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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19

returned TO the church for preaching, by
Key. =. w. Haddaway, who preached
quite an eloquent sermon ON the analo.
gies between Moses and Christ. The
Conference met in the evening at 9 in
stead OF 3 O'Clock, and after worship re-
celved reports, sc, and proceeded to
elect four delegates to the Annual Con.
ference to meet next March in Front
Royal, Va. The balloting resulted In
the election of Isaac Stickley, j. w: Van.
diver, Hon. p. Hammill and j. w. Par.
ry, as delegates, and A. Moore. J. w.
Sewers, Adam Kalbaugh and Henry Uo-
man as reserved delegates.
The Conference now took up the 70.
port OF the District Parsonage commit.
tee, and as this conference has the priv.
lege oil selecting the place, several places
we're put IN nomination, viz: . Romney.
heyser, Frostburg, and others. Rom.
ney received the majority of the votes
cast and was declared the elected place
and made unanimous. Springfield was
selected as the place of holding the next
District Conference
The item respecting Sunday Schools
was now taken up and Listonburc was
represented by VIM. E. Woolf: Flint.
stone by +. G. Vandivcr; Springfield by
j. w. Wolfe North Riverby j. X. Gil.
bert; Morgan by S. +. Butt.
AT night there was lecture delivered
10y Rev. Is. Arbogast, ID. d., on Water.
The lecture was very able one-and
the Dr. had good audience.
saturday morning session opened at 8
O'Clock, and after religious exercises, the
charges were called and represented on
the financial interest. The report on ed.
ucatlon was presented, and an able ad
dress was made by DR.. Arbogast, who
instituted a comparison between State
schools and those under the control of the
Church The place for the next meeting
OF the District Conference was changed
from Springfield to Franklin.
a unanimous vote of thanks was ten
dered, by the Conference, to the people
OF homney and vicinity FOR the very kind,
cordial and hospitable entertainment it
has recelved-after which it adjourned.
Notwithstanding the rain Saturday
night DR.. Arbogast had large conerc.
CATION to whom he delivered q fine ser
mon.
sabbath morning ut ii o'clock, DR.
aroogast preached in the PRESBYTERIAN
church, which had been kindly offered
10y It's session. to full house from that
grand text: "There shall be no night
there" Rev. 22-25. The subject was
well handled. In the afternoon there
was children's meeting in the NJ. E.
Church South, to which all the Sabbath
Schools were invited, at which DIR. Ar
bogast, Rev. Smithson, p. f., and Rev.
" h. WoQlf cndeavored to instruct. in
terest and amuse the audience. at night
DR.. A. gave the people another Of his
able and excellent discourses, after which
the Sacrament of tho Lords Supper was
administered IN u very solemn and i'm
presslve manner.
during the morning and night servi
ces collections were lifted to help defray
the expense of either buying or building
a District Parsonage, and almost $500 90
was subscribed. Also a $500 Mission.
aIy collection.
Old Romney deserves TO hold hor head
up, friend says: for there's life in
the old land ve..''
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19

A LOST OCEAN VRssEL.-The steam
or Lorraine, Capt. McCauley, which sail
ed from Baltimore, August 18th for
Tyne, England, with S4,970 bushels Of
wheat, and l20 head Of live beef cattle,
has not been heard from since. The
steamer must have been caught 10 the
terrible storm Of Tho 18th. II disabled
she may have put into Burmuda, with
which place there is no cable commune
cation. Dead cattle were seen in the
gulf stream after the cyclone.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19

The Masonic Pic Mic at Harper's Fer.
~, on yesterday week, vas the largest
Of the season. Speeches were mado by
Hon. CHARLES J. FAULKNRB and Gen.
PIKE. it IS estimated that between five
and six thousand people were on the
Grounds during the day.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19

Hon. Charles James Faulkner, recent
" delivered an address at Charleston,
Kanawha County, before the State Edu.
cational Association 4 crowded house
greeted him. The Kanawha Gozete
ssysl
His subject was The Education Due
TO the Masses OF the People The ad-
dress was lengthy and able and very
oloquenLy delivered. lie was in favor
Of education OF tue masses for the pur-
pose Of enabling them TO better guard
themselves against the arts and wiles Of
the political dcmagogUe in his attempts
TO lead them from the truth TO better
enable them TO resist the encroacbments
Of corruption; aud TO IT. them for posi-
tions Of trust aud honor that they may
share the emolumcuts Of Office. Ills al.
dress was highly appreciated by all who
heard IT,.
ASoTHEE CAsE.-.Last week We noted
that tie Danvlle Times mentioned the
case Of a Mr. Lewis. so years old who
has been chewing tobacco GO years and
has swaiio 8cd the Juice al the time. and
that his health IS Invariably good We
have found case iG tLiIe0unty, in the
person Of Dr. John :. Luptou. The
Doctor is not quite 90 old as Lewis, but
he has been chewing tobacco for 20
years and bias swallowed the juice lie
informs US that be believes il beneficial
90 bis health II is fair TO add that the
Doctor does not chow 70 excess y u.
Ge"r y
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19

