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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Owing to the great depression in the
Circulating medium" we and 1t i'm
possible to close out our present stock
ofygoods without great loss. Coupling
this fact with the one that We have
been solicited by a large number Of
citizens to remain, we have concluded
therefore to stay at Weston and fight
the present and increasing tendency
toward high prices. We will have on
hand at once q stock Of goods which
cannot be exeellcd in quantity. quality,
assortment or low prices. In confr-
nation Of tho last fact, We will sell
good coffee at 25c,s per ID. Black and
green tea at 81 per ID. Best brown
sugar 121cts. Best coffee sugar, 0 lbs
for 81. Best crushed sugar, lscts.
Soda, pepper, essence, soap, and other
heavy goods in proportion. Hams,
eggs and butter taken at the market
price in exchange for goods. To the
ladies we will say that We have large
assortment offspring and summer dress
goods Of all kinds. Give US a call The
coming week aud examine our stock.
In the way Of childrcn's and mems
shoes We can suit and ct any person.
Any one who could not DO suited in
onr stock Of hats. either in style, quail
ity or price, would be hard to please in
deed. We have on hand q nice lot Of
cutlery and other hardware, which we
sell cheap. Our motto is--cash in
hand, as the credit system is one just
cause Of high prices. Remember the
placc--one door below Prince FEEDER
lexis new brick. two doors above John
Isyan's shoe suop. just opposite P. u.
HalO's new store. and may always be
known by having hanging out Of the
door piece Of red flannel stuck on the
end Of bean pole, and commonly
called tho red Gag
PonrrR JoIlSsoS, otherwise
Cheap John, otherwise
Cheap Johns Son.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08
JONATHAN MccAILY BENNETT

Mr.. Bennett was born at what was
formerly known as "Collips' Settle.
ment," which now bears the name Of
Walkersville- miles above Weston.
on the West Fork rivera locality, by
tue way, which has produced more
greet men than any other neighbor.
hood in Virginia. old or new. Such
men as Judge G. D Camden, Ben
iapin W. Byrnc. George j. Arnold,
VIM. E. Arnold, James Bennett, John
son N. Camden and George w. Du-
vail, eli lawyers; johnson S. Camden
aud Richard P. Camden. bank prcsi-
beats and fnancisrs of wealth and
g,eat ability; aud Dr.. James McCally,
tho uncle Of j. NJ. Bennett. and Dr..
T. b. Camden, now Superintendent Of
the State Insane Hospital, two Of the
most .accomplishsd physicians the State
has ever produced. The subject Of
our sketch Is now about midway be-
tween so aud 90 years of age. He is
fully 6 feet IN height, well proper.
toned, and walks firmly, with head
erect. MIR. BeBnett's father, an Old
yirginian, moved to Collins Settle.
ment when tie country up the river
was an almost unbroken forest; and
among tic wild scenes. Incident to
frontier life, Mr.. Bennett first bufeted
for fame and fortune. His fathers
circumstances were but moderate. and
Jonathan filled more than one suit Of
genuine buck.skin. Under these cir
eumstances, classical education
seemed an impossible attainment but
nothing damned by tho cherries pros
pcct, the future Auditor Of Virginia
chopped thu logs during the day,
studied by night, aud in bis sleeping
hours dreamed Of the future. Mr..
Bennett attended a country school at
the head Of the head Of the river, and
as years began to roll, he came for a
shortiime 10 q select school in Weston.
In 1886 be was appointed Deputy
Sheriff, aud held that position for two
years. During this period ho com.
inenccd the study Of the law-his habit
being to carry his law.books in his
saddls.pcckets, and study their cen.
tents at every opportunity that Of
ferod. In 1888 hequalifed as Deputy
Clerk of both the County and Circuit
Courts. Hero wast the golden oppor-
tunity he 50 long had sought for; the
nature Of the positions he held giving
him The insight into the practical
workings Of the law which ho desired.
He studied hard; and in 1912 ho was
admitted 10 the bar. He then formed
a full partnership with Hon. Gideon D.
Camden, aud remained 80 associated
4 Witb him until that gentleman was
elected Judge. In 1916 Nj. Bennett
was married to Margaret, daughter o.
tho venerable Captain George W,
Jackson. In 1851 he was elected q
member Of tho Legislature, where he
served two years. In 1855? he wal
elected President Of the Exchange
Bank Of Virginia at this place, whicE
ro,it;on he resigned in 1857 10 aceep
| hat Of Auditor ofpublic Accounts .
i The Commonwealth of Virginia, 1t
which capacity he served eight years
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

