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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-10
THECAUCUs NOMINATIONS.

The caucus of the Democratic men,
bers OF the Honse of Delegates, held in
the hall Of the House last night, resulted
IN the nomination of Capt. EUsTACE
GIBSON, of Csbell county, for Speaker.
Nj GIBSON is lawyer of fine practice,
and stands high in his proies sion, and is
gentleman of culture and more than
ordinsry attainment. he is originally
IRON Rsppshannock county, Vir-
glnis. snd was an officer in the
Confederate service during the war.
After the war Mr.. GIBSON served
h: state in tue Legislature, and
WAS member of the Virgins Constl-
tu;ionsl Convention which formed what
MAS known as the UNDERWOOD Consti.
tuition. Capt GIBSON rendered himself
quite famous IN tha. body by his violent
opposition TO the extreme Radical meas
uses. and in blunt OF hand WAY gave
the clerical HUSSICUTT some tokens of
his physical courage. Mr.. Gibson has
been living st Huntington for several
wears, and has gained the good will and
confidence Of the people OF that county.
He will doubtless make sn efficient pre-
siding officer.
Col. J. 4. PEYroN WAS Roninstet for
i5e clerkshlp by scclsmstioa. Having
served so long and 50 eticiently in tha,
capacity, it would have been difficult 10
have done otherwise than nominate him.
Col. y. B. FkENCH. who was pomI-
hated FOR Sergesnt-al-ArmS Is fr, m
Mercer county, and Was 81 one time .
prominent politician IN his sect on Of the
Stste. having served in both branches of
the Virginia Legislature He's popu
lar gentleman, and will thoroughly dis
cHsrge the duties of the office, to which
be will be day elected
Captain S. II CAMPBELL. the nomi.
lee FOR doorkeeper, is from Gilmer
county. and served in the same capacity
IN The House Of Delegates Of the Legis-
allure Of 1872. Mr.. CANPBKLL's romi-
nstion is 3 good one.
The House will to-day ra,ity the sc-
u0n Of the caucus by elscting the gen.
hsmen who we're nomina aisd lsst night.
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MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURES.

The Legislature will convene at the
State House to-day, at II o'clock meri-
dian, The respective bodies will be
called to order by the oldest member Of
each branch and the first business will
be to effect an organization by electing
the various officers. After the organizes
ton the next business will be the
counting OF the votes cast for
tie state officers at the Octo-
Der election and declaring the Ie-
suit. The vote for Governor, State
Superintendent of Free Schools, Auditor,
Treasurer, and Attorney General will be
counted. Section 3, of article VII OF
tho Constitution prescribes that 1.-THE re-
turns for the above named officers, shall
be sealed up and transmitted to the
Secretary of State, directed Ito the
Speaker of the House Of Delegates" who
shall Immediately after the organization
of the House and before proceeding to
business, open and publish the
same, in the presence of a msjority OF
each House of the Legislature, which
shall for ths. purpose assemble in the
Hall of the House OF Delegates
The duty of swearing in the members,
the organization and counting the vote
for State officers will consume the day,
and probably the Governer's message
will not be sent in until tomorrow.
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THE ASHTABULA ACCIDENT.
The C0rsner's lHSuess.

CLEVELAND, January "a Leader
Ashtsbuls special says: The coroners
jury convened at . AN. The lrst WIT
ness was George NJ. Reed-Am superin.
ten lent OF bridges Tor the entire length
Of the Lake Shore railroad; have been
in the employ OF the road for ave years;
previous 10 that was employed by tho
McNairy Manufacturing Company, of
Cleveland; am familiar with the con-
struction OF both iron and wooden
bridges; all the inspection and rcpains oi
bridges are under my direction; A. L..
Rogers is inspector ot the division IN
which the Ashiabu.a bridge Is
located; considered myself familiar with
the Ashtsbuls bridge; thought it was .
very strong bridge, heavy in all its parts
have never received any report that any.
thing serious was the matter with II; II
never needed anything but triaIng
repairs; went through tho bridge last
September Tor the purpose Of Inspecting
il. and while 80 doing two trains passed
over it; examined IL for two hours, hs.s
made bridges stIdy tor the past twenty
five years; the bridge was put up IN
1865; the'bridge was considered above the
ordinary run of bridges; don't know that
there was any Objectionable feature IA II;
had every onhdence In the bridge.
A. l.. Rogers was tue next witness -
Had charge ot all the carpenter work oi
the company bet Seen Cleveland and
Xenia; considered the bridge perfectly
safe. Witne,s corroborsted .he s,stc-
ment Of Mr.. Reed.
AsHTABULA, January 9.--rhe bridge
over AshtabulR river s now completed.
Trains will run regularly over Il on and
after tonight.
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DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

