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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19
oomMERo1A1. NEWS.
ErpIortS.

1vrsYooLper bark Eyanel1ss42S Z Iacs bales up
land sOns scsp sgs
BARAcoAnmbe Anmber' bbls tar, 10 bols rosin, Dds
ptSia ppnSies bbs 20 Dols potatoes
NEW I9sn1sSo a,1 sSo bales upland cotton, 122 tlerces
sea isa ~ hales domestcs, 90 boxes muskets 10 pun
70 tons cotton seed s. pkgs sgndries
aigs aigpsIRmH'pppELPHIA-Per RHp steamship Virginia-;26
tcs rice. 1856 bales cotton s. 9aies yarn oas rd
hides, IS casks clay, IA mas lron' zio c'se oio'
hSRSS RSISnSoRs-per steamship Falcon-24s tierees
rice IIs bales cotton. 1888 bbls rosin, hhds and
bales hides and sundries
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as IMPORTANT TO OWNERS OF
SEWING GMAcH1NEs.-JoHNC CLARK, JR., & cos
BEST SIX.C0RD SPOOL COTTON, on Black
Spools. For sale at retail by D. B. HASELToN,
No. 9o7 King street. dec5-1mo
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SEA MOSS FARiNE from pure Irish Moss for
Blanc Mango, Puddlngs, CustardS, Creams, &C.,
&c. The cheapest, healthiest, and most delicious
food In the world. dec19-rnwf3D&C
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The oharIeston cotton, Rice and Naval
Stol es Market.

'yrbe ChnrIeStOn Cotton, is1ce anu SaVaI
Stol es Market.
OFFICE CHARLESTON NEWS,
SATURDAY EVENING, December IL, 1870.
CorroN.-This staple exhibited steady and In
some cases frmer character, the STOCK being
moderate, and prices slightly irregular, but well
maintained. sales about 900 bales viz: % at Is;
IS OF 1sh; At at 1sX 221 at 1s; 70 at lSI; $50 at
IA; 81 at 14H; Is at lax, and "a at 14}s We quote:
LIVERPOOL. CLASSIFICATION:
Ordinary TO good ordinary ..lSAgis;s
Low middlng..... ",..'......'.iSSIsgIia4,
Mid ling ...-.l923V!9Id
Strict middllng. ............ ''.."l41s9i4ta
R1cE-Thls grain was in fair request at IN
changed rates. Sales about lis tierces OF clean
Carolina, say 80 tierces at 5s; 4. at g. 60 at 6H 40
at $50 p h. Common tofair may be quoted at
s.Ss: good sH@sKc lib.
NAVAL SToREs.-There were no sales OF note.
ERz1aRia.-To Liverpool, by steam direct \ on
uplands; via New York, ia on uplands, 1Ad on
sessislsnds; by sail I'd on uplande, Ad on sea
Islands. To Havre nominal. Coastwlse-to New
York, BY steam, &c on uplands and lc Oh sea
Glands; So . tierce on rice; by SAIL, 5.c q 10 On
lotion; q tierce on rice; 4oc q barrel on rosln
s7@s N on lumber; 5000 p NJ on timber. To
Boston, by sail, K@1c q b on upland cotton.
To Providence, by sail IS q NJ on boards, &c
p 10 on cotton; by steam 81 bale on New
York rates. To Philadelphia, by steam, &c 2 b
on uplands; by sail, 81 p N on boards; 50 on
mber; So . ton on clay, and s3935 80 on phos-
pilates. To Baltimore, by steam, nc 3 10; By
san. SO 5o@7 q n on boards; s3@a 25 ? ton on
phosphate rock. Vessels are in demand by
cur merchants to take lumber frelghts from
Georgetown, S. G., Darien and Satilla River, Ga,
and Jacksonville, Fla, to Northern ports, and SO
A12 q NJ are the rates on lumber and boards.
ExoHAHaE.-SterlIng 60 day bills 1o91oA.
DoMYsr1o EXCHANGE. - The banks purchase
sight checks at 3s@H OF, and sellat par.
GoYn-1N611,
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@g CONSIGNEEs PER SCHOONER ].
f. STJCHNEY, from Baltimore, are notified that
she is dischargng cargo at Rerr's Wharf, Goods
remaining uncaled for ut sunset will be stored at
owners risk and expense.
dec1o-1 STREET BROTHERS g. CO., Agents.
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Railroans.,.

