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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

TIE Democratic Executive Com
mittee of this county met in the
grand-jury room Of the courthouse
on Saturday last and fixed on Satur-
day, July 22d for the holding of a
mass convention to nominate candi-
dates for the legislature and to
appoint delegates to the congress
sional and senatorial conventions.
The action Of the Committee not
being satisfactory, another meeting
was called and held on Wednesday,
at which it was resolved to rescind so
much of the proceedings of the for
mer meeting as designated the hold
ing Of a mass convention on Satur-
day, July %, and that the committee
be summoned to meet again on
Tuesday, July 18th, to finally deter
mine whether the action of the
committee in calling a mass conven-
tion shall be sustainen'or a different
plan adopted
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

A new phase of affairs has appear
ed on the Eastern continent. The
English fleet before Alexandria
opened fire on the Egyptian forts,
and knocked them and the batteries
into heaps of ruins. Arab Pacha
and his troops seem to have had all
the lighting they want and have left
the city, which at this writing is
doubtless in possession of the Eng
lish. Although the bombardment
was not directed at Alexandria the
fire on the forts did considerable
damage to the city.
This positive and aggressive move
ment of Great Britain will givs all
the nations a chance to show what
there is in it. The first act in this
drama of blood and fire ends with
the fall of Alexandria. What may
follow can hardly be conjectured, 1t
may be that the slate has been made
up; that the great powers have
thought that the English lion was
only growing as usual without really
intending to make Il spring, and
while diplomats have probably de-
cided the course of their respective
nations in their own minds in case
Of such an event, they may now find
the necessity Of revision when the
stern reality of war is placed before
them instead OF a mere probability.
The French backed out at the begin
ming, and now feel somewhat irri-
tated because England determined
on the independent course of pro-
tecting the rights of its people and
the commercial interests OF the
nation whatever course France
might pursue. This rupture between
France and England may have led
Europe into a sense of false security.
With the opening Of artillery fire the
scales fall from all eyes and the
course of nations interested must be
definitely outlined. France has
material interests in Egypt which
it hardly seems possible she will per
nit England to absorb. The interests
of other nations is principally i'll
VOWED in maintaining that delicate
subject, the balance of power, or
international harmony in Europe.
The United States has but little
direct interest in Egyptian affairs.
If they must fight, we must feed
them The battles of this nation
are those of commerce, industry and
peace.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15
NOTES AND COMMENT.

The question is now whether Eng
land wants to fight Egypt or Glad
stone.
That Guiteau brain seems to be
infectious. The quarreling is fright
full, and Lamb is served up without
mint sauce.
A new revolutionary society has
been formed in Russia. There may
be enough of that kind of societies
soon in Russia to give a circular
motion to all society.
The tax rate for New York city for
1882 is about $500, which is lower
than it has been at any time since
the war began. Last year it was
S2.62.
Miss Mackey, the daughter Of the
Bonanza king, is a pleasant-loOking
girl, with native tact and good
sense, and, like her mother, who
was well educated though poor, is a
graceful talker.
1t is claimed by a statician famil-
lar with the grain products that five
hundred millions Of dollars would
not reimburse the country for the
injury done it within the past year
10y those who have been engaged in
"cornering" cereals and meats.
Col. Lamar, Of the Macon, Ga.
Tclegrapb, has been arrested to pre-,
vent him going to fight a duel with
Col. Howell of the Atlanta Constitu.
ton. The Constitution, it must and
shall be preserved.
The doctors conducting the au-
topsy on Guiteau s brain have deyel-
oped the Gercest kind of a quarrel.
Lack Of professional courtesy again,
and Lamb is to be deyoured.
English professors say there should
be more study of geography in the
common schools. That may do for
America, but England seems to
know more about territory now than
she knows about governing it prop
erly.
England don't like it because
France is going ahead with its end
of the Channel tunnel and they may
have cause for other disagreements
before they get through with the
Egyptian business. France knows
enough to so on about its business
and keep its mOut shut, however.
To the familiar story of the bull
let-proof Bible a gentleman living
in Brennan, Tex, makes a singular
addition. He was engaged as an
orderly sergeant in the battle of
Seven Pines, and carried in p0ck-
ct, besides the Bible which saved his
own life, a roll-b0ok of his company.
Through this roll-bOok the bullet,
which The Bible eventually stopped
made its way, and every man whose
name was struck by the ball in its
passage was either killed or wound
ed. 1t is very evident that the army
worm has not damaged the crop of
Texas liars this year.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

