The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-16

Jeans, Casimorcs, Flanncls, Blankets, &C.,
exchanged for wool on the best terms.
VIZ sec that tho assiniue editorof the
0larksburg Conservatives braying at Us
few this week. Well, go ahead, fellcrs,
oar subscription list at Clarksburg is get
ting larger every week,
TnE ECLIPSE, This phenomena, for
which great preparations had been made
ip the way of smoked glass, was clearly
visible at this place. Tho peoplc-with-
ont regard to trace, color, sex, or previ-
GUS condition of slavery" had their little
bits of glass, and seemed TO have . power
Of fun, with their heads stuck out like a
lot of chickens with the gaps. Fearful
time on paper col.ars-straining the neck
broHo them all down at tue sides, you
know.
Social PARTIES On Thursday eve
ming very pleasant gathering of young
people assembled at Dr.. BANDS, ard
hcmtily enjoyed the hospitality of that
gentleman and his estimable lady.
On Friday evening similar gathering
occurred at the residence Of Henry Bran
non, Esq, where "the light fantastic toe
was brought once more into fashion; and
where true fun and enjoyment were the
order Of the night.
AS usual, both parties were Of very
pleasant character rcflectiag great credit
upon the kind aud genial gentlemen and
ladies who gavo them.
SAD AcclpEST.--On Thursday even
ing last, Il son Of Mrs. Niece, residing
about three miles from this place, was re-
verely injured by agunshot wound. 1t
appears that the McGee boy and young
er brother we're out hunting, and in the
excitement Of, the chase, the elder brother
dropped the gun, which was spec lily ia.
ken possession ofby te younger one, aud
accidentally striking tho hammer, the
gun went otT-a heavy charge of shot Ia
king effect little above the right heel Of
the Oldest 10y. Dr. Edmiston, who rem
dcred tie necessary medical assistance,
thinks that. although the wound is very
severe one, the foot may be saved.
FlRE.-On Tuesday afternoon last, the
house on the Asylum grounds, occupied
by Mr.. P. Welsh, caught fire from the
sparks thrown from tile engine used at
the saw-mll. The conaagration was
speedily extinguisl,ed, and'without serious
damage to tic house or its contents. The
prompitudc Of that gcucrally useless class
Of young men known as young men
about town." was very conlnicndablc FIR
in n few moments after the alarm, had been
given, the house resolnbled piece Of bad
meat in The worst Of "hy-time." While
this amiablc body Of "fellcrs' remain
with us, 10 do not need either fre-engine
or gas-works-they are excellent substi-
tutes for both. o.
Docron SHIELDS will make his second
visit to Jane lew on Thursday, August
2Gth, a. 2 o'clock ?. M, remaining until
the evening of the 9Th.
lie will make his second visit to Yves.
ton on Saturday, August 2Slh, remaining
until the evening Of the 2eth-ofice at tie
Bailey House.
Ito will make his second visit 70 Buak.
hsnnor en- Monday, August 3Oth, re-
naming until tho evening of3lst-cticc
at the Heavier House.
Rccolicct that the Doctor examines and
explains your disease without asking ques-
lions, and will not take any cases under
treatment unless he il satisfied by pas! cx-
rcrience that cure eau be effected. If
lo can cure you he will tell you so; and
if sou cannot be cured, he will tell you
that also. All persons taken under
treatment can reat assGfcd that they will
receive the promised benefits, as those can
testify who have received treatment dur
Ing my former visit to this place.
CntLpnss's TounsAMENr.- On the 10th
Just. some Of the rising generation Of this
place. in emulation Of their "big broth.
ors," held a tournament which ended in
the customary dance aud other festivities,
at the resdenc of Judge Ednistcn. The
following are the names aud titles Of tie
knights, aud the lionors Conferred:
Knight Of the Golden spurs-George
Edmiston. El. SO 4fs
Knight Of Avondale-Ralp Moore
Knight Of the .Wilderness--Billy Pat