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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

THE Virginia Republican State
Convention will meet in Lynchburg
on the 10th of August, when the
question of nominating a straight
out ticket, or leaving the field clear
to the Readjusters, will be finally
settled. The Mahonites are work
ing like beavers to get control Of the
Convention, and we should not be
surprised if they succeeded. If
enough delegates favorable to coali-
tion can be sent to the Convention
to control it, it will be done; and
Hon. j. T. Lewis, and other Repub-
licans favorable to the project, are
setting it up" to that end, and
they have the assistance of the most
adroit politicians in the Readjuster
ranks. The fact that the Republi-
can State Central Committee was
almost evenly divided on the call of
a Convention, leaves strong ground
for a probability Of their success in
the Convention. Until the question
of a nomination by the Republicans
is decided, all speculation in regard
to the result next fall is premature.
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"STRAIGHT0UTS" GO OVER TO
MAH0NE.

HARRIsONBURG, July 1.-two
members of the State Central Re-
publican Committee who have here
tofore acted with General Wickham
and the Straightouts, have recently
come out in favor of the fusion with
Mahones forces. Fernan, United
States Revenue Collector in Fifth
Virginia District, heretofore strong
Straightout, also declares his adhe-
sion to the coalition with Malone.
The above dispatch indicates not
only the active desperation of the
Mahonites, but that they are getting
their work in pretty effectually.
The great effort now is to prevent
nomination by the Republican State
Convention to be held at Lynch
burg. If successful in this, a long
step towards coalition will have
been made. AS we remarked in
former issue, it will not do to under
rate the adroitness Of the Readjuster
party. They are led by some of
the ablest politians in the State,
men who have staked their political
future upon the result of the pres
ent contest, and who will fight it
out boldly and determinedly to the
end. 1t is idle folly to think of
whistling them down.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23


For three weeks the people of the
United States have passed through
a mental strain in which their polit
ical and personal feelings have been
intensely excited. 1t is to the credit
Of the people that personal feeling,
s.ief and anxiety for their honored
President have been the predomi-
nant sentiments and that all minor
consider atoms have been swallowed
up in the one overmastering desire
that the President shall recover.
The student of history will note this
and contrast it with similar situa-
tions in the annals Of foreign ma
tions, where the selfshness and evil
passions of parties and factions have
generally regarded assassination as
either step or a bar in the struggle
for power and place, and will say,
sat this time the people of the
Omitted States were not yet corrupt
ed by the gangrene of politics" In
the Presidents native State, among
relatives who knew his every deed
in public and private life, among
personal friends who have known
him since boyhood and watched his
course from poverty and obscurity
to the zenith of power; among pOlit-
ical friends who have ever lent him
admiring and enthusiastic aid in his
pathway of success-it might be ex-
pected that the generous feelings Of
the popular heart would exceed in
volume those Of other political diyi-
sions of the American Union. And
SO they do, but neither in kind or
degree do they exceed that in other
places as might have been expected.
Everywhere, throughout the union
of States, the sympathy and respect
of the people have poured out in
popular expressions, and in messages
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Of CONFIDENCE and anxious inquiry,
showing the emotions that filled
their hearts. The assassin could
have taken no shorter way to place
the President, if he survives, on the
highest pinnacle Of popular favor
than to have fred that murderous
shot. 1t reverberated over CONT
nent aud ocean, from pole to pole,
and it made not only this country,
but "the whole world kim"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

Hon. r BOYD FAULKNER reach
ed here Thursday night from the
White Sulphur, and will return on
Tuesday next. In the brief CONVEX
sation we had with him just on the
eve Of going to press, he informed us
that the Committee on Revision
were delightfully."- fixed at the Presi-
dents House at the White,l were
working steadily and Systematically,
averaging from ten to fourteen hours
day. lie remarked that he did not
think the judges and lawyers were
taking the interest in the matter
that they might, or they would com
municate with members of the Com
mittee and make suggestions, etc.
So far but few letters had been re-
ceived 10y them.
He referred to the great improve
ments made since last year at the
Springs, it's excellent management
and the popularity of the place.
There are now some eight hundred
persons there and they were crowd
ing in every day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

GENERAL GRANT has been round
ly abused by politicians of his own
party Of late. But there is one
thing to be said Of him that can be
said for very few of the men who are
now flinging mud at him. He will
stick by his friends as truly and as
stoutly when they are making a los
ing fight as when they are making a
winning one. He is one of the few
men who will stand at the foot of a
cross as readily as he will carry a
palm, and no one can help admiring
him for it, misplaced oftentimes as
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

