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wELLsnURG.
wrllsputRo, March q, lssO.

WELLsBuRa, March %, 1880.
EdItors IntslllEencer.
The Grand Jury did not complete its
labors to-day, but found the following true
bills: Thomas Cheek aud David Parkin.
son were indicted for the burning Of
Bethany College. Thomas Cheek was in
dicted for the burning of the barn of
Alexander Campbell. These parties were
indicted at the session Of the last Circuit
Court; some informalities were found in
the indictments, hence their reindict-
ment.
John Holmes was indicted for stealing
and carrying away a quantity OF hay, be-
longing to Jos. Thompson, from the farm
OF VIM. 7. Hinkson.
Pursuant 10 call, meeting Of Repub.
licans was held at the Town Hall to-day
for the purpose Of eIecting an organiza-
tion to carry on the work OF the coming
Presidential campaign. N. O. shriver, OF
Bethany, was chosen chairman, and |. %.
Wright, secretary. The following named
persons were appointed as the County Ex-
ecutiye Committee:
Wellsburg-John G. Jacob and L. a.
Frost.
Gross Creek-James Archer and James
O. Cree.
Bnfralo-John A. Briggs and Dr.. @.
Shriyer.
The Executive Committee appointed
John G. Jacob as their president. A
meeting was appointed for Saturday,
April II, at 2P. NJ, TO appoint delegates TO
the State Convention, to be held ut Wheel
ing. -.
a meeting Of citizens was held at the
court house on Monday evening to nomi.
nate ticket in opposition to the temper
ance ticket nominated on Saturday last.
The following nominations were made:
Mayor-James Hervey.
Sergeant-Jobn HALEY.
Clerk. b. Myer.
Street missioner-Jacob Miller.
Council-J. NJ. Duval, j. O. Bickerstati,
John McNally, Louis Volbardt, w, II.
Harvey, John W. Jacob.
Aproposition was introduced by Mayor
Hervey that the ticket should have the
words "For License" and against Ii
cense" thereon. 1t was finally resolved
that the ticket be left clear OF the words.
We understand that Mr.. Hervey will not
run on the ticket and that another meet
ing will be called soon TO nominate anoth-
er candidate.
Gov. Matthews and his private secreta-
ry. Mr.. Ran Stalnaker, were In town to-
day and called in TO take look at the
court. They express themselves as we'll
pleased with Wellsburg. G.. B. @.
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ACROSS THE OCEAN.
MeIikoff's Reign in ST. Petersburg.
The Cars Compliments TO Emperor vii.
liam, Of eermany-MUe Prisons
Wanted ln Slberla-Par.
neIr,s Political Plans.
RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 2S.-The most
stringent measures are being adopted
against the Nihilists. A large number Of
suspected persons have been arrested, and
the police make frequent dsmiciliarpyisits.
At the dinner In honor OF Emperor
Williams birthday the Gar said: On the
anniversary OF my accession to the throne
the Emperor OF Germany gave me renewed
proof of his constant friendship by an
official letter, which was Immediately pub
lished, and also by a private letter, both
Of which deeply moved me. / recipro-
cate the sentiments and wishes express
ed in them, and countupon maintenance
and consolidation OF the relations which
have existed for more than century
between two peoples. / drink to- the
health Of the Emperor, my best friend.
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FIERCE FLAMES.
A Destructive cOnaauratiOu Visits Parksrs.
burg-Loss About Fifteen Thou.
sand DolIars-Llpht Ia.
surance.
PARKRRsBuRG, March %,