SAvANNAH AND CHARLESTON RAIL-
- ROAD. ...i
Eg ~ EN 1881.
PASSENGER TRAINS or this Road run daily as,
follows:
Leave Charleston on.............. .8a0 A. M 20
Arrive at Savannah. .........3OP. +. d.
Leave Savannah. =. ..........,lIlo 4. NJ.
Arrive at Charleston .......... $40 2. Aas
Connects at Savannah with the Atlantic yhH
Railroad for jacksonville, st. Augustine, and all
points In Florida.
With Central Railroad for Macon, Atlanta, Mo.
bile, New Orleans and the West. -
With Steamboats, for points on the Savannah
River.
At Charleston with the Northeastern and South
Carolina Railroads, and Steamships for all points
North and West
Through Tickets over this line on sale at Hotels
In Charleston; Scrcyen House, Savannah; aRd az
principal Ticket offices North and South.
Freghts forwarded daily to and nom SaVan-
nah and oil points beyond.
Through Bills Of Lading issued TO JacksonVilien
Palatka, &c.
Tari1f as low as By any oihes line. ,
oc,5 Engineer and Superintendent.
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mr TREAsURER'S OFFICE, GREEN
VILE AND COLUMBIA RAILROAD COMPANY,
COLUMBIA, S. O., DECEMBER 15TH, 1870
Coupons Of the State, Guaranteed Bonds, Cestia.
Gates of Indebtedness and Second Mortgage
Bonds of this Company, duo January /, 1870,
will be paid at the Banking House OF II. II. KlMP-
TON, No. Nassau street, New York, OF at the
South Carolina Bark aud Trust Company, in Co.
lumbia, S. c.. on and after tie 1st day Of January,
1871.
The Interest on the outstanding First Mortgage
ness, will be paid at the Office Of the Company.
REUBEN TOMLINS0N,
ilec16-fmw7 Treasurer.
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@r AWAYWITE SPECTACLES.-OLD
Eyes made new, easily, without doctor or medi-
cines. Sent postpaid on receipt OF 10 cents. Ad.
dress Dr.. E. B. FooTE, No. i2o Lexington avenue,
SeT York. dec16
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g~ GETTING MARRIED ESSAYS
for Young Men on Social Evils, and the p,opr!oty
or improperly Of getting Married, with sanitary
help for those who feel unasted for matrimonial
happiness Sent free, In sealed envelopes. Ad-
dress Howard Association, Box P, Philadelphia,
Pa sep17-Smo5
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FOR EDIsT0, ENTERPRISE AND WAY LAND.
INGS. {INLAND ALL TIE WAYl
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sxg- DANCING SCHOOL BIZ MONS.
BERGER over Mr.. Kinsman's Saloon. No extra
charges for Weekly Soirees. Apply at No. SS2
King street dec5-n3*
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9perial Notses.

@ CoNsIGNEEs PER STEAMER
MARYLAND, from Baltimore, are hereby notified
that she is THIS DAY discharging cargo at Pier
No. /, Union Wharves. AL Goods not taken away
at sunset, will remain on wharf at consignees'
risk. M0RDECA d co.,
dec1e-1 Agents.
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Passengers.

Per steamship Charleston. for New YorE-A
Parker, Curtis. L Grombey 81 Jones' NJ op-
penheim, Gallagher, Ars N Judd and child. q T
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FIlIME TABLE OF STEAMER LARGO, :"
Il FOR DECEMBER, 1870.
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RETURNING.

