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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-26

TEXAS.

MORGAN LINE q. q. MAIL STEAMSHIPS.
The following low-pressure Iron Steamships
HAkLAN /: q HARRIS. VIC. HEwEs.
MORGAN, JOSEPHINE. 81. MARY.
CLINTON. CITY OF NORFOLK,
ARKANSAS. now building.
Plying from Morgan City. In connection with
Morgan's Louisiana and Texas Railroad,
HMs For IndianOIa, via Galveston
Steamers leaving Morgan City SUNDAY.
TUESDAY. THURSDAY, connect at Galveston
transferring there TO Steamer CITY OF NOE.
FOLK both freight and passengers.
Through bills lading signed to Houston and
to all points beyond on the Houston and Texas
Central and g. "a. and 8. A. r. r., International
and Great Northern Railroad, and New Orleans
and Texas Railroad. via Clinton and the Texas
Transportation Company.
Freight charged as per new card rates.
San Antonio freights received and forwarded
via Clinton and Galveston, Houston and San
Antonio Railway.
1@e For Br"1'' Santiago
The iron steamer
1. G. HARRIS
Will leave on
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
Railroad Accident.

CHErENEE, December 26.- Express
train No 4 and freight train No. col.
hded one mile east OF here at o'clock
this afternoon. A dense tog prevailed
a. the time and neither saw the ether
coming until they were within one hun
dred yards OF each other When Engi-
ucer Weeks. OF the express, discovered
the freight train coming, be st once re-
versed his engine and applied the air
breaks, and he and his fireman Jumped
the fireman receiving no injuries, while
Weeks escaped with dislocated ankle
On the freight engine were Michael Ma.
gure, engineer, and Michael Cal
labsn, hremsn. The latter was killed
almost instantly, and the legs Of
the former were cut Of and hIs death &C
CURED two hours later Conductor Curtis,
of the freight train, WAS on the engine
and jumped, saving his life. The trains
were neither moving more than ten
miles per hour. The engine OF the
freight train WAS driven through tho first
freight car and badly wrecked. The
passenger engine was less damaged, and
the train behind the first baggage car
was very little injured. The express
messenger was thrown from end 70 end
OF the car, but wss not injured. The TO-
spoDsibility for the accident rests on The
dispatcher, Mr.. Langdon. who /: is said
did not realize his failure 70 hold No
Tor Ne, 7 TIL too late to stop her.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
rHE. W EATH Err.

This weather has been talked about
and growled al so much that we feel 1t Il
sort OF duty TO write paragraph IN It's
defense. Beautiful, bslmy and bright, In
the main, 1t has been pleasant to be either
indoor or out, agreeable TO either walk
on the streets or ride on the r"Hds in the
country. 1t has been warm enough TO
require but little extra clothing, yet colo
enough 10 produce good digestion and t"
glow sfter brisk morning walk. 1t Is
IS hesth-giving rs The far. famed WIN
ters of Florida and California. and as
economical in its requirements OF food,
fuel and rsiment.
To the great army of the poor, what y
blessing this remarkably mild weather
has been. II has brought health, and an
opportunity for outdoor work. 1t has
saved, in the item OF fuel, vast sums. In
the matter of food, It's economies have
been almost as great; for no person needs
the smount OF nourishment in mild
weather as 10 cold, 30 neither do horses or
cattle. Then in the IN stter of clothing,
the saving is by no means inconsidera-
Bile. Let idea lists apostrophize the
"Frost King" and idiots sing OF
the "Besutiful Snow" but on behalf OF
the half.clad and poorly-fed millions, we
ssy-go on with the fine weather.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
RusINEss IN ThIs CI.Y.

