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The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-21

We will have to inform "Doubting
Thomas that we are not respousibls for
the fifty or more persons names, who
own personal property to the amount Of
$4,000 and over, not being reported in
our list. Our figures we're taken from
the assessors books. We also are setis-
fed that there are more persons in the
county than we're named in the list pub
lished by US, that own fully $4,000 or
more in personal property, but who have
given it in as mach less. We will just
state here, however, as there may be some
who are not aware of the fact, that there
is a special tax on merchants, and their
goods are not classed as alproperty.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-21

RESIDENCE 3URNED.-The home of
Mr.. James McDouald, who lives about
three miles north Of New Hope, was
burned down last Monday. Nothing was
saved except bedstead, two beds and a
ham of meat. There was no insurance on
the property. The fire left Mr.. McDon-
aid in destitute circumstance, but We
understand that the generous people Of
that section will lend him q helping
hand.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-21


1 am prepared 10 Furnish
Ladies and Gemtlemen with
the Finest Morocco Shoes
and Fremch-Ca Boots, all
made to Order and i'm Best
style.
Heavy Work, suitable for
all kinds Of weather, and
tor toughest farm work.
Satisfact ctiOn guaranteed.
Customers may rely upon
my Goods being what they
are rePPesented-HO'-lmad
and first quality. ar
Gait and see our work.
q. g. RANSDELke
Troy, No.. March Z. 1871.
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

THE "MONTHLY GOSSIP" in the October
number of Lippincott's Magazine, contains
this capital story:
Perhaps the most brilliant conversational
ist that Virginia or the United States ever
produced was the late Lyttleton Waller
Tazewell. Unfortunately for his reputation
as to consistency and firmness of opinion,
his mindwas so capacious and well-stored that
it was impossible for him not to see all sides
of any subject on which he conversed, and
hence it was not always easy-indeed, it was
often extremely difficult-for his hearers to
ascertain what his real opinion was. In
illustration of this popularity of Governor
Tazewell the following anecdote is told
When the notification trouble was at its
heighth, Mr.. Calhoun sent William G. Pres
ton to Richmond to sound the first Governor
Floyd, father of John b. Floyd, Secretary of
War under Buchanan, as to what might be
expected of Virginia in case South Carolina
became involved in conflict with the federal
government. The question being one of
great importance, and Governor Floyd hav-
ing the utmost confidence in Governor Taze-
wells judgement, the latter was summoned
to the Sta:e capital, and the conference took
place in the executive mansion at night soon
after supper.
Mr.. Tazewel, being called upon for his
opinion, began. A stream of brilliant and
forcible words poured from his fluent lips,
enchanting and deighting his two auditors.
At the expiration of an hour, Governor Floyd
ventured to interrupt him: "Your opinion,
hen, is"
'sWait moment" said Tazewell. Divere,
ing from the line of his previous remarks. he
corruscated for another hour as forcibly as
before.
1t was then Preston's turn to intercept-
and if possible arrest-the flow of talk:
6 We may conclude, then, Mr.. Tazewell,
that you hold
mo, not at all. You quite misapprehend
me-" Taking another point of departure,
he went from hour to hour, zigzagging and
worm-fencing at each interruption, until at
last broad daylight flooded the room.
Bless my soulP' said he, looking up sur, sur,
prised, ''it is morning! Floyd il you WIN
give me bowl of wafer to wash my lace,
and a iulep, | will lie down for an hour or
two to rest myself; and tonight, if we choose,
we will resume our conversation, am afraid
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

