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The state journal., 1884-04-19
Why Oppose Arthur.

There seems to be well organized
opposition to the nomination Of Ches
ter A. Arthur for president. Just
why Mr.. Arthur should be so vigor
ously opposed we cannot see. OF the
four vice presidents who have sue
ceeded to the presidency even the
bitterest enemy of Mr. Arthur will
admit that he has reflected more
credit upon The nation and the posi-
ton than any Of his predecessors.
The circumstances under which Mr..
Arthur assembled to the presidency
were Of the most trying nature. He
assumed control after the policy Of
the dead Garfield had been mapped
out, at a timeaa when the nation was
stricken with grief and while elected
upon the same ticket with Garfield it
was we'll known that the ideas of pc
litical government possessed by the
president and vice president was
widely different To then be called
to the administration of the affairs Of
State to take up where a man who
was the choice Of the people had left
off, it was an undertaking in which
one man out Of possible hundred
would have significantly failed. Mr..
Arthur could not map out policy Of
his own for it was not his admins
tration, the people did not elect him
president and the greatest fault found
with him now by the inconsiderate
and impulsive is that he has avoided
every step in any direction that had
the tendency Of undoing what Gar
field had done. He has simply used
his honest endeavors to keep intact
the policies 50 far as they were adopted
by the Garfield and Blaine sdministra-
ton. We do not believe that
of all the candidates named we have
any better friend than Chester a.
Arthur. The very factiof his being
gentleman is guarantee he knows
how to treat a man. If you want to
find the true enemies Of the colored
men is it in the lower walks of life
you must search or among that class
who have come up from the lower
walks Of life by chain Of fortunate
circumstances. Men who are born
gentlemen are not a hinderance to
the progress Of colored men and do
not fear their competition. We have
had nothing to say in this state through
any Of our representatives either in
state or national convention as to
whom we would like for president
hence it is matter of little import
ance to colored voters whom the con
vention dominates at Chicago, so it
be man fairly disposed as can be
expected toward us, but We prefer
Arthur, if we are allowed to express
preference, to many Of the other
republican candidates now in the field.
We do not deem it fair for the coun-
try to call this Arthur's administra-
ton, for he has conducted himself as
few men would have, had they came
to the position as he did, The en-
dorsement Of the administration by
the State and County Conventions
gives evidence Of the peoples respect
for him. And there is but one way
left to test Mr.. Arthpr's abilitv "a a
president, and that is to give him
term Of his own administration.
The state journal., 1884-04-19
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CAUGHT IN TIE ACT.
Pittsburg SwIndlers Neatly Bagged.
~ Associated Press

Pittsburg SWlndlers Neatly Bagged.
By Associated Press.
PITTsBURG, April 1.-two weeks ago
George w. and John Clay, wholesale
notion dealers here, confessed judg-
ment for $21, 1000 to their father,
Ephraim Clay, and the store was closed
by the sheriff A few days later Clarence
H. Swearinger, Of New York, arrived in
this city and, finding the store in the
sheriff hands, entered suit against the
Clay Bros. for conspiracy to defraud
creditors. Geo. Clay was arrested in Co.
lumbus, O., yesterday, in company with
j. NJ Springer. alias ''Reddy the Fish, " a
well-known character. They had in their
possession fifty nine cases of goods val
ued at SIG, 900. They were brought to
Fittsburg on a requisition and with John
Clay werelodged in Jail to await a hearing.
Swearingeralleges that the Clay Brothers
obtained goods valued at $40, 900. On
credit, representing that there was no
claims against them, and then confessed
judgment to their father. A large guam
tity of the goods was afterwards shipped
to Columbus in Springer's name, for the
purpose of defrauding the creditors. The
Clay Brothers were released on bail, but
Springer is still in jail
The state journal., 1884-04-19
RECEPTION TO DIR. M'CosH's,

By Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, April 17.-Dr. MCosh,
president of Princeton college was given
a reception and banquet at the Univer-
sity club last night by members of the
alumni of Princeton A large party was
present.
A brilliant reception was given last
night by General and Mrs. Sherman, to
their daughter Mrs. Thackara and her
husband. Between 200 and 300 per
sons including several from Washington
were present by special invit alton.
The state journal., 1884-04-19
EXPLOSION AT A SAW MILL.

