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Rg- s2OO,OOO.-we understand
that the Board of Supervisors Of Har.
risOn county propose to submit to their
people on the fourth Thursday in May
next, a proposition to subscribe
10000 to tho capital stock of the
Northern Il Southern West Virginia
Railroad. BY an earnest effort on the
part Of the friends Of the road in Har.
risOu, the proposition can DO carried.
Let them to work at once. Lewis can
have no excuse iflIarfisOn comes up to
the mark. BraxtOn, Clay and RCane
will be almost unanimous, and Kama
wha is certain TO do her duty in the
matter. Let all friends of internal i'm.
prOyemtnts put their shoulders to the
wheel.
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A new and full supply of QucGnt.
ware at the lowest rates at Edwards.

Gs' NoTICE,-7o all rhom il ma
eOneem-I will have in a few days a
large stock of German and French Ac.
cOrdcOns, imported direct from Ger.
many. | have an agent in that coun.
try-my brother, who buy, these goods
for me at the mandatory. l am now
able TO sell these articles for less than
you can buy them in Baltimore or New
York. We warrant tue AccOrdcons
not to be Of Now York make, or paste.
board, or auy other humbug, Try
them and see for yourselves, Prices
from 81 to $40. +. BRNEMAS.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

E:1- oUR School. CnrLDnES.-From
the report Of tho State Superintendent
of Free Schools. We learn that Sheri.
dan Township has ,O93 children be-
tween tue ages ofG and 81 years; Jane
Lew has 1853; Wiley 10: Battcllo
1913; and Lincoln COZ. The State
School Fund was apportioued in the
various townships as follows: To
Sheridan $l,64i 50; to Jane Lew
5000; to Wiley $1,000 60, to Bat.
tClle 81 Jas 80; and to Lincoln 1926
making total Ofthis fund disblrsCi
in Lewis county Of 5000 80. Total
number Of schOOl.children 1910.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

RI NJ. n. CnrRcu APPOINTMENTS.
The following are the appointments
made for this (thO Buckhannon) Dis.
trict by the NJ. L. Conference, held
at the city of Wheeling:
J. W. Roger Presiding Elder,
Buckhannon-JOhn T. Mccartney.
Buckhannon Circuit-R. Brooks.
phillippi-t. ConwCll.
UpShur-L. D. Casio.
Beverly-J. N. Eckcss.
WCbstur-TO be supplied.
Braxton-M. G. Sayre.
FrenOhtOn Gilbert Rogers.
Canaan-To be supplied.
Weston-F. NJ. Hughes.
Glenvillc-J. u Beatty.
FrcCmausburg-W. L, LOystt.
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~ MR. QUErs's RRsORr TO TUT
STATE SUPERINTENDENT oE SouOoLs.-l
have the honor to submit to you the &C,
eompauying report of the Free schools
Of the county Of Lewis, for the schOlus.
tic year ending August SOth, 1871
and in submitting the same l wish to
say that tue subject Of free popular in
struetlon is no longer a question on
trial before the public mind, But it
has become ono Of the important Gle.
mentE of our State and uatiOnal ex-
istcnce, and | am proud 10 report au
increasing attachment on the part Of
the people of this county to our present
system of schools, and a manifest will.
ingncss to provide for its maintenance,
Notwithstanding our system of edu-
carton is defective in many particulars,
and needs immediate correction, yet the
people would resist any encrOaChmcnt
that would eudapger its existence or
rotard its usefulness.
THIS county is divided into Eve town.
ships, having an aggregate number Of
sevonty.two school districts, and one
independent district.
Jane Lew township has tVC[yc school
districts, all Of which are provided with
neat and comfortable school housed.
This township has been favored with
faithful aud efficient officers. The
money collected for the sacred purpcS!
of instruction has been promptly up.
piled to that purpose Money has ac-
cumulated in the hands Of her treas.
urer 10 excess Of her demands, until
there is a suiiicienCy, together with the
State and township funds. to continue
the schools for eight months.
Wiley township is not so favOrably
circumstanced, having eighteen dis
tricts. fourteen OF which are provided
with houses, six frame aud eight log,
Some Of tho latter are miserable strucL-
ures. The only hopeful thing con-
uected with those rickety huts, is that
they are fast crumbling down, and will
soon be replaced by others, and We
hope better ones.
Sheridan township has thirteen
school districts, all provided with COM
Portable houses. The school officers
are prompt in making their reports,
while tho people manifest deep inter.
est in the cause ofeducation.
Lincoln township has eleven school
districts, only eight Of which are pro.
yiied with houses. The people arc
not interested in the cause OF education
to that extent which its importance de-
mands.
Dattcllc township has nineteen school
districts, NEST Of which are provided
with houses. The Board Of Education
Of this township have shown bad wis
dom in tho division Of this township in.
to school districts. Most of the dis
tricts are too small, and as q cOusG-
qucncc have but little money for school
purposes.
The Independent school district at
Weston have disposed Of their school
property for the purpose Of erecting 4
new school building that will be 40 or
moment to the town and blessing to
tho county This district has been
very much encouraged by the assist.
ancc Of the Peabody fund, having q
school in continuance six months
during the past yCLr, with an able
corps Of teachers, at which many Of the
district teachers attended as pupils,
This school has given m impetus to the
cause Of education in the county that
will be VI essential benefit.
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E5- RrLIorous.-Wo are requested
to announce that Rev. W G. Miller,
pastor Of the NJ. L. Church South at
Clurksburg, and Presiding Elder Of
this Circuit, will hold divine services,
morning and night, at the Baptist
Church, on the fifth Sabbath in this
moath-March 3lst.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

