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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-01-09
Old Friends.

Don't lose your old friends, but
Keep nour intercourse g.ccn with lit
Tie acts OF kindness. Leave your
business, or pleasure, or study, long
| enough TO step in and sec that dear
Old man and woman who used TO give
you spring apples and lilacs, when
yon went visiting with your mother.
Run in and cn!ivcn The ncighbors who
have known you ever since YOU were
born. with whose children You have
often played before their little golden
heads were laid low in their last sleep.
Call upon your once merry school
mate, now an invalid. Old-time
friends arc to he specially esteemed.
And make many friends. Ard don't
be too exclusive and fastidious. True,
it is your privilege to bc particular in
choosing your intimatcs, but there is
large number ofpeoplc among those
you know, with whom you ought to
be on so cordial terms as Shall in
time change into the most friendly
relations, SO that some You did not
fancy ut first may become your fast
est friends, to the great benefit Of
both parties. You want many
friends, because 50 many arc rcmov-
I
ing residences anil exchanging
worlds, and you want plenty to en-
JOY till these changes come to you in
turn. AS long rs your body lives,
you want living, healthy heart in
it. And i'll your times Of trial, how
precious is human love and sympa-
thy.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-01-09

A Snowman was exhibiting in Gill
'ner county, Georgia, monkey that
had been taught TO fire pistol. The
Snowman handed the monkey pis-
tol and told him to"shoot the uglicsl
man in the crowd" Some miscliev-
Gus boy had put shot in the pidtol
and when tho monkey picked out his
man and fired, the shot took effect
and slightly wounded the ugly man
who took out his knife, cut the mon.
keys throat and whipped the show.
man. The ugly man has been ln,lcl
cd, and his trial is soon tt come off,
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-01-09

An Edinburg woman, whose hus-
band had beaten her 92O times III
four years, had him arrested and he
was sent to Jail for three days. Tho
punishment was too light. The brute
should have been sent 10 Jail for
whole week. The next Thing We
know he'll kill his wife, and then
he'll get locked up for month.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-01-09
The Prosperity Of Columbia.

SO high have radicals risen in the
estimation Of these people that some
females sent hC1ucls to Senator TAFT
for his efforts in behalf of The meas
urc. The brass band scrcnaucl hin,
and Gary and Wylie Saturday night.
Ihis is fusion with IL vengeance
Saturday night q bakers dozen OF
thesetcana1 boomers wi,iAthc thrass
band got in the lobby OF The Whcelc,
House and footed and hluwcu away
until Gary came ont on the steps,
made some observations Of the grand
prospects before tlis dead town and
the advantages of the education OF
the masses. Being somewhat ilclin-
ed TO picty, since he made The tenn
pcrancc speech few nights ago, he
qui; speaking five minutes after
twelve O'Clock Sabbath morning. Th.
small crowd which constantly decrcas :
cd then went and hIowed for Taft and
then for Senator WJlic. The Sab
bath was thus ushered in. The beggars
of Columbia feel jubilant now. They
are taxable going TO have s3,00O,OOO
added to their property in few
gears and they are going to get all
This at the expense Of the people of
the State.-NcdiuDo.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-01-09

1903 adults joined tho Methodist
Church in this State last year. Tho
denomination has 497 Sunday
Schools, 3,044 teachers and 22,O57
scholars within The bounds Of the
South Carolina Conference, with lG7
travelling and 1853 local preachers anu
a membership Of Al, 4,79i.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-01-09

IN The last two years the city OF
Memphis has buried COCO of her pco-
pie and lost nearly sS,00O,0OO in
capital and business, through the yell
low fever cpidemics. The Appeal
asserts that filthy cutters, bah drain
age and accumulated garbage caused
all this distress and ruin. That pa
per now demands all methods of
publication BY fire, drainage, fumiga-
ton, street paving and the most RI
gorous enforcement Of the Yell-asccr-
taincd laws Of health rs shall insure
the city against recurrence of the
epidemic. Otherwise, Memphis is
threatened with decay if not cytinc-
ton.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-01-09

