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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
NuPseFy Stock For Sale,

TVNEHE Subscriber informs hts pas roma
and friends that his stock OF trees and
pants l. larger and better team ever before
Inc uding Apple, Pear, Cherry, Peach and
other varieties. Also a large stock Usage
hedge plants at low prices. Those wishing
to plant large orchards will find 1t to their
interest IA give US cal, as We leel eonn-
1ieuf of meTiting their further confidence.
ON, time TO- taking up trees is from tue 10th
of NV. IN Der to The 18TH of December. All
orders received will be promptly answered,
and price list g1vs 4. -e
ROBERT HEN DERSON,
are,1q Galena o.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
: ATTACHMENT Notice.

Charles B. CrOnkleton, Pl'f Before s.
U.s. SLatimer, j.
Iau4es smith & Cosby Deft. J P, OF bella
aware Township, Delaware County, OhlO.
fAN the 11th day Of SePtem bers A. ID.
" IS69 said Justice s~ueu an order Of Al
JachInent in the above action for the sum
OF one hundred and fifteen dollars and
Twenty-Five ,ents. This case will be for
hearing October 80, 1853, at 10 O'Clock A. N.
flctl-}yv G. CRONKLETON.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
KIssING's NO SIN.

Some say that kissing's a sin;
But think it's name ava
For kissing has WOnn'd in this SYarld
since ever that there was iva.
o, ifit wasna lawfu',
Lawy ers Eadna allow it;
Ii A. Wasna holy,
Ministers wanna do il.
If it wasna modest,
Madd5us Wstunt tax it;
II AZ WaSua plenty,
Puir folks Wadnst get it.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15

VERY desirable Farm Of los acres,
N situated in Delaware township, Della
ware county, o., accessible by a county road
on the west, and only % miles south OF
Delaware on the Delaware and Columbus
Turnpike. 35 acres improved and 10 acres
good heavy timber. No buildings. This
place is now offered on very low terms. For
terms, &C, inquire at the Liberty Mills, Lib
erty township.
Terms SO per acre Cash, or SIS half cash
and balance in one ear.
de4 6S-1y JAS. BIEBER.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
Attachment Notice.

Frederick Kurrley, PrTsl Before J: Hip
Is. > pie, Justice of
DR.. F. Mannhart, Deft. } the Peace, of
Delaware rOWnship, Delaware County, o.
0Nth 23d day OF SePtembers 1862
" said Justice issued an order OF Attach
msnt ia the above action for the sum Of
Slj5 45. said action will be for hearing No
Vember L., 1863, at 10 A. NJ.
FREDERICK KURRLEY.
ortI-3yrf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
Roll Butter wanted !

T WISH to Obtain n quantity OF the
II incest don Butter, and vail pats ttCO cents
per k0tlHld more Ior the same tnaIi the retail
markst price, for the next four " eks 70
COM. Tne cutter to be delivered at the o.
w. Fem.aIe Coilege. J. A. RAMEY.
oct. lst-3Wt.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15

ONE OF the most destrabI building
" lots in Delaware, ONO, un North SAN
duslxy street near Lincoln Avenue, 80 feet
front and 200 deep, with alley in the rear
The sJreetiu fIont has been graded, gEitNt A.
ed and paved. Will be sold very low. IN
quire OF GEO. e. HU iLHlHoON,
OCO725
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
FOR SALE.
EARLY Rose Potatoes.

splendid lot for sale at Three Doll
N las pei bu>iisl. Call on the subscriber
a. " T. Hills Who'll, sals GrOts ry stor,-.
s..DlOn13f NEWTON q. DAVIS.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15

1ONCORD and Hartford prolific
u Grape Vines, 80 Ounce trees (beSt
kul(ls3 &c. growing an the two building
l,ts s rOds 'front.', Il deep, west side OF
Franklin street, between the premises OF
Mess s. H. IS & OwstOn, South Delaware !;
lots anu all for sale at S6U0,-s4 ON ten yeai 8
time by HENRY J. EA1ON-
Sent. l7-lV,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15

