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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-08-15
THE OHIO SENSATION.
THE STORY OF OLD PETER BUFEN.
BURG IND HIS TOUNG WIFE
May and December-A Singular Narra-
tive-Justice Tracking the Guilty
Was Poison Used !-The. Result OF the
Inquest.

On or about the year 1852, in Paint Town
ship, Madison County, Ohio, Peter Bnfenburg'
aged seventy years. was married to Angelina
Hutson, whose age at that time has been varl-
ousiy stated at from eighteen t6tgenty.tour.
And thereby hangs very serious tale.
MARRIED, But NOT MATED.
Peter Bufenburg, although not an educated
man. had acquired great ricnes. he was lord
of vast f1ocks and herds, and his domain cover
ed several thousand fertile acres. At the time
of his death his estate was estimated at from
six hundred thousand to seven, hundred and
fifty thousand dollars. Angelina Hutson was
the daughter of g. farmer In moderate clrcum-
stances In the adjoining township. Up to the
perIod of her marriage her educ ation was lin
tied; but it is said, that she subsequently i'm.
proved her opportunities. She was comeiy OF
person, however, and If the current talk OF the
Neighbors is to be believed, was sometntng OF
a rustic coquette. There were Others, sless
leuient, who were of opinion that she carried
her coquetry to the verge OF imprudence.
However this may be, she attracted the regards
of the wealthy old bachelor grazter. Peter Buff
enburg, and in 1852, or thereabouts, they were
married About a year later, greatly to the mar
vel of the people of the township. son was
born to Peter. After q further lapse Of six
years when Peter was of the age OF seventy
seven, another son was born, and then scan-
dal gave tongue. In country districts, even
more than in towns, when o story once gets
currency, it gains amazingly by repetition.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-08-15
RESULT OF THE INQUEST.

In the meanwhile, Mr.. and Mrs. Colburn
have gone to Madison County to meet their
.accusers. AS announced in a telegram from
London, Ohio. August 10th, the coroner's jury
In the Bufenburg case concluded Its labors
Thursday. Further accounts give the follow
i. ing additio1.s. oarticuars: DR.. Wormley, ana
lytical chemist, testified to finding arsenic in
the stomach and liver, but did not discover
SUFFICIENT to produce death. he was Indefinite
as to whether there had been enough taken or
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23


The SopTHERN.- Last Saturday
we paid . visit to this well-regu
lated house, where the weary find
comfortable beds and tidy apart
ments, and the hungry are more than
satisfied when seated ct the sumptu-
Gus repast furnished In the spacious
dining haaa viands, choice and va
ried, served by orderly, polite SER
wants, who bring them from a cuisine
presided over by a gentleman who is
master of his professionIp all com-
bined render a meal at the Southern
a perfect treat. Every department
Is presided over by persons who un-
derstand and appear to take pleasure
In performing theiY varied duties.
After you have finished your mcal,
you can stop At the Office and procure
rs fine clgar--the genuine, import
cd, as Bolton would sly, Eavanah,
a. was ever pulled. Their stock Of
cigars and tobacco Is unsurpassed.
To disabuse the mind Of any who
may think we were deadheaded for
this notice, W. would take occasion to
say that we happened to have the
exact change and paid for our excel
lent dinner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