The caucus of Democratic members OF
the House was called to order by Mr..
Farnsworth, of Upshur.
On motion of Mr.. Cross, Of Jefferson,
E. Willis Wilson, of kanawha, was called
TO the chair.
On Mr.. Rowans motion the rules OF
the last House OF Delegates were adopted
for the government of the caucus.
For Speaker, Mr.. Pennybscker, of
PendietoD, nomin, ted Eustace Gibson,
of Cabell county.
Mr.. Farnesworth nominated w. n.
Chancellor, of Wood county.
The nomination of Mr.. Gibson was
second by Mr.. lmboden, and that OF Mr..
Chancellor by Mr.. Hearne.
Mr.. Gibson received 25 votes and Mr..
Chancellor 20.
On motion of Mr.. Chancellor the nom
ination of Mr.. Gibson was made unani-
nous.
For Clerk, Mr.. Farnsworth nominated
J. B. Peyton, Clerk of the last House,
and on motion Of Mr.. Hiett the nomina-
tion was made by acclamstlon.
For Sergeant alarms, Mr.. Rowan
nominated Col. b. French, OF Monroe
county.
Mr.. Wilson nominated Robt. S. Carr,
of Ksnawha county.
Mr.. Chancellor nominated w. A.
Strickler, of Richie county.
On q vote French received 26 votes.
Strickler II votes, and Carr votes.
The nomination OF Mr.. French, on
motion of Mr.. Farnsworth, was made
unanimous.
For Door Keeper, Mr.. Simpson nomi-
mated o. ID. Thompson, of Ohio county.
Mr.. Hutton nominated Joseph Watson,
of Lewis county.
Mr.. Hearn nominated II. Il. Gill, Of
Marshall county.
Mr.. Duncan nominated VIM. N. Pat
ton, OF Harrison county.
Mr.. Hays nominated S Z. Hays, of
Gilmer county.
Mr.. Lowe nominated Jos. +. Morgan,
of Marion county.
Mr.. Browse nominated Dyce Deaton,
OF Wood county.
On the third ballot Mr.. Campbell, of
Gilmer was nominated, and on motion
of Mr.. Hearn the nomination was made
unanimous.
On motion of Mr.. Simpson, the cauc US
adjourned.
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The Easl~rm Qussttsa.

CossTASTISorLE. January AZ
Yesterdays sitting Of the Conference the
European plcnipotentisries pointed out
that several poInn of the prOpo-alS Of The
powers formed part OF Count AndfSsys
note. The Turkish representatives ind
Gated their willingness 10 enter into q
discussion on the basis Of that note. IL
/. believed that at to-morro~'s sitting the
pleni potsntiaues will make . last appeal
20 the Turkish representatives 70 armi's
the proposals. Of the powers.
LONDON, January g.-Prince Bismarck
Is said 70 have forbidden hn represents
tive 10 discuss any further concfssions
Impatiencs 10 visible in other quarters.
aud unless the Turks suddenly change
their tone rupture may occur any day
a specibl from Pera reports that great
excitement prevails among the Turks ia
consequence of reports circulated by the
Turkish papers Of Russisn defeats "a
Turkestsn, and crowds oi people sr.
p.rsdIng the streets OF Constantit opis
and cheering over the ns~s.
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CISCISSATI. January 9-A specis
from Ironton. Ohio. reports movement
of the ice on the Ohio river there lat
light and TO day, with considerable los'
OF property. The first movement ot the
ice last night carried AWAY twelve ompty
bsrgcs Al Ashland, Ky, and lrohlon
Al noon to-day the ice started again.
taxing thirty loaded barges a. Ash
land, Ne many empty ones
and the steamer Granite state, the
latter was secured 1T BelEoht Land, !, +,
but was sfterwsrd. left on the bIDk BY
the receding WATER. Al Ironton. three
barge. were torn loOse and one sunk be-
fore the gorge gave way. The river had
risen about eight feet. but has since fallen
three feet. One barge Of coal ws
sunk q, Hanging Rock. -Four birges
we're torn away from Fulton Lshding.
one barge and the incline are gone nt
Rlverton. Ky. The principal losers are
the Ashland Coal Company, estmatei
a. 100000, and the Pomeroy Trsnsporis
,ion Company, 5000 Considerable
new ice is reported As passing ironton to
night
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Arrival OF Brent, the Porger.

