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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
DENTAL NOTICE.

1--WE undersigned desires to inform the people
1 OF Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral aud Grant
Counties and the surrounding country, that he
is prepared TO perform all operations pertaining
TO Dental Surgery, with skill and despatch.
The Doctor in offering his services, does so
with con 6dence that he will be able TO give sa-
tisfactiou TO those that may favor him with their
patronage, having in hi, possession the best evil
dcuce Of his ability, namely diploma from the
Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, ono OF
lie oldest Rental Colleges in the world.
He especially solicits the patronage Of those
patients that have been unsuccessfully treated by
other Dentists
Ills prices he intends shall be moderate for
hrst-class Notwithstanding 10 con6ne his
practice to such operations only.
j.. B. BRYAN,
Surgeon Dentist
Springfield, Ilamp, CO. March IA, 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
south 3ranel, Jatelliaenter.
ROMNEY, FRIDAY, AUG. 1, 1873

1t Is said that we consume about one fourth
OF all the silk goods manufactured in Europe.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

w bat is IL that one must take without hands,
unless be is TOO stupid 10 take il all "A airt.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01
South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
o ice, Corner Nam ard Gravel Lane SIS.
RoNsET, WEST VIRGINIA.
T Is II NJ 8 {:

THREE DOLLARS per annum-or TWO
DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS if paid in ad-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01


GFA gentleman who has tried Il says
ho best way TO catch rat, which has
found its way toto your room, 10 20 lay a
boot Hat upon the floor, close to the mold
board The rat will run into the boot leg
Tor protection, when he IS readily captured.
-LAsT winter, just previously 10 the
extremely cold weather, Mrs. jennings.
living near Li,cb6ed, Illinois, bought q
large quantity Of heavy bed-ticking aud
made It into huge envelopes, With which
she entirely covered her peach trees. Then
her neighbors laughed but now, while
their trees are either dead or barren, she
laughs TO see her own heavily laden With
the choicest Of peaches, for which she can
obiain the most fabulous prices.
"A man that ought 70 be remembered
"A one-legged soldier.
RVA WISE man, being asked how old
he was, replied, Il am in health > and be.
ing asked how rich he was, said, Il am not
10 debt
~ The Crestoa GoWA) journal recon-
menus people who advertise oa fG1ce'
NIX little spelling Ia along witkgs : :,
%WHY is q minister ueo,. rPsiOt
ms sermon like . ragged UGH, Zoe. ss,51 -
Beos,..
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

NE lot Of common straw nats--1ndian
mama do-Pure Guyaquill do-Lcghorn
'-. Harknaw do-at
II. b. DAwsoN's.
'.w1cy, May &c, 1873
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-08-01

{ hhLE Wire Clothes line, for sale At
~ hCYEyDILL h SHEETI's
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
An Appalling Calamity.

DIXON, Ill, May 5.-An iron bridge
gave way yesterday, with two hundred
persons OH it, including many women,
who were Witnessing a baptism. Thirty
Two dead bodies have been recovered
Twenty-folir Of those rescued were injur-
ed-some fatally. 1t is feared that others
are still under the ruins. Some Of the
bodies were found in the river six miles
below. Totalloss about ninety lives.
DIXON, Ill, May 5.-Every house in
the city is in mourning. Several Of the
injured have died. Derricks are being
erected to lift a wreck, when the full loss
of life will be ascertained. It is thought
that many persons from the country
around, not y4reported among the miss
ing, will swsl1 the loss terribly. The
bridge, torn and broken, hangs from the
piers and ia ap appalling sight in itself
At each end, Gel, women and children
were crushed into the river; while at
north end, where the loss of life was
greatest, the bodies were held firmly to
the bottom of the river inethe net work Of
iron. 8 = Q
All those reported missing are probably
in the net work of the bridge at til" bot
tom Of the river. After the nights work,
under Superintendent J. C. Jacobs, Of Fhe
Illinois Central Railroad. who rendered
much assistance, derrick was erected
and it is hoped this morning the iron work
will be lifted so that the bodies can be
recovered. It's feared the extent Of the
calamity is not yet learned, for llrr" laay
shave been many, persons on the lrIdge
from the country whose names arr not
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
The Worlds Fair.

