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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24

Shortly after the close Of the war
Mrs. Beach, living near Carrolton, La,
went insane. The cause of her in
sanity was attributed to the loss Of
her husband in one of the numerous
conflicts in West Virginia.
Notwithstanding the. unsound con-
dition of her mind, sEe went about
her daily duties as usual, taking care
of her children (she had two-a boy
and girl and sewing for their sup.
port. 1t was only in conversation
that her insanity was apparent, and
her utter aversion to society.
Naturally weak and delicate in her
organization, her over-taxed strength
gave way under the ardu5us work she
performed, and day by day her thin,
pale face grew careworn, and her soft,
silent footsteps drew nearer and nearer
to the grave. But to all inquiries of
friends about her health, she would
shake her head and say;
I'm well; / can't die; who would
care for my little oncs?'
The sad and lonely life of the WON
an excited compassion, but she would
take no aims. She toiled early and
late.
But not great while 5ii+cc she sent
for gentleman living a short distance
from her, and when he arrived said to
him:
II am going to die now, my children
are provided for" ,
In less than tgo days she was dead.
contemporanco Gus with the fact coming
the intelligence that by the death of
an uncle her children had become heirs
to large fortuue in MARYLAND.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24

"Ycs, sir. l hope to marry Floy
Wheeler. have not yet offered my
self, my term of probation not being
yet ended. / want you to see her
father. l would like you to know her
Can't pursuade you to go up there
for an hour this evening"
eyes, John, I'll 90. It's high time
| became acquainted with my daugh-
tcr-in-law to be-"
Arrived at Mr.. Wheelcr's residence,
somewhat pretentious house, the
father and son awaited, with widely
different feelings, the appearance of
the young lady. 1t was some time
before she presented herself, and when
she did so she swept into the room, ar
rayed in her sweetest smile and pret-
tiest dress.
Coming from the dimly y-lightcd hall
into the full blaze of the chandelier.
Floy could not clearly distinguish fea-
lures; and when John, in a voice
swelling with pride, introduced her to
his father, the old gentleman said
"No, John, no This is the young
woman with whom I firted with TO.
day. This is not"
Father? Floy for Heavens sako."
interrupted John, but stopped.
He needed but ore glance at her
guilty face. He quietly took his IA
ther's arm and left the house.
Floy Wheeler is not yet engaged,
neither does she indulge in handker-
chief fiftations.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24
where the Sum does not Set.

The following graphic sketch is from
the description of scene witnessed
by Mr.. Campbell and his party in the
north of Norway, from cliff one thou.
sand feet above the sea
"The ocean stretched away in silent
vastncss at our feet; the sound OF
waves scarcely reached our airy look
out; away in the south the huge old
sun swung low along the horizon like
the slow beat of pendulum in the tall
clock Of our grandfather's parlor cor
ner. We all stood silent looking al
our watches. When both hands came
together at twelve, midnight, the full
round orb hung triumphantly above the
waves, a bridge of gold, running north,
spanning the seas between us. There
he shonc in silent majesty which knew
no setting. We involmtarily took of
our hats; no word was spoken. Com.
binc, if you, can, the most brilliant
sunshine and sunset you ever saw, and
the beauties will pale before tho gor-
gcous coloring which lit up. the ocean,
heavens and mountains. In half an
hour the sun swung up pcrceptibly on
its beat, the colors changed to those Of
morning, a fresh breeze rippled over
the waters, ono song after another was
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24

