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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

PETER L. LAzzELL recently sold
fifty acres his of land in Cass dis
trict to VIM. F. Conway for $3.50.
SMr. Lazzell thought some thing Of
emigrating to Braxton, but we be-
lieve has abandoned the idea.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

In the case of Judge Ollie against
the Borough of Morgantown, the
Arbitrator, Geo. c. Sturgiss, Jesse
j. Fitch and A. L. Wade awarded
the Judge $47.50, though it still
leaves him cut of pocket consider
able sum.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

A NEW Greenpack organ has been
started at Charleston, called the MIR
ror. just how long the Mirror will
last without breaking we are unable
to say.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

IT is strange that we have so few
fires in Morgantown, considering the
carelessness as to defective chimneys,
fiues and the handling OF fire. There
has been but two or three fires in
this place within the last four or five.
years.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

PETER LANAHAN, the gay and fes-
tive Peter, came to town on Monday
and imbibed too much of the "cray-
thur" He got so hilarious as to
break the peace of the town, for
which he was put in the jug. Ex-
penses $3.50 and costs.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

The programme of the Columbian
Literary Society for December 9th,
10 as follows:
Defamation: Holt and Town
shend.
Essay: Sommers and Hall.
Grafton: Henry 1st and Purnell.
Minute Speeches: Hawthorne and
Ralphsnyder
Debate: Affirm.-Kelly LIST and
Davis; Deny-Lazzell LIST and Hay
mond.
Question: as the Preparatory De
partment Beneficial to the Universe
ty."
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
Foot Of Walnut St., Morgsntown.
INVENTORS and Patentees shou

INVENTORS and Patentees should
send for instructions, terms, refer
cnces, &C., to Edison Brothers, Solici-
tors of Patents, Washington, ID. c.,
who furnish the same without charge.
Edison Brothers is q well-known and
Successful firm Of large experience,
having been established in 1859. II.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
the 9Th. day of December. 1879

at the front door Of the Court House, of
said County, at public auction, the tract
of 81 acres of land mentioned In said
decree, being the same land that was
conveyed by the Defendant. Isaac
McGallagher to the Defendant Eugcnius
Shafer, by deed of record, bearing date
April LIST, 1873.
TERMS OF SALE: Enough of the par-
chase money to be cash In hand to pay
the Plaintiff s costs IN this suit and the
costs and commissions of sale, AMI the
residue on a credit of AMI 2 years, In
equal installments, bearing interest from
the day of sale, taking from the purchas-
er bonds for the deferred installments,
with approved security.
JOSEPH MOREL AND
Special Commissioner
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
Eureka Mills.

We have just added new Corn Burrs
and other improvements to the Eureka
Mills and are now better prepared than
ever for all business in our line. The
best of work guaranteed to all our cus-
toners. We have all the facilities for
dispa itching ork promptly.
THOMPSON 4 ALI.ENDER.
Foot Of Walnut St., Norge ntown.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
OscEoLA.

THE students, assisted by some
outside talent, will shortly give a
public dramatic entertainment in
Commencement Hall of the Universe
ty for the benefit of the University
Boat Club. 1t is the purpose of the
Club to have everything in readiness
by Spring to begin to make show
of what can be done in rowing here.
We doubt very much whether there
is a finer course in the country than
on the Monongahela at this point.
From the mouth of Falling Run up
the river can be obtained course of
three miles in almost a direct line
and without any current. We hope
the boys will get up good entertain
ment and be well patronized, as they
deserve to he. The students give
Morgantown all the life she has, and
in turn we should assist them in any
enterprise of this kind that is to in
crease the interest in our institu-
tons.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

LAST Thursday was the day set
apart for fasting and prayer. We
observed it in the former instance
No turkey.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

SELLERS Liver Pills" stand un-
rivaled in tho United States for cur
ing billiousness, sick headache, DC.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
LOCAL NEWS.

