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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-04-28

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PoIICR COURT When the hour to which
this Courtstood adjourned yesterdaymorn.
ing arrived, there was not asOlilary case to
DO tried. Two had been postponed
Wednesday morning until 81 o'clock in
the afternoon, and at that hour the par.
ties appeared.
Robert Campbell and John G. Lynn,
Jr., neighbors on the Island. got into u
difficulty last Saturday, and each made
complaint against the other, TheCase Of
Mr.. G. was first called and a number OF
witnesses examined for and against. The
charge against Mr.. Lynn WIS then inves.
tigated, and His Honor, after a lengthy
review of the testimony, came to the
conclusion that the parties were equally
culpable. Accordingly he assessed on
each a fine of ten dollars and costs.
Having disposed Of this matter, It was
announced that James Thompson had
been lodged in the lock up sometime dur.
ing the day for pearing on the streets
in state Of intoxication, and the ques-
ton was propounded to His Honor II he
would now hear the case. The Court signi-
fled its readiness to do so. Thompson was
brought out, the testimony, brief and posi-.
tive, heard, and a fine OF one dollar and
costs imposed. s..r
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DEATH OF A FORMER REsIDRNT.-The
many acquaintances Of Col. Redick Nc.
Kee in this city, were panied to hear a
day or two since, Of the death Of his est,
mable wife, Mrs. Eliza r. Mckee. This
sad event occurred in Washington City
the early part OF this week;-the lmme.
diate cause being congestion ofthe brain,
Although well advanced in years, the
death Of Mrs. Nick. was sudden, no dan.
ger being apprehended until within few
hours Of her decease. Respected and be.
loved by large circle Of friends and rela.
tives, her removal from their midst Is
keenly felt Tho loss to her aged com.
panion is irreparable, and in his sorrow
and bereavement We assure him Of the
sincere coincidence Of his former acquaint.
anccs in our city.
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GRAND LODGE OF WEST VIRGINIA
The Grand Lodgere.assembled yesterday
morning in Odd Fellows Hall, at Mounds
vile. The Committee on Finances pre-
sented their concluding report Of the con.
ditton of the treasury, which seemed to
be satisfactory. Committees on Bylaws
and Charters offered their reports, which
were adopted. The order of the day be-
ing the election Of officers, tho follow
ing Past Grands were duly elected:
George Edwards, G. NJ; W. A. Reeves,
D. G. NJ; D. S. Reutch, G. W.; T. G.
Steele, G. Sec; W. II. Kelley, G. Treas'r;
B. T. Harmer, G. Chaplain; Cyrus Vance,
G. Rep WhereupOn the officers elect
were installed in conformity with ancient
usage.
The installation Of the following up.
pointed officers succeeded that Of those
mentioned: G. P. Snyder, G. Marshal /;
Geo. B. Crawford, G. Con; d. NJ Stein,
l. G.; p G. Copeland, G. Herald.
The customary votes Of thanks to past
officers, and others, were carried, and no
other business appearing, the Grand Lodge
closed its annual session in peace and
harmony.
The Grand Encampment concluded It's
business by olecting the following officers:
George Edwards, W. G. P.i Cyrus Vance,
NJ. T. G. II. P; John F. Smith, R. W. G.
s. W.; II. A Uthman, R. W. G. Scribe;
h. 7. Roberts, H. W. G. Treasurer; G.
W. Hassner, r. W. ]. W.; H. NJ. Turner,
W. G. l. s.; Joseph Turner, W. G, o. s,
The departing trains in the evening
conveyed most Of the delegates to their
respective homes.
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BARNEsvILLE ITEMS.

From, tho Enterprise.
3 BUSINESS in mercantile circles last
week was the dullest Of the spring sea-
son. We presume with the farmers at
home 1t was the liveliest of the season.
.BACoN.-Our market Is lIterelly over.
whelmed with bacon. Tho ruling price
for three weeks past has been In goods, II
cents per pound, for hog round, or Tor
sides.
TIE WHARF.-The wheat IN this sec.
ton of country looks splendid. The
breadth sown last fall is fully equal to the
wear previous. Without future mishaps
ipiure it, we shall have a full average
harvest.
CHICKEN CHoLERA.-This disease is
active among the chickens of this neigh
borhood. Alter being attacked the sub
iect becomes dull and inactive, weak in
the eyes, and generally dies within forty
eight hours.
WE arc pleased to learn that the Pres
byterian Church of this place has obtain.
cd the services Of Rev. Charles McC leIlan,
Of Wheeling, who will commence TO off,
ciate next Sabbath. Rev. Mcclellan has
preached here on several occasions, and
so iavorably impressed the congregation
that they have employed him perma-
nently.
Our NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. machine
shops and fOundries arc taxed to their Ut
most capacity, To meet the demand for
their goods. GAINESVILLE Is a splendid
field for manufacturing, and all are pleased
to see success attending the labors Of
those who have struggled against adverse
arguments of clOse.flsted capitalists and
conquered without their aid in money or
good will. Success TO the earnest toiler
Il certain
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OPENING of Trimmed Goods at Harden
s Dunaways, to-day.

