Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-04-13
The Attorney-G eneralship.

We believe it to be conceded by the De-
mocracy of the State that but few changes
are to be made 10 the State ticket. The
present ofticials-wth but few exceptions
have given entire satisfaction. Indeed. we
might say all but there seems to be a desire.
however, among the people of the State to
have change of Attorney General, not that
we have heard OF any dissatisfaction with
the present incumbent. This being the case,
the Democracy should cast around for gen.
tieman every way fitted for the position
And as the two last gentlemen who have had
the honor of filling that position-M cssrs.
SprIggs and White-have, we believe, both
came from the Second District-Hampshire
county-it seems to that the Northern
Pan Handle is justly entitled to the next
nomination. We therefore take great pleas
sure in suggesting the name Of Judge Ken
nedy, of Ohio county, as a suitable person
for the Democracy of West Virginia to place
on the ticket for the Office of Attorney G en-
erai. Mr.. Kennedy is gentleman well and
favorably known in Wheeling, where be has
practlced law for some years, abundantly
qualified to perform tlte duties required of
such State officer. The Judge has claims,
We think, upon the Democracy of the State
having served that party when it REQUIRED
courage to be Democrat. MIR. Kennedy
was the only Democratic Circuit Judge. we
believe, that was elected in the State in 1868.
when under the Foreman dynasty, and was
! removed by the Radicals who then held SWAY.
Judge Kennedy has many warm friends in
the Second and Third Districts who will give
him hearty support should this end of the
State manifest disposition to place him in
nomination We shall again refer to the
claims Of this gentleman.
Pan Hundle Nc,cs.
TARIFF REFORM IN CONGRESS-. The
reason why the committee of ways and
means of the House of Representa- tires has
never been able to bring itself up to tie
scratch Of reporting tariff bill of any sort
whatever was made plain on Monday, when
the House declared itself in favor of a modi.
he'd tariff BY the decisive vote of 1l3 to so.
The question was on suspendiug the rules in
order to pass the bill lately introduced by
MT. townsend, OF Illinois, Co place type,
printing paper, chemicals and materials used
IN tho manufacture of paper on the free list
The majority was rot sufficient to suspend
the rules and got Mr.. Townsend's bill before
the nouse, but it was large enough to have
passed the bill If 1t had been reported from
the committee, and large enough, also, to
thoroughly alarm the protectionists. These
have agreed to stand or fall together, and if
paper and paper>pulp had beeu put upen the
free list, there would have been a disastrous
break In the serred ranks of monopoly.
Only thirteen Democrats voted against Mr.
Iownseads motion, which received the
support of fifteen Republicans and all the
Greenbackers save one. 1t is conceded that
MIR. Fernando Woods bill to place wood pulp
on the free list will receive a two>thirds vote
II offered on the first Monday in May, which
is the earliest date, under the now rules.
when such bills can be put on their passape
through suspension of the rules
baltimore San, april sM
KABLE1owN IrEMs-George Worth. a
two>year-old son of Mr.. John Harris, was
severely scalded by kettle of boiling water
falling upon him last week. DR.. Brown gave
necessary medical aid. Willie Albin had b 8
foot bruised on Tuesday last, by being run
over by loaded wagon.
The saw mill of MIR. Charles Kable has
done big business this spring For several
weeks past there has been an immense mum.
Der OF logs at his mill. 1t is also an evidence
OF great deal Of improvement going on in
our midst
The furniture establishment of Kercheyal
u jackson is doing thriving business They
have erected new sign-the work of Mr..
k-showing his work as an artist.
Rev. Mr.. Highley preached to large con-
gregatlons mere and at Mt. Hope on Sunday
week, and made q very favorable impress
sion. DINE.
Kablctown. april s. 1880
DALGAnN, opposite the Carter House, has
just received a large supply of Shoes for
men. women and children, and will sell them
at very short profits. Call and examine them
before making your purchases.
- Gov Holiday is to address the Wash.
ington Literary Society at the coming com.
moncemcn: a. Randolph Macon College.