ARAB1 BEY has to fight now
whether he wants to or not. He viii
not have time for several days to
present that documentary evidence
against the Sultan before the Euro
pean Court of Inquiry.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

THAT was strikingly magma
tive picture drawn by Dickens of the
Dombeys, father and son sitting be-
fore the fire, the parent teaching the
boy that money can do anything.
The little four-year old man rubbing
his hands renectively, looked up and
inquired, "Why didn't it save moth
er, then =" A home thrust truly.
A few days ago a tramp died in the
Westmoreland county pa poor
house, who had about twenty thous'
and dollars on his person. He had
suffered every priyotiOn, want, in
suit, and disgrace that a man can
suffer who has no money. He care
fully boarded every cent he received,
paid out nothing, wandered home
less beggar, a perfect outcast among
a strange people. He accumulated
money, but his money could not save
him. He did not pursue the usual
course of misers who generally select
some solitary retreat where they can
live alone with their gold as their
only companion, but tramped and
carried his treasure along, burden
to every step he took. And still the
young are taught to save, to hoard
up their money. Money is of no use
except for what it will buy. Would
it not be better to teach them how
to prudently use than merely to
hoard up their pennies?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

The Morgantown Post of this
week says Monongalia county has
appointed delegates to the congress
sional convention, and that three
fourths, if not four dfths, are for
HOge.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

UNDER the caption "a melan-
ehOly Whine," those excellent people
of the INDEPENDENT pronouuces
as false statement, which they I'M
pute to us, that J. n WiSuer owns
nine-tenths of that paper, We did
not state it as a fact of cur own
knowledge, because all we knew
about it was that in urgent letters
addressed short time ago to certain
democrats in Washington to buy his
shares out and start another demo
cratic paper here, he estimated his
ownership at that many tenths.
Although he did not succee' at that
time in disposing of his valuable
shares, the democrats addressed not
being caught in his shallow net, he
may have succeeded since, and we
would not like to say that he really
owns any part of that very valuable
concern at this time. Statesman.
We give the above article from
TIE Statesman, entire, as another
evidence of the reckless and utter
disregard of the truth by the editor.
We have no special objection to his
sneaking Paul Pry propensity for
poking his nose into our business
affairs, if in doing 50 he would tell
the truth. The above article is false
in every phase OF IT, 1t has not
even the semblance of truth. No
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15
Spirit Of the Press.
THE DEBT QUESTION IN TEN
NESSEE,
LouisyilIe Courier journal.

Louisville Courier Journal.
No party in Tennessee proposes
to pay the State debt in full. Nor
is there any moral difference or
distinction Of public credit and
honor in the matter of settlement
between siXty-and-six, or fifty
and-four, or any other figures or
fractions less than one hundred
cents on the dollar. The scaling
process, whichever way it be taxi
en-, is reputation; and, while the
inte' est Of the State would, in the
long run, be better served by dis
charging every penny of its obi
cations, there is en- undeniable
show of plausibiity in the the
popular unwi'liuguess to pay six
~ cents when certain creditors
have expressed willingness to
take fifty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

THE product of precious metals in
the United States for the year 1881
was S34 100000 silver. Hot much
danger of running ashore for want
of basis for currency at that rate.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

