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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04
HORRIBLE.

The Altoona Tribune says: On Friday NOR
ming last, between New Florence and Johns
town, q train of cars ran over Mr.. r. Accoon
cutting off one of his legs. Immediately
after the accident, two men happened that
way and instead of having the least COM
miseration for their victim, Immediately
setupon him with stones, clubs &C., and did
beat him until dead, although he begged
had for his life. They robbed him of his
clothing, cut his throat and threw his car
cass into spring of water near by. They
then proceed to build huge fire, and i'm
provising a turn spit with spawl of rail-
road iron, drew the body from the water,
fastened it to the skewer and roasted it
before the fire. The cannibals secured
some bread and condiments from neigh
boring farm house, and feasted upon the
remains of their unfortunate victim. 1t is
needless to say that it was the first "square
meal'' that two jour printers had had for
several days, and they know how to turn
everything to good account in an emer-
gency" Well, "roast Coon" is not bad
eating.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

S4S- The late tornado in Mason, Illinois,
was one of the most terrific ever known in
this country. Tho Adoertiser says -
But the most wonderful of all the phe-
nomena connected with this tornado is, that
column of whirling air must have been
intensely hot, as is shown by the fact that
that every spear Of grass, stalk of corn and
wheat--every green thing in its path-were
literally dried to a crisp. The prairie
grass along the storms track, which was
luxuriantly green before the tornado passed,
was left as brown and dead as it was found
in midwinter. The leaves of the hedge
where the tornado passed across it's way
crumbled as do the dead, dry leaves of the
forest after the blasting autumn frost has
done its work. The young corn which
stood in its way is as black as if a wither-
ing fire had passed through it. Another
feature Of this tornado was, that while its
rotary motion must have been of incon-
ceivably great velocity, its progressive mo-
tion was not above the rate of six miles an
hour. The outlines of its pathway were so
well defined that five feet from the outer
line oftotal destruction of ofvegetatlon of every
kind, not vestige of its effects could be
seen. In fact, the outlines of its path of
destruction were almost as clearly marked
as that of mowers swath through the
meadow, and its work more complete.
Fortunately no house stood in the lorna
dos line of march. 1t passed between a
farm house and barn but escaped both.
Its onward movement was so slow that
man or beast, if in its way, could easily es-
cape. The progressive motion of torna-
do is usually at the rate of thirty to sixty
miles an hour the fact of this one moving
at the rate of six miles per hour was most
singular. The path of a tornado is usually
a quarter or half mile in width this one
was but twenty to eighty feet in width.
This is another unusual feature"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04
Reward Of Perseverance,.

a California correspondent in writing
about mines, says:
Alvinza Hayward is the hero of story
equal to Monte Cristo." He is a Vernon
ter, who operated with man named Cham
berlaine in gold lead which was full of in
dications, but yielded nothing tangible.
Chamberlain at last went away disconso-
late, giving Hayward all his interest. The
latter worked at the thing for months, and
was buried deeper and deeper into the
ground, but at last his family were next to
starving all his laborers left him, and he
knew of no friend in the world except
Chamberlain.
"My God ~ he said to this man, who
had meantime been engaged in stock-raising,
| am on the verge of this great strike. l
know it Can't you give me little mon
ey?"
Chamberlain had been on the verge him.
self several times, and he shook his head
sadly. But he had $4,000, his all, buried
under haystack near by, and he went and
dug it up.
"Take it, old fellow" he said with Cal
ifornia heartiness "do your best !"
With this money Hayward recommended,
and lie had worked until it was all spent,
and his men were reduced to bag of beans
for nourishmcnt, when to the gloom of
hope the precious ore blazed suddenly up;
the Amador mine was the richest in the
world. When this mine was paying $4O,-
600 month, Hayward made over to his
friend one perfect third of it. Chamber
laine retired upon 81, 100000, and moved
East to educate his children, Hayward
buying back the whole. Finally, even
Hayward grew tired, and he sold out the
mine TO stock company, of which Gen.
Cotton is President. The mine will make
$3.50, 900 net this year.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

GB There seems to be no end of won
ders in California. The latest is a
remarkable cave in Calaveras, wherein COL
umns and pilasters, ornamented at their
capitals with volutes and modillions, at ir-
regular intervals, enlist the visitors atten-
tion; while fine representations of tapestry,
cornice, and fresco work are engraved and
plainly visible on its wall All forms i'm
aginable hang suspended, presenting all
the variegated colors of the rainbow, and
brilliantly sparkle from the pale light of a
candle like thousand diamonds, while a
like proportion of stalagmites underneath,
with their sugar-coated surfaces, are con-
stantly presented to view. Here and there,
it is added, are carelessly piled bruised and
broken fragments of those appropriate en-
blems Of Infinite wisdom that have sue
cumbed to the normal destructive qualities
of man.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