THE WuARF.-Loud complaints are
made daily about the miserable condition
Of the wharf The cObble stones have
been so badly torn up by spars, lraysi
and wagons, that the landing in many
places resembles a lot Of bouldeS pro.
misCuously thrown together, more than
place prepared and setapart for thetrans.
action Of the river commerce of the city.
It is said that enough money is paid in
the shape of wharfage to keep this pub.
lie convenience in good We hope,
for the credit OF the city, that the Council
Committee on Wharves will expend some
Of tho funds under their control in having
the necessary repairs made. Prompt
action should be takenin this matter, as
the business interests Of our city will sui.
ferI If the present deplorable condition Of
the wharfis suffered to exist much longer,
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.


Byvrtus Of decree Of tho Circuit Court for
Ohio county, West Virginia, rendered on tho 9Th
day Of April, 1871, In d cause In ChRnccry pend
Ing In Baid Court, wherein Andrew g. Gillespie
siGl arc cOmplaluants and Cecilia Gillespie ct AZ
are defendants, shall on
Saturday, the Goth Day Of May, 1871,
ut 10 o'clock A. ", proceed to sell at public auc-
ton, to the highest and host bidder, at tho front
door OF tho Court House Of Ohio county, West
Virginia, the following described property, that
istO say:
"A portion Of lotNo III, fronting on the north
aide OF Clay street. between 9Th and 9th streets,
In that part ct the city Of Wheeling commonly
known as East Wheeling, bounded Us follows, to-
wit: beginning al the south east corner Of lot
No. III, thence wGstWardly, with the line OF Clay
street, thirty feet thence with line parallel with
tho east line Of said lot, n0rthward eighty feet
and ten inches, thence with line parallel with
Clay street thirty eOt to tho east line Of said lot
thence with the east line OF said lot eighty feet
and ten Inches to the beginning; tue SAID part Of
lot fronting thirty feet on Clay street, measuring
from the south east corner thereof, and running
back the depth, OF even width, OF eighty feet anu
ten inChes," with all the buildings und Appurte-
NAnCes thCFeuht0 belonging.
TRIMS OP SALE-One.lhlrd cash, and tho bal
RncR In u and IL months, the purchaser giving
bond with good security for the deferred inslaI.
mcnts, with interest from date; or all cash, at
HANNIBAL FORBES,
ap11 Special Commissioner.
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WHEELING SAVINGS INsTITU-