PARKERsBURG, March 70.
Special Dispatch TO the Intelligeneer.
About four o'clock this afternoon fire
broke out in this city, which, for time,
threatened the destruction Of greater
portion Of the place. A high wind was
blowing at the time, and it was with the
utmost difficulty that the conaagration
was finally gotten under control. The
following is a list of the property destroy.
ed and the amount Of the losses, as near
as your reporter could learn:
The machine shops operated by the
Cole Bros, and owned by the Hannah es.
tate, were totally destroyed; loss on the
building eightthousand five hundred dol
lars, upon which there was no insurance.
The loss on the machinery amounted to
seven hundred dollars; fully insured. The
other losses were: R. A. Little, frame
house on Kanawha street, loss eleven hum
dred dollars; no insurance. Harry
Thomas suffered a loss Of one thou
sand dollars on oil stored in the
above named house, no insurance. R.
Logan, two frame dwellings, loss from
eight hundred to one thousand dollars,
insured for FIVE hundred dollars in the
Continental Insurance Company of New
York. Albert Logan's estate, two dwell
ing houses, loss nine hundred dollars; no
insurance. A. Logan, frame dwelling,
loss seven hundred dollars; no insurance;
ware stored in this building, belonging to
Mr.. Donoghu, was damaged to the extent
oifive hundred dollars; no insurance. ].
Miller, frame house, loss five hundred
dollars; insured for three hundred and
fifty dollars. Household goods belonging
to Mrs. Percy and Mrs. Saunders, were
damaged to the extent of four hundred
dollars; no insurance. Other buildings
were on fire, but owing to the efforts Of the
Fire Department the flames were subdued.
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y,pEsa lively, il not q progressive
s,,s lis legislature that has just ad
iustd leaves perfected legislation be
Si,I It which adds a provision to the
Es,,,l,F directed against clubs; provides
Gntbs constitution OF the United States
nItbe constitution OF the State shall be
md aa part Of the exercises Of the pub
Ii kebOCs, at least once in each term, by
Nr scholar who has reached the age oI
tm.ea; tha. tue number of judges com
pdnsths Supreme Court shall hereafter
h .isht, and that they shall receive their
dlaIlry, $1,000; that the Governors sal
r1.hlll be increased to 5000 next year
tltI ll1 Of Of per cent shall be
.sssd on the gross receipts OF express
paHnies and Of .! per cent on theiprop'
GyOI telegraph companies, these taxes
u hi1 lieu oil oil local taGalloni tnht TAIL
ra4 shall be taxed l per cent on theil
NslEgs, rolling stock and franchises
billings, etc, to be taxed by the towns
huhieh they are situated; and that the
s1aTraurer may negotiate loan oI
SfQOOI 4per cent interest for the pay
S.stollhC bonds due August l5, the new
hs4tO be payable in lots Of $4,000 year
H. The free high school system IL con-
tined in spite Of Governor Davis's recon-
.nsDlitiOn for its abolition, and the State
SiaIny town for such a school is limit
asejO year.
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@nIICuED AUGUST a. 1852 WHEEL

Tilden as candidate than in any attempt
to transfer his strength to some one else.
The Springfield Republican thinks the viru-
lence with which Tilden is opposed in the
Democratic party is unques,ionably due
not so much to personal opposition to him
as to the perception by men like Wallace
Of the fact that the Tildcn machine Is to
be continued by the men who stand nextto
the "old man, III they can. More, however,
than by his obligations to his friends Til
den is led to his present course by the
firm belief that, II Grant is nominated,
the Republican party can be defeated, and
1t is scarcely necessary to remind Republi.
cans that Sam Tilden's judgment about
politics is tolerably good. If Grant is de.
leated before the Chicago Convention, or
the present situation changes, there is al
together likely to be a change in Tilden's
nnsition.
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ENGLAND.

LONDON, March 2S.-In the House Of
Lords this evening the Duke Of Rutland
Conservative, called attention to the de
preston OF trade and agriculture.
Beaconsiield contended that the revival
Of trade was general, and he believed that
1t would last. To insist on the reciprocity
by other countries he said 1t would be i'm.
possible now, as we had parted with our
import duties. The present state Of things
Lord Beaconstield said was brought about
by asuccession OF bad harvests.
BY command OF the Queen stone cross
will be erected on the spot where the
Prilce Imperial lost his lie in Zululand.
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MYSTERIOUS 1esterday
the people OF Bridgeport and Etnaville
were engaged in discussing the mysterious
disappearance OF one Thomas jenkins,
who keeps q grocery at Etnaville.
Numerous rumors were circulated as TO the
probable fate Of the man who had become
$50 scarce" in such short tipe, and
many were the embellished stories told
the reporter which limited darkly at foul
play. The facts OF the case, 80 far as the
inquiries we made reveal, are that Mr..
jenkins left his store on Monday evening,
taking with him sack OF -four and box
Of crackers which, he said, he intended to
deliver 10 q customer. Nothing has since
been heard OF him; but yesterday morn.
ing, the sack OF -four and box oi
crackers were found in Newland's
orchard, short distance back oi
Martins Ferry, and one mile distant from
Jenkiu's home. The -four sack was gsshed
In several places, creating the impression
that It had been used to ward off blows
inflicted with blant weapon. Mr.. Jen,
kins, 50 far as we have been able TO learn
has an unblemished reputation, and wa
reputed 70 be doing good business at hil
stand. There are some, however, who
make light Of the reports that he has beer
loully dealt with, and say that he has let
the country on account OF financial tlou
ble. He leaves 4 wife and two children
behind him, who appear to be distracted
over what they claim to be his unaccount
able absence.
A Martins Ferry correspondent fur
nishes the following account OF the al
"Mr. Thomas A. jenkins, who for fey
years has been keepingA store at IEtna
4 VILE, is missing to-day. 1t appears tina
about eight o'clock last evening he starlel
out with sack OF -four and lew PACK
ages Of groceries TO be delivered, IN Mar
Tins Ferry. Some time after that hou
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DENNIS KEARNEY,s APPEAL.
Assigned TO the Most Rigid Judge ON the

SAN FRASctsco, March 2S.-The appeal
Of Dennis Kearney from the sentence Of
Judge Rix, of the police court, to six
months in the House Of Correction and
$1,000 fine, has been assigned to Judge
Freelon for adjudication. Judge Freelon
is ono OF the most rigid members Of the
Supreme bench and there is no probability
that he will modify or reverse the sen.
tence. Kearney, since his conviction has
boasted that he would not go to the House
OF Correction, but should Judge Freelon
affirm his sentence there will be no avenue
OF escape for him except flight and a for
ieiture OF his bail. This alternative would
be quite as satisfactory to the general pub.
lie as term In the House OF Correction,
inasmuch as it would rid the city Of his
malign influence. Since the incendiary
speeches OF Kearney, Kalloch and Gan
non on Sunday, the determination TO sum.
marily punish the sand lotters has COM
pletely crushed out any spirit Of forbear.
ance In the minds Of citizens generally.
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NEw YoRK, March 2S.-seyen piano
manufacturing firms to.dayreopensd their
shops TO the locked out workmen.
None OF Herman's striking cabinet
makers resumed work this morning, not
withstandIng the liberal offers OF money
10 those first returning.
The Board Of Aldermen suggests au
arbitration committee composed Of EN-.
ployers and workmen for the settlement Of
| all difficulties,
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~ ,lI0ES three mOnthsago showed an un.
Willingness real or assumed, but which his
a''i iuiimste friends believed to be senu.
''e' 10 take up aGain the burden Of a presi.
snlal candidacy. Although cautious in
ap'essinS himself, he very probably con-
sae'ed the chance Of democratic success
y no means sufficiently encouraging to
a'flnt the expenditure which he would
'SseaIledupon 10 make, to say nothing Of
9e labor and excitement. After his own
le'iod, by indireclion and without exert
as hinsCli in immediate work for a nomi.
-a'oA' he has given his friends to under
Anu That lie Is in the field. In large
..S measure this is doubtless done at theil
st Agreat deal Of hard work in q great
many lslds has been for Tlldsn in the las
%,se yean by men W ho feel and say thRi
ey have right to ask that, Il q po
Susa' ~ testament Is made by him th,
sslm shall DO selected from tn
!, anly. In other words, the influence 0
s W. 'Ii'den men, in the. Democrat
FA'y can be more certainly exerted wit
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ST. LOUIS, March ga report has Just
come up from oarondoles six miles from
the centre OF the city, that the carpenters
in the ST. Louis. Iron Mountain & South.
ern railroad shops at that place have made
A demand for an increase in wages, and
pending reply from the company they
have stopped work. Also, that some oi
the car repairers and machinists are not Al
work. There Is also report that the
switchmen in the Missouri Pacific yards Al
CaTondolet have struck, but this has MOI
] been verified,
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VOLUME xxVIII-NUMBER l79.

