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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
A Stone Jail and JaiIOr's Residence
of Brick,


at Morgantown, according to plans and
specifications to be seen at the Office of Geo.
G. Sturgiss.
Proposals will be received for the stone
brick, wood, iron, plastering, painting
glazing ard tin work, each separately, and
also for the whole work. Bond with good
security in penalty equal to the amount of
bid, in form and with conditions to be APP
proved by the Commissioners, must accom-
pany each bid.
All proposals, with the recommendations of
the Commissioners, will be submitted to
the said County Conrt at its August Term.
1879, for its action with right to reject all
bids
Fuller information will be furnished upon
application. Il. w. BROWN,
II. F. WATSON,
Morgantown, VIVA, G. G. STURGISS,
May eth, 1879. Commissioners
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
NJ EDlCAL.
Gray's Specific Medic

in the Back Dimness of Vision, Premature Old Age
and many other diseases that lead to Insanity or
Consumption and Premature Grave.
HS-Full particulars in pamphlet, which we
desire to send free to every one. RS-The Specific
Medicine is sold by all druggists 81 per package,
or six packages for e5, will be sent free by mail
',oI'9Q 1ooIa .so!usqosW OF ON 20 suIoIpsN
IuLO 9VL Su!ssoIppe "A 19uom gu, 10 ,d!9o9I no
Mich.
1DrSold in MorgaLtown by all druggists.
Laughlin Bros, Wheeling, w. Va, Wholesale
agents, who will supply dealers at the proprietors
prices. sep28 7S-Iy 3-27
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.

AT late meeting Of the bar in
Tyler county, the Committee, ofwhich
the Hon d. d. johnson was chair
man, reported the following which
was adopted:
"WHEREAs, The members of the
Bar Of the counties of Doddridge
Wetzel, Ohio, Tyler, and Peasants,
now in attendance upon the Circuit
Court of Tyler county, deem it of the
utmost Importance that there should
be organized, at the earliest practi-
able moment, Bar Association OF
the State of West Virginia, to be or
gained upon the principles govern
ing the National Bar Association of
the United States, which convened at
Saratoga, N. Y, ON the Odd day OF
August, 1878; therefore,
Resoloed, That a committee of six,
members of the Bar now attending
the Circuit Court of Tyler county, be
appointed, whose duty it shall be
to extend to members of the Bar,
residents of the State of West Vir-
ginia, who are of good moral charac-
ter and honorable legal attai nments,
an invitation to meet in convention
at the city of Wheeling, on the 26th
day of June, 1879, for the purpose OF
organizing Bar Association on the
principles set forth"
Hon. D. d. Johnson, NJ. r. Grouse
w. V Hoge, r. A. Gallaher, j. V.
Blair and Jas. Stealey compose the
committee appointed under the fore
going resolution.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
WAN EXa far the areatas. MONEY III a <

I'M business offered $50 to SIS per week eas-
by made will prove il forfeit $500. Address, with
stamp, Smith Manufacturing Company, Wor
cestcr, Mass mars9-3m
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07

'After the Grant boom, the Sherman
boom, and all the other booms have
doomed themselves out, the people will
do little booming on their own ae-
count at the ballot boxes. That is the
kind Of boom that counts in this coun-
try: at least, that used to count before
the era Of bayonets at the polls, return
ing boards, visiting statesmen, forged
electoral certificates, and eightto-seven
electoral commissions. ~. " Sun
(Ind,1
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
WALLACE HOUSE,

Morgantown, w. Va.
This House is located in tho pleasant
est part of town.
The table il supplied with all the lux
uries the market affords.
Sample rooms for Commercial trav-
elers always ready.
Livery stable attached.
JAS. G.. WALLACE.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
11O4 Acres,

ying in said county adjoining the lands
of Jacob C. Sine and A. b. Price, and
being the same land conveyed by the plain
tiff to the Defendant Parnlelia West, upon
the following terms, to wit: For so much
money in hand as will pay the costs of
this suit and the costs OF sale-and for the
residue Of sand purchase money in equal
installments, acredit win be given the pur-
chaser Of l, 2, 8, and S years, from
date o. sale, upon his executing notes
bearing interest from the day of sale with
good personal security to be approved by
May 10Th 1879, Special Commissioner,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07

