The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-09-26
The Whitiemore Club.
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/ lournment. III Monkeys coal-hOuse. 7,
The absence ofthe Chaplain and Mr.. n
c. Lark, Mr.. Tinker instructed the AL
mighty in the manner prescribed by tho
rules and regulations of the Club.
The CHAIN then announced thu, IL.
meeting was open for the transaction -
business; and suggested that the Bessie,
be made rs short as possible. because III.
nights were now very chilly; aud lumn
of coal was not the best sea. in the world
T DR.. LENGTHY remarked tia. Is the Clrh
had to meet in snch places as an old co,,
house. it would be better to Gu. tho ,b,o,,
of the organization.
Mr.. PorLAE was opposed to such y,
mcassre-at all events until after III.
election. The Union League vas we'll
enough; but it was the Whi,teuo,.
! Club which struck terror into rebel bn
oms~
DR., LEssrnr replied that any gather.
ing of robbers was terrifying to bones,
men; and as each member of Ia Clubb,3
an individual reputation for taken sbo,
isn't his'n," equalled BY few and oxcellcJ
by none, it was no wonder that all deccp,
people shuddered when meeting Of The
Club occurred.
Mr.. CSAwLEY demanded retrac,iop o,
the language used by DR.. Lengthy. l.
was an insult to the loyal people Of The
county. and should no, so unpuni,hcd.
| Deacon BooxEoD said he seconded Li,
father in laws motioa-hc could whipan,
man who would talk about bin in ,h,l
way. rtH FT
DR.. LENGTHY said Tie whole Club
might 60 where the woodhine twneth for
all he cared. lie had in hi. pocket u
pieces Of coal-c.ch Of wbicI, uouu
save" any one who molcsted him. L..
them come on He had put the coal III
his pockets for a diEercn. purpose. Int
would use it in any Other way necessary.
SIR. DAVID II. SMITH here propose.
terms Of peace. He was oppose to si.-
lent discussions aud while he ". .
friend to DR.. Lengthy. hu was equally ,,
50 the gentlemen on the other ride.
DR.. LENGTHY was for peace. ,".. Ia.
he would not rsract word Il the
truth; that was wla, hurt LISA ~.
The CHAIR took his iavy i the ,rn,h
was ut all tines acceptable; bns va. N
favor Of letting the thing drsp Ii ea,ilys.
possible. Ts 81 EgEF 2HTE
Mr.. JokAu moved that Mr.. For.sws.
be admitted q, an orDrry nrnIbel-en-
ried. -rv
Apesiiion was here presented by Nr.
Tommy Bigo. from some ot,he mereIrsN.
on Main Street, praying the Club moi 10
meet any more in daylight On liinnsk'
corner, as customers were thereby driven
away after seeing wen who wcrcpcrp.rl.!
to loaf there. Referred.
Mr. PorLAn presented petition E"
Mr.. Crawley for signatures, praying sh.s
the Registrar for Sheridan Township be
removed from oficc--bs having refuse!
to register negroes without taking Tho
test oath. MANY signatures were Oh
tanned, and the petition handed over 10
Mr.. Crawlcy.l
Mr.. FE1rl,ll Gin behalf of the man who
runs the big brick) presented bill for
$3.50. for article, carried away at tho
three meetings Of the Club held ., his
house.
The Secretary was ordered to 6le The
bill with the Archives Of John Brown,
raid.l
/ Mr.. CRANKY presented = pti:ion from
the loyal voters Of Ba,telle Township.
praying that county Convention 10
held, and the Presidcp. Of tie Board OF
!
Registration be nominated for the L-,i-
lature. His eminent services to the Gauss
deserved come fitting reward. Referred
| On motion Of Mr. Benoins. Mr.. Tinker
was authorized to make tin horn Tor
each member Of the Club, and every
member should toot for Mr.. i. &. Luis
from now until election.
On motion Of Mr.. Poplar. TnE DsN'-
GRAFT newspaper was-.eondcmDcd as "a :
wholesome, aud totally unfit for log"
people to perusc. ss.
TAt this moment. Mr.. Mozlsy. who
had heard an unusual fuss in bis co'!-
house, and supposing somebody was But
Jerking his coal, gathered a small crowd,
and armed with sharp sticks. they made
charge on the building. A great con-
l o.