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The SANTANA Bay Failure.

The English race has always been dis
tinguished for its success in coloniza-
ton, in this respect forming a sharp
contrast with the French. America,
Australia, and India owe their greatness
to the genius of the Briton for coloniza-
ton, while France has never yet sue
ceeded in planting prosperous colony
in any part of the globe. But we Amer
leans do uot seem to have enherited the
Englishman's aptitude for colonization.
We can build up States within our own
borders, but we shrink from the task of
taking possession of outlying regions
and neighboring islands and peopling
them with American emigrants. We
have practically to accept the Sandwish
Islands, which might long ago have
been ours had we 30 desired. We have
declined to take possession of any of the
Caribbean Islands, important as they
are to the safety of our commerce, and
invaluable as they would be to our navy
as coaling stations. Perhaps the wisest
measure ever proposed by President
Grant-the purchase of Santo Domingo
was defeated by the timid apathy of
the people; and Mr.. Stewards effort to
obtain possession of st. Thomas met
With equal dislike from short-sighted
and timid people.
The recent experiment in colonization
undertaken by the Samana Bay Compa-
ny promised we'll at the outset, and we
were told that few New York and Bos-
ton merchants were about to rival the
original East India Company in the
splendid success which was to follow
their occupation of Ssmanna Bay. But
neither emigrsnts nor money were at
tracted by the scheme. For some time
past it has maintained a merely nominal
existence, and it is now probable that
the overthrow of Baez, which is eminent,
will be the final overthrow and death
blow of the effort to plant an American
colony in Santo Domingo.
Unitedly we shall have to return TO
the Presidents plan and purchase part
or the whole of the Dominican Repub-
lie. We must have a coaling station in
the West Indies, and a rallying point
for the feet that must be maintained in
the Caribbean Sea, SO long as Spain
holds Cuba. The failure of the Saman-
ma Bay Company will probably hasten
this result, for while the latter maintain
ed the semblance of life there was a pos
sibility that Government action in the
matter would be unnecessary.
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VEGETINE.
the Blood, Reno
oates and I11cigOrGtes
and L1seigOrGtes the
scTsOIe System. It's Med
teal Properties are AL-
ter0ti0e, Tonic, SOLCe1at
and Di1tretic.

vEGETINE is made exclusively from the
juices Of carefully selected bGrks; rOots ana
herbs, and 90 strongly concentrated that ~ Will
efectuaIiy eradicate from the system every talnt
of Scrofula, Serofulous Humor, Tumors, Can-
|? erous HuInor, Erysipilas, Salt kheum, Sypni-
IL tic Diseaaas Canker, Flatness OF the otomAcn
and ali diseases that arise from impure Dlooo
Sciatica, Infammatory and Chronic Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia, Gout, and Spinal Complains
can only be edectually cured through the blood
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases OF the skin,
PustuIes. Pimples Blotehes, Boils letter, Scald-
head and RingWorm, HEGETxNE mas never
failed to effect q permanent cure
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints,
Dropsy Female Weakness, Leuceorrheaz ar1s1n9
from internal liberation and uterine diseases,
and General -DebiEfty, VEGETIRE acts da-
rectIy upon the causes of these complaints II
invigorates and strengthens the whole system,
acts upon the secretive organs, allays 1nnanma-
ton cures liberation and regulates the bowels
For catsrrh, dyspepsia, habituaI cosfveness'
palpitation Of the heart, headache piles, ner-
yousness and General ProstratiOn OF the Ner-
yous system, no medicine has ever given such
perfect satisfaction as the VEGET1NE. Itpur-
lies the blood, cleanses all the organs, and pos
sesses q controlling power over the nervous sTs-
tenn. -
The remarkable cures effected by NEGkTlhE +
have induced many ply ysicians and aPothecar-
fes whom we know to prescribe ana use II IN
their own families.
In fact, VEGETIEE is the best remedy yet
discovered for the above diseases, and Is the on
ly reliable BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed be-
fore fine public. Prepared by
FL. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
Price s1.25. Sold by all druggists and dealers
eyerywhe 81
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Particulars Of the Surrender OF the
Prisoners at Santiago.

