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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19
/A,A Curious ,Ldek.Up 'of Honey.

One Of the victims of yellow feSer
at ShfeVSport was The Hoh. Sam uel
Peters. member Of Copgressielsot from
tho Western district Of Louisiana.
He Was cashier of the Freedmen's
Savings Bank 'of. the above mentioned
city, and he, died without makiug
kno wn tue coordination" on>which
tho safe was locked. The b6oks show
that there are twelve thousand dol.
lars in the safe, but there are no Mo-
chsnivs in that part Of tbs country
that can opon the safe without do.
Sst:foyiinng i: ,,Iho II, exa%iuSs Of Freed
MEMS banks will not 80 to Shreveport
until the frost has oomp letely sub
dudA tho pessileneae, apd the peoples
money remains literally "lookad up."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19
A gypsy Murder.

A carpenter and contractor Of
Florence, named William Henry, was
found dead, about one and q half
miles West of there, by tho side Of
the Wilmington, Columbia and Au,
gusts Railroad, in a ditohi Of 'swaters
Thd verdict of tie Cofonor's jury wRs
death from ome unknown cause.
Since then it, lias trapspired, that yes
tcrday man named Jake Merritt, of
Of Cheraw, visited q band of gypaies
cncampcd immed ediately outsids of tbd
corporate limits Of that town, and
manifested o disposition to raise a
disturbance. Whereupon o fight on
sued between him and Q, man Inamed
Harrison. a member Of the band,
which, after several blows had been
passed, resulted in the death ,,,of
Merritt. No weapons, were 4sed.
Efforts arc being made to arrest Har-
rison, who is still at large.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19
Sif Eft fFf'S SAEE.


10y virtnc Of q warrant on 'hgric liufal
Ioo Lieu TO me direo,cd. win offer for
safe Mt public auc'ii on TO tho highest bid.
der before the Court llouse door .in winns-
Rarp wit hin the legal Eo,lrs OF satc, on the
frst Monday in December next, md the
dny following. for cash, tho following dc.
scrihed properly to viii /: H'
. One Cream colored Mole. Levied upon
nsr tho property Of benjamin Terkey, at
tho smit Of W. II. Doty against BENZ i,min
Turkey. -" '.'
ALSO ,
2, ons, F!TtF styse, Bals e. Eot!Ssp, hsvied
The suit Of Y. \. =Re!y against Phillip
'''s'; ~ L h,8. ~ |Dy9,S6i;s. &C.
YMh,bofos s%c., Nov, 15,, ;; y
,aos 'l8z+112 -: -, = ~.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

LOST STnAYeD OR STOLEN, the
local editor of this paper. lie was
last seen on the Fair grounds at half
past eleven o'clock Sunday night,
bunting for his notes on the Fair.
a suitable reward will be paid for
his safe delivery at this office, or
for any reliable information as to his
whereabouts.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

PAnADE.-On Tuesday evening the
Colorcd Hook Il Ladder Company
paraded with the Truck Which had
been turned over to them by Capt.
Bacot of the Fire Company. They
were in full uniform-blue shirts
lined with red, and black pants, and
presented fine appearance. TIE
company will do good wolk when
called upon.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

SToRM.-A violent storm visited
our Town Sunday night: ~ tree in
front Of Mr.. John II. Cathcart's store
was struck by lightning, and bad'y
torn up. we hear that DR.. Simpson,
the wellEnown dentist, and Mrs.
X. NJ. Dunlevy, were also both struck
by lightning but that Mother was
badly hurt. Vs.,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

REMovAL.-The Western Union
Telegraph Company, the CO. & A.
r r. Company, and the Southern
Express Company, have al three re
moved to the cflices arranged express.
ly for them in, the new fhSspian Hall
building. Their agent expresses
himself as much pleased with his
new quarters.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

