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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01
PERSONALITIES.

Miss Mary Wade has been employ
ed as assistant teacher in the Nor
gantown Female Seminary.
VIM. n. Sine, Esq, of Moorcsville,
made us pleasant and profitable call
last week.
Riley Walker our eccentric friend
of Morgan District, met with an ac
cident, several weeks ago, by falling
in his mill, from the effects of which
he has not entirely recovered yet.
\. J. Frum, the portliest and jolli-
est fellow in Clinton District brought
us some subscribers last week
Messrs Fitzhugh h Hunter, the af
fable and gentlemanly sewing Ma
chine agents, of Bridgeport, have been
in town for several days and have
made us numerous calls. These gen
tlemen sell the White Sewing Ma
chiues. They have disposed of quite
number here.
Mr.. John Irwin, of this place, paid
flying visit to Fairmont last Sun
day, to see his-well, we won't tell
what, but it was not his great-gfand-
mother.
DR.. Tom: Price is in Philadelphia
again on a short visit. He will re
turn early next week. They have
"mie hty interesting" lectures down
there.
Frank Wood S, Esq, of Pruntytown,
has been in town for several days.
Bro. A. j. Dick, of The Fairmont
Inde.r, and Will Mccoy were in town
on Saturday. Bro. Dick is one of the
proprietors of a most excellent local
and sound political paper. We are
always glad to see this gentleman in
our town.
There was quite number of Fair
monters in town ON Saturday to at
tend the dramatic entertainment viz (;
Mr. and Mrs. +. b. Williams, Miss
Maud Compston, G. a. Huntington,
p. S. Greiner, w. w. Brode, d. C.
Cooper, Clark Jollif', Geo. Turner, C.
+. Watts, Hale Fleming, Eugene
Comcrford and Marcellus Jollif.
Bro. w. M. o. Dawson, of the
Preston county Journal came to town
on Monday and remained until Tues
day afternoon. During his visit he
favored us with numerous calls. He
is the editor of one of the most sue
cessful and popular papers of the
State We were glad to see Bro. Daw-
son in our town.
Miss Luda Nef, Of Frostburg is
here, visiting friends and relatives.
1t was reported on Tuesday that
Jno. S. Hood was in town, but we
think the rumor was false though we
don't know who it was that could have
been taken for him.
Miss Matte Coburn has been i'll
for several days.
From late Montana papers we learn
that Hon. f. G.. Brooke is taking an
active part in the doings of the Leg
islature of that Territory.
Miss Mary Ollie, daughter of Judge
John A. Ollie, has been dangerously
i'll for several days.
B. w. Smith, lawyer of Mime
apolis, MINES ia, is in town visiting
friends. He is a graduate of the
University, and held the position Of
a tutor in that Institution for several
years after his graduation.
Our old friend Alexander Evans,
Of Mount Morris, was in town on
Wednesday, aud paid his subscrip-
ton.
Michael R. Chalfant returned home
from a visit to his brother, at Yves
ton, on last Saturday.
Mayor Moreland returned home
I ON Wheeling, Tuesday.
N. II. McGeorge will leave in a
few days for Ohio, as the agent for
McGeorge's patent wagon jack.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

MARRIED, at Mount Morris, Pa, on
Thursday, Jan. 23i, 1879, Mr.. Lei-h>
ley Weaver, son of j. F. Weaver,
Esq, to Miss Dora Basnett, daughter
Of Mr.. VIM. Basnett. all of this coun-
ty. The young couple have our best
wishes for long life and happiness.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

SQUIRE VIM. n. SINE narrowly es-
capped the loss of one of his hands last
Tuesday. He was engaged in doing
something about the circular saw in
his saw-mll, when his hand came in
contact with the saw. Fortunately,
the hand was withdrawn, having re-
ceived but a slight wound on two of
his knuckles.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

LAST evening Sheriff Ford, cf Press
ton county, in company with George
O. Davenport, of this city, returned
from Waynesburg, where Sheriff Ford
went last week to get Gregg, the court
house burner, for the purpose of taking
him to Preston county. Mr., Daven-
port, Gregg's counsel. informs us that
he prepared writ of habeas corpus
in the Gregg case, and that Judge
Wilson, of Pennsylvania, has set apart
February 25th as the day to hear the
habeas co,pus.-W Wheeling Register,
t2Sth inst.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

