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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-09-30
n LIYE-LEHSOy.
Br =. W. RILEY.

Therei little girl; don't cryl
They have broken your doll, know,
And ycur tea-.et blue,
And your plsy-house, too,
Are things OF the long ago;
But childish troubles VIII soon pass by,
Therel little girl; don't cryi
TheIei little girl; don't cry!
They have broken your slate, know;
And the glad. Wild ways
OF your schoolgirl days
Are things Of the long ago;
But LIE and love will ,oon come BY,
Therei little girl; don't cry;
Thcrei little girl; don't cryi
They have broken your heart know;
And the rainbJw CLEANS
Of your youthful dreams
Are things of the long ago;
But heaven holds all for which you sigh,
Therei little girl don't cryl
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-09-30
A Model Electioneering Bill in Ireland
Fiji. .y.fOur Years Ago.

During the time of a contested cleo
ton in Meath, over fifty years ago, Sir
Mark Somerville sent orders to the pro-
prietor of the hotel in Trim to board and
lodge all that should vote for him, for
| which he received the following bill,
which he got framed, and it still hangs
in the Somerville house, County of
Meath. The copy from which this was
taken was found among the papers of
the late Very Rev. Archdeacon O'Con-
mel, Vicar General of the Diocese of
Meath:
April 16 1s26.-My bill:
To tenting 16 freeholders above stairs
for Sir Mark, at 3s Sd head, is to
me Observation-Disclosures. IL
To eating 16 more below stairs, and
two priests after supper. is to me-. Is
To 18 horses and 5 mules about my
yard all night, at 13s every one of
them, and for a man which was
lost on the head of watching them
all night, is to me me.............. 80
To six beds in one room and four in
! another, at guineas every bed,
and not more than four in a bed at
any time, cheap enough, God
knows, Is to me e............... 22 15
| For breakfast on tay in the morning,
for every one of them, and as
many more they brought in, as
near as 1 can guess, is to me. IL 0
| To raw whisky and punch, without
| talking of pipes and tobacco, as
| well as for breaking pot up stairs,
and other glasses and delphi for
| the first day and night I am not
very sure, but for the three days
and half of the election as little
as can call it, and be very exact,
it is in all or thereabouts, as near
| as 1 can guess, and not to be too
| particular, is to me at least. .... 70 Is 9
| For shaving and cropping off the
| heads of forthy-nine freeholders
| for Sir Mark, at 13d for every one
of them, by my brother, who has a
! vote, is to me. Observation-Disclosures. 13
| For womet and nurse for poor Tom
Keonan, in the middle of the night,
when he was not expected, is to
me ten hogs. don't talk of the
piper for keeping him sober as
| he was sober, is to me............ ..
911O 1S
Signed in the place of Jenny Cars wife.
| His mark X.
| Bryan and Geraghty's mark X.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-09-30

f110 18
Signed in the place of Jenny Cars wife.
.. His mark X.
Bryan and Geraghty's mark X.
You may say ELL, SO your honor Sir Mark
send me this eleven hundred by Bryan himself.
who and prays for your success always in
Trim. So no more at present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

What If You have tried different put up
medicines in vain. Have YOU not been equal
y disappointed in some physicians? Do Tot
consider your case iucurahle until you have
a thorough trial Of Dr. Pierces Family Mcdi-
ciues They are chemically pure, Of uniform
strength, aud have come ioto general use by
reason Of superior merit In cases Of general
and nervous debility, consumption, bronchitis,
dyspepsia, liver comp,lilt, scroialyus buncles,
ulcers aud erppiions, the Golden Medical Dis
covery is a speedy aud positive cure willie
thousands OF women, who had for years been
bed-rdden, have, by the use of DR.. Pierce's
Favofite Prescription, been restored To perfect
health. The Introduction Of these two rene
dies has revolutonzed the treatment OF chronic
diseases. Patients are 10 longer depleted and
saliyated, as the tonic and Alternative properties
OF the Discovery long since demonstrated a
better way Ladies need no longer submit to
the use Of the causlic and knife, as the Favor
its Prescription is guaranteed to cure The
diseases aud weaknesses peculiar to women
Mrs Samuel W. Kempe5. Of Galhndet, Iud.,
writes, Your Fayori,e Prescription aud
Pleasant PGrgatiye Pellets saved my life"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