- - - d J. ~
*1est~assss .ruissa e.sam Ainansc sor
1og1s fos ~ NO. esn,la. throuehous
IA Unitcd -. ~ ~, e1viifscd ooon-
tr1ss 81 M ~ s|enliapharc. win 10
publiah<& 49, ~ r. II Januesvj m Ne
Eaelisb. dssA@4 ttcocli NoFwssiax,
wsish. aveliak xo,1sn1, 6onsbias Hbd
Hpap,sA laauou1A aad all vhe Wish "
unda.s>and ~ tnise phlxssop&y % health
should reed ~ ~ 90 vAlpfbls sue
gsDsions Il ~ ~ - I LAD b N ~
nirNSla messc6t 4 = ~ zoA ~ oausss,
provsnsisn taa Gor9 Of & ~ <Ax1oey Of
diseases. Il enlsa6os AlAfro 4 nccns 4 h.
formasioa NJ Issinc y d r. - 1rrt. ~
I1nsehanic. sho mf4ek, M M n, ~ b,an-
iAs,sss have been nlsdc ~ ea6h nsosidians
- are most suitable for correct and com
prehensive NATIONAL CALkNpAR.
The nature. useA and extraordinary sAni-
tary s16cts q Hostetter's Btomech 61tsoss,
the ssels4e tonie and aitera>i 70 Of more thar
half the Christian world, are faiiy sst forth
In tts pAsos, which are Aiso interspsrsed
with lpicsoatal iilustratio1s |. yaluabie re-
ipes for the household and fArn, numerous
ansedotes, and other Instructive and ANUS
Ing reading matter, original and ssisetsd
Among the annuals TO appear with the
opening Of The year. this will one ef ths
most nssfuk and NAE N HAD y6n T11z AK.
fro. Tho propristors. Musn. Moststsss 4
Bmitis, Pittsburgh. Pa, on feooipt Of atwc
cent stamp. will forward copy by mall %
any person who cannot procure one in l,sl
neaahburhood. The Bitters arc sold In ev.
orv s-kfr fosgr, md vi1luoo a1sX arc awfos1.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

IN anticipation of Christmns our
good friend, Oscar Pitt, brought US In
q very large fino rnoster, as large as a
turkey, aadlsft In care Of that good
klngspecimen ofhunianity, Squire
Caldwell, for our benefit. We took
the beautiful bird home. placed him
In the yard and introduced him tot
large red rooster that had been cock
ofthe-walk for several years. Old
red saw the new conner, bristled up
and come at him. Oscar, named In
honor of the donor, met him on the
halfway ground. and give him, a
bloody nosc In u much shorter time
than we could tell 1t, and became
master ofthe situation" causing red
to goin for the "new departure In
short order. This IL all We know
about tho fight" hut we return many
thanks 10 Mr.. Pitt for this noble
specimen from the barn-yard.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

Rev. Mr.. EARLE.--Kt Is definitely
announced that this gentleman will
preach tomorrow, at Franklin Hall,
and will remain in the city for sever
al days. From; all accounts Of this
distinguished divine, we anticipate \
rare Christmas treat in hearing him
expound the scriptures.
Since penning the above, Rev. A.
D. Sears informs Us that Mr.. Earle
Will reach here to-day, and preach at
the Baptist church tonight at 2
o'clock.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES word to
many, many TIMES. Judging from
the elongated features of majority
of those In this city who were the
fortunate holders Of tickets In the
Louisville lottery, many have realiz-
ed the import Of this word. You
have the cdtHolstipn, gentlemen, OF
knowing that although you failed to
get large prize, you have assiStsd 60
establishing library that mSy b Of
great benefit to soinsbsd,syAt least
We hopeso, a.1sss =
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

STAR SAW MiLL.--G. G.. Willis &
Co. proprietors ofStar Saw NH, have
everything In good running order,
and are prepared to d.; all orders for
lumber OF any character, for building
purposes, at short notice. Mr.. Willis
Is young manof good business quail
iications and steady habits, and will
attend to the wants Of the public In
u manner that will give general sat-
isfaction. See card In the CHRoSr
Gle to-day. -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23
Blair's Flavoring Extracts
the very best sold, just re.
ceived and for sale at
BYERs & BRO.

Ths nnest selections OF Imported
Coiognes. Handkerchief Extracts,
Hair Oils, Toilet Soaps, Combs and
Brushes OF all kinds for sale By
OWEN 4 MOORE.
BOOKSi SCHOOL BOOKSl BOOKS
owen b Moore oner great induce.
ments, both In School Books and
mlsccllaneous books. Call on them.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

suBscRiBEks to the CHRoslcLE
are coming IN occasionally. We are
making preparations to start to Gin
cinnati ncxt week to procure new
material and stock OF all kinds,
With which to dress up our paper for
the New Year, aud to enable us TO
execute job Printing In a style to
compare With any Office In the west
We mean no bragadocio, but will
prove our assertion by our work.
Times are hard and money scarce,
which has been the cry ever since
Adam was a yearling, hut, despite
all tl.ls. we intend to keep a stin
upper lip" and show our patrons a
neatly prlnted, srssdspls paper for
1872. We this week issus.tlle CnRoN-
IcLc on book paper which is'ssldom
used By the country press, and IL the
patronage NJ the public will justify q
VIC will furnish this class az clear.
white paper during the incomlns
ysar. Ass Z.
The CHRONICLE Is about rs old az
the most ancient inhabitaut. and,
providence permitting. We think II
wr get live, the assertion OF croak-
erskod enemies TO tho contrary not
withstanding.. With tender of our
best wishes to all our friends and no
revenge to crafty towards those who
are not, we dimiss tire subject. ti
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

