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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03
LAsT OF THE yHRGENHUS.
SHE Is Al THE BOTTOM OF
ATLANTIC.
III the Spaniards Want Her they
can go Down After Her.

NEW YORK, December 30.-The
United States corvette Ossipee
arrived at this port last evening,
and came to anchor of the battery
at about 1880 O'Clock. The Vir-
giuius as will be remembered, was
given over to the custody of the
captain of the Ossipee on the 18th,
and to the Ossipee was assigned
the duty of bringing her to port.
Rhc establishment of the port
authorities was therefore not
small when the Ossipee was sig
nailed last evening and no Virgin
Jus appeared in sight
When, however, the Ossipse
was boarded, the apparent
mystery was explained, and the
startling intelligence communi.
Gated, that the Virginius (all
along in a leaky condition. had,
when off Cape Fear, and in sight
Of land, in spite of all the efforts
of the crew aboard her, settled and
gone to the bottom. Shortly after
the arrival Of the O@sipee re-
porter boarded the vessel and had
an interview with the officer ot
the deck. The latter said he had
strict orders not 10 Communicate
with anybody in relation to
the circumstances attending the
laundering of the Virginius.
He would not even give the
date of the occurrence, or the place
where it happened.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

No better evidence of the disin-
tegration of political parties could
be furnished than the demoriliza-
ton of the representatives of the
Republican and Democratic par
ties in Congress. Neither is
any longer united, and both are
without leaders. The old lines
seem to have been obliterated, and
political divisions are no longer
made on any vote. The times are
evidently rife for revolution.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03
ADDRESS TO THE CLERGY
OF VEST VIRGINIA.

The State Council Of the Friends of
Temperance, assembled at Let0is-
burg, aug. 9Th, 1873.
TO THE CLERGY OF ALL De-
NOMINATIONS IN THE STATE OF
WEST VA.-We address ourselves
to you as the body to which we
are most indebted for any inn
provements in public opinion
touching morals and religion 1t
is to the Churches, said Sir Henry
Thompson. the head OF the medical
profession in England, v hen plead
ing for Temperance, though him
self a reputed skeptic, that we
must look for any considerable
reformation in the drinking habits
of the people, and the churches
under our observation have been
much what their pastors have
labored to make them. If this be
so then, beyond most others at
least, theirs will be the response
lity,-theirs the guilt, and
theirs the glory of the national
reformation, in which we seek to
be the humble but efficient CO.
workers.
1t is no longer needful to argue
the questions of Temperance. We
remember when public opinion on
this subject in all countries was
dead, or ifany were alive, whether
in churches or civil government,
it was only to be in despair. There
was a lion in the way which
would rend the Temperance re-
former as he would rend Il kid.
But we have lived to see the day
when truth on this subject, as we
of the Temperance organizations
understand it, has won a clear
majority in all ranks of society.
In the Roman Catholic Church
the leading officials have taken
this work in hand and with great
success. In the Church of Eng
land the Convocation has done the
same thing. Bishops and Arch
bishops are speakers at Temper
auce meetings, and sermons upon
total abstinence are preached by
appointment once in the year in
the Cathedrals of ST. Paul's and
Westminster, London, and Par
lament alarmed. by the. fearful
advance of drunkenness has taken
the subject in hand.
In this country every denomina-
ton has more or less acknoWl-
edged its obligation to. labor in
the work; and more than this
Legislatures in nearly every State
in the Union are carrying prohib-
itory or restrictive laws as far as
in their judgment public opinion
demands them and will see to
their execution.
But vast as is the work which
has been done probably the most
difficult part--it is needless to say
how much remains to be done, and
which is quite practicable, if all
will speak out and act out what
they think upon the subject.
To this end we make our appeal
to the ministers of religion that at
least twice in the year they will
call the special attention of the
people to temperance, and their
duty to cooperate i'll some form
or other in a cause which has
such claims upon common human
ity, and that they will make such
other illusions to it, in sermons,
lectures, bible classes, and Sunday
schools, as will bring this, which
is one Of the greatest hindrances
to the progress of the gospel and
moral reformation of the world,
under the Scriptural maxim of
cline upon line and precept upon
precept.n
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03


