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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-01-19

80 numerous are the additions TO the
library OF Harvard College that new
shelves to accommodate 1000 volumes
are la course of construction.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-01-19

Tur GrThie urges Tilton to found a
prize with Beccher's 100000 for the
best annual sermon ON the seventh COM
mandment.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-01-19

Gov. G,sroS. Edward Everett Hale
and Rev. DIR. Miner. are among the
directors OF new organization at Bos-
ton for the suppression Of obscene lit
eraturr.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-01-19
sYocKnoLpIRs, MIEIINc.
sIocKNoLpERs' MlEIINo.

mur ANIMAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
il ,holdsrs 81 the California Mining Company
viii be held at the once Of the Company. hoom
California, on "WEDNESDAY. the ?oth day Of
Jauuary, A. D. 1878. st O'Clock y. y. Transfer
books win be closed on fricay. the 18th dav Of
January, a. y. ISIS, and remain elc'ed until
snss ss,a cInd ld nisf naSfp T. nAaLKY. seer.i.rr.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-01-19
CAUTION.

= uRRRBY CAUTION ALL TRADERS NOT
10 deliver any goods 10 any party on my
seeount Without my written order,
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TRAVELLING ASB rREIsHrIse.

Os AND AFTER ocrosxR q is.s,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22
". G. BENNETT,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
NOTARY PUBLIC and
REAL ESTATE AGENT,

Weston, W: Va.
viii practice in Lewis and adjoining coun-
tics-as Agent Of the National cooperative
business Agency Company, will procure
American and Foreign Patents, Prosecute
Bounty, Pension and all other kinds Of
Government Claims, and collect debts ofev-
cry description in any part Of the United
States. lie will also act as Real Estate
Agent, and as such possesses unequaled f.
cilities Tor the buying and selling Of Ladn
and Real Estate
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22
That "lroubie in Collins
Settlement.

In answer to the inquiries Of "Tax
Payer" in our last issue, as to the
Collins Settlement school complica.
ton, We would sny--tlat section G Of
the school law requires "majority Of
the Board Of Education to constitute
quorum; and that they shall do no
official business unless when assembled
US board, and after due notice to all
the members"
We are Of the opinion that the Board
could not act, except as provided by
this section; and that no drafts should
be issued until ordered by the Board
Section s Of the same law requires
the secretary to record oil Of the pro-
ccedings of The board in a book, and
to be signed by the secretary and pres.
idcnt. Whether the district or mem
beers of the Board Of Education are
bound for drafts irregularly issued in
the hands of parties who have per.
formed their contracts honestly, We do
not wish to express an opinion, as that
question more properly belongs to The
Courts.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22
The Necessity ora State Survey.

Probably the next most important
matter to honest and wise legislation
in the affairs of State, is proper
representation Of her resources to those
outside Of her borders. For the past
many years the tide of emigration
which has been pouring into this coun-
try has been swept westward by the
influence brought to bear by the en-
,erprising Legislators Of the thinly set
tied western States. in advertising the
cheupucss and fertility Of their lands,
and the extent aud value Of their min.
eral resources. That West Virginia
has never thus brought herself into
notice, can be ascribod the fact of her
being so thinly populated. But before
she eau hold out any inducements to
set,lers-eithcr lnborers or capitalists,
to come within her territory, she must
DO able TO demonstrate that it will be
to their material advantage to do SO.
West Virginia never had a geological
survey, and knowledge Of her resources,
both mineral and agricultural, is very
limited, even among the oldest resi-
dents Of the Stute. Of late, some in-
terest in the matter has been awaken
ed. caused by the researches Of those
interested 10 the Centennial. Valua-
bic discoveries Of iron ore, coal and
other minerals have been made and
the fact must be patent to every one
that an official and correct survey tina,
would show these deposits, their e1.
tent, richness, location, aud accessible
", would Mt sncc claim the attention
Of emigrauts and capitalists, both from
this and other countries. That such .
survey would develop mineral upon min.
eral deposits. not altogether unknown,
is the opinion Of scientific men who
have given the matter but casual in.
vestigation. The few thousand dollars
then, which would be expended in this
way, would acruc into millions and to
the lasting prosperity of the State. II
We mistake net. the first step Of pro-
grcss which West Virginia will make
will DO when she has had q complete
md scientific survey, and so We COM
mend tue matter to our Legislature MS
one of tue mos. important 10 her in
terests of which it could take cogni-
zaucc. IrAeelinJ Sunday Leader.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22
Tho Impeachment.

