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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-01-08

The member from Barbour reminds
everybody Of Col Ben. when he talks.
Chap. Stuart is the Ben. Butler OF the
body, and enjoys thrOwinga brick.
Pcnnybacker deserved better fate, but
he couldn't win last night.
Stuart meant to be complimentary Cbut
he wasn't when he said that Monroe did
not proposes him At first sight.
BY what authority does the Clcrk call 4
man "Jccms' who was duly christencd
james?
The Kanawha members look much bet.
ter in the flesh than in those awful wood
cut caricaturcS OF the Charleston papers.
Stuart got in IN Gov. Jacob when he
said that he profUrrrd Democracy that WAS
not inherited.
Our Capt. Andy is the father of the
House. lie called the boys to order last
night
Uncle 10. Gist represents mixed con.
stitucncy in brooke; so he ''jinrd" the
caucus ior IN experiment last night-just
to get his bearings, rs itwcrC.
johnson, Of Harrison, wanted to know
what sort Of mcetin it was, anyhow.
Only six members Of the old House nut
in IN appearance last night.
In spite OF the ia"t that liz was 0nuu on
the R|g$tr the Captain was nominated
No eminent Oratorical powers were lie.
velOpcd in the caucus
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-01-08

MrNlcIrNLCor@r -Inigc Cnmpgr.
Court met ut II \. NJ, Yesterday uu,l
transacted til" following business:
ticorgr t. 'ringiu, administrator, etc ys
John R"hrrrht, In rhanrcry Cascpar,ly
heard and continued until this afternoon
at 0'rIUck
Cathnrln" lIaWnr ~, Mary Rri>,rr e, al.
lnrhanccry. Final decree entered.
Adjourned until this morning at 10
O'clock. "
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-01-08

TIE LEGISLATURE CArCusES LAST NIGIIT
Pursuant 10 call the Democratic mem.
beers Of the House Of Delegates, and nll
other members proposing ~ net in concert
with tllnt party, met in the House Of Dele.
gates last night for the purpose Of nomi.
mating Speaker for the present session.
The caucus was called 10 order By Capt
Andrew Wilson, Of Ohio county, who
nominated Thos. II. Bradford as Chair.
man Of the caucus. Their being no other
nominations Mr.. Bradford was called to
the chair.
Col, PeytOn, Clerk Of the last House,
was elected Secretary.
DR.. GOoCh, Of Summers county, offered
a resolution to exclude all persons from
the floor OF the House except members
elect and reporters. Rejected.
On motion Of Capt. Wilson. the rules Of
the last House were adopted to govern the
proceedings Of the caucus.
Nominations for Speaker being in order,
DR.. GooCh nominated George II MOilrt,
OF PocahOntaS county.
Ex.G0v. Jacob nominated J. T.. Penny.
hacker, Of PendctOn county.
Mr.. Stewart nominated Alexander Mon.
roe, Of Hampshire county.
On motion OF Dr. GOOch, the caucus re-.
solved to vote by ballot, Messrs. jacob
tiooch andStcwart hcingappointed tellers.
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Necessary 10 choc" ] .
Mr. NnT,t hovir, roo,i,oJ ,Lo r",,;.oJ
rnmLrr w"s i"ciarSL ~" n"r 'v ~ ' H.,
camcns for III" Sn"okrrsIin If ,ho IIom MY
NJ n"lo"n,eS az '""'''"'P VI '''' '''"S'
Tho next busipcss Lcipy ,bc scloc,ior -,
n Clerk, the names of j. y. Prvton. O,
HreenDrler,. VIM. {. Scott, OF Harrison
ana u. x. Howard OF Mason county, were
placed in nomination. \ ballot being
taken resulted in the selection Of Col
ieSEItoh'
Inc next business OF the Caucus being
me selection OF SergeAnt.at- Arms, The
,;"n. I'LL W ~. I'I''" II, 'i y, u,
rnn. Of Marion ro I,mns ToIJ If NI T
Co.: O, H., p, WashLnrn If owls =" 90 ' "m[
| y. d. Wilkinson, of Harrison On T t"
ballots were taken witLont " scIoc,iom
after which the names If T"iL Wiitinsa,
nnd MORGAN w"r" Withdrawn \ TIorI
was selected on the third holIot Il"
The next business L"inr The Sr,cc,;or y
II Doorkcrpcr Of The UomSr thr fnIInw;n,
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-01-08
3Fnr SaIs.

