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By n. N. $


EDITOR Pass: 1t was on the last
night of November, and few Of Us were
sitting around the stove at the hotel;
and as usual, each one telling his story
of adventure. I gave an occasional
glance toward my friend G.. who SEEM
ed less cheerful than usual.
"Whati down hearted, my friend?''
I asked; observing that he seemed heed
less of the last joke.
"No"' he replied; 81 am thinking of
nine years ago, tonight. This is the
anniversary of the battle of Franklin
1t was on the morning of November
Both, that with artillery wheels, and
horses feet wrapped in blankets, are SLOW
ly and cautiously marched out ofSpring
Hill. We have been skirmishing the eve
ming before with Hoods forces. He had
almost entirely surrounded us; intending
as soon as it was light, to give the Ar
my of the Cumberland "free pass to
Andersonyille. But with muffied steps,
and commands given in whispers, we
slipped between the eneIny's pickets, sta
toned almost a mile apart, and before
daylight were all outside the rebel lines.
Eleven miles of hard marching, and
we were at Franklin 1t was nearly
noon. For four nights and three days,
we had been either on the march, or
engaged with the enemy; yet, worn out
with hunger and fatigue as We were, we
formed our liues around the town, in
front of the works; and with picks,
shovels, bayonets, apd the few rails we
could get, constructed rifle pit.
"While this was going on abont a
mile beyond, on the hill, could be seen
the rebels, formed and advancing upon
us.
every man to his post" came the
order down one lines, and then death
like stiffness
'Bangl Bang! Bang! The rebels were
firing fnriously, and the battle was up
on US, and the rebels charging us with
tremendous fury and determination
Our line was broken, and we were com
PEELED to fall back upon our second line
Here we met in hand to hand conflict
Looking to one side, l saw a man in
grey, with his gun almost in my face.
[ saw the deadly gleam of his eye-his
musket-aimed at my head-his finger on
trigger-and before I had time for
thought or motion to save myself, /
heard the "whiz" OF the ball past my
ear. In the same moment his gun drop
ped; he threw up his hands, and fell
dead. Turning to the other side, 1 was
just in time to strike the gun from an
other rebels hand, when he too was shot
dead.
"Both armies here fought desperately.
Fourteen times the enemy charged us
with the utmost determination to carry
our works, but were as often repulsed
with serious loss, and at last gave up the
ground was literaly covered with dead
and wounded. Many lay dead on the
top of our works, where they had ad-
vaneed in the charge, and met their
death. So thickly strewn were the dead,
that I could stand in my place, and
touch with my gun, the bodies of two
union, and three confederate soldiers
l have been in many engagement, but in
none that is so deeply impressed upon
memory as the Battle of Franklin.
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A Satisfactory Adjustment.


From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Cuban question, or more
properly the affair of the Virginius,
has been arranged in manner that
will be satisfactory to the people of
the United States, with the excep-
tier of the small class who are for
war at all hazards as means of Sc
curing the independence of the
Island or its annexation to the Uni
ted States. While our demands
have been conceded, yet they were
pressed on Spain: in manner that
will infict the least possible humili-
alton on the republican government
now on trial in that country. The
President fully realized the fact that
the monarchial faction sought to use
the question to overthrow CASTELAR,,
and, as far as it was consistent for
him to do so, he thwarted these re-
actionists who are in sympathy with
the shareholders of Cuba and Spain
powerful mobiles and others of in
fiuence.
The Virginius is to be delivered
up, also the survivors, and the ques-
tions of the exact status of the YES
sel~and of indemnity to the survi-
vors, and heirs of the murdered, are
left for future negotiation and poss-
IDLY arbitration.
The important point now to be
settled, is whether the Spanish gov
ernment has power to enforce its
concessions in Cuba. A despatch
from Havana of Sunday, says the
news of the settlement and the
terms upon which it was based, had
been received and created much ex-
citement in that city, but SO far per-
feet order prevails among the peo-
pie and volunteers. The chief au-
thorities of the Island, assembled
in conference, sent a manifesto to
the Spanish government asking it
to wait until it shall have the proto-
col about the Virginius case which
shows the right of capture and just
ice of the subsequent proceedings.
The mass of the people oppose the
surrender of yirginus or any yield
ing to any pretentions which may
dishonor the Spanish flag. The tone
of the press is in accord with the
popular feeling. Although not
looked for, it is within the range of
probability that our naval prepara-
tons may be found useful in enforc-
ing on the. islanders the concessions
of the home government.
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To the Public.

