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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
ANOTHER BArrLE-DEsPEEeT RESOLVE
OF nAXAINE-s INnnIs

ANN' I'th HNl LIZ E~PERFIE EESDLNE
OF HAZAINE's TROOPS
LUXUMDouRG yia BRuSsTLs Ouohor ! /
Heavy cannnraliug was maintained all
throughout Sunday and after nigL,flI, dc.
notio- another great battle.
The French prisoners taken during the
engagements Of Friday, Saturday and Sun
day, all assert that Blz1ine's 'roops have
taken the desperate resolution 10 cut th, ir
way through By onyirouiog tho Prus,iln a..
mics at Me'z, or perish 70 man.
NEW DECREE by TIE ITALIAN GOVERN.
MENr --pISPATCu FROM GIN BURNSIDE
LIE WILL RETURN 10 PARIS
BERLIN, Ocf. IL Cen. Burnside has
photographed the government here and Min.
lister Bancroft through Count Bismarck. in.
tima'ing that hc will r. enter Paris lie
asks also that the dispatch be forwarded tn
President Grant, announcing that he met
Washburn within The city, delivered certain
communications aud found the legation all
safe
The Italian government has issued DEGREES
deciarin, tho R'man provinces on integral
part Of Italy. BY 1.-THE Pope preserves his
dignitics of inyiral ability and bic personal
prcrogatives MS Sovereign II provides for
the territorial freedom of the Romans the
independence of the Plpc, and the free *.
ercisc Of bis spiritual authority il guaran.
tced. An amnesty for all political offences
~ also proclaimed, and General Ll Marmora
has been appointed Lieutenant Governor
and charged with tbc administration of these
DEGREES
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

re- In the city of New York the Stock
Exchange has given s25, 900 to the suffer-
ers by the Virginia floods; the Gold Fix.
change $4,000, and tho Merchants and
Brokers' $4,000 moro.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

EV So far as We have been able 30 learn
says The Obf COmmOn ,cegih, not q -four,
grist, or saw mill Of any consequence is left
standing on the shenandoah River, from its
source 60 its confluence with the Potomac.
any bave escaped, We have no, heard Of
Perhaps as many az so 10 20 have
~ swept away. The amount Of grain in
those mills vas probably from two hundred
to four hundred thousand bushels, all Of
which vas q total loss
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

GE Mr. MICHAEL EDwARDs, of Mounds.
vile, this State, aged 1903 years, is at pres
ent on visit to Reading, Pa the place
Of his nativity. He left that borough in
1901, and has not, until now, been there
since lie visits tho place by invitation
OF the citizens. He remembers, it said,
having seen cavalry fight in the street
of York during tho Revolutionary war
The old gentleman is III possession of good
health and reasonably vigorous intellect.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

4 CHARACTERISTIC INCIDENT. -Among
the many striking incidents Of the late food
IN Virginia is one related by a Fluvauna
county, Virginia, correspondent of the Rich
mond Wing, which we have already pub
lishcd, Of the attempt Of the three heroic
white citizens of FIuvanua to rescue col
orcd forryman and his wife at the ferry house
a the junction Of the James and Rivanna
rivers. In making the attempt these three
brave men, by name Davis, Fuqua and A
gee, the latter youth lost their noble lives
The incident illustrates not only the solf-sa-
criGciug courage of a generous and brave
people, but the traditional friendship Of
Southern whites to the colorcd race 1t is
an indication ofgenuine Southern sentiment
in that regard much mere reliable than the
inventions Of the manufacturers Of South.
crn outragcs Bait SIM
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

FGaribaldi is to command all the vol
unteers in the French service, and be is san :
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

a NEW AND HEALTHFUL ARTICLE or
FooD Tile STA Moss FAHiNE, manu-
Iodwed f,om Lrish Moss, By the Raud
Sen Moss Farine Gu has been j1lqccd on
o'r table nj Inherent times, anil prores 10 Be
one of ME best, mast nutritious anil cusiLy.
digcsied If oH me fgriaas Ho,g in use. II
Is p0i0toJie 10 ne msfe, Is Tighter anil Ices
compact hGn my ofhcr farjau, and hepcc
better adgpted ~ ,eeak aomochs, 10 dvspcp-
f'~s, 10 iHralids, and all persons IF fr0H
constitutions Ii cascs ,chcre taDic0a, say0.
bariey, corn Waych, Blaizcpa ami similar
articles are beneficial, me Sea Mss Far
INC IS MT opiyo substitute, Juf has pdron-
f1ges 'rLich neither NJ hcul possess, because
hc man Ingredient oftbe moss has been cou.
s'aeret Jy mcdir1l men Joy many veors as
h0UiRg iHyaiUable remedial properties. II
IS particularly recommended for pectoroi
affections, scrofuloas complaints, diarrhea.
d'c.-Editor Halls Journal of Health.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
The Agricultural Fair.

