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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26
VIEWS OF ION. wM, O. BROWN on THE
PROPOSED CoEsITUTIONAL AMEND


T5dtOT Ar0,ts. Your worry factoring
lotter cuno duly to hand. You refer TO
my long experience, both In legislation
and tho practice Of tho law, and express
tho opinion that my viows might DO of
some value 20 our people i'm relation 10
Tie adoption Of tho proposed amendments
10 our constitutions and That you would
like to hear from nc on tho subject.
Whilst / have but littlo confidence in
my own judgment, cannot withhold a
request so kindly and earnestly made.
When tho amen1nont FIRST made It's
appearance / was not favorably Impress
cd with many Of It's provisions. and par.
ticularly ,he ono ono ia relation to tho
management Of tho financial affairs Of tho
counties. Tho subject or raising money
&C IN exp 'nding .tfor all county purposes
isnOw vested in tho county court COM
posed Of TIM Justices from oich district
~ parts Of tho county Jei1g fully and
fairly represented The proposed amcDd-
ment transfers this important subject TO
three commissioners, NJ two Of which
shall bo from tho Same district Tako n
county Of light dist, lets. wha. iocal rer
rescntrtion would nvo Of thCm haye un-
der the proposed systcn7
Tho strong and lavorito portions Of tho
county mi bat fare protty we'll, tut what
would be the fate Of the weaker and 70.
mote scctionsf is aqucstion that ought
10 be looked ~ with care Mcuoy Is tho
most powerful incentive whom placed in
tho hands ofthe few to lead men ostray
This fact is demonstrated every day by
Bank Presidents and Cashiers using
money improperly that Was under their
control. Tho Taminary ring that latoly
controlled the financial affairs of tho city
Of Now York, composed OF mon hold in
tho highest estimation, como 30 guof by
the tempting influences of "tho almigh-
ty dollar" Tho Office Of Commissioner
will briua neither profit OK honor 10 the
incumbent and will bo sought after chief
ly % raise add oxpen1 money on some
favorito project. have always boon
fayortblY impressed with our preson,
I County Court for the management Of the
financial and fiscal affairs OF the counties
A. q court of law for tho tiar OF CAUSES
the County Court failed 30 give aatislac-
ton, but 30 has improved since its hrs
introduction. but with alt its dofocs ]
rrcior DC 70 The multiplicity OF justices
Courts created 10y lhe proposed almond
I ineuts think 1T wcuid Jo arc" oro
I 90 cxtcnd the jurisdiction o. tho Justice.
/ to- $500. Justices now hold tboir court,
/ weekly, and with tho proposed increas,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

The case Of young Duvsl, who stole the
coat from the zearc last week, is rather
plain one VIC. SHOULD think. Duval had
the coat on his back. We are informed, al
the time no had bis hearing before Justice
Mufdock. AZ he entered building %
get the coat. be will be likely 10 board al
Moundsville for a short time.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

A child of Mrs. Costello, OF New
burg, who is confined in the Jail at thu
place for Fighting, died at the Jail on Sat
urday evening last and il was buried in the
Catholic CemetarY st Howesvllle on sun
day. Mr. Ford, We understand, paying
the extra expenses.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

General Ogg is confined in the all a.
the instance Of Esq, Murdoch, who he
is owing billfor board twelve years ago
and for which '5q1ire bad procured a
Judgment org was known b draw one
hundred and fifty dJllars out Of bank
NV .dcys ago and he refuses 70 pay Mr..
Anrdock one cent. Ogg lie not resident
Of this State.
egg 4nd Murdocll since compromised
the mattol by Cgg paying Squire 500.
WOOL-We viii pay the hiqhoet
market price for Wool Got our prices
before selling
SuAFrER & BONAFiELD.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

We are authorized to announce that
Rev. Clarke will preach at Albrights-
VILE. June 9th; subject, 1.-THE Resources
tion of the just. and with what body do
they rise He will preAqh At night in
kingwood; subject, THE story OF tho
fiuup
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

The following are the allowances
made by the Board ofOverseers of the
Poor for each district, OF their meeting
this week: Grant, 36454 Pleasant,
SlS3.6O; Portland, 1901 "a Union, $l62
SO; Kingwood, 1901 SIS Valley, 1873 10:
Lyon, $S76,76; Reno, S29o44. General
allowance. S27S13.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26
West Virginia University.

