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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

York canals cost sl2G,SOO, GRASS to con-
struct and that the canal debt Is $685.
3li49.
Charles 0'Conor, tho great lawyer, whose
physcians have repeatedly said no could not
live twenty-iour hours, Is in fair way Of
recovering, being ablo to move about his room
with the aid OF cAno. go. In m attempt to
rescue II osed baud Of highway robbers from
the jail at Murphysboro, ILL.,, 100000 worth
OF property was destroyed by Are. 800. The
Egyptian troops insultOd tho English consul
upon their occupation Of the teWn OF Bravo,
Zanzibar, and upon tao officer in command re-
fusing TO apologize, tho consul ordered tho
British yuuboEt Thetis to lombard tho town
at the end OF given time II tho apology was
not forthcoming. Tho Egyptians waited until
All hour before tho time expired, and then
Apologized $50. The American colonization
society arc sending shipload OF colored people
to Liberia. $50. Tho Jury In tho trial OF Lord
for completely in canal frauds at Buffalo, NY,
disagreed, and were discharged $3.50. Antoine
Martens shot and MORALLY wounded young
man named Rogers, In Now York, for alleged
intimacy with Mrs. Marion. Marteu fired four
shots, aud then blew his own brains out .....
Commodore Stephen Decatur, Of the navy,
died in Boston. Ho Was grandson of Com
mOdorO Stephen Decatur Of tho Revolutionary
war, and a nephew Of tho commodore Of the
BarIo name Of the war Of 1872.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24
Insanity and Crime.

Professor Ordronaux, New York State
commissioner in lumacy, in his report
recently submitted to the Legislature,
makes some interesting observations in
regard to needed changes in the lunacy
laws. He says:
Grimes OF violent character are
multiplying with n fearful rapidity, and
every circle Of society seems to con-
tribute its quota to swell the number of
perpetrators. Causes OF manifold M
ture acquired by ancestors, transmitted
to offspring and by them steadily intensi-
fed, tend to produce u series OF results
which last expression is either insanity
or crime, or both. While recognizing,
therefore, mere differences Of mental
constitution as natural conditions in no
wise derogating from health, it is i'm
possible to regard exaggerations Of &C.
centricity rs any other than perversions
tending to grave disorders. Nor is it
necessary that my special oct OF overt
wrong shall be committed before we can
be justified in saying that such q mind
is constant menace to its possessor and
to society. II science, when applied to
human government, means provision Of
contingencies not yet arrived, and
proper provision made to encounter
them, there would seem to be no Just
reason why dangers to the lives Of citi-
Eens from latent lunacy should not be
provided against in the same why as
from any other equally well established
source OF evil. Now any epileptic who
has once exhibited q dispositionito VIC
lence is dangerous member of society.
No matter what his education, his re-.
ligious convictions, or his mental gifts
may be, he is nevertheless n constant
menace 10 himself and TO others. II he
have an originally quick temper or q
stubborn pbstinacy Of seli.conceit, his
disease will find in either fruitful soil
for violent aud explosive development,
Under ordinary and mechanical calls to
action such mind may be able to con-
troll itself and retain all the outward ap-
pearances OF legal sanity, but let the
least strain come upon it, let passion
stir it to the centcr, and we can expect
but one result in a cataclysm OF violence,
terminating either in homicide or sui.
eide. Numbers Of such persons walk
our streets, and some Of them carry con.
cealed weapons which they are but too
ready to use and to uso nnconsciously
upon tho slightest provocation. Know.
ing these facts to DO verified by the sta.
tistics Of the criminal courts, would not
the State be justified in passing law
making it necessary that every violent
epileptic should, if at large, have com.
mittee Of the person appointed, who
should give bonds for his peaceful be.
havior and safe custody, aud be author.
lied to surrender him into the custody
Of an epileptic asylum whenever his con.
dition may require It. At present, it is
true, We have no special hospital for
epileptics. But the reasons have else.
where assigned why we should have one
arc only part Of tho testimony to it's
necessity which can be collected from
all quarters Of the State.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Constitution OF tho United States, with tho
exception Of Jefferson Davis, late President Of
tho so-cAlled Confederate States, shall be re-
lieved Of such disabilities upon their appearing
before any judge Of United States court, and
taking and subscribing In open court the fol-
lowing oath, to DO duly Attestod and recorded,
viz: ~, -, do solomnly swear Tor affirm
that will support and defend tho Constitu-
ton OF the United States against all enemies,
foreign and domestic. That l will bear true
faith and allegiance to the came. That l take
this obligation freely, without any mental res
eryAtion or purpose OF evasion; and that, 70
the best Of my knowledge and ability, I will
faithfully discharge the duties Of citizen Of
the United States.
The first political battle OF the session OF the
Honse was whom Mr. Randall Dem.), OF
Pennsylvania, moved to suspend the rules In
order 10 proceed TO the consideration OF the
Amnesty bill. Mr.. Blaine (Rep.), Of Maine,
al onco camo to tho front. Mr.. Randall de-
sired discussion on the bill, but would not ad-
init OF amendments to It. Mr.. blaine desired
tho bill left open for amendments. Tho ques-
ton being taken tho bill was rejected by q
vote OF III yeas aud o. nays, not tue requisite
two-tl.irds In tho majority. Mr.. Blaine then
moved to reconsider tho vote taken, and ad-
dressed tho House on tho subject. Mr..
Blaine in his speech desired tho exemption OF
Jeffereon DAVIS from It's provisions aud was
willing tho bill should pasr, granting amnesty
TO all others. In his remarks no detailed at
length tho story OF AndeIsonville and laid tho
blanc OF tho suflerings there to Davis. He
said: do not arrNign the Southern people for
tho Andersonyille crime. God forbid that
should Charge any people with synlpAthiZIng
with such an order. There were many owl
dences OF great uncasinoss among the South
ern people about 1t, aud one oil the greatest
crimes OF Mr. Davis was that no concealed 1t
from the Southern people. T, -ED
Mr.. Hill Dem.) }, Of Georgia, replied 10 Mr..
BRtne on the Ammesty hill. Ho claimed that
Jefferson Davis was not the monster he has
beon pictured, and tho Fed 1rAls We're re-
Sponsible for the horrors OF Andorsonville. In
concluding his remarks 10 said: "Lot us
unite to repair tho wrongs that distract and
Cypress the country. Let us thrn our backs
oil tho past, and let II DO said In the future
thst he shall DO tho greatest patriot, tho truest
patiiot, the abIcSt patriot, who shall do the
most to repair tho wrongs OF the past, and TO
promote the gloHes Of The future"
MI. Morrison Dem. }, OF Illinois, introduced
bill preparatory to the redemption Of United
States notes and the resumption OF specie pay
mOhts. It proposes TO retain gold In tic
treasury to the amount OF thirty per cont. OF
tho outstanding legal tenders; requires
national banks 10 retain gold paid for their
interest on bonds deposited to secure currency
TIL they have thirty per cent OF their outstand-
Ing notes, and repeats that portion Of the Re-
sumption act compelling specie resumption in
1870. =
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

The American mind ls active. II has given
US books OF fiction for tho scntimentAlst
learned books for the scholar and professional
student, but few books for tho people. A
book for the people must relate to a subject OF
universal interest. Such subject Is tho
physical man, and such book "1hc Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser" copy OF
which has been recently laid on our table.
The high professional attalnmonts OF its
Author-Dr.R Il. '. Pierce, Of Buffalo, n. y
and the advantages derived by him from an
extensive practice, would alone inuuro for Ills
work cordial reception. Dut these are not
tho merits for which 1t claims orr attention.
The author Is q man Of the people Hesympa-
thizes with them In all their Affections, efforts,
and attAinments. He pereoives their waut-a
knowledge OF themsolves-and believing that
all truth shonid be made as universal as Gods
own sunlight, from his fund OF Learning and
experience he has produced work in which
he gives them tho benefits OF bis labors. mi
he considers man in oyory phase Of his exis-
tence, from tho momont ho energies "from 4
rayless atom, too diminutive for tho sight,
until he gradually evolves to tho maturity OF
those conscious powers, the exercise OF which
furni4hes subjective evidence OF our in
mortality" Proceeding upon the theory that
every fact Of mind has physical Antccedent
he has given all admirable treatise on cerebral
physiology, md shown tho bearings OF tho
facts thus established upon individual and
social welfare. Tho author believes with
Spencer, that "as vigorous health and It's aC-
c0mpanying high spirits AFRO larger elements OF
happiness than any other things whatever,
the teaching how to maintain them is teach
Ing that yields to no othor whatever" and
accordingly has introduced an extensive dis
cussion OF the methods by which We may pre-
servo the integrity OF the system and oftimes
prevent tho onset OF disease Domestic rene
dios-thelr preparation, uses, and Effects
form prominent feature Of tho work. The
hygicnic treatment, or nurslng Of tho sick, Is
MI important subject, and receives attention
commensurate with it's Importance. Nearly all
diseases "to which flesh L. heir" arc described,
their symptoms and causes explained. and
proper domestic treatment suggested. To TO
ciprocato tho many fayors bestowed upon lin
by generous public. the author Offers Ills
book at a price ($l.5O) little exceeding the cost
OF publication. Our readers call obtain this
practical and valuable work by addressing tue
Guthor.-NTo York Tribune
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24
A Bad EXAMPLE,

