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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Hampshire County. to wit: y
K. D. Powell, Sheriff of said County, Commit.
tee Administrators Of Peter Sheetz, DEC d.,
Plaintiff, -" iti- "f.feaIfN t'E'i'
William J Stephens, Mahlo, Stephens, Thur
sey Stephens, Susan Jane Stephens. William
n Frank, and the unknown heirs of Peter
Sheet, decd, las parties unknown. De-
feldants i .H -rtEh XII p
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

IVIhe Washington Copitd states
mat Col. Ward H. Lamon has lately
succeeded in recovering large claim
against the government.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

SUPERlOR Turkish Morocco Vslissss and
- zinc covered Truuks--for sale by
GILKESON, PUGH & VANCE.
A GENTS fcr he improved Tweed Sewing
~ Machine sold az very reduced prices
GlLkksON, PUGH 4 VANCE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

~ We arc pleased TO state that the
west Virginia University is said 10 have
.'' largest attendance Of students since
It's organization.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

DISCREPANCIES IN OUR CooG.-The
trial of an ejcctment case in the Circuit
Court last Monday. Winkler
against Lucas, Ex'r-brought to light n
singular discrepancy in different copies
of the West Virginia Code
The question was what estate hus.
band took in his deceased wife's realty
upon her death, without Issue born dur.
ing marriage. under the West Virginia
Statute of Descents. The action was
brought upon the theory that life es-
tate descended to the husband under
the provision Sec II, Chap. IS, Code :
which declares that in case the wife
makes no provision for her husband in
her will. or makes one that he renounces,
che shall have such share of her estate.
real and personal, rs lie would have had
1t she had died interstate leaving chill
lren." Judge Iloge ruled against this
view, and instructed the jury that in
case Of the wife's death without issue
born during marriage the husband took
no estate in his wife's really. This Of
course ended the case and nothing re.
manned for the jury TO DO but sign the
verdict, for the defendant.-It was after.
wards discovered that in the Code used
by Judge ii. the statute above quoted
read, 'hc shall have such share, etc, as
he would have had If she had died iutes-
tate, "'cdhom ienciRg chiidyrD." There
is nothing in the Codes 10 indicate
where or how this great discrepancy in
the text originated. or where or how
the reading was changed Acts
'72-'73 have re.enactcd the section
in the language first above quoted, else
there might be frequent conflicts in the
construction Of this section.
A motion for anew trial was entered
in the case.-Spi,H n Jcfersoa.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

ba"IHe wives OF Col. Il. T.. Cook and
'.' 70. 9 CIapp, OF IIagerstown, Nd,
nave fallen heirs TO fortune, in Ire
'.ndt o about S32OOOO.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

"a Double postal cards arc outhoriz-
e' hy the German government The
."' parts are each stamped aud arc 10
Obj. used when return answer is re-
"res'c5.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
HAMPSHIRE CoUNTY, w. VA, TO WIT:
II. d Dawsou'S Administrator,
7 Dawson 4 others. Defendants.


IN CItANCERY
Al the October term, 1877, OF the tTtcni,
Court Of said county, IL was ordered, Chat this
cause be referred TO H. % GiIkeson, who j.
hereby appointed n special commissioner Tor
the purpose, 10 ascertain and report 10 the next
term OF this court
First, What sum in gross Caroline v. Daw-
son 10 entitled 20 In lieu Of dover in the real
estate Of which ". v. Dtg5on died seized
Second, TO adjust and settle the accounts Of
the Plaintiff ns Administrator Of 10. Is. Daw.
son, decd.
Third, To ascertain the debts and demands
against the estate Of said -. u. Dawson and 10
make distribution OF the funds in the hands Of
the plaintiff, after paying to Caroline v Dnw
son The sum in gross in lieu Of dover nmDug
ibe creditors Of said H. - Dawson, aud any
other matters any ono interested may require.
NOT CE
Is therefore givea to the parties above named
aud All others concerned that on the 18th dav
o. December, 1871 I will sttend at nv Office In
Romney, w Va, FOR the purpose Of executing
the above decree
H. B. GfLKESON.
Commissioner.
Nov. 2S, 1877.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Wanted |!