! Our Fair has favorably commenced and
I Its success is fully established. Tuesday
was the first day, and the attendance, cou-
sidering, was very good. The dis
play Of agricultural implements aud ma
chinery is considerable. The household de.
partment is we'll supplied with the haudi.
work Of ladies'. The poultry will compare
favorably with other exhibitions of sheep
and bogs the entries are numerous, and
much fue stock is exhibited OF the cattle
we can fec! justly proud it is said there
are some Of the best on exhibition 10 be
found in the State. The horse department
is very large, embracing some of the best
stock in the country. There are many fast
horses entered for the races, and spirited
contest is going on for speed aud purses
The trottiug race on Tuesday was won by
Asa Wilson's horse 'Scroggin 2:5l
The running race for the Belvidere Hall
purse saddle, bride, etc.-was won by r.
Il Davis horse Richmond, after a most ex.
citing and close con test with kate Ferren :"
owned by Messrs. Wilson and Suydcr, of
this city. 1t was beautiful race, and
both animals excited the admiration Of every
beholder. - Cumberland Cigilidn.
SECOND DAY.
The crowd in attendance at the Fair
grounds was much larger than on Tuesday
The proprietors If the different vehicles for
conveying persons from the city to the
grounds drove brisk trade.
Tue Trotting match, between horses TINT
never beat four minutes 10 public, three
best in FIVE, mile heats, was won by dolly"
named by Owen Wilson. emperor"
named by Maupiu of the Mooreteld AdUer-
hser took the second premium. The Id
rertfser man drives quill with great faci-
ity, aud when il comes down to driving
horsedesb he is equally at home.
The running race, two best in three, mile
heats, premium Silver Pitcher valued at
$50 was won by sorrel horse "Plahter"
named by Geo w. Robinson, OF Ohio, over
"Skirmisher" entered by T. Il Davis of
New Creek, In Two straight heats, Time
l:5l; 1:56.
THIRD DAY.
The crowd of people attending the Fair
on Thursday was much larger thai on either
of the days previous.
The crowd on the Socioty's grounds about
, o'clock has been variously estimated at
from 5000 to 5000 persons.
The event Of the day was the Trotting
Match, three best in five, mile heats for
premiums of $500. Time to be inside of
2:45 or no money paid. The fastest horse
receiving $500. Next do. $3.50, and next
DO. $50. For this race three horses were
entered, "Bashaw, Jr." "Whitc Mountain ;"
and Gray jim formerly Gray Eagle"
The race and first premium was won by
''Bashaw, Jr., as follows:
Basbaw III
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

EF Governor WALKER on Friday last
sent to the Virginia Legislature a message
urging prompt measures for the relief Of
the sufferers by tho recent food
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
. D. BlIlmlre - -. Il

EG The Baltimore Ggse0e says: "At
Tate meeting Of tbe Executive Committee
OF ihe Union League not only were certain
details OF secret nature perfected by the
Committee hut it'ook upon itself the poli-
ucai supervision of Arkansas and Texas,
aud absolutely wculso ar 10 regard to West
Virginia as toauthorIzs thc calling OF n new
state convention. 10 was also announced
TO tbe Committee that aho position of Mary
and was satisfactory The whole tcuIen-
oy Of The policy Of The Radicals for years
past has been to break down the indcpen-
dence Of the severn! States. aud 10 centra.
lie oil power at Washington.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
THE WAR NEWS.

Correspondence from the headquarters Of
ring William states that the bombardmen,
OF Paris will begin during the present or
coming week, probably on the 10th, Sun
Gay Mex, the anniversary IF the battle of
Le'ps'g' on the refusal of the city to accede
to formal demand for surrender. This
announcement has created intense feeling
IN London, in view of the horrors which
must inevitably follow such an event. The
advocates Of mediation aud armis,ico are
more eloquent than eyer. but ,be British
ministry thus Tar manifes, no intention Of
moving.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
Frederick Female Seminary,
EredcricIz, Md.