RETURNING.
The PILOT BOY will leaYs Savannah every
TUESDAY .u6hSlNd, at O'Clock. Beauic..t an sna Pa
fic Landing same day. J. u. AIKEN & CO.,
nora9 Agents, Central Wharf.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

@-A BETTER TONIC THAN QU1NINE.
Callsaya bark CT the prlmest quality is a promi
nent ingredient Of PLANTATION BITTERS.
With it are combined the juices and extracts of
variety Of aperlent, antl-bllious, anti-spasmodlc
and an.iseptic vegetable substances, and these
properties are conserved and rendered dlruslble
By the pure spirit OF the sugnr-cane-the most
genial aud harmless Of all stlSulants; but this
lncstimable bark is, after all the most important
medical agent contained in the Bltters.
In the various complaints for which 1uinlne Is
prescribed, PLANTATION BlTrERs may be given
with the certainty OF producing all the good
effects claimed by the faculty to result from the
use of that dangerous alkaloid, without the fear
OF any subsequent evil consequences. The en-.
tire harmlessnessor the Bttcrs ls guaranteed; the
testimony on this point, from the highest sources,
being conclusive.
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U,oR SAVANNAH VIA PACIFIC LAND.
ING AND BEAUFORT.

The fast sailing Steamer PILOT aKSsh n
BOY, Captain J. ". Sly, will leave -,
Central Wharf for above places every MONDAY
MORNING. 6. O'Clock.
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SgrS SOONER OR LATER, 4 NEGLECT
ED cold will develop constant cough, shor.ness
OF breath, failing strength, aud wasting Of flesh
the ayan. couricrs OF consumption. In some H.
stances the same cause will produce bronchitis, q
disease OF the branches Of the windpine. In all
affections Of the pulmonary organs, as well as in
bronchial affections. JAYNE'S EXPECToRANT
Is both palliative anG q curative, az the testi.
nony OF thousands and its worldwide reputa.
tion a,tcsts-whi.e IN coughs and colds 1t acts
speedily ana when taken according to directions,
promptly removes them. Why not give this
standard remedy IN immediate trlalS Sold by
all Druggists and at wholesale by GOODRICH,
WINEMAN & CO., Charleston. 8. Q.
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Guerial Notlres.

asrNoTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
three t3) months from date application will be
made for the renewal OF the following STOCK OF
THE HOMESTEAD BUILDING AND LOAN AsS0-
CIATIoN: Scrip No. II, fortwenty-hve t25) Shares,
dated June lst 1857 and Scrip No. els, for five 5)
Shares, February Sd, 1Ses standing in the name OF
Mrs. C. q. BERNARD. dccl9 1amo3
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

w>NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS HOLD.
ING Cotton in Darlington County Gun have it In
sured in good companies at half per cent per
month by applying at the Courthouse to
decl36 L. o. DARGAN.
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@ IF PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM
the dull stupidity that meets Us everywhere in
spring, and too often in all seasons Of the year,
knew how quick it could be cured by taking AY-
ER'S SARSPARlLLA to purge the bile from their
systems we should have better neighbors as well
as clearer heads to deaf with. dec1GfwmD&w
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

