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One of the best sermons on the
evil effects of sensational litera-
ture with which our news stands
and circulating libraries are
floodeh is preached by an illus
trated paper in twe-paged car
toon. One page represents a
youth fallen asleep in the midst
of a small pool Of this kind Of
reading, while the air around is
filed with the unreal and demor-
alizing characters and "situa-
tons the product Of the young
mans dreams after indulgence
in these peln,cious mental stimu-
lants. The opposite page IS fill
ed with a very prosaic, but ter
ribly real, picture of a young
man in convict's dress, sitting on
his hard prison cot, his face bur-
led in his hands, and his
Illuminated family by the
which streams through the
row grating slit in the
walls which shut him in.
first picture is labelled "Ca
the second effect
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Mrs. Scoville

cago widow, &C
respondence view
matrimony." ~, Moore, wal
ter in a Deadwood Hotel, wrote
to her. Many letters passed be
tween them, they exchanged
photographs, and at length
agreed to marry. The widow
spent all her money in the pur-
chase of a railroad ticket to
Deadwood; but Tom had told
her that he was prosperous
landlord, and so she felt easy as
to financial matters. On her ar
rival in Deadwoed, he confessed
that he was only a waiter. She
broke off the engagement in
stantly, and some generons per-
sons gave her money with which
to get home.
, 1878-05-25
Casualties Of War.


9O6 were given by the bayonet.
In this connection a remarkable
fact is recalled to our memory
which probably few persons ever
thought of. Many years ago the
writer of this was passing over
a battlefield of the war of 1872,
in Canada, accompanied by a re-
tired British Colonel. Upon
this ground" remarked our
companion, bayonets were
crossed for the first time in the
history of war. Always before
when a bayonet charge was made
one or the other gave way be-
fore bayonets were actually
crossed. Here, in many instan-
ces, the dead upon the battle
field were found in couples, spit
ted upon each others bayonets. y
The notable fact is, that the san
culinary conflict here mentioned
was between men of the same
race and kindred blood, and
either shows the superior pluck
of the English speaking people,
or the greater malignlty of hos
tile conflicts between people OF
the same race.
In the war of 1872, the Brit
ish army was composed princi-
pally of veterans, fresh from the
battle fields of Europe, and the
American army almost exclu-
slvely of undisciplined militia,
commanded by officers who had
"never set squadron in the field
or the order Of battle knew.
For the first two years the
Americans were whipped in al
most every engagement. Atthe
taking of Sackctt's Harbor, by
the British, the Americans, with
nearly or quite an equal force in
possession, broke and ran with
out firing a gun. Many of the
same men subsequently per-
formed prodigies of valor during
the war. Some Of them were at
the Battle of Queenstown, the
most desperately contested bat
tie of the war, where Scott and
Brown were both wounded and
Col. Miller turned the scale OF
battle by taking battery at the
point of the bayonet, and where
bayonets were crossed for the
first time as above alluded to.
But we have always regarded
the first battle of Bull Run,
which has been so often and
generally subject of thought
less ridicule, as, under the cir
cumstances, the most remarka.
BILE battle in history. The con.
tending armies were composed
almost entirely of undlsciplined
troops, and the conflict was car
ried on for hours with a cour-
age and unflinching determine
ton on both sides which would
have been highly honorable to
veterans, and unprecedented in
the history Of battles between
raw recruits just called into ser
vice. Army veterans, who un-
/ derstand the necessity of disci-
pline to the efficiency of ordi-
nary troops, can alone do justice
TO the morale Of an army that
can fight without having first
been Injured and disciplined to
encounter deadly strife. The
whole history of our late civil
war is the most brilliant in deeds
of valor of any war in modern
times. The unprecedented num-
Der of those who fell in bayonet
charges clearly indicates the
unfinching courage and despe-
rate determination of the COM
battants. But above all and be
yond all to command the admi-
ration of the world, is the true
courage and self-control exhib-
tied by the disbanded armies in
returning to the walks and pur-
| .u;fs of c;vilized life without
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Mitchell. To all this we have

