Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-07-06

Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson was 70 have made
one of the principal speeches at the great
Tammany Fourth-ofJuly celebration, but
was prevented by sickness from being pres
ent; his place was taken by Representative
Bryan, the eloquent Nebraska tariff reform
er. Mr. Clegeland's response to an invita-
ton 10 be present was in his usual lofty and
patriotic tone The following is an extract:
Il notice that my invitation contains the
declaration that the coming celebration by the
society is designed 20 be of exceptional sig
nifcance and extended elect i have no
fear that this design viii miscarry, Tor am
satisfied that the Tammany Society Will not
lose the opportunity the occasion aIorus 10
teach that the declaration Of independence
was a movement on the part of people deter
mined 20 govern themselves; that the patriot
ism it inspires enjOins unselhsh care Tor our
country's welfare that political endeaVor Is
only safe and useful when undertaken IN the
peoples interest, and that political organlza-
ton is only effective aud successful when ap-
proved and trusted by an intelligent Juds-
ment'
Senator d. B. Hill, in his letter Of regret,
wrote; "In my judgment the hope Of the
people lies in the success Of the Democratic
party, and
"Our course at the present time is plain
The democracy of New York IN the approach
ing struggle should present a solid front 10 the
common enemy Loyalty TO cardinal demo-
cratic principles and regularly nominated can
didates is the supreme duty of the hour
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The Norfolk and Western is a public
spirited railroad, and hes done wonders in
building up the section Of Virginia through
which it runs. The road makes the follow
ing offer:
Exhibitors viii be accorded the following
terms Of transportation for exhibits at ag-
ricultural fairs to to be held within the
States Of Virginia, West Virginia and
Maryland, for the year 1892;
1. All exhibits will be charged at regular
tariff rates from shipping point to destina-
ton and the prepayment Of freight charges
required. Itemized bills Of lading showing
the amount of freight on each article will
be issued.
III. All exhibits transported as above will
be returned free to the original shipping
point. provided the ownership remains the
same. the original bill of lading being en-
dorsed and certified to by the proper officer
of the fair. that the articles specified have
been duly exhibited and the agent at the
original shipping point upon the return OF
the property as above will refund the freight
charges originally collected by him.
III. One attendant viii be allowed to &C
company valuable animals or full carload
of stock. free of charge, goiug aud returning.
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, having named a
day for the competitive examination Of ap-
plicants for the naval cadetship appointment
a. his hands. and given public notice there
Of the board constituted of Rev DIR. c. n.
Campbell and Cruger W. Smith, Esq, con-
vened in Charles Town on Wednesday last,
and the following young gentlemen present
ed themselves E. Percy Jessop, Austin,
Preston county; John 3 Lemen, Berkeley
county W. H. Sands, Marion county and
Jno. A. Thompson, Jas NJ. Ransom and A.
c. Pierce, Of Jefferson county. The follow
ing is the result:
Jessop-Arith. 9S. Eng Gram. 70, Geog.
90, L. 5 Hist 81, Spelling 100, Writing 90.
Average %.
Lemen-Arith. 81, Eng. Gram. p, Geog.
76 U. 5 Hist 9S. Spelling %, Writing 90.
Average SSt
Sands-Arith. o., Eng Gram. y, GeOg.
so, L. ;. Hist "a, Spelling %, Writing 90.
Average 81.
Thompson-Arith. 95, Eng. Gram. IS,
Geog. % T. :. Hist %, Spelling %, Writ
ing 90. Average S7b.
Rauson-Arith. go, Eng Gram. 81, Geog.
90, L. S Hist 81, Spelling %, Writing 80.
Average 81
Pierce-Arith. 90 Eng Gram. 81, Geog.
IS, L. :. Hist. 90, Spelling %, Writing 90.
Average 81 $50.
Under the heading, "Yes, It is Your
Campbell" the Washington Post of satur-
day publishes the following letter from ex-