IL the Democrat who wants un Of
fec badly enough TO combine with tho
Radicals 20 get it, should ever stand
in need of our vote to secure his cleo
ton, he would most certainly be der
featcd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
USE THAYER'S
LIVER POWDERS

THEY are the Fines, Liver Regul. tor known,
gIsts.
Are you troubled with Constipation. On.
box will euro you.
Are you troubled with Sick Headache? Try
Thayer's Liver Powders.
Ave you troubled With pain near the region Of
tie heart, pain darling into the shoulders Thes,
pains are caused by the Liver. Ono pox of Tha y.
er's Liver Powders will euro you ----
Are you ttoubIed with duIl, heavy pain all
through The head and in the leeders of the neck
Sanhot 6ear TO turn the head. think it neuralgia
Thnyer's Liver Powders will cure you.
Are you troubled With loss of ppc tito fee sic
feel hungry bu, cannot relish food, have a Goa ed
tongue, bad taste in the morning, feel cold and
chilly lose OF energJ doll md tormNrtor drowsy
sometime cold feet. glddiress srtigo r q vel
low ,JaundIce appearance, or troubled with fever
and asue aud nervous or dyspeptic indications
Thayer's Liver Powders will cure you by their ac-
lion on the liver. Some people may have & cous h
with the above symptoms.
All OF the above symptoms nd many moro arise
from diseaEed o. torpid liver. 1t is possibl,
that everybody should have ALI of these ri
but you may have one many Just give Thsy.
er's Liver Powder one trial Rnd thom accord
ing to directions md tell your friends shout them
Sold by all drug gists. IS eta. per Box.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
MIS- RLLANEoUsz
USE THAYER'S
GONsuMP CURE.

T'His is the finest preparation that has ever
been put before the public. IL never fails to
give :Ntisfaction in Consumption or Coughs or
bronchial affections ofany kind
CHECK THAT COUGHI
Usually three or four doses check. the vor,,
cough. " ~
In Consumption, II il the cough that strains
the Lungs and breaks the TubercIes thus keep
ing up the Irritation . ~
THE CONSUMPTION CURE.
Being Healing. NOurishisg, Pa!eatirs Stimula-
ting and Soothing. Relief and sp.ody Cur,
must follow. Give 1t n trial. all who suffer-
XIV Z
mere are seme Coughs -tHat arise from the
LIVER or stomaeh; II so. AND you have SYMPTOM.
OF tns Liver, Use rhayer's liver Powders with
taeConsu a ptIon Cure, and you will never regret
the inrestment. Price IS aud SO centsand =
per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
HARPER's FERRY.
HAnpEn,s ErRR1. Ian.

HARPEEs FERRY, Jan. G. 1850.
Mr. ad'nss:-1 In my hurry last week to get
some notes to you OF Christmas festivities here,
III wnich our SuL day Schools took the lead
omitted to mention the entertainment IN tie
Lutheran ChuIch. The church was beautifully
decorated with crerRreens. wreaths and fes-
toms hung from the walls. A large platform
was erected over the chaucel. and back of The
platform was cross with au apprOpria lie mo tito.
mas tree, loaded down with gifts for the eLiI-
dreu. feature of the exercises was the chill
dren singing, whose vocal powors bad been
brought out IN number oil rebearsals by Prof
Upright. Mis-: George Marquette presided nj
, the organ "a. TIE customary opening was. a
the choir, led by Mrs. Fred Myers. The church
Gecoraton. which eSceliea any previous ami
Molhe Byers, Mr.. and Mrs. Freel, and perhaps
e others whose names cannot just now recall
some dialogues and duets lvGcaD ended the
evening teri a!nineut and lthoue Ii the ski..
lLroSned. we saw smiling faces aud apparently
In giving Won an account of the Cantata rem
dered at the n E. Church. Bolivar. forgot to
Master Charles Chambers. The youtht nj snea kcr
delivered 1t in such 4 crcdltable manner t. at it
applause His subject was Truth Siiss Alice
Tlires presided a. the cTeon and the voice of
prominent IN the Cantata. 80
hope the New Year has dawred upon our
Ven zap DE ana NtnHraied friend, the Senior of
VIII nor go TO tue Poor H"use this wear, aud be
aote when he Tisits Harpel's Ferry again to
WAX = pianS without = military escort
r, We have had various speculstIons Since the
tticf eInLHe ht EhgiHecIs camc !Ie:e fOnr of
inspection: Some think that II tile Government
is eHough interested in us to keep Fl g floods
from descending Upon us. that they mean to dc
something with the water-power here. We
have surely worn the cross, and we should like
to see the crown. ~
Charley o'Bmrfey. son of O'Burley. who was
Killed in the Brown raid by one OF Brnwu's
negro insurgents shot himself accidentally ON
the 10Th rlE, in Montana. re was = soldier in
til. Regular Army. IA
The Catholics have had Mission in their
cnulch Tor the past week 1t las been LARGELY
sunday ia mi
improved nv Mr.. Albert, Of Baltimore. whose
voice was renal kably fine Miss Sne Burkhart.
OF haitlmCre. IL guest Of Mis-. Garland Hurst
Ci'-' eEce lotterfeld, son of II uma Potter
VAS home for the HOLIDAYS from Richmond
re Town was full Of frsmds home for the Ioli-
days. wishing you thrice happy New Year
LIN N.Anr n1,s.,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
USE THAYER'S
BALM FOR PAIN.