Tho Impeachment Committee ap.
pointed last winter, made majority
anG minority report, with the evidence
taken, all of which We have read care.
fully, and do not hesitate to say that
the evidence fails entirely to show any
grounds for impeachment. The mi
nority report recommends the rescind-
ing Of the resolutions passed. at the
last session of the Legislature. direct.
ing the Impeachment Of the Auditor
and Treasurer, which Recommendation
the Legislature should adopt, and then
direc. that Committee, or some other
Committee, to inquire more particu-
larly rs to that S3S,0O0 deficit during
Radical rule.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22

Tns Pennsylvania election PATS ont
worse and worse for the Radicals aud
better and better for the Democrats.
The ollicial returns from all tho coup.
ties except Wayne give Radical ma.
jority Of $50; pretty considerable
falling off from the $4,000 SO boast
fully claimed at Grst, us we'll as from
the $4,000 by which Hurtrunft was
elected before. This is not much of n
shower after all, and when philadcl.
phia frauds and Democratic lack Of or.
ganization are considered i, sarOrs
very much Of a Republican defeat. l,
would not be SO very surprising if the
State next year, gave right hand.
some majority for the Demo.
cratic Presidential nominee.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22
S 5, o O O
To Loan at 5 per
cent, secured by
confidence, and the
fact

luSJ
That Chalfant has now 10 store S Tons
Of best iron, at j cents for bar.
He has rs kegs of Bcenwood Nails.
lie has Cook Stoves from 81 to $50.
He has new Metal IlOilow.ware.
He has Blacksmith Tools complete.
He has Gross Cut aud Mill Saws Of
every variety.
Ho Inns Flows, Corn Shelters. Fodder
Cutters, Grind Stones, with or with
out gearing. Shovcls, Picks, Slcdges,
Drills. Crowbars, Powder and Fuse.
EIc has all the wants of Mechanic, La
borer, Farmer or Contractor.
lie has Carpenter Tools. Glass, Putty,
Paints. Oils, Varnishos, Lime, Ce-
ment and tho full wants OF the build
or supplied.
Hc has first. class Hardware Store
complete in all its bearings.
lie has $50 bushels Of Seed for spring
sowing in transit, new, fresh and
guaranteed clean.
He has Groceries, Notions, Books and
Stationery, fresh, new and cheap.
He has Salt by barrel or pound.
lie proposes to sell at bottom prices nl
the above, and as to stock of varie q
goods, Saddles, Brides and Fancy
Goods, competition in price he
defcs.
Lastly-go to Chalfants, examine
goods, ask for prices and fully salts.
fy yourself before purchasing
As the bottom prices arc reached by
Him.
He means business, live active and en-.
ergetic.
Tho Pluce-Chalfant's Block-opcn
front Main Street.
Ask for Chalfant and his Tea at Is
cents per pound, bis good Coffee Q
pounds for SIS cents.
His "a sheets of Paper and "a Envcl-
opes for 90 cents.
His pure Fish Oil at S1.00 per gallon.
His North Carolina Tar.
His Corn Shelters at $11-Eagle.
His good canned Peaches ut $3.50 per
dozen.
His Blank Books.
In short spend half hour in going
through his Warehouse, noting
prices aud compare the same with
others, ] ton Pure White Lead.
500 gallons Of Oil in store, Paints
in colors aud Brushes Of every
kind and style.
Tho Builder, tho Mechanic Of every
branch. and the Housekeeper Of
most fastidious taste can fud a ca.
terer to their wants, Cutlery, Silver
Plated Ware, Parlor Coal Sets,
Bird Cages, &c, &c.
Go to Chaliants and ask for any want
in the Household.
+. NJ. CHALFANT.
Weston, NoU. 10.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22

uluaule bTuzIuS
go a. ~ ID g
In LEWIS COUNTY
FOR SAFE.
George W. Hudson
rs,
John NJ. Cummings and others;
And
G. r. Hudson
VS.
John N. Cummings and others.
Under a joint decree rendered in these ca.
scs on the 9Th of September, 1875, by the
Circuit Court of Lewis county, | will sell, nj
public auction, 10 the highest bidder, on the
III Day Of December, 1875,
being the second day Of the December term
of the County Court ofLcwiS county, in
front of the Court House ofSaid county,
TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
adjoining each other, in Lewis county, one
containing
2s7 ACRES,
partly on the waters Of Little Skin Creek,
aud partly en- the waters OF Stone Coal
Creek the other containing
S. ACRES AND 3 R00DS,
on the waters Of Little Skin Greek.
These are finely improved grazing lands,
with good dwelling, barn and other out
houses, orchard, &c, and together constit-
ute one Of the best farms, according to size,
In Lewis county
The title Is perfect.
1e'ms Sale.
A credit Of G, Il, 10 and "a months, with
notes bearing interest from date, and good
security. Title TO be retained until further
order Of Court.
HENRY BkANN0N,
Special Commissioner.
noyS4w
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Samuel Whiting, administrator, &C., plff
vs..
John F. ". Holt, George W, lIardman and
Others, defendants;
A. B. and r. +. Fleming, Commissioners,
plaintiffs,
VS..
George ". lTnrdman, defendant.
IN cMASCERy Is THE CIICriT COURT or GILMER
COUNTY.
Tho parties In the above entitled causes
will take notice TINT have fixed upon the
l4th day Of December, 1873, at the Clerks
Office of,hG County Court ofGilmer county,
TO execute the order Of References mado
at which time and place the parties
interested will please attend with proper
vouchers and evidence 10 enable mt 10 make
up the report required by said order.
Given under my hand this sth day of No.
yembcr, 1873,
Il. G. LINN,
1c-,SA~ Snecial Commissioner,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22

ET ATTENTION is called to s. i.
Barrett's Music Emporium. on Min
Street. Particulars next week.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22
Broaddus Female College
Late Winchester Bsptis. Female institute
REV. Z. ). WILLIS, Pres't. =,
WINCHESTER, IVA.

The Spring Term Of hve months, COM
menccs on the LIST day Of February, when
pupils may adyantageously enter.
While the best advantages are afforded
in music and other ornamental branches, the
special object OF the Institution is to give
thorough instruction in all that constitutes
liberal education, preparing young ladies
10 take positions as iirst.claSs teachers, and
fitting them for the responsibilities Of life.
For full particulars, terms, &C., send for
catalogue.
REFERESCES-Rcv. D. Mclaughlin and
D. Boughner, Esq, Clarksburg, Colonel A.
". Woodford, T. N. Chalfant, Weston,
Isaac Jackson, Jane Lew, and Thomas ].
West, West Milford. nov22
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22

LET "BUD" Dawson has left the
firm Of Varuoy & Dawson, Iaud started
in business at rooms in the Hayden
House.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22
MoMAoM

VIZ copy this week an article from
the Wheeling Ec9isitr in reference 10
some changes in the Congressional
Districts. which are commended to the
careful perrssl Of our readers. 1t will
be seen by the article referred to, that
it is prCpO ed to attach Draxton to this
District, which ought certainly to be
dcpo. A similar bill was introduced
last winter at Charleston; and since
then We have copvcrsed with many Of
the Braxtoninns on the subject, and we
are satisfied that very large majority
Of the people of that county are favOra-
bic to the proposition.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22
0E.DIsTRICTING THE STATE
EOR CONG RESSI0SAL
PURPOSES.

Sine the formation of West Virgin.
ia, the Sta,o has been divided into
districts for Congressional purposes,
but once. Since that division our
popu la,ion has increased very largely.
and much more largely in some dis
,ric,s than in others. Even since the
national census of 1870 was taken,
this di.proportion between the districts
has Increased greatly, as We learn by
sriaA--ai Tho Erorps fprniIhed
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belong. geographically, to
Third District, and it was doing vio-
lence to their interests and conveni-
euce to place them where they are.
As to Braxton county, the inter-
course Of her people is mainly with
those Of the First District. Their
goods arc hauled 10 aud from the Bal
limorc 4 Ohio railroad; their mails
arc received from this direction, and
more people of that county read the
Wheeling Register than all other pa
pcrs combined. Braxtou was, until
recently, and naturally so, associated
with counties Of the First Compression :
al District, for both Senatorial and
Judicial purposes. Her people have
more intercourse with the people Of
Lewis. Gilmer aud other counties Of
this District, than with the people oil
any section Of their own District.
Politically, the transfers mentioned
above, would have no effect upon The
status Of either the Second or Third
District, and none on the First except,
to make it little more Democratic.
We respectfully submit to the mem
bcrs Of the Legislature whether these
changes should DO made. There is,
at present, o bill on the table Of the
Senate proposing the transfer Of Brax.
ton to this District. If it shall seem
meet and proper to the Senators. Thu
bill might be amended by the transfer
of Pocahontas and Webster, also, ~
suggested. Wheeling Register.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-11-22

