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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

The Cause Of Temperance finds some
of its most ipsidious ami dangerous foes
in the many so-ealled "tonics" and
ssappetizers, made of cheap whisky and
refuse liquors, finished up to suit da-
praved appetites, under the name Of
medicines DR.. WALKERS CALlFoR-
MA VINEGAR BrTTERs are none of these
They are not beverage. but genuine
medicine. purely vegetable. prepared
from California herbs by regular physi-
clan. Fol- all diseases of the stomach,
liver. kidneys, bladder. skin and lood.
thoy are an infallible and unrivalled
remedy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

WE have reason to believe that wool
buyers viii make an effort to begin its
purchase at low figure. Many farmers
having small clips will be inclined to
sell at first offer, thereby getting less
than buyers will be compelled to pay
later in the season.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
E. E.REMINGTON &SONS'
-
Military & Sporting Arms.

The REMINGTON ARM is the one adopted
by the New York National Guard the Unite
States and French Navles. and by the Spanish,
Danish, Swedish, Egyptian, and Greek Armies.
1t Is unrivaled for simplicity, accuracy and
Army, Navy, Belt, Police and Pocket Re.
volvers; Repes ing, and Vest Pocket Pistols,
and Rifie Canes, using Metallic Cartridge,
Breech loading and Revolving Rifles.
E. r EMINGToN & SONS.
ILUDN, N. Y,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

On the basis OF representation adopt
ed by the Congressional Committee for
the next District Convention. Bel
mont County will be entitle d to 81 dele
gates, Jefferson Is, Guernsey 19, Har-
rison IS and Noble Is.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

WE call attention to the advertise
ment of Fl. D. Bell in this number.
Mr.. Bell deserves considerable credit
as we'll as a large patronage for his en-
terprise in repairing the old mills.
Msrbletown is good point, and we
hope he will succeed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

MAYOR KERR of Martinsferry has
set apart to-day, (Thursday,) for deco
rating thesoldiers' graves in the ceme-
teries of the village. Have we none
worthy of such honor?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
To Consumptives

The adv rtiser, having been permanently
cured of that dread disease Consumption, by a
simple remedy, Is anxious to make known to
his fellow sufferers The means of cure. To all
who desire 1t. he will send a copy of the pre-
scription used. free of chargel, with the direc-
lions for preparing and using the same, which
they will find SURE CURE FOR CoNsUMPTIoN
SIHMA, BRONCHITIS. dc. Parties Wishing the
prescriptio will please address
REV. EDW ARD. WILSON
262 South Third Street, Willlamsburgh, NY.
oet26'7I.iy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

ALMsGIvING.-Ano object of mistak-
en- charity was around last week. 1t
was in the shape of woman begging
money and getting drunk upon the
procpeds.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

REV. Day of New Athens preached
at the Presbyterian Church on last
Sabbath.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

The Republican Convention of West
Virginia held on last Wednesday de-
clared for Grant. We heard a Wheeling
citizen declare few days since that
there were only three GREELEY Re
publicans in the city.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

Mrs. RosANNA KENNoN, wife o.
James Kennon, near Fairview, Guern-
sey county, died On Wednesday of last
week aged about sixty-five years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
Blu LDING PROPOSALS

OEALED proposals will be received by the
y undersigned for building a Presbyterian
Church in Pennington, until JUNE l0tn, 1872.
The said Church Is to be a frame, the roof tin.
PAN and specifications can be seen at Jno.
Theakers in Colerain Township bids viii be
received for each part of the building. The
parties TO wnom the contracts may be awarded
will be required to give approved security, for
the fullfllment of the contracts, the committee
reserves the right to reject all bids if necessary.
JESSE BARTON,
JOHN THEAKFR, Build. Com.
WAI, G.. McCOMAS,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

PERSONAL. F. YOUNG, Esq, OF
Caldwell, gave us a call on Wednesday.
He is looking well and tells us that
Noble County is not suffering from the
Greeley epidemic by any means.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

HAIL.-On Monday we were visited
with quite a respectable hail storm, not
doing any damage, however, that we
are aware of.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

Isaac Davis, sole agent for Belmont
County for the sale of the late lmprov-
Ell Ruckeye Mowers aod Reapers -
7. Also. Sweepstakes Threshers, ST. Clairs-
{ vile, Ohio. mazti
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

THE Ladies' Newport Tie. The
gayest Slipper out, at
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

PIc-NIo in Thompson's sbig woods
East of town to-day (Thursday.)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
PITTSBURGH Produce MarI,et.

