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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-12

TO let.
HOUSE No. 1854 Pearl Street. 10 rooms,
III Gas and sebagO. Rent low. Apply
at So Pearl Street. ia29itf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-12
BOARD.
TO LET.
40 Let.

40 Let.
{EEA House No. 101 Wilmot Street, ssven rooms
E5 gas and Sebago; also Cottage No. 100 Lincoln
.gzEssA Street. five rooms gas and Sebago. Both
houses in good order. Rent very low to the right
parties. Apply to G. A. G. RANDALL, s4 Com
mercal or 106 Lincoln st. feb9dtf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10

You can buy any thing IN the Sewing Ma
chine line at the established and reliable Or
mond Manufacturing Co.. No. Al n Gay ST; !;
BaIto., lower than eIswhere in the country
Among other Inducements thfvgWor0Htee sIl
Machines foe years snd furnish the extra at
tachme~fs free.
EH- Send for their new Illustrated csts-
Iogue, mailed free to anv address They sell
first class Mschines for SO tn $50 Their
reputation for fair dealing is known To many
OF our best citizens Ja29y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10
sYMPToMs OF WORMS.


THE countenanceis paleand lcaden-
i colored, with occasional flushcs, or
circumscribed spot OH one or both
cheeks the eyes become dull the epu-
pills dilate; an azure semicircle runs
along the lower eyelid the nose is ir-
ritatcd, swells, and sometimes bleeds;
swelling of the upperlip; occasional
headache, with -humming or throb-
bing of the ears an unusual secretion
of saliva; Shiny or furred tongue;
breath very foul, particularly i'll the
morning; appetite variable, some
times voracious, with gnawing sen-
sation ofthe stomach. at others, entire
lygone ;heeting pains in the stomach;
occasionalnauseaa and vomiting; vio-
lent pains throughout the abdomen;
bowels irregular, ut times costivc;
stools Shiny not unfrcqlently tinged
with blood; belly swollen and hard;
urine turbid respiration occasionally
difficult, and accompanied by hic-
cough cough sometimes dry and con-
vulsive uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DIR. C. C.MCLANE'SV VERM1FUGE
will certainly effect cure.
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form tits an innocent prepara-
ton, mot capable Of doing tile slight-
est injury to tile most tender infant.
The genuine DIR. McLANE's YER
MlFUGE bears the signatures of {.
MGLANE and FLEMING Bros. on the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10

Now is the time to get bargains a: Dsl
garn's. He has jus: received a very large in
voice of Glass and Queeuswsre. at a much
lower price than has ever been offered to the
people Of Charlestown and vicinity. Also,
Boots and Shoes, Men and Boys Wear,
Groceries and Notions in large variety. All
goods in his line can be bought on the very
shortest margin-his motto is quick sales and
short profits. Call and examine stock and be
convinced. Country Produce taken in Ex-
change for Goods
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10
P PoEIIGAL.
EVEN THIS SHALL PASS AWAY.

Once in Persia reigned king.
Who upon his signet-rinE
Graved a maxim'true and wise.
Which. if held before his eyes.
Gave him counsel, at glance.
Fit for every change and chance;
Solemn words. and these arc they:
Even this shall pass away."
Trains of camels through the sand
Brought him gems from Samarcand;
Fleets of galleys through the seas.
Brought him pearls to match with these;
But he counted not as gain
Treasures of the mine or main.
What is wealth :" the king would say.
"'Even this shall pass away"
In the revels of his court,
At the zenith of his sport,
When the palms of all his guests
Burned with ciapping ut his tests.
He, amid his figs and wine.
Cried. 20, loving friends of mine,
Pleasure comes but not TO stay;
Even this shall pass away"
Lady.fairest ever seen
Chose he for his bride and queen;
COuched upon the marriage bed,
Whispering TO his soul. he said:
Though bridegroom never pressed
Dearer bosom to his breast.
Mortal flesh must come to clay;
Even this shall pass away"
Fighting on furious field,
Once javelin pierced his shio'd;
Soldiers with loud lament,
Bore him bleeding to his tent.
Groauing from his tortured side.
Pain is hard to bear" he cried.
"But with patience. day hy day.
Even this shall pass away"
Towering in the public square.
Twenty cubits in thea
Rose his statue carved in stone.
Then the king. disguised. Unknown.
Sto"d before is sculptured ,tame.
MIsiug meekly, What is famei
Fame is but slow decay:
Even this shall pass away
Struck with palsy, sore and old.
Waiting at the gates of gold,
Spake he with his dying breath.
Life Is done: but what is deathi"
Then in answer to the king
Fell a sunbeam on lis ring
Showing by heavenly ray
'Even this SHALL pass away
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10
NEasRtby House.