Charter" 15lO-1 Rcgslar CoHegc,
w I'D commence its next sholas,ic yssr pi,b
JaH coyDs Of
Professors and Teachers,
MONDAY, SEPT 18TH a French hIg re-.
sides iu The family Terms reyy moi,rue egrd
Tor catalogue containing terms views Of tuIll-
iHgs, names Of ils graduates. a. Adafe-s
Rev IHOS VI CANN. A M..
Aug 5, 1870. pursmESr
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
Tor REM.

TIE HOUSE & LOT former
5.o Iy occupied by Wre Smith s.tr-
me AIRED iu tbc South East corner ~
tie town, wiz hc rented. ou e.
~ ieru- Cor Che remainder of
my term. uat IS, Gi thc Ist April lsIl
LUCY IS. WulTE.
Romuey, sepi0nbcr ?, 1870.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
" its use. Nothing can restore the
. slv where the follicles are destroyed,
or lie glands atrophied and decayed
But s1ch as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasiy sedi-
ment, 1t will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, aud
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous aud
injurious to the hair, the Yigor can
only benefit but not harm it. 1T wanted
merely for q
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

ATPORTIONMENT 0F GENERAL ecHoor
FUND The following official apporliou-
mcnt of the general school fund among the
several counties, for tho year 1870 has
been furnished by the Auditor of State
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
POtOmGc Seminary,
Rom"cy, HamPdi5e O., w. Jr

TNHE next Session Of the Male D.,,r,-,,,,. wiz
d open on tho 2jh of Scpter,ier. ls7y stu
deats prepared Tor College or Business
Trims for Session If 3 .Hyn,bs
!. Preparatory Dep4rin.nt- prediog y,iti-y
Spelling, Elementary Arithmetic and
Geography, zf4 ro
JHnioy-snglsh Grammar. G.,gr..
ply Composition, Arithmetic Nnd Al.
CCbrI - lo
3. S,Hior-Lajiu. Greek Nathcmaticsopd
The higher English Branches, ~ 90
Contingent Fee ~
Payment onr-hilf in advance
No deduction except in cnses n sickrcs7
Board can be- procured AZ = Ij 30 ZIG rer month
IN private families iu tie village
hgT'ncss-k l.. DABsEY, u. D. " Sv.rr.
ID. D. Rev. g. " FNLEY, aud Faculty Of
Hampton Sidney College
SAMUEL l. FLOURNOY.
Romuey, Sept o, 1870 prig,fa,r
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

Making total apportionmcnt for gencr-
al school purposes ot $3.50, 1892
FRS CuArNAN NEAIE, ESQ. is an
nouuced, iu the Alexandra Gollue. as
candidate for The Office Of Commonwealth
Attorney for Alexandria county
r. Deaths in New Orleans. from vel
lew fever, on Saturday ] 5. on sunday no.
and GA Monday :
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
Romney, Oct. II, 1870.

IALE OF HORROR.- Ohi .uiScr
GUS ChilRS Tongue ont anil Ills Fin
gers O6-Thc Minister Shot Dcaa IN lbs
IrGcks Last weeks Saginaw (Michigan)
Republic says: 1t has been known for some
time that a dirty, wretcbed old man lived
outside the city, about mile or SO, in a fiji.
thy little cabin, entirely alone, and iha, he
was hermit. No one ever went near him,
for 1t was said that he was magician
His only companion was a skeleton look.
ing dog He came into the city sometimes
20 beg, and would piloously implore for
money. stating that he was starving
Sometimes he would gather rags or scraps
OF paper and sell them. Every one sup
posed him to be wrelchcdly poor He had
an evil look, and mothers would remove
their children when they saw him coming
One day last week, however, n child, the
son of Mr.. Abraham Skinner. went out a.
lone TO fish in the stream, and happened to
wander on until, before lie knew it, he
came to the howell of the old man first
he was frightened, but seeing no one a.
round be pluckcd up courage and went near
er. Everything was silent. He went and
pCcpcd thro' crack in the side of the hut.
lie almost screamed at what lie saw, fJI
he behe!d the old man bending over n BAG
of money that he was counting. There
were other bags beside him containing largo
quantities Of money. Mr. SINNERS son
was 50 terrified that when ho Attempted h
move he stumbled. Like lightning the
old man rushed out and seized him. "Han
he screamed, "I've caught you, have |?
You saw me, did you? Well-now you'll
pay for it" And before Mr. SINNERS son
could say q word the old monster, with an
awful laugh, drew out knife, aud ooh hor.
ror , cut the child's tongue out. Then he
chopped off his fingers "Now," lie said
'now you can go, for you can't tell" The
poor boy ran off overcome with agony, and
ran to his fathers house only TO Gil them
with CONSERVATION. What was tho matter
with tLeir Child Hc could not speak to
tell them IIo could not write, for his
fingers were cut.
Still the poor boy, after efforts Of the most
horrible pain, managed to fix pencil be-
tween his bloody stumps Of fingers, and
wrote the awful tale. A party was imme.
diattly organized, and FASTENED TO the mi.
s,r's den. lie was at The door as thew ar
preached, and fred a revolver six times at
them woundiug two Of the party seriously
Mr.. Skinner returned the Gre, and the aged
william fell, with piercing yell, mortality
wounded. Only money my money =" he
moaucd "my beautiful money" and bc
crawlod TO his bags Of gold and sank upon
them-a corpse Over $40 900 was discov.
cred, which was presented Co the Poorbouso
and other charitable institutions. The @.
vent will never be forgotten by our citizens
The child Is slowly recovering The miscr
was buried The day after, and the hut was
torn down
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
DURHAM CATTLE.

