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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
HOUSE
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40 pcs. a inch Fine Curtain scrim, goodqua
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ONLY 10 CTS. PER YARD.
100 pcs a inch Fine Curtain Scrim, large va
riety of patterns, worth Is cts,
ONLY 121< CTS. PER YARD.
80 pcs. a. inch Imported Curtain Scrim, worth
% cts.
ONLY IS CTS. PER YARD.
500 yards Fine Curtain Swiss, very sheer and
pretty, worth 3715 cts,
ONLY 20 CTS. PER YARD.
SO inch Colored Figured Curtain Madras, COL
ors warranted fest, real value Is cts,
ONLY 1871 CTS. PER YARD.
so inch Cream and Lemon Curtain Madras,
worth so cts.
ONLY IS CTS. PER YARD.
40 inch jacquard Furniture Linens, excellent
styles,
ONLY 371l CTS. PER YARD.
so inch Figured Ramics. light effects,
ONLY 60 CTS. PER YARD.
so inch Figured Petit Points, very rich, worth
$l.OO.
ONLY SO CTS. PER YARD.
SO inch Extra-heavy Petit Points. usually sold
at $500,
ONLY sl.6O PER YARD.
so inch Spun Silks. light rich effects, usually
sold ut $3.50,
ONLY $3.50 PER YARD.
~ inch Felting Cloth in all tho desirable shades
best quality.
ONLY s1.oO PER YARD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
Lee Memorial Association.

At a meeting held at the Court
House on Saturday, May 29th, 1886,
the Lee Memorial Association was
recognized by the election of the
following officers: -
Presidcnt-Rev. DR.. A. C. Hop
kins.
Secrctary-Geo. w. Haines.
Treasurer-CI Moore.
Executive ommittee-David How
ell, w. w. d. Gallaher and Maj. Jas.
Law. Hooff.
Finance Committcc--Maj. JAS.
Law. Hooff, Jno. T. Colston and En-
gene Baker.
The Finance Committee was re-
quested to proceed to the immediat c
enrolment of members in the AssO-
ciation-the payment of 81 per annun
being a requisite to such membership.
1t being suggested that the Cyclic
rama of the Battle of Gettysburg
would be exhibited in Charlestown
with benefit for the Memorial As
ISOLATION, it was moved and adopted
that the parties having the exhibition
in charge be invited to visit Charles
town for such purpose.
Rev. DR.. Hopkins reported the APP
pointment of committee of ladies to
solicit contributions for the Jackson
monument, authorized at a previous
meeting.
Hon. w. II. Travers, Maj. Jas.
Law. Hooff and Col. Frank Beckwith
were appointed committee to inquire
into and report upon the amount of
Indebtedness yet remaining upon the
soldiers monument.
Association adjourned subject to
call of the President.
A. G. HOPKINS, Pres't.
GEO. W. HA1NEs, Sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
Winchester Presbytery.

An adjourned meeting of Winches-
ter Presbytery was held at Round bill
Church, Frederick county, Va, May
21st, 1886, at which Rev. L. E. Scott
was installed pastor of said church.
Rev. +. 81. Campbell preached the
sermon from 1 Chronicles, 80: g.
Rev. j. R. Graham presided, and
propounded the constitutional ques-
tons to the Pastor and people, and
pronounced the pastoral relation con-
stituted. The father of the young Pas
tor, Rev. j. A. Scott, of Duffield's.
w. Va, delivered very tender and
impressive charge to his son; and
Rev. III. M. White, d. D., delivered
the charge to the people.
Rev. w. D. White whose pastoral
relation to the Harper's Ferry church
was dissolved at the stated meeting at
Berryvllle in April, was dismissed to
the Presbytery of Chesapeake. Mr..
White takes charge of the churches of
Marshall and Delaplaine, Fauquier
county.
Licentiate VIM. II. Miller, of Ger
ardstown, was dismissed to the care
of Champlain Presbytery in New Y ork,
within the bounds of which he has
been called to labor.
Mr.. Henry c. V. Campbell, ruling
elder of the Berkely Springs church,
and for the last year a student at
Union Theological Seminary, near
FarmvilIe, Va, was taken under the
care of the Presbytery as candidate
for the gospel ministry.
Presbytery was taken somewhat by
surprise at the request of Rev. Mr..
Fleming for leave to resign the pas
toral charge of the Woodstock church.
He announced that he had been in
vited to undertake an important min
isterial work i'll connection with the
% New York Avenue Church" in the
city of Washington. Commissioners
were present from his own church
with unanimous and earnest protest
from the congregation against grant
ing the request. A commissioner
from the Washington church was
equally earnest in urging that the re-
quest should be granted. After
full consideration of the whole matter.
it was determined that question in
volving so many important interests
ought not be decided at meeting so
small as the one then convened. Ac-
cordingly. all parties agreeing to it,
action upon the request of Mr.. Elem
ing was postponed till the stated meet
ing of Presbytery, which will be held
in Petersburg, Grant county, w. Va,
October 9Th, to which place Presby-
terry adjourned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
Mr.. Lucas for United States
Senator.