VIENNA, May IA special States hat
the Prince of Wales, accompanied by
Prince Arthur, visited the Exposition
building yesterday. There are over 800
loads Of articles to be delivered to The Elk
position, only two hundred of which can
be unladen per day, and it will be il.c I'D
of June before the exhibition can br il
full show.
At a meeting of the American ox!:! H.
tors at Vienna yesterday, great indi.l,a-
ton was expressed at the fact that the
late Commissioners had left no list OF ex-
hibitors nor the plan OF arrangement Of
places for American exhibitors. Every
thing Amerioa.s in confusion, but the
exhibition managers, howeycr are afford
Ing every flcility ior the Classification Of
American goods.
VIZ yA, May Tile Woriis Expo
sition was inarguratcl ibis afternoon by
the Emperor OF Austria with imposing GER
emonics i'll the presence cf q vast assem-
blaye of people ilola all parts of the earth.
The proceeding began with an address
from Duke Charles 10 tie Emperor, con-
graduating his Majesty on the auspicious
event, and asked him TO pronounce the
exhibition open.
The Emperor replied briefly, express.
ing his satisfaction ut the completion Of
the preparations for the great work, and
then formally declared tie Universal Ex
hibition Of 1873 opened.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
From the Boston Post.l
The Modocs Long-Nursed Revenge

The treachery Of the Modocs in mur.
dering the peace commissioners brings up
afresh the history Of the former massacre,
in which eighteen Modoc peace men were
murdered. In 1852, North Carolina was
disturbed by Indian troubles. The same
year company Under the command Of
Capt. Benjamin Wright organized and
proceeded from Yreka to the Indian coun-
try around Tale lake and the lava beds,
and fought three unsuccessful battles.
Their force being insufficient for the Mo.
docs they returned to Yreka and organ
bed larger force, and then marched again
To the Modoc country. Winter approach
Ing found the Modoc supply Of blankets,
ammunition and food extremely limited
consequently the Modocs were anxious for
D cessation of hoshlitie,.
Capt. Wright received the Modocs' over
lures with great oordiality. A peace con-
fsrence was agreed upon, and place was
appointed in the immediate vicinity Of the
massacre Of General Candy. The confer
enee met, about twenty-five Indians and
thirty white men. While discussing terms,
Wight gave his men the signal, and in a
1nowent they killed eighteen Modoes. Sew
en- Modocs escaped. Thus persisted the
fathers Of the present Modocs. Capt. Jack
was then but nine years old, John Schon-
chin nineteen, Boston Charley and Hooker
jim two years each. 1t is probable that
revenge grew with age, eliminating in the
Canby-Thomas massacre. Some years af-
tsrward Wright was appointed Indian
agent at Rogue river. He was apprehen-
sive Of Modoc vengeance. One night a
Modoc chief, named Enos, murdered him,
and horribly mutilated his body. Enos
WAS asterward captured and hanged. He
died e1ulting that he had wreaked ven
geance on the leader of the massacre of
his murdered tribe. o1.is.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
Heirs to S5.OOO,OOO.

DELHI, N. Y, April 2S.-In 1867, al
English family named Howard came tc
this country and settled in what is now
Delaware county, New York. They were
very genteel, and never lost al apportuni-
ty to impress upon the natives that they
were descendants of an immensely wealthy
family. They had one child, son named
James. The old people died when James
had arrived at mans estate He married
here. and became the father of two daugh-
ters. He died at good old age His
daughters married brothers-one Daniel
and the other Isaac Williams, One oi
these daughters had two sons, Joshua and
Thomas. Joshua, few years ago, went
to Warren, Pa, to live.
A few days since, these two descendants
Of James Howard were notified officially,
from England, that they had fallen heir to
an estate valued at $5, 100000. They aye
requested to furnish proof of their descent
from James Howard, who would be the
direct heir, if,liping. The Williamses are
actively engaged in getting the necessary
evidence of their claim to the estate. AS
soon as the chain is complete, the oldest
brother will sail for England, to look after
the inheritance. The matter has thrown
Delaware county into fever Of excite
ment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
Our country Disrraced i'm Vienna,