Having lost every dollars worth OF
goods in our Store, by the fire on Wednes-
day morning, we desire to return our
thanks to those who have so kindly ex-
pressed their sympathy, and particular
ly to the business men of the town who
come forward SO generously and offer
to stand by us until we are again estab-
lished in business. We ask not one dol
lar of any one except what is justly due
US, all of which we want, and will be
compelled to have, at once. We thank
the citizens of Somerset and vicinity for
the very liberal patronage heretofore
given us, and hope we will merit the
same in the future.
Nov. 28 1873. SKINNER & Bro.
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Dentists should be careful not to pull
the wreng tooth. A New Hampshire
practitioner extracted half dozen from
the mouth of lady against her orders
and found himself arraigned in court on
suit for damages to the amount of $5,-
600. 1t might have gone very hard with
him but that death extracted the woman
before the trial came off, and he escaped
with fine of $50. That death was a
lucky pull for him. 1t is always dam
gerous to take liberties with a woman's
mouth. In fact, a woman's jaw is a
thing it is not quite safe to meddle with.
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The Vile du Havre was the largest
and we believe the most superbly ap-
pointed of the steamers running from
New York to European ports She was
originally the splendid side-wheeler Ma
poleon III, but was changed TO screw
steamer, and heightened by the addition
of eighty feet, her name being changed
at the same time. Our dispatches give
all known particulars of the calamity,
and full list of the passengers, with
the names of the saved Cincinnati
Commercial
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A Tama county (Iowa) girl of nine
teen summers has, with her own hand,
during the past season, raised 1000
bushels of corn, 500 head of cabbage,
100 bushels of onions, and calculates on
netting $500. Some impecunious and
lazy eastern youth, who has been only
able to raise feeble Fmoustache during
his life, will probably Ego west" and
marry this amazing heroine.
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SNOW FORK COAL AND MINING co.

II. c. GREINER, Sec. J. NJ. BROWN, F1rfs.
Office on North Columbus street,
WTHERE can be seen the plat of Murray
w City, and can Plso be obtained any need
ed information relative to the purchase of lots
in the same. All communications relative to the
purchase of lots in said town, address to the
President, all other communications address TO
the Secretary of the Company.
n. Il. Railroad will be built and running
through Murray City this season, connecting
with the Columbus Hooking Valley Railroad
at or near Nelsonville. Now Is the time to
cure bargains In town lots
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-05

oluIlon lnSLruct1ng the Ju0lcaIy COM
mittee to inquire whether Congress has
constitutional authority 10 regulate rates
of transportation over existing roads
chartered by the States, with continuous
lines running through two or more
States
THE HOUSE.
James G. Blaine was elected speaker
of the House. The Democrats, except
a few members who bolted on account
of the determination of the Democratic
caucus to support the salary grab, voted
for Fernando Wood.
Mr.. Blaine on taking the chair made
short address, thanking the House for
the honor conferred, concluding as fol-
lows:
With the growth of new States, and
the resulting changes in the centres of
population, new interests are developed
rival to the old, but by no means hostile;
diverse but not antagonistic; nay, rather
are all these interests in harmony, and
the true science of just government is to
give to each its full and fair play, OPP
pressing none by undue exaction, favor
ing none by undue privilege. L IS this
great lesson which our daily experience
is teaching US; binding US together more
closely; making our mutual dependence
more manifest; and causing us to feel,
whether we live in the North or in the
South, in the East or in the West, that
we have indeed but one country, one
constitution, one destiny.
About fifty members from the South
ern States, who could not take the oath
of office known as the 'Iron Clad" took
a modified oath. Prominent among
these was Alex. H. Stephens.
Mr.. Hale of Maine, gave notice that
he would tomorrow introduce and press
to early passage, bill TO repeal the
salary law. Mr.. Starkweather presented
petition for pensions to all soldiers OF
the war Of 1872.
A motion was made to refer the case
of Cannon, the Mormon Delegate, and
the husband of four or FIVE wives, to the
committee on elections, and if there had
been the least irregularity in his creden-
tials, it would have been so ordered
But as the House always admits on
prima .facie evidence, no exception was
needed here, but Gen. Maxwell will con-
test his seat and the subject viii soon
come before the committee.
A notice was given of bill to repeal
SO much of the postal act as prohibits
weekly papers from passing through the
mails free ''of postage, in the counties
where published-Nerark american.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