IVo9.
WILMINGTON, Del, April 17.-An
Ecery Ecening special, reports that an
explosion at James Cannon's steam saw
mill, Trappe district, Talbot county, Md,
occurred yesterday afternoon, instantly
killing Carl EngeTman, the engineer, and
badly scalding the fireman.
The state journal., 1884-04-19
GREAT FIRE IN BURMAH,

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, April IA great fire is rag
ing at Rangoon, the capital of British
Burmah, and Mandalay, the capital of
Burmah proper, which was recently half
destroyed by confiagration, has been
afflicted with another extensive fire
The state journal., 1884-04-19

THERE will be no independents in
Pennsylvania this year. They have
been vanquished by Pattison and the
extra session.
The state journal., 1884-04-19

State Journal, the only general
newspaper devoted ID the interest
Of the colored people in the State
Of Pennsylvania. Published week
ly, at Harrisburg, Pa.
The state journal., 1884-04-19
Cu0RT-MARTIAL DEMANDED.


Serious Charges Preferred Against Adyo-
cate General SWAIN
WASHINGTON, April 17-Mr. A. E.
Batcman, of the firm of Bateman d Co,
bankers, OF this City, has to-day filed with
the Secretary of War letter in which he
says: 'It becomes my duty to prefer
charges against Brig&dier General ID. G.
Swain, at the head OF the Bureau of Mil
itary Justice Of the United States army,
for fraud and conduct unbecoming an of
icer and gentleman. | stand ready to
prove that the said d. G. Swain has com
mtted a fraud, to all intents and pur-
poses, upon the banking house Of Bate
man 81 Co., of which | am member.
Some two years ago the said D. G. Swain
having deposited the sum of $1,000, re-
ceived upon his departure for the West q
simple due bill at his request, to have in
case an accident should befall him. This
amount was checked out subsequent to
that date by said ID. c. Swain, for which
we have q number Of vouchers. After
having drawn all the money out, and a
settlement being made, he negotiated and
transferred the due bill for the full amount
with certain parties in this city. [ am
further ready to prove that said ID. G.
Swain assisted to pegotiate army pay
vouchers with our firm which he knew to
be fraudulent and duplicates of outstand
ing accounts. ask that court martial
be ordered for the trial of the said D. G.
Swain on charges preferred. | desire,
when it is ordered, TO amend this by pre-
senting other charges under the head of
conduct unbecoming an officer anda gen
tleman. am, sir, very respectfully,
A F.. BATENAN
The state journal., 1884-04-19
THE ORIENT.
Reported Dissension Among the Rebels
Gen. Gordon's Position.

Reported DisSensiOn Among the Rebels
Gen. Gordon's Position.
LONDON, April 49, - Advices from
Khartoum say that the alliances among
the rebel tribes on the Blue Nile and
White Nile are breaking up. The tribes
who surrounded Saleh Pasha quarrelled
and dispersed. Marauding bands con-
tinue TO interrupt communications be-
tween Kbartoum and Berber, but there
is unity in their operations. 1t is believed
that General Gordon has received a mes
sage from the English Government urg
ing him to withdraw from Khartoum, but
he ignores the advice.
CAIRO, April 16-Dispatches of April
have been received from Gen. Gordon.
He says that Saleh Pasha, who is coming
down the Blue Nile with 500 horsemen
and fifty seven boat loads of grain, is safe
and sound. Internal dissensions at Kor.
dofan have caused the abandonment of
the expedition which the MGhdi was pre-
pairing against KhartOum. The condition
of affairs at Kassala and SEMINAR is such
that no apprehension is felt for their
safety
CAIRO, April 16.-Zobehr Pasha has
received telegram from Gen. Gordon,
dated April 7, giving Zobehr notice OF
his appointment as Assistant Governor
Of the Soudan. When Zobehr arrives at
BerbeT, General Gordon says he will send
him two steamers, and he orders Zobehr
to take as many men of the Galyiens
tribe as possible to make frequent skirm-
| ishes. The telegram is unintelligible
here, General Gordon having already APP.
pointed Lieutenant Colonel Stewart AS
sistant Governor, and the Galyiens being
in revolt
Condensed Foreign News.
Professor and Mrs Goldmin Smith have
left Toronto for Washington, D. G.
The Empress of Germany is suffering
from catarrh and fever, and is confined to
her bed. The proposed visit to Baden
has been abandoned.
The POsen newspapers deny that Car
dinal Ledochowski has resigned the Arch
bishopric of Gnesen and POsen, as was
asserted by the VolkS Zeitung, of Breslau.
Henri Schoonhoven, commander ofthe
steamer d. Steinmann, and six survivors
of the crew took passage in the steamer
! Hermann, of the same line, which sailed
from Halifax yesterday for Antwerp.
An officer Of the Court Of Cessation at
| nome mas uOlllleQ llle congregation "a lIle
Propaganda Eide Of the recent decision of
the Court in regard to the conversion of
the property OF tie opaganda into Ital-
| ian renteS.
Judge Green, at Seattle, Wyoming
Territory, has granted a perpetual in
| junction restraining the Northern Pacific
railway company from interfering with
the Wells Fargo express company in
Washington Territory.
The manufacturers of white cotton
| goods at Montreal have determined upon
a system of uniform prices to reduce the
production to 600 looms-200 for HudaU,
100 for valley filled and 800 for mer-
chants, leaving the question of export OPP
| tiOnal.
Official dispatches from Halong stating
the position of the French squadron under
Admiral COubet show that the vessels
are scattered over various stations in the
Gulf of Tonquin. There is no Indication
of an Intention to concentrate for an at
tack on Canton or Annoy.
The state journal., 1884-04-19

CAN the independents be numbered
among the men who are interested IN
republican success.
The state journal., 1884-04-19

TIE re election Of Senator Thomas
V. Cooper as chairman Of the state
central committee is q well Il, served
honor to an efficient man and
faithful and true republican.
The state journal., 1884-04-19

You can size it up any way you
choose, but if Mr. B!aine's supporters
have any regard for the 10000 or
more colored voters in this State, they
don't show it by any outward signs.
The state journal., 1884-04-19

Seven new cases Of smallpox were re-
ported at Ashland yesterday.
The state journal., 1884-04-19

SIX instructed, bound and pledged
delegates 90 to Chicago from this
State for Blaine and Lincoln; the
other sixty go too, bat the order Of
their goi0g is not so definite.
The state journal., 1884-04-19

CONGRESSMAN BAYNE taIl.od him.
self into popularity and then as easily
talked himself out.
The state journal., 1884-04-19

Now, that Mr.. Morrison has his
tariff bill squ'rely before Congress,
and as only ninety. five members will
speak upon it, by the time it gets
squarely before the people it will
hardly be recognized by its pap.
The state journal., 1884-04-19
The State Journal.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1884.
~ OUR READERS.

We take pleasure in calling the att tie ntio
of our readers to our advertisers before pur-
chasing The parties who advertise in this
paper are reliable, and should have our en-
tire patronage. The fact that they patronize
US i an evidence mat they are friendly
Please mention the JOURNAL when YOU call
The state journal., 1884-04-19

The machine was not 30 badly
smashed up as some people supposed
it was. 1t evinced considerable life
in the convention.
The state journal., 1884-04-19
Tnr Philadelphia Press says in an

The Philadelphia Press says in an
editorial on the State Convention,
that the delegates elected represent
the struggle for Blaine and for Gar
field four years ago, and that no wing
of the party is unreprcsented, no ele
ment prescribed, and no body of
Republican voters overlooked. Well,
the colored voter is at last given his
true status by this strong exponent of
Repubiicanism. els not considered
in the Republican party, and espe
cially the Blaine faction of il, even as
a wing, or the tail end.
THE peoples train has started for
Chicago, Loaded down "ith enthu
siastic passengers Let us hope that
upon its return the enthusiasm will
be IS earnest as it is now, should
Blaine not happen to be the Engineer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

Having vacated my old stand on Sec.
ond Street, opposite the Public Square,
Ciallipolis, Ohio, and moved into my new
building on Second Street, in the same
city, under what was formerly known
as the Sherman House, ! am prepared
to cater to the wants Of the pnblic and
supply my my friends with the finest
wine, Beer, Liquor and Cigars the mark,
ct affords. Thanking my many friends
Especially West Nirginians for their
liberal patronage in the past, I ask d con.
tinuance Of the same in the futnrc. In
about two weeks l will be prepared to
furnish transient and regular. boarlcn
with meals and lodging at my Hotel,
formerly the Sherman House, which /
am re.ftting and re.furnislling in the
hest and most approved manner. Hop.
ing by fair dealing to merit a share Of
public patronage, Il ask my friends and
the public to call upon me at my Saloon
and Hotel, where they will find my
charges reasonable and accommodations
first.class, FRANK UlSAMER,
Gallipolis, Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06
A Golden Opinion.

AweIl known author has said; EVERY
youth should've with an eye to old age,
II he should die before lrp gets there, Il
will never do him an injury" Just SO
should all youth be taught by tlioir pa.
rents and teachers that Pgsna, the great
tonic Is just the remedy he needs for all
the ailmentsto which fleshis heir Nh.
ny golden opinions Of its value and Of
its unprecedented success have been rc.
ceiyed by its discoveries all Of which
express the most unboundel confidence
inits value as a remedy aud tell what IT
his done Tor the afflicted.
g. II. Walron writes from Brooklyn,
New York, that he began taking Pcnlna
wildcat COnpeauton, Pm, for a severe
pain in his side. After taking three bot.
ties, the pain was almost entirely remoy-
cd, and henow asks where he can get
the world renowned tonic in GoshanN--
lie knows where he gets relief. ask
your drugsistior Peau'a, also the "Als
u LiIVp E3
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

b IL
Dad, just az We go 70 pres
IEe atein receiptef Che sid intellis
gepce ofthe death Of Hon. ". w,
Newman, which occurred ii bis
residence in Hanover county. Va,
% yesterday evening afleralinget.
lug lllnesswith typhoid fever fir
neatly three weeks MI i. ".
Newman, left last night for The
bedside Of his brother but will
ireachalhera too late ff his burial,
whichwill take place This eve,
ming, II is d sad thought that
none Of his family had an opp6t
tlpnity Of being with him in his
last moments, bath disease had
not assumed such an alarming
character until a few days age.
Atayery early age Mr.. Newman
had charge Of his mothers farm
and The care Of the family in this
county, and was not only a most
prosperous and successful business
man hat n f,,I--.1
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Independent Candidate for

7OGt Totas cf Mason County,
thereby announce myself as a candi
date for the SleriHalty Of Mason county
subject to the decision Of no rings
cliques or set-up Conventions only Il
the decision Of the voters Of the county
at the polls on October next Having
served the people OF Mason as Sheriff
for several years in the days Of the old
Wing party, ] respectfully refer tic
ynlers Of the present day to tlle record
ltlen made and left, an to the manner
In which discharged the duties OF said
Office. Respectfully soliciting the sui
tra.ses Of the people, promising, Il elect.
Cd ~ discharge the high aud RESPONSE.
BILE duties Of the office faithfully and
tlnrartially. l am, yours sincerely,
J. Z. CLENDlNEN.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

the ealary oil our teachefsi lnht
this is Tie tendency Of the times;
That tbe exigcncies 81 the case de-
nand the best talent that can be-
procured; that only 10 this way.
can't the ihterestsof schools best be-
subseryed.
9TH That inMmneh Is teachers
wages, as d rule are reduced % The
minimum rate without any pro-.
VISION fOr thlt period If life when
he win be cdmpelledtofs We
would suggest Is b tecautiunafy
measurelhat the lepehefs IF our
State ought 70 ipiafiair pteceed-
ings q soon az .practicableiipr the.
The creation Of d permanent fund
the pfoceedsof which shall be ex.I
pendedtb the benefit Of our SUE
peranuated teachers who have
made il theirlife,
9th. That inasmuch as the
teachers profession is avery i'm.
poftant aud influential one, he
should've above and beyond all
The demofaIizing habits and prac.
tees Of his age, such as the use Of
tobacco, indulgence in intuxicants,
profanity, visiting saloons or any
other conduct that tends to de-.
gtade and lower the dignity Of his
profestiDn..s sv1sy s't,F s
7th, That our school lawthat re-
qpires an election, 10 be held every
two years as to whether q levy
shall be laid forthe support Of the
free schools ought to be- repealed or
so modified as to require Boards Of
Education to arrange for at least
six months school each year in ev.
cry subidistriet in the lSiase;and
that instead Of having three tfNs.
tees fot each scboNl, oneintslIigent,
judieipls trustee in lieu therfpf is
sufficient, and will add much TO
The harmony Of the schools.
?1Sghs That we should elect only
suchas officers @hG ate interested
inyoursehnolss " Z
OH. That we tender our thanks
To our State Superintendent for his
kindness ngrahting ns two Insti.
tutes in this county for this year
10th. That We feel grateful to
the trustees for the use Of this
church,. land als9to those whoihave
attended loand kept il in- order
during the week. n, ' ( Z, q I, rs, -.
llth. That4wes teachers, feel tru.
~ thankful to the hospitable peo-
pie of.this city for their Kindness
In taking us into their homes and
making MS feel comfortable during
this institute.
18th. AS we have a good State
Journdl-well edited-and could be
made a number one educator by the
assistance and supporter the teach.
,ers Of the State, therefore, resolved,
that We as teachersof Mason conn
~ do our part to help To sustain II.
18th. That we hereby exrress the
gratitudeof our hearts ID Almighty
Gud ptlhatkind providence which
has SO shaped and over.ruled the
circumstances ofonr lives in the
pas! year and for permitting Us to
meet and pass go pleasantly and
80 probably through the incidents
Of another Institute.
18th. That these resolutions be
sent TO the county papers for pub.
'licatiQns ~
Parsing, discussion opened by
Prof. Watson.
clusing addressby Prof Watson,
OLIVER PHELPS.
LIZZIE STONE.
Secretaries.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

So confident are weof Mr.. Cleye.
lands election, I'VE make this
proposition. We will send the
REGISTER one year to any response
bic person in the county, upon
these terms, if Cleveland is elected
they pay for there paper ut once
ifnot elected they To get the pa,
per free one year. Remember nc
Cleveland no pay.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06
a Valuable Dwelling House IN
Point Pleasant for SnIe.

OFFER for sale at a bargain, inv late
i residence, on}tlie lsast sile Of piand
Street, just abnve,Sth street, IN the town
ot Point Pleasant, The lot Is - leet
!!Iontby lS9 feet deep, and c0ntais a
little more than one-sixlh OF I'm acre,
The house Is q tyO.story frame, aud ron.
tains :otr rooms and two halls, viii han
V containing four rooms, alilngJo,l NJ.
pair there ism goOdccllaI lgxlS lept
under the kitchen, aud also good stu
bic aud huggy.house, with othpr ncCes.
%ry oui-builliiiSo. Terms 10 suit pur.
chaQTs, tsB
sePsO'Ea " II. TOyMLtNSUN.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

Wearc glad To announce this
week that our young friend, W. S.
Spencer, Of the firm 70 McCown &
Spencer, whohas beon dangerously
i'll for a week or mme, is now i'm.
proving, and hopes are entertained
for hisspeedy restoration to heulth.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

Our town sta'ulescontain a great
many gud ordinances, udd il they
we're moro RICHLY enforced, it
would be better for our town. One
Of them makes it a line to drive at
fast speed through tile town,
This ordinance is utterly disregar.
dcd, and horses are driven at break
neck speed through the town, to
the danger Of life aud limb Of the
pedestrian. Stop il. Nh. il
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

The young Democrats Of Lewis
District, are requested to meet at
the Court House Thursday evening
at the FIRST ringing of the bell, to
take steps towards forming a young
mems Cleveland and Hendricks
Democratic Club. Let every young
man be present. at this meeting,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

DR.. II. NJ. McCown of Ashland,
Ky, isin the city called here BY
the illness Of his mother Mrs.
Pemelia MrCnwn.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

Miss Eliza Greenlee, daughter Of
Lewis Greenlee, Esq, ofUnion Dis.
trict, died on Wednesday last Of
hemorrhage of the lungs. She was
about2o years old, and a most
estimable young lady.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

Receiver Sharp has purchased
four now coaches aud a combina
ton bnggage, express and mail
cur, for this end@ tho Ohio Cen,
trail, and they are now at Parkcrs,
burg, we are informed, awaiting
shipment to this place. When
they are put upon the track, two
trains a day will be run, between
This place and Charleston. an
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

There will be a Democratic mass
nleetingand pole raising at Hanly's
store in Hannah District, Saturday
August 10th. Gov. E. Willis vii.
son, Hon. Henry S. Walker and
Hon. Chas. Il. Hogg, Presidential
Elector for this District, will I'D.
dress the meeting,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

Judge Guthrie is now at home,
Recently ho was with a fishing
party in the mountains, and they
caught Sill trout.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

MreJaines Whitaker and wife
ofcincihnati, are visiting his sis
ter Mrs. A..A. Hanly ofthis place.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

We want to say TO all our pat.
rous that from this date, all job
work must be paid for when done,
and before it is taken from the
Office. Wecan't work any longer
on promises. Please bear this in
mind,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

Mr,Gus. Jordon Is making ar.
mngements to open a Big clothing
store in thiEpIace. This ia some.
thing'thut is badly needed here,
His store will open about sopteui.
hnriri
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

We acknowledge the receipt of a
complimentary ticket to the Ma
son county Fair to BIZ held on The
26Lh, 9Th, 28'h, and 10Th inst; al.
50 a premium list The premium
list was printed at the REGIsTRR
Office, and likeeverything else from
that establishment is well gotten
np.-Riptg Herald.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-08-06

"a team driven by a countryman,
while turning HOlloway's corner
the other day, came very near
running over q little child Of Dr..
Potty's II was kloCkod down by
The lDrses.