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round n Brook Of Port Wine.

The attention Of policeman of Leith was
attracted one night recently by sizeabla
brook of port vino, which flowed from the
gate Of a large warehouse into a neighoorins
sewer. Making sure that it was good wine
and worth saving, the policeman aroused the
warehouse manager, and it was found that a
large vat had burst its hoops, permitting
100 gallons of vino to run out upon the
floor, which was flooded to the depth of sew.
eral inches. Assistance was called in, and
some 200 gallons were ladled up and saved,
Inf !. nE) gallons ran away. 1t did not alt
get into the sever, however A great crowd
gathered ct the brook; some knelt down and
drank CT it, and others brought pitchers and
nails in which they carried quantities away
for more deliberate consumption. The infiu.
ence of the brook was such finally that the
crowd grew uproarious, and the police were
OBLIGED to drive them back and restrain them
until the rivulet had expended itself.-Thd
Ar-onaut.
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An important journalistic enterprise. which
will strengthen the bonds of sympathy and
knowledge as well as promote the commercial
and social intercourse between the North AND
South, is the extended tours through the Gull
States which have been undertaken by
Messrs. Harper & Brothers representatives
for the purpose OF gntnering descriptive and
pictorial material Tor Ha'per's Magasine can, and
Hnrper's Weekly. The first published result
will apper in Rarper's Magaziac for January,
in Charles Dudley Warmers article on n. New New;
Orleans" ubundantly illustrated by William
Hamilton Gibson and other artists. The
charming Crescent City, with lis strange con-
trasts of bustIing activity and langnid ease
the capital CT Ming Cotton, of crcoles. and oi
carnivals-provides II fascinating subject for
the Northern writer and artist. The article Is
exceedingly interesting rs fresh and accnr.
ate study Of the luxuriant metropolis OF the
South, and will tend to dIspel the common
Of tnnt section; AmTnS fi 5me
one of them, "a Creole Bell" being the from
tispiepee Of The Number; The series OF South
ern articles, which IS to he one OF the dlStin-
gushing features of Harpers for 1871; will be
continued by the same author and artists
with treatment of ''The Acudian Land In
the February Number.
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Gen. Alexnnder's Confidence.
The COlumbia Canal ''Ditched.' -
augusta Chronicle.

"They have KILLED the canal" was heard all
about The lo6bies OF the Legislature at
o'clock to-day. and verify they hnd done that
same thing. The House debated the bill max
ing appropriations for a continuance OF the
work on the canal for about two hours. The
discussion was not gagged In any way and the
widest latitude was allowed all sides. 1t WAS
full and free and the bill was advocated and
opposed with equal vigor. DR.. Pope, of New
berry. led The opposition and he was well sup.
ported by Ansel, OF Greenville, Archer, Of
Spartanburg, and Davenport. Mr.. B. L. Alb
ney and John C. Seegars of the Richland dele
cation led the advocates of the measure. At a
few minutes before two the previous questlon
was ordered, a vote was taken and resulted In
IS ayes to 81 nays on the motion 10 strik e out
the ennctiny clause of the bill. The majority
against the bill was surprisingly large. The
opponents Of the canal did not dream OF such
an overwhelming victory and the advocate
OF the measure were somewhat dazed at the
result. A motion to reconsider and lay on the
table was then made aud carried. and the
whole question "clinched." This was the last
day for the introduction of bills, and nothing
can low be done with this matter, except by
a report from the committee. Some bill Ia
protect the canal property will probably he
introduced and q small appropriation made
10 carry 1t into effect.
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GEN. ALEXANDER ON THE DEFENSIVE.
He Says That There Is no PurpO%e to
Make the Central Promote Nor
folks Interest ... Confident OF His
Election.