A member Of the Cleveland city coun-
cil-one OF the city fathers-attended y
regular meeting in SO intoxicated O
condition rs to fall from his seat upon
the floor soon after the opening Of the
session. Later in the evening the in
tluence Of theliquor he had drnhk caused
him to fall asleep in his chair, 30 that
it was impossible to arouse him to
answer to his name when tho roll was
called on important questions. After
thetouncil adjourned considerable diff
Guilty waS experienced in starting the
member on his homeward road.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

At our request, Cragin & Co., Phila.,
Pa, have promised to send any OF our
readers, gratis ION receipt Of 10 cents TO
pay POSTAGE, n sample Of Dobbins'
Electric Soap, to try. Send at once.
They make no charge for the soap, the
money exactly pays the postage. We
would like to have oil who test tho
soap write us their honest opinion Of it
FOR publication in these columns free.
Here is what two Of our friends write !:
Dear Mr.. Editor II received my
sample bar OF Dobbins' Electric Soap,
and after arranging my washing accord
ing to directions, went out and asked
my neighbors in to see the result. After
fifteen minutes we took them from the
suds and rinsed them clean and pure.
It is all we could wish. Yours, etc,
.s. Mrs. NELLIE GRAY,
Wall Lake, Ind.
Dear EdRor:-I, too, am con-
vert to the merits Of Dobbins' Electric
Soap. A sample bar was sent me by re-
quest, and after trials have ordered
more, and unhesitatingly recommend it
to all my friends. Respectfully,
l.ss MRs. KENNEDY.
Weayerville Buncombe, Co., n. G.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Mrs. Gaines arrived in Washington,
D. G., after IN absence Of two years, 70
attend to a suit pending in the supreme
court affecting the probate OF q Will IN
New Orleans. She says she has been
engaged in litigation concerning her IN
terests for forty-four years, and has
spent three fortunes.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24
A Lengthy Case.

Jarndyce vs.. Jarndyce was not an ex-
aggeration. as witness the case OF Ashley
VS.. Ashley. It was begun in TAO when
Lord Hardwicke was chancellor. 1t was
reported on in 1892, and slept from that
time till November 10, 1876, when it
came up before Vice-C Chancellor Mains,
who ordered it to the court Of appeals
for final adjudication. 1t was quite de-
lightful to observe that the vice-chan-
cellor wound up his Judgment on the
point before him with these refreshing
words "Tax and pay the costs OF oil
parties out OF the funds in court"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Forty years experience have tested
The virtues OF DR.. IPisidr's Balsdm Of IVild
Cherry, aud II now generally acknowledged to
DO the hest remedy c1tant for pulmonary and
lung disoaHnH; embracing the whole range
from slight cold to settled consumption.
We're 1t not for Ito merits, 1t would long since
have "diod, ard made no sign" Fifty cents
aud one dollar bottle, large bottles much the
choaDer,- Com,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Chapped hands, face, pimples, ring-
worm. saltrheum, and other cutaneous Aneo,
lions cured. and rough skin made soft and
smooth, by using Juniper Tar Soap. 30 care.
hi to got only that made by Caswell, Hazard
Ca. New York, rs there arc many limitations
made with common tar, all Of which arc worth
lnsa-Com.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

The Heraid Of Heath says flesh meat
tends to make men bold, enterprising
and courageous, while vegetables render
men peaceful, benevolent aud virtuous.
Wen take little Of both, please.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

N.YN.U. No
WHEN WRITING TO ADyRRTIsRKs
W plense say that you saw the ndvertiss
meut In this paper.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

ROBERT II. TEwKSBURY, City Treas.
Reader, these arc few certificates out OF thou
sands we receive, and to the aged will guarantee
your old aud diseased eyes can be m1dc new; your
Impaired sight, dlmnesS Of vision, and oyerworEed
eyes can be restored; weak, watery and sore eyes
cured; tho blind may see; spcctacles be discarded;
SipIt restored and vision preserved. spcctacles
and surgical operations useless.
Please send your address to us, and We will send
rnIi nnr hook A GEN MOHTlI kEADINGi u
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Try it--and You will Always use
Woods Improved.