TWO NILES East OF Delaware, on the
il ruad to Edeu, a Farm o. S55S acres. Land,
location, buildings and walt II SOOd, 1e4 ms
1,f DaVmtnt. EASY. PETER PARKER
Delaware, Sept 8, '69-3mo.
FWNWENTK FEET FRONT ON MAIN
Street. at SIOO IA foot, all on time. One
OF the best places Tor new block IN the
city Ask LmS 2S-lyI h. j. EAION'
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15

Rosecrlns on one occasion eskod his
staff OTHERS for "a pencil. Not one nao
uny. The General remRrEads "tAea
asked for q onrlzscrew, every one cf qu
would hUve had one"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
NEW INVENTIONS.
Imnrored FIood &c.

TTHE undersiRmed mas invented an
u Improved Flood Gate, which Will "
found Just the thing for farmers ana taliu
owners with streams running through tAsA1
premises. 1t is so constructed LnaL ~ elll
adapt itself to any stage OF the water, DeIlls
hung to upright posts, to which are artncli-
ed guide bars upon which the gate rises and
falls, on friction rollers, with the rise q Iall
OF the water. II IA also so arranged that III
ordinary times 1t stands upright, but may
be allowed 20 swing over and nOat upon the
surface IN the event of a strong flood. For
State County and Township Rights apply
at nv residence ia Troy township, or address
apfl6v ANDREW MAIN Delaware, U.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
Farmls FOP sac.

Tw1VWO Fenruns An Porter Tow nsh1ps
two naiIt-s east from olive Green, outlle
line o. the proposed PIttsburg1 MI vernon
a Indianapolis RAILROAD.
The first contains I5g acres, 100 OF Wnlcn Is
cleared the remaining 80 is the very Desl OF
timber. Ali IN good repair, ana the quatdty
of the soil excellent.
is cleared, the rema ming 0O acres IN W me
tImbsr: Iaryss frame house, nearly new /;
gOoa barn and out buildtugs; also a - "
nuf in running order, two large OrchaIos
Of thOlc.- truit and has never-1ail. .ng water
in nearly t-yery nefd. This is one OF the
best stock farms in the country.
Either of the above viii be old at a par
gain. For particulars apply to
HENRY SNYDER,
Or Delaware, o.
GEORGE SNYDER,
on the premises, sepI4-tf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
FHNANCAAL.
DEPOSIT BANKING CO.,
Ist uoor North of Post ONCE,
in American Block.
FINANCIAL.

in American Block.
Cash Capital and Real Estate ..-...S 10000.
STOCKHOLDERS:
H W. PUNPHREY H. NJ. CARPER,
Prof w q. WILLIAMS, I. z. POWELL,
w T. WATSON WIN. NJ. WARREN,
H A WEIGH A. LYBRAND,
4 T. s;FIITR z. r. THOMPSON,
Il H MENDENHALI, ]. D. VAN DEMAN,
w p. REID S. 2. SHUR,
JOHN BRUNDIGE.
WILL pay inIeresG on Deposits on
w and alter May /, 1905 as follows: per
cent per annum, il left 50 days TO nonthsi
6 per cent. per annum, ii left months ana
over, payable On DEMAND. Also, Loan
Money buy and sell Notes, Exchange; Gold
and Silver, Coupons, Government Seeur-
tiles, &c, &C.
Bg q. S. Revenue Stamps for sale.
Uraffs on England ireland, Scotland, Paris,
Havre, and all parts of Germany, for sale.
Once hours from a. m. to p. m.
II A WEIGH h W. PUMPHREY,
Cashier President.
ap24 es-tf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
j. s. cox, ,

nEALER IN CROCKERY,
~ Glassware, Table Cutlery and
Plated spoons, Forks, Castors and
Cake Baskets, and Nickle silver
spoons that VIII last for twenty-five
years. American Block. Delaware,
Ohio. my2S-tf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
For sale.