GB One of the humorous papers has a
very funny cut. 1t illustrates this scene
An old gent is walking in his garden
Presently the milkman comes along, out
side the high garden wall, and gives his
customary yell. Old gent hears something,
but being very deaf, is unable to make out
just what is wanted; so he puts his ear
trumpet in place, and elevating the bell
end over the edge of the wall, excaims =
"Here" Millsman takes..it for a dish and
empties quart of milk into the old mans
ear, and goes on about his business 1t is
about as ludicrous situation as can be
imagined.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

THE Methodist Book Committee have
decided, by vote of II to A, that the
charges of misbehavior made by DIR. CARL
TON against DR.. LANAHAN are well founded
and have therefore removed him from his
office of Assistant Book Agent. Only
four members of the Committee opposed
this action-Messrs. PIKE, SLIcER, MALT
BY, and VERNON. If we are not misin-
formed the Bishops of the church have yet
TO be consulted, and the judgement of the
Committee needs their approval to give it
full effect. On the Bishops, therefore, rests
the responsibility of determining the posi-
tion which the Methodist Church shall take
before the world in regard to the matter.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04
NEW BLOOMFIELD, PENN'A.
Tuesday,, July 4, 1871.
Important Notice.

With the commencement of the present
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After trial of six months, we find that
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ter, or make small increase in our sub
scription terms. We have consulted with
with many of our subscribers, and the unan-
imous wish seems to be that we should keep
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We shall, therefore, after the 9th of Au-
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

VERDIcTs of temporary insanity" are
fast becoming great evil. Almost every
murderer is now defended on that plea,
and it will soon be so that every murder
er Will go unpunished and no mans life
Will he safe. The most absurd verdict of
this kind was given last week in Charles
County Md, the particulars of which are
furnished by local paper as follows On
Tuesday of last week an aged colored
man, named Thomas Proctor, was shot
and instanly killed by DR.. Bean, at his
residence near Centerville. Proctor entered
the room where DIR. Bean was, and soon
a dispute arose between them, when Bean
seized shot gun and fired at Procter's
head, literally tearing off the entire upper
part of his skull. The jury returned a
verdict that the deceased came to his death
at the hands of II. H. Bean, while laboring
under temporary fit of insanity.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

A DISPATCH from Washington, dated
last Tuesday, says: GA warrant for a
large payment to the State Of Pennsylva-
mia for raising troops will go through the
Treasury to-day. 1t was held up by the
secretary, owing to n squabble as to who
should receive the money, and the officials
say that the circumstances were of such
despicable character that they should not
be made public.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

GS- Iron telegraph poles have been sub
stituted for wooden ones on the line be-
tween Berlin and Potsdam, and along the
railway from Weissenfels toGera, with such
satisfactory results that it is now propos-
cd to introduce them on all Prussian tele-
graph lines. In Switzerland they have al
so been satisfactorily tried. 1t is claimed
that they will last much longer than wood
en- ones, that they win be cheaper in the
end, while they are much more, pleasing to
the eye.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

The Democracy of Maine held State
Convention on Tuesday last and fully en-
dorse the "new departure"
In fact, the whole series of resolutions, ex-
cept those finding fault with the admins
tration of the party in power, would be as
appropriate for Republican as a Demo-
cratic convention.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

eB An amusing incident occurred in a
church, at Rockaway, ona recent Sunday
caused by the sudden arrangement of a
Mrs. Abrams. The minister was drawing
a picture of the awful condition of the wick
ed and their ultimate fate, when the crazed
woman arose, having removed her bonnet,
addressed the minister in this way 81
know your hints are intended for me you
are throwing your hints at me that's what
you are doing" Then turning around, she
pointed to lady near her, saying
" "There sits old Mrs, Smith wiping her
nose what do you think will become of
herP" A light smile passed over the surface
of the congregation just then, and Mrs. A,
was at. once removed.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

"a A "well to do" farmer residing
near Hemstead Long Island was arrested
last week, charged with highway robbery.
The pedlar whom he robbed fully identified
him. The man has always borne good
character heretofore, but now there are sew
eral rObberies which no doubt can DC traced
TO him.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04

GB Two burglars endeavoring to effect
an entrance upon the premises of n citizen
Of Cincinnati few nights ago were driven
away and nearly frightened out of their
senses by the shrill cries of monkey that
was perched upon window sill, and had
been watching their operations with great
interest until they approached him so near
ly as to excite his apprehensions in re-
gard to his personal safety. A local jour
nal says if that monkey has fair chance
to develop, he may yet be found occupying
the responsible position Of Chief Of Po-
lice
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-04
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-01-13
MARRHED.

