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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-18
HAGERsTowN, July II, 1876.

4. ". HACKS, Esq:
My DEAL SIR :-Your favor of the 11th
inst. inviting me to address a county meeting
called to ratify the nomination of Tilden and
Hendricks, l had the honor of receiving.
A sore atdiction in the death of a daughter
prevents me from being present; otherwise
it would have been a great pleasure to me to
comply with your very polite request.
Yours truly,
WILLIAM T. HAMILTON.
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To the Committee.

BERRYv1LLE. VA, July 10, 1879.
Dear Arthur Il am prevented BY circum.
stances from going to Charlestown to-day.
Some other time during the canvass it will
give me pleasure to speak to the people of
Jefferson. Yours truly,
SAML j. C. MOORE.
Arthur W. Hawks, Esq, Charlestown.
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DIED.

At the Owings House in CharIestOwn. Thurs
day evening. July 18th. 1876, Mr.. GEORGE W.
SADLER, aged IS years.
July list. 1876. at Middleway, her native pace.
Miss RACHEL VANHORN. in the s5th wear of
her age. she was u communicate of the Ger
mar Reformed Church over forty years.
In Handler, Ohio, July 7th. 1876. of Cholera
Infantum, EDNA, daughter of W. S. and Saida
A. KeIch, and granddaughter of Philip Eugle,
Jr. of H2rper's Ferry.
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord. c.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. July IA, 1876.
Messrs. HuineS, Gdhuher and others:
GENTLEMEN Your favor of the 18th,
inviting me to be present and address a Til
den and Hendricks ratification meeting to be
held at Chcrlestown On the 18th inst, re
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-18

ceived. 1t would give me pleasure to be
with you upon the occasion named, and to adj
dress your people upon the issues of the cau>
vass, and in advocacy of the claims of Tilden
and Hendricks, but for the fact that 1 am
compelled to be at my nome in Virginia on
that day. 1 need hardly say to you, that our
prospects are brighter and more cheering
than they have been for many years past, and
that it requires only that the Democratic
party shall be true to its ancient principles to
ensure a glorious victory in November next.
Be pleased, gentlemen, to accept my thanks,
not only for yourselves, but those whom you
represent, for the kind invitation extended me.
1 only regret that I cannot be with you, and
aid even to the smallest degree in setting the
great Democratic reform columns in motion.
1 am, gentlemen, with high respect, your
obedient servant. GEO. C. CABELL.
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Wheat Threshino.

Wheat Threslling.
i Machine of Mr. Randolph Custer during the
present season, ANA will ThTesh Wneac on rea-
sOnnOie terms Send i'll your orders der En- on,u
ChsrlestOwn, July Is. ls76-3t.
CARsoN's Improved Patent MeIaliic soIes and
- Heels, they are light and durable Try them.
For sale by JAS. LA " o & co.
DINE Tar, pure article, in tin cans, qt'., ! GAL,
L L. and 3 gallon cans, for sale by
July Is, 1876. JAS.L LAW. HOOFF < co.
PRAsS. Bell Metal and Masslin Kettles, for sale
- by JAS. LAW. HOOP CO.
LNIsHISG Rods and Tackle, complete aEzortmeut
L OF Rods, Lines, SinkerF, Floats, Cups, &C, for
sale by JAS. LAW. HOOFF & Co.
l1TlRE Dish Covers and Fly Traps. for safe BY
w July IS. JAS. LA W HoOFF Il CO.
- poses, can be obtained al Light & Mttchelrs
Drug Store from this time on. Fruit Syrup, pure,
IA tickets far 81; artificial Syrup 30 tickets for
81. We will give you whatever Syrup you call
for, SarsapGrilIa is nothing stronger. We have no
Root Beer for boys, but will give them the hest Soda
in town. DR.. Owings and Mr.. Thomas will fur
nish all the beer they have ltcs1:t to nix. Wt hGrs
IGHT & MITCHELL have for Medicinal pur-
II poses French Brady, Rye Vkiskey, Ale,
Porter, Lager Beer and Wine
June IS, 1876.
STONE and Glass Fruit Jars. Jelly Glasses, Tin
- Fruit Cans. Porcelain.Iiued Preserving Kettles,
REAUTIFUL Tin Toilet Sets, Smoothing Irons,
July II, 1876. JOS. H. YESTERDAY.
WANT to buy Tsllow, Hog Hair. OId Iron and
in. YESTERDAY,
Feb 9,ls16- Tin and Stove House.
GOODS at GrHnger'i Prices. at "
First National Bank Building. Cb.TIe.toID
November 9, 1875.
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no ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN !

A IL persons knowing Themselves udsbted to
"A. the uudersIRned, tor Subscription TO the
''SniTit OF Jefferson" AdVrTtisements or Job
Work, are requested TO give the some their ear
hest attention.. rs it is necessary to have the
business closed up. or I will be compelled 10 coll
Ieet by law. S. S. UALGARN.
July ~, 1S15-tE.
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''There's a good time coming. Sam,
When, Bones, when?
After the fall election;
Wait. Uncle Sam, Til den."

Mechanics Silver Cornet Band,'
with a beautiful transparent arch, inscribed
.'Tilden and Hendricks" and across its base
~ssupported by the Mechanics Silver COrnet
Band"
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Democratic Conservative

State Ticket.
For Governor,
HENRY NJ. MATTHEW'S,
OF Greenbrier county.
For Auditor,
JOSEPH S. MILLER,
OF Cabell county.
For Acknowledgement
ROBERT WHITE,
OF Hampshire county.
For Treasurer,
THOMAS j. WEST,
OF Harrison county.
For Supt. of Free Schools,
W. K. PENDLETON,
OF Brooke county.
For Judges of Supreme Court of Appeals.
A. F. RAYMOND, of Marion county.
THOS. G. GREEN, of Jefferson county.
OKEY JOHNSON, of Wood county.
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JORDAN'S WHITE SULPHUR sFRINGs,

(lNE mile and a half from Stcphenson's Depot
Pc, Frederick county, Va. Will be opened
TERMs.-For May, June. September and oe-
tOber, So per day, Sl2. 50 per week and $40 per
month. For July and August. $3.50 per day,
SIS per week and $50 per month cot Is days.)
Children and servants half price.
Inne Ii. 1s16-ff
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Third Ward Wagon.

driven by A. D. Barr, with blacksmith forge
in full blast. MT. David Phillips presiding at
the anvil and Herbert Blessing blowing and
striking, the bright glow Of the rapidly flash.
ing sparks lending much attraction to the
scene.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

HASING qualified on the estate of the lato
IL John w. DalCarn, all parties are requested
to make prompt settlement, and creditors viii
send IN their accounts. OF other evidence of debt,
to the undersigned At Charlestowu. Jeferson
county, w. Va, DANIEL 4. LUCAS,
STEPHEN s. DALGARE,
June 10, 1s74-tf.
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THE ILLUMINATION

was beautiful almost beyond description, al
most the whole of Main street being one
brilliant blaze of light, while many houses on
other streets were Illuminated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-18
Indian Wagon,

Indian Wagon,
from the First Ward, gottensup by James W.
Butt and NJ. L. Avis, an Indian being re-
presented by Wm. Russell.
Men and boys with torches and tranparences
Charlestown Cornet Band,
with a large and Observation-Disclosures, upon
which was lettered "Tilden and Hendricks
and Reform - ''Liberty;" 1--WE study to
please !; Charlestown Cornet Band" A beau
tiful national flag, borne by Gregg holland,
accompanied the Band.
AS the procession moved down Main
street a red light was thrown upon it, and
the whole town seemed lit up almost in lu.
rid flames, rendering the scene supremacy
grand.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-07-18
Charlestown Fire Company,

Charlestown Fire Company,
with engine adorned with Chinese lanterns,
flags, &c.
Illuminated wagon of SIS. Dalgnrn,
with .Tilden and Hendricks on either side,
and 'Reform" at the back end the wagon
in charge of Nm. Lucas DaIgarn.
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Second Ward Transparency,

Second Ward Transparency,
borne by s. S. Hamburger, of Goldsmith's
Twin Fronts, and inscribed, Jefferson
County good for 1000 majority )" "Second
ward, our ~watchword Tilden and Hendricks -
ssTwin Fronts solid for Tilden and Hen
bricks y s.The RAIDS we'll fix, with Tilden
and Hendricks"
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WASHINGTON. D. c., July l3, 1876.
james NJ. GaHaher, Chairman A.. W.
HACKS. Secretary ; j. E. Duke, Capt.
David H. C0ckriU and Geo. W. H1ines,
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The impeachment trial Of Belknap is pro.
crossing in the Senate.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-14
4 REBEL PLANK.