the flour and packages were found near
Milligan,s slaughter shop, and search was
at once commenced, and continued al
night and all through the day, but no
clue has been obtained up to this
evening. Several reasons have been as
signed for the strange conduct OF Mr..
jenkins. Some attribute it TO financial
embarrassment; others claim that he was
not in his right mind. while there are
some who are OF the opinion that he lit
out to defraud his creditors.
He had large stock OF goods in his
store, and up TO noon to-day there had
been nine attachments issued on the
goods, from which 1t would appear that
the most OF the stock was not yet paid for.
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LOUISVILLE, March 23.-Riyer falling,
with IS feet inches In canal aud u feet
on the chute. Weather clear and windy.
Golden Rule, New Orleans 10 Cincinnati (;
Fannie Tatum, st. Louis to Pittsburgh.
The Simpson Horner and tow leaves to-
night for New Orleans. The J. D. Parker,
in attempting 10 come out OF the canal,
was carried on the dam by the current.
The Andy Muller with barge is alongside
tightening here She will be gotten adoat
tn.mnFrnW
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Liberty pIstrIet school.

The school OF sub.district No. Z, taught
by Prof. L. W. Barr, closed on the 18th
inst. This has been his second term at
this place, and the marked ability and
fairness with which be managed the school
has won him the confidence OF the people
and the respect and well wishes OF his
pupils. We understand that he will soon
return TO Waynesburg, where he will
continue his studies during. the summer.
On the evening Of the day that the school
closed an entertainment was given, at
which the following programme, inter
spersed with dialogues, was given
with great credit to those who particle
pated:
SSitet orstSai Better Than al cod" Ms Laura
E.,ay, "oSjoes Of Education" Miss Mary Nc
sci; Select onaou, "Berpurdo del Carrlo,o Edward
ssise. oniou, "a Boy, Speech" ToIbstt Max.
Stii ssi,e. onOu, aBoth sIde,r Ms, Jennie H,rr.y.
Select 0Eati3n, Topping g9'p,. john lIetrey.
Select or4iop, "fho School House." Leonard
Esiy, Twilight IIours,n Mis- sallls Maxwell.
| seleet Or lion, "NoblH LiVea,n VIM. Maxwell.
| ResAy, winter Evening" Nin Kate hay.
sleet Oralion, "Tho Sister, MIa JENNA Max
The music was furnished by the orches.
ira OF the West Alexander brass band, 1t
was ofthe choicest kind and rendered in
the best Of style. The house was filled 10
Its utmost, and each performance was vo-
ciierously applauded, and when the man
ager announced that the performance was
over the crowd dispersed quietly, with
many expressions OF being well pleased
with having witnessed one OF the best liter.
ary treats ever given in this vicinity.
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MORE PRISON ROOM WANTED.

sr, PRrRRsBuRc, March 2s.-The Presi-
dent of the Administrative Council Of
Eastern Siberia having reported the pres
sing necessity for new prisons, owing to
the great influx of political prisoners the
past year, additional prisons will be i'm
mediately contracted for on the river
Tynpofbo
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., 1mored submersiOn of Gen. Gram
l'L enII II Of Mexico, on the eve OF hi'
s'p." S.I D,oee.sion NJ through Texas, sug
'd,DPsij = h. device Of John RObinsOn's agent
- .'o"uced w. that one Of his sea lions
, W , ~ ..I loose in the river. 1t was a good
~ i,..,,i,smept for the old man.
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wEATmERED THE STORM.
ernnl.. Safe ArrIyal a. cal,e.lon.

Gfhnts Snte Arrival nj Gultcttou.
GALVESTON, March 2S.-Ths widest ex-
citement prevailed here at the welcome
intelligence Of the long.looked for steamer
City Of Mexico with General Grant and
party on board. Crowds aocked to the
wharves, and the waters Of the harbor
presented bustling sight, being crowded
with craft Of every description. As the
City of Mexico passed on toward her
place of anchorage she was greeted with
deaiening cheers and athundering salute
from battery OF artillery. The well
known form ofthe General was recognized
as he stood aft bowling acknowledgements
to the demonstrations OF welcome from
all sides.
The ships in the harbor brought out
all their bunting and made handsome
display OF flags, and every tug lent its
steam whistle.voice to swell the uproar.
The General and his party were met at the
pier by the Mayor and all OF the prominent
totTicials Of this city, and Gen. Ord, who
had come here especially to meet him,
the German baud, Galveston Artillery
Company, Washington Guards, Lincoln
Guards (colored), The Mysterious Ten and
Sons Of Jerusalem, both colored beneyo.
lent societies, carriages containing Gen.
Grant, Gen. Sheridan, Gen. Ord and
Mayor O. II. Leonard, committee in hacks,
carriage containing ladies OF the party,
Cadets (colored) and the various fire com.
panies Of the city.
On the arrival at the hotel the review
took place and the generalltetired TO the
parlor where the reception took place
a large number OF ladies and gentlemen
being present. The banquet which was
to be given tonight was postponed unit
tomorrow at 0 o'clock, owing to the do
lay in arriving, The city is gay with
bunting, and flags are flying from all the
principal building and the streets are
thronged with people.
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PARNELL,s PLANS.