The following story We clip from an
exchange. We will not vouch for the
truth of it, for it is rather n tough
story, alth ough mistakes will happen
in every family:
Squire X, well Known barristcr
of Belknap, having occasion to trans
act some business at the Ossipee Court,
+ und few days at his disposal, which
he determined to spend in trouting in
the mountain brooks. In company
with an artful friend, he wandered sew
eral miles into the country. Night
came, and the sportsmen concluded to
spend the night at farm house, if
permission could Be obtained, and re-
turn early next morning to the village
A cherry-faced old lady granted per-
mission to remain under her roof that
night. AS it was necessary that our
legal friend should be at court at s
o'clock the next morning, the good
dame arose early and prepared break.
fast by the light of a tallow candle
The anglers were seated at the table in
dark corner of the kitchen, while the
old lady was engaged over sizzling
fryihg-p pan on the stove,
"How's this steak, r., tough, hey ?"
asked the lawyer. "Don't know why.
BY Jovc, | can't chew the stuff"
Wiping the sweat from his forehead,
he made another attempt to masticatc
the mouthful, and then said:
"My good woman, win you be kind
enough to see why this steak is so
very, tough ?"
The pleasantfacod old lady appear
ed with her candle, wiped the mois-
ture from her spectacles, and looking
at the plate, dropped the candle into
the lawyers lap, and shouted with
horror:
"Great State of New Hampshire
I've fried my holder!'
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24

To aid farmers in arriving at &C.
curacy in estimating the amount Of
land in different fields under cult;va
ton, the following table is given:
Five yards wide by 96s yards long
contains one acre.
Ten yards wide by Asa yards long
cantains one acre. +.
Twenty yards wide by 242 yards
long contains. one acre.
Forty yards wide by 12l yards long
cantains one acre. 1u'
Seventy yards wide by CO 10 yardh
long contains one acre.
Eighty yards wide by 60 10 yards
long contains one acre. ri''' itl
:. Sixty feet wide by 726 feet lohr
contains one acre.
One hundred and ten feet wide by
3o6 long contains ono acre 5''
One hundred and twenty feet widc'
by BOB feet long contains one acre.
Two hundred and twonty feet wids
by l9s feet long conta ms one acre.
Two hundred and forty feet widc
by Isl l-2 feet long contains one acre,
-Four hundred AID forty feet wide l,y
W feet long contains one acre.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24
Courage in Every Day life.

Have courage to discharge a debt
while you have money in your pocket.
Have the courage to do without that
which you do not need, however much
your eyes may covet it.
Have the courage to speak your
mind when it is necessary you should
do so, and to hold your tongue when
it is prudent you should do so.
Have the courage to make a will
and just one.
Have the courage to tell man why
you do not lend him your money.
Have the Courage to cut the most
agreeable acquaintance you have, when
you are convinced that he lacks prin-
ciple. "A friend shonld bear with n
friends inirmitics, but not his vice"
Have the courage to show that you
respect honesty in whatever guise it
appears, and your contempt for dishon-
est duplicity, by whomsocvcr exhibit
ted. Have the courage to wear your
old clothes until you pay for your new
ones.
Have the courage to obey your
Maker at the risk of being ridiculed
by men.
Have the courage to prefer comfort
and prosperity to fashion in all
things.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24

piped up in the grove beyond us--we
had slipped into another day.
"She fought fair however, and when
she could fight no longer for want of
breath, yielded handsomely. Her arms
fell down BY her side--her hair fell
back over her shoulders, her eyes clos
ed and there lay little plump mouth
all in air. Gracious did you ever see
a hawk pounce onto n robbin ? or a
bee upon clover top? I need say
no more. What beautiful picture
for a painter"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24

WatchwOrds Of Life.
Hope,
While there's hand TO strlkei
Dare,
While there's young heart bravei
Foil,
While there's task unwrought
Trust,
While there's a God to savel
Learn,
That there's work for eachl
Feel,
While there's strength In God
Know,
That there's crown reserved
Wait,
Though meath the cloud and rod
Love,
When there's foe that wrought
Help,
When there's brothers need
Watch,
When there's temper near
Pray,
Both in thy word and decd!
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24

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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-24
THOMAS II. HUNT,
WILLIAM McMASTER

Dealer IN, unu MHnuiuC0urof WI
Bsots, shoes, Harnesses, Trunks, etc.,
Has n stock on hand, consisting OF wagon
Express, Buggy and Lumber Harnesses, Collars,
Saddles, Brides, Whips. Horse Blankets, Buggy
Cusbions and Mats. Custom made French Cali
and Kin Boo.s and Shoes. Bows Boots and gen.
eral stock OF everything pertaining to the leather
trade Mr. NJ can now be found at his new store,
In rear OF Potter Brothers hardware store' wnere
he will be pleased to see his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-09
GENERAL NE US.

