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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

OFFICERS ELRcTEp.-The stockholders
Of the La Belle Glass Works have elected
the following directors: Z. p. Rhodes,
W. W. Holloway, Z. G. Cate, A. II. Bags,
Il. Farley, John w. Schultz, W. D.
McAfeC.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

THE CouRB.-CRcU1T COuRT-Judge.
Thdyer llelria.-The Circuit Court met
yesterday morning pursuant to adjourn.
ment, and transacted the following busi-
ness:
The chancery docket was called and
several cases we're set 10 later days oil the
term for argument.
A motion was made and submitted TO
quash the indictment in the case Of the
State vs.. Amos Ferry.
A motion TO- new trial was made in
the case Of the State vs. Hngar Tomlin:
sou, on the ground Of newly discovered
testimony. Submitted.
A petition was presented for the sale
Of the real estate Of certain land Of the
wards OF Curran Mcndel, guardian, and
notices directed to be served.
The case Of Burke Va. Colts was sub
mittcd upon exceptions to the Commits
sioner's report. .
The case Of the State vs.. John Thomas,
indicted for larceny, was set for Tuesday,
the llth inst, for which day u jury wa'di-
rected to be summoned. y lts5O u
Owing to the indisposition OF some OF
the counsel engaged In chancery causes,
and the absence OF others, Court adjourn
cd until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

THE County Inlirmary has sixty.cight
inmates at present. LID.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

J. W. FERREL has reduced his entire
stock Of dry goods and carpets at least 20
per cent. Now is the time for bargains
there; he is bound TO sell.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

Used In Corn Bread, Short
Cake, &C., renders them light
and healthful. Try Il and tell
your neighbOrs what 1t does for
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

CHRISTMAS, gifts at John Rocmcr's.
Will sell all kinds Of goods at reduced
prices during the holidays.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

OSE HUNDRED dozen Linen Collars,
only l0c, at SPEYER BROS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

"PRoDIoAL CHILD" will be sung by G.
II. Lincoln.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

Is an article that Is coming
into more general favor every
day. By using 1t according to
printed directions the most sat-
isiactory results follow.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

MONEY! Money! Money! 10 loan at De-
Roy 4 WeilCr's Money Loan Office, 1904
Market street, Wheeling, w. Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
ROADS AND BRIDGES.

The Committee on Roads and Bridges
reported the examination Of the various
road reports referred to them, and recon-
mended the payment Of bills aggregating
S054 rs. Adopted.
W. c. Smith, County Surveyor, sub.
mitted q tabular statement taken from
the final estimates OF broken stone placed
upon the county roads during the past
season. The paper was filed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

J.W. FERRIES heavy reductions in
prices OF dry goods and carpets are making
things lively, sure,at the corner OF Main
and Goth streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
DOE SALE

Thric hundred acres valuable Coal Land, with
river front, lying south and adjoining the lcnEo0d
Iron Works property, Also, 80 acres surface, run,
ming from tho river 10 the top Of the hill, and
known rs the David R. McMCchen tract. There Is
an thiI property one brick aud two frame dwelling
LoIsrs With cutbuldlngs. For particulars and
tSTmS 1ppiy 10 Anderson 4 PAULL,
nriSS Real Estate Agents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

CALL ut WIS. Hutchins' Opera House
Music Store, No. 1923 Market street, and
see the cheapest piano sold-the Metro
politan.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

"Go BURY THY SORROW" will DO sung
by G. II. Lincoln.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

One THOUSAND yards Plaid Ribbons,
only Zoe, Mt sPEYER BROS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

mail Hpds Of Griddle Cakes,
makes them better, quicker and
with less labor than In any
other way.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

Go see the great bargains since the
heavy reductionin the price Of Dry Goods
and Carpets at J. w. FERREL's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
TOR SALE

One Frame House, with five rooms, No.
1914 Wood street. One Brick of four rooms,
no, 1900, on corner Of Wool and Fifteenth
s> WI. j. NESBITT,
JcI6S 1910 Wood 81.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

FIVE THOUSAND yards of new styles
choice prints at OF cents at
JOHN RoEsIER's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

quill FOR THE SHORE" will be sung
by c. II. Lincoln, with 100 children.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
DOR SALE

l.
A DWELLING HOUSE, No. 1896 Chap.
line street, containing six rooms; good eel
lars lot SO feet front, running back 1853 feet.
Terms easy. Enquire on premises.
deI7s L. J. MARSH.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

THE entire stock Of Goods ut the City
Dry Goods Store will be sold at and be-
low cost.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

CHI. LINCOLN will sing "Ninety and
Nine.n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

"ALMosr PERSUADED" will be sung by
G. Ii. Lincoln.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

"RENoUNcE TIE Cur" will be sung by
G. II. Lincoln.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

FyEdozen 2.button Castor Kid Gloves,
only 25c, at srEYER BROS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

One HUNDRED dozen Ruches, only 25c,
ut SPEYER Bros.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

ONE HUNDRED dozen Plaid Silk Ties,
only Csc, at SPEYER Bros.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

"MARY MAGpAIEN" will be sung by c.
II. Lincoln.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

In each can Of Banner Baking Powder there Is
small measure and list Of hlty valuable recipes
goes with II, by following which all mistakes arc
avoided. II Issold by Retail Grocers and Dealers
Generally. II the firm whom you favor with your
patronage does not keep II, ask them TO order SAM
pie lot from their Wholesale Grocer or from tho
Manufacturer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

FIFTY dozen Velvet Hats, only 25c, at
SPEyER Bros.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
Valuable chapIine ST, Property

Nv virtue Of a Deed Of Trust made by Franklin
WlnShip and wife, to the UNDERSIGNED Trustee,
dated lie second day Of Dcccmler, 1867, and duly
recorded among tho land records OF Ohio county,
West Virginia, In Deed Book No. %, riSe 20,
will on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of January, 1876,
Al the front door Of the Court House Of Ohio coun-
~ West Virginia, commencing at 10 o'clock a. ",
nrorefI 10 Seil 10 the highest and best bidder the
following described real estate, that Is to say The
Soriih tWo-thIrlS Of lot numbered one hundred and
nInety.iour 9O on the east side Of Chaplnc street,
iIthe Fiit6ward Of the city Of WheeIinE, West West
Virginia, belug tho same property whSh WIS con-
vrvsd 10 the Eald FraAklIn Winship by Matthew b,
RrsJ and Elizabeth his wife, Of Belmont county,
OHIO, BY a deed dated the arst day o. january,
iS6f. and Of record In the Recorders office Of Ohio
county, West Virginia. In Deed Book No, 81, page
100 With all the buildings and Nppurtenanecs there
u" TERMS OF SHLH-One.thIrl cash, the balance In
two equal instalments at Dix and twelve months,
with interest from day Of sale, with security 10 IL
Apnroyel by the Trustee. .,,,,,
Ldcia HANNIBAL FORBES, Trustee.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
FOR RENT.


T5OR RENTING. % S. PENN ST., ISLAND,
BricE House and one Of the most convenient
houses 10 the city; nine rooms, with hath room,
hot aud cold water, and closet. From April lSI,
1876. Apply TO .D,,O
lel0 a. III. ApAMo'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

Go TO the City Dry Goods Store if you
want good bargains. They are selling
out.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

Ten dozen Silk MulIlers, only 75c, at
SpEYER Bros.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

"RuMsELLER's LAMENT" will be sung
by C. II. Lincoln.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

BOARD OF CoMMIssIoSERs,-The Ohio
County Board Of Commissioners held a
special meeting at the Court House yes
terday morning. Present: Messrs. Bayha,
Whitman, Waddle, :. Ewing, Caldwell,
Schultz, Klieves, Sheppard, Carnahan,
Reilly (prcsident.
COURT HOUSE AND JAIL:
, The above committee reported that
they had agreed on placing a larger
water pipe in the Court House building,
and concluded to have a 2.inch pipe laid
from the street into the building, and
from the basement to the belfry, with
plug or hose attachments in basement,
lower hall, upper hall aud attic near bel
fry, with all necessary arrangements Tor
qnelling fire, with 90 feet OF hose on
each floor, at an.aggregate cost Of Sl40.
Bills, $2l5 81. Report received andbills
ordpral naid
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
NOR SALE

10 Shares Stock in La Belle Glass Co.
10 a" in German Bank.
a in Bcnwood Mill.
Ndesirnblc half lot of ground, east side
Main street, between Sth and 9th.
Ieo9 /. IRWIN, Agent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

MARTINS FERRY PROPERTY FOR
Nl SALE. -
A number Of choice lots, on high ground, in Mar.
tins Ferry, Ohio, elidhly situated for nddcncya
and within easy walk o. inc Eerr! anu DF'uSVl0''
moi EXCELSIOR GLASS CO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
REVOLUTIONS.