That the President should refer the
finding Of the Court of Inquiry in the
Fitz John Porter case to General Por>
ter's bitter personal enemy, the Judge
Advocate General Ct the army, would
have been SO gross an act of injustice
that it would not have seemed possible
had not the capture of Mr.. Hayes by
the stalwarts been 50 complete. Moth
ing has happened for long while that
so disgusts the Stalwarts as the report,
after most thorough investigation by
board of the highest authority that
General Porter has been compelled for
years to bear a crushing load of obloquy
for conduct which was not simply
soldierly, hut really saved the Union
army from overwhelming disaster
There is no doubt that very strong
pressure has been brought to bear upon
Mr.. Hayes to prevent even now the
undoing of this injustice, and nothing
would please the old Republican war
horses (who always kept as far away as
possible from the wary better than to
see the case committed to the tender
mercies of General Holt, who has pros
tituted his position as Judge Advocate
General of the army to wreak his per-
sonal spite upon all who had CHANGED
to come under his displeasure-as, un>
happily for himself, had been the case
with General Porter. 1t is reassuring,
however, to learn that no such refer
ence has yet been made, and that the
Washington authorities appear to rea-
lie the manifest improperly of such a
course. The friends Of fair play will
therefore still hope that the governs
ment will yet atore, so far as is now
in its power, for the injustice with
which patriotic soldier has 80 long
been treated.-Philadelphia Times
Ind
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07

WE DOJOB-WORK CHEAPER
~ than any other printing Office in
West Virginia.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

William N. Sine, In chancery in the
VS.. the circuit court
John ID. West. county, w. Va.
Pursuant to the provisions Of decree
render ed in this cause, on the 18Th day of
April 1879 of said Court, the undersigned
appointed a special Commissioner for that
purpose, win sell on
Monday, the 23d day of June, 1879,
before the front door of the Court house Of
said county, to the highest bidder the tract
of land in the bill and proceedings mon
toned, containing
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
To Contractors.
May IL, 1S79-4t

Sealed proposals will be received by the
undersigned Commissioners appointed by
the County Court of Monongalia county for
the purpose,) at Morgantown, w. Va, up to
July 25th, 1879, at noon, for the construc-
ton of
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
GENERAL pOasTER's CASE.

DAVID DAVIS
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-17

AN ANECDOTE OF BEAU HICKMAN.-It is
related of the famous Beau Hickman that
IN his best days he once Weu to a frst-class
hotOl In Baltimore and, after registering his
name, said he wanted the very best the
house could afford for his money, twirling
in his hand at the same time a quarter of a
dollar. The clerk saw before him an ele-
gantly attlred gentleman, and, as Beau re-
quested, assigned him a handsome parlor
and bedroom. Beau lived like a fighting
cock, ordering wines, extra dinners, and
everything palatable for a week, at the end
OF which time the bill was sent. The amount
was something e~xtravagant.
Nothing abashed, however, he strolled
into the office and confronted the clerk.
Look here, sir, there must be some mis-
take about this when | came here told
you wanted the best you could afford for
my moneys worth. | had this quarter then
producing the COIN, and its all I've had
since. The clerk waxed angry and high
words followed. Your fault, sir, your
fault, > said the imperturbable Beau not
NINE: \ GU can kick me- out if YOU like,
but Id rather go alone" Tradition SAYS
they were about to proceed to violent meas
ures when the landlord appeared on the
scene, and, looking at the name on the reg
lister, recalled the peculiar va grant character
OF the man before him then Just becoming
notorious in Washington, and discovered
that he had been "e.regiously sold"
The thought flashed across his
mind, If this joke gets out I
shall be the laughing stock of nv friends and
never hear the last of it." Deliberating a
moment he turned to Beau and good natur-
edly remarked, well, Hickman, that's the
best | ever had but | can't keep it. I'll
make a bargain with you. Here, take this
50 to pay your fare to Washington Beau
quietly pocketed the half eagle, and now 90
over to the--House, stay a week on the
same terms that you stayed here and Tn
give you a dinner every time you come to
Baltimore Thank you" repIid Beau,
without cracking a smile, I've been over
there for two weeks and they sent me here =
1t IS needless to add that Beau disap-
peared out OF the front door with an accele-
rated motion, and the landland never heard
the last OF his attempt to get even with
his neighbor.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-17

A short time ago a Danbury man had
forty dollars stolen from him. The thief
was subsequently struck with remorse, and
sent back twenty dollars, with a note to the
effect that as soon as he received more re-
morse he would send back the rest.
Two little girls, Emma, aged six, and Ada.
aged four and a half years, and daughters of
Mr.. Wiswell, were killed by lightning in
New York.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-17

being made to erect another building with,
out delay, which is to contain room and
machinery for 10 foo more splndles.
The Camperdown Manufacturing Compa-
ny commenced opei ations In 1864, with a
capital of $500, 600. Its machinery is dis
tributed in two ~buildings-one two stories
high and 2O6 feet long, and the other three
stories high and l00 feet long--whlch are
situated on Reedy river, almost in the heart
of Greenville. The $4,000 splndles, at
tended by 300 operatives, produce, on the
average, about SO, 900 pounds OF yarn week
ly, from 100 bales of cotton. The mill pro-
duces a very superior yarn, much sought
after in local markets. Bleaching and dye
ing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES In this section
have been recently added with gratifying
results. Mr.. Sanford, superintendent, re-
ports business satisfactory.
The Westminster Thread Mandatory is
owned by a machinist named Stribling and
a few well-to-do farmers residing in the vi
cinity of Westminster-a small station on
the Air Line Railroad, in Oconee county.
They commenced operations about one year
ago, In a two story wooden building, with a
small capital. The machinery used is known
as the Clement attachment, which trans
forms seed cotton into very superior thread.
Various superlOrities are claimed tor this
invention which are open to doubt, but no.
body can dispute its labor-savlng qualities.
The laborious task of ginning and packing
the cotton after it is picked is entirely dis
pensed with. The local demand exceeds the
mill 5 production.
In addition to those already named, there
are two more-the Saluda and Batesvllle
factories; the former is near Columbia and
the latter at Batesville, Greenville county.
They produce about the same quantity and
quality of goods as the Reedy river mill.
Both appear to prosper.
SUCCESS OF MANUFACTURES SOUTH
The experience of existing cotton mills IN
Georgia is so encouraging that the rapid
development Of the manufactures of that
State is assured. The net earnings of the
Eagle and Phoenix Cotton Manufacturing
Company, of Columbus, for the year just
closed, amounted to ten and a half per cent.
on the capital stock of 81 1877, $40. Another
mill, recently finished, will double the ca
pacity Of the factory at materially lessened
cost of production. The assets of the COM
pany are $2,S2S,7 31, and the liabilities
1924, 25O-leaving a surplus of 81 ,5Sl ,43l,
including the quick capital, available in SIX
ty days, of 1881 ,49s. The Columbus IN
quirer- SIN shows what a great benefit this
factory has been to Columbus as well as to
the stockholders The total humber of
employees is about 1000, and there arc
nearly 5000 people drawing support from
the workings of this corporation, which pays
out over $1,000 600 annually for wages. The
products embrace over 80 varieties Of goods,
and the daily consumption is 43 bales Of
cotton and 500 pounds of wool.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-17

Oh maiden sweet, with pretty feet,
Tripping the fair field Cv1r.
For what do you look by the babbling brook
And amidst the dewy clover?
Mister she said, you don't know beans.
I'm gathering yellow dock for greens.
Internal revenue collections in the Fonrtb
District last week were 81, 2O4. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08
Hint to a Budding Genius.

Mr.. EpIroR A venerable and much
respected citizen eff our county is writing a
series of letters entitled ''My Trip to Europe"
the reading of which affords much pleasure
to the common people of our community ; but
the style OF which has thrown the learned and
the hypercritical Waterhouse of the Standard
into spasms. This budding genius, recently
imported into our county, judging from pre-
sent indications, may blossom cut Off he has
no serious draw backs) into a third class
"Border Ruffian," "Uriah Heep," or a
''Bombastes. The Developments thus far in
dictate that the leading characteristics of the
two latter characters will be found to be won
derfully intermingled in the mechanism of
this wonderful youth. But these great expec-
tations may be blasted. So we eau
ton the world not to be too sanguine
The fires of genius now burning so brilliant
ly in this precocious youth, may reach the
magazine, burn on! the brain of this hope of
the ages, or burst the place where the brains
ought to be. We advise the friends of this
prodigy, this wonderful boy, this hope of the
future, to throw on water, to take from him
his "meerschaum, for there is ever danger
where there is SO much combustion. ''Gas is
explosive" A.
Manchester X Roads, 18th Month.
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last session, with all its blunders, is what
bothers them exceedingly.
Meanwhile the republican members are
quietly taking their places and position, con-
fident that they have been triumphantly sus-
tanned by the voice of the loyal people, and
are united in the disposition and determin-
alton to adhere TO the purposes and princi-
pies which actuated their policy at the extra
session.
There is no division of sentiment now be-
tween the administration and its party. In
fact, never before has each been in so hearty
accord with the other as now. Certain in
temperate correspondents and newspapers in
the republican camp, and ofcourse many such
in the democratic, have attempted to show
that the little financial ripple created by the
views put forth by the President in his mes
sage. was destinedto sweep away the harmony
of the republican party. The idea is too alb
surd, almost, to receive passing notice. The
idea was only given to Congress
in suggestive way, and if any
divisions should come by reason of ac-
ton upon the subject, the democrats would
be as much divided as the Republicans. The
antagonisms, financially, of the East and the
West pervade both parties alike, and the
scheme in financial centers has no partisan
aspect. As it is, the suggestion of the Pres
ident will scarcely receive any action, and
even if reported from the proper committee
to the House or Senate the measure would
not get the approval of score of members.
Not because it is not sound and under other
circumstances advisable. but that just now,
having come up out Of the sloughs of suspen
sion and uncertainty and partly climbed the
elevations of Resumption and stability, no
one wishes to experiment until the footholds
are made nerfcctly secure
We want peace, financially, for a while.
BY and by this matter will easily regulate it.
self The President himself gives the strong
est assurances to the leading men of his par
ty, that the subject preached was given as a
matter for thought, and with no idea that
precipitate action would be necessary or even
advisable. These being the facts in the whole
matter. nothing is more absurd than divis-
ion in the ranks of the republican party.
In regard to public business in Congress,
be done until after the holidays. In fact SO
far as work is concerned, Congress might
just as we'll meet on the first of January.
Among the most conspicuous absences in
the Senate are those of Senators Blaine and
Davis. Robson of the House is on his way
to Europe, and with this exception there are
but few noticeable absences there. The De-
partmental requirements are all estimated
very low, and do not see how they can be
cut down at all without detriment to the ser
vice. But evidently show of doing this
will be attempted as it will be Presidential
year, and party capital must be made, even
at the expense of Governmental inconven.
fence.
Our weather is balmy and delightful
E. j. b.
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The Republicans of the House set an
example the other day which contrasts
very strongly with the chicanery and
trickery of our Maine Returning
Board. Mr.. Hutchins, democrat of the
Albany district was admitted to seat in
advance of the receipt of the regular cer-
tificate of his election. Fernando Wood
explained that the Board of State Can
vassers would not meet until Dec. ~, but
the certificate of the District Canvasser
showed that Mr.. Hutchins had been
elected by large majority, and
that there was no dispute as to this
fact. Mr.. Garfield objected to any action
which would establish this case as pre-
cedent. and it was finally agreed that Mr..
Hutchins should be admitted by unanimous
consent Here in the State of Maine a
representative cannot be permitted SO
much as to get look at the official re-
turn of his election. Even for copy he
must pay dollar. and run the risk Of mis-
takes at that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-08

The offer of County Attorney Rounds is
of SO remarkable character, and the ST.
lence of the Governor and Council in re-
gard to it is so expressive, that we deem
it advisable to repeat it in our columns
Mr.. Rounds says:
now offer, on behalf of the republican
senators-elect from Washington county, if
your honorable board will open the subject
for investigation, to prove that, in the case OF
refuyns from democratic toHns for senator's
and Representatives. there HAVE BEEN
CHANGES made; that these changes were
made to supply the defects discovered BY the
SURRErTITIOUS and PREMATURE
opening Of the returns, and that they must
involve in some form the collision or eonni-
eanee of persons connected eith THE STATE
GOVERNMENT. And in the facts which |
think susceptible Of proof will be found the
basis of that boast so widely made by certain
persons, that the returns from democratic
TOWNS are all correct, and that errors and
0mtsstons are found only IN the returns from
republican toms. l shall subject your hon
orable board, if you will order the investiga-
ton, to very little trouble and to an expense
so trifing that, if you have no appropriation
applicable to this end of justice, piH sup
ply Ghe necessary funds. The witnesses |
shall desire to have summoned are principal
" PERSONS CONNECTED WITH THE
STATE GOVERNMENT, OFFICERS IN
DEMOCRATIC TOWNS, and q few others
who have competent knowledge on which to
testify. Assuming that your honorable body
will gladly unite with me and with all Others
who can aid in discovering and exposing a
nefarious plst TO thwsrt the expressed will OF
the people at the late election, await your
commands.
The communication containing the above
offer was sent TO the Governor and Coun-
ell last Wednesday, and up to this hour
they have made no reply to it.
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Letter from Washington.

The MEETING OF CoNGREss-A CHANGE IN
PUBLICANs UNTED-No PROSPECT OF ACTION
ON FINANCIAL QUESTIONS.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. s. 1879.
To the Editor of the Kennebee Journal:
The long interval of Congressional rest has
come to an end and the legislative branch of
the people again assemblies.
But what contrast from its last session !
Then the political majority, full of pride,
concet and bombast, plumng itself on an
easy political success and continued political
power, was fain to use any means, arbitrary
or revolutionary, to obtain its ends and per-
petuate its designs and principles. Well known
rules and precedents were transcribed, the
rights of the minority were trampled upon,
the most antagonistic and harsh political doc
trines were insisted upon, the administration
was threatened with stoppage of supplies and
funds necessary to the fulfillment of national
pledges and the proper execution of its laws,
if its every demand was not complied with,
and the very fate of the nation itself was to
nanS upon Tie VIII VI tIllS dTToshIlt AaJoTJy
and base majority at that.
But, as said, what change! The North
ern elections have swept down upon them
like polar wave, have chilled their arrogance
and bombast almost into icicles, and now. as
they gather once more with a scantier major
ity and scantier hopes, their looks and &C.
tons betoken the humbleness of a sheep and
the quietness of mule-when all its legs
are tied together. The change is 50 marked
that it has produced smile on many a coun-
tenance. But like the mule aforesaid, they
are ready to kick again whenever they have
an advantage. This silence is not because
of any wise change of principle or dispo-
sition, but because of fear and policy.
few of these demagogues would like
to continue in the path they marked out at
the extra session; but the majority see
great Northern cloud coming up, and they
don't want to create greater squall than
they already experience. Hence, they will
try and appear as harmless as doves and Is
cunning as serpents. don't believe have
quoted this Scripture phrase correctly; but
as il is, it will apply to the democracy. How
to slip through this Congress without vir-
tual back-down, and without rehash Of the