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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

Siucc our last issue, Democratic
meetings buve been held at Jackso n.
vile, Sand Fork, 0sbOrn's Mills, Free.
munsburg, WalkGrsv:lle, Austin and
Murray's School House, and were ad
dressed by the following gentlemen :
A A. Lewis, L S. Bland and John
Hamilton, at Jacksonville; Il. S.
Bland and YIN Il D Dent, at Sand
Fork +; Vim +. Lively at O-born's
Mills; A. a, Lewis at Frccmansburg;
Il, j. Simpson a. Wulkcrsville; Louis
Beune,t. DR.. Bartlett and X. J. Simt-
son at Austin; VIM. ". Rrannon Eud
VIM. i McGeary at Murlay's School
House.
The meetings were well attended aud
much interest manifested ; and the
Democratic mnjolitics Il at these several
points will gave on rhe day Of election,
will pay the speakers a much higher
compliment for their worthy efforts.
than anything No might say here.
Certainly, all of them made goud
speeches, and deserve the thanks Of
their party for the interest they have
10 the cause Of reform.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

E1' Noricr Editor DcmocrG'.-
Please announce, through the columns
Of TuE DEMOCRAT, that On extra sx.
a,uiua,ion for the benefit Of those de-
string to teach in Lewis county daring
the approaching school term, will be
held Ut tho Yoke School House, at the
mouth Of Gladly Fork Of Skin Greek on
Saturday. November llth. 1876.
By orde- of Bourl Of Examiners.
G. ". Crook, Go SuPt.
Nt,ton, NorcnIber !.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

n3- CExrGSSlAL EisiruEs.-Wci-
tuu has had Il larger Number Of vis'-
tors ut Philadelphia during the Expo
si,ion than auy other town of like siz q;
in tho Union. Next week we vi!
prLlrsh u complete list Of those !:
lending the "ljig sh9g' from this Vi
cinity,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

Ey AcCInENr.-lI:ss Eatc Jen'
mugs, daush'c: ofthO widow Jennings
residing few miles above town, was
kicked by horse on Monday evening
last.-Dr. Deut vas called, and found
that slc was not seriously injured.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

1t N.w DEMOCRATIC PArEn.-
We ore Informed that UpsLur county
Is to have a Democratic paper soon.
We congratulate tho people Of upshur
up N this new enterprise, and wish the
founders success in their undertaking.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

Es- OuR tAlLso.B Tho contrac.
tor, Mr.. James A;srcl. commenced
work on the Fisher hill Tusslay last.
with a smull force. As sc1a as his
horses and carts arrive he will put on
a large force, AID will push the work
as rapidly as possible.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

Eg" "BooKs"-SrArE DooEs.-l5y
law We are compelled to usc stated
books in our public schools. Action
eau be brought ug'ins: the tcacacr for
using, or pcrmittj'., % DC used, any
other bnok or lacis iu lis school.
Wac OF unwi,c legislation did this:
yet ChaIfant & Bare propose to furnish
all books at lowest prices, (even then
too high } II auy merch1ut in the
town will sell at even ) PEI cent under
our prices we will takO all their stock
and pay cash for same.
CnALFAST & BARE.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

Eg SPECIAL NoTIcg.-All accounts
must DO settlad up at once. No ex-
cusc now. We must have money to
carry on business. Any one wishing
hides tanned on the shares will please
call J.R. RYAx 4 60.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
Election November 9Th.

We hope every Democratic and Con
scrvative voter 10 the county vii! be at
tie polls on the day of election
The election Of lildcu, Hendricks
and Wilson will pay you trn-foId loE
the day spent. Their election will
bring sou prosperity and reform.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

The Stale Of Kentucky. repre-.
scented by tue Governor, Attorney
General ind Secretary of State, the
Democratic Electors for tho State
ut large, the Democratic Executive
Committee. the two United States SEN
ators. and tho culirc Democratic del.
egatiOn III Congress, has is>ud a let
ter cndurEing tho views Of Governor
TI!lcu with respect to the rebel claims
and plcdgius the Southern people to
abide by thusc views as recently pre-.
mulCutrd.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

EJ' Tnisis closes the campaign,
70 far Us this paper is concerned; and
hereafter We hope 10 give mare news Of
general interest 10 our readers, and
less rolitics.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

Peterson is selling School Docks
cheaper than any book seller 'u 'oT'" ;
This is so. bseausc pe'rons have priced
them in bis store ani ia other places
Coll and 500 for yourselves.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

cTWr are indebted to the Weston
String Band for delightful scrcnado
on thursday night last.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

~ MsssRs. J. ". WoFriSDtS
ASp ". Ii. ATiSALL have been alb.
sent for the last ten days, sightseeing
nj tho Centennial.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
D0WELL HEARD FROM
f7c is Pursued in Giisa,er.
SUPPOSED TO Be FOUNDED.

Ga Monday last, We learned that
Richard Dovell, who escaped from the
Jail 10 this place a sllor, time rircc.
had becu seen Oad pursued near
Stouts Mills, GiImGr county, on the
evening uf the I'D ult 1t is said
that the party in pursuit came close on
him, aud he made for the kauuwha
riTer, jumped in and swan across.
Before reaching tho other side, stycn
shots were fired at him, but supposed
to be without effect. The party 10
pursuit followed him until after dark,
when tho chase was relirquiahed.
1t is also stated that gu Saturday
night last, several young men living
on rusk Camp. in Gilucr county,
pursued Dewrn some distance, and in
The chase he "pl again fired at; and
from tho gels, it is supposed he was
wounded.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

CT DEpUrr SHERIFF NASxusAD is
tho happiest man in town. lis a boy.
and Weighs ten pounds,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

Rg VIZ uro now enjoying that
most delightful Of all seasons, Indian
Summer.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

- Dr.. A. N. DENT has located
permanently in Weston for the practice
of bis profession. Having attended a
thorough course Of lectures at Sterling
Medical College. after an experience
of,welvc years as practical druggist
the Doctor has obtaued not only an &C.
curatc knowledge of diseases. but also.
from his long experience US q druggist,
understands perfectly, the prOerllts Of
medicines, and their application in the
treatment Of disease. The 9octOr can
br found at his Office on Main St. ]
door below RalstOn's JcweIry Store.
All calls, night and day. promptly at
tended to.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

Ifyou want essences. extracts, &C.,
90 to J.. N. Smiths. Weston.
Rccollect that 4. N. Smith has 6uc
stock Of Not;oG.. -.
A. N. Smiths Drugs arc purc and
fresh, and arc sold cheap.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
LAND SALE.

N. T. Smith cx'r Of
John ". C0rothctS decd
Va
Yin. n. Smith, AVA Others,
~ virtue Of II decree OF the County Court
of Lewis County, pronounced in the "bStte
rsciIcd cause, | will as Commissioner, III
front OF the Court House door OF Lewis
i,ouutv, OIL the first day Of the DCcehbrs
term Of the County Court o: said CoHa'!"'
'''' 900 ACRES or LAND
r,,urI IN said cause, to the highest bidder,
""on credit Of i. J.: aid IL mOnlhs--thc
nv rrri, +. Or executing bonds with Gond seclir-
IT, LcIriur interest from date, and lien
viii +. retained uron the lind "sa i"F'AcF
Se'"''"' lin. l.. Arnold,
Cumr
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
The Stockholders Of the Weston md "esi
rurk Railroad Company, Who have MOI pun"
nm In IuIl The assignments heretofore llls9He,
"t, ,,oursIrd TO maSc IMMEDIATE pay
mem, ~ /, is impossible 10 proceed VIII"
The work without funds. :,
NJ v. HARRISON, lttasuFd'
Weston, Nov, .. 1876
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
= DEMOCatATIC
MASS MEETINGS

Will be held at the following places
and times and good speakers will be
presep. at each place to address the
pcople. All arc invited t" turn chi!
and lear the issues Of the dag discuss
cd. Ladies' are especially Invited:
JANE LEW, November 4,2 O'Clock
p. NJ.
FRETwELEsSToRE, November 4,
G o'clock p. N.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06

Noti:c to Trustees anil TeHchrs-
You eau get Chalk Cr"yoDs at 2Octs
uer box, at Petersou's Drug and Book
Store,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-11-06
ChaIfant's Binding Weston. ". Va

I.IivinS hsSoclHIcH OUT
selves together for the
purpose OF conducting the
pltG TRADE. We call
the attention OF the public
10 our stuck, which is var
lid SHd complAtei aud our
.loug experience in The
practical bearings Of the
Drug business Is sufficient
10 command the confidence
heretofore trp"st+l in tho
mt MIXERS Of the tim. ur
cnl,y desire is 10 conduct
the business in every Tmr-
tiru,ar 10 the satisfaction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31
NEWS or THE d. ?.