The Baltimore Conference of he ". T.
Church, South in session fo5 a week at Front
Royal, Bishop keener. presiding, adjourned
about midnight on Tuesday, to meet next veal
at Harrisouburg. Charlcstown was put ia
nomination 10y Rev. J. a REGISTER aud en-
forced 10y remarks, but Iarrisonburg had pre-
spoken for it-so 10 speak CharieStown,
however, is much In favor, and wills, doubtless,
be Louored next after Hariis1nburg We have
only space this week 90 give the appointments
Of the Winchester District. 1t Will be seen
that Rev. y. VI. Cackley, who SO faithfully
served Jefferson Circuit for three years aud
won friends in large numbers for bis Master
and bims elf, has been romOycd-wo hope to f
good appointment.
Winchester District-N. Head, p. E.-Wiuchcs-
ter. II. II. Kennedy; Winchester Circuit, W. A.
W ade; Ccdarvilie, r. \. Mercer; Front Royal,
:. G.. Ferguson; Warren, @. G.. Beall; Berry
vile, +. 4. Strother; Brucet0wn, J. W. Wolf,
w. B. Dorsey; Mar,insburg, !. II. Davidson =
Berkeley, =. II. March; Charlostown, J. a. Re
gester; Frederick Mission, !. II. Temple; F. T.
Heteyick, sup; Jefferson, b. ;. Highley; Blue
Ridge Mission, Supplied by !. Woif0 Shep-
d erdstown, W. G.. Eggleston; Gainsboro', James
II. Wolfe one 20 be supplied; Capon Bridge,
Andrew Robey; Wm. Hedges, sup; Strasburg
L. Fox; VALLEY Female College. B. Arbogast =
Lonoak Female College. J. p. Hyde.
Rev. y NJ. Cack!ay goes TO Petersburg, Hardy
county: Rev. J. J.. Sbipley, goes TO Harrison
burg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
A Parkersburg dispatch to the Wheel

A ParkerSburg dispatch to the Wheel
ing Register, dated the s,h instant, says
&" Reuben Grant, DOW being tried before the
Circuit Court for grand larceny, demanded a
mixed jury under The recent decision of the
Supreme Court Of the United States in the
Taylor Strauder case, appealed from your
Circuit Court. TIE motion was granted, the
jury being composed Of eight white aud four
colored men,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
Plain and Orn 9 1tuI
PLASTEREN

THEsubscribertake advantage ofthe prepm
medium By which to inform The citizen. o.
this and adjoining counties that be is prep feo "
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any sfylethat may be desired, from ore coaiio
three. Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy skin
Corniccs and Centres run, and Ornaments iu,s'
ifde.ired. None but frft-class workmen vii %
employed on work that Iney be entrusted o. me-
CLS7EREg CEHESTgD AND GDAKAA-
TED TO nom.
hereby tender my gratefulackD0wIedgenen
for the liberal patronage have received fe'e
commencing business, and hope By strict aahE
renee to duty 10 merit continuance oitne 'a~,.
E,y- All communications addressed % n A.
Charlestown, W. Va, will receive prompt l.tp
tion G. FkANh OAbLA SID
March %. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

The Clarke Courier says that Mr..
Marshall Mccormick purchased tweuty-three
acres Of uuimprovel land, adjoining the Greeue
tract bought by him some time since, CT Mrs
t. e Marshall OF SEQ per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

Gen. Geo. r. Latham, State Census
Supervisor, gives notice that application for
appointment @. Enumeration must be made to
him on or before the Goth instant. Address
him at Duchaunon Upshur county, West Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

found Or. Bulls Cough Syrup to be o
most etlcctual remedy, and feel sure that tie
most stubborn cough and cold will yield to
its healing euce-Frank 5. P.ico, New
Orleans. Aug g, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

a writer ia .hc Alexandria Gazette
from Frederick county, Virginia, "reprosentiug
himself aal hundreds Of the bes; people % the
Valley counties, presents as a suitable person
f.r nomination and election as che successor %
Gen. Hutton ia Congress. Maj. r. W urSrF., Of
che Wircbest.c T.rcf. and refers O. aim es " q
man 90 ability a iorcit.e speaker OF superior
moral and Intellectual character. aal fully in-
formed Oh an public questions, aud o son who
"serv,l Virginia faithfully On Che field aud 10
her legislative l,..s.' We heartily endorse eve
ry word .lat has t,eu said above % Maj. Nuuter,
and would o- greatly s-4tiied f it should De- che
sense ot thc convention 90 select him for their
standard bearer from the cumter OF distinguished
persons whose aames viii De presented. lis nom-
inl,iou would 9. O rr. -ueiit.d acknowledgement
of services la peace and war De las ever beco
true ia t.ce.l Commonwealth as thc a.ei,e 90 che
pole. Ey pen and tongue and sword be has beca
valiant rr t.-h .1o- md glory.
rbc division Of ti- grand Ga Stl,s bT po't-
cal Eae lis not d,a,nish.l our love f1r Der or
o1r admiration Cor bcrvos,hv sons. We have
On abiding interest ia an thar coucerns her and
tel. $50 hope ,ac g.ot,sty &C All. Hunter wiz
90. forbid ilc appearance az this humble. but SIM
csre. trila;. 90 tlc columns Of the T,ae'.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
Ehepherdstown summary
From the Register:

A rom tue IttgtSttI.
John II. Schoppert has purchased the
dwelling house. now occupied by himself on
Princess street, Of Mrs. Hugh l.. GAilaaeT. for
$500.
a silver waiter, costing SD, WAS pre-
scented to aoy. Mr. Shiplcy Of the N. T. Oh.
South, by bis congregation on Saturday eve
uiog last. as an appreciation Of esteem in which
they held him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

Rev. Mr.. Warner has been returned by
his Conference to the N. T. Church. colorcd,
10 this place. aad Rev. MI Ebert to SLep-
lnrlsinMn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
Early Plants.

TINHE undersigned is prepared TO furnish vari-
cites Of tine Early plahts-Tomato, Cabbage,
Pepper, 4c.,-alI OF the best from the beet seed.
Will iurni sh plants in season az moderate rates.
III also give attention to the Planting nd Prsn
ing of Trees, Shrubberry, &c.
WILLIAM WATERS.
Corner Lawrence and North SITS, Charlestown.
March 6, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
IIDIJBLB;S.

Canned Tomatoes,
Canned Corn,
Canned Peaches,
Dried Corn,
Dried Pescbcs.
Dried Apples.
Cracked wheat,
Oat Meal
Rice,
npminT,
Cheese,
Cracker,
Superior Canpowder. Young Hrs0u, japan,
Ooione and breakfast Teas. Toasted Lsggirl, hio
and Greea Coffee New Crop y. .. EDisssef,
Canton ard Golden Syrup, Brown, STANDARD 4
GranUlated aad Cut Sugar, Msckersi. Potomac
Herring BY the Barrel or Dozen, All hoe Her
ring 10 hall barrel. For sale b.
GEO. w. Z. REARsLLY.
Feb. q 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
Rlches thai arc ,nraluahle.

One huutIed thousand dollars without ap-
petite is nothing. Rich blood, good appetite,
and refreshing sleep eau all be gotten by
taking IRON BIITERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
Ihc FnII0WWE IIVltIIl.
-Four. Good work II OI-s cs,

-Four Good W OrlN II o - css,
two Of which are good Barshear Leaders and
two OF them No. Wagon Leaders-ali young
and sound;
One good Milch Cow-will be fresh by day Of sale;
three head of Stock Cattle, two Brood Sows aud
e focn Shoats one good Road Wagon and Bed !;
one Farm Wagon, one Willcughby Wheat DILL
-Glano attachment; One Barshear PIow; Four
Double Shovel Ploughs, two Single Shovel do,
Wagon Harness for four horses, complete; one
Wheat Reaper, one Horse Rake, onepair oiShelv-
ings, Dung and Pitch Forks, one Mower, one
Wind Mill, one Harrow, two Grain Cradles, Sin
Gle, Double and Thfibble Trees, four sets PlOw
Gears, one Cutting Box, one iour-borse Wagon
Line Breast Chalus and Spreaders, one Roller,
four Ilalters, one log Chain, and other articles
too numerous 20 mention.
TERMS OF SALE:-A credit Of six Months
will be given on all sums Of Ten Dollars and over,
the purchaser giving bond with approved secuFi-
". paid at maturity the interest viii be re-
mitted. Cash will be required 70 sums under $40.
No property TO be removed until settled for.
T.. FRANK TRUSSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
Plaster.

w Z are now rinding a very superior article
w ofNOYA SCOTIA PLASTER. Plaster to
be available must be 6Heiy ground, and when 20
ground is the best application known In agricul-
ture t force on The growth Of Clover and other
grasses. Our Plaster Is EXTRA fine, and Te are
prepared % supply the retail trade, and also to
IN Distant oSders Is ear ioadfots az low prices
LlPPiTT 4 CO.
Mar. G, 1850. Chaflestown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
LIN l.. q.