oo1 SohhtAS a~SSJA ~s. ~S~~>s~s
Even before the great Worlds Fair in
Vienna was opened, our Commissioners
had disgraced their country by gross
speculation, by accepting bribes, and by
selling privileges. An Act of Congress,
passed in 1872, provided for the appoint
ment Of board of salaried Commission
ers to the Vienna Exposition, presided
over by Commissioner in Chief all to
be appointed by the President. The
Commissioners in Chief selected by Mr..
Grant was Genl. Van Buren, of New
York-a member of the old Knicker-
booker, presidential family. This gen.
tleman, with his subordinates, repaired
to Vienna early in the spring, and began
at once to sell special privileges to sharp
Yankees, at prices, ranging from $500
to $4,000. This disgraceful speoula-
ton and unmanly disregard for private
and national honor soon became 80 glar-
ing that the attention of both the United
States and Austrian governments was
called to. the matter. The result has been
the appointment of Committee by the
u. s. Government to investigate the mat,
ter, and the subsequent dismissal Tor
suspension" as it is politely called) of
the Commissioners, from Van Buren
down.
New Commissioners have now to be
appointed !; and in the meantime the
United States Department, in the Expo
sition is in confusion and neglect.
Stealins seems to. be the religion Of
American officials at home and abroad.
These palxy fellows who have. disgraced
the country SO conspicuously before the
eyes Of the whole world, ought to be
tarred, feathered and ridden on rails.
None Of them were Southern menl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
Not Gratifying to American Pride.

The following kilograms will show the
disgraceful if not inextricable confusion
in which the q. 8. Department was found
at the opening of the Vienna Exposition
What humiliating spectacle to present
to the assembled representatives of the
nations of tho world!
LONDON, May Especial dispatches
from Vienna report that the affairs of the
American exhibitors are in the greatest
confusion, in consequence of the neglect
of the first commissioners. Mr.. Jay and
then new commissioners are urging ex-
hibitors to the mostactive exertions TO re-
pair the effects of previous management.
The suspended commissioners contin-
ue to protest against their suspension,
and declare their innocence of the charges
made against them. TO-.
At q meeting of American exhibitors
at Vienna yesterday great indignation
was expressed at the fact that the Late
commissioners had left no list of exhibit
tors nor the plan Of arrangement Of places
for the American exhibitors. Every
thing American is in confusion. The
exhibition managers, however, are at
fording. all facilities for classification OF
American goods.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
For the Advertiser.

Mr.. EDITOR: If, as Cardozo, the State
Treasurer, asserts, large portion of the
money paid to the County Treasurers for
taxes, is putinto their pockets, andnever
accounted for, why should the people
pay any taxes to these officers: or why.
should the lands of thepeople be exposed
for sale to enrich these internal vampires?
Are not the people sufficiently impover-
,ished without the sucking of these low,
dirty leeches?E GU.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
4 For the Advertiser.

Mr.. EDITOR, The, subioincd extract
from alate.work of.Bdlyer, Nord Lyt-
'ton,) is so truthful.in its philosophy, and
so applicabieIto our times, and condition,
that it is worthy of extensive circulation.
AS it may never be generally seen in Inc
volume fromwhence it taken, we hope
that you will give ita corner in-yonr
paper ID G,Dx,r.
"Does nothistory tell us that tho great
changes of the world have been wrourht
But on the one condition
that minoritaes shall not be hopeless? 1t
is almost the other day that the Bona
partists were in q minority that their ad-
versaries called hopeless. and the ma
.iority for the Emperor is now. SO pre-
ponderant that / tremble for his safety.
When majority. becomes so vast that
intellect disappears in the crowd, tho
date of its destruction commences; for
by the law of reaction the minority is
installed against it. Tt is the nature Of
things that Ininorities arc always more
intellectual than multitudos, and intel
lect is ever at work in sapping numerical
force. What yonr party want is hope /;
because without hope there is no ener-
gy."-BULwER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
Death of Two Prominent South Caro-
Nnians.

Major Nathaniel Ridley Eaves, ofChes-
ter, and Capt. John Waties, of Columbia.
Maj. Eaves was in the eighty-fourth
year of his AEGEAN eminent lawyer-and
in peace and in war, in veal and in woe,
had been to Chester and to South Caro-
lima so noble, so unselfish, so devoted a
son. as to cause his death to be subject
of comment and deep regret throughout
the State. In the Mexican war, when
past the meridian of life, and again in
the late war of secession, when over
seventy years of age, Maj. Eaves served
his.county voluntarily, bravely, and with
enthusiastic devotion.
Capt. Waties was much younger man,
only forty-fve, but equally type OF
the good and true South Carolinian. He
was.a grandson of Chancellor Thomas
Waties, and also lawyer. Throughout
the late war he was gallant, untiring
and distinguished artillery officer, and
was severely woundedin the terrible en-
gagement at Franklin, Tennessee. where
he was serving as Chief Of Artillery ip
cavalry service. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
Letter from our Aiken Correspondent.
AIKEN, May 9th, 1873:

AIKEN, May 9th, 1879
Dear Advertiser: The Court at Aiken
WIS organized for busitiess on. Mohday
morning. The jurors and wiMesses we're
prompt in tbeirAsattendanee:t 1t is re-
fresf9ng to witness the proinptness;and
efficiency of all the officials.
Judge Maher is presiding; He is learn
ed in the Law, prompt In. the discharge
of his dntiess and dispenses justice with
an even hand to all. He has the conf
dence of the people.
Hiram Jordan, ESQ.,, as Sheriff, assist
ed by Mr.. Jackson Covar, and Joseph
Quash as Clerk of the Court, arete~er
ready in the discharge of their duties.
There is quite large docket-the most
Of the cases are Of no noimportance to your
readers. There are, however, several
cases of homicide.
The case of the State against Tom Will
liams. Indictment for murder, will be
tried on Thursday next. The defendant
is charged with killing John Minis, in
Beech Island. The prisoner is repre-
sented by Messrs. Gary y Gary.
On Friday jeff Howard will probably
be tried for the killing of John B. Harris.
The bill of Indictment has not yet been
placed in the hands Of the grand jury.
Messrs. Gary Il Gary represent the pris.
oner.
The case against Mr.. B. M. Lamar for
| the killing of Isaac Hayward, has not
yet been before the grand jury. We un-
derstand that Messrs. Gary e. Gary are
to represent the defendant. There is
much sympathy felt for Mr.. Lamar. he
is quite aged and infrm, and tits whis-
pered that there are very aggravating
circumstances which induced the killing.
The Graniteville case is in an uncer-
tain state, and we can hear but little oon-
cernipg it. This you remember is d.
vided into several cases. One for riot and
assault, and another case against Mr.. D.
A. Fosket, and others for the murder of
young Gulledge.
Owing to the fact that the act of the
General Assembly does not permit the
Court of Common Pleas to be called un-
til Wednesday of the second week, there
will be only four days to be devoted to
civil business.
We notice among the visiting attorny's
Col. Fort, of Lexington, and Maj. Gary,
of Edgefeld.
Solicitor Wiggin is here in his official
capacity; and although in his pleasant
| way he has kind word for all who have
busin ess with him, yet he is prompt in
the discharge of his duties,-and' con-
ducts the prosecution of prisoners with
out fear or favor.
The business of the term will be dis
posed Of and the dockets will be cleared.
Many members of the Bar from differ
ent portions of the State are expected
| here.
There is TO be grand Ball on Thurs
day night at the Hotel. Many ladies and
gentlemen from Augusta will come over
on moonlight excursion. The duties
of the week are therefore to be enlivened
by moonlight, love and flowers. T.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
COMMERCIAL
AUGUSTA, Nav

AUGUSTA, May 3.
GOLDtBuying at 115 and selling at 1T.
COTTON--The market to-day was
barely steady demand moderate active,
Receipts, 2sl bales. Sales, 34I bales.
BACON-Clear Sides, 11@l1l; c. R.
Sides, 1O3@1l; Shoulders, 81; Hams, l3-
OLE; Dry Salt Sides, 9i@1O; D. s. Shonl-
ders, 8@8f.
EoRNG-.White-by car load, eO@92A;
;. W.HEAT--Amber, v. SO 95@2 90; red,
81 99@2 90; white, 81 O5@2 10.
s,, ,sLa,U,uKsGCity a,,,lofs Mills are: re- 80 25@9 50
10 50@ll 25 for family, and $l2 OO@l2 sd
for fancy; Western and Country, 81 Oe@
oATs--White and mixed, 5000;
Black Seed, 85; Red Rust Proof, S65@6S.
PEAS-Wequote Mt 81 90@1 so.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
Fearful Storm in Kansas.

81. LOUIS, May 3.-Advices from Cloud
county, Kansas, state that another fearful
storm had occurred in that region, by
whicha number Of lives were lost and
much property destroyed. The roof a
house owned by Mr. Snyder was blown
of. and Mr. Snyder, his wife, five children
and farm laborer were buried in the
snew and ffozea to death. Within few
..milss of this house . family named u
lcha shared . similar fate, all being fo-
-zap to death.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
Fair Notice /!

A Ill persons indebted to me for Goods
"A purchased during the year 1872, are
URGENTLY REQUESTED To GALE
AND SETTLE AT ONCE. Nineteen
per cent. per annum will be added to all
such accounts after lst January. Hence
forth my Terms will be 10 por cent. per
annum, with ten (10) days Of graca after
maturity. J. II. CHEATHAM.
Nav. If 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
April 16
Sale Of valuab1e. Real
Estate.
The United States,
VS.,
John Fraser dE Co.