DOR SALE-THE PIANO WAGON
l. OF AlamSG Lucas. The running gear, are near.
ly new. Will be- sold at a very low price To he seen
at the store Of c. y. Lucas. Apply to
dec A. NJ ADAMS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-01-08

"Irislm posylllrtouu the rlnrnr,rrn
'lG t%liln"nNlS I" the rirra'y 81 Ewh-
nNl" MN'r' without feeling assured that
hrtr MA''''r P0uIS t"rlh u priceless strruIu.
oi delicious purity, tui all afflicted human,
n.y. Come and drink and lest you Of your
pNins,'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-01-08
SEALED PROPOSALS
0he Qnteltt9enetr,


Once. No~, rs ond ~ Fourteenth Street
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-01-08
DOR SALE
CHEAP HOMES.

$3.50 will buy a Frame House with four rooms
lot ilTISS
TOR SALE OR EXCHANGE One ihrrt-.,ory
Brick IuiI,iIng, containing Y tnomS including one
Large Store Room. Gas water, etc This hnr pro-
Ierty il situated nrSr the u"V market, On Market
street, and En0Hm IL the sherman House.
For particulars, write Or apply 10
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1879-07-31
"Ring The Bells for Sarah. .

"Coull 10 DC married, Your Honor Il
asked 4 fine, stlappng son Of Ia sea cook
named William H. Montgomery, haling
from Maine, and addressing Mayor Yates,
Of Newark, yesterday. BY sweet VIII
liams side stood a rosy checked, hand
some looking girl, Miss Sarah J. King,
also OF Maine. The Mayor answered
yes" provided the pair gave Il satstac-
tory account OF themselves.
They did. William is cook OF the
schooner Dolphin, of Calais, Me. Sarah
was Il passenger. They had long loved
each other, and the sea voyage brought
matters to tile marrying point William
told his story with such an air Of truth
fulncss that the Mayor believed him, and
the nuptial knot was tied in the presence
Of the Mayors secretary and brace Of
envious reporters. [N.Y.IIerald July 18th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1879-07-31

1t WAS plain enough to all other pasScn-
gers on the terryboat that the two were i'll
love and engaged, yet the girl seemed T.
doubt his tervor just a little Therefore,
as the boat reached mid-strcam She lean
ed over and tcndcrly said;
''Johnnie, | am going to test your love
am going to jump overheard, and if YOU
really love me, | know you'll jump after
me and save me-
Yes, I'll jump after YOU" he slowly
replied, "but, but
But what, Johnnie? ?"
''But if We're you rd take of my shoes
first just the minute they haul YOU out
OF the water every woman in this crowd
will rush to see whether you wear No. IS
or number $, and if you are in your
stocking feet they can't get the size"
The girl drew her feet under the chair,
sighed once or twice, and did not regain
her old enthusiasm until the boy came
along with peanuts. Detroit Free Press.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1879-07-31

Mr.. Henry Plummer hands us a mann
moth stock Of English rhubarb, the leaf
measures sixteen feet in circumference
and is p inches in length. Mr.. Plummer
has raised this variety Of rhubarb for
some time and once had leaf measuring
20 feet in circumference. Somerset Re
porter.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1879-07-31
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1879-07-31