The assembling of Congress was look
ed forward to with more than usual in
terest, and now that it is again in ses-
sion, the work of the members will be
watched by their constituents, and there
will be no forgiveness for those who seek
to set at defiance the we'll known wish
es of the people.
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order by
Vice President Wilson, who shows no
signs of his recent illness but looks and
appears as vigorous as ever. Mr.. Sum
ner was at his place looking better than
for a long time past, and introduced a
resolution, proposing an amendment to
the Constitution providing for the cleo
tion of the President by direct vote
of the people, and abolishing the Office
of Vice President; also one supplement
tary to the bill to protect all citizens of
the United States in their civil rights
and still another to authorize the lssue
of compound interest notes as .bsti-
tute for legal tenders.
, Mr.. Conkling introduced bill rela-
ting to certain moneys appropriated for
members of Congress, referring probably
to the funds for increased salaries. Mr.
Windham; a joint resolution proposing
an amendment to the Constitution pro.
viding for the election of United States
Senators by the people. Mr.. Plat in
troduced bill fixing the salaries of
members of Congress at $4,000 per an
mum.
Mr.. Stevenson of Kentucky, presen-
ted a petition of $500 citizens of Ken
lucky, asking for the passage of a law
ohibiting the manufacture of spiritu-
GUS liquors in the territory of the I'm
tied States. Mr.. Pratt submitted: res
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-05
SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE.
ONE MILE SOUTH OF SOMERSET.

FTlHIS farm contains 147 acres In a high state
l. Of cultivation, and upon which are a cOmmo-
dious brick residence, spring house, and never
failing spring, good barns With wagon sheds,
800 bearing fruit trees of all kinds In excellent
condition. There are 40 acres Of splendid bot
tom land In the farm, and the whole Is admira-
bly, watered IT can be bought for $50 per aero
For further particulars call on or address the
subscriber, JeHN GAIL.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Rissler & Linville, dealers in Hardware, Nails
Stoves, Tobacco &c.
Noah Swiek dealer in Groceries, Liquors, &c
Rouseculp & Bro, dealers in Family Groceries
j. w. Thomas & Co. dealers in Dry Goods,
Queensware, Notions, &c.
Gutelius House, Gntelius 4 Bro, Proprietors
Joseph Brown Fashionable Tailor.
Robert Forgraves, dealer in all kinds Of Liquors
Robinson Dickson, Blacksmiths.
Whitmer Hite, Physicians and Surgeons.
Yost Groves, dealers in Dry Goods, Notions,
and all kinds of Merchandise.
Central House, Rouseculp * Bro. PrOprisoDrs
Gutelius & Bro, dealers in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils, and Liquors for medical purposes.
Frederick Steiner Sons, Manufacturer of
Harness, Saddles, &c.
Jefferson & Co., dealers in Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Notions, &c.
W. H. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
J. T. Moor, Boot and Shoe manufacturer.
T. J. Foster, Blacksmith.
N. l. Stevens, Dentist
J. Dunwoody, Root and Shoe Maker
Peter RousecuIp, Blacksmith.
Stevens Son. Carpenters.
H. KOkensperger, Wagon Maker.
j. Clemson, Plasturer.
J. p. DeOhant, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painters.
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WICK
Floral Guide
FOR 1874,

200 Pages; 500 Engravings, and Col
ored Plate. Published Quarterly, at 25
cents year. First No. for 1874 just is
sued. A German edition at same price.
Address, JAMES WICK, Rochester,
u. Y.
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A Desirable Residence
FOR SALE.

II WILL SELL, on reasonable terms my brick
Il dwelling-house, South Columbus street,
in Somerset, Ohio. This is excellent prop
erty, and in good repair A cheaper property
would be accepted in part payment.
Mrs NJ c. SCHWARTZ.
Nov. %, 1873 3s
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r AND AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY, and
IL G. d. Guisinger for the Home and Farmers
Fire Insurance and New York Life Insurance
Companies Offer In same room.
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GEORGE PRICE.
PRICE & GUISINGER.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
OFFICE in old Court House, Somerset, Obi
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For the Public.

Having made arrangements with firm in Bal
timore, will sell Oysters at the following pri-
25 cts: A 35 cents, or two for 65 cents
pa Also, fine selection of Groceries con-
stantly on hand. A. KENPF.
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"TAKES" on sight.
AN ELEGANT HOLIDAY PRESENT.
Agents Wanted o56i4Y 5S EyEFE FoR

Lives and Portraits Of the Presidents
with fac similo copy Of the Declaration Of indie
pendence. the COnstitution Of the United States
and WashingtOn's Farewell Address, with 10 fine
Steel Plates. For circulars and terms address
JOHNSON, WILSON & CO., 27.sBeehlnan st,
New York.
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Business Directory.
CHURCHES.

CHURCHES.
German Reform; Rev. c. w. Hoyman, Pastor
Lutheran; Rev. J J.. Beekee, Pastor.
Methodist, Rev. F. F. Lewis Pastor.
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CORPORATION OFFICERS.
COUNCIL
Edward Jefferson, Dr. Whitmer, Irvine Yost.
Marshal; John Groves.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-08-07
BASE BAT.E4.

,,...
Some dlScOnSolate OaSe-DallsJ ma
foIIo,y,s .. I1vcoIs;nr
t'il'" I1N''' '9'"i
The noon-day sun was pouring down
UDOn meadow sere aud brown,
Where stood youth with nat on hlSfh
Base ball!"
He hopes to win himself name,
By playing, soon, II " great match game,
For nm Twill be the greatest run
Base BALI
His brow was bumped, his eye was Diack,
IiIs coat was torn from his back;
But still, like battered bu@lc, rang
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-08-07
PRUNING

Few orchardists or gardners, even
among those who appreciate the value
of our fruit products, pay sufficient at
tention to pruning their trees. There
is hardly fruit tree that grows which
will not bear better and more fruit for
being severely pruned, and thereby Civ
ing to the branches that are left a great
er supply of sap than would be supplied
to the whole tree as it grows naturally.
OF course no set rules for pruning can
be given. A mans good sense can de
eide how much and in what shape 1t Is
best, the main thing being to leave
Just as much, and no more, top to tree
as can be well fed and vigorously sup
ported by the roots.
The best time to prune is not definite
ly settled among horticulturists. The
old rule was prune IN the winter, but
late observation and experiments seem
to show that midsummer is preferable,
as wound made while the tree is in
vigorous life and growth heals over in a
much less time than one made in cold
weather. We have seen in a vigorous,
healthy tree a stout branch of two
inches in diameter taken off, in which
the new bark nearly covered the stump
in two years. In winter the same spot
would have been several years in closing
over, and perhaps the parts would decay
first, and thus lay the foundation OF fu-
ture disease in the tree. So well is this
known that in many places where prun-
ing is practiced to any great extent, 1t is
not unusual to have shellac, or some
other composition ready to paint over
the wounds, to keep out the weather un-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-08-07
Origin of the short Horns.

A correspondent sends the following
to the Lire Stock Journal :-Youatt. in
his History of British Cattle" in
speaking of the North Riding of York
shire, says:
There are few parts of the kingdom
in which so perfect a change has taken
place in the breed of cattle as in this eX
tensive division Of Yorkshire. Mr.. Mar
shall, who is an undoubted authority
here. says in his "Rural Economy Of
Yorkshire, At the commencement of
the eighteenth century the ancient black
cattle were the only breed in this dis
trict. They resembled the present breed
of the lowlands of Scotland, mostly
horned but some of them humbled. To
these succeeded the long horned or Crav-
en- breed, and which, by degrees, spread
over the whole northern and midland
counties At that time the chief work
of the farm was done by cattle; the
horse had not vet quite superseded the
slower, but, perhaps, more profitable OK,
and many of the long horns, until they
began to be improved by the breeders in
the midland counties, were deficient in
several valuable points, while the use Of
them was exceedingly inconvenient, and
III AhI gS-ANs
On these accounts, the long-borns, In
their turn, gave way TO the Holderness
or short-hoTn breed, and that for nearly
a century past, has maintained its ground
and will continue TO do so.
Mr. Marshall gives a singular account
of these cattle when first introduced.
He says:
The Holderncss breed were then quar-
tered too light behind and too coarse
before-large shoulders, coarse necks
and deep dewlaps. This form being
found Instantaneous to the butcher,
increasing the quantity of the coarser
parts and reducing the weight of the
prime pieces, the yender endeayored 70
enlarge the hind quarters; and had he
stopped when he got TO the happy me
dunn he would have wrought a good
work. but the fashion was set,-cloddy
buttucks were in estimation The first
variety of this specie of cattle which
can recoilect was thick, large-boned.
coarse, clumsy animal, remarkably large
behind, with thick, gummy thighs, al
ways fieshy, but never fat, and the flesh
of a bad quality. This, however, was
not the worst, the monstrous siZl Of the
buttocks of the calf was frequent taiai
to the cow, and numbers of COWS were
annually lost in calying.
These monsters were stigmatized by
the epithet ssDutch buttocked, and they
weresprobably the worst breed the vale
ever knew.