1HtrH congressional DtNFtCt.
Boone county 5,40S
Braxton county S,001
Cabcll county 11,545
Clay county 1883
Fayette county S,605
Grecnbricr county l3,S
jackson county 1860
KanaSha county 28,S4S
Lincoln county 3,435
Logan county 5,S24
Mason county 1859
Mercer county 5,695
Monroe county 9,94l
Mcdowell county 1928
Nicholas county 5,4OS
Putnam county 9,129
Raleigh county 5.34l
Roane county 1868
Summers county 6,G25
Wayne county 1854
Wyoming county 3,l45
Total 1S5,369
Population in 1870 15O,S46
Increase 34,523
Now,if we take the population Of the
First District l61,S7S
And add Braxton county S,00l
We have 1860
Take the Third District 1853
Subtract Brax.on county 6.2S0
We have 17a,2SS
Now take the Second District ISL ,49S
Subtract Pocahontas & Webster 6,2S9
And it leaves for tho Second 175.20o
Now add to the Third district 177.2SS
Pocahontas and Webster 6,2S9
And it gives the Sd District 1S3,557
RECONCILIATION
The three Congressional Districts
of the State will then stand, Us to pop.
ulation. as follows:
First District 175 695
Second District l75,2O9
Third District 1S3,5S7
1t will be seen that this small change
will much more nearly equulize the
population of tho three districts; and q
reference to the man vii show that
the Districts will all be improved in
shape, and compactness Of territory.
Besides, the people Of Pocahontas and
Webster counties have no sort Of CON-
mon interest or iutermingliug with the
people Of the remainder OF the Second
District. Their outlet 10 the railroad
and all of their business and social in.
tcrcourse is through and with the peo-
pie Of GrecnLrier and the Third Dis.
trie,. They have never been repre-.
sGn,cd in L Congressional Convention
held for tho Second District; and we
arr informed. as q matter Of fact, TINT
Mr.. Hereford, candidate for Congress
in the Third District. received more
votes in Pocuhoutas county. last Fall,
than did Mr.. Faulkner, tho rightful
candidate, in the Second-so certain
were tie people there thot they should,
il they did not, belong 10 the Third
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shed by the assessment of tithablcs


lUCTcHSc Of,olC
1t will he seen that the increase in
the population Of the Third Congress
sional district since 1870, has been
nearly l4,0O0 more than the First,
while the Second District has out
grown the First by 1900, in round
numbers.
As the districts now stand, the
Third has a population Of l7,4S1
greater than the First, and the Sec.
ond has a population 1880 greater
than the First District.
In order to show how this inequality
can best be remedicd, we submit to.
bic showing the
POPULATION OF WEST VIRGINIA ny couS-
TIES ASD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-09-09

A merchant who does not advertise can
no more succeed In drawing custom, than
can a yourg lady. without hustle and a
few pounds OF false hair, succeed in draw
ing beaux.
HSome men, said stone-mason, "be
come useful citizens, and others become
vagabonds; just as some slabs of marble
become useful doorsteps aud others become
lying tombstones."
Danbury has the champion patient boy.
He went to a neighbor's for cup OF sour
milk. 81 haven't anything but sweet milk, p"
said tie woman pettishly. I'll wait till
it sours," said the obliging youth, sinking
into chair.
81 haven't eaten a mouthful in two days
said tramp, land my vile and three chill
dren are starving at home" 81 would
give you something" the philanthropist re-
Piled, ''but have nothing smaller than IA
ive-dollar BILL q will change it for you,
said the tramp.
4 man bought a horse. 1t was the first
one he had eyer owned. He saw in a
newspaper that side window in a stable
makes horses eye weak on that side; a
window in front hurts his eyes by the glare:
a window behind makes him squint eyed;
a window on diagonal line makes him shy
when he travels; a stable without win
dow makes him blind. He sold the horse.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-09-09

they have forgotten, as some newcomer in
Milwaukee, will show you something you
had not noticed in the mass of things going
on. For instance the old importations
used to be what they eat, drank and wore,
for which they paid in lumber and tanbark.
Now its exactly reversed; they depend on
Michigan for bark and lumber and ship all
kinds Of produce. Not even is seen any
more the ''two barrels of whisky to one of
pork" good old fashioned and common
order with them /; but they have crooked
stuff too with Uncle Sans agents yanking
the distillers out of the woods occasionally.
Oh. tell you, they are civilized up here.
| think they learn it FROM the guests Of the
Windia:c House, as it is comfortably full
of visitors, dull as this season has been,
from the South, wealthy, handsome and
intelligent. stopped there.)
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-09-09

