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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-02-11
IlOUSE.


the citizens of Louisiana, praying for re-
lief against certain political evil existing
in that State Referred
The morning hour having been dis
pensed with, the House went into Com.
mittee of the Whole. Mr.. Haskins, of
New York IN the chair, on the
Consular and Diplomatic ApprOrIa'
ton Bill,
and was addressed by Mr. Hale, of Maine.
He began bp showing the Importance on
the past history of the country, of the
maintenance of foreign missions, particu-
larly the missions to England during the
rebellion. He alluded to the fact that
no less than 6presidents had experience in
the diplomatic service, and it would not
do in the light fall history of the past to
cast slurs upon diplomacy as thing
not needed and as II thing which should
be given up.
Mr.. Hale was followed by Mr.. Lynch,
of Mississippi, and AT the conclusion Of
his speech Mr.. Blaine arose and addressed
the committee. Every seat in the House
and IN the gallaries was occupied.
Mr.. Tarbox replied to Blaine. He
said Blame had shown the spirit of
savant, still defending criminals. The
speech was intended TO vindicate the
financial policy of the party which has
ruled the country, without let or hind
rance. since the flowers of peace had
blossomed on the country, and was an at
tempted impeachment of the political
acts of that party, which, since that time,
has had no power ut all in the coun-
ellis of the nation. The substance
az marrow of the speech just delivered
had more relation to near political
event of great importance TO persons
and parties than it had to the eluCidatiOn
of any problem of public policy, needful
in the aid of legislation. he proceeded
TO defend the Democratic party from the
charge made by Blaine that that party in
1868 had proposed an almost iIlimitAb!e
issue of legal tender notes, and he said
that that charge was so unjust so mon
strous, and so uncsndid that he did not
dare TO characterize it further, lest be
should exceed the limits set by decorum
of debate. The sllusion he supposed
was to a resolution in the Democratic
national platform in 1868, in regard to
| the payment of certain parts ot the pub
lc debt with green backs, and he pro-
/ ceeded TO explain the meaning Of the
/ resolution, and TO defend it by the palit-
I cal record of events. As to the charge
made by Blaine, of there being an ALI
ance between the Democratic party OF
the North, and of the South, he admit
/ ted that there was sach An alliance, ahd
/ he asserted that whatever peril that alli-
ance might threaten to the Republ car
marty. there was linked with it
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-02-11
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WHEELING REGISTER.
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THE BABCOCK TRIAL.

ST. LOUIS, February l0.-In the trial
of General Babcock to-day William j.
Bassett, gauger in the Ring, testified as
to the operations which came under his
observation in 1874 and the winter and
spring of 1875. He acknowledged that,
acting under instructions from his supe-
rior officers he cOnnived at frauds while
at Bevis & Frazer's rectifying house. and
used to find, on Saturday evenings, an
envelope in his ovtrcoat pocket contain
ing from 500 to $500 Whisky
barrel heads with the gaugers
stamps upon them were then
produced in court, and the stub book
from which the stamps were taken. In
comparison il was shown that in each
case the stamp on the barrel registered
the contents us 46l proof gallons, while
the corresponding stub reported only
five proof gallons to the collector for tax
alton.
The witness also explained what is
known among the revenue officers as
Form l22, and told how the disposition
of Illicit whisky was covered at the recti-
flying houses.
Bassett was followed on the stand by
AbiIah Everst,
who testified that he beca Inc the collector
for the ring in August, 1874, and con-
tinued to act as such until the seizures In
May, 1875; the collections during that
time run as follows, each week: UlrIck's
distillery, 81, 900 to S2,700; Bingham's,
$500 to $1,000; Jonett's, $3.50 to sl,l00;
Choultan's, $500 to 1000; Bevis IL Fra
zier's, 81 900 to S2,700; this was coming
down to the spring Of 1875, either late
in February or early IN March. Ever
est said Joyce once sent him to the sub
Treasury with II package of $1,000 in
small bills, to go get two $500 bills.
He brough! them back and Joyce
put them on an envelope and told him to
take them across the street and put them
in the letter box. Witness said he did
50 and was asked if he observed the di.
rections on the letters. Before he could
answer the defense interrosed an obiec-
tion, claiming that the prosecution were
now trying to show that Babcock's name
was in one of these letters and that the
evidence was not competent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-02-11
STATE BoNps-Quiet.

RAILRoAp BoSps- Strong at the high.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

tors Morton, Logan and Koran remain and
investigate tho Oregon cGsC, and luQuirO Into
thc law ID well a. the facts, and they arc aItO
empowered to take testimony as to tho cite.
titm1 IN Mississippi AID Alabaml.....In rOpy
to tho request OF the committee OF the Denu-
cratic House Gen. RusOr. in charge OF the
United States troops in South Carolina, TO-
piled: AT your cody should appear a: tho
State house for tho purpose OF entering tho
hall Of the House OF Representatives and
should DO refused admission by those having
charge OF the DOORS and such persons should
apply to tho officers In command OF the t:oops
at tho State house FOR cssistauc, NJ ctss.ry to
prevent your entering, the pre-! cent ordcr4 10
the officers would require tAOtn to render such
assistance"
Tho Oxford University (Enylish) rowing
club has declined tho challenges Of Yale and
Cornell clubs 10 f9ur-oared TACO oil tho
Thames next August ...... The crop report OF
tho Memphis cotton exchange for November
shoWs that aixiy-two per cent. 10 that districi
was marketed on December l, against forty
thrCo FER mt. last year. The decrease In the
total !irld Is twCnty.six per cent. .. Smith T.
Van Elscn, only surrivins soa OF cx-rresidtnt
Van Buren, died noIr pOughkcepsiO, y. T.....
S!ncO the terrible di.asto5 nj Brooklyn, nearly
all tho principal pIacss OF amusement sud
chnrchea In tho largo cities have boon In
OpccIOd with vicg OF improving their means
Of cgross. .. BOtweon seventJ-Gve and ono
hunlrcd coal canal bUAts wOIO frozen up In
the Ohio canal $500. Twenty-Five mIucrs were
Killed by an cxp osion in sAxony. ...., It is TO-
ported that thera IL 10 DO flesh exodus from
RuS'ia OF MOnuonites hity thousand OF whom
deeirS to either scttlO in Brazil or tho unitod
States. Six delegations have gono to inspect
lands tffOred them by tho BFsziAn govern
ncut. Information from Spain Is net very
rcGssuring, Gen. Q1oeAuo has commanded
tho province OF DMquc to pay $500 600 reals
for tho support OF the army OF occupation, and
the dcputGtIons daily refuse 10 do so-allcg-
ing tho inability Of the people 10 raise tho
money. Great excitement prevails and trouble
Is apprehrndCd.
JudgO Bond, OF tho Unttcl Ststcs court, do.
cidod the habeas corpus case o. tho board OF
State GYMNASTICS OF Eoath Carolina, and dis
charged tho members from arcs. utdcr tho
contempt proceedings OF tue supreme court Of
tho State ....., Toe report OF tho Democratic
committee who went to Louisiana has boon
made. Tho committee quote from tho Ulcc,
ton laws to slow that the returning board
hal no Jurisdiction over Tho electoral vote,
thore be!uE ne law a. to who thall count the
vote whs.cye1. They ray tho law WAS not
compiled with "a to protrsts by supervisors
from tho intiulidattd pSrlshos. Thoy do not
deny that thoto was iawltssness, but they do
not admit that Intimidation was proved. They
report that colored mon In Louisiana are not
necessarily Republicans.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

to tho suprcne court any nlatters that may DO
deemed GocessNry relative to tho election ques-
ton.
\ resolution wGs adopted roquC9.ing tho
President, II not Incompatible with tho public
Ecrvicr TO trsnsnlit copios OF Ill orders and
iitCc t0nH, oLc., TO any military commander or
civil officer, with reference to tho service OF
tho army 1r any portion thereof In the StRteA
Of Virginia, South Carolina, Louisiana and
Florida aincc tho first Of August last, together
with reports, tnlpgaphic or otherwise, from
any OF Euch military commanders or clyii'
officers.
The Speaker announced tho appointment Of
Mr.. Clymer dom }, OF Pennsylvania, to i'll
tho vacancy Ia the committee on appEopriG-
tions CAUSED ty Mr.. RaudAlHs rctirscy.
li'ls woEO introduced By Mr. EaEoa (Rop.),
Of Rhode Island, reducing letter postAS0 to
Two cents. BY Mr.. Hunter (llsp. J, Of Indiana,
for tho purchase OF oliver bullion and It's coin
age into dollars, which arO TO be loyal tender
for NIL debts, public end private, including
duties and coin Interest, and BIZ Mr. Glover
[Dem }, Of Missouri, for tho protection OF
States against domestic violence. II provides
that tho President shall employ tho army and
navy for such purpose only Gttor tho legiela-
ture Of State has certified to him that the
authority OF tho State Is foFcbly reaisted and
unable 10 ovcrcono pnch resistance or after
tho governor has certified to bin that rio., In
aurrection or overt acts OF rebolIIoa have &C.
cured Which such governor has endelycred
Gnd 10 unable to suppress md also that he has
underworld to cOavoke tho logiAlSturo, and
that such Legislature cannot DO convoked by
reason Of such domestic violence.
A motion offered ty Mr.. McDougall (Rep.),
OF Now York to suspend tho rules and adopt 4
resolution appointing committees to examine
and report relative to election frauds In New
York, Brooklyn. Jcrssy CITY, Virginia, SIisBis.
sipri and Philadelphia, was defeated by vote
o; 1874 yeas to s. nays, not tho necessary two
thirds. Some Gtty,tNo Democratic voted for
| tho motion.
Mr.. Cox (Dtm.), OF Now York, oIrOfod a
resolution for the appointment OF Il committee
OF lvD to proceed to the cities Of Now York,
Philadelphia brooklyn anl Jersey City to OK.
amino II To any alleged fraudulent repatriation
aud fraudulent voting ut tho late election.
Adopted without & division.
| Mr.. Spencer Dsm.), Of Louisiana, moved TO
suspend tho rlIits and adopt resolution In.
structtuE tho Judiciary coma i:teo 10 inquire
what intimidation Lad boon prActIccd on gov
ornmont employees In tho late election, to
compel such employees 10 contTibute 10 the
election fund Of any political party, and what
legislation Is needed to abato the evil. Do
tcAttd-yoas, 1915 nays, 74-Iot two.tlirls.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25
4 Life Picture.

A missionary OF tho Presbyterian
Church in the Black Hills writes under
date Of October &c: On Saturday I
preached the funeral sermon OF a young
man ngcd twenty-six. from Bedford
county, Pa. He had Just married and
left his young bride, to dig gold. He
died in q cabin without window or q
stove. Two beds on pins upon the side
Of the wall and the cooking utensils
were oil tho furniture. The sun was
fast sinking behind the hill and the
great pines threw long weird shadows
across tho valley. The scene-the
manly but youthful dead face, and the
poor Young wife (who was told was 6
mere child), with tho solemn stiffness Of
tho wild, strong men occasionally heav-
ing q sob, almost overcauo me.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

The Mason & Hamlin Organ 90. have
sustained their well earned reputation
rs best makers Of instruments in their
line, ut the Centennial. Their organs
are the only ones ut tho exhibition de.
clared by the judges TO belong TO the
first rank, and this not merely because
Of ono or two qualities, but in "the
several requisites "of such instruments;
which is equivalent to saying they were
unequaled by others in any important
quality. We congratulate tho company
on having added to their Paris, Vienna
and Santiago medals this emphatically
highest award at Philadelphia, -,Boston
Traveller.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

Tho little daughter OF o very
wealthy New Yorker happened not
long ago to hear her small school.
mOIos congratulating themselves and
ono another upon tho regularity with
which their fathers said gtace OF table.
Her father did not say grace, and, op.
pressed by sense OF interiority, The
little ono wept that evening and be.
sought him to do it. He said lie thought
it was time he hogan, mud asked bless.
ing with all proper feeling ut breakfast
next morning A younger sister Of his
little homilist, n young lady sill in the
nursery, who had not heard tue previous
conversation, looked up surprised; then
her iaco cleared. ~ know what yOu
does 'at for, papa" said she; "i!'a
'tause you'se gettin' poor |"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25
l1ErErN MONTHS for sd.
A WOeful Failure.

The San Francisco News. Letter tells
tho following: A pathetic story has been
going the rounds Of the papers as to tho
manner in which Watched, tho great
tenor, first became known and famous.
This narrates how he was originally
poor cab driver at Dresden, and that ono
wintry night M lie was singing to him
self upon bis box the audience OF the
Grand Opera began to dispense. How
the entranced multitude gathered around
the unconscious cabby. How he finish.
ed his solo amid storm OF applause;
and how the very next day large purse
was subscribed 10 Rond him to the Con.
servatory OF Paris. Mr.. Schengler. who
lives over on Rincon Hill, aud who is
also q German, was much affected By
this story, and as he, too, Ind voice no
determined to DO sent 10 Paris at onc,.
So one evening he waited until the
California Theater began to lot out, anl.
mounting the box OF hack in front OF
it, he lifted NJ his voice md sang. Tho
tumultuous crowd was instantly hushed,
mud stopped trausfxed, rs with closed
eyes, the absorbed singer sat, his whole
inspired soul floating out in glad trium-
plant notes. The selection chosen, by
Mr. Schongler was >" Tommy, Make
Room for Your Uncle" one Of tho best
OF its kind, but we regret to say that a.
the end OF the third verse brickblt
struck Mr.. Schenglsr Immediately be.
neath the right ear, knocking him over
tho dashboard, following which he was
walked over and his neck stepped upon
by the thoughtlcss throng. Mr.. Schen
gicf is convinced there 10 q fraud about
this Wachtel story somewhere.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

Merchants Gargling Oil has become
ono Of the most popular linjments for
human flesh that is now prepared, while
for horses and cattle il has no equal in
the world. We are assured by those
who have used it for tho piles-ono OF
whom is q distinguished physician
that amongall the various pile remedies,
none afforded such speedy relief as the
Gargling 0il.-LouiSviRe (Ry.) Daily
Democrat, June /, 1856.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

To HousEKEEPIRs.-The attention OF
koads Of families IL invited to tho superior
quality OF DuRSErr's FLAvoRrSd ExrHAcrS.
They. arc highly concentrated, have all tho
frcshnoss and dclicacy Of tho fruits from
which they are prepared and are loss ex-
pAnAIva
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

Gen. Porlirio Diaz, the Mexican revo.
lutionist, is about five feet ten inches III
height, and when sitting i'll tho Con.
gross, Is credited to tho State Of Vera
Cruz. He is man OF great influence,
md tho secret OF il is found in his re.
markable executive ability. He was
married by proxy on the eve Of one OF
his principal battles with tho Fren,h,
during the invasion.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

There can be no mistake about it,
j" MA!cbless" plug tobScco tSies the leA1
Old 6nc Gu. chewers cay 1t sivcs better Bati4-
faction and IL cheaper than Emo cut. You
cannot 10 imposed upon, ns each plug hiss
tho words "hiatchleEs p. 7. Co." en- q
wooden tag. TTyit once and you will always
chew Il. Manufactured by tho Pioneer To.
bscco Company, New York.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

The Grand Central Hotel, Broadway,
n. Y, is rightly named. !: iI'"'grand in si=o
being capable OF accommodating 1909; grand
In management, for its table and attendance
are perfect grand In location, it being cary
walking distance to principal stores and thea
tCrs. Another grand thing about 1t, tho
prc!eeIy are on 81 LOO and 20 adAy-tormerly -.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

Since our last issue we have heard
OF several persons who have used DuranR',
Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism; and al
pronounce 1t success. II comes to on,
market highly recommended; and as 1t |.
tho only reliable remedy now in use, II will
have large sale. II Ia taken internally. PricO,
Il %; elk bottles, $500.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

Such is the purifying, healing opera
ton Of GLrSs's SuLPuuR Soar that formida-
bio abscesss and purulent nleors, Is well as tho
most obstinate skin diseases. arc cured by II.
It oIpels proud fosh aud ia highly Sntl-
putroscont. Depot, Crit,onton's, No. Z Sixth
avenue, Now York.
Silver locks grow dark from tho use OF Hills
Hair Dyc,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25
From ". D. Lynch. N. D.. |.

From ". D. Lynch, N. D.. of Auburn, y. 7.
Imoat cheorfully add my testimony In favor
Of Wistar'H BalRam OF Wild Cherry. We have
used 1t Ia our family in pulmonary Affections,
coughs and colds, and esteem It 4 most
valuable remedy, and have recommended 1t 10
various complaints Of this nature with In.
yAriab!y happy results. 90 cents and FL 4
bottle. Sold BIZ all drngpiaLA.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

A pole 100 fee. high was put up dur.
ing the campaign ut Ut. Joe, in the oil
region. An inch gus pipe was run up
tho entire length Of tho pole, and fed
from n no. ural gas well near by. The
gas ignited at the top Of the pole and
has been burning brightly ever since.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25
Neglected Coughs aud Colds.

Few arc aware OF tho Importance OF check.
Ing a cough or common cold," in Its frat
staSe; that which in tho beginning would
yield to BRowS's BRONCHIAL TrocHEs, II
neglected, often works upon the lupgs.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

Persons who have become thoroughly
chilled from any cAuse may have thor circuls-
ton ut once restored by taking iuto the stonsch
q teatpooufll OF JohnSons AnotlyHe Liniment
mixed IN lit,lo cold wator, we'll swcctOned.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

"Why, Maud, whero did you get thnt
beautiful corset :" at Is DR.. Warmers ueal'l h
Corset, aud ~ tho most comfortable and ele-
CANT cor+et ever saw. | sent sl.75 for 1t to
Warner Bros, f6j broadway, Now York"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

Every farmer who owns q good stock
OF horses, cattle and sheep, ndintends tokoep
thOm through tho winter, should got at once 4
81 I'd stock OF Sserid1nJ Caratry Condition
PolrderS. One dollars worth will save at least
half ton Of hay.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

Weather-wise observers noticed in the
fall that the coats on tho animals and
the husks on tho corn were unusually
thick, and these facts, they say, betoken
q severe winter.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

Something new for your aching back
Collins fo!sRio piastora. They cnrO whom
all other plasters fail. and may DO relied on to
relieve painful affections OF the kidnoys, liver,
muscles and jo!pts.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25
m a TE'S
H-.ALE'S
HONEY OF FOREGROUND AND TAB
FOR THE CURE OF
o,ushI, Colds, Influenza, Hoastens',, DiflouH
Breathing, md all Affections Of the Throat
Bronchial Trbsg, and Lungs, leading


Breathing, md all Affections Of the Throat
Bronchial Trbsg, and Lungs leading
10 Consumption,
This infalliblc remedy is composed Of the
lEoSEY Of the plan, II0rehouud, in chemical
rnion with TAR-BAIM, extracted from the
LIFE PRINCIPLE Of the forest tree ABEli
BAlsiME,, or Balm OF Gilcad.
The Honey Of Iorehounl sooT1IEs A%p
scArrERs 81! irr;tat;ons andinilammationS, and
the 'rar.halm cLEAHsEs ASp HEALS the throat
and air passages leading TO the lungs. FIVE
additional ingredients Keep the organs cool,
moist, and III hcaltfiul action. Let no pre-
iadice keep you from trying this great medi-
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sands Of lives byit in his large private practice.
N.R.-Thc lar.Balm has no lad TASTE o,
smell.
PRICES 50 CENTS ASp 81 FER BOTTLE.
Great saviag to buy large size.
spikes TOotIIacllc Drops" Cure
IN Minute.
Sold by all Druggists.
g. N. 0RITTBNT0N, Prop NY,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25
SIS shot GUN

barrel num- bar front action locks wsAa.sI
stnSps tEitt barrels aHd coed shooter. on NO SALE,
q with privilege TO aIAHne before paying BILL Send
AtAnp fer circular 70 +. POWELL l. son, ClclEnat, o.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25
EUPEON!

II you have Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Headache, a Burn, or Bruise, procure
a bottle Of Hupeon. It will give instant
relief. as thousands can testify. For
sale by all Drussiats. a A. HURLBUT
& CO, rs and IT Randolph Street
Chicago. Agents for the Prcprietors
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25
W0RTH its WEIGHT in GOTD-

all Coal on Lamps pertFetly iAfd Their cGnpot o..
pIeds; cannot b hlsd rhtis burning; Instantly sItn.
Eushrd y dropped. broken or upset. Put out a. Gasy
., ga. Mailed % any = dFttA for 20 eta . for 81.
A lay Hnnts, nalA and female wanted, Prpnts lafr1
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-12-25

We have "A Winter on the Nile, by Gen. Nc
CLrt1.AS; "Saun!crinSs About Constantine
pie, by CNlHLzs DUDLEY WARNER; "out Of
Ny Window at Moscow, = by I:rOESr ScHUYtEn;
" An American in 1ilrIdstan," etc. Three serial
stories are announced: