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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06
FROM BERKELEY SPRINGS.
BERKELEY SPRINGS,
EAbrarv 4. 1879.

Msssys Editors
On Saturday night, an amateur
vigilance committee called at the
residence Of Atty. VIM. Baker
and demanded admittance, but
were refused; they then tried to
force an entrance through the
front door, but were repulsed by .
heavy charge of shot, from fowl
ing piece. Several fresh attacks
we're in . like manner met, until
the gun bursting, Baker retreated
and escaped by rear door, liter
ally Gen dishabille," taking the
Winchester grade. We hear he
stopped at VIM. Myers, just out
side Of Bath, and obtained q pair
Of shoes and wrap, and then re-
sumed his fight in stricken
haste. Some ladies further on
the road were scared almost out
Of their wits by quick, fitting
shadowy being, supposed to be
the fleeing attorney. The reason
assigned, by knowing ones, for this
midnight attack, was I" the inhu-
man manner in which Baker
treated his family having beaten
his wife time and again, and on
Saturday, both morning and
night, he again maltreated the la
dy. Though many times expos
tulated with, up to this date, he
would not forego his cruel pas
time. We hear of no sympathy
being expressed for the unhappy
man, who we understand is now.
in Martinsburg.
The grand jury were in session
but one day, finding two indict-
ments, each for assault; the par
ties indicted are the same men
toned, in my last notes, as hav-
ing created a disturbance at the
schoolhouse.
Court adjourned on Tuesday
after two days sitting. The on
ly legal gentleman attending from
Martinsburg was E. Boyd Faux
ner, ESQ.,, who is generally a sue
cessful pleader in our courts.
Peter.
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MARRIED.


By Rev. Ell. G. Brown, January
21st, at the residence of the brides
mother, DIR. Robert @. Grove and
Miss Mamie Mason, all of Jeffer-
SON county
On Thursday morning last, by
Rev. A. p. Neel, Mr.. Alfred
Knode. of Keedysville, Md, to Miss
Lydia Cloud, Of jefferson county.
On the End inst, in the Luz
theran church, by Rev. M. l.. Gull
Ter, VIM. Il. Powell and Miss Ly-
dia E. Taylor, both of Berkeley
county, w. Va.
February End, at Cedar Grove,
the residence of Decatur Hedges,
Esq, by Rev. DIR. Riddle, Capt. j.
ID. Morrison and Miss Laura
Chapin-all of Lexington, Va.
At the residence of brides father
Col. III w Irwin, on Jan %, by tho
Rev w Rergart, Mr. ] w Ring
resc of this city, to Miss Dessia A,
Irwin, of fredericksburg, Pa.
On the Sd of Feb, by Rev. j. +.
Ockerman, Mr.. George Apple and
Mhs Annie r. Slaughter, both Of
this place.
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Communicated
COUNTY ROADS.
To he Editors Of TIE Independent,

TO Me Editors q the Independent;
AS the last two issues of your pa
per have contained communication
In regard TO public roads and md
surveyors, and as a surveyc.r and
for the benefit OF tie. -Pavar j,
and I" Farme' !" Yourselves in
eiuneu, 1 eialin me privilege 10
slate what ] Row abou; roads.
FARMER asks who The fault
sies III. Nay opinion is, that the
aaga les with 10th the farmess
an0 the County Court. You re-
member two years ago that tAere
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FROM CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, w. VA,
February /. 1875.