Re,olved, That W. c. Smith, general
surveyor Of roads, be instructed TO have
the bridge on the West Union and Ro-
ney's Point pike repaired. Adopted.
Reaolred, That the surveyor Of precint
No. s, Richland district, be authorized to
hire labor to repair the road in said pre-
clint, the sum not 10 exceed 500 Of the
land levy OF Richland district, Adopted.
Resolved, That the toll be taken of such
portions Of the W. W. L. & B. road as are
not macadamized, and that W, G. Smith,
county engineer, report to the gate keep.
or Of said road this action Of the Board ,
together with such portions Of the road
MS are liable for toll. Adopted.
Adjourned.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

There is no one article known that will
do so many kinds Of work and do Il as
well as Sapolio. Tryit.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

NOR RENT-TIIE DESIRABLE STORE
ROOM and Dwelling House, No. 1865 Main
street, now occupied by N. EmshcImCr us Dry
Goods Store and residence Possession given on LIST
Of April. For terms call at p. KESSEDf's, No.
lGf3 Main street. DIES
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE FOR RENT.
w VIII be rented low until LIST Of April next.
Warehouse, No. IS Fourteenth street fold Quincy,
nrmcrly ocrupIed BY Sweeney, McCluncy X Co.
nno7 EXCELSIOR GLASS co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

In compliance with the above the Pres
ident appointed the following gentlemen
on the committee TO confer with the di-
rectors Of the railroad: Messrs. Bayha,
Schultz, Ewing, Sheppard and Caldwell.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04

AOhh VIZ o
and silver Wotches, Chains and Jewelry
Of all kinds, Clothing, Guns, Pistols and
every thing else Of value at 1904 Market
street.
"PUScruALITY IS THE HINGE OF
BusINEs."--In families where DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup is kept, there is nerer case
OF absence from school or business on nc.
count Of Coughs, Colds or Sore Throat.
d&w.
CHI. LINCOLN will sing in the Fourth
St. NJ. E. Church this Tuesday, evening.
Admission 25 cents. Tickets for sale at
the door and at the Music Store OF Adams
& Lucas.
TWENTY-FIVE dozen 1-button green
Kid Gloves, only 25c, ut
SrEYER Bros.
DREss GooDs, Shawls, Furs and Water
proofs are almost given away Mt the clos
ing sale OF the City Dry Goods Store.
OSE HUNDRED dozen Linen Collars,
only lOc, at SPEYER BROS
"PRoDloAL CHILD" will be sung by G.
II. Lincoln.
One THOUSAND yards Plaid Ribbons,
only Zoe, Mt SPEYER Bros.
Go see the great bargains since the
heavy reductionin the price Of Dry Goods
and Carpets at ]. w. FERREL's.
One HUNDRED dozen Ruches, only 25c,
Mt SPEYER Bros.
"MARY MAGpALEN" will be sung by c.
II. Lincoln.
FIFTY dozen Velvet Hats, only 25c, at
SPEYER Bros.
Go TO the City Dry Goods Store if you
want good bargains. They are selling
out.
Ten dozen Silk Muiilers, only 75c, at
SpEYER Bros.
"RuMsELLER's LAMENT" will be sung
by c. II. Lincoln.
ONE HUNDRED dozen Plaid Silk Ties,
only CSC, at SPEYER Bros.
FIVE THOUSAND yards of new styles
choice prints at Gf cents at
JOHN RoEMERs.
FrvEdozen 2.button Castor Kid Gloves,
only 25c, at srEYER BROS.
CHI. LINCOLN will sing "Ninety and
Nine"
J.W. FERRIES heavy reductions in
prices Of dry goods and carpets are making
things lively, sure;at the corner Of Main
and goth streets.
"RENoUNcE TIE Cur" will be sung by
G. II. Lincoln.
THE entire stock OF Goods ut the City
Dry Goods Store will be sold at and be-
low cost.
"ALMosr PERSUADED" will be sung by
G. Ii. Lincoln.
CALL ut WIS. Hutchins' Opera House
Music Store, No. 1923 Market street, and
see the cheapest piano sold-the Metro
politan.
quill FOR THE SHORE" will be sung
by G. II. Lincoln, with 100 children.
J. w. FERREL has reduced his entire
stock Of dry goods and carpets at least 20
per cent. Now is the time for bargains
there; he is bound TO sell.
"Go BURY THY SORROW" will DO sung
by G. II. Lincoln.
CHRISTMAS, gifts at John Roemcr's.
Will sell all kinds Of goods at reduced
prices during the holidays.
DANIELS BAND" will be sung by c.
II. Lincoln, with chorus by 100 children.
Go see the cheap counter OIL Dress
Goods, all at 12eents per yard, at
J. W. FERREL's.
"TRUSpLE BED Song" will be sung by
c. II. Lincoln.
LADIES Seamless Side Lace Shoes just
received at L. V. BLoND's,
1l35 Main street.
"WArTING AND WATcHIG FOR Me"
will be sung by G. II. Lincoln.
THIRrY.rHREE yards Of Calico for one
dollar, and all other goods in proportion,
to reduce my stock.
J.W. FERREL.
HOLIDAY EATING.-What is more deli
cioun nj this particular season OF the year
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GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE
to making our Spring Purchases.

