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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
CHEERING RESULT.
TIDiNGS FROM A PLEASANT
aSWINDLE.
moo GOOD no NE KEPT.

We have priuate intelligence from
friend Mt Marshall, N. c., the present
headquarters for contractors on the W.
N. Q. X. X Here it is.
: "0ar friend, - passed
here a few days ago en- route for Asbe-
Vile, where he expects to stay until the
Treasurer returns from his chase after
the President, who was thought to have
run off with million and ba1fof the
road money, but who nov tdrns up to
Washington city and says lac Las made
two millions by bis, speculation ard if
the company will be easy be will divide
profits xith them
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Darn Burners MIR. Henry Miller
bear vapervills has divulged the fact
hat his own wife and daughter burned
be barn VI d. w. Cruml y some Twelve
months ago. The daughter is now
bend aud has accounted in the orhsr
world. The wiTe is SOME 20 years Of
} 20 aud under the circumstances we
tniax Mr.. Miller might about as well
have siponed the whole affair until
his appearance before the Supreme
Court Of the Uoigerae.
Miller himreif is very old aud Crum-
lty has sued for So 900 damages.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

A CANDIDATE. = Mr.. Owen NJ. White,
of Blountvillo is to-day announced as a
candidate FOR the Office Of REGISTER OF
sullivan. lie says he is sure OF election
aud promises 10 register our deeds on
very accommodating terms.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
"a l,.l.vlll.e Va ! Fsplaar,. /,

Es iLivILLE Va FsDinLr,. 1870.
The foil. wig is a It Of msriage license
issaasi ny ,he clerk Of the Coun', Court O
scott County two weeks ending tho Ssh
Law Of February, 1870, via:
F b. /, 1870, 5 Inpson s. Sasrf and S.
rsh NJ. Pirrs,n.
f. F b. 9, 1872, Clsib,urn C. Hicks and
~ thi. Fied'.
F~b &, 1870, Hen Camper aud Sarah
:. Fleennr.
Yours &C..
6 II MoRlsoS.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

the Ala across The nv'r, opposite First
Creek, presen 81 a he4ui'nl appearance
Last pight, b-ing lin Diua'ed by tho ight q
uurriu, tires. w, sin't AZ Rll Sehi
ts1 aud ta-rrf ~, dol't say II r-~-m ,I.i
b, "a ~ &c al ar nv ens,np,i," Gr il
i'dh'.; sams ore wa IN rally burning
brush. = Kaoroile Viii 81.
1t Looks as if this uusentinental
editor had bsen a Bu.bwhacker.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
Bulh 81, BuiIock!! Bniiock'!

Msssrs. Editors ~ have convcrs"d, 70
esp,ly, with large. number e y1,ris con-
cerhlng the MAcn ,le,ti,r, particularly the
Il Dhlck. lie seems 10 have host q san-
Sonted .rdour. g. it BailOek, We visit
you God sSesd.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Our lRsother.--kaib on Monday a
two inch snow on Tuesday, aud freze on
Wednesday morning Our lAdian Sum-
ner having just GUIDED We cannot com.
plain that fruit buds have been romsn.
ded to their dormant state.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Impieplenh.-Coru Sneilsr', PIows,
Threshing Machines, andother valuable
implements furnished to order at the
News Office. Shelters and llol-,on Far
mer plows now on hand.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
bristol .FEMALE INSTITUTE.

The ne2i HALF stssiDS. Of the. b'sntpts viii
Ist Doy. Of february. 1870.
under the following
FACULTY.:
". i. M0RRiSSEff, Grnduate Va.
nil. list, aud A. ~ graduate " /
liam and Mary College. Prb.Gpdl
Ed. J. +. KlN0AN0N,. Moral scitnee aud
History.
Miss JENNIE LAT IAN, Assistant.
Mrs. NJ Z. KlNGANoN, MatrOu and A.
sistant.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL,
BRISTOL COO DSUx IA

The nsx, sessior, OF Figs Months, af lhia school
for Young lad.er, win eommsnce On sbs end
EburdaY ta Saousrys 1870, in'oisfge o'
rev y. sIiLLlNS, A. ~, Principal
Ma D. l. On NCEAULAE. A-sistan's 10 the
Miss Lpcf D. nuVILLS, listny nho vf'.-
Miss n. 4. sIPMSoN, mental departments
Ma. tilfsLfR, formerly Miss l.. PAiNt,l Teuohei
% Musie -hisiguAntai AID Vocal
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
FOR Clcrlt Of County corr.