Gen. RICE made q speech q, Ottawa
Ohio, n few days ago, in which he plain
~ stated the issues between the parties
Democrats & Republicans. lie said :
The Republican party to-day declare
in substance that the right Of ser.co-
Vernmeht is extinSuished in The States :;
mat nationa! authority is supreme that
The preroGatlvo Of = free vote, which is
the distinguishing glory OF American ci.
tizcnship, and which lies at the founda-
ton OF our republican form of govern.
ment, can be exercised only in the pre-
sencc of Federal bayonetG or supcryi-
sors OF elections; that the sword and
purse shall be used 10 control elections
for partisan purposes, and that our dual
system OF government shall give place
to strong centralized power controlled
from Washington.
On the other hand tie Democracy de.
clare for the right of local sef.govern-
ment; that the constitutional powers of
the general government must be perpet-
mated; that Oh voting day, of all others,
the citizen is sovereign, and that he
shall have the right to cast his ballot
untrammeiled and unawcd, either by the
Federal soldier or the Federal marshal.
In this contest the interest Of the
people and the cause Of freedom must
be preserved We 90 forward appeal
ing 10 the patriotism of the country.
Let us cherish the constitution and keep
It's provisions inyio!ate. Let us 60
back to the teachings OF The fathers, and
let 1t not be said that the war OF the
revolution for the establishment Of civil
liberty and constitutional govern.
mcnt anil the later great war for the
preservation Of the sane, were fought in
ain
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19
PROC, 2S Cents,

bo careful 20 call for COi.LINsS' ' OYTAIC PrIe-TD
(cSf yen got como worthless Irnitation t1lt hy 81
Ststcs aud Canadas. and hy EEKks q r6IIpG FIs.
prieiors. Boston. Masb.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19
On our Mott DiAnm Fron,icr..

AS in our business and most pow.lous
cities Of the seaboard and interior. Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters is pre-cminept-
ly popular. Whersver civilization plants
its foot on this continent, thither the
great tonic soon fnds it's way. Nor is
this surprising, for il IL the medicine 81
all others best adapted TO the wants Of
the Western emigrant, be Ire ainer o.
agriculturist IL 10 An Incompatible
remedy for the diseases to which ne is
most subject, and are liable to bo brought
on by change Of climate. hardship, ex-
posure, unaccustomed aic and diet. and
miasma'ic atmosphere and sater. a.
mong ihcse ere disorders OF The stomach
and novels, rheumatic ailments, and
malarions fevers. for al Of which Hos.
letters Filters is a ce rinin specific. A
course q the Bitters before departing
for tic new field Of labor. or or arriving
will have tho effect 81 preventing the
evils for rbichit is such signal remedy.
Tho Governor Of Virginia has ap-
pointed Major HoLMe5 CoSRAD, OF Win
chester, delegate 70 .he national nil.
itary convention, which .1oets in s..
Louis on tc-morror.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19
@ COLLINS
V0LTRiC PLASTER

An Electro-Gairanic Battery oon,bia>s ,,,.
. highly Medfcsted strcngtheninr PIs,,.,
forming tho boat Plaster for pains end eeh,,
In the World OF Medicine.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19

