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U. S. SENATOR.

Parkersburg Sentinel, Ten


The contest for representation
in the next Congress as Senator
from this Stale is well on,
johnson n. Camden is the
strong man in the place, and his
strength is well defined and we'll
understood That he is the strong
man is shown by the attacks
which are made on him by the
friends aud supporters of the other
candidates. All the fire of the
army of opponents is directed at
Camden. He is the target at
which at their bullets are hurled.
But every attack recoils aud af-
forwards Mr.. Camden appears
stronger than ever.
He is the choice of the Demo-
cratic party of West Virginia, and
the members of the Legislature
will voice the sentiments of their
constituents by voting for him
He is the political fayorite Of
West Virginia. When his name
was mentioned for Governor dur
ing the past summer a cry went
up for him from every section Of
the State. The newspapers were
for him; the politicians were for
him; the people were for him.
They are for him now There is
no reason to doubt his election.
There is every reason for heIiev-
ing he will be elected, for he is
the choice Of the Democratic party
of this State.
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HON. j. Il. CAMDEN

This gentleman has hold upon
the affections Of the Democratic
m uses of this State, that no amount
o. silly charges and inuendoes put
forth by anonymous scribblers can
break or weaken. They remember
with gratitude his unselfsh devotion
and services to the party in the days
of its weakness; how CALAMITY he
lead the forlorn hope as its standard
bearer in 1868, and his answering
devotion to its principles thro' good
and evil report. No man in the
State deserves more at the hands of
his party than Mr.. Camden, and
none have received less.
His friends have put him forward
as a candidate for United States
Senator, and in looking over the
field we see no reason to doubt his
election to the position. lie has the
education, ability, business tact and
judgment to make a working repre-
sentative that the State might well
be proud of, and one in whose hands
her every interest would be well and
faithfully guarded and looked after.
We say this in no disparagement to
the other gentlemen who are candi-
dates for the position. In every re-
spect he is, at least, the peer of any
of them.
The only objection that his oppo-
nents urge against him is, that he
has been successful business man,
and by his labor and energies accu-
mulated a fortune. But they neg
lect to state what is also a fact, that
he has not boarded his means or pla-
ced it in non-taxpaying bonds. On
the contrary, he has used it in build
ing up enterprises of various kinds,
giving employment to hundreds of
laboring men, and mechanics, and in
enriching the State by developing its
hidden resources. West Virginia
needs more such men as Mr.. Cam
den-men who will devote their
means, talents and energy to build
ing up and advancing the interests
of the State. 1t is just such repre-
sentative men that we need to look
after our interests in matters of ma
tional legislation-men who are thor
oughly acquainted with the wants
of the State and have the ability, er-
ergy and influence to secure them.
The legislature can do itself no
greater honor, nor the State a better
service than by electing Mr.. Camden
to the u. S. Senate. In none of the
absurd attacks made upon him, has
any one dared to question his abili-
ty, honesty or integrity.
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THE Presbyterian Sunday School
Festival came off in the room of the
Young Mems Christian Association
on Thursday evening. The room
was tastefully trimmed. 4 large
Christmas tree, handsomely decora-
ted and brilliantly lighted, formed
the most pleasing attraction. The
exercises, which were opened with
prayer, consisted Of singing by the
children, and an address to the
school by Blackburn Hughes, Esq,
after which a box of candies, nuts,
u.s., was presented to each of the
children. 1t was a pleasant affair,
enjoyed by all present, and especially
by the children.
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gentleman we'll versed liz the po-
litics of the State was asked to-day
what he thought Of the chances oil
Hon j, N. Camden, Of Parkers-
burg. He answered. 81 know
Camden well. He is a NOBLE heart
ed, broad minded and honest man.
He has no official relations with
the Standard Oil Company, none
with the Baltimore and Onio
Railroad Company, and at the
proper time he will doubtless
make truthful, open square state
ment Of his position upon the
questions raised against him and
his relations to the corporations,
and he will do it with enough to-
dependence to carry conviction of
the truthfulDesS Of what he aay5.
He cares more to be right than to
be even Senator. Mr. Camden's
highest ambition for the remain
der Of his life is to aid in the de-
velopment OF our State. He is
man of energy, great force of char
acter and considerable means, and
he is willing to devote all these to
the development OF the wonder
ful natural resources of the State
aud to the advancement OF the in
terests Of our people. If the peo.
pie shall think he can better &C
complish this by occupying a seat
in the Senate, where he will be
brought into cOnstantc co ,tact with
capitalists and the Witle-awake
men of the country, he viii accept
the place, but he will enter INFO no
intrigue for it; nor will no occu-
Ply any doubtful position in order
to obtain it E"
"Senator Davis" sai1 the gen
tleman, is now at the head of
railroad enterprise, which, when
completed, will develop an impor-
tant section Of West Virginia, and
so deeply has he the success ofthis
enterprise at heart that he will
probably resign his seat in the
Senate before the 4th of March, in
order to devote all his time and
energies to it's accomplishments
Mr.. Camden is equally in earnest
about building a road from Wheel
ing to Parkersburg, and from Par
kersburg through Jackson and
Roane counties to Charleston, and
one from Charleston up through
Braxton to the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. fla position in the
Senate would enable him in assist
ing the inauguration of these en-
the State would be large
ly the gamer. West Virginia is
destined to become a vast hive of
manufacturing industry from the
Northern to the Eastern Pan Han
die and to the Great Kanawha.-
She has salt, she has coal, she has
iron, she has timber, and her hills
are wonderfully we'll adapted to
the growing of wool. All these in
will need to participate in
that protection wbich a wise and
a properly adjusted tariff gives and
in this belief Mr. Camden is firm
protectionist With most health
full and equitable climate, abund-
ance of water, cheap coal and tim
Der, and the facilities for labor to
live cheaply, we can compete with
any section of America ia manu-
featuring, and with few broad
minded, able and liberal men to
lead in the work, the next decade
will see West Virginia on the high
road to the 'front.'"
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CUSTOMS differ in different coun-
tries. In China women are sold at
auction. There is a difference be-
tween a woman being knocked down
to her husband and being knocked
down by her husband. In neither
case, however, is the woman consult
ed about it.
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IT is stated that within two days
succeeding the issue from the press
of Disraeli's new novel, "Endymi-
on, " 10000 copies were sold by the
publishers.
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SATURDAY, DEC. %. 1880.
CHRISTMAS.

The merry season of Christmas
has come round once more. Holy
Sabbath of the year! We welcome
thee to our hearts and our homes as
of yore. The brightness of the sun
that lights this day is but typical of
that grander Luminary that rose in
beauty in Bethlehem, and set in
blood on Calvary. To every one ed
ucated under the influences of Chris
tianity, no matter how widely he
may have strayed from the faith of
his ancestors, there is something in
expressibly sweet and tender in the
associations that cluster so thickly
about this day. Even if its religious
meanings are irrevocably lost-even
il his intellect has outgrown all at
tachment to the season and symbols,
or ceased to pay reverence to the
events they commemorate and the
ideas they symbolize-still, there
fingers about the very thought Of
Christmas that golden glow Of the
imagination which keeps it ever
healthful and fresh. How wildly it
reminds us of the far-off days of
childhood, with their bright hopes
and eager anticipations - their
dreams of stockings filled fat over
night by the hand of mysterious, de-
lightful, comical old Santa Claus,
or their visions of wonderful trees,
which by some curious law not ex
planned in learned books on botany
or arboriculture, bore brilliant foil
age of wax tapers and a generous
fruitage of candy, spangles and toys.
To the childish mind, Christmas is
the fairy land made real for one, at
least, out of the three hundred and
sixty-fve days of the year. 1t is the
very poetry and music of our too
prosaic world. Home puts on its
holiday attire; father and mother
change their care-worn looks for
smiles, while their little ones dance
and laugh in exuberance of glee.
For the sake Of the children, at least,
let Christmas live forever.
Happy childhood Who would
leave that pleasant borderland of
life to mingle in the rougher battles
Of men?
But not for the sake Of the chill
dren alone should we rejoice in the
return of this heart-warming festi-
val. 1t is good for us all that once
in while the world should enjoy a
breathing spell in its hot pursuit of
gain. II there is spark of geniality
and good fellowship in a man, it will
kindle into a flame when Christmas
comes. A common sentiment of hui
man brotherhood is awakened by its
advent. Everybody you meet looks
good natured and kindly. a cross
face at Christmas would be bias
phemy, and mean spirit would be
the objectionable sin. Even the
stingiest fellow thaws out into a
little liberality, while the generous
heart glows with willingness to give.
All souls are fused into one under
the influence Of common sympathy.
1t is a day too joyous for the nursing
Of old grudges. Unless a man is
soured in the very depths of his ma.
ture, he will cherish friendly and
fraternal feeling towards all his
neighbors, and strive to make, at
least, one heart the happier on this
genial day.
Holy Sabbath Of the year! thrice
welcome How the boyhood of the
dead past returns with thy glad days
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IT is limited rather strongly that
Garfield is figuring already for a Sc
cond term, or, in other words, that
he does sigh for it very much.
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THIS PAPER

May be found on file Mt Gro. P. RowEL1
& Co.'S NEWSPAPER ADvgsTIsING BUREAU
ne Spruce ST. where advertising con-
tracts may he made for it in NEW YORK.
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The London Times cannot under
stand our system of electing presi-
dents, where the majority of the peo-
pie vote one way and the electors
another.
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Parkersburg Journal, Rep.
CAMDEN AND THE SENATORIAL
CONTEST.

