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The Bunker Hill SchOOG.
BUNKER HILL, w VA,
December 9Th, 1882.


Eds. Independent
A few days ago we had the
pleasure Of visiting the school a.
Bunker Hill, and | can assure
your, il Was a pleasure to visit a
well conducted school. Every
thing and everybody are in per
feet working order. There ID no
coniusion-ev rything is done
quietly, orderly, and respectfully
| scholar requires the assistance
of the teacher, ne is not allowed
% call GU at the top OF his voice,
but ne is required 20 apprO sch tn
teacher, make known mis- want IN
quiet manner, and after receiv-
ing the necessary and proper in
formation, quietly return to hi,
seat. We have visited schools in
other days, when from the mo-
ment you entered until you de-
parted, there was SO much noise
and Confusion thtt il was impOs
sible for you 10 hear anything from
the classes called upon TO recitt
during your visit Nothing Of the
kiud Is allowed ur tolerated here.
We think we can safely say, THAI
li-cipllue j. ufOiced, and the
rules and laws, Tor the govern
ueut Of the school, ara 10 tae
grtalCsI possible extent, thorough
Is respected and ubeyed. The
teacher 0f this school We have
known since cur b0yhOOd day,
aud we know dim to ! G entirely
and fully capable of discharging
IN o creditable aud faithful man
uer the duties devOIving upon
him. Mr.. Lock hart is gentle
man who has had the advantage
Of "A liberal education, aud ia adj
ditiOn, is posse ssed Of Good judge-
meut, and is altogether interested
in his present work. We uit an 40
disparagement VIVA ever, to Otaer
teachers Wh0 have pre- ceeded hlm,
Wueu we say that in our opinion,
this il The best conducted school
with which we have become ac-
Quainted since our residence here
There is no ldVOriGsm shown 90
any, each and every one il treated
alike, kindly ana respectfully ana
every scholar, 80 far as IL is pOssi-
Die lu 50 large a school, receive.
TIVE same amouut Of patient attcu-
tior. Ii tine irief lis aud patrons
of the school are act satisfied vita
the present school aud It's teacher,
they are, ia cur opinion, quite
hard 10 satisfy The tui!diu-
c0mmi tee have had a COnuod II
Gus. comfortable and pretty sct0ul
house built. the old one hayirg
been turned over to lhe cOiored
school for their use The new
house is two story struc ne, and
was built by Mr. A Pine, OF
Darkesville, who has performed
hi. work in an eflicieul and credi-
table manner We would like 10
sex this chool take nigh rauE.
uhieA viii be TIE case, IL those
most nteresteu viii lend their as
sistance. We have frequently
heard first one ana then another
say. 'if we only had a good teach
or and a good school, &c" Well,
lae former you have and the latter
YOU will have, if you will aid the
teacher in his efforts toward the
complainant of this purpose.
OCCASIONAL.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-09

The report of the Tariff Com
mission was submitted to the
House of Representatives on Mon
day. It recognizes the existing
system of protection and discrimi-
nation, and proposes no radical
changes, but also insists that JUS
tice should be done to every Elk
listing interest In dealing with
the question of the rates the Com
mission says that high duties have
tendency to create prejudice, to
encourage unsafe investments of
capital, to cause a plethora Of GER
tain commodities that the time
has come when q reduction from
high war rates can safely be made,
and That the increase in produc-
tons by the other industries is
sufficient to admit of a reduction
without impairment Of ability to
compete. The reductions on the
average and on the whole approx
innate 20 per cent. and will per
haps reach Is per cent
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\ VARIED PERFORMANCE.-
Many wonder how Parker's Ginger
Tonic can perform such varied cures
thinking it is essence Of ginger,
when in fact it is made from many
valuable medicines which act bene-
licial on each diseased organ. Ola
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Mr., CLAYTON MoMIcHAEL, of
Philadelphia, has been appointed
Marshal Of the District of Colum-
bia, vice Mr.. Henry,remoyed. Mr..
HclIichael acted with the indie
pendents in the recent election in
Pennsylvania, and is known to be
warm personal and political
friend Of Mr.. Blaine. is the Presi-
dent preparing for a hand-shaking
across the bloody chasm, as it
were.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-09

Born parties in Congress seem
to be painting for q desire to see
taxation reduced and a return to
primitive times, They are patri-
otically democratic just now. 1t
is presumed they have heard from
the people
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OUR interesting and valued He'd
gesvilIe correspondent has, for the
past sew. 2ral weeks, owing TO delays
in the mail, came to hand too late
for the issue for which it was in
tended. We very much regret this,
as the letters are quite newsy and in
teresting. Cau't you mail them a
day earlier, to prevent a mishap Of
this kind,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-09

CoNGhEssMAN HoGE has intro
dus d o bin for free bridges over
the Potomac ut Georgetown,
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A DECISION has been rendered in
the U. S. Supreme Court in the
Arlington case, affirming the judg
ment of the court below, awarding
the estate to the heirs of General
Robert E. Lees wife. The deci-
sion sustains the claims of the
Lee heirs, and enables them to
make their own terms as to the
purchase hereafter by the govern
ment.
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IT has been asserted that Fon-
tain Smith would stay out Of the
Democratic Senatorial caucus.
This is doubted by Mr.. Smith S
most intimate friends However,
if Mr.. Smith chooses to stay out
in the cold, whose business is it
but his own.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-09

Hog. A. r. BoTELER, a member
Of the Tariff Commission, has our
thanks for bundle Of documents
bearing on the work Of the Com
mission.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-09

THE names of Randall and Car
Isle are now the only ones men
toned in connection with the
Speakership of the next House,
and it is taken for granted that
the contest has narrowed down
between these two.
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4 HIGH OPIN1oN.-Capt. John ].
Dawson, late Of the British Army,
residing on Love street, between
Vaudeville and Spain, this CITY says
he used st. Jacobs Oh with the great
est possible advantage when afflicted
with heumatism.- Aelo Orleans
Times Democrat.
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any room to show what her own ar
tistlc conception was, and the fact
is probably that she has none This
does not alter the fact, however ,J1at
she is q lady, and amy man with the
instinct Of gentl man. must be
panied to see the ius0lence witA
which q number of papers VINO set up
as funny, treat her as a woman
Next week she opens up ut Boston,
and one of Mr.. Abbey'5 lieatensut5
assures me that the demand for
seats, is as great there as here
Nilsson has again come, seen and
conquered. On Monday night a
number OF scandinavian singing So
cleties sereuaded her at her hotel,
and on Tuesday evening she gave
her first concert. The house was
packed with the elite Of tine clty.
I ears have passed since she gave
her last, but size is the Swedish
Nightingale still Her notes are ii
possible meil0wer still, aud this is
the result of Cue grief through which
she has passed She is TO sing again
on Saturday afternoon the no
menJ this was announced, That ball
in china shop, Col Mapeson oil
Her Majesty's Opera, a5 once ar
ranged 10 have Patti sing ia La Tra-
vidta the same afternoon A more
contemplate trick could scarcely oe
attempted by one manager towards
another. OF course it will only ne.
act on Mapleson, for the public when
left the choice between Patti and
the fair Christine OF the North, VIII
vote for the latter every time, but it
only shows Mapleson in hrs true
cOlOrs
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SENATOR DAVIS has introduced a
bill proposing a reduction Of letter
and newspaper postage
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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-12
How General Dupuy Is Regarded at
Home.

In this weeks issue we give an address Of
General John J. Dupuy to the voters Of
the Tenth congressional district. 1t is a
plain and forcible statement of some of the
just claims upon which this distinguished
gentleman presents himself as a candidate
for Congress. The character OF General
Dupuy is we'll known and most highly ap-
preciated throughout this entire section. In
intellect and professional ability he has
worked himself to a front position in the
legal ranks. In the prime of life, he is
physically fitted to endure the labor incident
to congressional work and worry, and has
an ambition to serve his people upon a more
enlarged theater OF public action. Into
the hands of no one could the interests of
this section be more securely entrusted than
those Of John ]. Dupuy. With instincts
intensely Southern, though in no wise
blinded by Bourbon sec,ionalism or partisan
bigotry, his personalsm is on a plan in
hearty sympathy with the greatest good to
the largest number. II elected, his best
efforts would be directed to stamp
upon Federal legislation his own
catholicity and ssgacity, coupled with
the highest personal purity. We hope
old HardemaD, through her delegates
in the nominating convention, will throw
unanimous vote for her popular and gifted
son. He is worthily entitled to such pub,
lie recognition of his merits. Let this county
give him firm and solid support and, with
his hold on Fayette and Upton, he can show
Shelby that his nomination would move the
rural Democracy to give him an enthusiastic
support. On the stump he is an entertain
ing and effective speaker, and the canvass he
would make would not only be an honor TO
but an omen of victory in ad-
vance.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-12

France has organized what is understood
to be peace ministry. The necessity that
country is under to do nothing offensive to-
ward the Mohammedans Of her colonies Of
Algiers and Tunis, have made it necessary
for her 10 withdraw from prominent activity
in the Egyptian troubles. The president Of
the republic, NJ. Grevy, has shown great tact
in organizing his new cabinet. He has not
sought great names, but working, practical
men, unobtrgsive but valuable builders up
Of the new structure of the republic-men of
the people. The internal prosperity of the
naiion is to be the great aim OF the new cab
met BY wise measures to that end, and BY
leaving quarrels aud ambitious diplomacy
to the monarchies, France may become one
OF the foremost industrial countries of
Europe. 1t is refreshing to see France leav-
Ing the empty folIies of glory" for the every
day but essential object of the welfare
and prosperity of every man, woman and
child in France. The New York Herald re-
marks: "The new cabinet is essentially
business cabinet. 1t will have many dangers
to face, but may easily overcome them. Per.
haps it may be found that, after all, peace
is the best policy for France and that some
of the new ministers have come TO stay.
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Mexican CommExo1AL Treaty.

The appointment of commissioners to ar
range treaty with Mexico, and the expect
alton that railroads will next year give ac-
cess to the interior of that country, have
raised the expectations of the enterprising
merchants of this country. Such a treaty
will not be altogether an easy thing to Con-
struct, as both nations are shackled by the
distractions OF protection" Our treaty re-
lations at present with Mexico are in an un-
satisfactory state, as, indeed, are our treaty
relations with almost every civilized country
on earth. With all the smartness with which
we give ourselves credit, we have certainly
not beeu successful in the commercial treaty
line; but crippled and bound as we are with
prohibitional letters, what possible chance
is there for display of skill in that kind OF
diplomacy Our merchants, however, be-
lieve in Mexican trade. The country
abounds in sources of wealth. Ii we can
stimulate the people TO activity the effects
may be most gratifying, provided the actiy-
ity is not active hostility. The Boston Id
vertiser tells us that, their way, "scorces and
hundreds OF American merchants are de-
termined to extend their operations to
Mexico. Our manu- acturers begin TO in
quire what goods are most easily marketed
in Mexico. Aud as soon as the City of
Mexico is in railway communication with
this country, it is confidently expected that
American statesmen OF American goods will
be as familiar figure in the capital of our
neighbors as they are now in Quebec, Mon
treal and Toronto"
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A WISE CoLoEED LEADER.

One of the most intelligent colored leaders
in the United States is Thomas Fortune, the
editor of the New York Globe. We publish
in another column letter from him to his
colored friend, George S. Hayden. Of this
city, and although this is a private letter
not written for public use, it contains such
sound, sensible views and good advice to
the colored people of the South, the public
interest will be subserved by its public alton.
The white people of the South have long
labored to convince the blacks that there
should be no antsgonism between the races.
But the colored masses seemed to think 9TH
erwise, and have taken a malicious delight
in casting solid vote against everything
the whites favored. The result has, there
fore, been much enmity between the two
races. But now, since thoughtful leader of
the blacks, whose only object is to advance
the prosperity and happiness of his people,
proposes to come in our midst "to labor TO
Greats better feeling betsoeen the blacks and the
ohitss Whose Interests are one and the same" we
see the dawning of that happy day when the
whites and blacks OF the South will bury
their old prejudices and unite in a recipro-
cal effort TO promote the prosperity of each
other. Mr.. Fortune, in his letter, says "the
salvation of the colored man in the South
will depend in the future upon the meas
ure of success with which he comes to
appreciate the fact that he must become in
telligent and act in political concert with
these with whom he is 60 closely identified,
and this feeling must of necessity be recipro-
Gated by the whites as WE'LL" This is the |
only way to solve the race problem, and Mr.. |
Fortune will confer a blessing upon both |
races by coming to the South and inducing |
the blacks to practice what he teaches, but |
which they have uniformly rejected. In |
of this intelligent leader of their own race,
the whites of the South are not sctuated by |
selfish or partisan motives, for they have
triumphed over the blacks in spite of their
united vote cast against them. The expert |
ence OF the past seventeen years has induced
many to believe that the antagonism be-
tween the races was to be perpetual and
But the discomfort of the
blacks in every portion OF the South, and |
the utterances of the New York colored
editor, indicate that the blacks are on the
ave of a revolution. 1t is certainly evident
hat they are determined no longer 10
De used as tools for political pur-
poses and as hobby upon which |
heir pretended white allies ride into place
Ind power. Besides, they, as a class, like
Mr.. Fortune, are beginning 10 appreciate the
act that they are citizens of the South, and
hat their interests are bound up with this
sclion, and that it is to the advantage of
10Th races to cooperate together. Mr.. For
une will serve the interest of both races by
lis proposed visit and lecture, and all should
mite in inviting him and in securing him {
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-12
ZEE NORTHUMBERLAND,

Some of the organs of the capitalists are
showing disposition to make war on labor.
The effort is dangerous one and, if con-
tinued, will certainly lead to deplorsble re-
suits. The war is carried ON by accusing
labor of raising prices so as TO render compe-
tiIiou with other nations impossible. The
beneficial effects of prosperity, it is asserted,
have been shared TO disproportionate ex.
tent by the workingmen, and the unwar-
rantably high rate of remuneration depresses
business, and a scaling down is necessary
and proper. This is simply false, yet such
assertions are made, in the protsctiontist
journals especially, too frequently. The
capitalist produces nothing. The marketable
value possessed by every article of commerce
this moment in the morntains OF Nevada is
not worth cent without labor. How nuch
would any one give for mountain teeming
with silver if no labor could be got to work
it? This being the case of course the chief
value an article has, speaking in general
sense, is what labor has communicated 10 it.
Therefore. when merchandise is sold labor
gets an important part OF the proceeds OF
course, as the author of all that is to be got
from it, the capitalist, gets so large pro-
portion OF what labor has created that,
every year, large portion of the CAPT
talists are able to leave business, to
reside in "palatial dwellings," travel, buy
choice paintings, educate families in the
most finished style, entertain company, and
TO enjoy all that refinement offers. How is
it that, in reckoning the price of goods when
depression makes a reduction necessary, the
workingman's share in his own labor is
always the point attacked? Why do we hear
SO much complaint about high wages and so
little about high profits? Most singular of
all, and almost the most inconsistent, is to
see the very people that complain against
labor for increasing the price of commodities
themselves insist on having taxes imposed
upon those commodities to make them
higher still Labor is denounced and warred
upon because it costs SO much, yet the labor
er's shoes, stockings, coat, buttons, his chill
dren's playthings, his wife's gown, the coffin
he is buried in, are all taxed to make them
dear, and consequently to increase the price
Of his living, and then the laborer is accused
of making his labor so high that scaling
down is just and proper. WorkiDgmen have
their faults, and of those faults we are not
the advocates, but he has done nothing that
isrfeits his title 10 justice, and a war upon
A. hor by capital is shsmefully and migrate
fully unjust, and it is as foolish and az
utterly absurd in policy as it is unjust in
principle. Reduce the workingmanis wages
until his clothing is rags, and his food the
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mere sustaining of life, and has the capital
ist gained anything? Nothing; for he has
lost his market. The bsrefooted buy neither
shoes nor stockings, and consequently in
those parts Of Europe where labor is Starv-
ing and naked, the capitalist is complaining
that he wants a market. The war-upou-
labor policy il especially absurd in this
country, for the workiDgmen hold the major
ity of the votes, and if capital attempt TO
drive it 10 the wall it can tax capital without
stint The workman and the capitalist to
flo .rish must cherish and defend each others
interests, for both Interests are identical, and
neither can deny justice to the other without
inflicting injustice upon himself.
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AN INoENDIAEY sILENCED.

Hawkins infiammatory speech delivered
in Memphis oA lie 9TH day of August pro-
duced much indignation, as it was calculated
to produce riot and bIoodshed In his able
and eloquent speech at Bell Station, Attor-
y-General Turner, of this city, pounded
Hawkins into mince-meat, and, in reply to
his inhammatory uiterances here, said:
am encouragement for this District in which
Memphis is included. When YOU declared to the
land IN hIood,S 10 nresaTTe ~ - rteS, ~, yofa SoI1
uttered an incendiary speech. Besides, no party
seeks TO deprive them of their rights, and you
know it, SHALL sir. following the statutes OF the
State, II you ever utter such language within my
Jurisdiction again, It that you are arrested
and thrown into jail to answer for the outrage In
doing SO shall but pursue my plain duty-a duty
owe TO myself and my people to perform.
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We publish in another column the circular
OF Attorney GenersI John j. Dupuy to the
voters of the Tenth congressional district,
announcing himself a candidate for Con-
gress. 1t will be seen that General Dupuy
ably discusses the political issues of the day,
and if nominated he would no doubt make a
brilliant canvass. He is a young man OF
great promise, modest, patient, and without
vanity or self-assertion, and with character
for morality, social amenity, active benevo-
lence and personal courage, moral and
physical, he is worthy of the honor he seeks
at the hands of the Democracy of the Tenth
district. Ii made the Democratic standard
bearer in the next canvass he will receive
the Jealous and enthusiastic support of the
Democratic party.
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l must honestly tell you, that my views are
not m atured. This Ia great and perplexipg
question The wisest men in this nation, OF
in the world, differ upon it, and 1t 2gors
greatly OF egotism for any man, whose op-
portunities and thorough study of the sub
iect are small, TO hastily form a definite
opinion This much, however, / can state.
L believe that the present banking system,
which in many respects is a good one, should
be 80 modified that banks should do business
upon bills issued from the treasury depart
ment direct, and to that extent the govern
ment bonds should be retired upon which
bank currency is based. This, together with
reasonable increase in the per capita circu-
lation OF money, is not, in my judgment,
false issue in finance. This, however, can
and ought to be effected through Democratic
influence, and made Democratic measure
IN Congress. There are other questions
which might be alluded to, but l must now
iorbear. If elected TO Congress it shall be
my purpose TO be something more than
hgurehead, and not the mere tool of partisan
power. This is the metropolitan district in
the State, and deserves an upright, conscien-
dous, active, positive and earnest represent
alive; one whose purity OF life and sobriety
shall be pride to the district, and whose
intellect and thoughts will be wholly devoted
to the good of his constituency. This pro-
pose to be and to do, if honored as your rep
resentatiye in the Forfy-sighth Congress.
Very respectfully, JOHN J. DUPUY.