T,vo story Frame Dwelling on
~ Sandussy Street. EorJh 0, court
House. The house contains seven MONS
ys lJl Hail, &C.
"A, d u r. deep. Well, CisBern, &c
This property W Il he sold at "A modei ate
price and on cay tti M. APBiS 20
r. F. HUkLBUIT, X. Z. Agt.
sent Ri. 'b9-tf.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
For sale,

DUILDING lots On long time. A num=
ID Der of very desirable building lots VIII
be offered for a short time pay nnents run
ming from fVe to ten years Enquire OF
7. E. POWELL, Real Estate Agent.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
REAL EsTATE AGENG ?.
Robert f. Hurlbutt,
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
HERALD OFFICE.
Delaware, Ohio.


A LII pers0mshaving property for sale
or rent will find il 10 their advantage to
leave q description Of it st bis Office.
FOR SALE
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
JEWELLERS.

PL4TT. NO. 8 VviIIiams Block,
u dealer in Fine Watches, JeWelLy anu
Silver Ware. Agent for the Howe SEW .
Machine "PiA 20
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
JOB PRINTING.

r EE q. THOMSON, steam Job Prin-
4 ters Gazette Ofi1ce, Delaware, OHIO. All
Kinds or printing rapidly executed IN the
best style of the art, at realsonaDLe prices.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15

TT J. NeUULhOUGH, htnt5er DLer-
chant. Dealer in ali kinds OF Lumber
Shingles, Lath, sash, Doors, Nails, 6lass-
White Lead, oil, Salt, CaIc1ned Plaster, Wa
ter Lime and Cement, corner Winter ana
Henry streets, near Suspension Bridge
Delaware, Ohio, Sept. IL 20.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15

POTTER g CO., Templar Hall,
u Dealers IN Iron, Nails, Glass House
building Materials, Farmers and Meehan-
iS1s Tools Paints; Oils; Varnishes and Hard
Ware GENERALLY: lehi o
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
over one Hundred

GEORGE SNYDER,
on the premises, SEPT
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-10-15
BUSINESS DE RECrORN.


SLOWER 4 HUMPHR1sYss AaseE@ .4.i...s.s.
T neys at Law. Win practti,ese ln ne . r ir
and adjoining s0fHi on ,8 i,1 sfte1ded 70 prompt
v-9vd fsffhfulty. once, Room No. No. { y ~ "a
Iiams Block. Delaware Ohio-
J. J. eL0vER. =. = = - =
Tennessee staatszeitung. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-187?, 1869-03-27


Psrkins St *
Perm, Lindsey "a sub div Uni plan 1Ol
Summer, BET Cedar and Capitol, cityp'n ~
Gerry to 9 llege. 8 N. Nelson plan y
81
2Sl
cor Broad and High, city plan 45
cor Watkins ~ and Vine. city plan so
Ash 81, cor Vine, Barrow Grevs plan 9
Vine, bet Church and Broad, bal 1915
Efanklin p, bet FOgg and al. E&Wed n
Vine. bet MCkWen and Union Nv 8 "a 9
Union. McGehee addition 4
High. bet McEwen and Union. w 8 pin 10
Vine. bet Church and Broad 1915
FFanklin p, bet FOgg and AL. E&W nd 30
Vine, bet McEwen and o Union, VS. III 9
Union, MeGehee addition
High, bet McEMen and Union, w pin 1C
" ne, bet Church and Bread 81
Franklln p, bet EOgg and al, E&W ed ~
Vine, bet Church and Bioad
eUui0n. MCG8hee addition
TTfnk hef. Mo aE4ras1 and Tfsffos. 10 q "a -
Tennessee staatszeitung. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-187?, 1869-03-27

nlck,e SUP civ Oh j n0Ee MONS plan.
= Front, bet Madison and Jefferson. III
Mc9aVOck,s addition
College and Monroe Dc McG an
Tennessee staatszeitung. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-187?, 1869-03-27

me bet aIcNwlng and s Union, bal
''HHsssg hst Mulberry and OAK J
,arrOll. house No 1876
Tennessee staatszeitung. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-187?, 1869-03-27