LOUISVILLE. January 9.-ChsrIs. J.
Brent arrived here to-day in charge of
the fficer sent by Governor McCrary 10
receive him in Now York. Brent pro-
ceeded before the Court at once after bis
arrival. His trisl was set for Tuesday
next. His bail was fixed at $500.
Before offering sureties Brert went 10
the city Jail, remaining there two hours
10 talk with relatives and friends
and to have his hair cut and
face shaved. He is stouter than 8
year ago, bat does not seem in a good
health. confinement and hardship having
affected him somewhat. The sight Of his
n.tive city, and familiar voices caused
an exhibition OF nervousness on the part
of Brent When asked how he liked
England, he answered. Very well,
but nv nstive land Is the best" His
peni,ence and restoration Of oil money
procured BY his forgery causes feeling 70
be in his favor here.
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Al Washington City Congress pays its
pages ana messenger boys 81 3 day and
no no mileage. The West Virginia Leg
islature has been paying 50 a day for like
service, lciti mileage. Ii costs more to
live in Washington than in Wheeling;
the National Treasury is deeper and
fuller than the treasury Of West Nir'
ginis, and service in Congress is quite as
lsborious as in the Legislature of this
State. Here, it seems to US, Is
room for reform. The per diem
should be reduced to $3.50, and the pay
ment of mileage to clerks snd pages
alike should be discontinued. II can
dids,e for an Office thinks enough OF the
place to travel to the seat of government
in pursui, of it, he will::come at his own
expense.
Economy and retrenchment are mex
orsbly enforced, these hard times, in fam
lilies and in all private stations, and there
is no reason why our public servants
shall not taste Of their beneficial efforts.
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In the Democratic caucus held by the
members of the House Of Delegs.es last
night, the nominations were made by 8
r,re rocs vote. There were but two can
didatcs for Speaker, and the vote BY
which the nomination Was made was IS
follows:
Those who voted for Gibson were:
Allen, Arnold, Becklev, Chancellor,
Davidson, Eastman, Faulkner, Good,
HAYS, Hie:;, Hood, Hoffman, Imboten
Penny baeker, Qusrrier, Rose, Rowan,
Samples, Siple, Spurlcck, Stewart, Ssrs-
ton, Wells, Wilkinson, Wilson-25.
Those who voted for Chancellor were:
Barr, Bright, Browse, Calvert, Gross,
Dunkin, Farnesworth, Fisher, Gibson,
Hearne, Henderson. Hutton, Knots
Lowe. Modise,t. Morgan, Robinson
Shirt, Simpson, Sommerville-2O.
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THE OHIO AND INDIANA CONVEN-
TONS.

The Democratic Conventions held in
the great States of Ohio and Indiana, on
Monday, were imposing affairs in both
the numbers and the character of those
comprising them. Able speeches were
made in the Ohio Convention by Hon.
GEO. II. PESpLEToN, General DURBIS
WARD and General THOMAS EWING,
sad the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
Resolred, /. That the government OF
the United States is republican in spirit
as well as in form. 1t is q government
of law, not OF arbitrary force. 1t ls
founded on universal suffrage, lawfully
exercised, and its existence depends on
good faith and sincere obedience 10 the
laws.
2. That the votes cast on the 7th Of
November and duly certified at the close
of the election on that day by the officers
authorized to receive and record them,
alone determine the result ot the election
held in any precinct, county or State; and
tha. whatever may be the returns then
duly and properly certified, they can not
lawfully be changed by any officer
authorized to caLyass them and announce
the result.
> That. while clear 10 the conviction
that Samue, J. Tilden and Thomas A.
Hendricks have received not onl large
majority o; the popular vote, but ma
iority OF the electoral vote, end are, there
fore. elected President and Vice PresI-
dent. We yet declare that any decision
made by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentstives will be cheerfully scquiesced
in by the whole people, and that any at
tempt TO insugura,e q President simply
upon the proclamation OF the President
o! the Senate will De an act of usurpstion
that will be resisted by the people TO the
las. extremity, even should that extrem-
ity be an appeal 10 arms.
4. That the impudent and unfouu ded
charge that those who protest against the
exercise of Illegal aud ARBITRARY power
desire TO foment strife and inclte civil
war is made by conspirators to withdraw
the public mind from their own evil de.
sign 70 Illustrate the sovereign will OF the
people as expressed through the ballot
box on the 7th of November last.
). That we cenounce the action OF
President Grant in following the exam
pie of the military chieftains of Mexico
in interfering by armed force in the
elections of the people, in preventing the
lawful organization of STATE Legislatures,
and in msssing troops a: Washington
with the apparent purpose OF preventing
the Tree action OF Coz gress respecting
the Presidential election. Il evinces a
purpose TO render the military inde-
pendent of and superior to the civil
power. and calls Tor outspoken condem-
nstion BY every friend Of republican
government.
8. That the Inauguration rs Presiden,
OF candidate rejected by the people and
COUNTED in by fraud, is revolution, and,
if scQuiesced IN. fatal to republican gov
ernment.
:. Tna. the National Democratic Com
mi.tee be requested 70 call 8 National
Democratic. ConvcatIon, 10 meet at
Washington City, February l2, 1877.
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LOUISIANA DRAMA.