Editor Spirit Everything points
to the fact that the anti-monopoly
wing of the Democratic party will not
remain satisfied with simply having
control of the State government, but
will make strenuous efforts to have
the party and State represented in
the United States Senate 10y some one
who cntertains anti-monopoly or true
Democratic views and sentiments
To this end there will be, in all prob
ability, fierce struggle between the
two factions in the next Legislature,
and if we are permitted to judge
from the action of the late Wheeling
convention, Mr.. Lucas will be the
choice of the anti-monopolists. The
action of the Wheeling convention is
good evidence of the sentiments and
expressions of the people as it was
composed of the representative men
of every county in the State. 1t will
be remembered by all who were there,
that Mr.. Lucas was the recognized
and acknowledged leader of the anti
monopoly element of the Convention.
1t will also be remembered that the
overthrow of the Old Ring and
the triumph of true Democracy was
due in q great measure to his in
fluence. This record, as well as the
record he made in the last legislature,
has made Mr.. Lucas name in West
Virginia. He is known for his supe-
rior craftsmanship and sterling De-
mocracy, and if the people are prop
erIy aroused to the Importance of the
occasion, there is but little doubt aUho
the next Representative in Washing
ton will be. Beyond shadow of
doubt the great majority of the party
in his own county are what is termed
q Lucas Men," and will hail with de-
light his elevation to that high and
honorable position-and to that end
prepare to send to the legislature two
out and out, first, last and all the time
"Lucas men," Mr.. Lucas has been
so persistently urged to be candi-
date himself for the next session OF
the Legislature that it is hoped and
believed he will consent.
We are going in to win.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
LACE CURTAINS,
White and EcFu.
PROFESSIONALLY the Best Bargains ever
offered by as.

PROFESSIONALLY the Best Bargains erer
offered by as.
White Lace Curtains, worth s1.25. at so cts.
White Lace Curtains. worth S1.75. at SIPS.
Ecru Lace Curtains, worth S2.25, at 31.7o.
As an additional attraction VIC reduce prices
on our line of TurcOman Curtains with a view
of closing them ont at once.
so inch Garnet Turcoman Curtains. 81 yards
long, reduced from $500 to
$500 PER PAIR.
so inch Garnet Turcomau Curtains. 81 yards
long. reduced from $500 to
$500 PER PAIR.
so inch Garnet Turconan Curtains, 3i5 yards
long, reduced from $3.50 to
$3.50 FER PAIR.
SO inch Garnet Turcoman Curtains, 81 yards
long, reduced from $11.0 to
5000 PER PAIR.
so inch Silk "Old Rcd" Turcoman Curtains,
81 yards long. reduced from S25 to
$1,000 PER PAIR.
It will pay you to anticipate your wants and
buy now, as these lots are not large.
NOTE.-we also have Curtain Poles. brass
and wood, in small sizes, particularly appro-
pirate for Lace and Muslin Draperies. fancy
loops and filings, and every thing necessary
for interior decoration and furnishing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

The Singer Cornet band, of Car
Isle, Pa, announces an excursion to
Harper's Ferry, June 10th, and the
Grand Army Post of Chambersburg,
Pa, has fixed upon June 10th for an
excursion to the same point.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

The Rev. J. w. Hedges, residing
in the suburbs of Hcdgesville, Berke-
ley county, lost his Westinghouse
and its contents last saturday by fire.
The fire happened through cleaning a
bed with coal oil, to which a match
was accidentally applied. Loss about
$4,000. Mr.. Hedges lost his barn
and allits contents about four months
ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

