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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-20
Stockholders' MEETING.

A MEETING OFTHE STOCKHOLDERS
"A OF Washington Hall Association wiz
be held In the City Building on Saturday,
the 2Jth inst., At Z O'Clock y. n, tor th.
purpose OF considering any business thai
may be properly brought before them.
BY order Ofthe Trustees
jalS1 I. II. WILLIAMS, Secy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-20
Wharf Master.

Editors Of the Register:
Please announce the name OF Uncle
JOSEPH FORSYTHE as a candidate ior
Wharf Master, at the ensuing charter
election. HIS MANY FRIENDS.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
THE BRICK HOMICIDE.

CoRoyERs VERDICT AGAINST THOMAS wELsrL
Coroner Woltman held inquest yesterday ON lhs
body OF William Brown, who had been struck on the
head by abrck thrown by boy named Thomas Welsh.
tho I'D OF January. Tho testimony oil the doctors
who attended the deceased show that the skull
had been slightly fractured and an absccss OF tho
brain had boon formed, from tho effects Of which
he died February IL. The other evidence
adduced shows that while Brown was driving sleigh
along Willow street, iioboken, several young mon
climbed on behind IT, Among these was Thomas Welsh,
whom the deceased struck ut with strap, having nrst
ordered the party OF. Welsh, being struck called
his assailant an offensive name and lrHpng IRON tho
sleigh seized brick which he hurled alter him. Tho
missile struck Brown In the head and he tell TO tho
ground where he lay tor moment. On arising hs
mounted the sleigh and drove of and when he rcacncd
his employers establishment no hurried to DR.. Cong.
don, who dressed tho wound. Ho has since been at.
tended by Dr. Congdon ana Dr. Phelps
George Muicahy, companion OF Welsh, stated that
the latter had been struck the head by Brown with
strap which had buckle at the END OF It. THIS cut
him, and then that he lifted the brcK.and threw
IL at tho deceased The verdict OF tho Jury was that
Browns death resulted from injuries caused by brick
being thrown a, MS head by Thomas Welsh In Hobo
ken. y. D., on January - 1877. AZ the offence Was
committed IN New Jersey. the papers Of tho VIII
be forwarded there.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
Walker of Virginia. as saying In his speech in support
Ol The Electoral bill
Now IS the winter ~ our discontert
Made cioriou. sumner sy q is snn of York.


Ho. is the winter ~ our dlseontent
aqs G III s,r'eos II, SIMMER % y Z is san OF YORK;
Ia the deep onsom Of the buried.
This was before taxing the electoral pill. After IL he
(Mr Waikefl had been heard to grosn:-
anu OF those vho do agree with the decision
the commission and enter solemn protest against tae
e"nsnmniation OF this outrage on mere ls sni fiction
He also quoted with equal apsro pratrnesg and 10
the great amusement OF the House from the speeches
oi buchner, OF hsso.r aud Wattcrson, Of Kentucky,
before aud after what hs cale tah,u. The electoral
p:li ana he was proceeding IN like manner and with
great huinorousness 10 arrsgn tho rest OF tue dis.
gusIea democrats when his ten minutes expired and
ne was prevented from finishing his speech by calls
OF ''Tmc. ti.ae''
Mr. BALLor, repl OF r. l., argued against the OBJ
ma IN iavor OF the right OF slater TO cast his
cec.oral vote.
Mr. srhSerH, tdem) OF Pa. called attention. tho
fact that the democratic leaders who on the floor OF
tue House advocated compliance in the decision
Oh tnc commission, were the men who
bic to occupy the Cabinet ami other positions
under Govcrnor Hayes. Hayes couid SIT IN tho
Presidential chair without the al OF democrats aud
lie would not st there by their AID II they listened
the voice OF the people whom thcy represented. uc
predicted that those democrats who united with The
publlcans IN conunung the count would regret Their
action within six months.
rnE VOTE Rlopg ISLAND.
The discussion being closed the House proceeded 10
vote on Tho substitute offered by Mr. Games that The
vote OF the State be counted, and adopted with
out division
Mr. WILSON trep.) OF Iowa. then lat twenty minutes
10 SIX H. ~ offered resolution 10 notify the Senate
Mr. KNOTT tdcu.) OF KY, offered as substitute lha,
the Senate be notified that the House Will meet the
senate tomorrow morning. point OF order beng
raised against Mr. knotts motion the Speaker sus-
tancd the point OF order and The decson appauded
Mr. Wilson's resolution was then adopted ana the
Senate was again informed that the House ready
to proceed with the count
Aier The withdrawal OF tho Senate the House. at
hait-past six r. ", took recess until ten O'Clock 10.
morrow morning
THE PENNSYLVANIA TESTIMONY
The following democrats voted with tho republicans
against reading tue testimony the cnnsy vann
Messrs Goodin, of Kansas; Hancock. oil Texas Hay.
mond, of Indiana; Morgan, OF Missouri Phelps, OF
Connecticut; Potter Of Mlchigan Reagan, OF Texas;
Stevenson, of Illinois; Tarbox. of Massachusetts,;
Thfockmorton, of Texas; Ward, OF New York White.
house, OF New York; Williams, OF Delaware, and
Wiltshire Arkansas
The New York herald., 1877-02-27

