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Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
The Election TO-dAy-The Duty Of
DonocratS.

year. Il is an auspicioas time, as
the prosperity, harmony ard the ma
terial importance Of the town Is to
some extent at stake. The people
are he arbiters and Will pronounce
hether the present efficient, stable
z economical administration OF the
.y shall be continued or lapse into
va4r Of uncertain experiment and
LANCE. Upon the democratic ticket
,he names of four Of the present
members appear, placed there by the
voice of the party in mass meeting
assembled, and the other three are
gentlemen whose integrity has never
been questioned and whose views Of
conducting the City's affairs are In
accord with their associates.
The hue and cry that was raised
AGAINST the inauguration Of tickets
based upon their political affiliations
las subsidized and now the same men
who we're most active in this virtuous
clamor against parties are lending
themselves to the performance Of the
lowest work of street politicians.
knowing that the democratic uomi-
nations were made from the strength
of the city, and with a view to hon
est government, these trickster> have
not scrupled to yield to the most
di>reputable means to thwart their
success. The palsled and thread bare
term of rebel was first raised. in
the face Of the fact that only one of
the seven was active in the southern
cause. the Others coming mostly from
tae northern states, AVID one served
with distinction in the Federal army
during the war. The next move was
90 kindle again the passions Of the
colored people against the democrats
.va resort to the most de>picable
means that could mark the conduct
q men who claim to be intelligent
nj honest. But happily the period
- the war has passed and with 1t the
Evil influences OF the sway Of the
litic,an over the ignorance Of the
,,lered man. The colored people of
MS community, with the means Of
formation which they possess, have
begun TO think for themselves and rs
unit will not suffer themselves 20 be
~ivcu 70 the polls Ike so many cat
..e. They begin to see through the
transparency Of the assertions and
rromi,es'of the men who pretend 70 be
.heir friends, and they begin 10 see
also that democrat Is also man and
not a hideous monster preymg upon
the liberties OF his fellowmen as he
LAS been represented. The colored
men know too well that when they
want employment or @vors that they
are as readily obtained from demo
Gratis as republicans; that if they per
form their work faithfully his demo-
cratic employer vii not stop TO in
ouire vhethe. they vote one way cr
rr. .her. But on theother hand their
republican friends teach them that
they owe their life and service 10 the
party, and tina; It is crime to vote for
a democrat But this, Ike all other
unworthy purposes, is ciIcumscribed
bv time and the day OF its force Is
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But we pass from this TO the Gu
uaN Of the political pcrhdy which
has been practiced bv the opposition.
strikes home and hard for his cause.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02

The object OF this suit is to enforce the payne
the plaintiffs and various other mechanics liens
upon and against the House and Lot in the plain
this bill aud exhibits mentioned, and described
as the property Of the defendant +. II. Ware, sit
uate In the City Of Huntington, Cabel c0un y,
West Virginia, and 10 provide for the payment OF
the same by the said +. II. Ware.
This day came the the plaintiffs by their coun-
sci, and on their motion, and 1t appearing 10 the
Court that the defendant A. j. MontfOrt is u non
resident OF the State OF West Virginia IL Is there
fore ordered that the said A. j. MontfOrt do ap-
pear before the Judge OF the Circuit Court OF Cab
ELL at the Courthouse Of said county, on the first
day of the next May term Of said Circuit Court,
10 answer the plaintiffs hill and do what is neces-
sary 10 protect his interest in this suit. Court
commences on the 25th day OF May, 1sI4.)
Teste: VI. 5. THORNBURG,
Apl Paw. Clerk.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02

EG WE CALL ATTENTION TO
our nice stock OF Broadcloths, Diagonal suitngs
Fancy Cashmeres, Doeskin Oassimeres, Tweeds,
vestings, and Kentucky Jeans, which we have
just received direct from the importers.
LEVY BROTHERS.
full assortment Of Umbrellas. mh2G
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
Local ApvERr,s EmENTs.
CHERRIES SALE.

win sell on MONDAY, rue erH DAY or
APRIL, 1874, az Wayne Courthouse, w. Va, fhe
following property, to-wit: SIX YOKE OF OXEN,
with TIxsHR WHEELS and RIGGING, taken by viz
tue OF an execution in my hands against Samuel
Blankenship, Tilman Ferguson aud VIM. Adkins,
In favor OF Dick Ward, assignee Of VIM. Thacker.
lAMECH ADKINS,
Mar. 1876. Sheriff Wayne County.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Commissioners Sale
REAT, EST TIE.