The establishment of Circulating
library is the object of visit to our
town of Mr.. Barnett, General Agent
for the Franklin Square Library Com
,pany of Louisville, Ky. The Com
pany proposes to furnish to club of
forty members in any town list of
sixty books selected from their Cata-
Iogue, and by the payment of 81 you
will have the use of them for two years.
Or. Charles E. Pratt has consented to
be the Librarian. No money asked
for until the Club is formed and the
Books are in the hands of the Libra
rian.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

Gen. Golf, the present Republican
member of Congress from the 1st w.
Va. district, says that in no contin-
gency wilI.he be'a candidate for re-
election!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

The new time table on the Valley
Branch of the B. & o. r. r. went into
effect on Sunday. Trains now pass
Charlestown as follows: Northbound
Lexington Express at $40 and
Winchester Accommodation at $50,
A. NJ; mail at 2:40, P. M. 4; and
mixed trains at 1929, A. NJ, and
1888 and 1929, P. NJ. Southbound-
Lexington Express at 2:29, A. NJ. !;
mail at 12 :22 and Winchester Accom-
mediation at :29, P. NJ. !; mixed trains
at 2:O7 and S:15, A. NJ, and :26,
p. M. We are glad to learn that Mr..
Roberts, our accommodating and en-
terprising local agent, is making a
strong effort to get night operator
as this point, and hope will succeed.
It would certainly be great accom-
mediation to the public, and we believe
renumerative to the railroad COM
pany.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

A favorable report has been made
in the House of Representatives on
the bill appropriating $4,000 for
public building at Staunton, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

The nominations for postmaster of
J.F. Robertson, Culpeper, Va. Rob-
sert Simpson, Wheeling, w. Va; R.
J. Ashby, Charleston, W. Va; and
p. J. Roger: Piedmont, W. Va, have
been confirmed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

Awater-spout in Washington coun-
ty, Va, destroyed the residence of
David Whitaker, and drowned Miss
Jennie Mongle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

Roanoke City, Va, by large ma
jority voted a subs cription- of 500,
900 to the projected Roanoke and
Southern Railroad.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

: The citizens municipal ticket at
Martinsburg was elected over the Re
publican ticket, c. o. Lambert re-
ceiving III majority for mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

b President Cleveland will be married
to Miss Frances Folsom at the White
House tomorrow wednesday, eve
ming.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

James Harlow was recently put in
Jail at Harrisonburg, Va, for cruelty
beating his little step-daughter and
then cutting her throat, near Elkton
Station, on the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad. The child has since died.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

&c A correspondent of the Berkeley
Springs Ne,cs urges v. M. Firor,
ESQ, of this place, for State Senator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
1 Sell Goods Cheap !!

FOR TIE CASH!
4 Nd only ask You to give me a trial, and be
n convinced. ! sell fine Syrup at 30 cts;
Pure Sugar Goods ut 40 cts. very cheap' Pure
n. o. Mnlasses Green Coffee at 125z cts. will
give perfect satisfaction. Try Onr so Ct. Tea.
A fine lot of Canned Goods just in. Matches,
Baking Powder. Soda. Spices. Candy. Extracts.
Essences. all flayOrs Lamps. ChimDeys. Burn
crs. Coal Oil. Cakes. Gelatine. Corn Starch. 20
kinds Washing Soap. Toilet Soap. Starch. To-
bacco--a fine line. can suit the tastes of ALL
Our twO-for- five Cigars cannot be beat. Flour.
Corn Meal. Hominy, Buck wheat Flour. Meats.
Poultry, and n full line Of Groceries and Pro-
visions. Nice SugaT-curcd Hams. all siZes. at
1879 cts. / have lot Of Sugar-curcd Break
fast Bacon that will sell at 10 cts III full piece:
Sugar-cured Shoulders. a couple hundred MS.
cts; Dry Salt. Z cts; Fresh Meats. will only
ask trial on prices. Being at little expense,
can and will sell goods ON small margins for
the Cash. 1t will enable me to buy for cash,
and save dollars for them that pay the cash.
1t is the only true way To transact business. the
only true way to success. the only way to keep
off wreck and ruin, and it will be the only way
in a very few years to do business. The credit
system has had its day. and spot cash. small
profits. aud people living within their means.
success aud happiness win be the next in the
future. Z. +. WALL.
Januarv 10 1885,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

We return thanks for an invitation
20 attend the Roanoke College Com
mencement, June 18th to 10th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
Wool Wanted!