REPUBLICAN, ORJECTOnS
The objections 10 the democratic certificates arc as
fofows:--
fyt- because neither of the persons named in tho GER
thcntcs duly appointed state OF south
Carolina.
Sond-Because the lists votes have not attached TO
them cert,ncate OF the Governor OF south carcn.
70 pe made ana annexed by sections Nos i36 and
T-Ihe said papers have not annexed to them list Of
names mar ss o. Of 's s as9ss ss as 70 which
secretary OF state and which signed by the Governor
Carolina r%a iSs.''S as required by 'h' general laws Of south
a n,o,; G pGwsn 5qhn wsns%tn Thomas
Cook and william Myers were duly appointed Ell .etors
place cribcd by law east lie,r votes lor
Rutherford b. Hayes Tor pesdenl and Wl@n, A. Wheeler
for Vie. President o the United states the lists of
votes signed certified ard transmitted by such electors
lists Votes for President aud Vice Pres der United
TVth-Because the said Bowen. winsmith. Johnston.
Hurley Nash Cook and Myers received tho highest nunbr
a" The cec,on held @ Soss"ssr % s"' nn bs eIS,s nr"s
officers Of the State duly said votes aud mads
The State OF son csroIns and delivered said
Of f'' The United states ses,ea an" ss ,se asa"
yo.ers Of said state ana showing that said
etc, which certificate dated December O. 1870 and
which mas gee rsaa before ne two hou Of congress, by
Nash Cook ana Myers the lawful electors tho
Silhrhai the lists Of The by the said Bowen
Wnsnith Johnston iinrey Nash COOK and Myers, havs
o. s"nt 0arglna Feqn cd 90 b. made by 30 aud
I:is OF the United states Revised Statutes
!erenn-Tha said lists have annexed to them list Of
the of said Winsnith. Hurley sash.
Cook and Myers clestos aud which the seal of the
state OF Sonth carona affixed By the Secretary Of
State and signed by the Governor secretary
by the general laws OF south Carolina,
JOHN PATTERSON. WILLIAM LAWRENCE,
ANGUS ,ANfI.ON. g. q. i,APUAM
J. l.. CNKlsIIANCY n. l.. HANKS,
Senators. ROBERT SHALLS
s. l.. HOGE,
j. H.. LAINEY.
Representatives.
The objections having been read the Presiding Ofcer
announced That they would be submitted the Eiec.
oral Commission for IT'S Judgment and decision, aud
that the senate would rctro to ITS own chamber.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27