BALII NUKE, MD
THE E"MALTBY'' is the only Hotel in Balti
/ more conducted d on both the
AMERICAN dND EUROPEAN PLANS.
Owing to the decline in cost OF many srtie'es
appertaipiug to expenses. the rates of board
have been reduced to
100 and 50 so per Day on the Amsrienn Plan. and
$1,000 S2.OO on the European.
Being the only Hotel in the country having at
those rates
FIRST GLASS PASSENGER
Dy ID " "a t. q 7,
and all modern improvements.
c.. r.. HOGAN,
April -, 1871 ly. Proprietor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10

II Is the experiences in New Eoeisnd
conferences that when preacher grows too
wicked TO preach he turns lawyer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10
DIR. C. McLANE'S
IIVERPIIIS.

These Pills are not recommended
asaremedy" for all the ills that flesh
is heir to-" but in affections of the
liver, and in all Bilious Complaints,
Dyspepsia, and Sick Headache, or
diseases of that character, they stand
without rival.
AGUE AND FEVER.
No better cathartic can be used pre-
paratory to, or after taking Quinine.
AS simple purgative they are un-
equaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
Thegenuine are neversugar coated.
Each box has red wax seal on the
lid, with the impression DIR. Mo
LANES Liver PILLS.
Each wrapper bears thesignatures
of g. MCLANE and FLEMING Bros.
Sold by all respectable druggists
and country storekeepers generally.
November l2, Is7S-Ilt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10

Call at the Twin Fronts aud examine be.
fore you make purchase. We have added
to our General stock Lap Covers, Buffalo
Bobes. Piano aud Table Covers. Folding
Work>Tables, and many other novelties -
Kid Gloves 2 but .25, so, rs. siOO; 8
but 81 25; the best undressed Kids 40 cts.
worth sl.00; CIoaks and Cloaking, the Isrg>
est stock ever offered. Beaver, Matlasay
and Diagonal. The Cl"thing and Furnish>
ing Department is filed to overiowing from
the cheapest to the finest. Also the latest
styles of Boots. Shoes and Hats.
Respectfully, Jos GoLDsMITu
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10

TIE NURSERY for December presents in
creased attrsctiveness. From beginning to
end. its pages are frightened with the best
little stories and prettiest pictures, admirably
adapted to youngest RAIDERS Published by
John L. Shorey, Boston, at sl50 year
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10
Spirit of yefferson.
Charlestown, jefferson County. West Va.
TUESDAY MORNlNG. DECEMBER 10, 1878.
CONCEALED WEAPONS.

Judge Jno. Blair Hoge, of this Judicial
Circuit, in his recent charge to the Grand
Jury of Berkeley county, referred to the va
rious crimes mentioned in the criminal code,
and said they were too numerous to be coH-
prised within the description of an ordinary
classification, and their attention was spe>
cially directed to the offences which bear di-
rectiy against the peace and good order ofso>
ciety, without stating them in detail. Their
number, degree aud importance, he said,
would readily occur to them; but held that
his duty would be only partially discharged
if he neglected to call attention to one
offence which the law has included in the
general designation. ae referred to that
section of the Code (chap. 14S, section y
which declares that ..it any person habitually
carry, hid from common observation, any
pistol, dirk, bowie knife, or other weapon of
the like kind, he shall be fined fifty dollars
The informer shall have one>half of such
ine"
He said, the fact is too notorious to be
disregarded, that no small number of citizens
do go, habitually, armed with deadly weap-
ons and that from this criminal habit has
resulted most serious consequence lit is
that quarrels and controversies, which other
wise might only fill the dockets of the
court with com mparatively unimportaut prose-
cutions for assaults and breaches of the peace.
result in indictments for murder and man.
slaughter. The readiness with which the
hand can turn, in moments o: quarrel and
excitement, to the pistol pocket or knite-ban
die, explains. with terrible distiDctness. why
it is that the grade of crime against the per-
son has so frequently risen from the insignii>
cance of mere personal assault to the enormi-
ty of murder, manslaughter, or the other de-
grees of felonious homicide.
Ifby your indictments. and their vigorous
and determined prosecution to conviction,
this habitual carrying Of concealed arms
should be broken up. much will have been
accomplished toward the relief of the COM
munity from the aspersious which hostile
criticism has cast upon it; much to guard
families and fresides from agony and distress;
much to secure raen from the consequences
of their own hasty and fatal conduct. He
said he felt it to be his solemn duty, there
fore, to ask of this grand jury that. at what
ever cost of time. patience, aud energetic &C
tiou, it will institute such inquiries as shall
show its recognition of the serious character
of this crime and its determination to punish
its commission, without fear or favor, or re
gard for persons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10