SAVANNAH, GA, Dec II, 1886.
Editor Morning Meas:
AS you seem so persistent In your insfnua
tions that Gen. Alexander and his friends
wish to max e Norfolk the terminal point o
the Central railway system, and to place the
control OF the road in the hands OF the Eas
Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia people, or O
some other rival road, beg that you will. In
justice to "those seeking its CONTROL" publish
Yours very respectfully,
A. L. HARTR1DGE.
SAVANNAH Dec. 13, 1856.
The newspapers are full of paragraphs insln
uating that you are pledged to the East Ten
nessee and will stop the Goodwater extension
If elected. Authorize me TO deny the charges
A. L. HARTRIDGE.
Reply.
NEW YORK, Dec. II, 1856.
4. L. Hdrt,idge, Savannah, Ca:
Deny over my signature rumors that am
pledged. directly or indirectly. 10 stop the Bir
nihgnam extension, or TO control the Cen
trails business in any way to the injury o
Central railroad stockholders. Such rumors
issue that the present management concealed
the true value OF property, and tried TO keer
the stock below so, and attempted to deny
stockholders the right to hold fair election
Their only resource Is Inventions of this kind
(Signed) L. P. ALEXANDER.
Attest: A. L. HARTRIDGE.
Gen. Alexnnder's Confidence.
WASHINGTON. Dec. A.-Gen. E. P. Alexan
der was here today on his way to New York
He said tonight IN reference to the Georgia
Central railroad election. i am as sure O
election rs am that shall live until the
third Of January" Gen. Alexand er will prob
ably remain In New York until Christmas.
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December Notes.

The successful farmer finds plenty OF work
to do in this month, while his unsuccessful
brother sits around the fire.
The farmer is busy raking up surf In the
woods and preparing his compost pile.
He knows the value OF this pile to the crops
to be planted next year.
His harm and stables must lie looked after.
The farm implements placed in the shed. and
everything got in readiness for severe freezes:
The stock must have good warm beds and
the lot needs straw. The milking stall must
be in repair. In fact, he ought to prepare his
farm Just like the sailors do ship before a
storm.
On fair days he can be breaking up his land
winter blowing does the land good. There
are thousand and one little things for the
thrifty farmer to look after during this
mouth. 1t is absurd to think that there is
There are no crops to plant, but there ia plen
ty Of working preparing for the next crop
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At Last.

My weary hands will folded lie,
Across my pulselesS breast,
And will hear no sigh or cry
When shall be ut rest,
At last, at last.
My aching heart will painless be,
When Death to me has come,
And angels, that will stainless be,
Will gently bear me home
AT last, at last.
All earthly hopes and fears and pains
Will in my bosom cease,
And / will connt no loss or gains
When shall be at peace,
AT last, at last.
No human hand will nught avail
To guide, or bless, or save,
When Death shall over life prevail,
And shall reach the grave,
Al last. at last.
But Gods love will still he sure,
When all of earth shall fail,
Till His mercy, too, will yet endure
Till am safe within the vail,
At last, at last.
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L
acres, LIST township, S39N, bounded by w. H
Frazier, Saluda River and Mrs. Mary E. San
ders.
November 8, 1876, bounded by Cambridge
Street. Mrs. Rosa McCaslal and others. -
6. r. Caldwell and Mary E. Caldwell, to G
ccmber 5, 1856 bounded by Thos. Kennedy
and D. Thomas, NJ. Il. BroaduS, Peter Nickel
ar and NJ. W. Coleman.
John 4. Crawford to Martha Burriss; ;;,Gs 5!
bounded by estate W. Dixon, S. B. Knox, Asa
Hall, Fields Burton and others.
Elizabeth Mcclellan. Ann Bowen and B. NJ
CampbelI too to y t. simPson1:0 1:0s Al acres 18TH ti
! l.. c. Clinkscnles. u. T. Simpson and others.
| ). NJ. Ashley to Henry p. McGhee, 10 acres
5th township, sll57.S, November "a, 1876
S"ns bounded 6y J9hn w. oBG BGan;Xban, NJ b. c"k
NJ. w. Coleman, Executor L. D. Merrimnn,
To ]. D. Tedards, 67 acres, lst township, S67O,
November IL. 1885, bounded by George Tay'
lor, Madison Estate, II. H. Cresswell and 9th
Grs.
Henry H. Cresswell to John D. Teeards. L
acres, LIST township, $40, Nnvember' 29. lsS6
bounded by II. Il: Cresswell. John Tedards
Harriet f. Leroy u Mrs. E. l.. Bell, 50 acres
18th township, $3.50, November 20. 1896. bound
ed by d. L. Gilbert. Il. S. Cade and Harriet +
Leroy.
Harriet F. Leroy 10 j. Andrew Leroy. 13
acres. 18th township. s., 900. November %, 1856
bounded by Mrs. Belott, Mrs. w. E. Link, &.
S. Cade and Others. ::
John A. Crawford to bIrs. I. A, Hall, s.
acres. 18th township. IS, deed OF gift. Novem.
her q, 1876. bounded by r. H. Wilson. w. F
Wright, Fannie Crawford and others.
John A. Crawford to Mrs. l.. a. Hall, 81
acres, 18th township, $500. November n, 1885
bounded by Mrs. G. w. Franks, estate r. II
Wilson, Fannie Crawford, and Mrs. Daniels
land.
John A. Crawford to Fannie Crawford, 5:
acres, 18th township; $500. November q, 1856
bounded by Hall land, Estate: r.. H. Wilson
! John A. Crawford and T. G. ClinkscaleS.
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Miss ELLIE jordan. of Abbevillr. leaves TO-
morrow for Anderson, TO spend christmas
with her Uncle, Gen. W. ". Humphreys and
other relatives.
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TIE STORES TO BE CLOSED.