WE subscriber has at OH times Tor Pale Tho
i rough-hrcd Shou-lioru Durham Cattle Of
fhc purcst EIropeau and kentucky PEDIGREE He
bias now ON hand and Tor sale, Six OF E.eht
PuI-c Blood Young Bulls.
ranging from six months to two voars ola or
hnt quality and appearance Die Cattle NAV ON
De found recorded in the American short-roru
Herd Book
JAS VI RANSOM
Charlesiown, Jefferson Co., " Va.
Sept. 2. 1870 BIN.
ssy- Five men were killed on Tuesday
morning last b. he explosion Of boiler
10 Aliens saw mill, at Mid9lesex, Mass.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

''"Nt 'v' y 4 ~ - A-'f's
Tho hoavincss Of the track, owing to the
rain Of Thursday, prevented the horses from
makiGg much faster time
AFTER the running race a sale Of blooded
stock took place.
About four o'clock tho greater portion Of
spectators had left the ground and al that
remained Of the Second Annual Fair Of the
Agricultural Society, was the pleasant re-
collection in the minds Of all who attended t.
CumJclaHd T,H,es, OF 8.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14
Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For restoring Gray Hair 10
Its natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, aud efectual
for preserving tho
hair. Faded or graz
hair IS sooy restored
to its original color
toih the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thick
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-10-14

Basbaw III
White Mountain 222
Gray Jim 333
Time-2:52 2:4l;247.
y running race, two best in three, mile
heats, for Dexter House purse, $50, was
then made, for which Jacob Snyder entered
"Katc Ferren" and ii i. Longmoor enter.
ed "Gen. Sherman" The race was very
exciting land was won by "Kate Ferren"
in two straight heats
Kate Ferren II
Sherman 20
Time-2:03; 1858
We learn that over $500 was taken in at
the gate on Thursday, and that the Fair
has thus proved financial success, in ad.
dilion to being success us au interesting
Exhibition.
FOURTH AND LAST DAY.
The number of persons attending the
Fair on Friday greatly exceeded the ezpec.
tatons Of the most sangu.n ne believer in the
success Of the enterprise
At II o'clock the grand parade of prcmi-
un stock, decked out with ri LbOns and re.
settles, took place.
The running race for premium Of $500
for fastest horse, $3.50 for 2nd DO, and 500
for 3rd do, announced for o'clock attrac-
ted the greatest attention. The horses were
brought upon the course promptly at the
hour. The following horses were entered :;
"AnDa Thompson" SHERMAN" PLANTER
"Egotist and "Yellow Jacket" The race
excited much in crcsl and enthusi sn among
tho spectators. After the first heat it cuul ID
be easily seen that "Egotist" had every.
thing his own way. The race aud FIRST
money was won by "Egotsf," second mon
ey by PLANTER aud third by Sherman, ="
a. f,ll,,re
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-01-06

icately introduced. To4conrlude the ii
gers were marked down and shot shortly
Afterwards. During the Interval. the
unanimity ofopinion that prevailed among
all classes Of the community as to the
prcpriety of remaining within doors after
nichtfan was marvellous I fear I shall
be scarcely credited when [ state that
both of these animals were killed by one
gentleman on foot; but such is the fact.
A few DAYS after our misadventure this
hero arrived, just about daybreak at the
station, where be was anxiously expected
and he was anxiously informed by two
frightened natives that the tigers had
killed a heifer during the night and drag
ged it into the wood. A start saG i'm
media ely made and on being shown the
spot where the tigers had been seen to en-
ter the forest, he cooked his double rife
and followed. A few steps into the jun
gle brought him face to face with both
animals, who started up not dozen yards
before him. The tigress fell dead at the
first discharge, with the bullet through
her head and her mate shared the same
fate Immediately after. At nine o'clock
in the morning both animals were brought
into the station. measured their wounds,
and found them almost exactly in the
same position-not half an inch between
them. l also touched the terrible teeth,
and in doing SO felt deyoutly thankful
that no worse consequence than good
fright ensued from our two minutes ter
rible suspense.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-01-06