DY VIRTUE Of the provisions OF q decree OF
othe Circuit Court OF Lincoln County, render.
ed at the March Term, 1874, In a cause then and
there pending on the Chancery side OF said court,
wherein John Afford is complainant and Richard
Adkins, Sam1 Adkins, Roffe Adkins and q. L.
Adkins are defendants, appointing the UNDER
signed special Commissioner, in the place OF L.
c. Ricketts, appointed in decree rendered IN
said cause, at the October Term, 1870. OF said
COurt. l Will on
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
The 18th Day of May, 1874,
Three Hundred Acres
AND TIE OTHER
EiSElty-SiX Acres.

This land is particularly described in deed
executed by Henry Mcfarland and others 10 said
Richard Adkins, which Deed is Of record In the
ONCE of the Recorder Of Lincoln county, in Deed
Book A page 23l 10 which reference Is here made
This land will be sold subject TO the reservations
contained In said deed, OF all the Coal, Iron ore,
salt, Limestone and other Minerals within and
upon the said lands, with full privileges OF min
ing and working the same, and the right TO dig,
cut and use lumber. wood and stone necessary
for constructing and repairing the roads and
buildings connected with the mining or manu-
featuring OF said minerals, &c, Reference Is
made 10 the deed Aforesaid for particulars as 10
said reservations.
B. Z. CURRY,
April 2d-td Special Commissioner.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
Commissioners Sale
OF
REAL ESTATE-

DY VIRTUE Of the provisions OF decree
o rendered in the Circuit Court OF Lincoln
County, at the March term thereof, 1874, m cause
therein depending on the Chancery side Of said
Court, in which Miller x Thornburg are plaintiffs
and Lusher < FeaZle defendants, and Geo. A.
Holfen, plaintiff and Irwin Luscher defendant,
which two causes were consolidated by order OF
said Court, appointing the undersigned Special
Commissioner, In lieu OF T. Il. Kline, former
Commissioner Of said Court. with instructions
10 execute the former DEGREES rendered in said
7 will
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
The I'LL Dau of May, 1871,

at the front door OF the Courthouse OF Lincoln
County, proceed TO sell the lands, or as much as
may be necessary, in plaintiffs Bills and
proceedings mentioned being the property OF
said Irwin Luscher, at public auction 10 the
highest bidder, requiring Is per cent OF the pur
chase money in cash, with a credit OF and II
months, upon the residue, taking from the pur-
chaser bond with good security for the deferred
payments, and retaining the legal title, as addi-
fional sacuritV Tho said land cOnsisfc NJ
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
VEN TER CTS,

and described as follows, to-wit :-One trac
of 1874 Acres, on Big Creek; One do Of go
Acres, on One Mile Creek One do OF 1875 Acres,
on One Mile Creek one do Of $50 Acres and one
OF 375 acres, on east side of GuyandOtte River I;
one do Of 90 Acres on Guyan River: and one do
OF 2S5 Acres, described as Vision tract, ali in
the county Of Lincoln and State of West Virginia.
b. +. CURRY,
c. W. SMITH, Special Commissioner.
Atty for Pl'f. April 2d-td
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
The I7th Dau of MAJ,

next, at the front door OF the Courthouse OF said
County, proceed 10 sell az public auction TO the
highest 6dder, for one-third Of purchase money
cash, the residue on credit of IL months, the
land in the plaintiffs bill and proceedings men
toned, consisting Of one 800 acre tract, one IS
acre tract, one ~ acre tract, one 80 acre tract
and one 25 acre tract aQgTegating
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
573 CIR II 8.

situated in Sheridan District, on the Guyandotte
River; also IS acres IS acres, and 104 acres, the
last mentioned tracts belonging 10 Saml Adkins
aud the former tracts belonging to said Richard
Adkins, all the said tracts lying on the Guyan-
dotte River and the waters thereof.
The purchaser will be required TO give bond
and good security for the deferred payments and
the legal title will be retained as further security.
JEROME SHELTON,
April I'd, 1S14.-td Special Commissioner.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-04-02
SEVEN ACRES.

q front OF the Courthouse Of Lincoln county,
roceed to sell the land mentioned in plaintiffs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-16
The Week Of PRAYER.

