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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-05
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Wftcheraft In Illinois.

STRANGE PERFORMANCE IN FRANKLIN
CoUNTY-A COUPLE OF FRIsKY YOUNG
FEMALES.
A correspondent of a western
paper writes as follows from Frank
fort, Illinois, under date of June
10th: "Two Joung ladies, daughters of
James Williams, living about eight miles.
from here, have been attacked in sin.
gular manner by what is said to be witch~
craft. Witchcraft, or whatever kind of
craft it may be, it puzzles the physicians.
The young ladies we're first affected about
the 1st of April. I think it was known
among the neighbors that there was
SOMETHING WRONG WITH THEM,
But any strangeness to their action was
imputed TO insanity Matters remained
thus until last Wednesday, when their
father called upon physician of this
place and got him to visit them. Since
that tune their actions have become gem
orally known, and crowds of men aud wo-
men have gone to see them. Some Fifty
or hundred persons are there every
night, and they say it is quite entertain
ing to witness their performances. They
are perfectly sane during the day, but at
the approach of night they become fren-
zied aud uncomfortable, performing feats
form. Scaling the house, they
DANCE UPON THE COMB OF THE BUILD
ING,
apparently with perfect ease and impu-
nifty, uttering at the same time the most
bideous and frenzied screams. Very fire.
quently they take something like fits, or
spasms, and fall perfectly stiff but if
they chance to be on the house top, they
never fall off, however near the caves they
may be. They are aged respectively
sixteen and eighteen years. And are
! both rather small, being below the me-
dunn height. During the day, at which
time they are perfectly sane, they seem
1 to be rather modest and reserved, but will
converse freely with any one. They are
fond of music, and play upon the dulei-
mer. The spell comes upon both at or
near the same time, generally between
sundown and dark, and first manifests it.
self by both of them breaking into a run.
They always run north, in the direction
of the house of an old lady, who, they
say, has been
PRAcTIcING wITcHcRAFT UPON THEM
They say she has recently put harder
spells upon them, on account of theil
telling something that she had forbade
and that she. and cat are with them II
their house-top dance. They have a Ian
guagc which they use 10 consersing witt
each other. aud which they seem fosn
derstand but it's Coananehe' to every
body else. There are some strange thing
connected with them. They catch and
eat all the flies they can get hold of, unit
nausea is produced, when they vomit a
the same time What one does, ths
other is doing. Their gestures are .alik'
and simultaneous. They seem to be boti
moved by one controlling power. 70,
can imagine the excitement when l tel
you that, since began to write, nearl,
Fifty people have passed through our lit
, tie village to see the girls"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-05

THE VAMPIRE SUPERsTITIoN.-An
extraordinary story is reported from
Prussian Poland. It appeares that
among the Poles and Hungarions the
myth of vampires still finds credence. A
country squire at Roslasin, in Posen,
died some months ago, his death being
speedily followed by that of his eldest
son, and the dangerous illness of his
relatives, all of which cases occurred as
suddenly as they seemed unaccountable.
The deceased was at once suspected OF
being vampire, rising from his grave
aud sucking the blood of his surviving
friends. To prevent further mischief,
his second son determined to chop of
the corpse's head, for which enterprise
he obtained the assistance Of some equal
ly superstifious peasants, at very high
price. The head was to be laid with
the feet, while an assistant collected the
blood dripping from the neck in vessel
to give to the relatives to drink The
deed was delayed by the interference OF
the parish priest, but was in the end
effected at night, not, however with
out an unasked witness. The case
is now before the Prussian Court of ap
peals. The local court had sentenced
| the desecrators of the churchyafd TO three
mopths' Imprisonment, and it seems like
I " that they will have to pay that penalt,
for their superstition.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-05

Only 1s ssthats" can be s1annaa''e'
put 10 one sentence.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-05

In town in Ohio, not long ago. tne
women went in bands Of two aud three
with their knitting and sewing into dram
shops Of the place, and spent the whole
dav with their work, and talking politely
upon varioss topics. Husbands al
friends came in, saw how things iookSo, ,
and had not the courage 70 step 70 ~.
bar and drink. This was Kept up -.
several days and the result was every
shop ia the place was closed.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-05
JOB WORK.