Ezcelisu; CALlCOES a:Cl, 81 AID
IH-. per yard
PLAID CANELICS, gard vide, a:
l-l-. r-r yard. worth zoe:
W4>H-PDPLINS at DO. ~. and
Is.- per yarj, d. uor-h twenty
fee per cent. rr1ie.
Handsome PLAID DRESS GOODS
at 20. =, 80. 5 and 4y-. per yard
- reduction Of from twenty-five
per cent. has been made iH these
g5oi-,'
B-s. q.-G;y HAMILTON TYCOON
REPS AZ -0c per yard 7o-'h 3Hc (:
4 large 100. oC REMNANTS Of DRESS
GOOD, at - crHee:
Elegant DOUBLE-WiDTH PLAIDS.
fur U.er-,u5t>. az ST % and 81 80
per rard worth SI.7s and s.:
BLACK ALPACAS q; %, 80, So. 40.
45, 30. -. 81, -. -, SIS, aud 81
per yard :ue best goods for tine
lr"uoy ever offered ia t7i~ CITY:
BLACK sILN-FINI>H MOHAIR a.
-, CO, -. soc. 81 per yard, a.
handsome Is i 81 n. aud al. very
chop
AUSTRALIAN CEEPES a. 50. so.
ard 75c. uoEta Cj, 75c., aud 81
per Yard
BLACK FRENCH MERINOS and
CASHMEBES 10 all qualities al
greatly reduced prices
BLACK and COLOBED SILKS in
all qualities at extraordinary bar
-lIf.>.
All Other styles Of Dress Goods at re-
d eel price;
LONDALE CAMBRIA At l5c. per
yard
KNIGHTS CAMBRIA. ,hr,,y-,lree
rucae, side. At l0c pr ward:
UTICA 81 BLEAEHED SHEETIN6
81. 5$5-., lv-i ct 5jc., aul l2,4 "a:
4ac.-.ae>e prices are lower LAau
ever Offered before
"uI ,vid.a BLEACHED and IN
BLEACHED SHEETING al 25c.
per yard:
RED TWILLED FLANNEL-sl,
wool-at 30, s.. 20 IS and SOC
per y-rd-liom 10 to ljc. per yard
b-loE regular EriCc>:
BLUETWILLEDtL at same
Ur.c"S,'
GRAY IWILLED FLANNEL from
- % joc. per yar'j
WHITETWILLED FLANNELatGg,
%. and &C. Per yard;
PLAIN WHITE RED. YELLOW,
aud GRAY FLANNEI.S f.om the
Lowest 10 the best qltii'ies..
EMBROIDERED WHITE FLAN-
Mel;
COLUEED BLANKETS at 81 81.
s.. 81 80. aud uu 81 a pair:
WHITE BLANKETS ar the best bar
gains ever offered. We beat the
big au,tiun out Of sigh. on these
goods.
CALICO CONFORTABLES home
rLale-at 81 80. SI75, s. 81 81.
and Sal made Of gool calico and
drilled with pure.colton;
THREE, FOUR aud FIVE
THREAD UNBLEACHED KNIT
TING>COTTON at SOC per pound:
WHITE KNIGTlNG-COTTON. in
balls. all sizes from six TO twenty
at Zoe. per pound
CARPET,WARP IN all colors, the
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
senator Bruce ,Colorcd., Of
Mississippi.

WAsUISGToN. Feb. ll.-Judge Bill
ling, iu-t confirmed ~ the senate.
viii hold court BOZ New Or.Dai- TIE
tGiFd Monday iu February. 40 h,I-i-
ness IN bankruptcy aHI maritime
eases has been transacted IN tie d.
trict Court for Louisiana. since the
r-yighariDn of judge DITlU.
The fact that senator Bruce de-
n"unced President Gran, yesterday IN
the executive session, charging him
with indifference 20 Southern c0lrrrd
Republicans. and wilh having unjust.
Iy taken sides against them in Nj
sj--iUyi, occasions much comment. II
j. said The President. or hearing II the
zen for Bruce. h:st hi- friends
say he will not accept any such invita-
ton. a. be considers be breach between
them too wide TO be closed.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
RICH'iONB, VA.
Feb. l8tlI, 1876.