Tho Week of Prayer" which Is observed by
the members Of nearly all Christian denominations
occurs In January. The following is the pro-
gramme
Monday, Jan T. Thanksgiving aud Confession
Review Of the past Prayer for grace to express
gratitude not ouly with the lip, but in the life
Humiliation for personal and national sins Prayer
for the riches Of merry, and power to overcome
temptation
Tuesday, Jan. . National objects Tor Prayer.
For kings and all in authority. for soldiers and
sailors for the rich and the poor for prisoners and
captves for the afflicted aud borea,el; for the
prosecuted aud the oppressed
Wednesday, Jan G-llome Objects for Prayer
our children at home, in business and abroad for
tntors and guardians. for universities aud colleges
for the Christian ministry and Sunday schools
Thursday, Jan T. Foreign objects for Prayer.
The extension Of religious liberty Throughout, the
world the prevalence oi peace among nations
the increase Of harmony sympathy and service
among Christians Of all lands the subotdnation
Of international intercourse and the increase Of
commerce and " science to the spread Of Chfist's
kingdom
Friday Jan 81 Missionary objects Tor Prayer
For the conversion Of the house Of Israel Tor the
spread Of the gospel in heather lands and for the
deliyerance Of nations from the yoke Of snpersti-
ton
saturday Jan prayer Tor Religious Revival.
ON the churches throughout the world, for their
increase in zeal. spirituality and deyotedncss and
Tor a clearer witness Tor the truth among them.
sunday, Jan 10 Sermons The essential unity
Of Chhsts church. and the obligation binding on
all 10. members, 90 manifest il "in tie bond NJ
peace
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-16
Boston Produce Market.

MospAr. December u, is7i.
woul Tho market for ms article hos taken quite a
largest mtnuf ..crs boz ue counr have been pnrrhsser.
during he week and he sales have reached about 1000
wanna aee and the sale. have hcrn quite large at ST.
escep AZ hhrr r,l i ny 10 eo M I 20 w. y, 'id , noM
SURE neee h1s ieeu 'lt o. g. and considerable Michigan
choice comhiug and deiline nee'es ar In demnnd and
hn a. $50 so We woud mot DO surprised to gen
December. " lffie fe No. Stocks now being RAPIDLY
reduced and manufacturers Who want wool should not
hesitate uncs, They want Co. pay higher puce late in the
season.
butter market, though think that hudefs nf medium
grades ugi as nun week ago. Prices are aiu tile
few sale. have le a,e ID over co. per NJ In ots do 10
choice New work. aud Vermont aie SIM hold at 16Glsc.
fine butter which .eave Il taken by the arst class
trade whparc wlug to pay extreme price Tor the night
l.es2c with extra lots hetfr oi Of los tubs Gan.
bear AZ present though shippers claim thai they should yet
CIIEEsE The cheese market s working unfavorablv for
holders. and showing signs " weakness though prices
qnoie the same tor fair 20 choice iGelbc per 10 il the
range, with sales mostly nj l56ti6c The demand il light
and buyers seem 60 be determined to operate cautiously
BENSs- The market has rnc,i dun Tor mediums. and
prices have settled down IN ~ -5etl 70 per bush with sales
At the inside price ln pea beans there h. no material
extra lots little higher There + a better supply OF
Yellow Eyes. and prices have eased III 90 slel2s pei
LGGs fresh Eastern vhehars scarce 1ac per do1er
has been pti but most VI the sales have been at 1lf12c
aud the nalke closes pretty finn. with fair demand
POTATOES jackson Whites are coming In better thar
per bush. while Earl, Rose have been settling IS ana
little under several cargnes from the Provinces have beer
NAY AID STRAW dealers repSrt a better demand FOL
choice hay with sales SIG per ton Inferior refnaln
dull at sl66g0 Il. 10 quality rye straw IL In larger supply
POULTRY The msetue, weather b. unfayerablc 70
poultry and prices lower turkeys and chicken
are dull at 6etlsc and from that down re for
itom va l1c per 10. The market closes very dull.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-16

NounlflElp Mrs Lizzie Manchester. Of Ram
dolph, will speak in the uni,ersalist church,
Mortified, ON the afternoon and evening Of sun
day, December GOTH at haf-past one and half-last
seven o'clock respectively.
-Messrs W j. & H. NJ Loyejoy whose straw
board mill was burned in June, have leased Or
QUITS straw board mill at Mortified Of which
they take possession January LIST, They are known
by Boston and New York Wholesale dealers as the
best straw board makers in New England. A
reputation which they have honestly earned.
The State Temperance Association conyenes
in this village at Concert Hall, this afternoon.
ON the 22d inst, "The landing OF the Pill
gYims is to be celebrated by the Good Templar'
of Mortified Lodge at Concert Hall, in an appro
pirate manner DR.. = D. Bradford is to deliver
an historical address \ supper, with its bill o.
fare covering ancient and modern dishes, toast
and responses, tahleauX showing ancient house
wifery the Signing of the Compact, Captain
Miles standsh and Priscilla and others scenei
all in costume, are un the programme. The pro
ceeds Of the entertainment are 10 be devoted Il
furnishing the Good Templars Hall with carpe
and other fuTntures
] last hhNN'NhflN QUINN f'lilAiA'a va 'iH t'Nh
while drawing wood with a span Of horses carre'
/ a rifle in his hand, which accidentally was dis
charged driving the full charge Of powder an'
/ ball and the mmrod through his wrist, decorating
/ il terribly and breaking the small bone
Denny & Brown have bought out Ephrain
l Pierce Interest in the tannery near the Center
/ Chance for speculation - We hope,
We understand an out Of state gentleman la
bought the milestone ledge, situated East OF tn
Delknap factory, and that he proposes to develo
the quarry. These whetstones have already a
enyable reputation.
Eight candidates were initiated at the North
field Lodge of Good lemplan on Friday nigh
| last
The Mortified National Bank dcclarse a div
dend of four per cent upon their capital stoc
payable January LIST, 1875.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-16

