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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-12

EAST AND NORTH RIVER OYSTERS.
OF East river oysters alone, about five hundred
thousand dollars worth is sold during the year in
Oliver slip. The supply comes from Bridgeport,
Norwalk, Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Sawpits,
City Island, and few other places along the west.
tern shore; and from Northport, Oyster Bay, Loyds
Harbor, Huntingdon, Cold Spring, and Cow Bay, on
the southern side. The largest proportion comes
from City Island where there are extensive artificial
and natural beds, which furnish some of the best
oysters obtained in the East river.
The artificial beds cover larger surface than the
natural ones, which is owing to the fact that i'm.
mense quantities Of the North river oysters are also
planted there. In fact, about third of the whole
number planted is made up entirely of those OBJ
tanned from different parts Of the North river-the
beds Of which extend at intervals from Pie,mont to
Sing Sing The oysters from these beds are not t for
use till they are transplanted twice. They are In
deed very inferior article; and to use the language
of one Of the dealers, "they considered behind
the age" Above Sing Sing the water becomes 80
times, when there is freshet in the river
large numbers Of them, it is said, are killed.
Il Is not considered judcious, therefore, to re.
move them from 0the natural bed for the pur-
pose Of transplanting, as the sudden change from
the fresh to salt water generally proves fatal to
them. When they are first taken up, they are of a
very diminutive size, some being not much larger
than shilling piece, and the largest do not exceed
three inches in diameter When young, the shell is
quite SOFT and If planted in Princes Bay, in that
state they would inevitably fall a prey to the large
fish which inhabit its waters They are, therefore,
first planted in the East river beds, where they are
allowed to remain for two years; and, when suni-
GENTLY large to defy their scay foes they are trans
ferred to Princes Bay, or to other beds in the East
river.
The North river is remarkably productive in this
shelfish, and in some places 80 rapid ia the in
crease that they grow upon the top Of each other
In this manner layer after layer is formed Till per
feet rock Of oyster shells has been constructed from
for to seven feet thick, and so hard that it is impog
ible to asten an anchor in it, Each layer of oysters
kills those Immediately beneath il, for this fsh al
ways remains in the one spot. During the months
Of July and August there are very few brought to
market as they are generally full of spawn about
this period OF the year. This, ii is almost needless
to say renders them unfit for eating, it gives the
meat milky appearance, and some think an unplca.
SAINT flavor We should state, however, that this il
only the case with those obtained from the natural
bed or those ARTIFICIAL he'd in which they ere allowed
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27
a Powerful Preacher.

Il lew years ago, in the interior, OF
Alabama, there lived blacksmith who
used to whip every Methodist preacher
who was sent upon the circuit. AT last
the spirit inspired by him was such that
It was difficult to get preacher to 20 on
the circuit. The Conference, however,
sent there large double Gsted man, whom
The name Of the blacksmith could not Ter
riiy. 1t was not long after he went there
before, in order TO fill an appointment, he
was obliged to pass the shop he was sing
ing in IouL voice.
"lm on my way TO Canaan,
AS he approached the shop, out came
The biacksmitt, when the following d;a>
logue took place.
81 suppose you arc a hew preacher on
this circuit"
eyer, the Conference has sent me here
TO preach this year."
"Well, l have been in the haoit of
whipping every preacher upon this cir
cuff, and l suppose / must whip you
too"
"Why, my friend you had better not
do it; this fighting is very bad business.
Come let me 20 along"
''No, sir, you must gel from Your horse
and lrt me whip you."
.l,al! have 70 'de' d8 IT. ttasist ON It, sunnosc
lie accordingly got from his horse took
of his hat, rolled up his sleeves and al it
they went. But i. was not long before Vul-
can found that be- had got his match. The
preacher soon knocked him down and be-
gan to sing.
"l'm on my way 10 Canaan"
After pounding him mos. cfsctua!iy
hr said 10 him:
"Now my irirAd, ain going 10 rrsac h
tomorrow four riirs from here, AID you
miist come 80 nrctin-.'
This The Blacksmith refused 10 10. ill
al last The preacher, by dinl ofhari knocks
eXtorted from him the promise that he
would attend the meeting.
"Now," said the preacher, "whrn YOU
have said the Lords Prayer you can g.;
up
The blacksmith protested that to could
not do il, as he did not know word
Of il.
"Weli," said the prsachcr,"T will tcaci,
it 10 you repeat after me. Our father
which art in heaven" lrhump.)
Finally the prayer was repeated and
the blacksmith was allowed TO rise, and
from that time the Methodist preachers
have bccn allowed 10 ride the circuit I'M
molested.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27
PRETTY INCIDENT.