Merchants and Clerks Will Suspend
Their Ordinary Business in Order
That the Christmas Turkey May
Not be Neglected.
We, the undersigned merchants Of Able
willie, agree to close our stores on Christmas
day. Saturday, Decemher2ith, 1876:
w. Joel Smith & Son,
White Brothers,
w. II. Penney,
VIM. Z. Bell,
IL. W. Lawson & Co.,
Wartllaw & Edwards,
Il. NJ. Haddnn q Co.,
L. Rosenberg & Co.,
r. w. Cannon.
ID. Chalmers e Co.,
John Knox & Co,
G. a. Douglass.
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What "RichIand'' Thinks.
augusta Chronicle.

There is less snap, less vim. less energy and
less spirit In this Legislature than any have
ever attended. Is this due to the fact that
many of the members had pledged them
selves to certain measures before they came
here? There is certainly more talking 10 less
purpose than was ever heard in South Caro-
lima Legislature since 1876.
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Now is the proper time to put yonr straw
berry beds In thorough order Dig the ground
very deep and set out young and vigorous
plants. The soil should be made very rich If
you wish fine large berries. Ashes spread over
the bed at the rate of 100 bushels per acre, will
increase the quantity. improve the quality
and intensity the coro. They may be sown
ter.
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District No. 16.

expenses OF School Conlmissioner's
Office.
Printing Annual Report 1875
MesSenger........"............ 9i W
Printing Annual Report lSS4S
PresS and Bdnncr.-............. 9l 40
Printing Annual Report lSS4-5
Mpdiunl................ VI ~
General Advertising for 1856
in (3) Co. papers, $50 EACH. $50 90
John A. Robinson for 1885
services Co. Bd. Ex..... ..... Is 90
J.C. Klugh for 1856 services
Co. Bd. Ex..---................... Is 90
Geo c. Hodges for 1856 SER
vices Sch. Com.-....-"...".... 600 W
Expenses of Teachers Institte l79 81
Travelling Expenses ...-....-.... IS IS
Total.~................ ,eO II
GEO. c. HODGES,
Sch. Com. A. c.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-13
CLARKSBuRG.
Flas Exercises at the Northwestern Acad-
emy-General Local News.