We are authorized to announce JAMES
RAIDER as candidate for Cle.k Of
allivan County Cout.
We arc authorized to announce Dn. join
!. HAMMER as candidate for CieIk Of
Iuiliyan County PUurt.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
Gold. in New York, 1904
lNNoUNCEMkNTs.
For sheriff.

We are authorized TO Announce PETER
OAKLEY as caudi late for Sheriff Of
llliyan county, ut The March election.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

We suthsr sd Ia Announce Col. G.,
CLELLAN asa candidate 70 Trustee
~ uhivan county.
We are authoriz "a to Announce R7y'd
AYES TORBErras a candidate for the
flee of TtuStre for sullivan county.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Mr.. VIM V. Deaderiek our delegate
b the Convention has our thanks for
numerous substontial fayors in the way
II documents.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Are you IT, ablcd VII cold feet or hands II 20
ycur b,o,a W.Ai, s.ult "a. iptJ healthy and vlyVi-
ariio;. the organ o. lie wan r,iuuiaing, r
Loseuheiu,'s stoi.r-h Dit'Is. the U:lnt Mcrtctlf
H. m ally ate Ill T.. " 10 II. They ata -od eS-
viywhsie 10y ,.roc, -, Druggists, s.G sllVon keep
els, feb = liss
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
TERMS:


These cpATgts include tuition IN frehes i-atiu
Greek, The Mental, Moral sna Pbysieal sciences
English Language and Literature, History hathe-
naiics and al the klemouiary English sfndifs
ktudeufa CHARGED from d@tos Of entrance Ia the
cl6eo AZ llic Ilkf Hessi ~, except IN case Of pro
irattrd. Aickncss, Tor farther lntonnaton apply fot
CiIoplal 10 =, BID. ). Z kiNrANoN,
de iSd hfstoi, Tsnn,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
: STLBE AHEAD!
I. e OUR GREAT BOSTON
DOLLAR STORE /.

we wail good reliable spe,,ts In eyerv ,,,,, 81
the Goantry. ~ employing your spare time to
torn riubs ard sending rs oriers. you obtain
&c m.,, nn,ii eomnirs,ansl either In CASH o.
~ rsp,Sn,, erJ va ,oran ss y, vs. WI DC
sve,v t,e deaii,,S Win ou, b'""s 10
sss shoald eoiee, ter ten cents from evor, EN-,
'otef, aud forward 10 u. IN ndvaaca, for Dsserip-
i've Chacks'oi the goods we sell.
The Loldsrs oi The Checks have The privilege Of
iither purchasing tho article thvraun described,
or exchanging Tor any article mentioned our
analogue, numbering over 5Jo different articles
'ot one oi which can be purchased In the usual
way iortho same money
hcsr. Gfs ~, ,.,,,,,,,,i,, H., ,;,t .,,it -, - -
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Indigestion not only affects The pa, ~lesl hoahh
hut the dispositions AID trmpcr, Of IL v etiiu-.-
The dyspepiic becomcs, too, 50 a measure drintiai-
lied by his suncriuk- lie b subject 10 nts oi r.
ritatinn, sutleuusss OF csppit, the may be-
prcternal ural sensitivess Which he cannot control
leads him to nlscni the words and acts OF hp'
around hun and IN his nterc"ur-a even with these
nearest and dafest To hiu Is noi unfrequentt mark
Cd by exhibitions Of testiness foreig IN hs'rcal ma
tur- These are the msnta phrnnmena Of the dis
ease, for which the Invalid cannot be luz'ly held
res ponsbs, but they occasion much hrusehuid dis
comfort II Is to the interest Of tiu home circle, IT,
Is essential TO family harmony rs well as 10 tho res
eve ~ the principal sufferer frn'n state no tal
removed from iRcpienl insa nifty, that these symp-
loa,s % mental disturbance be promptly zen owed
This only be done by removing their physical
cause, n arrangement NJ the functions OF the atom
Aeh and It's allied vecra, the liver and the bowels.
Upon these three important organs hostetiers Siom-
ach Biters act simultaneously. producing thor
uugh and sautary ohlRge la their condition. The
vegetable ingredients ot which tho preparation II
omlo.ed Of renuvatinc, reg ulRiing and after
dtiue character and the stmulant Which lends ectiv
ity to their remedial tifues u the pufesi and best
that can be extracted from the n,ast Wholesome ol
all cereals via sound rye. No dys9eptic can take
this gonial restorative for a single week without
experiencing nniah,e inproS tmcni ~ his general
health. Nut only VIII hi, holly sRIerihgs abN'
from DAY to d1y, "a bis mind viii recover raPidty
from it, rssd@ssuess and nti ability sod this hap
py change viii uAninc't Itself la his demeaaor Il
all around him.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Fresh Isrd n. Flower, Fruit, Herb.
rreri SbrUa aad Evergreen Seeia. With
iicoiiaus !'T culture, prepaid IS mad.
TIE piusl complete suJ jadisl"us asseg,,
men, 10 The cauaiiy Agshis vsslsd
.s4scr, - llh.s ~ 40, .p,stss4 s-Rsi, sh~
H.. rrcrsii ~ w4ii ilbs tsfiF FNs fcttit.
rs'pit lorelei t0sssf's fdlossi ts7sPsegs,
IS l~r loo "a ~ l'Hfl pgrreid. ~ hrty ~
fFatd er.rh'fl1rtf 57fsn HnnegfuEkis a. -
'arh, pFriald. ftnr tn-a I'D ffanaeFf. - 90
Land ~ lnslaya rflthfe, ~ Pef hupd prevail W a
iirvetlut. Priced stalng any s4dfrsf, efsiis
also trade li,t, freds on cenmiasi0n.
3 " WATSON. Old co'ony ksrser'sA
ani srel warehoufr, rlyinonih. 49,
Established in iSis. pes fAs
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