Colonel Mead, superintendent Of AgIi-
culture Vermont, says that, in five years
after he fixed his stable 50 as to save his
liquid manure, he had doubled the pro
duets of his farm. The greatest waste of
New England agriculture to-day is this
waste of liquid eXcrements Of cattle 1t
is five times greater than all the taxes,
and there is no need of it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1879-07-31

and finally prevented the passage of amy hill that
would cripple that act. and left the executive au-
thonty tn Pursle It's duty as prescribed therein
On Apr. ii. ISIS the department was again able
To Resume It's policy of purchasing com by the sale
of T. per cent bonds and shortly afterwards to
commence the sale ot / per cents for refuudiuL
purposes, and this pohcy was steadily pursued to
the end. During the process coin constantly de
cnc4, and the sale Of ] per cent bonds steadily
increased In ISIS we sold SJnoOO 500 t., per cent
bonds at premium Of l. per cent and >l4N Di~j
10 per cent bonds at par. Ninety million dol
lars Of the proceeds Of bonds sold in 1871 and SIS
were held IN coin as a part of the resumption
fund and the balance applied to the payment
Of s FER cent. go bonds At the end nf tile Year
1873, and before Congress Had convened, we hal
thus accumulated including surplus revenue.
com reserve OF Si3N,OOD OOO Resumption had
practically come one month before the dav fixed
by law, as quietly and TRANQUILITY as a vessel would
tloat from the river into the ocean oar notes
were no longer at discount They We're at par
with coin. The same money paid to the Ia
borer the farmer, and the houdholdcr and all as
good as the best issued from the mint. On the lst
day Of January, and on every day since, both gold
and silver have been ready. and have been paid to
every holder ot a greenback who desired it. 50
complete was the success ot resumption that all
the notes presented oI redemption since the st Of
January and prior to the Ist OF July amount to
S1,97n,GlS while gold coin has been freely deposit
ed in the treasury IN exchange for United States
notes. The total amount of gold coin and bullion
III the treasury on the II day OF january, lS19, was
S3J 81, ,6H l. On the first day OF this month the
amount of such coin and bullion was Sl35 1876
l1i62, and the amount of silver dollars has IN
creased from Sl6 G97 ,:S in january to 80 HI
Bal July |, The law provided for the redemption
of Uuited States notes only at the sub treasury at
New FORK and captiouS critics who said that re
sumption a sham, objected that notes were
not redeemed III other parts of the United States.
But, in fact, resumption did occur in all parts of
the United States and, in the far W est, and in
t1ll ba,lys t,,, aud OF
premium. To remove the complaints of few per
sons that they could not get gold coin III Pha
delphia and other cities, the treasury has supplied
the demand for gold coin wherever it has arisen;
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

could ask, if they have discharged their du-
ties faithfully to the people. If there shall
be nothing exposed to justify the suspic-
ions which have been thrown upon them,
then their accusers will have to shoulder a
heavy responsibility and may expect sharp
eyes to watch their every official action and
transactions.
The people should possess their souls in
peace until the confusion is abated, and the
new order of things is fully under way. 1t is
but another test of the accuracy of popular
will and the capacity of the people to man
age theirown affairs, and the result should
be patiently awaited.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11
BY TELEGRAPH,
Election Of state Omcers.
COALITION OF REPUBLICAN AND READ
JUSTERs UNBROKEN.
Especial to the vIRGINIAN.]

COALITION OF REPUBLICAN AND READ
JUsTERs UNBRoKEN.
Special to the vIRGINIAN]
RICHMOND, Dec. 10, 1870.
The two houses adjourned this evening
at $50 o'clock. Gen. Echols re-nomi-
mated R. M. T. Hunter for reelection as
Treasurer, and denounced the action of
the Re-adjusters for making the debt
question pretext for selling the offices,
and for merely scrambling for offices,
without having mentioned the debt set
Element since the commencement of the
session. He charged them with making
the Capitol mere infrmary for broken
down re-adjuster politicians. He gave a
sketch of the services of Mr.. Hunter and
eulogized his character.
Corbin M. Reynolds was elected
Treasurer; R. F. Walker, Superintend-
ent of Public Printing, vice Frayser,
present incumbent; Sam'l C. Williams,
Superintendent of Penitentiary, vice,
Swami. present incumbent.
Tomorrow, Wingfeld Scott, of Floyd
will be elected store keeper of Peniten-
tiary; ]. M. Brockenbrough of Essex,
Register of Land Office, and George R.
Phillips, Railroad Commissioner.
Up to this time the coalition between
re-adjusters and colored Republicans re-
mains unbrokep, CARO-.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