fTPERsOSAL.-Dariug the past
week, who should drop in to see US and
subscribe for TnE DEMOCRAT but
George Lynch Of CalhOun-.lhO mimi
table George. Our old friend, whom
wO had not seen for several years,
seems to stand the test Of time very
we'll. Ho still has high appreciation
of the creature comforts, aud enjoys a
good laugh more than any man in the
State. When wo grasp0i his G:s- we
felt that we took hold Of the digits Of
an honest aad true man. Long may
he waycI
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EJ' EcLgcric MRDrcAL SOCIETY,"
The second annual meeting of the L.
NJ. Society Of West Virginia will be
held on the 4th Wednesday in April
next. at 10 o'clock A. NJ, in Clarks.
burg. Half.fare arrangements on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will be
made.
By order of the Executive Commit.
tee. j. L. WALKER, NJ. D.
Secretary.
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PAY UP.-All persons knowing
themselves indebted to nc prior to July
LIST, are requested to settle their ac.
counts without further delay.
L. A. EDWARDS.
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Window glass, all sizes, putty, lin cans, }
linsced oil, white lead pair lbrIshes, colors
in oil, varniShrs OF all klEds fire.proor
paint, sanl-papcr, &c., Kept constantly on
hand and for sale cheap by a. N Dent.
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q printing establishment in eyerY Han

a printing establishment in every way
sreditable to our sounty.-.-Since
"pcn sketches" Of prominent individu-
ais have come into vogue, it has
been suggested that We give the. pub
lie the benef. Of our idea as to our
lawyers, merchants, and manufac.
turers. The proposition is a go1d one,
and we may hereafter give it due at.
tcntion. --0ur thanks are due, and
arc hereby rendered to Mr.. +. NJ.
Challaut, for numerous favors.
\ lengthy communication from Bush's
Mills minus the name Of the author
is before US. Correspondents should
not forget the memorable rule Of all news
papers that unless the real name Of the
author accompanies the article, it must
DO committed to the waste.basket.
I'VE are sorry to learn that
Jesse il. Peterson is about to emirrate
to that land Of fever and agqe, Mis-
souri,. lie sold his effects on Saturday
last, and will start West in u few days.
--Leyi johnson, Esq, of Glen
vile, aud Mr. j. N. Kce, the worthy
Recorder Of Gilmcr county, paid US y
pleasant visit last week. The Gilmcr.
it's, If We may judge by their repre-
are a good.lOOking cOmmu.
nifty, and know pretty generally chow
tue eat hops" --our young friend
Allen Peterson has just returned from
the west, where be has purchased a
large stock of hides, &c, which he will
finish as soon as possible. lie has
now on hand large stock ofharness,
upper and sole leather, to which be 10.
vitcs the attention Of the public. Give
him call at bis tunnery on Polk
Greek.
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Insure your property; and don't
forget that Edwards is Agent for three
Of the best Insurance Companies in the
State, and will give you insurance
npon tho most reasonable terms.
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Iron PlOws fer sale at Edwards,

