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Not u Politician.

When the occupant of n business pINce
in Detroit WIS asked On tho twenty-sec-
ond of February why he didn't hnng out
u lIag i'll memory OF Washington, lie re-
plied: "NNhat do I know about George
Washington ?" "Why, You have rcul
Of him, haven't you?" "1 suppose ]
have, bnt you don't suppose l swallow
all I read, ,lo you?' "lIut everybody
knows TINT Washington was II great aud
good man," protested the first. II
don't know about that. I've heard
good deal against him since came to
Detroit, and Tn not going to run tho
risk OF offending some Of my best Gus.
toners by waving any flags around. Tn
Just starting in here, and don't want TO
make any bad moves. "But, sir, but"
- "Please go on" interrupted the
business man. "1f people hear you
iawing around my plsee they'll think
I'm a politician and keep clear Of me.
I'm neutral in politics, and you can't
force me into the Washington ring-no,
Sirn u IrlEb ..+EIt ~ .
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There was lllsking beo down near
Mt. Pleasant the other night. One Of
tho Young ladies' present rnmmel her
lunls into the hnsks and hauled ont u
snake rs long rs n whip lasl, and loo
cold to tnkc much interest III the fcstivi-
ties. She fell over OH her back and
slriekcd md screamed until she was
black in the face, but everybody thought
she had only found red ear, and they
laughed at.her while the snake got inside
OF her ruftle and crawled, painfully and
automatically down her back. She was
understood at last, and tho snake was
dragged out and killed, but abe says il
she WIS to live thousand years she
couldn't scream half as much as she
wants to- C6uncn Bluffs (kotra Non-
faFiei. ..r...r ....,...l ...,. 7u-
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-03-17

The Hon. Mrs. Norton, the poetess
and novelist, was married in London to
Sir William Sterling Maxwell, Bart,
member Of Parliament for Porthshire.
The ceremony was performed at the
BRIDES residence. The BRIDES age is
seventy years, and she is confined to her
chnir with chronic rheumatism. Mrs.
Norton il the second daughter Of tho
lnte Mr.. Thomas Sheridan. anl grand
daughter Of the Right Hon. Riclmrd
Brinsley Sheridan. e.,
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A gentleman well known for his parsi.
monious habits, having billetod' himself
on his acquaintance in Edinburgh dur
ing some royal visit, was talking tola
friend on his return of thc'great expense
Of living. "How much, now, do you
suppose I spent in Edinburgh 2" i"I
do. not know" replied his friend; ~
suppose about u fortnight.", :. ------....
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Invested with full authority over the
Sou(an and Red sea CoAst, Col. Gordon
promises to abolish cftcctually the slave
trndc which las ilourishotlin these quar-
ters His prowcSs in China during The
rebellion, and his experience in Africa,
amply qualify him for this task.
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A rural editor, in describing tue ora
torio Of Esther" beautifully says:
"Thc swell died away in delicious suflo-
cation, like one singing sweet song un-
der the bedclothes." g. g..l0 ia1. "
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-03-17