objectors, Mr.. Hurd. or Ohio, announced that Mr.
Cochrane and himself would appear tor the obectors
TO certificate No. 10.
AIR. Lawrence, Of Ohio. said Senator christiancy
aud himself would appear tor tho objecsors TO eerti
cate No. 20.
Senator christiancy said he appeared the ohicc-
tors. bat they dd not propose - occupy the whole
time allowed them.
In response TO another inquiry 20 who would ap-
pear as counsel Mr. llurd said he prepared 10
state at ths time, but would announce the counsel ~
the cofauS SION tomorrow morning.
Mr. Matthew's stated that Mr.. sheabarger and him.
self wou.d appear Ia favor OF certificate No. l.
The commission then, motion OF Mr. Hunton Ut
quarter 10 seven i. ~, adjourned until ten A. 81.
D mo
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
THE SLOW COUNT.
The Obstructionists Skirmishing
for Delay.
SIGNAL VICTORY FOR THE AODERATES.
Gradual and Certain Approaches
to the End.
ACRIMONIOUS DEBATE In THE HOUSE.
Protests, Denunciaton Invocation and
Solemn Warning.
Mr.. HEWITT ON CONSISTENCY.
The Opportunity Of the 0ppOsers Of the
Electoral Bill.
THE DEBATE ON Pennsylvania.
South Carolina Before the Elec-
toral Commission.
South Carolina Before the Elec.
toral Commission.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WAsuISGroS Feb. 20, 1877.
Unless some now unforeseen circumstances inter-
pose tho electoral count will go on regularly and
should be completed by Wednesday evening Thurs
day morning at iarthcst The nlibusters sustained
severe defeat to-day and the temper and deermina-
ton OF the moderate democrats stronger than
before to carry tho law out In good faith
PRHssURE FROM THE WEST.
There Is strong pressure, by telegraph and letter,
upon some members from Ohio, Indiana Illinois and
Missouri urging them carry the count past tho 4lh
Of March at all hazards but there TO believe
that the danger is over
oBsrRUCrIoNIsrs oBsTRrcrgn
Tho mornings proceedings werc delayed by
bluuder on the republican sde which lost nm hour,
but IN the afternoon when the first real nlibusterng
moton'was made-to take recess until tomorrow
after the objection to vote Rhode Island the fill
busters sustained prompt and decisive defeat. The
vote stood only SO for to 17s asaiast 1t was
known. however, that after two hours discussion OF
tho Rhode Island there would be a renewal Of
tho motion for q with tho object OF preventing
South Carolina being reached until to-mor.
row. To prevent this delay Mr. Fernando
Wood moved to reconsider the vote just had
and to lay that motion on the table,
explaining that mis- object prevent further delay
and to keep the House session this evening until
after the South Carolina returns had been to the
commission. On MIR. Woods motion the opponents Of
delay stronger than before, the vote stand
ing lS2 to 81. Tho two houses. therefore, met In
joint for second time this evening aud sent
South Carolina to the commission which will begin It's
consideration tomorrow at ten O'Clock, and is nov
expected to decide 1t before night
Mr. ben Hill, who appointed ono OF the object
for South Carolina has refused to 90 the work,
ana another democrat has been put in his place.
OBJECTIONS TO SOUTH CAROLINA
Tue main objection will be, it lis believed, on the
ground that the State was during the election IN the
possession Of federal troops THIS is weak, because
both just abou, election time desired the pres
ence Of troops
IT TILDEy's wisns
Among the letters received hero to-day by members
Of Congress urging conin uanco OF llibustorng was
one from Mr. John Bigeiow of New York. who urges
every shall to obstruct and defeat
the OF the votes. Mr. Bigclow is so near friend
OF Mr.. Ti!den that hts letter regarded as an ex-
preston of the lattor's WISHES but il will not have
much effect.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
POPULAR SENTIMENT.

FirrsbrEG, Ia, Feb 20, Isl.
At a meeting of the Chamber OF Commerce to.day
the following resolutions were passed:
Whereas ths Chamber representing the commercial and
industrial industries OF this city did
without regard party and IN good aith pass o
resolutions indorsins the Electoral Commission the
peaceful settlement OF the Presidential question: anu
Whereas delay action winch teuds the
spsedy adjustment of this exciting question I'M
pose the countiy smother Presidential election would In
Judgment bo disastrous In it, effect the
OF tue country, disturbing traie and ucttiing commercial
values therefore
Resolved That members In Congress he and hereby
are respectfully hut urgently requested their
The New York herald., 1877-02-27

RAPID TRANSIT AFFAIRS.