W1NNsBoRo UoTEL. The Wins,
boro Hotel was rcoprncd on Tuesday.
At is in charge of Mr.. ~. a. Morris
Of Liucolntou N. e.. Mr.. Morris has
had considerable experience and sue
cess as Catcrer to the public. The
Hotel has been refitted. Tho cuisine
is good and terms moderate.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

hEbtovAt.-Tas Post Office has
been renewed to the commodious
room arranged for it in the new
Thespian Hall building. The room
is in nearly the same place as was oo>
cupied by the old Post Office.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19
Old Mellow Liquors.

l. have now on hand q full stock of old
mellow Liquors. coh.isiine i'll part OF the
Nathan o'd CYhinct Rye, 1868, Pure
old Century RyS, tiua'cr Ryo. Guck;; hei-
Rye Rys s xS"" e" Kyt sN Nor,h "G' carons r~%
Corn, imported Swan Clip. Cogpac Brandy
peaci' Brandy Two years old, Apple
Brandy, Blackberry Eranhy. GIN ter
Brandy. Cherry Brandy, Cherry, POI,
aud Madeira Wines, 80 :. Parties in wan,
Of Pure unadulterhted Liquors can get
thom OF Il. J. McCARL EY'S.
ALSO.
a i"t'of import CD Domestic Cigars, the
fnist in Town.
novl II J. MCCARTNEY.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

DEPARTURE OF CoNvIcrs.- III
Duvall left her. Monday with the
following oonviots for the penitcn-
tuary: jim Harris, Ell Railrnce,
Jack Edwards and Ira Richards, all
colored. These four cunyicts en-
brace larceny In all IT'D forms.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19
HocaI Bquios.'

New ADvERTlsEMEhTs.
Lumber-Abell / Bro.
Winnsboro Hotel-A. A. Morris.
Fourth Arriyai-U,:G. Dosportes
e. ,C6. -
Bargains, Observation-Disclosures &
s1 Notice, e joel copos. g.
Stoek-holdors' Moeting--C. Bauk-
night, Seo'ry. ..
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

THEsrIAN HALL.--This fine build
Ing is rapidly approaching compile
tion. When finished, it will be scne
of the ornaments Of our Town. Tie
work Of pointing the front is now
going on, and the appearance of the
edi6ce although disGgnrcd by the
scaffplding. tonccts the greatest
etcdit upon tie architect ind build.
er: -. .. r4 ..H ~.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

GIN House BURSED.-We regret
to learn that the gin>house of Mr.. II.
Helms, near Ridgeway, WAS destroyed
by fro on Sunday evening last. A
quantity of choice seed was consum-
cd loss about $500. No insurance.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

THE GRAND CENTRAL.-This Hotel
under the supervis ion Of Mr.. Jnc, ID.
MoCarley, is gaining reputation daily.
Mack knows how to "kccf hotel"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

THE NEw IDEA SALooE.--NI essrs.
Kelly and Timmons have opened a
Restaurant and Bar Room in Nc.
Carlcy's now building on Main street.
Those gentleman will furnish meals
Mt all hours of the best the market
affords. Oysters and fish always on
hand. Their bar,is furnished with
choice liquors. :; Parties. Wishing 9
good Square meal will do we'll to call
ut the "New Idea"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

AropLnxx.-Hon. jus. NJ. Kut-
land was stricken down by fit Of
apop1exy, last Saturday. we are
glad to learn that the Judge is i'm
proving.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

CoTToN,-At the time of going to
press yesterday evening, cotton was
selling at III l2a cents in this
market.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

CLOSE or THE STATE FAlR.-The
State closed last Friday. We learn
that the receipts far exceeded those
of lost year. Tho following is par
tial list of the premiums awarded to
exhibitors from Fairfield
Largest yield Of corn on one acre
Of restored lowlnnds, r. Il. Ellison,
Jr., Fairfield, $40.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19
NfeosIsrxJHsS

( LII who gave mo their boieS for Caro-.
IA lima Fertilizer. are hereby notified
that their notes are due on the hrst day
Of Novembef next, Ind ,nre In my hands
for collection. Those who Cove me 'heir
no, es for Cotton Food, will fnd their notes
At tho Express Ofios. hope fsr prompt
payment Of both. :, =. 1m| =
DOT IA JEO. IL. CAThCAkf/
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

