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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

January 1872 aud that the said 18th OF Janua ~
ana the said 18th January. 1872 the Grand Jury OF
the Court OF General Sessions OF the Peace did meet
at and during the same time with said Grand Jury,
were IN actual session and making inquiry as 70
crimes and misdemeanors committed within the
county OF New York. All when was and Is 70 me
great damage, wrong and prejudice OF him, the
said Edward S. Stokes, aud this ne y
ready to verify. Wherefore, because the said
alleged bill OF Indictment was not found al
nad organized and constituted, or BY any Grand
Jury legally empaneied and sworn to inquire ior
the people OF the state OF New York and LOT the
body OF the county OF New York, the said deienu'
ant prays Judgment OF the said Instrument purport-
Ing to be an Indictment, that the same be quashed
THE SIXTH PLEA
relates to the manner In which the inquest was
held and the verdict OF the Jury. stokes maintains
that inc Coroner did not return che SAID
OF said jury on the examination OF said defendant,
turned 10 the Clerk or the Court OF General Sessions
OF the Peace for the county OF New York; on or be-
lore the said 18TH Of January, 1872, and was pre-.
scented to said Grand Jury OF the Court OF Oyer am
Terminer the said 18TH OF January 1872
THE SEVENTH PLEA
ls that the bill OF indictment was not legally found,
because the Grand Jury had been Illegally consti.
tuted, and the list furnished by The Commissioners OF
Jurors was Illegally prepared. The plea concludes
as ioll0ws:-Wheref0re, because the said alleged
Pill OF Indictment was not found az any Court OF
oyer and Termlner Legally c0nsti uted and appointed
or Dy Grand Jurors selected, drawn. cer,ifed sum
m0ned and empanelled according TO law, to inquire
Tor the people OF the state OF New York and for the
BODY oil the county OF New York, the said defendant
prays judgment OF said Indictment, that the same
and discharged therefrOm.
Signed and sworn to by II. s. STOKES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02
POLITICAL MOVEMENTS AND VIEWS.
sharp on t.,c PbiIosopber.

sharp ON tie philosopher.
The refusal OF Mr.. Greeley to sign his name to the
call for the Republican National Convention, he
being member Of the Republican National Execu.
Tive Committee Is severely commented upon BY
many OF the principal republican papers through
out the country. The Boston Journal is especially
severe 1t says:-
Mr.. Greeley, as a member Of the Republican
National Committee, was not acting IN his Indvi.
dual capacity, as If the question related 10 calling q
mass meeting. lie was holding the responsible
trust or representative OF the republicans or the
great state or New i0rk and he was bound to ex-
press their voice and do their Will far as his place
allowed Now, the call OF the Convention was an
act OF such ordinary party character-hav1ng me-
discoverable bearing upon the selection OF this or
That candidate-tlat no committeeman could refuse
10 af1X MS signature, unless he wanted to give no
tcc tina! ne would not he bound by the decision Of
the Convention. That, We take 1t, Is the meaning
OF Mr.. Grecey's course. As man he has q ruIl
rgnt TO take IT. but we do not what right he has
TO stine the voice OF republican New York, and to
hold on 10 place Tor which he Is already proclaim.
ing MS unftncss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02
ROW IN AN OYSTER SALOON.
One Man stabbed ana Anothcr's Head Laid
Open With n Bottle.

One Man stabbed ana Anothcr's Head Laid
Open With Bottle.
Frederick Golden and three others went into the
oyster saloon at 100 FIRST avenue yesterday morn
Ing, about nall-past eleven, sat down at one OF the
tables and called for oyster stews. Golden, It Is
alleged, was pretty drunk at the time and made
great deal OIL noise at The table. When he stood up
TO go out he deliberately TOOK down a coat thar
was hanging up, and which belonged TO the pro.
prIctor. Mr.. Richard Sllbie Another OF the party
tnen took another coat belonging TO Gelston
Swcczey, one OF the emyloyes The four fellows
started out uf the saloon with the coats under their
arms aud without paying for their oysters. Mr..
siOe ana MS three young men then attemptet to
Intercept them at the door, when Frederick Golden.
the heaviest man IN the party, TOOK up bottle from
the counter, anu slasled right ana lett among the
saloon men. He struck Wiiam Sweczey lear al
blow on the back part OF the mead with the bottle,
and stabbed Pm Handler Weeks, another cmlloye, in
the hands and oody with an oyster knie. fho
saloon by this Time was IN q complete uprOar, and
alter most OF the damage was done the police came
In. Golden was arrested and brought before Judge
scott at Essex Market HE was leld to answer ON
three separate charges OF assault and battery.
William sweeney, The man VINO was struck on tho
head with tue hottie. Was unable " apDears
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02
ROBBERY on THE RAIL.