HIGHEST PRICE PAID IN CASH.
TInE undersigned will pay top market price
in Cash for Wool delivered at the Jefferson
Wooden Mil (Old Porter Factory, )Or i'll Charles
town at Adams Express Office.
May is. 1886. JNO. j. JOBE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

We return thanks to Capt. J. A.
Judson, manager of the Bull Run
Panorama Co., of Washington City,
for complimentary tickets of admis-
sion to the Panorama of the Battle
of Manassas or Second Bull Run, to-
gether with descriptive pamphlet and
photogravure of Gen. Lee and staff.
We have already seen this grand work
of art, and can freely say that no Wis
itor to Washington should fail to see it.
The manager will mail to any one, on
application, copy of the beautiful
picture of Lee and staff, provided
they will agree to frame and hang it
in conspicuous position in their
place of business. Regular price of
admission, so cts. :; children under
~ years, 25 cts. Special excursion
rates: Admission, 35 cts. children
under twelve, Is cts; manager OF
excursion to communicate with Capt.
Judson some days in advance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
Private Boarding.

TIME undersigned is prepared to accommo-
date few persons with Private boarding.
at moderate rates. Inquire at residence on
Main street. nearly opposite Mr.. Henry Dumm's
confectionery store.
MAY 25. 1SS6-lm. ROBERT LANGDOS-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
Washington & Alexander

"AvE made arrangements TO insure prop
of Hartford, Continental. of New York. and
Peabody of Wheeling. W. Va Where parties
desire this. on application special Policy will
be granted and an additional rate be charged
for same.
June l. 1886.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
Something Nice.

DURE BEEF BOLOGNA sAUsAGE-Home
Made by Mr.. Edward Wilt. late of Mar
tinsburg and Euaranteed-a good article. Cam
not fail to tempt the most fastidous appetite.
For sale bv W. S. MERCHANT.
March 80. 1856.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
hudson some days in advance.

We observe that the preliminary
congressional campaign has already
opened actively in our neighboring
district across the Potomac. On
Tuesday of last week large meeting
of Democrats was addressed in the
Courthouse, at Charlestown, by Rep
resentatives Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky, Van Eaton, of Mississippi, and
Gibson, of West Virginia-friends
and colleagues of the very able rep
resentative of that district, the Hon.
VIM. L. Wilson-whose re-nomina-
ton to the position he now fills with
SO much usefulness, was urged with
force and propriety. Mr.. Wilson is now
filling his second term in Congress and
is one of the most efficient working
members of that body, and his ex-
perience would certainly render his
future services of greatly enhanced
value to his constituents.
Hdgersto,on Null.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

DoN'T forget that have Fish on hand for
~ harvest big lot of Net Herring, Gross
Herring and Mackerel.
June /, 1856. G. F. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

His work in Baltimore has been a
great one.
The Lord has blessed his labors.
May %, 1886. A. W. H.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

If you owe for your paper, pay up.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

The Tenth Senatorial District DEM
ocratic Convention is, called to meet
at Buckhannon, July 29th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
Sewing.

MISS sALLIE HECK offers her services as
wi Seamstress in private families. OF will
take in Sewing at the residence of her mother,
corner of Congress and Water streets.
MAY 25. 1SS6-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

s. TvoRINE," an elegant article used in,
washing clothes. With each pound
package beautiful Silver-Plated Spoon Is
giVen 70 the purchaser, In order TO introduce
Il. After its introduction the silver spoon VIII
not be given. For sale by
Aug. ii. 1855. s. s. DALGARN-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

The evangelists, Jones and Small
began a series of revival meetings in
Washington Saturday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
House for Rent.

A COMFORTABLE House for rent cheap. TO
n any one who viii take proper care Of t.
May Is, 1885. G. i. WALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01

8 President Cleveland has purchased
the Green estate, near Washington, for
s21.5OO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-01
For Rent.

