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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-20

In presenting my card and annual complI-
ments OF tho Season, 1t Is hardly necessary &c
elaborate on my immense and varied stock
which | have personally selected with tho
greatest care while in New York and other
Northern Rnd Western capitals.
The assortment now ready for exhibition
comprises the very latest styles In
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

which may involve her and England in
war. 1t is learned at Russian head
quarters here that the car and his GEN
erals are surprised at the rapidity of the
British action. They hoped the bust
ness would drag on through the winter
without any important movement 1t
IS stated by Russian authority that the
Car will wait and see what England
proposes to do VIII en- the ameer is beat
en-, and that Russia will insist on having
a hand in the rectification of the from
tier. The English government, it is ex-
pected, will resent any further Russian
interference, and the opinion is grow.
ing that the lighting at the Khyber pass.
IS, after all, only the preliminary
skirmishlng Of q coming war between
England and Russia.
WHAT ENGLAND WILL DO ABOUT IT.
A Herald cablegram of November 25th
from London. says: Although we are
now actually at war with Afghanistan,
1t is not generally believed that a win
ter campaign will be prosecuted. 1t is
thought the initiative already taken
was intended primarily as practical no
WV W 'hS hiiiCCI ti1dt ILLSlb'lu lDSdlS
war unless he backs down.
The summoning Of parliament
Tor Dec. 3 is regarded as q concession
to the public demand that the country
shall not be plunged into war without
Parliamentary consultation. But now
that the blow has been struck, it is inn
probable that the British forces will
retire. The danger is imminent that
an armed struggle is already opened
which Will develop into far greater
proportions than that temporarily
checked by the Berlin conference
Except for outside complications, Brit
lsh valor and improved arms would
make short work with the Ameer.
But such complications seem
sure to Involve us In a struggle for
which there is no reasonable occasion.
The only apparent alternative is Brit
ish alliance with Russia in the place Of
the present jealousy, but that sensible
idea thus far finds slow growth in the
English mind.
THE FIRST ENGLISH VICTORY.
An India cablegram Of Nov. Goth
says: It is believed the greater part of
the garrison of Ali Musjid are taken
prisoners. The Hill tribes Intercepted
800 Afghan soldiers and deprived them
of arms and clothing.
Ameer, master of horse, is captured.
He is said to be the chief instigator of
hostility to England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

harbor to meet her, and after some
time returned, reporting that the signal
must have been an error, rs the steam
er could not be found. Signals remained
up, however, and about nine o'clock
two guns were heard, confirming the
report of the steamers approach. The
weather was still thick. The tug again
went down; the weather cleared, and
the Sdrmdtidn was found coming to an
Choir between McNab's and Georges
islands.
The following is the report of the
voyage: Friday, Nov. 18th the ship
had run 100 miles. After leaving Nor
lille the Sarnadtidn experienced heavy
weather from the northeast, which
continued during the whole night, ard
part of next day. The snip rolled
heavily, took in large bodies of water.
Saturday, the 10th, 40 miles; Sunday
18th, 331 miles; ran into finer weather,
and sea moderating; ship made a good
run; wind n. N. e. to n. n. w. Her
royal highness mad, however, suffered
severely from the effects Of the last two
days. Monday, 18th, 81 miles The
morning broke with "a strong breeze
from the southwest, accom- panied by
heavy squalls; these gradually increas-
ed till noon, when the gale became a
hurricane, carrying away main trysail
and causing heavy cross sea, which
broke over the vessel fore and aft; one
sea stove in the smoking room; the
ship rolled and pitched heavily, and
all on board suffered in consequence.
The gale began to break about 3 P. NJ
Tuesday, 18th, ia miles; all night and
next morning the sea ran very heavily
Wednesday. 20, 335, blowing moderate
gale from the southeast; her royal
highness better. Carried all sail
Thursday, 800 miles; fresh breeze and
cloudy throughout; wind S. E. to n.
w. Friday, 22nd, 30 miles; strong
breeze and cloudy throughout: wind
S. E. to n, w. Saturday, 23d,
$40 miles; strong breeze from
southeast and hazy With good deal of
fog. Her royal highness appeared on
deck for the first time to-day. Arrived
off Sambre at 6 P. NJ, and anchored be-
low City of Halifax a. $50
Her royal highness suffer ed some
what severely during the voyage, but
she is convalescing and it is confidently
expected will speedily recover her &C
customed health The rest of the party
all well. Duke of Edinburg visited Sar-
mdtian Immediately after her arrival
and remained on board. There are
number of professional pickpockets in
town In expectation of good harvest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

