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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-14
ORGANIC WEAENESS
DIR. JOHNSTON,

Member OF the Royal College OF Surgeons
London, graduate nom one of the most en-
inent Colleges In the United States, and the
greater part Of whoSe life has been spent In
the hospitals OF London, Paris, Philadelphia
and elsewhere, has effected some OF the most
astonishing cures that were ever known
Many troubled with ringing in the head
and ears when asleep, great nervousness,
being alarmed NJ sudden sounds, bashml-
ness, with frequent blushing, attended some
times with deragemcnt OF mind, were cured
Immediately.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-14
They are the Greatest KNOWN
Remedies

For LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA
NERVOUS DEBILITY, JAUNDICE,
DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS, Err
OPTIONS OF THE SKIN, and
all diseases arising from
Dsordered Liver, Stom-
ach, or IMPURITY
OF THE BLOOD.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
TVVNTTT7- -
THE -KU KLUx KLAN,

There is great excitement in
South Carolina just now, owing to
the summary proceedings Of the
United States Marshal and troops.
FortyrfouE citizens were . arrested
andcommitted to Jail. Several hun
dred citizens have deserted their
homes in consequence of the whole
sale arrests, and have sought refuge
in the woods until they find an OPP
portunity for more distant fight.
The question is what does it mean
that these heretofore presumably
respectable citizens should be so
mysteriously missing? The officers
of the'law are proceeding steadily
with their, work, and before the ar
rests are all. made they VIII, it is af-
firmed, show the existence of q deep
and wide conspiracy against the
State, tlielaws and all who sustain
them. Most Of the Ku Kllx Klan
are refugees, and are known to have
gone to Georgia, where the order is
quite strong The "Grand GycloneY
for that State is believed to bea SON
in-law Of Robert Toombs. ~ % -
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
IHREATENep coal FAMINE.

The Pittsburg Gqzette says; s9ne
Gncinnatiisis again seriously
threatened with q coal famine and
great alarm is felt that serious con
sequences will ensne. The stock on
hand has fallen so lowd that hardly
i weeks supply is held. The entire
capacity of the railways for the
shipment of coal thither will hardly
avert the threatened calamity, and
nothing but Providence and a rise
in the iriyers'can prevent the antici-
pated suferihgs and hardships.
The Ohio river contains less water
Just now, than it has held in its
channel fornmany years back, and it
will require a rise of no ordinary
character to render it nayigablc.
We believe, from its appearance
that it could be forded at any point
between Manchester and Rochester.
THERE'S one consolation, however,
left to our own shippers and con
sumers,, piz. that a, rise must come
before winter sets in and there is an
abundance of black diamonds in
the several pools ready to float
down the river as soon as sufficient
water flows in the channels. In the
meanwhile we hope for early rains
and plenty af them. 80: 'Hst -.s
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
Beecher's Habits OF Compost.
/ / -TF, ton. t.'s-i'i RS

.
1t may interest many readers to
know something of Mr.. Beecher's
habits OF composition. He writes
with inconceivable rapidity,l in a
large, sprawling hand, lines wide
apart, and words so thinly scattered
about that some of his pages re-
mind one of the famous description
Of page of Napoleon's manuscript
"a scratch, blot and a splutter.
Writing SO hastily, he writes with
some inaccuracy, and as he finds
correction very irksome, he hands
his manuscript over to some one IA
miliar with his handwriting, to be
prepared for the press. 1t is then
set up, the rough proof corrected,
and fair revise handed to the au
thor. This he reads with extreme
care and makes so many corrections,
erasures, and additions, that it is
sometimes cheaper and less laborous
to reset the whole than to correct
from his proofs. A second proof
is then prepared for him, and some
times p, fourth before his critical
Judgement is satisfied, and the ste,
reotyperis allowed to cast theplates.
1t will be noticed that in the pre-
paration of copy, Mr., Reeeher'sI
habits are directly opposite to those
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
CLOSE CALCULATION.

