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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06
sTEwARTsTowN.

Aug, z.
1t Is q pretty state of affairs we
are in. The bungling manner in
which the mail service Is conducted
has cut us off entirely from commu-
nication with the outside world.
Since the first of July, Jas. Odbert
has been carrying the mail from
Morgantown to Fairchance via Of
Stewartstown, but his contract hav-
expired, and the rcmuner alton not
being sufficient to justify him in re-
newing it, he turned it over to the
Kentucky man from whom he took it.
Said Kentucky man took the contract
direct from the Government for sum
OF money that would not pay anyone
for carrying the mail over the route,
and was therefore unsuccessful In
sub-letting it. The result is we have
no mail--a thing that has not occur
red for forty years. The only way
to get any mail is for some accommo-
dating person to bring it from Nor
gantown. Point Marion and Morris
X Roads are among the other places
deprived Of their mail. We do not
know the remedy, but We can find
ont and apply it with but little trou-
BILE and expense, and it will be done.
On Sunday, July "a, Rev. Westfall
held baptismal service at Eden NJ. r.
Church. Six were baptised and re-
cievcd into full membership. Owing
to rise in the river the persons who
were to be immersed concluded to
postpone it until some future time.
The Preshy terian Churchyaid is
in a fearful condition. It is so over
grown with briers, alelers and weeds
that person can scarcely get from
the gate to the church. It ought to
be cleaned out.
VIM. Robinson has been quite nm
lucky having lost valuable horse
and fine cow.
That boy of Alf Blosser's is fine
little fellow and his ma has tnaght
him to yell for Bayard.
Miss Amanda Stewart has returned
from her visit to Pennsylvania.
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COUNTY CoURT-SPEcIAL SESSION.

COUNTY CoURT-SPEcIAL SESSION.
The special session of the County
Court of Monongalia County, con-
vened at the Court House, ON Mon
day, August LIST, 1881, with $. p.
Barker President, and A. w. Brown
and Geo. w. Laishley, commission
ers of said county.
Daniel Rich, late Of the law school
of Virginia, applied to the Court to
practice law in the Courts of this
State.
Nothing of Importance being done
the first day of the session, the Court
adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Further report next week.
j. w. NJ, Rep.
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A Trip 10 Buckha nnOn River

EDITOR New DOMINION: com
pany with John Long, John Kennedy
and w. Morris we started from Mt
Morris, Pa, to visit portion of West
Virginia. We set out on Monday
morning, July 25th, and arrived al
Arncttsville for dinner. We there
met Mr.. Thorn and his agreeable
partner, d. Umbell, DR.. George Dent
and DR.. Dowden, Of Fairmont, who
makes Arnettsville one Of his points.
He is said to be n fine dentist. After
partaking Of very good dinner
with Mrs. Miller we proceeded on our
journey, and arrived at Bridgeport,
Harrison county, that evening, just
in time to secure shelter from ter
rible rain. Our party was delighted
with the lands in this vicinity, and
consider them very cheap.
The next morning we proceeded
on our way to Buckhannon, and our
party all the way from Bridgeport to
Buckhannon were struck with sur
prise.and admiration at this beauti.
full country. Mr.. Long said that our
State was entirely moderated; that
this section was equal to the best
land in Greene county, Pa, and /
was astonished at the beautiful little
towns that had been built since the
war in Harrison, Barbour and Up
shur counties.
We arrived at Bnckhannon on
Tuesday evening, and were delighted
with the beautiful situation around
the town. We put up with "minc
host" Of the Barlow House, and was
well taken care of. We met here
John Jones, Of Baltimore, formerly
Of Larrel Point, and DR.. r. L. P.
Brown and Prof. A. L. Wade, of
Morgantown.
The next morning we were aroused
by the entrance of Circus and Men
agerie. into town. We started WED
nesday) to visit the country up the
Buckhannon river. We struck French
town, on French Creek, at noon.
This section is built up by Yankees
from Massachusetts and Vermont;
and here you have the customs and
manners Of New England implanted
in the heart of West Virginia.
We then aimed to reach the forks
of Buckhannon river that night, but
owing to violent storm some days
before, which blew down trees across
the roads,we were unable to get more
than Is miles above Buckhannon;
and therefore we returned to that
town the same night.
The next morning we started on
our return home, by way Of Phillip,
Webster, Prunty town and Fairmont,
arriving home Friday evening, July
10th, each man being well satisfied
with his trip.
We CLEANED the following facts
from our trip: That Harrison, Upshur,
aud Barbour counties contain very
rich lands, and most Of it lies well,
and is a splendid grass country.
They keep very superior cattle and
sheep, and the timber on the Buck
harmon is the finest we ever saw.
GRANITE.
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The Teachers Institute for this
County.
OFFICE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF FREE SCHOOLS,
MoRGANrowN, w. VA,
Inlv Q0tb 1891


MoRaANTowN, w. VA,
July 30th, 1881.
The Institute for Monongalia coun.
ty will be held in Morgantown, COM
mencing August 22d. The Legisla
ture, recognizing the Importance of
institute work, has provided that "as
means of improving the teachers
and fitting them for more effective
service in the Free Schools of the
State, teachers institutes shall be held
annually throughout the State, one
or more in each county," continuing
"for one week of five days." 1t fur
Their provided that these institutes
"shall be conducted by skillful and
experienced institute instructors APP
pointed by the State Supcrintend-
emit" And still further, "any teach
or who shall fail or refuse to attend
at least one institute annually, held
under the provisions of this, unless
such teacher have an excuse therefor
sufficient in the judgment Of the
Board of Examiners, to which such
teacher may apply for examination,
during the year within which the
failure or refusal may have occurred"
Thus it is not only important, but
necessary, that teachers be present.
mo college diploma or certificate or
recommendation from the faculty of
any college, normal school or acade-
my shall be taken to supersede the
necessity of examination by the
Board of Examiners" may be read
from Section 20 of the school law.
Hence all who teach, unless otherwise
excused, must attend the Institute,
not for one or two days, but five
days. President Purinton is our eff
ficient conductor. Good local aid
will be had. We expect an interest
ing time. Teachers must not forget
time, place and the requirements of
the law. Ignorance is no excuse in
law. Everybody is invited. Come
as spectators; come rs workers; but
don't fail to come.
b. l.. KEENAN,,
County Superintendent.
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THERE was large crowd in atten-
dance upon the Camp Meeting last
Sunday. The meeting closed at
night. There were no conversions,
but it is to be hoped that "the seed
sown will bring forth good fruit in
the future. The managers of the
meeting were perfectly satisfied with
the results, financially.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

Col. JOSIAH BoYERs, formerly q
distinguished citizen of this county
died at his home in Kentucky on the
18th inst, of paralysis. The disease
was occasioned by fall from his bug
gy few days before. Col. Boyers
was an intelligent and upright citizen
and one who always took an active
part in public affairs. He had prob
ably reached the age of threescore
and ten Wetzel Democrat.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

L. Z. HODGES, A. B., delivered an
address on the subject of temperance
at Peck's Run on Saturday night
last. The audience was large and
his disposition of the subject was
well received and heartily approved.
He forcibly showed up the devastat-
ing effects of the great national and
social evil, and declared that our civ
ilization demanded it's immediate
eradication. Total Prohibition is
the only way to accomplish this, and
he spoke at length upon the best
means for bringing it about.-Buck-
hdnnen Banner.
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MoRGANTowN is at the present time
full of visitors from Pittsburgh and
vicinity. Not only are they in Nor
gantown, but the banks of the Mon
ongahela and Cheat rivers and nearly
all the small towns in the county
have their share of city visitors. Mon
ongalia county is fast becoming no
ted as pleasant summer resort. We
welcome these strangers into our
midst and hope their stay will prove
beneficial to themselves. A better
summer resort than our county can
be found nowhere else. We hope the
day will hasten when we will have rs
great representation as Saratoga,
Long Branch, Atlantic City and 9TH
er noted places.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

A LIST of letters remaining un-
claimed in the Post Office, at Nor
gantown, August lst, 1881: George
w. Davis, Richard L. Henry, A. Har-
nan. Matte jackson, Fillmore McLain,
Jennie Sergent, Alice White, viii
Denny, w. II. Hollan, Marietta
Hughes, S. c. Malone, William Me-
Kinney, Hettie Stansberry, John IL.
Snyder, Harvey L. Shaffer, Peter
Weaver. L. A. DERING, =. NJ.
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CLEARANCE SALE-IMMENsE BAl

CLEARANCE SALE-IMMENsE BAR
INs.-Lazear, Finnell & Co. offer
the remainder of their summer goods
at cost, and some of them even be-
low cost. They must all be cleared
out within the next few weeks to
make room for fall goods. Buyers
who do not visit their establishment
will lose some rare bargains. Go and
see how much you can get for $1.00
at this popular establishment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

We learn that another large party
of 100 from Pittsburgh will arrive in
this vicinity soon and go into camp
at some point on the Monongahela.
1t is said the city is very unhealthy
and fears of an epidemic have caused
so many to go to the country for a
few weeks during the heated term.
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Notice.

Expecting to locate in another
place to practice my profession, after
thanking all my patrons for their
past kindness and favors, | respect
fully ask those knowing themselves
indebted to me to call and settle
without delay. DIR. I. III. PRICE.
August Sd, 1881.
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naRaIED.-At the Commercial Ho-
tel, on Monday evening, August LIST,
by Rev. A. T. Cralle, Mr.. Thomas
Woody to Miss Ada Bowman, all of
this Mace
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A MAN by the name of Joe Dough
erty, who lives at big Falls, a stone
mason by trade, while handling
stone one day recently had one
of his hands so badly mashed that it
was found necessary to amputate
about half of his hand Tuesday. The
operation was performed by Drs.
Mackey and Fitch.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

Our thanks are due to Lee Hay
mond, President of the Central Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical Society, o,
Clarksburg, for copy of the pre-
MUM list of the Fair, which is to be
held on the 9th, 18th and Sth prox.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

WE return our thanks to Prot. F.
A. Golden, Professor of Natural Sci
ences in Soule's Institute, New Or
leans, for a handsomely gotten up
Catalogue of the above-named Insti-
tuition.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

DEATH OF LITTLE ANNE FoGLE.-
On last Monday at 9:45 p. NJ. Annie,
little daughter of AIR. and Mrs. r.
b. Fogle, died very suddenly. She
had been very i'll with scarlet fever
for about four weeks. She was
about well when all at once) she
was taken worse and about three
hours before her death she was taken
with spasms and soon after became
unconscious. Annie was q very
bright little girl, always greeting ev-
erybody with pleasant smile. She
was a faithful member of the Union
Sunday school. She was always at
the head of her class of which Mrs.
X. r. Frey was teacher) and was
there promptly every Sunday. On
Tuesday following at $3.50 p. M. a
large number followed her to her
grave, where many tears were she'd.
We desire to express our deepest
sympathy with the bereaved parents.
-Cranberry Cor. Journal.
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MoReANTowN now has only tri-
weekly mail from Fairmont. We are
in the back woods for sure. Accord
ing to the contract entered into be-
tween Mr.. Hayes and the contractors
he is only paid for carrying the mail
three times a week. He has been
carrying it for accommodation only
heretofore every day. This is an
outrage and should have been looked
into before this time. Let the people
rise up and demand that we have a
daily mail and we will have one.
The New DOMINION, Sl.5O a year.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

The contract for furnishing the
stone for Lock No. s, near Greens
bore, has been awarded. The CON
tractors have until October, 1882, to
finish the contract.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

THE physicians of Monongalia,
Marion, Preston and Taylor counties
will be examined by the State Board
of Health at Grafton, on Thursday,
August 4th.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

The Bancroft B. B. C. of Pitts
burgh and the "Comet" club of Point
Marion, had match game of ball
at the latter place last Saturday with
the following result: Comet, 81;
Bancroft, 2.
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PRoF. A. A. WATERS will conduct
teachers institute, at Harrisville,
Richie county, commencing on the
Sth inst, and lasting five DAYS.
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The Incorporators Of the West
Virginia and Pennsylvania Railroad
held meeting at Fairmont last FRI
day and elected officers.
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Is IT ALI FOR NoTHING?- On Sat
urday, Mr.. James II. Hopkins and
several other gentlemen interested in
the Pittsburgh Southern Railroad
were in town. The gentlemen were
here to view at least portion Of the
proposed route Of that line of road.
They were very favorably impressed
with the country through which they
passed and expressed themselves as
much surprised that so fine country
should remain undeveloped by rail
road. They also expressed the opin-
ion that there was almost a natural
way for that road and that it could
be built and equipped fran Hillsboro
to Morgantown, a distance Of about
so miles for about half million dol
lars.
Besides the Pittsburgh Southern,
we have reason to hope fer two other
roads, the West Virginia and Penn
sylvania and Iron Valley. When two
or three railroads are completed and
Morgantown becomes railroad cen
tire Of considerable Importance, our
most sanguine hopes for the future
of the place will have been more than
realized.
Without jesting, We can't think
that West Virginia is to remain long
without more railroads. Her re-
sources are being brought to the no.
tice of capitalists and the minerals
of her thousand hills will be needed
for the vast manufactures of her
neighboring cities, aud railroads
must be built so transport them.
this railroad racket certai My is
not all for nothing.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

IT is simply marvellous how quick
constipation, billiousness, sick head
ache, fever and ague, and malaria,
are cured by SELLERS Liver Pills"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

COURSES loud and deep against the
U. S. Mail Service, is heard at all
hours of the day and night in our
town.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-08-06

UPsHUR COUNTY will have an in.
creased representation in the West
Virginia University the coming year
We are glad to see the increased man
Hesitation Of interest in our Univcrs-
ity, not only here but all over the
State. We are informed by those
who have means of knowing that the
attendance the ensuing year bids fair
to exceed that of any previous. This
shows that the University is winning
its way into the hearts of the people.
And we are glad that such is the case
for it is an institution of which we
have every cause to be proud, and we
trust that before many years our
University will rival the oldest and
best schools in the country.-Buck-
harmon Banner.
We echo the sentiments of the Ban
ner, and express qualification that
such is the case. The people of the
State are beginning to appreciate the
University, and we hope it will not
be long until the remotest portions of
our commonwealth are represented
in its halls.
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TIE NEw DOMINION, $3.50 a year.
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SECOND PAGE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-03-04
Death Of Distiagvished Men.

Senator Matthew H. Carpenter died on
Thursday morning last, at his residence
in Washington. His health had been
failing for about two years past.-He has
been prominent in national affairs for
twelve years, but prior to entrance into
public life he was recognized as man
Of marked ability. He was born At More
town, Vt, in 1924, and entered the United
States Military Academy when nineteen
years of age with the idea of following
the life of . soldier; but tive years at
West Point convinced him that be had not
chosen the proper field for his abilities,
and he then began the study Of law under
Rufus Chsate. He made such rapid pro-
grsss in his studies that be was admitted
to the Bar in 1s45, aid in 1S4s he located
in Wisconsin and entered upon the prae
tice Of his profession. In 1859 he was
elected United States Senator by the Rep
ublicans OF Wisconsion, and he served
his party and his county so well that
when his term expired he was the choice
Of the Republicans as his own successor.
He was elected to the Senate in 1879 to
succeed Mr.. Hswe. He was one of the
counsel for Tllden before the electoral
and the intimate knowledge
of State and national law be there dis
played, Won for him the plaudits of the
Bar generally.
Ex-Governor Henry D. Cooke, died at
his residence, in Georgetown, on Thurs
day mor.ing last. He was Sc years Of
age, and had resided in Georgeto~n for
ths past twenty one years.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-03-04
Congress.

The funding bill passed the House on
Wednesday just as it came from the Sen
ate and it now goes to..Mr. Hayes COR the
Executive approval. The bill as passed
provides Tor the refunding Of the govern
ment bonded debt by authorizing the
Secretary of the Treasury to issue bonds
to an amount not exceeding $500, 600, 900
of denominations of $50 or some multiple
of that sum, to bear interest at per cent.
per annum, payable semi-annually, re-
deemable at the pleasure of the United
States after five years and payable 20 years
from date; also Treasury notes TO an d
mount net exceeding $500, 100000, in de-
nominations Of $40 or some multiple of
that sum not exceeding $1,000, either re-
gistered or coupon bearing interest At .
rate not exceeding 8 per cent. per annum
payable semi-annually, redeemabls after
one year and payable after ten years from
the date of issue. 1t is thought the bill
will receive the Executive approval.
The session is now drawing rapidly to
a close. Up to Wednesday afternoon, no
action had been taken on the aportion-
ment bill, and there is scarcely any prob
ability of it being acted on by the present
Congress. This will leave it for the next
House, which will be Rcpub lean in its
complexion, to pass upon this measure.
Whatever may be the final solution Of this
question, there does not seem to be any
probability that Marylands representa-
ton will be reduced. The lowest num-
Der fixed in the pending bill is 307, which
would leave Marylsnd's representation the
same As at present. The Republicans con-
tend for higher number, and there is
little doubt but on . final passage OF
the bill, the number fixed upon will he in
excess of sO7, and Marylands representa-
sicn consequently remain as at present.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-03-04

Died, ., her late residsnce Gre n~soi on
February t9th. SARAH 4 BOWIE beloved
ole OF Piin, Bowie in ihs3Tth wear Of her age
Thss sgsia The assasesssT Of s.s,h 80 been
ssnt BY al eli wise and msreiful 0ed TO call
hence ose hose ean " sorros vss fuli TO ever
sosiag. A liule over . year ago she ~s cali
ed aPoa TO follow 10 the last SD resting pl ace
her oaly daughter. our Of The IDOLS Of Der heart,
. blew from vhleh shs ss.sr rscovsrsd A
second time - her life the car. 81 small ehlId-
req dsvolred upon Der and II ~n more thss
her fr.il health could bear, but nesrr firing in
doing for her loved ones and prompted By the
teachings Of the old Me,hodl,, CD arch - enc of
its members for thirty seven yesrs. and those
around her attest her 'iriu>s in being = kisd
and lsviag wife sn iudul gent aad cheerful me
Their. |, vas our painful privilege 10 witness
her last moments " hea her soul aiied It's uay
TO the arms OF her Reaeemsr, Who had redeem
ed her with Hsown precious blsod.
On Tuesday last when the snn Was shedd ng
its radiant r.ys heb nd the western horizon her
body vas laid beside her loved child ia Pisg.b
chureh-yard there TO sleep the long sleep until
the grave shall give up its dead by command
Of her omsipotent Redesmer.
But . feeling Of bitterness fills nv soul
Sometimes when ! try 20 pray.
That the reaper has spared " many flowers,
And taken mine swsy;
And ! almost doubt IL the Lord can know.
That . mothers heart can love them so.
By her grand children. HAsxIE / LlLLIa
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-03-04
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