u. ~
CoNNUbIAr. - Il wns DOR go0d n
1anst = b present lat 1ussdsy sven-
nB9 ~ l19e The peptl ~ epeen
Mr. W Js1Ut3s = Tfb1son. ny,
And Miss Lon B1A pLny, ~ The resi-
denco q MI 4}lE& n jeh4 3rad-
ley, on - 49, ~
arrived ~ 1ro1 o9< ~ cpdxV
ff'enes \ ~ ~ AZ elgead1 -
senbls ~ 4s4& IN them-
seivss uney l(ln4 - 1re1seseing
momens when the wAin Wosld
% made ono. When the appointed
hour arrived, Rev. BIN. IAylos, pas
Tor o. the Cuinoesiand church, took
his stand, and the beautiful bride and
hanusoDe groom, win taelr attsnd-
antA entered the parlor, and The rsv-
arend divine pronounced = sbset eer-
emony closing with : prssf prayer,
and thrs made happy two hearts
that bsas - one."
Inc sttsndants were y. - Hollow
ESQ., ana Mis- Gertrude hamey, MT.
'onn brsa'ey ana - 0eorgie Tutf,
sister y tlss groom, Mr. WIN. Rollow
anc .is =. Saesson. Mr.. John Tut
end Miss mary saekson--eii neatly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

The GRAND BALL to be given by
the Firenen OF this city, at Franklin
hAlh on thu, sth Of January next.
VIII he. a splendid affair." as among
the management are list OF names
who puteyerything through right
they hayea hand In. The proceeds Of
this ball afs.tohe APPLIED 90 the pur-
chase of astssm fife'Eagine for ahs
city, which fac. 4hpe, to say nothing
Of the pleasure twill afford, should
create very large sale Of tickets.
We will have more to say upon this
subject in our issue of January eth.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

Forrest's Juniper Tar, for Coughs,
croupIaoarseness. who0ping Cough, Spit
ting OF Blood. Bronchitis, Bore Throat.
and Lung Diseases. A. this article Il
warranted to euro or price refunded. and
several counterfeits being in thu market,
by Forrcts OF different names. purchasers
would do we'll to obtain the ssnuiue, pre-
pared by Or. JAMES Mason FORREST 4 Co..
since 1862.
sold BY 9. B. STEWART. 1t % cents per
bottle. , may eft
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

OUR well tilled confectionery and
toy shops are emptying themselves
rapidly by sales OF nice things for the
children as holiday presents. You
who wish to buy had better DO MAX
Ing selections as next week the rush
will be SO great that You may be
"cro~dca out tr want Of NOM"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

MORTON HOUSE," By the author Of
Valerie Aylmsr. u Astory Of the south
thirty years ago, The young authorSss
who IL lady OF North Carolina. hns IN
her second essort improved upon M nryt
Call and examine the book At DOUG HEB
TYS Book store, opposite coust-house'
Price In papur 500: slotn, any colo7, sl.SQ
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

owen 4 Moore keep . complete
stock OF school Books, College Text
Books, Blank Books, Stationery, Mu.
steal Instruments and Sheet Music.
A liberal discount to teachers and
country merchants.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

We do pst charge anything addi.
tioual for our illustrated paper this
wesk-it remains at 50 per annum.
Send " your names aud the aasli.
Make somo friend or lover like
you better by sending them the
CHRoNIcLE for 1872.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

PERsosAL.-Johu Brown, Esq,
local editor Of. that excellent Journal,
the oallatln ExAminer, put in AN APP
pssranevat our sanction this week,
Our tobacco dealers would o.'ns,'lt
their Interest by putting their cards
in his paper. and thereby endeavor
90 sernr.. tAe tebacsO VI that sectlou.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23
New and complete stock
of. Trusses, Supporters,
Braces &C. just received
and for sale low at
.xx BYERS & BRO.
WHOLESALE.

owen g. Moore invite Physicians
end Merchants TO cell on them for
supplies. They bay their Drugs.
Chemicals and Patent Medicines In
New York, and ars prepared to du.
plicate LouisyiIle and Cincinnati
prices.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

LET the youth who stands with a
glass Of liquor In his hand consider
which he had better throw away
the liquor or himself.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

Fine Havana and Domestic Cigars,
also Choice Virginia Tobacco, for sale
BIZ @ OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

$50 Reams or Note, Letter and Cap
Paper Just received and for sale By
OWEN 4 MOORE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

PERsoNAL.-Our very worthy, aud
efficient representative, Hon. r. +.
Ferguson, has Returned home from
his arduous labors IN the legislature.
lie paid " q Walt last Monday, and
gave ia brief outline or the work.
ings Of that honorable body--the
most important asscmhlage that has
convened In our State for many
yssra Mr6F. has reflected honor
and credit upon our county, aud re-
turns to his constituents with the
plaudit "weIl done faithful servant"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

SPICE Rouxp. III we don't have Q
good chrlstmas dinner It will not be
hecauss our friends fall 20 send In
semstlhing for that purpose. Jack
Lay; . butcher 40 Is n butcher, pre-
parsu aten pound spice round. done
up In his unsurpassed style. aud pre-
s 4 10 u 70 atiorn our christmas
& 6psl llekle our palate upon that
al xIsa folt<H are won't 70 have q
sS&I 5>&st u oood things. just think
Of it4-a printer and his honselola sit
wing downto dinner composed Of
splice roInd, big rooster,E back.
bones, spare ribs, Porter's wine, and
anything else kind, hearted people
feel inclined to donate. II we live.
and s'nothing hsppens,p. we intend
90 hsve one good, square meal" be-
fore old III kicks the bucket and Joins
himseifto the years beyond the fiood.
Friend Lay, may your shadow
never grow less nor greater, and may
you never have anything worse than
spice round all the scar round.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

Try owen 4 M0Ore's Yeast Powder.
It's the cheapest and best In usc.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

We have secured photograph Of
our gray rooster, Mt considerable ex-
pense. We think our readers will
agree with MS that he Is fine speci-
mun. Leifr
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

Loos usax;-Psrsons announcins tbsm-
sslvss - candidates for cfnes, musf ny
the printsrs re In advance ~ erdSt "a
sseurs Aa linesFtien IN this papsr. X
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

SEE notice Of Trust sale OF d. N.
Is "nnciy, which we publish to-day.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23
Kincannon 3 HAMLET are re.

ceivifg very Extensive Stock Of aluss
and Queensware. which they will sell al
realty reduced prices. ap l. 7i-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-12-23

xs th6 I'sos q oGv papP 6 printed
% "a - Of q {htma4 - . ~
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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-05-06

/ EuRkKA MIsIso DIsrRIor. The Eureka
Sentinel, in speaking of the mines of that dis.
trict, says: la 3'"h4 a-l .. a'.a gui
We can truthfully and explicitly state, after
carefully surveying and closely examining the
actual Developments In the leading nfnes
and valuing the ores extracted according to
the money product, that the Eureka mining dis
trict possesses abundant and marked charac-
tcristics Of extent, wealth, and permanence in
its mines. We have, indeed, huge mineral
belt, within the we'll defined limits of which
are found masses, bodies, or deposits (call
them what you willy, Of good paying ore. And
though We cannot speak of ''well defined
walls, the accompanying "clay selvage, 4" etc.
We can point TO the shafts, the inclines, the
drifts, the adits, the transverse excavations
ON the bodies of ore, and say explicitly that
we have quantity and quality We do not pre-
tend To deny that segregated lunches and iso-
lated beds OF ore, more properly perhaps
dehned as nodules, have been dug out-eppa-
rentiy. But take these merely as the excep-
hons 10 prove that Eureka Is not absolutely
taultless-is not the fairy Ell Dorado Of Wis.
ionary dreamers or excited prospectors. Nor
do We allege that We can count our mines by
thousands. hut We venture to repeat that those
mines which We have and are sufficiently
opened to show what they are, possess every
and every indication of exhaust
less extent and immense wealth. The ores
are rich and abundant-by comparison with
cost of production and the yield Of uther
camps; at the surface they carry a heavy per-
centage Of the baser metals, as shown by the
produce Of the furnaces; these baser metals,
disappear as depth is attained, as again shown
by the produce of the furnaces; the mines are
easily worked, as proven by the number of
hands employed; finally, the ores are easily re-
duced, as demonstrated by the monthly list of
silver and lead bullion exports from Eureka to
Pallsadei and all of these statements are still
further verified by the fact that what Eureka is
to-day is wholly and directly the result of the
not house in the town, and sca.ce
a merchant, has been raised by other means
than money made and earned within the limits
Of the district. " .... D..
These are the facts we desire to lay before
The world; these are the inducements to which
We invite attention; these are the things Of
Wkfeh we say "come and look at them-then
invest"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-05-06
$4,000 TICKDTs will be sold at
...| .,- S2 so coin, each. .......
The Most Liberal Scheme Ever offered
. .r H. .M...s to tie Public . .r.

