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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-29

in lS40--44 Clay, Webster, Choate, al
the great Wing party. all the manufactur.
ling interests, and great part OF the com
mercial interest were for bank, for paper
money and the Democratic party had tt
contend against intellect and capital united
: in their persistent efforts to restrict the
currency to a specie standard
They succeeded They imbued the pop.
: Mar mind so deeply with the necessity fol-
transacting all our business in the money
, of the civilized world that even in 1861
go the Republican secretary of the treas.
ury, while proclaiming fancied necessity
for paper money, stated the objections to
such currency in language that would
have made any but q blood heated nation
pause aghast. This was Salmon P Chase,
truant from the Democratic fold, who
said that "the possible disasters from a
paper currency so far ut-weigh the prob
able benefits Of the plan that he feels
himself constrained to forbear recommend
| ing its adoption" Yet Republican con-
press, with light hearts" adopted this
nlan, which Democratic taught secretary
feared to recommend, and in spite of the
opposition of every Democrat in congress,
and every Democratic newspaper in the
country.
In opposing the legal tender act and de-
nouncing Seward and Stanton's arbitrary
arrests the World itself began its political
career Upon every occasion, in season and
out of season, the few Democrats in con-
gress during the war put themselves upon
record against paper money and in favor OF
hard money. Even while speaking tor
this Jacksonian principle, Wadsworth and
Harris were imprisoned, and Cox menaced
with the bastile and taunted as traitor.
Upon every legitimate occasion since, the
Democratic party has written up IN bold
letters its constant tealty to the jackson
doctrine of hard money Since the war,
nuestions of reconstruction have prevent
ed fiscal questions from being put at issue.
Mcclellan, nominated in 1864, was and is
hard money man. Governor Seymour nom
mated in 1868, is the hardest Of hard money |
men, and struggled as Governor to pay the
interest of New York 5 debts in coin and
not in deprecated paper. Greeley nomina-
ted in 1872, subscribed to this one prlnci
pie at least of the Democratic party. Pen
dleton might have been president but for
his greenback policy, or Chase bat for his |
legal tender act.
The Republican party, on the other
hand, passed the Legal Tender act, a war
blunder, not necessity, which doubled the
debt. 1t has inflated the currency in
peace without the excuse Of war necessi
ty. forty four millions since 1869 Pre-.
tending purpose to return to Specie Pay
ments it has steadily heaped up hindran
ces to that return, To-day it aggravates
the Rag Money curse by corrupting our
politics with the living lie mouthed by the
very men who steadily vote for every infia
ton, that it is in favor Of Specie Payments
when the business of the country will per
init
Thus the Democracy is Hard Money |
party, as the Republican party is not
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-29
Democratic Liberal Platform.

The following is the official text Of tn
platform adopted by the Illinois Demo
cratic Liberal State Convention, August
26, 1874:
First The restoration of gold and silver a. y, ane
ments as soon as possible without disaster to the
business interests Of the country, by steadily
ng nnation, and by the payment ol tn world.
Indebtedness in the money OF the citdnSS go an
Second. Free commerce; no tarin iof any paf
pose but for revenue. ,uros,,;or IN sumn.
Third. Individual liberty and opposiuoh 10 stump
Fcnr r~ The right and duty of the state to pro-
tect its citzens from extoron and unjust discrmi'
nation by chartered monopolles.
NTH Rigid restriction OF the governments both
state and national, to the legitimate dom in OF po-
Utieai power BY excluding therefrcm all executive
and legislative intermedding with the affairs OF So
ciefy whereby monopolies are fostered, privileged
classes aggrandized, and individual freedom un-
necessarily and oppressively restrained.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-29
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
Church Items.

SAcRAMENTAL SERVICES Rev A. c. Hop
kus will conduct the Sacramento services at
Kabetown on Sabbath Tomorrow morning.
Also preaching there to-day.
QUARTERLY MEETING.-The Second Quar-
terly Meeting for Charestown Station. NJ. f.
Church, South, will begin to-day Saturday.
Rev. Samuel R,gister, D. d., Presiding Elder,
will be present..
Rev. Mr. Massey, Of Albemarle, preached
in the Baptist Church, on Sunday morning
last, and occupied the pulpit of the NJ. E
Church South at night. We understand his
discourses were forcible, ferveut aud eloquent
and heard by quite large congregations.
Rev. Mr.. Lafever preached to the Preshyte-
rian Sabbath School children Sabbath after
noon, and was successful in the difficult task
Of enlistiug the attention Of the little ones, and
at the same time, deeply interesting those OF
ripper years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
CharlestOwn Academy Commencement
Exercises.