Henry Pitcher, drummer for Paterson IN. J.)
house, Ii In the habit OF boarding the Erie trains
between his Paterson domicile and MiddletowD. and
when returning home In the middle OF the week Is
usually very ANXIOUS to Join the little Pitchers. SO
II was on Wednesday night, when attempting "
jump from the train al the Br0adway CROSSING III
Paterson, he alleges nc was attacked by ruiian,
who tired to steal cigar box containing $40 IN
pennies. He reached home with some visible In
juries, ana the pennies were yesterday found scat
tered upon the track the victim VIII recover anu
Jersey Justice awaits the estab''shment Of tue
identity OF the supposed r0bpeTs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

The Steamship City Of Halifax Locked
in Seventy Miles Of Ice.

Down the Side and Out Seal Hunting sighting
the Game-"Lots" for tho First shot-cals-
DOMAIN Caution and Successive Seals
Tumbled-Lady Hunters Out from Land
and an Agreeable Surprise-Happy
Return and Pleasing Hops.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24
1l-. TonIinaon,a
DENTAL OFFICE,
eorSER CHARLES AND LIBERTY srsEsrs,
Ch:sF'EestOygss,
Valuable Hints.


regular habit" Of body IL nbsolutcIt essential 10
physical hea Ith and clearnoss OF int-lIec, NJ, :;
this ALL Brauts OF person cannot co-e.is. ,ri,L ~
unna tural condition OF The bowels A trc.,...,
ct the retus" matter of the system ,I,r,ngb ,ha.,
natural waste pipes, ia as necessar, IT, RI.
the body as the free passage of the ffal Of civ
through lis sewers ia necessary to Tie health f -;
inha hitsnts "
Indigestion is the primary cause Of r,o.. 81. AZ
oi@eases "' the ois"hd Tglng and one ~ -.
inn-t common 'rsuits = cou-tiostion ~. W. 4I7
plant. b"sides hei dan gPrDus in its.If .oih-
ole"gTe"so'e conc"miiarts-.u, a. an n, nI.as.,,t
breath a sallOw skin iustinp hi ~
hetnnrrhnids, head che, loss OF &c. nnnrv IN e'
era debility. J aho gen
Hnstetter's Stomach Bttters reroro - ,
eSIs by removing their Immediate cans. ia a. =:
eesi'e orss ma, and regn ing the action RI RI.
testlnes The combination Of prone,t;.. ~ ~
Geteorated preparation is one OF its chief ~
IL 10 not merely stinauIaR a. or tonic -, .:
bilious agent. nervine or hIoad tol ah mt
satha1tic. but III these curative eIenc,,n
ossly blended in one powerful res.or,t;v. !Ii
activity and v'gor to tina inert ami ena-.t . M.
nlach, relieves the a lin. cana, ~ g.. euN. 'o
tone and gives tone to the rnembr.n. 80 ~. ee
IT, gently stimulates the liver braces ar IIhes
ara cheers the animal spirit.. No o,ba. 1850
Possesses such VARIETY of hygienic vir,n.. =,
70 lnr'e char7ct"rl7tic virtues that il owes ;,s NE.
'iEe as a hons n rli medicine E1o.s;o- ~ re. s
P''sen mat IT s a. harmless it is
hc"re IT Is as popular With the weaker se, ,,,h
the stronger ee>- az WIN
Hoatettcr's Stomach Bit.ers are sal6 :, ha.,I..
outV an the trade marke blown in tba g.ss 80
engraved on the label ia the test nj os,n;ne,ess
Beware of counterfeits.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