There have been many. miscalcn-
lations as to, the exact time when
the world is coming to an end, but
French priest has it to a fraction
of a second. In a book just pub
iished in Toulouse he says; o.,...
The world will come to an end in
the year 1921, seven. months, thir-
teen days, three minutes, thirty one
seconds, plus thirteen times the sew
enteenth part of second, after the
creation of Adam; which means in
the month of July, thirteenth day,
at three minutes 81 1917 offs sec :
ond past seven o'clock in the morn
of the year 1871 Of the Christian
era III hrE .E-eyag 90 80!
BY what clock should people set
their watches 80 as to- be ready at
the exact thirteen -seventeenths of a
~, sEtJ ~ % 10 l''-t
second! -afa -u6jCrr 'r s
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
AMERICAN posToFFIcE.
Some Facts and Figuree from Post
Z a Z master General Cresweli O,

Upon the laying Of the corner
stone of the new postoffice building
at Boston, Postmaster General Cres
well made an address, giving some
interesting facts and figures. He
said: -a.- AL y. sd b.
"In this country the relations OF
the people with the postoffice are
more intimate than with any other
branch of the government. They
pay directly for its services, come
personally in contact with its officers
and claim an immediate interest in
its operations. The great extent of
our sparsely populated territory,a and
the neglect of education in some
portions of the country, particular
ly in the South and Southwest, have
impeded the Improvement and cheap
ening of postal intercourse.
Having conceded, when first in
trusted with the administration of
the Postoffice Department, that the
people should be satisfied with
nothing less than the best and
cheapest service, 1 deem the pres
ent a fit opportunity to make knewn
what has been accomplished during
the last three years. 81 ea Il
The number of letters transported
and delivered during the year end
ed Both Junelast exceeds $40, ,000,-
600, and it is estimated that the
newspapers and other miscellaneous
mails disposed of were ten times
greater in both weight and bulk
than the letter mails. '71 - "a
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
THE CHICAGO TAILOR.

In some characters sense of du-
~ is higher than the plain dictates
of humanity. 1t is difficult to. de
termine whether to advise or detest
to applaud or censure that jail-keep-
er in Chicago, who, when the Court
House was wrapped in flames, and
while the fiery demon was wicked
ly engagedlin. his work of destruc-
ton on all sides, when an excited
populace cried ont to unloose the
bolts that held in confinement a
hundred wild, enraged, terrorstrick-
en- and franctic prisoners who felt
the breath of a near and horrible
death In the heated walls and sutfo-
eating atmosphere of the cells and
corridors, locked himself inside the
bars, saying to the assembled popu-
lace 81 cannot forget my duty; if
the bhilding burns, the prisoners
and myself burn with it. Had not
the people rushed upon the, gates
and broken them down, ana given
them freedom to all the inmates,
that keeper would in all probability
hpve kept his words good, and duty
and obedience would have gained a
signal victory over the dictates of
humanity. Is it not difficult to
solve the problem where duty should
commence and where. it should
leave off? Had that turn key been
placed at the wheel of the storm
tossed and shipwrecked vessel, where
hundreds of precious lives were
painfully dependent upon the fall
exercise of his duty TO bring them
to haven of safety, and had he
chung, to his post and regardless of
personal danger uttered the same
words he addressed from the prison
to the excited multitude, the world
would have rung his praise and his
name been recorded among the true
heroes of his day and generation.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26

of Mr.. Greeley, who prepares his
copy with great care; completing
his work before it leaves his hand.
The compositor and the proof-read-
er have only to follow copy to
be sure of coming out right. Mr.:
Beecher's impetuous temperament
rebels against such laborious finish.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
Annie Laurie.

=. The birth OF this young lady, st
well known to many Of your read
ers, is quantity recorded by he
father, Sir Robt. Laurie, of Max
welitown, in the family register, il
these words; 4. .....4,,. ..-. b, 3D..
sat the pleasure of the Almighty
God, my daughter, Annie Laurie
was borne upon the 10th day of De
eember, 1852 years, about,6 O'Clock
in the morning, and was baptized
by Mr.. Geo. Hunter of Glen
,cairn." .,.l,.,, -
ri And his own marriage is given il
the same quaint style:o,r, RI s,.e.
sat the pleasure of the Almighty
] was married. to my wife, Jean Rid
dell, upon the 9th day of July
1874, in the Iron Kirk of Edinb. by
Mr.. Annane." .,, oi ,a.r. ,r. -
81 These. statements l find. in the
valuable collection of manuscripts
left by the late Mr.. W. F. A. Ar.
undell, and which his son, W. +. H.
Arundel, Esq, of Barjarg Tower,
Dumfriesshire, has kindly allo wed
me to examine and make use Of
They contain a vast fund of cur
ious information respecting the an
tiquities and county families OF
Dumfriesshire. Many Of your
readers will know that Annie was
wooed. by VIM. Douglas, of Fling
land, in Kirkcudbrighshire. Her
charms are thus spoken of in his
pathetic lyric, Bonnie Annie Lau.
rie::' ,... ... ,..........r......., .
"Her brow is like the xnaw .drift, Il o..
Her face Is like the swan,
Her faca IL i the fairest gi .t- To-
% That Ger the sun rhone on, .
And dark blue is her e'e; '' il' -
Dob And for bonnie Annie Laurie .isrsH
Itt,f I'd lay me down and dee" 81,
II She was, however, obdurate in
his passionate appeal, preferring
Alexander FERGUSON, of Craigcar-
roeh, to whom she was eventually
married. This VIM. Douglas was
said to have been the hero Of q, the
well known song, Willie was q
Wanton Wag, Though he was re-
fused by Annie, he did not pine
away in single hlessedness, but made
a runaway marriage with Miss Eliz-
aheth Clerk, of Glenboig, in Gallo,
way.-NOtes and queries.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
PUT AWAY The CURSE.