The Commencement exercises ofthe Charles
town Academy. Capt. w Il. Kable, Principal
will take place at Concert Hall" on Thurs
DAY aud Friday evenings next, 25th and 26th.
in the following order; On Thursday, 25th, at
las p. NJ, an Address before the School by
A. r. PzNOLEroN. ESQ, Of Winchester, Va.
On Friday, 26th, at O'Clock, P. NJ. Essays,
Orauous, &c, by the students. The public is
Invited TO attend.
The interesting character Of the Commence
ment Of last year is fresh in the minds Of those
who attended The interest will be heightened
this year nor only by the improved perform
auces Of The pupils. but all who attend will
have tbe rare pleasure Of listening To Mr.. Pen
dleton-oue OF the most gifted aud cultured Of
VlrgiuiA's orators. We can hardly conceive OF
any Que Of intellectual tastes failing to be pres
eut.cu Thursday evening if it is at all practi-
cable 20 get there Remember the hour for
Thursday evening is 745.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
The Strawberry Feast.

The Presbyterian Ladies were very much
elated, as they had cause to be, by their sue
cess last week at the market DEMONSTRATING
realized $3.50 clear Of all expenses. They APP
preciate very highly the liberality Of the pub
he, and especially the kind Offices Of Messrs.
Holmes & Rust, who gratuitously fitted up the
room with tables. &c, for their use Fnan-
cially the east was a success--and emiuently
SO otherwise. We are under special obisa-
tons fof tempting lunch, strawberries, Sc,
sent to our sanctgm at an opportune moment.
was the right thing in the right place at the
right time which made Us right glad and we
disposed Of it in the right way right-a-way-
therefore we write about it, aud will Do SO
again on a like occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
Caa it be Accomplishment

Rev. SAMUEL REGISTER. D. D., the venera-
be aud gifted Presiding Elder Of the Wiuches-
ter district. is, with bis family, sojourniug at
the Carter House" 1t has been intimated in
our columus that he may decide to make
Charlestowu bis home-this being a central
point Of his field of labor and accessible and
otherwise well favored and agreeable To have
this able divine and the men of piety, learn
ing and exalted character who are likely TO be
his successors in our midst is well worth the
effort, not only of our methodist brethren but
Of our entire citizenship aud we should esteem
il a matter Of graduation if measures can be
devised and successfully carried out Tor the
erection or purchase here of a District Parsou-
aee-we believe there is none belonging to the
NJ. Z. Church, South, Conference in this dis
trict the one formerly possessed having been
lost By the great civil uPheaval. Again We
ask-"Can it be accomplished?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
The Old Family Journal.
Musical entertainments.

The citizens Of Charlestown and the County
were afforded the opportunity Of rare musi-
cal treat a. "Concer, Hall" on Tuesday and
Wednesday Of this week. by the Charlestowu
Musical Association. which gave concerts on
those evenings Cor the purpose Of purchasing
piano f1r the use Of the Association. ltwould
BE f,uy Cor u.s. ia the short time and space
which are allowed as 20 attempt FULL &C
count Of the p rformauccs IL would require
an artists eye aud poets pen to portray with
ths least degree Of accuracy the beauty aud
grace and becoming attire Of the fair ladies'
who honorod the occasion by their assistance
as wen as Of those IN the elegant and aPpre-
ciat.ve audience.
The programmes for both nights were attTac-
tive. and were carried ov, 90 perfection. The
choruses were sung with commeudable cor
rectuess aud harmony the Instrumental duets
performed with accuracy aud expression,
ouarteurs and trios with sweetness aud grace,
but the s'lOs crowned the performances. The
powerful melody Of Mrs Kable's voice, the
LIQUID music % Miss Btrlwelrs d,win= strains,
the ,ilyery warblug cf Mrs Lippit, Miss
Naxwe,Is charming soprano, Mrs. Keuneiy'S
admirable rendering Of The Danube River,
and MIS-. BAusons birl-hke carols. all lieut.
tlr.r woulruus delights o. tle occasion added
O. the Cue coutraltos of Miss Fields. Mss For
res, and Ms, Ai>Qmth, aul toned down by
tbe tenor OF ylessrs. Diukle, Davenport aud
CF. Gaaber. and tbe deep, rich bass Of Mr.
Eastman and Mr. j shannon Gal'aher.
A particularly attractive portion Of the en-
tsrtajuments WAS the piano performances Of
Mrs Eab'e Mrs Rausoo, Ms Rcharsou, Mrs
Lpbtt. MIS-. Moore. Miss Fields, Miss Forrest,
Miss E,chelberger aud Mr. Eys,er-au Of
which were executed with skill aud taste, and
Or ugbi out 90 great advantage the excellen-
c.es Of tile piano which has been secured for
tie Association. aud tested To the full the ex-
ce,,eut acoustics Of Concert Hall which, as in
40 i,s appointments. reflect much oredi, upon
Che architects. On the second evening Mr.
Dlyupot's happy deliueasion Of the Irish
character IN bis song " am au Irish Boy,
lrousb, down the house. He was most vocif-
erous'y eucored The recently organized or
cles,ra. under the leadership Of Judge holland,
very kiudly volunteered their assistance. rem
d,,el some pieces very creditably TO them
>lves-thas giving an unexpected variety q
die performances
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
MARRIED.,