NEW YORK, December 22.-The Tri-
bune's Key West telegram gives account
of the surrender of the Virginius prison
ers to Lieutenant Commander Braine,
of the Juniata.
It appears that the Spanish authori-
ties to the sslast moment kept the poor
wretches in ignorance of their prospec-
tive release, and with base inhumanity,
led them to suppose that they were to be
executed. Priests were with them, tax
ing their confession and dying decl2ra-
tions, and imploring them to look to
Godifor pardon. They were taken out
of prison in despair, but on their way
to the slaughter pen, as they supposed,
their eyes fell upon the Juniata, flying
the flag of the United States. When
they realized the truth scene occurred
which beggars description. The enthu-
siasm knew no bounds. They were
speedily transferred TO the deck of the
Juniata, and gave vent to the most ex-
travagant but touching demonstrations
of joy, embracing each other, some cry
ing, some kissing, and others audibly
offering up thanks to the almighty for
their deliverance from the horrors of
their dungeon and the prospect of An
ignominious death.
On the night before the surrender the
officers and crew of the Juniata were
stationed at quarters, her guns being
turned on the city, the Spanish volun-
teers having been excited to an open
riot by the rumor that the surrender
was to take place. A large number of
volunteers went in . body to the Cover
nor's palace and begged permission to
attempt the capture of the Juniata, say
ing that they could do it with knives
alone. The Governor refused to grant
permission. Our officers believe that
the application was made in earnest,
and not few regret that it was not ia
vorably entertained, as the Juniata alone
not to speak of the Kansas and Pinta,
would have been more than n match
for their assailants.
On the arrival of the Pinta at San
tiago orders came to the ship from
Commander Braine for the Pay
master to issue all the blankets and
pes-jsckets in his department to the
prisoners, who were hardly fit to be
seen in their rags. This was speedily
done, but as there was still great desti.
tuition, orders came for every man on
board to give their own blankets and
wearing apparel in the good cause
promise being made that all would be
replaced on the arrival of the ship al
Key West. The officers and men cheer
fully complied with this order, only
preferring that it should be issued as a
request, in which case they would have
obeyed with just much alacrity.-
Every heart was touched by the pitiable
condition of the prisoners. The poor
fellows report that they were barbarous
ly treated.
The surrender took place at Morrc
Castle, six miles below Santiago. A re-
ceipt was given for the prisoners.
It was reported in Santiago that when
it was found the Virginius had been
towed out of the harbor of Havana, a
large number of naval officers of high
grade rendered their designations to
the home Government by telegraph.
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OUR connections with other Real Estate
" Agents Is very extensive, and aided by our
advertising nrrmngementn, Rivea us splendid op-
p0rtunities for buying and selling property.
We will do all In our power 10 secure purcha-
sers, and having found them We win assist them
in getting what they want, with just the kind
Of title they want.
We offer for sale the following property:
270 acres OF first class farming and grazing
land, with good buildings, plenty Of water and
timber, also an abundance Of good fruit; miles
south east Of Somerset, Ohio, and on very rea-
sonable terms.
I6T acres miles south Of Somerset, Ohio, In
very good repair, good soil, 100 acres cleared,
balance in the best Of timber, all well fenced,
good springs and about 1900 fruit trees; truly
good farm at low price and easy payments.
Is acres Of land in Thorn township Perry coun-
ty, Ohio; a very neat y story house, good fruit
some timber, and every thing In the best Of
pair; fine little home for some one cheap
$40 acres Of first class prairie land IN o'Brien
county, Iowa. will sell cheap or trade for n small
farm In Ohio, or town property.
10 acres Of land with good improvements,
Water, adjoining the corporation OF Somerset,
Ohio. VIII positively sell cheap.
A desirable property situate in the city Of
Circlevilie, Pickaway county, Ohio, consisting
OF a dwelling house In very good repair contain
ing six rooms and Kitchen, good well Of water,
cistern, necessary out buildings, well set with
fruit trees, in healthy locality and quiet neigh
boThood.
Also a vacant lot situate In said city and In the
same locality, the above nmd lot; is nicely stu-
ated for building In good naish hborhood. These
properties win Be sold ON reasonable terma.
August .. ie78- v1niT
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A Mammoth Golden Ledge.