Owing to the delay In receiving tho material the cx-
tension Of the New York Elevated Railroad to tho
South ferry has not been completed In tho estimated
time. AS many men nnd are at WORK.
however, ana the structure Is progressing iavcraby
THIS morning the laying ties and rails VIII DO
commenced, and Mr.. Cowing cxpecstnat this new sec.
ton will be IN operation W the beginning VI next
week. when the station and appuricanccs viii also DO
ready. The oicc Of superintendent, held bv the lato
Daniel W. Wymnn has not been hted and the Drecs
tors have decided mako any appointment oil thia
KIND nj mi
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
NEW CATHOLIC BISHOPS.

The New York FrcemGHs Jourrat announces the
appointment by tho Pope OF Rev. DR.. John Moore, Of
Charleston, S. C., rs Bishop Of 81. Augustine, Fla, to
n vacancy caused by The death OF Bishop verot IL
Juno of last year Tho same papor also announces
that the Dominican prior at Bcnica, CsL Rev. vins
cont vinges, been named B,snop IN pdrtstus aa6
ooadju.or Of Bishop v V'ConnelI, vi Grass Valley.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
ng Is the affirmative VOte:-

Mr. WooD, dem OF y. ", moved to reconsider tho
vote by which the House had refused to take rcce.s
aad to lay that motion on the table, stating that ls
made the motion tor the purpose OF preventing any
lay In counting The electoral votes
Nr BRkS OF Maryland, and Mr.. WALL!yG, of Ohio,
called for The yoas and nays, which were ordered and
resultcd--yeas lS2, nays 67.
DEBATE on THE fiIoDh ISLAND ELEcroR
Mr. OlRIEN tdem.) ni Md, oncrcd u resolution dc.
clarng that the vote OF William Slater should
counted.
Mr. EAMEs, (rcp) of H. l.. offered as a substitute
resolution declaring that the vote OF said Slater should
be counted.
SPEECH OF Mr. JEyKs.
Mr.. JEyKs, (dcm.) vi Pa, opened the debate and
desired TO know by what authority the Electoral Com
MISSION had made the houses vi Congress IL nero
addcnda 10 u conspiracy between corrupt Governor
and u elOnOus Returning Board He had listened TO
the Commissioner who had spoken to-day (Mr. Hoar)
hoping that lie would give some niof nation the
subject but he had cvalcd the true issue by simply
saying that the country had conferred upon tho
mission a great and extraordinary power, with
thorty to exclude admit evidence, as To them
seemed lit That gentleman had voted 10 ex-
throw out Inc vo;es OF Georgia because the
constitution gave power TO Congress 10 go behind tho
returns But circumstances altered cases. Then they
were democratic votes which were 10 be thrown OUT
now they wero republican votes.
Ms EAMEs. argued III favor OF the right Vi Mr.. Slater
TO lis vote whether Mr.. Corliss Centennial,
Commissioner or not at the time OF his election.
Mr.. O'BRIEy, OF Maryland said that the Senators and
REPRESENTATIVES, who presented the objections IN The
Rhode Island desired to test the consistency anu
good falh OF tho republicans Ia both houses OF Con-
gress who voted 10 sustain tlle decision of the
Island the exact converse OF the Oregon
case, and tho republicans to be CONSISTENT must vote
to sustain the Rhode Island objections. win they do
1t ana prove their gooo lahy He had voted Tor the
Electoral bill, and was willing TO sustain 1t and The
decisions OF the commission 50 far, aud
far only, honor, conscience and duty 10
tho American people demanded. The decisions
had Deen rcpudacd by the people The results tho
decisions would give only fraudulent title 10 the sue
cessiul candidate for the Presidency. No law bound
HIM to hasten and by his vote to make such decision
hna and rrevocabic. Honor, conscience ana tho
voice OF the American people demanded the contrary
In the discharge oi his any AS Representative he
would do nothing to consumnato fraud and wrong
fAckrioUs NIX. csRK.
Mr.. CARR, (dem.) oi Ind, made an amusing speech,
characicrzlng the Electoral Commission theatrical
troupc-eight on side and seven on tho othcrlnd
the drama which II performed AS anus.
Ing as any that ever from the pen
OF Boucicaut u also reminded him OF that
pictorial advertisement which repr rcseDts "a patient
before taking the nvs.rum and after. Ho quoted Mr.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
THE ELECrORAL COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON Feb 20, 1917.
The Electoral Commission rcasscnblcd at htif-past
six y. M Immediately alter tho two houses scpa.
rated. All the members wero present, Mr.. Herman,
the successor Senator Thurman taking his seat Tor
tho nrst time The two papers referred to tho com.
mission by The two houses IN joint read
by the Secretary.
10 response 10 an inquiry as to who appeared ~
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
ACTION OF THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.