@-THE GREAT MEDICAL WONDER,
DR.. RASKELL's ELECTRIC OIL kills all pajl In
two minutes. Cancers, Bolls letter and Old
Sores, cured in 48 hours by DR.. HASKELL'S CAR.
BOLIC CANCER SALYE. For sale at retail by
G. W. AIMAR, COHEN'S MEDICAL DE.
DR.. 81. BAER, POT,
a. o. BARB0T, DR.. G. ]. LUHN,
ED. S. EURNHAM, ". 7. LITTLE & CO..
NJ. h. COLLINS & CO., ALFRED RAoUL, NJ. D.,
GRAMAN & SOHWAKE, Dir. ". a. sKRlNE.
e. H.KELLERS, NJ. D.,
And at wholesale by Dow1E, NOISE & DAVIS,
sole Agents for South Carolina nOv11-Smosp&w
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The Steamer CARGO" viii re. 81 rHSss p
ce!re Freight as tSouth Atlantic .sssl5asE;Si6
Wharf, on MONDAYS ant THURSDAYS, and leave
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ET CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP
MERCEDITA, from New York, are notified that
she is dtscharging cargo at Aiger's Wharf. Goods
remaining uncalled for at sunset will be stored
at owners risk and expense.
decls-1 JAMES ADGER& i CO., Agents.
@r CONSIGNEES. PER STEAMSHIP
GEORGIA, from New York. are hereby
notl1ct that she will discharge cargo THIS Day,
at Pier No. 2, Union Wharf. Goods uncalled for
at sunset will be stored at Consignee's risk and
expense. VIM. i, C0URTENAY,
dec19-1 Agent.
w CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP J..
w. EVERMAN, from Phlls 'elphla, are hereby no.
titled that she will discharge cargo THIS DAY, at
Browns Wharf Goods uncalled for at sunset
Will be stored at Consignecs' risk and ex-
pense. WM. A. C0URTESAY, Agent.
dec1s-1
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for BOYS CLOTHING, all sizes. nov1S-fnw
@ MY FRIEND; STOP THAT TEGkI-
BILE cough, and thus avoid consumptiVe's
grave, By using GLOBE FLOWER COUGH SYRUP,
for curing all throat, bronchial and lung diseases.
1t Is perfectly peerless. Never has been cqualled.
1t is pleasant to take, and certain to cure. For
sale by all druggists. dec-Wfmlmo
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STATEMENT.
FEsces jE ;ofce.-............. .--. w, ,ooG, 0oc
Assetc l,s0o, 900
Apnua! lnCQue. ....-...r.'..s',I..s.... oSc,uCv
LtSGes S2iC Observation-Disclosures 9p9,VpO
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-12-13
THE COUNTY SEAT.

We publish to-day petition which has
been put in circulation for signature by the
people of the county, for the removal OF the
county seat back to Charlestown. We suppose
every one who recognizes the injustice that
was done by the change which transferred the
seat of the county government from this
place to the present location, will not hesitate
to affix his name to this paper, and actively
employ whatever influence he may WELD to
induce others to DO the same thing. The
propriety of the action proposed is so appa-
rent that it is very difficult to present argus
meut in its favor, beyond the mere statement
of the case ITSELF The facts are SO few and
so simple, and all tend so irresistibly to one
conclusion, that when the case is stated it has
been fully argued, and there is nothing more
TO be said about it. The petition to which
we have called attention, it seems to us, con-
tains all that should be required to satisfy any
fair mind that the legislative action solicited
should be granted. 1t informs tho Legisla-
ture Of the State that, without any consuIta-
tion with the people of the county-during
the pondency of the war, and contrary to their
known wishes-the county seat was changed
from Charlestown, where it was originally To-
Gated aud where for more than sixty years,
and from the very foundation of the county,
it had been established-a point near the
geographical centre Of the county, and enjoy.
ing the advantages of railroad and the con-
vergence of nearly all the turnpikes and main
roads of the county-to Shepherdstown, on
the Northern boundary of the county, mac
cessible to travel, and subjecting to great in
convenience cight-tenths of the people of the
county.
The petition further sets forth that the pub
lie property, which was originally dedicated
TO the public uses, still remains, and could
by the expenditure of much less sum than
would be required at any other convenient
point, be reoccupied as the county seat.
p 1t seems to US that but little, if anything
more need be said on the subject, although
we are aware that there are objections urged
to the proposed action These we will notice
in subsequent number of our paper, and we
think that we will be able to show that "they
are trifes light as air. compared with the
weighty considerations for the change, which
are briefly set forth in the paper to which at
tention has been called.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-12-13
VIRGINIA VS., WEST VIRGINIA.