THE Standard Store has put up
nice new sign. 1t was painted in
Pittsburgh.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

A NUMBER Of little written hand
bills were distributed over town on
Tuesday announcing sociable at
the NJ. E. Church. At least that's
what the fellows said they were.
We could not read the one we re-
ceIved.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

PERSONAL MENTIoN.-Col F. W.
Thompson and family returned, last
week, from Uniontown, where they
had been visiting for sometime.
Mrs. John III. Hoffman returned
several days ago from visit at
Clarksburg.
Miss Susie Thompson, niece Of
Col. Thompson, of this place, left last
week for her home in New York, at
ter an extended visit here,
DR.. H. W. Brock, Of Morgantown,
took the cars here last Wednesday
morning for Philadelphia and New
York cities. While ON his way be-
tween Morgantown and this place,
he was overtaken by a messenger,
and called to go into Barbour coun-
ty, w. Va, and perform surgical
operation, and was thus turned out
of his direct route East WayRes
burg Rep.
Marshall d. Sanders, has gone
to Upshur county and is located at
Sand Run. We would rather Mar
shall had stayed in Monongalia.
We had a pleasant call from our
old friend Isaac Reed, on Monday.
Capt. VIM. Stoey was in town sew
eral days lately and assisted the
Band boys at their concert on Thurs
day and Saturday nights.
Job Swindler and his bonny bride
are expected here Thursday. A cor
dial welcome awaits them from their
numerous young friends. They will
be CHARTERED at Mr.. f. S. Dawson's
for the present.
Mr.. William Saer, son Of J. w.
Saer, is visiting his father and other
relatives here. He lives in Putnam
county, Ohio, snd is doing we'll. He
left here twelve years ago, and this
is his first visit to old Morgantown
in that time.
Mr. J. w. Stevens, of Grant dis
trict, was among our callers last
week He thinks of selling his farm
at Laurel Point. 1t contains over
so acres, has good buildings and is
in good order generally, We have nc
objection to his selling, but we would
regret it if he should sell out and
leave the county.
S. S. Yeager, and his son, Geo. G.,
Of Randall, were in town the first
of the week.
We. were pleased to meet S. G..
Stewart, Esq, in our office on Tues
day. Mr.. Stewart frequently favors
us with the news of Grant District.
Our aged friend Mr. Stephen Gil
bert, made lis his usual annual cal
on Tuesday and paid up his sub
scription.
F. X. OKelly has been suffering
very much with neuralgia for the las
ten days, and we regret to announc,
does not seem to be any better at
this time.
Mr.. Silas Fisher, of Grant District,
called to see US on Wednesday and
contributed considerably to our ex
chequer.
Mr.. R. B. Carr, Of Illinois, was in
town a short time this week. He was
for many years resident of this
place and was member of the firm
of Carr, Hanway, Nye & Co. He has
many friends here who were all glad
to see him again.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

JAKE slime let one of his horses
drink too much water last Monday
and foundered it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

REMEMBER the land sale by Com
missioner Moreland next Saturday.
See advertisement in another col
umn.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

j.. "FATHER and mother being afflicted
with asthma, two bottles of Sellers
Cough Syrup has gived them 4 new
lease Of life"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

The Wheeling Ne,cs Letter has
completed its first year. 1t is quite
old for its age"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

DIR. GEO. b. NORRIS, Dentist, will
be in Morgantown on December oath
and remain 10 days.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

The officers of the Parthenon Liter
airy Society as elected last Friday
evening, are: Joe. NJ. Devine, Pres't I;
r. P. Camden, Vice Pres't; j. II.
Stewart Rec. Sec'y; j. f. Musgrave,
Cor. Sec'y; E. d. Jeffries, Critic; j.
ID. Russell, Chaplain; S. G. Cargill,
Librarian.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

Work on the new M. p. Church
has stopped for the winter. The
foundation is completed ready for
the brick.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

GEO. w. JOHNSON lost very valu-
able horse Tuesday night, from
collie.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

A coLoRED convict in the peniten-
tiary attempted to cut his throat on
the Odd ult. Knife was too dull.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
UNIVERSITY ITEMS.
BIZ OUR REPORTER.

The Winter Term at the Universe
ty is now fairly begun. The atten-
dance is about the same as last term
A few new students make up for
those who are teaching. A. l.. Cox,
Of the Cadet Corps is teaching at
Glever's Cap Sergeant E. ID. JEFF
fries takes his place at the Armory.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
,o22-,y
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

In pursuance of a decree of the Cir
cult Court of Monongalia County. In the
Chancery cause of Hoffman 4 Co. vs..
William f. Fisher ct. all, rendered on
the 9th day of September 1879, | will
as Special Commissioner sell on Satur-
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

The Dramatic entertainment to be
given in Commencement Hall will
be no mean affair, from the prepare
tions that are being made.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

w A. MESTREzAT,
w Coru03 SOloSst.

Can be engaged for Public Concerts, etc. Mr.
W is attached to any Band or Orchestra. and
appears only with piano or organ accompaniment.
20. Address, Morgaatows, W. va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

MoRGANTowN should have better
organized police force than she has<
1t would pay to keep two or three
policemen on duty all the time. Our
streets and corners might be kept
more respectable if this were the case.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
60. c. sTuRalss,
RenI Estate Agcns,

viii buy and sell Real Estate of every
kind, in manner to suit sellers or pur
chasers, will rent and lease property,
collect rents, and pay taxes
Terms satisfactory. Address
GEO. c. STURGlSS.
No. Chancery Row.
no 22-y Morgantown, w Va.
ISOR SALE CHEAP--Five Dwellings. half dos-
It Town Lots, ono Store, Dwelling and Lot three
valuable outots containing q and 10 acres respect
ivey and farm and coal lands, all in Nor
gantown. GEO. c. STURGISS,
no sa-s
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
BUFFERS 4 SPECk,
A r T I S T S,

Will be in Fairmont and Moryantown on or
about December 18th
Portraits Executed in
OIL, PASTILLE AND CRAYON.
PRICES, FROM "a TO $75.
We make Specially Of our NEW AND
IMPROVED PROCESS OF
P0cELAlN PAINTING,
by which the most beautiful and durable
pictures in tn world are produced.
II other processes called Photo Craycn
and Photo Chrome pictures are mere imi-
ra.ions of our work and have nothing per-
mnnent about them.
Don't be swindlcd by such work, but wait
for Batter / Speck:
Seeing is Believing.
We request your most critical examine
ton Of onr work,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

LIST of Petit Jurors drawn on the
18th day of November, 1879, to at
tend before the County Court of
Monongalis county, December term
1879.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

THE cigar makers Of Parkersburg
are on a strike.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
EAST SIDE.

VIM. Swindler, James Terrell, j. j.
Pomroy, Thos. Eavenson, VIM. Simp-
son, George Costello, Edison Hare,
John ID. Robinson, Oliver Travis,
Lot Stewart, Joseph f. Weaver, Hay.
mond Griggs, James Baker.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
WEST SIDE.

Elmar M. Tenant, Nimrod A..
Tenant, +. j. Eddy, Calvin Michael,
Gilbert l. Moore, John Shriver, L. j.
Courtney, Jackson Evcrley, Martin
Tenant, c. Lemasters David b. Wa
tiers, Bower Stephens, Henry Scott,
Michael r. Sheets, Bradford Shiyeley,
John Davis.
Tcste: A. RAYMOND,
Clerk.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06

We request your most critical examine
ton of orsr work,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-27
Little Rock Gazette.l

Last night two men from Philadelphia
engaged in quarrel at hotel in this
city. After using all kinds of epithets,
one of the men thrust his hand behind
him as though about to draw pistol,
and then took it away. The quarrel
terminated without damage to either
party. An old man from South Arkan-
sas shook back his long hair, and, ad-
vancing to the man who had made the
hip-pocket motion, remarked:
'Both Of you men are strangers here,
l reckon?"
eyes"
"Not acquainted with our little rules
of politenessw
"How?"
"why, you put your hand behind you
Just now."
dyes"
"You didn't pull gun"
II haven't got gum"
"Now, young man, let me give you a
piece of advice. While you are in this
country, don't put your hand behind
you unless you intend to shoot; don't
even run your hand into your pocket for
a chaw Of tobacker; don't spit; don't
wink, for, if you do, your pardner, if
he's an Arkansas man, will jolt you.
You must learn these little rules of 20.
liteness. You may know how to conduct
yourself at church, but you We got good
many rules of etiquet to learn"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-27
The Louisiana SenatOrship.
New Orleans Democrat.1

The question of the election of 9
United States Senator from this State te
succeed Mr.. Spofford has been recently
the subject of discussion both here and
at Washington, and there seems to be
no doubt that unless Congress shall, dur.
ing the first session of the Legislature
about to be convened under the new
Constitution of the State, amend the
law bearing upon the election of United
States Senators, the Legislature will have
to 60 into an election. The law fixes the
time as the second Tuesday after the
meeting and organization of the Legisla-
ture "chosen next preceding the expira.
tion of the time for which any Senator
was elected to represent such State"
The Legislature will meet, under the
new Constitution. ON Monday, Jan. IL,
1880. 1t is possible, as suggested by
Senator Jonas, that Congress may take
action on the matter after the recess,
provided the opinion of the members of
the Legislature should favor postpone
ment; but unless an amendment is passed
prior to the Goth of January, the present
law must be complied with and the cleo
tion gone into. Mr.. Spofford's term COM
menced March 4, 1877, and therefore ex-
pires March 8, 1883. So that new SEN
ator, if elected, will have to wait more
than three years before he takes his seat.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-27

Richmond State (Dem.): Inspite of all
hopes to the contrary, the sectional issue
was again introduced in Congress, and
very unnecessarily. Mr.. Voorhees,, OF
Indiana, is responsible for it this time, in
bringing forward resolution of inquiry
into the cause of the emigration of some
two hundred negroes from North Caro-.
lima to Indiana, who happened to take
Washington en- route. 'Let my people
co." is the easiest solution of this ques.
ton. True, we may not want them ia
go, any more than we want our white
people to leave us, but, as we make no
effort to keep the latter, why should we
strain point to keep the other here
against their will? If Mr.. Voorhees, does
not want these ,people in Indiana, that
is question for him and the people of
that State to settle among themselves.
Congress has nothing to do with it, nor
has the country. 1t in no manner enters
into the duties of the Government to in.
terfere with the free right of an Ameri.
can citizen to change his sky or mind
and we trust Congress will meddle nc
further in the matter.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-27

tling off the following before committee
of the Board of Education: Butter
milk canyon is in the Paradise Noun
tains, northwest from Eden, about ten
miles from Gouge-eye, ON the road lead
ing from Limburger to Whoop-'em-up,
by the way of Bell Town, Lay !'em-out,
and Hurry, and just over the mountains
from Bung-eye and Knock -'em-stifr."
A poet asks: "Where are the dreams
of the days gone byf" This is singu-
lar query, even for poet. The dreams
of the days gone by are like the days
themselves gone by-gone by. A dream
can't be preserved like ounces and
pears and other fruit. The poet can
witness Just as lively and startling
dreams as those that have fled, if he will
eat mirce pie, dozen raw oysters, and
some picked pigs feet, and drink pint
of cider before going to bed.-[ Norris
town Herald.
A young man who had Just returned
from long journey, clasped his adored
one in his loving embrace in dimly-
lighted parlor, WAS seized with great
terror that for an instant, paralyzed all
his energies "Oh, my darling" said he,
wildly, "why didn't you write me of
this? What is it-spinal disease, or have
you dislocated some of your ribs, that
you are obliged to wear this broad leath-
er bandagew "Oh, love-" she gently
murmured, "this is only my new belt; l
would have got broader one, but it
would not 60 under my arms."- An
drews' Bazaar.
A Quaker shopkeeper once met Qua
ker customer going home with her bum
dies. He had been absent from his place,
and had notion in his wise head that
she had been trading with rival whom
he did not much love. "How much did
thee give yard for this, MaryY zone
dollar" "Why, am surprised at thee!
| could let thee have it for rs cents"
"And how much for thisr 1.-TWO dol
lars" "Why, that was unreasonable. |
could let thee have it for 81 so. Why
will thee 60 away trading with strangers
and worlds people, Mary~ II don't
know what thee is talking about, friend
John," she said; "but l did buy all these
things at thy store, and if thee says the
truth thee must owe me considerable
money."-[Troy Times.
A sad misfortune lately befel New
Orleans Judge. 1t is related of him that
ashe was riding in the cars from single
glance at the countenance of a lady at
his side, he imagined that he knew her,
and ventured to remark that the day was
pleasant.
She only answered eyes"
"Why do you wear a veil%'
"Lest | attract gentlemen"
"It is the province of gentlemen to ad-
mire."
Not wheu they are married"
"But am not.
Indeedp
"Oh, no; I'm bachelor"
The lady quietly removed her veil,
disclosing to the astonished magistrate
the face of his mother-in-law. He has
been raving maniac ever since.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-27
The Carrying Away OF Obelisks.

America has the tender instincts of
youth and expresses them freely. She
never leaves any doubt as to her first i'm
pressions, She hears that the sister
obelisk of our own Cleopatra will SOON be
on his way there, and her feelings are
much those of whale at the first sight
of harpoon. The citizens of Rhode Is
land, headed by the Governor, are quite
thrown off their balance at the threaten
ing proximity of the uncanny stranger,
and the New York Times, in an article
which we reprint to-day, exhausts the
theory of monumental associations. Did
we not know that our American friends
are overbidding us for antiquities, as for
everything else, we might suppose their
continent uncontaminated with relics,
curiosities, and survivals. They have
got the first harvest of Cyprus, and have
good diggings in Asia Minor.
We are to understand, however, that
they do not object to a free traffic in
movable properties, the mere furniture
and currency of the world, 80 much as
to fixtures, grand objects still in stu,
and inseparably associated with par
ticular place and time. Our American
contemporary is more witty than wise
on this point, and tries to strengthen its
argument by perfectly unwarrantabie
charge of personal vanity, and foolish
love of notoriety, upon those who pre-
sent their country with these objects of
world wide interest. We may feel that
the finest series of reliefs in the world
has suffered certain downfall in pass
ing from the Parthenon to the British
Museum; but it is not necessary to sup
pose that the Scottish Earl who accom-
plished it was actuated by any motives
but the love of art and of his country
Our latest addition on the Thames EN-
bankment was due to the accidental con-
currence of a love of antiquities and
clever engineer.
There was no more vanity in the mat
ter than in a search for the North Pole
or for the sources of the Nile. However,
when we have blown away this and a
good deal more chaff from the lively
etfusion before us, there remains some
matter for serious consideration. 1t has
to be admitted that the interest and val
ue of many monuments depend on their
site; and that, ualess very good reason
be shown to the contrary, they had best
remain where they are. No doubt there
has been much wanton and mischievous
dissertations, by tearing up memorials
by the roots and planting them else
where, sometimesin ungepial soil. There
are cases of downright robbery from the
instinct of selfish appropriation. 1t is
not vanity, but something worse, that
prompts man to chip off a finger, or
a nose, or an ornament, in order that he
may carry it home and put it where it
will never be seen. They who are
guilty of a petty larceny like this would
commit wholesale robbery-a raid, if
they had the opportunity.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-27
A Breton Priest.
[COrnhill Mapazjnel

1t was Sunday, also, when I called on
the Rector, between the services when
knew I should find him at home. He
was seated at dinner with his curate and
two young women dressed as simple
peasants, to whom he introduced me as
his sisters. His history is that of most
Breton priests. He is the son of peas
ant, was brought up in a seminary, and
on getting parish Of his own he brought
his father, mother and S. ,ers to live in
the clergy house. The father was q
drunkard of the very worst sort, who
passed all his time at the village drink
ing shops, to the scandal of the priest and
church, so he had to be put away into a
distant village, where he died about a
year ago.
The mothers and sisters still live with
the Rector. They wear the dress of or
dinary peasants, with caps, collars and
all, without any concealment or pretense
whatsoever. You will say that it is as
it should be, but there is another side To
that question, if you will consider it
well. Even Nine. the Countess de K,
a red-hot convert, says there is one thing
against the Roman Church, and that one
thing is the priests are not gentlemen.
Don't sum up the question with pshaw
that means that the Rector can not put
his legs under the mahogany of the
Squire and be his companion. 1t may
mean that with the noblesse, but II
means something far more serious with
the people. There is deep-seated dis
like to the priests even among these su-
superstitious and apparently devout
Bretons.
What is it founded upon? I asked
myself this question: asked the people
themselves--and when got to the root
of the matter found it arises from the
deep-seated love of money peculiar to
the French peasant. This passion for
cash is offended, hurt and reused to op.
position by the continual demands Of
the priests for money. To realize how
the matter works, take the case Of oul