A fire broke out 10 the St. Louis quarter Of
Quebec at p. N. yesterday, and at 10 o clock
last night was still burning, though partly un-
der control. The number of houses burned is
put down at one thousand, aud hundreds o,
families have been rendered homeless. 1t is
estimated that the loss will reach at least mil
lion dollars
Over fifty thousand persons visited the ecu
teuua Exhibition yesterday. among them a
delegation OF New York bankers and brokers'.
Miss Susan B. Anthony delivered AZ address
in the afternoon at the Press Headquarters to
the rs Club.
Ell Boughton, resident OIL Plainfeld, N. j.,
while en- route for the Centennial, via the Bound
Brook road yesterday, rut his head cut Of a
Car wiudow ard was struck by a car on u side
track, the bl,w causing fracture Of the skull
with probable fatal results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31
independents.

The following views of the Petersburg In.
dex respecting the result OF the late election in
Lyuchburg have bearing upon affairs in this
city which, it is hoped, will not be without
effect:
THE result of the election 10 Lynch burg
sufficiently illustrates the danger that always at
tends the policy OF counteuaDcng and favoring
men for office 90 their own assumed personal
merits. and apart from considerations OF party
duty. Mr. Burch was elected Mayor of Lynch
burg, some years ago, as az independent candi-
date. He protested at that time to be Con
servativ =; and until quite recently has made it
his boast, we believe, that he had never support.
ed any Radical ticket. Lately, If We are rightly
Informed, he has laid aside this mask of Jude
pendeuce, and come forth in his true eolors as
a member of he K publican party. But before
his assumption ui his real politics. and while
he was yet a Conservative IL name at least, al
though always opposed TO the regular Conser.
vatve action, and though always himself sup
ported By the FULL Radical vote, MIR. Burch
managed TO make considerable reputation for
hinself as good officer, and thus accumulated
a considerable popularity and personal following
out OF the number OF genuine Conservatives,
who held that party politics ought not to enter
iuto the election Of municipal officials. This is
plausible position; aud the consequence OF its
adoption was thar, time and agau, 10 the
spring elections, the CoDsel vatve nominee for
Mayor was beaten by the Independent candi
date. But it is the Dature of evil not to rest
still in its Influence and effects. 1t is morally
certain to extend and Increase its power, and to
inyolye other mischlev1us consequences 10 its
growth. Its contamination spreads and its
fruit is of ever enlargng dimensions and ever
increasing varieties Thus, the evil of re.
iec,ing the square party issue 10 the Sc
lection Of single municipal officer has
borne the ameDtable result 10 Lyuch-
burg of delivering the eotlre city gov.
ernment into Radical hands. The party
lost Its morale its discipline necessarily re-
taxed It's standard of duty was fatally lowered.
Uuder the ablest and most patriotic leaders 10
the world land such the Conservatives of
Lynchburg had) the people were bound to go
astray aud tall into the pit hole OF Radical
sway when once they allowed themselves to be
deludei by the p ausbc prctcxt OF supporting
a man, whatever Ills real or pretended claims,
outside of the Conservative cndorsatlou. They
need only consider their shame aud misfortune
now, if they would learn how to avoid the rep
it!ion of disaster from the sleru aud hard les
sons of cx pcrrnce.
Let them see that hereafter the party lines
must be strictly drawn, aud the party authori
ty rigldy enforced. The regular ticket must
be supported apart irom every consideration OF
personal pariality or prejudice. No man can
have any clarln on the people If he seeks to as
scrt it at the expense of Conservative putty
and hat,h6by. IL lei Que maD only creep over
the wall or sneak in like thief by the back
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31

The experience of all history proves that
even in the sordid matter of money-leavng
out of view the gratifying approval of mans
own conscience, and the appreciation Of the re.
spectacle people of all parties of the ommuul.
ty in which he resides-consistency of political
principles and allegiance to party organization
are, 10 the end, more advantageous than somer-
saultS to catch momentary Popular breeze, or
bolts because desires for office canuot be graft
fed. And now there is another instance oft 10
Richmond where ex Mayor Kelley, who, though
defeated in the primary election there tor re-
nomination, was one of the most ardent and
effective supporters OF his successful opponent
at the succeeding municipal contest will have
his name presented to the City Council of that
CITY with such an array Of strength as must Sc
cure his appointment to the office of City At
torney, the salary OF which is 81 O00-S5OO more
than he would have received had he been
elected Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 81. 1875.

