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Eugene, Oregon, has an ordinance for
The punishment Of any person slying
drunk across the sidewalk" A man was
recently arrested for the offence, but vas
discharged by the intelligent magistrate
because the testimony went to show that
he was lying along the sidewalk in q
Longitudinal direction.
, 1869-12-24

A JOLLY JUDGE.-A judge in Wisconsin
who had tried a suit for the recovery of a
liquor bill, the defence to which was that
the liquors sold were Of a very inferior
quality. charged Tie jury in the following
sensible language:-"Gentlemen Of The
jury-Pure and unadulteraled liquor is q
wholesome, pleasant beverage, and as far
as the experience Of the court extends,
conduces to health and longevity; but u
bad article of liquor, or, what is worse, a
drugged article, gentlemen, cannot be
tolerated /; and if dealers from below will
send up in this country, so blessed with
the smiles of a benignant Creator, such a
miserable quality of liquor as the proof
shows this to have been, in this court,
gentlemen of the jury, they cannot re-
cover" The verdict, was, Of course, for
the defendant.
, 1869-12-24
AIT 7ENTl0M : " :

THE Subscriber in returning his
sincere thanks to his Patrons and
the Public for past favours; begs leave
respectfully to announce, that as his
health requires that he shall reside a
few winters in Europe, he has decided
on selling off at reduced prices his
Stock in Trade,
and offers the same, payable LIST April
1870. 10 any party, offering to buy
largely, he will be happy to give
further Accommodation.
His Stock consists of every de-
scription of Gentlemens Wearing
Apparel, Fancy Articles, China and
Glass Ware, Provisions, Liquors,
Wines &c. &C.
He will also sell his private Fur
%niture, Family Horse and Carriage
with Harness, and several
LOTS g. BUILDINGS
in good order.
Frederiksted, December Goth 1869.
Il. J. ROBINSON.
, 1869-12-24

A Fuss ExPEcTED.--An old fellow who
became weary 0 fhls lie thougnrne might
commit suicide, but he did not wish to 60
without first forgiving all his enemies.
So, cogitating within himself, he at last
removed the moose from his neck, saying,
mo, 'twon't do-can't 60. never can
and never will forgive old Noah for letting
them comprehend snakes into the ark.
The nasty varmints have killed two thou
sand dollars worth of my cattle, and
when he and / meet | know there'l be a
general fuss. See if there won't"
An Irishman recently stopped at an
hotel in Des Moines, Iowa, where pretty
high bills were charged. In The morning
the landlord made out the amount of
damages, and presented it to the guest.
After he had glanced it over, the latter
looked the landlord in the face and ex-
claimed. eye put me in mind of a snipe."
"Why ?" asked the landlord. because
ye're very nigh all bill.p
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23

ege was suddenly awakened out OF sound sleep,
and at 1rst thought the WATERFOWL Arsenal had
blown mp. His bed was quite violently moved first
horizontally four times from north to south, and
afterwards up ana down the same number
OF notions A female domestic in his fam
lily, who had great fear OF ghosts, and for the
nrst time had been persuaded To sleep IN room In
which an aged lady had recently died, so fright
ened at the shock that she came wildly rushing to
her mistress, exclalming, ION, mssus missus, the
old oman s under the bed the old 'oman IL under
the bedp'
In Charlestown the shock was felt with equal dis
unctness. The old fogies there looked upon the
movement as the result OF the annexation meeting
heid last night TO join the city to Boston. People
living In the vicinity OF Bunker Hill monument, who
mad not yet left their BEDS heard or thought
they heard the pile OF 900 feet OF granite
all with crash TO the ground but upon
thrustlng their heads out OF the windows found
sacred column standing erect and undtsIurbed The
report circulated In the city about six O'Clock that
Inc Monument had been hurled TO the ground was
probably started by some wag who was fard up for
sensation. The sentinels at the Navy Yard dis
tincty felt the shock, but at first thought an
explosion had occurred at the WATERFOWL Arsenal.
On the LIST OF June, 1885, an earthquake took place
in the New England States in the afternoon ana II
was sufficiently Violent to shake movable articles.
On the Goth of October 1921, shock, which was OF
two minutes DURATION took place. and felt all
along the coast February 1885, another shock took
place, and November 49, 1885, the earthquake extend
cd from New England to the Wesl indies damaging
towns throughout the whole extent or the coast.
On the 18th OF March, 176 there violent shock
In this and adjoining States at hafpast two O'Clock
In the morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
BASE BALL NOTES.