WEARING MouRNISG.-We long for
rhe dav when this custom shah be ohso-
lete Ii is unbecoming the truly affilct-
ed one. The wearer says by the black
garments: Il have lost dear friend l
am in deep sorrow" Bat true grief does
not wish to parade itself before the eyes
Of the stranger; much less does it assert
its extent This stricken one naturally
goes apart from the world to pour out
the tears Raal affection seeks privacy.
Il is no respect to the departed friend to
say we are in sorrow. II We have real
grief, it will be discovered When God
has entered a household il the awful
chastisement Of death. 1t is religions m,l-
itation and commlnious with God on the
part of the SURVIVORS. How sadly out of
place then are the milliuer and the dress
maker. the irving on Of dresses an4 the
trimming of bonuets. There is some
thing profane in exciting the vanity OF
young girl By fitting waist or trying
on has, when the corpse of father is
lying IN an adjoining room. 1t is a sac
ri!ege to drag the widow forth from her
AElti LOt EtNH VI ~ SSlNNs we'll IL
i often terribly oppressive TO the poor
The wiiow, lett desoiate. with halfa dog
en- h;ils cn,ldfen. ;hc family means al
read ytfaduced by tee long sickness of the
father, must draw on her scauty Purse t0
pay for :. new wardrobe for herselt aaI
children, throwing away the gooiy stoca
Of garments already prepared. when sla
most likely knowS not where she Is to get
bread for ID SO little ones. Truly may
ta>h,-n be cai.cl tyraut, when il rob-
a widow OF het last dollar. Surely Your
sorrow Viii uot 30 questioned, even i;
YOU should not cali il the mil!iaer i
help display Il. Do not in your affiic-
sion, help uphold custom which viii
turn the tii,tious of your poorer neigh
bor to deeper poverty, Is We'll As sorrow
, Ceatr,d Bags'st.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-01-06

ANEcDorE OF LORD ELDoN-The Chan
cellor was sitting in his study over table
of papers, when young and lovely girl,
somewhat rustic in her attire, slightly
embarrassed by the novelty of her posi-
ton, but thoroughly in command of her
wits, entered the room and walked up to
the lawyers chair. "My dear said the
Chancellor, rising and bowling with the
Old World courtesy, "who are you p
Lord Eadon,' said the blushing maiden,
II am Bessie Bridge, Of Weobly, the
daughter of the Vicar Of Weobly, and papa
has sent me to remind you of a promise
YOU made him when [ was little baby
and you were guest in bis house, on the
occasion of your first election as Member
of Parliament for Weobly." "A prom
Use, my dear young lady - interposed the
Chancellor, trying to recall how he had
pledged himself "Ies, Lord Edon, a
promise. You were standing over my
cradle when papa said to you, Mr. Scott
promise me that, # ever you are Lord
Chancellor, when my little girl is poor
clorgyman's wife, you will give NJ } husband
a living and you answered, Mr.. Bridge.
my promise is not worth half crown,
but give it to you, wishing it were
worth more 2 Enthusiastically the
Chancellor exclaimed, "You are quite
right; ! admit the obligation I remem-
Der all about - and then, after pause,
archly surveying the damsel, whose gra-
ccs were the reverse of matronly, he al
ded, but surely the time for making
good my promise has not yet arrived .
You canuot be any ones wife at present p
For few seconds Bessie hesitatcd for an
answer, and then, with blush and rip
pie Of silver laughter, she replied: "No,
but / do SO wish to be somebody's wife
am engaged to young clergyman and
there Is living in Hercfordshire, near
my Old home, that has recently fallen va
cant, and if you give it TO Alfred, why,
then, Lord Eidon, we shall be married at
the end of the year" Is there need to
say that the Lord Chancellor forthw
summoned his secretary, that the secre-
tary forthwith made out the presentation
to Bessia's lover, and that, having gwen
the Chancellor warm expression of graf
itude, Bessie made good speed back t.
uerefoIdshire, hugglng the precious doc
uncut all the way home: