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500 BARRELS EtoVR-
RIPLEY NILS. 1aaI.na, Atlas, Nall City. ,ROr
LIST, DAVENPORT a PARKS,
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&c. HERvET, AuctIonccr.
For particulars and 10 SIC plat, call on e. lict-
ycy, No, llVS Market street, or WI. W. CoWden,
No. l9li ChAplIne street, Wheeling, W. Va, or At
W. 4. Chambers & Cos, Elm Grove. oc9
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20 Acres Of Lnnd.

Said land IsdlSIisd into eight tracts and VIII make
beautiful and eligible sltes for country Iesidence.
IhIG propeTty d situated Immediately back Of the
ITouns Il Thomas Ilornbrook, En-, and Is reachod
II Cater i lane from the national rosi. THERE'S
al foDI street running through the plBcc, thus
leaving nice entrance 10 all tho lots,
and iTo yesfs. With notes to be secured by deed oil
truIt. For further particulars apply 10
b. IL. IL IhhlEh-
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EMBROIDERED corse,s, only one dollar,
atSpeyer, Bros. W ,.,l.s.5 GE .ul
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I OF on MARKET STREET s.
That valuable 10, on tho corner Of Market and
TwOuty.hrst streets Cheap
iols PETERSON 4 BAKER.
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1HINcR NEAT PEACH BuTTER, OUNCE
MI BUTTER Atm0Fe'n and Andsrs0ns brands
'FoF hleby LIST, DAVENPORT d PARKS
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jols PETERSON & BAKER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-26

JUDGE BLACKS DEFENCE OF BELKNAP.-
Judge Black, Of counsel for Belknap before
the court OF Impeachment, on Monday ar
gued that the evidence was nothing but the
merest trash, upon which a~iury in any
court Of quarter session would acquit him
without leaving the box. He maintained
that the charges against General Belknap
were false, though usually believed; and
when the whole nation believed them he
had only TO think as he did-that the whole
nation was in that condition that the chill
dren of Israel were laboring under when
God afflicted them with a strong delusion.
Marsh was given the post-tradership in COM
pliance with the request Of Mrs. Belknap,
and it was in consequence Of the graft
tude which General Belknap felt for the
kindness OF Marsh and his family to
Mrs. Belknap that he gave him the ap-
pointment. He commended that some
explanation was given to General Belknap
by his family, which made him believe the
receipt Of the money from Marsh was con-
sistent with the sense of honor. He then
referred at length to presents made to Gov
eminent officials, and said it was well known
that the present President of the United
States received large sums of money before
he was elected, but nobody suspected him
of receiving bride, and no such allegation
was made when aiterward disappointed sew
eral of the donors to high offices. Why was
it that the managers came here with charges
against Belknap and failed to take the Chief
Magistrate by the throat? 1t was because
they knew they could not convict him OF
bribery. An Attorney General OF the United
States made it an open boast that he contri-
buted 10000 toward the expenses OF Gene
raj Grants election. Was that bride
Was it because OF that that he was afterward
sent as Minister to England?
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STAUNTON.

,,rrr,xG-RE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
RATlFioh'' ,,,,xc.uot,sE--T CONGRESSIONAL
OF A BoARPlN"-"''
'"N'"','. ,,,n,cc ,t the Richmond DisIateh.l
iCoTTrSiS''o'' July IS, 1876.
.~,,r magnificent Tildcn and Hen
vs., ,',nc;;nr was held at the courthouse:
dr'cH> IL" bni,sc was denScly packed, ana
the e"", ,.os thc audience that application
SO IaIh ~ hold the meeting or another
was i','. ,hc omen air to accommodate the
OH J" .h,t rould not obtain ADMISSION.
crown :II;an, +, Smith presided. Mr.. s.
hF, ,',haIl Of Albcmarlc, gave an account
'. - .oriS Convention, showing that
o. ~. was the strongest man, IN every
li'"S" .Sc word, that could have been
scAst =. ,I Nr. Southall was followed by
H %,I,nCJ ". &. Harman, who announced that
,,.oS Tor Tildcn first. last, ana ali the time.
