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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

MovED.-Mr C. J. Hagan has removed to
the store room lately occupied by Mr.. Solo
mon Yantis, at Harper's Ferry. Having en-
brged lis stock, he will be the better able to
accommodate lis increasing number Of custO-
mers. Advertisement next week.
SEED PorAroEs.-Maj. Jas. Law. uoofi
presented US this week with a planting Of
" Breczss Peerless Potatoos-said to be SUI
pcrior, as the name indicates.
Daniel B. Lucas, Esq, Will read an original
Poem before the Bunker Hill Lyceum on
Thursday evening next 18th instant.
-sS s-
Amongst the orders adopted at the meeting
Of the newly elected Council, on Tuesday even
ing last, was one to have the $4,000 Corpora
ton bonds, IN aid of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad, printed so as to be issued without
deay-saii bonds are to be 5-2O's, of the de-
nomination of 500 each, and to bear per
cent interest, payable in gold at the Jefferson
Savings Bank in this place. Shephadstorn
Register
SuAxT1Es.-Capt. Il. F.. Baruhart has con-
tractel for the erection Of several Shanties for
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad at this place /;
and is now at work on the same at Shepherds
town.
A MrrAxcuoLT BnEAE-D are lively
break downs that make an audience laugh, and
therear sad and sorrowfu break-d downs that make
kiud-heartea gricve. To the latter class belongs
the eueryation Of body and mind which is usually
called general debility" or "nervous weak
ness" sud which, when neglected, too often ter
inmates in strophy aDddeaih. Awholosome med
ical stimulaut is the one thing needed in cases Of
this descrip,en. and science and experience unite
in pointing to PLANTATION Brrraas as the true
specific. The fact that it combines the properties
Of an iuyig0raut with those Of regulator and al
ter4tiye, in exactly The proportions necessary to
produce radical change in the tone Of the system,
and the action Of the digestive and secretive or
gaus, is an unanswerable argument in its favor as
general restorative. .
&C. NJ. D."-Don't and aghast with awe and
fear, ewes wide open hair on end and fingers tight
D. cluched with the idea that these mysterious
symbols are cabalistic signs and represent some
secret organization Of masked demons, who carry
terror and dismay with their midnight prowlings
and disperse on the dawn ofmorning. No! They
are only tho initials of Dr. Piercc's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery, that pleasant medicine which has
acquired a National reputation and proven so eff
cacious in Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Consump-
ton and kindred diseases For these complaints
itbas no equal. Sold by al druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
DIED,

On the Sth Of February last on the South side
Of the Shenandoah River, Mrs. ELIZA INGRAM,
aged about % years.
In this County, on Tuesday morning, April 9th
1872, Mrs. ELIZABETH OWENS, wife of Mr..
James Oweus-aged about p years.
In Fairfax county, on the End inst. Mrs. ELIZA
BETH GUNNELL, in the s5th year Of her age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

Messrs. MASON & CO., Gendemen.-H Having
used your Bitters in the treatment Of a case Of
Dyspepsia attended with extreme emaciation, /
can without hesitatiou recommend il a. efficient
and reliable Tonic, since under its influence pa
tients rapidly increase in flesh and strength
Wishing YOU every success in the introduction Of
your valuable medicine. | Remain Yours &c.
B. b. RANSOM, VI. d.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
sIlED POTATOEs-

WE have just received prime lot Of SEE
w POTATOES Of the following varieties, Vi.
Prime Western Goodrich,
Monitor, Early Rose,
Pink Eye, new Variety
All Of our own selection and for sale By
HILLARY, WILSON JOHNSON.
Summit Point, March 80, l672-tC
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

BIG FlsH.-That enormous fish " caught
at Harper's Ferry, AS stated by the Spirit,
must lave been hooked on LoR@ay April lst)
instead Of Tuesday. l, was whopper-the
fish, we mean.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

