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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-23

LARGE BUYERS will find II to their in,eres.
10 call and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere. All ders promptly filed
have engaged the services Of Mr.. Samuel
Warrder, formerly with Gilflan, Ebert h Co.,
who vii be pleased TO see bis friends.
ann. 7. IUGGESHEtMER,
~ fsrAsssury ". ".
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-23

A HUMAN BoDY AND THE HouR or
DAr.-Seat yourself at table. Attach
piece Of metal (say shilling) to a
thread between the>points Of the thumb
and forefnger, aud allow the shilling to
hang 10 the centre Of glass tunlbler.
The pulse will Immediately cause the
shilling to vibrate like q pendulum, and
the vibrations will increase until the
shilling strikes the side Of the glass; and
suppose the time Of the experiment be at
The hour Of seveu. the pendulum will
strike the glass seven times, aud then lose
It's momentum and return to the centre |;
IL you hold the thread sufficient length
Of time, the effect will be repeated; bu.
not until a sufficient length Ct time has
elapsed to convince you that the expert.
meDt Is complete. We need not add tina,
the thread must be held with q steady hand
otherwise tho vibrating motion would be
contracted. AT whatever hour Of the
day or night the experiment Is made, the
coincidence will bs the same.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-23

All communications should b. addressed
THE DEMOCRAT,
wmss, r. Va
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-23
ADKERTlSElNElvTS.i

SsSo'nss uSto ny tpcAoto ouH iSaoSlS
summary Of the principles BY which We
expect to be guided IN conducting it.
As our friends are aware, We are Dem.
ocras, and the paper will, so far Is our
ability permits, be advocate Of those prin.
ciples upon which we consider the perpe-
'uity and welfare of our government
depend. qdas s'}ima ;aa @ st
In advocating Our principles, We shall
endeavor to do so in manner that will be
creditable alike to ourselves and the cause
we represent. We shall indulge in no
personalities, hor sbuse any fortaeir belief
but believing to soft word, and bard
arguments, that the cause for which labor
needs nothing but arclear exposition to
render Il sriumyhat, We shall endcaror to
to present thetgreas principles Of Democ-
racys which underl;e DO foundations 81 our
government, in such manner as slall
carry conviction to The minds Of the sober
linking men of tho country.
shall have no policy but PRINCIPLE!
and we shall adhere to it through all
the changes which the future may bring
US. Believing that the cause Of Democ.
raoy is the cause Of civil sorsrnme,, We
shall advocate that policy in the admins.
tration Of our !, National affairs, which shall
tend to 3. re. 8, our government. to i,
pristine purity-briug back to US al er.
Of good feeling between on section. aaa.id
peoples, lessen burden. Of tho laboripg
poor, and make u, again free, united
4lf3,l gAg bnElSll geitgii1sp 'ai 3
and happy people! - .i
In our State Government, We shnL de.
maud a reduction Of The countless hoard
of officers who are eating out the sub.
stance Of Tho peoples wise. statesman.
like policy in relation to immigration and
internal improvements. cessation Of all
proscriptve and class Legislation, which
tend only to keep up feeling Of bitter
mes, and hatred between our citizens, and
an economical expenditure Of the public
funds. @ W r. Y
Our best energies shall DO used for The
improvement and dovclopmentcf our State
and County, aud in speaking Of our local
affairs, we sha1l do so independently and
boldly. taaoa st
We shalt endeavor to make tho paper
welcome ,i,i.oe to every household in
the State. Each number will contain
matters Of interest to all .classes-ths pol
itician the farmer-tho merchandise
laborer and the ladies.
TELMS: st5 q
In order 10 place thepaper within reach
Of every one, wc have reduced tie price to
80 per year, which will, in every case be
required ID advance.
an. CLUB RATES.
Five copies, one year 4 SO 90
Tat, cnv;na nra vpnr u. all IT M
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-23