FOR PARTICULARS ADDRESS
Wilson Sewing Machine Co.
SIS Broadway, New York City.
Chicago, Ill. New Orl ans, La.
; So Or san Fran cisco Cal.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

A IL persons Indebted to the Estate OF Sam
IA Del Hook, decd are hereby notified to
come forward and pay The same At once and
save costs, ~ ! am compelled 10 close up the
SAID estate, And AL persons having claims A.
g"nst said estate are requested TO present the
sHme Tor pay meut ~ once
WM $. HOOK,
Executor Of Samuel Hook, decd.
Nov. %. lS77..4w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23
Work for All

IN their own localities, cauvassing for The Fias-
y DE VISITOR leulaiged) Weekly and Monthly.
Largest paper in the World. with Mammoth
Ihromos Free Big Commissions u Agents
Terms aud Outfit Free Address
4. y. VICkERY, Augusta, Maine.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

Ia RObt. G. Ould, son of Judge Rob.
ert Ould, Of Richmond, Va who shot a
young man named Sauders, in Bucking
ham county, several months ago, was
tried and convicted in the County
Court Of that county last week. The
verdict OF tho jury was twelve months
confinement in the county Jail and a
fine Of $500
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

R1C1 day al home. Agents wanted. Out
WIZ ct and terms Zee
TRUE CO.. Augusta. Maine.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

~ Considerable attention is being
paid IN MEXICO 90 the production Of
coffee, that industry having been large ly
developed within the past six years
about G,00O0OO pounds are now annu-
ally exported from Vera Cruz.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

40 EXTRA FINE MIXED CARDS. with
~ name, 10 cent?, post paid. l.. JONES A.
Co, Nassau, N
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

to II is stated tHat an Eastern Shore
peach grower on last Friday shipped by
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad twenty
barrels Of pcaci kernels 90 DAYTON.
Ohio, TO be used Tor chemical purposes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

0S To goo per day ut home Sam
OD wv ples NO. 10 s. free STis-
SOS & Co Portland, Maine
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

4 ,HolCE Q. Molasses aud Straps and bean
~ tiful Cap Honey--for sale bv
GiLkESON, PUGH 4 VANCE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

* u ~ II z = Y Sc CO.
General Agents for the United States t'suaL.,
81 ssf. esscaaAvs. wssd g.. r,,,ssrrA, Pa.
-BAl-D HEADS-BlLD NEADS-S
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23
NOTICE.

Nov. 23. Is77.-1y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

Eg'A Young lady in tho State Of
Vermont, few lays ago, refused TO mar.
r. the man she loved til hc subscribed
for his county paper aud promised ~
always furnish this household necessity.
tUTho Winchester Times suggests
to the EpiscopaIio1s Of this State the
Rev. Dr. Randolph ~ McKim. Of New
York, for bishop Of the now diocese.
~ Iowa has thus FAR expended ST.
100000 on her state Capitol.
The report that Theodore Tilton and
lis wife had become rcconcilci is cor.
trsdiLtcd
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-23

ID EAETY PIANO, ORGAN. best
I'D Es- Look startling news Organs. IL
stops SJ5. Pianos only $50 cosr $3.50 Ci,
Free. ID. T. Bctlty, WashiD stoI, " j.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

with their course, and, ia view OF this rec
ord, it would not he either consistent or be-
coming that there should now be a sudden
outburst or attempted revolution. But, at
the same time, If the people feel that in
any respect a change would he desirable,
whether in the matter Of salaries or other
wise, they have only to indicate 1t by vote
Of instructions to have II accomplished.
In expressing these convictions we have
no disposition TO appear as a dictator Of the
peoples action. We only seek to lay down
certain well-defined principles which will
stand, and whose truth time will in any
event establish. Experience teaches us the
difference between a school system which
is managed on a penny-wiso and pound
foolish plan,-or on partisan and person
al basis,-and one in which the controlling
motive is a steadfast effort at advancement
and improvement. If we are 10 have
schools which shall command the respect
ready obedience and cheerful cooperation
Of our children, the spirit OF their manage
ment must be such that any change. con-
templsted or accomplished, shall be The re-
suit OF intelligent thought and investigs-
! ton, and have a well-dehned aim at eleva-
tion and increase OF efficiency. If any 9TH
or motive obtains, the result will be a low
cred tone Of the schools, which none will
| discover sooner than the children them
selves, and which will entail consequences
not easily eradicated We believe that the
voters will appreciate the situation and act
wisely, under the dictates OF an enlighten-
! ed publ c spirit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16
Our nrauleboro Public school.

In a brief article published two weeks
since we took occasion 10 urge upon pa
rents and other interested persons the les
son OF their individual responsibility in re-
gard to the character, welfare and true sue
cess OF our public schools. In this article
we purpose to consider the motives which
should animate rs in deciding all questions
connected with the schools. To reach prop.
or conclusions in the premises we need not
argue upon the undisputed assumption that
our American common-school system is
the cornerstone upon which our republic
can government is founded-we hardly
need to touch upon the well-esiablished
fact that the standard OF excellence, degree
of efficiency and warmth or negligence Of
support which characterizes Inc schools Of
any given community is au unfailing in
dex of the moral and intellectual status of
that community. All such considerations
as these may be safely EFF unnoticed, while
we 20 on TO say that me controlling idea
which should govern aad decide all ques-
tons pertaining to the public schools
should have reference, first Of all, 10 the
standard OF merit and attainment which
obtains in them, and to the character and
quality OF the training which they are
furnishing for our children. Up to a GER
tain point the question OF their pecuniary
cost should not be a leading consideration,
and at no time should any motive of per-
soL0l or party influence or control be al
lowed to have a deciding voice in their
management.
The real question, then, which comes up
as the present school year draws TO an end,
as the closing examinations take place, and
the annual school meeting follows, is
whether the general condition of the schools,
their degree Of excellence and their meth
DDS Of work, are such as commend them TO
the approval Of those who, through their
children, and by their interest in the
welfare Of the community, have, of right,
the control Of the schools vested in their
hands. The FIRST and leading point to be
decided is whether the quality and scope Of
the training, the animating spirit, and the
moral influence of the system at present
pursued satisfies ali reasonable require
ments aud inspires the pupils with prop
or degree OF respect, restraint, and conf
ueHce' w tuls iui'ia' polnt Tue CloslhS re-
view OF the years work which is now in
progress, next week 8 examination, and in
dividual inquiry and Investigation will
furnish all necessary, and, in fact, the only
safe and intelligent means for reaching cor
rect conclusions. II it shall be found that
the grade OF the schools is satisfactory, with
proper tendency to advance, il the meth
DDS of work are intelligent and practical, If
the discipline is good, If the children are
animated with proper enthusiasm, and If
it shall appear that teachers and pupils are
working together with a mutual spirit OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

ANY apprehension which may have bee
felt over the appointment Of an ex-confed-
crate as Postmaster General, thus giving
him the control OF the immense patronage
of his department, with the influence be
might exert with 1t in the Southern States,
has boon entirely removed by Mr.. Keys
explicit announcement of his intentions.
He says he will make no changes in the
post offices except in cases where there
seems to be special reason and although
he has the exclusive right to appoint his
assistants, be will ask the President to
name for First Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral representative Republican, in order
that the Republicans of the country may
feel that he is acting in perfect accord with
that party, aud to assist the President in
administering the Government in the in
terest OF all the people. As illustrating the
spirit OF the mau 1t is related that on Mon
day Mr.. Key astonished South Carolinian
who sought the Postmastership of Column
bia, now held by a colored man. Amer lis
teniug TO the Office seeker, Mr.. Key polite
~ informed him that there were only two
ways In which the colored postmaster could
be removed If he proved efficient, and these
we're by the army of the United States and
an order from President Hayes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

Gov. Hayes is SIS years OF age, but cas-
ual observer would take him to be at least
ten years younger. There is not vestige
of gray in his abundant auburn hair and
the full beard he has always worn ever
since ] have known him. Alert, youthful
as he was 25 years ago, he is forcible ex-
ample of the value of an Rbstemious life.
lie was never in bar-room, it is said. in
all his years; he is an utter stranger 10 to-
baeco in all its forms. Nobody ever saw
him take drink ofliquor or smoke cigar
or chew tobacco. These may be negative
virtues in the estimation of optimists. hui
TO satisfy them it can be added that nobody
ever knew him to sacrifice truth 10 gain
any political end. Living in full public
gaze for 20 years and coming out of tho
most exciting presidential contest in Amer
lean history, Gov. Hayes is absolutely
without blemish. There are doubtless
many other Americans for whom so much
can be said, but it is something TO be able
10 say so much for president elect.-OOI-
srusbsISs Ohio, OR. 81 dFi6sEae.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

When the Presidents Cabinet nonina-
tions were sent TO the Senate last week
there were at first very plain indications
OF an open revolt on the part of certain SEN
ators who have heretofore been accustomed
TO virtually control the appointing power
of the Executive. Mr.. Blaine delivered a
speech on Wednesday having for its pro-
fessed object plea against the abandon
ment TO its fate of the remnant Of the Re
publican party in the Southern States, but
which was generally understood to have
been in reality aimed at the policy OF the
new Administration. Simon Cameron, too,
was "boiling over with rage" because bis
suggestion as TO retaining his son Don in
the treasury department had not been heed
ed, and there were symptoms Of disafec-
ton on the part OF other prominent Sena-
tors. Objections having been made by
these dissatisfied gentlemen, the entirely
unprecedented course OF referring all the
nominations to committees was made ne
cessary. Secretary Sherman was, however,
confirmed on the 9th, and the opposition in
the Senate having by that time found that
it would receive no support or sympathy
from the people, the other nominations
were unex pectedly confirmed without q
contest on Saturday. Mr.. Blaine has since
taken pains to have it understood that he
cordially supports the administration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

The Republicans carried the New HRmp-
shire State election on Tuesday, as well rs
the three congressional districts, electing
Benjamin F. Prescott of Epping governor,
over Daniel Marcy of Portsmouth; Gen.
Gilman Marston of Exeter from the LIST
congressional district, over Frank Jones of
Portsmouth; James F. Briggs of Manches-
ter in the I'd, over A. W. Sulloway OF
Franklin, and returning Henry W. Blair
in the Sd district over Henry o. Kent of
Lancaster. The returns indicate that Pres
colts majority in the State will reach $500,
against $500 for Cheney, last year. The Re
publicaDs will doubtless have from so to rs
majority in the House Of Representatives,
8 out of u Senators, and of the council
Ors. This reeslt would seem to indicate
that the death OF the Republican party,
which was to follow the counting in" OF
the "usurper" Hayes, hasn't yet taken
place, and, moreover, it looks as though
the New Hampshire people were reasonA-
bly, well pleased with the new presidents
policy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

The blacksmith shop owned by Harris
q Howe has been purchased by S. II. Rob
erts, who has occupied it the past winter.
Widow Emily Powers and sister, Au-
ME Fans, have moved 10 Athol, Mass. We
understand they wish to sell or rent their
place.
Rev. II. V. Baker of Charlemont, Ms,
has occupied the Baptist pulpit for the last
two SabbAths.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

A Washington dispatch says it is a re-
markable fact that with the incoming of
the new administration with the control OF
from 10000 to $4,000 public Offices, the num-
Der of persons who have come to the Cap
itol seeking government employment, is
actually less than that of those who gather
ed there in December, 1875, TO compete for
the hundred or two appointments TO be
made by the Democratic House OF Repre-
sentatives. We should not like 10 affirm
that this fact indicates the comparative
hunger OF Republicans and Democrats for
office, but it looks as though the people
gave President Hayes credit for meaning
what he said about civil service reform and
official changes in his letter OF acceptance
and his inaugural message.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

Gen. Garfield, al President Hayes's spe-
cial request, has withdrawn from the con-
lest for the Ohio senstorship, TO succeed
Senator Sherman, the new Secretary OF
Stale, and has consented to remain in the
House, where, the President tells him, the
party needs him as its recognized leader.
The senatorial contest is thus narrowed
down to Stanley Matthews, Attorney Gen
Oral Taft and Ben Wade, and 1t is suggest
ed that now Stanley Matthews should also
make a sacrifice, and withdraw from the
senatorial fight in order to contest Ban
nlng's seat in the next Congress, 10 which
he is justly entitled, under the well-attest-
ed claim that Banning was elected by frau
dulent Democratic votes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

THE SORT OF MAN Mr.. DAVID. NJ. KEY
ls.-A correspondent sends to the Chicago
Tribune letter he received from ex-Sena-
tor Key OF Tennessee, dated Nov. 8, 1875.
This was shortly after his appointment rs
Senator and when some of the most infiu-
entail OF the Democratic journals Of the
State were calling upon him 10 resign be-
cause he opposed the greenback heresies of
the party. Mr.. Key says in the letter:
81 beg you to remember I am no diplo-
mat, no trimmer, no time server. NV
motto and my platform are, Honesty Is
the best policy When Col. F. was Su-
perintendent OF Public instruction, we
both agreed that we were not and would
not be partisans, but should reserve TO
ourselves the right to do what we might
think right. That is yet my platform, and
always shall be. II II lakes me To the altar
or the stake ! shall take that platform with
me TO IL. If my party and conscience 20
together ! shall go with my party, but If
my conscience go one way and NV marty
the other, then prefer to 60 with nv con-
science and judgment. II the Democratic
party doesn't want a man with this sort Of
platform IT had better read me out. / stand
by my utterances. You may file this letter
and use it against me If I fail in lot or q
little Of what ! say"
These sentiments show that Mr.. Kew is
not wanting in the old-fashioned virtues.
and the selection of such a man brings out
in clearer light Mr.. Hayes's purposes in
constructing his Cabinet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

The coroner's jury on the Ashtabula dis
aster, amer prolonged Investigation, re-
turn a verdict holding the railroad compa-
ny fully responsible. They find that the
fall of the bridge was due to fault in its
design and construction which might have
been discovered at any time by competent
and careful inspection. They also charge
the company with neglect in that common
stoves were used to heat the cars, contrary
to the laws of Ohio, and lastly the jury
condemn the failure to endeavor TO extin-
guish by means OF water the flames which
consumed the wreck and scores of victims
whose lives might perhaps have been
saved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16
1t is announced that among the new de-

1t is announced that among the new de-
parturSs of Mr.. Hayes's administration
will be the admission OF the Vico Presi-
dent to the Cabinet deliberations and his
recognition as legitimate adviser of the
OF the early administrations, but it has not
been observed for many years. It's renew
al at This time will be specially welcome to
tho country, when we have q Vice Presi-
dentwho is a man ofrare ability an acknowl-
edged leader and vigorous worker, and
who is known to be in perfect accord with
the President in all the leading features Of
his policy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

We are glad to learn that Lee & Shep-
herd are soon 10 publish new book by
Col. T. W. Higginson, entitled "Young
Folks Book of American explorers" The
volume will consist of a series of narratives
Of discovery and adventure, told in the
precise words of the discoveries them
selves, and will constitute an almost con-
tinuous record of this character from 1892
to 1880. The book will be a companion
volume 10 Col. Higginson's popular and
unique "Young Folks History of the Uni
ted States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

Hon. David A. Smsley, for twenty years
past Judge OF the United States District
Court for the District of Vermont, died at
his residence in burlington last Saturday
evening, aged IS. Judge Smalley had
been in failing health for sometime-the
result of an apoplectic stroke in 1874 His
resignation of his iudgeship was sent to
the President last month and had been ac-
copied. The probability seems to be that
Hon. L. P. Poland will be appointed his
successor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-16

Wall street held a meeting last Thursday
afternoon heartily endorsing President
Hayes's policy as thus far indicated St..
Louis business men did the same thing on
the same day, and Thursday evening the
Union League Club OF New York met and
passed resolutions approving the Cabinet
nominations. Hon. Marshall Jewell was
present and made a speech cordially en-
dorsing the new postmaster-general.