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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

RUNAWAY AcCIDENT.-On Sunday morn
ing between 10 and II O'Clock horse at.
tlched to buggy. in which Messrs. N. No.
BILE and George Young were riding, took
fright near the corner of Twenty-tifth and
Leigh streets, and ran away. Approaching
the gully in that vicinity, the horse ran
down the steep embankment and into the
gully, smashing the buggy to pieces, and
throwing out the two gentlemen. both of
whom were badly injured, one receiving a
severe cut on the forehead. The horse was
also hurt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

PROMINENT RADICALS AGAINST HUGHES
Colonel 0. T. Beard, an influential Republi-
can of this city, and John W. Woltz, late
Secretary of the Republican State Commit
tee, will certainly, and Colonel John w.
jenkins, Grant elector at large, Will proDa.
bly,, take the stump this fall against the
Hughes ticket. Colonel Beard VIII open
the campaign In asreeeh to be delivered at
Lynehburg Thursday night next.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
summoned

A RUNAWAY HORSE, with halter and rider
took to the sidewalk on the south side o.
Broad street near DR.. Preston's church,
yesterday afternoon, and created quite SEN
sation. After be passed the corner of Ninth
the rider rolled off on the sidewalk, and the
horse stopped. A scare and few bruises
were the result.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

MARROW EscAPE.-Mr. W. B. Woodbridge,
the treasurer of Chesterfield county, mar
rowly escaped being seriously injured, and
probably killed, at an early hour yesterday
morning. Mr.. Woodbridge was endeavor-
ing to get upon the northern-bound train at
Coalfield station. He lost his footing, and
as the train started suddenly was jerked for
ward and dragged some distance before the
cars could be stopped. He was somewhat
Jared and stunned by the accident, but re-
ceiyed no other injuries. ..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

I CHURCH NorEs.- --Rev. A. A. Mcdonald, of
Princess Anne county, preached at st.
Johns church on Sunday night It will be
remembered that Mr.. Mcdonald was or
dained to the priesthood, at St. Paul's church,
On Friday. Rev."J. FL. lHundley, OF Essex
county, preached at st. Johns ID the morn
Ing. 2, .aso,fs .,s,
At the Monumental church, in the alb
sence Of the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Meredith off,
ciated both morning and afterndon.to;u;iFr
The Rev. Dr. Dubois, of the Reformed
church, New York city, preached at the First
Presbyterian church on Sunday. .a4:a37 -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

Z iHorTEHTors GATHERING BUcHU FOR HELM
BoLD's EXTRACT has become almost historical
picture. The great consumption of Dr.. Helmbold's
Buchu attests the important fact that thousands
upon thousands need diuretic medicine. For
Dropsy, Gravel, Kidney Complaint, and oil dis
of the urinary organs, either in male or fe-
male, there has never been remedy equal to Helm
bold's Buchu. Its imitators are mere trash. Helm
bold's is the old reliable standard remedy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

SKULL FRACTURED AND LEG BRoKEN.-Yes-
terday afternoon about 2 O'Clock q son OF
Mr.. George H. Reith, aged about sixteen
years, was very seriously injured on the
basin bank. He had been riding q mule,
when the animal fell uron him, and broke
the young mans right leg about the knee,
besides fracturing the skull. He was taken
home at once, and competent medical aid
summoned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

PERsoNAL.-WALLER A. ELLIOTT, formerly
with r. L. Williams, can be found at the hardware
store of WATKINS & CoTTRELL, No. 1907 Main
street. They have large and complete stock Of
hardware, and would cordially invite my friends
to call on me, feeling assured that / can supply
them on the best terms. W. A. ELLIOTT,
formerly with r. l.. Williams.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
c.irerdge .AHenddnce.. G..
Toarbnrs Scholars

The subject discussed related to the most
prominent duties of Sunday-school teacher.
Rev. Mr. Cagett spoke very warmly and
earnestly upon the duty of leading children
early to the Saviour.
After singing and prayer the meeting was
dismissed by Mr.. Clagett.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

I HAVE ANALYZED THE WHISKEY KNOWN
under the brand OF "B SELECT" controlled by
Messsrs WALTER D. BLAIR 6 Co., Richmond,
Virginia, and find 1t free from fusil oil and other
impurities, and recommend its use for medicinal
and family purposes. j. b. MCCAW, M. D.,
Late Prof. of Chemistry Medical College Of Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

SUING FOR WAGEs.-Henry Wells, seaman
aboard schooner Father and Son, filed iibe
yesterday before United States Commissioner
Peasants for SIG, wages due for work
Claimant shipped at Baltimore, and allege:
that the captain has failed to pay him month
ly, as the shipping articles called for.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

ACCIDENTS on THE CHESAPEAKE AND ONO
RAILRoAD.-Two coaches attached to one of
on Saturday night ran off the track at Frede-
rickshsll. The train was slowly backing
onto a siding at the time, and no damage
was done other than delay of about two
hours. The grass-widowers' train ran over
and killed two mules near Ivy depot on Sat-
urday night, but it did not delay the train or
do any other damage.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHooL Association.
The regular monthly meeting Of the "Bap-
tist Sunday-School Association of Richmond
and its vicinity" was held on Sunday after
noon at the Leigh-Street church.
In the absence of both the president and
vice-president, Charles II. Winston, Esq,
was called to the chair. The Introductory
exercises consisted of singing by the Leigh
Street school, and prayer by the president
pro tenn.
The following is the average attendance at
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

REDWOOD & CaENSHAW, at O'Clock tonight,
1000 volumes new standard and MISCELLANEOUS
- books. u$Iit- ! Il .,eajDEgi,tf .tFg2.
COOK & 'LAUGHTON, 10 "A. NJ, household and
Kitchen furniturei &c. s,la p|at IaG
GRUBBS & WILLIAMS, $50 p. H., framed cot
tage the north side of Catbaripe street be-
tween Monroe and Henry; also, building lot on
the east side OF Henry street between Catharine
" and Leigh. .tf -. r.. .t'.''H@' - ~ :
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
my %
TULEs ROBIN Il CO.
SocNAc BRANDY. DIRECT IMPORTATION,

We have Just received direc. from France
s One-eighth casks Jules Robin G 70. COGSAC
BRANDY-ytntage, lSsS
sone-eighth casks Jules Robin 8 Co. CoGSAC
BRAEDY-yintage. 1867;
one-eighth clsks Jules Robin u GO. CoINAC
BRAEDY-Hntage, 1859; ,o,,
10 one-eigfth casks Jules Robin & Co. CoGaAc
3BRANDY-y1niage, 1sT;
low ss any importer In the United States VIII seil
Sa M ples at our ofice orexamlnaticn.
- : -. ~ s. C.TAKDS Il CO., Importers.
apgs corner OF Thirteenth and Cary :reets. :.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

! School TRUSTEES APPOINTED. The State
Board of Education has appointed the fol-
lowing school trustees: .E;@. q
Acconac County.-Islands district, Samuel
j. Mumtord, uice NJ. Risley, resigned.
PinsylUania County.-Staunton River dis.
trict, j. L. Hurt, rice Daniel Hurt, resigned.
Chatham district, Hezeklah Pigg, utce K. W.
Carter, deceased.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

FINGERS CUT OFF.-One of the hands al
work upon the Church Hill tunnel had two
fingers cut off day before yesterday whilst
going down Shaft No. q. His hand was
caught between the car and the timbers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

CLEARED FOR RIo.--The British brig
Gladiator, Captain Lehman, cleared from the
crlstonl-house yesterday with -four and ma
chinery for Rio Grande.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

THE NEW POSTAL CARDS-very useful for bus-
ness purposes. Cards or announcements OF any
kind printed OH them will pass through the mail for
one cent. Printing for these cards neatly and
cheapIy done ut this office.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

RESIGNATION OF A COUNTY JUDGE.-Judge
Henry G.. Allen, OF Shenandoah county, has
resigned. His resignation is to take effect
on the 1st of Septem ber.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
A1orIcE -,rhe RRICK.LAYING and

kIOTICE.-Tbe BRICk-LAYING and
~ BRICK-MAKING BUSINESS heretofore con,
dnc.ed by the late Gideon Ragand VIII be CONTINUES m
TER us manager of the brick-layfnX depart ment
and Mr. THOMAS BOWLES rs manager OF the
brIck-naking department, who are hereby author-
lied to receive payment for work done and Tor
bricks sold ia their respective branches OF the onsi-
ness.
Promising In future that promptness and thdellty
In business which characterized Sir. Ragiand in his
lifetime respectfully bespeak for his estate The
patronage OF his friends and the public generally.
l.. W. RAGLASD,
au l2-lw Executrix.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

POSTAL CARDS.-Those who propose using the
new postal cards can have the printing neatly and
cheaply done at the Dispatch printing house. Is,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

PRESBYTERIAN SuNDAY.SCHooL UNION
The monthly meeting of the Presbyterian
Sunday School Union was held in the lee
ture-room Of DR.. Hoge's church last night
at 81 o'clock. c. D. Hill, Esq, presided. Mr.
Donnan, the secretary, presented the report
for the month of July, as follows:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

REEs & Co. EMPLOY NOME But FIRsT-CLAss
ARTISTS. Their work gives universal satisfaction
We have never seen a bad picture from their gal
lery. We recommend our readers to their estab-
lshment, Main between Ninth and Tenth streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

The CoLoRED TEMPERANCE ORGANIZATIONS
of Manchester, composed chiefly Of boys, pa.
raded the streets yesterday and enjoyed a
picnic.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

TEETH like orient pearls set In cushions Of rose
breath like the perfume the toilet best0ws;
These are charms to win hearts when all other
charms fade,
But they can't be preserved without SozopoSTs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

GET A PIEcE OF THAT REGISTERED ALLIANCE
TRIMMING which LEVY BROTHERS are selling at
Soc. piece; the real value Of 1t is CSC. piece.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

THE NEW POSTAL CARDS UNDER THE LATE POS
tai law-useful, serviceable, and cheap. The adj
verIiser can I'LL the back Of the cards with any
printed announcement he may wish to make public
and send them through the mail for only one cent.
Can be printed at this office at low rates.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

REVENUE CoLLRcT1oNs.-The internal reye-
nue. collections yesterday amounted TO
S13,135,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

P. WErsIGER & Co., 1901 Main street, have JUS
received the fall style silk hat.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

BUY YOUR CLOTHING, SHIRTS, AND FURNISH
ING GOODS from E. B. SPENCE & Son.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

CLEANING MAIN STREET.-The chain.gang
were engaged yesterday in sweeping and
cleaning Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

DAvOL BLRACHED COTTON, 1sc. yard; Wam-
sutta bleached cotton, lsc. yard Androscoggin
and Auburn bleached cotton, only lssc per yard ut
LIZ RRnrHRnsf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

A BEAUTIFUL HAT.-The fall style silk hats just
received at p WEIsrGEg & Co.'S are really stylish
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
ing is the report for July :

The next meeting will be held at Broad
Street church the second Sunday in septem-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

THAT sATIS-sTRIPED VICTORIA LAWN at 2sc. Is
great bargain. Many bargains Of the same sort
can no = be had ut LEVY BROTHERS. ra..., ..,,..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

1T WAS AT LEVY BROTHERS STORE. The arti-
Gle was Utica tenquarter bleached sheeting at Soc
a yard.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

HAVE YOUR CLOTHING AND SHIRTS made t
order by Z. b. SPENCE i SON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

FALL STYLE SILK HAT.-P. WEIsIGER Co.,
1901 Main street, have just received the fall style
silk hats for 1879
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

A GREAT BARGAIN is THAT BUFF VICTORIA
LAWN which LEVY BROTHERS are selling at CSC. q
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

LEVY BROTHERS SELL FULL-wlDTH UN-
BLEACHEp sheeting at 3Oc. yard.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
AUCTION SALES THHs DAY.

>
On dlI sales OF redI sstdte made bG,oeea the LIST Of
January and aoth of June The tdres ldr the pre-
8ertgedf h6reto BE- paid b3 the purchaser. Io.
ofGs year the tores hdee TO be paid 5y the seller.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

PEMBROKE SHIRTS. ready-made and made to
order, by L. b. SPENCE & Son.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
MACHy'dERY. dc.


MACHINERY FOR SALE.
One rs horsepower PORTABLE ENGINE and
One 20 horsepower PORTABLE ENGINE aud
One IL horsepower PORTABLE ENGINE and
one Horsepower PORTABLE ENGINE and
BOILER, -.
One Q horsepower S STATIONARY ENGINE,
One horsepower sTATiOSARY ENGINE, B, 4
One ls horsepower UPRIGHT BOILER,
One 10 HORSEPOWER UPRIGHT BOILER,
One PORTABLE GRIST-MILL, four feet burr
One Fay 4 Woods DIaENsIoN PLANER,
twenty folr feet carriage.
All the shove are in perfect running order and are
as good as new. and viii be sold Low ana on easy
terms. Apply to EGEOkGE B. SLOAT.
Nos. i422, 1i24, lA25. 142s. 1890, and 1890 Cary
street. and Nos. l3 and ID south Fifteenth street.
au 9-sw* fsGe
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

LEVY BROTHERS say now Is the time to buy
dry goods especially summer dress goods" They
offer great inducements to those in want of such
goods ...... .fsfr. ....r
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

LEVY BROTHERS NEW ADVERTISEMENT tells
YOU all about 1t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

81, n. B. Wood, Virginian, has been
elected President of Graves College, Ny.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
MARINE TNTELLaGENCE.
Z PORT OF RIcHMoNDi vAuatsr II, Is7s.Zl

i,L IMMATURE EALsfANAC, AUGUST IL. 1874. Il
pun 5.l3i Moon RISES.
sun seIs.. CAT High tide
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