UNIVERSAL CLOTHES wR1Str,
Improved with Rowell's Patent noutaA
wheels, and the Patent Stop. ar, rno tIs e'l'
tionably arsuperior to any appara,v, uhqus.
ing clothes ever invented, and viii ss Ut wash
costfwiee year, ytsavine labor,, ,a,s Their
Those who have used them give ,s., t 1slha
follows: - VIZ sal ~ "s't@on! v
1--WE like our machines much 80, :,
oe persuaded TO 40 withoutit awith ~. ~ -
sltion.'.-[Rey. Bishop Scott N. Z. Chu ,rs r.
III Is worth one dollar week in AN W. T,.;
y."-[New York tribune. A'' 'ani'
IN the Laundry Ct my house thc,e i, +,
petuai Thanksgiving on Mondaysfor tina ;.! ee''
ION q your excellent wrinyesRs, The.
Every week has given It a s.,oue., i. :,
upon the affections Of the inmates Of the ~. u"a
dry New York Observer. s AAp''
] heartily commend II to econ omis,s-o,,
money and sontentment. Rev. DE-. R y. nns'
"rhey save thIee-four'hs Of the laIo. ' w:
time and pay for themselves both in mons, .ss
contentmcnt.n New Orleans Picayunc SAe! AUG
'sFriend Doty-Your last tinproyem.,. :,
your Washing machine is complete sncee,, y
assure You sour Machine, af,er. years ne. ;:
thought more Of to-day than ever md r., y
not be parted thunder any circums,ape;s I i,
PRICES. ''''
Send ,the; retail price, Washer SIS, .,,,.
Wrngcr $40, and we will forward either Or I h.,s
machines, free Of freight, TO places where ''.s
Is selling and SO sure are We they will b Itsd
that we agree to refund the money if anv Nv.
wishes to return the machines free IF fie,s yu'
after months trial according 70, direelon,s A'
Canrassers with exclusive right Of saIs nv.
money fast by selling them. ''A'
Sold By dealers generally, TO WHOM lii,,u
discounts are made. n ri,,! a, IN.
R. G. BROWNING, Gen. Agent.
jly2o-ly 90 Cortlandt ST., New Ynt.
IN a. ED WARDS,
Il. Nsa5aD bFtpEkLEn IN sie4 s5Ff n
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THIRTY THOUSANDBAu.
RELS OF WDlISkEY
ad u DESTROYED.
roUR LIVES LOST.

GENERAL RosERr Z, LEES PoLrr,caL
DEMONSTRATING to the report that
Governor elect Walker, Of. Virginia. had
invited General Lee to attend conference
on political matters, the Lynehburg Hr-
gilman says:
We can assure our contemporary that
there is no danger that General Lee will
do foolish act. He is no politician. and
has no idea, we believe, Of embarking
upon such a stormy md uncertain sea
That he is sincerely devoted to the inter:
ests Of Virginia, no man can doubt. That
he desires reconstruction, and would nd-.
wise his people to put themselves into
practical relations with the Federal. or as
it is now called, the National Govern
ment, we have every reason to believe.
But he will not enter into any concluve
Of politicians. Tho people would not
desire il, even II General Lee were will
ling to compromise his present position to
crafty that wish. It is proper to add, in
this connection, that there is no reason to
believe that such meeting as that re-
ferred to was ever suggested-perhnps
not thought of-by Governor Walker"
A RECKLESS Couxr.-Count dc Ch.te.
auvillard, who has just died in Paris,
was in his day one Of the most brilliant
men and dashing equestrians of France.
1t was he who once rode up the stens of
the Jockey Club (tbcn at the corner Of
Rue brouot aud Boulevard;) and played
game Of billiards on horseback. He
rode for some time most vicious horse
A friend said: "If you,ride that horse
three months longer, I'll bet he
kills you" The Count replied "What
do you bet!"3 twenty-five thousand
francs" Taken" The Count felt in
honor bound to his friend to ride the horse
every day. and the Horse showed himself
to be so very vicious that the Count had
his coffin made and sent home. for DO was
sure he would require it before long.
His wife (who had been extremely uneasy
lest his horse should kill him. } seeing her
husband look upon the horse as danger
Gus, as she herself considered him, no
sooner saw the coffin placed in her bus
bands drcssing.room than she went to
the stable armed with a pair Of pistols.
and shot the dangerous stee5 through the
head. On one occasion the Count was
was asked by friend. a Marquise, to SEQ
her to her carriage. They were at a ball.
Going down stairs somebody trod on her
dressiand tore it. She asked for pin.
The Count took from his scarf diamond
pin worth 5000 and presented it to her.
She declined, saying: n'Oh, Count, il is
entirely too valuable" "Is that tho only
objection to the pin :" Certainly. I. This.
word was no sooner out Of the Marquise's
mouth than he broke off the diamond,
threw it out Of the neighboring window,
and gave the golden pin to her. q
SlaAcvLors EscArs-ParsrxcE or
MtsD.-On Saturday last, as the mail
train going west over tho Ogdensburg and
L. G. Railroad was nearing road cross.
ing about mile east Of Malone, and
while under full Roadway. the engineer,
Hiram Weeks. saw something OF tie
track. which he at first supposed to be q
dog, but on getting nearer it proved to DO
| n child abont two wears old He Mt once
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-23

would respectfully inform my customers, ms
friends and the public in general, that have
removed to the large and commodious Ware
houses lately occupied by Ncssrs. Giliilan, Ebert
L CO., where will always be found tho largest,
best selected, and in prices not excelled By any
house in the State, Of
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-23

st Virginia Brands, Fright Halls, Quarters,
Tens, Navy, and the popular Virginia Tnliierrp
r OBJ A @ o 0'S
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-23

All ask Isl trial. Ny motto rs heretofot,
will be ..-.....
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-25

and promote the International Industrial
Exhibition, to be held in Washington City
in 1871, was taken up. Without further
action on the bill, the Senate then went in
to Executive session. The debate lasted
over five hours, ending at : o'clock in the
evening. The President having sent to the
Senate list of recommendations for the
nominees for the nine United States Circuit
Judges, rs requested by the Judiciary
Committee, a vote was taken, and all the
nominees confirmed, save Sawyer for the
Ninth or Pacific Circuit, and Pearre of Mary
land, for the Fourth. Against these two,
objections had been raised by politicians
in their Circuits, which the Senate deemed
Grafton. The balance of the session, about
four hours, was consumed in discussing
Hoars nomination for Associate Justice of
tho Supreme Bench. The debate was very
lively, and disclosed the fact that Hoar
was objected to on several grounds of a
personal character, the principal one ofthis
kind, being his lack Of the suariter in mo-
do. Some objections were taken as to his
lack of sufficient legal culture and abili-
ty. But the objection which was very gen
eral, and upon which the final decision
turned, was that it was not right to take
person from Massachusetts, or any other
State outside of the Fifth Circuit and give
him charge of the Southern Court; that as
tho f>ry &c tol
was occasioned by the death of Judge
Wayne, of Southern or Fifth Circuit, the
Southern States composing the Circuit are
Untitled to the nominee, and especially, as
there are numbers of lawyers there emil
nently qualified. 1t was opposed by Sum-
ner, Wilson, and other, who also asserted
that Mr.. Hoar was not only gentle in man
ner, but foreible as lawyer, and well fit
ted to DO Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court. 1t being plain, that it vote were
taken, Hoar would be rejected, compro-
mise was agreed upon, and. by unanimous
consent, the nomination was laid upon the
table, the effect of which is substantially
rejection of the nomination, and the Presi-
dent must make the next move. lie will,
no doubt, Immediately withdraw Hoars
name when Congress again assemblies.
In the House, on Wednesday, Mr.. Ste
venson presented a petition of many citi-
zens of Cincinnati for an amendment OF
the revenue laws, so as to permit distillers
of grapes. apples and peaches to use drop
beer for distillation, setting forth that
million dollars of revenue now lost to the
Government might be secured by such
law. Bills introduced and referred as fol
lows: To abolish imprisonment for debt
in the District of Columbia. Also to sup
ply artificial limbs to discharged soldiers
and sailors. Extending the time for the
completion of the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad. Proposing an amendment to
the Constitution. The House then went
into Committee of the Whole, Mr.. Inger-
soil in the Chair, for general debate, and
the Census bill was taken up. The House
finally adjourned till the 10th of January,
next.
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THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY opens with a
poem, in blank verse, called "The Cathe-
dral," written by James Russell Lowell,
contemplative and elevating, suggested by
a visit to the Cathedral at Charities 1t
occupies fifteen pages. We see, with plea
sure, that "The Cathedral will immedi-
ately be issued as an illustrated volume by
Fields & Osgood. Other poets besides
Lowell are in the Atlantic this month
From Bryant there is a short passage taken
from his forthcoming translation of the
Illiad |; from Whittier, quaint and simple
incident, truthful in spirit, if not in fact ::
from T. W. Parsons, a bit of Dante para
phrascd, and a short poem of sounet-length,
Nearing the Snow-Line." Mr. Bayard
Taylor begins an American tale, Joseph
and his Friend Mrs. Celia Thaxter con-
tinues "Among the Isles of Shoals, " begun
some months ago. Goodwin Smith, and a
few men are better qualified to write on
such theme, discourses about "Thc
Study of History" and other writer's con-
tribute to the nselange. "The Brick Moon"
by Mr.. Z. E. Hale, is not continued, this
month. 1t was an extravagant folly, and
three numbers were quite enough of it
1t is announced in this number that Mrs.
Stoves work on the all-cngrossing Byron
question is now nearly ready for publica-
ton. The appearance of the book is
awaited with great interest both in this
country and in England.
We SEQ it predicted that Mrs. Stowe is
resolved to write herself down! 1t has
been pretty clearly proven that her ''True
Story of Byron is anything else than true.
But the book will sell! and thereby hangs
a tale
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Proposals for Letter Balances.
Posi- 0pFICI DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December 4 Isl;