THE Star Route cases drag their
length along. They bid foir to be-
come as long as the routes them,
selves.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

| iIlDIl1D
course. Now the matter is simply
mattero of recollection between Judge
Hoge and j. Barton Payne. 1t is
simply absurd to suppose that Judge
| Hoge accepted Mr.. Payne's PROPOSE
ton under such circumstances. Mr..
Poye admits that Judge Hoge de-
clined to accept it when first pro-
posed, and Judge Hoge's friends say
they sustained him in his course and
advised him not to accept it. Now
is it at all probable that the Judge
left his friends and against their
advice and his own judgment went
Immediately and accepted Mr..
Payne's proposition ? 1t is really too
absurd to admit of single doubt.
But it is reported that Judge Hoge
did say in substance to Mr.. Payne
that whilst he would not be party
to any bargain or trade, not having
or assuming any control over the
action of his friends, he was willing
that his candidacy before the next
| convention should be determined by
majority Of the delegates appoint
ed from the counties east of the
mountain; that if Mr.. Lucas came
into the convention with majority
of the delegates from the eight east
ern counties he would get out Of his
way. Mr.. Payne accepted this, and
Judge Hoge requested him to make
memorandum Of it, and give copy
of the memorandum to Judge Nor
row. Mr. Payne did not make
memorandum Of it at the time, but
several weeks after, and did not give
Judge Morrow a copy. He now
claims that Judge Hoge accepted
his proposition; that he made note
of the agreement several weeks after,
but does not remember that Judge
Hoge requested him to give Judge
Morrow a copy. He has refused to
give Judge Hoge copy although he
has furnished it to Mr.. Lucas, who
has carried it over the district, to-
gether with Judge Hoge's letter to
Mr.. Payne asking for copy, which
is used as a kind of certificate of
character for MIR. Payne. This may
be sharp practice, but the average
citizen will hardly characterize it as
fair dealing.
Now why did Judge Hoge ask Mr..
Payne to make a memorandum of
the conversation ? If he had accept
ed Mr.. Payne's proposition would
he have desired a record made of it ?
He wanted a record made of it be-
cause Mr.. Payne had accepted his
proposition and he desired it for his
own protection.
The publication of Mr.. Payne's
memorandum has been called for.
Why is it that he refuses to make it
public, but giyesa copyto Mr.. Lucas
to carry over the district and use it
to the disadvantage of Judge Hoge ?
Why not give the memorandum and
all Mr.. Payne's "recollections" con-
nected Herewith to the public, and
afford Judge Hoge an opportunity to
defend himself rs best he can?
So far as the matter has leaked out
it will not sustain Mr.. Payne'S YER
sion Of it. Mr.. Payne's "recollec-
tions" are evidently faulty, and not
sustained by the circumstantial evil
dence in the case. He had better
withdraw and mend his hold, if he
wishes to retain the recently ac-
quired proud appellation Of white
plumed Democratic Navarro of West
Virginia, whatever that may mean.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

PRESTON COUNTY isn't as solid
for Lucas as Mr.. j. Barton Payne
thought it was. The Democrats of
that county don't propose to submit
to the disgraceful manner in which
the proceedings were conducted, and
will call another convention.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

ANOTHER Apache outbreak re-
ported They may continue this
rending process until there is not
enough left of the tribe to put a
patch on.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

THEY appear to be no false teeth
that the British lion is showing on
the shores of Egypt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

THE Cincinnati Gazette denies the
right of revolution. 1t may get a
whirl itself some day that will en-
tighten it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

The Monte Carlo gambling estab.
lishment near Naples, has just pub
lished its official account. It's net
profits to be divided up among the
shareholders is 100000.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

Hon. JOHN w. GRANTHAM, OF
Jefferson. seems to be the choice of
the Democracy Of this District for
State Senator. Mr.. Grantham has
had large experience as a legislator,
and has looked carefully after the
interests of his constituents. He
will make a good representative.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
New York Tribune.