TRANSFER OF PnopEKrY-An arrange.
ment has been perfected whereby Mes<rs.
William Hopkins and G.. II. McKnigh,-in
consideration of the dwelling Of Mr.. Me,
Knight on the corner Of Liberty and Mildred
streets, and $4,000 additional, have made
the purchase of the Broadus property east of
Charlestown. This property contains about
Is acres of land, and it is the intention of
Messrs Hopkins & Mcknight, in view of the
rapid increase of the nursery and gardening
business heretofore conducted by the former
at his lot on Mildred street. to remove the
business to this more extended field, where
they hope in short time to rival any garden
and nursery outside of the cites.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

real E>rATE AGEsCy.-We would call the al
tentior of our readers the advertisement, y.
Messrs. Bristor 4 Beckwith. Real Estate Agents-
The advantages which are offered TO tie public Inv
this irm for the sale rea estate in this and adj
joining count les. superior to anything of the
kind which has appeared in our columns, az the
property for aale by them is advertised by Major
ristor in nearly thousan nd the leading journals
throughout the North. which amply explain. bi.
numerous sales, and the eminent success which has
crowned bis efforts in Berkeley county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

UNTiMELY DEATms.-We have seldom
been compelled to record two deaths more
untimely, more distressing than those Of Mrs.
SALLIE y. Hilbert, daughter Of Sir. ". p,
Heuson, and JENNIE, only daughter of
Mr. Thomas D. Webster, of this place.
Both occurred on the same day ocCasioned by
the same. disease. They were from early
childhood intimate aud attached friends
The former, married few short years since
and living in Baltimore. was on a visit to her
parents, while the latter only little time ago
returned full of life aud vignr from lony
visit to the West. Most earne~ty do we syn,
pathize with the soreIy stricken parents and
friends in their bereavement; sorrowing with
them are the hearts of the whole community
-mingling tears of sympathy with theirs of
deepest grief. Fire Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

RESIGNED MIR e.. b. Harrison, recently
appointed sheriff of this county, has resigned
his position. and we are again without such an
"thcer. The present unpopular constitution,
which divides amongS. the township officers
many of the duties heretofore performed by
The sheriff. is The cause of our no. being able
t. keep sheriff fTnrke C.uyier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

sa- The Grand MoguI of the metropolitan
thought to give us the slip this time, hu. We
overhnmled him at the depot. enroute for New
York, where he has gone to secure tremen,
d"us stock of fall and winter goods. Looh
out for the new arrivals.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

@- Mr.. Geo. W. Palmer of Saltville. Va,
after having lost large number of sheep hy
dogs, and despairing of any rther method OF
defence from those deprcdafors, offers tw"
cents per pound, gross weight. for all dog
raised within ire miles Of Satville.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

CuaSERtaSo H"rEt.-The new b. & O. Railroad
hotel in Cumbe'l and. Md n"w rapidly approach
ing completion. is to be an elegant establishment
II is expected to be opened tho 18th of October
the furniture will cost nearly 100. 0G0. The man.
agement has been offered to Mr.. C Chamberlain,
now connected with the Delavan, at Albany, and
the Clarendon at Sara tona
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

lRo& One AIR. Thns. W. Buckley, SON
'n-law of our Countymap, John B. Packet,
Esq, is now engaged in Frederick County.
Md developing Iron Ore territory with much
enc"uragement-with a small force mining
t:on twenty to thirty tons per day.
Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

PERsoNAL.-We were pleased last week to receive
q call from Maj J. Rarrlson Kelley the veteran ed,
itor Of the Fredericksburg Herald. Though getting
along in years, he h's lost of the fire of his
ca rlier davs. .'Ione NAV he wavc''
Friend little of the Shephrrdstown R,gister, also
dropped in upon Monday of last week
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

FREnEHICK FAIR The next Fair of the
Frederick County. Md, Agricultural Society
will be held on the Fair Grounds, in that
City. beginning October 9Th and continuing
four days. Gen. Wad" Hampton delivers the
annual address The officers of the Snciet.
will accept our thanks for a complimentary
ticket
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

No POSTAL CARDS In consequence Of
the neglect of G nyre>s to make a specific
appropriation for the preparation Of the postal
cards, their issue is necessarily postponed
until the appropriation eau be made at the
next session of Congress-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

Co. MccLELLAND & co are our only author
Hed Agents in Pittsburgh, and from them only will
we recev 2 ittsburgh Advertisements
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

EB Mr.. Holly, the head of the Holly
Manufacturing Company, is in Nartinsburs
making serveys and estimates for the purpose
of ascersaining the cost of supplying that
Mace with w"tnr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

PuRcEAsE.-Nr R. Domer. the proprietor
ut the 'Elephaut EIutel." at X eedysvile Nd
las purchased a l"t lying at the Southeast
nd o. town. on the Charlest,wn road and on
the V. Railroad Of Nj. b. L. HARRISON at
$500, Tor the purpose Of erecrins upon it a
arge brick hntel.- Nhenh.c.lsfoLrn Geuister
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