Tho Empires were defeated by the Unions on
Wednesday, after tough fight, with q score OF II
to TO- in seven innings.
The Harlems defeated the Stars Of Peasanrville
on Tuesday last at Mount Morris, with score OF 40
to H. in seven Innings.
The socals OF this city have received an invita-
ton to go to Troy and be moved down by the Hay
makers.
The Young Gramercy OF New YORK boldly 'tackled'
the Mutuals yesterday. On Tuesday they gave the
Champions OF Jersey City "a turn,n and were de-
feated by only three runs, the score standing 10
to IL.
The Hope Club OF Harlem will play the Actives
to-day at HoboKen. Play Is to be called at two
O'Clock.
To-day the Mutuals and 0rientals win play that
return game at the Unions grounds
On Tuesday next, Goth inst, the plucEy Orions
will take the $3.50 p. M tram from Twenty-siSth
street for Melrose, and arriving at the latter place,
Will play she Unions OF Morrlsania.
The game OF base ball at Boston yesterday after
noon between the Eckfords OF Brooklyn and the
Lowell Grub OF Boston, resulted In favor Of the for
msr, the score being Eckfords 30, Loweils 80.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
THE AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB.
Extra Day mt Jerome Park-Four Races
The Sale of Pools.

Extra Day mt Jerome Park-Four Races
The Sale of Pools.
This afternoon four capital races come Off at
Jerome Park the occasion being an extra day OF the
regular fall meeting OF the American Jockey Club.
With fine weather, superb roads, an excellent track
and splendid programme magnificent days
sport anticipated. The following the races:-
Grand steeple chase-A handicap sweepstakes S26
each; $1,000 added; two and nalf miles.
Entres-Zigzag. $50 lbs; Lobelia 14o lbs; Robin
son, la lbs; .Eminence l4o lbs; Gayo. 13s lbs;
Oysterman Jr., 138 lbs. Mitchell. $50 lbs.
Free handicap sweepstakes-s25 each; 5000 added;
one mile and three-quarters.
Entres-Metaire, los lbs. Jubal, 90 lbs; Sarah b.,
90 lbs. Albuera a3 lbs Cottrll 90 lbs Niagara, 90
lbs; TASMANIA, 50 lbs
Selling sweepstakes-sl5 each, $500 added, one
mile and one eighth.
Entres-Sleety, 80 lbs; r. B. Connolly, 104 lbs;
Bonnie Doom 96 lbs; Tycora, 90 lbs. Spotted Fawn,
e0bs.; Wedon's entry, 90 aud % lbs; Rapture, 81
lbs; Ouida II lba
Mile heats purse $500, entrance free.
Entres-Lancaster, 1lS lbs; II. u. Connolly, lii
lbs; Simple simon, los lbs; Cotril, 95 lbs; Lizzie
Rogers, 105 lbs, ana Sanford, los los.
The following are some OF the sales OF pools at the
American Jockey Club rooms, by DR.. Underwood,
and at Riley's restaurant by DR.. Johnson, last
night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
FIGHT NC FIRE.

Noval Exhibition mt the Battery.
Yesterday afternoon q large crowd assembled at
the Battery to witness the exhibition OF new fire
extingushing apparatus. The invent ion consists OF
q retort for the manufacture of carbonc acid gas
from carbolic acid and marble du st. large tank or
receiver and an ordnar gaspipe. About nifty yards
from the enclosure containing the above apparatus
q small plank building was erected, and a huge
bonfire OF tar barrels, saturated with kerosene.
kindled inside. A twonch gaspipe led from the gas
tank to the fire, and when the flames were
In full Roadway, inside the uilding the door was
closed and the gas turned on, extingushng the fire
In few seconds. The apparatus Is the property OF
the Empire Fire Distinguishing Company, who pro-
pose TO erect large receivers like ordinary gas
tanks in the city and introduce pipes into buildings
in the same manner as waterpipes are distributed.
IL Is claimed that with gas tank In Harlem, pres
sure of 100 pounds TO the square inch can be pro-
duced at the battery and that by turning the gas
In building any fire may be Immediately extin-
Ruished. The pipes are to be under the control OF
the occupants OF the buildings where the gas Is in
troduced the same as ordinary gas pipes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
A TILT AT THE RING.

Whore Docs James Fisk, Jr., Reside e-Vhich
Is Which s-Does He Live in Boston and
Stop In New York Occasionally s-Butcher,
Barber nnd Grocer-His Penchant for nm
Actress.
The case Of Orlando M. Joslyn against James Fisk,
Jr, implicated with Others up yesterday before
Judge Daily in the Court OF Common Pleas.
The action was brought by the plaintiff to
recover differences In sales of gold made by
Joslyn to one Albert Speyers and Lvermore h Com
pany, on the oath OF September last amounting to
s522,45 There are three actions brought, and In
each OF them an attachment was taken out against
James Fisk Jr., as nonresident. This motion now
comes up on an order to show cause why these
attachments should not be set aside, on the ground
that James Fisk, Jr., Is resident of the State OF
New York.
Mr.. Dudley Field, on behalf of the defendants,
moved for the vacation OF the attachment and pre-.
sented the following anldavit in support Of his mo.
ton:-
AFFIDAVIT OF JAMES FISK. JR.
CITY and County Or Ne,c fork.-Jamcs Fisk, Jr..
being sworn, says:-Prior to the month or MAY last
was resident aud citizen OF the State OF Massachu
sets. and had no settled home or domicil in the
STATE Oh New YORK; but nndlng that my business
quired nv constant attendance in the city of New
York took up permanent residence in the State
OF New York. now reside at No. 3l3 West Twenty
third street, IN the city OF New York private house
taken and furnished by me for the purpose OF resi-
dence, and which has been my home for some
months past am IN every respect a citizen and
resident OF the city and state OF New York. and
lreeholder herein to very large amount, greatly
exceeding the amount OF all the claims against me
IN the above entitled actions, and have made the
change OF residence above set forth In good faith
with intent that 1t shall be permanent and before
the commencement OF any OF theseactions or OF any
OF the transactions upon which the are founded
nave never mad any dealings with the plaintiffs
above named, upon which these actions or any OF
them could possibly be founded, so far as know or
believe and not having received any complaint IN
any OF these actions have no OF the nature OF
the plaintiffs claims; but am confident that am
not indebted to the paintins IN any sum Whatever.
" JAMES FISK, in.
MORTIMER SMITH, Notary Public, New York.
AFFIDAVIT OF JOHN r. COLE.
Cttu and County or Nesc York--John n. Cole being
duly sworn, says-I am well acquainted with James
Fisk Jr, the defendant above named, and have been
80 ACQUAINTED LOT more tan year last past; Know
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
THE EARTHQUAKE in NAME.
Shocks Experienced mt Portland, Augusta,
PASSPORT and Other Points.

shocks Experienced mt Portland, Augusta,
PASSPORT and Other Points.
PORTLAND, Oct. o. 1869.
The earthquake this morning was felt here Re-
ports received show 1t was felt as far east as st.
john as FAR north as Kendals Mills, and south as
far as Paris.
AUGUSTA, Oct. %, 1859.
This morning at naf-past i've O'Clock shock OF
earthquake lasting more than minute was felt in
this vicinity. Nearly every one was awakened, door
bells were rung and buildings shaken. II extended
all along the river
ROCKLAND, Oct. o. 1859.
slight shock OF earthquake was felt here at
half-past five O'Clock this morning. There was
very sensible trembling motion OF the EARTH and
in many cases dwellings were shaken SO as TO rattle
the doors, windows and furniture
EAsTPoRT, Oct. 90, 1869.
shock or earthquake was felt here at half.past
i've O'Clock tins morning, II was the most severe
ever felt In this vicinity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
VIRGINIA..
Arrests for Counterfeiting Tobacco Revenue
Stamps.

stamps.
RICHMOND, Oct. %, 1869.
The case Of the parties charged with selling coun-
terfeit tobacco revenue stamps promises to lead to
important disclosures. Two more arrests have been
made IN connection with Il, one OF them being
Charles Jackson, tobacco manufacturer OF Peters
burg, who is charged with furnishing a genuine
stamp to make counterfeits by Thomas W. Roche
and Frederick Bannasche were before the United
States Commissioner to-day and held for trial. The
United States District Attorney in urging that heavy
bail be required, said that this was part OF
wealthy gang, the principals OF which would take
them out OF jail II 10000 had to be forfeited TO do
It. The Commissioner fixed the bail at $4,000
each, and Bannasche rave It, The factory OF Ban.
Dasche was seized to-day for violation OF the reve.
nue. laws The other parties have been bailed to ap
pear on wednesday. The case excited much inte-
rest from the that all parties are well known as
former revenue officials here.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23