TNcLE TOMS Cabs The production Of this
well known drama, at the Village Hall last even
ing by the Montpelier Dramatic Club, was in all
respects a very fine amateur effort The play
itself like the story, always appeals to Vermont
audience and brings to mind all the struggles and
sympathics of abolition times The shacdes are
now struck from the limbs OF | ncle Toms race
the rights and mmunities Of free men have been
substituted for the whipping post, and brutal task
master. the dark blot ON the fair name Of nee
country has been wiped out in blood, and day
is a thing Of memory aud Of the past. But The
old play, like the old story from which it is taken
is always welcome for il seems To recall, not Tho
bitterness Of the conflict but righteous result moi
the groans Of the bondsmen, but the Icjoicinss OF
millions Of freemen.
Tho different actors sustained their parts with
out that hesitancy usually observable in amateurs
and showed signs Of careful training and direction
Mr. Dan Worcester, who is so well known here az
an actor and manager assumed the leading rolf
of Uncle Tom, and beside the labor .hat his par
threw ON him, had general oversight over th'
whole machinery Of the drama. Its successful
production Is due in a considerable degree to hi
Efforts as well as to the untring zeal of the ladie
and gentlemen of the club,
In regard to the individual excellence OF each
We should speak Mt length, II We did not eonslde
it sufficient to include them all under genera
word Of commentator, which was the commol
verdict Of all who were present. But dut
would be omitted ii special notice was not mad
of little Miss Richardson, who took the part O
Eva She deserves the praise awarded her by on
well qualified to judge, who said 90 she plays re
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-16
Fof ne Waterman.
The New Smelling,

MesTs Editors - Prof Max Muller's antcila-
tions are Mt las in u fair way t. be realized ~
feel, said he, very hopeful that q lightning
will be made before long in reforming not indeed
everything, but At least something In the unhis-
torical, uusys,ematc, unin,elligible, unteachable
but by no means unamendable spelling now cur.
rent in England and America leahet from
the Rapid Writer Association, Andoyor, Mass
suggests a scheme Tor reforming the system--or,
rather unsysiem It is approved by Prof linds-
ley, 'ho well known philologist and photographer,
and by Prof Dewey Of Amherst, eS-rrcsidcnt
Hin Of Harvard, aud mo- doubt by all other -cns
bic scholars
While recognizing the phonetic MS the only true
hcorN namely, that each letter should represent
but one sound. and each sound have one letter
the stubborn fact is not ignored that 20 great
and abrupt a revolution 40 q complete conformity
TO this theory would bring about b. impractcable
The disease. though desperate. is chronic and re-
quires q gradual, and not savage remedy Al
though every bodSadmits that It is absurd In me-
org 10 use for five or six sounds Tor ID and r.
Tor ors vet such Is the tyranny Of fashion, right
or wrong that any change even Tor the better
which is extremely novel to the outward eye, is
an offence to the mind. eye Thus kirk for
"quick. no'j Tor knowledge" or W,uzda for
"Wednesday" would be intolerable because " SO
--el-outre' YOU know Hence the eIoit made
several years ago 90 re-ntroduce certain old Saxon
signs was a failure
The scheme of Prof Lindsey requires no new
characters. and has mo- Introductory parade but
is preiaced with the simple remark that Persons
willing to Use the new photography in their wit
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-16