A Boston lady declares she is guilty of
downright falsehood dozen times day by
saying to people she meets 81 am glad to see
you," and cannot free herself from the habit.
The Princess Louise is making herselfpop-
ular at her Highland home. At tenantry
ball recently she was the partner of a farmer,
and went "down the middle between hum
dred couple in contra dance.
A young lady requested to be released from
her marriage engagement on the ground that
when she contracted it she believed her love
duck, but since found him to be goose.
Jay Cookies father was named Eleutheros.
He lost an Office once (before printed ballots
were in use), it is said, because not one voter
in five could spell his name right. To save
his boys from a similar misfortune, he named
them Pitt, Jay and Henry.
There are many shining qualities in the
mind of man, but there is none more useful
than discretion; it is this, indeed, which gives
value to all the rest, which sets them at
work in their proper times and places, and
turns them to the advantage of the person
possessed of them Addison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-09
TIE UTAH WARFARE.

Iron The New York Sun October 27ih.l
SALT LAKE CIrY, Sept. 2s.-Brigham has
publicly sworn that he shall never be taken
by writ. This is but idle braggadoco, and
the sooner the people see him yield like any
other citizen TO the call of the United States
Marshal, the sooner ''scaies will fall from
their eyes" In the fullness of his glory he
was reckless. When he saw woman that
filed his eye, il made no difference whe stood
in his way. For ten years he has taken no
extra wife, and seemed to all appearance 10
be contented with the number that he had
but none of his wives were accomplished.
They were plain in manner, like himself,
and unpretentious; good housekeepers and
excellent mothers. When the army encamp-
ed here in 1858, and he made some money by
selling to them privately, while he publicly
forbade the people to do the same thing. he
began to get uplifted Soon after the pros
perity began, among the emigrants came a
rather old Miss Amelia Folsom from Council
Bluffs, Iowa. She was the attraction at the
social parties during the first winter, as she
could sing and play the piano. Brigham fan
cied her. A young man here was paying at
tehuon 10 her. Brigham gave him mission,
and II nigh broke his heart
Ihis Miss Folsom had another string to her
DOW iet In Council Bluff. He came ON and
wanted 70 marry her, and she wanted him
put DfiSham neid her with a revelation. Ii
had been revealed to him that she should
ish old mans carriage stood hours everv day
before Miss Folsom's door. Three different
times were set for their marriage. Three
times the endowment house" was warmed
up in the winter time for the ceremony. and
each time she disappointed him. Finally,
afraid of "the Lords" displeasure, Miss Fol-
som consented.
Since that time the man who wore home
spun, who preached against fashions and the
vanity of the world, has become as gay and
fashionable as his years permit. He has a
barber call every morning to shave him, curl
his hair, and perfume him up, and he wears
the best and finest broadcloth; and while his
other wives maintain their former plain
attire, Amelia has the richest silks and bro
cades that can be imported. With it all she
is dissatis6ed, and leads the prophet wherever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-09

she has a mind to, and snubs him unmerci.
fully. She makes perfect laughing stock OF
him.
She supposed that she was to be the last
and favorite wife; but Brigham saw two
blooming grass widows and married them and
to the terrible chagrin of favorite Amelia, one
of them has brought the prophet a daughter.
Of all the gossipy towns on the face of the
earth this holds the palm, and the gossip
about the young daughter is frightful. Amelia
has circulated the most scandalous stories
about old age and infrmity, and questions
paternity. The other young wife is black
eyed, quick, smart girl, that seems to care
nothing for him, and enjoys herself hugely.
Some OF these are certain to bring trouble
upon him if summoned to court, and if he is
indicted they assuredy will appear in court.
The brother of the United States Marshal
leaves to-day with documents to be submitted
to the Attorney General, asking for advice in
regard to the charges that are made against
Brigham Young, referring back to 1856 and
1857, at which time there is no doubt of MUIR
ders having been committed by the Danites,
with the connivance OF the Mormon leader.
''Bilf" Hickman, a notorious DANTE, vile
murderer, and dirty scoundrel, has divulg-
ed to the United States Marshal and the United
States District Attorney the murders that he
has committed, and in which he duplicates
Brigham as accessory, both before and after
the fact. Hickman, aware of the penalty of
his crimes, is trembling like a miserable
coward, and says that he will tell all if they
will only spare his life, that he does not want
to die.
No one but fanatic would have ever con-
scented to the murders that Hickman was privy
to- and the inevitable result ensues. The
United States judiciary have got ''the dead
wood" upon the prophet, and there is nothing
can save him from the penitentiary or the
gallows.
Coming to the worst with Brigham, it may
be counted upon that his followers will fight
under Lieutenant General Wells if there is
particle of show for them. If the Govern
ment thoroughly understands our situation,
competent, trustworthy general should be
sent here in whom the nation has confidence.
Colonel DE Trobriand, now in command of
the troops, has not the confidence of either
his officers or the people.
There are lively times ahead for the proph-
ct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-09