won the heat by five lengths In 2:35, Burger second,
two lengths ahead OF Dreadnaugnl
Fourth HedL.-Tnere was no betting AFTER tine THIRD
heat. Louise had the best or the start, Burger
second, Dreadnaught third. but close up. Dread
naught broke soon after the start and fell on ten
lengths. Gong around the turn Louise LED TWO
gedng. AT the quarter pole, Whlcn was passed IN
forty seconds Louise was about three-quarters OF
length ahead, Dreadnaught eight lengths oehlnd.
Burger 70 ed the on the backstretch and for
moment showed in 'front.' Louise then broke up
and ran alongside Of Burger and passed nim ne
colared her again and they passed the nan.
the stallion kept close together around the lower
turn until Burger broke up and the mare was har
length In front at the three-quarter pole Dread
naught eight lengths behind Coming up the home
stretch the stallion fell OF all the way and the mare
won the heat Dy TWO lengths. Burger second, one
length ahead OF Dreadnaught. Time OF the neat
2:37. The judges gave the heat to Burger, ON ac-
count OF Louise running too much ON the back
stretch In this heat.
rim Heat.-one hundred TO twenty was now
offered on the mare, which was taken. IL was now
nearly dark. The horses had very unequal start.
Burger having the lead, Dreadnaught second Louise
third Dreadnaught trotted rapidly away from
the others the turn and was three lengths ahead
OF Burger at the quarter pole in thrtynine seconds,
Louise two lengths behind. Going down the back
stretch Dreadnaught opened the gap and was Ave
lengths ahead OF Burger at the mlle pole In 1:l8,
some persons declaring that he was running,
although we could not see 1t from the stand. Gong
around the lower turn the horses were entirely out
OF sight, and nothing further could be understood
about the race until the horses were well up the
homestretch, Dreadnaught being several lengths In
front, Burger second and Louise third. They came
home in TINS way, Dreadnaught winning the neat Dy
three lengths. Burger second, TWO lengths ahead or
Louise. Time OF heat, 2:36 The Judges then post
poned the race until this morning at nine O'CLOCK.
The Following Is summary OF the race as lar al IL
progressed
UNION COURSE, L. L-Trotting sweepstakes,
81, 000 mile heats, best three In five, IN harness.
A..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
THE SHOCK In CONNECTICUT.

HARTFORD, Oct. %, 1869.
A shock OF earthquake was distinctly felt In this
city about i've O'Clock this morning. II was also
felt at Windsor and other parts OF the State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23

The Prospect Park Far Ground Association have
q grand trottlng carnival this afternoon at their
grounds for premiums, the horses engaged in the
various races TO be owned by The members OF the
association. The gates will be opened free to the
public, and a large attendance will be the result
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
THE SHOCK IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

CONCORD, Oct. %, 1869.
There was distinct shock OF earthquake felt here
at half past five O'Clock this morning II was also
felt at White River Littleton and heavily at Wells
River. Various other places report having expe-
rienced O shock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
The Shocks in Worcester.

WORCESTER, Oct. %, 1859.
About five O'Clock this morning distinct shock OF
earthquake was experienced in this city. The shock
lasted ABOUT three seconds and the motion appeared
to be from east to west. movement of lesser vio-
lence followed. about two seconds interve ming.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
The BLOOD HORSE ASSOCIATION.
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Der %

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. % 1869.
Tnere were two races over the Blood Horse Asso-
cations course yesterday. The first, for the Bel
mont stakes for threeyear olds, two miles, entrance
800, purse $500, was won by Buords Versailles,
beating Mamie Douglass In two heats Time, 3;53-
3:52A.
The second race was for all ages mile heats for q
purse OF $500. 1t was won by Carllsle's b. I. by
Uncle Vic IN three heats beating John Kllgour
who took first heat, Bette Bay Big BobtaiI, Grand
Duchess ana Morgan Scout Time, 1:55ja Il $50 e.
l:55Is, 155h.
citation purse OF So 600 for all ages.
The race OF mile heats, best three In five, ted
as follows:-
Kitty Free. ...........................4 i /
NlCtoiN ...-...s-..... A 1 . q
Lancer. ........................2
mcltou-... D uis.
Pardlng's b. c. by Loyalty. ............. dis.
Time 1:53x-1:51 ts-I:54h-1:57-
The winner was the favorte. The track was
heavy and rain fell all the time OF the Satur.
days races have been postponed until Wednesday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
Springfield Slightly shaken.

SPRINGFIELD, Oct. %, 1869.
slight shock OF an earthquake, lasting twenty
seconds was felt In this city at fve O'Clock this
morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
MASSACHUSET rs.
Extensive Fire mt Indian Orchard Village
Paper Mill mt Dalton Burned.
spRINarIELp. oct. %. 1870.

