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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21

It is said to be probable That the ZEN
forcemcut act. which some Of our readers
may have heard of during the early part
Of the recent political campaign, win be
repealed by Congress during the presen,
session, Tho radicals allego that whe,e,
ever the act was enforced. the election re-
sailed in favor Of the Democracy 1n,heir
view. no NOR cogent argument could be
adlacel for repeating the act.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
TIE CODE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

TIE CODE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
The people Of our State have been dis
appointed long enough shout the Code Of
West Virginia: They have been kicked,
cursed, aud insulted in their sovereignty.
because TINY have not published to Them
a Code Of laws. We understand that 4
Code of oil the Laws Of the State have
been agreed upon by the law-making
power ofour government, and that they
Lave. ever sinccst the ls,t day Of April,
1869. been incorporated into Code.
which has never been published. How
are tue people to be 'aW.obiliag'
The Democratic Legislature about to
assemble must correct this matter. They
hare no laws to conceal! None that they
arc ashamed Of, can even be attributed 10
their influence. Our party docs not
hang laws far above the heads of the peo-
pie, and then Draco like. execute terri.
bic pcnal'y upon every Infringement. We
must hare the laws published. Whether
they arc good or bad. .hc people have
rights and remedies under the laws. and
It's criminal to withhold those rights and
remedies from them. - .a Euas -
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
ROkH AFFAIRS.
TnllLIr,, FoRk. Dec. - 1877

AhLI'Sr i"hH' LEU 10, isiV'
ToMc Editor ot'he Democrat.
Allow me space, through The eolamn,
Of your valuable paper, TO give my opin.
ion. and the opinion Of many others. in
regard to the prcscn, confused manner in
which road affairs are carried on in this
State well knowing tina, you are always
ready and willing to defend anything in
the Shupe Of improvement. have FROM
time I" time attempted to write aud lay
before the people the views Of many per.
'oir' uron this nuch neglected subject,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21

Both Of the English Gables are broken.
md the prospects Of their being repaired
is exceedingly slim; the only cable in
working order yet is the French, and as
tho Press Unrestricted to Rfty words, we
eanuo. expect such full news as before.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
4 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Ere VIC she shall again salute ous read
ers, the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy will have
been numbered with "the years that have
gone before" and 1871, the FIRST twelve
mouths Of a new decade, will be upon us.
This year--more than any other since
1851, has brought to us peculiar and al.
most unhoped for blessings. We we'll
remember that oa the 2lst day of Decem-
Der last-hvpeful as we were, we could
no. hardly entertain the thought that in
less than one year. the iron shackles Of
tyranny which had so loug bound down
our own white race would be broken-tFe
hosts ofthe sJuaut put tofight-the mot.
to Of our State become truth, and '"the
oppressed 60 free!'a We have need to be
thankful for our deliverancc and while
We engage in the festivities incident to
this season Of the gesr-let us render
homage 10 that All-Wise Proyidence,
through whom, and the efforts OF those
''madc in His own image. '"camcthc "giad
-tidings Of great joy" which reached the
down-trodden white men, Of West Virgin.
lain October last, proclaiming in tones
which found an eehoing response in the
East, West, North and South, tbM ri j.!
Jehovah had tr;;umphed, g ''
His people were free y q
Not alone to us have the blessings Of
political freedom been vouchsafcd but in
Missouri, where the paopls were suffering
as much as ourselves; in the Sunny South.
where "the colored cuss from Africa"
ruled the roast, and in many other States
where an o'crbearing majority ,neered at
I the proper rules Of equity, Right and jug
tice have prevailed 49,, q
Then let MS h,vea Cherry Christmas"
lie. us boldly NEE. the year that opens
ont before u.-couadent in the justice Of
our cause and The ability of the represen.
ta'iycs Of the people to make our State a
haven for tho oppressed and home ioa
the poor. .s.-,.s.-.,..l
Reader. again We wish to. thee aud
thine Merry Christmas and Happy
Sew Year, .,..... XII, 4
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21