The Washington correspondent of the Bal.
timore american of Monday, states that
Senator Kellogg, who has returned from
Louisiana expresses himself thoroughly sat-
isfed with the investigation before the Sem
ate subcommittee on elections, at New Or
leans. He says that all the charges against
him were controverted by the evidences of
witnesses OF the highest responsibility, and
he thinks that Spofford's case has complete
ly broken down. 1t is understood that the
Democrats on the sub committee are so dis
gusted with Spofford's witnesses that their
views of the case have undergone a radical
change, and but for the political exigency
which may occur. report favorable to Sem
ator Kellogg would probably be forthcoming
at an early day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11
The Political Prospect.

The political revolution which is now con
founding the old Bourbons OF Virginia, must
necessarily reach farther than mere legisla-
tive action. The calls we see to ''organize"
in all Of the papers fayoring the Re-adjust-
ers' movement means that future contests
are contemplated, and that it is the purpose
to enter them with more discipline, and
greater precaution and determination than
heretofore. We may expect, as result OF
this organization, an active and we'll regula-
ted canvass in each Congressional district in
the State next fall. In the Fredericksburg
district, Duff Green will probably contest
with Gen. Beale; in the Norfolk district,
Mr.. Goodwin will measure swords with John
Good in the Petersburg district, Col. W.
E. Cameron may be pitted against DIR. Jor-
censor ia che Richmond district, John S.
Wise will come to the front as the fayorite
of the Re.adjusters, although not exactly Of
them; in the Lynchburg district, Mr.. Tuck
er may be antagonized by James A. Frazier
or some other prominent Re-adjuster Mr..
Cabell may be opposed by Mr.. Witcher, son
of the old veteran Wing leader, Vincent
Wtcher in the Abingdon district, Colonel
Fulkerson will likely be candidate !;
in the Alexandria district, either General
Williams of Winchester, or James Bar
bour of Culpeper, may head the Re-adiuster
column and in this district, Capt. Paul or
Capt. Riddleberger, or DR.. Moffett, will in
vite to tourney Judge Harris, who has been
resting Tin the COOP for SO long time, and
sporting in green pastures. and by the side
of still waters.
We look for lively time during the COM
ing year among the patriots and politicians.
When the two factions of the deceased Con-
sentative party have worried and wooded
each other to their hearts content, the Re-
publ;cans may step in and help them ont
Of their difficulties.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11
r. N. Pool, ESQ.

Elsewhere we have alluded to the pur-
chase OF large tract OF mineral land by Mr..
r. N. Pool from Messrs. Echols, Bell & Cat
lett. This is probably one OF the finest de-
posits of specular ore in this country, and,
although it has been cut through by the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad for years, the
general public was not aware that mine Of
so much wealth was so conveniently located
to the railroad in the rugged mountains near
Waynesboro. Mr.. Pool has had his eye on
this property for some time, knowing its
great value, but not until recently did he
consummate his arrangement to approach it
with business intentions. With his accus.
toned energy, he has put forces to work on
it for enlarged mining operations, and ar
ranged to have erected at once a station
house on the line of the railroad, and other
buildings and Improvements necessary to
the accommodation of the work and work.
men. 1t is expected to expend from $15, 900
to $40, 600 on these Improvements and other
mining facilities within the next sixty days.
r. N. Pool is a remarkable man, COM
bining in himself forces peculiarly adapted
to the important enterprises in which he is
engaged. Well versed in mineralogy and
geology, keen and sagacious in his percep-
ton, bold in his conce ption, and tireless in
his energy to execute, he acts while others
daily, and reaches conclusions while others
hesitate at the inception. 1t is fortunate
for this portion of Virginia that such man
is thoroughly familiar with our mineral re-
sources, and ambitious of bringing them to
the knowledge Of the business world. His
influential circle Of acquaintance in the
East and West, and the confidence that is
reposed in his Judgment and knowledge,
augment his value to Virginia, as is fully
demonstrated by the enterprise and capital
he has already been solely instrumental in
introducing, for the development and utili-
cation of our mineral properties. II there is
a man in the State who should be sustained
and encouraged by public sympathy and
aid, and whose la5ors should be properly
measured and appreciated, it is Mr.. Pool.
He is doing more for the State than any
dozen or score Of men in it, and we hope his
comprehensive and practical schemes and
undertakings will be crowned with an abun.
dant reward to him personally, as well as to
the State at large.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

Those who are complaining OF the severe
measures of the Readjusters 10 the Legisla-
ture, should not forget the unmeasured de-
nunciation they have had directed against
them-not only General Malone, but those
who followed his lead. 1t is war-bitter
war-of the factions, and, as General Sher-
man once said, ''war means cruelty.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

On Tuesday, the following nominees
of the Readjuster caucus were elected !:
John E. Massey, of Albemarle, 1st
Auditor: Horace H. Dyson, of Motto
way, end Auditor and T. T. Fauntle-
roy, of Frederick, Secretary of State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

The Dispatch is getting into fret about
the white mans party" That clap trap
and foolishness is played out. The Dispatch s
arbitrary language smacks of the Yazoo
plan. Let it and those who act with it, be
careful how they approach extremes. They
have not the poor negro only to frighten
now. They are dealing with men of nerve,
who will be equal to the emergency.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

We regret the displacement of Col. Jas
Mcdonald from the position Of Secretary Of
State. he is an elegant gentleman, and a
courteous and efficient officer. whose equal
it will be difficult to find.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

The Senate Judiciary Committee reported
faverably on the nomination Of Secretary
OF War McCrary as Judge Of the Iowa U.
s. judicial District, and it was confirmed
unanimously.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

Judge Harris is put down as one of the
supporters OF Speaker Randall as the Dem
oeratic candidate for President.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

Gen. John Sterrett Cuttings, one of the
leading bankers and most conspicuous cti-
zens OF Baltimore, died in that city on Mon
day, aged 81 years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11
Agricultural Depression in Europe

Col. Peyton has just received letter
under date OF the 23rd of Nov. 1879 from q
friend in England gentleman OF the high
est character and intelligence, in which he
remarks in regard to the rent trouble which
exist those as well as in Ireland. ''Troubles
are hanging over us. The farmers, large
and influential body of men, are many Of
them bankrupts or throwing up their farms
to avoid bankruptcy. hear that Lord Alb
ergavenny has seventeen farms in Kent
unoccupied. The Duke of Marlborough
1000 acres in Oxford. In Somersetshire
rents are got 10 with difficulty and one OF
its great Squires with whom we are con-
nected in a way told his men that he had
given up riding horses and was better off
than his neighbors, as he still kept bis car
riage. 1t is the fashion to say that this is
the consequence of succession Of bad years.
can't help thinking that it is the conse-
-quence Of another and new source of supply
which necessarily affects rent-your Gamer
ican) corn and cattle. Of course they cannot
be transported always so cheaply as now,
but if the cost of transport increases
the means of transport will improve so as
to more than counterfeit that. Ministers TOO
are troubled. Though you admire him
fear Gladstone and bis fanatic peace friends.
don't know what mischief he may do il he
should come again in power"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-11

The Republican Congressional committee
will meet in Washington this week, to Or
ganize work for the presidential year.