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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

On recent trip of one of the steam
ers running to San Francisco, bread was
served at dinner one day which tasted
strongly of coal OIL The captain after
ward asked the baker if he did not
know that kerosene had got into the
flour. He admitted that he did "Wny
didn't you feed the flour to the chick
ems, them was asked. "Oh," he re-
piled, II was afraid il would kill EN-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

THE Norristown Herald says Of the
rich young lady of Providence, who has
fallen in love with and married a New
York street car driver: From the bride
and the halter he went to the altar and
the bridal, and the only train and switch
to occupy his mind hereafter are those
belonging to his wife. She takes him
for wheel or whoa, as it were"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

DONALD G. Mitchell ('Ike Marvel
has been engaged in writing history
of the Republic of Venice, the mate
rial for which was in part gathered by
him while consul in that city in 1855
So. The work is understood to be m
ambitious one and as yet to be only iii
part completed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

Miss Julia Smith, of Glastonbury, Ct,
who, with her late sister Abby, made
such gallant fight for the principle of
"No taxation without representation, !"
and whose alderney COWS were seized
by the tax collector, was married to
Amos Parker, of New Hampshire, a
lawyer and poet, about her own age, Sc.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

Mrs. JOIN HORNE, of Washington
county, KY, having within few years
presented her husband with twins and
triplets, has now surprised herself and
him by giving birth to five children at
once, and they are all alive and well,
too
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23
WOrkingmen.

Before you begin your heavy sp' lo-
work after winter ofrelaxatloh' "a.
system needs cleansing and stfens'"P "a.
log to prevent an attack OF Asue ,,,br
| business or Spring Fever, or some V 81, =
spring sickness that will unht you . ~
seasons work. You will save I'm n
much sickness and great expennsse. !, ) ~ =,
will use one bottle of Hop bN,e! .,,i,
YOUR family this month. Don
See other column.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

CoMMANDANT DEBERLY, said to be the
last survivor Of Austerlitz, has just died
near Bordeaux, in his ninety-fifth year.
He entered the army in 1902 and was
pensioned off in 1888.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

THE Smith will case, involving the
disposal of $50, 900 began at New Haven
on Tuesday. The testator, familiarly
known as "Cap'n jim Smith," was
sketched by Mark Twain in the limo
cents Abroad" and always hated the
humorist heartily for doing it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

II HAVE got so in the habit of being
married by an Episcopal clergyman
that l really don't feel satisfied with
any other kind" said Chicago widow
er.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23
CASUALTIES.

AHEAvY and destructive hail storm
prevailed in New Orleans April 10th.
4 LAKE CITY. MINI special of Apri
18th says: A Turkish bath blew up to-
day, tearing the quarters 10 pieces, and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

Miss HoSMER has confessed that her
new motor is failure, and the parties
who accused her of stealing it have
concluded it was not their invention
after all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

ScESE-RaiIway arch, Max"eIl sn re.
Glasgow; two street-araos arc Is. Al
ling over game of pitch-ana''agSSso'
old gent interposed. Old gent; ! tba,
come, you shouldn't quarrel -. u that thai.
way; what have you done, my lau' .rah
he should strike YOU" First s.ee st arab:
aNaetbine SIR Second streetia;,-sacc.
Yer a liel Ye cad me a'banS o"''
tor"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23
PARAGRAPHIC.

IT is the opinion of the New York
Nation that the colored emigration to
Kansas will do both races in the south
good.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

TWICE within week Wade Hampton
has had portions OF the decayed bone
of his amputated leg, removed, and he
is now doing well.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

Mr.. CHRIsTIANcY, ex-senator from
Michigan and now minister to Peru,
passed through Panama April 2, en-
route for Lima.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

LIEUT.. WALKER, of the British army,
who is stationed at Halifax, Nova
Scotia, has lost four children by diph-
liberia within five days.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-04-23

THERE are SIX Nirginlans ane safe:
Kentnckians in the United '"
senate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
vIRGINIA's new SENATOR.
The Election OF Gen. VIM. MahOne-I
sketch OF the Man