The late Thomas II. Powers, of Phil
adelphia. is said to have died the pos
SCISSOR Of $1O,O0O,00O. His real estate
is estimated at more than $S,O00,O00.
He was man Of great generosity, but
peculiar in his manner of giving. AL
though every charity was remembered
and many were supported alone by him,
he gave, as a rule, comparatively little
in money. He used to say to applying
officials? "Tell me what you want in
the way Of supplies and I will order it
sent to YOU" He had lately been
erecting several costly buildings, saying
not long before his death: q believe
it my duty to provide work for the poor
in this time of general distress, and
therefore I build. although l might find
more lucrative investments for my
money" He is said to have always
been nsettled when he went to his office
and discovered that the bank surplus
was less than 100000; it was princi-
pie with him never to have less than
this amount at once available; and 1t
is added that when, one day, he found
that the balance was $3.50, he became
excited and declared with emphasis
that ''the thing must never occur again"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

THE Princess Thyra, of Denmark,
has hard time getting married. She
couldn't carry out her arrangement with
the Prince Imperial Louis Napoleon
because he was to poor, and SO trans
ferred her affections to the Duke Of
Cumberland, heir to the ex-king Of
Hanover. But now Prussia threatens to
confscate his fortune, and the poor
girl will have to look up another catch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

A QUIET looking man with a. pleasant
face, iron-gray whiskers and hair and
the plainest attire-that is Mr.. James
G. Fair, of Nevada, the possessor of an
agreeable income of 100000 a month.
He superintends the working Of the
three Bonanza mines, while his part
ners, Flood and Mackey, attend to f.
nance. lie has just been taking a
months vacation in the East-it is the
first time in seventeen years that he
has stayed away from the mines so
LONG
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

WE have now the sweet satisfaction
of knowing that the United States east
" beat the world in the production OF
honey. The Messrs. Thurber' Of New
York, who will this year handle 3,O0O,-
900 pounds of honey and have just made
a shipment to Liverpool of eighty tons
declare that only in the United States
has bee culture become a proper sci
ence. Bees are now taught to store
their honey in precise shape, and in
combs of any size required by consum-
ers; and the little classified boxes are
carried across the continent without
bursting the cells or spilling drop OF
the fragrant amber.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

A FRESH war between capital and
labor has broken out in Lanca-
shire, dashing the hopes Of those who
anticipated revival of trade in Eng
Land, and adding additional gloom to
the situation that was already depress-
ing enough. Another of those great
strikes which have been so frequent in
the manufacturing districts of England
Of late years has broken out in Old
ham, and there is every prospect that
it will be long and bitter struggle be-
tween the employers and workmen
The hands in 120 mills, to the number
Of $4,000, have struck, and the excite
ment has already reached a great
height. The masters are firm, and an
nounce their determination to make no
further compromise, while the opera
tives are resolved to accept no reduc-
ton of wages. Large crowds walk the
streets, and their attitude is very de-
termined, but no disorder has yet oc-
CURED. The local papers which ex-
press sympathy with the masters have
been burned in the public houses. 1t
is calculated that with the assistance of
the trades unions. the strike will last
ten weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

ATTORNEY GENERAL DEvENS, said last
week that he was not aware there had
been any decision as yet in regard to
the vacant United States circuit judges
ship in New England, caused by the
death of Judge Shepley. The appoint
ment will be made Immediately after
the meeting of congress. There is no
doubt that Gen. Devens can have the
place himself if he wants it, but the
president strongly desires him to remain
IN the cabinet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

A MAN of thirty dressad in sheep
skins trimmed with red flannel and
bearing an enormous black board in
scribed q am the prophet Elias" re-
Gently appeared in the streets of Rye,
England, declaring that he was one of
the tribe of Levi and must journey from
town to town fulfilling his mission and
saving the human race.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

Der Goth says: From the month
" statement of the chief of the
bureau of statistics. the excess of ex-
ports over imports of merchandise APP
pears to have been as follows:
Month ending Oct. 3d. 1873. 27, 743 Asa
Ten months ending Oct. 81, 1878 . 237, o7O or
-1S1T. -.-............ r. 49, 4S9
The comparison of exports and i'm
ports of gold and silver coin and bull
lion exhibits the following:
Month ending Oct. 81, 1878, excess of
+ lmportS...... .....-..-..............& 209 6S7
-1S77-excess of imports ............ 1898 1859
Ten months ending Oct. 81, 181S-ex-
cess of imports. Observation-Disclosures. =, 416, 261
Ten months ending Oct. 81, 1877-ex-
of exports. =. ........ -. a, 999, 949
ALABAMA SENATOR.
Says a Montgomery special tele-
gram of November Goth: The
democratic legislative caucus met to-
night and nominated Gov. Geo. S.
Houston for U. S. senator.
THE EXPRESS COMPANIES.
A Washington special Of Nov. 25th
says: 1t is understood that the express
companies will send a strong lobby to
Washington this winter to secure, if pos
sible, some congressional action to pre-
vent the treasury and postotlice depart
ments from taking away their business.
Secretary Sherman is sending money
through the mails, instead of by ex-
press, as formerly, and the registration
Of third-class mail matter is making
serious inroads in the shipments of
merchandise by express.
WEEKLY STATEMENT.
The following was the treasury state
ment Nov. Odd:
L. $. bonds to secure national bank
circulation. S34S 4O5 200
u. ). bonds to secure public deposits y, 1873, 400
Bonds held to secur d per cent loan 3, 766 600
u. 5. bonds deposited for circulation
for The week ending to-day ......... 800. 600
q. ) bonds held for circulation, with
drawn week ending to-day ......... 555, 600
National bank circulation outstand-
ing-currency notes. ....... 321, 49,, S41
Gold notes. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. /, 46S, $50
Internal revenue receipts to-day...... 400, 046
Custom receipts Observation-Disclosures. 216, 42S
Receipts of national bank notes for
week ending to-day. compared with
corresponding week last year-lS71 4, 321, 900
-1S1S.. ................. ?, 333, 900
Receipts to-day. ............. 5l6, 900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04
Bogus Certificates.

1t is no vile drugged stuff. pretending
to be made Of wonderful foreign roots,
banks, &C., and pulled up by long bogus
certificates of pretended miraculous
cures, but a simple, pure, effective
medicine, made Of we'll known valuable
remedies, that furnishes its own certii
cate. by its cures. We refer to Hop
Bitters, the purest and best of medl-
cines. See "Truths" and Proverbs"
in another column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

A YOUNG lady of Richland, S. c., ex-
hibited at the fair few days ago suit
of clothes of her own make. She
sheared the wool, spun the yarn, wove
and dyed the cloth, cut and fitted the
clothes to fit her brother and sewed
them with a needle-not with a base,
mechanic sewing machine), making as
handsome an outfit as the back of man
could desire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

SENATOR LAMAR says that the yellow
fever scoorge was, in proportion, far
greater calamity than the war, and a
terrible blow to the south, which was
Just beginning 10 revive after the pros
trating effects of the war. " 1t will take
years to rebuild and get back to the
starting place again
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04
DURING the last war $4,000 Russian

DURING the last war $4,000 Russian
soldiers poured down through Rouma-
MIA into Turkey. OF these 5S, 800 were
sent back by rail wounded and 62,I50
Ill, 81 900 sick went home to Odessa by
sea, $4,000 are still in hospital, $1,000
laid their bones in Roumania and
$4,000 persisted in Bulgaria.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04
WATERFOWL, WIS.
GENERAL NEWS.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., spent 100000
for city hall. and at the first meeting
IN the new chamber the city council
voted the apartment a failure IN its
acoustic arrangements.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

LOUIS II. of Hungary was crowned IN
the I'd year of his life, and assembled
the throne in the 3D. In his 18th year
he had a complete beard; in his 10th
he married; in his 18th he grew gray,
and at &c he died, with all the appear
ance of an aged man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

ALL the banks organized under the
state law of Iowa are obliged to make
full reports to the state auditor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

SMALLPOX threatens to become cpl
demic in Toronto.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04

Der Goth says; From the month
" statement of the chief of the
bureau of statistics. the excess of ex-
ports over imports of merchandise APP
pears to have been as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
BOILER EXPLOSION.

Aspecial to the Pittsburg Dispatch Nov.
20th, from Uniontown, gives the partic-
culars of boiler explosion which oc-
Cured near Dunbar about half past
one, p. M, BY which Richard Evans,
Daniel Garrison. and j. j. Miller were
instantly killed, JOS. Wagon MORALLY
wounded, and ten others seriously in
jured Most of the men were on the
roof Of the boiler-house helping to
erect new stack when the explosion
occurred.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-04
THANKSGIVING AT MEMPHIS.

A large mass meeting of citizens of
Memphis, who were absent during the
rage of the yellow fever, was held on
Thanksgiving day. Resolutions of
warm thanks were enthusiastically
adopted, for aid extended by generous
friends every where in the world. The
day was indeed one of thanksgiving for
Memnhis.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-06-22
For thc State Senate Colonel J.. W.
: = 50 ) NYoad ford. :

As will be seen from an announce
lucnt printed elsewhere ia this paper,
Colonel A. W."'WooDroR", Of TIL.
county. is brought forwprd as a'DcDO.
cratic candidate for the State Senate
rom this DisrricI-suhjcet, Of course,
to lhc:iccision Of the Nominating Con-
'vchtion. % 1t would be improper in
TnE DEMocRAr, at'this time, to iudi.
cate its choice among the gentlemen
who aspire 10 this position but We can
freely and cheerfuIly say that no man
in our county, and probably uOnc in
the District. could rally more strength
to bis support than Colonel WOodfOrd.
Ills past experience in the Legislature
Of tho State, his well known business
capacity, together with his popularity
among, the people, will make him a
candidate much to be feared By his op-
roncnts ; and they would DO well now
10 look to their. laurels. Should Colo.
mel NyOopfoRp receive the nomination,
THE DEMOCRAT and the Democracy o.
Lewis, will give him hearty and To
divided support. " " "'
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-06-22

not be candidate E!lLcr OF those
two gentlemen, justly recognized as
among the ablcst Of tic able men Of
our State, would reflect grce. credit
upon their constituents, and represent
them in Congress with mo re tlsn ordi
nary ability. ShOuld" Mr.. Brannon
consca: to become a candidate, lie will
have-grcat strength iu'thc Convention.
Taking into consideration bis eater
rri,iug spirit, his profound ability and
extensive learning, together with his
untiripg energy and uusa:lied cAurac.
ter, there is rot more suitable man
in Ike State. lie is III the prime Of
life, vigorous and Industrious; aud his
high standing mad extensive practice as
Lawyer have afforded him ample OPP
eorIunity for ycr, lurgc experience.
Wltoc! any disposition whatever to
deprcoiats the service Of the lion,
lieui:min Wilson, the present worthy
Representative o! the First Congress
siorl! District, tue people of this
county, from what Your correspondent
can Icair, Gre rl0st favorable to Mr..
Bran.o on lie frequently attends our
Courts, aad is recognized US lawyer
OF distinguished ability; und the PEG.
pie Of The First District might well be
proud c! tie selection Of NJ. BrannOn
to serve them rs their Representative
in Congress. Should he conclude IL
be candidate, his superior quHlidca.
tons will iuscrc widespread public
fayc:, aud should guarantee success.
-. +. e. " CHENILLE.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-06-22
Fur COngress-lst District.
GLESYlLLr, June 18th

CHENILLE, June l7.h.
Editor DemocrM:
The rapid approach Of the various
Conventions preparatory to the fall
elections, is beginning to arouse uu in.
tcrest always patriotic aud .eommenda-
bic 10 free and Intelligent people
Wc-uulikc tho aucicl. republics
whicE claimed to be free, when half
Ihcir people were slavcs-arc u nation
VI sOvrrcigns, and whether We govern
by ourselves or our agents, direct tho
government. We should therefore, iu
Justice " ourselves aud The free iustit
utious O' our country, not remain III
Supiuc s!lruce concerning the efficiency
VI tAc worthy gentlemen whose namcs
ha1s lcru mentioned III connection
with the various honorable positions to
tc filed at tic coming elections; aud
to tue erca, credit Of the people, Mr..
Editor, they arc not ins.agiblc to their
duty relative TO luis mdmcntous qucs.
IlOn, aud their solici,udc is growing
rervasivr. N vnI,r INNER NJ n ''rom,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-06-22
VIM. L. DUNNlNGTON.

ES- REAL EsrArE.-l'artics Wish
ing good farming Fnls, soil rich, well
watercd, climate healthy. good neigh
bors, mill uud store close. school and
church ucar-.ic very best part Of
West Viglria title goodwill do
well BY addressing
~ 7. BWlSEMAS,
Weston, ". Va
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-06-22
NOTICE to PHYSICIANS

4. G meeting Of the orCrsccFs Of the Poor
Of Lewis county, held Mt the Cou:t llcas
thereof June 18th, 1878, it was r
ORDERED, Fha; from and a;tr7 tic passage
of this order, physicians who render meai-
cal attention 10 persons who a:c cha7S"
upon the coan;y, anlwlo'arc noLprOTilcd
FOR THE place Of general reception for tho
poor ofthr coun'y, will lie allowed not ex
fcecding fifty cents pei mile fo7 goirg 10 and
ie;arn:ns from lie residence Of snch per.
sons; and that said sum Of fifty cents. pc:
mile shall include all medicines furnished.
And Il is further ordered thai no allowance
win he made TO airy physician for any pc
tsstonal services OF medicines furnished 10
ouch persons, a;tcT III. trst vi:it,i Ullcs:
such services be rendered upon the WHITLEY
order oil one Of the pycrscers o! the Poor OF
said county End that saii written order
mus, be presented 20 the Board with the NC
count Of such physician tprorerly sworn 10y
u, the rcei:ry Of TIT Board llGla for 'hc al
!?wCacc Of Claims. ..
- a Copy-Ati"s'e:
J. ". WOFFlND;S, Clerk
june :@!2-4w
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-06-22
For the State Scnatc---Junathan NJ,
" :! -" bennett.

A:tO' D'"'9c'"':
There las lscu much sail of !a'c.
through the medium Of your paper,
respecting tue next Senator from this
District, and Several names have been
suggested, who, i! is claimed, M50.a
sc!l eli the position: q no."
GI the pcrtOns recommended by their
friends, We have naught against tLcm.
hey arc al; honorable gentlemen.
.;u,; when our nbIcst aud most en-
,.ericnccd luw.makCrs are needed 10
represent us, sc should not hesitate
% choose between them.
20 Jonathan NJ. licnnctt has been a
useful representative man Of tits
county in days past, aud since the
formation ofthe State, hc'has Noted in
her councils q wise part. '--. r-.'
4 man Of great industry; Of keen
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-06-22
The Virginia md West Virginia
boundary.
Jane 10, 1878

The joint boundary commission to
scttlc points in dispute as 10 tic line
between Virginia aud West Virginia
has been III scssiuu III Winchester,
Virginia, for the past week. The com.
mission is composed us follows: On
the part Of Virginia. j. S. baker, Of
Frederick: Ran. b. Cushcn, Of liUck-
iughHnI. aud Mum SRitlvr, Of Page
On The TART Of West Virginia, Joseph
e. sprieg, Of Hardy, W. W. NliIlcr,of
Wheeling, and William French. Of
Mercer. The points where most dill.
Gully is experienced in fixing the
boundary line is in Frederick county,
mud pOms points in the far southwest,
AT most Of the other portions Of tue
liue there are natura! Luuulzli:s. An
oic.r uf the United States engineer
Cups la. Llcu dcl4ll.4 " luu tue liuc.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-06-22
Weston Democrat
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SNt.,r&r.N SANc ~ :. :
Senatorial Convention

The Democratic Senatorial Exec
usive Committee II the 9lh District,
have decided to hold the Senatorial
Guaven'icn for said District in the
fsFn Of Buckhnnuon. Upshrr county,
On the 1st day of august rect.
The Democratic Executive Com.
mitlccs Of the several counties IN the
District ere recrcG.cd to take such he
ton is IS necessary to insure rcrrcse='
ta::Oa in said Convention -"
49, 80" VIC. CARTER,
Chairman gf Committee.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-06-22

To Charles y. Patterson and II, Pull.
inn. =" >. a. ~ i.'.'
GESTLrNES Take notice, that on the
9Th day Q! August, 1875, nj the Office of;hc
Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of Lewis cO:uty,
and on the 18th day OF august ISIS, q, the
Office OF tho Clerk Of The County Cour, Of
GiImer County, shall proceed 10 take the
deposItiOus Of certain witnesses, TO be read
rs evidence in my brlalt, in II certain chan.
Gerry sui, now pending in the Circuit CUur,
Of Gi!mcr county, in which ! Rm llain,ii,H'
administrator Of J. ]. Franks, deceased, and
yon are defendants.
AMI il Clon any cause not now foFcsacn
the taking Gfsaid depositiouG Should not
be commenced, or being commenced rud
not concluded on the day named iOr either
place. Ike taking oft tic said dspOsiIiOns will
be adjourned FROM time 10 time until CON-
plrtcd.
Given under my hand, this ::2Oth day Of
June, ISIS,