Nine departments Of stady 49, Text.
books furnished 90 cost - Calendar are
ranged % suit teachers - expenses for
one year from fi75 tc 500 - NOn~sece
tartan, liberal, and thorough, Fall term
begins September Lat, 1880. Attendance
last year from "a counNossof West Vir-
ginia aud from States ogd Territories.
For catalogues and other inforpation
apply tO the President y, Il. THOMp-
SON, MorgantOwn, West Fa.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

The red men visited the house OF Adam
Jackson in Palatine, Marion county. one
night last week and dragged Jackson out
of bed, tied MIN to tree and administer
ed TO him tweut five lashcs and then alvis-
ed him to pursue virtuous life. He is
charged with committing nc grave Of
fcnses--ohe being the seduction of his
sister-in-iaw. The rioters wore red IAN
mel masks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

The quarterly meeting of the United
Brethren in Christs church will be held
at the Messenger \. b. church. Glade
Circuit, this county, July 10th aud 1Ith,
by the Presiding Elder. z. Warner.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26
LOG AIS.
: Advertise in the ARGUS.


The ARGUS and the Wheeling RegiSte,
for $3.50 a year.
. No necessity for any idle mon now.
Harvest hands are scareeand in demand
Blank notes-loo se-for sale cheap at
this Office.
Fifteen new subscribers in the last two
weeks, and yet they come.
Ifyou want pants of any kind 90 to
X. j Fogle and get them. aplO
Mr.. d. Y. Morris is having an edition
built 10 his house opposite, Mr. Cranes.
r. y. Fogle keeps tho best coffee.
green or Drowned, for the least money.
There will be E dance and pic mic, we
are informed, a. Howesvllle on the 5rd
of July.
Josephine Furnace shut dowr few
days last WeeA on acc junt OF having no
charcoal.
va II you want goods cheap you
should patronizo q. IL. Horchler & Co.,
Newburg
Quite a number of persons were in
town on %onday at the meeting OF the
Board OF Oyerseers of the Poor
Ifyou want oranges or lemons. 90 10
X. is. Fog les, Portland, aud got ihem.
Tho ARGUS is a household necessity
Subscribe a; once. Only $3.50 per year.
or Sl.00 viii ray for eight months.
We keep or haCd the Champion mower
SHARPER o. BONAFIELD.
Mr. Judson Elliott, Of this county, and
Miss Lou 4. WArdwell, formerly of Mex
leo, Mo, were carried last week at the
Commercial Hotel, Morgantown.
heB- G.. II. Horchler & Co. guarantee
ueir goods as good and prices ~ low AZ
any store in Nowburg.
Miss Sadie c. Liston died at the resi-
dence or her mother on Tie 9Th inst.
Her disease was scarlet foyer, terminating
in lunG fever.
%Q- a new stock Of hats have lust
been received at VOltz's. ma29 st.
Three commissioners TO attend TO the
business of this county il what the Amend
ments provides fOr-;o levy taxes, &c.
We having eighth districts in the county,
how will those not represented like It {
F9 q. n. sHorchler & Co. have ms;
received full stock of latest STYLES Dry
Goods and Clothing; also Queensware.
Hardware and Grociers.
Wheat harvest has commenced in this
neighbOrhood. md the crop will be heavy
which will uudcubCy make flour cheap
this Fall.
Va fine assortment Of Gentlomeu's
furnishing goods just received at VOLTS
Rev. Jordan reports his trip to Tucker
county as being very plessat one, anc
ssys they eaugnt 10 four days upwards of
1900 trout
II your horses or cattle are sick, 20 Il
II. Il. togle's and get your horse pow.
deIs.
The July term of County Court will
soon convene, and, as usual, we will say
70 those owing ne that attend court To call
and settle
ca A full stock OF Bachelor Bros.
Cigars, the best in tho market, end good
ghe"inB Tobacco, H. always kept At G.. II h.
HorchIer q Cos 2w
We understand that the Sunday-school
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

FB- Although party In the Same bus-,
Inoss in Newburg says G.. II. HorchloT
q Go. have but n handful Of goods To be
convinced otherwise call and zee for your
solves. Their stock Is full and, conpf5l9
al prices as low as tho lowest.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

Five fine sheep@yhtee ola ones aud two
lambs-were sold at Constable's sale on
our streets last Saturday sos SIS 90.
Col. Cressp being the purchaser.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

Ezra, who's shoes haVo yIu got on2
Harry n. will go 90 Grafton ON Thurs
dsy 90 SEQ hi, ms and pa
Ndddy wants TO 60 to Farmorl To- tho
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26
OFFICERS.

JHo. BAKToN PAYNE, President.
WIN. G. BBows, JR.. Treasurer & SecY..
DIRECTORS DIR. VIM NJ. Dent, ChAs.
Z. VickeTy, DIR. J. NJ. G. Fairfax, John
II. Brown. Peter Zinn, Frank Mckee, u.
Stemple, Jr., and James A. Miller.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. /:

To residents Of nbis colcsty-One ear,
$3.50; six months, rs; four months, so
cents. 'fs~
To IaoR-residests Of the coitnty-One year,
al ,65-the 10 cents extra being charged
.1prspay POSTAGE six months, IS ceut5;
three months, 90 cents. So :
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26
B. & 0. R. R: TIME TABLE.

Condensed time table Of Passenger
Trains Of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Tor the stations named below. which tCck
effect May 23, 1850:
EASTWARD ROUND.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

We understand that the Sunday-school
at a lenders will give a celebration on
theYrd Of July. 1t Is expected that sew
erai Of tine neighboring schools VIII Join
in with them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

Daily except Sunday. DAILY. .Don't
stop here. Besides he abOve>named
rains there Is a Why Train with a pass
and west daily; Except Sunday,
SATURDAY. JUNE % lssn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-26

No. II No.t5.No. q No. 10
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ca A full stock OF Bachelor .Isros.
Cigars, the best in tho market, and good
ghe~ing Tobacco, H. always kept at G.. II.
Horchler q Co.'S 2w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-24

FRED. DOUGLASS on REPUBLIcANIsM.
The coIored people of Elmira, y. Y,
and neighboring cities and towns, Tues
day, united in d celebration of the cman-
cipation OF their race, and Frederick
Douglass gave an address which he closed
by saying OF the republican party
need not speak. 1t is the same as dur
ing and before the war; the same en-
lightened, loyal, liberal and progressive
party that it was. II is the party of
Lincoln, Grant, Wade, Seward and
Sumner; the party TO which we are to-
day indebted for the salvation of the
country, and today it is well represented
in its character and composition by
James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
| have no charge to give to the colored
voters of this State. You are 5000 in
number, and your vote may turn the
scale one way or the other and say wheth-
er this country shall be ruled by a party
of liberal ideas, by justice and fair play,
or by party especially distinguished by
its devotion 10 slavery, rebellion and Bit
ter prejudice against the race to which
you belong. Each colored voter of this
State should say, in Scripture phrase,
May my hand forget its cunning and
my tongue cleave to the roof Of my
mouth if ever raise my voice or give
my vote for the nominees OF the demo-
cratic party.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-24