A GREEN DELEGATE.-The following re-
miniscence of BlantOn Duncan's convention
comes from Louisville: The elevator ut the
Gait House furnishes several laughable anec-
dotes at the expense of delegates. One, who
came in on the night train, registered his
name, writing Michigan after it with Hour
ish, and demanded his room that said plainly
to the clerk: Il know what I'm about. No
tricks upon travellers with me. I've had my
eye-teeth cut" ~. ......
He was told to follow one of the office boys,
who was about to take his carpet-bag, but the
gentleman clutched it with a nervous grip,
and waved the boy forward with a gesture
that evidently meant-"No, you don't; I'm
too old for thatp'
The polite darkey led the way to the eeva-
tor, wondering whether the man had any
thing iu his satchell more valuable than
clean dickey, that caused him to cling TO il so
tenaciously. AT the door of the elevator the
guest paused and looked in wonderingly at
the number sitting inside, and turning to his
guide asked, with mingled astonishment and
Indignation:
rs this my room, sir-is This my room 2"
mo, sill" said the boy; ''dis is de eleva-
tor, please walk ;n.''
He was induced to enter and took his seat
among the amused spectators. Tommy, the
polite little conductor of that popular convey
ance, sCarIeu IL up with ITS load OF passengers,
when the guest sprang 20 his feet with great
trepidation.
"Hello! stop it ~ he shouted. ''The darn
ed things movin' Let me out me out p
This was too mnch for the risibles of the
other occupants of the car. What had before
been only suppressed litter, broke out into
an uncomfortable burst of laughter The
frightened Michigander, suddenly conscious
that, in spite of his pretentious shrewdness,
he had committed blundcr, stepped back
upon one old gentleman's corns, and pumped
down in another's lap, and what with male
dictions and apologies order was not restored
until he got to his stopping place, where he
meekly followed his guide out to his room
and was ''put in his little bed'' to dream o
all sorts of traps set by watchful sharpers t.
catch innocent travellers. He remained seve
J raj days, but he carefully avoided the elevate
! during his stay.
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08
TERMS SIS. 90 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE.

have not made myself quite clear to either
of you gentlemeBz
The water and the julep were duly brought
and the fluent talker went up to his cham
ber.
Floyd and Preston remained staring at each
other for a long time in profound silence.
At length Mr.. Preston said: "Have you any
idea what Mr.. Tazewell's real opinion is?''
"NOne whatever. Have you?''
mot the remotest conception. Do you
think he has any opinion ?''
"Most certainly. He has every opinion
that any man ever had or could have on this
subject, and great many more besides.
But what his final opinion viii be, no living
man, not even Tazewell himself, win ever
discern"
The conversation" as Mr. Tazewell was
pleased to call it, was never resumed
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

ADAMsoN's Balsam cures Asthma, Coughs
Colds, Lung Complaints. Price 80 and 70 cts
mrl5-T T S & w1y.
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08
THE PRE ESS.
TUESDAY MORNING. OCT. 8, 1872.
Gossip and GleaningS.

Two pleasing instances of the spread of the
utilitarian philosophy come from England
and Japan. A British agriculturist is haul
ing away the Druidic ruins at StOnehenge,
in order to extend his turnip field; and two
of the dozen Yeddo policemen lately SEN
fenced to death for murder were killed by
being used as targets for the Yeddo rifle
men.
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08
BUSINESS NOTICES.

The speciality of the remedy known as SMo-
LANDER's BUcHU is that it positively cures
kidney, bladder and glandular diseases, men
tai and physical debility, diabetes, gravel, and
establishes the health of those who have and
who are indulging in the errors of yonth. By
its means the healthy current of the nerve fluid
and blood is ensured, and the nervous system
strengthened and invigorated. oct8-eod1w
The GREATEST want of the present age is
men and women, healthy and vigorous in mind
and body. The continued headaches, weak
nesses, nervousness, and varying ailments
which afflict women are generally the result of
imperfect action of the stomach and other vi
tai organs. DIR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA Vim
EGAR BITTERs, being composed entirely of veg
etable substances indigenous to California, NAV
be taken with perfect safety by the most deli
cate, and are sure remedy, correcting al
wrong action and giving new vigor to the whole
system. . Octlst-4w
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

jon PRINTING. Every description of job
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowest
prices, at the Daily Press Printing House, 109
Exchange ST. VIM NJ MARKS
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

