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Republican PrimaKies and
County Convention.

After four years of local inactiyi-
ty, but nationally under the manage
ment of a Republican administra-
ton which has eliminated in pros
perity in advance of all other nations,
the Republicans of Berkeley county,
firm as ever in the principles of the
party that has accomplished so much,
have resolved to resume their organ
ization, and to nominate a full ticket
for the suffrages of the people of the
county.
To that end, the Republicans of
the county, and all others who are
willing to aid them in wrestling the
State from the control of the Bour-
bon Democracy, are requested to
meet at the following time and places
on Tuesday, the 18th of August,
1880, and elect five Except Martins
burg, which will elect ten,) delegates
to represent their districts in a Coun-
ty Convention, to be held at the
Courthouse, in Martinsburg, at IL
O'Clock, A. NJ, on Saturday, August
21st, 1880, to elect delegates to a
Senatorial and Judicial Convention,
and to nominate candidates for
county offices, viz:
The district meetings will also
| nominate candidates for district off,
GERS, except Martinsburg, in which
place a nominating convention will
be held SATURDAY, AUGUST 81,
1880, at SPIN
Arden, at Vanmeter's School
house, at O'Clock, p. M.
Mill Creek, at Bunker Hill, at 2
o'clock, P. NJ.
Gerardstown, at Gerardstown, at
2 o'clock, p. M.
Hedgesville, at Hedgesville, at 2
O'Clock, p. NJ.
Falling Waters, at Grange Hall,
at 2 O'Clock, P. NJ.
Opequon, at Greensburg, at 2
O'Clock, p. NJ.
Martinsburg, in Courthouse, at s
o'clock, p. M.
BY order Rep. Elk. Com,
j. NELSON WIsNER, Chm.
GEO. +. EVANS, Sec'y.
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GLOWING BARGAINS /.
During the Next 90 Days.
at the Reliable boot and
Shoe Store Of JOen Lyons.
East Burke Street, Mar
tinsburg, w. Wa.

WILL BE SOLD CnEAP FOR CASH.
AS my place of business is small, !
want to make room for Fall and Win
ter Goods, / have fer sale Ladies
and Misses Fine French Kid and
Shoes, Ties and Slippers, Mems Calf
Caters and Low Shoes of different
Styles, all of which are brand new,
having been purchased the present.
season. give the best goods for the
money, and that they satisfy my GUS
toners, is evidenced by the liberal pa.
tronage receive. When in need of
Boots or Shoes, they come from tho
West End Of town to East Burke St.,
opposite Wysong Hall. Boots and
Shoes m ade to order. Repairing neat
ly done at short notice Give me o
call. JOHN LYONS.
aug7.3m.
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CAMP MEETING.-The NJ. E.
Church of Bunker Hill Circuit will
hold camp-meeting near the
Green Spring, in Frederick county,
Va, and about three miles from
White Hall, commencing Thursday,
August Goth, and continuing one
week A cordial invitation is ex.
tended by the pastors, Revs. w. c.
Griffith and J. w. Howard, to all
persons to attend the camp. Good
boarding at low rates. Accommo-
dations for horses and vehicles.
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Personal.

