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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
Baltimore Cattle NInrl6ct.
THURSDAY. DC H. 1871

BEEP CArTLE.-The market has been more ac-
tive this week thau last the receipts being less n
prices fully &c per To higher throughout the ist.
The Eastern markets have improved aud consider
aOlenuinOers 20 thence without being offered here
The quality OF the Cattle generally was much bet
ter than last week, there being many mote tops
and Of q better class, and fewer common Cattle
IN fact none Of AS low grade as some that were
on tie market last week
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as fol
lows Best Bcevcs nt 75GGSG 5O-that gen
orally rated first quality / 5UG9S s. - medium
or good fair quality 25M&4 30 ordinary thin
Steers, oxen ani Cows , jgGAS3 81 inferior
and lowest grades Of Cattle OOG,Un OO--gen-
erAl average Of the market to-day 3, 81 ex-
lteme range Of prices 25GDSU 80 Most OF
elite sales were FROM % TO 3 - n 100 10
Oi the receipts O3l head came from Ohio g <
from Va, ao5 from w vs., and 30 frorn Nd tJt,l
receipts Ton the week ljS3 head ngaiust 20ll hast
week, au3 223l head sline time last wear OF
the offerings i32 head were taken by Baltimore
butchers ii3 sold % York county Pruusyl-
YAnia, dealers, - % Washington city dealers
and $50 bead 60 Eastern sprCuluturs-- total s1les
Tor iuc week 1882 hetl. against 1909 last week
aud l-'J bead saruc tiEe last ye,r.
Sh1hF.- le market has been very doll during
ihc past week. The receipts have been somewhat
limited bat fully ~ % the demand except as 20
lLe Best sheep, 10 which the demand has been
almost wholly cOnhhed. We quote at 4rt53
ctus, while tXtrt Sheep would command cents
t-' 81" -'''f. Ne "'til OBJ Suiai ioL OF prime
sheep weighing iy los gross, selling at cts
PEI I' Receipts this week 1899 head, against
l-s- last wteti aud }9lG head same time last
year.
Hoes The market has been advancing stead
i.y since last week, prices having advanced in
ne West and thc receipts here largely falling OIL
j he demand has been good during the week and
sun continues 3d. with = fair prospect Ibat pres
cnt quotations will not reccde for a few days. but
may advance az prices To- the West though at
latest dates show q slight dcciiGe, are yet too
ligh o. justify shipments To- this market without
iurihes advance here We quote cornfed Hogs
at t5r1e' OJ and sulier3 at 2jfDS6 ~ per
100 lbs net Receipts this week 5gs3 head against
s3ij last week, und g432 head same time last
yelr-Slu
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

CONGRESS In the ScDste, On the l6,h.
the House oil was reported from commit
tee, uppro priating four millions Of d.llsrs
to tho navy, Mr MonroS giving notice
that be wond cali it up Tomorrow
The House passed the bill repeating the
bankrupt lsw, but providing for c osins up
peuding suits under tbe Existing law at q, 6
half the costs heretofore allowed The
vote was yeas go, uays Al Under the
OrJh instructions the sp, cial committee ou
ttc salary repeal reported bill fixing the
salaries of Senators aud Representatives az
So, 500 a year, aud actual travelling cxpens
es, going t. ard returning from Congress,
once each session, leaving other taiaries
untouched. An amehdmoni ,fferel by AR
KAssoN was adopted (yeas l72, nays IL, J
providing Tor the re tprn of bnck pay r, ceiv-
Cd by meub p of TIE Forty third Congress
since March t. Pending further action
tho House adjourned.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE. "A
Charles on ceres ondent Ct the Wheelinr
MieHi3encer, under date of tie lGth lust,
says :
The bill repeating the law granting 81
appropriation To Bethany College was pass.
I'd through the Senate to-day.
Both Houses have passed the bill max
ing the Attorney Genera! of the S ate the
Governor pro. tempoIe for the purpose oil
approving bills for public printing.
The Boufbans seem resolved az all bez.
ards to make Walker the Public Printer
If the Safe notwithstanding the ofIicia
exposures mado by the Governor.
The excitement in regard TO the rctnova
u the Capital is cooling down and thing.
are quicter toby.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

To The Creditors OF Richard Marshau. decd
In pursuance Of a decree Of the Circuit Court
90 Hampshire County, made in causes therein
pending TO subject the real estate OF the said
Hch"rd 4 q. Marshall 70 the payment Of bis debts
you are required to present your claims against
TIE said Richard a Marshall dec d. for adjudi-
cation TO SAMUEL L. FiOurnOy, Special C0mmis-
siouor, At his Office in said county, on or before
the 9th day Of January, 1874 Witness, Charles
". Taylor Clerk Of said Court. this 1881 day Of
November, 1873
CHAS. NJ. TAYLOR, ClsrF.
Nov. p, 1873 CIV.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
DIED.

On Dillons Run, in This county, on tie 18th
inst after an illness Of 10 years, SAnUEt Cray.
son Of Mr. Spencer r. Gray, aged 30 years.
Departed this life, at Columbus, Ohio, on tie
Ord inst, Mr., GaoHGs GARRsrr. son Of Sir. Con-
rad Garrett, Of Hardy county, in about the 5oth
year Of his age. Ills brother, Westfsll Garrett,
Esq., Of Hardy, bad hi5 remains inferred in
"Green Bauk Cemetery, at that place. Peace
20 bic ashes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

BALTIMORE, Tuesday, y comber 10
FLcCn-EIoward street super 25 GG$O o.
WREAT, market steady and quiet Sales of
red at ls3G9ls5 cents choice white AZ l7OGGis5
per bnshel Corn IL 900 bushels received to-
day. White sold a. 65G,73 cts yellow nj GOA
40 cents per bushel. Rye-s,es nj 100000 cents.
per bushel. Oats-sales ut 50@55 cents.
In y, York, on the 26ih, gold closed at lI2!.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

Near Doe Hill, highland county, Va on the
18th ult by The Rev. r. s. Shreve, Sir. GEo. w.
ARrsrRoSe, Of Highland county, to Miss VIRGINIA
S. H.yss, Of Ps1ileton county.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

RyThe maj Iriiy in favor Of the adop J..
ton of the proposed new State Cnnati'u i N
in Pennsylvania is estimated at $4,000.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
NTU Lin no Ell.
MOOreGcld, West Va.
JOHN WILSON, roprietor.