FAin WEEK. "A large numbers
of tho bravo and fair of our village
hav G become temporary residents Of
Columbia this week.
Among otbtrs wo fioticc ye local
with large rosette ond blue stream.
ers hiding the larger part of his man
]y yet ror'ly form. As but few
have returned, we cannot give n
fair desc, Upton of the Fair. We
hear. however that as compared with
previous years, It's, at least partially
q failure.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19
Charlotte, Columbia and Angus.
'1,..,, ia Railroad COmpany.,yl,

',...N' = TREAsURER'S OFFtcE.%>
~ Co1tMhiA, .; C., October ~, 1879:
AT 1hAs 'lastt amWi ,mes!ipgNef The
~ Stockholders Qfthis. .Company, the
lotlii:oswing order WIS ma!Ie: ..rv4.
.,' :" ha' 1te an, at,n1sl nss'ngs be ., he!saite5
Monday in. Novemtor ct ,esel, year and
hat lhe, pGxt annlAs meeting be;hcld in
NSyembsrL lSl3. !ip ,QlolA@,bl"'AS G.: J.
this annual meeting Of the Stockholders Of
this Company will he held in' this city on
the. Dist day of NOVEMBER" " "FN
snovI3 49,, C!BOUKNIGHT, see'y
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19
PROMPT SETTLEMENT RE.
QUlRED.

pARTlES indebted 10 the undersigned
l. either l'y notes or open accotnts
are ONCE MORE requested TO come for
ward and settle their in dcb,cdncss. Those
unsettled on the 1st OF Deccm.
hcr next, will be bcplaccd in the hands Of an
Attorney, and their co lle:tion forced by
the usual legal course.
Cotton will he received at market price,
or held until beltor prices prevail.
This notice is final. and til oso Interested
will sa"o money by heoding it.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19
Grand Central Hotel Just Opened

HAVE just opened n first clasa house
l. of entrrt' inment in Winnshoro, in
the most convenient l1cali,y in Town. and
am prepared to entertain both transient
and perpaqant bonrders at,mo;lcrate rates.
Ev'ry eXerion will be made 20 give sn,is.
faction. Travellers should inquire for the
"GRAND CENTRA AL."
Ter4s: Transient boarding So so per
day. Permanent board, SIG per month
JOHN ID. MCCARTHY.
nov S-ln PROPRIETOR.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-11-19

This unrisalled Southern Remedy is
warntcd not tv contain \ single particle Of
Merc,'ry, or any injurious mineral sub
stance, but is
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06
Holding a Meeting by Telegraph.

The Troy papers give an account Of
meeting Of the employees Of the Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Company embraced in
the First Division. which was held last
week. The meeting was in reference to
the death Of G. l. Goodwin. late superin
,euhcn, Of tina, division All the station.
inc udcd in the division were connected
into one circuit. extending from New York
to Albany. thence via Troy to Saratoga
and return to Albany, westward to Syta.
cusc. and via Oswcgo. Clyde, and Roches-
ter to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. back
from Buffalo via Auburn. Seneca Falls,
&c to Auburn again The meeting wa.
helh by telegraph Each pcrsoL remained
in his own Office and tclegraphed his re-
ma ks or motions to the others. Prompt
ly at Up NJ. (Budulo ,imc) New York
cal ed the meeting to order. Buffalo mov.
ed that MIR ilauF. chief operator at New
York, be made permanent Chairman The
Chairman then said IL think it is we'll
understood ,ha. the object Of this meeting
is 10 take some measures in respect to {.
l.. Goodwin, our late Superintendent, and
pass resolutions Of respect and sympsthy
ANY remarks will now be in order Al
low me to sueges. that they be brief, a,
We have not much time, after which will
cal on Mr.. Mccoy for a shor, s,a,cmcn,
of The particulars Of his death" Mr.. Nc.
Coy responded with remarks Of abou, ,hir-
iy minutes duration. which were listened
I, si,h the closest attention New York
tho u asked II any one else had any remarks
to offer Troy said ~ presume many Of
US would. but as the ,imo 10 going fast. !
sug gcst We hear the resolutions nt once" :"
The resolutions were then read and adopt
ed. and an adjournment followed. The
meeting was entirely harmonious through.
nut, aud the state of the weather and con-
di'ion Of the wires peculiarly favorable to
It's success.
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06
Our Growing Country.

The manner in which the great West 10
gro wing in influence aud importance is
scarcely appreciated In the Eastern portion
Of this country. except whore facts and 6g-
ures insrude themselves upon the stsen-
tisn So wc End. BY the census Of 1870.
that the fifteen States wsshsd BY the va.
sers Of the Ohio. Mississippi and Missouri
rivers. had in that year a population Of
l6. S4l .406 persons; and the wealth Of
these States, rs shown by tho statistics Of
the census, was SlO.7l0.l7O,914 Among
these States the largest in population aud
in wealth. relatively speaking, we're Ohio
and Illinois; the former had a population
Of {. .665. .260 persons. and its wealth was
estimated nt g., ,2s5. .430. 800. Illinois
had n population Of 1888. .s0l. and its
wealth was S2.l2l .6s0.579 These States
had in tho House Of Representatives and
in Congress 100 members. the whole num-
bcr Of member. Of the House were 292, so
that these States slon. were within eigh-
teen Of n majority Of the whole House.
Practically they are 10 the majority There
are heighboring States whose interests are
so closely interviewer with those Of these
fifteen States that their assistance may be
cou ptcd upon in any question which is Sec
ton nal in its interests.
The growth Of this country is amazing
There are maps ex,npt. made in France
no, one hundred and 6hy years ago, in
which the British provinces in North
America are laid down as mere fringe urou
the Atlantic coast. bounded iorth by Can.
ada. and west. south aud southwest by
Florida and Louisiana. All around thi:
mar row strip Of land, extending along the
line Of the Mississippi river and its tribu
taries. upon which the States nre situat,
"f which VIC are speaking. down to ,h'
Gulf Of Mexico and westward TO the Pa
ci6t, was New France. Now neither
France. Spain nor Grca, Britain own Z
foot Of land upon the North American
continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific
south Of Canada. And the thirteen colo
mics which achieved American indepen
den CO. and which ruled the country dur.
ing the early administration Of the Union
are becoming Of less importance in th
affairs Of the government. while unkuow,
regions. wildernesscs after the establish
mcht Of the Federal Government. arc ,h,
seats of large populations which con,ro
the policy Of fhc continent.
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06
Maryland Affairs.

Baltimore WAS thrown into an excitement last
Friday week, by the discovery OF a terrible do
mesic tragedy in st. Paul street. Dr. j. e,
Shownl,er, who resided with his vie n n board
ing house. kept by the latter. at No. SO st. Paul.
street, deliberately Gu, the throat Of his wife
with razor, and then cut his own with III.
same instrument.
Mrs. Showalicr was native OF Lancaster Co,
Va. Her husband was a worthless wretch. who
spent his time drinking liquor when he could
get IL, and was maintained 10y his wife She was
a sister OF Raleigh Carter, prominent citizen OF
her native State.
A hack going from the Bakers Woods camp
WAS accidentally upset on sunday nigh, week,
by the negro driver going TO sleep and running
over stump. The carriage was filled with
ladies' and they were all unccrcmoniously sullcd
into the road One Young lady. Miss Bridcner.
had her arm broken and face cut. Beyond this
no serious damage occurred to the party. They
we're, however, good deal frightened.
The Bakers Woods On. P.) camp, which be.
gan on the 18th aud closed on the ?.th nit Is
said TO have been ycrr successful, noiwithsiand-
lug the excessive rain' which prevailed during
great part OF the meeting, which very seriously
inicrfcred with the services. Forty converts are
reported as thc fruits OF the meeting
Henry vanderford. Esq. former editor, and
founder, Of the Middleiown TRANSCRIPT, was
i"sA honHhy W thc bfiHocThts OF tNr-
roll county, for the House Of Delegates. from the
Westminster disirict. " elected, as he undonbt-
cily will be, Mr.. Fandcrtord will make a WORTHY
member OF the Legislature and reflect lasting
credit upon his constituents.
Rich W. Ringgold, Esq, an old and some
what distinguished citizen of Chesiertown, died
at his residence In that town last Saturday week
in his roth year. Mr.. Ringgold was formerly
professor In Washington College, and was, also,
member OF the Constitutional Convention OF
1867.
Mr. Charles IL Tilghm,n, NJ Miles River Neck
raised 700 bushels OF wheat from SO bushels
seeded. II WAS Of The variety known as the
fulz wheat, !. weighed 05 pounds to the ha,hcl
and he has sold his whole crop in the county for
seed wheat, nj 81 per bushel. Mr.. A, A. Pas
canlt raised 80 bushels of the same kind Of wheat
OF scven-egh,s Of AN acre.-Eis,on STD.
During the sitting OF the last Grand Jury Of
Caroline county there was not a bill or indic,-
men, of any Kind found against a single indi-
vidual In the lower half Of the county In all
that part Of the county there 10 not n single H.
ccnsc, Il Is said, issued for the sale OF spir,uous
liquors.
=. ". Downcs has sold the Chop,ank Hotel,
in Denton, TO Thomas +. Hcathers, for Sss, & 90
Mr.. II. has also purchased Mr.. Earnest Downcs
stock of goods and wi | engage in the mrrcan-
tile trade.
James 7. Carlisle, for several years principal
Of Washington College, Chssicriown has been
elected principal Of the Cambridge, dorchester
county College, vice DR.. James l.. Bryan, re-
signed.
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06

Of IL successes and trismphs. And al
shis is the reaction from its stupidity and
cell. absndonnent Of last falls presidential
campsign. The mes who came near hav.
ing their throats cut last fall bscsuss they
would not 70 With The msltissds 70 do the
evil Of wholly surrssdssisg their prisci-
plss. ere nov uuivsrsslly acknowledged to
bsvs bssn right. The Paiisade Ness wss
ths only democsatie paper in New Jsrssy
which did not bend TO policy which eve.
rybody was ashamed Of At the time. We
ste ID still. precisely where the party has
always stood when il had principles. and
nov We behold il coming around to the
exact point which va have never forssken.
w do not desire to boast. but we claim
the right to indulge . little self-rcspec. to
think that the whole party is to-day CON-
ing back to ground from which We have
not permitted ourself to Be dragged either
BY threats or persuasion. We have great
mind to kill the fatsed calf. for = welcome
10 these poor wanderers who have been so
long astray. feeding upon the huaks and
"boiled CROW" Of liberalism. which il il
very doubtful II the swine would eat. and
there 10 no question but that their late die,
has % sharpsnsd their appetites for whole
some food. that they have now become ful.
y prepared to si. down to . we'll spread
democratic table aud really enjoy . good
so uars meal once more"
Like our ueishbor Of the Nems We can
not help little self-eongratulation when
We sec the Democracy Of these great States
coming back from their wandering to the
true fold. We always thought i, would
be 20. and honcc are not At all surprised
to SEQ il, and when wc we're thres.encd
with annihilation last yoar IL wc did no.
pu. Greeley and Brown at our mast.
hea q, We possessed our souls in patience"
and calmly awaited the turning Of the tide.
II has begun. and il the Democratic party
vii cleavs to principle and lot cxpcdicncy
alone, their triumph is sure, sooner or
late i. for Honesty is the best Policy"
and Truth is mighty and will prevail.
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06

Among the best Of Mat. Morgan's
cartoons during the Presidential eampaigu
was that Of Conkling - poussr pigeon.
winged BY Osrl 6shsss. II struck right
home. Aud nov that tho papers sre dis
esssiue Coukling's elsims to tho Chef
Jussicsship. the Boston Globe takss su-
other shot d bin. This time. too. b il
femsrkcd. be 10 wounded in the house Of
his friends. The GiaAe. Republican
though Il be, declares that Conkling IL
unfit for the position, and that Il would
be q most damaging confession Of political
manipulation to nominate him. Here's
backing for you!.-Ba's. Ga:eite.
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06

A BIu RAILROAD Matter. The Mem
Phis Appeal publishes the annexed rail-
road rumor:
1T Is rumored that nego,issions are
pending between Malone. Captain JAqucs.
Of tho Southern Security Company. aud
General Rosecrsus. nov IN this city. 10.
volviug tho consolidation Of the East
Tennessee. Virginis. and Memphis and
Chattanooga. and Bristol and Norfolk
snd Memphis and Little Rock. and Little
Rock and Fort Smith roads--all TO be
put under the management Of General
Malone and Captain Jaques, and to be
extended down tho Canadian river to
Albuquerque. and constitute the central
route Of the Southern Pacific Trapsconti.
mental road"
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06

A LuSArio killed. Henry Showalter,
q crazy man living near Allcghany
springs. Va. was shot and killed on Mon.
day night last BY q colored man named
Barney Slata. The circumstances a.
given by the colorcd man ars as follows :
Barney has charge Of . saw.mill near
Allegheny Springs. In the nigh. be
heard bis mill running ssd 20. up to
ascertain the cause. Suspectiae some
foal play. hs returned to bic house and
got bic gun TO make further search Sce-
ing 40 object somewhat ooncesled looking
like msn be called to know what he
wanted. 10. The object disappearing and
rs-sppsaring esussdbin 10 be more positive
10 bic demand. and st length hs 6red and
killed man who vas siserwsrds discover.
70 BE- Henry Showaltsr. This unfortunste
6howsltsr has bssn wandering about the
bills sud mountains Of his neighborhood
Tor many days. sludiae pursuit and shan
uins oGlssrs. His unlinsly death is Nd
surprise.
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06

WAsnrSoroN's HgAporARrEns "A COM
mt,ec Of citizens have undertaken to i'm.
prove the appearance Of Washington's
headquarters in Ncwbury. N. Y, now in
very dilapida'ed condition The cx-
pensc will be betrayed by private sub
scrp,ion. The War Department at Wash
lng,on promises cooperation Secretary
Bclsnap has ordered thirty cannon ten
Spanish, ten Mexican. and ten piece.
taken from the Confcdcrntes--;o be sent
there to be placed upon the headquarters
grounds
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06

LyIxG ABour Ex-CoSSEpERArE PREsi-
DENT DAvIs.--Gen. Jubal A. EARLY, in q
letter to the Lynchburg Va Republican,
expresses bis doubts as to the genuincncss
Of . recently published interview between
. correspondent and JEFF Davis, in which
Mr. Davis is made to say many indiscrses
sud foolish things. among others a severe
criticism Of Longstreet. Gen. Early says
that be vas With Mr. Davis at the Vir-
siuia Springs where the reported inter-
views occurred. and is on the most init.
mate terms with him. bu, heard no such
expressions as are attributed to him ss-
esps bis lips.
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06
Political Notes.

The Democratic Convention Of Massa.
chusetts met at Worcester on wednesday
and nominated VIM CASTOR Of Baltimore
for Governor and WIN. s. Smith for
Lieu. Governor q full state ticket was
nominated. A strong Conservative plat
form wss adopted.
The Farmers Convention Of Minnesota
has nominated Asa Barton for Governor
and Ebenezcr Ayers for Lieu. Governor.
The Grangers have put a full ticket 10
the 6eld. and adopted q long platform
denouncing almost everybody and every.
thing, but themselves.
Middletown transcript., 1873-09-06
Tns storm that passed over . part o.

Tvs storm that passed over . part Of
England. reeepsly, wss Of frieh.ful Sc
verify. The wind sod the lishtuiug are
described as sppslling. A complete panic
seems to have prevailed 10 the districts
over which the storm paced. Many per.
sess were killed BY the lightning. and
many building took Ere from tho same
esuss. Childcrly Hall, near Cambridge,
histosisslly cossssssa With the reign Of
Charles I. W. struck BY lightning and
burusS to the ground.