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Mr.. Groesbeck-s Eetter.

We publish, to-day, an able and inter
e-ti1g letter from the abovenamed disun.
gu'-hei statesman This letter WAS brot
bc.ore the public through the formal visit
o' n committee of Liberals" 70 tender
" Groe-heck the nomination for Govern.
OF of Oh,o-an honor which, Of course, he
declined.
There is now no public character in our
country whose opinions AID utterances
receive gTayer consideration, or exercise a
greater degree Of influence with the Amer
can people than DO those of Mr. Gros--
iect. The letter in question has already
been Published 900 all the leading paper. Of
the country, AID i- attracting remarkable
attention in every direction.
We advocated Mr Groe.beck's romina
ton for the Presidency, last year. a. zeal
oI-.y ~ we were capable of performing
t1t duty to the Democratic patty aud 10
doe country WeLave not ceased TO regret
.alt tie Baltimore Convention Jailed 20
We che golden opportunity OF restoring
tle ascendancy Of the Democratic party
through DIS nomination. Mr. Groesbcck
could Lave urqre.tonat'y defeated Grant
iast year Tue .kir. we're never 20 propi-
% ls 'sr Ls overthrow as in 1879 -
whether boz can defeat sherman TO 1876.
i- nov a problem for consideration lie is
go Ia, tle strongest man 900 the Union as q
Democratic NOMINEE for 'he Presidency -
Haa a. the trimmers and bummers OF our
msy manage, now day-, 10 manipulate
100. National Conventions ~ suit therown
purposes, instead Of subscribing tue inter-
esis yi ihe party we -haIl most likely have
20 repetition Of tne Greeley farce and blum
lrr DO 1876
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The Second Annual Fair OF the W "a,
Virginia Society, to be held Mt Charleston.
commencing on the s0sh OF September next,
and continuing five days, promises to he a
most grand affair, in connection with which
the one held last year is almost a nonenu
~. The officers are all men OF sound
business qualifications, AMI are devoting a
great deal of time and attention to the
enterprise. Gen. John II. Obey. OF gu,
city, is one OF the Grand Marshals than
whom, we thirk no better appointment
could have been male. As it is open 10
all competitors, we hope to see Cabell coun
~, and our own city Of Huntington, enter
the contest with determination to carry
oF fair share OF the liberal premiums
offered.
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ELECTION On next Friday the people
" this State will be called on to elect
School officers FOR the ensuing year, and
also whether tax shall be levied for the
purpose OF carrying on our free schools.
AZ each county decides the question Tor
itself, we would urge upon the friends VI
free schools the importance OF giving the
subject their undivided attention on that
day. Even though the present school law
Is obnoxious in some OF its features, still il
is better than no school Jaw Free schools
are the hope aud blessing OF uine-tenths Of
our people, Tor it is only The rich that ca u
pay for the education Of their children, and
10 YOU refuse % levy tax for school pur-
poses you close the schools, aud thus com
pei your children to be brought mp in igno
rance, which begets ce aud crime Vo ne
ior the leyey, aud tor men that will max,
good officers.
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E. S. Wilson, OF the Ironton, q, Register
IS mentioned in connection with the office
of State Senator from the district over the
river As Mr. Wilson is gentleman Of
good business qualities, aud as editor OF
the Register, has done a great deal for the
interests OF his section, we think it but
right that his party should confer that
honor upon him. Should they nominate
him, he is sure 20 he elected, as the district
Is strongly Republican. We have known
the Republican party 10 confer that honor
upon men considerably less deserving than
Mr. Wilson.
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

There il considerable talk among the
newspapers aud poli.icisns over ia Ohio.
now that an election is near at hand in
that State, concerning the Back Sila "
s.eal-one parry trying TO place all Tue
blame on sie other. Now, We think that
bOth parties are 10 blame for the passage
OF the law, and Cong essmen from both
parties for receiving II, YET, the Republican
party having a decided majority in both
branches, will have 20 shoulder the greater
portion of the blame. Democrats aud Re.
publican are alike praising those who have
refused 20 receive il, or having received it,
have turned it over 10 some charitable
institution or paid it back the treasury
We do not believe they deserve much
credit Tor this, because we think it WAS
only done to gain .hotorie y and thus secure
an opportunity for stealing on amure grand
scale, 10y being reelected If there was
man III Congress who refused TO vote for it,,
aid also refuse to receive it, he, probably,
deserves some credit, and he alone All
others should hereafter be invited TO remain
at home, and their plac. supplied 10y thos"
who will vote to repeal itand all Other ras-
cally laws which have been enacted by Con
gress during the past lew years.
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On Thursday morning we paid n Wit 10
the Billy Collins. which has just entered
the Huntington and Gallipolis trade a. ~
daily packet. and found her to he neatly
repaired and looking bright as new pin.
We had the pleasure of meeting with her
owner. orr oil friend Capt Wise OF Iron-
ton. and her genial clerk, Julius McCnl
louch. They speak very cheer'nlly Of
their prospects, and inform III they are
meeting with great encouragement We
hope she will he sustained in tie trade
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

We have been authorized to say that
Mr.. Charles w. Payne Is candidate for
County Superintendent OF Free Schools for
Cabell county, For the information Of
those who do not know Mr. Payne, we will
Say that he was born and educated within
the limits OF the city OF Huntington, and
has lived in Cabell county all his lie
We believe him to be fully competent to
fill the position, and that he will give per.
feet satisfaction il elected.
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

At an election OF officers held by Quin
dora Lodge, l. o. Of q. r., last Monday
night, the following were elected to serve
during the ensuing term: j. Z. Thomas
w. C. T.; Miss Jewel W. v T.; w. H.
II. Holswade, w. S; John Welsh, W
f. s.; Miss Quindora Chase, W. r; a.
Adams, w. Chaplin; f. q. Seaiiands, W.
NJ; Mss Lula Cha-e, w. /. G.; JAS Over
street, w o. G. The Lodge is reported
to have good meetings, and is prospering
finely
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

HANDSOME Cir -Col. Sardis Birchar,l,
of Fremont, Ohio, has recently made a
handsome donation Of $4,000 to the au-
thorities Of that town for The purpose OF
establishing free Public Library. This
last iberality is but one OF the many gen.
erous acts Of this venerated citizen of Ere
mont
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

Latest advices from Spain show that
the Carlists are still gaining ground, and
the prospects OF the Republic very gloomy.
Four officers ofthe Guard were shot recent
~ tor attempting to desert to the Carlists.
Fighting is going on nearly every day.
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NiLLAINoUs AssAULT.-On Wednesday
morning about ii o'clock, a bold and des-
perate assault with intent to rob, was per-
petrated by n negro on a white man well
advanced in years, within the city limits
near IA settlement by the name OF Petitvllle
The facts, as given us, are as follows
The old gentleman was walking along a
lane near the above settlement, when u
negro stopped him and demanded his
money; on his refusal to part with his all
(Which, by the way, was only ten cents }
the negro snatchei cane from his
hand aud struck HIM two or three
lines over the head with it, cutting severe
gashes and knocking him senseless. AT
this stage OF the proceedings, the negro OPP
eratous were cut short 10y the appear
ance Of other parties, when lie fled
leaving the old man lying on the ground
II was picked up aud carried to the
Drug Store OF Drs Wall ~ BuiHng ton, who
at once dressed his wounds
the old gentleman, whose name is
O Br.e,., SAYS nal moi the negro been bin
der-d 10y the appearance OF others, he,
the negro, wou;d have killed him, as he
had threatened to 10 so Taking it alto
gvther, II was one Of the most bold aud
viiiainous attempts at murder anil robbery
we have netri OF Tor some tInr. Up To
th,s tine no clue to rhe rascal has been
obtained, though the old man says he
would recognize him II he should see him.
1t Is to be devoutly wished that he may
be arprehended and be placed where be
Wi nave an opportunity to work tor his
living aad repent for his transgre-siou-.
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We were much pleased to see the genial
an familiar face OF our old friend J. A
Cogbill at his ACCUSTOMED place Yesterday
1t looked homel'ke after a sojourn OF sever
al weeks atthe White ulphur Springs Mr
Cogbill, enters upon his duties with powers
full" recurerated and his numerous friends
will find him as kind and attentive in the
future ~ he has been in the last Friend
Scranage has the fortune to always select
the proper man TOR the particular place.
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

After supplying ironton, Portsmouth,
Cincinnati and Other small villages on the
Ohio river, with their quota Of 1000 postal
cards each. the Postmaster General has
attended TO the order OF our worthy post
master, and sent on the first ins;allment
OF million
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

At the time ofwriting Monday evening"
the Argus il not on hand Ii should be
in Ironton on saturday. Why Is It not,
WAllace?- Tron;oH JomTdi
We have asked ou--eli aud our worthy
postmaster that question before, friend
Lawson, Tor we have several times been
informed Of the delay bat cannot answe-
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

a special dispatch from Washington
says that private advices confirm the
worst that has been published regarding
the condition Of Vice-President Wilson
His face is represented as somewhat dis
torted, and he has partly lost the power
OF speech
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

Ifyou want good aud substantial meal
90 TO tie Third Avenue Hotel, Mr.. r A.
Mathews, proprietor.
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a party of ladies' and gentlemen OF this
city took an excursion trip to Cincinnati
on TUESDAY OF last week, returned Thurs
day evening From the smiling counte-
nance Of the party since their return, we
feel justified in saving ;hat they enjoyed
themselves to / heir hearts content, and that,
too, without the aid Of public receptions
along the route. We learn that one ex-eii
tor WAS in the party
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

The colorel folks will bold festival at
one OF tie Halls in the city-we have not
learned which-next Thursday evening
for the purpose of raising funds to secure
a place for religious worship All should
give them helping hand
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

come to witness the ceremonies hall lie
made eelcone. There will he mn-ir.
lemonade tuasts. -peeche-. fire cracker.
BANNER, &c; in fact, everything 10 make
the occasion one OF pl a-ihg recollection,
ALWAYS, with our country friends AS the
most important event in their.li'eiiine.
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

Rev. Mr.. Kavanaugh. a brother Of the
Bishop OF the NJ. E Church, >oulh, will
preach at Holderby's Chapel on Sunday,
81 inst, at II o'clock, a m, and At
Guyandotte at early candle Lighting of the
same day. All are respectfully invited to
attend
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

J. r. Pigman has large stock OF tin
and glass fruit cans at his e-tab ishment on
Third Avenue between 9Th and l0lh SITS
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

Henry Ancsrrow will hear something to
hrs advantage by calling at the Railroad
Ticket office in this city. ..i...
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Saturday. August 2. 1879.

a destructive fire occurred at Norfolk
Va, on the 10Th OF July, destroying prop
erly to the amount OF over $4,000. 1t
ID said to have been the work of an incen-
diary
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

u br'aNldst @ ID lne-. s--SupDer.
I aims do not stop whe-e time i. no. giveP
'Stops only on signal.
Stages to aad from all the West Virginia
Springs cornect daily with trains.
The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-08-02

To show the necessity and importance OF
every man taking his home paper, we say
that about three weeks ago man lost a
pocket book containing some money, which
was advertised. The owner however.
could learn nothing OF bis property because
lac does not take the paper, and would
have lost it had not friend who does
take the AEUcs, told him of it. In
conclusions we viii say, step up. gentle
men, and have your names enrolled
Terms, only Two dollars a year iu adj
vance
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We are glad to learn tia, j + Wood
is about to organize q joint stock company
TOR the manufacture and sale of hi- patent
Reversible Crates and Fire Tiles The
shares are only So each Tire location
Of the works is not yet decided unon. hut
would be sratiiici 20 know that IIuntiu,
trn will b. selected ~ we know tacre is
no discount on his patents. we expect IN a
few weeks, 10 hear that the necessary
amount has been subscribed, the or,autza-
ton pes fcc'cd. and worl, commenced inn
mci.are'y. May abundant success attend
vour Efforts. FL
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Huntington and GallipoIis
PACKET.
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Arrivals ut Merchants, Hotel.

Corner OF 9th street and 81 Avenue. IA e
ing the week ending Friday morning, Ar
cust |, 1873
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his hiding-place known, covered the leader
of the expedition with his deadly Dcrrngcr,
and made the entire crowd about face and
match by single file away from the spot. 1t
was supposed he would Join the balance of
the gang at the homo of the Youngcrs, in
St Clair county, hut the surmisc was in
correct, as although he may have been in
the vicinity, no traces were found of him.
The James boys, Jesse, aud Frank, arc the
clever members of the mob and to them
is always assigned the responsibility Of
planning the robbcrics, They also do their
share of fighting when necessary, arc OK
cellcnt shots, superb horsemeu, and, TO use
the expression of my informant, are rs
good grit us ever drew triggers or handled
knives. During the war the james boys
belonged TO Quantrcll's command, and since
its close they have done nothing but rob,
making banks and railroad trains speci-
ality. They and their relatives live in Ray
county, but the boys have spcnt the greater
portion Of their last few years in Lafayette
county. In addition TO the other robberies,
they were connected with the raid on the
Lexington Bank as far back as 1865. After
the attack ON the Cameron Bank they re-
treated to an imprcgnable position in the
Sni Hills, sixteen or eighteen miles south
west OF Lexington, where they built them
selves Il cabin, and fortified it so strongly
that, although number of persons knew
their whereabouts, and were aware of the
large reward Offered for their capture, no
attempts at arrest were made. The brothers
are about thirtytwo years of age. light
haircl and comparatively slim built. OF
the loungcrs' record but little is
known beyond the tact that they
reside near Jol n>on City, in st. Clair
county. They are three in number, and
two of them served with the Jamcscs under
the command of Quantrel, during the war.
so that they too, received thorough cdu-
cation in guerrilla tactics. They have
been noted dcsperadocs since they were big
enough to handle gun, and, like the bal
ancc of their associates are crack shots
with either rifle or pistol. They have been
known for wears rs notorionsly bad men.
and were ou;lawcd by Governor Fletcher
for refusing To surrender and take the re-
qriSitc oath Mt the close of the war. Since
that time they have been accused of sew
oral murders, and numerous rohbcries have
been attributed to them"
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r,vr UppruzooK-uoss cAsu.
OF claims agaiurt the
= snsurnucc Companies.


District Attorney Wargcr OF Chester
county visited Ncwcomb, Nj, last week
10 learn what additional information he
could get in relation to tho case &C Uddcr-
1ook, now in the Jail o. Chester county ON
the charge of numbering Winfield Scott
Goss, and in his professional duties called
upon Mrs. Toombs, the lady with whom
Wilson or Goss boarded during his stay at
that place. She informed him that two
weeks ago David Goss called upon her and
requested q private interview. She re.
fused this, but said she would be willing to
tell anything where she was. He told her
that he was Il brother of Winfield scott
Goss, the murdered man, and of A. Camp
bell Goss now indicted ut Baltimore for
being an accessory to dctraud insurance
companies, and that he had como there i'll
the interest of \. Campbell Goss. She
said he desired very particularly to know
whether she was certain she could rccog-
MIC the man who bad boarded with her
under the name of \. c. Wilson if she saw
him again She said she certainly could.
and he showed her n picture of Winfield
Scott Goss. lie told her that if that was
the case. and she WAS certain that was the
man. he was very sorry indeed. as it placed
his brother in very bad Situation and
that all the family would rather lose all
they possessed than have such TO he the
case.
Two of the counsel of Eliza " Goss.
the wife Of Winfield Scott Goss, in suit
against the insurance companies, received
the following letter from that lady last
week.
BALTIMORE, Sept ,. lSi3.-To Mcssrs.
WmISrY & JOINS - Gentlemen; At the
time ! placed my claims against the in
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d'hey were ..Surrnu,t,;ras> Isl NJ
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Two soor roco;vo1 ;nenrn,a,io,, n.,,;nl, 49,.
wards proved to be correct, to the effect
that the robbers had gone to Join the Young
er boys ut their home near johnson CT Y.
VILLAGE IN 81. Clair county, some cighty-iyc
m c. frym Sedalia, and iif cen or sixteen
m c; south Of Montrosc On the 27th OF
August the Vigilance Committee arrived in
Scdalia. and the officers of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas road furnished them
with special train. The official in charge
had orders to take the party to any point ON
the road that might be deemed necessary to
further their project. A stop was made at
Montrose, where the Committee LEFT the
train and took wagons for the vicinity of
Johnson City, arriving there about mid
Aight They left the wagons and team
stcrs by the roadside, in order that il might
appear rs though they were engaged in
hauling lumber, while the main body of the
plrsucrs took to the woods and made their
camp. Scouts were then put to work to
ascertain il the robbers were really in the
ncighborhood, and this fact was soon de-
termined beyond q doubt. At 9 o'clock on
Friday morning one of the scouts came in
and stated that the Younger boys had put
up for the night at their home in the sub
urbs of johnson City. The scout had taken
the precauton to notify the teamSters as he
passed, and the wagons were driven to the
camp. The'plan of attack was speedily de-
cided on, and the committee started for the
Robbers Roost," arriving there in short
time. 1t was their intention not to make
any demonstration until daylight, but in ap
proaching the house an indscreet member
of the party cried out "Close upon it,"
This brought matters to a climax, and the
entire marty olyonced on tl,n houso tbn;r
guns bearing on the doors and windows.
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TWELVE REASON,

WHY the Trade give 10 the E>cei,ior ulalt tho
preference over all others.
l,t II Is printed on line rose that jmurr.
ID The same quality OF paper is used through
the entire line, giving Just as good papor IN a
cheap book rs in a high priced one
81. II Is the bcsl finished DIARY n Uc
market.
4,h. We give YOU 2aadlnercnl style, sta -cicot
from.
9TH. quite ii number OF Che best selling pat
terms are made by no other house.
9th. The pocket-hook styles are al arranged
TO suit the business man.
It'll. Retailers want Diary hat is ncat. nt-
tractlvo and sacable.
stu. You will Ind fewer OF them among The
old stock OF dealers, as they soil better than
any other Diary.
9th. The sale OF the Excelsior has increased
more than topper cent. in the last four yrars
which fact shows that the retailer appreciates
them.
ION. We give attractive SHOW cards and post
ers, and plenty Of them.
ilth. They cost no more. and 40 less Than
other piares-all lists and discounts being
uniform.
18th. The Excelsior /, the hes, retailing
Diary offered to the trade
We intend to visit all dealers ia Diaries early
In the season. II there are any, however, that
We do not reach, we shall be pleased 10 send
them, on application, n line Of sample, To eN-
anime in comparison with other goods.
Early orders are always nlled complete, while
late orders are apt TO find the assortmel
broken, and frequently the best selling styles
used up. II is good plan to put In orders early
as payday comes no sooner than with late or
derS. We can deliver goods any time after Isl
of october.
send In your orders for the Excelsior carly TO
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TTyO DRY-COODSNJFN CROCFDN

THO DRY-GOODSMEN, GROCERY
l. MEN, BUTCHERS &C.-We offer the larg-
est line OF Wrapping Papers, Paper Bags, Flour
Best quality MANILA, best quality bogus man.
lla. Best quality straw paper, all Sizes and
weights. Best quality paper bags aud flour
sacks warranted iull slze and full Weights No
scrimping We handle these goods In large
quantities, and our prices are as low as Others.
seuing same quality of goods. Send US an
GLOBE PAPER co,