GENERAL

Commission Merchants.
No. IA Roanoke Square. Norfolk, w..
GIVE Il ecial attention TO the pnrchssr
" or sale OF all kinds VI Country Produce
aud Gsueral Merchandise. Consignmsnis
Solicited.
REFEREN cES :-Myssrs. sp 5die 4 Bro.
q ris'iansburg. Va; n. &. J. w. Spence.
Mona, AIRY, wyth"s county, We laieh-
held s kin9, LSnchharF, Va; 7. y. Wvods
Br SOL W. W. James, Bristol; s. Johnsors
60. Peierablrv. Va: Merchants and
Bangs, oi Nmfoik, Va. Nov. 10 ~
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Jmsurpassed.-1he q iallty Of Lime
wsayyls Flosr We have tried IT,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
?. r. VA. 4 CA. RAILROAD.

Mail train leaves Bristol . 37A. NJ.
Arrives In Knoxville IL 5tP.M
III Ill train leaves Kn.xvillr, lLI5 A, NJ.
Mail train arrives Ia Brisioi Gao ?. VI.
IN al train arrives IN Cbattanu "a Z 4iPM
Mail train leaves Chauanooga 445AA
freight ira'ns leave BRISTOL . 20 A. ".
Vrrght trains arriveit' Bristol, DO 7. NJ
Distance 1870 miles Fare qts. per mile.
is minutes allosed for snpper ia Bristol
Tenn. fine beii g 80 minutes slower Than
=. time, the Hpparent want Of connection
! wcen tue above schedules Is explained.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
ESTABLISHED 1865.

j. o. MATTHEW SO n,
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANT
/. A GIN ior the NJ tour. H@~s.l, NIL
~ l~aervili., snd E,sh & ~ sifx Got
ios NJ ,ls ~ znd sno DuiH III P"wd,r Cos
AUGUSTA, Ga.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
CITY rrEns.