Fine Exercises at the Northwestern Acad-
emy-General Local News.
Special 10 the SEaday Register.
ClARKsBURG, w. Va, June l2.-The
past week has afforded considerable enter
isiument and amusement for our citizens
who attended the exhibitions at the North
western Academy OF our graded schools
The pupils acquitted themselves with much
credit in the grades taught respectively by
Misses Rus Capin, lisa Alexander, Fannie
Rapp. Lizzie Bowcock, Anna Dunn, Belle
DAWSON, Belle Borgess. and Mrs. Smith.
II has been q very successful year for the
institution. Prot. John u. Cuttings has
shown himself fully competent to conduct
what ever one admits IS the best pubic
school ever had in this city. The discipline
ia excellent, and the training, 80 tar as the
English course 10 concerned, is certainly
UNSURPASSED here The commencement
exercises held at Music Hall on Wednes-
day evening were by all competent critics
pronounced TO DO the literary school event
OF the season. The hall was crowded to
i,s utmost capacity by an appreciatiye
audience. Mira. Everett has the
reputation, and justly OF being one OF
West Yirginis's most accomplished teach
,rs In this entertainment in her depart
nent she has thoroughly confirmed the
public in this opinion. Our public school
nov not only affords a complete English
but a classical course Of study. There
were three graduates, Misses Minnie NJ.
Bugs, Alice Goodwin aud Charley Bennett;
their grades being respectively ct ;, 80 7,
and 97.2 per cent, making q class average
of g6I. Young Benefits speech was ex
csllent and particularly Interesting as he
had live subject Gladstone the Modern
Leader" The diplomas we're presented
BY Colonel Henry Hammond. The grad
yates were the recipients of protusion Of
flowers, and they were cOmpimented by
every one
Two sad deaths of citizens of this city
occurred last night That of Mrs l4owther
the venerable mother of T. F. Lowther
ESQ, and Mrs. Smith, the wife Of A. G.
smith, Esq The respective families have
the sympathy OF the entire community II
this saddest OF sad bereAyements.
David Price has received the appoint
nent to the Naval Academy at Annapolis
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-13
PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's SECRETARY.

President Cleveland is fortunate in
having Private Secretary OF exceptional
ability. prudence and sagacity. Two
men more unlike than they physical
characteristics, could scarcely be found.
Cleveland is large and portly; Lamont
only five and half feet high and spare.
Tho little man seems to have made him.
self Indispensable to his superior, who
confides in him, it is believed, without
reserve. In this respect President Cleve-
land follows the advice OF tho astute
Lord Beaconsfield, who advised that a
statesman should hide nothing from his
Private Secretary Lamont's quiet intlu-
enco is q force in the councils OF the
Federal administration. but tits one i'm
possible to trace. Nobody could bemore
persistcntly nOn-committal than Daniel
s. Lamont, and President Cleveland is
equally not given to the betrayal OF
secrets.
The Presidents Private Secretary is
tho grandson OF a worthy couple who
came TO this country from Scotland, and
some Of his peculiarities, particularly his
caution and retiCencc, are decidedly
those of natives OF the I" land OF BAN
nOckS."
He was born in Cortland county, New
York, February 9, 1851, the only child
of country merchant. Lamont received
an academic education. After graGua-
ton he assisted his father in the store,
but dislikcd the employment and soon
was busily at work as politician,
although still! under age
His first Office was as Deputy Clerk
In New York. Next ne was Clerk in
the New York Assemhly-in 1870, 1871
and 1875. In lS76-7 he acted as Chief
Clerk in the New York State Depart
ment, under John Bigelow. Mr.. Tiiden
recognized his abilities at tho time
he was Governor of New York, and en-
gagged them during the period OF his
candidaturo for the Presidency, That
eminent statesman entrusted him with
confidential commissions great impor-
lance. From 1875 to 1888, Mr.. Lamont
was Secretary Of the Democratic State
Committee Of New York. On January ],
lsS3, ne was appointed Private and Mill
tarv Secretary of Governor Cleveland,
with tho title of Colonel and n salary of
four thousand dollars year. His salary
rs Private Secretary OF President Cleye-
land is 81, $50 year.
Mr. Lamont is an interchangeable
worker, frequently not reaching his
homo from Official business until latc at
ni.it. Hri5 married man and the
Father Of two children.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-13
CHANCES OF HOME RULE.