The position of the Iowa Repub-
licans regarding polygamy will be
approved by the country. This sub
ject ought to be among the first to
receive the attention of the next
Congress, and the measures adopted
for the suppression Of the practice
should be of the most rigid char
acter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

The number of business failures
during the first six months of the
present year was fewer than for the
same period last year, but the
amount involved is considerably
greater, being 100000 for the
first half Of 1881, against $33, 100000
for the corresponding time in 1880.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

IT is reported that Mr.. Conkling
feels very little interest in politics
just now. Perhaps not. And his
interest viii decline in proportion
with his diminishing chances to be
sent back to the United States
Senate. He is face to face with his
Waterloo.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

THE soldiers monument erected
on Capital Square, in Wheeling, was
completed last Saturday, and is de-
scribed as a beautiful piece of work.
A correspondent sends us the follow
ing description:
1.-THE soldiers monument erected
on Capital Square, in this city,
(Wheeling) is in commemoration of
the West Virginia soldiers who fell
in the late war. The altitude is
about twenty-nine feet. The top is
surmounted by the Goddess Of Lib
erty, facing to the East, with a
drawn sword in her hand and a
shield on her arm. On the north
side is the figure of a bearded sailor,
in the regular uniform, with one
foot carelessly resting on a coil Of
rope. On the south side is a soldier,
in sitting posture, with his musket
leaning against his shoulder. He
wears the regulation cape oyercoat.
These figures are very effective pieces
Of work, being quite natural in APP
peSrance and position. The entire
structure is made of white granite.
On the east side is the following in
scriptioa
For the Defenders of the Union,
1861 1865
and below is the following:
Erected by the Soldiers Aid Asso-
citation,
Wheeling, 1880
On the east side are found the
names of some of the prominent
battles West Virginia soldiers were
engaged in, among them Rich Noun
tain, Antietam, Vicksburg, Cloyd
Mountain, Opequon, Appomatox,
On the west, the following; "And
they Counted not their Lives Dear
Unto Them. Taken as a whole the
work is exceedingly creditable to
those who designed it, and is an or
nament to the city that will not
soon fade away. It's entire cost is
50 500. The monument will be ded-
icated in September, at the meeting
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic"
Nc l>vo 10 ~, r incolf, hoe oraof
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IT IS asserted that the tract of
country, including the Celebrated
Everglades" which the State of
Florida is now going to drain, will
be able to produce more sugar than
the United States can consume.
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Queen Victories youngest son, LIE
opold, who wa, lately created Duke
Albany, is described by an Indian
apolis paper as "a skinny little cuss,
with a turned UP nose, and whose
mouth and front teeth remind one
of a squirrel "
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

"'TWAs ever thus from child
hoods hour" &C., is now the bur
den of Conkling's song. At one
time it appeared as though he might
be Secretary of State.
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THE PRESIDENT.

TIE very latest reports in regard
to the Presidents condition are
highly favorable to his final and
complete recovery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

THE English are DESTROYS Of
amending their patent laws to make
them approximate the American sys-
TEN. A bill looking to the reform
will shortly be introduced in Parlia-
ment.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

THE French Senate has passed the
bill granting freedom to the press.
France is making rapid strides to-
wards true Republic.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

VENNoR predicted intense heat
and violent storms for July. We are
willing to acknowledge his accuracy
if he viii stop right now.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

OFFICE-sEEKERs, besides being q
nuisance, have developed a new role,
that Of being dangerous. Something
should be done to curb the growth
of this species.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

GITEAU succeeded in creating
sensation, which was one of his OBJ
jects. He will have one on a smaller
scale all to himself after while.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

A POLITICAL issue is wanted in
Ohio and cannot be found.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

his devotion may be. It is a promi-
nent and shining trait in his char
acter that some politicians would do
well to emulate.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

DEAN STANLEY, the distinguish
ed divine, scholar and author, is
dead, and his death will be mourned
throughout the whole civilized
world.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

THE New York legislature, on
Saturday last, elected Mr.. Miller to
the United States Senate in place of
Mr.. Platt. A good days work.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.

4 SPECIAL TERN Of the County
"A Court Of Berkeley Comfy, West
Virginia, Is called to he held q the Court
House on MONDAY, JULY %, 1881, for
the purpose Of hearing in application to
issue bonds Of the county lor railroad
purposes; to FIJI vacancy IN county Offices
and take such action as to the roads and
bridges in the county (which may be
brought before the Court az may be ne
cessary and proper.
Test: C. W DOLL, G. B. C.
jy23.lt
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

HENRY WATTERsoN wants the
Democracy to nominate in 1884 a
man with an idea and principle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

THE Cleveland Telegram comes
out for Garfield for the Presidency
in 1884.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

THREE and half million copies
of the Revised New Testament have
already been sold in America and
England.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

Mr.. SULLIVAN, who wrote "Pin-
afore," is coming back to this coun-
try in October. Get your shotguns
ready.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

THE President is taking that one
chance" for his life.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-23

TIE town Of New Ulm, Mime
sofa, sixty-fye miles from st. Paul,
containing about $500 inhabitants,
was wrecked by cyclone on Satnr-
day last. The scene was appalling
in the extreme. Stone and brick
buildings were RACED to their feun-
dations. The town and it's suberbs
are now mass of ruins. A largo
number of persons were killed and
wounded. Trees were torn up by
the roots, and neither house nor
barn were left standing in the line
of the storm. Not less than $500, 900
worth of property was destroyed. 1t
was the most terrible and destIuc-
tive cyclone ever known in the West.
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Mrs. Abraham Lincoln has great
ly improved in health, and is able to
ride out and receive callers.
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To the Public,

l desire to thank the public Of Martins
burg for their generous patronage and
solicit for Mr.. Charles Eutzy, my success
sor in the livery business, continuance
of the same. Very Respectfully,
July 10, 1881. B. GIVLER.
{ jy23-4t
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BOARDING.
Livery and Sale Stables

HAVING purchased of B. Givler his
IL entire interest in the Livery and
Sale Stables on North Queen street
(Strausner' Old Stand), Aartinsburg,
w v, | will endeavor to accommodate
the public at all times with good horses,
carriages, hacks, &C., at fair rates. Good
stabllng and horses fed at reasonable
prices, Il orses bought and sold.
July 10, 1881. CHARLES EUTZY.
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SATURDAY, JULY %, 1881.
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or. GEORGES HALL FOR BOYS,
- Reisterstowu, Nd Rev J. G.. Kinear,
A. N, Principal Prepares pupils for
any college or business. Advantages and
accommodations unsurpassed. Reopens
September 18Th Catalogues sent,
(Ailbarne jy23 GU
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Bellevue High School

BEDFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
On Norfolk and Western Railroad, l5
miles west of Lynchburk. Young men
and boys prepared for university or for
business. Beautiful snd healthy location.
Able corps of teachers; thorough instruc-
ton. Liberal PROV sion for the accommo-
dation and comfort o. students. For cat
alogues contsinins information address
W R. ABBOT, Principal Bellevue P. o.,
Virginia.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-27
Notes md Comments.

1t was the famous knife-grinder that
never had tale to tell, but the scissors
grinder of indianapolis, hale and hearty, is
always telling that he is 104 years of age,
an5 is marked with the scars of $50 wounds
received under Wellington.
"A remarkably successful modern nov
elist advocates in theory aud practice that
it is better, rs well as easier in description,
to write velvet than calico, and 1t looks
finer in print. A good deal of news seems
to be fabricated upon a similar principle.
Something new in the way of summer
amusements is much needed, and the long
felt want has been supplied in Georgia by a
novel style of party. They go out hunting
and return with snakes six feet long, and
with their pockets full of rattles.
Nova Zembla cannot boa very desirable
place of residence or the Car would not find
it necessary to offer ready money induce
ments beside freedom from taxation to any
cOlonist who will continue there ten years,
with permission to return at the close OF
half the term.
Diamonds have been considered hereto
fore the most valuable form of carbon, but
they may give place to the newer combina-
tion which takes the shape of light, in
destructible, semi-clastic metal, just the
thing requisite for solving the difficulties
of subterranean isolation, and precisely
fitted for the passage-ways or tunnels for
the underground telegraph wires.
Instead of fooling away money on ac-
climatization schemes the public ought ia
demand that tho culture of the pa-paw
should be forthwith entered upon with
vigOr. If the fruit Of that precious tree bt
wrapped round the toughest steak or most
advanced spring chicken, the flesh will be-
come tender Immediately.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-27

On Tuesday next one of the pleasantest cx-
cursions of the season will begiven by the
Committee ofThree, Messrs b. G. Davis, John
= Mccartney and John A. Bayly, on the John
w. Thompson to Lower Cedar Point. We
heartily advise our readers to attend. Lower
Cedar Point has grownto be one of the in
situations of this section, being the most
delightful resort on the river, and having
1.-THE finest arrangements, in style and ap-
= pointments, on the Potomac. The steamer
leaves at 8 a. m, and returns at 10 p. m.
Tomorrow the palace steamer Excelsior
: the finest that ever sailed our waters-will
give its excursion trip to Pincy Point. Salt
water bathing, sea air and delightful ac-
commodations. Tho Excelsior leaves her
wharf ut q. m, returning the same night
The George Leary leaves this evening
for the Capes, Fortress Monroe and Norfolk
No pleasanter or more invigorating excur-
sion could be extended to the general pub
lie. 1t affords u delicious trip, and gives a
srand view of the ocean. illt ALA
The bathing at Quantico, and tho excel
lent hotel and bath-h0use appointments
can be taken advantage of by our citizens,
as the Excelsior stops ut that popular re-
sort on all her trips.
The Mary Washington continues her
. trips to Occoquan Falls and Mount Vernon
Springs every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
and Friday morning, returning ON the even
ings of each day. These excursions arc
The elegant steamer Lady Of the Lake
makes her regular trips to Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe each Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday, leaving at $50 p. NJ. This
commodious and handsomely fitted steamer
is nationally popular, having been for years
past especially patronized by guests as well
as residents of the National Capital
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-27
The Richmond water rnm,nc.


The leading feature in connection with
the water famine in Richmond yesterday
was the action taken by the Richmond 4
Allegheny Railroad in sending q force of
hands up the river and closing M the waste
gates on the canal at Rutherf0rd's Mill,
which were opened under percmptory
orders issued by Mayor Darlington. As soon
as that official learned of this action he had
a detachment of police ordered to the scene,
with instructions to prevent any one from
interfering with the vent opened in the
canal for the purpose of increasing the vol
ume of water flowing into the pump-house,
The railroad officials, on the other hand,
instructed their men TO obtain warrant
from the nearest county magistrate for the
arrest of the policemen or any one else who
made any attempt to reopen the gates or in
any other way to divert water from the canal
into the city's race. Fearing, however,
that Rutherford Mill might not be within
the criminal jurisdiction of the city. the idea
of keeping the gates at that point open was
abandoned and a vent short distance from
the pump-house opened in the canal and
fifteen policemen put in charge of it for the
night to prevent any one from closing 1t up.
At n special meeting of the common
council last night a resolution was passed
appropriating $50, 900 for the purchase of q
steam pump and engines with capacity of
six million gallons every twenty -four hours,
the same to be placed in working order in
six weeks from the time the contract is
signed. The matter now goes to the board
of aldermen, the other branch of the council,
for its action.
The course adopted by the mayor in d.
verting water from the canal into the pump
house promises to afford partial relief and
give the city about onc-half Iations of
water six out Of twenty.four hours.
The Richmond & Allegheny Railroad
Company claim that they arc compelled,
under their charter, to furnish the Trede-
gar iron works, Gallcgo Touring mills, and
all other establishments here dependent
upon that water course for motive power
with water. The action of that company
to-day in shutting down the gates was for
the purpose of protecting these parties in
their rights. No conflict of authority nor
trouble are apprehendcd. ..s..t
The skies are anxiously watched and
news of rains in the mountains earnestly
hoped for by the people, all Of whom are
now forced to rely two-thirds of the time
upon springs and wells for water. The
immense draught upon these during the
past few days has exhausted many.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-27

One summer day to u young child said,
UWrite to thy mother, boy" with ear
nest face
And laboring fingers, all unused 70 trace
The mystic characters, he bent his heau
fThat should have danced amid the flowers
Unsteady
over the blurred page for half hours
space; . ,,a.,a u .,,o
Then with Il sigh that burdened All the
Cried = Mamma knows and out to sun
shine sped.
a. soul of mine, when tasks are hard ana
And life So crowds thee whit stress ana
strain, - .,,, A..
That thou, half fainting, art too tired to
y Drink thou this wine of blessing and be
GOD knows77 What though the lips be
dumb with pain,
Or the pen dropsf He knows what lhou
wouldstsay. ~. = :, no..