THOSE whn'uSe il, pronounce Line
VIEWER If Co.'S brand uf FAMILY a.
EXTRA FLOUR. The best in tie mar
kct, t,.he had at j b. iuberlson's
Family Grocery. dee3ld
For gool breal use faifnrus Family
Flour, ground FROM tbs b, st wheat by
IN experienced miller. nov .26-6m
Champagne and Cider .Chau.
payne ,na sparkling Clder, Gin and
Porter, Wines and Rum, Whisky aud
Brandy, bot or cold, mixed or straight,
ct the Central Barre room. If. .v
Whistles At wholesale and retail n
the Cou,ra. Dar. Room lower dian cat
be bought elsewhere. IS \. Y Sprad.
ling sagent for tic celebrated house oi
Vance Melriielj, at Norfolk.
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Good, Better, Best THE best Of
whistles, win,s unu Urandios ut The
Central Bar Room. Ouiy 10 ccnls a
drink. If.
Oysters Received Daily by Express
r.. =, ,.tt. a, ~, tf,,.t,al H....t..,... =
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
FRIDAY. February II, 1870.
RGINIA 1 TENNESSEE RAILROAD.
1,,l train leaves Bristol, Z 80 P. Nj.

Mall train Ieaves btIs'V', % I. nj.
Arrives in Lynchhurfj 300, A. ".
Mail train leaves Lyhchburg, 80 p. NJ.
Ar, ives in Bristol, 8 90 A. NJ.
Weight trains leaves Bristol, $50 A N.
Freight train arrives ate So AN &4.40P NJ.
Freight "reminiscences Lynchburg 81 A. NJ
Arrives 10 Bristol $50 A. NJ. & $40 P. NJ.
Distance 204 miles; Fare 4 cents per mile.
70 minutes allowed for scpl,er 10 Bristol.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
ro- R.vcu,,a s,olleetor.

We IRE authorised to aaunun,e Mr. SAM
IEL CLOUDS n candidate for Revenue
+,lccior for sullivan county, subject to a
We are authorized to announce SAMUEL
!. STONE as a candidate for Collector of
Isyenue for the county of sullivan.
We are authorized TO announce TAOS.
llLLARD, IA ar Uuioo Deso',) as C"-
idatu for the flee of RSveaue Collie ctui
Or sullivan q mnty.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
l. Y N G FL b TT RG
Prices Current.
.coRREcreD nj
LEE, TAYLOR, g. CO,
GRocwRs, CoSNissi N MEacnAsrs ASp pRo
Drce BsoKkRs.
No. u Bri Ige Street, LyncbuYg, va.

irNcHEvka, f.b. ~, 1870.
our mtrkct afor,ls some changes to sni W. asa
attention. Prov is-ns. particularly TO- pn,-iUct,,
steady Al revised quotations. butter pcn.y aid
dali Grain and icld SEEDS vfNll Jcscrptons wanted
We advise all farmers " 80 have a surplus oil Geld
seeds, to hurry them IA tho tnArk,ts
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Ncrroy GAS We are Agents for
the sale Of Ramsdel Norway Oats.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
Petersburg Prices Current,
CORRECTED WEEKLY nv
DAVIS, ROPER 4 CO,
wEiOLEsALE GR0GEwS

and
c0MyI sSf0N NERO nANI5.
fErEn SDuRG, VIRGINIA
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

s,,rilr "a had weather, trade Ia, bean s'sgnani
The pasi week Bsss, "a hrasr Win an lnsre..ed
planters dsmand
q MATHIwsos
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

Oysters Received Daily by Express
frou NurIois al the GENITAL Restaurant
and sold at 5 30 per gallon. If.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

CoNMrs ,IOy no AGE rs.

COMMISSION TO AGE rs.
For an oiicr 81 $50 from club Of Thirty, We will
pay the agant. as commissions SO yards bleached or
broSn shetting good dress pattern, all wool pants
pattern, or 3 80 la cash.
For A. order Of $50, from a elnb Of sixty We will
pay tn the agent 81 yards brown she-tiug hunting
eJsa watch, al wool shawl. or u 90 In cash.
For "rdtr Of <loo, from club Of ono humid Cd .
We will pay the agent Ito yards lyard wde,) sheet
ms, splendid srwii.g machine, OF Ell IN cash
sesld Money ~ Registered Letter. f.
Tor further particulars send for eAtaloususs
Address
GEO A. PLUMBER & CO.,
l.n.c... 2. 10 Hnrris 4 plnnrnrA
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11
CsREAT EXCITEMENT.
VI IOSE ONE CONN ALfs
T.. KunNERT e. son,
BAKERr am t0NFEc fI0NERr.
Opposite vhGiuisI Depoi,)