Anti-war riots have broken out in Prus-
sia. They are pointed against ever draft.
ing married men, and The delay in termin.
a.iug the war. e, s.. .a- a1 Iesg ?
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21

The West Virginia Senators and Rep
reseus,tives have been placed on The foF'
loving committees: .....-
Senator Arthur I. Foreman Is mem,
Der Of tho Committee on Manufactures,
Territories. aud on the select Committee
for the removal Of political disabilities.
Senator W, T. Wiley is a member Of
the Committee on Claims.
General J. H. Du,alis member oftht
Committee on Territories -.l
Representative J. C, McGrew is on the
Committee on Railways and Canals, and
on Precdmen's Affairs.
General ] S. Wi,cher is a member o.
The Committee on Military Affairs and o.
that on Revolutionary Claim..
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
LIQUORS
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The Advertiser, having been polmansnuy
cured Of that dread di,ease, Consumptto. ny a
simple reinedy, Is anxious 10 make known to
h!, fellow sufferers the nfsns Of cure. To all
who desire h. be will Snd copy Of the pre-
sSripsion used FIRE Of charRt,l With the dire
ti"ns for preparing and using toe same, which
ibey will EIi 4 sure care for Consumption,
Asthma, bronchitis. Sc.
Parties wishing ttc prescription will please
address
REV. EDW ARD A WILSON,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
CONGRESS.

Thus FAR nothing ofparsicplar impor
tancc has been done 10 either hodse. be.
You'd the Introduction Of bills and resolu.
.ion. Of no importance.
Butler introduced what he calls general
amnesty bill, which, however, i9..o covered
over with rr"risOs that..ail the mosnanim-
ity Of tsr bill is lost
Bs'h houses will adjourn over the holi.
days, and when they reassemblc, we will
keep our readers fully poste, rs 10 their
dOiuss '+
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21

We learn from the Baltimore San tha,
r. a.. Lyon ofWe't Virginia. vas nsmi'
mated by the President, to be agent to The
Greek indians. ,~ $50.
Who is Lyon. and ID he Qurker I,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21

General II. scbenck has at last accept
q The mission 10 England a, United
E'a'c. Minister in place Of Mr.. Motley.
rsliereI
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21

Thu Legislature Of North Carelina bas
4.,tstmined o, tbc-impcachmea: of Gov
emo. Holden.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
CTEEL ENGEANlNG OF GEN Il z LEE

> '''"
SuNscribcrl remittins 81 for one wears sub
scintion io'ihe SOUTHERN Pass, an Illustrated
weekly jonrnal or 30 columns. will receive an
elegant steel Engraving Of General Robert y
Lee, 2t1l9 inches, forwarded in secure case,
postage paid hr US This numhe, contains II
lNrgr. hnely executed likeness If General Ice.
engraved By ssiifall artist from photograph
expressly lar rEs PgEss. with an outline ~ his
lie aud M rrrnant u hiI obsequi,s Single
ppiCS ordered Early, forNfIGid 10 any id-
dre'3. trl rcctip, q 10 cents Energetic cAr,as-
.trt wanted in every county in The suA,h 10
*h" "a lihral ljsi Of picnium. i, ,a,yld il
iti. i..ps
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
AND SUMNER GOODS.
,lasBE ~, .-s-2fif- Z,
?. NJ. II A L E,