We heard very pretty little incident
the other day, which we cannot help re-
istIns. A young la.ly from the South, il
seems was wooed and won. by youthful
physician, living in California. When the
engagement was made, the doctor was rich,
having been very successful at San Fran
cisco. II had not existed six months, how
ever, when by an unfortunate investment,
he lost his entire 'heap.' This event came
upon him, it should be added, Just as he
was making ready 10 come and claim his
bride. What does he do Why, like an
honorable, chivalrous young fellow, as he
is, ne sits down, and writes the lady every
particular OF the unhappy turn which had
taken place in his fortunes, assuring her
that II the fact produces any change in her
feelings towards him, she is released from
every promise she had made him. And
what does the dear, good girl do! Whv
she takes lump OF pure gold, which her
lover had sent to her when in prosperity
as keepsake, and having it manufactured
INTO ring, forwards il to him, with the
following bible inscription, engraved in
distinct characters on the inside:
return from following after thee; for
whittier thou goest, will go; and where
thou lodssst will l lodge; thy people shall
be my people, and thy God my God ::
where thou ,:iest will ! die and there
will | be buried the Lord to so TO me and
more also, if nauSht but death nar: thee
and mc.''
The lover iiolized his sweetheart more
than ever when he received this precions
evidence Of her devotion to him, bolh in
Storm and in sunshine. We may add tha,
fortune soon again smiled upon the Young
physician, and t!a: he subsequently return.
ed to the North. to wed the SWEET girl he
loved, and who loved him will, s,Ic!, unGv
ing affection. Nay, more, the hapny
bride and bridegroom passed through our
city, not long since, on their way to the
home Of the latter in n. golden state.
R"ader,;hi< is all true. Young ladies who
rad the bible as closely as the heroine Of
our incident seems 10 have done, are pretty
sure TO E'a'l" good swecihcar.s, and better
wiv"s.-ChWch's Bizarre.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

lie .toSjGrof Il Priacc.-rhe Lon
G.H c"iresr1m" cat o. e North German "a
i'"r relate story with regard 10 the wav
~ which 'rioc' Albert disciplincs his
r.'..'.m, v!..c!, lie New io.!: T,;hur,
'Ta"s.ate. a. follows:
"i"r Young pr:nc- ttcod onr ,:ay in
us r"c"s in Tie royal palace at Windsor
Al :.'t "'n1o", whose panes reached the.
::HHT. Il" had lesson TO learn bv heart.
AK instead. was amusing himself by look
!':: Oh. !no 'hc garden and PLAYING with
ms 'ingrrs on The window. His govcrnsss.
, .'ii's lir!iyald, al Games, and pious pcrson'
observed this, and kindly asked him To-
think o! o!getting his lesson. The younr
prince said 81 don; want to-" "Then."
sad Miss Hillyard, 81 must nut YOU in a.,
corner" al went Iearn,o answered the
iittie fellow resolnteIy, card won't stand
10 the corner, for I am the the Prince of
Wales" And as he said this, he knocked
on, one Of The window panes with his foot.
At this Miss liilIyard rose from her seat
and SAID - you must learn, or l must
put you inv keorner." 81 won't'' said he,
knocking out a second pane The govern
ness then rang, and told the servant WHO
entered to say to Prince Albert that she
requested the presence Of his Royal High
ess Immediately on pressing matter con-
nected with his son. The devoted father
came at once, and heard the statement Of
the whole matter, alter which he turned
10 MS Ettle son and said, pointing to an o,-
.o'nan, "sit down there, and wait till 1 re-
turn" Then Prince Albert went to his
room and brought bible. @I.i.ten, now"
he said to the Prince Of Wales. esio wha,
'he holy Apostle Paul says to you and
other children in Your position" Here
upon he read Galat. iv. and Q: SNOW
say that the heir, SO long as he is a child,
aiiereth nothing from a servant, though
he be loved o! all but he is under tutor,
ana governors until the time appointed Of
the father"
VII is true continued Prince Albert.
LAT yon are The Prince Of Wales. and II
20" conduct properly You may become a
man OF high station, aud even after the
Death OF your mother, may become kirr
Of England. But now you are little hoy,
who Irnst obey his tutors and governors
BESIDES, must impress upon YOU another
= proverbs
KIN. Il: "fie that sparv.h his rod, kateth
ms son; but he shat loveta him, m,chastenelh
linn b"times.' Iiereuron the father took
out rod and gave the heir TO the throne
OF The wcIghtiest empire Of Christendom
very alpahle switching, and then stood
MN up III the corner, saying, "You will
stand her. a!:5 study Your lesson till Mis-.
h'liyaF" gives vou l'are 10 come ont
A"i. n"v"T forget again that ven are nov.
under tutors AID governors, and that here
a''F vow "iil "e un'!'r law given BY
'oa. ms, adds tn correspondent, is
an "%t'i!"n. Ihris:ion mode Of education
which cv"r" citizen an! p"asan. who ba.
i c'i.I may We'll taIa 10 lis heart as
nuGrl
1t my be proper 10 add that the young
SEX "ho is represented to have received
i":s To.eFnal admo:lit;on, is but II Years
or.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27
The Cricket in the Wall.