The Kanawha Chronicle, the or
gan of the Jacob wing of the DEM
ocratic party in this State, comes
out In an article declaring that
the Jacob Democrats have re-
solved to cut loose from the
.Bourbonsu and will go it alone
in the next campaign. They have
appointed an executive commit
tee for the purpose of re-organiz-
ing the Democratic party "upon
the basis of time-honored princi-
Pies" &c. This is all very fine,
but it strikes US that in
the selection Of a committee for
the performance Of such work,
they ought to have chosen only
those in sympathy with them,
and been sure of their men. We
publish this morning, letter
from &c. Boyd Faulkner. Esq,
who was announced as a member
of their committee, declining the
preferred honor, and disavowing
sympathy with the movement.
Since the announcement of Mr.. l..
Boyd Faulkner's name as amen
Der of the committee, we notice
that change has been made, and
the committee as now announced
contains the name of Col. j, @.
A. Nadenbousch, of this county,
instead of Mr.. Il Boyd Faulkner
who was on the committee ). -,
first place 1t now r"- 1n we
seen whether -S,iains W 10
bOIr~ or nov Vol. Naoeii-
.scn will "stick." We are not
at all interested in the matter fur
Their than to watch the va
rious moves son the political
chess board,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

Mr.. Caleb Cushing who is to
succeed Minister Sickles will make
very able representative at Mad
rid His knowledge of interna.
tional law and experience in
diplomacy is very great. But
Notwithstanding, Mr.. Cushing
never had any fixed principles or
convictions, he has always es-
poused that side or cause which
retains him first and pays the
largest fee.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

The editor of the Martinsbug
Independent has recovered from
the effects Of Christmas and apol-
ogizes to the town clock for his
recent grave charge against that
venerable institution. - Cun16er-
land Times.
We can't stick at it like you
old sogers. How much longer
will your Christmas last?
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03
The contest for the Virginia
II. S. Senatorship is warming up
and promises to be very exciting.

A Morgan county debating So
ciety recently discussed the ques-
ton OF ''good roads VS.. Schools"
and decided in favor Of roads. We
shouldn't wonder If Morgan is as
sadly in need Of good roads as
schools. And by-the-way both
are great civilizers.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

The Hagerstown Ne,oS is re
minded that if Martinsburg wasn't
Martinsburg there would be no
railroad shops here, and that all
the talk about the removal of the
Baltimore & Ohio shops is simply
so much buncombe.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

1t Is now announced from
Charleston that "waro is to be
made on all who favor the re-
moval of the capital The war is
to be inaugurated according to the
Wheeling Register, by a "ring of
small politicians" in Charleston.
Well, down this way we are ready
for thecombat. We have no doubt
the people will make the contest
short, sharp and decisive and dis
astrous to the hopes of the ring
aforesaid. They will take care to
send to the next legislature repre-
sentatives who will not disregard
their wishes in the matter of "re-
meval," or any other, for the
matter of that; open your batter
les.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

William Layton, a colored boy
about fifteen years of age, was be-
fore Mayor Shut yesterday morn
ing charged with cutting Henry
Carter, colored, with a knife, at
the colored M. E. Church, on
Tuesday night. The Mayor fined
him five dollars and costs and re-
quired him to give bail for good
behaviour for one year.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

The Parkersburgers are just now
much exercised over their APP
preaching municipal election.
Everybody wants to be Mayor or
Councilman; and a dozen or more
different tickets are already an
nounced, with daily additions of
from five to six. a municipal
Office in that burg must pay
handsomely or bring with it great
honor, If one is to judge from the
scramble for the places.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03
NEW YORK
FATE OF spIRITUALIsTs.

New York, Dec. 3O.-De La
Plate Weiley, sixty-four years old,
and a sign painter, suicided by
stabbing himself yesterday at his
workshop on Cortland street. For
several years past he has been
deranged in referance to spiritual
ism, and made several previous
attempts on his life.
A FIFTY-THoUsAND DOLLAR FIRE
A fire about midnight last night
in fur warehouse, No. 6S Green
street, in this city, damaged the
stock of Julius Larner twenty-five
thousand dollars. j 7. Cooke and
Henry Wood sustained a loss of
twenty thousand dollars, and Sly
ster, Brush & Son ten thousand
dollars. All insured.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03
MORE TIGERS CAPTURED.