In Alexandria. on the 18th inst. W B. HAIR
RIS, Esq, o. Clarke county, Va, TO Miss SARAH
= BLACKBURN, daughter of the late DIR. II. s.
Blackburn, OF Clarke county, Va.
On the Sd inst, at the residence of the bride
parents. IN Harrisonburg. Va, by Rev. j. Rice
Bowman. JOHN W. BOONE, of Front Royal, and
Miss RACHAEL E. c., daughter Of J. d. Price,
Esq.
In Nashua. y. H.. June 4th, by the Rev. II. L..
Kelsey. Mr.. EMORY G. GRAHAM of Bridgeport,
Conn. formerly of Harpers Ferry, w. Va, to
Miss ELLA Z. FLATHER, of Nashua.
On the 9Th inst. on the Bridge, at Harper 5
Ferry. by Rev. J. II. Marsh, SCOTT BRADY and
OLEVIA FORNEY, both OF Winchester, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
The Musical Association.

An invitation is, elsewhere in our columns,
extended to those who may desire TO join the
Musical Association The objects surely COM
mend Themselves to the consideration Of the
musically inclined, and should receive the
hearty encouragement Of our citizens generally.
We would like TO see development Of the mu-
sictl talent Of our community. aud degree Of
culture in that direction which has not hereto
fore obtained here. The influences will he re-
fuiue-let us strive for them. a more auSpi-
ciuus time or more favorable circumstances are
not likely O. be presented
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
Shannohdale Factory,

and will there manufacture Wooden Goods on an
increased scale--having greater facilities and more
Improved Machinery, beside full corps Of COM
petent wOrkmeu. Every article heretofore nans
ufactured under my supervision will, in my pres
ent establishment, be produced in greater perfec-
ton. end will compare favorably with the best
fabrics.
am in the market for Wool, and will purchase
AZ the Factory, and through nv Agents in Charles
town, Messrs. Duke 4 Galaher-allowiug the
highest market price. II more convenient for m
old customers who NAV desire 20 exchange Wool
for Goods to deliver the Wool in ChaflestOwn,
Messsrs Duke Galaher are authorized 20 re-
ceive and receipt for the same.
Information ss 10 prices, &c, may be had BY
addressing me ct KsbletoWn, or nv Agents at
Charlestown.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage bereto-
fore extended me. trust tn merit, by careful at
tenton % business, the manufacture of superior
goods and bv moderate charges, a continuance Of
the good will and custom o: old friends and trial
BY new ones.
A. McCARRELL, Jr.
Nay -, 1874. Spirit copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
Handsome Monuments.

Every visitor to Edge Hill Cemetery re-
marks upon the number aud beauty Of the
monuments aud toubstoues erected there
Few places Of its size aud age are adorned by
So many costly shafts, aud nearly all the work
Of Messrs. Diehl Il Bro, of this place. For
beautiful material, splendid Workmanship, and
accurate execution Of the inscriptions furnished,
aud excellent taste in lettering, this firm has
few enthusiastically none in the Valley. The
persoual supervision by the senior Of the firm,
Mr.. Albert Dishl, of the erection Of work done
az bis establishment, is a guarantee Of the per-
maueucy Of H.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
me- Feast al Renner,s MiIl.

We understand the Strawberry Feast at
Rcuuer's Mill, under the auspices Of the ladies
of that ueishborhood aud in behalf of the new
Church iu tina, vicinity, added To the Church
fund about $50. Tie ladies are not at all dis
MAYED by the apparently measre receipts
very wisely recognizing the inability OF many
persons, interested iu the cause, To attend he
cause 1T the very busy season. We PERSONAL
d.. regretted, as did many Of our town FOLKS,
doubtless, the utter iupracticabiIi'y of attend
ius aud enjoying the rich feast 50 elegantly
served. as is customary, by the ladies OF that
locality.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
B. & O. R. R.
Harper's Ferry and Valley Div.