TN pursuance of the orders made in
i this case, the undersigned offers for
sale the PROPERTY mentioned and de-
sarfbeH III the convey yanct t5 Jahies RoDt
and Charles T. Lowndes, Ty1stses, dated
the 18Th 'Febxhary, 1858. Bids, for the
Property, or any portion thereof, will be
received by the Referee under seal until
the first day Of June, 1873. Such bids to
state whether for cash. % h&'
Or for one thind cash, balaaoes in ene
and two years, secured by. bond Of the
purchaser and mortgage of the property
and assignment of policy OF Insurance.
QOr in the bonds Oft. d. Wagner and
w. L. TrenAolm, payment of which is
SECURED by the said mortgage to Messrs.
Robb and LowndeS, which are common
ly known rs "a" Bonds. 'ti'.st
:. No bid payable in 90 A'ABends will be
received fd an amount less than, the ap-
praised value of the property asset forth
IN the said mortgage Bids may also be
made embracing allareither of theaboye
alternatives. ,sSia5..ee ,;sas
Lists of the property and description
thereof, Will be presented as soon as they
can be prepared. - SEf ;4;rs
9.sssa sAMLsL0RD, IN, Referee.
GaxslssShns Apz. g. ssss ,aaaets.,,a9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08

SAY, My HEART, CAN THIS BE LovE?"
The : Edgefeld Aduertiser says that
Gen. Gary's forthcoming novel is to be
entitled as above, and 10 portray the ex-
per1ences of q youthful soul in the deadly
preach OF love-a chapter, it is whispered,
from II, the real life of the gifted author"
Should ), there be lack of incident among
the Generals experience in that line, we
commend him to the youthful follies of
the gay and festive editor Of the Edgefeld
AdUerttSer.-Anderson Intelligencer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
The Probability of an Additional Dis
astrOus Tax.


The engrossing theme of thought and
discussion in our State just nowsis the
grand scheme of the Bond Ring 10 rob
South Carolina of millions of money in
the shape, of interest upon fraudulent
State bonds. It will be remembered that
one of the most prominent and f1attering
pledges of the extreme Radical or Moses
party before the last State election, was
that interest should be paid upon no
State bonds whatever until it had been
definitely ascertained and declared which
of said bonds were valid and which were
fraudulent. AS to the matter of q vast
amount of them being fraudulent, Of
course there could be no doubt. The
difficulty was to separate thetsres. from
the wheat.
And now the question is opened by
Messrs, Morton, Bliss e. Co.-Northern
capitalists and spectators, we suppose
who, on the 90th April, filed a petition in
the Supreme Court, praying for man
damus to issue against the Comptroller
General (Hoge) commanding him to or
der thelevy Of tax to pay. the interest
upon certain bonds of the State held by
said Morton, Bliss Sc Co. These bonds
may be among the seven million known
to be fraudulent; indeed it is more than
probab' they are.
The people of Charleston and Colum-
bia, alarmed for themselves and for the
State at large, have, with commendable
energy, spirit and liberality, engaged
able counsel to sift and contest the mat
ter. Charleston has employed Messrs.
Porter and others; Columbia, Messrs.
Butler and DeSaussure, and the Hon.
Armistead Burt, of Abbeville.
Upon the petition of Morton, Bliss &
Co., the Court granted the rule to show
cause, and made it returnable on Tues
day last. The probability is, however,
that nothing was done in the matter Oh
that day, and that the first hearing will
not be had until the first of June. In
the meantime there are plentiful reports
that the Ring which controls the seven
millions of fraudulent bonds, are boast
ing that they can and acill buy or those
(chief among whom is Hoge) whose
bounden duty it is to resist the recogni-
tion of these bonds, so that they shall
either be passive or make only sham
fight.
If this audacious and swindling Ring
should carry its point, we are a ruined
people-taXed beyond all possibility of
living. Therefore, let the taxpayers OF
Edgefeld como heartily to the help Of
those of Charleston and Columbia in this
great fight of self-defence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-05-08
a Band of Sioux Massacre THE AmerI-
can. Tsaders.

ToRoNro. April 30.-Information has
been received here from source generally
reported to be reliable to the effect that
sohe American traders poisoned two Sioux
chiefs, named Little Knife and Sitting
Bull, at place called Cypress Hill, in
British Territory, by administering strych,
nine to them in their food. The Sioux
fell on the post and massacred the .Ameri-
cans in the vicinity. It is also stated that
the half breeds living in the neighborhood
shared the same fate, but this is contra.
dieted by another report. Cypress Hill
is about four hundred and fifty miles from
Fort Garry.