IRE at indian orchard village this morning
destroyed the sulphur Springs and Indian Orchard
hotel. The loss which is $4,000 Is partially GOV.
cred by insurance.
Cranes paper mill at Dalton was burned this
morning. The loss Is $780, 00
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
Death of n Well known Temperance Leo
turcr--schooi Teachers Convention.

BOSTON, Oct ~, 1860.
L. II. uniac, the well known temperance lecturer.
was found dead IN ped this morning. 1t Is supposed
from an accidental overdose OF opium,
Amsn supposed to be Martin Hasla was killed
to-day by train while walking on the track OF thu
Boston ana Fitchburg Railroad
The public school teachers OF Massachusetts, held
their twenty-flfth annual meeting In this city
to-day. The meeting Will last two days. The hiuh
grammar and primary school delegations held
separate meetings to-day, uniting In the evening Al
reception ana promenade concert in horticultural
Hall. Tomorrow general meeting Will be held in
fremont Temple, which VIII include the election or
onlcers, a lecture by Professor Woodman OF Dart
mouth, ana another by George w. Minis, OF Bos
ton, the latter on the schools OF Californian
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1869-09-29

nss- We regret to: learn that the
gin and COW houses of Rev. Mr.. Boi-
nest: president of the Nowberry I'm
migration Society, were burned on
Friday last. Three bales of cotton.
in the seed, the seed of two others,
Outlets gin, thrcshcr and horse power
wagon, wheat straw, betting, &C.,
were consumed. loss not less than
$1,000. Air. Boincst has been one of
the prime movers in tho introduction
OF immigrants, and from this fact
his wife has. frequently expressed her
fears Of the torch.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1869-09-29
III tic Common Pleas.

On hearing the prcscntment of the
Grand Jury:
Ordered, On motion of II T.. Nc
Gowan, Solicitor, that the samo be
filed;
It's further ordered, That so much
rs relates TO the Roads and other mat
ters pertaining to the County, be
copied by the Clerk and served upon
tho County Commissioners.
That SO much Us relates to tho Con-
stabulary, and tho peace and good or
der Of society, be copied by tho Clerk
and sent to His Exccllency the Cover
nor, and copy thereof furnished to
the Senator and members Of the House
OF Representatives in the Legislature,
from the County of Abbcvillc.
Ills JurMer ordered, That the same
DC published i'll the Abbcvile papers.
". O. p. VERNON.
September Is, 1869.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1869-09-29

q HY The. various Democratic
Clubs oftho District, are requested
to cnddelegates to meeting to be
held ct ;Abbeyille Court House, on
Sale'day next. It is desired that at
least one delegate from each Club
shall attend. - - = r.,.,
. 1T tho time is too short to appoint
delegates, let cvery.man who cap con-
veniently do so, resolve himself into
a,delegate and come up. It isimpor-
tant that we select "good men and
true" who can rally the strength Of
every section, and enlist some inthu-
siasm in behalf Of the peoples ticket.
10 do so we must learn the popular
will, apd nominate those who will
provo themselves the peoples choice.
Come up all who can on Monday, and
let us give the District the bcuctit of
our counsels!
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1869-09-29
To the Public.

. [. With this number, my connection
with the A66ewUe Banner, and its
separate existence as a newspaper,
ceases.
..,,rWith the view of engaging in bu-
siness elsewhere, an arrangement has
, been made by which the Banner, with
its press, type, material, subscription
list, good will, &C., has been trans
terred to Messrs. Lee 6 Wilson, Pro
prietors of the Press and henceforth
the two Papers under the name of tie
"Abbev,lle Press & Ban,1cr," will be
issued as one. The friends and pn-
irons ofthc Banner, may shus rccog-
nlze IN the consolidation of the two
Papers, partially at least, the face Of
an old friend and in taking leave of
them, | cordially commend to their
patronage and support the two Pa
pers thus combined.
Abbcville District is distinguished
IN high degree, for the intelligence
and public spirit, of it's citizens: In
the liberal support which they have
so long given to their District Papers,
these qualities have been .conspicu-
ousiy exhibited. They are emphati-
cally a reading community.
Wherever in the future my lot
may be cast, shall ever cherish a
lively recollection of the kindness Of
tho people Of Abbevillc, amongst
whom | have lived and ]aborcd ior
the past four years.
Respectfully,
w. w. FARROW.
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