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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

E Commenting on our remarks
about the great auction sale Of prints, in
New York, the Pomeroy Telegraph
says:
"And all this is happening notwith-
standing the Resumption Law, which
Democrats tell us is 'parslyzing all
trade is still in force! How does the
editor of the SPIRIT account for this
thing? Is there not some mistake about
the business depression under which the
country has been suffering being caused
by the Resumption Act? On the con-
trarg, does not the editor of the SPIRIT
know that it was the result of the burst
ing OF the imitation bubbles perhaps
necessary outgrowth of the war-and
that when the thing once began, that there
was no possibility of arresting the down
ward tendency of prices until the bot
tom was reached? II the editor of the
SPIRIT has one-fourth of the 'gumption'
we credit him with possessing, he knows
this to be so! How nonsensical then is
sill the talk we hear about the hard times
being caused by Republican legislation ?
Shortly after the close of the war, S S
Cox, of New York, remarked that it only
needed that some slight disturbance in
business should occur-the failure of the
wheat crop, for instance-to cause q
| financial crisis which would overthrow
the republican party. Mr.. Cox knew full
well that no possible precaution could be
taken likely 20 avert the bursting of the
then existing imitation bubble-,hat soon
er or later it must come; but he calcula
ted largely on the ignorance of the mass
es and the power of Democratic dema
gogues in trying to mislead the epeople il
the matter. The SPIRIT has been guilt,
of propagating vast deal of error ir
this regard; but latterly we are glad tc
see it manifesting more candid ant
considerate spirit"
/. The Telegraph asks several questions
some of which we could answer NOR
satisfactorily if we had clearer idea O
what it means by the "bursting of tn
imitation bubble" The Telegraph think
it is "nonsensical' to talk about 18th
hard times being caused by Republican
legislation"
| Did it never occur to the Telegrap
that the imitation itself was the work Q
Republican legislation And if b
"bursting the bubble" it means contrat
ton of the currency, was not that, toe
the result Of Republican Legislation P
Greenbacks and National Bank notes
and demand notes, and compound inter
lest notes and all the other contrivanee
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20
The Sea Mouse.

g
The sea mouse is one of the prettiest
creatures that live under the water. 1t
sparkles like diamond, and is radiant
with colors Of the rainbow, although it
lives in the mud at the bottom OF the
ocean, 1t should not be called mouse,
for it is larger than big rat. 1t is GOV.
cred with scales that move up and down
as it breathes, and gli.ters like gold
shining through fleecy down, from
which fiue silky bristles wave, that con-
stantly change from one brilliant to an
other, so that, as Cuvier, the great nat
uralist, says, the plumage OF the hum
ming bird is no more beautiful Sea
mice. are sometimes thrown up on the
beach by storms.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20
How to GROW Fat.

l. Take soup and beer every day, also
hot milk-coffee or chocolate well sweet
ened Let your food be chiefly faris
naceous and vegetable: bread with but-
ter or milk; milk-mush, potatoes, cab.
bage, turnips etc, prepared with butter,
sweet puddings. 8 Eat meat only once
a day; the fatter kipds are the most
suitable 4 Take neither acids nor al.
kalis, and avoid everything that disa.
grees. Milk, butter and sugar are very
fattening, but everybody cannot take
them with impunity, and to grow fat Il
lis essential that digestion be almost per.
feet. 5. Sleep all you want, and take
exercise in moderation.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

ETAmong the papers favorable to
Mr. ALLEN the Hon. THOMAS EwING
seems to be growing into greater promi-
nence. Mr.. EWING is a man of much
merit, and if he should happen to pick
upla casual chestnut drawn from the EN-.
befs by our time. honored Ex-Governor,
why, then, we shall congratulate Mr..
EWING.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20
The Last OF the whales.

Both the white whales that had been
kept in Mr.. Coup's aquarium at Thirty,
fifth street are now dead One of them
departed this life on Wednesday,, the
other yesterday. 1t is believed that the
fish cut himself in the tank and slowly
bled to death, for the water was dyed
with gore. At 20 minutes to Ii yester-
day morning he rolled over on his back
and died. He will be removed to the
Smithsonian Institute, and Mr. Coup has
dispatched envovs to Labrador to secure
more whales.-N. Y. Herald, 4th.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

If incorruptible integrity, strong com.
mon sense. answering fidelity to we'll
matured political convictions, lifelong
devotion to his party, and unblemished
private reputation can make him availa-
BILE, Col. Jennings is in our deliberate
judgment, the most formidable candi.
date the Democracy of this district could
present at the approaching election, He
has the absolute confidence of political
friends and opponents, and deserves it.
We do not know that he would accept .
nomination, however, if rendered him,
and we very much doubt whether the
Democratic politicians of the district
have sagacity enough to make him the
proffer of it-Athens Journal
The Joarnurs estimate of Col JEN-
NINGs, called "Big JIM for short, fully
agrees with our personal nowledge of
him, and what we have learned Of him
from others. We are quite sure that our
Democracy would, on acquaintance, be
fully satisfied with him, but if there is a
more suitable man in the district, bring
him to the front 1t will do no harm to
talk about them in proper spirit.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

WHEN urging contraction as means
to resumption, the Commercials scorn
for debtors was something sublime
Now that it has elected itself chief man
sger of the silver question, thas deci-
ded that "the debt-paying people shall
have fair play" After much violent os-
cillation the Commercials head seems
to be settling down to dead level
Woodsfeld (O) Spirit Of Democracy,
9Th.
There never was any scorn for debt
ors in the Cincinnati Commercial; and
there has been no oscillation, violent or
otherwise in our honest money princi.
| piles The imputation that the advocates
Of honest money are the slaves of the
bondholder, is the offspring of ignorance
and foolshness not unmixed with NAL
ice. The debtors and laborins men
above all others need reliable money
We are in favor of the resumption OF
specie payments but we want the old
specie basis.-Cincinnati Commercial.
The Commercial denies what every
reader of it knows to be true, and what
its files will show hundred times over
is true. 1t asserted and reasserted that
it would be good thing to "weed out
the weak ones,f and sneered at those
who urged that contraction would be ru-
inons to debtors.
AS to its "oscillation" we need only
call attention to the fact (which we hope
it won't deny) that it belabored "green
backs because they were deprecated,
and fiuctuated in value, and that now it
is the recognized champion Of q curren-
cy which is more deprecated than the
''greenbacks," and which, if we are not
mistaken, has of late fuctuated more. II
wanted the "currency OF the world and
now powerfully advocates silver, which
is not the currency of the world" Its
"honest-money principles" adapt them
selves to circumstances.
The ''imputation'' referred to was
never made by Us. 1t is merely "rag
baby" which the Commercial writer con.
structs in order to show how high be
can kick it.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20
NUMBER IS:
Hots ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -
From IL ~ Rssls' i

The salaries paid 3 Tori ictof3
and actresses sre gi5y eioq. The o.
ures are Is absolutely sncufnfe. ID esei$
case, as cAfefuL iaqqiry among iha b{st
informed p4obIe 0sf5 make tE41 HI
Clara Morris, when Sc The Uld0f. .Sq165
gets $500 week, and 0lsg00 xbefl sue
stars, furnishing her own dresser. Miss
Fanny. Davenport is said to have feceiys
ed as much as S750 d week when atm
Fifth Avenue, and $1,000 q week when.
starring, besides being provided, as Slf
the actresses at this house are, with two
new dresses for each play. Miss Rose
HEytinge got $3.50 q week at the Union
Square Miss ADA Dyas has $3.50 (
week; Miss Kate Claxton ol75: Mia6
Je1reys- -Lewis 300; Miss Rosa Rand
when in New York, a75; Miss Sara JsW. :.
- e16 Mi1e Emil Rial ga !.
lone Burke ST.; Miss Ge0rglans Drew
$50; Miss Ida Vernon 500; Miss Rose
Wood $50 Miss Rose Lisle $50; Miss
Maril Gordon S75: Miss Ida Jeffries
$50; Miss Sydney Cowell $75; Miss Ef-
ie Germon $50; Mrs. Gilbert 800;
Mrs Maria Wilkins S75; Miss Mary
Wells S75; Nine. Ponisi 800; MRS.
John Seton 500.
When George Clark was in New York
he had $l2o and $3.50 week; John
Gilbert gets $3.50; VIM. Davidge 600,
y. Harklns sI25; James Lewis 8l5Ol
Stuart Robson $3.50; Harry Beckett
9loo; T. Thorne, Jr, S250i1John
blougnam S2OO; II. j. Montague @2z5;
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