ry,HF undersigned Is PREPARED % furnish Lire,
Calclncd Plaster, Silver Sand and Pls'tel " y, Z
Hair in large or small quantities a, fea'onsD''
G. FRANK GALLAHEh'
February %, 1885,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
LABORERs WANTED
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Personal Property.

an MONDAY, MARCH 10Th, 1850, at y o'clk.
" NJ, will be sold AZ the residence of the late
Miss c. c. Griggs, the following property to-wit:
Two Bureaux. one Lounge, one Wardrobe, one
Sofa four Chairs. Wash Bowl and Bucket, one
Sideboard one Store one Clock. Feather Bed
Bedding, Bcdstead. one Press, and other articles.
TERMS.-A credit of nine months from day Of
sale will be given on all sums over $40. Bond
and approved security required. Under 81 cash
will beexpectcd THOS. L. SUBLETTE,
\ lministrator.
J. Shan. Gallaher, Auctionecr.
Mr. l3. 's0-ts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

Alta coiorcd debating society m this
county on Saturday night ,he following Knot
,y question was discussed; Witch is the
b1u end Of a sheep, the head or the ,a. p
The discussion developed amongst the polcm-
les a genius ioT woo.-sathe'ins rather thaa fcr
haig-sphitir-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
IN CHANCERK

The Object Of this sui, i % subject tho f''l
estate belonging t. the estate Of Abraham " .cfs
70 the payment Of a judgment OF the Count
Court oi Jefferson County. West virginia, Or
favor ~ the pliintiT Tor S2Cf50, with iotf..
fom March 23fd, 1875, til paid, and Sl3 go ~.
Credited February u, ls,S, tittiN
" september !. lsls, ll'I
Il appearing on affidavit nlod IN Ibis suii. tha
The Defendants George Mycrs. ST., a1d a. 90
Myers are not residents Of the State ~ u - f-
GINA, they are hereby required D. appcaf "ii ia
four weeks after lbe date of the first puolicai.
Of this order, and DO hat 4 necessary . prot
their interests Ia ibis matter
And Il "a further ordered that cory DOL. fn
order shall b. p1bishcd once week ar h1f
successive weeks. tn The Ehgiuia Free Pr.ls-f
newspaper published IN this COUNTY land aH
posted Al the front door Of The Court ilouse % OBI
said County, at least twenty dag before Decree D.
rendered
F.P.LYNCn
Clerk Of the Circuit Court
Cleon Moore. ,. Q.
Feb. u, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13


351 II ACRES.
This Is one Of the finest estates in the Valley Of
Virginia. the land rich aud productive, with
Large Brick Mansion,
FINE BARN aud SPLENDID ORCHARD of Sc
lect iiuit, convenient TO churches, schools and
markets. ANY further Information can be obtain
ed by communicating with the undersigncd.-
7 he farm viii be offered 10 two parcels, Que ri;h
Mansion and eli Improvements, containing
go Acres,
with sufficient fine TIMBER, and tbe other Of
1917, with no buildings but abundance Of
Timber. and fine building situations, fronting i'm
mediately on the turnpike.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash, balance
in two equal payments at one and two years, bear
ing interest from the day Of sale, the deferred
payments 10 be evidenced By the bonds OF the
purchaser, secured by deed Of trust on the pro
perry sold. After pas ment Of the debts Aforesaid
due the vendor Gibson and his assignees, the
purchaser can make arrang ements 20 retain the
balance 4 such long dates as he may desire
T.. BOYD FAULKNER,
DANIEL b. LII cas-,
Trustees
). Shannon Gallaher, Auctioneer.
March 8, lSs0-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
Mar. IS, 1850.

a EITCHELLiS WEST END COLOGNE for
VII saleby MERCHANT & MITCHELL.
HtARDEN SEEDS for sale By
III MERCHANT & MITCHELL.
OFFICES Of ali kinds for sale by
= MERCHANT Il MITCHELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

GEO. MYERS. sr., ALERT Myers. Ersors
Baker Sheriff Committee Admiuisir.',r
Of Abraham Mycrs. Dorothy Myers. 'at
" Myers. John Myefs. George Ml.r,
Jr, Samuel Myers aud Mary 3D. .r,
DelenlanLl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL TE.