GoDEY's LADY's Book for October
will be received with pleasure by its sub
scribers. being an unusually beautiful
number Of this ever popular magazine
The steel plate. by barley, represents a
merry making at tic tinc-bonored festi-
val of All-Ea ilowe'en. The autu mn
fashions age shown in a mammoth col
ored steel plate, snd numerous pages
OF additional illustrations, which have
full descriptions in the fashion depart,
,neIt. GoDEY's fashions have been un.
surpassed for nearly half n century,
The literary matter is of the hest. com
prising the continuation Of Tho Rose
bud Garden OF Girls" Which increases
III interest with every NUMBER the con-
clusion of "a Gentle Belle one Of The
best novels of the day and short sto.
rics and poems by popular authors. The
usual pages Of music. amusement, house
hold matter architecture, home adorn-
mcDt, and fancy work are given. and The
entire number is a proof that tho Editors
keep their promise, in Offering To The
public the best fashion magazine in the
country. The Publishers will send 70
any address, postpaid, on receipt OF 30
cents, the remaining three numbers Of
tho present year, or for 81 will send the
full current volume. Address Godey's
Lady's Book. Philadelphia.
Now that navigation has ceased upon
the chesapeake and Ohio canal. in CON
sequence Of the miners strike the la
borers are employed in repairing tho
locks and towpath along tho entire line
and in completing repairs ~ the tunnel.
It appears that oil but four Of the
miners of the Potomac Company began
work on the I6th inst. at 40 cents
they number about 100. Heretofore
only about 20 men have boen working
in this mine. From information receiy-
cd 1T Cumberland i! is almost certainly
known there will lie no strike in the
Cleardeld region al present,
The New Central CompsDys three
mines were on Tuesday last closed in.
definitely by Instructions from New
York.
Next year ought to bc profitable
one for the ministers Of the country
leap year.
81. Louis is eighteen anil half m lies
long that being The river frontage and
greatest length. Tho width OF the city
limits varies from half mile TO nine
miles. The area IS Ga square miles, or
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19
TEEY ARE THE prHr

Gssis.1Sn Enelosed zoo VII nnd as an l,is
yOLTAIC PLAsTER9. ~ tho above you win -. ,h,,
Gao 90 sonethlng TO help Others Ia rae Vsy eFsg I
4 Am not able 10 be Up and around. Taers are q mr.
per who have tried your ples;ers who hsd giysa co..
wei all Plestera were good Tor notiar ari no- loir
visn me That They are Tho best they have ever Sl.a
ns 70. sohx nj winter neti'r tbs have estor,
0fes Year,. wished could hsvo heard OF your sis.
I'm before. Sours, &c. 800 -
LORETTA NJ cnosA
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19

80. vvsi -rsz.,x . f-sc-f- 9 y.,s-. : ,, -
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19
A MORBID SWELLING.

osr{isnen.-t sent for one OF COLLINS yoirim
StAsTEItS. and 10 has been OF greet bs- In r.ss
~ ssweiyny 10 my leo .cs tast Two phy,ei,rirrs
nodheed it % Oysrian Tuner. w
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19

81. Louis is eighteen anil half miles
long that being Che river frontage and
greatest length. The width OF the city
limits varies from half mile to nine
miles. The area IS Ga square miles, or
10000 acres. - Times-JouruaL
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19
The NetU Buckeye.

y beat Fans, Fruit Drirrs, Feed CuH"' Con
shelters, GnlvsnizsG Iron Water Pip, ~
70 ~ shout one-talf old prices. yus'
what you want uOv tie
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-09-19

Next year ought to be a profitable
one for the ministers Of the country
leap year.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-12-20
Grant and the Presidency.

New YoRx, December 20.-A special
to the Star from Philadelphia says:
Senator Cameron, the nswly.elected
Chairman Of the Republican National
Committee, came to this city from
Washington yesterday in company with
Senators Burnside and Anthony. It
was understood that their purpose was
to consult with General Grant with
reference to his probable acceptance Of
the nomination for President II rendered
him by the Convention at Chicago In
June. II was the general expectation
that the question OF General Grants
candidacy would be definitely settled to.
day, and IL Is safe to say, from the state.
msnts made by prominent Republicans.
that II has been settled afirmatively.
The details Of the conference could not
be learned. but the net result, on the
best authority outside Of General Grant
himself. IL that the General has init.
mated his acceptance, provided the nom
ination Is rendered to him by q practi.
cally unanimous vote Of the Convention.
A prominent Republican stated, after an
hours conversation with the General,
that Grant would be q candidate again
for the Presidency. The statement was
made e~mphatically and without quail.
fcation.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-12-20
The Chinese Issue.

WASHINGTON. December 20.-Ths lot.
ter Of Governor Irwin, officially stating
the result OF the vote Of California upon
the question Of Chinese immigration,
which wa laid before the House by
Speaker Randall day before yesterday,
has been referred BY that body TO It's
Committee on Education and Labor.
Willis Of Kentucky. chairman Of this
committee, expressed TO the California
Representatives today his continued
desire to do everything In his power to
obtain Congressional action for the re.
striction Of Monaghan immigration. and
inquired what steps they purpose to take
In the matter this session. They In
formed him in reply that they intend to
have some measure prepared for intro
dpctiop Immediately after the Christmas
rsoessi by which time Congress will be
ready for work, and . plan for united
action will doubtless be mature.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-12-20
EASTERN DISPATCHES.
[.r,orAI 70 E soLD HI. DAILY r.vsI
Grant at . ~Camp.Rire.

PHrLADELpHrA, December l9.-Gene-
raj Grant was last night escorted to q
camp. Are at the Academy Of Music BY .
delegation Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic, the route being brilliantly
illuminated by pyrotechnics and calcium
lights. In one OF the p%roscsnium boxes
sat General Grants family and several
personal friends. The heads Of the
Departments and prominent military
officers occupied the other boxes. Gen.
Grant took his seat on the stage Of the
right Of Gen. Hartranft, who presided,
and the campfire was started BY .
rsveills. Comrads John sayrss, Chap
lain OF the Department Of Pennsylvania,
G. A. R., offered . prayer. Governor
Hoyt delivered an address OF Welcome.
During It's delivery General Grant
stood facing Governor Hoyt.,snd upon
the conclusion Of the latter's remarks
the building seemed to fairly trembls
under the enthusiastic greeting the as
ssmblags extended the General. He
stood bowling his Acknowledgements, and
a. Il was evident that he desired to make
some response, the audience quickly
settled into silence. General Grant then
spoke In the Same vein a. on many pre-.
vious occasions. This response was fol.
lowed by music and addresses ~sulogistic
Of the General.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-12-20
Seymour Sees Il Himself.

CHICAGO, December 2O.-A Utica sps.
cisl gives an interview with Ex-Governor
Seymour. The reporter asked him II he
would accept the Democratic nomina-
ton Tor President, II such q courss
seemed necessary orths party's success.
10 said: "As for myself. I do not think
there Is q general disposition to nomi.
nate me, nor do I think It wise to do so,
for many reasons. ! should not be o
strong candidate, and what I have said
TO the numerous invitations to make
addresses upon political or other sub.
jscts, would Of itself be o good reason
Why ! should not be nominated. While
my name was spoken Of. I do not con.
slider II anything more than n OF the
spsculations OF the day In times Of
political uncertainty. In the face Of
what I have said, II Is absurd TO suppose
that I shall DO nominated. ! have no
idea that I shall DO nominated by any
convention for President"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-12-20
c.rlo,,n P..,r. Concerts.

Virginia is about to DO favored with q
couple Of concerts by La Diva Carlotta
Patti, now ON her farewell tour around
the world. This will be an event OF the
greatest interest to the people Of the
Comstock, for Carlotta Patti Is undoubt-
edly the greatest vocalist Of the day,
and has q world. wide fame a. q song
stress. She comes with q brilliant rec
ord OF her phenomenal success. achieved
in all the principal cities Of Europe and
A~merica-in tho full zenith OF her popu-
larity, and in the possession OF a melo-
dious voice, that has thrilled her audi.
ences in every part Of the civilized
world. But In saying that she 10 the
best vocalist OF the day. it must not be
understood that she Is the best singer.
Her execution Is, however, probably the
finest ever known. Her voice Is phe.
nomenal in all respects. and her execution
most marvellous. II Is AZ clean and per-
feet a. that Of the most skilled perform
ers upon the violin: but she lacked. In
former years, the feeling which formed
so kIthk uu tituitht w Wv Wv We eSs
sister, Adelina. 1t is said, however. that
she now gives evidence Of more soul
than formerly. Her success in concerts
is fully equal to that OF her famous sis.
ter in opera. The artists who accom-
pany here are Of the highest order Of
merit. in order to augment the interest
that always attaches to the Patti con.
ccrts. Among these artists. at the head
Of the list, is Mr.. Henry ksttsn, the
great Hungarian pianist. who is highly
praised by the London and Paris press
and has achieved . great success In
American cities. Mr.. DeMunck is said
10 be the best y~ioloncello soloist who
ever visited the United Statos. Signor
Ciampi Cellaj has been the fayorite bari
tone in Paris for two seasons, and mas
sung with great success everywhere.
Mr.. Theodore I. Toedt. the tenor, has
sweet silyery voice. which hs uses vitn
great skill. His specially Is English
ballads. which he sings with rare taste
and feeling. Mr.. Ferdinand Quicken u
the accompsnist. The troupe will open
at Piper's Opera House December 29th.
for two concerts only. When the box
sheet is opened there will be q rush for
favorable positions.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-12-20
The Mean Maineness.

AUGUSTA. Maine, December 19.--It is
now stated that Skowhegan was counted
ont with great reluctance by the Gov.
srnor and Council, and only asa last
resource in order to make sure OF Q quo.
rum OF Fusionists In the House. This
view 10 corroboratsd by Q letter addressed
only last week by Hon. F. g. Parker to
Mr.. Steward. the Republican Represent.
alive elect from Skowhegan. At that
time It appears that II had not been de-
tsrmined to count Skowhegan out
The Republican State Committee will
meet here in the early part Of next week.
The call for an indignation meeting to-
morrow night has been signed BY the
best citizens.
Hallowell will hold an indignation
meeting on Saturday. The Governor
and Council have been engaged on the
county returns.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-12-20
MiacAllaneous.

WASHINGTON, December 20.-It Is pos'
lively stated that General Grant will
come to Washington early In January.
he will stop with his oil friend, General
Bsals. on Lafayette Square. Presi.
dent Hayes invited General Grant TO
stay at the White House during his visit
to Washington, but he bad already
accepted the invitation OF General Beale.
BosroS, December l8th.-Bishop Gil.
bert Haven, OF the Methodist Episcopal
Chnrch, whose serious illness has already
been reported, is In Q very critical Don.
dition tonight. and his friends are
apprshensive that hs will not live until
morning.
JAMAICA, L. l.. December 20.-The
Presbyterian Synod Of Long Island, BY
o two.thirds vote, sustained Dr.. Talmsge
by Diminishing the appeal from the do.
cision OF the Prssbytsry In his case.
SAco. Me-, December 20.-A lunatio
broke into the depot Of the Eastern
Railroad last night, and although shot ct
and wounded by Q watohman. upset .
stove and some lamps. setting Are to the
place and himself. Tho depot and
freight house were burned.
H~ARRIsBURo, Pa, December 20.-At
Carlisle, Judge Herman refused q new
trial In the case OF Mrs. Catherine Zell,
and sentenced her to be hanged.
CINCINNATI. December 20.-A defalca-
ton Of over $40, 900 has been discovered
by the books Of the late Mayor John
ston. Ho took the money and oom-
PEELED his clerk to force balances. He
being dead. his bondsmen will be held.
PEORIA, ILL.,, December 20.-Thomas
Nsill. the local cattle King, whose opera
tons have been very heavy. has failed
for from 5000, 900 to $500, 900. probably
the latter amount. He was widely
known and universally respected as q be-
nevolent, conscientious, upright man.
His whereabouts are unknown.
ST.. PAUL, December ia fire In
Bismarck. Dakota, yesterday morning,
started in Q restaurant on the main street
and burned twelve stores and buildings
adjoining. The Sheridan House wal
saved with difficulty. Loss, $4,000;
insurance. small.
At the close OF the meeting to declare
the sympathy Of the people Of st. Paul
with the oppressed people OF Ireland
last night, $500 was raised to be for.
wardsd directly to the Land League. A
committee was appointed to continue to
solicit subscriptions.
PoRr HuRoN. December 20.-A
FIRE broke out in the rear part Of, Har.
.rington's Opera House in this city at 8
o'clock yesterday morning. and dam.
aged 1t to the extent OF ten or twelve
thousand dollars, with no insurance.
The Havsrly Juvenile "Pinafore"
Opera Company lost their wardrobe and
scenery. valued at 50, 500, with no insur-
anco.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-12-20
Adjourned for the Holidays.

WASHINGTON, December 20. - Less
than . quorum Of Senators and barely .
quorum Of Representatives were In their
seats at the Capitol yesterday, and both
Houses adjourned until the 9th OF Janu.
airy. after very brief sessions. The out.
going trains yesterday were well filed
with departing members, and by tonight
two. thirds OF the members Of both
Houses will have left Washington to
spend the Christmas holidays at their
respective homes.
Senator Farley has gone TO New York
city to Join his family. Governor Pa
chsco goes there today for tho same
purpose. Senator Booth left for New
York last night with the intention OF 70.
naming In that city during most Of the
holiday recess. although he may return
here for New Years Day. Representa-.
tive Psgs also left for Now York today
for o visit OF o week or two. Congress.
men Davis and Berry will probably re.
main here throughout the recess.