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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Why work for $15 per month,
when you can make from $50 to
800. Four weeks instructions
will prepare you to make tho pic.
ture business 4 success. For terms
apply to $. L. BARRETT
Proprietor Weston Art Gallery.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

OuR RAILROAD is now completed
four miles this side of Clarksburg.
1t is said that it will now be prose-
cutcd 10 completion Mt the rate OF
half 4 mile Il day.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

A CORRESPONDENT of the Cincin.
natl Commercial writes n very inter
csting letter on the subject of the
"Hunting and Fishing Grounds OF
West Virginia"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

VIZ have received copy Of Prof.
Colcgrove's grammar. 1t is neatly
gotten up, and no doubt does
credit to the author as well us the
publishers. We will hereafter
notice this book ut greater length.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

The recent rains are bringing
out the grass and oats crops won
derfully. Tho farmer has great
cause for satisfaction this year,not-
withstanding n rather backward
spring. The crops are all prom
Using well, and prices for both
grain and produce are good.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

THE RED Men are agitatins the
minds OF the people in Wetzel
county, or at least our State cS-
changes so represent it.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

REMEMBER, tho biggest and
grandcst Picnic hcldin this coun-
try for years, will be given Mt the
McGary Grove on the 18th Of July.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

I.EcruRE.-P. O'Connor, the
Vcgctinc Doctor, will deliver lee
turo in the Town Hall on the goth
inst. subject-The Laws Of Life
and Health. Admission, % conts
Il couple. Lecture to commence at
half past7.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

THERE is an Enligrant Agent at
Beverly from Switzerland who
wants 100000 acres of land upon
which to settle emigrants.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

GRAND pIC-Nlc.-A grand Pic
Mic will DO held at the McGary
Grove on the 4th Of July, under
the auspices of the Catholic
Church. All are invited.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Work has again commenced on
the building in the burnt district.
1t will be a commodious building
when completed. sIil
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14
Personal MENTION.
Miss Maggie Hurley is visiting
friends in Sutton.

friends in Sutton.
G. P. Darlinton went TO Salt
Lick on Thursday last.
Mrs. r. P. Camden returned to
Parkersburg yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Bailey went to Par
kersburg this week.
Mr.. George Fisher, of Sutton, was
visiting friends here this week.
DR.. Ward is at home again, and
ready for business.
Henry Brannon, Esq, was in
Clarksburg this week on Railrad
business.
NJ. S. Farnsworth, of Gilmer
county, was in town on Thursday
last. %
William Hawkins, of Buckhan-
non, was in town and gave us a
pleasant call this week.
Mrs. A. H. Kunst left on We'd
ncsday last for Parkersburg to visit
friends.
Judge Camden, of Clarksburg, is
reported as being in very poor
health.
Rev. Henry Langford is attend
lug the Baptist Association in
Monongalia county.
Weston was not represented at
the recent Medical Convention at
Martinsburg.
Miss Ida Brannon, of Weston,
is visiting friends in this place
Fairn,ont Normal School Daily.
John Kennedy, who has been in
Weston for some time, went to
Marion county this week.
Ellis Singleton, Esq, of Salt
Lick, Braxton county, was regis
tered at the Waldo House on
Wednesday last.
W. W. Mccoy, ofMarictta, Ohio,
contractor for the carpenter work
on the last section of tho Asylum,
was in town this week.
George Campbell, time-keepcr
for Mr.. O'Connor, the Asylum con-
tractor, returned from Parkersburg
this week.
Miss Jessie Camden and N. B.
Newton are attending tho Com
mcnccmcnt exercises at the Fair
mont and Morgantown schools.
"Charlic" Barrett is still in
Buckhannon. Is it business or
pleasure which detaills you, Char
lie?
Mr.. J. II. Critics and wife, of
Lewis county, were in town this
week, visiting relatives.-Fhilirwi
Pldindealer.
Mr.. James ]. Peterson, editor Of
tho Republican, and wife, are in
Morgantown attending the Com
mcnccment exercises Of the Uni
versity.
DR.. T. B. Camden is absent this
week attending the National Con-
vetion of Superintcndents of In
sane Asylums, at Providence,
Rhode Island.
Messrs. A. a. Lewis, Andrew
Edmiston and w. W. Brannon
were in Clarksburg this week. Of
course they rode on the Narrow
Guage.
General J. a. J. I.ightburn, Of
Pennsylvania, formerly Of West
Virginia, was in town during the
past week, in attendance at the
Baptist State Association.-Poa.
The editor of this paper, and son
Hoffman, in company with Mcssrs'
". G. Bennett, George c. Danser,
J. G, Vandcrvort and DR.. Riileo,
started to Webster county on
Monday last. They will be gone
several days.
Mcssrs. W. V. Chichester and A. W.
Woodford, two prominent citizens
of Lewis county, who were on their
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