ti"rk; 'Tis the small voice of The
cricket in the crevices OF the wall. How
cheerful is his little song. What is the
"'i"ject OF his lay! Is he chanting mel
cay IN the EAR Of his lady love, or is hr
pouring out his soul in an evening hvmn !
Is Il" singing the praise of some mighty in.
sect warrior, or lauhing the name of one
VINO has gathered wisdom beyond that Of
his !"l!ows Have insects their heroes.
their tyran.$. their poets, and their ora :.
tors; Who ca,t-ll I
H"' why ~ ii that all living lhincs
have G'ad Voices given them? Why is =,
that when the SIN has gone down and the
hum "i hu|"rSs is still-whrn man has
Withdraw" from HE cares and hustle Of
The day. and i,!r winds have retired TO
'h":r caves, that The voice of the insect
iTi3cS, low and Solemn, comes abroad IN
on Ia" air WHY does not silence com.
Gown WITH thr curtain Of night, and brood
"i''; III" darkness over u.s. Il iS ,ho; -.
ir"y ~. i':g"t the great teachings Of ma
''r''' ~ '-------s .''", ~ -'u-h--...,t ~
:iou's. The stalls may not look ont 10 re-
;n.nd us. The face Of The moon may b.
rel!cd, and the sound Of the winds u,bct;
hut the voice ofihc inset world tells i,s
'ha, life, beauty, JOY, aud happiness are
still ri'e in the works Of God. We re-
member the cricket that ciiirprd in the
corner when we sat by our fathers fire.
side. His voice was cheerful, and it was
4 pieasan, thing TO listen TO hi, happy
song. Father, mother, brothers. sisters.
were beside us then, and we talked Of the
little warbler as thing that we all loved
But the corner and The cricket and the
home Of Our childhood are all eorc-swsp,
by time into the returnless abyss Of ,hr
pas'. Nnd those who listened with us.
where are they Father, mother, brother
sisters, where are they!
"Ttcy arc scattered and parted by mountain
ana ware,
And some arc in the silent womb Of the
grave
Sad arr The memories that the song OF
tho cricket brings 10 our heart. II tells
Of happy days, now gone forever; Of mer-
ry hours that have passed away. It brings
clustering around us the furrowed brows
OF ihe living, and pale faces ofthc dsad.-
'Hdsny Register.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27
Speech OF CT0he.s Kim, T..