The Nknell of Mormonism is
sounding in GMhsE Beathoto7 poly
garny seems almost certain. Haw-
kins has been convicted of adultery
and taken into custody. This is a
test case and virtually places poly
gamist at the mercy ofthe first wife.
There islmuch qaareling throughout
Mormondom. H7s' -
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
ATTEMPT TO BURN THE CITY OF
NOR SAN FRANCISCO. 5-g-.r l..

Incendiaries are at work in San
Francisco. On, On last Friday night
one block was fired at FIVE different
places. The locality is covered
thickly with frame buildings and
the evident object was to burn the
city, The poIic'ee. are. are working up
the case .,rnrl.i...i,.r i...-n-.;-i -. 4
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
FIRES IN THE NORTHWEST,
Thrilling Story. of the Great Calamity

l
New York papers of Thursday o,
last week, contain additional &C
counts Of the fire fend in Wiscon
sin and Michigan, from which We
take the following narrative of Mr.
Hunter: ~ g Iisr.s 40 .r. 10 {
He resided at Peshtigo with his
wife and little child seven years ol
age. Their house was about three
miles from the town, just at the
edge of a strip of forest, There had
been fires in the woods and pralries
for week previously, and night
after night they had set at the win.
dows gazing at the gorgeous piano.
rama of fame, somke and sparkling
cinders as it moved along the! ho-
rizon. Very little if any fear. was
entertained, as the course of the fire
seemed away from the town. On
Sunday night they attended church
in the village. They and MARITIME,
the hired man. retired to rest early,
wholly unsuspecting the fearful peril
that was soon to overwhelm them.
At about midnight. they were arous-
ed by the roar and the cracking of
the flames. At first they were al
most petrifed with amazement and
fear. The blazing woods seemed
marching upon them.su A brisk
breeze was stirring, but the strong
current of hot air ragged to and fro
with horrid bowling sound. Quick
ly dressing, they rushed to the yard.
The sky was thick with smoke, and
showers of sparks were hurled hith-
er and thither, assailing their faces,
eyes and clothing. From the barn
came a piteous chorus of neighs,
bellewings and screams from the
terrified cattle, horses and other an
imals. After great difficulty they
were released and compelled to go
out. lJ s.iJin.p t. .f3v oU
a THE CATTLE AT ONCE srAMpEDED
-. ..I -' lrtT.. t.fs !1.i-g4f-. g. rfs =
from the fire, but the horses trem-
bled and seemed paralyzed, their
nostrils expanding, their eyes dila-
ting and glaring, and their mouths
frothing. With great difficulty and
haste they harnessed and attached
to long lumber box wagon, into
which few articles were thrown,
and the party mounted and drove
of. An eighth Of a mile had been
traversed at rapid rate when sud-
den gust of wind drove a mass of
red-hot cinders upon them, filling
the air with sitting smoke. Where
the sparks fell they bnrned into the
flesh. The little girl screamed with
fear: "Oh Mamma, l am burning
up" She cried and the others
groaned, shook of the FIRE, and COW
cred themselves with blankets. The
air for moment was black, and
breathing was almost impossible.
The horses staggered, back aRd
reared with furious screams, and
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26

Ninety miles of the Mansfield,
Coldwater and Lake Michigan Rail
road, within Ohio, have been grad
ed and are ready for the ties. The
work is being rapidly pushed.
Coal Buckets awful cheap, at Harp
ster, Rudy & Cos. 92w
You can buy a good coat at Birds for
$500. What tlo you think of that? 4tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26