WASHINGTON, d. c.. December g. 1869
SEALED PROPOSALS will he received at this Depart
ent until the 10th day of January, 1870 II O'Clock
for furnishing Letter Balances for the use of tht
Post Offices in the United States for year from and
after the first day Of February 1870 of the following
description, namely:
LIST. Balances capable of weighing eight ounces avoir
dupus weight, To be gralust-d down quarter ounces
of these it il SUPPOSED l0u0 will lie wanted. Also
Balances of the same capacity graduated 10y the metric
grtmme system. OF this class 100 may he required
I'd. Balances capable Of weighing thirty-two ounces
aroupois weight. TO he graduated to halfounces. o.
this class it is supposed 200 will he required.
Perfect accuracy, strength. and durability will b,
required i'll the Balances to he furnished.
Samples of each description of Balances mast accom-
pany each bid and the bidder who may obtain the con
tract will be required to furnish balances of quality
i'll all respects equal to the sample.
Each Balanc" must lie well and securely packed in n
box for transportation and delivered free all
To the Blank Agency. Washing ton, DC.
Each bidder must furnish with his proposal grlaran-
toes of his ability to comply with his bid and a certi-
cate from postmaster that such guarantors reliable
persons.
Two sufficient surrties will he required to a contract
failure to furnish promptly Balances contrar ted for
the furnishing of inferior article will be considered
sufficient for forfritur. Of the contract.
The Postmaster General the right of deciding
which bid, in its practical results may lie to the
interest Of the Department. and also of rejecting any or
all bids if. in his Judgment the interests Of the Depart
mcnt require it.
Proposals must be Endorsed on the cnvclope Promo
sails for Letter Balances, and directed to the First
Assistant Postmaster General. Washington DC.
JOHN A. J. CRESWELL,
Dec H. 1SG9-Gw Postmaster General.
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HARPER's MAGAz1NE.-The January
number of Harper is very fine. We sum
up its contents as follows:-Fredericl
the Great II. The Double Marriage; The
Site of the National Capitol, Gen. Wager
Swayne; Lady Fortune, Carl Spencer;
Beast, Bird, and Fish, third paper) Burt
G. Wilder; Paul Du Chaillu Once More,
A. H. Guernsey; Thunder-Struck, d. r.
Castleton; The Wife of John Carver, Jane
G. Austin; The Swift Messenger, Carl
Spencer; A Brave Lady, by the author OF
"John Halifax, Gentleman" The Leigh
Hunt Memorial, NJ. D. Conway; A Plain
Statement of Facts, Mrs. Frank Mccarthy:
The Spanish Revolution, Lyman Abbott;
Anteros, by the author of "Guy Living
stone;" Miss Bridgets Christmas box, +.
ii. Norton; The Comic Side of Life, Geo.
w. Bungay; Editors Easy Chair; Editor
Literary Record Editor's Scientific Record;
Editors Historical Record; Editors Draw
er. Such bill as this affords matter to
please every fancy, taking in the whole
range of literature; comprising history, BIZ
ography, travels, natural history, poetry,
romance, science and art, wit and humor,
etc, etc.
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PETERS MUSICAL MoNTHLY.-The Dec
No. is at hand. 1t is useless to reiterate
what wo have before said in its praise
Hereafter it will contain nothing but music,
the sketches of celebrated composers and
the general musical intelligence, heretofore
given, to bo omitted. We fear this is a
mistake upon the part of the publisher, as
that was one of he most interesting features
of the periodical. Price SO. j. l.. Peters,
Publisher, New York.
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THIRTY YEARS. Experience in the
L Treatment Of Chronic md SEX hi

Diseascs.-A Physiological Iirr Of lnlrioJe-The
cheapest book ever Notwithstanding nearly 300
pages and 100 fine plates and cnravn-s Of the anatomy
nf the human organs in state Of health and disease
with treatise early errors it, tcporablc conse-
qucncrs upon the mind and body with the authors plan
of treatment only rational and successful mode of
cure, shown by report :: treated. truthful
adviser to the married and those contemplating marriage
who entertain doubts OF their physical condition Sent
free oi postage address receipt 20 cents in
stamps or postal currency. by addressing. Dr. LA GROIN
No. 81 Maiden Lane, Albany, y. Y. The author NAV
he consulted upon any of the diseases upon which his
books treat either personally by mail and medicines
sent to any part Of tho world
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NEW 4DTERTISEMENT,S.
NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of TIL L
COLUM BIA PORT DEPOSIT RAILROAD COMPANY
will lie held at the Office Of the Secretary in LANCASTER
Pa. at o'clock P NJ, on MONDAY, JANUARY 10th
1870 The Annual Election for President and Directors
will tr held Ut the same time and place.
GEO. +. BRINEMAN.
Dec -. lAbo-'!w Secretary
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AGENTS WANTED for our Great Household Work,
4 THIEF.