Delivered before the ;our. of Session, a.,
Sluarn Beach, nrar Rac,:"n.,a,...
May it pleas. III" Con-. al jury
from the Snow-cia su;:,i;.:.. Of h.t..
where ioG tF!ou.an'!s Of wears H.. Fri. g.;
Noah has rep0sr;i in lonely GRANDEUR. :.
tie soft c"iu!-ar i=lrs Of a.. tr.c:a..
/; rch"pseiaGo, has the nam- and !a;:.". IF
;'y Client extended his for father Il, 8.
ihc battles o: the Nil. and dance! .,r,.
on the brow G: Bu@lrr I.iH,-vr', these
wltn"Ss's hav' the inf, rnaI aU;.sc;,v IN
say he s'o!e th'm 'sgs. Why n,v cli.n;
has scared a'o'; into tn" regions of i'm
mortal and trarscendaut fancy. whrr.
angels might blush to dwell. and h.'misb,
have soared on TIE wings OF his own s:u-
prr6aus and gl07i5us ir:eiiect-s'il! higher.
had not ii.is ere i:;J" oi pur.,red mrn
tried to make him fall Ike a hictorv saw
log into mil!-rond.
But the court knows, I know.--,I M
'ure KNOWS that "a man Of his gorgeous
magn'l;cence could no, De- guilty Of steal
ing eggs, even if h- did str.l I'm
they were rotten as Denmark-arG had
smell enough to stock doZ.n poIeca:s
with perlumcry for year.
G"ntlemcr, the evidence isn't worth re-
''ew'ng'-c consequently shall close my
appeal by Informing you that ifyou don't
acqnlt my client you'll every mothers
son o'yon get your inf"rna! nccks twisted
INTO double.jointrd corkscrews, as sure as
Belshazzrr's dead.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27
E'MNE3Y, usARPsElEksgl a;ugNET, 81, lEsT

And he TO whom have given my hand I;
who watched over ny brothers. dying
form in that last solemn hour, and buried
the dear wandrrer there by the river in
that land OF gold, will, trust, sustain me
in that resolve. Will you no., my hus-
band1
His giis,ening eyes, his sad. sw".t s,nil..
was her answer. The Judge left the room,
aEd when an ho!Ir after hr returned, and
with more sub!ued manner. took par, in
the entertainment, Of the brita! Sn sis, no
one could fail to read that h", too, had de-
t"rmin'd to Danish the enemy at once and
forever from his princcly hoin".
these who were present at that we'd
ding never forgot the impression 50 So
'emnly made. Many from that hour fore
s"'ore the social glass. Branch.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

u y good story is told fan rccr.i:r;c
o:d gentleman. who was Post Master il.
IToT.irncr, RhoGs Island. a wa... wi:o
though! hs would play Of some ,rlcI; ~.
on him, wen: to his house s,;nr time y,
the night; after rapring loudly for some
time, the Old man cane % The wi;iov.
and exclaimed ";Et2: % YOU want -
wh"T"u?on The Hag replied, very coo!!v.
"No'hi7g-only have III. a Is!,.r il;
your noN-you will hnow whsTs i. is t.
go hY tn directions % i; 1t /: need
less 70 adj Ina: tie u! man retired in A
-acc.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27
Good Advice.

The chaplain ofthe Duichman ofTars the
following sensible advice:
young sisters, If you would be prpt
ty, be natural --saun powder and rou re as
cat avoids hot johnny cake, or as a
sca!hed monkey breads llo. water. Donr
he afraid Of wster-it will keep the roses
on your cheek, and the sunny brightness
on your brow, and is as natural as feather
'rowsers are to bantam rooster. Keep
Your sous =" immaculate as your nrci,s,
and then thr light Of Innocence and pi-.v
will beam in your rv"s-vou'l! attract
and win The love OF man, a. The sun draws
the frozen frogs from. their torpi,;:lv, md
your lives Wilt pass a5 happily as Sat
urday afternoon 10 r!sri.orious school
boy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

hHV''S" Is a Common passion il is
-" >;n n' th' "ain<iruc,rI. the savage
h'"'n' II nobl" ; but Christ's religion,
winch IS II" s'ujIi'r" Civi,iscr, rmp!ati-
'':iv o"n""'i's il Because religion rv-
rr seeks 10 "na"5!e man: and NOTHING so
G"bas"s him as revrn...
lie cannot inrgiv" o!hrrs, breaks down
'hr ori'lS" over which he must pass him
SIT: !or every man hath need 10 be for
given.
Almost all our desires arc apt 10 wan
d'r INTO an improper cours", but care will
r'n;'r us sl!' and happy through lir.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