A train Of thirty-six cheese wagons,
containing fourteen hundred cheese,
passed through Rayenna, a few days
since. Where did they come from /? and
where were they going?
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
THE FORCE EMPLOYED.

greater in both weight and bulk
than the letter mails. '7H - "a.
y THE FORCE EMPLOYED.
| In the discharge Of these arduous
labors there were in the postal SER
vice, at thee Of the last fiscal
year, 43, ,955 persons, scattered over
every part of the national domain,
from Sitka to Key West,
and from San Diego to St. Johns.
Of these there are employed in the
department proper, at Washington
33l, and in the local service as fol
lows: Postmasters 3O,O45, contrac-
tors 1886, clerks in postoffices g.
430, letter carriers l ,4l9, letters car
riers 1,419, together with route
agents, clerks, &c, bringing the
grand total up to 1896, or 1892
more than the whole army of the
United States, officers and enlisted
men. NJ -''
OF 30,045 postoffices in operation
2,076 were money order offices, l, ,l75
were filed by appointment Of the
President, and 2S,S73 BY appoint
ment Of the Postmaster General.
a Mr. Creswell drew comparison
between the postal service Of 1868
and; 1871, showing that in. three
years the increase of postofffces
amounted to 13 per cent, the increase
of ordinary receipts to % per cent,
the increase of the aggregate an
nual transportation, to % per cent,
the Increase of the money order
business to 260 per cent, and the
increase of the expenditures to less
than { .3-10 per cent. i'm. o'' '.'.,.. ~
The deficiency for 1871 was 81
926, 6,S5S 66, against, for 1858 SIS,
469, ,99lo IS. - i.''i' '''.i'i
FOREIGN POSTAL RELATIONS. t...
Within three years past letter
postage between all points in the
United States and all points in the
United Kingdom of Great Britain
and ireland has been reduced from
"a to G cents, and equal reductions
have been effected within the same
period in postage rates between the
United States and Germany, the
single rates between the United
States and Germany, the single rate
for letters exchanged via. England
having been reduced from 30 to 4
cents, and for letters, sent by direct
steamers from l5 to 6 cents-thus
makingpracticable proportionable
reduction to all countries to which
Great Britain and Germany
respectively serve as Intermediates.
Our experience with Switzerland
having demonstrated the feasibility
and utility of transmitting money
between the citizens of different
countries by the Intervention of
their respective post departments,
conventions have recently been con-
cluded by which money orders may
be transmitted between our people
and residents of Great Britain and
Germany with celerity and absolute
security. H. ef t5lr aw .g.
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH. vl,''
The question of the appropriation
Of the electric telegraph, and its
dedication to public nse, has been
definitely settled by the recent sue
cess of foreign nations. 1t is now
simply problem Of finance. '''
Mr.. Creswell concluded with a
glowing panegyric upon President
Grant and his administration of
civil affairs, which had shed the
light of peace and brotherly love
upon the imposing edifice, the corn
er stone which was then laid.
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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26
Builders Material

Is in better shape tina itshas ever been. Our
Doors and Sash are u othing hut first class, bet
ter and stronger made thaneany others sold in
town First and Second Premiums taken at
the Holmes County Fair.
We sell the best PURE LEA ID in town. We
are agents for the genuine Crystal PalaceWhite
Lead and the Euraka Lead Paint Co., of which
we have n different shades. Better and cheap
er than those mud paints sold by the gallon. No
gallon dodge about our paints.
Our stock of Horse Blankets has just arrived.
Braa new stock. No old ones lest from last
yeas, half rotten or moth eaten. They are bet
ter and cheaper than they were last year. We
boaSht them cheaper than anybody else. We
have already sold our first arrival Of LapRobes.
The second arrival is on hand, just as cheas a.
0nr hrst ones. G
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26

then, with a plung thst unseatee
those in the wagon, madly rushed
down the road at almost lightn ing
speed All control of them wa, was
lost, and the party elupgto the sldes
of the vehieleee keep in. On they
flew, the wheels striking fire against
the stones, and the wagon sWaying
to and fro from one side Of the rosa
to the other. Then for 4 time the
wind changed, and the clouds OF
cinders we're carried in another an
other direction. They could see
that all the northern part. of the
village
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-26