BRA y G II BAk EHf
in tao house r4mvtiy orrsyisl b. ". c. csiaveif
opposite Jss, N, Fafksi rioTs. sheTs ~ pnl ~
pleased 70 ses AL Ia want Il erois 20 o~s Doe,
cASpits, oAKES ASb cRAcggEs
n our dsp y'aiactnr, wsrfar'st rare W.
su. Fia.
RaisiuF. Nncasunts.
Tr.ucb Gambler, Fsprsr rsscs,
Cbes .chev, Freslilii. Fesh Owe sygisis,
sficsA ,ss,sp, s.rdiu"s. Te,sssterhir saus'.
Pine ApriNs. tlf
freneh lhuftsfd. pietlcs,
soars. rslfuneis. konge BALLS, C~uhs
Hrasbes, FeeNirs, pechst,soeif, Nesirk cafa..
Pager. Fem.
poneib. Rubber I, oo.is.
fects, uslery. Chips l,Ss.
sueklry sud tks~lrg ifahsFso. sePels sn4 F'rss,
rnhertha - ~ una ~ffrua r. penftnp
Glvo " cali ard 80 fof Z, 0afrtisr'.
L.c u Z. kuuNEET a soy.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

TOR WORK 81 al fird, rosily gxs ca,ed a
~ the NLws Sock AID Job Oncs.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

" lie was a combination and a form indeed,
Upon which every god did seem 10 set HE seal
"Iogiye the world assurance OF = nan
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-02-11

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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-05-24
CITY DIRECTORY
MAsONS.

MAsoNs. -.
S1S hS G OF 6G re- north Sd SnS @ @ on I @
Tuesday May and and on me sh o. m
Hail. Washington city, the Monday November
Columbia X Chapter Masonic Hall on the
ws.hInFon A. Chapter No meets in Central Masonic Hall
Mount qson r. a. chnpfsF SO Sn %e IN Masonic Hall on
Eureka Chaptsr tho Sec
La Fayss A Chapter No. Masonic Hall on the
ar;s and third Saturdays in each month
Jon the hrsf and third Tuesdays n month. - -
SGd and
days IN each month and on Good FTSAy. - ,,.,,,,, r
north and Ninth street west the frat and third Fridays in
Lodge No Central Masonic Hall every other
Lodge No meets in Central Masonic Hall the hrst and
Wellington Naval Ledge No meets in Masonic Hail. nAyyA
Potomac Lodge No meets Masonic Hail. Georgetown the first
Lebanon Lodge No
New Jerusalem Lodge No. meets Central Masonic on the
second and fourth Thursdays in each month S..., - No.
avenue on the aEst and third EhaSy In each month
IN F S0p Y,s SgS 4" .asb month nan '"
Lodge is in Central Masonic Hall other
Warrington Centennial Lodge
B. B. French Lodge Hail
Dawson Lodge No. Is meets in Hall second
Harmony Lodge Central Masonic Hall on the n
Acacia Lodge No. Central Masonic Hall the
La F%yto Lodge No. 10 meets
hnd third Thursdays in each month. =, - - ,y.,,, 49, -,
the second and fourth Fridays of each
1pacOa Lodge meets at UnlOnOwn the arst and third
George Willing Lodge No g Masonic Hail. GEORGETOWN
the second and Fourth Thursdays in each month nan On tina s
ana third MOndASs in each month
II g.. .........r.... .r ODD FELLOWS.
The Lodge District Columbia In odd Fellow
SS%Se SS S S %
lApri, July and october. ,,-...,,. ,.... l., "a,
G a @ : D oa sSo
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-05-24

Beginning OH north u
street forty feet four
inches from the south
east corner OF said
square, running thence
north hfty.slK feet
three inches, thence
northerly parallel with
Vermont avenue forty
seven feet nineand one
fourth inches, thence
In q straight line thir-
teen feet four and one
half Inches TO a point
on Vermont avenue
which 10 nfteen feet
from the alley made
by the aub-dlVlsl0n OF
part Of said square by
John Daley, thence
nOrtherly along said
avenue nfteen feet "a
aaldalley, thence aloug
Aald alley fourteen feel
eight inches, thence
sOuth twenty-elghl
| feet three and one hall
Inches, henea west
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-05-24

Jltto ......'.'.''',..., ...''...
Beginning at the north
east corner Of sAld lot
and running south onI
First street hfty feet
alxlnches, thenceeast-
wardly 70 New Jersey
avenue thirty-four feet
eight and one fourth
inches from the north
east corner OF said lot,
thence northwardly
along New Jersey ave
nue. thlTty-four feet.
eight and one fourth
inches, thence west.
along l street seventy
eight feet Que inch TO
~ LZa-N...l.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-03-16
The Points Put.