TO tie Editors Of the Independent:
In the House on Saturday, Mr..
Gettinger introduced an amend
ment to the school law of Martins
burg district, which is wise and ju-
diciOus in its provisions. / have
had no opportunity to read the
contemplated changes, and rely
upon my memory of its provisions
from listening 10 hasty reading
OF it. 1t fixes the ages Of children
attending at from seven to eigh-
teen years. aid provides for the
issuing of school bonds by the
Board OF Education, secured by
mortgage OH school property, for
the payment Of bonds vested in
the purchase Of grounds and cree
ton ofschool buildings. The bonds
will run for twenty years, and pro-
vision Is made for the payment of
interest on same, and also for a
sinking fund to liquidato bonds at
maturity. This will-give our peo-
pie twenty years to pay off = debt
of $4,000 or $4,000, while under
he present law they would be
taxed 10 pay 1t off within five
years.
The House Judiciary Committee
offourteen members
on Saturday unanimously reported
an amendment to the Constitution
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as ysu specially named the above
amount, and ten per cent being
an unusually large interest, to be
an Inducement to any one to in
vest, which / am sorry to say does
not meet with the views Of tho
Patrons, and consequently II meant
for an inducement, does not induce
them, and as you named $50, 900 ]
thought also that that must be the
Indebtedness. Now for the grati-
fication of nany others, as well as
myself, / would like for you to
publish o full account Of the assets
and liabilities of the Fair Grounds,
from its organization till now, and
perhaps Ii the people see exactly
how you stand, they may help
you.
IT the statement that you make
about the parties who composed
the Directorship be correct, then
you are not to blame, of course, un-
less there was some lobbying done
II know one OF them who induced
q certain man to take shares by
saying that he intended to take SO
many.
Let us know who these Direc-
tors were and how the vote stands,
II there is nothing secret about 1t
that you do not wish to publish |;
II so, / will excuse You. As for the
roSettes and ribbons, / know Of
whom / speak, and you cannot
change my opinion on that subject.
for what I SEQ know. My wrong
impression cannot be changed
till / zee and know more about the
different questions that have ask
ed. Please answer these questions
Ind oblige
EUREKA PATRON.
Patron IL informed that no re-
port Of the assets and liabilities
has been made for the past year
but committee has been appoint
ed to settle with the Secretary and
Treasurer, ard then a report will
be made. The last annual state
ment Is In the secretary's posses
sion, which together with all rec.
ords OF proceedings, and all names
Of Directors, can be seen at this Of
fec. We Invite Patron and all
others feeling an interest In the
Association, to call and examine
them, as we feel certain many er.
rone0us rumors will thereby be cor
rected-EDe.
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We are informed that the good
folks OF Hedgesville and vicinity
will be entertained in the Episco-
pal church of Hedgesville on next
Monday and Tuesday evenings.
with tableaux, music &c. Several
amature performers from Martins
burg will participate. We trust
thew will be favored with good
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The committee having in charge
the Tableaux at King st Hall,
would return their thanks to the
community for their liberal pat.
ronage, but especially do they de.
sire to acknowledge the very eff
ficient and kind assistance render
ed by the ladies and gentlemen
not connected with the Episcopal
Church. They feel that much Of
the success is due to their hearty
cooperation and aid.
VIM. d. BURKHART.
Chairman.
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Where the Taxes Come From
During the year just closed, the
total tax paid on whisksy distilled
during the year 1874, was $685.
5000 tobacco $164,743.30 !; snuff
$40. 434.s2; cigars sos, ss6.13 +; beer
and ale $122,5O6.01. A total Of
1922, 3l9 66. This is paid for what
we are pleased to call luxuries.
Doubtless. Revenue officers are
benefited, whether the Cover
ment is or not is q de6dta6le ques-
ton
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Passenger engine No. 100, Mr..
John Potter, engineer, struck an
unknown man, who was walkingon
the track, between Cumberland
and Piedmont on Wednesday even
ing. The man was taken to Pied
mont, and every attention given
him, though it is thought impossi-
BILE to save his life. Mr.. Potter
used his utmost exertion to check
his train, when he noted that no
attention was given to the whistle
alarm.
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Communicated.
TheAgriculturaI Association
Io the Edttors "a the IndependeNt !.

TO ENe EdN0TS e NE IHdepfNdeW.
/ am very glad to see that you
have taken up the poser and an
swered ii as you did. / hope now
to get some information OH the SUBJ
iect, that being my aim in writing
before.
What was / to infer when you
said ten per cent interest on $50. 900.
Why could you not have said six
per cent on $4,000? / took it that
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The growth ofthe Granger Order
throughout the South is remarka-
BILE. In Alabama there are now
reported to be GAL Oranges, with
$4,000 members in Florida. los
Oranges with 550n members in
Arkansas, 521 Oranges, with 81.
600 members whilst in the other
States there are also numerous
lodges with large membership.
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Josh Billings says, "If you are
going tn Civ a man emmy thing
Civ ittu him cheerfully, and quick
don't make him git down on his
kneeze in front Of yu and listen to
the ten commandments, and then
give him five cents"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

We once read in an old scrap
book these words, In which there
is world Of truth, and which
should be rracticed by all;
"Ifthou would'st be wise,
These things keep before thine eyes:
OF whom thou speakest, when and
where"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

Several of our merchants will
quit the business. Too thick to
thrive. Combine and start q man.
ufactory.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

The CHM foundery, at Winches-
ter, Va, has been purchased at
trustees sale by VIM. II. Gilbert
and G. b. Meredith, for $4,000. 1t
is the purpose of the purchasers to
put it into Immediate operation to
the extent of its capacity, and 10
connect with it other mechanical
and manufacturing industries.
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The record of tramps has reached
as high as thirteen in one night.
Can they not conscientiously do a
little work in return for these free
meals. AS they are rovsrs and not
home poor, they should certainly
furnish some remuneration.
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Supreme Deputy Commander,
r. 8. Richardson, Past Comman-
der, J. A. Isanegle, and Comman-
der Bentz, visited Piedmont on
S0th ult. and instituted en- order
OF the Knights of the Mystic Chain
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Counterfeit five-cent coins are In
common circulation. The die or
matrix by which they are made is
almost perfect, but the metal is
very base, in some instances being
not much better than common
lead.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

