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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-09-06
GRANTS TOUR

Around the World.
AeomrlO,e record Of the Journey o. Conceal us.
descriptions Of the places visited, intereStlnT fneI.
Dent, enlhuItasie ~ovRti0ni by Emperor ana KinFI,
Illustrated. Price, % co. 0utsOlh all ether booeS.
1rffiLery nPldly taken. Agents Wanted. FOR
shEE AMeMAkNi Gnelnnau, D. ani0
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-09-06
LOTTERIES.
Louisiana State Lottery Comply.

This institution was regularly incorporated BY III,
legislature Of the State for Educational and Charita.
BILE purposes, In 1858, for the term ofTWenty.
The State Is pledged, with = capital Of 500 900, 10
MhIeh 1t has since added 4 reserve fund Of S350,be0,
ITS Grand Single Number DIstribuIlon
Hersr Raa6t or pOHtpOaG. Look at the following HBtd-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
CREAM OF THE NEWS.
Gathered from Our Dispatches

The coal miners at Pomeroy, o., are
on a strike for higher wages.
". T. Wallace, ex-SherifF OF Hamilton
county o., has been indicted for embcz.
zling S2S,OOO.
4 dispatch from Rome states that the
dispute between Germany and the Nati-
can is nearly settled.
4 dispatch from Madeira, saws private
adviceS from Sierra Lore, represent that
the French have annexed the English
island OF Maiaconv.
4 Berlin dispatch saws Prot George
Frederick :. Haemann, Of the University
Of Grifswald. a distinguished philosp-
pher and archaeologist, is dead.
Governor Nichols has signed the
hill repealing the charter oi the Louis
lana State Lottery.
Prince Walieman, thini son oi the
Crown Prince Of Germany, died of heart
disease, Yesterday.
The funeral Of Judge Elliott, VINO was
murdered at Franklin, Ky, Wednesday,
took place Yesterday, AMI WAS largely
attended.
The Chambcrs-Cia pr,ze fight came
off at Black Greek, Canada. vesteriay.
one hundred and thirty-seven rounds
were fought.
At Parker>bUrg, yesterday, John r.
Ninal was awarded a verdict Of $1,000
damages Tor malicious prosecution,
against General A. 5. Core and B. :.
Compton.
Russia has abandoned Aigbanisian to
the British.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
THE BRUISERS.
Chambers-Clark Prize Fight.

BUFFALO, March 27.-Thc prize fight
which occurred to-day near Black Creek,
Canada, about ten miles from this city,
between Arthur Chambers and John
Clark, of Philadelphia, for Il 900 a side
and the lightweight championship OF
America, was on the whole tame af-
fair The parties with their seconds
Joe GOss and Billy Edwards for Cham
bsrs, and Harry Higgins and Tom Me-
DermOtt for Clark, with Dan Munccc, Of
this city, as referee accompanied 10y a
numhcrof pugilstiCally inclined roughs,
blacklegs and thieves from Boston, New
York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and this
city. and large dcputatiOn Of reporters.
boarded tug in the harbor at O'Clock
this morning, arriving at the point above
named at 10 o'clock.
One hundred and thirty-seven rounds
were fought Clark was pretty badly
used up, more, however, frem the hard
work Of dodging Chambers and throw
ing himself down 10 avoid punishment
than from blows received, although his
face showed signs Of the fight, while
Chambers left the field comparatively
unhurt. After having fought one
hundred and twenty-siX rounds the
spectators began to call for a draw or
finish of some kind, and Higgins,
Clark's second, again threw up the
sponge, having done it on the l22d
round, to which Clark objected. Clark
protested, but finally Chambers said he
would rather give him 500 than punish
him any more. and, this offer being ac-
cepted the fight closed, after having
lasted two hours and twenty minutes.
The parties separated at Blackrock. The
fight caused considerable excitement
here among certain class.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
RAPID TELEGRAPHING.
Prospectus Of a New Company
that Proposes to Send 1000
Words n Minute at Very Low
Rates

