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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

NEARLY all the States hold their
Congressional and State elections on
the 7th Of November. The exoep-
tions are: Maine, Sept. Il; Ohio
and West Virginia, Oct. 10. Ar
kansas will elect State officers Sept.
4, Vermont Sept. 5, and Georgia
Oct. 4. These three States will
elect Congressman on the 7th OF
November. The next State election
will not occur in Louisiana until
April, 1884. Oregon is the only
State that has held an election for
the next Congress. State officers
were elected in Rhode Island April
5, Alabama Aug. 7, and Kentucky
Aug. 6.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

The peach and apple crop IN Tex
as this year is 30 immense that the
owners of the fruit, in preference to
seeing it fall and rot upon the
ground, have formed stock compa-
MES and etarted stills for the manu-
iacture of peach and apple brandy.
The peach crop especially is enor
mous, and the largest and best of
peaches are selling at Is cents per
bushel, The Texan producers pre-
dict, as a result Of this, that brandy
will become as commonplace and as
cheap as wine in France.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

IE the County Convention LAST
Monday Mr.. JNo. BARTON PAYNE
was unanimously nominated az
candidate for the House Of Dele
gates, and though earnestly urged
to accept the nomination, declined
to do so upon the ground that be
could not spare the time to make the
canvass. II it was the purpose Of
the convention TO make an active,
thorough campaign, either MIR.
PAYNE or WEI. G. Brown, Jr., who
was also named in this connection
before the convention, should have
been induced TO accept, 1T must
be conceded that either of these
gentlemen would make 2 strong can
didate and would put lie and visor
into the canvass. 1t should have
been the leading object Of the con-
ventlon TO make up as far as possible
for the numerical weakness Of the
party by the strength Of it's ticket.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

TIE New York correspondent o.
the Louisville Courier- Journal ex-
pressea the opinion that westward
the Presidential star OF he empire
takes ito way, aud in that rich and
productive land will it set in 1884. :"
Neither Mr.. TILDEN, Gen. HAN
COCK or any other Eastern Demo-
crat, he thinks, can carry New
York in 1884. A Western man
must be chosen, be mainl aims, and
there is hope for it in such selec-
ton, as the Democratic party is
growing stronger in that section.
Everything in Indiana, Wisconsin,
California and Oregon is encoura
ging, and there is hope for Illinois
also, be believes. The "Germans Of
Indiana are compelled hereafter to
vote with the party that is and has
always been their friend" Among
the names suggested "a likely to
win ere MCDONALD, of Indiana, who
the correspondent thinks, would
have no difficulty in carrying New
York; WIN. s. HOLMAN, OF the same
State, and Gen. Villas, of Wiscon-
sin, "who could carry any State with
a whirl." But whoever may be the
individual chosen, be advises the
Democratic party to "go anywhere
for a President but East
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25


In the days when cotton was King,
many people saw The mist axe of the
South in making cotton SO autoc. atc
that corn was despised. Thing,
have greatly changed since those
times, as ia shown by the announce
ment that the South is this year
raising more corn than its own wgnte
require, and has also alre adv ez-
ported large amount O! wheat by
way Of Baltimore. 1t is obvicus
that only very limited use has
hitherto been made Of the vast
agricultural resources of the South,
and that her fertile soil will one day
yield crops far greater in variety, as
we'll as in value, than was ever
dreamed OF in the past.
Gen. DABNEY II. MAURY has
written an Interesting letter TO he
Industrial South, Richmond, Va, in
which he details his operations du-
ring recent extended tour through
the Southern States. He states
that every where in Alabama, Mis-
sissippi, Georgia and South Carolina
he heard of the glad surpriee of the
people at finding that they can raise
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

