Ola ii. ia In Nicabov" entitled
cause, hav" levied upon aitd VIII proceed
"A soil "a mini sale. an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-13
WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, March l3.-District At
torney Wells to-day again appeared be-
fore the House Committee OIL the Judi
ciary, o investigating into the causes
why the so-called Harrington safe bur
glary conspiratOrs have not been tried,
as also into the conspiracy itself, and
presented original confessions made by
Nettleship and Cunz, as also q statement
made by Harrington himself, Harring-
toms statement is not in the nature Of q
confession, but more of denial of the
main facts set forth in the confession of
Nettleship. Several other witnesses
we're also examined. This investigation,
Mr.. Knott says, will be thorough.
To-day Pendleton was present, but as
the books aud papers of the accounting
officer Of the Kentucky Central Railroad
Company will not be brought to the city
until late tonight, and as the papers
called for from the War Department had
not yet been furnished, the examination
Of Mr.. Pendleton was postponed until
tomorrow.
Allen f. Ferry, formerly steamboating
on the Upper Missouri, testified that he
carried goods for Casselbsrry to Stand.
ing Rock. and to other parties at trading
posts. He knew of no transactions be-
tween 0rville Grant and Durfee & Peck,
and never said. as reported, that Grant
was interested with the Secretary of War
in the disposal of trading posts. he
knew of no money having been paid to
any Of the traders for the purchase of
their posts, and said he was subpenaed
on the strength of a newspaper article,
which was full Of f~alsehoeds. The COM
mittee then took a recess.