The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-11-01

NhS'S 10 thouSue NhiSh ~ NtNSACN
may fall like heavenly dew upon the
wilted herb to revive its vitality, and
encourage its growth. BY thought
men cress the slough of despond,
climb the cliff, and scale the rugged
heighth until they are victors, and
with ruling spirits bear the tidings
of good will to man.
The public criticisms by the Pres
ident were well received in most
cases. This is a new feature in these
performances, and will undoubtedly
prove a beneficial as we'll rs an inter
esting one.
The Columbian Literary Society
elected her Anniversary performers
on Friday night. They are as fol-
lows
Observation-Disclosures and Hood,
Essay -Hyland and Fisher.
Oration-Anderson and Snod-
grass.
Debate-Cox, Henry, VS.. Ogden,
Waters.
PERSONAL MENrloN.-President
Hayes, mot Rutherford went to
Wheeling last Monday as delegate
to the Grand Lodge /. O. o. F. which
is IN session in that city.
Mr. p. ii. keck, one of our lead
ing Attorneys, is attending Court
at Fairmont. He is successful
practitioner and stands high in his
profession, consequently his services
are always in demand,
We had call from Joshua Low,
Esq, of Grant district, last week.
Messrs Geo. Chalfant and John
Irwin, of Morgantown, were in the
city last week. Fdirmont INder.
Miss Annie Wright, of Morgan
town, was visiting friends in Palatine
last week,-Ib.
Thos H. b. Staggers, ESQ. Is at
tending the United States Court at
Clarksburg this week. He is counsel
for William +. Fisher, formerly Of
this county, who has been indicted
for illicit distilhng. Mr. Staggers
is rapidly getting reputation for
being one Of the most successful at.
torneys in this part of the State
FaUmoat Vest T6giaian.
We acknowledge a very pleasant
call from Hon. Jas. Hare this week.
He is a frequent caller at our Office
and is always welcome.
Mr.. VIM. G. Brown, Jr., suffered a
distraction of one Of his ankles, on
Sunday. A horse on which he was
riding fell down and rolled oyor on
his leg.-KingUood Journal.
Walter A. Mestrezat will attend a
festival at Grafton on Thursday
evening, where he has been invited
to attend to entertain the people with
his cornet. That Grafton gentleman,
who once attacked Walter in cor
respondence TO the Wheeling Regis
ter, will be more ashamed of himself
than ever when he hears some of
Walters music, and will no doubt be
glad, then, to render honor to whom
honor is due.
We regret to announce the continu
ed poor health of Jas. Odbert, Esq.
Though not confined to his room he
is poorly.
Mrs. Margaret Chadwick and Mrs.
John Ii. Hoffman are visiting at
Clarksburg.
d. III. Chadwick returned from
New York on Monday. He purchased
large stock of new goods which
will be opened in few days, and
offered at bottom prices for cash.
C. w. Finnell, Esq, was at Clarks-
burg and Parkersburg, last week.
Mr.. Freeman, Student H. S. Free
mans father, of Clarksburg was in
town this week.
Mr.. Wells, wife and daughter, of
Parkersburg, have been here for
several days viting Mr.. WIS. son,
who is attending the University.
Miss McCray, the milliner, is Wis
iting at Uniontown.
Madame Rumor has it that DR.. G.
0. was privately married a few days
ago to one of Monongalia's fair
daughters.
Waves From up the River.