Miss Bette J. Hunter, is visiting
relatives in Jefferson County.
Miss Lorena Flick, is visiting
friends at Berkeley Springs.
Miss Julia Hughes, now of Balti-
more, formerly of this place, is visit
ing Mrs. John n. Abel.
Mayor W. T. Logan, one of the
editors of this paper has been quite
ill the past week.
Mrs. Charles B. Doll, of Louis
vile, KY, is visiting her father-in-
law, Mr.. e. w. Doll.
Mrs. Hanway, with her daughter
is visiting her sister Mrs. DR.. n. ID.
Baker.
Mrs. p. r. Harrison and daugh.
ter, are visiting friends at Berkeley
Springs.
Mr.. III. Bowers and sister, of Chico,
California, are visiting relatives in
Gerardstown.
Mr.. G. S. DeGrange and family,
of Frederick city, Nd, are visiting
the family of A. r. McQuilken, Esq.
DR.. D. ii. Riddle has gone to
Falls Church, Va, on visit to his
son, in charge of the Presbyterian
Church there.
J. Rufus Smith, ESQ.,, of Berkeley
Springs was in town Thursday, and
goes to the Triennial Conclave of
the Communicates at Chicago on Sat-
urday.
Mr.. Charles Bowman, who for a
number Of years past has resided in
st. Louis, is visiting his parents in
this place, and will probably remain
permanently.
Major A. p. Shut, of Baltimore,
formerly prominent and enterprise
ing citizen of this town, stopped for
a few hours Thursday to chat with
our people. He was on his way to
Deer Park for little recreation.
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THE Annual Reunion of the
Southern Alumni and Students of
Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg,
which was appointed to be held at
Winchester Va, Aug. 25th, has been
postponed several months on account
of the inability of the speakers and
debaters to be present. There are
more than 240 members in the asso-
citation, chiefly in Maryland and Vir-
ginia. Rev. M. l.. Cutler of this
place, is a member.
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ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN CALLED
HoME.-Last week we chronicled
the death of Mr.. Daniel Stuckey
This week we record the departure
from life this side the vale, of Mr..
Barnett Cushwa. He was in the
57th year of his age and has been
quite a prominent and trusted citi-
zen of this county. He was the sue.
cessful opponent of Mr.. Newcomer
in the celebrated contest for Sher-
if which required three trials be-
fore decisionwas reached.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.


The calls made upon me through the
public prints, and by numerous letters,
to become a candidate for the Office of
Judge ofthis Judicial Circuit. demand
an answer. Grateful for complimenta.
ry terms in which those calls have
been couched, and believing them to
be sincere, l do now, in accordance
with the express desire of my friends,
announce myself candidate for the
Office of Judge. JAMES II. GROVE.
Aug.l4-tf.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

The Government alone TO issue the
money in sufficient volume Tor the use of
the people and 10 regulate or establish the
value thereof. The legis's inn of our Gov :.
eminent upon the tiuanc,s should be made
to rest alike for the ret r. 4 debtor and
creditor, and proteciiou OF the legal ten,
der character of the money II must ana
shah protect the indus,ri-l interests of our
country equally with i'al. thereby ex-
tinguishing class legislauon; all classes OF
property, of whatsoever character, equita-.
bly, taxed; bury third.termism in oblivion,
and demand free ballots
The above is food for reflection.
myl5. GREENBACKER.
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GARFIELD AND ARTHUR CLUB.
The members of this Club will be
addressed at their headquarters,
Wisong Hall, by Hon. w. II. II.
Flick, this Saturday evening at
u O'Clock. The public generally
cordially invited to attend. Mr..
BENZ. Bushnell's Campaign Choir
will entertain the audience with
some choice vocal and instrumental
music.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14

AT HYDE's Jewelry and Silver
ware Emporium, on Queen street,
(Hutchinson's old stand) can be
found an excellent assortment of all
kinds of Jewelry and all articlesin
the silver line pertaining to table OF
household use. Always on hand ex.
cellent watches, clocks, rings, pins,
studs, buttons, spoons, forks, cas-
tors, &c. Repairing neatly and
promptly done. Prices reasonable
on all things. Call and see.
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The BLUE FRONTisthe place to
get Ladies and Misses fine shoes. They
have the finest stock in town, of the cell
ebratea J. s. T. Cousins make, of New.
York. Every pair stamped and guar.
anteed.
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FEsTIvAL.-The ladies of the Re-
formed Church propose holding a
Festival in the storeroom of Rey-
nolds' building, Queen St., during
the Agricultural Fair, where they
will furnish good lunch, and re-
freshments of all kinds, at very rea-
sonable rates, promising to please
all who may patronize them. Funds
to be applied to repairs of church.
Give them liberal support.
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AN ENTERPRIsING DEALER IN
HARDwARE.-Mr. l.. G. Gerling,
who succeeded Mr.. G. Gnau in the
hardware business, has developed
considerable enterprise and judy
ment in selecting and purchasing
and disposing of his wares. He So
lects the very best, purchases at in
side or bottom rates, which enables
him to sell at the most reasonable
prices. He keeps a full and varied
assortment of all useful articles in
the hardware line, whether applica-
BILE to building, the fence, garden, or
to the household. Give him a call,
examine and price to your own sat-
isfaction. Store-room on Queen
street, nearly opposite the post-ofice.
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PERSONS wishing to spend pleas
ant day, will do well to join the Sun
day Schools of the Reformed and
Episcopal churches of this City, on
their Excursion to Mt. Alto Park on
next Wednesday the 18th. Special
train from the G. V. Depot 7:15 A.
NJ. For the convenience of persons
living in Jefferson, there will be a
special train over the Shenandoah
Valley r. r., to connect with the
one from here, at Hagerstown.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14

REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.-Hons.
Geo. c. Sturgiss and Jno. A. Hutch.
inson will address the voters of Har.
per's Ferry, and vicinity, on Wednes.
day evening, the 18th inst. 1t is
likely the Garfield & Arthur Glee
Club of this place will attend, going
down at 7:10 p. m. and returning
same evening.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14

FINE PEACHES. MIR. Charles A.
Hite, living near Hedgesville, pre-
sented us on Thursday last with a
half dozen large and luscious peaches
of the open seed variety, called
"Stump the World" They certain
ly were excellent, but whilst they
might hold good against the world
in the peach line, still they can't
stump our stomach worth cent.
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A COMMUNICATION, signed "a

A COMMUNICATION, signed "a
Democrat" was received too late for
insertion. He suggested DR.. George
Terrell for President of County
Court, and for Commissioners, A. j.
Thomas, II. J. Seibert and M. S.
Grantham, and for House of Dele
gates, either two of Messrs. j. M.
Seibert, Jacob Miller, Chas. Stuckey
and Geo. S. ROushs
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A Surprise.

l was certainly surprised on entering
the New York Bazaar, to find such an
immense stock ofGerman Zephyrs and
Germantown Wool. Just think 100
pounds of one hundred different shades,
and cheaper than ever. just think /
only lie. per ounce. Don't forget Lou
is Bouton's.
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COMMENCED WoRK.-Mr. George
ID. Whitson, the contractor to place
mansard roof on the courthouse,
thus replacing the present insecure
and leaky one, besides greatly en-
HANGING the beauty of the building,
has commenced work and will push
it along rapidly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14

DEAD MISUNDERSTANDING, is
list of letters remaining in the POST
Office of Martinsburg, West Va,
Aug. Z, and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office Aug. q, if not called
for. Persons calling for these letters
will please say advertised. 01gs
Mr.. G. F. Hayden, Mr.. II. w.
Miller, Hon. w. K. Pendleton, Miss
Lizzie Stortz, Doctor Vance. Also
the following letters are held for
postage: j. l.. RoutZahn, Freder-
lex City, Nd, E. Buttrick, New
York.
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MARIETTA COLLEGE. See. in
another part of the paper the adver-
tisement of this college. 1t is an
old we'll established institution.
Send full information to I. w. An
drews, Marietta, o.
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MORGAN COUNTY NoMIN ATOMS.
The Republicans of Morgan coun.
ty have nominated John III. Buzz
card, Esq, for Sheriff, John T. Siler,
Esq, for House of Delegates, J..
Rufus Smith, Esq, for Prosecuting
Attorney and John H. Shackelford,
for Assessor.
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Mr.. SAMUEL BRANTNER on
Monday left at our Office several
large plums, four of which weighed
six ounces. They were of delight
full flavor, and are no doubt the
"boss" plums of the season.
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IF THERE IS any other Grange in
the county besides Tuscarora Grange
we hope the fact will be made known
by it coming forward and contesting
with that Grange for the prize at
the coming Fair. Make them strug-
Gle for their laurels.
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$4,000 Reward.

One hundred dozen kid gloves in
the latest styles can be found at the
New York Bazaar, to which the pub
lie are cordially invited.
Respectfully,
LOUIS BoUTON.
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Special Notice.

If you want good goods in the Silves-
Ware line, see that you get Triple
Plate All Triple Plate goods are
stamped Rogers Bros. 1S47-Triple
Plate" This is the only Silver Ware
that will stand the test. For sale only.
AT HYpE's JEwELRY STORE.
jyl7-tf. 4oQueen Street
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The Best.

Just received Is Springfield Watche ;.
the best made; also, sample of Rock
ford Watch. Come and compare them,
and be Convinced that the Springfield
is the Standard Watch of the World.
AT HYDE's JEwELER STORE
iyl7.tf
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LADIES remember that by ex-
hibiting articles of your own handi-
work at the Fair, and paying a fee
of twenty-five cents, you are entitled
to season ticket of admission.
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Getlinger d HOke.

At the old "Temple of Fashion" for
Hats and Gaps still ahead.
All the Spring spring styles of Mems
Boys and Childron's Hats and Caps
just received direct from the best Man
ufacturers, at Factory Prices, all of
which will be sold very low for Cash.
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GEN. NATHAN GoFF, JR., one of
the brightest and most telling Of
West Virginia orators, will address
the voters of Berkeley county, in the
Courthouse, on Thursday evening,
10Th inst, at II o'clock p. m.
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Read This.

Closing out 10 gross finest pertumed
toilet soap. ranging in price from &c.
up. Please call and examine before 1t
is too late to receive Bargain, at
Louis Bouton's New York Bazaar.
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Prices Reduced to Suit the
Times.

Realizing the great Importance of
quick sales and small profits, we have
reduced the prices on goods to salt the
times. Bleached and Brown Muslins
8, 8 and l0c; splendid Cheviots for
Shirting,10 to lie; very handsome
figured Cambrics, VERY LOW, a
large lot of towels, 10, IL, 20 and %,
worth double the money, Black and
Celored Cashmeres reduced so that we
defy competition; Black and Colored
Silks, magnificent goods. warranted all
silk, at figures that win astonish you.
Call and see them at
I'M. SHAFFER g. BROS.
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CALL at Gettinger Il Hoke's,
Shaffer & Bros, Frazer & Bishops,
John 7. Janney's, Emmert & Fie-
rvs, G. M. Shaffer S Sons and Wis
ner & Sons and get catalogue of
premiums for the coming Fair.
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Have you read about the celebrated
Deep Rock Water, Of Oswego, New York?
If not, get circular, which will tell you
of its wonderful medicinal virtues, and
then try tat JLW BAKERS.
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THE FALL TERM of the Berkeley
Female Seminary, of which Mrs. p.
r. Harrison and Miss Bette j. Hun
ter, of this place are Principals, will
commence the 9th prox. Advertise
ment next week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14

THE following pupils, having fin
ished their course in the Ward School,
and passed their examination are
presented to the Grammar School:
Daniel Powell, Albert Darby,
Berl Beck, Henry Heller, Harry
Thompson, Charles Knapp, John
Robinson, Eddie Beall, Eddie
Thompson, Lewis Price, Harry
Smith, Harry Pitzer, Ella Smith,
Cora Marsteller, Mary Ditto, Lille
Bell, Artie Keefer, Ella Hutson,
Fannie Boyer, Emma Edmonds, An
ME Reynolds, Mary Gaver, Hannah
Curtis, Carrie Pearl, Henrietta
Hooge. M IEE
Ladies Slippers, Button and New
mort Ties all nrices at Deatrickis
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Corns Cam be Cured.

Why suffer with corns wien Peps
Corn Solvent is q SURE cure. Price 26.
cents bottle. 1t is warranted to euro
or the money will be refunded. For
sale by GETTINGER IL HoKE,
Agents for the manufactures
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aug7.8rn.

II. N, DEATRICK has received a.
large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES
direct from the mandatory for cash,
aud is able TO sell them very cheap for
cash.
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The VOltaic Belt Co, Man
RbaI. Mich.