An analysis of the vote cast at the late cleo
ton in this city for municipal officers shows that
1888 ballots were polled, of which number
l,O2l we're those of colored votes. Previous
elections prove that there are not less than 200
white Radicals in the city. Oh this 200 about
fifty, comprising the most respectable portion,
voted for some of the Conservative candidates.
The l,O2l negroes, aud $50 white Radicals,
make l,17l-less than hall the vote cast by
l44. AS the average Independent Radical
majority was only So, it is evident that less
than 200 of those who have heretofore been
classed as Conservatives voted on that occasion
the Independent Radical ticket, ofwhch oum-
Der about 60 we're candidates. So that 81
candidates, 40 Of their white friends
heretofore classed as Conservatives, $50 white
Radicals, and l,O2l negroes succeeded 10 de-
featiug the Conservative ticket, getting pos
session Of the city, and making Alexandria a
by-word and a reproach throughout the whole
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31
HEALIu REG ULATlONS.

At meeting of the Board Of Health, held nj
the AUDITORS Office on Monday evening, May
9th, il was resolved to call the attention. q: III.
citizens " The fact that both owners and occu-
pants of houses are liable u line Tor permitting
Or Committing nuisanccs upon thcr premise.
The following sections of the law arr published
for the information OF all Concerned:
section d. Every owner or occup!er Of n lot
on which any necessary now i or shall be her,
after erected shall constantly keep such ncc,..-
sAry in good order, and not suffer II 10 become
nuisanc., under u penalty OF one dollar for eve
~ day it shall remain in that state after notice
III writing and reasonable time for Remedy be-
given by the Superintendent OF Police"
Section I. No person OF persons shall dis
charge cast or cause TO flow into or upon ANY OF
the streets, lanes alleys or otncr parts of the
city any kitchen DIAL (Iiqui or solld) but shall
deposit the same in some suitable vessel there
TO be kept u. til called for and removed IN IL.
manner hereinafter provided. 1t shall BE- the
the duly OF the Trustees OF the Poor 10 cause VII
euch otfal 10 be called for, collected and re-
moved Jour times II week in the months oi May,
June, July, August and September, and twcra
week during tho remainder Ot the year Tor III"
use and benefit of the Aims House. Any per
son or persons his or their servant who shall
violate any OF the provisions Of This sect shall
forfeit and pay not less than one nor more than
i've 90 dollars, u bB recovered rs other tines
and orleltures are now recovered. II shall BE-
the duty OF the Board o Health SupcrlEtrnd-
ent Of Police AMI Police Cuu,ttbcs to cause the
provisions o: this section 10 be strictly compiled
with and enforce "
Persons desiring the removal of nuisshcc-
will please report them To the following meln-
bcrs of tho Board:
lst ward Park Agnew and Chs7. l.. Ncale
II ward: T. G. Berry, John Lsnnon and Geo
t. Robinson
Sd ward: josiah Ford nnd Michael Smith
9TH ward Jas. w. Nails ana K. Ii. Rudd.
The Health Officer, Or Il. g. Powell, ana
the Superintendent Of Police, q. w. Cl'rd
will attend TO complaints made BY any residents
ol the city.
ny lU-w3W JOHN LANNoN, Sccl }.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31

door is to etfcctualIy break down the wall it.
self and to remove all the requirements and the
conditions Of admission by the front door aud
in regular mauuer. Let all things said the
Apostle, be done dcceutly and in order. The
necessary and invariablc result of struggling is
defeat aud the fruit Of the unwise policy that
has been bndly followed by our Lynchburg
friends is that their city appears to belong to
Burch, now an avowed Radical, who has
brought into office with him whole brood OF
Radical officials, all OF whom are Incompetent
aud somc unit for any public responsibility or
trust.
The principal Object Of the Convention will
be to appoint delegates TO the National Demo-
cratic Convention which will meet in 81. l. 'uis
on the 9th Of Jun-. Iu that Convention VIZ
pina will be entitled to four delegates at large
and Two from each OF the Congressional dis
trir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31
TBY TELEGRAPH