re- Tns "NAnnows.-We desire to
call the attention Of all whom II may
concern to the desperate condition Of
the piece Of road known as 1.-THE Mar
rows" just above town. The other
day . 'slip" occurred, and for some
time the road was entirely impossible.
But a short time ago a lady and gen.
tlemnn narrowly escaped being hurled
over the bank at the same place; while
many accidents have taken place there
within The pastfew years. which It is
remarkable were mot attended with
fatal results. This thing has for years
been standing disgrace aud to-day
is an advertisement TO those who think
Of settling among US, Of the amount Of
energy aud enterprise we possess. In-
diyidually, We can stand Il just as long
as ''any other man. but We think
and doubtless all will agree with US
that ii should be speedily aud effsctu.
ally rcmodied. Aud tits cvidcut that
tho day for "patching" this piece Of
road has passed. Every year It gets
"a lick aud a promise" from the road
hands, and at The first shower Of rain
II as bad as ever. We do not suggest
any particular plan for fixing this road;
but would like to hear from some ono
whose purse is heavier, and who pays
more taxes thap the writer hereof.
Let US hoar from some Of tue people
briefly and to the point-rGspCcling
this blot upon our county, and its ct-
iecIual remedy.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

E5- AcclDESr.-Mr. zcb Fisher,
while at work OF Mr.. Tfafe's new saw
mill, received an ugly wound the other
day, by which no will probably lose
the index finger of the loft hand. Two
other fingers were badly injured. He
was at the time working with the
single saw.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08
Orange, md lemon. at Brintman,

re- BROAD Rus.-wc arc in
formed that the famous old Baptis,
Church at Broad Run is to be torn
down this summer, preparatory to the
erection Of a moro conihodious aud
handsomer structure. We presume
that no church in the State has \ moro
extended reputation than this. AT all
times its members have been looked
upon BY the denomination as a good
and true ship. aud its venerable pastor.
Rev. Anthony Garrott-as a pilot who
knew not how to fail. The unsslfsh
hospitality and piety Of tho people in
tho neighborhood Of the church arc
characteristics familiar as household
words in many a home; and the pure
and holy light Of Broad Run Church
has done more, We may say, towards
evangOlizing our people, than any 9th
er church in the county. We cannot
but say that we feel tinge Of sorrow
when we contemplate the demolition Of
the good old building.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

E6 US,rrp srArxs Counr.
Grand Jury found 245 indictment,
against parties mostly for violations Of
the revenue laws-Oaptain Whisky
being the chief offender. Some par.
ties came in during the term aud con.
fcssed judgment for $1,000, and tho
costs. and underwent the imprisonment
imposed by tho Court. Process was
issued against the others. The land
suit Of Jesse slingluff against Nicholas
Polling, Of Calhoun county, was tried.
aud a verdict aud judgment for Sling.
huff against Polling. and those claiming
under him, for e45 acres .of land.
Write Of possession were awarded
slinslutf against Polling for the land.
This suit identified the Howard and
Brooke survey Of 10000 acres, and
the survey Of james and George Ar.
mold Of 10000 acres.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Insure your property; aud don
forget that Edwards is Agent for three
Of tue best Insurance Companies in the
State, and will give you insurance
upon tho most reasonable terms.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

re- HoRsE BILLs.-,rhe time for
the neighing Of horses, (it is not per-
mittsd, however, in the streets Of Yves.
tOn), NO see by our exchanges, IL at
hand. For the information Of those wan.
ting bills printed. wa would say that
we have a picture Of tho handsomest
horse in America. Bills printed on
short notice.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

l'you want nice bottle OfPerNme, a
fragrant cake Of soap, a nice quality Of pa
per, a good pcn.knifc, a Pocket-book, tooth
brush, or anythingelsc In the notion or fan
cy goods line, go TO Dents.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Ihavo just received my stock of elc-
giant accordcons. direct importations
from Germany, and tao cheapest goods
you ever seen. +. BRlSKNAS.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08
NOTICE.