I,h, Paul. Of lIarriSonhurS, maze an az
' ',,,,>s in which he SAID the ieeiinS IN Rock,
n'',>, va. most enthusiastic, and would
La l''';, IN bringing ont the full Democratic
..an ~ fha. county. Hon. John L. Harris
ven, -, Irirf speech, in which he said that
III! .n"'i democrats in the lower mouse OF Con-
IL" -,s, had saved S$o.0oo,Ooo by the appro-
S..:n,;ar bills. General John Ecnots ad-
- 'hc meeting, aHuoiHSihS thte sS'-
q" az prnublicanS Of Staunton had slSnifled
C 't':- = ;n,rn,ion Of acting with the Demo-
'n ,,ir 1,rty at the coming election-one OF
I 'Sar, was va, prominent and we'll known in
W.. M'". s,,tr colonel James II. skinner made
IN. Inc c".ins speech. in which he said that
IA" .S, ,., would be carried by an over
,,'Isr,riur majority in November.
W." w. 49,. 4, VI. Bowman, the president OF me
.,I.Iisia \ Agricultural Society, has resigned
~: ~ "t1icr, and Mr.. John Towberman has
n -, elected to the place. Mr.. Bowman
, ,%s' in all respects cmncntly fitted for the
,,.;,Ian, and his resignation is matter OF
>'7 7,hn w,II-known clearinghouse q Mrs.
,narIn.tc Tavlor. on Church street, in
,yIirh many of your Richmond people
Nsyr summer q,,artcrcd. has been sold to
NJ, Emma Marshall for $1,000.
saturday the 26ih day OF August has been
ornojnfrd for the meeting in Augusta TO
end delegates To the Congressional Nomn-
rs,i.., convention. The contest before the
Invention for the nomination will he
r,,i.r lively from all signs at the meeting
Yesterday. ihHN'
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POWHATAN COUNTY.

>ryrEE SToRM-NEw SToRE-ilOtSE BLOWN
rowN AND SEVERAL. PERSONS INJURED
WHEAT NOT An AVERAGE CRoP-ToBACCo
rrr,r FA!lURE-pEATH OF 4 VENERABLE
LADY.
rcorr.>;.an,ycrcc Of the Richmond DiSpatch.l
July 81, 1876.
ON evening before last a small portion OF
orr county was visited by 4 severe storm.
The new >torr-houSc recently erected by
Wcssrs. Jordan & Baugh, at MichauN Ferry,
which they have purchased from Mr..
Tscharncr MichauX. about =. NJ, was
blown over. 1t was built upon the bank
81 rhn river upon high pillars, in order to
h., out Of the WAY OF frcShcts. Mr.. Baugh,
who wa, in the store, would have been
killed, bl!' was protected by the counter, and
=. customer from Goochland had his
shoulder diSlocated. Several negroes in the
store were also hurt. Most OF the goods,
though much damaged. have been gotten
out. and about 10 O'Clock ut night the store
was found on fire from some unknown
cause.
Although the wind and rain We're very
severe, il WAS only local storm, not eX-
tending mile oil. and no other part OF the
county has been visited alike.
The rains. very frequent OF late. are very
partial, some regions of the county being al
most burnt up 10y drought.
The farmers have nearly all finished
ihrcshng their grain. The wheat is not an
average crop. there being Il good deal OF
smut. The Futz variety, which has been
so great a favorite, has failed this year. The
winter oat crop was very good one, but
the spring oats scarcely worth cutting. The
highland corn has suffered very much from
dry weather, but the foreground corn,
planted late, is doing very well. There is
almost ne tobacco.
Mrs. Harriet Lynch, widow Of brother
Of the late Commodore Lynch, Confederate
States navy, and the explorer Of the Deat
sea, died 1T 4 very advanced age on yester
day at the residence OF her daughter, Mrs
Mary t. MchauX, near Jefferson. j.
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General Groncr, OF Norfolk, while on a
Visit with his wife to Old Point on Saturday,
WAS ln>u!tcd by John Rhinenart, Of Com
p'hl y, Third artillery. The drunken
soldier attempted to draw 4 weapon, where
upon General Groner cut him on the wrist
WIN his pcnknifc. An artery was severed
ana much blood lost. The soldier is under
arrest.
The damages to the Virginia and Tennes-
see road, We are sorry TO learn, are greater
Than was at first supposed, and it will be
several days before the trains will be en-
abieu to resume their regular trips. In the
mean time trade and travel over the line
wlll be interrupted to the serious detriment
OF The road.-Lynchbarg Vi'yinian.
The Lccsburg (Va) WaShingtoniQn states
that during the past few weeks large num-
bers OF fish, known as mullets and clubs,
have died in the Potomac river. In some
places the dead fish along the shores are very
offensive.
The Rev. II. w. Montague, OF Essex
county, who died few months ago, had his
life insured for $1,000, and had paid into
the company only S27.70,. not including the
policy fee.
The camp-meeting OF the Loudoun cir
cult, Methodist Episcopal Church South,
will be held near Middleburg, Loudoun
county, Va, commencing August 10th.
NJ. C.. Jones, lincman OF the Southern and
Atlantic Company, fell from a pole, in Dam
vile, Monday, and was dreadfully hurt.
. Mr.. Thomas Bernard, Of Alexandria, has
been elected City Engineer Of Norfolk.
Nearly 1000 watermelons from Norfolk
arrived in Boston on Friday.
The coming crop OF chestnuts promises to
be the heaviest known in several years.
Nearly 1000 Indians still live in Florida.
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Postal AFFAIEs.-A new post-officc is
established at RoScland, Nelson county,
Va, on the route from Arlington to Mas
sizes Mills, with John w. Davis as postmas-
ter. 4 new office is established at Fair
view. Scott county, Va, on the route from
Sncedsville to PattonSvil!c, with John NJ.
Tate rs postmaster; also at Ca Ira, Cumber-
land county. Va, near McRae's store, with
Richard Nesbctt as postmaster; also at Slate
River Mills. Buckingham county, Va, with
j. y. Shepherd as postmaster; also At
Vagina. Brunswick county, Va. near Smoky
Chimney, with w. Il. T.. Epperson as post
master. Joseph Lamkln is appointed post
master at IriShurg, Henry county, Va, rice
Grief Lamkin, declined. Robert +. Hare is
appointed postmaster at Bethel, Mercer
county. West Va, rice Eliza J. Carr, de-
clincd J. j. Martin is appointed postmas-
ter at Barracksville, Marion county, uice
John VI. Hardin. resigned. Newton Dick
son i, appointed postmaster at Second
Creek, .Grccnbricr county, West Va, rice
r. 4. Patton, resigned.
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THE GREAT Tunnel OF MASSACHUSETTS
The Foosac tunnel, which is now COM
pleted, and through which passenger tralns
from Boston are making through connec-
tions with the West over the New York
Central road, cost the State OF Massachu-
sets, including its railroad connection OF
iorty-four miles, S16,732, 766, of which
81, 110,SS5 has been paid for interest. The
capital cost Of construction represented in
the funded debt OF the State is S13, 1915 1872,
in bonds bearing five per cent, gold, inter
est, and maturing all the way from 1883 TO
1895. The annual charge OF the Hoosac-
tunnel debt is over three quarters Of mil
lion in currency, or about the same as the
whole State tax in Massachusetts before the
war. The sinking fund to meet this debt
now amounts to 1923, 1908.
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BY Telegraph.
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK. July 25.-Cotton quiet; sales Of 806
bales at IL l1-l6al lie. Southern flour steady;
sSoies Extra to eHsss @Ssa ac
more export inquiry; business checked by the very
small supply sound lots Offering at sl;05gxl.1o.
Corn &c. better: CSC. for graded mixedi 05 @o0c:
sugar Quiet and unchanged. Moiusses STEADY. Rye
ssdy and os anssinged Turpenne
ssiHiiS.eo@s1iS5 Whiskey without decided change.
: N'' BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, July 25.-Flour quiet and I'M
changed. Wheat steady and arm Maryansa, BEG Dn@
to prime sl5s@s1ls s;; amner Corn S assS
5sc. Oats steady and firm. Rye quiet Provisions
dull and heady Nsss ccs r Ios Bacon
Shoulders, &C.; clear rib, l2@124c. Hams, Iok@|
I6Gc. Lard Refined, 12s@1Y1c. Cotfes dull and
unchanged. Whskey dull ut Sl.12H. sugar ga
anu ''eA''' CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI. July 25.--Flour quies and
changed. Wheat easier: red, goo; g$i ~.
Farley es dull dull at s5Sssc PORK dull ana nemln
1880. Lard inactive; steam kettle, !2i sAs@
.ides nfe e eiei siass
heavy at S5.9O@$8.9O; receipts, 100 head;
ments, 70 head. Whiskey In fair demand Ut w 55
LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, July 25.-Flour quiet and
changed. Wheat active; not quota6ly higher. = 81
steady and in fair demand; choice white, oA
dull, weak, and lower. Pork, .S209$20.50. Bun :.
meats Shoulders, 7ac.; clear ri5-sdes, lOc clear
clear sides llKc. Sugar-curcd hams. 1449t 4ac
Lard-Tierce. I3c.; key, lac. Whiskey, $l.lo.
ST. LOUIS.
/ ST. LOUIS, July 25.-Flsur dull and unchanged.
Wheat dull; No. red fall, . ~ bid. Corn hrqer;
l'Eo Y mixed, 4lc. Oats-No. 2, g3lq3lhc, Rye
dull at bo@5sa8ic., cash. Whiskey steady and
unchanged. Pork duh and unchanged. Dry. saitsf
asEed. so .S5 bid. Bacon quiet and unchanged Lard
dull; lie asked, 1876. bid. Hogs and cattle un-
| changed.
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and west mginia} IL ii exe eflefitiy psotr.
liar. yfttE destined to, ian,ens an eminently
fertile and happy land for Us social comforts
and delightful scenes It produces the
richest grasses In most luxuriant style, il
the best watered region know, abounds In
finest timber, and Is also remarkably rich in
minerals. I esteem Il as one OF the most
eligible regions for all that class OF men who
love Nature In her grandest phases and who
revel in the quiet and serene independence
and Joy OF the grazier's life. Iron ore is
found In many localities. It Is very rich.
Coal (bituminous) is found in large deposits
in the valleys Of Elk and Gauley. When
the territory is well.settled and thorough
fares are made good this viii become ia
nous ana greatly-yisfted region.
WAR MEMORIES.
1t will be remembered that this remarka-
bic region was the scene Of some of the
early operations OF the late civil war; but
it was soon abandoned by the Confederates
under General Lees policy as region indie
feasible and in which there were almost in
surmountable difficulties in the way of pro-
an army. Our soldiers have awful
stories to tell Of their eXperiences-the cold,
the rain--the teeming moisture and the gene
raj saturation-the mud, the impossible
roads, and the general discomforts-in Val
ley and in Rich Mountain. Some OF our best
men were sacrificed in the vain attempt. to
occupy and defend the section.
defer some personal narrative to my next
communication. RAMBLER.
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

REPORT OF THE NAVAL CoMMrTTEE-sEVENTY
SHIPS NOT PROPERLY ACCOUNTED FOR
MILLIONS OF MONEY MIssPEST AND AIs4PPRo'
PRIATED-FRAuD AND ARRANGEMENT
THE QUESTION OF IMPEACHMENT TO BE RE-
FERRED TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-The Naval Com
mittee in their report, after quoting the tes.
timony which the principal officers OF tne
navy have given in relation to the presen'
worthless character of that arm OF our ma
tional defence, says:
r cit appears that in 1859, when the pre-
sent Secretary took charge, the nav!
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\ PUSHING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DETERMI-
NArloN.-La>t week 4 firm in this city over
paid a countryman twcnty-one dollars, and
sent 4 clerk 10 his house TO recover 1t. Upon
the young mans arrival the rural gentle
man said he had but four dollars, but upon
the clerk expressing determination to stay
and board out the difference, he managed to
make twelve dollars, which he swore was
all. The young man obtained an order on
merchant for the balance, but there was no
pen in the house that could be used; where
and robbed OF :. quill, got his order signed.
mounted his steed, and returned home in
triumph. Who says he was not 4 business
young man = FnJinian.
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FROM TIE PAsIF1c sY0sE-DIsTRUcYryE
FLOODS M NEVADA NINE EXPLOSION
IN CALIFORNIA -TEIRTEEN MEN FILLED BY
ATHUNDER-sT0RH.
Saw FRAsC1sco, July 25.--A dispatch
from Eureka, Nevada, reports that heavy
rains ON the surrounding mountains have
flooded the town, causing great consterna-
ton among the inhabitants and considerable
damage to property. Several houses were
swept away. At last accounts the water
was subsiding.
The storm seems to have been general In
Nevada. A dispatch from Elkc reports q
wash-out on the Central Pacific railroad near
Osina. An engine and fifteen freight cars
were ditched, causing heavy loss OF proper.
ty, but no loss Of life. The eastern-bound
express train was delayed twenty-five hours
by the accident.
An explosion in the Black Diamond coal
mine, at Mount Diablo, California, yester-
day, caused the death Of six miners. Five
others were seriously injured. The explo-
sion was caused by blast igniting the ac-
cumulated coaldust.
A dispatch from Eureka, California, says
about 8 O'Clock on Sunday night cloud
burst on the Diamond range Of mountains,
thirteen miles east OF that place, which re-
suited in the death Of thirteen Chinese wood
choppers, and probably large number OF
Italians, camped in the canon getting out
timber. The Italians were camped short
distance above, and as no trace can be found
it is feared they all persisted.
SARATOGA RACES.
SARATOGA, July 25.-The weather to-day
was fine and the track in excellent condi-
ton. The ive-furlong race was won by
Rhodamanthus, Inspiration second. Time,
1:O3a.
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES mile race for
three-year-olds was won by Sultana, Barri-
cade second, FredericktYwn third. Time,
3:154.
The one-and-a-quarter mile race for all
ages was. won by Parole, Tom Ochiltree
second, Matte A. third. Time, 2:123.
The one-and-a-half mile selling race was
won by Piccolo, Palladin second, Usage
third. Time, 2:432.
ARREST OF AN ALLEGED THIEF.
NEW YORK, July 25.-H. r. Sprague, who
left Charleston July 23d, was arrested here
to-day by detectives in compliance with q
nah, Ga. Sprague is charged with stealing
$500 in that city.
WHEELER AND THE OHIO RIVER INTEREST.
CINCINNATI, July 25.-Wheeler has writ
ten a letter regarding his action against the
Ohio River interest in Congress. He claims
great Misrepresentation, and promises Cen
eral Garfield that in opening the campaign
his speech will fully explain.
BURNED TO DEATH.
CINCINNATI, July 25.-Two young girls,
living near Logansport, were burned to
death by the explosion OF kerosene lamp
to-day.
THE CENTENNIAL REGATTA.
PHILADELPHIA. July 25.-The Cambridge
University boat crew arrived to-day, and
will go into training on Thursday.
CUT BY BURGLARS.
NEW YoRK, July 25.-Dr. S. V. W. Stout,
of Hudson county, New York, was terribly
cut by three burglars last night on his prem
Uses.
LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
BATON ROUGE, July 25.-The Democratic
State Convention met to-day. The Commit
tee on Credentials was appointed and re-
cess taken till P. NJ.
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4 TRIP .THRoI GH POI a HON rs.

Why TT WAS UNDERGRADUATES WILD.