DRIME CHEWING TOBACCO.-Lot-
Il tiers Strawberry Twist, Wilson's Fig-Tw!st,
PAGES Dianora. ChiidSey's Sunny south, Lottier's
Short-Cak Little Giaht,. Rosebud, Shdo, Ely
son's los. These arc all old and prime Tobacco
some three years old. We make tobacco specially;
have Large stock, and sell at factory prices.
~ - :, LOUIS J.. BOSSlEUX,
my1s t4I2 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

100 OUNCES sULPH. QUININE.
ltJU auls WAGNER, Druggist
DOOK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
ID DONE AT THIS OgEICK.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
NATIONAL LINE A%EfM
IN -3-H1 STEAMERS. - aE
WEEKLY TO QUEENSTOWN AND LIVER
! POOL, FORTNIGHTLY TIC. LONDON
tDIRECT), FROM PIERS ~
AND ~ NORTH RIVER, q },5t s3E5
NEW YORK.

These steamships are the largest In the trade.
Cabin passage, $780, $5l, and El00; excursion, fl6o
and $3.50 currency; steerage. $40. Prepaid steer
age tickets from Liverpool, Queenstown, London
derry Glasgow Cardiff, Bristol, or London, cheaper
than by any other route. For further Information
apply TO F: W; ). HpKSi,
GEORGE w. ALIENS CO., Agents,
~ RfcfHOnu. Va
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12

dor NEW YORK.--OLD no SfEFh
4 MINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY. .saas
The side. wheel steamships OLD DOMisl0N,
AGkRA,' Al BFMARLE. and HAPTERAS leave
New YORK for Nsrfolk, City Point, and RiGhm9na
every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY
at 2 ofclockP. NJ. aEG 80. ~ = -
Leave Richmond every TUESDAY, FRIDAY,
and SUNDAY at high tide. ,.
These ships are entirely ntw. They nave eieSant
saIoons sf;lfe-roors and bathrooms.
I The fare, accommodations, and attention are un-
surpassed. .: I.-..3,,, e..., ,.,o-
with dispatch, mud no charge made except acr .ras
expenses incurred. :. -,
Close connections made %ith steamers = or aII
southern and European ports. -
For further fnforination, apply 70 sst. -
a GkokS1is a1ise Coapany's M " Asep.s; hsepss..
Captain GEORGE W.. ALLEN. i'' : : -
JOHN +. MAYER. a0a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-04-15
THE LATEST NEWS.

The Sultan has sent twenty cases o.
articles selected from his treasures to the
Vienna Exposition.
-Advices from Adelaide say the
wheat crop Of South Australia is salts
factory. 10000 tons will be available
for expectation.
On Saturday night, H. q. Gum,
editor of the Sentinel, at Warren, ILL.,, &C
cidentally shot and dangerously wounded
his wife, while carelessly handling gun
thought to be unloAded.
The machinery houses &C., OF Bord en-
Mine shaft, near Frostburg, Nd, burn
ed Monday morning; loss, 100000.
j. O'Donovan Rosa has written a
letter to the President of the New York
Senate, claiming the scat made vacant by
the resignation ofTweed.
"A gang Of burglars made o raid on
PassaiC Village, New Jersey, Sunday
night, and after robbing a number Of
stores and houses, set fire to stable. The
citizens turned out and secured one thief
aged IS.
One hundred feet of an embankment
on the Delaware s. Hudson Canal al
Kingston, New York, was washed away
Sunday, which will cause an interruption
for few days.
"A Charleston, =. c., dispatch an
nounces that Mrs. johnson, wife Of the
keeper OF the Cape Roman lighthouse,
was found in bed Sunday night, with her
throat cut from car To ear and razor and
revolver by her side.- A large sum oi
money which the deceased had recently
drawn from the bank was missing.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-04-15

NEW BooK.-Messrs J. B. Lippincot'
II Co., of Philadelphia, have laid upon
our table "PaScdrcF. u new novel by
"OUIDA." Lie is too short for the length
OF the bookmakCrs art. We cannot read
all tho new novels, and have only time to
;urn over the leaves oil "PIScdre" and
note the general tone. The story Is an
Italian one; the love worked up in 1t is oI
the intense, ovCrpowering kind which
novel writers are pleased to manufacture
for that sunny climate. The book isvery
full Of high.wrought passion and superla
tive adjectivcs; and those who are in tht
iramo Of mind to enjoy that style Of liter
sture will doubtless find the book to theiI
liking. 1t is volume oI 900 pages
handsomely printed. For sale in Wheel
ing by ]. D. Stanton.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-04-15