Just now the business men OF the city
are taking their holiday breathing spell
and Wheeling'S corps of good looking
and bright commercial travellers have
temporarily ceased from troubling" the
country merchant, and all are engaged
in counting up their losses and gains.
The wholesale merchants all report 3
more satisfactory trade for the closing
months OF the year than they had one
wear ago. Their customers probably
bought no more literally, and, altogether,
probably the volume of business was
but little If any greater, but the pay was
more prompt-more cash was paid with
the orders-and the losses from bad
debts were reduced to the minimum.
Dealers in grain and produce report
the business situation IN their line as be-
ing more satisfactory than for some
wears past. Notwithstanding the great
abundance of almost sll kinds of pro-
duce, fair prices have generally been
maintained, and business has moved
along in healthy current.
The hog crop of this section Of country
ia larger than for many years past. and
while prices are lower, yet
considering the favorable weather
for fstteniRg and the chespness Of corn,
hogs are sold to the butchers st fair
profit. The provision market for the new
crop has not fairly opened yet, as the
country is at this season of the year full
of game, poultry and fresh meat
Farmers and many citizens OF the towns
and villages are now doing up their an
nusl lob of butchering. But the outlook
for packers, so far as shrewd business
men can read the future, is believed to
be good.
The nail mills have been stocking up
preparatory to q general suspension of
work throughout the country. By agree
ment, prices of nails were advanced some
two or three weeks sgo, and it is be-
heVed that they can be maintained by
rigidly limiting production. Of course
the demand will continue to be light for
month or six weeks yet.
Dealers in holiday goods report very
satisfactory trade, both by wholesale and
retail.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

MR. +. S. YAHRLtNG, of this city,
who has been giving the matter some at
tsption, informs US that the towns OF
Piedmont, Grafton and CIsrksburg have
s,ch provided themselves with good hre
apparatus, and that Weston and Fair
mont have taken the initial steps to the
..me end. The towns referred to are
now probably as well, if not better
equipped for fighting the fiery element;
in proportion to the size OF the
places, IS is the city of Wheel
my. Parkersburg hss also q
pretty good fire apparatus, we believe
No better investment can be made by the
citizens of 3 town than the judicious ex-
r.nditure of means in taking q wise pre-
caution against confsgrations. 1t may
ha as hiss been the case in this city, that
ares are of iDfrequent occurrence, yet
there is no telling when they may hap
pen; nor can limit be placed upon
their rsvsges when they do come, except
nv such means rs the invention OF fire
extinguishers have given US.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
An End OF All Controversy
Editor Of the Register.

Editor OF the Register.
1t is not my desire TO make - third
side to the infant" question. On the
contrary, | would have unity, II not
unsnimity How do We stand? How
far do we agree. Let US see. Rev. Mr.
Motfst assures us that the Calvlnlsuc
Churches, so Tar as he knows, hold that
infants dying in infancy, whether OF the
elect or not, will not be subjected after
death to any kind of punishment what
soever. think l can confidently assert
the same in behsli OF the rest OF the Pro.
tes,ant world, with the exception posi-
bly, of some bsptismal regenerationIsts.
VIII Bishop Kan, or some one
else, speak II behalf OF this lstter class,
and assure an lrquiring world whether
infants dying baptized or not will be
subject TO any kind OF punishment stter
death. purgatorlalIy or otherwise? | am
aware that this question does not touc h
that of sny possible suffering TO which
infants might be supposed liable after
death. ana which, upon Mr. Mofst :
theory, land ! may ssy my own, IS Oh.
yisted BY the stonnment OF Christ. l.
the 'baptismaI regeneration theory in
tended to substitute or supplement the
blood of Christi Let US know in regard
to the punishment spect Of the question.
If this can be settled satisfactorily, then
we nave gained one important point in
this controversy, sufficient At least
to Justify Us IN letting the
discussion drop. Then it would
only remain, for the sake OF logical con-
sistency-snd the sooner It Is done the
better-thst the creeds be revised so that
they msy be brough: abreast With the
common sentiment oil mankind, and the
spirit and teaching Of cur common
Christianity. "Sufer little children, &c.
"Despise not these little ones.
j. Fl. MCMECHES.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
HEAVY FAILURE.
METER q CO., NEW YORK BANK
ERs, GO UNDER.
Ugly Rum0rs Concerning the Trans
actions of The Firm-Exctfe-
ment on Wall Street.