Yesterday was an exciting day in New
Orleans. Gov. NICHOLS moved against
the usurping government Of PACKARD
and succeeded in routing it. He cap
tured the Supreme Court, turned the
members out and installed the Judges
who had been elected by the people He
took possession OF the police stations, and
has PACKARD AMI his crew besieged In
the State House. The widest excite
ment prevails, but it is to the credit OF
the people Of that much abused State
that no act of violence occurred, and
the NICHOLS party moved as peo.
pie conscious of the justice OF their
cause, having the moral supper: OF the
people of that State and with the fear
less determination of men who are re-
solved upon maintaining their rights.
The spirit actuatlng the Louisiana Demo-
Gratis is that burning in the breats of.the
Democratic party throughout the United
States. They ask Tor nothing but what
is right and will submit to nothing that
is wrong, and standing upon this plat
form they are determined to have justice
and law prevail. A noticeable feature
OF the sensational drama played in New
Orleans on yesterday end last night was
that whom Nichols militia were being
reviewed in passing the quarters
OF the United States troops
they presented arms. and were
greeted with cheers from the Federal
soldies, evidently showing ths: these
brave men appreciated their gallant con-
duct. Gov. NICHOLS admirable ad
dress dou btless had good effect IN re-
pressing any outbreak on the part of the
excited populsce. NICHOLS evidently
means business, as the hungry PACKARD
has discovered by this time, as he Is
hiding in his cage in the besieged State
House.
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EN-MArvE JEFFERs, although voted
FOR in the Dem cratic City Convention
on Monday, To-: only was not candi-
ist" for the v.,,r bat had absolutely re-
fused to pornrt his nsme TO be used.
Thi. fac, wa. stated, on his authority, in
the Couycui,"u, Vet there were those
who disregarded 'his wishes and voted
tor :im. We mention this because, III
looSng over our report Of the proceed
ings Of the Convention We observe that
We failed I, note the fact IN the proper
place, that his name was used s. .inst his
Conscat.
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oregon Electoral Inve.,,sn,,op.

HAsHIsGToS, January 9.-The InVes-
tigaiion OF the Oregon electoral case
wss continued to day Mr.. KIippeII, one
of Democratic candidates for elector, tes-
tilted ,hs! he had pistol in his pocket on
the DAY Of meeting Of tie Electoral col
lege bot did not know there was another
armed man about the Capitol. Money
was collected by Mr.. Bollihgton 70 pay
Cronin'. expenses, and 70 pay the fees OF
lawyers who argued against issuing .
certificate Of election 70 VISITS, At 3 hear
ing before Gov. Grover.
Other witnesses. were called apparent
lv 10 confirm or contradict the statements
of nreviCus gitpesses
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The Sinking Of the Steamer Mont
gOmeFy.

Boston, January Capt. Winter. of
the steamer Montgomery, sunk in COL
Iision with the steamer Savannah, says
that the officers of the latter boat did sil
that was possible to avoid collision. 1t
was owing to the thick fog that the Mont
gomery people made q mistake in iden-
tifying the Savannah as a schooner, and
when the error was discovered It was too
late TO make amendments.
Captain Matthews, of the Seminole,
states that it the Montgomery had
parted her wheel, instead OF put
ting it TO stsrbosrd, or had
kept her course, the disaster would not
have occurred. At the time Of the accI-
dent several of the Montgomerys crew
got on board Of the Seminole and after
separating the Montgomery sunk. In 8
few moments the boats got out TO the
rescue. One Oft the Monigomery's boats
came along with : or persons in IT,
and the Seminole boat. returned with
only in It They searched tor the other
men but could fud no one. The Seminole
part OF the time. had five steam pumps
going TO keep her clear.
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no attention to the Hresrms. In this be
was happily disappointed. THIS was
repeated twice. After the third shot
neither OF the principals moved from
their positsons for minute or two, and
then there seemed to be Q consultation
which lasted eight or ten minutes At the
conclusion Of which the entire party left
the ground. The party Of three. Mr..
Mays. walked backed to the sleigh while
Mr.. Bennett's party hired carriage at
Slaughters, the next station above this,
and drove TO Clayton. May and his
friends drove In the direction of Dover.
Neither Of the three appeared 10 be in
the least hurt, for each walked without
any assistance The Times says:
The ridiculous termination Of the duel
forms, perhaps, 8 fitting climax 10 the
history OF the affair. The parties met,
exchanged three shots and separated.
both more than Satisfied vita the result
and neither hurt rs 10 life, or limb or
digestion.
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OUR obituary remarks on BENNETT,
Yesterday, were a little premature. but
one will not recall them, as We said
nothing bu. what the facts justified.
Having passed through the ordeal of fire,
and coming out unscs,hed, We hope he
will be better man, and live 10 redeem
The reputation be has lost so early in his
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We cannot help commencing the won-
derlul moderation exhibited BY The Dem
ocra,ic leaders IN Louisisns, but while
commencing, We confess that we fail to
see how i, is 10 human nature 10 suffer
the outrsge> perpetrsted upon them, and
vet restrain themselves. If the same
thing hsd been done in Wheeling, PACK
ARD ard his crew would have found wet
bed, in the Oui, river long ago.
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Indian 0utbreak Feared

san PRANcIsco. January s.-A Vic
toris dispatch reports that serious In-
dian troubles are threatened At Chems-
lun., forty miles from here, where the
Commissioners are. Tie Indians have
refused the settlement offered BY the
government. A special messenger
arrived in town tonight ironi the Com
missioner camp for an armed force 70
pro,sct the Commissioner
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Mexican News

HAVANA. January s.-The steamer
City Of MerIdsn arrived to-day from
y.i. Cruz, with the following news from
the City OF Mexico. January 8: Gen.
Disz i. advancing vIc.orioosIy and man J
OF Iglesi.s' troops are joining him ~ be
advances. He left GugujGs 20 the right
which together with Lagos and Loon are
already IN hs power.
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TINS mornings reports of the BEN
sErr-MAr duel Are 50 conflicting ,ha. the
reader will be greatly puzzled to learn
the result However, private dispatch
from New York informs rs that the
Phil.delphia account of the affair Is cor
rect. notwithstanding all Other rumors.
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y.,aerbslt,s viii 10 be Contested

NEw IokK, January s-Airesdy
there is talk of contest OF Vsnderbilts
Will. One legs:ee said Yesterday that
relatives outside of William Il. Wander
bits family would never let 1t stand as
il Is IN peace, unless William d. should
avoid al cause OF dispute BY giving his
less fortunate claimants = liberal share OF
the immense wealth. le:t by the Commo-
dore. The fgh, will be made by or for
the Commndore's daughters and his son
Cornelius Jeremiah, whose legacies were
mere pi,tances compared with the i'm
mense sums bequeaihed to Wm- H. Van
derbil. and sons Even il the attempt
70 break the win f.ilet. probably IT
would be KEEP, in the eour; for years, and
and an injunction might Be served on
Wm. II. Vanderbilt 10 prevent him
from acting - President Of the New
York Central Railroad.
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RUTLAND, VT, January S.--Ths NAL
train from Bp@tOn on the Rutland rosd
va, thrown from the track by broken
rail, and . passenger car vas thrown
down an embsnkmsnt, turning botton
upwards. The passengers we're severely
cot. but none fatally injured.
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A LARGE delegation OF members OF
the West Virginia Legislature from the
kanaw hs section of the state were in this
city Saturday, on their wsy 70 Wheeling,
the present cspitsl OF the state. They
were on the floor OF the House during
the dsy. and were the objects of consid-
ersble attention by Messrs. Faulkner,
Davis. Price and Hereford. Al l:S0
o'clock they were formally received by
Mr.. Randall, in the Speakers room. 1t
is only necessary 70 say that IN few
dsys West Virgini, elects 8 pair OF U.
). Senators to explain the usually civil
conduct of the gentlemen named
Washington Nation. Jan S.
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Additional Dispatches on fourth Pass.l

sEv YoEx, January s.-Dry Goods =
Bushes rgodssste xISh the commiasbcn
bogse.. Cotton goods very strorg, and
iur,her nakss oi brown, bIssessd and
e5Iorsi cf4tons advanced b. Agent.
= in,s 10 fair cemand ssd frm. Ian.
e.stsr gingtAms sdvaneed 20 sf.
W0n,ed oostihg. 10 strsty demand.
YJreign good. dsll