He is Tammany's saint. Tam.
many canonized him. tits main
~ due TO Tammany that within
the past four or five years Jeffpr-
s0nian Clubs have sprung IN all
over the country, and he alleged
birthday Of JefeIsonu as
b EN- spread, like the Verual euui-
COX, all over the early -priug.
VERY GOOD, BUT WHAT Is IT?
Cincinnati Gazette.
All Willagree with Mr.. S.hurz
in his Grafton at Boston, THAI The
scholar in politics must be the
salvation Of Our country. Still
the question remains, What CON
stitutes the scholar? Is it to be
measured by practical capacity, or
by 81 certificate oC e1uc3ti0n?
COMFOKT
Philadelshia Press.
The baggage transfer COMPANIES
are sWamped in all the big cities
Ii Is one of the small signs f
widespread comfort in this coua-
try that more thousands travel
with more baggage than else.
where on The face of the earth.
ONE OF THE OPEN QUESTIONS.
It. Paul Pioneer Press.
1t is an open question which
will yet turn out to be the greater
disgrace OF the nation, the opera.
lions of the Star route thieves mr.
the course and result of their
trials.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

TIE regular annual meeting of
the West Virginia Press Associa-
tion was held in Wheeling on We'd
nesday and Thursday Of last week.
There was a good attendance and a
large amount Of business connected
with the interests of the association
transacted. The citizens of Wheel
ing gave the association a ho5pitable
reception, and the members had a
delightful time generally. The next
regular meeting of the association
will be held at Parkersburg on the
first Wednesday in July, 1883.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

SATURDAY, JULY Is, 1882.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-07-15

II THE StateSmdn's influence was
measured by the self-importance and
blow and buster of the editor it
might be made to stretch out a little.
But when judged by its works and
the opinions of the people, it comes
fairly and fully within the limits of
the openly expressed views of gen.
tlemen who have remarked that if
they were candidates for Office and
desired to be elected they would, as
sure mode Of accomplishing it, secure
the opposition of that paper.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-06-03
A Constitutional Convention.

A measure is before the General
Assembly now, we believe. providing
for the calling Of another constitution.
al convention. The movement has
many strong advocates ; is advoc- ed
by uen who conscientiously believe
that it is an absolute necessity, but We
beg leave to differ with them. We
are opposed to the calling of another
convention because we have no assu-
rance that such convention would
give US any better constitution than
we now have, and because the one we
have could be so amended, at less ex-
pense, as to give satisfaction to those
who could be satisfied with anything.
Although We have heard it often said
that it would he impossible for q con-
vention TO give US a worse constitu-
ton than We have, We think it even
probable that it would; are so appre-
heusive that it would that We are
afraid to risk it. Our constitution,
with few exceptions, is good one,
and those exceptions can be gotten
rid Of by amendments. We do not
like too many amendments, but we
cannot advocate the calling Of conven-
tiou-p.etcr the less evil Of the two.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-06-03
w. w. FARMER.

TOCNSELOR IN LAW AND EQUITY.
~ Attorney p, Law and Solicitor in Cham
very. Monroe, Ouachita p Ia, Loui-irt a,
Has resumed his profession a. Connseior ~
winch he will devote srelui attention; and
Will invariably require paymen, Tor his adr,ce
Has also resumed his profession as Attorney
and Solicitor, and will practice in the United
States District, Circui, and Supreme Courts.
and in the State District, Circuit and Supreme
Courts: in all classes oc cases, law, equity.
probate, criminal and bankruptcy. "a new
td"k'"pf id'c will be adopted in lss2) Viii
make the maintenance Of rai,d ani the aunul
nent OF iHcgai tax titles a specially. Viii
devote his personal attention TO his cases and
all h's time TO his profession, as his sole
business 20 the exclusion of all other occupa.
tons and cannot he engaged or retaineG m
my ease w'iou, fee.
Beiy"OiI iIce at his residence
Sept. -, lSSl-ly
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-06-03

AS rule and under ordinary cir
cumstances we are opposed to dead
locks in legislative bodies by dila,ory
motions, the breaking of quorums and
other tricks resorted by minorities to
prevent the passage of bills, aud the
adoption of measures to which the
minority is opposed; but if reports
are true relative to the contested elec.
tion case now before congress. the
Democrats are perfectly justi6able in
resorting to all legitimate means to
force the Republicans to give the
Democratic contestant justice. The
Republican contestant was seated
Wednesday.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-06-03

