Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-25

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The whereabouts of Sitting Bull
has become matter OF enquiry
Has he not yet returned from the
Hancock excursion up the notable
stream. or is he so much engross-
ed with the responsibilities that
are about to devolve themselves
upon him, that he has forgo ten
his friends who were always anx-
ious to find scrap from his pen.
We hope his elevation to the 20.
sition of Representative, has not
had the effect to swell his dignity
above the columns of the INDIE
PENDENT. His long silence, how
ever, is no doubt gratifying to
certain dignitSrles in your corpor.
alton, especially your Council and
Market House Officers, as the time
is drawing near when he will be
called upon to assist in the enact
ment OF wholesome laws for the
government of his State. May he
be SO actuated that his vote will
always be recorded on the side of
right, and, that he will return to
his constituents wrapped in the
mantle of fame.
In consequence of the early win
ter,msny of our farmers have their
corn in the fields yet, and some
few have not dug their potatoes.
A great many fruit trees that were
bought for fall planting. have been
pitted and held over until spring.
Our friends, McKown and Gain
have been supplying the people of
this and adjoining counties, with
fruit trees, from the Gerardstown
nurseries. They have the most
improved varieties, and furnish
nothing but good trees upon the
most accommodating terms. We
would advise all who may want
anything in their line TO give them
call. There are many advanta-
ges to be gained by doing so; they
will ret just what they want
There will be no misrepresenta-
tons trees need not be exposed
to heat or cold sufficient length
Of time to injure the roots, and the
price to be paid much lower than
is usually paid to travelling fruit
agents.
We understand there has been
a band of regulators organized in
this section of the valley for, the
purpose of correcting wrong. IL
may prove benefit to the COM
munity If they treat all wrong-do-
ers alike, and not make fish Of one
and fowl of another.
The Shanghai Cornet Band, de.
termined not to be behind the
times, have just received Uni
forms, purchased from Simmons
& Son., Boston, Mass. The suits
are put up in the best manner,
and of excellent material. The
boys look as slick as If they had
been kept on Stonebrakers cattle
powders.
Rev. DR.. Beal for some time a
resident at Jones Spring, but at
this time living in Frederick City,
| Nd, Ia here on a visit, we I'M
derstand with q view of making
arrangements to settle here per-
manently, an event which would
be gratifying to his many friends
in this locality.
We have read the call made by
the Baptist Church for temper
ance convention. We hope their
efforts will prove an entire sue
cess. The only objections we have
heard are urged by those who say
they do not use anything spiritu-
Gus; but you know there is large
army of behind the door drink
ers.
The appointments made by the
Sheriff elect, appears 10 give gen.
eral satisfaction here. There were
no expectants here, which we sup
pose accounts for it, There is
quite a lot OF sore heads Ia differ
ent portions of the county, but as
pleased or displeased is not the
game for an officer to play, we
think it best for Mr.. Christman to
please himself, and let others work
out their own pleasure.
Any one having a copy of Ly-
mans Chart to dispose of, can find
a purchaser by dropping q postal
| to G.
Broad Lane.