In the Legislature OF West Virginia,
last week, a discussion was had upon the
proposed amendment to the State Consti-
tuition, enfranchising rebels, and Mr.. Jno.
J. Davis offered a substitute to the origin
al bill, and in speaking upon the question,
referred to the so-called Fifteenth Amend
ment as follows, his arguments covering
the following points:
The Federal Constitution could only be
amended within the scope of the powers
delegated by the States to the Federal
Government, and the control of suffrage
having been one of the rights reserved by
the States, it was not competent for three
fourths Of the States to strip the remain
ing one fourth of their control of that
question, or of any other which they had
reserved to themselves The internal af-
fairs Of the State were theirs to regulate,
from the formation of the Government,
and not one State could be strip
ANY other theory would allow three
fourths of the State to subvert the Repub-
lie and establish despotism.
He denied that this amendment had
been proposed by two thirds OF Congress
When the Convention provided that two
thirds Of both houses of Congress might
propose a constitutional amendment, It
meant two thirds of a Congress represent
ing every State in the Union. Yet this
amendment was proposed by a Congress
IN which number Of the States were de-
/ MED representation.
Upon the theory of the Republicans that
| the Southern States were not in the Union
until Congress so declared, the Amend
ment was not ratified, for a number o
States, held by the Republicans to be out
of the Union, had been counted as ratify.
ing. If they were not in for purposes o
representation, he would like to know
if they could be in for-purposes of ratifca.
! ton.
Georgia, Mississippi, Virginia and Tex
as, had ratified under coercion. The for
ced assent of State was no assent at all
After discussing these points and con
Guiding that the Fifteenth Amendment
could not be held as adopted, Mr.. Davi
considered the effect Of negro suffrage, a
proposed to be brought about by Mr.
! Flick's amendment Instead of eleyatinl
the negro, 1t would degrade the white
Good government would be impaired, 70
no government can prosper where there
q mingling of races IN its management.
He would not insult his race by coup
hing the enfranchisement Of the white MAJ
with the enfranchisement of the negro
The people demand the restoration of tn
ballot to the white man, but they wer
unalterably opposed to enfranchising tn
blacks
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-03-16

In Senate, on Wednesday, the bill of
Mr.. Emmett, to prevent fraudulent prac-
tices therein named, to punish the evasion
of tolls on turnpikes, plank roads and toll
bridges, was read the third time and pass
ed, as was also House bill providing that
any two or more religious societies, church
es or associations Incorporated under the
laws of this State, may be consolidated or
united as single corporation.
In House, Mr. Hitchcock introduced the
appropriation bill for the year 1870 and
the first quarter of 1871. This shows that
the Finance Committee contemplate an
extra session.
The joint resolution directing the Au-
ditor of State to assess the property of the
State on a specie, instead of a greenback
basis, was passed-yeas 81, nays o.
On Friday, after the presentation of a
few petitions, the Senate adjourned until
Tuesday
In House, after the presentation of pc
titions, there being scarce a quorum pres
ent, an adjournment was had until Tues
day, this being the third week, when, by
resolution, the two Houses adjourn from
Friday until Tuesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-03-16
The Soldiers Orphans IIOme-A New
Phase.

The Legislative Reporter of the Cincin-
natl Gazette, writing from Columbus TO that
sheet, speaking of the Soldiers Orphans
Home bill. says:
"The House Committee on Benevolent
Institutions had a meeting to night and
agreed upon some changes in Mr. Van
Vorhees' Orphan bill. The appropriation
for each first one hundred inmates of the
Home is reduced from 200 to $3.50 per
year, and of each one in excess of that
number from $50 to $l25. The Treasurer
er's bond is raised to $4,000"
1t will be remembered that this is the
same project that Governor Hays, in his
speech to the convention that reDominated
him for Governor, said was not to cost the
State a cent. If passed in its present
shape, it will be terrible draw on the
| funds in the State Treasury.