On the e9th of December. on Bear Creek, by
ESQ. DaYis X. HAYES, Mr.. Thomas Jefferson
Evans, and Miss brown, all Of Bear Creek.
Jef's brother, George, stole her for him In this
way: George took her to his own house. where
there was party The tdd.e ga out Of nix:
and the brides brother, young Brown. was
sent OF for 50 me more Strings to FIX it. While
he was out of the way, his sister and JEFF were
married. 1....s 5tf
Near Spring Hill, on the 9th inst. al H. sesi.
dence oftle brides father, III Rsy. =, q. Urine,
Mr.. Robert T. Smith AID Mas Ada v. Blan.
ton. At.ea...lt<, Mr. John p. Blair, and Miss
Ella Bisnton: Mr.. Joseph Alexander. and Miss
I. Blair. After the ceremony the bridal par
ty went over to Spring Hill, where handsome
reception was given them by the bridegroom
father, f. J. Smith. Mr.. Smith belongs to the
HERALD family. and knowing bow we siprs
ciate good things, he did M. t.,rsst bis printer
brethren. We hsfe ,i,at Ill osns takes" may
&c "fa,," his "bank" wen supplied. and hi
,Ibox" always inlI of"quoins, (cpins.)
During the Christmas week, Mr.. William
Caskey, and Miss Bryant, Of Silver Greek,
Mr.. James Ramsey, and Mias I.oa A dki,son
neal fountain Greek Depot, during Christina.
week.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-01-13
Respect to tho Ne mory Of Mrs sm
LINE As A FERTILIZER.


The following letters explain them
selves. Mr.. RaineJ is extensively and
successfully engaged in the culture of
Fruit Trees, etc, near this city, and is
constantly endeavOring to find out how
he can aid nature in her productiveness:
COLUMBIA, Tenn, Dec. 10th, 1870.
MEssRs. LESTER & BRO.-As YOU are
extensively engaged in the manufacture
OF Lime, suppose you are thoroughly
posted as to its fertilizing qualities, and
the modes of using and applying it rs a
fertilizer. Will yO'l be kind enough to
inform me how best to use it? Should it
be composted, if SO, how, and with what
material? How should the compost be
applied to fruit trees. how much to a
tree; how Upon clover, the meadow, the
vegetable garden, upon straw berry beds,
raspberry bushes, and grounds for gen.
eral cultivation? Will it do to apply it
crude, and how? How much to the
acre? How much to a tree? Have You
tested it's fertilizing effects and with
what results? Should it be applied now,
or would it be best to apply it in the
Spring, before or after the ground is
broken? Respectfully, ., ..-i. Il
W. s. RAINEY
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-01-13

Old Times.
Several weeks ago enquiry was made
through our columns for the precise date
of tie great freshet in Duck River.
Which, carried away the Columbia Bridge
and the old Horsley Mill. An old sub.
scriber to the HERALD, and q prominent
physician of our city, saw the paragraph.
and on looking over his old account book
found on the margin of one of the leaves.
the following sentence; "Duck River
higher than since 1911. Bridge washed
on about midnight Of the 18th OF
December, 1847." 1t will be seen that
reference Is here made to freshet that
occurred In 1911. DIR. +. came to this
place IN lSl2, the next year after the
nood, and was told that the river was so
high that people landed out of the fiat
boats In the porch of an Old house occu-
pied until during the war, when 1t was
destroyed, we believe, by the Federals.
by old man Big Bill Brown, as he was
called. 1t therefore appears that the
freshet in 1877 was the highest ever
known in this section. An immense
Hood came in May, number Of years
afterwards, which washed away eyery.
thing along the banks, almost. and de.
vastated the farms, but we do not know
positively, the year in which it occurred.
DR.. F. tells us the next highest freshet
came in 1866. He had taken particular
notice'of the height Of the rise in ~ by
q cleft in the rocks on the Helm
Branch, and when the '65 freshet came to
its highest, it lacked about fifteen inches
of being up to the AZ flood.
In looking further over DIR. F.'s BUSH
ness Journal, we find in another place,
the following memorandum: 'The Pres
byterian Church in Columbia was burn
ed the 3lst of Oct, 1s47-Sabbath, at III
O'Clock, p. NJ, origin of the fire not
known. Supposed to have caught from
the stove-pipe.n It was after the above
was written, ascertained that there was
blacksmith shop near the church, and
on that day the wind blowing strong
from it towards the church, it was sup
posed that the fire occurred in that way.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-01-13
Fer the Cbeapest
Co,vmsi, Bridge No, Received.