Will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upoa 3as
days trial. Speedy cures guaranteed
They mean what they say. Write to I.
them without delay. nov22-79 ly.
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The BLUE FRONT is the place to
buy all kinds OF Gents, Ladies, Misses
and Childrens boots and shoes, best
quality and make at lowest prices.
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HoUsEKEEPERs do not fail to
prepare specimens of preserves, jel-
lies, canned fruits and vegetables,
&C., &c, for exhibition at the Fair.
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CALL at w. l.. Jones' Jewellery Store
and see the patent table forks. as cheap
as the otd style.
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The Celebrated Carlisle Shoe for La
dies Misses and Children, for sale only
by III. N. DEATRICK.
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A large stock of BROWN MUS
Inns AND COTTONADES bought
before the advance, I am prepared to
sell them cheaper than any house in
the county. II. N. DEATRICK.
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The Genuine Virginia Stitch dowr
Shoe, cheapest in town, at
DEATRICK'S.
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Vichey Deep Rock and Soda Waters,
drawn from Matthew'S porcelaine-lined
Fountains, and Bigelow's Patent Coolers.
For sale only by LW BAKER.
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Try Bakers Pure Soda Water and Cream
Syrups. We make all our own Syrups,
and know them to be fresh, pure and gen.
uine.
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TUFTS ATTIC SODA with Cream
Syrups at Feller's Drug Store.
m15-3t
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LADIES hurry along with your
neat and skillful needlework for ex-
hibition at the Fair in September.
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GET READY for the Ninth An
nual Fair. The outlook for a good
exhil ition and a large attendance is
better than ever.
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Harvest shoes, in large variety, and
cheap, at the BLUE FRONT.
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The Celebrated Carlisle
Shoe.

Ladies Misses and Children's fns
shoes, for style, neat ft and durability
cannot be excelled by any manufactu'-
ers. Sold only, cheap for cash, by H
N. Deatrick, Martinsburg, w. Va.
G. w. Neidich Co.
apr24-tf. Manufacturers.
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Hosiery in Variety Gloves ali kinds.
G. w. HOKE.
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Mems fine CATERS, the best quality
and make in town, at the BLUE
FRONT.
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Great reduction in Mems and Lad;as
Boots and Shoes at
D. NJ. SHAFFER s. BROS.
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A Job lot of SOLID COLOR.
PRINTS at 7 cents at DEATRICK'S.
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White Goods; Housekeeping Goods
and Domestics full line OF each a. !.
HOKE'S.
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Now is your opportunity. We will
sell all our stock OF Summer Dress
Goods from now until fall at cost to re.-
duce stock.
d. M. SHAFFEB & BRO
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Peps Corn Solvents sure cure.
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Try Pel's Corn Solvent.
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The Best Assortment Of Springfield
Watches in town, at w. L. JoSEs'
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Ladies Slippers, Button and New
port Ties, all prices at Deatrick's,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-21

PoLTICs up in Maine has been reduced
from 4 theoretical to an applied science.
a representative was elected from a GER
tain town to the Legislature by 500
majority, but on preparing to go to the
capital to take his seat, he found that
the returning Board had counted him out
and put the certificate in the hand of a
Fusionists who did not claim to be cleo
ted. Mr.. Philbrick, cashier of the bank
in that township was very active in this
election steal, and in a few days after
when the Directors of the bank came to
elect their officers, Mr. p. was counted
out on the ground that, a man who would
assist in stealing Legislature might as.
slst in stealing q bank. This course Of
reasoning had never entered the cashiers
mind until the result was made apparent
to his awakened sensibilities. This mode
OF reasoning is shade deeper than poll
tlcians usually go, but if applied as in thu
above case, we would have less of politi
cal villains.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1880-01-21

THE proposed Chesapeake & Delaware
canal across the Peninsula does not please
the merchants of New York, if the fol-
lowing from the Tribune of that city may
be taken in evidence:
Baltimore is eager to have ship-canaI
cut through the narrow neck of land
separating Chesapeake Bay from Della
ware Bay. This is a natural ambition on
her part; for if the canal were dug her
ships bound for European and North At
lantic ports would have their voyages
shortened by 196 miles But when She
wants the United States Government to
make the new waterway, question is
raised upon which the rest of the country
Will have something to say The cost OF
the proposed work is eight and hall
mhllons-an amount which the city to be
benefited could readily raise, or if not the
city, then the State of Maryland The
country at large ought not to be called
upon to contribute money in the form O.
taxes Tor the purpose of giving Baltimore
two routes TO The sea Nature gave he
one, reaching southwark, and she ha
used 1t to her advantage in getting con
troll Of large .r. II the trade of tn,
south Az" .., the West Indie
and Brazil If she wants an artificial
northern route let her make it for her
self.