It IL my pleasure 10 announce TO my
friends, that J am back again from the
longest Journey Of my life. 70. weeks
this individual wa if."cl'uR The road
that leads out from mortality. Mv
fFionds here. who daily came 10. 4
looked on. say I went 10 the verge and
looked over. down into tho abyss. A1y
memories Of IL are very Oh.curc, hut
they seem even now 10 rest upon my
soul Ike dark shadows from some uu-
known world.
IN "a still eufrllcd condition. len
Bristol IaGt "wednesday evening, aud
on Friday morning lust. resumed my
scat In the House Of Delegate. II
was very pleasant 30 receive HE warm
congratulations 81 the members. aud
once more 10 fall into lire iu time for
oil the iDiDDytn0I Legislation uf TIE
EessiDn. Nearly all the hills that have
been passed have been mere local bill
Of no Interest Whatever ~ the readers
81 the hcUs. The Canal bin Wa- poet
pOncd until tomorrow. All who are
Interested locally 90 the measure,
agree In asking the State 10 turn over
the hblo bodied Cunvicis TO do the
work ~ making the connection ne
tween Buchanan and Chiffon FORGE.
where II VIII tap the G.. g. D. n. r.
But they are. very positively di-H-
greed A. 10 whether the connection
shall be, wGtcr or rail. But sp 10 /.
they all want Virginia 70 embark
again in the long since abaudoacd
matter Of internal improvements.
The University bill vas postponed
until "Wednesday. IL proposcs uu an
nuRl endowment Of 30 600 for the Uni
vcrsity, 10 he compensated hy the graf
uitOus education Of certain number
Of State students. II Is very impor-
tAut to preserve the University, but
the ur0p'icty OF general taxation TO
benefit limited and privileged few, f.
one that may he questioned. II would
be n lovely thing for Virginia to feel
able for system Of pensions and spec
ial endOwments, but the question of
ability may very well he discussed. II
may also come home 10 ny in our so
bercst moments, whether "c have any
right To these and similar things he.
fore we have provided for oar insane,
and 10 | were n defender Of the Fund
ing Bill, | would claim that none Of
these things thould he done uutil
Thou hast paid the uttcrmOst farlh-
ing" due on the Stntc debt This |
would have 10 claim in order to be
consistent
The House has at last reached the
constitutional amendments, and from
the feeling manifested yesterday, !
would not be surprised " they are de-
fea'ed. Mai. CeCll of THZcwell, made
y short hut very pointed speech against
them. prrhnps the hest of the dav. lie
said We cannot make a constitution 10y
patching mp the present old thing
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
YoUEG FARMER.
The State Debt.

The Richmond why recently ex-
cluincd, go! for a lradr!u / now
eAclalm iu SORROW, o! Tor "A leading
public iournaL o! for public iuurn-
al ut the state Capitol thut has The IN
trliigeuCc aud capacity, the muulinpss
AMI courage, To discuss State policy
md : ate affairs a. that paper AMI The
enquirer did ia past years. why are
these uud O;hcr papers Of the State.
State politicians ana scribhlcr- pratiug
80 much about state pride, honor. in
trgrily principle aud policy, when.
without exception, ~ far M | have
seen or heard, not one has fairly or
iliclilEcntIv discussed the financial
situation fum "A correct stuId puiut2
For Instance, the most absurd, the
most ridiculous and demugogicHl OF all
That las been said or written on the
subject of State finances was Il series
Of articles in the Richmond Dispatch
over the sigma uIc of "B. Il. j. - and
which was rc-i.su,d Ia pamphlet by IA
Richmond brokcr.
know whereof / speak, wuen /
say, the people Of the stale are inn
puvori-hod and destitute to an extent
far exceeding the conception or belief
of newspaper writers, Who do not as-
sorlatror affiliate with, or even know
them. The amount of dc~titutiou anu
distress wilh the mechanics. iu the
cities and the small producers IN to-,
country Hud "lheir name is legiOnnJ
is simply alarming An increase #
taxes with thcs, people vii amount to
rouhscHtlou, Tie amount Of dcliu.
Quun.s this year will perhaps bring
some people TO tIeirseusos. New sui
jccis Of taxation VIII only increase the
burden ih new shape.
Why, sir, the whole assessed annual
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-02-15
4 Noble Girls Devotion to Her
EAther.

Some few weeks ago the father Of a
young girl died i'm ;his city, leaving
hI4 daughter utterly destitute. Instead
Of allowing The remains Of her parent
10 be inferred in the county cemetery,
cemetery at a cost Of four dollars per
month, and engaged herself ~ a ser
want at twelve dollars per month. BY
rigid economy she has paid for the
coffin and a lot in the cemetery. Such
an exhibition Of filiai love, energy
and perseverance, is not often witness
ed -NushuHe american.