WHEELING SAVINGS INSTlTU.
w TG0N.-TRUSTRE'S SALE:-PnrsnAnt
10 the Deed OF Trust from the Wheeling Savings
recorded In the Recorders office for this county
In Deed Book Is, page %, Twill on
THURSDAY, tho 18th day Of May next,
and thereafter from day TO day until completed,
commencing the sale each day at ten o'clock, 4.
Nj at the Banking House lately occupied by said
Institution on Monroe street, In Wheeling, W.
Va, sell at public auction for cash the following
property, viz:
Tho part lot and building on the north side OF
Monroe stIeet Aforesaid which was conveyed by
William II. Woods and others 10 said Institution
by Deed dated February Is, 1855, and recorded In
said Office In Deed Book ~, page d9S, subject 10
the dover estate Of Mrs. Mary Woods.
The part Of lot 1853 In ChapllnG Eol's addi'
ton part, OfsAidc city, which was conveyed BY the
widow and heirs Of Thomas NELL. deceased, to
myself AZ Trustee, by Deed dated March %, 1871,
and recorded In said Office In Decd Book 6S, page
100.
twenty .Avo shares Of the Capital Stock Of the
Wheeling hinge Company.
Thirteen Rhares OF tho Capital Stock OF the
Merchants National Bank Of West Virginia at
ono Household Safe. Ono Gold Watch. AlOt
Of valuable Silver Ware. A large number Of lit.
1rary and miscellaneous works. Some superior
wines, brandy, whisky and sGgara. number OF
Autographs and paintings. SAtuary and bronze
ornaments. A number Of articles Of valuable
furniture. A pew In 81. Matthew's Episcopal
Church, Wheeling.
Selling as Trustee, do not warrant but | be-
llcYe the title 10 bU good, except against the
dover estate In the property on Monroe street.
apis DANIEL LAMB, Trustee,
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NARROW Wednesday evening
whllealady twas hosting asection ola win.
DOWN the third story of residence on
Market street, between Monrocan Union,
the sash fell outward, coming to the pave
ment witha crash. Agentleman had pass.
ed the point on the pavement It struck
only moment before, and narrowly es.
capped having his fine plug hat crushed,
and his head confused.
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BROKE Her SuAFr.-Wcdncsday, the
steamer Carrie Brooks, while on her way
from GAINESVILLE to Pittsburgh, broke her
shaft The accident happened near Proc.
tor, and she was compelled to transfer
her passengers and freight to the Granite
State md Courier, which came along
shortly AFTER We were told that the bro.
ken shaft was sent to Pittsburgh to be re-
paired
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Enthusiastically was a true type Of
IN April day-cloudy, with intervals Of
sunshine, and warm, damp atmosphere,
Alter nightfall the rain came down heavl,
~. In the lower section Of the city there
wasa slight almixture Of hail. The elec'
tricOl display was quite brilliant, which,
under the circumstances, was most fOrtu,
nate for those who were compelled to be
on th0streets. Not a public lamp was
lighted, although the night was oneof the
darkest Of the season, and the streets hor.
ribly muddy and wet.
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From the table 1t viii be seen that only
four hundred and eighty.fve votes were
cast in the city on the Flick Amend.
ment, and that the measure received a
majority Of one hundred and thrty.seven
The little interest in the election will be
apparent when we state that the town.
ships mentioned can poll between five and
six thousand votes. If the apathy exist
lug here has prevailed throughout the
State, the aggregate vote will not ex-
coed the figures given as the voting
strength Of this city.
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PATENTS TO WEST VRGINIANs.-Dur.
ing tho week ending last Tuesday, pat.
ent on paddle wheels was issued to Ebe.
nczer Mathers, OF Harrlsvillc, Richie
county; and also to MesSrs. John II.
Hobbs, Charles W. Brockunler and vii.
liam Leighton, Jr., of this city, for manu-
facturc oflamp shades.
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ONDrT.-That the owners the Hope are
negotiating for q side.whecler to take
the place Of that craft in the Btatamoras
trade. We are gratihed to hear that the
business between this city and the point
named, has grown to such proportions
that increased facilities for conducting II
satisfactorily must he provided.
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NoTICE TO HOUsEKEEPERs.- Buy your
wall paper al PAUL Bros. & Co.'s, and
SAVE FIFTEEN PER cENr. by getting
those wide English goods which are gen.
orally superior to American paper, both
III the quality ofthe paper and the colors
they are printed in-AND SELL FOR THE
SAME PRICE. You will find there the
best assortment in the City-all styles,
prices, and qualities.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-04-28

Fhnged Goats Hair crenadne, New and Beautiful
article for Suits.
Japanese silks and PopIlns In great Variety.
Black MoE1ar BhIIantinesy new and elegant.
Pongees, Diagonal PopTlns Silk serges.
Black and coIored Silks, Bishops Lawn Robes.
Black Iron crenadine two yards Wide all silk and WOOL
Pink, blue, buff and green PercaIes & Lawns.
coquette cloths:and Organizes.
Pques, Wash PopIlns, Cold Linen for Suits
Linen and Pique Suits for Children.
Linen and Bishops Lawn Suits for Ladies'.
Paris Muslin Tuncs for LADIES'
Pongee, Silk and Lace ParasoIs In the latest styles.
Reversible Ottoman ShaWs. a.a.a
Silk Sacques, Lama Lace Jackets. a...
Sash and Bow Ribbons, Roman Neck Ties.
Louise Ties, Embroidees and Lace Goods Of all kinds,
standard Plated Founchgs in Bishops Lawn Swiss.
octupIe Putting.
Ladies' and Misses RaIbriggan Hose.
Harris Seamless Kid Gloves. Also,
Low Priced Kid Gloves.
Misses Kid Gloves In all sizes.
Misses ParasoIs.
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THE E1Ecr4oN,' YESTERDAY. : Tht