The Election OF Gen. VIM. MAhOne-A
sketch Of the Man
RICHMOND, December 1.-THE General
Assembly voted yesterday foT a United
States Senator. In the House, the nomi-
nees were Senator Withers, Gen. Malone
aud Gen. Wickham, the vote resulting as
follows: Malone So, Withers, 10, Wick
ham,. In the Senate the only nominees
were Withers and Malone, the vote re-
sulting, Manone % and Withers l3. The
joint vote was as follows: Number OF
votes cast 1888; necessary to choice TO- OF
which Malone received 70 and Withers
SO. The two houses met to-day in Joint
session, took formal ballot and General
Malone was declared elected.
The new Senator will succeed Robert E.
Withers (Dem.), whose term will expire
March l, 1881. This extraordinary little
man," as he has been called. was born in
Southampton, Va, in 1927, and, after grad.
uatiug at the Virginia Military institute in
1851, devoted himself to civil engineering.
lie was the constructor, before the war, Of
the Norfolk and Petersburg Railrosd. He
embarked in the succession movement at
the very start, and took part in the cap
ture Of the Norfolk Navy yard on April q,
lS6l. He raised and commanded the
Sixth Virginia Regiment, and at its head
participated in most OF the battles OF the
Peninsular campaign, those OF the
RApnahannock, and those around
Petersburg. In March, 1854, he be-
came Brigadier General, and in
August OF the same year Major
General. He subsequently commanded a
division in Hills corps, and at the time OF
Lees surrender was in command at Ber-
mUda Hundred. He figured prominently
in many OF the most terrible episodes Of
the war, as at the blowing up OF the Tort
before Petersburg, where he led the way
into the hollow crater to redeem the rebel
line. 1t is said, however, that he never
carried asword or pistol during the whole
war, and went at the head OF his troops
With nothing in his pockets and nothing in
his hands. He was too weak to WELD q
sword had he possessed one, and he al
ways forgot the pistol. After the war, he
returned to the railroad business, and was
prominently identified with the develop.
ment Of the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio
line, through which he sought to divert the
trade OF the South from other channels to
Chesapeake Bay and thence North. OF
this company he became President, and
received S25, 900 year in that capacity un-
til the concern went into the hands Of a
receiver two or three years ago. For
some time after the close OF the war
Alahone was regarded US being quite as
much OF a Republican as Democrat, but
OF late he has been in full harmony with
the latter party. He has, however, at.
tracted most attention as the undispated
leader of the Reputation party Of Vir-
ginia, and was its candidate for the Guber-
material nomination at the Democratic
State Convention OF 1877.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
NE1GHBoRHooD NEWS.