FellOw-citizens: Nultay0 reached the close
OF a political contest marked BY tho excitement
which usually attends the etintcsts between
great political parties wlloso members espOllSe
and advocate with caruent faith their respective
creelS. The circumstances were, perhaps, III
no respect extraordinary, sarO In tllS clnsetIcE4
and consequent uncertainty VI tho result. For
the lrAt time in tho history Of tho country 1t
has been deemed best, In vicwO the peculiar
circumstances Of the case, that the objections
and questions i'll dhpui0Mith reference to the
counting Of the electoral votes should be re-
ferred 10 the decision. Of tribunal appointed
for this purpose. That tribunal, established
By law for this sole purpose. liz members NIL OF
them men Of lOug estaIlislied reputation for
integrity and Intelligence, and with The excel-
ton Of thoSG who are also numbers Of tle 3.
supreme judiciary chosen equally from both
political PARTIES it, d"liberution enlightened by
The research and the arguments! OF able coni- 4,
Sel, wis entitled 10 the fullest confidence Of tho
American people. lta decisions have been
patiently waited for aud accepted ny Legally
conclusive by tho general Judgment Of the pub
Lie. For the present opinion will widely vary AZ
to tho wisdom Of the several conclusions an
nounced BY that tribunal. This IL TO he aptici-
rated In every instance WHERE matters Of dis
iute arc made the subject Of arbitration under
tlIc forms Of law. enman Judgment i never
llIGrriiiE, and IL rarely regarded AZ OtnerRlhcl
than wrong by the unsuccessful party In the
contest. The fact that two great political PARTIES
lavo in this way sOttlcda dispute In regard to-
which good men differ aStO tho facts and law,
no less than al to the proper course to be rur-
sued IN snlving the question in controversy, Is
en- occasion for general rejoicing. g..... Il
Upon ono point there Is entiro nnGnimtty III
public sentiment, TINT conflicting claims to the
Presidency mnSt hc Rmicable and ncaceably ad.i
jllStcd, and that when 30 adjusted tho general
actIuicsccncc Of tho nation ought
It had been reserved for a government of people
where the right Of suIcrAge il uriversaltO give
10 the world the first example III history OF
great nntion In the midst Of struggle Of opros-
Ing parties for power hllShing itS party tImults
tO yield tho iSSnG Of tho contest TO adjust
mGnt according to the fOrns OF law.
Looking for the guidance Of that Divine hand
by which tile dostncs VI nations aud individuals
are shaped, l call np0n you, senators, repreSeli.
tatiyes, Judges, frlOw-ciiisciiS, here atd every
where, 10 unite with ms IN an earnest effort to
scclIrU tO our country the blessing not only OF
material prosperity, but Of Justice, peace and
u,lion.A union depending not upon the con-
struint Of force, bnt npNn tho loving devotion
Of free people "and that all thugs maybe
80 ordered and settled upon the best aud sllrcst
foundations that peace and happiness, truili
and justice, religion and rtety, may DO estab
IishCd among us for ali generations" .......
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The editor Of tho New London 7clc-
gran. asks Genernl PlCasonton to inform
him whether blue glass will cure hams.
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Passing rrols these remarks upon tho eondi-
ton Of our own country to contidcr our rela-
tons with other lands, We arc rcrrirded bv
tho international complications abroad threat
cning tho peace Of Europe that our traditional
rnle OF noli.ntcrfcrencG In theAfIairs OF foreign
nations has proved OF great vNlue in past times
and ought TO 10 strictly observed. Tic policy
inaugnratCi by my honorcd predecessor, Presi-
dent Grant, OF submitting 10 arbitration grave
questions IN dispute between otirsclyes and for
Cign powers points to u new, and incomparably
tho best, fundamentally for thu preservation
OF peace, and will. az believe, become bene-
ilcientl example OF the course to DO pursued iii
similar emergencies by other nations. i, un;
happily. questions OF difference sho1ld,; at
any time during the period Of my adniinistra-
ton, arise between tlic United Statos and any
foreign government, II will certainly be my dis.
position and my lIopo to nld In their settlement
IN the same peaceful and honorable way, thus
securing to our country tho great blessings Of
peace and mutual good Offices with oil tho
nations Of the world. -.1.f.r...f ..Tr
THE SETTLEMENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL euIs
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TIE rS.ScY.:.

With respect to tho financial condition Of tho
country shall not attempt an extended history
Of the embarrassment and prOstration which We,
have suffered during the past three years. Tho
depression In all our varied commercial and
manufacturing interests throughout the country
which began III September, 1878, still continues.
1t IL very gratifying. however, to he able to say
tllat there are indications all around uS OF
coming change to prosperous times.
Upon the currency question, intimately cor
nscted ns Il IL with this topic, may be per-
mitted to repeat here the statement made III
my letter Of acceptance, that In my Judgment
the feeling Of uncertainty inseparable from M
irredeemaGle paper currency With It's 1uctna-
tiOns OF value Ii one Of the greatest obstacles
10 n return to prosperous timeb. The only safe
paper currency is ono which rests upon a coin
baEiS and Is at all times and promptly converts
bio into coin. adhere to tho views heretofore
expressed by mc III favor OF Congressional leg
islatOn in behalf Of All early resumption Or
specie payment, and am satlstcdn dnOt only That
this Is wise, but that tue interests aswcll o. the
public sentiment Of tho country imrcrattvcly
demand IL. rr..I eHFg o.. rprb lU. .| Itg.4
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MS LETTER or AccErTAScE REITERATED.

1t tlic ontsct Of the discussions which pre-
cetrd tho recent Presidential election it seemed
Ia iue fitting that Isllould fully make known
nv sentiments III regard to several OF the I'M
rcrtant questions which then appeared to de-
inand the consideration OF the country. Fol-
lowing the example, ard In part adopting tho
Language Of one Of my predecessors, wish now,
when every motive for Misrepresentation has
passed away, to repeat what was said before
The election. trusting that my c0untrymem will
candidIy weigh and understand II, and that
they will feel assured that tho sentiments ,le-
cIarcd " accepting the nomination for the
Presidency WilbO tho standard Ofmy conductin
tho pAth before me-. charged. asI now am, with
tho grave and difficult task Of carrying them
out III the practical administration Of the gov
tiOn md laws on the Chief Executive Of tho na-
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mcuts to Office wcro not to le made nor expect =.
cd merely ns rewar,l- for lartsrn, .eryicEF, Iicr
merely on the nomination VI triciltCrs ~ Con-
greSs, ms being entitled IN amy ren'cct TO tho
coutrol Of such appointments 1hv fact that
both the great political parties OF the country
in declaring their principles prior to the tlec-
tiOn, gave prominent place TO the subject o.
reform Of our civil service, recognizing anti
strongly urging its necessity in terms alnost
identical In their specific import with thnfel1
have employed, must be accepted AZ ct'nOlL-
siye argument in behalf Of these measures. i
must &c regarded as The expression Of the
united voice and will OF the whole country upon
this subject, and both political parties arc vil-
tua1ly pledged to give Il their unresetved sup
port.
The President OF tho United States Of neces-
sity owes his election to the office to the suf
fringe and Jealous labors Of a political party,
the members OF which cherish with ardor and
regard as Of essential importance the principles
Of their party organization. but hc should
strive to be always mindful Of tho fact that no
serves his party best who serves the country
host.
In furtherance OF the reform We seek and In
other important respects change Of great in
rortnncc. recommend al amendment to the
Constitution prescribing term Of ak years for
tho Presidential Office and forhiddlDg . aEo-elec-
tiOn. ..,
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THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

The Southern Qucstf0n-Clyii Service Re-
farm-.t Rrronnrnilntio tion-Thc Finnncrs-
National ArbitrnIfnn--Thc Settlement Of
the Presidency. I#. I.- r.UH.." "gNl
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dytI sxRvter lrroRaI.

Task the attention OF tho public to the para.
mount necessity Of q reform In our civil ser.
vice d reform, not merely ls 10 certain abuses
and practices OF so.callcd Official patronage
which have come to have tho sanction Of usage
In the several departments Of our government,
but change In tho system Of appointment Il:
Self reform, that shall be thorough, radical
and complete; return TO the principles ii d
practices Of tho fullnd.rS Of the. government.
They neither expected nor desired from public
OflIccrSany partisan service, They meant that
public officers should owe III: r whole service 10
Tho government md to tho people. They
meant that tho officer Sh uld 10 secure In his
tenure az long as his personal character re.
mNintil untarnished. and tho performance Of
Ills duties satisfactory. They held that appoint.
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hut at Tho basis Ui all property for TINT as
wrll ~ for every other part Ot tho country lies
tho Improvement Of the intellectual and moral
condition OF tho people, Universal suffrage
should rest upon unIyGrsil ctlrcatiHn.f 70 this
end liberal anil permanent provision should he
made for the support Of FREQ schools by the
state governments, md. II need bc, supple
ncuted by legitimate aid from national author
ity. ..' ~. --..a ,..s. t,.
Let ne ASSURE my c0mltrymCn Of the South.
vru Statcs that Il Il my earnest desire TO regard
nlld prnm0to their trueSt interests, tho Interests
Of tho white and c1lorGl people both and equal.
ly, anrl to put forth my best efforts IN behalf Of
civil policy which will forever Wipo out In our
political Affairs, tho color limo, and the dlstiac.
lion between North and South, 10 the end that
we may have not merely a united North or
united South, but united country.
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FELLow.C1r1zESs We havc assembled to re-
peat tile public ceremonial, begun by Washing
ton, observed by ali my predecessors. and
now time lonorcd custom, which marks
the commencement Of a new term Of The Presi.
dental Office. Called 10 the duties Of this great
trust, proceed. In compliance with uIagc, to
announce some Of the leading principles on the
subjects that now chiefly engage the public at
tention by which Y Is my desire to 10 guided in
tho discharge OF tliosc duties. shall not un-
dertake to lay down irreyocably principles or
measures Of administration. but rather to speak
" tho motives which should animate t,s, and 10
suggest certain important ends to be attained
In accordance with our institutions and esscn-
tial to the welfare OF our country.
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THE ADDRESS.

Tho following is the full text Of President
Hayes inaugural address La .-. m. ~
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THE SETTLEMENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL. eurs
TON
New-York tribune., 1877-08-20
MEXICAN BORDER TROUBLES.

A TEXANS VIEW OF TIIE POLICY % PUNisdMENi.
Congressman Schlecher Of Texas, who is
staying mt the Fifth Avenue HOTEL made statement 20
TRIBUNE reporter yesterday in relation 20 the Mexican
border difficulties The aggressive action OF the troops
under Gen. Ord's command, in pursuing the Mexican
marauders beyond the RIO Grande according to the ton
gressmans account the approval not only Oi ths
Texans themselves but OF many peace-OynE MexIcals
who live within the Texas borders Aggressive aetion
and that alone IL Is believed, will ensure ace ana saiey
TO the inhabitants. Although it is the policy oil Gen.
Diaz Mr. scheicAer says to obtain the recognition ana
friendship OF the United statcs his Government cannot
be trusted indeed TO favor the raids III secret
rs IT, perhaps it will help 10 fend off any impending an
nexaton-an event greatly feared by the MeSleans.
In Gen. Ord aud his troops Mr.. Schleieher expressed
the greatest confidence The lack Of Mexican national
troops would prevent any serious opposition To MS
course and though he might sometimes fan to prevent
the depredations he would generally be able to follow
up the guilty ones and punish them OF course IL the
Mexican government openly espoused the cause OF The
marsudcrs and sent soldiers 10 drive Gen Ofds com
mana the border troops wOaid Ne neeue 10
naSe stand; bnt this was an event very hiue 10 Ds
feared in view OF the position which Da2 h0lds oNaFu
the United States authorities. with respect 10 tne iear
alnexatOn r. Scheicher declared tat for some req
other the Mexican government took pains 10 kePl
strong in the minds ot the people. The Mcxcans chos
To interpret Gen ODDS recent movement in the lisht oi
hostile demonstration, and the surprising ihift3 y,
Gen. rOrniO III which it Is sail several s1dle ueI
from prostrtion was a nat0ral quenca OF this IN
telretltlo. II the United states Government snoad
recognize Diaz President or hcxcO me result "yiu
hardly be beneficial and thc only thing 20 DO woad DC
10 SIR up active measures tho siiShest I'M
~ msrau'ling showed Itself ,-
Ng scbcicner SAID he had little faith IN further
movement Presidents Lord,. Ihe latter had done IN N!
things to cmbitCcr the people ana engehH u tlei. on
teInt ana they would found very enthusiastic ~
his cause after the way which hr had seen t o. con
dnct himself Beside the peope were llcu o. ~, con,
tiUual warfare which had been going on ever since me
wear S2I and willing tofOrget tAer "rmer leader
in order to purchase little peace D.iz ptonls, TO 10
them an interval Of rest iron revou'ioh AM INC
people were entirely willing o accept IT,
New-York tribune., 1877-08-20
POOLING TELEGRAPH RECEIPTS.
4 & p. TO HAVE OYE-EIGHTH.

4. & p TO HAVE ONE-EIGHTH
STATEMENT OF A WESTERN UNIoN DIRECT0R-A
POOLING ARRANGEMENT SAID TO HAVE BEEN
NADIA REPORT ABOUT MEssRs. SAGE AND
KEGSE.
After the second session of the Joint Com
mitt.e Of The Western Union and antic aud Pacific
telegraph Companies had adjourned last Tues lay II was
given ont that no grecmrnt had been reaenet and that
the committee apparently no nearer settlement o.
TIE question winch If was appointed 70 consider
practical union OF the two COmDanes-iban When II
began its deliberations.
4 prominent director Of the Western Union Company
stated positively Oh Saturday that agreement had
been made FOR enc poOl OF the receipts II the Two COM
plnes and tn, Atlantic and Pacific to receive one
eighth ana the Western Union seyeneghths OF the re-
c.pts large number Of offices the prime aal cite,
he said would be abandoned thus eating on very
heavy aud unnecessary expense the rates woud be ad-
vaneed 10 pl;ng basis, anl the absurd ald Almost s-
cidal frht that has been going on so long would be
stopped. Ii was prcpOsterous to suppose, he
claimed, that n company could send mes
sa3 from this city Chicago or st. Louis for tw ntj
five GEMS without suffering loss. While there Woud
be material advance IN the rates TO these and other dS
tant points. il was the intention to make DO unreasona-
bic charges in any case. The Companies only wanted
rates wlith would pay fair profit
Areport WAS circulated on the street on Saturday That
Immediately after the adjournment OF the Joint Com
mitee at the Windsor Hotel last Tuesday night meet
ing OF The Executive Committee, previously appointed
was held when t was agreed that kasci sage, aefng
for himself and Mr.. Kc3ne, shOgld turn over 1000
shares Of Atlantic and Pacific stock to william
IL Vanderbilt or this amount was ui-
derstood that SAGE and Keene held 5S,O0)
slres the remainder they wold putcha5e ~ tie low
es figures possible. For the stock thus handed over 10
Mr. vanderbilt they to receive 25 per ccn Mr. VAN
derbir would Immediately turn it oyer 10 the Western
Uuon Company for n sui rent amount Of that Compl-
y's stock valued seyentytwo cent 70 FOR the
II 900 shares Atlantic aud Pacific stock valued al
25 The object of JIfaing the meeting OF the joint
Committee un. to-day and Of enj0ming the most abs
Lutte secrecy regarding what had Deen done. IL
ported was 20 enable Messrs sage, Kee1e ana Others to
obtain the amount Of stock essary for tue execution
OF this agreement on the best possible terms.
This statement OF the situation found many believers
on Wal-st on Saturday, AMI the comparatively active
market sor Atlantic aud Pciio stock whchr0se 70 TWEEN
tyfour was ci.eI a confirmation ~ Us truthGnes'
The Director Of the Western Union Company above -
ferpd to- declined canrm the repors Of the transfer
OF stock although he admitted 10 might be true. There
was probably for the sorry but be could Do,
say that il absolutely true, as he could say IN speak
ins VI the sstlleme ut OF tho pooling scheme.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-20

The new Catholic Church of 81. Patrick Al
Ocean and Bra.aha aycs, Oh Jcisey City heights was
formally d.dicated ycsef 10y morning The church, @.
which dcscr. % en- was publish i ID TIE iEiEySE o.
FRIDAY ras been savon years in building. Inc accom-
pl.samcut Of be wors i due 20 Tic ndr'a,shlr Efforts
os the PASTOR tIc Rev Father Pa-rcs Henncs,ey. Tls
total cost OF he church VIII ne 100000. There 2ge
seats for 2.DO0 persons in the DJiuing, which was
crowded yes;e.lty. Tle ceremonies began at 1880
H. whom procession in which were tweaty two pric s
ana a number OF acoyies, Bishop CorrSaa vi Newark
walking Iast-narc,d AROUND the oatsde ~ tho church,
Bishop C1-ri-an splinllug the base With holy water.
TIE same ceremony performed within thc
church aag wlcn High Mass celriya by Bishop
Conroy OF Albsny assisted bY Fathers MeNuy ald Coz
rigan Bihop Ryan OF B01f,io, preached ,hc sermon,
spaahing Of the dedication 81 s3eu0a'> tmple alh III
qta.ulatnz those present " or another cmb.em 81 The
~, vqr.i aYt u3vafi movement ni ChOi,cty
country md new proof 81 the vitality ~ Church,
s.r e thouSaaGf1 time, wnon Icr Gown.a - Ore
Gis rl, ana princes people ana rulers conspfc against
Lar."
Ai.ang those present were Rishops Corrcan o' New
ak. Coaroy of Albany AMI RYAN Ot B"hslo; Fa,hers
y. Nuty Hogan. C1TTan, HutiOn, President o Tug Jr =
uil OF .e ia This city: -Ockc, President ~ 81 @0An
f0lero T,rihqm .fcD0wcIl Of -. Agnes Cnfch. New
York 9raitn and De C0ggiiO The services LOf
untl p. Tba clergy and l,T other guests dueI
WITH Fafhe Hsua1,scy n ths pastoral rsdenC L1ter,
temperance WAS preached by fafner Minor, 60
ab0at 900 ~. a,e %! tht Ancient Order D. hbegnis
and other societies rnaf lrh "A the church n iH!l
gaia In the ing the ~ Fdar FeSeI services were
hrlI