AFARMER in Marion Countrywide
ploughing few days ago, cut OIL
the heads of fourteen snakes at one
fell swoop.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

MARSHALL NJ. DENT, father Of
DR.. A. NJ. Dent, Of Weston, has
taken editorial charge Of the
AIorgantown Mep Dominion. Mr..
Dent Is an old and experienced
newspaper man, and will doubtless
make the Dominion a good paper.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Ok the night Of the tenth inst,
a considerable frost visited this
section; but we a,o informed not
mich damage was done.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14
SNcclM Notices.

'""~ -
Pattcrson's.
See! See !.-Largest and most
fashionable assortment Of clothing
ever brought TO Weston, is to ht
found at Dunnington's.
Young ladies, if you want TO fix
your fate before you pass the shady
side of %, 60 to Mrs. Atchinson's
for your OUTFIT never fails.
ALL accounts due me for the
years 1877, and 1878, must be set
tied on or before the 18th day Of
April. If this is not attended 10
they will be put out for collection
Mrs. J .ATcnIsoS
Don't forget that we are con-
stantly receiving fresh additions to
our already large stock of clothing
and gents furnishing goods, and
cannot be undersold. Call and see
and be convinced.
DUNSINGToy, the Leading Clothier.
Why is it that some Of the young
ladies have such a dilapidatcd APP
pearancc because they decorate
themselves with gew gaws instead
of buying good substantial articles
at Mrs. Atchinson's.
Mrs. ATCuIsoS has secured the
services of n fashionable Millincr,
who will remain with her for some
time. She will shortly have on her
Spring and Summer goods, and
promises to do the ''fair thing" with
her customers.
Tho spoon bust corsct-a new
thing at-Afrs. Cox's.
We do not quote prices in papers,
but will make you the prices at the
counter. p. ADLER.
I can and will undersell any
house in Weston. Come in and
be convinced. p. ADLER.
For SALE-The old Catholic
Church lot. This lot will DO sold
upon reasonable terms. Apply to
Father Tracy or A. +. Whclan.
"Red Daisy" soap at Dr.. simp.
sons drug store.
We heard Dr.. Simpson say the 9th.
or day that he intended to sell every.
thing ,eoy dozen for cash; that he knew
how to buy cheap, and now better how
to sell cheap. You know where bis
Office and store is-orposite The burnt
district.
Come in and see the great bar
gains which are being offered at the
Baltimore Clothing House, undc
TIE Republican office.
Go to Mrs. Pattcrson's for your
golden drip" syrup-75 cents per
gallon.
At Mrs. Patterson's you can get
pure Baking Powder for 40 cents
per pound, and Lamp oil 20 cts
per gallon.
Mrs. Patterson says bring in
your corn, bacon, &c.
A Spring and Summer variety of
Milliner goods at Mrs. Cox's.
Fans in envless variety-at
Mrs. Cox's.
Mrs. Patterson is selling pure
cider vinegar at 30 cents per gallon,
and Rabbits Potash 10 cents per
ball.
Very best tea at GO cts, so cts.
and 81 per pound. Black tea 60
cents at Mrs. Patterson's.
Skirts at Mrs. Cox's.
Railroad.-Goods not sold for
less than cost; goods not given
away; goods not misrcpresented;
but goods sold ut bottom prices at
Dunnington's Clothing Store.
At Mrs. Paterson's you can get
good coffee at Is cents per pound.
Light brown sugar 10, cut loa
l2l, graduated l2l, and pulverizcd
124 at Mrs. Patterson's.
Good ROASTED COFFEE pu. up
in pound packages for 90 cents per
pound at J. A. BARNES Grocery.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14
Aowsc oNA Aot Sov So\c.