1t would not do, of course, for the
Democracy 20 directly promise bounty
and pension 10 rebel soldiers, but yet
some pap must be thrown 10 them III
order to make a certainty of the S.u;I-
ern States, hence the following cdn-
niugly worded plank was inserted III
the platform:
ReSol5ed, That the soldiers and sail
ors of the republic and the widows and
orphans of those who have fallen III
battle have Just claim upon the care,
protection. and gratitude of their Tel
low citizens.
This is another straddle, and in the
South will be interpreted to include
rebel soldiers. At the North it will be
asserted that only Northern soldiers
were meant. But they did not dare
put it ''The Soldiers and Sailors OF the
Union army" etc. Had they done Sc
such howl would have gone up from
the Southern delegates as would have
produced a perfect pandemoniuIn. 1t
would not do to compliment the Union
soldiery in Democratic National Con
yention.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-14
THE KEY NOTE.
Gov. Hayes Letter Of Ac-
cPpiaEee.
A FRANK, MANLY DOCUMENT
Strong on Sound Money and Civil Servic,
Reform.
NOSECONDTEIIM--AMO MODEL
LETTER.

COLUMBUS, o. July 9.-The follow
ing is the letter of Governor Hayes
accepting the Republican nomination
for the Presidency:
COLUMBUS. Ohio, July Sth, 1876.
Hon. Edward Mcpherson, Hon. VIII
liam 4. Howard. Hon. Joseph H.
Rainry aud Others, Committee of the
Republican National Convention.
Gentlemen: la reply to your official
communication of June 18th, by which
am Informed of my nomination for
the Presidency of the United States by
the Republican National Convention
at Cincinnati, l accept the nomination
with gratitude, hoping that Under
Providence shall be able, il elected,
to execute the duties of the high office
as a. trust for the benefit of all the peo
pie.
| do not deem it necessary to enter
upon any extended examination of the
declaration of principles made by the
convention. The resolutions are in
accordance with my views and heart
lily concur in the principles they an
however, questions are considered
which are of such Importance that /
deem it proper to briefly express my
convictions in regard to them.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
The fifth resolution adopted by the
convention is of paramount interest.
More than forty years ago system of
making appointments to Office grew up,
based upon the maxim, ITO the victors
beiond the spoils." The old rule, the
true rule that honesty, capacity and
fidelity constitute the only real qualifi
cation for Office, and that there is no
other claim, gave place to the idea that
party services were to be chiefly con-
sidered. All parties in practice have
adopted this system. 1t has not, how
ever, been improved. At first the Pres
ident, either directly or essentially mod
flied since its first introduction through
the head of the departments, made all
the appointments, gut gradually the
appointing power, in many cases, pass
ed into control of members of Con-
gress. The offices in these. cases have
become, not merely rewards for party
services, but rewards for services to
party leaders. This system destroyes
the independence of the separate de-
partments of the government. 1t tends
directly to extravaganza and official
lncapacity. 1t is temptation to dis
honesty. 1t hinders and impairs the
careful supervision and strict account
ability, by which alone faitful and eff
ticient public service can be secured.
1t obstructs the prompt removal and
sure punishment of the unworthy. In
every way it degrades the civil service
and the character of the government.
1t is felt. am confident, by a large
majority OF the members Of Congress.
TO be an intolerable burden and an nm.
hindrance to the proper
discharge of their legitimate duties 1t
ought to be abolished. Tho reform
should be thorough, radical and CON-
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-14

CowLRS, of the Cleveland Leo1ey is
sour he went to Washington, saw
Blaine, got the promise of n consul
ship, came to Cincinnati against HAYES
and for Blaine, saw the man he did not
want nominated, and now he blubbers
and whines, Hayes makes no promis-
es, but perhaps Cowles may squeeze
out a consulship. Under Blaine his
chances would not have been brilliant.
Tor he promised all the Offices within
hls gift several times over. His L. o.
US were thicker than Tilden shinplas-
ters on Lake Superior. Cincinnati
Gazette.
We don't believe word of il.
Cowles is not that sort of a man. But
suppose the G2zette logic is admitted,
what is the conelusionl This. That
the good Deacon Richard saw Blaine,
but could secure no promise of a con-
sulship, and consequently opposed
Blaine. abusively. That the good Dea-
con Richard saw Bristow and obtained
a promise of consulship or a foreign
appointment from him, and sustained
him with all the ability he possessed
The good Deacon Smith is very good
But when he applies rule to an
other which questions his honesty, he
ought not to object to the application
of the..same rule to himself, remember
ing the axiom that like causes pro-
duce like effects"
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-14