NEW YORK, December 26.-The
Ere,nng Post says The firm of Meter
4 Co., No. 2 Exchange Place, has oti-
fed the stock exchange Of its inability
10 meet its contracts. No failure ha:
occurred in Wall street tor many months
that has caused more comment. The
firm was supposed to be wealthy and did 4
large business, in lending money and IN
gold coins. II also sold, puts, calls, strad.
dies and other speculative privileges IN
stock and gold. After the failure ws
announced the Office of the 6rm Wa:
througed with persons who held
speculative privileges, and also With
those who had borrowed money on time
inouirinE if their colatersls were safe
The members of the firm came originally
from Cincinnati and brought large
amount of money. The firm has made
III assignment.
The hrm OF Meter X Co. Is sn ottshoot
OF the firm of Stem berger, Meter "
Leason. the partners IN which sll came
here from Cincinnati, O, sitter the close
of the war and established the firm Of
that name. All the partners had been
identified with the dry goods or clothing
trade, and all had the reputation oi large
wealth The Post refrsins from publish
ing the ugly rumors respecting the fall
ure until they are proved TO be establish
ed facts. This failure Preclptsted upon
the market large number OF shares Of
different stocks, checking IA sdvsnce IN
early dealings.
1t Is said they lent at par IN currency
on gold worth, at to.dav's price, 1929
currency. They lent at par IN currency
on New York Central and Hudson River
first consolidated mortgage bonds, worth
to day l2l@l22, and the loans on this
class OF collateral security are spoken Il
10 the amount of severA! hundred thou
sand dollars. They lent st par in cur
rency on United States bonds which
rule several por centum higher. One OF
these losns, 10 the smonnt OF $3.50 OOO,
WAS secured by bonds worth to-day Sl9,-
0OO and they lent $50 on Lake Shore
stock worth to-day over 500 A report
was current on the street that 100000
had been borrowed on 5000 shares OF
this stock, the same to-day being worth
S4S0,0OO. 1t Is natural therefore there
should bo some Anxiety ~ to the
safety Of the collateral securities The
assignee is julius Wehl. The assign
mept WAS executed to-day.
The ConlmerGdi says their transactions
M money lenders appear TO be only a GER
tain way of becoming money borrowers
by selling collatersls lodged with them
on liberal margins,
The total amount of losses sustained
by various houses is varIOusIy estimated
At $200.0O0. This afternoon most OF the
victims obtair cd their seucrltIes by pay.
ing the differences and interest, and u.
night but $50, 900 remained unredesmed
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
uEAITHOF THE CITY.

We asked DR.. BAIRD, yesterday, II
there was much sickness in the city. de
said there was considerable. Do you at
tribute it to this weather, so unusual to
this season and climate, we asked. No
said the Doctor, there's nothing the mat
ter with the weather, it's the people who
are to blame; they are careless. Inc
nights and mornings have been usually
cool and frosty, but the days grow warm.
During the warm temperature OF the day,
of go the overcosls and wraps OF the
morning, up go the windows and WIDE
open the doors-probabiy over
heated bodies are brought INTO dratts,
and deep colds result. Colds ex-
haust the energies, the appetite
runs down, the system becomes
weakened and susceptible to attacks OF
disease. Fever then steps 10. Some
times the trouble comes from lack OF
care in diet. Gorging the stomach, or
plunging into it things unsuited 10 its con-
dition at the time, is fruitful cause OF
disease. Many persons forget that their
systems will not appropriate so much
roast beef, fried oysters, roast duck, and
such rich and sometimes indigestible tood
in moderate weather as when the mer-
curry is at zero The result is, a disabled
liver, and prostrsted system. No, this
weather is as healthy here as the same
weather is in the South. All that is re-
quired is for the people to adjust them
selves TO it.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
aNIMPORrANT WILL CASE.

We acknowledge our indebtedness TO
the very Intelligent Weston CORE
spondent of the REGISTER for an ex-
cesdlngly clear presentation OF the points
raised in case in which was involved
some intricate law questions, recently
decided by Judge JOHN BLAIR HoaE
The members OF the bar throughout the
State will read the report OF the case with
much interest, and they will doubtless
preserve the paper for future reference.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
THE CRIME OF THE AGES.