From the San Bernardino (Cal.) Guardian.
Intelligence of wonderful discovery
in Holcomb Valley was received in
town on Tuesday night, Nov. 29th, to
the effect that ledge had been discov-
cred OF an immense size, and the quart
thick with gold. After specimens had
been shown around, it created the Wild
eat excitement, causing number of par
ties to 6t up and start for the mines.
When the discovery was announced in
camp at Holcomb, the news spread like
wildfire, and the excitement became so
great that not even the hired hands could
be controlled, but all started to the ledge
with tape lines to measure off their
claims.
The discovery was made by Charley
Carter, on the 21st inst. From the
amount of gold found in the valley, and
the gold bearing specimens all through
it, it has always been believed that a
mammoth ledge was situated somewhere
in the adjacent mountains. For years
diligent search has been made for it, but
without success. The mountain in which
the ledge was discovered is situated in
the eastern part Of Holcomb Valley.
about three miles east of the Haley Com
pany's quartz mills, and aboutithree or
four hundred yards from the renowned
Spanish ledge. The ledge, it is report
ed, projects some sixty feet, and is very
nearly thirty yards wide. A number of
specimens were brought in town on
Tuesday by John Brown, ST., a sight
Of which would have cured the most
chronic case of sore eyes-provided the
owner of them had an inerest in the dis
have seen the heavy gold all
through them. The excitement up to
this time still continues great, and there
is great desire to receive the latest
news from that quarter.
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In Italy an invalid lady was appar-
emily dying in long fainting fit. Un-
perceived, the people of the house had
placed at her feet two stone bottles con-
tanning hot water. She first awoke to
tho agony of her burning. Having no
power to speak or move, she could give
no sign. She Ascribes her preservation
to this fearful restorative. Lameness
ensued. and holes still remain in her
feet. The distinguished DR.. Danforth
once recovered patient by rushing to
q kitchen where he had noticed heated
flat irons. These he hastily applied,
raising Immediately q blister, which
was supposed to have saved life.
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MEMORIAL TO LINCoLN.-Rev.
Newman Hall is building in Lon
don, on grounds contiguous to his
church, tower more than two hum
dred feet high, at cost of about
s35, 900, in memory of Abraham
Lincoln and emancipation. One
half of this sum has already been
raised in England, and one-half has
been nearly all contributed in this
country. 1t is believed that not
more than s400 or $500 of the
whole amount is wanting, and this
will be forthcoming in few days.
The whole amount necessary for the
completion of the Memorial Tower
could have been easily raised in
London, but he conceived the idea
of making it an international work,
and thus half of the expense will
be betrayed here.
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A correspOuden. of tn. London Lancet,

A correspondent of the London Lancet,
an important medical journal published
in England, relates the following curious
fact: A man in this neighborhood had
three daughters. Wishing for son, he
made Il solemn vow that if his next
child should be girl he would never
speak to her. The next child proved to
be a son, as he wished, but, curiously
enough, he never would speak to his
father, although he lived thirty-fve
years with him. He always talked free
ly with his mother and sisters, but with
no one else until after his fathers death,
when he talked readily with every one.
He was called "Dumb Eli"
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do ii, and governed by that agreement
and without admitting that Spain would
otherwise have any interest in the ques-
tign, / decide that the Virginius, at the
time of her capture, was without right
and improperly carrying the American
flag. Very Respectfully,
GEORGE H. WILLIAMS,
Attorney General.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-26

According to the St. Louis Republican,
q piece of elastic stone was lately exhib-
tied in that city, which had been quar-
ried near Goldsboro, North Carolina,
and has been presented to the st. Louis
University. It is a bar of white sand
stone, one foot in length by one inch in
width and thickness; it is easily bent in
any direction, returning with a spring,
when suddenly loosed, to itsproper axis.
1t may also be compressed with slight
pressure, or extended, and it rocovers
its shape as readily as caoutchouc or In
dia rubber.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-26

The Illinois State Farmers Asso-
citation concluded its annual session
at Decatur on Thursday night after
adopting q platform, of which the
following are the main points; The
resolutions declare that every Amer
lean voter should do all in his power
to secure the election of honest and
competent men to Office; that the
farmers are absolved from all ale
glance to old political parties; that
the repeal of the salary law should
be retroactive; that large salaries
are antagonistic to republican prin-
ciples.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-26

and Internationalism clear the way
for this, then not in vain will be the
evil of their reign. Every grand
forward push of humanity was at
tended with convulsion in the past;
every bold march to a higher plane
was through thunder and hurricane
and earthquake, and communism &
internationalism, and socialism may
be after all but phenomena of the
impending revolution which will
eventuate in the readjustment of
law, and social organization to the
inherent rights of mankind.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-26

H~~x, e, are as useless to the community as
OO4 LIZ misunderstanding old maids, corn
lo&fers in large cities dishonest politicians
no more Of aluxury than epson salts or castor
oil, and more desirable for comfort than
hedgehog 10 for q parlor ornament. Briggs
Corn and Bunion Remedies, AIeviator and Gu
rative, eradicates corns, banishes bunions, and
obnoxious torments OF the feet. Sold by Skin
ner & Bro, Somerset, Ohio. J. Briggs 4 Co.,
GsNaYk. n. 35Y1
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1t has been ascertained that coasting
vessel ostensibly engaged in the sale of
turnips and other "truck" on the coast
of Massachusetts, is really employed ia
the sale Of "nips" of another sort to the
thirsty Puritans.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-26

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
has instituted system of reduced
fares on all the lines under their
control, getting back to something
below ante-war rates. So says the
Pittsburgh Telegraph.
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The cultivation of the sunfowers Ia
said TO be meeting with much favor
among the planters in British Guinea.
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SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE.
oNE MILE souTH on soMERsEr.

TVNHIS farm contains i47 acres in q high state
Of cultivation, and upon which are commo-
dious brick residence, spring house, and never
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 IL admira-
bly, watered. 1t can be bought for $50 per acre.
For further particulars call on or address the
subscriber JOHN GALL.
July rs, ts73. IS Somerset, Ohio.
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Notice to Trespassers.

A LII PERSONS found hunting, or otherwise
N trespassing on the premises Of the under
signed, will be prosecuted TO the full extent Of
the law. ID. II. LENTZ
THOS PRICE
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A Desirable Residence
FOR SALE.

T WILL SELL, ON reasonable terms, my brick
in Somerset, Ohio. This Is IN excellent prop
erty, and in good repair. cheaper property
would be accepted In part payment,
Mas. N. c. SCHWARTZ.
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Another faesh arrival Of fine goods for
the holiday trade Mt the jewelry store Of
J. G. Curran.
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For Sale.

A LOT on Columbus street, south Of nay resi-
IN dence, containing seventy feet I'm front,
and running back one hundred and sixty feet
Said lot Is hne location for q residence. will
sell Il low. +. X. AAGRUDER.
Oct. II, 1873. a7ws
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VICK'S
Floral Guide

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The best words are those which have
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stockholders, Meeting.

A MEETING of stockholders of the Newark,
n Somerset Straitsville Rail Road Company
will be held at the Office of the Company in the
city of Newark, Ohio, on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1874,
for the election of Directors and the transaction
of such other business as may come before them.
T. J. DAVIS Pres't.
Rn.r-p G. Mc(,rrNR Saciv
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DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, tenders his
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GEORGE PRICE,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office on
door south of Post Once. Somerset. Ohio.
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