Composed Of Dock Root, Sarsaparla, Rock Ro-.,
wort, Prckly Ash Poplar Bark. Rhubarb, etc.
For Weakness, Loss of Appetite. Jaun-
dice, Headache, Sour Stomach, Piles Of
long standing, IIunors, and all Diseases trhich
arise from an unhealthy state of the Stomach,
Bo,oeis, and Blood, for which valuable Roots ana
Herbs and the knowledge Of their great service TO
suffering humanity, man cannot feel too thankful
TO Him who wisely provided Us with all things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-09

WILD CHERRY BALsAM-The memory of
DIR. Wistar is embalmed in the hearts of thou
sands whom his Balsam of Wild Cherry has
cured OF coughs, colds, consumption, or some
other form of Pulmonary disease. 1t is now
over forty years since this preparation was
brought before the public, and yet the demand
for it is constantly increasing. ltt&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-10-09

GEO. G. GOODWIN d. CO., Agents,
BOSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-23
ATFXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADV ERT1SER.

gave them the means Of laying road-hed so
nearly level that it presents no obstacles to
travel or transportation. They had only to
take care that the road should run above the
level of Ugh water; and as the river rises some
times forty or fifty feet this has placed the line
high above the low water which prevails at this
season of the year. At two great bends which
the New River makes, tunnels arc building.
One Of these, G.40O feet long, will be the long,
est in the United States until the llooSac tun-
mel is completed. 1t saves nearly five miles of
difficult road building. In these tunnels large
gangs Of men arc employed ut several points,
and the whole line is in good state of for
wardness With the exception of some miles
of easy work near the Grcenbricr, which can
DC done so rapidly that it will not be advisable
to put it under contract until next spring, the
whole line of the New River and Grcenbricr is
under contract, and everywhere the contrac-
tors gangs are buSily at work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-23
FOREIGN NEWS.

While Prince Napoleon was on his way to
Marsciles the train stopped at the town of
Valencc in France The people, who had
heard Of the Princes Journey, gathered about
the railway station and demanded his surren.
der into their hands. Upon being informed
that he travelled under safe conduct OF the
Government, they vented their hatred in
Kisses yclls and threats, which followed the
train until it had passed the limits Of the town.
A dispatch from Metz reports that serious
trouble has arisen between the North and
South Germany soldicry in garrison there
Several encounters and pugiistic affrays had
occurred between members OF RavarIan and
Prussian regiments.
The ex Emperor Napoleon has returned to
Chisclhurst He declares his belief that the
present French Government is weak and in
adequate to the wants Of the country.
Gambetta has published letter in Paris, in
which he says that the defeat of the Republ
cans in the late elections for Conscils Gcncraux
should not cause them to dcspond.
Formal ratifcations Of the treaty between
France and Germany were exchanged by the
representatives Of those Powers on Saturday.
Charles Babbage, the famous mathcmati-
can and philosophical machinist, died in Lon
don on Friday last aged 10 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-23

