The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-10-15

We have received a letter from
Ahram James in regard to his spirit
WE'LL" which will be read with inter-
est by all who are acquainted with the
name. The following are some ex-
tracts;
/ am still drilling at well for oil,
that was commenced in Feb, 1872,
aud am now to the depth Of 1917 feet.
1t is located on Blyson Run, Mill
creek township, Clarion county, Pa,
and was located by me, by and through
spirit Influence" (the same as my
first well at Pleasantville, which was
the opening of that territory) and has
been conducted throughout by spirit
direction; and / am confident, will re-
suit in the opening Of another new
territory. more lasting in its produc-
ton than any ever yet known. Not
wilhstaDding the great depth, l have
never wavered in my faith and conf
dence as to the result.
Yours, &c, A. JAMES.
Monday night Mr.. Mabie took n
load of passengers to Tylersburg, and
on his way back, about IL o'clock,
when passing through what is known
as the "Whitc Oak Bottom" about
one mile this side of Sed. Whit. S clear
ing, he was set upon by some coward
" miscreant, who tried first to stop
his horses, but frightened them so that
they started on a run, and as the wag
on passed the fellow, he fred two shots
ut Mabe. One shot passed through
the side and up through the crown OF
his hat, just missing his head one
half inch lower would have killed him.
sure. Mabie did not try to stop his
horses for little ways, and stood a
chance of being thrown out and killed
in that way.
No doubt the fellow mistook Mabit
for some of the numerous mercantile
agents that travel over that road, and
expected to secure good haul, buI
luckily, vas disappointed. The local
ity chosen was a good one, being in 8
very dark hollow, and good distance
from any house. Persons that hav,
got to travel that road after night haC
better 60 prepared. We sincerely
hope some Que will be fortunate enough
to put bullet through the miscre
ants hat about one inch lower than b,
did in Mabies.
Two weeks ago we published al
item taken from the I'itusville Courier
representing that Warren had been Sc
lected as the site of the new insan,
asylum. 1t now appears that th'
statement was little previous" anC
that Warren is not yet sure of th,
prize. 1t is understood that the com
missioners have reported in favor q
that place, but that the Governor ha
not yet approved of the selection, ant
may go back on it. Tionesta is tn
place which should have it, but Titus
Vile is very hopeful. If they don
place it here, they can take it wher
they please, and we won't interfere.
On Saturday, the 11th inst, Sen
!. ator PomeroY, of Kansas, was shot b.
Elk Congressman Conway, of the sam
State. Senator Pomeroy was hit i
the right breast, just below the nipple
and by reason of his having on tw
coats, the bullet merely produced a
: abrasion, which will cause him no in
convenience whatever. Two othe
shots were fired, one of which wen
through Pomeroy's hat, and the othe
f missed him altogether. There ha
never been any controversy betweeI
the two gentlemen. Conway was al
rested and is now locked up. Suppos
Of course it is another case of linen
tai alteration"
"A case of horsewhipping too
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place up Hunters Run, this morning
of which we hear the following aC
count. 1t appears that man Twin
up ic that region gave valentine
one of the scandalous kind, to iittl
boy, telling him to deliver it to hi