NEW YORK, March 26-The pro=pcc-
tus of the new American Rapid Tele-
graph Company is published to-day. 1t
is claim that the company is owner OF
the American and European patents for
machine telrgraphing, which, over its
own patent wires, will transmit 1000
worls a minutes. and over wires now
in ordinary use 80 words q minute.
IL J. stated that the new system
has been thoroughly tested, having
been in practical operation for four
months over circuits Of 800 To- 1000
miles. and it is claimed that with three
wires Il can perform the whole tele-
graph business OF theeountry. Accura-
cy, rapidity, and cheapness an the three
principal features claimed for the new
system.
The company publishes a schedule
for messages amazingly cheap. Twenty
five cents Tor thirty words TO any point
east of the Rocky Mountains IS the unit
of these charges The company an
/ nounccs that the construction Of wires
10 all large cities east Of and including
-. Louis will b-gIn immediately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
,icc, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula Of
a simple vegetable remedy, for tho
speedy and permanent cure Of consump-
ton, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and
all throat and lung affections; also a
positive and radical cure for nervous de.
bility and all nervous complaints, after
having tested lis wonderful curative
powers in thousands oi eases, has felt il
his duty to make il known 10 his suffer
ing fellows. Actua.cd by this motive,
and a desire to relieve human suffer
idg, will send. free Of charge, Ia all
who desire it, this recipe with full Iii
rcctions for preparing and using, III
German, French OF English. sent by
mail 10y addressing with stamp, naming
this paper, w. w. Shcrar, li9 Powers
Block. Rochester, y. \.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
WHEELING w. VA, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 2S 1879.

issue, so far as can be ascertained
to date. there remains in the Treasury
unexpended OF the amount allowed by
law, S6S7, ,Sl6. No favors have been
shown any OF the subscribing parties.
| have the honor to suggest that il the
Senate deem the matter OF sufficient inn
portance, a committee be authorized to
examine into the method employed by
the Treasurer in refunding the debt, to
the end that any existing methods not
deemed proper or expedient be aban-
doned and better schemes devised. l
shall also be pleased to consult with any
member of the Senate who may have
any suggestions to offer in the matter
and to open to his inspection all books
and records OF the Department, show
ing in detail the transactions in the
issue and redemption OF the public debt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
TRANSATLANTIC.
S0RR0WfUL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE
AfGHANS.
Russia Turns Them Over to the Tender
Mercies of the British Inyades-The
Zulu War Riots in Milan
Church and State.
Russia Abandons Afgnauistsn to Eng
land.

Russia Abandons Afgnsuistsn to Eng
land.
TAsHKEND, March give have to all
appearances arrived at the solution OF
the Afghan question. General Kauf-
man declared to-day, categorically, that
as regards any plans that may have been
entertained by Russia in respect Of AZ
ghanistan they were for the time given
up. Afghanistani is totally abandoned to
the English, who are free not only to
take the passes, but even Herat il they
so please, and without any danger from
Russian interference. Gen. Kaufman
is convinced that the Aighaus are quite
powerless to effect anything for them
selves unaided, and that the ultimate
success OF the English is only question
of time and money.
LONDON, March 27.-A dispatch from
Calcutta says that Major Canaguari had
an interview on Wednesday with the
Niceroy Of India, at which he informed
the latter that all hope of peaceful ne
gotiation with IakOOb Khan had failed
An immediate advance on Cabul has
been ordered. The Shutar Gordan Pass
is practicable. General Roberts can
reach the crest of the Pass in week.
A Lahore correspondent reports that
the government has ordered the imme-
diate revictualling OF Quettah.
The Zulu War.
LONDON, Mares PA liberal member
will move in Parliament to night that
the Zulu war was undertaken with in
sufficient forces, Notwithstanding the
full information of the government of
the strength OF the Zulu army, and the
warnings received from Losd Chems-
ford, that hostiities were unavoidable.
Church VS.. State.
PARIS, March PA letter from Le-
pere, Minister OF the Interior, rcprov-
ing the Bishop of GrenOble for misrep-
reSenting the Government and
encouraging disobedienCe Of the laws
by pastoral. wherein he declared that
the Government is hostile to religion
and that the laws are not sanctioned by
the Church and are not binding, is at
tracing as much attention as the stern
est and most determined communication
recently addressed by civil powers to
any prelate.
Riots at Milan.
ROME, March 27.--ln consequence OF
the revolutionary disturbances at Mi
Ian, Sunday, the authorities have ord
cred the dissolution of the Republican
Fraternity Society, and measures have
been adopted to punish the offenders.
Cardinal Manning
will shortly leave Rome for England.
No arrangements have been made for
the establishment OF official relations be-
tween England and the Holy See.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
Payment Of Called Bonds.