No. l2O, Passenger through from Staunton, pass
es Charlestown at AIS p. NJ arrives at Harper's-
Ferry at442P. NJ, making close injection East
with No. S. via Washington, Baltimore, and tbro'
20 Eastern Cities.
No. l2l Passenger through to Staunton, leaves
Harper's Ferry at 1918 A. NJ, taking passengers
from No. making close eonnection,-pass
Charlcstown at l0.4l a. NJ, running through 70
Stauntuu by 4.30P. NJ.
Through Tickets 70 all prominent points West
and South West; also TO Eastern Cities. Office
will be open for all trains, day and night. Com
Portable rooms for waiting passengers.
n W0OD Aoant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20

Make Hay while the Sun Shines " is an
injunction which should no. be lost upon our
agricuturists, aud We are pleased to learn that
the grass is more luxuriant this year than for
several years past We hope for an suspicious
season for its iu-gaiherng.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
CharlestOwn Female seminary,

The school Cor young alies 50 admirably
Conducted by Miss 5. II Brown and Miss Anu
D'yne Smith, will elise its scholastic year by
one Of those delightful entertainments at the
house Of the Prime ipa where the young folks
will have the Inequalities aud freedom Of that
beautiful suburban home extended to the full.
We understand Thursday next has been APP
pointed for this annual gala-day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
Jefferson Institute Commencement.

On Wednesd y evening next the commence
meut exercises Of Jefferson Institute will take
place at " Cincert Halt" The programme
indicates very charming time for alI wh1
will have the pleasure IF a presence there
The exercises are mainly of a musical charac-
ter. bat the award Of medals and certificates Of
distinction VIII pleasinsy supplement the
general order of the performances.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20

HARVEST is near at hand with fair pros
pect Cor an abundant yield, aud the farmers are
busily preparing for the occasion. We refer
them 10 our advertising columns for informa-
ton as to where the neceSSaries aud luxnrieS
may be obtained.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20
Grand Gift Concert.
100000 for $1.

The Valley Educational Society, composed Of
men of the highest personal character, will hoda
Grand Git Concert at Edinburg, Shenandoah
County, Virginia, on the
FIFTEENTH Day or SEPTEMBER, 1874
az which tune and place. they will distribute Five
thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty-seven Gifts
20 Ticket folders. The nett proceeds to be APP
piled TO building one or more Public School
Houses for said town. $4,000 tickets will be sold
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20

Capt Chambers has taken unto himself a
wife We are glad Of it. IL has been so long
since we have seen a smile illuminate his
handsome ace that we are pleased 10 hear of
his good luck and expect 10 see him looking as
pleasing as a boy with a handful Of cents on a
circus day Good luck and plenty of it, with
our cnmnlinents-Sh enandoah Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20

Mas MIC OFFICERS ELEcTED.-On Friday
night Of last week, an election Of officers for
the ensuing year took place at Malta Lodge,
A. f. & A. Masons, as foil ows Geo. S. Eys-
ter, Worshipfu Master; E. N. Lakeland, Sc
Nor Warden; W. S. Mason. Junior Warden ;
w. L. Hedges, Secretary; j. Ed. Duke, Treas
urer. The Installation will take place on the
oath instant. The attendance 90 Friday night
last was an unusually full one, aud revival
Of interest manifested by the memberships
gratifying fact to the devotees of the ancient
order.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20

burns. salt-rh eum. ear-ache, &c, upon the human
frame, and Of strains spawn, gals &c, upon ami
mails in one year than have all other pretended
remedies since the world began. They are cuun-
ter-irritant all healing pain relievers. Cripples
throw away their crutches, the lame walk. poison
Gus bites are rendered harmless and the wounded
are healed without a scar. The recipe is publish
ed around each bottle They sell as no articles
ever before sold and they sell because they dol Just
what they pretend to do. Those who now suffer
from Rheumatism, pain or swelling deserve to SUIT
fer if they will not use Centaur Liniment, white
wrapper. More than 1000 certificates of remarka-
bic cures including frozen limbs, chronic rheuma-
tism, govt, running tumors, &c, have been receiv-
ed. We will send a circular containing certif-
Gates, the recipe, &c, gratis, to any one request
ing II. One bottle Of the yellow wrapper Centaur
Liniment is worth one hundred dollars for spav
ined or sweenied horses and mules, or for screw
worm in sheep. Stock-owners-these liniments
are worth your attention. No family should be
without them. white wrapper for family use y
Yellow wrapper for animals Sold bv all Drug
gists. so cents per BE- tile large bottles, SlOO.-
J. B. Ross & Co., SO Broadway, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-20

HARVEST TINwARE- Messrs. Duke & Gal
laher a,e prepared to supply to merchants and
farmers all the necessary articles Of Tinware-
Of the best manufacture upon good terms. In
improved machinery and competent workmen
they have advantages not enjoyed generally
outside of the large cities for the production Of
fine ware at short notice.