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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22
RIGHTS OF LOTTERIES.
The Postmaster Generals Decl-
sion to Be Tested.

The Postmaster Generals DecI-
sion to Be Tested.
New YORK, November ia lot
terry agent here has brought suit
against Postmaster mes, in the
Supreme Court Of this State, for al
legged Illegal detention Of his letters
for which he claims $4,000 damages.
The case will probably be transfer
red to the Federal courts Letters
were detained under orders from the
Postmaster General, blsed on the
law authorizing him to detain letters
concerning lotteries, &c. 1t ia
claimed by counsel that the law is
unconstitutional, az it makes the
Postmaster General sole and ezclu
ave Judge, jury and sheriff that it.
gives a party no opportunity 70 be
heard, and depuves the ploiniffs Of
their property without the due pro-
cess OF law, and is in violation Of the
provisions OF the Constitution.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22

President Hayes remaining chan
ces of winning the affection of the
country are few.--Springfeld Re
publican.
They are none at al. A man
holding through fraud an Office TO
which another was elected, can win
nothing but eternal contempt. 49, AZ.
Y. SIN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22
Elopement Of General Sickles'
Daughter.

The N. Y. Sunday Star" says:
Certain parties residing in this city have
received private kilograms from Paris,
conveying the intelligence that Miss Sick
lea, aged twenty elk, only child of Dan
icl f. 3ickles. letc United States Minis
ter to Spain, has eloped with An English
man named Mccarthy, the pair having
fed TO London. General Sickles arrived
in Paris short time ago for the purpose
OF bringing his family home to New York.
He pursued the runaway couple to Lor-
don and had them arrested. Mccarthy il
said TO have a wife now living, and his
social connections to be flimsy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22

perate energy to hold on to the
Treasury and to the Offices four years
longer. They will not scruple to
employ any means, however violent,
corrupt, or dangerous, to retain this
power. And they have the whole
machinery Of the Government to
operate with, a creature of their
own in the White House ready to
obey orders, and JOHN SHERMAN to
maniunIate the returns, with toe
experience OF 1876 to g~lde him 49,
". Y. Sun.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22
Editor

The New York Herald says that
Bayard "wopld be cordially accepted
by both Of the Democratic factions
d New York, and be supported by
10th with en.hasia an.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22

IT is understood that the Demo
Gratis wilt introduce bill in Con
gress at it's approaching session to
reduce the salary Of the President
to $4,000 per aunum after 1881. In
1875 just such a bill was passed by
Congress and was vetoed by Presi-
dent Grant. Yet it is asserted by
some imp idiots that the e..
election of this man to third term
IS necessary "to save The country. ="
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22
"The Greatest,so Dilemma

Washington Post.
The S!alwarts a,o reporting that Gen.
GranPG hesitancy about coming To Wash
ington is occasoned by the embarrass-
ment into which he has been thrown by
Mr., Hayes invitation TO make his home
at the White House They say that the
General con neither accept or decline with
out placing himself in false position.
In other words, Gen. Grant having been
twice lawfully elected to the Presidency,
does not wish to be understood as endors-
ing "a clQuded title" as would be the
case were he to associate with Mr.. Hayes
rs President Hayes. On the other hand.
a decllnation would be regarded as pro-
nounced snuboin4, and be provocative Of
i'll telling likely to iDjufe the Republican
party at a time when it is all important
TO promote spirit Of harmony. Such is
the strain in which the Stalwarts are talk
ing In reference 20 Gen. Grants visit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22