Perkins st
Lewis st
Tennessee staatszeitung. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-187?, 1869-03-27


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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-09-25
ARRIVALS AND DsrAnruRrs.
Arrivals.
NY WY1ia. YLRoo Ann ~ "a yrvr

Arrivals.
ny WELLS, FARGO AND co.'s LINZ.
B bunker. J Rosine, T Plunkett, E Baes,
Mrs McCrum, Mrs Roman, G F Morris, I'D
Gray, c. Hillyer, Miss wingate, Mr. Smith,
A Tamsher, Mrs Smith, Mrs Plunkett. Miss
Roman, Mrs Graham, S Packsher, James
Richards, D Bellinger, F A Tritle, W Fair,
Mr. Cooper and wife, Mrs Foot, Mr. Day,an
wife, A NJ Woodland, A Bowerman, A Starr,
X Allen, g French. A Mastrstts.
Departures.
III WELLS. FARGO AND co.'s LINZ.
P NJ Atwood. Geo Geiser, Mrs Sweetapple
and daughter, G W Perry, Mr. willhit, Judge
Aldrich, n Rodriguez, Mary Osborne, Mrs
Hillyer, F Walters, Godfrey Buhlsr, Matilda
Ramos, Mrs Higgins, Mr. Wright, Miss
Jenkins, A Weinshank.
BIZ WOODRUFF mt ENNoR's LINE.
c Peterson, NJ Henry. ] P Simon, John
Symons, DR. George, Jas Young, Mr. Tomp-
kins, Mrs Mccullough, Miss Mccullough.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-09-25
No suioida nffer All.


II will be recollected that in the News
OF the 18th instant, we published a let
ter found in a shaft on Treasure Hill,
White Pine, signed "Lizzie," and the
tom of which gave strong reason to
D that the-writer had, or was
about to commit suicide. Il was dated
September LIST, and %purported to DO from
A still loving wife to n husband (it Char
lev ~ who was cruelty neglsctiug aud
avoiding her. The letter was we'll writ
ten, and breathed a soul Of deep, tender
devotion and despairiug love, enough
TO melt q heart Of adsmant, aud CON
cluded as follows: az have no home,
no friends, only the blue vault Of heaven.
am very tired Of living. Great God !
my heart is broken Good-by, a long,
long, last good-by! LizzrE." Another
letter in the same envelope speaks Of
"whers TO find my body" and sudden
ly leaves of at that. No body was
found, however, and thus rested the
mystery for q while.
A day or two ago we received q letter
from a friend ut White Pine, which re-
fers to the matter thus : al know both
those persons. The man 10 Charley
Green. He came out to White Pine last
March, and was formerly an engineer in
a mill t Gold Hill or below there in the
canyon. When he came out here he
left his wife at Gold Hill, and it APP
pears that he neglected to write to her,
so about o month ago she came also TO
White Pine. Here he did not provide
her with q homo, she tried TO get work,
but could not, aud the last saw or
heard of her she declared that she was
tired Of life and was going she did not
know where. She has tive sisters living
in Gold Hill, and has worked at sewing
in the family of DR.. Hall in that town.
She is only % years old and is a woman
I feel very sorry for. We do not know
what has become of her, aud dread to
think that she has killed herself. Per-
haps she may have gone back to Gold
Hill, for she told W the last time We
saw her that she had q good miud to
leave here and walk all the way back.
/ write this that you may publish 1t Tor
the information Of her friends there,
and if you can learn anything about her
please let me know, for l think she was
truly a good woman, and we feel inter-
ested in her fate" As q sequel to thia
mystery We publish the following item
clipped from the White Pine Ners OF
last Tuesday:
That MYsrsRIous LErTkR.-A letter
from San Francisco makes inquiries
concerning a mysterious letter pub
lishsd in these columns on the llth, the
tone of which indicated q determina-
ton on the part Of Lizzie to commit
suicide. We are able to inform all in-
terested, on the authority Of the police,
that Lizzie was governed By better
counsels, aud is alive and w~ell-nothing
like suicide in her head.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-09-25
P. T. KIRBY, M. D.,
Eclectic Physician and Surgeon,
Silver City, Nevad.

PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID to
Chronic Diseases and Uterine Surgery.:,-
ohace-NeIt door to Drug Store, Silver City
Nevada.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-09-25
NOtice---Last Call.

IL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
IA late arm Of W. A. MEREDITH q co. ara
requested 10 call at W. A. Meredith's once,
Main street, Gold Hill, and settle Immediately,
W.. A. MEREDITH.
Cold HIN, September n, 1859. I'm
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-03-11

GOVERNOR SCOTT AS A WITNEss-HIs
TEsTIMoNY.-The Abbevilc Press, one OF
the best of our exchanges, in point of tone
and ability, contains in tul the testimony
Of Governor Scott, in the matter Of the
contested election case, between McssrS
Reid and Hoge. At some future day, We
may publish this paper. 1t is remarka-
bic paper to come from the Chief Exccu-
tive of the State. 1t will be found from
beginning to end tissue of misrepresen-
tations, and is full of nero iancies and
surmises. The Governor, for the most
part seems indebted TO his imagination
for his fears, and to his party for his facts.
His testimony is exactly what Mr.. Hoge
desired to elicit, and it grossly misreprc-
sents the acts and motives OF the Democ-
racy Of this Congressional District. The
animus of the mere partisan is evident
throughout the whole testimony. lie
charges upon the Democracy upon mere
rumor and hcarsay, or irresponsible evi-
dence, the greatest enormitics in the re-
cent canvass. We know the noble and
gallant people whom the Governor assnils,
and we will say to him that they are the
peers OF any people in any portion of the
country, and it i'll becomes the Governor
of the State To lend himself TO the effort
made by defeated candidate to traducc
those whose votes he could not secure.
The Abbevile Press indulgcs in some
severe structures on what it calls "the H.
bel of the Governor of South Carolina upon
the people of South Carolina We can
not regard this language as too strong,
and when our readers come TO examine
Governor SCOTS testimony, they will con-
clude TINT to have said less than VIC have,
would have been inconsistent with the
duty which we owo TO tho people with
with whom VIC live, and to the party
whose principles We upheld in the recent
canvass. s.-PhGair.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-03-11

hearso and placed on board 8 boat, which
Immediately started for Texas. Aftor
watching the vessel out of sight, the i'm
mense concourse returned, solcmnly and
sadly to their homes.
Upon the arrival at Galveston the com.
mittee experienced much detention.
The citizens of Galveston were prohib-
ted by the military authorities from man.
Ifcsting the least respect for the remains
of Gen. Johnston. But at length they
were conveyed to his former home, and
now repose in their last resting place in
the soil of Texas
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-03-11
HOYT & CO., Proprietors.

their civilization, christianizing and ultl-
mate citizenship The question of sui
frage is one which is likely to agitate The
public so long as a portion OF their 10
main is to be added or excluded from It's
privileges in any State. 1t seems to me
very desirable that this question should be
settled now, and l entertain the hope and
express the desire that it may be by the
ratification OF the fifteenth article OF
amendment to the Constitution. In con-
cusion, l ask patient forbearance-onc
towards anothor-throughout the land,
and determined effort on the part OF ev-
cry citizen to do his share towards cemen'
ting happy Union. And ask the pray
ers of the nation to Almighty God In
behalf of this consummation.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-03-11
From tAe Railroad Record, Cincinnati, Ohio
Blue Ridge Southern Railroad.

The following interesting letter is an
other appeal to the dormant enterprise
of our people, to arouse and reach out an
arm to seize the created wealth of the
reviving South. These great interests
have been knocking at our doors for u
quarter of a century, yet we stand firmly
| against them, and shout, mo Admit
tance." More generous aud moro enter
prsng friends will be found somewhere,
when we will long for what We now drive
away by neglect:
ANDERSON, S. c., Feb. 16, 1869.
Messrs. Editors /: Believing that every
item of progress in securing tho direct
and speedy connection between tho great
cities OF the West and the city OF Charles
ton, would be welcome news TO you, in
duccs me to again write you.
You will remember that the State of
South Carolina, in September last, agreed
TO guarantee the Bonds of the Blue Ridge
Railroad Company to the extent of 81 ,0OO,-
O00 The State, City of Charleston and
private citizens had already subscribed
and paid in over two and Il half millions
of stock to this road, which had been ju-
diciously and wisely expended.
Tho road is completed and running to
Walhalla, 80 miles, with one half the re-
naming work to Knoxville, as to cost,
also done. The expensive part Of the
road is between Walhala and the Rabun
Gap, distance of 80 miles, including
heavy tunneling, grading and masonry
When the road reaches the Rabun Gap,
all the difficulties are surmounted, and
the passage down the Tennessee river is
easy, and comparatively cheap. The
Blue Ridge Railroad Company are active
y engaged in preparing tho estimates for
resumption OF the work Il corps Of
engineers will 10 in the field before this
reaches you, 10 re.adjust the estimates :;
and already company is being organ
lied, who will bid for all the tunneing
in advance of the other work. 1t will
require, perhaps, twenty months to COM
plcte the read to Rabun Gap, bat in tho
same time the whole road from Wa!halla
to Knoxville can be completed and put
in operation This result can be accom-
plislled if the funds are provided prompt
ly. The State of South Carolina and the
people have furnished substantial eyi-
dcnce of their desire for this direct com
munication by the appropriation Of these
millions Of money. Will not Cincinnati
and Louisville, and the great connecting
railroads Of each city, como to our aid,
and enable us speedily to build and equip
this great and important link
1t might be wise policy for these cities
to secure material interest in this road,
by way OF stock and voice in its man
agement We intend TO build the road
10 Knoxville, it may cost Ills several years
of arduous labor; but if the money can
be obtained, it can he accomplished in
twenty months, and the West and the
Atlantic coast thus brought in this close,
direct and advantageous commercial con-
nection. Yours, DC,
J. w. HARRISON.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-03-11

a VIRGINIA DIAMoND.--A remarkable
diamond story has been set afloat in the
Eastern part of this State: which is brief.
y as follows:
Nearly century ago an old gentleman,
in the lower part of Virginia, picked up
a stone to throw at rabbit. The stone
glittered in the sun. aud the old gentleman
concluded to take it home 10 the children
to play with. Shortly atterward the fam.
iy physician happened to see the stone,
and offered six dollars for it; but the fam.
ily would not SELL Subsequently trusty
trien:l, about to visit EUROPE; was given
the stone. aud upon his reaching London
he consulted an old Lapidary named Fox,
who, after cal eiul examination, declared
that all America was not able to buy it.
A certain Jew whom he also consulted,
informed him not to come out with the
stone again without guard, as nc would
be robbed were it known he had it. The
friend returned home aud delivered up
the precious gem. Some time aflerward
a party of six Marylanders offered for the
tone, in lands and nugroes. the equlva-
lent of 100000 which was refused. The
old man died, and tho stone remained in
the family for several generations: and re-
Gently, so runs the story, it came into tho
possession OF Dr. Dougherty, of Mechan.
iicsville, Pa whose children are legal
heirs. 1t is claimed to be diamond of
first quality, and weighs $50 carats, while
that OF the Raiah of Mattan, said Ito be
the largest in the world, weighs only S67
carats. The stone has been sent away to
pass the scrutiny of the abest scientific
men in The country, and there is reason
to believe that America can boast OF tho
largest diamond in tho world.