ANNoUNcEMENTs.-As an election for all
Offices under the Constitution just made by
the Convention will be held in Augustine
same time at which vote for the proposed
Constitution will be lad-we state, for the in
formation Of those intending to be Candidates,
or friends proposing them, that we will make
announcements at our usual advertising rates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

NEwSPAPERIAL.-Henry d. Beall, formerly
Of the Winchester Times, has connected him
self with the Iyuchburg Republican, as can
Yassing and collecting agent.s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
Highest Market Price
ICxecutor,a Nofice

TENHE undersigned Executor Of the late james
Wysong, hereby gives notice to all person.
who are indebted TO the estate of the deceased to
make payment ofthe same; persons having claims
will present them properly authenticated for set
Element. ). ". WlSONG,
March 80, IS72-it Executor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

RsuG'ovs Norlcrs.-The First Quarterly Meet
ing for jefferson Circuit, NJ Z. Church, South,
will be held in Chsrlestown, commencing on Sat
urday morning, April 18th, at II o'clock. The
Presiding Elder, Rev. w. Il. Wheelright, is ex-
pected 20 be in attendance.
The Sacrament of the Lords S1rpor will be ad-
miuistered in the Presbyterian Church, in this
place, on sabbath, April 2lst,-preparatory ser
vices commencing on the previous Friday morning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
CORN WANTED

I WANT to buy CORN in the Ear, delivered at
/ Charlcstown, Halltowu, or the Old Furnace
PLASTER for sale in exchange Tor Corn.
J. II. J.. HUNTER.
March 30. ls72-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
Sale Memoranda.

By Edward Tearney, Agent, Town Property at
Harper's Ferry, on the 18Th Of April,
BY r. II. bee, Trustee, farm Of GUrdon u. Pen
dletou, on Tuesday, April 10th.
By Mrs. Catherine K. Quinn, at Harpers Ferry,
on Saturday, April 10Th.
BY Lloyd Loundes, Trustee, on Saturday, April
27th-land in Jefferson county.
By Geo. Eoouce, Deputy Sheriff, sale Of
Goods at Harper's Ferry on Monday, April
22ud.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

Public ADDRESS. We are requested 10 an
nouuco that r.. Hume Butcher, Esq, will de-
liver an address before the summit Point Labor
Union this Saturday evening, 18th instant, at
"a o'clock. The public are cordially invited to
attend
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

CHEAP GooDs.-Mr. Jno. w. G-antham, of
SIiddleway has made extensive purchases Of
Spring Goods, and advertiseS to sell at remark
ably reduced prices. See advertisement
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
1,HARLEISIlMI


THE ACCUSED STILL AT WORK
Spreading cheap goods further and further every
dav. Business upon really live principles. New
advanced ideas cTowding out the old. Pluck In
stead of luck.
I GENIUS AND AMBITION.
Beating back and MASKING down these moonshine
merchants with their tough and tremendous long
time prices Talk about Domcstics going up :
Are we not still selling at the same prices Cali
Goes and Musins as low as ever. Ladies Cotton
Hose % cents; Domestic Bingham, 10 cents; Crash
&c; Letter Paper lOo per quire; Clark's Machine
Thread &c; Basting Thread lc. What is the use
Of wasting dollar when you can save II. Some
men claim your patronage on the grounds Of
Personal Favor
Amd Friendship.
We do not believe in that way. The man who
gives US the most for our money Is the man Tor Us
Come and examine our goods and If we can't give
YOU more and better goods for your money, then
buy not a cents worth. Ask to see our Hose at
10 cents towels at cents, crash at ga cents, and
then we will show you some Of the
GrGndeSt Bargains
In Linen Goods, Table Damask as low as 81 cts. y
Napkins Linen Handkerchie!s, &C., at figures that
will compel you, in self defence. 10 buy Of
SETH NJ. TIMBERLAKE.
GEoReE ". TAYLOR,
c.. +. TwBEBLAKE, Statesmen.
Z. l.. TIvBERLAKE,
L. /. SADLER.
Having permanently located at The "Aietropoli-
tam would respectfully ask my friends and ac-
quaintancrs to give me call, assuring them that
they can bay better goods at lower prices than at
sny other store in Charestown.
l.. L. SADLER.
Mar. %, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
FOR RENT.