THIS ia oae o! tho Finest Liniments known a.
Sllas Lane. of ERston, eau testiIy
FOR Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Tuothache. Ear
ache, Lumbago or Lame Back, PIeurisv or Ppru.
tnonla, Frosted Feet and all E1cruciating Pain n
matter " here located. Apply according O diEee-
,ions without rubbing, AID you will have relief
In from one t" five minutes. Not five uninutes
need any one suffer with pain of any kind, but go
TO your drug store and get u bottle of ThaycT's
Balm for Pain and give ii triNi.
CRAMP COLO PAIN.
This PAiD can be cured in Three Minutes with
the BAL m Price IS snd so centS par Bottle. Sold
by all druggists. -s-...'0'
J. THAYER Proprietor
+6i ST. =. ". Washington D. c.
VIM II. Brown Bro, Caahy, Gipip & Co
and Thomson aud Muth. Wholesale A gents, BAL
October o. ls1Q-lr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
WATCH ARD SILVERsMITH BusJNEss
ATTENTION..

HAVE just returned from the East With NV
L second supply OF Fall and wis.ef t;ooJ,
VIII note In part prices to convince you italian
selling cheap at the Frat National B.pk RaiIa
ing Calcoes. SC; Dresa Goods III 1911 * ~
an" % C Black Cashmere. all wool 81 80 -,
hlte Flapn.l' l2E C and Up; Red FI,nnei Is e.
ana up All Linen Towels. 8 c. and MP = C,uton
w sna 1P: Gents overcoats. s. DO md up:
Gent'' Suits. 81 90 and up; GermGntovn VOL
CTS. pc, ource; the beat quality Z.phyrsjan3
split ZePhyrs, 10 cts; Gents Boots, 81 Is a u.I,
ard up; Shoes. So cts and up p0"'
Nov. IL 1879. NIMROD TRussrr,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
HI'- ToEnli,1So,17S
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY S=RErrs,
{, Ea;ss'leSsDyysss
& CA RID,

CA RID.
To all who suffering from the errcys and ~,
ciscFeti"n OF youth, nervous weakness early
decay .oss OF manhood. &C.. will send a r-cin.
NM VIII cure you: FREE OF CHARGE. This
go 'e;nedy was discovered bv a missionary IN
SCUM america Send -olf addressed envelope 10
Cify. ' 0'' ~ -''Io iofS
-. fIlv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13

A Coon ACCOUNT TO sum it up. six
long years of bed-ridien sickness, cost
ing $500 per year; total Sl,200-all of
which was stopped by three bottles of Hop
Bitters taken by my wife, who has done her
own homework for year since, without the
loss of a day, and want everybody to know
il for their benefit.
49, john WEEKS, Butler, y. Y"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13

- We understand that application for
charter for n railroad from Cincinnati to
Baltimore has been made to the General AS
semhly Winchester is to be point in the
route. English capital is to do the work.
and the road is TO be completed in eighteen
mouths alter granting tn charter
Winchester News.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
[ Gultimorc .Sua. Jun :.