SCRAP PIcTUREs-a handsome collection
just opened !; also splin,s and a full line of
Notions. Poker spo. Ties-new, pretty, and
cheaper than they are retailed in tie city
Ladies please call at
MRs APMFSTRoUT's
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10
SPICES.

SPICES.
4 NREES G1NG Err, Jam aica Ginger, W hite Gin
" ger. Race Gi ger, Long Pepper, Mace, Cloves,
Celery Seed, Tumeric, " hite Mustard. for sale by
Sept 10, 1878. LIGHT MITCHELL.
SALAD OIL, sold by
- Sept. 10. 1878. LIGHT 4 MITCHELL.
SCHOOL BOOKS.- We wish to notify our
~ tomers aud frieuds that selling School
Books At 10 per cent less tina sold lastly
Have our stock complete and will order any book
needed, not hand. Give n call and
promise to save money for you.
Sept 10, ISIS. LIGHT MITCHELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10

BABTLAsD for December presents its usual
artistic appearance. and its charming lit
tle stories, poetry, etc., are perfectly delights
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-10

DIR. R. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, the
proprietor of DR.. Perce's Family Medicines,
and also of the [nvalid's and Tourists Hotel.
of that city. has recently been elected to
Congress by the very iatterng majority of
nearly 5000. He has already served his
co lstituency as State Senator, and this re
newed endorsement signifies that his services
have been highly satisfactory. His exten>
sive practice in the treatment of Chronic
Disease will not, we informed, bo neg
lected or suffer the least when the time ar
rives for him to take his seat in Congress, it
being intrusted to his brother and other ex-
perienced medical gentlemen who have long
been associated with the Doctor in the Med
ical Department of his celebrated Worlds
Dispensary and Inval;d's Hotel Besides.
the Forty Sixth Congress does not con-
vene until December. 1879, DIR. Pierce's pa
tients will not lose his personal attention for
some months yet.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
JUSTICE TO MAJOR BURKE.

The following editorial dispatch was sent to
the New York Sun last night by Mr.. Gibson,
its special representative here:
The editorial in the Satn of July II does
Major E. A. Burke great injustice. There
was no competition, SO far as he or his prin-
cipals were concerned. He, as well as those he
represented, did nothing till after the six
teenth Of October, 1877, the date OF the caucus
of the Democratic Representatives, at which
it was resolved that the electoral count should
be completed. 1t was subsequent to this
that, as the representative Of the gov
ernment OF the people of Louisiana,
Major Burke made the demands which were
aeceded to by the representatives of Mr..
Hayes. These demands were seconded by
the Southern Senators and Representatives
and urged by the Northern Democrats, who
were anxious to see the rule of the alien
oppressor ended in Louisiana and South
Carolina.
In another particular injustice was done
Major Burke. He does not come to the front
as volunteer. He has not been induced to
make any confession. He has no confession
to make. He has held his peace under many
aggravatiDg circumstances; he has been tar
get at which venOmouS shafts have been aimed.
To ofticious intermeddling demands, and
private solicitations he has paid no attention
His course In common with that Of the people
OF Louisiana has been In marked contrast
with that of John Sherman and the other
contracting statesmen. The people OF Louis
lana were willing to let bygoneS be bygones.
They accepted the recognition Of the legally
elected government as an acknowledgment Of
the fairness and legality Of the cleo
ton Of 1876 in this State, and it
is only when John Sherman and
his associates revive the sIanderous
accusations againsta whole people and throw
down the gage of battle, that it Is accepted by
the people OF Louisiana. The House of Rep
resentatives having ordered an inquiry into
the frauds by which the electoral vote
of Louisiana was stolen, any person
who refuses to appear and testify to all facts
within their knowledge would thereby appear
before the country as parties to transactions
which would not stand Investigation. Major
Burke and those who acted with him for the
people of Louisiana have no fear of the intelli-
gent and impartial judgment OF the people of
the United States upon their acts,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
Grant in Berlin-Chat with bismarck .

NEW YORK, July 2O.-A Berlin correspond
ent gives the details of Gen. Grants reception
at Berlin. The interview between Prince
Bismarck and the ex-President was very cor
dial. One of.the Princes first questions was
about Gen. Sheridan: "The general and l."
said the Prince, "were fellow campaigners In
France, and we became great friends"
Gen. Grant said that he had letters from
Sheridan recently, and he was quite we'll.
Sheridan" said the Prince, seemed to be a
man of great ability"
"Yes," answered the General, 'T regard
Sheridan as not only one of the great soldiers
of our war, but one Of the great soldiers Of
the world; as a man who is fit for the highest
command. No better general ever lived than
Sheridan"
Abiding to the attempt on the Emperor's
life, Bismarck then said: 'Tt is SO strange
80 strange and SO sad. Here Is an old man,
one of the kindest old gentlemen in the world,
and yet they must try and shoot him. There
never was a more simple, more generous,
more--what shall say?-more humane char
acter than the Emperor"
American and German friendship was
pledged over glass of schnapps.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
A Talk with Butler About the Nationals.

NEW YORK, July 20.-Gen. Butler said to-
day in an interview that the National party
Is composed of men all over the Union anx-
ious to rectify the mistakes of the govern
ment to correct the abuses which have crypt
in, not only our national but our State poll
hcs-in one word, to administer the affairs Of
the government rightly, where heretofore
they have been administered wrongly.
In New York State, for instance, If exces-
sive taxes should be levied, the National party
would step In, first, to object, next, to remedy.
All good men throughout the country vir-
tually belonged to that party. The National
convention recently at Toledo, Ohio, is only a
branch OF the great movement. 1t did not
represent the entire party.
The Greenbackers are another branch.
There are some of the Nationals who think
the administration OF government finances
needs the first attention, while others again
are Of the opinion that there are other mat
ters of equal importance to be looked into
The future will tell whether the new party,
when thoroughly organized, will mend mat
ters generally.
cannot enter into the question Just now,
but one thing is sure that owing to the un-
certainty Of the state of our finances. or
rather owing to the uncertainty Of the policy
that controls the management of our na-
tionnal finances, business Is retarded and the
country's industries are suffering.
There are many men, whom you may call
Nationals If you please, who believe that the
unemployed labor of the country should be
put to work. We have too much unemployed
labor in the country now. The treasury OF
the United States, according to the views Of
many people, has nothing to do but attend to
the receipts and expenditures of the govern
ment. There are some people who think that
to resume specie payment by law will not
work satisfactorily, and few months will
show its effects upon the country.
One thing Is sure. Gold, the moment it be-
comes more valuable abroad, being cheaper
here, it will leave the country, and we cannot
stop the export of this precious metal.
Reporter-I have seen it stated, General,
that the Nationals, or Greenbackers, regard
you as their presidential candidate?
Butler-That is subject do not care to
touch upon. I have nothing to say in regard
to this.
Reporter-How about your candidacy for
the Governorship of Massachusetts?
Butler-I have not been at home three days
in succession in eight months, and do not
know what they intend doing there. It is
really too hot to think or talk of either the
Presidency or the Goyernorship.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
YELLOW JACK.

WASHINGTON, July 2O.-Reports received
by Surgeon General WoOdworth, of the Ma
rine Hospital, show that during the week
ending on the sixth instant, there were nine
ty-eight deaths from yellow fever at Havana,
and six from smallpox, q large increase in the
former, and corresponding decrease In the
latter disease.
Advices just received from Matamoros,
Mexico, show an increase of yellow fever in
that place. 1t is reported to have spread to
deaths have occurred.
At Key West there had been up to the tenth
Instant five cases of yellow fever. The first
three were in the shipping from Havana, the
last two were not connected with the ship
ping. The city is healthy and there is no fear
of an epidemic.
The poison in Brooklyn is believed to have
been imported. though the local condition
favored the outbreak. Every precuation is
being taken to prevent the spread OF the dis
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
PIGEON SHOOTING TOURNAMENT IN
MOBILE.

According to the published programme OF the
Gulf City Gun Club" the shoot commenced
there on the morning of the eighteenth and
closed ON the evening Of the nineteenth. The
Montgomery" Showdown" Gulf City" and
New Orleans clubs participated.
From one of the reserves" who accompanied
our club. we learn they were received at the de-
pot on the evening OF the seventeenth by
Messrs. G.. W. Tunstall Scales. Alexander,
Mason, and other gentlemen of the Mobile club,
who conducted our boys to the Battle House
and after refreshing themselves they adjourned
to the house of one of the members, where was
found a groaning table and Well-flled glasses
awaiting them.
eighteenth. On reaching the grounds on that
date they found everything admirably ar
ranged for the shoot. including 1900 wild birds.
gable efforts of Mr.. Tunstall. The weather
was pleasant, and no efforts were spared to
meke our folks feel ar home."' The first event
o the day was ten single rises, tWenty-one
yards, thirty-one entries. Owing to our boys
being in the minority they determined toAshoot
for positions In the different class, s to avoid
competing against themselves. Notwithstand.
ing his well laid plan, Gqillotte. Manning,
Cnu-tn and LeBreton were shot out Of the first,
second, third and fourth classes. Mobile win.
In the second match, thirty-one yards rise,
botn barrels, five single birds. there were twen-
ty-SeVen entr1ss eL % eacn, Hail winning nrSt
Cousin and Guilloite dividing second, and Le
fourth money. The sweepstakes" was not
participated In by our club.
The first match on the second day was at If
teen glass balls. eighteen yards rise, for the
following handsome prizes. donated princi-
Dally by the New Orleans merchants:
First Prize-Fifteen sacks Tatham's chilled
shot. donated by D L. Ranlett Il Co one
quarter keg Latin & Rand powder, through
WALLACE Wood. was won by Mr. H. @. Davidson
on clean score.
The second prize was ten sacks Otis LeRoy's
chilled shot and a quarter of keg nf Latin &
hand powder. donated by Wallace Wood, and
was won by MIR. n. ?. Vas5, of Mobile club. by a
score of IA.
The third prize was eight sacks Sparks
chilled shot. offered by Frank A. ,Behan. and
was won by LeBreton By score of Is.
barrel glass ball and one sack Caldwell chilled
| shot, offered by Folsom Bros. and won by Gull.
lotge, after several ties had been shot of.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
THE TEXAS CONVENTION.
CLOSE Race Between Hubbard and ThrOck-
mortOn-The Platform.

AUSTIN, Texas, July 2O.-The convention has
been in session since Wednesday morning.
The twelfth ballot for Governor was reached
this afternoon, Hubbard Throckmorton and
Lang in the field. Lang was withdrawn yes
terday, after obtaining $50 votes. The twelfth
ballot resulted as follows: Hubbard, $50;
Throckmorton, 70S; scattering, 10.
Earnest opposition prevails between the
friends Of Throckmorton and Hubbard, and
present indications are that the selection of a
gubernatorial candidate will not be made be-
fore next week.
The platform was adopted to-day. It de-
clares that the investigation of the frauds
committed at the last presidential election in
Florida and Louisiana ought to have been
made by the Electoral Commission and its
refusal to do so Is o gross outrage on the
people OF the United States.
The question as to who should be declared
President of the United States for the presi-
dential term should not be disturbed, but that
that decision ought MOTTO preclude an inves-
tigation and exposure, by proper authority,
OF all the frauds connected with that elections
and the due accountability Of all who were
guiltily connected herewith
r.. LII QSCidESsS b1loL hA JULIUS ODASttIlOuS VI
the national government ought to be paid In
legal tender notes of the United States except
where it is otherwise provided by the original
law under which they we're issued, and that
all that can be called in and paid now should
be paid at once and the remainder as soon as
1t can be lawfully done.
It condemns contraction and the boarding
of gold and would open the way for the un-
limited coinage of silver; would substitute
nationals bank notes with United States legal
tenders. No more increase in bonded debt
and no further sale of bonds for the purchase
of gold.
The convention will not reach the con-
,clusion of the gubernatorial nomination until
next week and may make none, as has just
happened in the Sixth Texas Congressional
District. JOHN CARDwELL.