JAY HUBBELL advertises through
the machine organ, says the New
York SIN, that the voluntary con-
trbutions' levied on the oficeholders
are coming in more freely this year
tnan during the Presidential cam
pajgn Of 1850. This artful dodge TO
stimulate the zeal Of the back ward
will not prove scccessful. The an
nouncemeut is not true. If the as
easements were freely paid there
would be no need to proclaim the
act.
Discussion has not helped the
bIsokmailers this time, and the en-
forced declarations at Washiroton
that refUoa!to pay would not be fol-
lowed by dism.ssaIin some Of The de-
partmeuta, have had a damaging in
iueuce on The expected revenues Of
The Congressional Committee.
Bat the most Injurious effect has
been caused by The belief that JAY
HUBBELL is far more interested in
sIectiol himself to The Senate than
in promoting The general success OF
bic party The opinion has taken
deep root, perhsps uuiusLy, that the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

REPRESENTATIVE CFAPo, Of Mass
sohusetts, who is a candidate for The
Republican nomination for Governor,
bad PREPARED an address in defence
OF bis votes for the River and Harbor
steal. On consideration, be conclud.
ed not to deliver this speeob--a wise
decision, since every Congressman
who has attempted to defend bic
share in the job has made bis case
from ten to forty timea worse.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

THE long protracted strike in the
Erostburg and Georges Creek coal
regions is at an end, the miners hay.
ing yielded aud announced their
willingness to resume work at old
prices. If luboring men shall Wisely
Keep the result OF this strike before
their eyes as wholesome warning,
it will prove OF great advantage by
saving them from repetition Of a
similar folly in the future.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

ABOUT City thousand baskets Of
peaches arrived at Jersey City Sat -
urday morning from the Delaware
peninsula, and were quickly tsken
by the packers and huckstere. Or
binary grades brought from 60 cents
to 81 per basket. whilst Early
Crawfords and Old Mo2ous cold at
from 81 to 81 so a basket Tor very
fine varieties.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

The press OF the Second District,
as vii! be seen from the copious ex-
tracts elsewhere given, is practic-
ally unanimous in its condemnation
of the outrageous bulldozing action
Of the HoGE faction at Keyser, and
with hardly less unanimity COM
meuds the dignifed forbearance Of
Mr.. LUCAS and his friends under he
exasperatiDg and trying circumstan-
ces.
While the harmony and success Of
the Democratic Party imperatively
demand the withdrawal Of both can
didates, the signal services Of Mr.. LU-
CAS- in the past, coupled with the PREF
eut injustice and indignities which
are being put upon him, will in the
future attach the people of this Dis
triot to him with hooks OF steel.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25
WHo mr. rHErK FRIENDS p
EDITOR OF THE ARGUS

EDITOR OF THE ARGUS
It should be gratefully remember
ed by us that in TIE wrongs and in-
diguities offered us by the Ring
masters at Keyser, The voices heard
in our behalf were those Of Merrs
BAYLOR, GROVE and BEcYwtra Of
Jefferson, KERcHEvAt, Of Hamp-
shire, PIERCE, Of Mineral, and sHEE.
RARD and CBIPLEY, OF Hardy. These
gentlemen were delegates from the
banner counties Of West virginia.
Democracy, which can, as ia their
wont give in the next Presidential
contest a net aggr agate OF more Shan
four thousand majority
Will Preston and Taylor remem
Der tbis interesting fact, and their
wronRed and outraged Democracies
feel that it is best 10 have friends in
that poodly land Eastward Of the
AlIeghsuics2
a IlAHrsHIKE DELEGATE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

OSCAR WILDE was shown a para
graph in New Orleans paper giving
him credit as having said shat Miss
ALsATIA ALLEN, of Mont gomery, Al.
ALBANIA. was the most beautiful young
lady he had seen in the United
States. The esthets replied that be
supposed be had made a similar re-
mark OF some lady in every city be
had visited,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

THE Detroit Free Press says that
"ior the Democrats who voted for
the River and Harbor bill, either
originally or when the question Of
passing it over the veto came up.
there is no apology or defense to be
made; and it is to be hoped that
their constituents will accept nei-
Their in their behalf To al OF
which Re say amen.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25
10 sHE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS or
THE eHd CONGRESSIOEiL DIST.

THE @hd CONGRESSIOY.IL DIST.
Gentlemen - The failure Of the
late Convention at Keyser to nom
mate, squarsly, candidate for our
sutirages ct the next election, re-
qulres that something must be done
to secure nominee who can obtain
the full Democratic strength of the
district, The status of the district
must not be changed and sacrificed
by having two Democrats in the
field. AS well might 1t be expected
for Vermont or Iowa to return
solid Democratic delegation to Con-
gress, as for US to expect to e eot
either Mr.. HoGE or Mr.. LUCAS, with
both in the race. 1t is blindness
produced by madness to think Of
such a thing, and the Democracy Of
tho district will not, and must not
permit the thing to be done. Nor
does it no1O matter who is to blame
the decree has been rendered -nei-
Their Of our two friends can be re-
turned this time, the innocent OF
such there Beg must yield with the
other Nor Is it right to expect Ell
ther Ar. LUCAS or Mr.. HoGE to be
At the expense Of Demo, ratic fu-
neral after the election-both have
a future, il they 30 not spoil it now
and make defeat inevitable. Here
is what can be done; a JeGersopian
Democrat should be selected to har-
monte the turbulent elements, SO
ferce'y put in motion by the per
soral paruzans Of Mersra HoaE aud
Lucts.
This public appeal is made direct
ly TO the Hon. JouN BLAIR HoGE
and The Hon. u. B. Lucas, in the
interest Of harmony, with request
for each to publicly signify his ac-
ceptauce Of some fair plan in this
district.
II, however, Judge Toaa and Mr..
Lucas win not so agree aud advice.
then on Saturday, the 10Th Of Sep
TENDER next by and through the
agency aud direction Of The Conoty
emocrato Executive Committee, a
ballot should be opened in every
Msq.torial dislrct, 40 al The PEE
cinols, for Democratic voters, in abb
Of The fifteen counties comprising
ths Congressional District Pole
To- be- tept open from 10 until 4
O'Clock OF s8id d1y, aud such cand.
date OF candidates as may be sav-
epstal ahali be ba.lotsd for. ard
AFTER counting The La.Ioie the result.
.hou'd be certified 10 tbe Executive
C,mm,.fee %. each county. AVID ty
them gain 90 ths State Executive
Committee, who shall declare ;he
reron having the highest 1um5er
oI f9 be Che Dau e.aU. e.r-
r 'a Con. bro tl 2a1 f
l.. ", West Virginia.
-Tua above e suggested by
l ra. q to.l the competitors. and
w.. be followed UP by agua,ufes
ir Clio H future. In .b8 us.a-
tne, lee Democratic nes Of ths
district rs TcgneateJ 20 cory.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

THERE is likely to be a CHARLES
SUMNER in the National Congress af-
ter the 4th Of March next, there be-
ing candidate OF the name now be-
fore The PEOPLE OF California on the
Democratic ticket. The SUMNER in
question is a native of Great Bar
rington, Mass, and a son Of the late
Hon. INCREASE SUMNER, who was a
distinguished citizen Of old Berk-
shire.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

Hon. 3. GRAFT BROWN, who wac
the Democratic candidate for Vice
President in 1853, has written let
ter 10 the leader of the prohibition
movement in Missouri, in which be
takes most decided grounds in favor
Of submitting an amendment on the
subject, and stoutly maintaining that
prohibition haa in it every element
Ct right, justice and common sense
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

The Democratic State Convention
to nominate a candidate for the Su-
preme Court Of Appeals met at Par
kersburg on Wednesday last and ty
acclamation nominated Judge ADAM
.. SNIDER, Of Greeubrler County, the
present incumbent by appointment.
The following resolution was offer
ed and carried, with only two votes
against 1t;
the Democratic Party in State
Convention assembled view with
grave apprehension the want Of uni
~ and harmony in the ranks Of the
party in the Second Congressional
District, aud it being desirable, #
possible, to heal all discussions and
reunite in one harmonious whole the
party in said District. therefore,
Resolced, That the Democratic
State Executive Committee be and
are hereby requested to hold a meet
ing, those present being authorized
to act, at Grafton, on the 4th day of
September next, to confer with the
two gentlemen now candidates for
Congress in sand district, and their
respective friends, and who are here
by respectfully invited to attend
said meeting and make an effort to
conciAate the differences between
them and again come together, and
thus assure the election Of a Demo
cratic Congressman in the Second
District, remembering that it is
principles and not men that we bat
tie ioy."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

II 10 remarked as 9 singular iect
that while Congress has iuet squan-
dered twenty millions Oh the creeks
and frog ponds Of the country, they
forgot to make an appropriation for
Salt River, up which 50 many OF its
members are bound to 90 this fall.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

EX-SPEAKER JUSTICE GIBSON, OF
Csbell County, has received the
Democratic nomination for Congress
in The 4th District. The Democratic
majority in the District, we believe,
is something less than 1000.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

WE have received the initial
number Of TIE Huntnqtoa Mus, "a
new Democraticraper just started at
Huntington, VIVA, by Messra. II.
x. SHUMATE and 3. J. LACEY az ed
itors and proprietors. Il presents q
very neat and creditablss appearance,
and its editorial columns give evil
dence Of teiDg in good hands. THE
new candidate for public favor bss
our best wishes for it's abundant
success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

The editor Of the Preston County
Journal, who was in attendance at
the Keyser Convention, and acted
as the correspondent Of the Wheeling
Intclligcucel upon that occasion, mas
this 20 say in laat weeks issue of his
paper concerning that wretched farce.
He says:
"The Keysar assemblage never
approached the dignity of a deliber-
alive body. TIE most fitting char.
acteriSation of it we can think of is
an organized mob. No vote was
taken by counties, except when the
farce OF nominating HoGE was gone
through with. In all other votes,
each side, and the outsiders for aught
anybody knows, simply shouted its
beet, and the chair decided to suit
himself.
ave deliberately assert that in
several votes, no one could tell
whether the ayes or noes prevailed
and in every vote, DO one could tell
how many persons voted who had no
right to vote"
This is literally and impartialy
trGe; and the people Of the Second
District will not fail to administer a
stern rebuke to the mar in whose
name and interest this high handed
outrage and wrong was perpe-
trated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25

WE are indebted TO Senator ii. 6.
DAVIS Tor copy Of be able speech
OF Senator THOMAS +. BAYARD 10
favor OF feducue the present heavy
burdens OF 5xstloua s
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-08-25
DEHOCRATIC TICKET
FOR coNGRFss-2ED DISTRICT,
DANIEL B. LUCAS,
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY.

TIE Fairmont Republican Con-
vention yesterday nominated JOHN
w. Mason, of Grafton, for Congress
from this District.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

IIUNBUG ADvERTIsEMENTs.-Iho lime
never has been and never Will Dc Wheu
the people OF this or any other country
can buy gold dollar for seventy-hve cents
Neither can you, dear reader, pnrchaso an
organ worth three or four hundred dollars
for 500 This Is all nonsense. sun we
have no objection to other people doing
their business Just as they see III. we arc
selling a good, honest made Piano at from
S1S5 to s575, and good. honest Organ
mot all stops) fer from SiS to $40. All
our goods are made upon honor. and We
send to any part of the world on test trial.
and If no pleasee no keepee, as the China
man would say. For the past ten years
we have sent both Pianos and Organs to
every part OF the world, and our instru-
ments give the most universal satisfaction.
If You wish good instrument, one that
will always last you. we shall be pleased
to send YOU our catalogue and prices; and
if YOU purchase one of the Thomas Broth
ers, SiiUer Tone Instruments you will get
what you require, and one instrument
sold in a neighborhood always sells us
more. Address, for prices. ETC.,
JAS. II. THOMAS,
Successor to Thomas Brothers,
Catskill, N. Y, U. S. A.
f12w4
The farmers societies are now busy
discussing the virtues of various potatoes.
One farmer recently expressed his opinion
that the early rose is the first to ripen.
but he was defeated by gentleman who
proved that the early Vermont is six min
utes rlier.-NeU YORK. Herald.
WIsTAR'S BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY
cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption,
and all diseases of tho Throat, Lungs and
Chest. 80 cents and 81 a bottle.
fm13yl
General lgnatieff, the Russian minister OF
the interior, processes to have information
that treaty exists between Germany
and Sweden, according to which, in the
event of war between Russia and Ger
many, Sweden will send her fleet to the
latter, receiving Finland, If the allies arc
victorious.
WILISToN MARkET, April 3.-Butter,
good to choice sold at so 10 SO cents; Sc.
lections, So; eggs, 10.
If you feel oppressed discouraged, or ont
of sorts, Wheat Bitters will relieve 80 out
of 100 cases. 1t is the great brain, blood
and nerve food. 1lw1
RICHMOND MARKET, April 3.-The at
tendance was fair and prices were firm.
Sales were made at 80 to SO cents for fair;
So 10 3S cent for choice; 80 to 40 cents for
fine. Eggs sold at Is cents dozen;
maple sugar, tubs, s TO 10 cent; cakes, 8
| to II.
ST.. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET. April H.
The market WAS active, with increased
receipts and easier prices. The general
i price was So cents. with selections at 40.
always keep your medicines in stock
Downs Elixir is selling better than any
Cough Medicine have, and with good
| results.
G. NJ. SMITH, Druggist. Charleston, Mich.
DR. B.x.er's Mandrake Bittcrs give the
best satisfaction of any medicine sell.
they have advertised themselves, and
warrant every bottle. N. DEKRIEF,
Druggist, iceland, Mich.
Henry Il Johnson's Arnica and Oil
Liniment, for external use is equally good
11m1
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

Worldly mutation never had Il more
powerful illustration than in the death in
London, the other night, of Lady Agnes
MacI.ean. She was the daughter Of an
English marquis, the widow first of the
Count de Montmorency, and afterwurd of
q clergyman named MacLean; and she
was elected from her poor tenement in
London, and died in the waiting room of
St. Pancras work house.
MITIGATION OF MAsoN's SENTENCE
REcoMMENDED.-Secretary Lincoln has
made his report to the president in the
case of Sergeant Mason. He disregards
the opinion of the judge advocate general
and holds that there Is no power to set
aside trial of court martial after it has
been approved. He recommends mtiga.
tion of the sentence, and it will be or
dered.
The crew OF the brig William, from
Barrow for Halifax, has arrived at Hall.
fax. The vessel was caught in the ice,
tho provisions ran out and eight men
existed twenty-five days on oats, which
had been in the vessels timbers two Years,
The oats were roasted and ground between
stones. Water was obtained from pools
on the Ice. Tho men became sick and
swollen, and were in terrible condition.
THE uANLAN-BoYD BOAT RACE.-The
great boat race between Hanlan of
Toronto Ont, and Robert Watson BOYD
of Gateshead. England, was rowed Mon.
day afternoon from High Level bridge,
Newcastle on-Tyne, to Il point somewhat
less than three and n half miles beyond,
tho course ending just below Swaddle
and Winship boat house at tho suspension
bridge, Scottswood. The interest in the
race was intense, and vast multitude of
, people lined the river and occupied all
available points of observation. The race
was quite interesting. but was ended
virtually at Kings meadows, two miles
from the point of starting, Hanlan winning
by four lengths.
To prevent the exterminntion OF large
game by wanton killing, Mr.. Post the con-
gressional delegate from Wyoming, has
introduced bill making it unlawful for
any person or persons TO kill or destroy
any elk, deer, antelope, buffalo. mountain
sheep or bison in any part of the territories
of the United States Mt any time except for
food, and forbidding the transportation
out of the territories of any of the animals
named either dead or alive, or the skins
or pelts of any. and making it unlawful to
deal In the animals OF their skins. The
value of some kinds of hides has greatly
increased in the last year or two, the
slaughter has become very rapid, aud the
territorial governments are unable to check
It. From the Yellowstone and Missouri
rivers alone in 1881 1t is thought that there
were about 15O, 900 bufaloes and as many
more Of deer and elk killed, and one writer
thinks at the present rate OF destruction
the animals first named will practically
disappear In four years.