TIME large sToRE-RooM on Washington,
i street. well located for business, now Oe-
cupied by s. s. DaIgarn. Possession given at
once If desired. Pine cellar and rear entrance
JAS. LAW. HOOFF, or
SIS. DALGARN.
Fehrnnrr 2. 1ss6-tf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18

definite can be obtained at this writing.
The same story of loss to property OF all
kinds comes from the country lying be-
tween Burton and LittletOn, and along
Fish Greek, in Wetzel county, buildings
and crops being washed away and ruined.
The B. & o. bridge just east OF Little
ton, was destroyed, and another was badly
damaged, which number of heavy slips
occurred. necessitating the unremlttlng
labors of a large force of railroad men 10
oct the railroad track in working order
again. It is feared that when complete
reports are in from the remote districts OF
the counties of Marion, Wetzel, Mononga-
liza. and the northern part OF Tyler, Dod-
bridge and Harrison, the ravages OF
the storm will be found to have been gene
raj and severe. Any effort at an estimate
of the total damage would be little more
than a guess at this time, but 1t can hardly
be less than one hundred thousand dollars,
and may be much more.
At an early hour this morning commu-
nication was restored on the b. q u, ana
to-day trains will be running as usual.
On the Ohio side Of the river, west ana
south of Bellaire, great amount OF damage
was done, crops suffering severely: Along
the line of the B., z. & c. railroad the
same reports of loss are current. The rail-
road bridge near Captina was partially de-
stroyed, and trains were delayed in conse-
quence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
IN A SMALL WAY.
Pointed Pencilings of Brief Items of LOc'
Interest.

Pointed PenciIings Of Brief Items of Local
Interest.
WASHINGTON District Democracy meet
tonight
THREE deeds of trust were admitted to
record yesterday.
On THE 18th inst the Mannerchor Singing
Society will give an excursion to Pittsburg.
DINGER, the Twelfth street halter, has
presented the Wheeling Base Ball Club
with new caps.
QUITE a large number of Wheeling peo-
pIe left on the excursion to Niagara, yester-
day over the c. LIS W. road.
THERE were two cases before His Honor
Yesterday morning. One was dismissed
and the other fined S. and costs.
LAST evening good game of foot ball
was played at the new Fair Grounds be-
tween the youngsters" and "Old Men, y
resulting in victory for the Youngsters
by score of 3 to 2.
LOsT-A lace handkerchief, on Sunday
evening either in street car or in the vicin.
ity of LaBelle avenue and Thirty-thlrd
street. The finder will be suitably re-
warded by leaving it at this Office or Brice's
drug store.
THE boys of Wheeling should have some
place to battle where there is less danger
of drowning than in the open river OF
creek. Bathing houses on the river bank
have often been talked of, but no steps
were ever taken to erect such houses, and
it looks a good deal like there was no use
in mentioning the subject again, although
the necessity of them is forcibly brought
to mind every time boy loses his life IN
the water while swimming.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
THOSE CRANK VIOLATIONS"
Collector McGraw Knocks the Wind Out o
Hollis Charges.

Collector McGraw Knocks the Wind Out of
Hollis Charges.
For the past day or two Internal Reve-
nue. Collector John 7. McGraw, has been
in the city on business connected with the
transfer of the Wheeling Office from Mr..
Laird, who has resigned his position, to
Mr. George Baird, promoted to the vacancy,
and having completed the work incident to
the change, the Collector will probably
leave for home this morning. Last even
ing he was approached by a REGISTER re-
porter on the subject of the charges signed
by Mathew s. Holt, of the Weston Repub-
Hcan, and addressed to 'Grover Cleveland,
President of the L. S, )" wherein it was set
forth generally that Mr.. McGraw was an
offensive partisan ofthe rankest type, plans
and specifications being appended to the
same in due form.
Mr.. McGraw said, in answer to ques-
tons:
"The first and second charges are absO-
lutely false, while the third is cOuehed in
such glittering generalitieS, and is so vague
in its nature, that hardly know what 10
say regarding it. So far from having been
present at the Senatorial Executive Com
mittee meeting, at Beverly, l was not even
in the town at the time. Very much the
same thing is true of the Grafton Conven-
ton, not being present at the meeting
and taking no part whatever in it. 1
passed through BuckhannOn with some
friends, with whom l am interested in
some land, and was on legitimate business
pertaining to the real estate, not being
present at the convention there. The
whole thing is rather an adrOit and cleverly
gotten up scheme to create internal dis
sentions and connection in the Democratic
ranks in our Senatorial district, which is
close, by which the Republicans hope to
profit, and is a part of the Republican
campaign plan. / sincerity hope the charges
will secure the early attention of the Pres
ident and that will be given an Opportu-
nifty to show the falsity of the things alleg-
ed"