Having received type. stock of coiored
inks cards Gordon Jobher, etc, we are pre-
pared to execute all kinds of printing in better
manner aud fifty per cent. cheaper than ever ee
fore offered in this city.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-05

The Chicago Tkibslne asks and rece.ves
S22 900 for column Of adssrtassnen1s
one year. The business men o Onlcssv
are keen 10 pay il. There = ono noaJe s
ID Cincinnati that pays $4,OOV 2
for advertising. There are severn -
CIevelaud, even, who pay =, n,sn
$4,000 year. Somehow these en
don's break up; liberal advertiser never
loses. .s
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-05

STRANGE PERFORMANCE IN FRANKLIN
CoUNTY-A COUPLE OF FRIsKY YOUNG
FEMALES - z
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-05
ADVERTISING RATES.

Transient advertisements per Square of ten
lines or less first insertion, 81 each subsequent
insertion, 81
Larger advertisements inserted the most
LIBERAL terms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
THE COREAN WAR.
Dispatches from Admiral Rodgers Reticence at
the Navy Department. eachery
of Corean Officials

WASHINGTON. July "a, 1871.
The Navy Department to-day received dispatches
from Rear Admiral Rodgers, OF tho Asiatic feet,
giving details OF the first days engagement OF tho
Corean fight which, 1t Is stated at the department.
mainly confirms the recent kilograms received from
San Francisco. The representatives OF the press
have not been permitted TO the reports nor Will
they be given to the public until the return OF Secre-
tary Robson. II Is understood, however, that
fuller and interesting details OF the conclusion
OF the fight will he received by the next steamer.
The reports already at hand do not alter the main
facts previously reported, but more full and
CircumstantiaL
private letter, dated June 3. says when the sur
veying party commenced their operations they were
met by government officers, VINO informed them
that there would be no objection to their work; but
when they went further up the river they were fired
upon the officials having acted treacherously ana
as decOys. The natives represented fine look.
ing, somewhat resembling our Indians The tides
strong and heavy. and the currents through tho
bends of the river fearful
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
TELEaRAPHIC NEWS ITEMS.

slight shock OF earthquake fet at Caro- H. yes,er
day.
W. Birds barn and stables, at East wapos Mass. were
burned Yesterday. Loss $lj.0U.
tire In Petersboro Canada Yesterday destroyed cabinet
shop hotel and several other buildings Loss sisooI
Runde, the oldest inhsbant Of Popghke~pse died
n
have voted to extend call TO the Rev. A. j. sage now
Professor In the Rochester IN. " University.
John Rhiabaum for long time suspected Of being the
lnd arrested in that city yesterday 10y the detectives
the Northern Railroad a short distance from
Toronto, Canada, yesterday iuo buggy occupied ny
named Walsh and . boy named Conner Both were
killed
The Southern Express Agency at Lebanon, Tenn,
robbed ON Thursday night ot $1,000 A. g. Johns, the Com
panys agent subjected and arrested yesterday,
when he confessed aud surrendered the money. lie
committed for trial.
The Memphis (rennD Chamber OF Commerce yesterday
adopted memorial TO Congress praying that tbs tax coli
ectcd cotton during and aer the be refunded and
directed that copy ns memorial be sent 70 all Chambers
of Commerce In tue country.
In the United States Commissioners Court In Boston
yesterday morning rnomas stewart, OF the Cunard steam
ship Siberia, hel In the OF $4,000 to await ia
ton the Grand Jury NJ the September term OF the ict
Court for smuggling silk valued at sl,5UO
The Fish Commissioners of Connecticut have caused
hatched at Hoyoke Mass this about axty millions
young shad Five million have bean placed in ne auck
RIVER weNport three hundred thousand ia the Poquo
and the rest nave been turned into the
connecticut River. Those shat survive val he III Tor the ,~s
VA three
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
Personal Intelligence.

Congressman g. W. Kendall, OF Nevada, Is stop
ping at the Aston House.
General David Hunter, OF the United states Army,
Is sOJOurner at the Hoffman House.
Samuel c. Bigelow, OF North Carolina, IL at the
Albemarle Hotel.
Secretary OF War Beknap yesterday arrived al the
Fifth Avenue.
General Il. w. Rice, OF Washington, has taken
quarters at the Grand Hotel.
General Alexander W. Campbell, OF Tennessee, Is
dOmclled at the st. Nicholas.
d. G. LOOMS, Of chicago, Is staying al the 81.
James Hotel.
Charles r. Adams Jr., Of Quincy, Mass. is at the
BrevOort House.
Colonel b. J. Montgomery, OF New Orleans Is re-
siding at the Grand central.
Captain Edward S. Potter OF the United States
Army has quarters at the Hoffman House.
General Il. S. Foster OF Indiana, yesterday arrived
at the st. Nicholas.
Major W. J. Bakmore, OF Louisiana, IL az the
Grand Central.
Commander G. II. Stockton. OF the United states
Navy. has quarters at the Astor House.
John G. Croker OF Utica. Is residing a, the St
James Hotel.
Judge Il. S. Allen Of Chicago Is at the Sturtevant
House.
Commodore McKinstry, of the United States Navy,
is dOmiced al the Fifth Avenue.
Colonel N. J. Brltlon, Of san Francisco is staying
at the Grand Central.
Colonel Casey, Of New Orleans, is temporarily re.
siding at the Fifth Avenue.
Judge Billings, OF New Orleans, is a temporary re-
sident OF the Fifth Avenue.
Drs. W. and John Fisher, Of Baltimore. are at The
st. Nicholas.
General Busslng. Of New Orleans, IL sojourner at
the Fifth Avenue.
Senior Garcia, Minister from the Argentine Repub-
lie, has apartments at the Westminster Hotel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
TIE NEW NORTH GERMAN MINISTER.

The new Minister Plenipotentary to the United
States from the North German Confederation, Mr..
X. Schlozer who arrived In this city yesterday by
the Westphala, was announced some time ago az
the successor OF Baron Geroit. Mr.. Schozer was
the Prussan Minister at the city of Mexico till last
March, when he sailed for Berlin to receive nstruc-
tons previous to becoming the Minister OF the Ger
man empire At Washington He Is reput ID TO be q
man OF talents and attanmen ts and by a long resi-
dence in Mexico he has acquired much knowledge
OF the affairs OF the North American Continent. He
can scarcely fail to I'LL his position with accepta-
biiity, though he may not altogether meet the views
OF some people because he is not baron This Is
his only shortening, SO far as has vet been discOv
ered and it can do him injury In the eyes OF our
republican Court.
The new Minister, accompanied py his Secretary OF
Legation. Count Arco, on their arrival proceed ell
ct once 20 the Brevo0rt House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25

THE Ku KLux IN sourn CARorIsA arc
taking the very worst way in tho world Of con-
vincing Congress and the people generally OF
their innocent intentions Two members OF
the Congressional Committee now visiting
South Carolina TO investigate the reported out
RACES were assaulted at their hotel In forSville,
8. c., the other evening at table by an in
judicious fre-eater called Major Barry, who In
his heat threw q milk pitcher anthem. One
of the members, ready for all Ku Kiux emcr-
gencles, Immediately drew a revolver, and
warm work and Interesting testimony would
have been the result had not Blrry's friends
hurried him away. The main cause Of the
assault is unknown, but most probably II was
the Kn Klux spirit showing itself Certainly
smashing milk pitchers over radical Congress
men is neither commendable or convincing
way of showing a kindly disposition or an
earnest desire to accept the situation. The
milk of human kindness IL not usually lavIshed
upon friends in that way.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
A n u s E N z N LS.

fAR@ THEATRE BRooKLYS-'ALMA. OR HELD IN
BoNDAGE"-It IL refreshing In this day OF the blaz-
ing gunpowder drama TO witness a performance
Ike the one Miss Lille Eldrdge gave an audience
last night at the above theatre. The actress and the
role she assumed so closely Identified that one
springs naturally from the other. The embodiment
or the artistic IL the realization OF the dea and few
authors indeed are 40 happy as Ouida In nnding "a
true an exponent OF their creations. The pay
OF "Alma" Is eminenty an aristocrarIc one.
The audience IL in good society from the OF the
curtain TO Its fall. IL deals almost exclusively with
the emotions ana the finer senses, ana there Is a
refinement and elegant ease about IL that are most
welcome after the Iervld rumblings Of railroads ana
exploding steamers OF which we have lately had so
much. From the opening OF the story The play Tells
To the end the interest never ags. This continuity
OF concentration Is entirely due 10 The talent OF Miss
Eldrldge and the freshness and vigor which she
'o NATURAL '0 esse AMI grace Of
floating about her that charm the locker on and
WIN place iUr e Young actress ,s ns's ss %,
has great stronghold for too many Of our stars
unfortunately have long ago worn out their bril-
nancy. The changes In the different acts are very
pointed illustrations OF how much can be brought
out by unusual requirements, seconded by Industry
In the first act the young and artless actress.
with her sarcasm, pictured the hollowness
OF society. The transition In the second
OF nature and force OF character But the last act
developed power we were not prepared for. Tho
actress held her audience In her hand during the
whole performance, and moved them as she did the
expressions upon her cOunlenance. large house
greeted the youthful asprant and the people seemed
TO thoroughly enjoy the performance. We nave
rarely seen so many elegantly dressed ladies IN a
theatre during summer season. Mr.. +. Chippendae
as Lord M0lyneuX was excellent and sustained the
humUr OF his part with capital tact. MIR. Sanmts.
the manager deserved unqualified support from all
lovers OF true dramatic art IN BROOKLYN for his en-
terprise and good taste In bringing "Alma' TO the
Clty OF Churches Lord Vane Cas- icton's "bird OF
prey" was verv mild one. He scarcely seemed to
nave even u pick In him. For q dangerous bird his
talOnS were uncommOnly blunted. The piece IL
wen put upon the stage, and we have hesitation
III prophesyng crowded houses for II during the
week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
ALLEGED OUTRAGE ON THE CAMDEN AND
AMBOY RAILROAD.