Oct 3-d1w
Fair Forest City, hail to thee ~
Whose beauty fills mine eyes to weepingi
From that old world beyond the sea,
Where Time his centuries hath been reapng,
come to greet thee in my turn,
And place my future in thy keeping.
With fear of no unkind return;
Ner can my soul the praise refuse
The righteous praise thy beauties earn.
Thy streets are noble avenues,
Across which shadows gaunt are lying:
Through all the day they sleep or muse;
Or hear the tiny fountains playing
Or wonder what the world is saying
Once to the land ancient of days
They brought song-bo full of singing,
And ever since the tuneful lays
Like many bells abroad are ringing
. And peoples praise the Singers mind
Whose fame its flight afar is winPing.
But now think thereon, / find
They verify know not what they say. as
His rhymes are sweet after their kind
But where was learnt the lulling lay?
How can they know whe have not stood
As we do on his land to-day? ~
Where those are blest who 60 and come;
1t must have tuned his heart to good:
And here this Poet had his home
And first-fruits of his harmony.
Ills well, care not hence to roam,
That place is hallowed ground t, me.
Fair Forest City, hail to thee!
--l- JOSEPHINE MARTIN.
French, Italian and Music.
MRS. MARTIN, daughter of the late Mon
sIEUR BERNARD, Professor of Languages, Metz
France begs inform the ladies of Portland and its
vicinity that she is prepared to give private lessons in
the above branches at their own housec or at hers.
Mrs. Martin intends opening select private classes
for young ladies at her residence No. Cumberland
Terrace, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from three
till four P. M. ,..... .s..
eB-Thc highest references given. i. q.
1wA
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS, GENERAL DE-
oN.-HYPoPHosPHTEs - Eel
Lows COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYPoPHosPHrrrs.
AS this preparation is entirely different in its
combination and effects from all other reme-
dies called Hypophosphites, the public are eau
toned that the genuine has the name of Eel
lo'cS Co. blown on the bottle. The signature
of the inventor, James l. Fellows, is written
with red ink across each label, and the price is
$500 per bottle. oct5th-ded1wS,w1t
a UNIVERSAL ARTICLE OF FAITH.-In these
days of religious contention it has been
thought impossible to indicate an article of
faith upon which all sects and all classes were
united. There is one, however, and very no.
table one too, viz belief which is implicit
and universal in the paramount efficacy OF that
matchless Household Tonic AND REcUPER-
ANT. PLANTATION BITTERs. The constantly
increasing patronage which it receives has, it
Is true excited the petty envy of certain sple-
pet;c advertisers of pinehbeck paneceas, who
hone 70 make a market for thoir own stagnant,
watery wares, by deerying all spirituous medi-
cinal preparations But the public can stom-
ach neither their arguments nor their potations
and consequently reiect.those very weak imita-
tions of the enemy as entirely too thinl
oct6th-eodlw&Wlt
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

A Mississinpi sheriff went for Judge to ar
rest him, but after the judge had put three or
four bullets through him, he changed his
mind and composed himself to join the innu-
merable caravan. -ra ft...
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

The Saturday Rerieao says: "There is al
ways one side of mans character which
will bear the light, and on which the funeral
sermon can expatiate comfortably. sf
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

A woman attempted to commit suicide by
drowning, at Chester, Illinois, and the boys
threw mud at her. She postponed dying in
order to have them arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

A man who bought a thousand Havana
cigars, recently, on being asked what he
had, replied they were tickets to course of
lectures to be given by his wife.
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

"There is one thing you see here that you
don't in London" said native to an Eng
lishman. ''What is that?'' asked the for
eigner. "Your shadow"
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

A man in Kentucky was recently indicted
for murder on the sole testimony of sister
of the murdered man. Being released on
bail, he devoted himself assiduously to this
dangerous witness, and before the time of
trial, effectually debarred her from testifying
against him by marrying her. He was ac-
quilted for want of evidence, but not every
man having his choice between hanging and
marriage would choose the latter alterna-
tive. rr
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

Two colored men got into dispute at
church in Little Rock, Ark, as to which had
put the most money in the box, when one of
them drew pistol, and in another instant
there was but one party to dispute.
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08

1wenty-nine of the present cabinet minis
tiers of Europe, are free-masons. One is Grand
Master of one of the foremost Orders in Eu-
rope. 'ta
The Portland daily press., 1872-10-08
TOILET
House to Let.

MO 50 Da forth st. Apply. to John d. Lord, Il
IN Union Wharf. Oct5iw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-07-27
McCurdy e. Duke.
NRENCH Muffin Pans. for sale by
II McCnrdy e. Dnke.

McCurdy e. Duke.
NRENCH Muffin Pans. for sale by
McCurdv & Duke.
WE are Just receiving a full stock OF
W Hardware aud other goods in our
line, which will be sold low.
McCurdy & Duke.
lHH e Improved Eagle Hay. Straw and
( SIslk Gutter. cuts five different
lengths, also The improved Delaware Corn
Shelter, double and single spout, for sale
by Ne Curdy g. Duke.
DARLOR, Office, Dining room, Cham.
| Der and Cook Stoves, full stock, for
sale by McCurdy u Duke.
OISTERN Pumps and Hydraulic Ce-
v men, tor sale by McCutdy & Duke.
NORN Shelters, and all the improved
VI Cutting Boxes, tor sale by
McCurdy & Duke.
uOAL Hods and Ash Buckets. made
Il from The best galvanized iron, for saIe
by McCurdy d Duke.
MERCHANTS will find II to their al.
LIZ vantage to buy their Lard Cans and
other Tlnwsre from
McCURDY & DUKE.
march 9 Chareslown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-07-27
BOOk-FA X MING.

Those who are opposed to book-farm
ing are requested to read the following,
and give US their opinion
There was farmer once who heslta-
ted not to hurl all manner of invectlyeS
against book-farming and those who
consulted books for advice. BY long
experience and practical observation, he
had become quite successful in the cu!-
ture of grapes and trees. His fields
were clean and fair, and highly produc-
tive. His trees were vigorous, well
adjusted, and profitable.
In conversation with friend, he re
lated his experience in raising grapes
and trees, entering into the minute de
tails, sometimes becoming quite c.oqHen;
when describing his victories over the
enemies which inttst them.
His knowledge he said iva, gain
ed by dint of application, by ac.ur' ,N
perience and hard labor. II W., ....
of your book knowledge, written D.!
men who knew nothing about farming
We'll, said his friend, III all tins
valuable information gained 10y aSSidu-
GUS labor and observation Of 50 many
years, and which YOU have so clearly
described, were written out and publish
ed, which would You have young
inexperienced man do-take this rs he
finds it from your pen, or 20 through
the same tedious process that YOU have
gone through with, including all It's
yexations and losses 2
The qaestion puzzled him, and he
was silent for moment; but was oblig
ed at last to confess that after all, there
was much that was valuable in books,
because combining and relating the re
suits and experience Of practical cult
YatorS.
DO not condemn book farming. You
NAV criticise certain books very severe
". because written 10y Ignorant, thcoret-
zeal hands; but there is always good
heat as well as abundant chatl. So
there are many good books rs well as
poor ones. The time may come, when
a single hint from book or paper, may
save your farm or orchard, or add 10
your wealth, by telling YOU how to in
crease your crops.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-07-27

With the sc electoral votes OF New
York given to Clay, (and the $4,000
abolition wings could have given him
the State by 10000 majority,) Clay
would have been President.
194S-Ths Election Of Gen. Taylor.
For Taylor and Fillmore. e. .....163
For Cass and Butler, Of kentucky. .l27
Here, with the transfer of the So
votes of New York from Taylor to
Cass, the result would have been l63
for Cass, and I27 FOL Taylor.
l952-Ths Election Of Pierce.
1852 resulted in giving Pierce the
electoral vote of all the States except
Vermont and Massachusetts in the
North, and Kentucky and Tennessee in
the South.
IS56-The Election Of Buchanan
Buchanan and Breckenridge, dem. 40
Fremont and Dayton, Rep........ll2
Fillmore and DonelSon. ........ 5
Fremont carried all the Northern
States except California, New Jersey,
PENNSYLVANIA, Indiana and ILLINOIS !;
Buchanan all the Southern States eX-
cept Maryland, which was carried by
Fillmore. 1t was Fillmore, however, as
third candidate in the North, who
carried off the balance of power from
Fremont and elected Buchanan.
1S60-1He Election Of Lincoln.
In this election all the Northern or
Free States were carried by Lincoln e1-
cept New Jersey, which was carried by
a fusion. OF the Southern or slave
States Douglas carried Missouri and
Bell carried Kentuky, Tennessee and
Virginia. All the others were carried
by Breckenridge. Thus, by the diyi-
sions of the opposition elements Lin
coin was triumphantly elected, while
against the combined opposition popu-
lar vote he was in minority of 947,-
900.
lSG4-Ths Second Election Of Lincoln.
For McClellan-New Jersey, Della
ware and kentucky. For Lincoln
All the rest. Lincoln's majority Oh the
popular vote was 900.
1SG8-E7ection Of General Grant
For Grant and ColfaX ............2l3
For Seymour and Blair. 80
The popular majority of Grant was
100000 And he carried 26 States
against tor Seymour. Three States
Texas, Mississippi and Virginia-not
being reconstructed, took no part in the
election.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-07-27
w EDDING BELLS.
BY EMILY II. MOORE.

Sweet pulsing through the air Of Spring
l hear the Wedding chimes airing.
| see them pass-the smiling bride,
The laughing lover at her side.
The world, new-dressed in rosy hues,
Stands still to hear the fond adieus
And glad in youths gay overflow,
Alone on happy ways they go.
Two doves let loose from narrow cote
Two butterflies that skim and float.
And idly sip life's royal wine,
And know not love like thine and mine!
Dear heart, our wedding bells are dumb.
The wedding morning does not come.
The patient years between us stand.
We speak no word, we clasp no hand.
Each doing what he finds to do,
With cheerful zest and purpose true;
Sweeter our loves deep-hidden pain
Than all the joys that others gain
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-07-27
TO THE PUBLIC !
GREAT BARGAINS
AT THE
MERCHANT TAILORING
Establishment,

THE undersigned have just received from 1,t1 Inc
Eastern markets one of the LARGES l,
CHEAPEST and BEST STOCKS OF GOODS
ever brought to tins market
The Stock consists in part of superior frencn
and English Cloths Of all colors, Caslmeres anu
Vestngs,and other goods which they Will sell oy
the ward or make up to order. They also III
vite attention TO their Stock OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
A FINE AND LARGE ASSORTMENT Of
FASHION ABLE HATS.
NOTIONS, and Shirts, Collars, Neck Ties,
Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, &c., which they
will sell cheap for cash.
All Goods purchased elsewhere will be cut
and manufactured TO order at short notice and
fiji guaranteed.
We are also agents for the celebrated No.
Family Empire Sewing Machines.
:. z. HU UMRICKHOUSE,
JAS. 5. RIGHTSTlNE.
April 81 It
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-07-27
III arch 80


OuY your Queensware OF
DUY your Lamps, Lamp Chimneys and
y Coal Oil Of A. Harris.
DUY your Table and Pocket Cutlery
. of A, Harris.
PURCHASE your Cold Water Soap,
< BabbIu's Soap and Fancy Toilet
Soaps Of A. Harris
DROOMS, Baskets, Wash Tubs, Wash
- Boards, Water Buckets. Clothes Pins
&C., for sale by A Harris.
IF you wan. good Umbrella, call al
a The store Of A. Harris.
4 FINE lot of Cheming and Smoking
IL Tobacco, Pipes and Cigars, for sale
cheap. by A. Harris.
DROWN Sugars for sale at 10 and II!
~ cents. by A. Harris.
DOASTED and Green Cofees for sale
a by A. Harris.
7 AIDES, Gents and Cbidren's Hose
"A a, the sloe of A Harris.
IF you wan, good Collars and Cufs
i buy them of A. Harms.
A CHEAP lot OF Glassware for sale by
n A. Hams.
SUGARS, CofIees, Teas, Rice, Syr-
- ups, Mackerel, Boniny, Bacon, Lard
&C., for sale by A. Harris.
gall for anything you want IN The
" Grocery or Notion line. and you will
be sure and get Bargains. as | will
not be undersod. Call and examine my
stock and see what Bars aus | offer.
,,..b 30 Harris.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-07-27
GREAT EXCITEMENT
AT
J. NJ. COOKS
THE STAR STILL SHINES IN ALL IT'S
BRILLlANCi-CALL AND SEE IT.
Hore and ImWare Establishment

THE undersigned takes special pains to In
i form the public GENERALLY that lie has just
received large lot OF superior SIOF ES oi
the most improved patterns. The Castings III
Stoves from Philadelphia being OF superior
quality TO any III the country, therefore do not
need SO much repairing, but III case they do
need repairing, odd plates can be had al any
time, as | keep large assortment oil ODD Cast-
ings of all kinds on hand for repairing. Per
sous buying Stoves from me can have The plates
renewed at any time.
will also furnish
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE
at wholesale a.d retail prices, of my own
manufacture, al the lowest Cash prices, and
delivered free of charge. | also manufacture
and keep OH hand Tinware OF every description
made from good tin, such as handsome Cham
Der Sets, JapanneI and Painted are, and
House Furnishing Goods III great variety.
CUCUMBER PUMPS,
Of the latest ImproSemeni are Kept on haho
aud will be put III at the shortest notice aud at
reasonable rates, aud warranted to give salts
faction. The following certificate, among ma
ny, will recommend these Pumps
HARPEKs FERRY, Feb. 5, 1871.
This is to certify that Mr.. j. Nj. Cook pla-
ced III my Well OF ~ ieet, one oil ms Oucum-
Der Pumps, aud which works like charm, aud
ADVISE all those who like cheap and durable
Pumps TO procure one from Mr.. Look.
JAS. I. REED.
also pay special attention 10
ROOFING AND SCOUTING,
and will guarantee all work in this line that
may be entrusted to me.
LIGHTNING RODS .
will also be erected and repaired promptly up
on information, al the lowest rates.
| insure the public that | viii work none but
the best material IN the most workmanlIke aud
substantial manner, aud Will insure satisfaction
in goods as well as prices. All | ask is call
from the public, and feel assured satisfaction
will be rendered.
Old Iron, Copper, Brass, Pewter and Lead,
will be taken 10 exchange Tor work.
j. VI. COOK.
Shepherdstown, April l3, 1872 ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-07-27

South CARoLISA CLEANED OUT.-lt
nothing more is stolen from the South
Carolina treasury, it viii be because
there ia actually nothing left TO steal.
The State government Is paraIyzed. the
finances are exhausted, and the system
of public instruction Is brought 70 a
stand still for the lack ot fund.-. The
carpet-baggers, many Of whom are spec
lied by name in correspondence recent
ly publishnd by the New York Tribune,
have actually ''cleaned out the State.
And it is noticeable fact that all Of
the carPet-baggers are for President
Graut.