THE heated term has been remaTka-
bic for the number of deaths which
occurred from sun stroke in various
localities. In Philadelphia, on Monday,
Is deaths were reported, the thermom-
eter standing at 102 in the shade.
Thirty six cases mostly fatal were re-
ported in New York same day. Three
cases occurred in and near Fremont,
and the same number are reported
from the neigbborhood of Fostoria.
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and children of farmers. Some re-
Warren county, alone, as high as forty
Howe's Circus is water-bound at
Indianoia, and the train on the Des
Moines and Indianola Road, which
left here last night, is water bound be-
tween the North and Middle Rivers.
THE PATH OF THE STORM
BURLINGTON, iowa, July 6-By a
letter to the Gazette information is re-
eeived that the storm was not contin
ued to this locality. 1t parted east of
Ottumwa into three, one branch going
down the Des Moines River, destroy
ing houses and fences. At Franklin
Mills, Lee County. the wooden mill is
destroyed. No news of any deaths.
At DanvilIe, west OF Burlington, the
rain came in deluge, falling in a
solid sheet of water. 1t was but a few
moments until the whole country ives
one vast lake. Among the sufferers,
we may note II. ). SaIntelle, house
and barn destroyed, loss S2. 500; s. NJ.
Samtelle. house destroyed. loss $500;
y. r. Lewis, barn destroyed, loss
50. 500; s. Slater. house and barn de-
stroyed, loss S2, 500; R. b. Foster,
barn destroyed, loss 81, 500; John Fred
ericks. house destroyed, loss $500;
Ephraim Porter, house destroyed, loss
81, 500; Still & Turner, cheese factory
destroyed, loss 81, 500 on the building.
Its roof was wholly or partially torn
of, chimneys blown off, and otherwise
damaged; and will make a total, in
excess of SIS. 600 on the building alone.
Nearly all the barns contained more or
less grain. This loss can hardly be de-
termined. Fences everywhere are a
complete wreck, and many orchards
are torn TO pieces, and completely
ruined. The crops have suffered terri
bly,, especially the small grain, being
i'll some instances beaten into the
ground. The general loss in that
township alone is variously estimated
at from $40, 900 to $50, 900. North of
Burlington a strong wind storm pre-
vailed, which destroyed thousands of
acres of grain and tore up orchards,
leyeling fences and barns to the
ground, but up to this hour no more
deaths are reported.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-14

NEw RICHMOND, o., has been the
scene of bestial horror, and infa-
nous outrage A man who was known
by the name of Williams hired a young
woman named Mary Hooper to go and
do some work for him last week, They
went away together, and the next day
he came and hired a young married
woman named Abbott, and they, too,
Went away together. Some hours af-
ter Mrs. Abbott returned and reported
that he had outraged and attempted
to kill her, but she made her escape.
Suspicion was at once aroused that he
had similarly treated Mary Hooper
The excitement was intense. VIII
liams was arrested, and soon after he
was placed in Jail crowd gathered
and overcoming all restraint took him
from the jail and were about TO hang
him when he offered to take them to
where the body of Mary Hooper was
hidden. This he did, and then the
crowd maddened to fury, swung him
up 10 a tree and left him there dead.
He gave his name as Geo. Mangrum,
and it now appears that in 1873, he
perpetrated similar deed in another
locality, but escaped for want of direct
proof.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-14
ANOTHER MURDER IN PUTNAM
COUNTY.