The State Committee of the Demo-
cratic party of Indiana has issued call
for Convention to meet at indianapolis
on the goth of February, and in the call.
or address, it sets forth in measured but
burning terms the public condemnation
of the great crime by which HAYES and
WHEELER were placed in office, notwith-
standing their defeat at tae polls. This
is the first OCCASION reads the address,
"apon which the committee hes been
called to address you since the cleo
tion of 1876. We cannot now be wholly
silent upon what took place after that
election. 1t is known TO you all that
TILDEN and HENDRICKS were elected,
and according to the Constitution
and laws they should have been inaugu-
rated. A cabinet officer announced to
the country the fagrsnt falsehood that
HAYES and WHEELER were elected,
and then it was resolved that they
should be forced into the offices.
The President gave his sanction
to the high-hsnded proceeding and
commanded the military forces Of the
country to be assembled at Washington
thereby seeking to control the action OF
Congress and dictate his successor. The
work was done. The right of the people
to select their rulers at the ballot box
was sacrificed TO the greedy demands OF
party, and in the presence of military
power. Rather than involve the coun-
try in civil strife or even expose 1t
to the hazard of that dreadful calamity,
the Democrats in Congress chose
to trust the judges of the Supreme Court.
That trust was disappointed, and result
ed in a fraud-even members OF that
high court 80 far forgot the dignity OF
their position as to allow themselves to
be used to serve the purpose OF partisan
power and gaiD. We do not propose TO
disturb the incumbents, but the people
owe it to themselves and the Institutions
of the country that rest upon the ballot
box TO rebuke the crime, so that 1t never
can be repeated. The party has made
no gain by its crime. 1t is filled with
distrust and dissensions. Neither de.
psrtment trusts the other. Indeed, how
could it be otherwise2 HAYES knows
that the commission declared him elected
when he was not elected; and the coun-
try knows that he has identified him.
self and made himself and his admins
tration party to the crime by appoint
ing to lucrative offices nearly all the men
who had guilty connections with the foul
returning board transaction. One OF the
wretches from Florida, nominated for
Chief Justice Of one of the territories,
was go vile that the Senate was CEN.
PEELED, but few days since, to reject
him. May we not ask sincere and hon
est Republicans whether they are content
to iudorse this crime by their yoteaF
Will they not rather join US IL It's con-
demnstlon and in an honest effort TO re-
turn to better government, with the hope
that better times will follow?" Every
friend OF the Republic, be his politics
what they may, owes 1t to himself and to
the cause OF liberty and justice, to con-
denim the monumental crime OF the ages,
and never to 'condone the monstrous VII
lainy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

SENATOR MCDONALD OF Indiana
thinks the Bland silver bill will pass the
Senate. He says that all the Democratic
Senators except Herman, Eaton, Baysrd,
Davis of West Virginia, Hill, Lsmsr
and Salisbury, will vote Tor the bill.
Senator McDonsld also says thst the
Senate will pass the repeal of the re-
sumption act. The chiet support OF the
repeating act will come from the Sens
tors from the Northwest and Mississippi
Vslley.-Boston Herald.
Ne guess the editor ofthe Indlanspc-
lis Sentinel, in which paper the above in
formation was first printed in the shape
OF an interview with Senstor MCDoN-
AID, misunderstood the Hoosier Senator
when he referred to "DAvIs of West
Virginia" We have it from Senator
DAVIS own lips that he is firm sup
porter Of the silver bill.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
Inspector Wilson. Of Wheeling. Rein
stated

WAsHINGToH, December 25.-It has
been decided to retain IN otic} for the
present T. G. Wilson, Inspector OF Boilers
1T Wheeling. When Fehrenbscn WAS
appointed Supervising Inspector he de-
msnded Wilson's scalp. Now that
Devenuy has gone back to .he duties Of
the place OF which Fehren bach relieved
him, he asks for Wilson's retention, and
the Treasury department acqulesces
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
weather Indications.

WAsHIsGToS, December u, A. M
For the West Cult States, Upper Mis-
sissippi and Lower Missouri Valleys, sta
tionsry or falling barometer, warm, east
winds, and clear or partly cloudy
weather.
For the Tennessee and Ono Valley
and the Lakes, north 10 east winds, sta
tionary pressure and temperature, cloudy
weather and light rain, possIbly cleAr-
ing away in Ten nessee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

NEw YORK, December 26.-MosET-
At Gal per cent. and 1872 per cent, in
terest, gold, closing at per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 5(97 per cent.
Customs receipts 1924 900. The Assistant
Treasurer disbursed s7sl 900. CIesrings
Sl3,OOO,OOO. Sterling. scual business,
long 1921; short iS6.
GoLD-Opened At 1924 and closed at
1921 Carrying rates from 70 per
cent.
SILvER-At London, no quotation;
here silver bars are 1901, greenbacks III,
gold; silver coin per cent. discount.
GsyERSHESTs-Pev
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

CAPT. MoFFATT furnishes US, this
morning, with sn interesting and we'll.
written sketch, and incidents in the life,
OF the late Col. WILLIAM b. TERRELL, q
gentleman who was known personally to
some and by reputation to many of the
readers OF the REGISTER. Captain
MoITATT's letter will be found, as sll his
letters are, to be quite readable.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
A West virginian Suicides.