4MAOCA0A. IL oil tuIb VIC AoVV
no general objection. If a ma
jority of the people of Oregon,
without party distinction, desire
the defeat of Mr.. Mitchell, it is
perfectly right that they should
SO express themselves by their
ballots. 1t is none of our bust
ness. But if he is defeated up
on false issue, that is a matter
which affects the principles of
popular government. The Ore
gonian and the Telegram, an
nounced supporters Of land mo-
nopely and representatives of
railroad monopolies, are perfect
ly consistent in opposing Mr..
Mitchell on the avowed ground
of his opposition to monopoles,
whatever their motives may be.
The latter says: "Mr. Mitchell
will know on the Sd of June
next whether he can cheat Ore
gon out of a railroad with impu-
nifty or not;" and .he former has
based all its opposition to Nit
chell on the ground that through
his influence solely the provis-
ion was adopted in the railroad
bill which passed the Senate,
changing the grant from land in
fee to the proceeds Of the sales
of the same lands; the sole OBJ
lection to which is, that it pre-
served the lands to the use of
the settlers and thwarted the
designs of land monopolists and
Spectators. If that was not a
Democratic measures, then we
have labored all our life under a
delusion, and all the professed
anti-monopoly principles Of the
party have been false and faith
less. The Democracy of Oregon
have abundant cause for oppos-
ing Mr.. Mitchell on political par
ty grounds; but whom the Stand
ard joins the Republican enc
mics of Mr.. Mitchell in the hue
and cry against him for having
thwarted the designs of a noto-
rieus land ring, while earnestly
supporting a measure of public
improvement, it puts the Demo
cratic party in a false position
and stultifies its own professions.
No party ever profited in the
end by a triumph achieved upon
false issues, or in violation of
professed principles.
The same remarks apply in
the main to those Democrats
who denounce the rulings and
Judgment of the Electoral Com
mission, because they resulted
in the defeat of the Democratic
candidate for President. The
decision was strictly and liter
ally in accordance with Demo-
cratic principles in regard to the
relations of the States to the
Federal Government; speclfcal-
ly declaring against Federal in.
reference with any of the
powers of the State not specially
delegated to the General Gov
ernment. 1t was a party tri-
umph for the Democracy of far
greater significance than any
which could have been achieved
by the mere success of any can
didate. Mr.. Hayes recognized
the principle as the governing
policy of his Administration
Under it home rule was imme-
diately re-established and peace
restored in those States which
for y ears had been kept in sub
lection by Federal bayonets. No
Democratic President could have
done more in the maintenance
of Democratic principles, or SO
much in restoring confidence be-
tween the divided sections of
the country. No Democrat can
seek to disturb this settlement
without compromising the vital
principles of his party. No par
ty can ever hope for permanent
|
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In the death of Charles Nor
gan the city of New York loses
one Of her merchant princes;
the only man IN the United
States who owned ITO miles OF
railroad, and over twenty steam
ships, and whose employees and
their families numbered over
5000 persons. He endowed a
seminary in his native village of
Clinton, Conn.,, at a cost of $780,
900, providing in the deed that
it should never be used for po-
litlcal or sectarian purposes.
The monument to the late
James Lick, the California mil
lionaire, was recently dedicated
at Fredericksburg, with Masonic
honors, in the presence Of TO-
600 people.
Connecticut cabbage growers
are far from being disinterested
spectators Of the struggle in
Congress over the proposition to
reduce the tobacco tax.
A man IN Somerville, Mass,
nailed up all the outer doors OF
his house 90 as not to be dis
turbed by visitors while whip
ping his wife.
A Prussian officer WAS recent
" lost in the crater Of Vesuvius.
, 1878-05-25
RowDYIsM RAMPANT. - TIL,

RowDYIsM RAMPANT. - The
moral sense of the country was
recently greatly shocked at the
reports of rowdyism prevailing
at the great seats OF learning of
the land, eliminating in some
instances IN violent deaths,
caused by insubordination to the
constituted authorities on the
part of the students. A new
outbreat has to be recorded from
the most unexpected quarter;
that is at Williams College, Mas
sachusetts, heretofore noted for
its conservatism and the sobri-
ETY. of its students. A junior
was suspended for insubordina-
ton. The junior class left their
lessons, placed the suspended
student in a carriage, and drew
him to the depot, with cheers
and loud expressions of sympa-
thy. On arriving at the depot
the ring-leaders Of the outbreak
made infiammatory speeches,
and referred to President Chad
wick as "Old Chad" These
demonstrations were followed
on Monday night by the burn
ing Of one Of the college out
buildings. These demonstra-
tions Of rowdyism in our lead
ing institutions of learning, are
more to be deplored and depre-
Gated, as endangering to the fu-
ture peace of the country, than
the wild outbreaks of the illite-
rate rabble, or the more delibe-
rate purposes of the communists.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Eg TUE New York Chwci Journal
(Eriscopal) comments on the prevail.
ing disposition among clcrgymeu com.
fortably situated to decline appoint
mcnts to BishoPrica that arc no. IS
inviting ip worldly sense as the
parishes wherein they arc stationed.
The Kuuawha Gazette quotes iis re.
marks in congestion With the deGlina.
tion Of DR.. EccIcston to accept the
Episeoputc Of West yirg.uin, us il to
apply them to the Doctor The giat of
the Church Journals remarks on the
subject is prObubly contained in the
following extract from its article:
"As we have increased Episcopal
jurisdictions, made them small, and
comparatively unimpOr.ant. obscure,
in worldly sense, III their work aud
poor and uncertain in their "suppOrt,
we must expect them to be disNppoiu!.
if they gall clergymen from the large.
important, wealthy aud magnificent
parishes OF our great cities
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

EF CousTrRrgIrEE ARRssTgp.-
The Huntington Commcrcial says that
Lev Morgan, detective from Ironton,
aud Slarshall Donnella, Of this city,
after o plumber Of days of careful search
in the neighbOrhOod of Crown City aud
the kusawha valley. succeeded last
Saturday in making the arrest Of Mary
Gordon, wife Of the notorious Bill
Gordon. who is at present serving
term Of ten years iu the Ohio peniteu-
,iary for cOputGrfci'ing. Mrs, Gordon
is charged With couuterfriting silver
twouty five cent PIECES. She was ar.
rested tho sumo time her husband, but
Jumped her bail. She was arrested
this time about K miles below Char.
lesion, and taken to Cincinnati. 1t is
said tha, she has made disclosures that
will lead to the breaking up Of quite an
extensive gang.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

CT ,ln. p, Is. BoR.r, Of Viz =inia,
vas before the house committee on
railroads and rauals on Wednesday,
advocating with his u'uAl e'rues'ness
mud ability tho claims Of the unrroS
gauge road ttom Washington city TO
st. Luuit. ln proposed route is by
way Of Harrisburg, Va. aud Point
Pleasant. ", VI; IIc wants the
government to endorse SIS, O0U. 700 oil
its bOuds GU 1850 niles Of tho road
when completed. This is, to give the
government u first mortgage for that
amount. 1t is also proposed to reduce
i'll four ycats freight to u mills per
tor. lie is very confident Of SUCCESS
ut IN early day in obtaining tho aid
.sked for Us many members nre aux
lOus to give work to the suffering gn'
employed. YORK is to cOmnsucc
simultaneously 10 every SEeIe through
which it passes, and tho whUlc is to be
completed ip eishtrcA months
ChorirS'oa Courier
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Es- Tux Coun.s Court has been in
session siuoc Monday last. anil will
probably continue scTerFl days next
week, US there is an unusual'y large
docket this term. The court has been
engaged for two or three days in tho
trial Of Il cause between Altman md
Lewis. Of Hackers Greek. This cas-
has excited unusual interest and tho
s,unscI have d,ring the trial rrcsen'
rod geveral nice legal questions for The
Ircisiun Of the court. ilessrs. J N.
Bennett and Andrew Elmistou rearg:
stnts Altman. anil Messrs W. T.
Arnold, Lively and Brauntn represents
Lewis.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

E5- Colon IN TlE ScuooLs-That
portion Of OUT school lay which re-
quircs cOlOrcd childrcq to DO thug hi
in separate schools. has given Use to
some complaint in districts where there
is not sufficient number Of colored
children, Of proper age, to ensi.le tue
district to separate school, and some
doubt has been expressed as to the
const:tatiouality OF the law Chief
Justice Shay, Of the UGited states
Supreme Court, recently rendered q
decision Oh the subject With regard to
case brought from Boston, from
which we take tho io'!wing paragraph;
distinguished c'nsul Insisted thnt
tue separation tended to deepen and
pcrpeiuatc the Od'ous distinction Of
caste, but the court responded that
they wcro nos al'Ic 10 say that tue
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

E ITEMS yxOu BATrES's Mills
M. EditOr.-Ih have npt seen anything
in your paper from ,hi, Office lately, |
will try to dot few lines to your read
srs. il you will permit it. We are
haYinc good time 10 the way of pub.
lie worship. for We hays two young
preasbers here that are keeping the
people posted in tia. way. We arc
having good sine in debating sooic.
ties. There will be u ticket drawing
on tho 14th inst. NJ Mr.. Summers, at
wLick tho fur sex will he numerous
there 70 doubt. afr. G. II. Bcall has
been upon Indian Fork for ssmc time
past, fitting up sOmo dwelling houses,
painting. &c. I e1psc. he will bs ono
Of tho bachelors 4. the ticket drawing.
| hope tina. Mr.. B. aud the rcas Of the
youngsters Of that class will DO there
to enjoy share 10 the pleasure.
Respectfully. b. G. Il,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

RI" Bio String BORROW Editor
Democrat. Not having much TO do at
this time. | thought few lines from
tho country might be interesting to
yor aud your readers. ] was in tue
little village 81 Jacksonville few days
ago, aud found everything up aud" in
tiue spirits. Our old friend Captain
DAVIDSON is still bchinI the counter
sometimes merchuut and sometimes
farmer. George Dawson is still ham
weripg away. lie isa No, l black
smith aud good fu!loy. And then
,Lcsc is Alr John Arnold, who is aD
excellent hOtel:kecper. Collins SSt-
tlr'ncut is great country. 1t has
turned out judges. lawyers, doctors
and preachers, all Of tho first order
aud now wu have young men under
hcalway, some studying law, some
medicine, aud some divinity. | ,l'iuk
we ought to have a member in tho
Legislature. There are Captain Dav.
issOn aat Squire Watson, both good,
honest men. and men that can he
trusted. Look ut the Arnoldg, len
netts sad Caudeus. They are great
lawyers, judges and doctors all from
this settlement; and there will b. 9th.
cts to follow when they are gone,
More anon. BooSs.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

E5' We acknowledge with thanks
the receipt OF pair Of felt slippers
from ". ". Whitcomb, Jr. Of the
,lcriuo Shoe Co., 100 Pearl Street.
Boston. novelty 10 tho why Of foot
apparel tina, seems to fIl long desired
demsnd. This line Of goods is made
in different grades for in and SGt door
wear, js az indispensable comfort to
the invalid and couyalOrcent. and q
luxury to every Que. The distinguish.
iug feuturc Of their manufacture is the
cardiug aud depositiug OF wool upon
last Of tie shape of tho shoe when
flushed, aud reduced BY the process of
telling to the consistency required for
strength and durability. They arc
made whole Without scqmiug or joining
Of parts, Fur hOuscwear tho thickness
Of the bottoms may he increased to any
degree desirable. and so nuke the most
comfortable and durable slipper ever
nude for men. women or children's
wear. With an outer sole they becoWe
entirely suitable for out door wear
For comtort, health! ind service, We
can recommend them to toe attention
Of ull,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Es- Ara meeting Of the j 'nrd Of
Directors. Of tho Weston and Wss'
Fork ReiIrOal Company last week,
Judge G D. Cumi'n, Of c'.ttSburs'
was elected u director ~ the 1oom Of
Sir. Er Ralsion who hal previously
resigned, for the reason that his bust
ness was such that he cOgll pot, with
out sacrifice to bis pris4ta Interest IL
give the necessary attention 'q h's du
lies as director.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09
Baltimore Cattle Market fur Fcbru-
AIRY 4.

BEEF CA1TLE.-The run has LcGn
very light, and tho demand morp apt-
i've than for several weeks. Prices
SHOW IN improvement on all grades,
the common grades throughout slight
advance, while the better grades arc up
fully ! cent. Some few dealers
thought tho Improvement nearly ! cent
on the best cattle. We quote at ga
50 37A per 100 lbs.
Prices this week for beat cattle ran
gcd as folIows:. Best Bccvcs at 95a-
So 81 that generally rated first quail.
~ 1 a5aS5 IS; medium or good fair
quality 8 e5aS4 IL; ordinary thin
steers, oxen and cows 3 00aS3 % +;
general average Of market this week.;
extreme range Of prices 8 oOnS6 81
Most Of the sales wcTc fsom { % to
s. Is per 100 lbs.
Sw,SE.-Thcrc is some litslo i'm.
provcment IN the market since the
latter part Of this week, few more
sales have been :aado at and near our
top figures than las. week. Tue de-
mand has been only moderate at quo.
tutiOus. Inc quality is fully as good
as los. week. The market closes
steady, Prospects arc fair only for o
continuance Of prices for few days.
We quote at 5ln6i per 10 net, few SELL
ing at tho latter price.
SurEr.-Tho receipts, though much
in excess of last weeks offerings. were
scarcely up to tho dcmaul, which h.,
been very active, and prices in cOusc'
qacnce arc fraction better, The
quality generally is about rs last wock''
except ono lot which wns sold at OuI
top price. We quote at 4a5s se u,s fol-
common to fair, 5la6 cents for fair Il
good. aud 6! ceuts per ID gross fol
extra.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

RP Dlkp- On Wednesday night
last, the 2Oth Of January, Lucille.
infant daughter vi Mr.. aud Mrs. W.
I. Wyau. Of this place, in the SECOND
mouth o her ago. III" funeral touk
place at ! o'clock on tho cycnipg of
the 3lsi. Lucille was 40 infant ot un.
usual brilliauoy aud b:auiy fur one Of
her uge. We MOURN when the aged
with fucss turned toward the sunset
lie iuWa to the "drsu,nless sleep
when tue younger in years are cut Cti
in the midst of the dqsies aud struggles
Of Iits, aud it must be equally hard,
u, least for purcn's, TO bury from sight
child who had but just entered upon
.ha, existence, the result aud end Oi
which are. ut the opening. all unkuo"h
Nr. and Mrs. iVyant have the syn'pu'
thy of,heir friends. L.
Gieuritlc, Feb. 9, 1878.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Yves. Virginia:
At Rules held III the CIGrk's tfEce oil
the Circuit Cour. Of Lewis county, on
the first Monday in February, 1878.
Gideon D. CANDIDA and others,
vs.
John Gahegan aud others.
IN cuAScERY.
Tho object Of this suit is to enforce
tho vendors lien against tract Of l24
aCEcs Of land on Sleep Camp Run,
brunch Of the Indian Fork Of Sand
Fcrk, in Tho county Of Lew
is, sud by said Camden aud 9TH
ers, on tho 9th DAY Of October, 1864.
to defendant John Gahcsau. And it
appearing by affidavit filed that d.
PENDANT John Gahcgau is nou.resi'
lcut of this State, and he no, sppear'
lug, it is ordered that he do appear at
the Clerks Office Of our said Court. at
rules 10 DO held therein. on the lasI
MOnday in February. 1873, aud dc
what is necessary to protect his inter
Il
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

NEW GOODS.-MIs. Cox wishes
to inform her customers and tho public
generally that she has just received a
large stock OF new goods, consisting 0
every variety of articles kept in her
linq. Her stock Of Haudkcrchiefs,
Nubias and Gloves arc unusually foe
and attractive, aud would make .appro.
pirate and nice Christtnas.gifts.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

E5- TnE following is list oil the
best days to heck timber and cut liltl
il tho month Of February: 7th, 9th
and Goth arc the best days. 10th,
18th, 9Th arc good also. Any one
wishing list for the season eau pro-
cure it by sending 2jcts to tue writer.
C. II. BEALL, BealI's Mills, W. Va.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09
rs- acnxowLruaukxrs.-Wu arc

Es- AcESowLrudAESTs.-Wr arc
indebted to P. A. l'2reY'z. E:q Ot
Wa!kerss lille, for large turkey
Also to Colonel WOolfoEd for twp. and
Mr.. y. NJ. r1p:tiIl. of the Bailey
lIouso for Il saddle "f uieo ;?snisou'
Accept our thanks gentlemen with the
assurance that they were highly 7p.
prcciatej.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Es' 'SorlnE tiEOHaE SrmckLEa.
who died gu FRIDAY nigh. last, was
buried by the NIn,qns Saturday even
lug ., / o'clerk. Tho large attendance
at the faastal by tho 2:t!zOas of the
!lOwu and county gave the strongest
evidence of tue high esteem the d..
ceased was bcli BY the community,
add their deep sympathy for bis family
ia their sad and sudden bereavement.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

ES SENATOR W.. T. BrRDErT, it
is announced. has purchased an inter.
est in tho Charleston Courier. Dir.
Walker rctires. and the firm now
stands Warren aud Burde,t. Mr.
i'urdeit has the ability to make a good
paper. We shall, therefore, look for II
desilci improvements in the ''gi. up"
Of the Courier STANDARD.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

fS- II Mason county had voted for
the railroad before, aud had the G. o.
road stopped hero ss it has at Hunt.
iug,on, tho tax on tho foreign capital
that would have been broush, here
would have paid tho subscription. aud
the county would have been worth two
millions more than it is now.-PoiHt
Pleasant Monitor.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09

Il" TsrnSrY HOusE.-4fe po'icc
that Mr.. Ticrney has erected new
sligo in front Of bis justly popular ho'
tel. Mr.. 'Fiespcy keeps good house,
and his charges are moderate. lie also
keeps good stock Of groceries, con-
ErciiOueFics. tobacco, cisa's and fac
liquors.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-02-09
Nlain Street, Westr.
SNcc>A Notices.

Morning Glory Baking Powder is
celebrated for its purity, is the most
economical, makes most delicious, light.
white and wholesome cookery. Keeps
any length Of time in any climate I'M
changed, Only 40c,s per pound at
Gtcgory's Grocery, sole agent.