UNHE STORE ROOM lateyin the occupancy
of Messrs. McCurdy 4 Duke, in the most bus
mess and central part of Charestown-County-
seat of Jefferson, w. Va. Immediate possession
given. Apply to WARREN EBl.
April G. 1872.
Baltimore SIN insert daily for ten days and send
bill 10 this Office for payment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
pAIST. pAINT. pAIST-

The Eureka Lead Paints which, for durability,
beauty and economy a re unsurpassed by any other
paint manufactured, and is already mixed for use,
of all the different shades Of color to suit the taste
to be had in any quantity, done up in cans Of from
one to twenty-five pounds each-alsO all the popu-
lar brands Of Lead, with Linseed Oil, Spts. Tur
pentine, Varnishes, Dryers, Paint Brushes, &c,
at as low rates any house this side Of Baltimore.
March 80, 1872. C. L. BELLER.
Jumper Tar Troches for Coughs, Colds Bron-
y chitis, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, &C.
March 80. c. Z. BELLER.
II EEDS Magic Sore Throat Powder. This
X wonderful article generally relieves the worst
sore throat or cold in the head inside Of q hours
Also SaCe's Catarrh Remedy, Browns Bronchial
Troehes, Chlorate Potash Tablets, Compound Ice
Harper's Ferry. CT. BELLER.
CTONEBRAKER'S Improved Bengal Powders
- "A speedy cure for Cholera in Fowls, and at
the same time viii prevent Gaps in young chick
ems and all diseases in grown fowls 70 be found at
Harper's Ferry. f. BELLER'S.
O,ARBOLIC Disinfeoting Soap-for washing
I horses, pigs, cattle, dogs and other domestic
animals-frees them from insects, improves the
hair, cures mango, &c {. L. BELLER.
TUST received from Kentucky pure article Of
81 Bourbon Whisky; also a cask OF Hennessy
Brandy direct from the Custom House at Balti-
more These liquors are warranted pure, and are
for sale only for Medicinal purposes.
March So 1872 c. /. BELLbR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
Attention Farmers !

THOSE having FAT CATTLE, VEAL, NUT
TONS AND LAMBS for sale, viii consult
their interests by giving me information Of the
same, as the
Highest Market Price
will be paid.
In addition to supplying FRESH MEATS rega-
larly every morning at the Market tall. the same
can be procured at any hour during the day by
applying at my Grocery Store, next door TO the
First National Bank.
5H-FRESH FISH daily received throughout
the season.
March 30, lS72-3t. SPIT copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
FOR SALE.

I OFFER at private sale about FORTY ACRES
/ OF LAND adjoining the Lots Of Green and
Mcdonald Just outside the Corporate limits of
Charlestown, on the Bloomery Turnpike, and very
near the projected line Of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad. lfdesirable, it NAV be divided to suit
purchasers. GEORGE II. TATE.
March 30, 1872 If.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

MmISmY.-BlissM Maria Dinkle has jus
received handsome assortment Of Millinery
Goods at the Jewelry Store Of Mr.. L. Diukle,
on Main Street, Cha1lestown. The ladies are
respectfully invited TO call and examine and
admire the novelties in the Millinery line as
presented by the new stock Just opened.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
FOR RENT.

I HAVE two er three houses for rent. one being
the house on the corner Of Liberty and Law.
renee Streets, which has seven or eight rooms
kitchen, pantry, celler, dc. The others are suit
able for small families.
Feb. 10, lS72-tf. B. T0MLINSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

THEFT.-Georgs Jones aud John Bailey,
both colored, were arrested aud taken before
Justice O'Banuou on Monday night last, ON the
charge Of appropriating the property watch
EFF John Cooke. They were sent to Jail
TO await tie action of the Grand Jury, which
has since found true BILL and they will be
tried at the present session Of the Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

NV SToaz-Mr. John r. Trussoil has just
opened Grocery and Coaigc:ionery establish
meut in the room recently occupied as Boot
G Shoe store by lIr. Goldsmith. Next week
Lis entertainments win appear.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
Sexton's Notice.

TINE undersigned sexton at the N. 3. Church
in Charlestown, will attend to the fixing Up Of
t0mbstones and graves-many Of which row in
disorder. Those interested can command his SER
vices for 4 reasonable consideration.
April G, 1872. LEE WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. MCCORMICK will visit Charlestown pro-
fessionaHy. on the Second Monday of Febru-
ary, il2th,) April, (sth,) June, doth August,
9th, October, (l4th), and remain one week each
visit
February 3, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13
MUSIC LESSONS.

MFRS. C. T. RICHARDSON will give lessons
lNa in Music to a few pupils at her residence
July g. lS7l-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

u. G0sE s. Ba0.-Mr Rose returned from
Ualtmors too late toprcpare bis advertisements
f5r ibis issue. ne are authorized by him TO
announce Tat lie has the largest, most fash
.olaJlc AID desirable stock Of Spring and sum
uer Goods ever shipped 20 this town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

Druggist and Chemist
CHARLEsTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
Teo Doors Vest Of SaPPi"giOn Hotel.
DAlNTs, GLASS, &c.

DAlNTs, GLASS, &c.
1have on hand a large and fresh stock Of Lewis
Lead. ResUrgam and Pure White Lead.
Brandon Of all colols. Vermillon Red and
all other Paints. And as these are for the accom-
modation OF the County, offer the same cheaper
THAI they we're ever sold in this town. As | in
tend to make PAINTS a specially. it will be well
for sverv persOnin need to give me a call y GU
viii get Bargains. GEO. 1. LIGHT.
March %, 1872.
TVOBACCO-Pride Of Virginia, 75c; Jockey
Club. -; Durham Gum, s0 Commonwealth,
ga also, Pure Seed Cigars sc, Seed and Ha7an-
as, PC. and Havanuas pure Sc-Ae choicest ever
offered in town, and for sale by
March %, 1872. GEO. I. LIGHT.
YMNALS.-}Iy stock Of thencg lIymnal is
I now complete-price from 40 cents 70 S2.75.
Discount made in favor of the Church.
March %, 1872, GEO. 7. LIGHT.
VNONICS. -Elixers, Cordials, brakes Ditters
California Bitters, Simmons Liver Regua-
tor, Terraut's Aperient, Fahruey's Blood Cleanser
For sale BY GEO. 7. LIGHT.
March %, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

WISE advertisement Of Thiub!e lost
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

SEED PorAToEs.-Maj JAS Law. uoofi
presented US this week with planting Of
&" Breczs's Peerless Potatocs-said to be su-
nerior. as the name indicates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

Daniel B. Lucas, Esq. viii read an original
Poem before the Bunker Hill Lyceum on
Thursday evening next 18th instant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-13

PETEas5N's NACAzINE-aheal Of all other
Mon,lI.cs-is out with its May attractions:
everything ew IN The way Of f4shious-cheer-
f1l stories Of Spring aud Sumner, sc. &c. 1t
Is a pleasant visitor whose bright face is always
greeted with glad welcome by young aud
Old.
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1872-11-23

9tuti4 B! &anf.
WtQiuS 8rptb. II. Dunbar.
St.pauL Mtnne1ota.
Dtr iberasauasa BE Bdursuns aaer ,uu oaatta&sse.
t5rtsen @efaafts, unb ,par sss3asspfife:
1. Mnnabme Don Deppften.
@elbe.. wel&. vet uns ~bespntrt persen. feteu ~ieser3ett
oene ~DSrtrtss 8dneieuae, sur Yerfasuns Der Isponnsntsn!
5ar at tias sss e. ssts BET aa' assesFse'ss's Ss'ss'
2. @elp>@ edfel.
@uIb. etlber uns fr.nbe Man,su saafen unb ~sersaufea
NIT tets jurn aa8essGpurte.
3. Anfauf unp Yertauf BON Me9feln.
Bon suteu Banautsrs> 6trmsa ausseaelte aDsaiel tSanea
bei uus aets yum eurrauten Gpurfe in Sxlb nuaaeraneelt
sbieaao. Milpauts =. ~, topi. auf BE Saastbanesls.
plase Deutidlanbs, Jrantretas anb Der Sdwet;, uab .traf.
aesn mir u. u. auf t0lssubt Vldse GurDsas
Nussburg> Tranffurt a. ST.,
Ba{eL Berlin,
Bren1er> @a11el,
Gpblenx GUln,
1etpsiA Wannbetm,
Mln9en, NIrnberA
Strabburg, Stuttgart,
Irtet. @ien,
6amburs, 2rnpon> ,c.
4. Gtn3tebuns BON @elbern.
&ir befprssn bas &pueetren BON Noten ure
S6ulb}heintn auer 9trt, Grbl&aften Il. {. ". in
allen Ibeilen Gurppa'S unb ber 8er. @taateu.
Daau erfprbe:li&e Vapiere, ale BpQma@ten,
0erai9Aeiaunss g. llrfunben, 1pbtenf@eine II. fer
tigen pir feltf, unite: @arantirun8 ber &t9t-
s~altiefeit an urb kefprSen biz epnfula.ii4f b.
elaubieune berielben.
Den @e8entpertb auer IN europa
bur9 uns cplecttrter prer sci unfem
pprtteen Gprreiponbenten fit uniere
&e9nuns e~in9ebenben @elper 3ablen
MIR bier in Sob aus.
5. @erfauf BON paGa9e>S @einen
.ur ueberfabr: ssn grsmen. 9embure unb ets.rpesl RAD
Rewz gprt per Sesefdiff ebes Dempfbppt, fppie 8abrttafU
,ur 4eie pom siso< Sort III Ct. Saul IN ben ~uiebrsaeu
preH.a.
s. Besablun8 BON 1aren
N ies.n. abefl. ss etaatss. An,apt nab gesaa ~
@ruasstsentbum sestn 9pnnatfRsn It. II.
Z. Deretntate Gtoaten Bombs
teber Art, ale 5-20er, 10-40er uab 7-30er faafen unt "a.
lauren mir sum GesesGrarfe.
@ebraoer @intu8 s Dunbar.
&rnf1,Inf Ac5
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-12
The New Constitution.

One of the members Ofthe Gown.
ton summarizes as follows a portion Of
the features in which the new Constit.
ution differs from the old:
It secures to all the citizens Of the
State equal rights aud privileges.
1t rOtaliatcs no wrong upon any par
g:
1t proscribes no man or class ofmcn
1t secures tho separate existence Of
West Virginia
1t places the independence Of the
Judiciary beyond partisan control.
1t sacredly preserves the system Of
Free Schools.
It increases the sources Of the ire
ducible school fund.
1t secures and onforocs proper ac-
cOuntability for school moneys.
1t establishes a cheap and efficient
County Court.
1t abOlishes an intricate and cxpen-
sive township and county organization.
1t diminishcs the expenses Of the
government in each Of its departments.
1t secures to the bona fle settler a
good title to bis lands.
1t restraints the Legislature from use
less aud misehieYous legislation.
1t secures the people from the crca-
ton Of State or county debts.
At the same time, every useful aud
hculthful function Of good government
has been carefully preserved.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-12
A CARD-wITuDRAwAL OF MIR.
CIIIDESTER.
GEoRGRrowS, August 0

NtNhNHAN'H'i @AAt esh ~
70 The Editor Of The Democrat
| this day withdraw from the canvass
as candidate for the House Of DGlo.
gates. After thanking my many
friends for the earnest support they
have used in my behalf, submitas my
reasons for Withdrawing the following:
lst. Being a Democrat, upon prin.
eiple, | desire the success Of the Dem.
OCratic cause.
ID. shall not allow the Republi.
cans to obtain power by any act Of
mino.
ID. ! am satisfied that il Mr.. Lewis
and myself had run, the result would
have been a Radical victory.
4th. ] AIN comparatively a young
man, and l know my fellOw.citilcns
will not forget the efforts of any one
who desires to bring peace and har-
mOny into eur ranks.
lmpelled by these reasons, aud de-
string to devote what ability aud cncr.
81 possess to secure the election Of
the entire Democratic State ticket, and
the ratification Of the new Constitution,
| withdraw from the canvass; and
again thanking my friends, / urge upon
them to lay aside personal COGsidCra-
tons, and work while It's called 10.
Day, for the success Of the glorious
cause for whichiwo have SO often fought
together. Very Respectfully,
W. V. CmDEsrER.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-12
A Card.

W EsToS, August ..
70 tic Editor Of Tie Democrat
Allow me, through the columns Of
your valuable paper, to inform the
voters Of Lewis county that | b ave not.
as is reported, ceased TO be candidate
for the,office Of Assessor IN the second
Distric:. In presenting my name to
the people Of the county, as did, at
an early date, then stated that |
was subject to u nominating Conycn.
ton which met on the Goth Of July
Now, that there was failure to make
any nominations, | find myself in the
midst Of hosts Of conflicting aspirants
for that position. Being the first an.
nOunced as a candidate, am now dc.
tcrinincd to remain in the field and let
tue voters Of the county say on the 22d
inst. whether or not shall be the next
Assessor in said district. In offering
mysolfto tho people as a candidate 4
refer them to my past course us Asses
sor, and il there found to 10 incOmpe.
tent, then | say in all candOr choose
some one worthy your support. | have
labored hard in the past to make my.
self acquainted with the duties Of the
office that might be able to give sat
isfaction 10 all with whom ] had to deal.
To the people of the Second District all
| have to say is that | need no further
recommendation than that which my
past official dealings with you may have
gained, and should l again have the
pleasure Of meeting with you as your
Assessor, | will endeavor, rs | have iu
the past, to give pleasing satisfaction
to all, Andto the people Of the coun-
ty at large, | wish to say, despite all
reports that may be circulated to the
contrary, | ain, aud still expect to re.
main candidate until the close Of the
polls on election day. |. is tho sup.
port Of the people that want, and for
all that may receive at tue coming
election, will feel most grateful, and
will cnlenvor in my official duties to
give ample satisfaction in return.
Respectfully, JouS BonAN.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-12
The unbOught Democracy.

Ono Ofthc most effective passages in
political oEatory we have seen in long
time, occurs in the speech Of b. +.
Martin, Of Taylor, delivered at Wheel.
ing, July 23rd. Mr.. Martin was q
delegate from Taylor county to the
ParkCrsburg Convention, which body
he attended as the friend Of Governor
Jacob. intending to vote for him il his
name should DO presented as candi.
date. In bis his Wheeling speech be
referred Us follows to Governor Jacobs
silly assertion that he is tho represen.
tatiyc Of the "unbought" Democracy
but now to speak Of Governor ia.
cob. Hc claims to be tho representa-.
tive Of til. 'unboughf Democracy.
Unbought? ! am 'unbought, and
hc don't represent me-! ] was bis
friend, but when he boiled tho nOmi-
nation, lam bis friend no longer; but
l am the friend Of as honorable man
in oil particulars, and better man in
some, and I'll tell you wherein be Is
a better mamie never bolted . nom.
nation. Bought When you attempt
to buy up the Democracy who inbabp
the cities, towns and mountains Of
West Virginia, you have undertaken a
job that no man can perform.
"If Governor Jacob know anything
that affected the purity of the Demo.
cratic party, why did he not 60 iato
the Petersburg Convention and de-
nounce and expose the frauds He
failed to do that, and il took him .
month until be found out that the Re-
publican party would help him, before
be attempted to vindieate the honor
and purity Of the Democratic party"