New YORK May 3l-otocks duil; off from
highest figures. Money u. Gold l2t Flour
duh and dropping. Wheat qliet and heavy.
Corn dull and declining.
BALTIMORE, May 3l.-Virginia SKIES, de.
ferred : E; Virginss, consolidated, GG do. End
series 20 bid to-day. Cotton frmer, though not
quotab!y higher; middling lit. Flour steady;
demand fair prices unchanged. Wheat dull
and lower; Pennsylvania red l4S Maryland
red li0Al45 do. amber l5Osl52; do. white l35a
l45. Corn-Southern dull and lower; Western
opened active and strong, but closed lower !;
Southern white and yellow 56a57; Western
mixed 5es spot; 58t June; 594 July. Oats dull
and heavy; Southern good to prim inc a ~ ;
Western white 38a39 Western mixed 35s57.
Rye nominal at 20 IS. Hay dull and UNI
changed Provisions dull, weak and lower.
Pork $50 observation-disclosures 81 clear rib sides
liz / hams l41ai53. Lard dull and nomins;
reuuud IL. Butter dull and heavy; Western,
good TO tile, l9a25 Coffee dull and heavy; Rio
car goes l5alS; jobbing l51al9. Sugsr steady at
81. 10. Nhiskey dull HI 81 lii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31

Gen. Hunton, chairman of the sub commit
tee of the Congressional Committee now en-
gagged in investigating Mr.. Blaine's railroad
bonds affair, is reported to have said that the
examination concerning the Union Pacific mat
ter and Tom SCOTS purchase Of Little Rock
and Fort Smith bonds would probably be closed
at an early date, but that the committee would
begin at once, under the general authority con-
ferred upon them by the general resolution
passed early 10 the session, the investigation of
Northern Pacific scandal, brought to light by
the publication made on Saturday last by Mr..
Aquilla Adams, of Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31

The latest advices from Central and South
America state that the war between Guatemala
and Salvador has been ended, aud treaty
signed by which President Vale AID Vice Pres
ident Gonzales were required to resign after
naming Provisional President, who was to
call an election for State officers. On the com.
petion of these terms the Guatemala troops
would withdraw from Salvador The election
in Chill had been conducted amid riot and
bloodshed; majority of the Government can
didates had been elected. The electoral COL
leges throughout Peru met on the 7th inst.
The returns received indicate that Gen. Prado
is almost unanimously elected President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31

The amended charter of this city, under
which the late election was held, is so full OF
legal defects, and is so absurd and ridiculous,
that some of the present municipal officers con-
template retaining possession Of the Offices they
occupy and forcing the gentlemen recently
elected to sue out writs of quo warrauto, so as
to bring the matter before the courts. 1t is
understood that they are sustained in their
views by some Of the best lawyers 10 the city,
and that their course is approved by many OF
their friends from the fact that the court will
meet early 10 July and the case be decided be-
fore the payment of any salaries will become
due, 80 that those legally entitled to the Offices
will lose nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-31
General Dispatch. |

RICHMOND, May 30-Many delegates to the
State Conservative Convention, which meets
to morrow are already here, and every train is
bringing fresh arrivals. They embrace many
Of the best known and most distinguished ctl-
zeus OF Virginia. While most Of the delegates
have tavorltes 10 connection with the Preslden-
cy, all seem to want the man who can most
surely win. 1t is more than probable that the
delegation to st. Louis will be untcttcrcd by
Instructions. The Convention will be held IN
the Richmond theatre. which has been splen-
didly decorated for the occasion.
From the Richmond State of yesterday.
The city is already throneed with delegates
from every part of the State VINO have come to
Richmond to attend the State Conservative
Convention which meets tomorrow, and every
train that may arrive between the hour we write
and tomorrow at noon will add to the crowd.
Among those already in the city are many Of
the best known and most distinguished citizens
of every section Of Virginia.
The candidates for ST. Louis are numerous,
and their friends are urging their claims in a
spirit Of generous rivalry, which augurs well
for the unity and harmony OF the party. While
delegates seem to have tavorites among he
DISTINGUISHED statesmen named 10 connection
with thcPresldency, they all say give US the man
who can most surely win. What is more, they
report that to be the sentiment Of the people
they represent. There will be 20 Instructions
to the delegates to st. Louis, but they will be
chosen with an eye to their good judgment and
observation-disclosures
As the number Of d,lega!es will be large the
floor of the Theatre has been set apart exclusive
ly for them. Each district will be designated in
the building by pIacalds so tha, the various
delegations may sit together. The private boxes
aud the choice seats in the dress circle will be re-
served for the ladies, who are expected to at
tend.