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The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28
BashIui Bri'e on Her Wedding Tour

Correspondence Of the Boston Traveller.l
While we were making arrangements TO
pass the night 1--WE cannot say Sleep in the
sleeping-car which carried us from Macon
to Montgomery, Alabama, and just as we
had begun to wish for a better bed, the
cars stopped at a small station, and q blush
ing couple, ''hold of hands" came into the
car. Their appearance as they stood hest
tatingly in the doorway, showed that they
meant mischief" aud were just starting
out on their wedding tour.
'Would You like o berth, Sir 2 said the
lively Jolly. faced conductor of the mlserR-
bic sleeping-car.
mo, sir-I reckon-as may be-that
amt what We want" stammered the bride
groom. "Haint you got no bridal cham
Der on this ere kear2'
"Oh, the bridal chamber g. exclaimed the
conductor. Come this way, sir"
The couple went tremblingly through
the car to the estate room, which looked
about as much like a state room on n Nor
thern sleeping-car as a cell in the county
Jail appears like the Parker House parlor.
docs that door shet up p a%nyiously in.
quired the bridegroom.
''Oh, yes, See how II Slides said the
conductor.
But I'm logged ii I see any place to
Sleep" suggested the applicant for the
chamber.
'Oh, we1l6x that, ii you will be seated, -
said the conductor, pointing to O low, hard
sofa on the opposite side, OF the car, close
to the hend Of our curtained couch.
Il don't like IL sO there -" whisper
ed the bride.
Don't like what" said her partner
at mont M M fuvlbar I vsa,ft e 800,
keep talking So"
What have / done, I'd like ten know 20
'You told him you didn't see no place to
sleep and | don't think it was usin' me
right.
''Well, | don't see no place now, either.
II we've got to be tucked away in that little
hole, we'll hey ter stan up all night, that's
sartin."
Lets 60 back Johnny Tm afraid to go
any further.
"oh, no, don't let's 60 back. Lets stick
or eout"
Il cant. | won't, | don't like ter. Gcan't
stay here. Theers lots of men behind those
curtains. I'm sick. / won't 90 no fur
Their. Say, Johnny, let's do go home. Do,
/ want ter so much" And the fair ono
began to weep as though her heart would
break.
"wall, don't cry, Mollie, well set hight
cont at the next place. But you hadn't
ortor be 50 'faid o. folks, now we're mar
ried."
This seemed 10 qniet her grief, and at the
next station the devoted couple left the
cars, having paid for the Estate room,' and
We heard him, az he stood on the platform
outside, remark that
That ar sleepin kear wal dog goned
small quarters for married folks"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28
Too Sharp for Her Better Half,

From the New Orleans Plcayune.l
A very amusing little incident recently
occurring in our city is being whispered
around by parties seemingly well advised
in the premises. II appears that at one of
our fashionable places Of amusement last
winter, a very fascinating and pretty SOU
brette had short engagement. II was suf-
hciently long, however, TO completely en-
list the admiration Of a gentleman engaged
IN commercial pursuits, and not q great
while from n northern latitude. BY some
means the parties became acquainted, and
as the days fled along, mutual sympathy
mellowed into love. The Lady, a little GOV
at first, finally lent q listening ear 10 the
entreati0s of her adorer, and after a brief
engagement they were married. OF course,
it is not the intention of the reporter ore
cite the rosy dreams of the honeymoon:
how each adored the other, and happiness,
radiant as poesy itself, bswitched the hours
into visions of delight.
Weeks sped along, and months had meas
ured their length on times dial. But AT
last q circumstance occurred which put an
end to billing and cooling, and revealed a
domestic imbroglio, not at all in harmony
with the felicity that preceded il.
One day the husband entered his Wife's
apartment, with the declaration that deem
ly as he regretted such an event, they must
part.
"Part-you don't mean to leave me7n ex.
claimed the lady.
Deeply az 1 regret the circumstance
such Is the caselp was the reply.
"But Why What have I done-yhat
wrong have / committed2"
'Nothingl"
and yet you leave mel"
my dear, in the haste of our marriage
/. forgot to mention a little fact, which in
tho mind OF casuists might have formed
an objection to it, ! have another wife liv-
ingi"
'Impossibler
1T il true, my dearl'
The lady wat silent for q moment. and
tnenassuming her mo It bewitohing smile,
replied:
MY dear, 1 must confess that I suspect
ed something Of the sort, and to guard
against any future trouble, 1 had a little
paper prepared by my attorney, which, on
VIII remember TO have signed in the ms.
~uees'sofice he day we were married You
supposed it 10 be merely a certificate OF
marriage; but il was merely an article Of
agreement, in which you promise 10 allow
me, IN case Of separation, on annuity Of
twenty-five hundred dollars. Under the
peculiar circumstances of the case, 1 shall
have TO exact the fulhllment of this agree
ment, or have you arrested for bigamyl"
"The DEVIL"
True, my dear; here Isl ~copy--the jus
tice has the original"
This is a swindlol'
ooh, no, my dear; only q business trans
action"
There was some further protests little
angry r~ecrimination; but it is needless 10
say the conditions Of the bond were finally
complied with, and on this comfortable
allowance the lady entertains serious
thoughts Of forsaking the buskin.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