TngrARriEsiN THE CASE OF Law
and Chancery In the Circuit Court Of
Lewis county, in which ]. ". Bennett y the
plaintiff, and the heirs Of Ebenezcr Hays.
deceased, arr defendants, will take notice
that on The 25th day Of April, 1871. We will
be on the land set forth 10 the proceedings Of
said cause, for the purpose Of making patH'
ton ofthe land therein mentioned.
AID. PETERSON,
IN. HALL,
ISRAEL SIMMONS.
March ?s-4t
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Maehinis,s and all Others having use for
extra articles Of Lubrieating oil, eau obtain
the same by calling at A. N. dents Drug
store. Warranted entirely ffro irem San
and other impurities-Only IS teuts per gal
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Timothy, clover and blue grass seed
Of the best quality at Edwards.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

No. | Herring, ..ip.hplf lbarrels, for
sale at Edwards.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

A new and full supply Of Queens
ware at tho lowest rates at Edwards
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Cheese, oyster crackers. sugar crack
ers, &C., at Edwards.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

George W Brown, .pl'f, In ohnneery
vs. in the cir
Dennis Demos, Simon cult court Of
Ours and Henry Ours, Upshur
defendants Co upty
Pursuan':.,o an order OF the circuit court
Of upshur county, made at the May term
thereof, 1871, and an order made at the
March term, 1872, of said court, In the
above named cause, shall, on the 9Th day
Of May, 1879, at my office in the town Of
Buckhannon, upShur county, proceed to ex.
ecute the orders Of said court aforesaid, 10.
Wit, To ascertain and report how much Of
the purchase money Of the land In the bill
described | s yet due aud unpaid, and to
whom the same Is due, and what liens exist
on the land, and their prioritieS, and any
other special matter tue commissioner may
deem proper, or which may be required BY
any I I the parties. The parties in the cause
aforesaid will take notice, aud govern them
selves accordingly.
Given under my hand, this 3rd day Of
NV & / ToTTEN, Commissioner.
aprs.4t
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All persons knowing themselves in.
debtsd to me prior to Jan. /, will
pleaseieall and settle at once.
I. A. EDWARDS.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Queenswaro OF all kinds at Brink
mans,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Concentrated lye, soap, indigo, &C.,
at Edwards.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Fish Fishi Fish, The cheapest
Fish at Brinkman',.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08

Iron Flows for sale at Edwards.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-08
HOME INSURANCE GO.
OF
Columbus, Ohio,
CASH CAPITAL, $500, 900 90
CASH AssETTs 6Ss,44 81

STho gradual M,rOASe Of strength OF ihs
Home makes It's Policies better al Expiration
than when first issued. This gradual in
crease Is guNrrntctdby It's plan OF business
none but First-ClalS Risks are written At
paying rates.
The Home pays for Live Stock when To-
surcd and killed by Lightning without ref
erence to the place whete killed. kpayy
damage by Lightning to buildings, whethsr
burned or not.
Farmers find The Company 10 b. iu,' tie
one they want.
Merchants get the beat Of Security in lis
PoliNCs. s.
SorS.-Thls company hai ful6ilcd ali tbs
requirements Of the Insurance Law Of tbs
S,ate.
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Pen Sketches
BUSINESS MEN OF WESTON.

or TlIE
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-10-22

breeds a decentralization dangerous
to the perpetuity Of republican gov
eminent. We therefore regard such
thorough reforms Of civil service as
ere Of the most pressing necessities
of the hour that honesty, capacity,
and fidelity constitute the only valid
claims to public employment that
the offices Of the Government cease
to be matter of arbitrary favorit-
ism and patronage, ana that public
station become again post Of hon
or. To this end it is imperatively
required that no President shall be
q candidate for reelection.
6. We demand system of Fed
eral taxation wEic!, shall not unncc-
essary interfere witt, the industry OF
the people, and which sil,ll provide
the means necessary 70 pay the ex-
penses Ct the Coyarn1aoslt, ecomoni
ca;]v administered lie PENSIONS,
the interest Oh ti2a ;o''i,.ic de53;. and
IL moderate reduction annually of the
principal thereof ana recognizing
that there nrc IN our midst honest
bat llreconc!i;,;o5a d:,:.cre4icta o: o},in-
ions with regard 10 the respective
systems q protection and free trade,
we Ee:nlt tic discussion of tie sub
ject to lie ,,eop.te, il, their Congress
s'onal districts, and to the decision
- Cong ress thereon, wholly l.ee of
Executive interference or dictation.
Z. The public credit must be sa-
cre,l|y maintained, and we Genounce
Reputation in every form and guise.
s. A steady return to specie pay
ment is demanded alike by the high
est considerations of commercial
morality and honest government.
9. We reh,c'1hon' with gratitude
Inc 'iG:'o;sca sad sscri4;cea Of the SOL
d.ar.' and sailors Of ;,.o republic, and
10 ext Ct ours shall. ever ietract
'1ol:1 ,ile;r justly oa1ned fame, OF Tie
full Tcvart; Of then patriotism.
ID. We i,so opposed! 10 I'LL fur
Their grants Of lArls 10 1a:lroal,s or
ots'ie. corporations. Tho public CO.
main should be held sacred to actual
settlers.
IL. We hold tll;.t 1t is tie duty
Of the Government, in it's intercourse
with foreign nations, to cultivate the
friendship Of peace, by treating with
all on fair and equal terms, regard
ing it alike dishonorable either to
demand what is not right, or to SUBJ
NIT to what is wrong.
u. For the promotion and sue
cess of these vital principles and the
support of the candidates nominated
by this Convention, we invite and
cordially welcome the cooperation
Of all patriotic citizens, without re-
gard to previous affiliations.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-22