the only one on the lake shore that
had not been injured by the fire.
The next place visited was the Illi-
nois Central and Michigan Central
Depots, which had been destroyed.
but are again being rebuilt; SO also
the Chicago, Rock Island d Pacific
Depot. The Post Office building
was next visited, which, by the way
seemed to stand the test of the fire
better than almost any building we
noticed. 1t to is injured so that
but very little of it could be saved.
Passing little farther we find
find ourselves ON the spot where
several Of the principal Hotels had
stood. We stopped in front of the
New Pacific Hotel, part of which is
yet standing, but SO badly injured
that.the walls are of very little value.
The hotel had not yet been occu-
pied, and when completed would
have been one Of the finest and
largest in this country. The cost
of this building complete would
have been about 50 500, 900. Next we
directed our steps toward the 1ri
bune building which proved to us Of
more interest than any other place
we had visited. This building, like
all others, though considered fire
proof, had to give way to the heat
and flames, and, while it was at first
thought $4,000 would repair it, we
are Of the opinion that $75,O to
100000 will no more than do it.
This building had q marble front,
and was very grand one, making
our way into the basement we found
one OF Hoes en-cylinder presses,so
badly injured that it win never be of
any use. sa., ..-
After visiting several other points
of interest, and selecting few rel
les, we wandered back to our start
ing point and got our dinner, and
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-01
RaItimore Adyertisements
ID SINCLAIR & CO., k@*8A@ 4
H. 6s8sS No. 52L1aHr STREET.

=
ID SINCLAIR & CO., k@f8AM
H. ssasssS No. 81 LIGHT STREET.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Manufacturers of AgriculturalImp and
Machinery. Growers and Importers OF Garden
and Field Seeds, offerlto Farmers and Mel
chants the following named valuable Labor sav-
ing Machinery and Implements for the coming
season, viz: stNEw YORKER Self Rake Reaper and
sNEw YORKER Self Rake Reaper and Mower Com
bined. This Machine took the Gold Medal at the
great Field trial at Auburn, New York, in Julyi
1866 as the best self Rake Reaper on the ground,
also the celebrated MONITOR MOWER. This is q
two wheeled Machine, with Flexible cutting Bar,
the best in use. The BUCKEYE and CASES Riding
Sulky Cultivators. Maryland Self Discharging
Hay and Grain Rake on wheels, the best in the
Country. Sinclair improved Corn Planter and
Seed Drill Rices Premium Cotton Planter
Sinclair Co.'s patent Screw Propeller Hay,
Straw and Fodder Cutter. Patent Masticators
for cutting Corn Stalks, Sugar Cane, Hay and
Straw. Readings patent horse Power Corn
Shelters and Cleaners. Hand and Power Corn
| Shelters, all sizes and patterns. Threshers anrd
| Seperators, Horse Powers, Wheat Fans, Grain
Cradles, Revolving Hay Rakes and Cleaners,
Plows, Harrows and Cultiyators, Machinery and
| Pillow Castings &C., &c. ,
Also on hand for Spring sales fresh and genu-
inc Garden Seeds of our own Raising and I'm
ported from the best houses in Europe.
All goods sold by US warranted to give Salts.
| faction and such as represented.
For particulars &C., send for our Pictorial Cat
\ alogue. II. s. f4lf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-01
RUPTURE CURED,

The best and most effectual Truss knownfor the
cure and relief ofHernia or Rupture. This Truss
has received the sanction of the most eminent
Physicians and Surgeons of this county who do
not hesitate to recommend it to those afflicted
with Hernia as being superior to all others.
1t is the only Truss that will retain the Bowels
with any certainty, and the wearer can feel as
sured that he is using remedy that will be at
all times safe and effectual in its operations Of
this we guarantee entire satisfaction to all who
may come under our treatment.
LADIES' SILK ELASTIC ABDOMINAL BELTS
for Corpulency, falling of the Womb, and as a
support to the Back and Abdominal Muscles.
Anklets, Knee Caps and Stockings for Varicose
Veins, Ulcers and Weak JOINTS
SHOULDER BRACES for Ladies' Gents and
Children, for the cure ofstooping of the Should
ers and as Chest Expander.
PILE INSTRUMENTS, the mostsuperior article
in use-light easily adjusted and effectual. In
struments for all Physical Deformities -Curva-
ture Of the Spine, Bow Legs, Club Feet, &c.
Ladies' Apartments, with Lady Attendants.
Agent for Clements Celebrated Artificial Limbs
Agent for Grandals Patent Rubber tipped
Clutches,
Agent for DR.. Babcocks Silver Uterine Sup
porter.
Agent for DR.. Wadsworth Stem Persory.
Orders per Mail promtly attended to.
S. MARSH,
No. 90 w. Baltimore Street,
-- BALTIMORE, MD.