EXIT REvESUx STAMPS This lie the last month
that interna revenue Stamps will have to be sfixe
to legal documents, the Law abolishing
stamp duties imposed nv cheduie B, except the ta>
of two cents upon tank checks, drafts or orders.
takes effect on the lst O { October.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

DEATH OF Mr. [. J. PARK1Ns-We are
sorry to annnunce the death "f Mr. J Par
slns which occurred NJ his residence on the
Valley Turnpike ahont Z miles from This place
on Sunday morning ls,t His burial will take
Mace at the Augusta church this morning -
lie was, we suppose. about 4S years OF age
tie was gnnd citizen and had many warm
friends. and his loss will he deeply fell, in this
community Ssunion SDertnfor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

Gy- About SlUU was the net amount rea.
lied from the Festival given by the ladies' of
the NJ i. Church South last week, which
sum will be appropriated towards d.frayinr
the expense OF repairs on their church build
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

SALE OF Town Property The Raw
Inns property, on Main street, Churles,nwn,
consisting of three buildings. was sold at pub
lie auction on Tuesday last, for the sum Of
81, 500. Purchaser, Mr. Jacob B. Brown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

BALTIMORE FA1Rs.-Thc twenty fifth an
nual exhibition of the Maryland Institute,
Baltimore. will be opened on October LIST and
Continued to the 3l>t "f that month The
Maryland State Agricultural Fair will he held
at Pim'ico, on the 9Th of October, to be cons
tinued four days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

Es- Mrs, Phoebe Jones, mother of the
wife of Judge Hall, died at the residence of
he Judge in Martinsburg, on the 10th inst.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

A Frencbmsn, NJ. DeIson, is to follow i q
re track of DR.. Livingstone. lie goes to
\trica at his own expense, and will make u
horough ex ploraton Of the Interior,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

gsg- The third annual cattle show and 'ai
Of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural s.
cie'y will be held at Winchester the ed, 2Sj,
Gath and 18th days Of October,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

CO. hon. A. r Boteler, says the Shepher6atown
Register, will ADDRESS the citizens of artinsburs on
Wednesday evening next, the a5th instant, at 7
O'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

Es Partr'd=es seem to be getting plenti>
'ui in this vicinity. One of this class of the
'r"thery tribe invaded the office of VIM. l..
'!<"n. ESQ. on Saturday morning, and was
.aSily catturpI
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

E@ The West Virginia Conference of the
'l'thodist Episcopal Church. South. CONS
nenced its session in Petersburg on the 18th,
Bishop ksvanaugh presiding.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

New GooDs.-New good, are now arriving
almost daily at the emporium of J. Rose &
Bro, to which the attention of our readers is
nvited. Advertisement, mex. week
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

GRAND E>CAMpMENT |. y. @. F-The
Grand E"camppent of Odd Fellows of the
St1te of West Virginia has been incorporated
under the law. They have authority to hold
sell and convey real estate to the value Of
$4,000, and personal property to the value
of $4,000. Henry a Urhman, Henry Sea-
mon, g. Vance, John f. Smith. c. W lass
ner and Daniel Meyer are the corporatnrs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

CALL THE YEAR RoUND."-The "Lirte
frenchman" at Harper's Ferry, j. NJ De-
caulne. will be seen from his advertisement
in this paper, is still alive. and ac1ice as ever
lie has large stock of goods on hand-every
box and barrel tull-and will meet his Gus.
toners with polite bow and pleasant smile,
ready to buy, sell or strike trade-"Any-
thug to beat Gram"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24
Range Of Thor mometcr at the Spirit ONCE.
b. Me,srrs GaIFFINs 8 HorFMAN. New.n.ne,

ut !" n. r TN q Ut-FMAN, Newspaper
Advertising Agents. No. South Street, Baltimore
Md. are duty authorized contract for advertise.
ments at our iotcest ratcs Advertisers in that city
are reque.tea leave their favors with th. house
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

The ALLkGAAY AGRICULTURAL FAIR
The Fourth Annual Fair of the A Agricultural
aud mechanical S"ciety of Aleeany county
aud Vest Virginia and Pennsylvania is to be
held at the Socirty's grounds in the City of
cumberland on the LIST, I'd, Sd and 4th days
# Oc'"ber 1872 The premiums offered by
his Society amount to more than $4,000, and
are amongst the most liberal in the country
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