Mrs. Buckney. who was burned to death
Monday, was buried from the A. NJ. E.
Church Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. Stiles was taken on the evening B.
( o. train, Wednesday, out to Union
County where his mother lived. The
family was left in very destitute Circum.
stances. A subscription was raised to de-
fray the funeral expenses.
A large number OF song.birds, canaries
and gold6nches, for sale in the room next
to Hamiltons drug store. The birds make
music all the time.
The disciples are preparing for their an
nual concert, which will be given IN their
church on New Years eve. Some well
known Wheeling singers and quartette
from the Disciples Church Of Wheeling
will assist.
Miss Robinson, OF Wheeling, and Mrs.
Lewis Edwards, OF Chicago, are the guests
of Mrs. John Bigelow.
A countryman was badly kicked by his
horse on Gravel Hill, Wednesday. Some
thing got wrong with the harness aud he
got down to fix it, when the horse got
tractious and kicked him several times.
Ablack horse belonging TO Isaac Freezes
livery stable ran-away Wednesday after
noon. 1t crossed the public square in full
gallop, scattering the school children, and
turned down to Nelson's hardware store,
narrowly missing running over some per-
sons on the idewAlk.-rollet, standing
there, caught the bride, and the horse
turned complete sommersault, landing
in the gutter seemingly unhurt.
The steer which John He'll has been
promising his Christmas customers arrived
in town yesterday, 1t is immense. Its
weight is twenty-five hundred and eighty
odd pounds.
Win Cunningham is confined to his
home, being threatened with typhoid
fever.
The Presbyterian mite society meets
next Tuesday at the house OF Rev. Castor.
Oysters were scarce in town the first oil
the week. A strike among the shuckers
iu Baltimore is given as the cause.
n. L. Marsh and NJ. Graft both have a
larger than usual array OF holiday goods
in their line. Marsh's window Is com.
pletely filed with handsome case oi
silverware. R.C.F.
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Of beer should not be increased. rLaugh
ter Cincinnati made this application il
modest spirit, which characterized hel
people. Laughter. They would have
offered Tree entertainment 10 all the dele.
gates and alternates il they thought that
that would be acceptable.
Mr. Senior, IVA, will you give bonds
ior the good conduct Of the gentlemen oil
the press?
Nj. Smith. The press has promised to
behave itself, and as 1t proved itself to be q
power on the last occasion, It will also
prove itself power on this occasion.
Mr.. Senior. How about brother Halstead,
OF the COmmerciai?
Mr., Smith. The Commercial had an edi.
toEial Yesterday, in which that assurance Is
given. He also made an explanation as
70 the absence OF gas to light the hall dur
ing the last convention.
3tr. Fry asked, whether or not, II all OF
the Bristow pictures that adorned every
store window in Cincinnati, at the time OF
the last Convention had been exhausted,
Mr.. Smith admitted that Cincinnati was
then In favor OF Brstow, but now It was
Republican -citY-
IA CouCIuslOnJ ne uWelt upon tne poIltl-
cal importance Of holding the Convention
in Cincinnati.
Mr. Martindale presented the claims Of
indianapolis as being quite as accessible
as any other city named, and promised
all hotel and hall accommodations that
could be desired. He also dwelt upon the
Importance Of it in a political point OF
view US tending to make Indiana 0 Re-
publican State.
Mr.. Sackett presented the claims Of Sar.
atoga Springs. and the importance OF
securing the thirty.tive electoral votes
Of New York.
The chairman mentioned that he had re-
ceiVed letter from the President Of the
Permanent Exhibition at Philadelphia
Offering the use OF that building 10 the
Convention free.
A vote was taken and Chicago was
selected, as follows: Chicago, "a; Saratoga,
II Cincinnati, .; indianapolis, 9.
The time for holding the next Corven.
ion was fixed for Wednesday, June 3.
Another recess was taken until evening,
vhen resolutions in memory oi the late |
senator Chandler were adopted, and the
adjourned.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
MAINE ELECTION.
A Fusloulst Majority Secured.
The Republican Reflections Claimed to Have
Been Made Wholly on Tschnl.
cal Grounds,

AUGUSTA. Ms, December 1.-THE full
details Of the count made by the Governor
and Council show the following result:
In the Senate the Fusionists are given 20
members and the Republicans II. In the
House the Fusionists are given rs mem.
bers and the Republicans 81. Five cities,
with l2 Republican Representatives.
Portland, Bath, Lewiston, Rocklund and
Saco-are without representation. The
House will thus be u members short at
its organization.
The actual result OF the election, accord.
ing to the official returns before being
changed by Council, was as follows: Sen.
ate-RepubliCans, 10; Democrats, y.
House-Republicans, 80; Fusionists, 6I.
Net change in the Senate 10; in the House
". By the election returns the Republi.
cans had majority Of S6 on joint ballot.
As counted by the Governor and Council
the Fusionists have majority Of % on
Joint ballot.
The Republicans claims that the reiec.
lions and charges were wholly on techui-
cal grounds. The certificates to Senators
and Representatives were sent out by mail
to-day. The canvass of county officers is
about completed. The Committee oil
Council are engaged IN preparing state.
ment to justify the count.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
AFGHANIsrAN.


LONDON, December 17.-Daoud Shah,
formerly Commander.in.C Chief Of the al.
CHAN army, has been protesting to co.
operate with the British since the occupa.
ton Of Cabul, and his arrest would seem
to indicate recent treachery OF the discoy.
cry OF proofs OF his perfidy in the affair Of
the slaughter Of the British Embassy 10
CAbnl, on which occasion he was sent by
the Ameer 10 quell the revolt, and pub.
ltcly received the thanks of the British
officers Tor his pretended efforts to assist
Cavagnari.
The troops now on the way from Jellal.
laoud and Gairdamut number two regi.
ments ot cavalry and seven regiments Of
infantry. Such force as this, once free
from the detiles, should be able to give
good account Of itself and make its way
forward. However, a large force of Ma.
homedans may detach from CabuI to
arrest It's advance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
The stock Market AFTER January.