The Murderer Arrested and Committed TO jail
On last Saturday evening about sew
en- o'clock n tragedy was committed at
Lock II ON the canal two miles north
of Ottovilie, this county, which has
created considerable excitement in that
locality and which resulted in the sud-
den death of Israel Goodwin, by a
blow from an AK in the hands of Will
liam Noggle. The facts in the case as
developed at the Coroner's Inquest,
are as follows: At Lock IL there is an
old house which is occupied by Israel
Goodwin and family, VIM. Noggle and
family and some other persons. On
last Saturday afternoon Goodwin, and
others residing in the house, were in
Ottoville, and OH their return home
got into a quarrel VIM. Noggle, was
in his own room sitting in chair when
Israel Goodwin came i'm and asked
NOggle what he had against him.
Noggle made some reply. whereupon
Goodwin took hold of him and com-
menced shaking him. Mrs. Noggle
entered the room and tried to separate
them, but was knocked down by Good
win In the meantime Noggle picked
up an ak and struck Goodwin, hitting
him on the neck and severing the blood
vessels Oh the right side Goodwin al
most instantly expired. A warrant for
the arrest of Noggle was issued by
Esquire Wannemacher, and Constable
FL. Wurst ard Gug. Kehres arrested
the prisoner, and after examination he
was brought to this place OH Sunday
afternoon and lodged in Jail A Coro-
ner's Inquest was held on the body of
Goodwin, and the facts elected are in
substance as above stated.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-14
Organic Weakness

Immediately cured and full vigCF restored
This depressing affection-which renders
life miserable and inS rriagc lmpossible-is
the penalty paid the victims of improper in
dnlgence. Young persons are too apt tn com
nit excesses from not being aware OF the
dreadful consequence \ that may ensne- Now
who that understands this subject Will pre-
tend Ia deny that the power of prOcreatiOn IN
lost sooner hy those falling into improper
habits than by the prudent? Besides being
deprived OF the pleasure of healthy offspring
the most serious and destructive symptons
81 both body and mind arise. Thesysi be-
enlIes % ranged, the physical and mental
functions weakened loss Of procreative DOW
er- nervous irTitsbility. dyspepsia. paIpita-
non OF the heart. Indigestion. constitutional
debility and wasting of frame. eorgh, con-
sumption, decay, and death.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-14

THR news received last week, from
Custar's command, occasioned thrill
of horror. While all admired the
daring bravery of the man, few could
justify the recklessness that percipitat-
ed handful of men into an Indian
encampment containing from two to
four thousand warriors. The dispatch
es indicated that on the 25th of June, he:
came upon the Indian camps on Little
Horn River, and at the head of five
companies percipitated himself upon
them, and that of Is officers and 315
men who were with him, not one es-
I capped to tell the story of the massacre.
Col Reno, with his force attacked
the camp on the opposite side, but was
obliged to fall back to the mountains
where he remained surrounded until
the arrival of Gibbons command.
when the Indians withdrew. No such
news has come from the Indian coun-
try for many years.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-14
GOVERNOR HA YES LETTER AC-
rEPTING THE NOMINATION.

We give elsewhere the letter OF Gov.
Hayes accepting the nomination Of the
Presidency extended by the Cincinnati
Convention. 1t is one of those frank,
manly documents, which will best
commend itself; for he who reads
knows and feels that lie is reading the
expressions of an honest man, and that
lie can reliably follow where he leads.
When Governor Hayes talks of Civil
Service Reform, it is no unmeaning
phrase, and difficult as it may seem to
effect, and many of the small politi-
clans as he may array against himself
by adhering to his resolution, after his
election, the people will be the more
likely to be benefited, and the country
at large satisfied When he talks of a
sound currency, it is no uncertain or
vacillating sound-it is not a promise
to the East and a delusion to the West,
but East and West alike understand
there is to be an honest effort to re-
store prosperity to the nation through
the medium of a reliable currency.
And so of every other point treated.
But last and best of all, We and the
people generally will honor him the
more for his straightforward avowal
that il elected he will enforce the laws
and the reforms and infiexibly adhere
to the one term rule. We like this
we would like more of it, We would
even hope to see OhiO's grand Cover
nor head a movement for Il one term
principle throughout the length and
breadth of the land. One term for
President, one term for Senators, one
term for Congress term for every
office elective or appointive, and no
eligibility to the same Office, until
term of years had expired. Then, in
deed, would honesty be the rule. and
capacity the qualification. Rings would
tremble at such a platform; the aug-an
stables would indeed be cleansed, and
the harpies and demagogues, who be
set office holders with begging appeals
for Office, under the plea of party
service, would disappear. Better still,
there would be no favored classes, as
now, where Senators and Congressman.
holding, SO to speak, a life lease of
power, through the machinery of party
worked in their interests by personal
favorites on whom they have bestowed
office, aud whose dependents also they
have rewarded. have only to express
their wishes to their servitors, and
their nominations are secured by con-
ventions packed in their interests.
No party is free from this bane, and
either party would be benefited by
such a chaDye