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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

According to late advice our Leg
islature recently passed resolution
instructing our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress to vote for the
Texas Pacific railroad Subsidy Bill.
Hon. B. F. Martin is out in a long
letter to the Wheeling Register pro-
testing against any such instruction
and explaining what the Bill is. 1t
is manly and open expression in
regard to what we have no doubt is
an immense job, put up to swindle the
Government out many millions of dol
lars. The Register speaking Edito-
rally of the matter says: In this
case it is understood that the Con-
gressional delegation from West Vir-
ginia, after carefully considering the
whole subject, are opposed to the Tex
as and Pacific railroad subsidy bills
now pending in Congress. In fact,
entirely apart from the job involved
in these bills, to be consistent with
the pledges and professions made by
them to their constituents, and on
the faith of which they were sent to
Congress, they are opposed TO all sub
sides in aid of private enterprise.
That they have firmly adhered to this
position in spite of extraordinary eff
forts to move them by the powerful
lobby in the employ of the Texas and
Pacific railroad Company, is to the
credit of our delegation and shows
how safe it is to leave this whole mat
ter to their best judgements. Fail
ing to secure the vote Of our delega
ton in all other ways, the Texas and
Pacific Railroad Company sent its
agents here to secure Legislative in
structions in their favor, and the re-
suit is the joint resolution referred to
in Mr.. Martins letter. AS it is very
clear that this resolution was adopt
ed without a full understanding of
the bills t. which it remains to be
seen whether the Legislature will al
low the resolution to stand, and thus
leave the State in the attitude of en-
dorsing scheme Of plumber, which
has not the approval of those whose
special business it is to investigate it
for the people of the State, or wheth-
err the resolution will be rescinded,
and our entire Congressional delega-
ton allowed to act in the matter un-
der their oaths and according to their
best judgments.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

ignorance of those who laid the foun-
dations of our Government. We re-
we're the names of Washington, Jeffer-
son and the illustrated men who have
filled the Presidential chair, yet these
worthless all lived and died without
ever knowing or dreaming ofthe deep
profundity of cipher dispatches.
"Where ignorance is bliss, It's folly
to be wise" In the light of these lat
ter day disclosures, we are led to Won
der how it was possible in the past to
elect a President; or even more, to
doubt whether one ever was elected.
The recent depth of political deprayi-
ty exhibited reminds one of the olden
time, when
"The wisest man in Athens
About the cite ran,
With lanthorne in the light Of day,
To find an honest man..
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01
EDUCATIONAL MEETING.
Fort MARTIN,
January Dist, 1921

Editors ~ eaC OOn1inlOn.-
An educational meeting was held
by our County Superintendent, at
Martins Church.
The meeting was organized by the
election of Mr.. Thos. Mapel for Pres
ident, and Mr.. Josiah Ross for Vice
President.
An able address was made by Mr..
Wade, in which he gave a cursory de-
scription Of the progress of schools
in this county, from the log school
house up to the present time. The
first frame school house in Mononga-
liza county was bnilt by the enterpris-
ing citizens of Fort Martin, about
twenty-five years ago.
The graduating system introduced
by Mr.. Wade has received the COM
mendation of the most popular edu,
Gators of the day, among which are
the editors of the Boston Weekly
Journal and Barnes Educational
Monthly, of New York. A bill has
been introduced into the Legislature
to adopt the graduating system all
over the State. Another step which
Is being taken, and all our citizens
will be glad to hear, know, is the
reduction of price in text books. A
great many persons think if they dc
educate themselves for some office
or position that they cannot obtain
any, because there are more applica-
tions than can be accommodated
with situations. Yet Mr.. Alonzo
Everley in his brilliant speech said
''there is plenty Of room at the top
and urged every one to climb up
higher.
The subject Of music, and the rea-
son it..should bel introduced into free
schools, was thoroughly elucidated
by Prof. Martin, of Grant district.
Good order and good feeling pre-
vailed, and the general feeling Of the
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01
CORRESPONDENCE.
-ARNETTSVILLE.
JANUARY 25TH., 1879.

Editors NeW Dominion:
In nv last communication o slight
error occurred, which brought out 6
reminder from "John Thompson" o
Cedar Valley. / am not prepared tt
say whether the mistake was my
own or some typo in your office. lr
speaking Of the reputation of the
Pleasant Valley school, l intended
the piece to read thus: "but lost the
district banner last winter by only
one per cent" / certainly had nj
desire to rob "the banner school, OF
Grant District of its hard earned
victory, after measuring steel with sc
formidable competitor as the Pleas
ant Valley school.
Sol. Howell returned this week
from Wetzel county, where he went
on some business connected with q
patent right.
Mr.. Stephen c. Hess is in Ohio
selling county rights for the Thomas
Howell Hand Seed Sewer.
AS the snow disappears epidemic
colds" seem to be prevalent every
where, and | am informed that there
are one or two cases of pneumonia
fever in this vicinity.
DR.. Elem. Howell left this vicinity
last week for New York city, where he
will remain until the first of June.
/ noticed Mr.. Hedge, of Mt.
Morris, Pa, in this vicinity last week
buying up furs, which stimulated the
boys to greater exertion, and the
war on skunks has begun in earnest.
VIII Kennedy is contemplating a
visit to Kalkuskee, Mich, as soon as
Spring opens.
Mr.. Samuel C. Tough has sold his
farm and mill property on Big Indian
creek to Messrs. David Hayhurst and
Adolpheus Hess. | understand that
Mr.. Tough will go to California in
the Spring. He is good citizen and
we will be sorry to loose him.
The popular song of the blue bird
and the "caw" of the crow is heard in
the land again. Their return is Ger
tainly premature.
One week hence, if tradition is
correct, Mr.. "Woodchuck" will stick
his pepper out and consult the oracle
and measure his stride, and if found
expedient, will venture forth or re-
turn to his hole, where his hogship
will engage in "a little more sleep and
little more slumber, at least for six
months. d.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01
THE SUN FOR 1879.

The Sun will be printed every day during the
year 10 come. Its purpose and method viii be the
same in the past To present all the news IN
readable shape, and to tell the truth though the
heavens fall.
The Sun has been, is and will continue to be in
dependent of everybody and everything save the
Truth and its convictions Of duty. That is the
only policy which an honest newspaper need have
That is the only policy which has won for this news
paper the confidence and friendship OF a wider con-
sttuency than was ever enjoyed by any otner amer
lean Journal.
The sun is thel newspaper for the people 1t is
not for the rich against the poor man, or for
the poor man against the rich, but it seeks to do
equal Justice to all interests in the community. 1t
is the organ of any person. class sect or party
There need be no mystery about ITS loves or hates
IL is for the honest man against the rogues every
time 1t is for the honest Democrat as against the
dishonest Republican and for the honest Republican
against the dishonest Democrat. 1t does not take
it's cue from the Of any politician po
ltica organization. 1t gives its support unreseryedy
when measures arc in agreement with the
Constitution and with the principles upon %hlch
the Constitution and constitutional principles
are vioIated--as in the outrageous conspiracy of
1876. by which not elected was placed in the
Presidents Office, where he still remans-it speaks
out for the right That is The SUNS idea OF inde-
pendence In this respect there will be no change
in its programme for 1879.
TYE Sun has fairly earned the hearty hatred Of
rascals, frauds end humbugs of all sorts and sizes.
Ii hopes deserve that hatred not less in the year
1879, than in 1877, 1873 or any year gone by. IHE
mitigated brightness.
While the lessons of the past should be constantly
kept before the people, The Sun does propose
to make itself in 1879 magazine of ancient history
II is printed for the and women Of to-day,
whose concern is chiefly with the affairs Of to-day.
1t has both the disposition and the ability TO afford
its readers the promptest fullest and most accurate
intelligence Of whatever in the wide world is worth
attention. To this end the resources belonging to
weli-estabished prosperity Will be literally en-
ployed.
We have the means Of making The Sun, po-
litcal, literary and general newspaper, more en-.
tertaning and more useful than ever before and
mean to apply them freely.
Our rates Of subscription remain unchanged.
For the DAILY Sun, four page sheet of twenty
eight columns the price by mail post paid. IS cts
a month, or S.. 50 year; or, including the Sunday
paper, an eight page sheet of hfty-six columns the
price is 6s cents month, or $40 year, postage
paid.
The Sunday edition is also furnished separately
at 81 20 a year, postage paid.
The price Of the WEEKLz SUN, eight pages, fifty
six columns, is 81 year, postage paid. For clubs
of ten sending Sto we will send extra copy free.
Address
/. w. ENGLAND,
Publisher of THE Sun, New York City.
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qts New dominion.
}. 3. FLEMING. W. L. MORGAN
FLE Nc & N o II G a n,
EDITORS AMI. PUBLISHERS.
}. B. FLEMING.

There are certain measures being
advocated before the Legislature
in reference to the University, the
purpose of which is the vending of a
little Radical spleen; and which will
result more than likely in disreput-
able row, and will tend to the great
detriment of the institution-perhaps
result in defeating any appropriation
that may be asked for this year. The
measure emanates from gentlemen
who are of the rule or ruin stripe,
who always assume the livery of dis
interested patriotism, lovers of truth,
honesty and economy, to accomplish
contemplate schemes. For accom-
plished sycophancy and sinuous
scheming commend us to the reputcd
brains of the Republican party To-
Gated at Morgantown.
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CASS DISTRICT.
Jan. 25th, 1879.

Jan. 25th, 1879.
Editors NeW Domtnton:-
In your issue of last week Red
Cloud speaks of two Christmas Trees
in this section. He says "the Christ
mas Tree at Vaudeville was decided
success, but the one at Bethel-well,
it resembled a secondhand clothing
store-It was decorated with old
stockings, night-caps, rag ba1ies,
etc" and further says Il hope the
managers will never again be guilty
of such burlesque."
Concerning the former tree he was
doubtless correct, but the latter-well
if he was there his eyes were certain
ly in eclipse, or he would not call a
tree loaded with hundreds of gifts
for old and young burlesque; espe-
cially as the gifts were all new, even
the stockings and night-caps.9 There
were presents for each member of the
Sabbath School presented by the
School, besides Bibles, hymn books, &C.,
presented to teachers by their classes.
Any Others who desired were allowed
to place presents on the tree and quite
number did so. Now if some of
Red Clouds friends sent him old
stockings or rag babies, pray tell us
why he should say the whole affair
was burlesque? Revs. Wade and
Harrison were present and delivered
appropriate addresses and all joined
in declaring the occasion more sue
cessful than they anticipated.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

On Tuesday of last week number
Oft. S. Senators were elected. North
Carolina did herself credit by elect
ing Vance to the Senate. Missouri
elected General Vest for the long term,
and General Shields for the short
term. Missouri is the third State
General Shields has represented in
the Senate. Florida elected Wilkin-
son Call, Democrat. New York, Penn
sylvania and Connecticut elected
Conkling, Cameron and Platt, Repub-
licans, and Illinois, Logan. Indiana,
as every one knew would be the case,
elected Daniel w. VOORHEES,, Demo
crat. All the Republicans elected are
third term Grant men. In Wiscon-
sin there is a triangular contest among
the Republicans, ex-senator Carpen
ter appearing to have the lead.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01
Senator Conkling is waging his old

Senator Conkling is waging his old
war upon the administration with re-
newed vigor and bitterness. 1t is a
very pretty fight as it stands, and we
think the Democratic Senators will be
wise if they decline to take any hand
in it. They helped the Senator out
once and got nothing but abuse for it
afterwards. If he can now defeat Mr..
Hayes Custom House appointments
within the party ranks let him do it,
though that will not restore his friends
Arthur and Cornell to their positions.
But it is really amusing to hear the
Senator hurl his keen sarcasm at the
occupant of the Presidential Mansion.
mr.. Hayes" said he the other day in
executive session, "has shown this
committee no consideration and is
entitled to none" Whereupon Mr..
Wheeler, the legislative half of the
fraud, promptly called the New York
Senator to order for emitting to use
the title of president" II am not
out of ORDER" responded the New
York Senator, "because when l speak
Of Mr.. Hayes I am not speaking of
the President" This coming from
the Democratic side would be right
and proper, but from Senator Conk-
ling, who helped to place Mr.. Hayes
in a position that didn't belong to
him, when it was in his power to have
prevented it, the point of the utter
ances, like . two edge sword, cuts
both ways.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01
CHEAT NECK.
JANUARY 20th., 1879.
NJ. 81.


Editors Netu Dominion:
Sleigh riding has been the order
of the day over here for the past few
weeks
Chris. Jenuine and George Picken-
paugh each lost horse, by falling on
the ice
Several persons have frozen their
feet and ears during the late cold
weather.
Scott John brought one hundred
and ten head of cattle here q few
days ago to winter. He has pur-
chased all the feed on Chess Smyth
d Co.'S farm.
J. N. Dawson has the grist mill in
operation again.
The ice went down Cheat on the
18th, causing rather smash up.
There were several fellows stand
ing on the banks of Cheat the other
day shooting at bald eagle, in the
water, all missing it, when Thomas
Adams walked up to them with an
old shotgun loaded with ten rife
balls and blazed away at it, when the
eagle foated down Cheat, to rise NO
more.
Willie Ley shot Crane a few days
ago, which measured about ten feet
from tip to tip.
The dogs made raid on James
Donaldson's sheep the other night,
and killed several for him.
Rev.. VIM. A. Porter, Of Waynes-
burgh, gave temperance lecture at
Oak Grove School House, on the
evening of the 18th inst, to a large
audience.
The meeting at Calvary closed af-
ter two weeks session. Three were
converted and have gone on their way
rejoicing.
A. c. Jarrett, of Pittsburgh, Geo.
r. Jarrett and wife, of Scottdale,
Abraham Neighbors, of Uniontown,
John Fowler, of California, Henry
Wolfe, of Brownsville, F. X. O'Kelly
and wife, of Morgantown, George
Bowers, wife and son, of Morris u
Croads, and Bud Hastings, of Calico
Row, were here on fly.
John Lyons and family, of Morris
x Roads, Joal Donaldson, wife and
son, of Hopwood, have all been visit
ing in this neck of woods.
Miss Ida Donaldson, of this place,
is visiting at Scottdale, Pa.
Mr. Enoch Moore and Larkin Hall,
of this place, have been visiting at
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Miss Lauretta Hines, of West
Overton, is going to spend the winter
with Mr.. King, of this place.
There were several CANNES froze
to death over here during the cold
spell. When President Thompson
reads this he will svmpayhize with
us. FoGo.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

Mystery of mysteries-e41 cipher
dispatches in the hands of Ben. But
Ter, to be added to the avalanche of
similar ciphers. This presidential
literature taxed the ingenuity ofman
to devise ways that are dark and
tricks that are vain" to further the
ends Of ambitious partizans, thirst
ing for the flesh pots of Egypt. The
secrets Of the buried past-the names
of the living and the dead-the dia-
lects of all nations-Jews, Gentiles,
Choctaws and Observation-Disclosures
their full share Of cabalistic charac-
ters 20 serve the purposes of these ex-
perts in the manufacture of ciphers.
Looking backward to the time of the
carly Presidents, with the ciphers of
10 day before us. one is amazed at the
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

community is that education is on
the advance.
The Taylortown choir have the
thanks Of the audience, as well as
those of the Superintendent and Off
Gals for their excellent music.
/. NJ. III.
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nNNfN is not easily earned In these
N 1 [ times, but it can be made In
" three months by any one of
either sex, in any part of the country
who is willing to work steadily at the
employ ment that we furnish. $66 per
week in your own town. You need not
be away from home over night. You can
give your whole time to the work. or
only your spare moments. We have
agents who are making over $50 per day,
All who engage at once can make mou-
ey fast At the present time money can
not be made SO easily and rapidly ut
any other business 1t costs nothing to
try the business. Terms and S. Outfit
free. Address tonce, II. Hallett q Co,
Portland, Maine.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

commend the University 20 the people
of West Virginia. 1t deserves. the
most hearty and cordial support ofall
our people. 1t has an able and schol-
arly Faculty, and curriculum equal
to the best American Colleges. And
what is of more importance, the cur
ricuIum is strictly adhered to, not
lowered or weakened to suit the
whims and caprices of immature or
INDECENT students. The instruction
is of the most thorough and broaden
ing character just such instruction
as should characterize State Uni
verify. The institution is an honor
to the State, and is destined more and
more to become the browning glory
of our educational system.-Register.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

"The wisest man in Athens
About the cite ran,
With lanthorne in the ligh, Of day,
To find an honest man"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-04-19
CONGRESSIONAL.


In the senate, on the 9TH, the army
appropriation bill was received from the
house and referred to the committee on
appropriations.....Mr Booth introduced a
bill to epeal the Atlantic and Pacific rails
road grant. The bill provides for the imme-
diate repeal OF the grant, except so far as
The road shall be completed by the 4th Of
July next, and for restoration TO Che market
of all lands along the line of the uncom.
pleted road to be disposed OF in the same
manner as other public lands..,"Mr. Inga Is
introduced q bill for the central branch Of
the Union Pacific railroad" A resolution
was adopted authorizing the president to
appoint n select committee Of hve to take
into consideration all matters relating to the
F.eedman's savings and trust company ...,
After the executive session the senate ad.
journed.
In the senate, on the Sth, the army
appropriation bill was reported without
amendment....M Mr.. Blaine gave notice Of an
amendment making il a penal ofense, punN
ishable with fine and imprisonment, for any
military, naval or civil officer, or any other
person, except for the purposes named in
the bill, TO appear armed with deadly
weapon Of any description within mile Of
any polling place where a general or special
election for representatives to congress is
heiug held..... Mr.. Bayard introduced bill
to repeal sections $40 and s21 Of the revised
statutes He asked unanimous consent to
put the bill Oh its passage, without referring
II to any committee. 1t repeals the act
passed in 1852 providing test oaths and dis
justification of jurors in courts of the
United States Mr.. Ednunds objecting, the
bill was referred. .,." Consideration OF the
New Hampshire senatorial case was re
sumed. After debate, the senate adjourned
without action.
In the senate, on the 9th, cOnsidera-
ton was resumed of the New Hampshire
senatorial case. Senator Davis opposed the
admission of Mr.. Bell, arguing that there
was no such vacancy as could he filed by
the governor. Senator M'Douald said he
believed the appointment of Mr. Bell cams
within the spirit and letter Of the constitu
ton, and therefore Mr.. Bell was entitled ia
admission, Senator Jones fla spoke in
favor of admitting Mr. Bell, After some
further debate the Senate went into execu
tive session, and when the doors were
reopened adjourned,
III the senale, on tbs l0th, considerA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-04-19
How to see the Wind.

Much advice has been given as to how
to rai,e the wind The following in~
formation about seeng the wind il not
uninterestipg Take polished metallic
surface with a straight tdge-a large
hsnd>ssw will answer the purpose Choose
windy day, whether hot or c5ld, clear
or cloudy, only let it not rain or the air
b. murky in other words, let the air be
dry aud clear, but this is rot essential.
Hold your metallic surface at right an.
gles to the direction OF the wind name7
ly, if the wind is north, hold your sur
tacs east aud west but instead of holding
the surface vertically, incline it about
f1tty five degrees to the horizon, so that
the wind striking glances and flows over
the edge (keeping i; straigh,) SIS water
over q dam Now sight care ully over
the edge at some minute and carefully
defined object, and you will see the air
flowing over IS water flows over dam.
Make your observa ions carefully, and
you viii hardly fail to see the air, no
matte. how cold, 1he result is even
e,ar when the sun is ob,cured.
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TWO 0F THEM.

In the iarm-houis porch the farmer tal
With his daughter having coZy chat
She was his only child, ahd ne
Tho. ght her as fair as q girl cOu ba.
wee bit jealous, the old man grew
II he fancied any might come TO Won
His one ret lamb and her loving care
be wished with nobody else 10 share.
There should be two OF you, child" said ho--
There should he two 10 welcome me
When | come home from the field Of night;
Two would make the old homestead bright.
There's HeishbJr Grey, With his children four,
To be glad together. Mad 0na more,
"A proud old iather I'd be, my dear,
with two good children 10 greet me here 3"
Down by the gate meath the old elm tree
BoDald waited alone and she
For whom he waited his l0Ve-cail heard,
And on either cheek the blushes Ptirrtd
: Father" said she, and knelt her down,
And kissed the hand that Was old and brown
- Father, there may be two, u you WILL
And I-yor oRly dsughtsr still
Two TO welcome you home at night;
Two 10 make the old homestead bright
land somebody else " L" | zee"
Said the farmer and whom may 'sOmt body b. ?
Oh, the dimpl9s IN Bessle's cheek,
That rlayed with the blushes at hlde-at seek
AWAY fiom bis gaze Ghe turned her head
One OF Neighb)r ureys Children" she said.
' HIM /" said the farmer "make II plain;
Is ii -usaD Alice, or Mary Jane7n
another kiss on the aged hand,
10 help the farmer to understand ~,
= II H'm" said the farmeri yes; sfe;
1t is two for yourself and Oae for me"
but Bess1e said There can be but one
For me and my heart till life Is done"