The police late last night madea
raid on the gambling den, "A Ann
street, and arrested Amos Broad,
proprietor, and eight players and
all the implements ofthe game,
with the furniture, &c. The pris-
oners were all held for examina-
ton,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

1t is reported that jay Cooke q
Co. will pay Off their creditors at
% cents on the dollar. Those will
ing to take Northern Pacific Rail-
road bonds might have their
claims beqneathed in full
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

We notice that the Kanawha
Chronicle, in giving a list of the
members of the State Executive
Committee of the Jacob Democ-
racy, recently appointed, puts
down Col. j. @. A. Nadenbousch,
of Berkeley and l.. S. Johnson, of
Taylor, AS the members for the
Second Congressional District.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-03

Col. Hager has been chosen by
the California Legislature u. S.
Senator for the short term. His
election completes the triumph OF
the great popular uprising in that
State. Both the old political
parties have been completely
routed, and the great railroad
monopolies of that State over
thrown. Booth, the Senator for
the long term was formerly Re-
publican, and Hagan formerly a
Democrat. Both are now ranked
with the Changers. %
Independent --"u VIII ac'
,.,y of the old parties
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20
The Celebration.

The Norwegian citizens of this place
celebrat ed the 18th Of May, the anniversary
of the adoption of the constitution that
gave Norway the right to frame it's own
laws, and be a free and independent nation
with one restriction, that Of having the
same ruler as Sweden, on Monday the 18th.
The following programme was carried out
in a spirited and enthusiastic manner:
l. Salute at sunrise
?. Meeting at Music Hall at 10 o'clock.
3. Procession from Music Hall to College
Bluff at II o'clock.
4. An interesting and logical speech on
the subject of '' NORWAY and it's Constitu-
ton" by F. A. Hisher of Minneapolis,
editor Of the Budstikken.
5. Song.
6. A grand dinner in which about five
hundred people participated.
7. A splendid and entertaining speech,
in English, by Jorgen Simmons.
8. A few remarks by Dr.. Hayerdahl Of
Of La Crosse.
8. A short speech on Sweden, by Hisher.
10. \ few observations to the point, by
N. 0. Werner.
II. Extemporaneous speech by Jorgen
Simmons, which was given with great
spirit and enthusiasm, and received hearty
applause.
! -. Olof Norvold of Minneola, comment
| ed upon the toast " For the LADIES'" in a
laughable and felicitious manner: I, J> s>s !.
13. a very pleasant dance on the green.
IA. Procession from the bluff to Music
Hall.
The exercises were interspersed with
songs. and music by the Noras Harpe Brass
Band. The speeches were excellent. the
dinner first class, and in fact the whole
| affair was all that could have been wished,
| and reflected great credit upon the mana
gers.
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

so pleasant retreat for spending leisure
hour. The GRANGE ADVANCE first suggest
ed this desired improvement. some time
since, and we are glad to see that our en-
terprising business men are taking hold Of
this matter in earnest.
Our enterprising Post Master, at the
suggestion Of some Of our business men,
has arranged for night exchange mail
with Winona
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20
3w3O

%MEssRs. SARGENT, RoATH 4 EL-
WELL have formed a partnership in the
dry goods and grocery business in this
city, and have opened first-class stock Of
goods in the old "People's store,", second
door from the corner Of Main and Bush
Streets on Bush Street. These gentlemen
are we'll and favorahly known in this city
and County, and their many friends will
doubtless embrace the first opportunity to
call and see them. ~s" %:@:s i. 3w32.
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

G. ERICKSON has associated with
him in the furniture business, Mr.. An
drew Swanson, an old resident and business
man Of this city, formerly Of the firm of
Simmons, Olson, Bush 4 Co. The new firm,
in addition to their furniture trade, are
going into the manufacturing of their own
goods and to supply the trade. In our is
sue Of February 18th we called attention to
the fact that Red Wing needed furniture
mandatory, and now that we are to have
one we hope thst it will receive the sup.
port which home manufacturers always
should receive. 3w 81
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

DR.. BRUNO JAEHNIG and Fred NJ,
Teele, we'll known young men Of. our city,
have bought the drug department of Jones
& Cole popular book and drug store, and
will continue business at the old stand
The new firm bring a thorough professiona1
land practical knowledge to their business
and will receive the hearty well wishes .,
many friends for their success. 3w8]
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

3@Pitch forks Of all kinds and sizes,
hoes, shovels, spades and garden .r.kes,
cheaper than the cheapest at c. H. Smiths,
Plumb street. = x<.g 4w32
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