Some of the brethren of the
Democratic Senatorial pers dasion
are firing away through their
emissarie5 all along the line at our
distinguished fellow citizen, J. n.
Camden, These gentlemen must
be worried. possibly frightened,
at Camden's apparent vantage
ground. Is it because they have not
the courage to meet him openly in
fair contest? From all the in-
dications. this Senatorial contest
promises to be an interesting one.
Last week the Journal made
suggestion that the Republican
members of the Legislature stand
aloof from this contest until they
see their way clear to make close
connection with some acceptable
Democrat who is sound on the
questions in which the people of
all parties take an interest.
A few days ago the Wheeling
Lnteliigencer published very time
ly editorial on the Senatorial stu
alton. In that article it was sug-
gested that the Transportation
question" is now, and must con-
tinue to be, an absorbing one I'M
til it is settled in q proper manner
by Congress. 1t further suggests
that the candidates for Senatorial
honors come to the front and en-
Tighten the people as 10 how they
staud on this question.
There are several other questions
which we would like to see ventil-
ated if these gentlemen act on the
LateUigencer'S advice. Among 9TH
er5 we may mention the tariff
question; the Southern question,
the development of our State by
railroads and the Improvement of
our navigable streams, especially
in West Virginia.
To handle these questions de-
mands statesman4hip and good
business qualities OF no mean or
der. Besides, THESE questions are
vitality important to the people, to
their prosperity and advancement,
and no man who seeks to serve
them in so important place as
the United States Senate can az
ford to ignore them.
Instead of wagiug this petty war
upon Camden it would be well for
his competitors to eullghten the
public on these q lestions.
If they cannot occupy thei" time
more probably than by these silly
raide on Camdel they may find
that they have mistaken the pop
ular feeling on the subject Of choos-
ing a u. 5. Senator. This subject
is Of too much importance to the
people of this State TO be relegated
to the cave OF the winds or to
the fish market of billings gate.
1t may be remarked and posi-
bly, with justice that this is not
our funeral. Ia one sense is not.
But then we like to see flair play
aud no gousing" even if it is
Demo cratic set to. Nearly every
prominent Democrat ia the State
has had his share Of the plumber,
the "swag" ana tho honors but
Camden, whose long purse has
been open and whose name has
been potent when Democratic
principles (?) HI been in danger
is to be ignore. crushed.
In the language Of an eminent
Democratic Speaker Of the House
Of Delegates, it don't look as fit
could be done rs things look "a I
this stage of the game.
Special Dispatch to the Enquirer.
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TODAY is Christmas-the merry,
old-fashioned kind, with snow and
sleighs and jingling bells.
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Don't forget when you call at H.
N. DEATRICKS to examine his
stock Of Flannels, as he has the most
select stock in the city. Next door to
National Bank.
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Special Dispatch to the Enquirer.
WAsHINGr0N, December 16
THE SENATORIAL VACANCY

which will be created in West
Virginia after the 4th Of March
next by the expiration of the term
Of Senator Hereford promises to
make O lively canvass among the
several applicants for the place. A
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-10-22

nix OF this play the New York Sunday
Meas says: There Is no common sa-
gaGity In the ~oPportuns introduction Of
tbs HstOdE4mA u The PbaHRII' A. =
eoRtTsS 70 the PietSEisI and romantic
'Eigkty-D4y Tour II The World, which
- announced 10 succeed il. The atH0s-
pbene which Surrounds 'PhoGix' Is
LAIRD one. II n sabguiBSTy and sOms-
shat tragic bat IL IL not without com
Pens4ting qualities that render it de-
cide1ly emotional. and at times terrible
In its sensations II one Of the strong
ct and most original melodramas on
the stage"
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Disclosures and Important
Information.