NEw YoRE, December l6.-Several finan-
cal authorities are predicting great rise
in stocks in January. Aside from the
usual plethora otmoney which follows the
payment Of January dividends, itis claim.
Ell that the money which has left New
York and been distributed through the
country to "moys the crops" and carry on
the fall exchanges is sure 10 return early
III the year. The condition ot the banks
in August and the importations OF gold
since then show that from $50, 900 TO
800, 100000 in lawful money" has left
the banks OF New York and been absorb.
ed BY the country. The return Of this sum
is expected to raise prices on Wall street.
SO far from regarding the present holdings
Of stocks as speculative, however, and 10 an
Ilcipation OF a rise, the Financial Chronicle,
an unusually conservative authority, says
there has never been time when SO
large an amount of stocks was held in alb
solute ownership by parties away from
Wall street and its vicinity"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
TELEGRAPH BRIEFs.

terday.
Robt, l.. Egerler suicided at Louisvile e
yesterday.
~ Judge samuel E. Perkins, of Indiarap-
Chicago porkpackers and their hands
are still at loggerheads.
Smith K Wilson's planning mill burned
The Vile Marie Bank, OF Montreal,
makes bad showing. Liabilities 81 ,404, :.
9Os; assets, SI,O92, ,720.
The Reuben Springer, anew Cincinnati
and New Orleans packet, is illuminated
with the electric liz int.
Representatives of Western railroads in
Convention at Chicago are discussing the
poolnSOt passenger rates.
- Josephine Taylor, daughter Of President
Taylor, Of the Mormon sect, attempted to
escape from Utah and her fathers harem
but was captured and taken back.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
Told In Eight Rrier chapters.

From the Boston Advertiser.
Here is short story OF Mississippi Jus.
tice:
cHAPrEE T,-James A. Barksdale wa,
naminated as Chancery Clerk OF Yazoo
county.
CHAR. IE.-Henry NJ. Dixon announced
himself as an independent candidate 10,
Sheriff Of Yuzoo county.
CHAP, lila delegation of the mos,
respected citizens OF Yazoo waited upon
Capt Dixon and strongly advised him 10
retire from hls candidacy. Dixon com.
pied with their polite request, but
CH4r. IV.-He aiterward reconsilerej
ms determination, and again took the
tieId, whereupon
CHAR. N.-James a. Barksdale went ouI
IT noon to meet Dixon, with shotgun in
nus hand, fired upon him at short range
!nn!armel, in the open street, aud kilied
CHAR Vl,-Barksdale was formally ar.
rested, but released on bail, on his owu
recognizanCe.
CHAR NIG.-The election was held, and
James A. Barksdale was triumphantiy eli,
ected Chancery Clerk bY q grateful people
CHAP, VlEl.-The Grand Jury investi,
gated the shooting affair thoroughly, and
Iound no Indictment against Barksdale.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
Mr.. rII.Ien Dlsgorriur.

NEw YORK, December 1.-THE execu.
tors of the late Robert Bayard paid back
100000 to the St. Louis, Alton and Ters
Haute Railroad Company, in compliance
with what they understood to be the
wishes Of the testator. The company en-.
tered suit TO recover S5OO, 900 held BY It's
purchasing committee. Russell Sage had
likewise paid back Slo0, 900. To-day, it is
reported, Samuel ]. Tilden and Charles
Buker, the remaining members Of the
purchasing committee, have also paid
back Sl00, 900 each. The purchasing com.
mittee held the bonds first as sprpIus
after the organization OF the company,
and afteEward divided them equally among
themselves,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
THE PREsrDESf's POSITION.
Some Chances for the Republicans I,
Unite with the PresIdent.