COLUMBUS, April 14--In tho House
this morning, bills were introduced TO
provide that mutual insurance companies
of other States may do business in Ohio;
to define what shall constitute q rein.
surance fund Of mutual and, stock IN.
surance companies; 10 amend the law Of
1868, allowing 500 to veteran volunteers
80 as to include veteran recruits.
In the Senate this afternoon the fol-
lowing bills were passed: House bill to
compel secretaries Of railroad and telc.
graph companies to report to the Com
missioner OF Railroads and Telegraphs
within thirty days alter the election Of
officers; House bill to punish with i'm
prisonment In the penitentiary the iorg-
ging Of railroad tickets or checks ana the
use or sale of cancelled tickets or checks;
House bill to punish by imprison-
ment In the penitenIlary persons
convicted of bribery, State officers or
members of General Assembly; bill to
provide for q lien on animals for their
keeping by livery stable keepers and 10
provide fine and imprisonment for dam
age wilfully done to livery horses by per.
sons hiring the same.
In the House the Senate bill to require
a two thirds vote of the stockholders of a
railroad to ratify q lease thereof was
DAssel
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-04-15
Capt. Jacks Lava Beds.

Tho stronghold OF the Modocs occupies
Il territory Of nearly one hundred square
miles. 1t is dccribcd by the word "ped-
regal" introduced, like canyon" from
tho spanish.) "Pedregal" means an irreg'
ulsr volcanic surface OF basalt, trachyte
&c, more or less broken into upheaVals
from below and iissured in the process
Of cooling. A letter in the Oregon BHIlc'
tin thus describes this region:
= III you can, imagine a smooth, solid
sheet of granite ten miles square and
5000 feet thick covering resistless mines
Of gunpowdar scattered at irregular in
tervaIs under it; that these mines are ex-
ploded simultaneously rending the whole
field into rectangular masses from the
size Of u match box to that OF u church,
heaping these masses high In some places
and leaving deep chasms In others. Fol-
lowing the explosion the whole thing is
placed In one Of vulCan's cruCibles and
heated up TO point when the whole begins
to fuse and run together and then suffered
to cool.
"The roughness Of the upper surface re.
mains as the explosion lett 1t, while all
below is honey.combed by the cracks and
crcvccs caused by the cooling Of the
melting rock
"An Indian can, from the top Of one o.
these stone pyramids, shoot man with
out exposing even u square inch OF him
self. He can with due haste, load anC
shoot a common muzzle.loAding rifle Ter
times before man can scramble over tht
rocks and chasms between the slain anc
the SLAYER. II at this terribleIeHpense o
life force dislodges him from his cover
he has only to drop into and follow som'
sublerranean passage with which he Is ia
miliar 10 gain another ambush, iron
whence twill cost ten more lives to dis
lodge him; and 80 on Gd infHitum
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-04-15
River News.

PITTsBURGH, April 14.-Rlver falling
l1ieet inch in the channel; clear and
pleasant. Arrived-Carrie Brooks from
ZAnesville aud returned. The following
shipments Of goal were made to-day 10
Cincinnati; Fifteen boats with 40 bar
ges and 7S7, 900 bushels.
CINCINNATI, April 14.-River "a feet 2
inches, stationary. Arrived-Andy Baum
from Memphis; John Means passed down
from Pomeroy to 81 Louis.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-04-15
MEMPHIS.
Arrest ORA summoned murderer.

MEMPHIS, April 14.-Last Saturday a
man named Vaughn, with half a dozen
alinses, was arrested by the Chief Of
Police, on suspicion ofbeing the man who
assassinated General Thomas G. Hind.
man, Of Helena, Ark, some four years
since, while sitting near the fire, sur.
rounded by his family. The police arc
very reticent In regard to the matter, but
It Is stated that the arrest Of Vaughn is
based on letters written by him, statin,,
that he was hired 10 do the deed by par.
ties whose object was to avenge tho ruin
OF a young lady, by killing Hindman
Other parties, 1t is said will also be ar
rested, and the whole matter will be given
TO the public in few days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-04-15

TUE article reproduced this morning
from tho Kanawha Chronicle reviewing
public affairs in this State, Is one of un'
usual merit, and we advise every one who
Ieels any interest in those affairs to read
it. 1t purports to be written by a gentleman
who supported Mr.. CAMDEN for Govern
or last summer, and from gentleman &C.
uuainted with the authorship we learn
that such Is TACT. 1! is lair and can
aid statement OF the situation and cannot
fail to have weight with thoughtful and
moderate men.