Machinisls and all Others having use for
extra articles Of I.ubricating Oil, eau obtain
the sane by calling at y. ". Dents Drug
store. Warranted entirely free frcm san
and other lmpuritics-Only 10 ceuts per gal
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cold snap. The honorable G. II. is
triumphant -It is said that the
handsoncst men ia the House Of Dele.
gates were tue representatives from
Lewis and BraxtOn. Our good
friend DR.. Rhea, of Flatwoods, never
wcarics in the good work. When he
writes US a lettar, (Which he often
does he generally sends US new sub.
scriber.-Add to tho property Of
the town Of Weston, and you add in
like proportion to the property aud
wealth OF the country outside Of the
town. -PotatOes arc scarce in this
market, a. FROM IS eons to 81 per
tushcl. Ut will be noticed BY the
list of appointments made by the late
NJ. +. Conference, that Rev. F. NJ.
Hughes was again stationed at this
place. This was done, We understand,
ut the request Of large majority Of the
members Of tho Church here. We
congratulate them upon once more sc.
curing ms services. II you want
10 double the population and wealth Of
Weston and the county Of Lewis, sub
scribe literally, and give the free right
Of way TO the Railroad. -Rev.
Samuel Steele, late Presiding Elder Of
the NJ. l.. Churh of this circuit, los
been stationed at Grafton. Ills place
h,,o Z, ,,l,nn ky Row Iobn Rooor nfl
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GrOccriesl Groceries I! Buy your
groceries at Edwards.
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Wssh.tubs, wash.boards, buckets,
ropes, &C., at Edwards.
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GOING TO LEAVE WESTON.

Desiring to remove to the city of
EIuutingto n, or some other good bust.
ness point, 1 shall sell my present stock
of goods, comprised of every thing kept
in retail store, at a small advance on
first cost.
A word to the wise is sufficient.
Persons wishing bargain, should take
advantage of this opportunity to secure
them. PORrFR JOHNSON.
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This School prepares young men aud Ia.
dies for Teaching, aud for College; and in
s,ructs acCurately mall the branches Of an
English Education The Principal, Rev.
LOYAL YOUNG, D. D., teaches the Latin
and Greek Languages. lie was for some
years Principal of the Witherspoon lnsti.
tute, a flourishing School in Butler, Pa.
The Principal will be assisted by q corps
Of experienced Male and Female Teachers.
For further information apply to the
Principal for Circulars. Address him at
FRENCH CHEEK,
L,p'hm Co., ". Va.
Feb. 10, sw
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Timothy, clover and blue grass seed
Of the best quality at Edwards,
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Cheese, oyster crackers. sugar crack.
crs, &C., at Edwards.
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lIardware-a full supply of all kinds
at the lowest market prices, at Ed.
wards.
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HOME INSURANCE q
OF
Columbus, Clio,
CASH CAPITAL, 100000 90
CASH ASSETTS G3S,447 81

EThO gradual in,tsasc of strength Of Tho
Tome makes lis Policies better at Expiration
than when first issued. This gradual in
crease Is guaranteed by It's plan Of business;
none but first-ClasS Risks ATE written nj
paying rates.
The Home pays for Live Stock when iE-
Surcd and killed Ly Lightning, without NJ.
erence 10 tie place where Killed. \ pays
damage by Lightning to buildings, whether
burned or not.
Farmers find The Company to be Ju,, he
one they want.
Merchants get the best Of Security In It's
PoliCiCS.
NorR.-This company has fHldllCd all lbs
requirements OF the Insurance Law Of thu
State.
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No. Herring, in half barrels, for
sale at Edwards,
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NOTICs TO TAXPAYERS.
THE FRENCH CREEK.
INSTITUTE.
TuIs HIGH SCHOOL, situated nj,
MEADIILLE, Up&m 60, ". Va.