Two WAYS OF ESTIMATING TIE SAME
THlNG.-Here is one of the smartest
schools We venture to say there is Brown
County. We give this "class exercise Of
a school out east from Depere, and we
understand the county Supt, of schools
intends sending them first class graduate
from the Oshkosh Normal next season.
School master to head boy in the
class.
John how many gallons in a barrel of
of whisky
$40 gallons sir"
Next boy, how many cubic inches in 40
gallons of whisky?"
so 249 cubic inches"
"All right, now whole class, what else
is there in a barrel of whisky of 40 gallons
or 9,249 cubic inches? quick now, who
tells?''
"Water"
"We!l yes, but not quite, What else?''
"Benzine.
Not exactly my boy. Try again?'
40 rows"
Good. what else?"
900 flights
"Better yet, what else?"
'fialf dozen fires"
Good, again, any thing more? all dore?
Small urchin holding up right hand 81 can
tell sir"
"Well let it out Jack"
"a blody murder and big divorce sir. ,,
600 right up head Jack and stay there
till schools QUITE. Hopdrd Herald
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-09-09

The Department OF Agriculture reports
the average condition Of spring wheat, Aug.
|, in all the States producing it except
California as SO per cent. The extremes
are 90 in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and
GO in Nebraska The condition of winter
wheat is not reported, except statements
that vast quantities were swept away or
damagedin degrees ranging from serious
injury to utter ruin. In corn the highest
averages reported are. Kansas, ITO;
Tennessee, ia; Missouri, 10; Mississ
ippi, Ill: New Jersey and Arkansas, los;
Virginia, los; West Virginia, LOG; Con-
nectIcut, Maryland and Nebraska, los;
Pennsylvania and North Carolina, lo3;
Kentucky, 100 Ooegon, l0I: Delaware
and Alabama, 100: Illinois, 90; New
York, 90; Ohio, 81, Iowa, 81; Wiscon-
sin, So; Indiana and Minnesota, 50;
Georgia, IS; Texas, IS. Other Statcs
range between So In South Carolina and
IS in Georgia, The average condition Of
oats was 81. Potatoes promised an ex-
traordinary yield, the average being lS4.
Tobacco was injured less than feared.
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WE clip the following from Tangers let

WE clip the following from Tangers let
ter to the Sentinnel:
Manitowoc is just now going for an in
crease in manufactures, and laying partlcu
lar stress upon the elevator subject which
Is now "a certainty, and will be ready before
the SNOW flies, go that another spring will
find this county sending ly cargo to the
East, and there will be a howl about which
is the second primary wheat market in
the world. You must remember | lived in
this county once and taught school too,
which With it's fish trade accounts for so
much intelligence in the community. U
don't care which has the credit of it) So
/ note changes which have grown up under
the eyes that were watching them-that
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-09-09

IN the course of a Baptist doctrinal ser
mon delivered in Greensboro, Ga, the rev.
ference between the 3 .ptist and Methodist
churches by relating an anecdote. "Some
years ago man 'fessed'' ligioh and piled
to jne de Babtis church. lie gin in his
sperience and was jected. SO he went
right straight and jined de Mefodis." Some
time after dat a brudier Babtis axed him;
GLOW dis? We wouldn't hab you, and de
MefodiS dun tux you,n Oh, yes he, you
old Bats want to make me pay cash down,
but de Mefodis, gin me six months cred
lex
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ship moves off, separating those who are
never more to meet on this earthly shore.
As We listen to the solemn tones of the
funeral bell we question if they toll as sad
ly for the hardened criminal as for the pure
and noble form just laid to rest, but the
dear old bell seems to rebuke our worldly
fancies, and tolls The same sad knell for all,
whether rich or poor, high or lowly.
Of ali sounds of tells the most touching
is thas whcE rings out the old year. Its
solemn tones are heard when darkness has
unfurled her sable plume DER the sleeping
world, and as the hollow tones of that md
night bell vbrate through our being, there
passes quickly before our mind all that We
have enjoyed, suffered, CT neglected in the
regretted time of the past year, and We be
gin to know It's worth, as when person
dies. These midnight chimes that toll the
reQuirm of the dying year:
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring out the false ring in the true.'