I offer for sale my house and 10, on the
corner Of Main and Sd streets, in the town
OF Weston.
For particulars, apply TO my agent, James
.KcGan.
MRS. THOMAS JOYCE,
june77Sm Shawnee, Ohio.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

H. \. BANKnEAD has been APP
pointed night policeman. Ills
services extend during the day al
80
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

ABOUT fifty persons from this
place visited Weston on Friday
and Saturday last and took in tho
town, etesteras. They expressed
themselves highly pleased with the
courtesios misunderstanding
icleqraDl,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

The Acts of the Legislature Of
1889, are out, and being properly
circulated.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

THERE is not Il prisoner in the
Preston county Jail. They MI cs-
capped the other night.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Two men were arrested OH
Thursday last, on q charge Of
drunkenness and disturbing the
peace.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

TUE cemetery on the hill near
town is being fixed up and repair
ed. Something badly needed.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

THERE are ut pres ont 225 male
and six female convicts in the State
pcnitcntiary.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14
The Star Clothing House

The Star Clothing House
is the headquarters for all
kind Of Clothing, Hats, and
Caps, Boots and Shoes, and
Gents furnishing goods.
No one, if he consults his
DUN interests will buy one
dollars north, until he has
seen our stock and learned
our prices. We can, at the
least calculation Save you
9J cents on the dollar.
Call and be convinced.
The branch Of the Baltimore
Clothing House will not be under
sold by any house in Weston.
Tho reason Dr.. Simpson sells SO
many drugs. notions, &c., is because
they arc so good and cheap.
Boots! Boots! Shoes
Shoes! I'm elegant stock
of Boots a,ad Shoes just re
ceived at the Star Clothing
House, caU before buying
else,vhere. They insure 4
snrin6 to the buyer of al
least 9j per cent.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

An GRAFTON will be delivered on
the 4th Of July at the McGary
Grove, ut 2 o'clock IN.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

THE Sutton .llountaineer has been
enlarged to twice It's former size.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

CLARKsnuRG is infested with bur
glars.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

TIE merry month of June, with
Strawberries and roses is here in all
its splendor.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

WETzEL COUNTY is the Mexico of
West Virginia.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Two convicts escaped form the
Jackson county Jail, last week.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

ONLY 81 marriage licences issued
SO fur. Hurry up!
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Dr.. A. NJ. DENT is peculiarly
fortunate in the present location Of
his Office.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Tho reason Dr.. Simpson sells SO
many drugs. notions, &c., is because
they arc so good and cheap.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14
THE wheat crop in this section is
said to be promising.

THE wheat crop in this section is
said to be promising.
Our public schools have closed
and the small boys are happy.
We hear OF two or three new
houses to be erected soon.
AND now green peas and spring
chickens have made their appear
ancc.
TIE COOL SPRING near town, has
been walled up; and presents n
very inviting appearance.
TwISs.-NIr. Cain Wymer, of
Sand Fork, is the happy father Of
twins.
We have received the Fdirmont
Normal School Daily, published at
the School at Fairmont.
Coon EATABLEs, music, dancing,
&c, will be the programme on the
4th of July at the McGary Grove.
DIX. A. NJ. DENT is peculiarly
fortunate in the present location of
his Office.
THE collection OF old and foreign
coins is coming in vogue in Wes-
ton.
TIE merry month Of June, with
Strawberries and roses is here in all
its splendor.
An GRAFTON will be delivered on
the 4th Of July at the McGary
Grove, ut 2 o'clock PM.
TUE cemetery on the hill near
town is being fixed up and repair
ed. Something badly needed.
The Acts Of the Legislature Of
1883, are out, and being properly
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