Will he open again for the admission Of
Pupils, on the sth Of APRIL next, and the
First Term continue Ten Week,
After u harvest vacation Of Four Wccks,
there will be another Session Of Ten Weeks
rlosing on the Goth Of Scptember.
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Knives and forks at Briutman's.
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Timothy Seed fer sale at Brink
mans.
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Roasted Coffee, in one pound pack.
ages, at Edwards.
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Fish! Fish! FISH The cheapest
Fish at Brinkman's.
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Concentrated lye, soap, indigo, &C.,
at Edwards.
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H Orr FOE on wRLls.-our
friend John Ryan is about to sell
out and move to Burning Springs. And
by the same token gives public notice
that be will offer Boots and Shoes at
the loves. possible rates, as ..he..is desir-
Gus Of closing out as soon as possible,
Parties indebted to the firm Of Ryan
and Hale will do well 10 call and settle
without waiting for the consequences.
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Not much business of a civil charac.
ter has been transacted; but as the
criminal docket is now pretty clear, it
is to be hoped that at the May term, q
great many OfthO old cases will DO dis.
posed Of.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
independent German Liberal Gibbs of the
Third and Fourth Wards.

independent German Liberal Clubs of the
Third and Fourth Wards.
The following embodies the demands for
reform which were unanimously adopted
at the last meetinrs Of the two German
Liberal clubs Of the third and fourth wards,
as part of the programme of the German
Liberals Of this city for the ensuing pO-
itical campaign;
l. Honest elections and honest officials,
and for the attainment of this object active
participation of all good citizens in the
present Liberal movement
2 Removal of all bad elements from the
Legislature, and election to the same of
men worthy of confidence, whose individual
interests are identified with those of the
State.
3. Revision of all the acts of the Legis-
latufe for the past four years; repeal Of all
such as cOuntenanee mOnOpOlies; restrie-
ton of the powers of the Governor to the
basis of his. official authority prior to the
year 1860; abolition of the Eighth District
Court, created for political purposes: abo-
lition Of the Metropolitan Police system
and restorastiOn of the control of the police
to the city.
4. Modification of the election laws, so
as to give full force to the popular will.
5. Revision of the tax and license laws,
and reduction Of taxation to a minimum.
6. Strict observance of the constitutional
limitation of the State debt.
Z. Thorough revision of the city charter
and introduction of an exact and strict
control of the administration of revenue
and of finances; Introduction, generally, of
q strict system of accounts in the admins
tration Of the State and city, open to public
inspection.
8. Abolition of the entire system of fees
and perquisites; remuneration Of all Off
cials. BY fixed salaries.
9. Abolition of the Office of State asses
sOrs and assignment Of their duties to the
city assessors.
10. Diminution of the number of record
ers,
H. Reduction of the expenditures of the
Legislature to almost third Of the sums
squandered at the last sessions.
II. Remodeling OF the State, printing
laws, SO that the newspapers shall no long
er be supported as mere party organs at
the expense of taxpayers.
b. Enactment and strict execution Of
penal laws against bribery in office; punish
ing the briber as well as the bribed. q
a. Enactment OF laws securing the full
responsibility of officials.
Is. No removal of judges, except in cases
of impeachment for crime or misdemeanor
in office.
Is. Scrutiny Of jury lists; exclusion from
the same of all unable to read and write
huentlv, and of those not conversant with
the English language.
The above were recommended for ratiti-
cation and adoption by. all the German Lib
eTal clubs already formed or in course of
formation, and document containing these
sixteen demands for reform bears already
a very large number of the signatures Of
our most respected German fellOw-citizens.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09

The first semiannual statement of the
Mutual National Bank of New Orleans viii
be found in another column this morning,
and is a showing such as the most sanguine
friend Of the bank only could have ex-
pected Six and half per cent dividend is
declared for the stockholders and one
and a half per cent to the depositors, which
will be payable on and after next Monday,
the fifteenth instant. The participation of
depositors in the earnings Of this bank is a
feature peculiar to that institution, and
one which this statement shows to be pro-
ftable to them in high degree; and is a
step in advance, for hitherto depositOrs
saw stockholders drawing large dividends
from what was IL reality their money. Now
each profit by its use according to the risk
they take, and the, result is a perfect sue
cess and entire satisfaction to all concerned
The able officers of the Mutual National
Bank have cause to congratulate themselves
upon this triumph of their talents and bust
ness capacity. for they have proved new
theory to be a most. wise and true one.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
Meeting in Sc. BeFnard-O rBanizaIlOn Of
Greeley and Brown Club.