THE editor of the SPIRIT must 60 to
its own party for true representatives oI
King Canute-to those who believe that
a piece of paper may be legislatsd into
thing Of value, and made to pass as
money, without any promise or prospec,
of its redemption in gold, merely by put
ting the government stamp on it, as is
done with gold and silver: The Repub-
licans who believe such folly are very
scarce. Indeed, we know of 70 Repub-
licans who expect to make the purchas'
ing power of the greenback dollar equal
that OF the gold dollar in any other way
than by providing for it's speedy redemp
tion in gold. This is the only way in
which it can be done.-Pomeroy Tels.
graph.
The Telegraph fails of precision in
its propositions. If greenbacks are
"without any promise Of redemption in
gold, why do the Telegraph and its kind
sneer at them as 'dishonored promi
ses2" And if the Telegraph doesl no,
"believe that piece Of paper may be
legislated into thing of value, and made
to pass as money" why doesn't it ligh1
its cigars with ten dollar bills ?
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

HWhy is it that when any one
touches Mr.. ALLEN without caressing
him, so many of Mr.. ALIENS adherents
make spittires of themselves They be-
come prickly as chestnut burs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20
LIVERY.
BURKHEAD & CO.,
Livery and Sale Stable,
North Of the Court House,
WOODSFIELD, OHIO.

Funerals and Parties attended At reasonable
rates.
Particular Attention will be Paid
to Boarding Horses,
PRICES WILL BIZ REASONABLE, and they
solicit the patronage Of their friends and the
public generally. may30,73.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

A piece Of wood cut from tree is a
good electrical conductor Let 1t be
heated and dried, it becomes an insula.
tor. Let it he baked to charcoal, it be-
comes q conductor again. Burn it to
ashes, and it becomes an insulator once
more.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

CEND ESQ to G.sP. ROWRlL & CO., Nav
. York, for Pamohlet Of 100 pages, con-
tsining lists of 5000 newspapers, snd esti-
mstss allowing cost Of Advertising -moh.lr
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

WHAT the Steubenville Gazette means
by this question we cannot conjecture:
did it ever strike you. Mr.. SPIRIT
that it was very singular that all the dis
honest men were in Congress at the time
of the salary. grab while the Legisla.
lures of the various States we're compos
ed of men eminent for integrity?'"
It certainly never struck US as being
every singular" or as being at all, sim
ply because it was not q fact Woods
field Spirit.
And that's exactly what we argue, ye,
Congress passed the "salary grab" law
ana almost Immediately thereafter when
a general howl was made in the news
papers about it. the various State Legis
latures rushed into cheap notoriety by
passing resolutions condemning the ac
of Congress and demanding the repea
of the law. (which of these men wa;
rather justified !" the Publican or the
Pharisee ?-Steubenville Gazette
} We are very much ashamed of oul
stupidity, but we can't yet see what the
Gazette's shot was aimed at. T
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20
A Raid Among. Our Exchanges

We are glad to see that the Steuben-
vile Gazette has too much candor to
claim that the election of Allen to the
Presidency was expected as result Of
the prodeedings at Cincinnati. Woods
field Spirit
We cannot claim an absolute expecta-
ton Of such a result, yet we do claim
that his chances we're wonderfully i'm
proved by the Ohio Convention, and to-
day are probably worth several hundred
times as much as those of the SPIRIT 8
demigod, Allen G. Thurman.-Steuben
rille Gazette.
II the Gazette would hit US it must
shoot nearer at where we live Mr..
THURMAN, as We have repeatedly said, is
not our first choice, even among Ohio
men, for the Presidency. If we were
permitted to select the next President,
his name would be GEORGE II. PENDLE
TON. How is that for "greenbacks ?"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20

Another person who desires healA-
ling. A deaf man. ses
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20
= ROB,T q. OKEY.
Paper Hanger& House Painter

WOODSFIELD, OHIO.
Odtside and inside painting done In "a work.
naniiks manner, and at reasonable rates.
rapsF hanging and whitevashing attended to
with nsatnsss and dispatch. apr25, ,'76m6.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-06-20
The SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY,
HENRY r.. WEST. Proprietor.