Astounding Disclosures and Important
Information.
The attention OF the people Of this
city and county Is specially called to the
number Of deaths reported In the papers
from that dreadful disease, Consump-
ton. In fact, this disease Is reported
TO be constantly increasing. rs a be
seen by examining the mortality list,
and all caused by not breaking up q
slight congh or cold ms 500 as It ap-
pears. which can be easily done by us
ing HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND
AND TAR, an article which was discov-
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physician OF Europe, and used In his
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believing this market required just such
an article. has purchased the same ut q
large outlay, and is now preparing It
according to the original recipe. And
tliose who have used the article (which
are thousands) consider it q certain
cur for all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Difficult Breathing, and all affections OF
the Throat, Bronchial Tubes and Lungs
leading to Consumption. Sold by all
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Medicine Depot, Z Sixth Avenue, New
York City. Prices 80 cents and 81.
Great saving by purchasing large size.
Fixes ToorHAcHE DRoPs cure In
one minute.
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PERSONAL RoIATu.

M. p. Osborne, OF Fort Laramie &,
In the city.
Mr.. i a. AL..sv s.1 III,
down 70 Denver yesterday.
At Dysrss; Thso. ". B,oxn R,own
creek; John stseIs, chugvatsr'
Hon IN Rsnnst, a.. p.u..
car sapsnntendent. came out ,s.tsy.
day.
IL Dodd and wife d.n.r4.1 v.-,
day for Fort sanndsrs ~. -,
.~t.tson
Nh. Beardslex of ,ha o,as, hoa..
Oeden. was a vest honnS n..s~n.sr
yesterday.
s.n.,o. -
,as,s0rm 100 - oH,
tai yesterday.
49, go.
"a -.
- - u
'"e So'
.,nai -
a. ls-~,.,s,nus ~ "-an.AN !,
A,.h,so. -. "
.. Anu mrs. HI. nay ieit yester-
o.y ~" 'ef"inionsnle' ihs- MIS- hay
WI remain there an a winter, n
mt. nay "hh return IL a few weeks
Messrs. WIN. and j. Cunard, OF the
CunArd steamship line. came in from
the west yesterday in the hunting car
A "ailoh'" q went throngh
Aiu-
bJornsen, the Norwegian novelist
and poet, HAS Arrived lin this cjoun-
Try, creating Quite ain excitement lin
LITERARY Circles, sjnd lis anxious ito
inject Wnhelmji, bjingo.
An English paper reports that the d.
yorced wife OF the Rev. Newman Hall
was married In August TO Richardson.
the groom whose name was prominent
ly mentioned In DIR. Halls suit for d.
vorce.
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ULAR

II you are going into the mines, or
IN q ranch, call ut Smith Il Harring-
toms for your mining suits. matt
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HORRIBLE TO THINK OF.

MARKS 4 MYERS.
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A. Card fFsr Ar. HeiphsastiHs.
To the EfitoT a The Leader:
Please pahIish the fOlIOsing;

nv III aeibAe4sias.
To TIC Edit1r a the Leader:
Please puhdish the f0lI0sing
CHEYISBE Oct ~, pSO,
To aS chairman aAd s1cTsLayS u ia
R~sTktAgM<Nis oONManAx.
GEETLEhEE-Ihzy Learned Through
the pubic pres Of my nomination for
the once Of sheriff BY ths sorkiRgnsaIs
convention, which ssSsnhlsd in Chey-
enne on the 18Th inst While I am
deeply gratifed for the conhdenee re-
posed BY the convention, 1 must ne
spectfully decline the nomination. Ny
acceptance Of the nomination at this
time could not result in my election,
and might result in the defest Of Mr..
s. X. Sharpless- Mr.. Sharpless Is q
true type Of the nottingham, and II
elected sheriff, will prove very capable
and will perform the duties Of the Of
nee without fear or favor. II Mr..
Sharpless should be endorsed by the
w~orkingmen his election would be as
sured.
Again, thanking the convention, I
am respectfully your obedient servant,
ii. ii. HKLPHEGsTTNE-
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That both Garcock and Han6eld will
be elected.
That a list Of candidates can be got.
ten up to suit everybody.
That Wyoming will 60 for Hancock.
That Schurz can ever be enticed on
the Ute reservation.
That tair weather will prevail on
election day.
That every voter will put in a per-
fectly straight ticket On election day.
That the Utes and Coloradans viii
ever live together In harmony.
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Blankets less than ever ut Polack's.
ol3tf
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A strairhtforward DarLey.

Jim Webster was up again yesterday
for picking the pocket Of a gentleman
on Galveston avenue. The proof was
overwhelming.
"What explanation have you to Of
fer2n
81 found de pocketbook."
''In the gentleman's pocket, 1 sup
poser"
Eyes, sab; ef l had said | had picked
1t up anywhars else, ebil-minded folks
would hab said dar was somefn suspi-
cious about de transaction. "-Ners.