ToRPoRATloN sLEcrIoN.-On Sa'urda,
week the ANNA" election fox corporation off
GERS was held in Rcrryvile and resulted it,
the success of the following ticket:
-Vsyor.-A Moore, Jr.
RccDr|7cr-A w. Mcdonald.
TrcnSurcr-J II Griffith
assessor -Jno NJ Lupton
SrrYeont.-A. W Drake.
E0n"cImrn.-H p DeaLl. DR.. s. s. Neill
Il. X. Ogden and r. r. Smith.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

APPLE PARER.-The improved machine
for pairing apples, now on sale Ivy Niessrs. Nc
Curdy Il Duke-ior one of which we return
than&s-is truly an Ingenious contrvance, and
one that should be in the hands of every
farmer who possesses the luxury of an orchard
1t will shave off the coat of an apple in
trlce. Buy it and try it, aud our word for it.
you will never pare another apple on the old
IlaDs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

ORIENTAL Tonic Btters The great remedy
" for Debility loss of Appetite indigestion, Ltv.
er Complaint, or any disease which requires good
Tonic-just received and for sale by d
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24

HAVE now open for inspection magnificent
stock III Spring aud Summer DIS Clouds, La.
dies ami Gent emen's Fur ish,ng Gods Clothing
BOOts. Snots. s &c The
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24
KEAeSkYsvlLlr.We visited the above

hEAkNEfSSlLLE.r-7W 9 visited the above
named place on Thursday last, and were
pleased to notice the improvement going On
there. Whilst there We were shown. by Mr..
l. Homsher, a brick building just erected
and now in course of, comple,ion, situated in
the angle south Of the railroad and east of
the turnpike, and within about one hundred
yards of the depot. The building measures
% by 80 feet in size, and is TWO stories in
height, with heavy projecting coruice; the
walls thick aud. substantial. The lot upon
which it stands has a frontage of GO feet, and
is $50 feet deep, and is to be enclosed with
substantial fence. The first story of the build
ing is designed for use as male and female
public school room, and the second story for
a Masonic and Temperance Lodge. The cost
of the whole is estimated at about 81 500. aud
it is expected to. be flushed about the first OF
October.
The population Of, Kearneysville. we were
pleased to learn whilst there. has doubled in
the last three years. Success to Kearneys,
vile. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24
LARGEST STOCK OF GOODS
Black -Alpacas

From 25c. up TO the finest gradrs. Save SO per ct.
by calling on u.s. as we Keep the largest stock of
line of Parssols and Sun Umbrella, 75c. up.
We have on hand a fine inc of
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-18

THB Philade' phia Age says that not
withstandng the Radical reports to the
contrary there is no perceptible dimi-
mutton OF the popular enthusiasm for
GREELEY in Pennsylvania. "Republi-
cans who sustain GREELEy are numer-
Gus, but not demoustrative. for that
draws on them such persecution as
nearly cost Governor CURTIN his life
From the moment his sentiments were
suspected be was harrassed nearly to
death. Emissaries and even an,bassa-
doris were cent to him. They bored him
10 Europe, bored him on the voyage,
bored him from the hour he reached
the dock, where they were watching for
him with telescopes. He could not eat,
nor drink, nor sleep for them. His
health began to suffer, he fled to his
home. where they still pursued him till
Mrs. CURTIN got certificate from two
doctors that such persecution would kill
the Governor. With the help Of this
document she repulsed GRANTS forces,
who were charging up to her husbands
bed side and firing persuasions and
offers at him through the keyhole
Manv Liberal Republicans, deferred by
this example. will not speak till they
DO 90 with their ballots ......
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-18
recent campaign

SAMUEL J. RANDALL Chairman OF the
Democratic State Committee Of Penn
svlvania, has issued circular to the
Liberals and Democrats OF that State.
The circular concludes in the following
cheering words. in which the positive
assurance OF victory for Liberalism in
October is promised:
Tiiicterv in October is certain. I make
this declaration with full appreciation Of
as import, and the weight which shou d
attach to such a statement. when ema-
mating from one in whom high conf
dence has been placed Istate it from
conviction, and it is made after review
and full knowledge Of the condition and
tendency of the public mind throug h.
out the State. The contest is simple.
II ia an issue between canacity and in
capacity, and between honesty and cor
ruption, in thefuture administration OF
the State. The people will make
overwhelming choice in favor OF future
good government, with a majority be-
yond the reach Of ballot box polluters. "