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,e house Of Spyres l. Co., Of Ger.

the house Of Spyres l. Co., Of Ger
many, house second in importance
and wealth only to the Rothschilds, and
Major Westlar, a partner in one Of
the largest and wealthiest German
banking houses in America, were in our
city on Tuesday and Wednesday last,
in company with Mr.. Fisk, Mr.. Whit
comb and others, having spent over q
week on the railroad, examining it on
behalf of German capitalists who have
invested in its securities. They were
greatly pleased with the road, its con-
structiOn, management and prospects.
They express the opinion that it has no
superior on the continent of America,
for durability and certainty ofpro6table
success. They left here on the steamer
Bostons on Wednesday evening for
Cincinnati.
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Barb0ursvllle:

This town has become quite dull and
quiet since the term of court which en-
llivened it a great deal, increasing bu-
siness and filling the town with people.
The term of court passed off remarka-
bly, quietly, there being no cases OF
drunkenness at all. The old topers find
ing the town quite "dry" did not re-
main long, but returned home to farm
work which demanded their attention !;
showing that the anti-license law is
working well in the way of making our
country people industrious, and giving
to the town that peace and quietude,
which has not been known here for
sometime past, especially on court days.
The town council from the appear
ance of the hogs on the streets, has
not vet seen the Importance Of enact
ng hog law, compelling the owners
of hogs to keep them mp. The town
is now over-run with feas. Some per-
sons think the streets the place to raise
hogs. Surely if a man is able to afford
a hog he should also afford a place to
keep it, and not allow it to run at large
as a nuisance to the town. VIII not
the council act in this matter?
The railroad cut near town, from the
recent hard rains has been sliding
some, and thus delaying the trains;
there is large force now at work in it,
which is fast enabling the trains to
resume their daily running.
Ex-President JEFF Davis son passed
through Barboursville few days since
on his way to school at the Virginia
Military Institute at Lexington, va
He reports the cholera to be raging in
Memphis, and great many of the
citizens are leaving, the mortality
being very great. He presents
the appearance of bright little
fellow and bids fair to make an intelli-
gent man of himself.
1t is said that the Rev. NJ. May,
presiding elder of the district will take
up his residence soon in Barboursville
until the end of his appointed term.
Mr.. II. NJ. SCOTS health we ore
glad to say is improving, he is able to
60 about again.
Our worthy citizen, Mr.. ]. NJ. Han
no returned from his work on the
Ohio river, on Saturday last. He re-
ports the stave Company which is
about to commence operations there,
as about having got ready, with the ex
ception of some additional machinery,
which they are daily expecting, when
they will be abe to turn out barrel
slaves by the thousand. This is bound
to be a paying institution.
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Our Public Schools.

Report for the si.r months session, en-
ding Friday, Nay 18th 1878.
The first session of the Huntington
graded schools having closed on the
10th inst, we have thought it best to
present brief report of the same, Civ.
ing the names of the''pupils and make
such comments as may be Of interest to
the well wishers of our school system.
We give below the names Of the pupils
connected with the higher department,
and take pleasure in commenting them:
FIRST. For good department and
proficiency in study,
SECOND, For punctuality and thorough
application.
TmrD For their pleasant demcanor
and disposition to ''do right"
Peter Arthur; George Adams; Alice
BurrcS; Quinnic Chase; Lula Chase;
Maggie Coe; James Cherry; Ira Cirby;
Lizzie briggs; Jennie Downer; Willie
Durham; George Donnella; Ella
Dillon; Emma Donuella; Linn EnSlOw;
Edward EnSlow; Julia Faulconcr
Elmer Fullerton; Stella Garrett
Luanna HiggarSOn; Lizzie Hatfield;
Mary Hafner; Charles Haftncr;
Maggie InghamABell Jones; Malcolm
Jennings; Jennie Kennett; William
Keunet,; Charles Killgore; Fannie
Mitchell; Lizzie Maddy; Anna Meserve;
Libbie Marshall; Samuel Maddy vii
lie Mallory; Victor Miller; James Pol
lard; Alice Puthuf; Thomas Puthuff;
Mollie Pennybacker; Fannie Penny,
hacker; Florida Pennybacker; Mamie
Russell; James Russell; Matte Shore;
Belle Sigman; Byron Simpson; Eva
Smith; Hattie Smith; Ella Shore;
James Stewart; Richard Shy; Edgar
Shy; Frank Smith; William Smith
Henry Trice; Erostus Wellington; VII
lie Woodcock; Yena Williams; JOIN
Kiugore; Sarah Mallory; Victoris
Mallory.
The following deserve notice in view
of their achievements in examination Al
the closing exercises Of the session:
Victoria Mallory; Fannie Mitchell
Lula Chase; Maggie Coe; Belle Jones
Sarah Mallory; Jennie Downer; Lizzi,
Maddy; Ella Dillon; Eva Smith; Mag
gle Ingham; Quiunie Chase; Byror
/ Simpson; Ma lcolm Jennings; Samue
! Maddy; Willie Durham; Willie Ma
IIory; Stella Garrett; Matte Shore an,
Luanua HiggarSon.
l.. c. CHASE,
/ Huntington. May 2lst 1873.
The above report should have bee
published in our last issue, but OWN
to the sickness of the editor, it was wa
not handed to the printer in time, henc
the delay.
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Sale OF Lots In lockwood.

On Saturday last, Notwithstanding
the inclement weather, a gOOdly mum,
Der attended the sale of lots in the new
city of lockwood, and purchased quite
freely and at good prices, considering
the mud and general discomfort.
We learn that IL lots were disposed
of at an average price Of 1884; size Of
lots 3Oxl2O feet. The parties who
bought that property have reason to
be greatly encouraged. There has been
a vein of what is said to he first quail
" fye-clay found, which was only few
inches thick at the surface, but a few
feet in, is four or FIVE feet in thickness
and of frSt-rate quality. There is also
good reason to believe that q vein of
coal four or five teet thick exists in the
hill. We hope to see mandatory
Of fre-brickS started there. With ma
terial so convenient, a good and profts-
bic business should be done.
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BARB0URSYlLLE.
From rho

The latest conundrum now is
Nv BIO stole the papers in the Dusen"
berry, McKendree, and Llidlcy suit?-
One of Barboursville's drug clerks
is possessed of an Unsuitable desire to
enter the counubial state. We unhesi-
tatingly say, lethim enter.
Our Circuit Court adjourned on
Saturday last after term of three
weeks and the dispatch of large
amount of business. Judge Ward put
down rigid rules for the government
of his court, and exhibited a deter
minstiou to put down the illicit traf'
fc in liquor selling and unlawful
gaming.
There will be a celebration On the
Fourth of J uly at Milton. Eloquen
speakers have been invited, and will
be present to address the people. A
general invitation is extended to the
public. :,
From our knowledge Of the people
we know they will have a good time
aud splendid dinner.
At regular communication o.
Minerva Lodge, F. & A. NJ, the fol
lowing officers we're elected for the
ensuing year: II. J. Samuels, W. NJ
Samuel Chlders, S. :; Geo. A
Creel, j. W.; Thos. Thornburg, Sec
B. f. Swami, Treas.
H. VI. Scott, of the Press Company
has been quite sick uitG hemorrbag'
of the lungs, but at this writing Il
convalescsnt. We sincerely nope b
will be all rightiagaiu in few days
we greatly miss him in the editoria
room.
Ludwig is the name of a new sta
ton on the c. & o. r. r., two and
half miles above Milton. 1t is nance
after our old friend, Ludwig Schmidt
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IRONTON
IErom the Com

Mad dogs have made their appear
nnce in Union township. One be-
longing to Mr.: Henson went mad on
Saturday, but was killed before any
serious damage was done. Mr.. Hen
son said he had been sick number
of days. We believe the premonitory
symptoms are always so prominent as
to give plenty Of time to secure, or
kill the animal ifpeople would notice
their appearance.
Mr.. Hugh Sweeney, of Vesuvius
Station left for Ireland on visit last
evening. A large delegation from
the Tunnel babe him farewell at the
wharf last night when he boarded
the Bost6na.
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Personal.

The family of the Confederate ex
President JEFF Davis, consisting Of Mrs
Davis son and daughter, passed thrO
our city last week {" route to the Nr
GINA Springs.
VIM. II. Harvey of this city and
JOS. s. Miller of Barboursvilie, started
on Monday last on visit east, they eN
pect to visit the Virginia Springs,
Staunton, Washington and probably
viii extend their trip to Boston, White
Mountains, Saratoga aud the Niagara
Falls.
Mr. T. Schuster, a junior partner IL
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LOCAL NOTICES.


Doors! DoORs!! At Palmer'S you
will find doors in all quantities.
Downer, 4 Titus, Insurance agents
represent companies with over eight
millions capital.
200 Doors expected to night which
will be sold at 81, below the maket
price. A. B. PALMER.
REAL EsTATE.-A few very eligi-
bic lots on I'd, Sd, and Attn avenue.
For sale by W. 5. DOwner n Co,
over the post-Ofhce.
These warm spring days foreshadow
the approach of the hot weather, which
will be uncomfortable without Water
Coolers, Ice C;elm FreezerS, and Re
frireratorS. 81 assortment of which
Thomas Medford, keeps constantly ON
hand. Store on Sd avenue between Sth
and 9th streets.
Pure Western Reserve butter, fresh
and sweet at Harper & Webb's.
TIMBER LANps.-Several tracts of
first rate stsve timber laDd, near the
Il. T., and river. For sale by w. s.
Downer & Co., over the pOst-Ofiice.
S. Il. VsnDuser's flsvoring Tx
tracts, the very best in use, can be
had au Harper 4 Webb's, in llrg e
OF small bottles. This is economy
to all.
Thomas Medford on Sd avenue has
Just received large stock of window
Glass. He also keeps Hardware, Stoves,
QueenSware and house furnishing goods
generally. Give him a call.
Harper 4 Webb have just furnish
ed their first Avenue invoice of
stock on hand aud have calculated to
stay with us. Thsy mean business
and will succeed.
OdIO RIVER LANDs-Several nice
Farms on the river within 3 miles o.
Huntington. Fer sale by W. S. Dow
ner. i Co., over the post-Ofhce.
Go to Morallee and see those patent
Frames for Mosquito Bars they are
the only thing that fully answer
the purpose. Combining. Neat
ness utility and grace.
IMPORTANT TO BrnDERs.-A. B Pal
mcr is prepared to take contracts 70
building houses and all kinds Of carpen
ter work. Don't fail to give him a call
Those black lace points aud Not,
ingham wool shawls at Morsllee's
are the new and desirable thing.
INsURANcE.-Is your Life Iusure'
IF not 90 at once to Downer & THU
over the Post Office, and take out
Policy in the Washington. 1t is
good investment.
You are sure Of getting desirable
aud fashionable goods at Moralles's
Who is full of life, and up to III
mark.
Big lot of Shingles, Sash, Doors ant
everything belonging to the buildin!
trade-A. b. Palmer.
! SUBURBAN LuTs.-We have som
splendid lots within q half mile o
the city limits. For sale by w. S
Downer & Co ever the post-ofhce.
INsURANCE.-Is your property 10
sured? If not 60 at once to DowDe
and Titus over the Post OSce, am
take out policy.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

The Postmaster General says thai
the postal cards costthe Government Al
the rate of sl.36 per thousand. The
orders up to the present time have
reached the enormous amount Of 25
900, 900, of which the cost to the peo'
pie will be $3.50, 900, and to the Gov.
eminent $4,000. Allowing SIG,
900 for the additional expense Of de-
livery, the net addition to the reve-
nue. is 5000, OOO-provided there is
no dimupition in the sale of stamps
IN consequence.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

IMPORTANT IRON CoNTRACT.-The
company running the Powhatan Iron
Furnace at Richmond, Of which w.
T. Bartlett is president, has made q
contract with the Misses Gibson,
owners Of the Gibson iron bank
near Fishcrsvillc, in this county, to
take 5000 tons of ore per annum
from the bank, for which they pay fifty
cents per ton: and if more is taken
they pay a royalty on it. The COM
pany advanced the money to release
the land from all embarrassments.
The iron bank is one of the richest
in the state, and the ore is above the
earth, being simply dug down, and
not mined below the surface.-Staun-
ton Vindicdtor.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

David r. Saunders one Of the old
est and most prominent citizens Of
Richmond, died 10 that city few
days since. Mr.. Saunders although
not politician, was frequently called
upon to represent the city in various
Offices. He was at the head Of the
provisional government of Richm ond
Immediately after the surrender OF
that city, and arterward held the Of
fee of Mayor, besides, being at one
time President Of the city council,
and membe Of the Legislature.
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Tur CHrsAprAKr RESTAURANT Sd

TIE CHESAPEAKE RESTAURANT Sd
avenue between 9th and 10th streets, is
the only place in Huntington where you
can get good meal at any hour.
Boarding by the day or week; ice cream
saloon attached with special room for
the ladies. Ice cream served to faml-
lies by the pint, quart, or gallon or %
parties on short notice. Cigars and
Tobacco on hand. He solicitS call and
will do everything in his power to
please the most fastidious. Charges
moderate. Joseph H. yesterday.
A SAFE INvEsTMENT.--A Life
Policy in the Washington profits
divided among policy holders. As
sets over 100000. 5-3m.
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CatlettSburg.
From the Herald.

We learn that the Rev. W. W
Evans has accepted the call of the
Presbyterian congregation at this
place add is expected here in shor'
time to assume pastoral oversight OF
the church.
At the time We went to press yes
torday, the Big Sandy river gave evil
dence of sufhcisn tide for steamers
caused by the late rains.
C. II. Hampton & Co., have pur-
chased the Dolly Warden Hack which
formerly run between lronton auc
Ashland and are running it be tweer
Catlettsburg and Ashland.
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I.,,v's generally regretted that our
friend Gen Bresl IN, Chairman of the
Committee of Arrangements, for the
EDITORIAL reception and Banquet, 90
tuesday, was through temporary in
disposition, prevented from being
PRESENT on that interesting occasion.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

Harry jenkins, who was so seriously
-rred by the car on the incline run
ing over his leg sometime ago, we
pr. clad to see is recovering. He is
aa.s to sit up and move his lee, and
er' soon be able TO walk.
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Mrnnrnrn ARnrrrn-Thomas Har.

MURDERER ARREsrKn-ThOmas Har-
90, colored, who has bseniding around
town for some months past, living oil
his wife who is an industrious woman,
was arrested here on Friday last, by
Marshal Mitchell, charged with having
murdered a man by the name OF smith,
in Shelby county Ohio, nearly three
years ago. 1t seems.that Hargo be-
came quite annoying to his wife, SO
much so in fact, that she gave the IN
formation which led TO his arrest; the
prisoner was taken to Cincinnati on the
Bostons on Friday last by the marshal,
where he was met by the Sheriff OF
Shelby CO, who took charge of him.
We understand that the Shelby co.
Sheriff fully identified the prisoner as
the murderer.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

J. z. Wood, has shown us some very
specimens Of iron ore found in the
bills Just opposite our city. We have
lo doubt If proper developments were
tnllc. we would find iron ores Of supc-
Dior quality in almost all the hills and
tl-ss around us.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

The most beautiful school grounds
ID This comtryis that surrounding our
public school house on Attn Avenue
1ho building is not yetFcompleted and
sc hear many suggestions maniesting
got solicitude in the work. for it is a
sinty that next fall, say about the
of September, swarms Of children
\ e ready to Gll the four depart
o. Of thilunfuished building. The
Use should be plastered at once, and
e school children who have already
Fofted 50 much by it, should surround
p wings of the building with the i'm
fe1se variety Of flowers found in such
'ndaut Proius.on in the immediate
o. This vii adorn the already
kottuIplace.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

MesSrs. Martin & Hoyey have
secured the services Of Mr.. VIM. F
Wilmot of New York, in their buSt
less. Mr.. WGmot seems to be q live
pam, and we hope viii make his resi-.
.d.acc permanently with US.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

We acknowledge the receipt from
Geo. p. Rowell Il Co., New York, of
a copy of the American Newspaper
Directory for 1873. The book is well
gotten up and must be Of much value
TO editors. publishers and advertisers.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

As Mr. Morgan was starting from
D. Ware House, with his wife and
BID in buggy on Sunday evening
b. 10 take an airing, the horse
huel too suddenly, capsizing the bug
Il and scattering the occupants con
dle-ably; fortunately no one was hurt
b. the buggy vas considerably
smashed.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

Picnics, feasts, festivals and excur-
sions are the order of the day, but the
custom of having festivals for churches
is in our humble opinion more honored
IN the breach than in the observance.
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE
BOATs LEAVING TO-DAY.

st. James, Pomeroy,
The River has swollen some here
since our last issue but the large boats
cannot make time.
The Granite State turned back from
Stsubenville on her last trip, and re-
mains below.
The Bostona and Fleetwood are
still making their trips, but they are
not making their time.
The Crossley, Dugan, Fashion, En-
ma Graham, and Chesapeake are still
making their regular trips,
The ST. James, Telegraph and Ohio
No. 4; Continue nearly up to time.
The Cincinn natl boats bring quite
q number of passengers every day for
the Virginia Spriags.
FOggy mornings and nights on the
river, have delayed the boats so much
lately, that they missed connection
several times.
The writer can say with truth, that
he knows what good living is for he
eat supper on board the Fleetwood one
evening.
The Cincinnati Gazette OF Saturday
says the following record of transfers
Wss made atthe Custom House yes
terdAy: THE Portsmouth and Gin
ciunsti Packet Company sells to the
Cincinnati, BIG Sandy aud Pomeroy
Packet Company the steamer "Bosto-
ma for $50, 900; the Maysville and
Cincinnati Packet Company sells to
the Ciucin nati, Big Sandy and POme-
roy Packet Company the steamer "St.
James for $50, 900; the Cincinnati,
New Richmond and Ohio Packet
Company sells to the Cincinnati, Big
Sandy aud POmerOy Packet COmpa-
nv the steamer Wildwood" for S24,
COO
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

Col Chapman and Capt. Chapman,
two of the most prominent officers,
of Mosby, ofgucrrilla fame, have beer
appointed to Office in the United
States Postal service.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

IMPORTANT To SHIrrEEs.-From and
Tier this date, (Juue l6th) no articles
!. IN be received at this station for trans
.artation, without proper "dray ticket, ~
wing number and description Of ar
les. J. NJ LOVE, Act.
Dray Tickets, for sale at the IL
PENDENT Office.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

Thomas j. Niche the old est msm-
Der of the Stanton Bar, and one of
the ablest Lawyers, of Virginia died
at his residence in Stanton On
Wednesday last.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

BUSINESS on THE CHESAPEAKE & OHIo
r. Rive have from the best author
ity, that the earnings of the Chesapeake
& Ohio R. r. for May amounted to
1925, 900; with no connection west OF
Huntington, except by boat to Cincin-
matt, no branch roads completed, and
the tunnels unfinished, if it does this
amount of business, what will it be
when, by the Lexington & Big Sandy
it reaches st. Louis, by the Southern
Ohio, Cincinnati and Chicago, and by
the smaller branches, Parkersburg, Gal
lipOlis, &c. We believe the authOri-
ties have made mistake; they have
calculated for only double track; in
less than FIVE years, three tracks of
steel rails will be insufficient to do the
business that will pour over the road.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

An invitation is extended to all who
NAV desire to be present, to attend the
dosing exercises at Marshall college,
ol Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

WAvrED.-A Board of Health for
Huntington. Was it Campbell?
S-mcbody, ANYHOW, said they counted
E parate and distinct stiukS in Col
tre Well. there's almost that many
Huntington. Our cutters should
cleaned and drained
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

! LYcEuN.-The next regular meeting
Ol the Huntington Lycem will be
b 5 at the law Office Of W. Thurman
Lew Burdick's block, on Tuesday
q hing June oath 1873 Officers fol
4 next quarter are to be elected al
y meeting, and other important bust
transacted Let all the member,
out. J. G. BEEsLIN, Prcs't
IS THURMAN LEwts, Sec'y.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

. yIr c. f BemIcy, charlottesville
/ Inexperienced the store house and
q with all The stock formerly known
a Clark & EyIe's, more'receutIy, as 5.
u Clark. located on Sd avenue be
Z Ith street
Mr.. L. i, practical manufacture
d fine coufecuoaeries, a good baker al
a i've business man, and viii proceed
ID ou.n ont a New branch Of trade il
Burlington at once
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CTTY AND NEIGHBORHOOD.

The editor of this paper is still
, confined to his bed but is improving
and We hope soon to be able to an
nouuce his entire recovery.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

The Mssons Of Clifton W. Va
will lay the corner stone Of . new
school building, in their town on the
oath. inst.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

Major Hamer is rapidly getting the
machinery in place, and will sOOnbe turn
ming out cars at the company shops.
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

The people of Kanawha are agita-
the subject Of . new court house fol-
the county
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-19

N,soNIc.- Huntington Lodge ~. %
q Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
w viii meet I'm their New Hall, ON the cor
M nsr OF an avenue aud l2th street, on
~ \f6e hrst and third Fridays OF eaCn
l10n''' a. ." JAS 4 MORROW, w.A.
Gro. ROWLAND Secy.
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General News.

Ex-senator Wiley has been lectu.
ring the people Of Petersburg 90
"Hymnology"