. PETER BEHENe has bought out the
interest Of Mr.. Olson in the firm Of Mes.
bitt & Olson. The style Of the new. firm
win. be Nesbitt 3 Beheng. Give them .
call.
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

- THOSE best teas formerly kept
by 8. Y. Roath are to be had Of Sargent,
Roath q CO. d 81
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

FARMERS will find it to their advan.
tage to buy their Groceries of F A. Poole,
corner Third and Bush SITS Red Wing.
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

JOHN MANSFIELD has his furniture
store filed with splendid stock of goods,
neatly arranged, and presenting a tasty
and attractive appearance. His new pst-
ent wire safes, with revolving shelf arms
for milk and pantry stores: that need to be
kept cool and away from insects, are charm
ing. They are absolutely insect proof.
Every housewife will want one. His sign
simply reads in plain bold letters s 123
John Mansfield 49, Do not forget the
place, No. 113, Main street.. Red Wing.
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

a. THE cheapest place in the city
to get oil kinds Of tin work done is st G. II.
Smiths, Plumb Street. 4W82
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20
POOLE sells 6 lbs. Raisins for $1.OO.

GET your picture frames, stereoscopes
and Stercoscopic views of C. NJ. Lawrence.
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

GREAT EASTERN MENAGER1E AND Circus.
This great institution, which is now cre-
ating much enthusiasm in the State of Miss
ouri, will perform here on May Goth. The
press everywhere pronounce it the biggest
success on the road, and the riding Of the
world-renowned and greatest living bare
back horseman, James Robinson, is received
with the warmest enconiums Of praise.
The St. Louis Daily Democrat says of it:
Yesterday afternoon there was an atten-
dance at this favoriA resort, the most select
and respectable audience both in point of
morale and financial sense, ever assembled
under city Of pavilions in St. Louis and
last night living, moving jammed, throng
witnessed the entire performances; ex-
pressing the keenest ana most pleasurable
satisfaction. Gl.t
The menagerie,G ever the center of at
traction, excites the keenest interest. Each
animal, bird and reptile, is described by
competent lecturers under the charge Of
the excellent superintendents, j. H. Will
llams and Prof. H. Sanders. The perform
ance Of the latter in the den of tigers, jag
uafs, pumas and leopards is dangerous
and startling exhibition.
~ James Robinson rode even better than on
any previous occasion. If favorite here
before this last appearance, he has even
more surely than ever sustained in the
hearts Of his friends To ride With him is
: gift, which he has made perfect by prac-
tics The greatest living rider, true he is.
but he seems anxious to win new laurels in
his unequalled speciality. The balance. Of
the company are the best found in tie pro-
fession, and there can be but one voice a.
to the superb magnifcence Of the Great
Eastern. sGs.sss ,.ssss
.l9 The idea Of : ipublic park on Barn
Bluff i being aea;n ted. There is
nothing that would add 50. much to the
beauty 6 the City s the improvement of
Ills Bluff, and - other plaoe could be made
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

D@ FARMERS Look HERE. II
have for sale the best Self Raking Reaper
and a Moving Attachment for the same 5;
the best Iron Mower with no wood about
it to decay; the best Self-Locking Horse
Rake; also the Edward Harvester, manu-
factured at St. Paul: =
l. It is strong, durable and simple. 2.
1t is light draft, and easily raised and low
cred for long and short grain. 8. 1t saves
all shelled grain and scatterings.. 4. It
elevates the grain, either wet or dry, with
less friction than any other. 5. Two or
three binders can work upon it. 6. It is
superior to all others in down, lodged Or
tangled grain. Z. 1t will harvest grain
easier, cheaper and cleaner, with less time,
less labor and less money than any other.
Call and see me before purchasing.
R. H. DOWNING,
8w32" at T. B. Sheldon & Co.'s Office.
nT IF you Want to know where to
get Dry Goods and Groceries cheap, read
the new advertisement Of Sargent, Roath
s. Co., in anoth er column.
IF you want to buy good and cheap
cook stove, 60 to c. H. Smiths on Plumb
Street, new building.
sABy purchasing your School Books
from c. NJ. Lawrence, you will get covers
for them gratis. -
D9rNEw IMPROVEMENT un-
dersigned, having this season gone to the ex-
pense Of making an apparatus for the pur-
pose Of rolling wagon wheels in boiling oil
before they are painted and placed in the
wagon, which process we claim to be of
great advantage, both as q preservation of
the material and to prevent the oft recur-
ring difficulties Of loose tire. We invite all
who feel interested in our line of business
and who wish to purchase wagons, to come
and see the invention and the method by
which we manufacture our wagons.
ERICKSON, PETERSON & Co.
3w3O
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