Meeting in Sc. BeFnnrd-O Organization Of
a Greeley and Brown CIab.
The citizens OF the parish Of St. Bernard
favorable to the election Of Greeley and
Brown assembled in large numbers, in &C
cordance with previous public notice, in
front Of the parish courthouse, at Terre
Boeuf, on Sunday, July z, 1872. The meet
ing aud club was organized under the presi-
dency of Judge Ducro and the secretary
ship of August Armstrong, Esq. as well as
the other list of officers, which were duly
elected. The constitution and bylaws were
unanimously adopted; also set of resolu-
tons was unanimously coneurred in, and
one of the resolutions fully Endorsed Gov
ernor Warmoth and recommended him for
the Governorship as the Liberal standard
bearer at the ensuing election.
Speeches were made by Judges Sloan.
aIzer, Cullom and others, and the meeting
adjourned to meet at the same time and
place on next Sunday.
The Oldest and best citizens of the parish
attended this meeting as well as large
number Of the cOlored people, and the har-
monious mingling of all classes of the
people argues well for the future success of
the Liberal movement in this parish.
Judge A. B. Sloanaker's speech was filed
to overlooking with good common sense,
anecdote and general humor, and his reap
pearance among his former neigbbors was
the occasion of hearty congratulation. and
interchange of courtesy with his late fellow
citizens of st. Bernard, who universally ex-
pressed the opinion that he should call
oftener and stay longer.
The speakers and distinguished guests
were Hospitality entertained by c. b. o.
Chapman, Esq, at his residence, after the
adjournment of the meeting, and the spread
presented general satisfaction to those who
were privileged to participate.
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The Muster at Baltimore.

A special dispatch to the Times Of yester-
day evening says:
BALTIMORE, July 8.-That Greeley will
either be Endorsed or nominated there is no
doubt, but prominent delegates from Mis-
souri, and Pennsylvania say that if he is
nominated a large number of Liberals will
withdraw their support, as he then becomes
the candidate of the Democratic party. On
the other hand, those favoring an out-and-
out nomination say unless he is nominated,
and thus becomes the party nominee, that
wavering Democrats will not feel bound to
support him, and thus lose the real party
vote. hissubiect is now the all absorbing
one. New York and several other iniuen-
tial delegations favor an UnequiYocal nomi-
nation.
Belmont has been displaced by the New
York delegation fnsm the national commit
tee. John Kelly has been appointed in his
place. Belmont will call the convention
to order.
In addition to DOOlittle, the names of Nc.
Clernand, COlbaugh and Randolph, of Vir-
ginia, have been named as president.
Withers, of Alabama and Vance, of North
Carolina, are also fay0rably mentioned,
but they decline in favor of a Western
man.
It is currently reported, and fully be-
lieved, that the few discontinued Democrats
that are here are in the interests of Grants
administration.
The remaining members Of the Louisiana
delegation arrived last night, besides sew
eral prominent citizens of the State.
The special correspondent of the Pea
y1sne, in yesterdays evening paper, means
in the following strain:
BALTIMORE, July about 500 delegates
to the Democratic convention have arrived.
All the principal hotels are full. Each State
will be fully represented.
Much talk and speculation prevail among
delegates as to temporary and permanent
organization. 1t is understood that xGoY-
ernor Thomas, of Maryland, or BabcOck, of
Virginia, both Greeleyites, will be put in
nomination for temporary chairman, with
the chances IN favor Of Thomas. Possibly
General McClernand or Senator DOOlittle
will be permanent president.
1t is. now said that 600 delegates will
favor the nomination of Greeley on the first
ballot, and acceptance of the Cincinnati
sentiment, and minOrities are obstinate.
Greeleyism Overrides all. This enthusiasm,
however, is not spontaneous.
The contemplated independent Demo
cratic convention, designed for tomorrow,
is understood has been abandoned.
An immense representation Of the press
has arrived They have made over 1000
applications for press Seats
The theatre has been grandly arranged
and decorated
Greeley's Endorsement is considered prob
able on the first ballot.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09

MEssRs. FARLEY, BRIGHT g. Co.-As win
be seen upon reference to advertisements
published in another column, Mr.. John H.
Bright having been admitted into the old
firm Of II: W. Farley & Co., the style of the
house will, in future, be as above. Mr..
Bright has, for many years, been identified
with the house of Summers & Brannins,
and as a merchant of honor and talent has
few equals in the Southwest. We bespeak
for the new firm all the success which their
great merits deserve.