New NOaS. March 27.-The following
letter from Secretary Sherman 10 Treas
urer Giltillan is made public:
SIR-As II is desirable 10 make pay
ment of called bonds in a mode that
will least disturb the market, YOU will
draw from depository banks the pro
ccylS of the four per cent. bonds only
when required to make a payment OF
called bonds, ami in proportion from
the several repositories e. the amounts
hcI1 by them, a. nearaS may he, IN sums
ri $1,000. The money in the Treasury
received for four percent. bonds, ShouIt
be- applied to the payment OF called
bonds bciurc such drafts ar made. The
pavmcnt by Callel bonds should bc
treated as payments in money as ot Il q
,lste when il would under the order be
r,,ulrrd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
Workingmen.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter OF relaxation, your
system needs cleansing and strengthen
ing To prevent an attack OF Ague, Bill.
lious or Spring Fever, or some other
Spring sickness that will unfit you for L
seasons work. You will save time,
much sickness and great expense il YOU
will use one bottle OF Hop Bitters in
your family this month. Don't wait
See other column.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

Ia the District Court ni the luitcl states, for
the District oi Wet Virginia, In BANKRUPTCY,
In the matter ~ IIirRm II fnr. bankrupt
Nuticr j. hereby given that n Petition has been
filed IN said pstrid Iuuit by Hirtm ". Free. ni
Mhnniuctun IN the county If Marion, In saii
district = hn In, hc.u duly d,rlard n bankrupt
under the Rev i,cl Statutes Oi the United States,
title "Rankmptc, for a disrhapc, and ccrtih.
cate thrT,pi from all his debt, and other claims
rroNahir under sa,d title, nni that the l2th da,
NJ April. \. u. lS1" nj 10 o'clock 4. ~, nj the
uiIirc of 7. \. lIugus. Rrgptcr IN BANKRUPTCY
No. II Twelfth street up stairl IN tho city -,
Wheeling. Wet Virginia are the time and place
assigned iur N. hrariug ol the same. when And
where you may attend and show cause. II any
YOU have why the prayer ~ the Sall petition
should not be- granted. JASPER Y. MOORE.
Clerk of the Distract Court Of the United states
for said District. mrlgaws
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
Freight Pool Dissolved.

ST. LOUIS, March 27.--The freight pool
from this city was practically dissolved
to-day by the Wabash and Nandalia
roads issuing notices that from to-mor-
row, Thursday, all bills Of lading for
freight shipped over their lines would
be issued at their respective offices, in
stead Of at the pool agents office as
heretofore. The break was made by the
Wabash, and the Nandalia followed as
soon as il heard Of the action Of the for
mer road. The Ohio and Mississippi,
Chicago and Alton, and indianapolis
and st. Louis will no doubt follow suit,
as they cannot exist as a pool with the
other roads Gus.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, March ., l \: N
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
warmer or partly cloudy weather, with
northwestrrly winds, yeering a. south
crlv. and rising followed by stationary
OF falling barometer.
For the Lower Lake regions warmer
and partly cloudy weather, with o'c@-
s!Onal light rain, variable winds, mostly
southeast. and rising followed by talilng
barometer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

In the District Court ~ the Init-l Su'"s fer the
District Gi West Virginia. Ia BaEkruptry. in
the matter ni Dana /. Hubbard. bankrupt,
Notic" = h'fnhy giNrtt tlmi a petition las been,
Ia Wit. On ih" Sth day uf March. lS5p. hlci IN
saiI Disirri count hy Dana l. Hubbard, Who
has bc,n hcrstpiaT- nuiy d"sissot . saohv.p.
under ihr Revised statute - ~" tuitcd states.
title "Bmknptcy Hud that the 3Hh II Nanrh,
lS7p. at 70 ".'lIk 4. y. ~ thy ofiC" of T. j.
Hugu, Register la Raul uIpury. Ne. Il Twelfth
street iup stair in the city IT Wheeling. In saIi
district ar the time and plarr assigned for the
hearing. when and " here you may attend aud
show onu.,. II any ypu have, why the prayer 81
the Ntii p, utlon should not bs gunt"d.
JASPER Y. MOORE
clerk Of the Tnitrd states District count fH the
District uf West Virginia mTlJ1Nas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
Toledo.

TOLEDO, March 27.-Whest-Dulland
easier; amber Michigan and seller
March 81 O6t; seller May held at 81 OH;
seller June held at 81 0St; No. 2 red win
ter spot nominslly at 81 06}; seller
April held at 81 06tSl 07; seller May
/ 07i; western amber 81 o.; No. 2 am.
Der illinois 81 l0i. Corn-Quiet and
firm; high mixed held at S6tc; No. 2
spot S6.c; seller May ste; No. 2 white
37.c; rejected 36c. Oats-Dull and NOM
inal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
PARKERSBURG.
Ten Thousand Dollars Damages
Awarded.

special Dispatch to the Register.
PARKERsBURG, March -.
In the case OF John F. Ninal against
General A. 5. Core and b. :. Compton,
for malicious prosecution, which has
been OH trial for six days, the jury have
Just brought in a verdict of $4,000 for
the plaintiff. Hutchinson and Jackson
for plaintiff and Boreman, Loomis, Sands
and Coleman for defendants.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28

MINIATURES, MarCh S.-Robert
Shenan, the boy who was 80 severely
punished at Racine some iour weeks
asu by Mr.. Skewes, superintendent ol
schools, died Yesterday. IL IS asserted
that the severity Of the punishment was
accidental, the boy having in, trying 10
dodac the blow OF the ruler IN Skewes
hand. received blow on the temple
Shcuan attended school for several day:
after the injury, but his death was un'
guc>tianqblv the result Of the blow on
the heat Noinquest Was held, as the
attending physician gave death certln
cItr. There = considerable excitement
among the citizens OF Racine. which VII
doubtless culminate in torcinS an eN-
animation by the authorities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
DRY GOODS
New York.

NEW YORK, March 21.-Dry Goods
Cotton goods in steady demand; leading
makes firmly held by agents. Prints
fairly active and agents stock well in
hand. Worsted, woolen and cotton
dress goods jobbing freely. White goods
and quilts in steady request. Mems
wear woolens quiet in agents hands, but
jobbing fairly. Foreign goods in mod
crate request.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28

WORMS are "A miserable sitiiction,
found in most families, and not unire-
ouently fatal IN their effects. There
lore, delay not-but Immediately ask
your druggist for ''Dr. &. McLane' Cel-
ebrated Vermiiuge," and happiness Will
bless your household. Only see that
'Fieming Bros. - Wood street, Pitts,
burVh." 4 on the wrapper, or You VII
get a worthless imitation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28

RAILROAD BOyDs-Quiet. Erie Sec
ond consolidated mortgage funded cou-
pom bonds, the amount OF which issue
is about eight and one-half millions,
sold for the first time to-day at 62i.
STATE BoNDs-Dull.
SToCKs-Quiet without important feat
ture. The transactions aggregated $1,000
shares, of which 5000 were Erie, 5000
Lake Shore, 1900 Northwestern COM
mon, 1900 preferred, 1900 st. Paul,
5000 Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western. and l1.OOO Western Union
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
HOUSE.

HNlr. Sparks introduced the army ap-
preparation bill. lie stated it was sub
Stantially the bill which passed the last
HonSe with the reorganization features
stricken ont. Ii retained the clause pro-
hibiting the use of troops at the polls.
The bill was referred to the commit
tee of the whole and the House went
into committee.
\ motion 10 reduce the army to $1,000
men was rejected by vote Of IS to ll9.
\ priviSion allowing deficiency in
one item OF the appropriation for pay tO
be made up from an excess in any other
item under the same general head was
stricken out. The opposition came from
hoth sides, the provision being regarded
as violation OF existing laws and dan
gcrous authority to be conferred on the
Department.
The provision in regard To railroad
companies doing general telegraph
business passed without diSCussisn.
Mr.. Reagan moved To strike ont the
provision in regard Ia the appropriations
for regular supplies, incidental expenses,
barracks and quarters and army trans.
pOrtatiOn.
Mr.. McCOOk suggested that a diff
Guilty might arise il riots should
break out in some quarters, and il the
President, in reply to call, even from
Democratic governors, should send
troops there while there is no provision
made for the expense of such transpor-
tatiOn OF the troops.
After discussion the provision was
stricken out, all the Democrats and
some Of the Republicans voting in the
affirmative.
Section Is, in relation to the use Of
troops at the polls, having been reached,
it was passed over for the present.
The section authorizing the Secretary
of the Treasury TO issue small arms, &c,
10 any college or university which may
desire them, and which has $50 male
students, was stricken out.
The committee then rose, having dis
posed Of all but two or three ordinary
provisions of the bills.
Adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
pr;cs ofwhf,eIe.d

CHIDAGo, March 27.-The National
White Lead Association. which has
been in SESSION al the Grand Pacific
Hotel, adjourned this evening. having
decided 20 make no changes in the price
OF white lead. twill therefore remain
at cents perpound in large lots.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
Determined 10 Ne

NASHVILLE, March 27.-Know Martin,
colored, the murderer Of John Will
meyer and wife, who IS to be hanged TO.
morrow, embraced the Catholic faith,
to-day. he could have taken an appeal
and secured another years lease Of life,
but Is determined to die.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, March 27.
SEN ATE.
Numerous bills were introduced.


Ii was resolved that when the Senate
adjourn, it be until Monday next.
Mr.. HOar's resolution of Tuesday, de-
claring the course Of the majority to be
revolutionary, etc, was taken up.
In the running debate, Mr.. llOar
charged that the majority usurpcd the
functions OF legislation in maturin;
measures in the caucus, thus anticipat-
ing Constitutional forms.
Messrs. Beck, Bayard and Voorhees,
replied, saying that the Democrats were
acting with caution and circmspectiOn,
which was more than the Republicans
had done when in majority. Without
diSpOsing of the subject, the Senate
went into executive session.
When the doors reopened, the Senate
adjourned till Monday next.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
Tennessee State Debt.

TENNESSEE, March 27.-The House to.
day amended the Senate bill to adjust
the debt at 40 cents, striking out 40 and
inserting 80, at which rate it is believed
the Legislature will agree to settle 1t il
the bond holders will concur
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
BUYING AND SELLING.
GENERAL MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Money Stringent at 6 Per Cent =
Governments Steady--flour Quiet
- Wheat Quiet - Hogs Un-
settled and Lower.
FIN ANCE.

New YORK, March 21.-MoNEY-
Stringet; loaned up to l-32 per cent.
and interest, closing at 6 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 4!@6 per
cent. Sterling exchange, bankers bills
quietat 4S6!; sight exchange on New
York ct 4S7i.
SILvER-Bar silver here at 81 0Si; sub
sidiary silver coin lGlt per cent. dis
count. Silver at London 30 TO 80 3-l6d.
(ioyERNMENTs-Stsady
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Fire Damn Errlonon.

san FRANcIsCo, March 27.-NeW lea
land news. March 4ih: A FIRE damp eK-
plo>iOn occurred in a coal mine near
Otsgo on February 2lst, when thirty
men we're killed, being all Who were in
the mine st The time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
Charged with Embezzlement.

CINCINNATT, March 27.-The Grand
jury to-day found an indictment against
VIM. J. Wallace, eN-Sherih Of Hamilton
county, for the cmbeZzlcment Of S23,-
900, in January last.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
POMEROY, %.
Miners Strike.

CISCINSArr, March 27.-AbOut four
hundred striking miners gathered at
Pomeroy, Yesterday, and forced the
miners ui a lew of the mines that were
working, TO Join them in strike for
higher wages.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
The Fitz John Porter Co,s.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-The pro-
cccdings by the court Of inquiry in the
Fitz John Porter case have reached the
President, and il can he stated on good
authority that the findings are in every
way i'm ms favor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-28
LIVE STOCK.
East Liberty,

EAsr LIBERTY, March IL Cattle
Receipts for the last two days 1907
head OF through and 324 head OF local
total for three days l,OO7 head Of through
and 600 head of local. supply only fair
with little more demand, though no
material change in prices. Best - 2jCr
5 10; tair TO good - GOCd1J 90; common
S3S,LA4 % Al sold out.
Hogs-Rcccipts 1906 head; total for
three days $50 head. Philadclphia-
- iOla 90; Workers - 9O64 10.
Sherp-Rcccipts 500 head; total for
three days 400 head. None for sale,
Prices ruled for the week at 4 G0fdj &c
for fair 10 extra.