JERE. WILLIAMS, .:: Editor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-01
4 KEEPSAKE FOR ALL.
Holiday Goods !
Substantial. Useful, Ornamental

c. T. b Das and FsSe' s2 s"ls on at b.
Court House Square, the most select and bcauti-
ful assortment of Holiday Presents ever offered
in this market In addition to his large and gen
eral stock of Perlumeries Toilet Soaps, Hair and
Tooth Brushes Combs, Pocket Books, Cigar Ca
ses, and Fancy Toilet Articles generally, he has
carefully selected from IN, best houses ct Phila-
delphia and Baltimore, at least a specimen copy
of almost every thing unique new or beautiful
that the needs of the season has produced. He in
vtes his friends and the public to examine stock.
as he can but enumerate amongst an endless "a.
riety of articles
Bites, Hymn an Prayer Boois. eaai-
fully bound Photograph AibUms, Sied Lagd-
riags, Chromos Of all sizes and al all p'iccs,
BoIemean Eases, Toilet Sets, Writing Desky,
Work Bores, Motto Cards. Sietoscopic lidrs
Book Raots. Corner and Side Brackets, Paper
Holders, cart Receirers, dc, &c,
With large and carefully selected assort-
mcrt Of Chidrcn's BOOKS, aud TOYS from a
Penny Whistle to Locomotive.
VI With many thanks for the liberal patron
ace extended the last Holyday season, IL Is hoped
that with a much larger andby Ear a more attrac
tive supply, his good friends may find something
to suit all tastes and at all prices. Call early and
secure choice, as the desire is quick sales and but
a moderate profit.
December Is, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-01
776. Centennial.
1876.
"APExrf sAfr6slPrssr Elryr

:" I IENNI SAFED : FLNAf LAtNLI'
NOW is the time to get your reading matter
for the next year at an unprecedented low
mice. We will send he FaEE Pass, and the
WHEELING WEEKLY STAYDAKp, postage prepaid
or both papers. for one year for $3.50. The
Wheeling Weekly Standard Is National Family
Newspaper ofs Pages and Sc Columns. contain
inc ali the latest news, both national and STATE,
fun market reports, agricultural news, selected
rroressious, items OF Art. Literature. Fashion,
Society. etc. Its market reports will be carefully
USED down 10 the hour Of going u press. In
everything twill be for the price the best Weekly
- he West, and within the meansof every one.
December -, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-01

The County has outsiandiug Fifteen Thousand
Dollars Of County Bonds, Issued by order Of tbs
Board o Supervisors June l9th, 1872, payable in
ten years, Tor rebuilding Court House aud Jail
aud Sixty one Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars
of Shenandoah Valley Railroad Bunds bearing
six per cent. intorc,t in gold dated April lsI3
aud payable In twenty years.
ROBERT W BAYLOR.
President Of the County Court
ofJe1crsnn County, West Virginia.
December \ .S1j-3t.
IL .I PA. f,r ,,r.s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-01
Is n
~ ~9lg9z2g 4
b FLOWER VEGETABLE 81
RI, $50 az - y ~
~ &c AZ D8 l9s N

7. the most beautiful work OF the kind in the
world 1t contains nearly $50 pages, hundred,
Of fine illustrations, md four Z hron0 Plates a.
T'orers. Beautifully drawn aud colored from ma
turc. Price . cents; Gj cents bound in elegant
cloth.
VIcK's Floral GUIDE, Quarterly % centsa year.
Address,
JAMES WICK, Rochester, Y. 7.
Dncernher 25. 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-01
Fall 4 Winter Goods,

I AN now opening a supply of Seasonablc
| GOODS, to hich invite TIE attention Of
BUYERS. These Goods have been purchased at
The lowest prices. and maav Of them can be sold
at lower figures than they have been offered tor
some years. Ia Domestic Goods we offer all the
LEADING brands Of
BROWN & BLEACHED ~ COTTON. 1917
SHEETlNG, BROWN AND BLEACHED.
I. G. COTTON, VERY SUPERIOR.
CANTON FLANNELS. BROWN
BLEACUED COTTON, SHIRT
ING, STRIPES, DENNIS,
&C.
For Men and Bows wear we have a line Of
Goods manufactured in our own County. together
with a variety Of Kersy's Sat'hets, Cassimcrcs
and Cloths.
All wool and Mired Flannels-white and Red
very superior. ) fall line OF Notions embracing
the novelties ~ ihc season. Bal Skirts. Ladies'
Merino Vest, Hosiery. Oiovcs, Ruling abd RUS,
Ladies SIX Scarf., Corsets and Shawls. Gre
ccflrs. Boots and Shoes, Crockcry and Glass Ware
at prices 10 suit The times.
Oct. 20. 1875. DAVID HOWELL.
DUCK Wheat Flour, AIban's Family Flour,
ID Rcnncr's Family Fiouf. Corn Hampers.
Clothes Baskets, aud the celebrated "B.igham"
Boot for sale by
Oct 30, 1915. d. HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-01
TSIG MOYAL.

NTATHERS 6CO., MERCHANT TAIL0RS.
Y have removed from No. to Ne. - NORTH
CHARLES ST; northwest corner Of Lexington,
where they will continue thcirbusiness asiormer-
". with a wellassorted stock of Choice and Sea
sonable GOODS, which they will be pleased TO
make mp to order, and in the most approved style,
at moderate prices
March Is lS72--lv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-01
NIERCIIANT TAILORS.
NETT e & ALEXANDz r,

l22 FAYErTr STREET
San Dooa WEST or PAPE
Formerly Methodist Boot DePo'i'ory,)
BALTIMORE, ND.
nUR Stock consists Of a beautiful and varied
I J assortment OF English French and American
Coatincs. Suitings, Cloths, Cas'imeres and Vest
ings. which we make up in the Best Merchant
Tailor Stvlt. Mr. Alexander. whose reputation
is cl-known for cutting and fitting. will sivehi
personal superintcndancc to this department
Orders from the country promptly attended to,
and satisfaction guaranteed. .,,
METTEE d ALEXANDER.
Sept. -, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-01
To Our Friends and Customers.

WE respectfully give notice that from the Let
w day 81 January, 1876, We viii adhere
strictly a. the CISH plan Of doing business. No
orders. therefore, after that time, will be enter
tanned unless ate ndcd with Cash.
WASHINGTON &LIPP1TT.
December -, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-01
JEFFERSON COUNTY
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
FINANCIAL. STATEMENT
OF rBg
Receipts ~ Expenditures
County or.JcGcrson

'or the Fiscal Years 1915 aud is'i-stdn$
july ISIS.
The New York herald., 1876-12-14
aMvysEMEyrs.

1yliE1TRE CON: QUE 5I4 BRO AoWxE
X HARk.GAA HART. P-opTietsrs
~ W HANIEY. 49,. Ms Msnager
HARsIGAx AND HART in their popular sketch
Fatricks Day Parade John Hart the Court of Appeals
and senator Ressls, Mississippi Miss PeresIIhs
Deveresfhe Coroners Jury which Harrisau and Hart
appears billy Barry Edward harrigan's act, Very
Neig.boriy Billy carter. Larry Ioolsy.
Nal.uece Wednesday and -aru
The New York herald., 1876-12-14

Mr. BARRETT will give his arkabis mpersonation
KING LIAR supported b. ;hs immense snskespeariss
THU RsDAY tvEXIS0. DECEMBER IA
FRIDAY EVENING, DtCEMB. X Is
ana as the Pa AREwELL MATINEE ION SATURDAY, The
tragedy is rsplets win speci scrla, .plsndors.
on SATURDAY EVENING
Nj BARRETT will give his renowned interpretation Of
KING RICHARD THE THIRD.
She Hagedy 10 be magnidcently produced.
SAats bo
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-22


Reports from Vienna cay that m army
Of 1000 Russian volunteers" demand
passage through the Roumanian terri
tories. and only await permission to
march to the assistance III Servia. The
Government OF Prince Charles natural
ly finds this application embarrassing,
for II Is evident enough that these Rus
sian volunteers could never have made
such request without authority from
st. Petersburg. The Gar tolerates no
spontaneous popular movements Of that
character In his dominions. To refuse
the desired passage, therefore, will in
cur the displeasure OF Russia, TO grant
1t would put Moldo- Wallachia In open
hostility with Constantinople, create
dissatisfaction at Vienna and London,
where Russia's intrigues are not In high
favor, and go far toward precipitating
the momentous consequences Of q gene
raj war, which would almost inevitably
follow Russia's Intervention, even under
the thin veil OF volunteer movement.
The reigning prince of Roumania Is %
cadet OF the royal house Of Prussia, and
his decision In this matter will doubt
less be Influenced from Berlin. Ii the
permission asked by the Russians Is
granted, IL may be accepted as an indi-
cation that q full understanding as ulte
rior events has been established TO be-
tween Bismarck and Gortschakoff.