South CAROLINA MONUMENT Assoc1A-
T1oN.-CoLUMBIA, s. O., September 40,
1872.-The Board of Directors of the
South Carolina Monument Association,
encouraged by the success of the bazaar,
last year. and yielding to the urgent
request of great number of persons,
take pleasure in announcing that they
will open monument restaurant" at
the fair grounds, on the first day of the
fair, and will not close Lheir sales until
after the distribution of prizes. This
restaurant is entirely under the control
of the Board of Directors of the associa.
tion. and the Executive Committee is
appointed from their number. Lunches
will be served from IL A. Nj. till 4 P. NJ.
Contributions OF meats and poultry,
as we'll as of money are solicited, aud
may be sent to either of the following
ladies, who compose the Executive Com
mittee: Mrs J. r. Darby, Miss LaBorde,
Mrs. w. II. Gibbes, Miss I. D. Martin.
B@- Papers throughout the State will
please copy.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-22

POLITICAL JoTTINGs. accounts
from the State declare the election Of
Buckalew as certain. The Cameron men,
on the contrary. are equally confident,
and openly boast of having colonized
Is, 600 negroes in various sections.
Should these negroes be permitted to
vote it may change the result; but mea-
sures will be taken to prevent this fraud
on the ballot-box. Democrats claim that
they will come from the country to Phi.
ladelphia with 25, 900 majority for Bucka-
lew. and this majority cannot be over
come by any fraudulent figures in that
CITY which the Cameron managers can
control.
Accounts received by the committee
from Ohio are of a very cheerful nature.
Discreet Democrats are of the opinion
that Ohio will elect the Liberal ticket in
October, and assign the following Nn.
sons: The Cincinnati Commercial, con-
fessedly the most able and enterprising
paper IN the West, circulating in every
part OF the State, is supporting the
Liberal ticket with earnestness and
ability. while its contemporary, the
Volhs6ldtt, the leading German paper in
the West, is equally jealous in the same
cause. Several other German papers
have lately come out for the Liberals.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-22

DEATH IN CoURT.-Mr. james A. Tur-
ner, highly-respected citizen of At
lanta, died suddenly, in the Superior
Court room, i'll that city, Thursday
afternoon, during the preliminary exa-
mination of the case of two mon charged
with the murder of negro. Mr.. Tur-
ner was merely spectator, and had only
been in the room short time, when he
suddenly threw his head back and ex-
pired in O minute or two. The physi.
clans decided that he died Of apoplsxy.
A severe Norther at Valparaiso, Au.
gust 10, caused the French steamer Vile
de Bordeaux to cut adrift. She collided
with the British ship Diana and sunk
her, with the captain, mate, carpenter
and seamen. A Spanish brig was also
sunk, and six other vessels badly
damaged by collision with the steamer,
which was compelled to put to sen.
The Camden Journal, (Democrat,) in
an editorial says: "We believe our poll.
cy is to encourage the Boilers. We have,
on the contrary, 80 chilled them by dis
couragement, that if they had not the
elements of great strength among them.
selves, they would have thrown up their
arms and left the field to their aiyersa-
ries."
The "bottle of sacred OIL" recently
found amid the ruins of Pompeii, turns
out to have been nothing but bottle of
whiskey inadvertently left behind by q
pio-nic party.
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Correspondence OF tho Ph@.i..