TRENTON, July "a, 1871.
An investigation took place this afternoon before
Justice Street. at the instance Of the Camden and
Amboy Railroad, into the conduct OF Joseph b.
VenaDes OF Jersey City, who was alleged. while
acting as brakeman on the emigrant train OH Satur-
day. to have taken liberties with Mary Wideman, a
German lady. who came In the UammoDa only
three days since. The woman jumped OF the train
between PaInned and Princeton 70 avoid insult by
some passengers in which the brakeman Is said to
have joined. She ell into some bushes ana escaped
with u few scratches She lost an earring. u silk
handkerchief and one shoe. She had been drinking.
and, being unable to speak English, was treated
badly bv some passengers, they trying to take i'm
proper liberties with her. Mr.. Burrows, superin-
tendent OF the road, from West Philadelphia, and
Jersey CITY officer were present. There seemed
some doubt In the case as to the brakeman having
taken part In the insult, and the lady sent
her uncle IN Pittsburg.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
CUBAN FILIBUSTERS.

The Montreal Filibusters Observation-Disclosures
Of Returned Red River voIuntesr.-Caaa-
dian Militia Join the Expedition Recruiting
Lively in Other Ciiies-Purchase OF Ammu.
milton.
MONTREAL, July "a, 1871.
Both our authorities and citizens are unwontcdly
excIted over the discovery OF the plot to organize
in Montreal d tilibusterng expedition against Cuba
the particulars OF which were published In the
HERALD OF Saturday last. The existence Of such
plot leaked out on Friday, but great caution was
used to keep the fact from the press How little
such caution avaIled Is shown by the exposure OF
the expedition simultaneously IN the new YORK
HERALD and the papers IN this city. As soon
as the project was made public there was
q nutterlng among the parties Interested, and
on saturday 1t was denied that there was any at-
tempt to recruit for Cuban expedition in Montreal.
The Gazette and Heru,d both announced the facts
and the star speaks edtorially on tile after this
afternoon In the reports published OH Saturday
the name of the major OF the Prince of Wales Rides
Is made to read Wood instead Of Robinson and
Starnes as StOrnes.
This afternoon l met with number of the re.
turned Red River men, and with y lew exceptions,
they are all engaged 70 Join IN the Cuban expedl-
ton. Several have already received the bounty of
are received. These men are highly disciplined,
are strong, active and brave and able TO stand
militia lorce who are engaged are also good men,
who well drilled and who would be a credit to
any force. The committee In Montreal do not wish
for any more men IRON this district, but II IL said
that the branches IN London, Toronto and Hamil-
ton recruiting vigorously.
A lot OF Snlder ammunition has been purchased In
Montreal.
There Ia little news TRANSFERRED in the city, but
there il considerable excitement over this Cuban
affair, which, despite the attempt at secresy by It's
members, mas got abroad through the indscretion
Of recruits.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
A LONG ISLANDERS WILL.
Richard Rraiobridse D-as-Three wives and
One Will.

Far Rockaway owes Its past and present popu-
larity ~ watering place 10 Richard BrMnbrIdgp.
lie was the proprietor OF the extensive Pavilion
which was destroyed hy Gre abou, eight years ago,
the size OF which he erected number of
cottages, all oi which are now occupied by New
YORK lawyers and brokers. Mr.. Branoridge
was very peculiar man, and OF very
eccentric disposition. lie anassed great
wealth IN England where he left his wife aud son,
and emigrated 70 America. tie married another
woman soon aner arriving IN New YORK, with whom
ne livcd Tor several years. but for some uBeN-
planned reason they separated. Mr.. Brainbrl,ige
then LOOK under his projecting wing a third WOMAN
with whom he iiNeu until tue lime OF ma DEATH lie
leit a WILL ~ which ne bequeitned the greater part
oi ms wealth. 10 us last companion. II II thought
That the testament Will he contested by his second
VIE, who Is now living IN ErOOklyn. lie iles with
severe accident last spring. from which ne never
iuiy recovcrei. aud on sunday death enied Us
suffering.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

wLoSpoN Monty MARKRr-LoSpoN June "a q no p
MConsos closed at s for Doth money the account
United States hve-twcny bonds 1862 QlS. 1885, old vi
1857. slsa ten-forties, qlx. y -
PARIS MoSgY MARKEr-PAKIs, July a. Is7I.-Kcntes
55f. SIC.
Liyx.rooL CorToN MAnKrr-LrvrRrooL, July a-
f:30 r. MIhe market closed quiet and steady niddlng
upands 81 m,ddling Orleans $50 The OF the DAY
have been IL 0 bales including 5000 export specu
ton.
LIyrnrooL pRoy,sroNs MARKxr-LrvrRpooL July
"a S7Lard, fys 3D. cwt. Cheese bs id Der cwt lur
the best grades OF American fine. -
LONDON PRODUCE MARKEr.-LoNDos, July a. ISL -
Fine rosin, l6s Sd. Taow, 4<s per cwL y
LIvEnrooL PRobgcR MARkkr-LlvxnrooL, July ~.
ANTWERP PRODUCE MARKEr.-ANTwERr, July a. ISL
Petroleum 4glsf. for 6ne pale American.
LIvEHroor, July "a, ISL
Di,W Bties
trruei From. .Suiag. cotton.
Ship e. ii. soulc... New Orleans ..June 10 3O9i
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
AN EDITOR COMMITS SUICIDE.

Prom the Detroit tMich) Free Press, July 22l
Shortly alter dinner yesterday a messenger from
that person, supposed TO be Colonel Henry Barns
long u citizen OF Detroit and resident of Miami ave
nue., mad been found dead near the fort, a victim by
his own hand. The social standing OF the reputed
victim caused the news to spread the city with
In an hour. and there was feeling OF sadness in
every circle wnen the evil tidnRs were confirmed by
another messenger. Upon receiving the information
J. A. Barns, brother OF the deceased proceeded ut
once 10 Springwels. and arrived home with the
body last evening" The deceased lett home mt an
early hour yesterday morning, informing members
OF tile family that he might be absent several DAYS
and stated tnat they need feel alarm II not hear
Ing from HIM for some time. lie LOOK passage on q
Fort street car. conversing win several acquaint-
ances on the way down. and arrived at the Old For
syth House, on Military avenue. In Springwes
ABOUT ten O'Clock. IL Is thought that he purchased
revolver for the express occasion, the weapon be-
ina new Circumstances also went TO snow that he
laid d0wn on the ground nc full length ana then
siton OF the corpse did not indicate any struggling
and 1t Is probable that death ensued immediately.
several persons passed near the body during the
next hour. but supposed that some one had wan.
dered TO that place 10 sleep of the effects intoxi-
cation. Just before noon passer stopped, found
that 1t was case OF suicide and Immediately IN
formed the proper oficers Justice Ludlow held an
inquest on the body, the Jury returning o verdict
that the deceased came 10 his death by ms own hand
Colonel Barns was fffy-six years of age, and
leaves u wife and several children. He had been
foi many years prominent State politician. and
was man OF considerable influence and ability.
He was for several years the chief enlt0r and pro-
prietOr OF the Detroit TriCuaf for time postmaster
or Detroit anu since the war served considerable
time as government pension agent lie gained some
military fame bv his efforts 10 put negro troops INTO
the field q regiment or whom he raised aud CON-
manded, and he has also held positions at Washing
ton IN the service Of the government having q
brother In the Land once there AZ AN oficer and
a citizen ne gained aud kept large number VI
friends, all OF whom will lament his untimely fate.
rne immediate causes which led TO the commits
sion Of the act are supposed To he the financial re-
verses which have lately overtaken hum. one or Two
speculations proved unfortunate. ana a short time
ago a partner In business ran awav with large
a IN N In lln ~.
scarcely dollar. These reverses cut deeply, and
the sought rest and relief In suicidal death.