A FALSE REPoRT.-What was de-
scribed as Judge Swayne's opinion Of
Garfeld's fee in the DeGolyer matter
was first published in Foyney's Progress,
in Philadelphia. 1t was prepared for
the Progress, by Philadelphia lawyer,
who found the language quoted in the
Democratic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Phila-
delphia paper. But the article in the
Waterman is report Of the case Of Crit
tenden VS.. Mcclellan, tried before Judge
Farwell in the circuit court at Chicago !;
and the language attributed to Judge
Swayne is found in the argument Of j. R.
Doolittle, of counsel for the defense.
Mr. Doolittle cites the opinion of Judge
Swayne, in Supreme Court, that "a con-
tract, express or implied, for purely pro-
fessional services, is valid" and then
goes on to argue that the services of
General Garfield were not professional,
and that Chittenden's service in securing
Garfeld's services was not professional;
and so that the contract with Chittenden
was void. 1t is Mr.. Doolittle's argument
which the Philadelphia lawyer gave to
Mr.. Forney as Judge Swayne's opinion.
Judge Swayne himself says. 81 never
knew anything Of the facts of the matter
charged against General Garfield, and it
was certainly never in any shape before
the supreme court. General Garfield is
personal friend of mine, and have the
highest confidence in his integrity"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-24
Gen, JAMES A. GARFIELD,
or OHIO.

LOOK OUT FOR THE ELEcToRs.-The
Democratic Congress will count the cleo
toral vote, and will count it in accord
ance with some rule like that introduced
by Senator Morgan. They will throw
out Republican Electors upon the slight
est prctext. 1t is, therefore, the duty Of
Republicans to make sure that no valid
objection can be raised against any cam
didate whom they select for that position.
The disqualifcations set forth BY the
Constitution of the United States are
plain. 1t provides that mo Senator or
Representative, or person holding an office
of trus, or profit under the United States,
shall be appointed an Elector." The
first question TO be asked is: Does the
proposed candidate hold any Office or
appointment under the United States,
such as Postmaster, United States Com
missioner, or even examining surgeon Of
applicants for PENSIONS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-24
Albany Journal.
DEMOCRACY AND THE NATIONAL
FINANCES.

A correspondent doubts the accuracy
of our statement of yesterday, that "the
last thing the Buchanan administration
did was to issue seven per cent. Govern
ment bonds which no one would take,
and other bonds bearing twelve per cent.
interest which had to 60 begging" and
asks us to inform him "when and under
what circumstances these securities were
issued" We will do so with great
pleasure, and the more cheerfully because
when, a long time ago, the same fact
was stated, it was declared to be false.
But the falsehood was in the denial of a
fact and not in the fact itself.
BY act Of Congress, Dec. II, 1860,
treasury notes were issued redeemable at
the expiration of one year from date.
They were awarded to the lowest bidders
as follows.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-24

An ALABAMA CLAIN.-The election
laws Of Alabama require that one of the
inspectors of elections at each precinct
shall be appointed from the minority
party. The democrats got over that by
appointing an ignorant colored man who
cannot read. But in one precinct, by
some mistake, an inspector who could
read was appointed and when he objected
to the contingent of 700 republican
majority, a detachment of the state
militia was telegraphed for, and on its
arrival the majority was rejected and $50
democratic majority returned. This is a
suitable occasion for another declaration
from Gen., Hancock in regard to the
bayonets not being "a fit instrument to
collect the votes of free men, Gen.
Hancock is military commander of the.
department Of the South, perhaps he
might remedy the evil if SO disposed.
What we want Gen. Hancock is "a full
vofa. fra hallok and =, fair oosszk -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-24

per cent. interest, having 20 years to run,
were disposed or TO the amount OF SlS,-
4i5, 600 at an aggregate discount Of 81, 0l9,
776.I0, or an average Of ss9.03 per 800.
This is the low condition in which the
credit Of the country was left when the
last Democratic administration took its
departure from the capitol. Now, instead
of being obliged to pay twelve per cent.
interest on one year Treasury notes, or to
sell twenty year six per cent. bonds at a
discount of eleven per cent, four per
cent. bonds are selling at premium,
ranging from 100 rs to ITO.
Those who are not satisfied with the
financial record Of a party which achieved
such results will be likely to vote the
Democratic ticket.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-24