Northumberland the Commissioners ap-
pointed by the County Court to receive
the Duck River Bridge at Columbia, re-
fused TO receive ii at present, for the fol-
lowing reasons: There are good many
effects in the shingling; the weather
boarding is not as high as called for by
the contract; the flooring is not suffi-
GENTLY secured by strips on each side:
the hub boards on the divisions and
sides are composed of worthless and re-
fuse timbers. Several of the main tim
bers in the bridge are faulty, and must
either be removed or strengthened. The
grading and approaches to the bridge are
incomplete, and not done in a workman
like style, or according to contract. The
whole bridge requires to be strengthened
by proper stay rods. They think, how
ever, that all these finishing touches can
be completed in very short time, if the
contractors will only consent to go at
the work in earnest.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-01-13

animals and birds. clad q nee Won
gentlemen, walk in. The one YOU see
crouched up there on the screen is q wild
cat. Oh! YOU needn't be afraid-it's
dead. II was killed about mile from
here, by Mr.. Caldwell, from whom
procured the skin, and stuffed it as YOU
see. It's hight is ID inches, and measures
> feet inches from the tip Of its nose to
the end OF it's tail. There, perched upon
that shell, is the male and female species
OF tho large horned OWL My son Willie,
here. killed them, and I stuffed and pre-
served them. In the back yard have a
pet gray FOX. He is perfectly gentle.
Walk back and look at him. And now,
gentlemen, you We seen my collection, If
your natures feel as il they needed lit
tie moro animation, I have an excellent
aiticIe Of animated nature that keep as
Gen. Lao kept the Yankee Beast, - bot
tied up" Take . little, it's AZ harmless
as Butler in battle. Good day, gentle
men; call again when You come to town.
Hiram still holds forth at No. 8, and
from the improvements going on he has
Jamison aud Caldwell. like rood sol
diers, are still at their posts, ready and
willing to obey all orders accompanied
with the spOndulix."
Mr.; Smith, although he delights in
traret, is always at home. =
"Jno A., learn, has bowed Off at
the Station, bat is getting up steam in
more profitable manner.
One additional item and close such a
lengthy communication, at least until
next January. A short time since, so we
are eredibly informed, Mr.. M. CsCamp-
bell, the best shot in the State, while out
hunting, killed fourteen birds ON the
wing at one shot. He also bagged a
pheasant, bird that is rarely seen in
hese parts nowadays. Who can beat it?
{ "ZAMoYEKE."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-01-13

The Clerk of the Circuit Court OF Mau-
ny county recently received the follow
ing letter: g,..5-..,s..,-.. - II
BIsHopv1LI.E, SUMTER Co., CT -
F December lIth, 1870 III
CLERK OF MAURY COUNTY CoURr:-
Not knowing your name must call
you Clerk. The reason / write to you is
this: My wife was born and raised in
Maury county, Tennessee, and all her
people were out there when we left. II
is now ten years ago, and we have writ
ten aud written, but can not get any an
swer from them. II You know any of
them please write us word. 1 will give
you some of their names: Old man Is
bell; he has several song, William, Red
:liond, and Seth. Another old man,
John Rigons; he has one son, Seldom; and
Joel Rigons, brother TO John. My wife
had two living brothers, the last time
beard from them, Richard johnson and
Wiley johnson. These people live in
tho upper part Of Marry or lower part OF
Marshall county. Also one old man.
Solomon Bunch, on Rutherford Greek,
and his sons, Joe, John, George, Solo
mon, James, and William. Ifyou know
any of these persons, please tell them TO
write to us. They know my wife's peo-'
pie, and we are very anxious to hear
from them. I E,.ts.f-f lsssf<s.
Mr.. Clerk, please speak to the editor of
the Columbia paper, and tell him to send
HE copy OF his paper. If ! knew his
name i would write to him. I want to
to take one of his papers if the copy
pleases ne, it may be Gan get up club.
80. ....-.. -. JANEsT. WATSON. I"