BLANKs.-We have lust printed a
large lot of nice blanks of all kinds.
We have Summons, Executions, AT
fidavits, Subp9nas, Attendance Bills,
Forthcoming Bonds, &C., for sale
cheap. Orders by mail filled as soon
as received without extra charge.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

Hen. G. C. STURGIss will attend
the election of the officers of the p. S.
r. r. which will be held to-day
Thursday in Pittsburgh. AS soon
as the necessary arrangement can be
made the office will be moved to
Morgantown, so this will be its bust
ness headquarters.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

a PKorRAcrEp Meeting has been
in progress at Drummonds Chapel
for some time, conducted by Rev. S.
Lowther. We learn the effort is do
ing good.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

oMsthe Brownsville Clipper we
learn that four RATS Of timber belong
ing to DR.. Geo. w. johnson were torn
from their moorngs at that place in
the late ''brcak up" However they
were saved a short distance below.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

CLEANLINESS is next to Goodness"
Go to Gabe Hollands Bath Room,
under Commercial Hotel, and get 3
good bath.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

GET our prices an d see samples be
fore getting Job work done. We are
willing to compare samples and prices
with any Office in the State.
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PATENTS.

F. A. Lehman, Solicitor Of American
and Foreign Patents, Washington, D. G.
All business connected with patents,
whether before the Patent Office or the
Court, promptly attended to. No charge
made unless ID patent il secured. Send
for circular. If
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

JAKE BLUE, the well-known and
accommodating hostlcr of the CONNER
cial Hotel, is lying at his home quite
i'll.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

ANY person who desires, can have
this paper and Godey's Lady's book
one year for $500 Send in your
subscription.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01
BALTIMORE MARKET

1IxtEIIHrVItrS, U seIIs TUT
PRICES OF BEEF CATTLE.
Very best on sale this week. .5C15} cts,
Generally rated first quality. .4i@4a :"
Medium or good fair quality....3 "A
Ordinary thin steers and oxen 25G133
Most of the sales are from. >. 3j@4
Hogs 81 to ~ according to quality.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

The New DOMINION and Wheeling
Weekly Register, for only 50, 40.
Now is the time to subscribe.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

ENVELOPES with your card printed
on them can be had at this office
cheaper than you can buy them at re-
tail elsewhere.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

We will offer great bargains for
cash, but will not make any reduc-
ton on goods charged on book.
Persons having accounts will please
call and settle without delay, as the
books must be closed.
CHADWICK Il SoX.
December 11th.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

LADIES who appreciate nicely made
cloaks at surprisingly low prices
should call on W. c. McCrpv.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

The present term at the Seminary
commenced on Wednesday, January
22nd, 1879.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01
LOCAL NEWS.

a NEW board walk has been laid
in front of Judge Dille's lot on Spruce
street.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-02-01

RnROEGu OEFICERS.

BOROUGH OFFICERS.
Mayor. Joseph Moreland
Recorder. ..................John w. MADEIRA
Conncilmen G. w. John, G.. w. Me-
Wicker, F. X. O'Kelly, BENZ. Dorsey,
n. n Hoffman.
Sergeant. ......... .Chas MADEIRA
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

$3.50 per year, invariably in advance
IS cents for six months
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To Chtdester Dc Cor -
Sirs-We respectfully accept your
proposal tor the debate mentioned, and
submissivelv cede to the terms, time
and place mentioned.
Yours.
KEENAN, & HODGES.
MOrgantoUn, ian. IS, 1879.
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THE VVEATIn HER.

WAR DEPARTMENT, !
SIGNAL SERVICE u. s. ARMY.
Die. Of 7ciegrdn,s and Reports for The
benefit Of Commerce,
u. s. SIGNAL OFFICE,
W. VA. UNIVERSITY BUILDING,
MoRGANTowN, W. VA.
Meteorological data for the week end
ing Saturday January 18th, 1879, MS
compared with corresponding week OF
lust year:
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A Challenge and Acceptance.

The following CORE pondence has
been handed us for publication and will
explain itself:
To Messrs. Keenan, d. Hodges -
Gentlemen-If you desire to debate
a second time the negative of the ones
ton, Resolred, "That Capital Pun
ishment Should be Abolished" we will
gladly meet you in Chapel Hall on
Feb. 18th. Each side to select one
judge and the two thus selected to
choose a third one.
Demandingly, yours,
CHIDEsTER & Cox.
MOrq0nkOUn, Jan. 25. 1879.
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HIGHEST H0N0RS
AT THE
Centennial Worlds Fair. 1851
Organs
BEST INSTRUMENTS.

PRONOUNCED UNANIMOUSLY AS rnr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-15

BRIEF lTEMS-PERS0NAL.-H about
the polar wave which started about II week
ago from the Northwest? When will it be
here?
Mr. John ". Archer. of this city, is now
playing an extended engagement through
out the North and West with Mr.. Edwin
Booths company.
General W. i. Taliuferro, OF Gloucester,
was In the city yesterday. He has been in
yited to deliver IN address at the Yorktown
celebration on the 23d, and bus accepted.
E. VI. Ross, Esq, brother Of Dr.. Ross,
and formerly OF Richmond, has been elected
one OF tie associate justices OF the Supreme
Court of California.
w. L. Webber, an old aud incorrigible
revenue rlolator, was on yesterday SEN
fenced by Judge Hughes 10 six months 10
Jail on one OF the indictments. II at the
expiration OF this term he does not leave
the State he will be sentenced TO the peni-
tPntlary.
The address made TO the superintendent
OF Broad-Strect Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school, reported in Yesterdays pa
per, was made by Master /. D. Briggs, Jr.,
and not by Willie Briggs.
\ negro man named Ellison Curry was
se;Zch with rra1np-colic yesterday afternoon
on Fourteenth and Canal streets from eat
ing 100 freely of cabbage and chestnuis.
The ambulance was called, but it WAS not
needed.
The jefferson Literary and Social Circle
are making preparations for their annual
opening ball. 10 be given ut the Theatre on
the 23d instant.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
sER1oUs TYJURY TO On. r. J. Won1 pR1p,

. sERIoUs INJURY TO On. T. j. W0oLDR1DGE,
OF HSyoyER CoUSTY.-Dr. T.. j. Wool
bridge. OF Hanover county, an ex.member
Of the House OF Delegates, has been In the
city for the past day or two, the guest OF
Mr.. John Bell Bigger. Yesterday afternoon
DR.. Woodbridge, wife. and daughter started
home in buggy. They were going down
the hill in rear OF the city almshouse when
portion OF the harness gave way, causing
the buggy TO run upon the horse. The
horse becoming frightened, ran of
down the hin at a rapid rate. The
Doctors daughter was thrown out
and bruised. and in few moments
he was also thrown out and Knocked sense
less. Mrs. Woodbridge thinking it best not
to remain in the buggy any longer. jumped
out, and escaped injury. She went imme-
diately to her husbands assistance, and
found him as above described. AT first she
thought him dead, but the application OF
cold water revived him sufficiently TO satis-
~ her that he was alive. He was then taken
to the almsbouse, where medical assistance
was rendered. and last night DR.. Wool
bridge lad partly recovered bis conscious
ness. ......
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Flying...A Vision Of the Future.
fSBturdRy Revtew,1

Putting commercial considerations aside,
and looking merely at social ones. how great
an alteration will there be in the ways OF
civilized beings il flying IS brought within
the reach OF alt who Gun buy an engine and
some durable wings To take the most po-
etic relation OF life, what different thing
will courtsbip he when lovers seek the
clouds, as OF course they will, and when vows
are exchanged in the air. Lord Lytton tried
to describe something of this kind. but his
hero was clumsy fellow who could not
learn to manage his wings and constantly bad
to be caught by the woman who loved
him. Very different will he the case
with the vigorous and wcll-trained young
Englishman, who will take the lady whom
he admires out to fly, just as ladies are now
taken out for drive, or will perchance
urge his suit when lowering outside her
second-floor window, and will perch on the
sill to learn his fate. Then, in the more pro-
sale part OF life. in the ordinary routine OF
commonplace daily existence, what strange
alterations will occur! Our ancestors would
have laughed at any one who had told them
that the time would come when The ,hrones
In the streets would have under their feet
men OF business who were being dragged to
and fro from their daily work; and it is
haps in the next century the peaceful ram
bIers by the Regents Park will find the
sky overhead suddenly darkcncd at Il cer-
tain time in the afternoon by the great
focks OF city men who are tiring TO their
homes in the far Northwest. There will, Of
course, be some Inconvenience from the
general acquisition OF powers OF flight; but
then every great change brings with it a
certain amount OF suffering. Thus It is
terrible to picture the feelings OF the quiet
householder Of the future when he leans
that large number OF school-boys nave re-
Gently been let loose and are flying about
the neighborhood, or that the crew Ut a
man. Of. war recently paid of have bought
aerial machines and may appear at any
moment. Such drawbacks as these
will. however, be trifing when COM
pared with the vast advantages which
men will gain from the possession Of
wings. Perhaps the most striking OF these
will be the facility which will be given for
the pursuit and detection OF crime. Il is
not easy to picture a flying policeman or to
imagine iniunctionS to move on coming
from above the chmncy-potS ;.but it is per-
haps possible to realze bow perfect feel
ing Of security the inhabitants OF London
will have when they know that all over the
metropolis watchiul inspectors are poised
in mid-air, and that soaring constaDlcs are
constantly on the lookout. Let it be honed
that when these days come men will not TO-
get to whom they owe so much. and will
regard the members Of the Aernnautical
Society as bcnefactors OF humanity and
worthy Of enduring fame.
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nANCIESTER AND VICINITY.

ReddnSters Thro,cn Out in the Cold-A
DEATH Blop TO Reputation IN blS District.
The Republican Convention and the Re-
adiuSters' "bIue-mass " meeting were held
at Midlothian, Chesterfield county, Monday,
TO nominate for the House Of Delegates. \
number OF persons were present, drawn
thither through curiosity TO see how the two
factions would work together. The dele
gates who were appointed by the RefdiuSt-
crs at Chesterfield Courthouse October 9th
TO confer with the Republicans in convention
and to try to obtain their support towards
nominating a Rtadiuster candidate were
present. But unfortunately for them the
Republicans would not "miE." The Re-
adiustprs strenuolS!y endeavoreG to con-
solidste with rbc other party, thinking that
BY that means they would have at least one
OF their candidates nominated. In this,
however. they were also unsuccessful, and
returned home in the afternoon diSgusted
with the idea Of putting forth candidates
for the Republicans to choose from. The
Republicans then nominated Joseph Walk
er, OF Chesterfield, for the Senate.
John Cox (coloredD, brother OF Clastain
Cox, the New York murderer, Of Midio-
THAN, and Jefferson Lewis (co!ored), of
Powbatan, were nominated for the House
Of Delegates. 1t was nightfall before the
Convention adjourned. The Manchester
delegation (fve) did not reach here until
yesterday morning.
The political contest promises to he quite
warm. The election OF the regular ConscrYa-
tive nominees is quite certain, for all true
Conservatives throughout this district are
vigorously prosecuting the campaign with
that end in view. Since the Republicans re-
fus, to act with the Readiusters. it is evi-
dent that they are not in sympathy with the
platform adopted by the..woif gang. 1t Is
thought that the action OF the Convention
Monday yill bencft the Conservative party,
as it was death-blow to reputation
throughout this district, and especially in
the old county OF Chesterfield.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-15

ATTRACTIVE DENTAL AFARTMESTs.-Ieeth-
extracting and llirg nat pleasant things nj any
time. but when entering dentlst.ofce when Is ar
ranged with taste and beauty we can out 'eei 'n-
ctped to say, "Wel, Ills not such dreauini ing
after ALL" These remarks are called iofsh oh
=, n recent visit TO DIR. Jup. Is. WOODS ocdce, No
OF Main s .aet. His suit of rooms are bea' irull!
esrneed, and the latest patterns OF pap. ring ant
some ne pa,n,ings sdorn the walls, wbc the coon
a. :, windows are neatly painted. .he handsom'
, ,uruture and splendid. appaEatr.. make his one'
auite an ornament to our slsf.
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Posr. OFFICE oFr1c1.1s N rHv CRY

P0sT-OFFICE OFFICIALS IN THE CTTY.-
Hon. D. NJ. Key. Postmaster-General OF the
United States; W. e. Thompson, CHIEF OF
the Railway Postal-Service; and Colonel D.
3. Parker, chief Of the special agents OF the
Post-Office Department, reached sbe city by
last nights train from Washington and took
rooms at the Exchange Hotel 1t s under
stood that they will remain here to-day, apd
Tomorrow 20 to Fredericksburg. and thence
by boat down the Rappahannock river to II
point where there is some business cflsim-
ing attention.
There are several matters relating to The
southern-m:il service which the PostDas-
ter General may give bis attention ID While
here-among them petition for double
daily mail on the DanyilIe road. and the.
removal OF the office OF the superintendent
OF the southern division Of the railway ser
vice to this city.
Postmaster Forbes, Assistant. p Postmaster
Holiday, and Mr.. Crane. OF the city post
office, and Mr. Bailey, superintendent of
the southern division, &C., met the Wash
in2tOn officials upon their arrival here, and
will no doubt zee that they are we'll be-
slowed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-15

SALE OF FRASKLIS-STREET PROPERTY
Ne,srs. Grubbs & Williams commenced on
Monday afternoon The sale OF the Brown
Droperty, situated on the southwest corner
Of Fifth and Franklin streets and on The
north side OF Main street. corner OF sixth.
The lot ut The corner OF Fifth and Franklin
streets, 33xl43t, was sold at $3.50 per loot,
and three adjoining lots, 324x14St, sold at
s1O7, Sll5 80, and S1OG per front foot re,
srecliveIy. The sale Monday aggregated q
sI5 ,626, 25-an average OF nearly S120 per
foot. The remaining lots on Franklin street
near Fifth, ard those on Main street near
sixth. will be sold on the 21st OF October.
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THE ALvE-J0SLIS COMEDY COMPANY
This troupe will appear at the Theatre to-
morrow evening, when sterling a! traction
will, it is said, be offered in the shape OF
Dir. Charles L. Davis. who. supported by
Miss Emma Vern, an emotional actress, and
his own combination. will appear in bis
character creation Uncle Alvin, in the
comedy OF "Alvin Josln." This play,
while somewhat similar in motive to
"Joshua Whitcomb" and Barney McCau-
ley's " Messenger from Jarvis Section," is
in its prime essentials altogether different
from those dramas. It has strong, we'll
developed plot, and the interest inspired by
the story aud characters never flags. OF
course the central figure is Uncle Alvin.
the old New England farmer, and in The
role Mr.. Davis is said to be notably excel
lent. The piece Is full of fun, and has been
highly successful wherever produced.
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THE STRATEGIsTs.-The Clinton Hall
Combination presented the Strategists at
the Theatre again last night to good audi
ence. The entertainment is indeed amusing
and we'll worth seeing. The singular situ-
ations and ridiculous and confusing COM
plicatons Of the piece render it highly in
teresting throughout, and we are surprised
that the Theatre has not been crowded each
evening OF the engagement OF this excel
lent company, every member Of which is
good actor. The plot Of the play is not
very deep, it is true, but, as we have al
ready said, the performance is the best anti
dote for blues to be found. Tonight is the
last performance of the company here.
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WANTS.

WANTED, \ FIRST.CLASS COOK.
w mdc-aced and wilhor.1 ncumbrtase. Nome
need apply unless well lcculnincudcd. Apply al No.
AGO Franklin street, corner Z Fourth.
oc lJ-3if
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-15

Personally. A. Cogbill, Esq, clerk OF
the Chesterfield County Court Is sll!i coh-
fined to his bed by sickness.
sergeants Seal and Angle, OF Kichmonu,
were In the city yesterday searealng loi d
criminal who, it is alleged, committed lc'-
ony in Richmond. ;,
b. A. Hancock, ESQ., OF ChestefneIu, Is
announced to address the people OF oooeu-
land Mt the Courthouse tomorrow oc''oe'
| 10th, in favor of the McCullocn psah;
Z. B. Howle, Esq, who was Seth'ns
nomination for the House OF ieieSa''' ;:
| Monday, returned home quite SEX, anu l.
now threatened with typhoId-fever.
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COMPARATIVE WEEKLY MORTALITY
Week Ead;un-
Oct. 13, Oct. II, Oct. t, Oct. ] :.
1877. 1878. 1879. 1879.
w. C.. ". &. w. G. ". G.
:. .16 l9 II 16 l9 Il 9

Mean temperature for the week ending
October +. 1914; mean temperature for the
week ending October IL, 16.S5.
Amount OF rainfall for the week ending
October 4. 600 inches; amount OF rainfall
for the week crding October II. 600 inches.
Population OF city estimated at 10000.
white. 10000; colored, $4,000. Rate OF
mortality OF whole population was 1910 per
1000 per annum; rate OF mortality OF white
population was 10.17 per 1000 per annum
rate Of mortality OF colored population was
1910 per 600 per anrum.