From the Pittsburgh papers of Monday.
APPLES.-Pr1me IS 90; common togood s3@si
2 bbl-
BUTTER-2ea2ic.
BEANS-s3 O1a3 25 = hus
CHEESE-Ohio factory, Ice: Goshen l6
CARBON OIL-24c 4 gal.
DRIED FRUIT.-Peaches 7@sc; Apples 9ce H.
EGGS-Fresh iS@l5c q doz.
FLouR.Red winter. s96OR Dbl; White
GRAfNVWheat Red s2OOs2 o5; White, 81 IC
Oats sc; Corn; ess1s Rye, g.
Java 2sc; Teas-Y, H., fancy 81 s.; prime
81 25; fair 81 90 Y 70; Guppowder, gooi 81 ~;
oolong good s So spger gIIea refined. I2 Raw sgIc
Syrups choice 70c. Rice, s1lc.
HAY $50 2 ton.
ONIONS--s2 00S3 90 p bus f..
POTATOES-55@60c ? bns
PLoVIsIoNsSHam S. C. IIHc. Sides, sls;
shoulders, &c. Lard l0c.
RAGS-4c 2 fbs
SALT-s2 90 2 bbl.
sEEDs-Cioyer SC; Timothy 80 so 2 bus.
st. Clairsvi lie Retail Market.
Apples s3 O0per bbl.
White wheat -four p Dbl $40 5OSII 90.
Wheat bush. 81 509l 30.
Corn p bush.6O
Oats q bushel I5c
Hay Q ton SIG 90.
Potatoes p bush. SOC
Dried apples 2 10 SC.
Dried peaches p n l21Sc
Hams q u lSc.
Sides p 10 &c.
shoulders p n &c.
Flsh-Mackerel No. q halfbbls675.
"s, "s625.
Butter 4, Misc.
Eggs p doz l21sc.
ord N Inc
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

DOLLY WARDEN Butter and Eggs are
now abundant in market.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Boeks-T. n. Lewis
Woolen MiIls-H.D. Bell.
Delinquent Lands.
Local-West q Son.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

BARNUM's pavilions will seat nine
thousand persons, and has been enlarg-
ed the third time this season.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

A SpIendid-New lot of Paper and
Oil Cloth, Window Shades in great var
iety at. LEWIS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

TN. LEWIS has just opened his
stock of Wall Paper for the Spring
trape.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

WALL PAPER just received and
opening at LEWIS DRUG & Book STORE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

THE Gadiz Sentinel has been enlarged
and dressed up in a new suit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

Paper-HoIland and Oil Cloth, for
Window Blinds at. LEWIS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

A SPLENDID variety of Mems &
Bows Creole Cong. and Pa. Callers. at
BAILEY & BUMGARNER'S-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
a CARD,

MR.. ]. T. STONEBRAKER, is ready at his
INl saloon under the St. Clair House, to attend
o all work In the way Of shaving, Hair Dress
in q, making Crrls. Switches, wigs, Give
him &C al. FebS72t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

GOLD closed ip New York on Tues
day at 11s2.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

THE largest and best selected stock
of Wall Paper ever brought 10 st. Ciairs
vile, for sale at II. N. LEWIS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
LOCAL NOTICES.

Superior shovel Plow blades,
dretstd neady for use at the haIoware
Store Of ID. NESA "
may BOW
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

spalding's Glue. who would lie with
out it.
In spite of your teeth,
Both above and beneath
Being lightly enamel'd and thin,
They will never break down.
NOR turn yellow nor brown,
II the sozoDoNTs daily brushed in.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

BARNuM's show at Wheeling June
3rd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
THIRD ~. CHURCH.

We are pleased to announce that Rev.
Mr.. Frazier, the pastor elect, has ar
rived and yesterday commenced his
labors in the above church, and was
greeted by large congregation. We
predict for him bright future in this
new field. Mr.. Frazier is a young man,
an able and eloquent speaker, and
when he gets thoroughly at his work
viii soon build up the waste places OF
Zion. We know many of our readers
missed rare treat in not hearing him
and we would advise all not to neglect
the opportunity of hearing him next
Sabbath. Asa pulpit orator he is very
attractive.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

Rev. RIDGE will lecture on Temper
ance in the M. E. Church at Louisville,
on Saturday eye., June 1st. All are
invited.
WE clip the following from the Pitts
burgh Commercial of the 9th inst
The gentleman referred to is well
known to many of our readers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

reachezs Examinations for 1872; LIST
June ]. ct ST. Ciairsville.
By order of Co. Bd- Ex's.
JAS. J. BURNS. Clerk.
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
NEW ADYERTIsEMENTs.
NOTICE-

A L. HARKER will take office that
n. Thornton Hurley, the owner of mort
gage on the premis IS hereafter named, has de-
posted in the Treasury of Belmont County.
S2l %, for the redemption of Lots and in the
town of GAINESVILLE, sold in the name of Flem-
ing Fowles, for non-pay ment OF taxes, January
JNo. B. LoNGLEY, Auditor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

aver S
Sarsaparilla
A Is widely known
q !. ! ! : ! ) !. ! !. !. !. J ! ! /
"A ~ g as one of the most
A m MA effectual remedies
MA - WA ever discovered for
&byA k1 kk88A cleansing the sys-
$S&YE.A TEN and purifying
3 ~ the blood. 1t has
\SNHfNENEyEEEST stood the test of
&ZNNNlEfl years, with. con-
sS.S stantly growing rep
wv SS1O utation, based on its
intrinsic virtues, and sustained by its re-
markable cures. So mild as to be safe and
beneficial to children, and yet so searching
as to eiiectually purge out the great cor
ruptions of the blood, such as the Scrofulous
and syphilitic contamination. Impurities,
or diseases that have lurked in the system
for years, soon yield to this powerful anti
dote, and disappear. Hence its wonderful
cures, many of which are publicly known,
of ScrOfula, and all scrofulous diseases,
Ulcers, EruptiOns, and eruptive dis
orders of the skin, Tumors, Blotches,
BOils, Pimples, Pustules, Sores. st.
Anth0ny's Fire, Rose or Erysipe-
las, letter, Salt Rheum, Scald
Head, Ringworm, and internal Ul-
ceratiOns of the Uterus, Stomach,
and Liver. 1t also cures other COM
plants, to which it would not seem especi-
ally adapted, such as Dropsy, Dyspep-
sia, sits, Neuralgia, Heart Disease,
Female Weakness, Debility, and
Leucorrhoea, when they are manifesta-
tons of the scrofalous poisons.
1t is an excellent restorer of health and
strength in the Spring. BY renewing tho
appetite and vigor of the digestive organs,
it dissipates the depression and listless Ian
guor of the season. Even where no disorder
appears, people feel better. and live longer,
for cleansing the blood. The system moves
on witt, renewed vigor and new lease of
life.
PREPARED By
DR.. ]. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30

From the Pittsburgh papers of Monday.
APPLES.-Prlme s5 90; common togood s3@s4
2 bbl.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-30
WOODS NEW iron FRAME.
M O w ID r !

NO RoTTS MOB TOPS 70 LOOSE
All who have tried this Mower or have seen
IL work unite in pronouncing 1t a perfect
success. They are in advance Of all others in
important and well-tested improvements. Be
sure to examine them before purchasing else
where,
aE DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET mailed free on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-05
Lie in a Printing omco.


The subj5iacj article, from ihe Printing CT
zs'te, contains 50 much fact aud good common
sense that we specially commend it to these Of
our readers vino may be disposed to regard tho
publication If newspaper Is q matter Of
amusement:
Few people are aware of the iusidc workings
Of printing Office, nor Of the annoyauccs at-
tcndaut upon tic publication Of newspaper.
It is impossibls to form anything like a correct
idea Of the number Of men there are in every
community who mlkeita point about every
other time they meet yoa to tell you OF some
important fact that ought to be noticed in tho
paper pro bono pilJlico Generally, however,
it turns out that the item referred to is one in
which the Informant has al axe TO grind, and
the newspaper is TO be tie free horse on which
he expects to ride into public notice and conf
dence. Or Il no: thai, be is constantly annoy
ed by multiplicity Of cummunica;ions, which
are always lengthy, and contain nothing that
anybody cares 10 see in print OF know any
thing Of whatever, except the writer, and per-
haps one or two other particular individuals,
and for whose exclusive benefit it was written,
it not for 4 moment occurring to tie writer
that communications for newspaper should
be such as would interest thousands Of readers.
The newspaper business is very exacting on all
connected with it, and the pay is conpara-
lively small. The proprietor risks large
amount Of money for smaller profits, and the
editors and printers work harder and cheaper
than the sano number Of men in any ether
profession, requiring the given amount Of in
telligenceand training The life has rs charms
aud pleasant associations scarcely Known to
the outside world but it has its earnest work,
and hours of exhaustion, which, likewise, are
not known to those who think the business all
fun. The idea that newspaperdom is the
charmed circle where the favored members live
a life of ease, free from care, is a mistaken one.
Business 10 business, aud the Journal that sue
ceeds is the one that is run on square busi-
ness footing, with the same system as a bank
ing establishment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-05
POErICAL.
by LITTLE LABoRER.


The following little poem appeared in the Nei
York HaI some weeks ago, bu, IA an incomplst
form and auony mouslY. Having seen it in numer
Gus exchanges, it's now reproduced entire will
the name OF the author
A tinv man, with finger soft and tender,
As any lady's fair;
Sweet ewes OF blue. q form but frail aud slender,
And curls Of sunny hair.
\ household toy, fragile thing Of beauty
Yet with each rising sun
Begins bis round of tcil-a solemn duty,
That must be daily done.
To-day he's building castle, house and tower,
With wondrous art and skill;
Or labors with hi. hammer blythe hour,
With strong, determined VIII.
Anon. With loaded little cart hes plying
4 brisk and driving Isd9:
Again. with thourhtlii. earnest brow Is trying
Some books dark lore - read
Now, laden Ike some little besstos bnrden,
lie dTags himself along,
And now his lor5iy lit.l, voice s. heard in
Bastagous shout and song-
Another hour is spent in busy toi!ug
With hoop sad TOP aad ball
And with a patience that is never failug,
lie tries and conquers az.
But slcep at last o'ertakes my little rover,
And Cn his motherS breast,
TOYS thrown aside the days hard labor over,
lie sinks % quiet ros;;
And as [ fold bin TO my bosom, sleeping,
think, mid gathering tears,
Ogwlat the distant future may be keeping
As work for mauhood's years.
Must he, with toll his daily broad be earning,
10 :he worlds busy mart,
Lifl's bitter lessons every day be learning,
With patient, struggling heart?
Or shall my li.tle architect be building
Some monument of fame,
On which, in letters bright with gloTy's gliding,
The world may read h:s name
Perhaps some humble. lorly occupation.
But shared with sweet coatcnti
Perhaps a lie in loitier, prouder station,
Iu selfish pleasure spent;
Perchance these little feet may cross the portal
OF learninss lofty fame,
His lie work be to scutter truths immortal
Among the sons otinen!
Whata'er thy lot, o blessed little sleeper,
Where e'er thy feet may roam,
When life is done, and Death, the worlds great
reaper,
Shall call thy harvest home,
Nayst thou go then rs sWectly 10 tly slumbers,
Ea.th's toys lay gladly down,
Then rise, to wear mid Heavens angelic numbers
A starry, radiant c.own
Mas. !. q. BURNETT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-05
TIE ENn.
What was His other Name?

Mark Twain IN hi. lecture on Arsemus
Ward tells tho following capital story Of the
immortal Snowman: As Artemus Ward was
travelling in .he cars, dreading to tc bored,
aud feeling miserable, r.sn approached bin,
sat down and said:
"Dd you hear that last thing on Horace
GFecley?"
"Grseiey? Groeley?" said Artemus; "Hor-
ace Greeley who is be %
The man was quiet about FIVE minutes
Pretty soon he said
George Francis Train Is kicking up good
deal Of row over n England DO sou think
they will put him in bastilo 2"
"Train TrainP George Francis Train ~
said Artcmus solemnly, &" / never heard of
him."
This ignorance kept the man qais. for ifscoa
minutes, then he said:
"wha, 10 you tbink about Gen. Grants
chances for the Presidency? D. you think
they will run him ~
Grant Graat? hans i. man" said Ar
iemus, you appear % know more strangers
than aay uan exc. saw
Tbs man was ferrous, te Talkei up Tie
car bat At iast came tAcl. snd said
You cynfouplei ignonmus, did you eyss
hear of Adam
ATie~as looksi Dp and sail
Shst 'fas n.s other Dal,e -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-05
An Unlucky Hit.

4 correspondent relates good story about
gentleman well known in The parish Of,
who although an extensive planter, amused
himself by occasionally lending a hand at man
nal labor on his plantation.
One fne morning, not long ago, it occurred
to him that splitting few rails would prove
iavigoratius exercise, aud accordingly dcaing
lis boots, rolling up his unmentionables, and
armag himself with bran new spade, " is
sharp as a knife" he sailed forth to a cypress
swamp, where rails were to be had fof the ask
Ing.
lie hadn't been at work long, when, hap
pening to cast bis eyes down, he saw what he
thought was the head OF the ugliest looking
black snake which it had ever been his lot to
gaze upon.
Now, il there is auyihiagh he ia afraid of and
despises it is a saake-especay black snake.
The thought Of them makes him nervous, aud
the light cf one horiGss him.
As quick as lightning passed through bis
mind tie reflection This serves me just
right; I might have known better than to
have come into this blasted swamp barefoot
3D." bat, although distilled Almost to jelly
wish the act of fear" he folt that it was no
time for thought, bat action, aad raising bis
slittering spade aloit, he brought it down with
all the force Of his pair Of arms upon the object
ofhs wrath.
Great heavens The yell of mortal agony
which succeeded that fearful blow might have
bcon heard a milci like fash tho rail split
ter dropped his spade and made for the high
ground, where he threw himself to earth, roll
ing about and yelling Gercely while high in
the air he swung his left leg, from the end of
which dausled, by a mere shred Of skin, his
Jig toe.
The mshap is easily explained.
There was just water enough in the swamp
to neatly cover his fo,t, but lis toe had pc
cuiar habit Of turning up, and having be
come covered with the black mud Of the
swamp, it presented to his vision disordered
by the constant fear Of snake attack, an Oh
ject which easily enough he mis;ook for a Sill
nay reptile, and quite naturally ho forget all
about his too but let drive, with a result which
ifit dilu', as!onisl. certainly surprised him.
Ne,o Orleans Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-05
A Sensational Romance in Brief.

CnAPTER |. In beautiful log cabin in tho
mountains Of old Virginia our tale opens A
round, Natures loyoiness WAS sublime. The
lofty trees hung out their green leaves in per-
tcc;ion and the high rocks caught the gray
misls Of the morning and pressed them in their
rough bosons until they melted in ,earsagainst
their sides. A lovely maiden was sitting by
the table combing her hair with fne-tooth
combs mauly form ontsrs the door, aud
s;ealthiIy croeps up behind hcr-and-
CHAPTER II. "Ah! John" exclaimed the
lovely Leiress Of that beautiful cabin, aud tho
extensive potato patch behind it, "you ought
not to do that way"
"Lay it all on love, gal"
Love. there's no such thing among folks
The Turtle Dove
Only knows we love,
as the poet siogs.'
"Then you don't love meS'
"No"
"Nol Jane, call back that word"
"Nol oh, no. Come back here l-'Twon't
come, Jobn-'ts gomez
Then I'm gone too
And the impassionate youth rushes from tho
cabin like maniac
CHArTEH III. Sadly did tho young man
run along the road, while tho girl, firm and
submissive in tie discharge Of her duty, pro-
cceded to fry some onions for dinner. Mean
while the youth few on the barnins fever Of
bis heart nadiensd in his brain, aud be thought
Of sefdes;ruction. jerking his pocket comb
out Of Lis vest pocket, vanity did lie endeavor
to cut his throat Nature, however, who had
blessed him with a tough skin, proved too
strong for him be rushed 10 the wagonrut--
there was water at least two inches deep and
he flung himself into, or rather upont. There
he lay, fall five seconds, when Henry Cleft,
the father Of the gal, passed by.
CHAPTER " lie soon unlolded his sad
tale to bis friend, and finally consented to live
if Henry would give bin a chew Of tObscco--
He turned to the house, aud 10 his haggard
counteuance Jane saw his unhappy condition,
lie never got over it, though. About twenty
years afterwards Le fell from a wagon, and bis
neck was broken, for sheriff had ihOughtlcss-
ly slipped 4 rope over his head.
my rNp
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-05
a Poet Priest.

Father Ryan, Of Mobile, tho fsyoyite poet
priest OF the South is unique charactor.-
In bis prestly garments he looks almost Ike a
woman, aud New Orleans critic says Of hin 4:
"The sunshine Of all the good aud noble quail
ities that are so often uroqualy divided out
between men seem all to have met in perfect
concord IN his helrt, throwing out their radia-
ting lights through Biz kindly features lis
silksn. auburn hair fats in iTessss q yang
girl nigh. envy, low down On either cheek,
while 30 wore toe usual gsr0 % tho priest
hood iie has been giving readings in New
Orleans from long poem % bis own entitled
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