NESS AND BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY
IT'S FERTILiTY-ITs pRosPECTs-THE AT.
TRACTIoNs-ITs FINE FOREsTs-THE
TREES INDICATE ITS WEALTH OF SOIL
THE BIG sPRING-A STORM IN THE LO-
CALITY-THE REGION oCcUgIED By THE
CoEEEpERATEs AT THE BEGINNING OF
THE WAR AND ABANDONED BY GENERAL.
LEE AS UNTENABLE, &C., &C.
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BY Telegraph.

7 NEW 1Vhh. ~
| New YORK, July -Noon.-stocks dull and
heavy Money, 1@ix. Gold, liz. Exehange.
Long, 4ssk; short, 490H Governments dull.
S Euenfng..Money easy q: Q. Sterling quiet At
| 4SSH. Gold, lIl5@111k. Governments dull and
steady. States quiet and nominal.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. July 25.-yirgnia 6's, deferred, 6x;
| consols, 65is; second series, 33H. Bid to-day.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC-JuLY2 49, 1870.
Sun rises.... ...... sos HIGH TIDE: e-o1
3fnon sots O:34 Evening. ...,....... o:43

PORT OF RICHMOND, july 20, 1875.
BELOW.
Bark Perpita (Ger.). Gatjen, Boston.
Brig +. e Todd, Mcclure, Phllaa S p1a.,.
Rrie Harry Stewart, Larrabee, New YORK;
nriSS r.. NJ. Hcslin, Gould, New York.
Also, several unknown schooners, 80
SAILED.
Steamship Old Dominion, Walker, New York,
merchandise and passengers, q, w. Allen &c Cos,
agents.
and passengers, w. Z. Porter, agent.
steamer John Sylvester, Clifford, Norfo!k, mer-
chandjee and Messengers. L. b. Tatum. agent
Schooner Anthea Godfrey, Price. Philadelphia, VIA
(,bickahominy, ties and wood, Curtis Parker.
Schooner j. :. WINS, Ingcrsoll, Pfiladephla, rai-
road ties Curtis Parker.
MEMORANDA. e
schooner Rescue, Atkinson, from Petersburg, at
r scboonrr a. and f. Benton, Budd, from Chicks.
hominy, at Philadelphia $50.
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SEVERE BATTLES FOUGHT
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n EsoN's RoBBER1Es.
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Cord ms r 8 form Bill.
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A PROMISING COUNTRY.

In my excursion, besides Pocahontas, |
took in part OF Randolph and part Of
Webster-of Randolph upon the Tygart's
Valley river and mountain, and OF Web
ster upon the head s. OF Elk The
country, rs I SAID, is, the most ele-
waited in Virginia (omitting the abom-
Unable distinction between Virginia
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OF LAMA r.

SPEECH YE ssTERDAY.
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THE RACE QUESTION.
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RATlFlcA,'o OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CONGRESSIONAL
CoNvENr1oN. &C. .., n,s,>.,c,,
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Near this place was quartered for time.
On four sides lowered the Elk, the Gauley,
the Cheat, and the Valley mountains. The
character of the soils changes the foliage IN
places. The top Of Cheat was guarded by
the yew-pine, which, like an army with bay
onets, seems to move invincible along the
crest. Gauley had its yew, but was yet richer
in its shade than Cheat; while the Valley
mountain was apparently valley exalted
into mountain. Seated before the cottage l
beheld the storm rushing and surging
athwart the interval, and enveloping the
mountains in rapid succession. The deep
thunder rolled along Cheat and was re-
sponded to from the handicapped Gauley:
Mountain reechoed the "dread thunders ;"
from mountain, and the Jagged lightning
speedily cleaned from every peak and shot
across the chasms. have witnessed storms
under almost every condition OF the ele-
1hents above and the scenery below, yet /
have never in all my life beheld SO grand a
war of "Heaven's thunders" and "Hea-
ven's artillery This alone was ample
compensation for my long ride and my pains
that made me often wish for my journeys