WooD's IMPROVED HAIR REsToRA-
TIVE is unlike any other, and has no
equal. The Improved has new vege-
table tonic properties; restores grey
hair to glossy, natural color; restores,
dresses, gives vigor to the hair; re-
stores hair to prematurely bald heads /;
removes dandruff, humors, scaly erup-
tons; removes irritation, itching and
scaly dryness. No article produces
such wonderful effects. Try it, call for
Woods improved Hair Restorative,
and don't be put of ,cith any other article.
Sold by all druggists in this place and
dealers everywhere. Trade supplied
at manufacturers prices by C. A. Cook
& Co., Chicago, sole agents for the
United States and Canadas, and by
John d. Park, Cincinnati.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
The Greensboro silver COrnef
Band.

This excellent band is composed of
the following named young men, viz :
Fl. +. Hager, A. Baseheart, ]. G.
Frederick, VIM. Everard, HI. Arnold,
Louis Reinhardt, A. F. Aims, A. H.
Aims, and James Dougherty.
They were with us last Monday,
and discOursed sweet music for the
Tilden and Hendricks demonstration.
They are nice, orderly, sober, WELL
behaved set of young men, and the
best of all they every one belong to
the Tilden and Hendricks club of Ow-
ensboro, and are enthusiastic for our
standard bearers. Long may they all
live to awake the sweet notes of music
in behalf of patriotism and reform
There is nothing yet discovered to ex-
coed their ability, musical talent, etc. /,
but "their beauty.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Ohio Criminal Court.

The first session of this Court be-
gan last Monday. Judge Jno. a.
Murray, presiding.
The Judges charge to the Grand
Jury was plain, practical, logical and
to the point. 1t was no aim at display
of fine words or beautiful language,
but an effort to have the Jury under
stand their whole duty, in which we
think he was successful. The Judge
wears his honors well and easily.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
The SuItry pays OrSurIEucr.

Hot weather is very exhausting upon
the energies, and its influence renders
the system peculiarly liable to disease.
During the close and sultry days of Jul
ly and August, DiarrhGa, DySentery,
Cholera Morbus, Cramps, Collie, and
pains in the stomach are common and
fatal diseases. 1t is not enough to
trust to 4 curative when attacked, for
it is essential TO take proper meaures
for their prevention. An unfailing
prevention of all summer complaints
exists in DR.. RADCLIFF's SEVEN SEALS
OR GOLDEN WONDER; and this stand
ard vegetable preparation is no less eff
ficacious as a cure. Thousands have
used it for all diseases incident to the
summer solstice, and always with the
happiest results. Complete cures are
effected in the worst cases.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from ac>
tive practice, having placed in his
hands by an East India Missionary
the formula of a simple Vegetable
Remedy, for the speedy and perma
nent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma, and all throat and
Lung Affections, also a Positive and
Radical cure for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints, after having
thoroughly tested its wonderful cura>
tive powers in thousands of cases, feels
it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this
motive, and a conscientious desire to
relieve human suffering, he will send
(free ofcharge) to all who desire it,
this recipe, with full directions for pre-
pairing and successfully using. Sent
by return mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper.
w. DIR. VI. C.SrEvENS.
MunrOe Block. Syracuse. y. Y
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
School Commissioner.

The County Court, yesterday elect
al r. ?. Rowe, as school commission
er for the ensuing two years. Mr..
Rowe is a son Of Jno. Z. Rowe, of the
Centertown district, was born and
raised in that district, and is now
twenty-five wears Of age, being far the
youngest man that ever was elevated
TO the place. Mr.. Rowe was educated
at Bethel College, Russellville,
Ky, and has the reputation of being
a thorough scholar for one of his age.
He is sober, polite, and nice young
man, and we predict a success for him.
Its a compliment to him to be elected
over the prominent men he was.
Ohio County is proverbial for pro-
moting young men to Office.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04

w. H. Barnes, of the firm of Barnes
d Taylor, of Beaver Dam, Ky, is
in Louisville, purchasing a large as
sortment of Dry Goods, Hats, Caps,
Boots, Shoes. Groceries and every
thing usually found in first class store.
The above firm are too well known
TO need further mention. If you
want good goods at a low price, give
them a call next Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Closing out my entire stock of Gro
cerieS, at cost. w. w. AUSTIN.

y PURELY vegetable medicine, con-
tanning all the virtues of calomel with
out any of the injurious tendencies so
justly dreaded by mankind. SIM
mons Liver Regulator will be found
promp to start the serections of the
liver and give healthy tone to the
entire system, without salvation or
any injurious effects. When used as
a cathartic, it is no wise disorders the
system, or does it produce any nausea
Or sick stomach when about to purge,
1t is so mild in its action as not to in
terfere with business or pleasure.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Petit Jury.

The following gentlemen compose
the Pe;it Jury:
Ben W. Taylor, Marion Yates, Cor
nelius Hoover, J. J. Williams, Jno.
w. King. JAS. :. Lunn, S. n. Tiche-
nor, j. b. Chapman, T. j. Lowe,
Lloyd Rogers, Ii. G. Brown, S. NJ.
james, I. 5. Bennett, Virgil Stevens,
Jno. W. Stevens, Jno. w. Ragland,
Rob't. d. Render, James p. Stevens,
l.. q. Hoover, Henry Smith, A. II.
Brown, Job 5. Arnold, Felix ii. Black
and c. ID. Greer.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Gcntml goMl a(rwG,

We call special attention TO the col
umn of Business Locals" from our
Merchants and business men. Persons
wishing to buy, will always find it to
their interest to purchase of the most
ID cal men.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Beaver Dam.

The Flag raising and speaking, at
Beaver Dam, last Saturday, was a
grand success. Hon. w. T. Ellis
and Hon. H. d. MoHenry delivered
forcible and effective speeches. The
flag was hoisted to the top of the pole,
so feet high, amid considerably en-
thusiasm. Good impressions were
made for Tilden, Hendricks and Re
form. 8r- 81. .. ...
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Cromwell.

The Democrats of Cromwell, raised a
Reform Flag yesterday and F. P. Nor
gan and L. j. Smith of Butler county,
addressed the crowd. We have
not had a report from it, but have no
doubt that they had a good time of it.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
when You Visit the civ

Do not not fail to call at the great
Clothing house of j. Winter & Co.
cor 3rd and Market, Louisville, you
will be politely shown through this
establishment which is filed with the
best and cheapest Clothing in the city.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
THE HERALD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER /, 1776.

EsyrTransient advertisements mast be
paid for in advance.
Charges for yearly advertisements viii
be collected quarterly.
All advertisements inserted without
specified time will be charged for until
ordered ont
Notices under head of Preferred To-
Gals Ten Cents per line.
Announcements ofMarriaces or Deaths
not exceeding five lines, and notices OF
Preaching published gratis,
BSy- Obituary Notices, Resolutions of
Respect and other similar notices, Five
Gents per line.
job work Of every description done with
ncstncss Snd dispatch, at city prices. We have
fullIi OF job types, and the patronage
of the business comEu unity.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Fora New Suii 70 Order

Leave your measures at j. Winter
u Co. cor. 3rd and Market, Louisville,
they have the largest variety, their cut
tiers are skilled artists, styles hand
some and prices low.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Provisions and s'ro,:uec---Re,am

NoTE These quotations are to be under
stood as purely RETAIL, and made to er the
smallest possible quantities. Purchasers will
fad upon trial, that the margins asked by our
Hartford Groeery Merchants, in wholesale
quantities, are as small as any town in Ken
lucky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
WhisI>irs, Tobaceos Ete.--Re.aiI.

cigars, per hundred, ......S3 90 to 90
Choice qua lit of what are in toler>
ably good demand at SIC per bushel. Me-
dunn and lower grades at IS cents, with
a downward tsnnency. Purchers refuse
to advance and producers anticipating a
rise in the market; especially on that
grade; refuse present prices.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04

Fresh Oysters in every style served
up to suit the taste of the most fastidi-
Gus at II. p. SORRELS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-10-04
Hartford HOUySe

This popular Hotel is still increas-
ing in business, Guests stopping at
this House will receive good accom-
mediation at reasonable terms.