The death of John P. Gallaher
was very sudden. He died after
an illness of only six hours.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

Another concert, to be given by
the Knights of the Mystic Chain is
being talked of.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

A telegram from Mr.. Logan last
night announced his arrival in Par.
kersburg on his way home from the
permanent seat. He is tired of
his visit, and has been anxious to
return to Martinsburg for some
time.
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Ice should surely be so cheap
the coming summer as to be lux
ury common to rich and poor.
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W. E. West, dealer in lumber,
is erecting an Office on Kapp's
lot, West Martin street.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

A layer of ground bark, laid
over . water or gas pipe will pre-
vent them from freezing.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-06

Some person ought to have
killed that cursed ground hog. It's
fearful cold again.
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Cumberland has had one case
Of garroting. Remedy-Carry a
loaded revolver with your hand
on it.
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.ye understand steps are being
taken 10 organize Young Mems
Christian Association.
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DIED.

John p. Gallaher, aged Is years,
8 months and 3 days.
On the 4th inst, ut 8 o'clock
p. NJ, Lizzie w. Armstrong, at
the residence of her father, w. III.
Mathews, Esq in her 39th year |;
funeral 8 O'Clock p. M. to-day.
Relatives and friends respectfully
invited
Near Bedington, in this county,
on the 18th ult VIM. Parker, col
Ored, aged SO years. Deceased was
q very old and highly respectable
colored man, and resided until the
close of the war near Walper's
crossroads, jefferson county. In
slave times he belonged to old Mr..
Casper Walper.
Near Hedgesville on the 26th
inst, George Cecil, beloved infant
of Henry s., and Jamie Butts.
Go to thy rest my child!
Go to thy dreamless bed,
While yet so gentle, unde6led,
With blessings on thy head.
Shall love with weak embrace,
Thy upward wing detain
No, darling Georgey, seek thy place,
Amid the cherub train.
On Tuesday January 26, William
Porter, son Of Martin G. and e.
Pitzer, aged month.
Farewell sweet babe thy course is clear
ho1 ~ h. 60
Christ your spirit will receive,
And angels welcome it to heaven.
Thy parents sure must feel thy loss,
But should not mourn your early end,
Though they have lost a dear son,
You have gained a heavenly friend.
In this place, Oh the I'd inst,
William Grady, aged q years, IL
months and IA days.
A Tribute or Respect from His
Comrades.
is not the tear at this moment shed,
When the cold turf has just been
That can tell how beloved was the soul
that's fed
Or how deep in our heart we deplore
him.
tbs the tear. through mary long day
wept,
Through life by his loss all shaded;
IT'S the sad remembrance fondly kept.
When ell lighter grisfs have faded.
Oh thus shall we mourn, and his
memory's light,
While it shines through our hearts
will imprOve them
For worth shall look fairer, and truth
more bright
When we think how he lived but to
love them
And as buried saints the grave per-
fume
Where fadcless they've long been ly-
ing,
SO our hearts shall borrow q sweet ming
bloom.
From the image he left there in dy-
ing.
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Pay your gas bills and save the
discount.
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Mrs. Lieut.. Fitch is called the
:" Queen Of Diamonds"
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House hanting still progresses.
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Lent, next Tuesday.
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attendance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-01-20
WHOLE NO. 1894

too, I guess, after the homily l have
just given you. 'Please, and she
rose gracefully, 'lct great L usher
dear YOU to the dining room"
"With pleasure yet | wish the
bell had not rung so early. have not
heard half enough"
"Have you never observed, my
dear friend, that many sermons lose
half their effectiveness, by undue
length The benediction at such
time, is noted as a relief, not a bless
ing. Some other time l will preach
the rest"
81 pray Heaven | may have resolu-
ton enough to practice what you
have already taught Sure am, if
80 I do-my life, what is left OF it,
will be like yours, aperpetual sermon
and my daily benediction be like
yours, also, the blessings OF my chill
dren and the praises Of my husband"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-01-20

THE EBB AND Flow OF BEAUTY.
Beauty makes its own fashions
when it comes, aud we must remem-
Der that it is not once beauty and
always a beauty. People are con
tinually being disapp ointed in child
ren in this respect cherubs grow up
into ogres,-mouths widen most por-
tentously about fourteen years old;
dimples about that time often vanish,
and noses then can lengthen, or crook,
or even snub, and it is fortunately the
same the other way, too-that faces
ugly in the cradle may quite change
by twenty. Some peoples beauty
comes very late indeed, and those
who have been repugnant in their
youth and maturity may look splendid
in old age. Gray hairs and white
boards become some folks wonderful
ly; few wrinkles also, greatly i'm
proves cert,in faces and one old
lady of our acquaintance we never
dreamed was beautiful till We saw her
in spectacles.
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Lay thy Hand on thy Mouth.