He has been travelling about and umlugns druggists
AMI private parties. mixing up and selling basr conf
pound which lie calls WOLC0TTS PAIN PAINT All
OF N"ictts ecnuin" remedies have white outside wrap
per 'rIh signature htrys.) Look Colnterfcs.
Six Pnts Of WOiC0TT $ ANNlIiILATOR for Catarrh
and Colds in the head. Pint uf Pain Paint for
Ulcers or Pain sent free of express charges receipt
OF the !nnn"y At Isl Chatham Square, NY; Gal
lon of Pain Paint (doullc strength for $40 Small bot
ties sold by all Druggists. X. l.. WUfCOTT. Nv
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each, and 81 l'ound to prevent its becoming
loose and tangled Icy transportation.
3ooo pounds Of coarse Hemp Irvine about une-eightl
of an inch in diameter. and in balls to weigh from
one to two pounds each, and bound as to pre-
vent its becoming loose and tangled 10y transpor-
tation.
Proposals will be received for each article
for all together.
The contracts will he awarded to the lowest
and best bidder to be determined after careful exami-
nation for the purpose of tanning which bid will
i:s practical results be advantageous Depart
neut.
More less than the estimated quantities NAV he
ordered, the necessities of the Department may
require at the discretion of the Postmaster General
Samples Of such articles used at the Post
Offices may be mt the offices supplied, the
Blank Agency of the Post Office Department.
Bidders will send samples of such articles they
propose to furnish.
Each bidder must furnish with his proposal guaraI,-
tees Of his ability to comply with his bid and certi-
cate from postmaster that such guarantors reliable
persons.
Two sufficient surcties will be required to each con-
tract.
A failure to furnish promptly any article contracted
for for furnishing article inferior that con-
tracted for, will be considered sufficient cause for
forfeiture of the contract
Bids not made in conformity with this notice will not
re considered.
The Postmaster General the right Of deciding
which bid in its practical RESULTS may DO to the
interest of the Department and also OF rejecting any or
all bids if in his Judgment the interests the Depart
mont require it.
Proposals must be marked on the env .loIs with tho
of the article lid for. and the letter addressed to
the First Assistant Postmaster General, Washington
DC. JOHN A. J. CRESwELI,
Dec II, lS6o-Gw Postmaster General.
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EVERY SATURDAY.-Duringt the past four
years, Erery Saturday has laid before its
readers more varied and valuable resume
of foreign periodical literature, and has
won wider circulation among all classes,
than any other eclectic published in Amer
lea. Though Every Saturday has in all
respects fulfilled the design of its projectors,
they are not willing to rest content without
making fresh efforts to enlarge the sphere
and increase the attractions Of this popular
weekly.
In commencing the new volume for 1870,
the conductors propose to modify the shape
of the journal, without, however, changing
its general literary characteristics, in order
to add to its attractions illustrations of the
first artistic excellence. These illustrations
will be engraved from designs by leading
European artists, and will embrace views
of famous places, incidents of travel, figure
pieces, copies of celebrated paintings, stud
les Of street.-The, and gallery Of portraits
of contemporary celebrities, executed with
the highest degree of finish known to mod
ern art.
The New Series will be in form an i'm
perial folio, about the size of Harper's
Weekly, sixteen pages, beautifully printed
on paper of superior quality, made express
ly for the purpose, and admirably adapted
for the artistic display of the most highly
finished engravings.
Every Saturday WILL as hitherto furnish
the American reader promptly with the
most entertaining and noteworthy articles
in the European periodicals, Serial Tales,
Short Stories, Essays biographical and de-
scriptive, Notes of Travel and Adventure,
Personal Gossip, Literary Intelligence,
Fracetia, popular papers on Science, and
TRANSACTIONS from the Continental Maya
zines. by special arrangement with foreign
authors. the conductors Of Every Saturday
are frequently able to give its readers many
valuable papers simultaneously with their
publication abroad.
Terms,-Single number, 10 cents: yearly
subscribtioa, $500 in advance; $500 a
year to subscribers for any other periodical
published by Fields, Osgood, & Co.
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We have another communication on
the Pivot Bridge controversy, but as it
clicits nothing new, we presume the sub
lect is played out, as some of our readers
lntimated that it was some time ago.