Since the Irish Home Rule bill has been
defeated and Parliament Is to be dissolved,
and new elections called, with this question
as an issue, there is q good deal OF coDjec-
ture a. to the result GLADsToNE says that
"A soon as the elections are over, the new
Parliament will be assembled, whether the
people have decided in favor Of Home Rule
or not. The safety Of the Empire is to be
sustained, even if his cherished plans of
government are not adopted.
But there are several reasons for beiev'
ing that the majority Of the people Of the
United Kingdom will sustain Mr.. GLAD
srONE's policy. Mr.. GLADSTONE needs
q change Of but sixteen votes in Psriia-
msnt to give him msjOrity.
One thing that will strengthen the
eause Of homo rule is the disgrsceful riots
of the Orsngemen in Belfast. Many Pro-
taatants have hesisatsd in advocating the
of an Irish Parliament in
Dublin. owing to the opposition Of their
Protestant brethren in the Province OF
IIlstsr While the mob that committed
bs aisgraceiul acts at Belfast was not
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FAIRMONT.
County Court-Tbs observation-disclosures
nj Local News.

nj Local News.
Special 10 he Sunday Register.
FAIRYoNT, W. Va, June l2.-County
Court has been in session all the week here
sud will continue through the middle OF
the coming week The amount OF bust
ness done hos been limited owing to the
tact that most OF the time has been occu-
pied in making the annual settlement with
the Sheriff.
To-day the Greenbackers will hold
mass meeting here preparatory to making
the usual fsll dicker.
Prof. T. C.. Miller, NJ. l.. Fleming, Ar
thus Sturm, Frank Burt, B. +. Martin, Jr.,
Spencer w. SiurR and other prominent
Gceenbsckers will be present and deliver
addresses.
Marion county lost a valued and hon
orei citizen this week III the death OF
Squire Jonathan s. Lowe, OF Pawpaw dis
iricg.
Superintendent of Schools Morgan has
arranged tor Peabody Institute here on
June 18th, to be held by f j. White, Il
l.. ID, Of Cincinnati, and, snd Prof. W. II.
Payne, of the University, of Michigan.
The new stock farm OF B. +. Smith 10.
Gated two miles from here, will soon be in
shape for active operations. The repairs
to the barns and other buildings will be
made by +. l.. Cunningham, and Il. F.
Smith, the manager, wilt shortly leave for
kentucky to purchase select herd OF
short horn Durham cattle for breeding
purposes.
Miss Lou HelWig has returned to her
home in Wheeling after very successful
term of art teaching here. She took with
her about two CT our boys, whose bodies
stiN Turk gloomilY around. She will re-
turn in the fall and until that time it will
all be the dark of the moon for some OF
our gallant Lotharios.
Mrs. Will Sips aud three sons, Of Pitts
burg, is here visiting Prof. Sipe, of the
Normal School
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-13
SHALL WHEELING HAVE A MEDICAL
SCHOOL?