Unite win the PresIdent.
WASHINGTON, December l6.-The opin-
ion is gaining ground among those who
sympathize with the general scope of the
Presidents recommendations on the cur
reucy question that some way will yet be
discovered to unite a majority OF Congress,
or certainly majority OF the Republicans
in declaration that will be in harmony
with the administration on the essential
principles involved, although it may not
contemplate so prompt action as was sug.
gested. Many Republicans are ready to
admit that, as question Of principle, the
President is all right, but they say the
time has not come around for such per-
emptory action on the subject. 1t is
thought, for instance, that it will be pos
sible to make an end to the coinage OF the
deprecated silver dollar. The payment
Of members of Congress in this coin is
proving the strongest argument get ad-
vanced against its convenience and useful
ness as a circulating medium.
Furthermore, the opinion is held by
some that it is not at present practicable
to deprive the government notes of their
legal tender quality. 1t may be practic-
able to get through Congress declaration
that at some fixed date in the future these
notes shall cease to be legal tender.
This would afford an opportunity to make
all the necessary preparations by business
men for change in their character, if
preparation is needed. in the same way as
opportunity was given to prepare for re-
sumption.
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system Of salaries, fees and emoluments
allowed to officers Of the several United
States Courts 10 ascertain whether any
abuses exist therein, and granting such
committee power to report at any time.
Agreed 10.
Mr.. Hurd, from the same committee, re.
ported a bill providing for the Circuit and
District Courts Of the United States at
Columbus, o., and transferring certain
counties from the northern 20 the south,
ern district. Passed.
Mr.. Conger offered q resolution which
was adopted, asking for information re.
spectng the operation OF the life saving
service on the great lakes.
After considerable debate the committee
rose and reported the bill to the House
wtthoutamendment and It passed.
Adjourned.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-12-18
GRANTS CANDIDACY.
An Effort 10 be Made 10 Get an Opinion
From Him ON the Subject.

WAsHNGToS, December l6.-It has be-
come known here to-day that company
of General Grants intimate political
and personal friends will hold consuItS.
ton in Philadelphia during his stay there,
with view of deciding whether, in their
judgments, he ought to be candidate for
the Republican nomination. Quite mum.
Der Of these friends are decided in their
opposition to his candidacy. A number
of them ars understood to hold that the
time has come when he should decide the
matter one way or the other, and that he
can not afford to have the subject continue
any longer a matter Of doubt.
Among those who will have part in this
conference are the chief men in the Nj.
caragua Canal project, and they will
strongly urge General Grant to accept tie
position they offer. General Grants
friends here expect an announcement,
which will be by authority, within week.
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FoRTY-s1xTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, December II.
SENATE,

Mr. Davis (W. VA introduced q bill t.
repeal certain permanent annual appro
priations. Referred.
Mr.. Morgan introduced the following
joint resolution, which was referred to th,
Committee on Judiciary:
WHEREAS, Congress has heretofore
granted States and corpoI atoms, 10 aid il
the construction Of railroads, large grants
Of the public lands Of the United States
amounting In the aggregate to more than
l00,OO0,0O0 acres, much OF Il Of the most
valuable character, remaining in posses.
sion OF the Government, and said States
and corporations having failed TO perform
the conditions OF their respective grants,
and having failed or neglected, in whole or
in part, to earn said lands by the construc.
ton OF railroads through them within the
time prescribed and,
WHEREAS, Large bodies Of such coudi.
tionally-granted lands have been and re-
main withdrawn from sale, pTe-emption
and settlement for the benefit Of such
States and railroad corporations which
have slept on their rights and privileges,
to the manifest detriment OF the public
welfare and the Developments Of the nation
Ia resources; and,
WHEREAS, Justice and public policy re-
Quire that all such lands should be re-
stored to the public domain, and that no
further grants or extensions Of further
grants should now be made; therefore
be it
Resolrei, BY the Senate and House of
Representatives SC, that all public lands
which have been granted by Congress TO
aid in the construction OF the following
named railroad telegraph lines, and here.
under specified, which have not been
earned under said grants by the construc-
tion Of the section OF the railroad contigu-
Gus and adjacent thereto, are hereby de-
clared forfeited to the United States, and
the privilege TO so acquire title TO the
same is hereby revoked, and said lands
are restored to the public domain, and
shall hereafter be disposed OF as other pub.
lie lands Of the United States. And be it
iurther
RcsOlred, That the Secretary OF the Inte-
rior is hereby instructed, within 20 days ai-
Ter the passage OF this act, to give public
notice oil the date, not exceeding so days
from date Of publication, when such lands |
hereby restored to the body Of public |
ands shall be opened to settlements on pre-
smption and homestead entry, under the |
laws provided for said purpose.
The following table shows the railroads |
affected and the amount OF land held by |
each: