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STOCK NEWS
For chinchilla driving gloves in kid
and buck 60 to ]. n. ROCHESTER,
4 Cos.
From Missouri.

Our friend and former citizen Of Stanford
DR.. w. c. swenny--writes us from
Bois ID. Arc, Green county, Mo-, private let
ter from which We extract the following items
Of news,
"The Kentuckians in this section are enjoy
ing good health and abundant prosperity. Mr..
Eek Gentry's family of Lincoln county Ken
lucky, arrived here safely few days ago.
Winter has set in with six inch snow,
and weather extremely cold, but very dry.
The past fall has been an exceedingly dry one.
No rain to wet the ground since the middle Of
September. Times are not hard neither is
trade lively. Land is little dull and prices
lower than for the past four years Good
farms can be purchased at s25 per acre. Cat
tie and other stock bring good prices and sell
readily. ] have just sold one hundred and
twenty two-year old cattle at three cents. !
have also recently sold my farm with view
to embarking In the mercantile business. Mr..
Russell Rainey, former resident Of Lincoln
county, Kentucky, has been very successful in
trading in cattle and thoroughbred hogs
Tell John Baughman, Of your place. that
sold, the other day, the jack purchased from
him, for $500. Good jacks are in great de-
mand."
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The Concert.

A very large crowd was in attendance at the
Grand Musical and Intellectual Soiree at. the
Female College At this place, on Friday eve
rarely IL ever enjoyed in a country town where
music Is generally regarded as worthless and
silly accomplishment, and but few souls are
moved by concord Of sweet sounds The
programme Of exercises was carried out in-to-to
the audience delighted, and the whole affair a
grand success. The music rendered was prin-
cipally Of high order. Miss Smith, Of Louis
willie, who is a charming eantabile songstress and
q musical genius, was present and favored the
audience with several solos, in her elegant
style. She possesses a beautiful voice cult
waited taste, and as an amateur has
few equals IN this country. Miss Lou Huff
man fully sustained her reputation as a skill
ful pianist. While SHE has no squal in skill,
grace or elegance in this country, and is mis-
,ress Of che most difficult compositions, we
think she is greatest in accompaniment-im-
provising and varying with beautiful wreck.
lessness, and producing the most pleasing e.
fects in the simplest competitions. Her at
tainment in music Is indeed rare and won
derful. Her pupils seem to catch her peculiar
style Of performance, and manifest marked
improvement. We congratulate Miss
Huffman on her success, and her patrons
In having 80 faithful and competent
teacher. Miss Jennie Carson was
mai'the iavorite by her excellent rendition
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THE BEST Of seasoned wood for sale
Also, good work mules
The Grand Hop.

rhs Grand Hop given by the young gentle
men Of Stanford and vicinity, at the Masonic
Hall, on Thursday evening the 26th, was at
tended by about sixty ladies and gentlemen. The
weather was extremely unfavorable, and on
that account many who delight in tripping
the light fantastic toe,' were prevented from
attending. IL was consequently more of a
social gathering than grand ball. Those who
participated are unanimous in their testimony
that II was the most delightful affair Of the
kind ever given In Stanford. The ladies were
dressed lastly and threaded the maizes Of the
dance as gracefully as SO many fairies. The
gentlemen were very select, gallant aud sober.
We are inclined to depricate all public balls,
but are compelled TO say that this one had less
Questionable features than any We have ever
had occasion 10 notice. The refreshments were
served in Delmonico style by Carson a Dodds.
Every delicacy that the most fastidious epicure
could desire was found ON their extensive bill
Of fare, and served promptly and at ruinously
low prices.
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Last Friday evening was pleasant
meeting Of the Lodge Of Odd-Fellows at this
place, and the regular time for the election Of
officers for the ensuing term of six months.
The following worthy members were elected
for Stanford Lodge No. 1856; W. II. Miller, N
G.; Ed. Chenault, v. G.; A. A. Warren, Sec,y;
and VIM. Daughcrty, Treasury. With such
energetic and enterprising gentlemen at the
bellows, VIC predict for these odd-gcnt!cmen
prosperous and harmonious term.
The following officers were elected for the en-
suing term in Crab Orchard Lodge No. l0s:
J. X. Pherigo, y. q r. II. Bronaugh, v. g;
s, II. Bryant, Recording Secretary Johp Ed
siSs;,psrmanent Secretary Henry Mcclure
Treasury. am. -p splEdmiston, s. i. q.
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Fire Alarms.

On Saturday evening the 2lrt ult., our peo-
pie were thrown into dreadful fever Of excite
ment by an alarm Of FIRE at the residence OF
Mr.. 4. 7. Pendlcion, in the West end Of town.
II proved to he only chimney burning out
which Is the source Of so many disastrous con-
fagrations
Tn Tuesday night, the 2iih ult., while a
large crowd was assembled ut the Presbyterian
church to witness the distribution Of presents
from the Christmas tree, an alarm Of fire was
given, and the effect upon the assemblage was
like that Of bomshell exploded in their midst.
Instantly all were upon their feet, and each in
dividual though, first Of his own domicile in
flames. The terror stricken crowd was rush
ing pel nell from the building in a moment,
and each seemed to realize his utter helpless
ness to battle against the destroyer. Some one
had the sagacity to strike up song Of deliv-
GRANGE and the savage breasts were soothed, and
an explanation made. There was no danger
at all % The fire caught in the saloon Of
Mr.. 2. 5. Parsons, from pipe which passed
through hole in the vall-another fruitful
source Of the destruction Of cities and towns.
II was fortunately discovered by lady ere it
got under headway; the alarm given and re-
sponded to by Capt. Thos. shanks and negro
man who happened to be on the street, and the
flames arrested in time to save the building
yes, and perhaps twenty Others.
Now il Is abou, time to begin to bet against
the lucky trump. /, is high time that sober,
thinking men were beginning to awaken to =
realization Of the dangers that surround us
our inability to fight the terrible iend Of des-
olation. What Of our facilities for extin-
gushing fire? We venture the assertion that
an alarm may be given at the dead hour Of
night, and all the available force in town could
not xtinguish bumingchicken-cooP. Perhaps
dozen buckets could be procured, and half
dozen men would work within will while the
remainder would stand around and boss the
job. Even il plenty willing hands should be
available, they would be powerless to check
the deyouring flames whon once fairly started.
We need lrt organization; second, ei-
fecti,e Implements to work with and third, com
petent managers; and then in the event OF fire,
we might feel some degree Of certainty Of ae-
complishing something. Remember the fate
Of Danville, Richmond, Somerset, Lebanon
and other neighboring towns. IL Is our turn
next, and the event must and will take place
sometime.
Il has been suggested by some Of our citi-
Iens that the town purchase several Babeoek
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FOR Sewing Machine needles call at
W. Il. Auderson's drug store.
Christmas Festivities.

The sober-minded declare we've had an ex-
ceedingly dull christmas; the young folks
smile and claim to have had jolly time. A
peep into the nursery confirms the latter
assertion.
Thereyou will find fragmentso Of hobby horses,
carts, tin horns, harps, dolls in every conceiv-
able shape and form. Many days will elapse
ere the pleasant recollections of the merry
christmas will fade from the memory of those
who came in for share of the gifts dispersed
at three christmas trees which were prepared
and loaded with precious tokens Of parental
affection. At the Presbyterian church, on
Tuesday evening many hearts were gladdened
by magnificent tree. At the Christian
church or Wednesday night old Santa Claus
made his appearance and dispensed his gifts in
the presence Of large and delighted audience.
At the Baptist church on Wednesday evening
last two large trees were laden with new years
gifts, and many eyes were made to brighten,
and scores Of hearts beat with gratitude. Old
Santa has indeed been generous to our little
friends. Verify the poor were also remembered.
Children, do you know Of little boy or girl
anywhere in town who has a poor widowed
mother, and who hung up his or her stocking
every night during the happy holidays, hoping
to receive some little toy or memento Of his
mothers affection, or old santa's generosity
and who was disappointed every time he peeped
into his little siockingY Don't you know the
poor little fellow criedY Parents don't you
think somebody else cried toof 1t is not too
late yet to pity; such Il any there be, and to
go to them and give them one Of your numer-
Gus toys. Who will do il?
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We are now "at home to all" and prepared
70 attend to the demands OF those who desire
to svail themselves Of printers inS. Our prin-
tiers have enjoyed their week Of recreation,
heartily; and return thanks for numerous
courtesie- extended to them by their friends
The boy have obtained a taste Of elegant
leisure" Ani an opportunity to bask in the
sunshine II their swccthclris smiles for a sca-
anu, and, oon s,qacn,ly their mind. are prone
10 wander from copy. We mention this by
way q apology for any errors thai mas appear
in this issue. n Rose Of Sharon should read
"Mollie dear" Rance did 10; Il "Ducki,
Darling" should read "Malinda Jane,
George did It, AMI n ~ aog don't appear in
this paper. lay tina, %. our '..yn2a q. al oai
oar dcri cill- Tor -quib' ~aen copy i wanted
and il ~ full 81 recollection. Of "Oli Sissel
Phpbi" that he propose 10 trade old paper.
to b4siiag young ladies for ki-se'. lie favor
che Freedom Of the prcssp
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Last Friday the 27th was the anniversary
Of st. John the Evangelist, a patron saint Of
the Masonic Fraternity, and the day for an
nual election Of officers throughout the State.
The following officers were elected for STAN
ford Lodge No. 1872 A. II. Penney, w. NJ;
J. NJ; Phillips, Jr S. W; Geo. d. Hopper, J.
W; A. A. Mckinney, Treasurer.
Lincoln Lodge, No. GO elected the following:
J. r. McClary, w. NJ; l.. X. Yates, S. W.
W. Nanon, j. W; DIR. Geo. MeRoberts, Treas
ury, and $. G.. Cunlif, Secretary.
Both the above Lodges are prosperous, US
their handsome Hall fully attests.
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W. H. ANDERSON has powder, shot,
caps, wads. etc.
Mail Matters.

Frequent complaints are made to us by our
friendsa and subscribers at Gilbert's Greek, Paint
Lick, Lowell, and other stations on the Rich
mond Branch road, in regard to the irregular.
ity Of their mails. Some times letters and pa
pers from Stanford are several days and even
weeks in reaching these points. Now, We are
reliably informed, that there is no mail agent
on the Richmond Branch and tina, mail mat
ter Is entrusted to employes Of the railroad
who have their hands full Of other matters,
are neglectful Of the delivery Of mails. We
urgently invoke the attention Of the manager
Of this division to this matter, and IL relief is
not given, we will report the Irregularities to
the Department-or get some colored pussou
to DO ii for u.s.
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FROM ROCKCASTLE.
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Inc Goa, ouT,nes' mas oech very goo" here
AL ,he ran anu 'he on'y "Ouo'e we nave eA-
perisno'u y 'ne ,acN o. cars 70 transport !" I"
market Inc ha'ltoad company SNOW want
ing large quah'''y OF ooa' 10 run 'heir en-
g'hes, fep anu are Se"ui's ou' nore cars
Inc ha'iroau company sen'ou' ofue's a snort
''ne ago 70 'heir agents mere 70 o''i no more
coal 10 private par'ie7' ana inc consequence
was, all INC miners Struck, ana were about 10
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FROM WAYNE COUNTY.
MONTICELLO, XIV, Dec. ~, 1872.

MpNff,Fisi't ~ ~ 49,
ocrreyond.noe Interior Journal
"Christmss gin" ever one u you, from the
foreman 10 the "devilp A merry
Christmas 10 every resder Of the INTERIOR
JouRSA,e-except thoec that borrow it--and
the plaques Of Egyp, on theml
Our little town has already begun the usual
manifestations Of approaching Christmas. Bus
ipcs seems swallowed up in pleasure and the
town is in, what might be called, "a fine fS.'
The old men are jolly, young men lively, and
rising America" outragcously noisy. But
well enough. That quaint old bard Of "Mer'
rie England" was right when he said
Christmas comes bat once year,
Then let u ever bring good cheer"
We do not have time to keep Thanksgiving
day-no, too busy. But Christmas we must
celebrate. We can't afford to give thanks, but
we can spend two or three days in shooting
Roman candles, FIRE cracker, rockets, etc
But we will not moralize. The ways Of mar
are wonderful.
Quite a romantic wedding took place in thu
suburbs Of "Dogwood" few days ago. Mr.
Tyra Marcum, a widower, and Mrs. Eller
Carter, widow, after a short, but doubles
the swecter courtship became convinced tina
the aim and object Of their creation was l.
make each other happy, and to fulfill thei
earthly mission and realize their destiny, the.
truin were made one. Being young and bash
full o. they did not wish to be'yoked" publicly
but were united thusly; There was to b
preaching somewhere not far OF and knowin
the road the parson must go, they mounte'
their steeds, met the preacher and were mar
ried, in the Kings highway" on horseback
May joy 90 with them, and peace and Low
attend and ev'ry other blessing that ileavo
may choose to send May they ever be tru
to each other and to God; ncglecting none q
his commandments, not even the first YOU
find IL in Genesis.
Bro. + c. Shearer held three DAYS meetin
at the school house in District No. I, one mil
southwest Of Monticello last week, resultin
in II additions; by immersion, 2 removes
and from the Baptist church. Broth,
shearer is doing great deal Of good for tn
county. lie Is a true and worthy worker
the Masters vineyard.
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FROM MOUNT VERNON.
Mr.. VERSoS, KY, Jan. LIST, 1873.
Christmas yfntriusonnii-Acc - DIFF
ncuIty-Dies -Good Advice.
Correspondence basrio Journal:

WI. A"' NJ ''. -
chrls.m"su nn'r Zinc, ~" "''
~
CHRISTMAS
The kindly season Of gifts and compliments
has come and gone. We will furnish you
few brief incidents that have occurred IN and
around our pleasant little mountain town re-
minding your readers however, oil the ex-
preston Of the poet;
Is n reIish siT Nv the he's, Of mt mn
The Grand Christmas hall. which was an
pouuced for the evening Of the 2ith ult.. came
OF according to programme. The weather
was worry upuroui,ion. butthe fair sex undaunt.
cd turned out in coodly numbers. Our Young
constituents saw there was less paic,y ON the
great scale than heretofore, but no LEES good
feeling Some of the cav and festive christ
mas seeking young gentlemen Of C
came down on the occasion, and from all APP
pearances enjoyed Themselves.
MATRIMONIAL.
On the 18th ult, at the residence Of the
brides step-fathcr, Mr.. Geo. Oweton, Mr.. j.
STEWART, l.. 4 n. X. T., to Miss BETTE
REYNOLDS, Of this place.
brides father, by Rev. Marshal Moore, J.
THOMPSON, to Miss MARY BAKER, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Harris Baker.
Old Tennessee still has its charms for the
lover, as on the evening OF the 2ith ult., VIM
DAVIS, son of Rev. j. n. Davis, Of Pulaski
county, eloped with Miss Macy C. DrNSr'
Of this county.
ACCIDENT.
On the 2lst ult,, Mr.. Harry Broughion, an
employee Of Hiatt a Brumbaek, while haul
ing coal from the mines to the railroad, was
thrown from the car, producing an oblique
fracture Of the iemer. AT lot accounts he
was doing very well.
DIFFICULTY.
AJiaicul,y occurred on the eveningof Christ
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FOR pure Cider Vinegar. Of the best
quality, 60 to w. H. Anderson's.
For IlOlise-keepers.

Every house-keeper should have one Of
Clark's Family Expense Books. They are
nicely bound, and ruled off with appropriate
headings for keeping accounts Of expenditures
and receipts; also contain blanks for keeping
accounts with servants Every well regulated
family should keep book, and note down
their expenditures, and the mos, perfect meth
cd we have ever seen is taught Ia Clark's Fam
lily Expense Book. Address the publishers,
Robert Clark a Co, IS West ith strict, Gin
cinnati. Ohio, enclosing fifty cents, and the
book will be sent post paid
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FROM MONTICELLO. :
MosrrcELIo, XIV, Dec. %, 1872.

MoSrrcrLIo, XIV, Dec. a. 1872.
osrsyv~d>.o f~isrsp yswaafs
Old Santa Claus, that merry old ELF, found
time this year to bring himself the gifts he
intended for Monticello, and We found him W
he a jolly good fellow. Tie has the sane
twinkling eye, the same bottle nose, that
blooms and blossom. like a gigantic rose.
You remember that belly, shat shakes like a
bowl full Of jellyH' Well, he's got that yet
and flowing grey beard, and the merriest
laugh that you ever have heard.
His gigantic pack strapped on his back,
and he'd loaded his arms md his pockets with
the trinkets and toys that please girls and
boys, and makes their eyes dance in their
sockets.
For 80 old an old gentleman Santa Claus
has agility, he leaped into the window with
surprising facility, sprung onto the table with
wink and a chuckle, and proceeded at oncc
his pack to unbucklc.
Twas sweet TO ace the bcsming smile that
| lii upon each face a. SAINTS Claus his gifts dis
played with all HE old-time hearty grace. Hi
fairy messengers bore his gifts with willing
hands and flying feet, and made each gin NOR
pleasing seem, by giving with them smile
most sweet
There were presents Of wood AND present
OF brass presents OF iron and presents OF glass
there were some made OF china and some mad'
OF pottery-more gifw than were gwen IN I'M
Louisville Lottery
There were ribbons ana gloves ana Serehie'
and iace-, and i'airds Bloom OF hou'n 10
the ladies sweet faces; there were gay scarf
and hschues ana all sor's OF us'ues-'ron'
calico dress 10 the orish' g"iueh "ere Una
beauty Oft wears but VIII never confess.
There were things made oil siik and thing
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The company Of Federal soldiers under
command Of Capt Bartlett left Crab Orchard
on Wednesday las, for Little Rock, Arkansas.
Many Of the prominent citizens, Democrats
and Republicans, went to the depot to see them
of, and gave them parting words of encour-
agemeni, and friendly grasps of the hand.
These soldiers, with few exceptions have con-
Quoted themselves in a manner that won the
esteem Of all law-abiding citizens The best
we can say for them is, that four-ffths of them
were opposed To the reelection Of Grant.
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The spirits in Stanford have turned co-work-
ers with brother Ban and Others, in the temper
ancc cause. At a scance the other night, the
spirit, perhaps Of some victim Of alcohol
who knows how lis himself, declared in answer
to a question, that every rum 'siiT is derd and
erery gcg-.lcp Aou." We strike hands with
Won Mr. Shirt
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Cur Pulaski county stock reporter writes us
the following from Somerset; John Hale, Of
Lincoln county, left here on the 9th ult., with
lot Of feeding cattle which lie bought a, from
to &c. per pound.
Hogs have been selling at SIC. and slow
go at that. The low prices and light demands
have compelled many Of our feeders to slaugh-
ter and pack their hogs.
r. Ingram took a lot Of mules to the South
ern market and sold them at f.ir prices. J.
p. Ingram started South short time ago with
a number one lot Of mules. There are fevcral
lots Of good mules in this county yet. Robert
Murphy, Spencer Hubble, and Cy Richardson
each have a lot Of mules for ,ale. Mr. john
Woods reports times dull in Georgia, etc. The
episoolic has not proven fatal in many instan-
ces in our county.
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Capt Jake Higgins reports the sale at Mr.,
ID, L. Stephenson, Dec Slsi, attended by good
crowd, and weather disagresable. Cows and
heiiers sold at from IS to SCI s mule colts
sS5; 20 stock hogs at about slei horses from
$40 to sl05i $50 barrels Of corn 81 65 10
81 9oi oats at 81 05 per hundred; 10 shares
Halls Gap turnpike stock a, ~ per share.
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STOCK ITEMS.

The Lancaster Neus says:
J. A. Royston bought Of George Best, the
best combined saddle and harness horse In
the county, for $500.
The best combined saddle and harness horse
in this county would sell for $500.
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Old folks, young folks, gentleman and ladc

Old folks, young folks gentleman and ladies,
girls, boys, children, old maids, nurses, and
i-,fcrs Of stsrf-..ai, W .,-,e a word to say 10
you privately. Now let IL he dis,incly under
stood that it shall go no further When you
are W fortunate as to be allowed the rare priv
ilegc Of attending a musical concert, do pray
ccasc your Cabling, and submit yourselves to
the soft refining influences, in imitation Of the
well-bred and those who 'haye an ear for mu'
SIC, and are moved by a concord Of sweet
sounds" II you do, not you will justly IL
ranked with those who are Ct for trcasons
stratagem- and -poils."
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Hon 7. W. vsrnon, our able and discreet
Representative will start to Frankfort on Mon
day next, and says he will enlighten the peo.
pie through the columns Of the lsTERIoH
JoUaSAL in regard to his doings IN the Legis
lature. II he don't We will take occasion tC
repor, his actions outside Of that body.
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The Supreme Courts have decided that towns
and cities are liable for damages for any oh
jects upon thcir highways which are calcu-
lated to Brighten horses Of ordinary genilenes'
Look out city fathers; these salt barrels, boxes
lathed stile-blocks, etc, are dangerous
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We have recently appointed Mr.. Thos. Me
Bcath our sgen, for Wayne county. lie is
authorized to solicit subscriptions, contract for
job work, ETC., and receive .and receipt for
money due "a. ia that county. This appoint
ment however, win not deprive our readers Of
the valuable and exceedingly interesting com
munications from our "fat contributor" Occa-
.;,n.l
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Wanted.

An apprentice a, this Office. A boy Of about
from fourteen to eighteen year. Of age, having
good moral character, and a fair education,
who will work, and try to learn, can get sit
uaiion in our Office under one 81 the finest
workmen in the State, by applying immedi-
aely. A boy from the country preferred.