The question of the right of Virginia to
Jurisdiction over the counties of Jefferson and
Berkeley, will be argued before the Supreme
Court of the United States in February next,
and as we are not aware of anything that can
be accomplished by newspaper articles on the
subject, we drop it for the present. The case
is in the hands of the judiciary and not of the
public press, and will beyond doubt be deci-
dcd without regard to flaming editorials. or
anonymous contributions, either pro or con.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-12-13
TO THE LEGISLATURE OF WEST va.

THE undersigned, citizens of Jefferson County,
respectfully represent 20 your Honorable Body
that during the pendency ofrhe late war their coun.
Virginia. removed from CbstIesto~n, the place Of
its original location to Shepherd tow the line
of the Northern boundary of the county, remote
from large majority OF the people Of the county,
and most difficult of access.
epray your Honorable Body to r establish the
county seat at Charlestown which. at the organ'za-
tion of the county-mOre than seventy years ago
then selected heing near its gccgra phIcRl
centre and which has also since become the ccutre
of the system of turnpikes aud main r"rds con-
sructcd for the of the people of all parts
of the county
Its situation, moreover. on the Winchester and
Potomac Railroad, which connects with the Baiti
more and Ohio Railrosd-bOth of which travcrAe a
large portion of the county-makcs il n point of
easy approach by rail whilst the public property,
dedicated to the of the county lite foundation
invites re. occupation at much lees expenditure of
money than would he required At any other ocs lion
conveniently accessible to the people.
And n duty bound, &c, your petitioners will
&c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-12-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The Great Pictorial Annual.

,FIostetter's United States Almanac for ISL, for
distribution gratis, throughout the United States
aud all civilized countries of the Western Hemis-
phere, will BE published about the first of January,
and all who wish understa nd the true philosophy
of health should read aud ponder the valuable sug-
gesticns it contains In addition to an admirable
incdica treatment the causes. prevention and
cure of a great variety of diseased, ii embraces a
large amount OF information interesting to the
chant, the mechanic, the miner, the farmer. the
planter. and professional man and the calculations
have been made for such meridans and latitudes as
most suitable for correct and comprehensive
NATIONAL CALENDAR.
The uature, uses, and extraordinary sanitary eff.
Iscts of Hostetters Stomach Bers, the staple tonic
and Alternative of more thar half the Christian world
fully forth in ts pages which also inter
spersed with pictorial iustra tions. alua BILE recipes
Tor the household and farm, humorous anecdotes,
and other Instructive and amusing reading matter,
original and selected. Among the Animals to APP
pear with the opening of the year this will be one
of the most useful, and may BE had for the asking
The proprietors, Messrs- Hostetter X Smith,
cei.' OF two cent stamp, will forward a copy by
mail to any person who cannot procure in his
neighborhood The Btters sold in every city,
town and village, and extensively used through
out the Sire civilized world. Dec. s.
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DIE D..

ta " inchFssnr on the morning Of the 18th of De-
cember, 1870, NORVAL WILSoNRUSsELL-H aged
six mon tbs son of Alice aud William G Russell
Jr.
AT her resideHec in Winchester, on Friday, De-
cembrr I'd, 1870. after lingering illnCss. Mrs.
CAROLINE HENRY, wife of the late Alfred Henry :,
and mother of one of the proprietors Of the HIN
chester Mems.
Near Shepherdstown the 4th inst, JAMES
FRANKLIN, infant con OF George L. and Mary E.
Hoffman, aged years, month and Is days
On the 25th uIt near Pawnec. Sangamon county,
Ill, Mrs MARY SHEPHERD. ged 81 years. Mrs.
s. was a native of this county, and cmigratcd with
several Of her chidI en- to Illinois in 1886
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-12-13
NJ A r RIFE D..

On the a2d uIt.. in Cooper county: Missouri, Ivy
the Rev. Josiah Gudby. Capt WILLIAM MSLER.
OF this county, to Miss LIZZIE TAVESNEE.
~ OF this county.
On the Goth ult in Pettis county. Mo, by the Rev.
A l.. Scrnggs, HARVEY II. WOOD, To Niiss
Va.
In Martinsburg, or the 5th inst. nv Rev. WIN D.
Hanson, Mr.. FRANKLIN McGILI and Miss
HELEN DAVIS, both d, Berkeley county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-12-13
TO CONSUDIPTIyES.