The branch of the Baltimore
Clothing House will not be under
sold by any house in Weston.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Cedar rhurn. at Erinkman's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Fank NJ. Chalfant, Esq, of Wes-
ton, is among old friends in Nor
gantown. There are few men who
have warmer friends in old Mo-
mongolia than "Scobe," and he is
always received heartily by his
host of old friends and acquaint-
ances.-Post.
T. P. Reay,, Esq, tho "s!rappin'
big tanner, who used to live in
Durbannor," is circulating at par
among old friends in Monongalia.
Pres. always has o now "tale to I'M.
fold" wears good clothes, and
smokes fino cigars. He is genial
and clever, and takes the world
easy.-Post.
Mr.. James Pecry, Of Weston, "a
son of Mr.. Joseph |. peery, Of this
county, arrived a few days ago on
a visit to his father, who Is in fec
BILE health, We are glad to learn
that Mr.. Peery is doing well in
Weston, He doesn't change much
in personal appearance, and says
it affords him great deal of plea
sure TO meet old friends again in
old Monongalia, .lOyaa'Orn Post.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

TwIss.-NIr. Cain Wymer, of
Sand Fork, is the happy father Of
twins.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-10-23
Uncertainty OF Trial by Jury.

In the case of Gerald Mainwaring, the
dissipated young Englishman who, at
the end of three days debauch, reck-
lessly murdered a policeman arresting
him, the jury is reported to have stood
six to six. According TO the public
statement made by the foreman of the
jury, and which has been severely com
mented upon by Mr.. Cross, the British
home secretary, the question of the YER
dict was decided by ballot. The wretch
was condemned to hang that iurymen
might dine. The jury being six to six,
and wanting to get out of their condne-
ment, took ballot upon the point as to
which of the panel should determine the
verdict. By the secret ballot, no man
being responsible, it was decided that
the casting vote should be given by a
member who was in favor of a verdict OF
guilty Of murder, and it was so deter
mined. The London Standard Justly
says Of such proceedings that they are
utterly indefensible. No privilege of a
jury, it says, can cover such playing
fast and loose with death. The iuryman
who finds verdict of willful murder
otherwise than in obedience to the oath
which he has taken is murderer just
as much as hangman would be who
should hang a man not condemned to
death. From this crime the jury are
in this case eaved by the timely dis
closure which the foreman has made Of
their disgrOceful conduct; for, of course,
upon the result of a verdict so found the
home secretary declines to act. In spite
of their efforts the blood Of the wretched
Mainwaring will not beupop their heads.
What course will now be taken has not
been announced. If the jury are 80 dis
credited that their whole proceedings
are null it would follow that there has
been no finding. But if the verdict,
however tainted, technically stands good,
there remains nothing but to commute
the sentence,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-10-23
Nervousness,

Nervousness is one of the most anom-
alous of human attributes. The Duke
Of Wellington is reputed to have said,
in psradoIical mood, that he would
prefer leading an army Of towards to any
other, and it is doubtless true that men
OF extremely nervous temperament often
display the most intrepid bravery on an
emergency. 1t is quite conceivablethat
young and timid soldiers may be too
much frightened to run away; end we
are by no means convinced that there is
no foundation Of truth in the Irishsm
that people may be too frightened to be
afraid. 1t is possible for human be-
ing to be so alarmed that he dare not
think about danger, and, rather than
pause for moment to contemplate the
perils which threaten him, will rush
madly into action, if only to Danish the
thoughts which would appall him. Ner-
Vousness and courage frequently go
hand in hand. A horse which will shy
at a sparrow is often bold hunter, and
woman who screams when q gun is
fred will sometimes ride very hard with
the hounds. Those who are childishly
nervous about paying a visit to the den,
list, will perhaps face terrible opera.
tion, or even death itself, with compare
tive calmness; and we once knew won.
derfully fearless man who had child
ish dread of meeting a funeral. Lord
Byron, who was always prepared TO ac-
cept challenges, and practiced for hours
daily with his pistols, was coward on
horseback. To say that a man is ner-
vous, often simply means that he has an
imaginative mind, which, under circum-
stances in which others feel no appre-
hension, sees dangers, copjures up every
evil that could possibly happen, and is
haunted by recollections of accidents
that have occurred under similar con-
ditions,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-10-23
Fashions and POlygamy,

A correspondent who has intelligently
studied the question Of polygamy in
Utah, expresses his col eviction in the
speedy downfall OF the institution, and
bases his conclusion as follows:
1 believe that polygamy will be a
short lived institution. The enactment
OF a law which would make every poly.
gamous Mormon, and especially every
apostle and elder and priest and bishop,
feel that he himself was in danger, and
the rigid enforcement, Of it for time,
would soon bring things TO a crisis At
the same time there are other influences
at work to make poiygamy unpopular
among many Of he Mormons them.
selves. When Salt Lake City was q
thousand miles beyond the frontier aud
communication with the e istern centcrs
of trade and fashion was diff cult aud
very expensive, when Gentiles rarely
visited Utah, and fow articles not neces
saries of life we're brought across the
plains from the States, the fashionable
milliner and dressmaker were unknown
here. The female converts brought here
from Europe came generally from the
peasantry, whose style Of dressing never
changed, and was by the very force of
circumstances very plain and inexpen.
siye. The cost of supporting a large
family of wives and daughters was in
those days comparatively small, while
the profits on almost every kind of busi-
ness were much larger than now.
But since completion Of the Pacific
railways all this has changed. Utah is
no longer cut off from the rest of the
world; thousand of Gentiles have come
here to live, and other thousands visit
the Territory every year, bringing with
them the fashions and the customs OF
the great cities of the country. The ef-
feet Of this is already to be seen. Nor
mon women are ambitious TO dress as
WCll hb OCut4lS WSulou vi tnb BUNS
station in life, and to be surrounded in
their homes by the same Injuries. Nor.
mon men find it difficult to support one
family in the style in which they wish
to live, and to provide for more than this
is out Of the question. In short, the
same influences that are at work in the
older portions of the country, making
marriages less frequent and families
smaller among the better class OF Amer
leans than formerly, operate here against
plural marriages. The younger people,
too, are more intelligent and better ed.
ucated than their fathers and mothers
we're, and are less easily led away by
the fanaticism Of the church. At any
rate, believe it to be fact that very
few Of the more intelligent welI-to do
young Mormon men in the cities and
towns OF this Territory have more than
one wife each.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-10-23
The Reign Of Terror.

Very few historic periods that are SC
near are so little understood as the
Reign Of TerTor-probably because il
has commonly been represented in SO
partisan q manner. Horrible rs il was,
it was less horrible than is commonly
thought. 1t did not last nearly so long,
nor were so many persons killed, as most
persons believe. TIE terror proper be-
gan with the execution OF Marie Anton
cite, October l6, 1898, and ended with
the beheading of Robespierre, July 28,
1874, who was really the head and front
of its barbarous offending. 1t continued
nine months and twelve days, though
the popular opinion is that it extended
through several years. The number of
its victims has been greatly exaggerated,
having been reported at as high as 10,
900, 1900, and even 10000. The num-
Der has never been, and never can be,
exactly ascertained; but it was between
$500 and 5000, so far as can be comput.
ed-being probably nearer the former
than the latter figures. FrencEmen are
still quarreling over the cause, charac-
teristics, and results of their great revo-
luton, each Judging of it by his bias of
temperament and political opinions. -
Albeit few regard it nov as a deliberate
onslaught of the populace on law, order,
property and life, judgments lof calm
and philosophic men differ widely as to
its consequences. Some esteem it to
have been dreadful slaughter without
any compensation; others pronounce it
one Of the most inspiring events in his
tory. Robespierre has been generally
portrayed as a monster of cruelty; but
he was amiable in private, absolutely
incoiruptiblc, rather callous than active
ly cruel, and ucquiesced reluctantly in
the atrocities for which he has been
held responsible. He frequently said,
probably with entire truth: Death, al
ways death; and the scoundrels throw
the odium OF this continual butchery all
upon me. What memory shall leave
behind, if this frightful carnage goes
onl 1t makes my life a burden and
horror; and yet, where is my way out of
this unending massacre?' Another cen.
tury must be far advanced before reason.
ing mankind can hold any harmonious
view OF the French revolution.