The RAILROAD INJUNCTION CAsE.-The
Richmond State Journal says 1.-THE suit of
Tyson against the Virginia and Tennessee Rail
road Company, and Vim. Malone, PRESIDENT
for an injunction restraining Gen NJ. from con-
summating the consolidation Of certain railroad
lines, has been dismissed by order Of the plain
tiff's counsel. The case has for few weeks
caused considerable excitement throughout the
State on the South side, as we'll as no little OK
pcnsc to parties concerned, and some of our
best lawyers have been busily engaged in pre-
pairing for the argument ~ This looks as if the
matter was ended; but the Lynchburg News Of
to-day says :-"Various are the rumors as to
the reasons for this course being pursued by
the plaintiff; but we understand that the Rich
mond suit was dismissed because the Circuit
Court for the Western district Of Virginia, was
thought to be the proper forum in which to
try the case and that suit will be instituted at
this city Immediately" The Journal says that
the plaintiff in the application for the injunc-
ton, was not bona fdc stakeholder IN the
Virginia and Tennessee Company, in which
character he claimed to be damaged. lie had
purchased his shares five in numbcr) in that
company, only few days before his bill was
filed lie had bought himself lnto the suit.
During its tendency it has the effect to stop
proceedings under the negotiation which had
been concluded in New York. The officers OF
the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Company
refused to proceed until this stab at It's credit
had been foilcu."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-23
Nnxy River. West virginia..

Mr. Charles Nordhotf, formerly of the Even
ing POST has recently completed trip through
the Vircinias, and has recorded his impressions
in series Of very readable letters to the New
York Tribune. He compares the famous New
River Gorge of West Virginia with the 70
Semitic wonders of California and adds =
More than two years were consumed IN the
survey of the wild country between the White
Sulphur Springs and the Falls Of Kanawha. |
met, on the line, some of the gentlemen who
had been engaged in this work, and saw the
difficulties which they encountered, and heard
fthc hair.breadth escapes which some Of them
made from terrible death. In our somewhat
difficult ride VIC surmountcd the preclplccs and
approachcd the river only at intervals; but the
engineers had to carry line along the river;
their duty led them to the most inaccessible
places, and they had to take nice measurements
where it was not easy for squirrel to stand
and where men could only crawl on their hands
and knees, or be supported by ropes.
The result is u roadway which passes through
the mountains on an easier grade by tar than
any other Of the great East and West lines
connecting the Atlantic with the West. The
Erie railway has grades as high as 81 feet to
the the mile; the Pennsylvania has 95 feet to the
mile the New York Central though in gen
crll II mas easy SlduCS, lO'lD up W ~ ANSN ~
the mile; the Baltimore and Ohio runs up to
lis feet to the mile The Chesapeake Il Ohio
will have no grades over 30 feet to the mile
facing west, and west of Howard creek it has
none over 20 feet to the mile. 1t will have the
lowest grades of all the East and West lines, and
this, Joined to the fact that it taps the Ohio at
O point-Huntingto low down that it is
always accessible to steamboats,, so that 1t will
give the southwest its shortest connection with
the Atlantic, would make it great enterprise,
important to the country, even II 1t did not pass
through region of unexampled richness in
coal, IRON and timber, which has heretofore
been shut out from market, and closed
against capital and industry.
The New River and the Grcecnbrler have,
10 the course Of ages, woru their way through
the mass of hills and mountains which lie be-
tween the Fall of kanawha and the White Sui.
phur Springs Iu ali this country, so far US could
notice, there are very few signs of the upheaval
strata. The rocks lie in their beds Us they
were deposited, and the river seems to have
worn its way down from the tops OF the noun
taius to the present level 1t was to carry an
easy grade that the engineers Of the Chcsa
peakc and Ohio road selected the course Of the
New River for their line There, nature had
DONE in the course, perhaps, of millions OF
years, work OF excavation for them, which
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-23

TIE MORMON The trial of Hawkins
a leading Mormon, for practising poygamy,
has ended, at Salt Lake city, by the rendition
ly the jury, Of verdict Of guilty. This was a
test case. Hawkins was held as a prisoner.
Time was allowed Tor the preparation Of mo
tons for new trial, and in arrest of Judgment
The punishment for the offence is fine and i'm
prisonmcnt The result created much excite
mcnt among the Mormons, but no disturbance
The decision. if sustained, virtually places all
polygamists at the mercy Of the first wife, who
is the only party who can institute proceedings
against the husband