10y virtue of Deed Of Trust executed on the
) 10Th dav Of September, 1870 by Ihos. llite,
Trustee OF Mrs. Sarah i. Grove, and the said
Mrs Sarah Is. Grove, and recorded IN the then
Recorders, now County Court Clerks Glice, Of
Jefferson county, West Virginia, in Deed Book
No. I, lios 33I 335 aud 1856, TO Thomas C. Green
as Trustee, conveying the real estate hereinaf-
ter described, TO secure the payment Of certain
debts therein set forth, upon which said debts
the following amounts are due and unpaid, To-
wit:
70 assignees Of J. Gregg Gibson S5,5579l,
with interest from the Ith day Of December,
1872 subject 10 a credit of $40 July !, lS1s.-
To J. Gregg Gibson, - 4j4.77, With interest
from Goth day OF November, 1873, aud after pay
meut OF the aforesaid debts, then $ 900 to Mrs.
Mary r. Berry the undersigned Daniel i. Id
cas- and L. Boyd Faulkner, who were substituted
Trustees by an order OF the Circuit Court Of Jef-
ferson county, West Virginia, entered on the SIS,
day Of October, 1871, in place OF Tlos. &. Green,
former Trustee, will offer at public sale, on
Thursday, April l, 1880,
in front Of the Court-lIousc in Charlcstown, JET
ferson county, West Virginia, az II o'clock, NJ,
the following valuable
ESIE3L TCSTATIC:
All Of that valuable farm situated about one mile
y. l.. OF Leetown, ia said county, oae mile from
the Smilhhcld and ShcpaerdstoWn turnpike,
known
WOODBURY,'
hoir, III, cor.iv and Li.rhl, ifnnroved Residence
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13

rgNHE undersigned will sell at public sale on the
farm Of Mr.. James II. Moore, one mile south
OF Dutield's Depot,
On Tuesday. March %, 1850,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
IS A., = r., and ct y.
I-e ACRES

Upon which land above described Is situated a
mill known By the name Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-13
THURSDAY. April |. 1850.
WOODBURY.

being the costly and highly improved residence
OF the late Judge Henry IT. George Tucker, and
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-07-01
Williamson.

Candidates are numerous and at work on
this side ofthe County. No man will 30
without friends In Willian,aton for the next
four months......A light shower Of rain fell
here last Friday. 1t cooled the atmosphere
and frightened the faces q. the farmers con.
siderably...... Capt. b.. q. Martin, am told,
made seventy bushels of oats on one aero OF
ground. The yield OF wheat Is poor, even
poorer than was expected by many. Major
L. +. Anderson sowed one bushal and
threshed three pecks.. Everybody seems
TO be satisfied with the nomination made by
the Cincinnati Convention. Many OF the
reading men of this section preferred Bay
ard, but are conten. in the belief that Han
cock Is perhaps the most available man In
the party. The citizens OF Williamson are
proud of the attention shown the South
Carolina delegation in Cincinnati. especial
ly the frequent calls made from time TO
time during. the progress OF the Convention
FOR Hampton. Carolina loves to honor
Hampton, and IL makes her heart glad 70
SEQ him honored outside the bounds of his
own State......The next session of the vii.
liamston Male High School begins next
Monday. The principal, Mr.. j. n. Pickle,
is very popular.he and but for his native
| modesty would be. better known in this
county and Others. He goes next Fall to
the John Hopkins University. His patrons
dislike to give him up, but admire his de-
Termination to prepare himself still mofs
thoroughly for the great responsibilities OF
o tencher. KNILc.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-07-01

Col. D. Wyatt Aiken furnishes the Co.
lumbia Register with the following infor-
nation concerning the examination of can
didates for the West Point Cadetship from
this Congressional Districts:
a competitive examination of the appIi-
cants for admission to West Point, HON
the Third South Carolina Congressional
District. will be held at Cokesbury on Thurs.
day, 22d July, beginning at II o'clock m.
,Eha s1cSsssssssG competitor Or his alternate
will be examined ut West. Point for edIiis-
aion in June, 1881. s
The regulations of the academy reouire
that each candidate must be able to reed
and write the English language CORRECTLY
and to perform with facility and accuracy
| the various operations OF the fou- ground
rules Of arithmetic, OF reduction, of simple
and compound proportion, and OF vulgar
| and decimal fractions, and have knoWl.
edge of the elements Of English grammar,
of descriptive geography, particularly of our
own country, and Of the history of the
United States"
''No candidate viii be admitted under
seventeen or over twenty-one years Of age,
or less than Eve feet in height, or who is
deformed or afflicted with any disease or
infirmity which would render him un-
fit for the military service, or who has,
ut the time of presenting himself, any dis.
order ofan infectious or Immoral character" )"