The ELECTION YESTERDAY. The
election in this city yesterday was a re.
markedly quiet one; in fact, so remark
able was it in that particular that It was
almost IN entire failure. There was no
rioting, no scratching, no repeating, no
hacks running to carry voters to the polls,
no drunkenness, no betting, no enthusi-
asm, no voting, scarcely.
The following are the returns from the
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Low RvER-Thc river Is unprcce.
dentedly low for this season Of the year.
Last evening the marks indicated only
four feet and half In the channel. We
heard the remark made yesterday, that
such stage of water on the last days of
April, had not been known for years, Il
ever, since stcamboating was inaugurated
on the Upper Ohio.
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BALL4-The Old Dominion Dancing
Club gave their farewell ball, at their hall
on Main street, last night The slight
fantastic" was tripped until a late hour
this morning, and everything passed of in
a pleasant and social manner. The Old
Dominion is differed by gentlemen who
understand the management OF such az
lO;ro
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PARTIES desiring first-class pictures
would do well to call at Brown & NJ,
gins gallery, Monroe street. Mr.. She
hard, their new operator, understands
just what you want, and will give special
attention to all who favor him with n
coll
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NEARLY FCNIsHED.-The work of fit.
ting up the new whart.boat of Messrs. G.
II. Booth Il Co. is nearly completed.
About all that remains to be done is the
erection Of an office OH the roof When
that Is finished, the boat will be towed ia
the upper end Of the wharf, and be put on
duty. ~ 49,
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NoTIcE TO IIoUSEKEEPERs AND
0THEEs.-You can buy all the new and
elegant styles Of American. made Wall
Papers at u third less than old style En-
gliSh Papers. Call and see the largest
and cheapest stock in the city. Joseph
Graves, No. 81 Monroe street. "
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MUNICIPAL CoURT.-This court mel
yesterday morning at 1OO'clock, pursuant
to adjournment. Nothing Of special i'm,
portance was done. To-day will proba.
bly, close the term.
Adjourned until 10o'cIock this morn
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"ON THE STuEETs" Of Wheeling any
fine day may, be seen all the latest Spring
styles. AllOf these can be reproduced in
"rarest 9cmS'a the Partridge Gallery.
Call and supply your friends. Rem.
brants specially, Visitors always wei.
come,
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VERY Low-Thc Oldest tnhabitant does
not remember to have ever seen the Ohio
river so low at this season of the year as
tits now. The rain of the past few days
ought TO swen IT'S shrunken proportions
TO o more seasonable measure.
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GEORGE r. TAYLOR & Co., viii open
this morning, another lot OF Ladies' White
Victoria Lawn and Spanish Linen Suits;
also u ti6G assortment Of Ladies' Roman
Ties and Point Gaze Collars.
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PRouLEN.-A correspondent at Westor

PRopLEN.-A correspondent at Weston
sends Us the following: f
I'm my garden are two trees, ono 80,
the other 80 feet high, and 90 feet apart /:
equtdistant between their tops Is lOun-
tain, and from this fountain walk ex.
tends toa summerhouse, which Is Just as
far from the top Of each tree as Il Is from
the top OF one tree to the ther.-Requir.
ed, the length Of the'walk, ...
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New GooDs.-J. 7. Lakin & Co., have
received their stock Of goods for Spring
and Summer wear, and VIC are satisfied
that for variety and beauty, they can moi
be surpassed in the city. Call and SEE
them. ..
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A FEW pairs Women's Goat and Mo.
rocco polish, best Philadelphia make, at
50 80, worth 50 so. Misses lasting Bal.
morals 81 so. Womens lasting Balmo-
rails at 81 25, at
l.. V.BIoND's, 1O7 Main street.
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GheQntelLia
FRIDAY, APRIL %, 1871.