laughter. Mrs. Jennie began 70 think that
he was mad, or hid, after all, planned the
trick.
Extremes meet" said Jack, seeing her
establishment; ga man cannot be always
down on his luck. | am going in to fight
now, and | shall win. am going to see
her myself
He called that afternoon, aud was turned
away at the door. He sent her q letter. II
was returned unopened. He contrived to
meet her at other peoples houses. She
turned her back on him. Finally he bribed
her c~oachman, and had the honor Of driv-
ing her high mightincss TO the opera.
While she listened within he lounged with
out, and thought what he should say
When she came out, he quietly got in after
her. and the real Jehu took the reins. She
was obliged 10 listen; indeed, she was
really. frightened, and did not dare be saucy.
Then she had space for reflection, and the
upshot Of II was that she was prevailed on
TO pardon Jack for having been in the
| right. She did more. She named the
wedding day. Then Jack brought the
shawl, and having been praised and thank
ed, they sat talking amicably.
Meanwhile the shawl lay just in front Of
them, aud suggested the trOWsers so strong
" that Jack laughed.
Mabel was at once curious to know why
he laughed.
"W'hy,' said Jack, ~ was lauhing about
those trowsers. II was really very funny
TOO funny" said Mabel, sharply; land
I see it is a Joke that will live TO good old
age. II | should at any time be mistaken
it would be; Careful, Mabel; you remem-
her what happened about the trousers or,
il ] should insist on my own way, ooh, my
dear, you know you refused the trowsers J
/ do not think I could appreciate q lifelong
Joke properly. Our engagement is ended,
finally 90
Jack sailed for Europe the next week
Mabel is an old maid; and Mrs. Jennie'i
verdict is, "Serves her right 70
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28
Bntchers, Tournament.

CHICAGO, May IA butchers tourna-
ment took place at a slaughter-house in this
city Saturday. The butchers society some
time since got up a champion butcher belt,
made of solid silver, with solid gold clasps,
open 20 all the world for competition, to be
awarded 10 the man who could do the most
and best work in the shortest time. Com.
petitors' came from New York, Pittsburg,
Buffalo. st. Louis, Toronto, and other
citiea. The fun commenced al 3 O'clock
Before the champion commenced his laborf
the animal was knocked down, decapitated,
aud both fore feet amputated at the knee.
The following were the conditions laid
down by the judges:
LIST. The bullock IL 10 be pitched up with
his two foreteet no.
2. The time keeper will notify the butcher
10 get ready, and when he says go to com
mPnce work.
sd. Each butcher will he allowed a helper,
the helper to open the breast and neck, hut
not to chop or saw them. He will have the
privilege OF washing the bullock on the door.
tth. The helper must put In the beef-tree,
hoist up the bullock and clear out the en-
trails.
9th. The butcher making the fastest time
and best work, according To- the judges dc.
cision, to have the belt.
Thos. Mulroony, OF Chicago, WAS the
first champion in the ring; time & minuteH
and 80 seconds. Robert Woolsey, OF st.
Louis, went in next; time Z minutes and
Al seconds. Michael HartigRn, Of Toron-
10, Canada, followed: time Z minutes and
% seconds. Mark Smith, of Buffalo, was
the fourth member in the ring: time 5 min
utes and IL seconds.
This performance was received with
many cheers, and offers OF wagers that
Smiths would be the best time.
The last man in the ring was a young,
beardless, curly-headed youth, named
Charles Leyden, apparently not more than
eighteen years Of age, of Chicago. lie did
his job, clean and well, in 4 minutes and
40 seconds, and was awarded the belt; two
of the Ave judges dissenting.
The following rules will hereafter control
the belt:
lat. The winner of this belt is to he looked
upon as the champion butcher of America.
I'd. The winner is to give the security re-
quired for the safe keeping of the same, and
hold himself open TO work against all Corners.
Cd. The winner of the belt il 20 hold II for
the term Of one year, subject to work once
every three months, provided that ho in
challenged,
4th. II the winner holds II the limited time,
he will withdraw his security and retire with
the belt a. his own property.
9th. The champion IL to have the privilege
OF compelling the challenging party 10 wager
from Sl00 10 $500 ON the contest.
9Th. The party challenging tho champion
is to notify him four weeks previous to the
match.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28
NO. rs,

Nervous debility with its gloomy attend
ants, low spirits, depression, involuntary
emissions, loss Of seIlen, Bpermattorrhoea,
loss Of power, dizzy head, loss OF memory,
and threatened impotence and imbecllity,
FIND a sovereign cure in Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific, No. twenty-eight. Composed
OF the most valuable mild and potent oura-
tives, they strike at once at the root o the
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis
charges, and fmpartI yigor and energy, life
and vitality, 10 the entire man. They have
cured thousands Of cases, Price IS per
packake OF six boxes and vial, which is very
important in obstinate and old cases, or 81
per single box. SOLD by all druggists, and
sent by mail on receipt Of price. Address
COMPANY, 5G2 broadway, N. Y.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

INA ooUSTRY whore the natural desire OF the
people ia to reach the highest point in ART,
II Is very difficult for success 10 DO obtained
without most arduous labor. Public opinion
is extremely exacting and not always Just;
but often unjust and cruel criticism has pro-
duced the most beneficial results; the great
est improvements have been made under
continued discouragements, n In many
successful efforts defeat seemed certain 10 all
except those concerned. In no one branch
OF art has there been moro trials and fail
uros, and in no single instrument il there 30
many different parts 10 perfect, In order TO
MAKE the whole q success, IN the Piano
Fortoi this Is always attended with great ex-
pepso, requiring large capital and patient
perseverance,. j, II. GRoyEsTEEN, IS Mercer
street, Now York, now GRoyEsrEEs, FULLER
x COMPANY, commenced manufacturing ri.
amos thirty-eight years ago, and 10 one Of tho
Oldest houses in tho country. They aim TO
make the best instrument, and sell II at the
smallest profit. These Pianos cannot be ex-
colled. Their singing quality is pure, full,
and easily retained through the most lengthy
passages, For power they are unparalleled,
and are celebrated for their great brilliancy,
exquisite touch, and elegance of style and
finish.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

RAILROAD PRoGREss. The work Of grad
ing on the Iowa Falls a Sioux City railroad
is now going forward more vigorously than
ever before. Between two and three hun
bred men are at work between Sioux CITY
and Melbourne, with many others engaged
along the line at various points further cast.
Thirtv-fve miles eastward from Sioux City
is already graded, reaching the east line Of
Cherokee county. The track passes upon
the st. Paul and Sioux City Railroad,
crossing the stream, however, in one or two
places. II Is stated that more workmsn
will shortly be added to the force until the
entire line is alive with the shovel brigade.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28
portru.
SKIPPER &c

Losing the breath OF che shores In May
Dropping doNn from the heautifui bay
over the sea-slope vast and gray
And the skipper'a eyes with a mist are blinds
FOR q vision comes on the rising wind,
Of q gentle face that he leaves behind
And q heart that throbs through the ioQ hank vim
thinking Of him
Par into night
He watches the CLEAN Of the l%esseninE hght'
Fixed on the dangerous island hight,
THAT liars fhe harhur halovcs from sight.
And no wfahea a dawn. he could tell the tale
NJ how he had wefhered the southwest gate.
10 brighten the cheek that had grown so pale
With a wakeful night among sceptrcs grim
Terrnra for him.
Ys.heave.yo!
Here's the hank where the fishermen go.
over the schooner sides 20 throw
Tackle and bait TO the deep below.
And skipper Ben In the water sees,
when It's ripples curl to the sea and breeze.
Something that stirs Ike his apple trees;
AID two soft eyes that beneath them swim
Lifted 70 him.
Hear the wind roar.
And the rain through the slit sails tear and pout
STEADY we'll scid by the Care Aun shore,
Then bark to the Beverly bells once more 90
And each man worked with the will OF ten,
while w in the rigging now and then.
The lightning glared IN the face OF Ben,
Turned to the black horizons rim,
Scowling O him.
Into his brain
Burned with the iron Of hopeless pain,
Into thoughts that grapple, and eyes that strain
pierres the memory, cruel and vain
Neyer again shall he walk at ease,
Under his blossonting apple trees,
that whisper aud sway 20 the sunset breeze,
While The soft eyes foat where the sca-gulls shin,
Gazing with him..
How they went down
Never was known In the stll old town,
Nobody guessed how the fishermen brown,
with the look OF despair that was half fr5Wn,
Faced his fate In the furious night
Faced the mad pillows with hunger white.
Just within halle Of the beacOnlight
That shunc on a woman sweet and trim,
Waiting for him.
Beverly bells.
Kim " the tide a. it Gibbs and sWcllsl
HIS was the anguish 8 moment tells,
The passionate sorrow death quickly knells,
But the wearing wash OF a lifelong Woe
IL left for the desolatc heart 10 know.
Whose tides with the dull years coms aud ~,
TN hope drifts dead 20 ito stagnant brim.
Thinking Of him.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

HAdAS's MAGNOLIA BAIM.-This article ia
the true secret Of beauty. II is what fash
ionable ladies', actresses and opera singers
use to produce that cultivated diStingue APP
pearance 80 much admired in the circles Of
fashion.
II removes all unsightlY blotehes, redness,
freckles, tan, sunburn and effects Of spring
ing purity OF transparent delicacy and power.
No lady who values a fne complexion can do
without the Magnolia Balm. Se~venty-hve cents
will buy IL Of any Of our respectable dealers,
Lyons Kathairon is a very delightful hair
dressing.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

PaEIUD1cE AGAINST CoIoR The pre-.
iudioe against color has assumed a new and
striking phase, Information has been re-
ceived at Washington from Hayti to the
effect that the government and people OF
that island are highly indignant al the ap.
pointment Of a negro to represent the gov
eminent of the United States at that court.
II appears that the aiistocratic negroes OF
Hayti look down with contempt upon their
sable brethren in this country. and regard
the action of our government in appoint.
ing q negro minister as, TO say the least, q
sighting of them if not an insult. The
feeling in Hayti on this subject seems Ia
he based upon the idea thata negro was
given the place because n white man could
not he found who would take II. All the
other nations, they say, had white men ac-
credited to their courts, with the exception
Of Hayti and Liberia, both negro govern
ments, and nobody but negroes would take
these places.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

THE PRESCRIPTION OF DEMocRATIo Sol.
D1ERs. There is no Disgusting the fact
that president Grant hasa settled dislike 10
a brave soldier who happens to be demo-
crat. Had he announced, before taking
his perilous plunge into the Wilderness
that he would receive no recruits but radi-
Gals, his present hostility TO all democratic
soldiers would be consistent; hut inasmuch
M he then admitted that they we're as pat
riotic az those who were most so, and as
capable Of resisting the enemies as the best
of radical stock, he has no decent excuse at
this day fol turning them out of offices in
which they are perfectly efficient, to make
rom for partisans ofhis own administration.
Innumerous instances he has cruelty depriv.
cd brave soldiers of their only means Of live.
hhood, and publicly set patriotism below
the standard OF p~artisanship.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

AsToNIsHED. A recent book Of historical
"reminiscences of the House Of Commons
n%Nrrates the laughable failure of one mem
Der who rose fully primed for a first at
tempt. lie said. Mr.. Speaker, / am as
tonished-, sir, | am astonished- sir, /
am astonished, and then his astonishment
oyercame him and he sat down, never TO
rise in Parliament again.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

STRTNo,BE BoTToMs.-The best wo have
&Ames' pateRt,4 with elastic slats ON spiral
springs. They are uniformly %elastic, afford
no shelter for bugs, can BIO fitted TO any bed
stead, be packed in a very small compass fol
transportation, and coat but a triAe.- They
are sold on their merits throughout the
Northwest. To dealers at $3.50. Address,
MP. Ames, 81 West Van Buren, street, Chicago
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

FRoM THE ARAn HOSPITAL, tho bloody bat
tie 1ield, the mansion of the rich and the
humble abode Of the poor-from the Office
and the sacred desk-from the m~ountain-top,
distant valley, aud far-off islands of the
ocean-from every nook and corner Of the
civilized world, is pouring in the evidence OF
the astonishing effects Of BRAKES PLANTA-
IIoN BITTERs, Thousands upon Thousands
Of letters like tho following may be seen at
our office:
> Ihave been In the army hospital for
fourteen months, speechless and nearly dead. Al
Alton. ILL.,, they gave me a bottle OF Plantation Dit.
teS. Three bottles have made me- we'll man.
@, II. PLArUM.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

WooDEN ~LEas.-After trying solid socket
and padded socket legs, we have found more
comfort and usefulness in. tho ApyUSTABLE
LAcINa SOCKET han in any other, We have
the right to use two OF the best patents, and
that will add comfort or durability 10 thom.
We have put the price of legs at $50. Per-
sons are only detained in tho city while the
measure and cast Of the limb is taken. The
saving over Eastern prices is from 500 to sos,
and we are satisfied our limb will give better
satisfaction than any made in Now York or
Philadelphia. II we can got orders we can
maintain our factory at the above price, and
we therefore ask an examination before'going
elsewhere. For information or circular, with
Testimonials from all who have worn our
Company, No. sos Penn street, Pittaburg,
Penn. Toni 7
P s. All shareholders are men. who wear
the companY's limbs.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

Han HIM TIGHr. The Quincy Wits
''has heard of an amusing instance Of how
Gen. Grant was lanked by an applicant fol-
position q short time since. A gentleman
called on him: asked him for an office; was
desired by the president to produce his
recommendation; and drew from his peck.
ct a letter written three years ago to presi
dent Johnson, strongly urging him for a
place, with the significant signature at the
bottom, u. S Grant. The result we do moi
know, but can imagine"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

Nor A TALKATIvE MAN.-Two men wore
talking at the corner of Hunter aud Main
streets yesterday afternoon, in h not over
friendly manner, when one OF them re-
marked: al guess q man has the privilege
of free speech in this country, don't he =
replied, "Ees, but what do you wish to
say p The other, observing the weapon,
answered: ooh, nothing, and walked OF,
White Pine Paper.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

On. J.. IL LnDsET-D Dear Strive are hap.
Blood SedTcbcr has cured a case Of Scrofula
which had been running for Ave years. The
flesh was eaten of holady 8 arm 80 that the
working of the sinews could be seen. She Is
at the eighth bottle now, and the flesh "a
growing on very fast.
JNo. RAIsIoN 1 Son, Elderton, Pa.
The great Blood PurtfeTof the age is Lind
seys Blood Searoker, Please send two dozen
bottles at once.
II, +. SELLERs 4 90. Sole Prop'rs,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
o. -None genuine without their name on
tho bottom OF the outside wrapper.
For sale by all Druggists.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

MUTNY AT SEA.-The barquo Alice Roy
Capt. Douglass, which arrived here this
morning from Machias, Nc, bound to !
Monteyideo, was the scene of a mutiny,
only quelled by the shooting Of one Of the
rioters. Three men were shipped in East
port TO join the vessel. They were no
sooner on board than they wanted to 20 on
shore again. The captain would allow but
one Of shem logo. This seems to have give
the ''sulks," and shortly after the vessel
sailed they became very mutinous. On
Friday matters had proceeded to such a
point, that the captain determined to put
the men in irons. When they were told TO
come aft, they laughed at the captain, and
dared him 70 do anything. The second
mate then took hold of one Of them, a very
powerful man but was met with a blow
which nearly knocked him overheard, and
the mate who interfered received a severe
cut with a club. Finally one OF the mutt
neers made at the captain with an axe, and
chased him two or three times round the
deck. The captain had a pistol, but did
not use IL. The Steward seeing this, and
thinking that il the fellow caught the cap
tain; while infuriated, he would probably
kill him, ranacross the deck seized the PTS
I u from the Captains hand, and shot the
follow. This put a stopt TO the mutiny, and
the Captain bore up for this port The
m is wounded below the lung, and IL Is
feared that the wound will prove fatal. The
Alice Roy belongs TO Maitland, n. S.-Hdli-
.fdI Gronicle.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28

WITH REFERENCE TO that golden spike
which was formally driven into the tie, the
New York Herald says "How long will
last spike is driven into the Pacific Railroad
to disperse7 How long will each person
lingsr in hopes TO be the last p.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-05-28
TO coNsUMPTIXEs

Advertiser. having boon restored to health ~ =
few weeks. by avery dmplo remedy. after having sufef.
ed several years with a severe lung affection, and that
dread disease, Consumption isAnIious TO mako known
to his fellow sufferers, tho means OF cure.
To all who desire II, he viii send a copy Of the pre-
%scrption used free OF charged, with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they Will find a
SURE CURE FOR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRosoHI.
IT'S, etc. The object Of the advertiser In sending the
Prescription is 10 benefit the afflicted, and spread In
formation which he ooneolyes TO be Invaluable; andhe
hopes oyOv sufferer will try his remedy. asst will cost
lhsm nothing. and may iroye a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,