- ~ i.verno"! ceres sHoa,!ent ;n-,t;cc
negro upon a bal" cf cotton, sid, s.H,
70" kno" that your Si>:''r, Mrs. S:ow.'. i,
IN tt!s city - "Mis>rs toe. !.nr' @y.'.
am'tv. what's h. - said thr Eccro. ~:
huml!ia:ed, parA!y%n'i Nv this hereditary
hondsiman this n"grat-iuI siavr. ..Mar
and bToth"r, sa,i !, "yc@r ignorance Us
gusts me-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27
Virgin Simplicity.

An an-cdo:e is told Of a young lady Of
Harrisburg, who was Oh riding excursion
recently. Til" horse commenced kicking,
when she in the NEST simple manner re-
in"st"d hrr companion 10 &c. on, aat hold
10" horse l's or l." :,..;,h: in;n!u III, We.
liic.e.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

u As The sun in all its splsndor was
pecping over the eastern hills, newly
married man exclaimed, "Thc glory Of
the world is rising :" His wifs, who hap
prncd to be getting up at that moment, Ia
king the compliment to herself sirnpercd,
"|Nhat would you say, nv dear. il had
NY rcw silk t'rcss On 80
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27
Entertainments.

Gems or TuoUGHT.--The Bible rpc,;ree
in the proper dilivery, the most extensive
practical knowledge Of the principles of
''ocu''on; and Of all the Compositions in
tie world, better impression may be
'"a"r: rom IT'S correct reading, ihan fiom
Epsi luminous commentary.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

Mr. ED,rOR as sruic ars trviHZ 10
create The impression tia, the &n"cnhcc-
m"nt CT Col. JOHN Johnson, - j. TAO.
cratic candidate 70 rsrre&"n! this county
in tiic n:Nl Gencsal Assembly OF Va.
was mnd" solely upon my wish, | dem It
due 10 Col. Johnson and myself 10 slals
tina! it was not r'as!s upon NY wish acne
but upon 'hH wish ar} concurrence ci t
respectable nu!"b"r o' Democrats cons" -
whose names 49, hrr" sulioinrh.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

~ PtcSLrs says that when he sees a
Young lady with piece Of court plaster
stick on hrr face, he takes il as a pretty
::''d s'gn that she wouldn't object TO be-
ia- conri"d III different way. Young
r.rn please take notice.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

~ Why las i shoemaker moro reason :, H.,
i'r"ni 1T h's "ccmrt'iou 'ir,m any other ruot:rl
G"ca">" II" h'S E,>nnr Getkclr,'. nulnrs'y
I"r snviue ;ad' .. Five. v""'f.i rlisrr,.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27
l)ociital.

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH.
Under a spreading chcs;nn, tree
The village sm,hy stands
Tho smith, mighty man is he,
With large and snewy hands;
And the muscles "f his brawny arms
Are strong as iron bands.
liis hair is crisp, ard black, and long
" face i, like TIC ian;
cSfow is wet with honest sweat;
(oirarns wha'"'rr lie can.
- looks the whole world in the face.
For he owes not any man.
IS t'rck III, week out, from morn til, night
81 You can hear his bellows blow;
~ ISf1 ~ can hear him svirg his heavy .lri,c
With measured beat and sIOw.
Like a sexton ringing the village bell
When the evening sun is low.
And children coming home from school
Look in 81: the open door;
They love 20 seq the flaming forge
An" hear III" bellows roar,
And catch the burning sparks that Ily
Like ciiaT from Il t!,reshins- floor.
lie .o"s on Sunday TO the church,
And sits among his boys;
lie hears the parsos pray and preach,
lie hears his daughters voice,
Singing in the village choir,
And It makes his heart rejoice.
II sounds TO him like her mothers voice,
Singing in Paradise.
IL" needs must think Of her once more,
How in the grave she lies
And with his hard, rough hand nc wines
tear out Of his eyes.
i"'lins rejoicing ..sorrowng-
Onward through life he goes:
la"h morning sees some task begin.
Each evening sees it close;
Something misunderstanding done,
Has earned a nights rerosc.
Thanks, thanks TO thee, my worthy rrienJ
For ,hc lesson th,,, hast taught
Thus .; the farming forge of Life
Cur fortunes must be wrought,
liis - lis sountins aEvi! SHAPED
Zach Lurn;r- :ccd and thought.
--.-Sy.-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