II. L. Allan, colored member of the
House of the General Assembly Of
Louisiana, wants to be allowed the
privilege taking his drinks at the bar Of
the "Sun'pter House." the fashionable
place of resort for the bibulousl; in.
clned of the capital city; and because
he was refused a drink there made an
ass of bimself by rising in the House
to privileged question. What had
the Legislature TO do with bis whisky
swilling privileges
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-06-03

We fully agree with the Capitolian-
Advocate that our legislature should
let the railroads alone that it should
do nothing calculated. in .he remotest
degree, to impede the building Of rail-
ways in our State, which is so for be-
hind all her sister states ir this re-
spect. The people Of our parish are
perhaps as much subject to over
charges on freights most of tue Lear
as any people in the State; and yet
We are confident tha, they have no
desire for legislative regulation Of
charges on railroads, but prefer to let
them alone. at least for the present.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-06-03
esOs
Our Washington COrrckpOn.
Ocnce.
9TH - ARD.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., MAY 90. ISIS

WASHINGTON, ID. C., May 20, 1882.
Edror Beacon
=, TO" Will see by the prGr' cdings of the
fi"u>c tia. the si.,r,i taken / y ,I,. d.n,c,,,s
IN the contested clrcilon case from s,,uth C,,>
DINA Is one Of dcrrrhina'in. They n. oniy
ann Ia prevent the commission OF a fraud hy
toe Republicans. but are standing up for their
r's 'ts as Il people and tLe, principles as "A
party. In order To carry their poin, the Re.
pnblicans wIll likely change the rules of H.
House drpnving the minority of il. only
means OF defence that uf 'IiibIstcrinr' hy
di a'ofy moi ms Thi. j. departing from ,I,,
customs Of Legislative bu6ir> which gave the
minority a weaisui &" pfI"ct II, own ri.hr-
and. perhaps. rr-ver' ha>ty and cotrril,t i...I>
lailon by the n"i"rt,. il The D,.n,trr.r, have
inc next on res rc-haps the Rrpdbllcau>
VIII be m ,dr to feel the weigh, of their two,
edged sword.
ihe Mississippi river appropriation bill
has been recommittd to tie COMMITTEE. hui
the appropriations asked for will hndonb:edly
he granted. The .un is about s6OJa.or6
winch. together. with the sums approptia,,d
since The creation of tie Mississippi river
commission, vail greatly benefit that long neg.
i"ctrd section of county |, is the aim of
Mcssr.. Gibson, King and Robertson To en.
dravor 10 secure additional appropriations for
'hls grand eys,em Of rivcr improvements nn.
nj III completion The crra'ion of ti,. com.
mi>>iQp and the appropriations that naturally
followed, II but the entering wedge of this
grand enterprise, the greatest of this country
and age. Gen. Ming, tie energetic Rcprcsn.
ta'ivc fOm your District is IA prominent and
Influential member Of the Committee ON
levecs and Improvements in the Mis>>sippi
river, and, through hi> experience in lry,sa-
ton has been able 10 accomplish n great deal
OF good. and hope, to s"care more uhs,amrial
relief for his state and District IN the near tn.
ture.
Reports reach Washington that second
overflow is threatened Should such Il caian.
ny occur, your Representative will bc iouni
hborng As before, To secure the government
aId ahi relief necessary.
The bill in,roy'uced by Gen. King for the
erection Of Court House M Monroe for the
United States District Court, will likely pass
tins session.
MORE NON
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-06-03

The refusal of the Legislature to
charter other. lotteries ;han.'hr Louis
lanna State Lo terry amounts 10 the
perpetuation and fostering Of hinge
and souiIcsS. monopoly, while it de-
prives our public schouls of $40. 900
for every charter refused. 1t is bald
bypocracy to:ta!k about the immoraii-
ty of lotteries and refuse To charter
other lotteries while the howard lot
terry is fostcrcd by the State.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1882-06-03

The people would like TO know why
it is that the Legislators find in neces-
sary to adjourn every two weeks and
repair to New Orleans. losing two or
three days of the valuable time of the
General Assembly. all of which is
needed to accomplish the work before
that body.