GREENv1LhE, 8. O., Sept. 81, 1872.
FRIEND SELBY: We were pleased to
meet your editorial associate, Mr..
McCaw. He looks care. worn. He fell
into the hands of Sheriff Southern, mine
host who runs the Mansion House; but
he is kindly cared for, and is making
friends. Our mountain climate, food
and water. with perhaps little dew and
good society, will bring him out. We
will endeavor to return him to you safely
and well-conditioned.
On Thursday, speaking by both wings
of the Radicals took place. The crowd
was small, and but little effect appeared
TO be made. The people are tiring of
such fun. Gaillard, of Charleston, 81.
T.. Hayne. of Marion. WIN. e. Earle and
others, were the speakers.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-22

CoNF1RNATIoN.-The report which VIC
published few days since, to the effect
that the Robeson outlaws had been rein
forced by q white murderer from South
Carolina, has been confirmed. We saw
O gentleman yesterday, who had been
assured by young Robert Wishart that
such was the case, and that he (Wishart)
had seen this white man and Steve Low
rey. and Andrew Strong, all three to.
gether on Thursday of last week.
Wilmington Journal.
A veteran was relating his exploits to
crowd of boys, and mentioned having
been in five engagements "That's 8
nothing" broke in little fellow; "my
sister Agnes has been engaged eleven
times!"
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A special telegram to the Charleston
Necs, dated Boston, Mass, September
20. says:
5000 persons assembled in Faneuil
Hall, last evening, to hear addresses by
NJ. P. -O'Connor, of South Carolina, and
Bradley johnson, of Virginia. The
audiences at "The Hub" are usually
calmly critical. especially when stranger
addresses them; but the impassioned
oratory of O'Oonnor, describing the suf-
ferings of the South. and demanding
that white-winged peace be allowed to
brood over the land, thawed the Bosto.
mans and caused them to cheer vocife.
rously for the Palmetto State. The on
thusiasm was immense. Bradley John.
sons powerful speech produced marked
effect, and there were loud cheers for the
"Old Dominion"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-22

LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Meeting Myrtle Lodge K. of F.
Meeting Hebrew Congregation.
N e. Edwards-Notice.
Trne Brotherhood Lodge.
Convooation Union Council.
Meeting Hook and Ladder Company
Convocation Columbia Chapter.
@. F. Jackson-Dry Goods.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-22

Frederick Brown, the only surviving
brother Of old Ossawottamie, is out
against Grant. and, among other reasons
for taking this position, assigns the fol-
lowing:
'"Fhe promoters of the anti.slavery
cause have accomplished all they desire,
and now. unless they can bring about re-.
conoiiiation and harmony between The
two sections, history will pronounce the
Abolition movement failure. The
course of the Grant administration is to
Keep the South desolate, and tends to
harbarize the entire people"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-22

The PRINCE OF CRAcKsMEN. -Forres-
ter, the notorious burglar and alleged
murderer of Nathans. was arrested in
Charleston, on the 18th of May, 1871, by
officers Lovett and Marochetti, of the
detective force. The arrest was made in
saloon on Meeting street, and was
prompted by his suspicious conduct. He
had with him gold watch. numbered
2, 2,25l, which he was endeavoring to sell
at very low figure. At that time, he
passed under his well.known alias of
Winslow. After short imprisonmen ent,
be was released on q writ OF habeas cor.
pas, Col. r. W. Seymour acting az his
counsel. Three hours nfter his discharge,
despatch was received from Savannah,
requesting the officers to hold him until
a German grocer of that city, who had
been robbed of gold watch, could a.
rive to identify the one found in Win
slows possession. Winslow went to Su-
vannnh the same day. giving the conduc-
tor another watch and chain as security
for his passage money. Two days later,
he was arrested in Savannah The gold
watch had been retained by tho Charles.
ton detectives, and was delivered to the
German spoken of above, who identified
it as an old family relic.
Charleston Ne,oS.
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A Honn1D CRIME. "A correspondent

hoAhlD CRIME.-A correspond
at the Ridge, writes US as follows:
Jane Glenn, colored woman, who
has been for some time cooking for Mr..
j. M. Garter, of Ssntuc. Union County,
q few weeks since put arsenic in the food
she was preparing for the table. Mr..
Garter and four OF his children, with
Alsey Van Lew, an old family servant,
very narrowly escaped death. DR..
Gillian was summoned Immediately
after dinner, and he remained until the
next day. Owing to his skiIlful treat.
ment, they all recovered. Mr.. Garter
and his family had the most implicit con.
fidence in the woman. They little
thought sho was capable of such vile
action. Why she should have acted
thus, no one can understand, for she
had had no difficulty with her employer
or his family. Jane Glenn has been
arrested. but has given bail. ".