SCHOOL?
1t is very encouraging to see the interest
that is growing in regard to forming @
branch ofthe University in Wheeling. Any
action on the part OF Council or on the
par, of our citizens that will assist in bring
ing about this result is just so much help
in booming our city Wheeling can hold
ont such inducements that the establish
ment Of a medical school must be GER
tAiniy.
As was stated in yesterdays REGISTER,
Wheeling can furnish excellent Instructors,
sufficient clinical material and other adj
yantages necessary for instruction in the
healing art, 1t then remains for cur city
and for our public spirited citizens to DO
their part. The elty can furnish grounds
and buildings at very little expense to the
tax payers. As has been suggested, Coun-
Gil can donate the old Court House for this
purpose. This, by some modification and
fitting % would be well adapted to the
uses of medical school Tie city could
make no more profitable and better disPo-
ation of this building than to donate it to
such 3 purpose,
But if Council donates this, they shonld
do 30 with the express understanding that
our citizens contribute certain sum 70 DC
devoted to fitting up the building, supply
inc apparatus, forming medical library,
&c. There are many wealthy men in the
CITY who woull, no doubt, be glad to con.
tribute toward establishing so important
an institution.
We would then suggest that commit,
tee be appointed by Council or by the
Chamber of Commerce to work the matter
M among our public spirited men, and
6pd what sun can be raised By subscrip,
ton, provided the city donates q building.
II these two things ara carried out We
don't see how Wheeling con tail in securing
the school. The Regents ofthe University
are already willing and viii do their part,
and the Legislature will not hesitate in ap
propriating the sum required annually for
defraying expenses.
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LABOR ORGANIZED AND UNORGAN-
IZED.

IZED.
Tue Piusburg Commercial Gazette pu'-
fishes summary Of the following interest
ing 6gurea showing the number OF organ
led and uuorganizsd lsOorers IN this
country. "Of miners there are 10000
organized, as against 234, 900 engaged IN
mipipg. of iron, steel and machinery wosts
srs "a 500. a. against a total Of 2l5,oOO;
O, prin;ers and s,ereotypers, $4,000 out OF
727OO; of carpenters aud joiners, 26,5OO
out of 273 900; cigarmakers, $1,000 out OF
5000: Of bakers, 10000 out Of Al, 300; OF
masons and bricklsyers 10000 out OF 1922
GOO: Of cabinet makers, 10000 out OF 90
600: Of tailors, 10000 out Of l32,7OO; OF
telegraph employees, 10000 out OF $4,000;
boot and shoemakers, 5000 out OF 1874 900;
piapo makers, g 900 Cor $500 more than
returned by the esusus); glass workers
1900 out of $4,000; stonecutters, 5000
ont of g, OCO; uailmaksrs, 5000 out OF
: 800. lawmakers. > 900 out OF $500; and
of cotton operatives, 1000 out OF lIO, GOO.
Taking all the laborers Of the country
the number Of organized compared w'ih
unorgauized is as one TO twenty or l,OOO'-
900 to 20. OOO,O 900.
These figures ace very important and
should be considered By the wage workers
Of the country when seeking to adjust the
questions of wages and employment.
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BRIDGEPORT.

Meister's Orchestra plays for the 4. F..
F. w. w., at Excelsior rink, Martini
Ferry.
A very pleasant session Of the regular
weekly cottage prayer meeting was held
on Friday night at the residence OF Mrs.
Benjamin Liller. Quite g number oil
Bridgeport people were present
H. f. Wells house has been repsinted
and presents q very much improved sp'
pesrsnee.
A part of the Rosebud Fishing Club
leave for White Woman River" to spend
= few weeks in usual camping smuse,
ments
Several Of our young men attended the
Bellsire commencement on Friday night.
DR.. William Burgies, of New Athens. o.,
was in the city yesterday.
To-day is Children's Day, and is get
apart specially for the benefit of children.
In the morning Rev. Winters will preach
q sermon to the children, taking his sub
jeet from the songs of Solomon. In the
evening an appropriate programme viii be
presented BY the children.
Mrs. George Armstrong, OF Morristown,
o., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. 6. N.
Bartholomew.
Children's day viii be appropriately OBJ,
served at the Presbyterian Church. In
the morning Rev. c. c. Hays viii preach
on the subject, Shining Light" At $50
4 union service for conference and prayer
On the subject of Sabbath school work will
be held under the direction Of the Y. NJ. C.
A. In the evening q children's concert
exercise will be given.
Miss Anna Cook is in St. Gainesville Wis
ting friends.
Rev. Thompson, of Bruce, Rev. Neon
lell, of Fairpoint, Rev. McFadden. of New
Athens were in town yesterday.