In the House this morning Mr. Merritt introduced
resolution Gcnouncng the electoral tribunal guilty
OF fraud and deserving OF universal condemnation
motion 10 make the resolution the special order
Tor next Friday tabled.
Dir. Asa Matthews submittcd n substitute declaring
That the democracy were bound to abide by the
OF the tribunal.
After farthcr debate the whole subject; including Mr.
Mathews' substitute, was tabled by strict party
vote
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
lN TnE MASSACHUSETTS, LEaIsnArusr.

An order ccnsuring tho Electoral Commission was
rejected in tho House to-day by vote OF l59 Al;
seven democrats voting with tho majority
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
FAILURE OF AN ATTEMPT TO INSTRUCT IN THE

By TELEGRAPH TO THE HEBALp.1
TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 20, 1877
The following resolution offered In the lover
House tonight by Mr.. Nichols, u republican Of Cum
berlaud county
Whereas the interests and welfare Of
that there should bc speedy termination OF tho electoral
count at W Washina,on: therefore,
Hesoved That the Senators and In
gcss from New and they hereby to
oppose all uilatory motions calculated to
settlement OF the PRESIDENTIAL question: 30 the that tue
President cectlion. Il. u. iinyes--bc promptly naugu-
rated aud perm ancnt peace restored To the nation.
Mr. Egan n democrat Of Union county, moved to
lay It on tho table, which agreed with faint op.
position
The New York herald., 1877-02-27

The objections having been read the Presiding Oicer
that they would be submitted TO the Eiec
oral Commission for ITS judgment and decision, aud
hat the senate would now rctro TO ITS own chamber.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
nd w. II. BARyCM,

W. II. BARN
.. j. FRANKLIN.
CHARLES 4. THOMPSON.
JOIN =. PHILLIPS.
w. ). HOLMAN,
q 4. JENks.
JOHN II. BRfGHT.
>. ;. COX.
JOHN =. CLARKE. Jr..
q. &. W WALKER,
T.. A. DE BOLT,
JOHN u. EDEN,
j. u. TUCKER,
i. u. CLAKKE.
THOMAS l.. JONES,
j. PROCTOR KNOTT.
Representatives.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
RESOLUTION OF The DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS
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RESOLUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS
OF THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE.
lpY TELEGRAPH 10 THE HERALD
LANSING, Mich, Feb 26 1871
The democratic members OF tho Michigan Lcgsla
turo held meeting tonight aud adopted tho following
resolution by decided IN ijority:--
Resoved That having TO the formation Of the
EeSors Commission counsel subnis son to its dcci.
son but regarding action violating every principle
counenance DO given 1t by participating In its urther
ton OF cecIsion.
THE GEcRGIANs IN FAVOR or PREVENTING THE
INAUGURATION OF HAYES AT ALL HAZARDS
ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE THEIR REpREsEN-
TATIvEs.
DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ArAIAXrA, Ga, Feb 70, 1871
Tho feeling in this city and in Georgia regard to
the situation In Washington Is almost unanimous in
favor o. tho employment OF bustering tactics by the
democrats in Congress to prevent the Inauguration
OF Hayes. The result OF The abors OF tho Electoral
Commission is commented on with indgna and
whenever Mr. Hewitts nameis mentioned It is coupled
with oppression OF the most supreme disgust
FEELING OF THE MoDEKArEs.
There arc IL iew however, who believe the best
policy tho democrats pursue is to submit
cson OF the commission with as good grace possible
They argue that tho result takes tho Southern question
forever out oil politics. and ucquescence theron will
show to tho country that what mas been called tho
Confederate element In Congress IL really tho most
scrvative element IN our politics.
TELEGRAM TO BEx
Fifteen OF tho most prominent citizsns OF Atlanta
forwarded "a telegram to Bon Hill to-day begging him
to throw his influence with those democrats In Con.
gress who cndcavoring prevent the Inauguration
Ot Hayes What effect this telegram will upon
Mr.. Hl's course remains TO be seen, but those who
signed It are Mr. Hil's strongest and most enthusl-
nstic supporters
The New York herald., 1877-02-27
Gradual and Certain Approaches
to the End.
Mr.. HEWITT ON CONSISTENCY.
The Opportunity Of the 0ppOsers Of The
Electoral Bill.

THE DEBATE ON pennsylvania.
The New York herald., 1877-02-27

that and nc pc,ieven tne nature 10 elect A. first was
rcmeded By the subsequent election OF the fourth
taken by that State In calling together Log
islature and ir tho appointment OF to MI the
ollco OF eector was regular and accordance with
law. in accordance WITH the constitution,
confirmation aud fortincaiion Of the view which nc
believed was held previous To this OF Congress-
Mr. EDNvxDs. (reP) ofVL said he did liberty
to enter into any discussion principles OF
the decisions made elsewhere Some day hc might
press his thereon but he only arose now TO say
that he did acquiesce the parallel ATTEMPTED 10
be drawn ny the senator iropi Delaware tMr Bayardl
Mr. CHRisriANcy trop.) OF Mich, asked what evi-
dence there before the Senate that the matter was
ever before the supreme Court OF Rhode Island.
Mr. BAyAHD said the case had been often argued
at this session that every knew OF It. Besides,
the Senate was bound to have knowledge OF the public
laws OF OF the States oil this Union. Rhode Island
by the passage of that law had Senator
from Michigan (Mr Christiancyl as wei AS him self
Mr. Bayard) that she had provided for a failure 10
elect o her electors IL he remembered correctly
the State OF Vermont had also given her opinion that
failure 10 elect was very different thing Wom
failure caused by death or resignation and had passed
law TO that effect which the newspapers said was
prepared by tho able Senator from Vermont (Mr Ed
nundsE
Mr.. EpMuSps said his friend from Delaware was
mistaken as 10 what hc imputed to tho State of Yer
mont any opinion that State may have expressed
Sne was anxious 10 AVOID the prejudice which might
arise in certain quarters. and therefore passed tho
law referred to- and he believed she had avoided that
prejudice
Tho qucstion being the resolution of Mr. BURN
SIDE. 1t was unanimously agreed to--yeas 81 nays
none.
on motion OF Mr. ANTHONY. OF Rhode Island, the
Secretary was directed notify the House Repre-
sentatives OF the action OF tho Senate
AT 1--WE minutes OF sixoc clock the Clerk OF the House
appeared and notified the Senate of the action Of
the House IN the khodc Island case, and also That the
House was now ready To receive the Senate and
the count The Senate then lett tho Chamber. and
upon returning at haifpast SIX o'clock the President
py0 teMpoye announced that the Senate having retired
from The JOINT meeting OF the two houses upon OBJ
lection submitted to tho certificate from south Caro-
lina and tho papers having been submitted tc the
Electoral Commission tho Senate would resume
It's legislative business