New Advertisements.
Notice to all Persons, &c.
Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing Machines
Curator's Notice.
northumberland & Bros.
Opening-Mrs. N. ]. Breinig.
Bonnets and Hats.
Just Received-smoked Salmon, sc.
Sundries.
For Sale-2 Good Lots.
Silver Ware-Oxtoby s. Duftlell.
Wanted-Situation.
Wanted-GoOd Stout Boy.
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NEW GooDsll am now receiving my
spring stock of Boots aud Shoes; which I
am selling very cheap. An examination
Il respectfully solicited. as.'
L. Y. BLOND, 10T Main Street.
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STILL AT WoRK.-We noticed yester-
day, that wreckers were still ut work re-
moving the coal from the barge sunk last
winter opposite the mouth of the creek.
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BELLAfRE.

john LoNGGLEY, ESD, editor OF the
Bellaire Independent, Is spoken OF as q
candidate for Auditor, by the Republi.
cans.
THE Prcsbyterians Of BelIaire are going
to commence the erection of u fine church
in few days-the proposals now being
in print. 1t is expected to be the incest
church in Eastern Ohio. The building is
10 be 110xGO.
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PERsoNAL-Capt. J. K. Booth, tho
great Barge King, was in tho city, yester.
day, looking after the interests Of the al.
legheny Belle.
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ATTRACTIVE Stock. =. New Spring
styles Of Boots and Shoes, Just opened by
r. PORTER, No. 1876 Main street.
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A LARGE stock Of Boots and Shoes,
comprising all the latest styles, Just re.
ceived at
L.V, RG.oND's, 1907 Maid Street.
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OPENING Of spring and summer Trim.
med bonnets and hats, on Saturday, April
Goth, at VIM. P. Bachman's.
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OPENING oftrimmed Hats, Bonnsts and
fine Flowers Thursday, April s7th, at
Harding & Dunaway's.
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OPENING offspring and summer trim
med bonnets and hats, on Saturday, April
Goth, at VIM. P. Bachman's. N
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LOOK out for bargains ut Il. PoRTER's,
No. 1875 Main street.
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THE Purest and Sweetest God Liver OIL In the
world, manufactured from fresh healthy llveu
upon the sea shore. TtlSporFectly pure and sweet
Ask for "HaEard 3 CaswOll'S Cod Liver OIL"
manufactured by
CAswELL, HAZARD 4 CO.,
o, New York,
mAYaS-Tu.Frd&w
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FOR SALE,

TOR SALE OR RENT.-THE In
Il undersigned offers for sale or rent his hill
property, situated at MlngO, Jefferson.
county, Ohio. consisting II new brick house OF
ten rooms, with halls and cellar. Two OF the
rooms are suitable for store or business rooms.
Also, frame housc Of GvC rooms on an adjoin-
Ing lot. .-,
Hp22" x. =. POTTER
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OPENING at Harden s Dunaway's, To-
lay. .a -, ,r
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OPENING ut Harden & Dunaway's, to.
lay. -
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OPENING at Harden X Dunaway's, to.
lay. f...,
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roR SALE ON EASY TERMS I'm
Il Five Brick Houses In BenwOOd, stu. Mi
ted above high water mark.
by ". V. HOGE D BRO,
mari Real Estate Agents.
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OPENING at Harden y Dunaway's, to
day,
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FOR RENT.

nor RENT-STORE ROOM ~
u and six Dwelling Rooms, occupied Nj
by Nj. HAncher, Centre Wheeling, Market ~
square. Apply Ut ,,,,,,, r,on,,
mar2l RENNERS HOTEL.
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UNOR RENT.-TWO (9) SMALL Ia
10 Dwelling Houses on the Island. MI
Apply at the Island Vineyard to
mail WIN. ulLLMAN.
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STEAMBOATS,,

Bold by all Druggists.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-01-18
srssRLEss SUPERSTITION.

In Englond recently, the corpse Of a
drowned man having been brought to
land, woman brought to the spot hei
son, afflicted with weus upon the neck
She obtained Of the Coroner permission
that the boy should draw his hand seven
times across the neck of the deceased
This, if foolish, vas at least harmless
Another recent instance of folly With
disastrous results is recorded. a man
had died of typhoid fever. A boy afiict
ted With wens was brought to the side
of the body, and the dead hand Was
placed upon his neck. He teok the
disease iu consequence, and the malady
was communicated to the family ant
spread through the whole nsighborhood
The disease vas Of violent type, and
many deaths followed. Such things, IL
the siueteeuth century, seem incredi-
bic, but this occurrence is vouchsd TO.
and no doubt took place. Perhaps, at
ter ali, it is NOS much more senseles:
than many customs which still obtain
even 10 our own midst. Not being at
tended with disastrous consequences
We do not hear Of or pots them. Blu
the folly is no less ai,surd. The super
stitution which perpetuates the idolasr.
Of the pagan ages de6es education an'
Christianity.