" The strike Of coal miners in the Kama
wha valley, West Virginia, is becoming SC
riou5 IN It's character. \ number of men
having returned to work at tho Austcdt
mines, near Hawks Nest, about 100 strikers
at aucthcr point boarded AN cast bound
train on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
thursday, AMI forced the conductor to lie,
men, ~ ride t" the scene Of operations. On
friday 100 more repeated this action with
another train. The force was thus sufficient
10 iht'midate the employers and men at the
AnSteds mines The railroad and mining
onc'a!s called on Gov. Matthews Tor aid.
ana he has ordered the Lcwishury and
Charleston military companies to hold thcm-
selves in readiness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
a Revelation Burst

Cpcn the public PTess and medical profession,
~ncn , over twenty five yeare age. thai grand re-.
sun OF medical ressarch and nthelc sk!ll, Hog
IS'ter's stomach Blttefs. wRs given to the world.
Souc after II had been It's curs tive mia
sion II was discovered tn.t it's botanic properties
Jar i,Sed those OF the approved uerei rem
cdied q! the day. Not inc least among m. good
Con 'eqaences of it's general has Gecn to dis.
abuse mems mind4 of many absurd medical f,I-
ia"les and 10 deOEst ate the sureI io inv OF veg
etHble remedies. II conqncrs a mi prevents m.Is-
tiai levers, dyspepsin. chronic cou+t;pat ton. a
rheunat is'n aud "a of the greatest value in c.,es
OF n)ciiy trn"al" nrising from ~cakreEs Old
PFonie are greatly aided by 1t, and 1t is higLIy
seFviceRhie to c"Tval~fcCr;s in deic, r.
health. 1t lie moreover sfmI medicine TO ~ ke
win one on long jnurnevo, and counter cts the
effects CT TI.C al "xha usIi0n.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
HARPFR,s FERRY TRAI
HARPER's FERRY TRADE.
THOMAS W. ALE,
Manufacturer and Dealeria
STOVES. TIN q SHEET-IR0N WARE,
Cor. Shenandoah and High streets,
HARPER'S FERRY, w. VA

the subscriber would adopt this method of In
forming HE frisnds. and the citixsRs of HAr-
Per's Ferry snd the adjacent country, he IL
still! ducLing the RbnVe its brapeb-
es Having had .wsaty-tsrse yeNrs' experiences in
the trade, and it being his iAtentiOn work Eore
but
THE VERY BEST MATERIALS
He will eOafden fly assar, that customer, r.Ix
upos getting No. articles from his EstahIishmspt
SCOUTING Or TIN ROOFIN9,
executed in the very best and NJ the short
est notice. ordsrs from any portion Of she county
wih receive PromPi attention, anu prices Eesr.n-
teed as LOO t..s lowest.
SPEAR'S CAL0RIFIC COOK STOVES tn. most
complete Cooking Stove the world has ever sesA
constantly Ga hand. in short, any article 10 the
Tin ard Sheet-lron trods an be had at bis Manu-
factory.
MUSsoS's CorFzE LIesTSIxs Rops furrisaed and
Pot mp anywhere 10 the county, AT the nhortest NO
tlce and upon aEonahle terms.
R-iob Work aud Msud;ng dore in the best
style and at the shortest notice. Merchants sup
piled on the most accommodating terms.
bHrper's Ferry, Oct 5. 1879
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
GEO TT. HAGLEY.

1ou read this, and don't forget that
keep on hand JeweIry of all kinds Call and
see Tor yourself. Shot guns for sale from SIS
to Si2. They are new gus Pistols from
81 20 to 81 80 Cartridges, Caps, Husical
instruments, Niolins. Accordeons. Bipios.
All kinds OF work done here at low prices
Cal! and see me and bring your work to me.
and | will give you satisfaction. Remember
me; Young Burton. Sign-Largo Watch
and SpcctS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
Building Association Meeting.

Pursuant to the published notice, meeting
| for the purpose of taking steps towards organic
| ing new Building Association in CharIestovn
was held in the Supreme Court Room in the
Courthouse on Saturday evening. January
| 10sh, 1850. GEORGE BAYLOR was called t,
the Clair. and j. V SIMMONS chosen Secretary.
Tao object of the meeting was explained by
the President. and. on motion. the following
! Committees wcre appointed
| FoR PRocURING CERTIFICATES OF INcoPPosA.
81: Mason, Gusrav Brown. Jos. Goldsmith.
on GoTSTjTuT1oN AND BYLAWS -W L. VII
sGG: ID. w, " li1npitt. cieon Moore. Dr.. j. d.
oN sCBscaIPr12x..w,lso Bros. Summit
PP" Point; JOHN n; Nicely Middlewnv; James II.
land Hurst. Harper's Ferry: J. Summons, For
rest W Brown and E. R. Harrel. Charissiown:
Eugene Baker. Leetown.
1t was the sense of tue meeting that the gen.
erSi plan of This Association shall be similar to
that of the Jefferson County BaiIding Assoois-
lions, Nos l. AID 3. and the name decided
upon for tho new Association ia Jefferson
County Building Association, No. So
Adj urned 10 n,cei at the same place, on Fri
day. January SOL s.,,o 1850 Is59 a. - "'cl"ck, NJ.
j. SERMONS. secrctnrr.
SuEwAwDoAu VALLEY r. Il 1rEMs.-
Messrs. Satter!ce & Co have com ;.lc;cd their
work upon the road between Shcpherdstown
aud R'Terton, ana on Friday the sEairrax"
-cngIoe y" flat cars, etc were trans
terred, via ShHnauGrah Junction. and thence
over the b. & o aud Midland Railroads. via
harper's Ferry aud Strasburg, to the poipt
of connection with the Midland Road. be.
You'd the river at Rivcrton, to prosecute 40
lively the work Of tracklaying between Front
Royal and Luray.
Twenty miles of grading between Luray
md h. i
dent Mines, have been contracted for by
MIR Mills. of Phi:adelphia.
The contract for the erectian of the
bridge over the Potomac at Shepherdstown
has been awarded, and work upon the same
VIII be commenced at once
The arran gements for the right Of w,v far
the road from ShePherdstown to Hagers,own.
with few exceptions, have been completed
and tho contract for the grading given to
Best & Go , of New Jersey who have already
commenced operations. The uascrstown
AHH says:
The route from Hngerstown to Shcp,
herdatown, after getting, mile out Of town
and to within short distance Of tho river
at the other end, is described by Mr. Reutch
to be exceptionally fine After crossing the
Nl'ilamsPort pike, for seven miles down
The Manor" the surface Of tie country "a
as level as floor. and requires no grading at
all. The whole distance is about sixfee,
miles, and until the river bluffs are reached
the work is very light The contractor ex,
poets to have the work com p!c;cd by Octn-
Der. The road runs through one Of the rich.
CT and most Fopu!ou> portions OF the county
close t" several mills. by the College Of St
James. near Merccrcilfe, on the canal. and
almost through the town of Sharpsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13

offer many thanks to my friends and
customers for their large patronage during
the past year. The success of my low prices
during December has induced me to follow
the same plan during this year l can assure
the public that my goods will be marked at
the very lowest margin, hoping thereby to
gam a larger trade and give my customers
rom ten to twenty per cent. on their pur>
chases. Respectfully,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13

&C. \ trial of PIso's Cure will convince Won
and Asthma. JIs9m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-01-13
Miss MUGjiL ut Fus7li,aG-
ton HGW, this (1uesduyJ
GUCyIi7l6.

