The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-05

day Of August.
liza HART, of Clarksburg, has estab-
lisfed in our torn branch Of his Woo
and cloth exchange. Genuine Factory
Jeans, C.simares, Flannels, Blankets, &C.,
exchanged for wool On the best terms.
C,RcgR1ous. 20 harrisburg was inflicted
with d circus on tie Goth ult., and the
usual number Of damphools handed out
their circulating medium for the privilege
Of seeing the elephant.
Mr.. P. erase, on tho evening of tho
Goth ult., while out at work on his farm,
experienced very severe attack Of sun
, stroke. Medical attendance was immedi-
ately summoned, and The proper remedies
administered. Mr.. Crane is nov couval-
csccnt, although looking considerably the
worse for the occurrence.
"MR. i,"-Tlo laiestjose on
wo'uus was the pronunciation, The other
day;by young man from the county, "
Of our euphonious cosnomen. We are
free to confess that ousi na'Nc il not tie
easiest one in the world to prcnouncc;
md have Otter ieen, H-1rs:l a1t'tG very
odd way in which our friends understood
it; but this lest style caps thc climax.
"Mr. Wufadan i" Well, horc is .hc joke
We have never known, until now, t'las we
were Wuf.a-daln; and tho polite ASST
frances Of the gentleman that such was the
case, despita all our circumstances, has
Z convinced us6,cyona doubt, that VIC arc
really and in fact Wuf-a-dam.
AokNowlspeGslsyys.-Wc arc Under
= obligations to n friend in the country for
huge dish Of mulberries; ard to another
in town for supply of cherries. 1'hssa
unexpected and undeseryed acts ofl;ind-
ness render us altogether 'too full for
uttcrance;' SO at some tine in the future,
when our gratitude has overcome tho
."sloppiug over point, we will cndcayor
to acknowledge III more suitable man.
ner.
We arc requested by Our assistant in
the manipulation Of types-Mr llard-
man-tc male known and express lis ap-
probation Of beautiful bouquet, sent
him by fair young friend.
us .VAcAr;os.-0n Friday, the 25lh ul'.,
the Young Ladies' Seminary, on Centre
street, conducted BY Miss Brown, was
dismissed for Tie customary Two aoutLs'
vacation. We arc not informed as to
whether the school willaSaiu be resumed
by that lady, but. pr sumo it will, as she
has rendered tho highest satisfaction to
pupils and tcachersalike. We are opposed
to this vacation business; as wo miss the
sight Of the mauy pretty faces which
passed our window at least three times q
day. We trust that we shall soon again
bear tho tinkle Of the little bell; and the
; merry laughter ofthe larger ds'tes.
"A Lott BAsY.--We are Informed by
one Of orr physicians that he lately assis
ed at the birth Of child QUO side 81
which was perfectly black. This strange
freak ofnaturc is causing consider able
comment, as Tie child in all other res
poets is a perfect one. Lest any Of our
readers should believe this story to be Il
hoax, by surprising the other side of the
child to DO biack also, We will state ,llul
VIC can vouch for the correctness Of the
circumstance, as IL was narrated to us BY
one Of our leading physicians, q gentle
man Of undoubtcd veracity.
TIE LlrsaAnY SocielY Pursuant tt
adjournment, The Society met at the
Town Hall on the oycuius of tho 29tl
ult. Considerable nov business wa:
transacted and the organization of The
Socicty perfected by the adoption Of
r. Constitution and Bylaws. Short address
sswere made by several members, aut
the following appointed as tho order o
exercises for the uext meeting:
F.. 'Is. ...,,. oRATIoNs.
Geo. Cozad, Rev. Mr.. Collins.
,gi EssAYs. .t.
L. G. Edmiston, j. W. Woffndin.
DEBATE.
20. jackson, NJ. NJ. Dent.
QUESTION ron DEBATE.
!. Resolrea, That tue possession Of wealtI
Hconducive Of more happiness than th
possession Of knowledge. @
Affirmative, john G.. Jackson--Nega
Eve, NJ. 81 Don't