How few obey The injunction OF
the wise man, ''If thou hast thought
evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth"
Too many, when they have heard or
thought anything to the disadvantage
of another, do not hesitate to spread
it abroad They make what is bad
hundred fold worse by little ad-
dilons in the way of surmises, sus.
picious, significant looks and gestures,
until mountains are manufactured out
of mole hills One busy-body may
thus set whole neighborhood in a
ferment, quite unlike that produced
by the gospel leaven, of which Christ
speaks. This gossiping disposition
increases with wonderful rapidity, II
it is ever in the least indulged, until
one who would scorn the appellation
of body or gossip, is in reality a
most mischievous one Many are in
danger of acquiring such a character,
who least suspect it. There are so
many annoying things in every body's
daily intercourse with his fellows, and
it is telt at the moment to be some
what Of relief to speak Of them to
another but afterwards they will
never yield "the peaceable fruits of
righteousness. The only safe rule is
that of Solomon's: ''If thou hast
thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy
mouth"
There is one form of evil speaking
which the world will never look upon
with liberation, though listeners will
ever be abundant. When it exists in
families, one member speaking i'll Of
another in the presence Of others,
though the provocations are ever so
great, it will always lower the speaker
in tie estimation of the hearers. We
can easily corroborate this, no doubt,
by remembering instances where our
own natures have been repulsed by
this falt-fnding among kindred
Who can listen with respect to =
daughter, who speaks slightly of q
mother, however great her defects, OF
a sister who parades before the world
her brothers shortcomings ? Surely,
in the family, if no where else, love
should draw a mantle around all i'm
perfections and fraities, and we should
''lay our hand upon our mouth if
We are ever tempted to speak OF them.
"Thou shalt not 60 up and down as
a tale bearer among thy people" is a
command just as binding now at the
time when it was first spoken and if
the family should be sacred from the
intrusion of such an evil-worker, how
much more the nearer, closer fold, Of
which Jesus is the great Shepherd
Presbyterian.
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I'LL THINK OF THEE.

I'll think Of theo when busy day
IL sinking into night,
When song ard jest pass Aoeting by,
When other hearts are gay and light,
I'll think Of thee.
Long, long, shall remember thee,
When friends and all are gone
OFT will memory wander back,
TO dream Of days gone by,
And think Of thee.
When old age comes with silyery locks.
When youth and joys are fed;
When aught but musings cheer tho heart
When care and sorrow deck thy heal,
Then think Of me.
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-22
EUGENE WAGGAMAN
Civil Sheriff OF the Parish Of Orlear g.
au9 Is Is myll

Mrs. q. X. DunninG vs.. Edmund Murphy.
CiXTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
- Orleaps. No. 2518.-By virtue Of wit of
seizure and sale dire cted by the honorable the
sixth District Court for the parish of Orles rs TO
c. s. Sauvinet, late sheriff in the above entitled
cause, the original of which writ has been lost,
copy OF the same is embodied in a transcript of
appeal duly certified April 5. 1875 by the Clerk Of
the Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana, will
proceed to sell at public auction at the Merchants
and Auctl0neers Exchange, Royal street, between
Canal and Cust0mhOuse streets, ia the Second Dis
at twelve O'clock NJ, the following deAS6bed prop.
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND. situated, living
and being in the Second District of this city IN the
square bounded by Toulouse, Rampant, st. Louis
and Bssln streets, measuring sixty feet front on
bred and twenty feet in depth, and extending be.
tween parallel lines, to Basin street, upon which
1t has "a similar front OF sixty fret which lot of
ground s composed of four lots, designated by the
numbers three, four. seventeen and eighteen, of
square humber thirteen on plan drawn by the
late Niche! De Armas, then q notary public in this
city, on the twelfth of May, 1919. Together with
all the buildings and Improvements thereon
rights ways and advantages thereuntO belonging
erty acquired ~ the defendant herein. by pur-
chase, from George W. Avery sheriff of the parish
Of Orleans, and by said sheriff sold on the twenty.
third Of May 1868, by virtue Of writ OF ier facias
to him directed by the late Sixth District Court of
New Orleans at the suit of Hope Insurance Com.
rogated No II AIS OF the docket of said court, a.
per sheriffs deed, dated May 3D. 1868.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
EUGENE WAGGAMAN
Civil Sheriff of the Parish OF Orleans.