WARnEs Post Ainsworth, No 70, Grand
Army Of the Republic Of WaitsReld, held a camp
fire at the Town Hall, in Warren, Tuesday even
ing, December Sth. The exercises were COM
menced by some Introductory remarks by com
rade 6. o. Royce, Of fayston, and was followed
by several shor, plays, tablesux, singing, and
then recitations by Miss Alice Wilder which were
very fine The Waitsfeld Cornet Band was pres
emit and added much to the entertainment, which
gave good satisfaction and it is the general wish
that they favor us with another at no distant day,
The Warren lyceum met at the school-house,
Friday evening, December llth, and the following
programme was carried out first, discussion OF
the question, Resolved, that woman shall have a
legal as she already has a moral right To vote
James WILDER u. c. Green, J. II. Senter atlirma
tive; John Hanks, DR.. L, W, slayton, negative
The persons appointed as committee to decide Tho
question ON the weight Of argument were Miss
Addie G. Martin, Miss Nellie Pierce, Mr.. Arthur
Ralph; and they decided in favor Of the afirma
tye Second reading Of the paper by the editor
John Hanks. The association meet again Friday
December 18th, at half past six o'clock, p. 81
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-16

CABor. Messrs. Noyes ilazen have thoroughly
remodeled their saw mill at the west hill and
added largely to It's capacity for doing business
by putting in new water wheel Of the Barre
manufacture, aud one Of the Lane, pitkin &
Brock circular board mills, together with several
other saws for splitting and jointing. Their ex-
cellent water power and their good understanding
OF the lumber business makes their facilities equal
to any in the vicinity for manufacturing lumber.
Mir True A. Town has also added largely to
his capacity for the manufacture of lumber and
the other various articles which he is engaged in
manufacturing, by the putting in of two new
water wheels, one in his board mill and one in his
shop We trust he may be remunemted for this
large outlay bya liberal patronage from the public,
Christmas is to be observed by the citizens Of
the Lower Village with Christmas tree and other
exercises, at the church in that village in which
all are cordially Invited TO participate II il
earnestly hoped that all will engage in it aud make
II general good time and Christmas that the
| children will long remember
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-16
Raihoad Imrs.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD LINE.
Winter Arrange
Commencing Monday. Dec u. is7i.


TRAINS GoTNG soUrH AND EAST.
Leave Montpelier at SIS A. Y, 2ls q. ~. and q50 p.
MAIL TRAM leaves St. Alhans at go ~, connecting at
BOSTON, Worcester. etc; White River junction, with
trains the rassumpslc railroad, at South Vernon, for
springfield and Sew York al Ncv London, with steamers
for New York
DAr ExrEFs. leaves Montreal nj 800 ~ St. John. u
1888 A. NJ. Malone a. $40 A. 49,, -. Adams at iluV
~. arriving in Boston via Lowell at 1000 r. NJ.
NtGiir ENrRfss leaves ocdenshurg AZ 1910 r. ~ Mon
tre at $50 - Johns at AS ST. Alhau- at 10
NJ connecting at White River Junction and Bellows FANS
with f1f Boston and Worcester etc. arriving OF Boz
ton 10 A M.. south Vernon. with Spring
neld and New York, arriving Tn Sew York at 1880 ~.
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND WEST.
Leave Montpelier NJ 3gS A. 800 A. as and 6i5r. ".
DAY iXrRrss leaves Hsnn VIA Lowell at sOa A. Tor
Darlington. Alhans Montreal ETC.. arriving In Montreal
At $40 ~ and oglensburg at SIS A. NJ making cunnec-
Mail fRAiN Tor Huntington and st. Alhana leaves Boston
Lowell At 100 A. via Lawrence and fehburg at ~
Springfield At 500 A. NJ, Ncw London at sos A. NJ.
south Vernon at 1890 A. ". Fellows fals AT il.io H..
White River Junction at lao arriving n st. Adams at
$40 ?. Trains leaving hstnu via fitclhurg at 1ln A.
NJ, ami Springfield ut $40 A. No. connect At White River
Junction with Day Express train.
ACCoMNoDATioS TRAIN leaves Nnithheid at - A. ~,
Rutland at $50 Burlington ut $50 A. 81 Alhans at
l25o = " l1r - J"h. ana AZ H. = y NJ iar
NfgHr ENrHEs. leaves south Vernon Ut 1908 &, NJ,
rsoving passengers from Connecticut River railroad,
IaoSs Fns at II e + H. d shEiasnsd az ~ wi, r.
Cheshire uruad, leaving Boston at ssh ~, connect
Ing ut white River Junction with train leaving Boston At
D. NJ for Burlington ST. Aihlns. Montreal. etc. arflv-
~ connecting with Grand Trunk railway for the West.
seepngcars attached To Night Express trains running
between Montreal and boston, aud Montreal and spring
hed. AMI 81 Adams ana roy,
pnwingroom cars ON Day Express trains between Mon
/ ifeil and Boston.
Through tickets for Chicago and the West for sale at tie
j. W HOBART, General Superintendent
/ St, Alhans, Dec. y. lsli.