Aue Cn!caAo Dulty NelOS a few
days ago sent invitations to the
Governors of several states and
prominent Southern men to send in
ITS care Congratulations on Gen.
ur2ntl return, and accordingly re-
1elved a humber of them, including
one from Alexander H. Stephens
another from Gen. Longstreet, and
the following from Gen. Robert
Toombs:
To N. e SToNa, EDITOR: Your tel.
egTam received. | decline TO answer
except 10 say, present my personal con
giatulatIons TO Gen. Grant on his safe
ARRIVAL to his country. He fought .os his
country honorably and won; fought for
NINE and lost. l am ready to try il over
again. Death O the Union.
RoRERT TooMBs."
a dispatch from Atlanta Ga. saw.
Gen. Toombs, in an interview with
a constitution reporter, says his dis
patch 70 NE Chicago "News" is repeated
10 a CARRIED state. Tho Interpretation of
Lh language Is that the result OF the war
was the death OF tho Union, and that the
present Government Is a consolidated one
not a coufederacy"
Since the close Of the late civil war
Gen. Toombs has contrived periodic
ally to gain ar unenyiable lotoriety
by his aosurd and nischievous inter
ances. Even according to his own
Interpretation Of the language and
meaaing Of his bombaslic dispatch
to the Chicago editor it is plain that
the very best thing lor Gen. Toombs
to do is TO keep bis morbid and
dangerous opinions TO himself. So
lar from the war having resulted in
the death Of the union, it removed
lhe great hindering cause to its
unity and Perpetuity. Thinking
men everywhere recognize this fact
aud realize that The war was not in
vain. The only thing standinc in
he way Of a perfect union Of states.
OF hearts and Of hands, to-day. is
Tue ba.e'ul influence Of demagogues
North and South, in stirring up sec.
uonai bitterness and strife and
which merits and should receive
everywhere the seysrosl coDdemna-
ton.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22
HELMBOLD's BUCHU

lNFI'oRATEs THE STOMACH.
And stimulates the torpid Liver.
Bowels, and Kidneys to healthy ao-
ton, in cleansing the blood Of all
impurities, and imparting new life
and vigor TO the whole system.
a single trial will be quite suAi
cient to convince the most hesitatino
Of its valuable remedial qualities.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22

1t was a sorry day .or the Califor-
MA lobbyists that saw the adoution
Of the new Constitution. Heretofore
onder the Code Of that State, bribe
glyers and bribc-'akers have been
able to shelter themselves behind a
refusal to answer questions, on the
ground that 10 90 50 would be to
criminate Themselves. But one Of
The sections OF the new Constitution
puts an end to that state Of things
os follows:
Any person may bo compelled 10 ,esti-
fy In any lawful investigation or judicial
proceeding against any person who may
be- charged with having committed the
oit-nce OF bribery or corrupt solicitation.
ar with having been influenced in his vote
or action, as member Of the Legislature.
Oy reward or promise of reward. and
snail not be permitted TO withhold his
testimony upon the ground that he may
cflminate himself or subject himself 10
pubic intamy; but such testimony shall
nor DE atterward USED against him in any
judicial proceedings, except for perjury
In giving such testimony"
Observant reeormers in other
States will watch with interest the
working OF this new California trap
To- catching corruptionists.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22

The Bayard Boom in the South
La South Carolina both Hampton
and Butler have already begun GO
ing through the State working up
Bayard delegations to the National
Convention, They say that Bayard
has always been the friend Of the
South, and is a man who can secure
the best votes of his party in the
North. La Maryland, Senators
Whyte and Groome have announced
themselves tor Baymd. In Georgia
Gordon and Hill are very active ia
Baiard g interests. In Mississippi,
Senator Lamar IS dong all he can.
Ransom and Vance of North Carroll
ma, Jones', Of Florida, Withers, OF
Virginia, Harris and Bailey, of Ten
ncasee, and Maxey, Of Texae, have
also declared for Bayard. All of the
Southern Papers, With one o. two
exceptions, have openly pronounced
for him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22
A SPECIFIC REMEDY FOR ALL
DISEASES
OF THE
BLADDER & KIDNEYS.

For Debility, Loss OF Memory, Indispo-
sltion to Exertion or Business, Shortness
of Breath, Troubled with Thoughts of
Disease, Dimness of Vision, Pain in the
Back, Chest and Head, Rush of Blood to
the Head, Pale Couutenance and Dry
skin.
If these Symptoms are allowed to 90 on.
very frequently Epileptic Fits and Com
sumption follow. When the constitution
becomes affected it requires the aid of an
invigorating medicine to strengthen and
on p the system-which
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-22

In whatever respects our friend
of the Journal mag be est eemed weak
or deficient, it must be admitted
that in calling names' ond in the
use of personalities he possesses great
ability. His fondness and talent in
this direction, as Mr.. Lincoln would
say, reminds us of a Joke: During
the building of the Pittsburgh Di-
vision of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad little Irish boy died, and
the distressed mother of the child, in
answer to the sympathetic and con-
soling expressions OF friends who had
called TO condole with her, said
"Yea, johnnie is dead All but he
was a smart child. He could
say you're id liar, or 60 to H.
ye spalpeen, jIst as good es a mon
We trust that our readers will not
be alarmed by the dispatch cent by
General Ioombs to Chicago in refer
ence to "the death of the Union
General Toombs IS 8 frank, eccentric
peEson, who holds position in the
South something like Wendell Phil
lips IN the No1th-doing what he
pleases' saying what he pleases, no.
body disliklug him and nobody car
ing particularly what his opinions
are, except that they are frank, fresh,
original and generally amusing Gen
Toombs is in no position to speak for
the Southern people on any subject,
and an effort to quote any Of his
freaks as an exponent Of pubic opin-
ion would DO the South great inius-
tice. - Nel0 York Herald (PenN
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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-03-19
Hamilton Park.

Jackson Is certainly to have Park. Ham
ilton Park is rapidly being prepared for use
and viii probably be opened to the public on
MAY I-t our energetic and thoroughgoing
fclIow-citizen Col. J. :. Hamilton, is having
the lawn formerly known as " Moody's Grove, .
laid off in walks, carriage ways, 1ower-beds,
etc Anumbcr OF summer houses have already
been erected, and two large platforms Tor
dancing are also being constructed; one Of
them is already under cover. The pipes for a
fountain have been laid. Evergreens and
towering shrubs have been planted in large
numbers Upon the north side of the dancing
hall there is a large vineyard and orchard.
4 large stable j. to be erected near the Park for
the use OF those who may ride or drive there to
spend the day In fact Hamilton Park viii be
one Of the institutions Of the city, and will be
lust the thing for picnics excursions, fetes, &c
The location of the Park is At the extreme
north end Of Jefferson street; a street Oft the
general thoroughfarcs, which is seldom used
except bv the residents OF the street; therefore
we have no doubt but that the above brief ac-
count, OF one Of the haudsomest improvements
in Jackson viii he the first intimation that
many of our local readers have had of it
The work has been pushed forward very
quietly, and we suspect that Col. ii. intended
20 give Jackson a grand surprise about May
LIST. Ii this was the case we will give him
somewhat OF surprise by this local. Our
reporter has been to the Park, and while there,
took notes
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PROCLA VI ATEON.
$500 90 RID.

WHEREAS, It appears by information
w ceived by me, that the following named
Penitentiary Convicts effected their escape at
the dates, and from the places mentioned, and
are still at large to-wit From w II. Noble
Wilkinson county, Sept. Is 1878, Anthony
Ross, George Greer, Ras. W llson and Henry
Watkins, alias ConwGy. From 4. II. Allen Lee
county, Nov. 8, 1878, Alfred, alias Bully Mil
Ter; from Dir. Jno. j. Hebron, Washington
county, January -, 1879, Elijah Raynor and
William Cottrell. From Green CLAY Bolivar
county, February g. 1879, Charles Cook From
R. Burdett, Washington county, February Is,
1879 Robert Castrix. From Thos. Graves Jr
Holmes county, January %, 1879, William
Collins and Eph. Gilliland. From c. S. Jobes
Oakley Landing; Issaquena county, January
% 1879 Ed Long and Stewart Turner. From
Pollock & Myers, Bolivar county, January 2,
1879 Albert Booker and William Brown
From Richard Burdett, Washington county
January %, 1879, Wiley Stafford.
Now, therefore, |, J. NJ. STONE, Governor
of Mississippi do offer the above reward for
the arrest and confinement in jail, of said
Convicts; or $50 90 each, for one or more of
them-the same payable by J. S. Hamilton &
Co. Lessees of the State Penitentary. Aud
do moreover, require all officers of this State
to be diligent in their efforts to arrest said
fugitive, convicts.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal
r. of the State affixed, at Jackson, this
L. d 10th day of March, A. D. 1879.
j. NJ. STONE,
BY the Governor:
HENRY c. MYERS, Secretary of State.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-03-19
St. Patrick's Day.

Monday was cold and disagreeable, but
nevertheless the Jackson Hibernian Mutual
Aid Association, with forty-two men in line,
celebrated st. Patrick's Day in appropriate
manner. The Association formed at the Gem
Engine House and preceded by the Silver
Cornet Band with its beautiful banner at its
head, marched to St Peters Catholic Church.
where appropriate services were held by Rev.
Father Pecheret Alter the service the Assoc
citation paraded Capital and State streets and
returned To the Gem Engine House. The meet
inE was called to order by Mr.. President Cum
mings. who in a few remarks encouraged the
members 10 persevere in keeping the organiza-
ton together. He said though they were
small in numbers here, that they were still
part of that great body OF Hibernians who are
this dav celebrating the day throughout this
broad land. Mr. John T. Hull, Secretary OF
the Association and special orator of the day.
in an impressive address recalled the glorious
memories OF Ireland and of her great men,
Currau, Emmett and others Mr. O'Brien also
pade some appropriate remarks. After re
freshments were had the meeting adjourned
The officers Of the Association for the pres
ent year are C. Cummings, President; Con-
Shehan. Vice President; NJ. O'Brien, Marshal;
Stephen O. Ryan, Assistant Marshal; John I.
Hull, Secretary: and p Giles, Treasurer. 1t
was organized March 18th, 1872 In honor of
lhe day THE CLARION displayed its flag. We
return our thanks to the Association for the
hearty cheers which greeted THE CLARION
while the procession was passing.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-03-19
Peach Trees.

Peach Trees.
On OOO FOR sALE-FROM THE EAR
HU,UOU LEST 10 the latest varieties for
Family use or for market. Price S65 per
thousand, so per hundred. l2H cents each in
less quantities, delivered on cars free Of
charge. Address
G. W LEWIS,
feb26, '79-4t. Terry Kinds Co, Miss.
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$50 90 Reward.

WHEREAS, 1t apears by information re-
w ceived by me that on the 8th day of
March, 1879 the dead body of CHARLES GAL
LAGHER, was found in DeSoto county, and that
he had been cruelty murdered by some un-
known person or persons, and that said Eaur-
derer is now at large:
Now. therefore, /, J. NJ STONE, Governor
of Mississippi. do offer the above reward for
the arrest and delivery of the said unknown
murderer or murderers of said CHARLES Gall
LAGHER to the Sheriff of DeSoto county. Said
reward Is payable on conviction And / do.
moreover. require all officers of this State TO
be diligent IN their efforts to arrest said fugi-
tive murderer.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal
r, of the State affixed, at jackson, this
18th day Of March, A. ID. 1879
BY the Governor: J. NJ. STONE.
HENRy G. MKERs, Secretary Of State.
march. I9, 79-3w.
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HENRY c. MYERS, Secretary of State.
DESCRIPTION


Anthony Ross; Age SO, height feet, IA
inches, complexion, hair and eyes black; two
% scars from knife cut on stomach-marks of
whip on back; scar on neck.
George Greer: Age -, height feet 61z
inches. complexion dark mulatto; hair and
eyes black; scar on back. scar on nose.
Ras- Wilson: Age 20, height feet 10
inches, complexion, hair and eyes black; two
(2) scars left side of face; scar on right
shoulder
Henry Watkins, alias Conway: Age 30,
height feet inches; complexion copper,
hair and eyes black; scar on left side of neck;
scar or left hip; scar from burn ON right hip.
Elijah Raynor: Age 80, height feet 80
inches; complexion, hair and eyes black !;
small scar in forehead; scar on left side of
neck; scar left arm, left wrist; ;
large scar on burn from left upper Leg front
teeth bad.
Alfred, alias Bully Miller: Age %, height 5
feet, inches, complexion, hair and eyes black; ;
badly pox-marked; weight, l60 pounds.
inches; complexion, hair and eyes black;
scar on nose; under left eye; front teeth
deeayed.
Charles Cook: Age 81; height, feet
eyes black; scar breast; scar on right
thigh; from whip on back.
Robert Castrix: Age 80, height, 5 feet 81
inches; complexion, quadroen; hair and eyes
black; scar over both eyes; scar between the
eyes; nose badly pox-marked.
William Collins: Age 20, height feet
inches; complexion, mulatto; hair and eyes
black; scar or right wrist.
Eph. Gilliland: Age 3, height feet 8
inches; complexion, hair and eyes black; scar
on upper lip; wide space between front teeth
Ed Long Age q. height feet 4 inches;
complexion, dark copper; hair black; eyes
hazel; scar on right eye; vaccine mark on
ight arm.
Stewart Turner: Age q. height feet
inch; complexion, hair and eyes black.
Albert Booker: Age 10, height feet 81
inches; complexion, hair and eyes black
scar on upper lip; scar on right hip.
William Brown: Age 81, height feet 374
inches; complexion, mulatto; scar above right
eye.
Wiley Stafford: Age 40, height, 5 feet 6
inches; complexion, fair; hair brown; eyes,
hazel; Goddess of Liberty. Flag and Shield
tatteod on left ARM scar on inside of left
hand.
Mrch 10. '79-3w.
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Every Lady Should Read.
LOUISVILLE LADIES, PURCHASING AGENCY.

The undersigned with additional facilities and after
long and successful experience in the purchasing
arrangements for filling orders from distance. for
every article to the complete satisfaction of those who
may honor her with their patronage.
specially IS made Of buying and experimenting
the manufacture Of TRossEAU. and the ordering and
trimming OF BoNNETs and HATS. Children's suits
WI WIN pc made to order and Patterns, Dresses and
Cloaks cut and basted. A mistake has never been
made in fitting any article OF dress and charge zoH
Be sqade II complete satisfaction is net green.
Hundreds OF patrons can be referred to who viii
certify as to successful operation of Agency. Every
manufactured article will be prepared by a leading
Hats, CIoaks. Gloves, Hosiery, Jewelry, Cuffs,
Collars, Lace, Ribbons, Carpets, Furniture, and
Furnishing Goods, and every article of wear
Domestic use bought upon the most favorable terms.
Feathers and Gloves cleaned and dyed Private ar
rangements with the skillful modistes and leading
Wholesale and retail merchants in every line enable her
to hold out inducements by which from so
per be saved by buying through this Agency
Every article sent will be chosen with the greatest
care. Everything manufactured is made under per-
sonal supervision and will be of the best material
finest finish. and nthe latest modes. If more elegance
in style, more beauty OF material, and more complete
work for the money be obtained through this
Agency 1t IS to the interest OF ladies desiring to dress
well, to patronize it.
The large clearing and bankrupt sales in the city
continually present magnificent opportunities for get
ting great bargains Samples free upon receipt of
stamp, and full information to style and mode.
Correspondence solicited 1t costs little 10 mail
letter, and it will be promptly and satisfactorily
answered.
The Louisville Market is especially adapted to the
Southern taste, and it will be found to give better
satisfaction than either Philadelphia or New York,
while prices really less. There is elegance,
conservatism and grace in the dressing Of Southern
Ladies which cannot be initiated, and which is of
their highest charms. To maintain this is Of the
chief efforts of the Manager of this Agency Any
article made purchased East, Will be duplicated
Eith per cent. off Refers by permission to Rev
Stuart Robinson, d. D., w n. Haldeman, Manager
Courier Journal. and Col. Bennett H. Young.
TKRMs-s per cent. all purchases. Money
be sent by Check, Registered Letter, Post-ofice
Order, will send c. o. D. Address,
MRS. B. P. MITCHELL,
LOUISVILLE. Ky
Marcv19 10
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State Medical Association.

The Twelfth annual session OF the Mississip-
pi State Medical Association, will be held at
Aberdeen beginning April End. The follow
ing programme has been agreed upon:
Memorial discouse-By Rev. DR.. b. NJ.
Palmer, of New Orleans
Memorial Poem -
Oration-By DIR. Jno Browning of Column
bus.
Report of Committee ON Necrology-By DIR.
A. G.. Smythe.
Special tributes to deceased members.
In addition several papers of scientific in
terest will be read.
All physicians OF good standing are invited
to attend.
The hospitality Of Aberdeen Will be tender
ed the Association and when practicable it il
requested that members intending to be pres
cnt Will notify the Chairman OF Committee OF
Arrangements, DIR. +. p. Sale, in order that it
may be known as to how many will have to be
entertained
The following arrangements as to fare have
been made with the different railroads through
out the State.
The VI. & O. II. r. will sell tickets at three
cents per mile each way, tickets to be good
from March Both to April 9TH inclusive.
The Nicksburg & Meridian r. r. charges
full fare to Meridian but will return free up
on certificate OF attendance signed by the
The Chicago St. Louis & New Orleans r.
r. will sell round trip tickets at less than 81
cents per mile.
The Miss. & Tenn. r. R. will sell excur-
sion tickets Eat usual rates consequent upon
such conventions"
The Memphis & Charleston R. r. charges
full fare going and one fifth fare returning,
upon presentation OF certificate of attendance.
None Of the Steam Boat Lines have been as
yet heard from, but doubtless they will give
excursion rates
Trains from the South reaches Aberdeen, at
1890 A. NJ
Trains from the North reaches Aberdeen at
400 T. NJ.
Consequently in order to be present on mem
orial day (the 2nd of April it would be well
for members to arrive in Aberdeen, on April
Ist WRIT JOHNSTON, NJ. D.,
Secretary