COUNTY ITEMS From the Shepherds.
town i'sy'St"" We copy the following items:
ne chicken coop Of John Snyder. coIorcd
u! his town, was robbed on Wednes,jar
night last o. six turkeys aud six chickens
The { ( o. Caual Company do no, in
tc"d to draw tie water oil the levels os
long as the winter keeps open as it has been
Cris~cifs Cornct Band eerepaded Mr.
Thomas CocErill. the head carnen,or IF ,hn
:. II. 1T this place. and his bride. ON
New Years day, at the residence of Mr.
B.nnct
The wafer TAM! for the s. Y. T r -,
this place has been finished, and the cnoino
house for the same been built. and RI. an
que aud the pump have both bcca put in.
and are now ready for use
MIR. Is. +. Harrison, administrator Of tho
estate OF George Erkle, deceased, sold at
private sale the house and lot on Ui,b
street. now occupied by Rev. Ebert. the
c"l"Ted minister, 10 lii Geo NJ Bel,zboov.
or, for $3.50 cash.
Ga" night last week Mr. John O A.I;o,.
"y had killed or his place. about two n,iics
| nnr'hwari Of this town, which is mana,cd
by Mr. Hamilton Davis, - sheep outright
and some 10 or fifteen severely wounded. ne
dogs Mr. George Turner had on the samc
night, on the place Of Mr. Vunzant, adinio-
ing Nr. Davis. or 10 killed, and a number
wounded to the same dogs Four of the
dogs. (hnunds) were killed BY Mr.. Davis
who shares with Mr. \. the product of tho
sheep. The other dogs made their escane
one biting Mr.. Miller, cruising him tc let 90
his hold upon him.
PuHL'c SALES Tho following public
tales "Fe advertised in this paper:
iS"turd"y, J"""ary 3iA Real Estate.
by Isaac Fouke. Trustee.
7""S''Gy. Frb-"nry Sd Personal Prop,
cr.y. by Daniel II fanwer.
N"o'"es'7oy, FcJrnary IN Real Estate.
hV ", II Travers. n S. White and Frank
Beckwith, Special Commissioners.
- Mr.. Samuel II. Wonddv, Of Charles
town. W. Va, formerly of this town. was for
two years totally blind from cataract. A
few weeks ago his eyes we're operated upon
by DR. ReuliEg, of Baltimore. and a note
from him says my sight now is as good as
ever-I can tell the time by the town clock
at distance of 500 yards" Dr.. Reuling
pronounced the operation one of the most
successful he had ever performod-which
will he glad ncTS to the oil friends of Mr..
Woody 10 Loudoun.- LeeSGwcg Mirror.
"A Jefferson correspondent names Henry
Is. Davenport, E>q., las gentleman entirely
lifted for the position of State Senator from
this district" So he is, and it would do our
heart good to support Democrat of true
! gilt, like Mr.. Davcupurt but the trouble is
to get such men to accept the position.
,NrfimsJHrg Statesman.
- Mr. Juo N Meade. worthy and prom
inent citizen of Frederick county, residin
! near Newtown. died at his residence, sud.
denly. on Tuesday morning last. from a stroke
Of paralysis. Mr.. Meade was nephew of
the late Bishop VIM. Meade and brother of
Mr.. n. B. alende, of Culrercr, Va and had
reached his 50th year Winchester Nelcs.
- We understand that application for a
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BENZ i. LEISE.aING p VI

- Judge Hugh l.. Bond, of the United
States Circuit C"nrt, heard argument in the
courtroom in Baltimore yesterday on an ap>
pen! from Judge E'ves Of the District of
Western Nirginia. in the case OF Emma Pen.
dieton ct. al, children CT Thornton p Pen,
dIeton. We. his assignee. The case involves
ah"nt $500, and depends GA the coastruc.
no" t. be given TO til" will Q! john Hichari-
son. OF Clarke couaty, Va, and an original
contract ct sale OF Iauds. The children of r.
L. fendlet"n claim that the apd was i'm.
pressed with the lien of a trust fund in tbo;~
favor, and the creditors, represented b. tho
assignee, contend that there was n, such
iI"n, &c. Judge Richard Parker, Mcssrs,
Dandridge Il Peod!eton of Virginia. and A
Sterling, Jr., are c"uascI for appellants. and
:. j. Z. Moore and Holmes ConrsG. of Vir.
g:n'a. for the arpe!!ces. The Judge held
the case sub curia