@TD. c. Hill keeps for sale a va
riety of moth-proof paper mating to be
put under carpets which is pliable, and
serves to protect the carpet. We have
tried it and consider it just the thing. 5w32
Buy your Drugs and Patent Medi-
cines Of F. a. Poole. He keeps the pur-
est and best in the city.
TOMATOES and bedding plants now
ready at Mrs. B. c. Stephens.
POOLE sells Teas from 40 cts. per lb.
upward.
POOLE sells lbs Raisins for $1.OO.
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

Poole sells 81 lbs. Dried Peaches for
b1.O0. .
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

POOLE sells 8 lbs. Dried Apples fol
$1.OO.
The Grange advance., 1874-05-20

s@+By purchasing your School Books
from c. NJ. Lawrence, you will get covers
for them gratis. -
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-07
Anbrosial &C, ktRils
THE REASON WHY.

The question is daily asked BY thousands o.
our citizens, Why it is the 1 K l. Bitters have
achieved such popularity with the public. and
have such an immense saies" The reason is
because they are al old and we'll established
article, and are made from the most choice
kerbs AMI roots; the many who have tried them,
testify to their beneficial qualities. and have RIO
hesitation in recommending them to their
afflicted friends.
They are acknowledged to be the best tonic
and recupsratCr known; they build up the sys-
ten, and inrart strength to the weak and ex-
haus:ed, and are endorsed and recommend by
our most eminent Physicians las per certificates
en- each bottle. To those afflicted with the
Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Loss Of Appetite, as
. blood purifier they suIpass all other SO called
tonics which have lately been placed in tie
market.
No family shOaid 10 without them. Sold
eroryv here.
H. EPSTEIN L CO.,
Sole Proprieters. sls Front ST.,
rlchi2-2m San Prsncirco.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-07
ITVHE ABOVE SALOON HAS REF.

HNHE ABCVE SALOV-s HAS HEN
ret;tteC IN tie NEST elegant style, ana Ic-
comfort and the quality Ct its stock hiss 10 s'i-
prricr in the State. The choicrst 81 Wines End
Liquors ED the best braLGs IL tiga.s Hi"ays
eE E.cd. The eEovned
Ambro<fal Cct ktRils
Arc still dispersed st this establishment.
Lager Beer of The best quality always t" be
found At the Efr. livery sttention paid to
PATRONS. Order ind ciyiiity will lie tie IIls ct
the international.
desire . call froEi my old frit lids. wh' III
will Away be happy 70 male Weic' re.
spi4-h b. PENDOIA.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-09-13
A nnslnrdlY 0nlrage

on Friday night two mlsereanls' lh'
tent either upon robbery pr something
worse, demanded admillpnee AZ Mr.
liohny's residence IN Gust Dallas while
that gentleman WIS absent lrom home
AZ his lace pf business, On the door
belng opened by some lady nemher ol
the house the $50 sepundrels, 10 nn auT
lhorllaliye tone, said hey wanted sup
per When informed Tint they could
be accommodated AZ near boarding
house they made movement ~ II 10
assail the lady, but suddenly turned
aud hurried Oh when another lady,
who WIS near by heard the de-
mand aud saw lhe movement OF the
men, screamed out Ia fright The
same parties, II IL supposed, visited q
house IN the nelghblrhood on the same
night, aud upon lhrealnlng 10 break
tho door down were urged 10 "lnoYe
out Of that by u couple Of pistols be-
Ing hung out Of window IN u turbu'
lent manner,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-09-13
sunday schooi Festival.

On Friday evening next, the Sunday
school scholars Of ~, Mathews church
will given festival ~ Fields opera
house, for the purpose Of raising funds
10 enlarge their library, The "LIttlc
Helpers Of this parish viii hold their
annual fair on the same evening aud
NJ the same plncc, thus increasing the
Interest and pleasure of the occasion.
The proceeds OF the fair viii beapplled
to the purchase OF II baptlsmal fount
for tho church, Let our citizens turn
out and aid the little ones In the prem
iscs.