Isnow receiving ailargs addition to hi.
STOCK0FiGOODS, -
and invites his former patrons and. the nub.
lie generally ts cali and examine biz
-sI NEW SUPPLY. -''l
consisting Of the usual variety q
p DRY obs,
Also splendid stock Of
LADIES' SHOES.
Misses and Childrena Shoes,
Alargc lot Of Mens' aud BOYS
BOOTS AND SlfOEs
Asplendid lot ef Mems and Boys Has
q VERY CHEAP.
Ladies' Hats.
REApY-MADE CLOTHING;
COFFEE,
SUGAR.
~. NAILS,
'aaa DYE-STUFPS,
"- QUEENsWARE,
STONEWARE, and
INt}la SALT.
All kind. Of "--.'-'+ g
H." ~. ~ LEATHER,
T. aalaos. COTTONYARNs.
Andin fact everything generally found In
his line Of business, which will be sold
low for cash OF produce in hand.
E1All kinds Of produce wanted In
exchange for Goods.
All the above goods cen be purchased
cheaper at my establishment than at any
other Store in West Virginia. Give ne .
call before purchasing elsouherc.
EgrMr. Hale has also first-class Boot
and Shoe Mandatory in connection With
his Store, TO which he would call the AZ
ton Of the public. ~.
nov4tf P. N. HALE.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
Ahom Nervous Debility, Premature Dseay,
aud all the effects Of Youthful indiseretion, will
for the sake Of suffering humanity, send free 10
all VIII" reed II tie recipe and direction for
masking the simple remedy by. which he was
cured. Suffsrerers wishing 10 proai BY the ad-
'ertiser's eIperieLss can do 50 BY addressing, in
perfee; confidence,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
JOHN B. OGDEN,
No AZ Cedar Street, New York.
THE TIERNEY HOUSE.

THE proprietor Of this old aud popular
i s'and would respectfully inform tie pub
lie ihA, lie has jpst received afnll vnd complete
stock Of
GROCERIES, AND PROVISIONS,
Of the 6, quality and a, the Lowest pr'e,,.
His stock Of
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
SHOES AND ROOTS

SHOES AND BOOTS,
Ready made aud ito order"
The quality Of our work will be as r. good
or better tbss you can get elsewhere; and
oar prices shall never fail to please, Give
the new store tTial. q I.
We will keep on hand good aasor.-
,nens Of leather. Coed produce taken in
exchange. 'a';F ra5an
REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED
At shorfest notice and most rsaisnaUe term,
Al Poridininy to the ieoSkWdn,hip ssar-
June 20, lsto.-yl ,.,.,t
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
RYAN &HALE.

BOOT AND SHOE MAGpFAcToar.
!. The undersigned would respectfully II.
form the citizens of Lewis and adjoinina
csuuti.s tia. they have opened a new and
'-s,,- BOOT AVID sHof STORE
In Hale's old Stand, = ~
- tis7 s5RsstOn, Ret Krginin. p!
We shall keep constantly on hand fuIl
supply Of Ladies', Aisses aad E2iid,en's
Shoes, and large assortmest Of gentle
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21

all prof s.
Rates of Insurance ss Low as in any other
Good Paying Company.
IT DOES A REGULAR BANKING BUSINESS
Discounts Paper, Receives Money on Deposit,
paying upon the same liberal rate Of lnteresi
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21
REV. EDw ARD A WILSON,

l'5 s91'I s''o0 ':nRa'. NIllI'n.eaf,s ~
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-12-21

Reader, again We wish to thee and
thine Merry Christmas and Happy
Sew Year. .,.... t-,, j
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-12-07
THE MILLION. T

We learn that there is now in press
an edition of Belden. The White
Chief, to be called the Million Edition,
and to be sold at $3.50 per copy,
which should insure for the work a
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This work is made from the manu-
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He become one of their chiefs, and
his narrative, founded upon his actual
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1870.
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CALtroRxIA.-We are indebted to
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Ashhnd, for n number of late Califor-
mia and Eevada papers. Il seems al
most . dream when We look back
twenty years in the history of the gol-
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white inhebifants were the tatai Of its
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PROBATE NOTICE.

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Partial account. of David Barnett
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And the same will be for hearing
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1870, at 10 o'clock.
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ats o'clock p. M. of said day.
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Notice is hereby given that the un
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