LONDON, March 2S.-The Tine, says
Parnell's determination that advanced
Home Rulers shall put forward new can
didates in number Of constituencies to
oppose the Moderate Home Rulers or
Liberals who decline Home Rule pledges,
has thrown. Irish politics into state OF
confusion which may benefit the Conser-
yatiyas
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DETROIT, March ga large brick build
ing Ia process Of erection by the Russell
Oar wheel Company, foot Of Walker street.
this city, vas blown down by heavy
wind storm prevailing this poon, and q
dozen,workmen buried In the Rreck, two
Of whom were seriously and one fatally
injured,
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LONDON, March %. = The steamship
Montreal, arrived at Liverpool to-day,
from New Orleans. She brought the mails
and two passengers Of the steamship D.
steinmaun, Capt. De smet, from New
York February 18th, via st. John 3, New
ioundland, for Antwerp, which lost hel
propeller, and is proceeding under can
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rnx coll,ical machine work reaches
o'.,iD, where it enlists the cooperation
" 4 4. opposition press it is bad omen
n, = :, y.E York Tribune for months pas'
y, n MN doing all in its power to promote
N a CUE Of Mr., Tilden, and the New
y T.,t IIo,H has been doing all in its
,.,,, % promote the cause OF General
Gn.i. The most favorable construction
TS,b an be put upon the course of these
;sn..i i, that the Tribune believes Til
IN Commands less respect than would
,,,o,he, Democratic candidate, and the
T,lJ BELIEVES that Grant commands less
ts,p would any other Republican candi'
M. Saeh tactics are indefensible, on
,.,5ai, grounds.
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WASHINGTON.
WANT ELIEr's PLAN CARRIED OUT.

WANT BILLET fLAN SAhhlED ouI.
wAsnISGroN, March 2S.-The House
Committee on Commerce gave hearing
this morning to the gentlemen from Wis
sin on the subject Of the Reservoir sys.
TEN, by which it is proposed to keep a
continuous supply of water in the Upper
Mississippi river, SO as to have uninter-
rupted navigation the whole year. The
plan is the construction of a series OF
great dams over the outlets Of the lakes
and their tributaries, by which the rains
OF winter and spring eau be retained and
utilized. The cost Is estimated at 81 ,500,-
900. and the damages to private property
at 100000.
The general features Of the system were
explained aud advocated by Representa-
tive Pound and by Mr.. Walker, Commis-
sioner, aud by the Governor OF Minnesota.
The hearing will be continued.
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ArrIyaIs OF ImmiErnnis.

NEw YoRK, Nsrch 2s.-The total arrival
Of immigrants 50 far this month reaches
1920, more than double the number for
the same ponth last year. Between three
and four thousand more are known TO be
on their way here. A majority OF the
new comers are Germans.
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LONDON, March Theodore Martin,
who has just completed a life oithe Prince
Consort, has been knighted by the Queen
and also made knight Commander OF the
Rath
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,.,,r,r IIusr, Of the St. Clairsyille
pD.I- VI, not, another backset in the sec
t.',g, y lection Of the Census Supervisors
= ~ asia = zen. in by the President. He
" =, vI,,, n.,srlheIess to follow the example
o:tsI sc.l latham, Of this State, and stick.
q w. ". I,r calls for no qualifications but
,i..s, ~ aud capacity the President has
=. s'','g -SD.r hand in the fight, and will
',,,,a,lly :, carry his point.
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A PnlI IiIden nsIernlIon.

PrrrsBuRoH, March 2S.-The Demo.
cratic County Conventions. to choose
delegates to the State Convention at Har.
risburg, met here to-day and elected a
full TiIden delegation Of Is.