HUNTINGTON, w. VA, December 20.
"A son-in-lsw OF Hon. s. H. Csrrick, of
Ksnswhs Falls, w. Va, shot himself
through the head with rife yesterday.
Cause temporary insanity, caused by the
loss of his wife recently.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

THE people OF Moorefeld are now sgi-
,s,ipg the project OF building 3 narrow
Ousse railroad from that place to Cum
bsrlsnd That's q rich country, but 1t
would be made much richer by the build
ING of such q road.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
MARTINS FERRY.

Mrs. FORD McCLELLAND. of Jetier-
son county, Ohio, is visiting her brother,
J. H. Drenuen, Esq.
The temperance meeting held Monday
night, at Ferry View school house, was
addressed by Messrs. JEFF Reed, Ed.
Wells, and Lloyd.
The different committees for the Fes-
tival TO be held Friday and Saturday
nights, met last night in Odd Fellows
Hall to complete their arrangements.
MARRIED at the residence of her
brother, Robert Taggsrt, Ese, Martins
Ferry, Ohio, on Christmas day, by Rev.
w. Weir, Miss Martha Tsggsrt, to Mr..
John Hof, of Psrkersburg, w. Va.
A STRONG effort is being made TO form
q Joint stock company TO operate the Ex-
celsior Glass Works OF this place. We
understand they still want twenty thou
sand dollars to complete the amount OF
stock required.
CHRISTMAS passed of very pleasantly
and quietly. The Baptist School had
a Christmas tree on Christmas eve, and
the L. P, NJ. E., and the Presbyterian
Sabbath Schools gave the children
treats on Christmas day. Those tond OF
dancing had an opportunity in Medili's
Hall, Christmas night, of indulging IN
that kind of amusement.
The people of this community are no.
tilted by hand bills, that the Ohio City
Mill, will be offered for
sale at o'clock P. VI
Wednesday; January Oh, 1873. This i:
one OF the best situated mills in the
country, and should not go long begging
Tor bidder.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

JUST REcEIvED-A fresh supply Of
Plated Sleeve Buttons, Cuff Pins and
Esr Rings; also, Stell Boxes, Knit Fas-
cinstors, Silk Hsndkerchiefs, Children's
Mitts, Woolen Scarfs, Knit Leggings,
Gents Gloves, Linen Sets, Tie S, Bows,
&c, st Bells, 28 Hin street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
RAILROAD BOEDs-5sesdy.
SrArE Boaps Quiet.

RAILROAD BOEDs-Sotesfy
STATE BosDs Quiet.
SToCKs-The market was generally
strong sad higher in the early deslings.
On the announcement Of the failure Of
Meter & co, the prices tell / 10 per
cent clc.ng st fractional recovery.
The transactions aggregated 5000
.hsres. of which $500 were New York
CentraI, $1,000 Lake Shore, 1900 North
wpstero, common. 400 preferred, 1850
Rock Island, 5000 81 Paul, common,
90 preferred, 5000 Delaware, Lscka-
wanns and Western, and 5000 Western
l Union.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

GREAT bargains in dry goods and
carpets this week, al the corner OF Msin
and Twentieth streets, j. w Fevreps.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
at'heeliag Re9ister.
0o!d closed yestrrday at 1921
TO CITY READERS.

The REGISTER has been selected by the
C,ty Council TO do the public advertising
TOR the ensuing } ear. Advertisement
u,ll appear officially in no other paper.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

GREAT bargains in carpets snd dry
goods this week 10 reduce stock, at the
corner of Main and Twentieth streets, }
W. Ferrers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

Three companies of United States
troops have arrived st the scene Of the
recent troubles on the Rio Grsude. All
is now quiet.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

GERMANTowN stocking, z-phyr and
cotton yarns in ali colors, Al Bells, 2S
Eleventh street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

FoR REST.-Two very pleasant front
rooms, elegantly furnished and centrally
located. For particulars call At this
once.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

CoRsErs 35 cents at Bells, % Flew
enth street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

SILK handkerchiets 25. 90, 60 and 10
cents, at Bells, Is Eleventh street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27

The finest assortment OF gents slip
pers ever brought to this city 81 l.. ',
Blond's.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-27
sale of Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
road.

RICHMOND. VA, December 26.-Re-
ceiver Wickhsm, the special commits
sioner appointed by the Circuit Court Of
Richmond, will sell, on the I'd of April,
the Chesapeake snd Ohio railroad with
all its rights, franchises and privileges.