In 1878 they got possession of the
Senate.
For two years they have been in the
majority in Congress.
Congress regulates the taxes.
The majority regulates Congress.
How much tax reducing have the Dem
ocrats done:
They have reduced the tax on tobacco
! a little.
They permitted quinine to be put on
the free list-the bill for this purpose
having been brought before Congress ir
an irregular way and despite the infu.
ence of the committee to which such
matters are entrusted.
This is all
The fact is that the Republicans arr
the only ones who have reduced any wal
taxes since the war ended.
The Democrats also reduced the pub
expenditures-for time.
That is, until an appropriation to meet
the deficiency was needed.
Then it was promptly voted.
Thus they have sought to gain the rep
utation of being economical while spend
ing as much money as the Republicans.
Their economy is matter Of date.
At one time in the fiscal year they
have saved so much money; at another
time they have spent all they pretended
to save.
All these things being so, how can the
taxes be lightened:
ELECT Hancock" replies the Sun.
If Hancock is elected he will be Pres.
ident.
But according to the Constitution the
President has nothing to do with the tax
es.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-24

BURY THEM DEEP.-We are going to
bury these worse than Egyptian foes Of
ours in a Red Sea of popular wrath.
But we must expect no interposition from
above. We must be the Red Sea our
selves. We must each one of us be one
of the waves, and / want to see every
man hump himself up and make big
one. There never was a time when in
diyidual effort was more demanded or will
be better rewarded. All the questions Of
material interest, of tariff, of finance are
insignificant compared with the question
whether our government is to be at the
mercy of any eight wicked men who may
get to be Governor and Council. 1t is a
question of individual liberty. Let there
be such an oyerN helming condemnation
by the people that the thought Of this
crime may never again: be a. temptation
to any scoundrel of either party so long
~ the world hyes.-A. Reeds speech.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-24
A FEW PERTINENT QUESTIONS.

Editor of the National Republican,
SIR submit for publication in
your paper few questions, first, for ev-
cry voter to ask himself; second, for
every impartial voter TO consider, and
third, for every voter TO answer by his
ballot in November.
First-Shall vote for the party which
chooses for its standard-bearer a soldier
statesman, or shall | vote for the party
whose leader is nought but soldier:
Second-Shall | vote for General Gar
field, the workingman, or shall | vote for
General Hancock, the aristocrat:
Third-Shall vote for General Gar
field, un9uestionably "of the people,"
essentially "for the people" and elected
"by the people, or shall vote for Gen.
eral Hancock, production of Yves,
Point.
Fourth-Shall / vote for the party
which ignores the name of JEFF Davis,
or shall | vote for the party which wishes
to pension him with money from the
national treasury
Fifth-Shall vote for the party which
protects my trade and the trade of my
fellowmen by means Of protective tariff,
or shall vote for the party which will
give me no such protection:
Sixth-Shall vote for the party which
claims. that "the safety of the republic
lies in the purity of the ballot or shall
| vote for the party which counsels I'M
protected and unmatched ballot boxes,
tissue-paper ballots and wholesale ballot
box stufing:
Seventh-Shall / vote for the party
which honestly and promptly appropri-
ates the moneys for the support Of the
national government, or shall vote for
the party which adds legislation to its
appropriations and with ''the audacity of
revolution" says, "we will have this leg.
islation or we will stop the great depart
ments Of the government :"
Eighth--Shall / vote for the party
which places national sovereignty above
state sovereignty, or shall | vote for the
party which places state sovereignty
above national sovereignty:
Ninth-Shall | vote for the party
whose motto is, Corruption wins not
more than honesty" or shall vote for
the party which blindly transposes the
same and read it, Honesty wins not
more than corruption :"
Tenth-Shall / vote for the party
which dragged the nation into, or for the
party that successfully brought the nation
ont Of bloody civil war;
Eleventh-Shall l vote for the party
which is rapidly and honestly paying off
an immense national war debt, or shall |
vote for the party which incurred that
war debit
Twelfth-Shall l vote for the party
which is the champion and upholder of
"Hberte, traternite, egalite,". or shall l
vote for the party which counsels and
fosters inequality, rebellion and secession:
Very Respectfully,
CLINTON GAGE.