The advertiser, having been permanently cured
of that dread disease, Consumption. by simple re.
medy, lie anxious to make known TO his fellow suf-
ferers the means cure To all who desire it, he
will send copy of the prescription used (iree of
charge.l with the directions for preparing and
using the same, which they will find Sure Cure for
Consumption, Asthma Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad
dress Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
l65 South Second ST., WILLIAMSBURG, Y.
Nov. %. ls1O-lY.
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The Presidents Message.
From tbs Washington Patriot.
Comments Of the Pr cSs.


We expected little from General Grant, and
have not been disappointed in the tedious and
disiointcd document which he communicated
to Congress yesterday. It is manifostly tho
production of several inferior minds, and has
no dominating thought, nor e.en common fc-
LEFTY of expression. to relieve its dullness.-
As mere literary production it falls far be-
low the level of mcdiocrity, and. as q State
paper it deScredits tie dignity of our docu-
mentary history, Like its putative author, it
will only be remembered hereafter in the
dreary chronology of the partisan times.
From the New York World.
So far as this message deviates from COM
monplace and dali historical statement, it de-
viates into extravaganza. ''Ile who forsakcs
the probable" says some critic. "wil easily
find the marvellous" The statesman who lets
30 his hold on common sense will have no diff
fcuty in hitting upon something odd. tire
CURED a genius like Grant to discover that
the true way to settle the Alabama claims is
to pay them ourselves; that to relieve our
fishermen must cripple our railroads that
treaty which has been rejected by the Sem
ate can be replaced by another treaty negotia-
ted by commissioners authorized by Congress.
and that this second treaty can be made valid
without ratification by the Senate! Was there
ever such another bundle of crudities?
From the N. Y. Tribune.
The Presidents summing up of the leading
objects of his policy, and especially his desire
to secure ga pure untrammeled ballot" must
appeal cogently to the judgment and affections
of the American people. lie is abraham Lin
coins lineal successor, and the popular heart
beats in unison with his aspirations and his
efforts
From the n. Y. Times.
The message transmitted yesterday by the
President to Congress is the best answer to
those who insist that the mission of the Re-
publican party is ended, or who impugn Cen
cral Grants fitness for interpreting the wishes
and promoting the interests of the people
The policy set forth is at once positive and
practical.
From the New York Herald.
It is good State paper and staunch party
platform.
From the N. Y. Herald (wash. CorrespOndcnee.)
The Presidents message is the absorbing
subject of conversation in Washington to night.
So far as can be asccrtaIned from the criticism
it receives it is regarded as able and adroit.
Taken as a whole it is generally commended,
especially SO by the Republicans, but dlsap-
pointment is ex pressed that the President said
so much upon points which it is thought
should nave had little more than a passing
reference, and said SO little upon others which
are deemed of more vital interest and impor-
lance.
FIRM the Now York Sun.
The first thought that occurs to one after
reading the message is that it is a poverty
stricken document 1t tells us much that We
already knew, but leaves US in the dark on
subjects about which we would like to be in
formed.
From the Philadelphia Age.
In tone and spirit, tits patry State paper.
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to regulate and settle the question about rank
in the navy. The Senate then after a two
hours executive session, adjourned till Mons
day. The House was not in session, having
on Thursday adjourned otsr to Monday also.
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MD ICF
TO ALL WRnHH IT NAY CONCERN.

\ Office is hereby given that application will he
made to the Legislature of West Virginia, Mt
its next session. to repeat all laws heretofore enact
ed u change the county seat of Jefferson County.
wcst Virginia, from Chari.stown to Shrphe rds.
and to eslablish the county OF the said
county at ChaTlestown
Daccmhnr Ii. lS1n