It is proposed TO ered, in the vicinity Of Grass Val
ley home for disabled and superanuated miners.
The Home We propoe 10 erect will be under the
management and direction Of the following well known
gentlemen: Board of Trustees Hos. WILLIAM WATT.
HoS THOMAS FfSpL1. A. d. BRADY. Esq. DUpLEY
HoYT. ESQ., and MARHS FoBD. Esq all Of whom are
old residents Of Grass Valley. Nevada County. lCsl
The Trustees will male and execute regulations for
the proper aud economical conduct of the Home .
The Home will derive OF its support from reg
lar monthly subscriptions Of the working miners and
from contributions frtm the charsbly posed of all
classes. l. believed that In this way the Homo Cali
bo maintained when it's once established.
The necessity of snck Home Is demonstrated every
day Mining accident are frequent. and I'm many In.
stances result in disability to the subjects of them
The community Is almost daily called upon 90 sub
sCribe funds for Tho assistance Of the disabled This
tax n generous community eau be used 10 better
purpose and do good to the unfortunate by the
cstablishmhpt Of the Home to which We refer, ard
which we propose TO establish ' "
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-05-06

lives, acts as he now sets. and dares as he
now dares. this age may claim to have me-
Sented to history the one person in ali its mnI-
atudinous variety Of event and character who
had q'nte forgot that ingenious trait of inno-
eence which brings blush 10 the maidcn's g
SOFT cheek and deepens the bloom on the boy g
frank brow; who was. alone Of all men, the
person totally and absolutely unconscious of
that sense. OF wholesome shame which selects
even the lowest type Of man from among the
orutes to some desert Of honor and reverence.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-05-06

. .
LIGHTNING TRoTTER.-The Sacramento Re
porter has the following concerning the ia
nous Stanford horse: The chances are that
the celebrated horse Dexter viii have to take
back seat before long. Yerterdsy morning,
at the Park, the mysterious stamford horse
was driven twice around the tmck, in a sulky,
by "Yank' Smith, who has the animal in his
charge. The first half mile VAS trotted over
at moderate speed, but on the last half Smith
LET him out, and he crossed he score in 1 0T.
Keeping right on, at a slow;r trot till the half
mile post was reached, tbs wonderful horse
was again urged to his sped and made the
last half mile in l07X. "his time was noted
by several reliable and experienced parties
among whom may DO mentioned Charley
Shear, and George Gilbek. Leland Stanford,
owner of the horse, was also on the ground
There is no doubt about this time having been
made, and II is the fastest on record. a well
known sporting gentleman, Who saw tile trial,
offered TO wager $1,000 that he could take the
horse for week and drive him a mile in ] :15
The animal has a somewhat romantic history,
and, like many bipeds in this country, his ele-
vatton from hard work and obscurity TO fame
and ease has been rapid and remarkable. Not
many months ago, he did service in
butcher cart in this city, and WAS sold for the
paltry sum of $3.50. Stanford paid 50, 800,
for him, and could get $4,000 now for his
bargain. The pedigree of the horse is in dis
pute, but those who have the best reason to
know. state that he 10 St Clair. The horse
IN at the Park nearly every morning for exer-
else. and all who desire to see him can have
their curiosity gratified by getting out there
early. I...... .l.-.I H.- .r .... .r..