tg""I don't believe II is any use TO varei.
na,r for small pox." sad hackwoods Ken
'uciiam. "foF had child vaccinatcd anl hc
frll OF; OF window and was killed, in 'c.,
than week after
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

? !'-t Car M, y" "on'ihcrcia loose cini,,.
"r "''n '"r..' h".h" '':irt "vcfy c9enir: 2
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

! Jew BVTcnEEs.-Thc Jew butchers do
hc' PROSTATE the animal with the axe, but
FIST suspend and then cut TIE throat. This
mast ac performed in peculiar manner
II IS necessary 10 have long knife, which
''''.st be fee from rust, nick, or anv im-
! perfection Of the cutting edge, one cut on
II being allowed. II more be required.
or any iormaii'y nngirctrd, The animal i<
DEEMED uaG. for 'ood ior .hs Hebrews.
At;e7 BE animal is dead he is examined
AZ III" Jew hatcher. This is done bY
eating into the P!euial and abdominal
'h'i.!'s. rnnnin, the hands in and feeliDr
III" iu3 = aad liver. Should these or-ans
* found a::hsrert 10 the sides. or should
any Jumps De found in ,h"n, the butcher
F'ic"s icath"rn tag upon the animal in
scTiJ"d with The Chadaic wore niphr.
sl21iiy:n- improper or unfit. On the
contrary, should those organs be found
n'aithv ana The operation Of killing br
o'"eT"iS" correctly performed, the tse
"a inp"d eoSfcr, proper, or fit, it then
placed upon the vario;s portions Of The
animal. For The Use Of the Hebrews; iS
only r'ac-:; upon thc fore quarters. From
s,". "':'ic""T % removing the b!oojves
:, 94:s.,t.r = tFrrr.:7Ti r. Ti<Erott1 's ro,vry 1aall
" Toe Hebrews, hut the mari, j. rb.@;,r
i;a,, 1S5 .SS pfa?r't fF? III ;rS T YEA. thus examined.
The bu'ciir- is Ts;A bv The society in
;%hica hs v.o7s,ip;. al annua' salary, and
i'll addition II" receives small sum per
aanu'n from, III" Keeper Of slaugiiter-house
H." III: services.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-05-27

Nr" .are.--l,c": 20 b. rid Of tho Ill
u" I''ca'$ "GD rcn ca, upo# The china,
and cir:::,' over :H' iIirps Of white sugar
wh.n c"H.pl"% Is ~ - tea, Just ii they
w.rr ia":.rd 'hi, j. t;c question With
@'a?" a h'Us.!",G':. i correspondent Of
Ia '''.i""'"r .lrs-' several wears sCo.
i"" father ;"i.,tu house aiincst ovrrrur,
M"H !h''r. Tna they were destroyed ia
~" ;".'"."'".; manner a piece Of hick-
ory "a. wos la. r: 81" snsif in thr ran
ti". where they seemed to BE- the tnicks.t.
aud /, a'.ra"'"I tirein irierd It seemed
rncrc Ola iAvct.;" with then than anvthinc
they could c"'. Tie piece wr had. about
fom: irch"s wide auh two feet long, wa1
rcd viii i;i"U III an hour or two wl;n
with ! 'N!d"n 'ar they were shaken in:r
tie Hr'. and ,no bari; s., n 4 tap for
i1"'n 02'jn. IN or case, this wa all e.
!r,;dal "X.,r'ri',a'cr."