TINE undersigned having purchased The good
will and fxtures ~ MULLINS HOTEL.
takes this method Of informing his friends sad
The public generally that he j. prepared 70 &C.
cOmmOdate the public 10 manner which con-
not fail % please.
a FIRST Class Hotel, having all tho modern
Improvements and Is furnished throughout with
new and splendid furniture. The TABLE is al.
ways supplied with the best the market affords
Good Stable attached TO the premises Faithful
and obliging servants always on hand 10 secure
comfort 90 guests.
E0- TERHs MODERATE
JOHN WILSON.
MOorsEcld, June Q, 1871.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

kEIt i reported thntthe President has
withdrawn the nomination of Judge VIII
LIAMs Tor tue Office of Chief Justice.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
PATENTS. In comoctaor rM

PATENTS. h couucctton pM
ne N-ir"Fc Imertc0a, Jts0s AlUNS &
20 are S,/tcitoys NJ Amcyjcan anil For-
f'ga Paic0t, oHdhars ME hrgcsf c.taJish-
"'ent IN he rorld H>rc haa EUy Hous-
amt opPii~0hyHs hare Jccn mule FOR put
eHts Hro"gh Hcir ayeucy
iHtcHts orc obtajped oi tie Lcs, terms,
H01e/' r. NSw Intentions and stretches e..
"D'"ed ami 0dUice free. III patenis gre
Pab/'shcf ia tie Scientific An,cyicon, He
reeh they Issue. ScRd FIR pamphh& 10
Payes' co"'omng i0ps and JH dUections
Jor obuhiHy Paieah.
A"dTcss, for The piper, az concerning
PoteHh, MCNN & co 81 Pirk Row, Ne,g
York Byouch Ofics,cor. Fond mi Ss 4,
washington, u. g. ( Dec. Il, 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

w. 5. Lurty, has been confirmed as u.
) Attorney fr the Western District of Va.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
By Yesterdays Hail.

E=T Col. DENT, father Of Mrs. GRANT.
died at the Executive Mansion in Wa,h.
ington on Monday night Last lie was il
tho SSH year Il his age
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
Potomac Seminary,
ROMNEY, WEST VA.

SCUOLASTTC Exercises for both sexes will he
' commenced ia this institution on MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 18Th under charge Of Doct. JoHS
WILSON and Mas WILSON The purpose will be
to prepare hOys for College or for business--and
to impart to girls an educsGOn full. thoTough,
and practical.
Terms for scholastic year Of 10 mon ths-- 80
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
Iron in the Blood
MAKES The WEAK STRONG,


The Peruvian, Syrup, q Protect
ed Solution Of the Pr0tOctde of
Iron, Is SO combined as to haUo
the character. of an dlinpent, az
easily dfgested and dsst,ntIdte6
tctth the blood as the simplest
food. 1t Increases the Qlantitv
of Natures Gum TataIisinO
ADent, Iron In the blood, and
cares ga thousand its, >" sinDIU
on T'0niTsg up, InViDor0ti,,g and
Pftdtt<5',O the System. TIE en-
1'tched and UitGttSed blood per-
Enedtes eUery part of the body,
repairing damages anal aOGstc,
seurchttg out morbid secre-
ttOfas, and leaving nothing for
disease to feed upon.
IN1s Is the secret Of the sUofS-
GejJil success of this remedy ifs
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Dropsy, Chronic Diar-
rhea, BOils, Nervous Affections,
Chills and Fevers, Humors,
Loss Of Constitutional Vigor,
Diseases Of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints.
and all diseases Ori9inatfn0 In
~ bad state Of the blood, on. &C.
cOnpanted 6y debility on. o. Iofu
state Of the system. Being free
from AtcohOE, In any form, its
ei'erOistmg effects are not fol-
tOsOed bU corresponding Tcoc-
ton, 0nt are permanent, frtJts-
Sing strength, UiOor, and rie,u
life into all parts of the systeD,,
ana building ttlo ata Iron Con-
cfitutfon.
IhOusa,ids have been chan1cd
6U the use of this ren1edy, from.
sOedk, stcetU, suffering crea-
tt1res, to strong, healthy, and
bappy men and tOoDsefI and
tfIUdttdS cGp1lot reasonably he's.
stdte to OiUc 1t a trial.
See that each bottle has PERIL
WAN SYRUP JLotO,s In the glass.
Pamphlets Freo.
SETH W. FoWLE & SONS, Projectors,
No. 50 Harrison Av., Boston.
SOLD sT DAUGoIsTs oHBshALLr.'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
DR.. RAILWAYS
Observation-Disclosures

perfectly tastslsss elegantly coated with sweet gum
purge regulate, purify, cleanse and strengthen had
Ways Pills for the cure Of al disorders Of the stomach
Headache. Constip ation CostveneSs Indigestion DVs
pepss, Blllousness Bilious Fever. Inflammation OF the
bowels Piles and ell Dersngements OF tho Lnternal
Niseera Warranted TO effect n positive cure Purely
vegetable, containing no mercury mine delster
A few dose. Of Railways PILLS will free IN. ,ys-
sm from all the above named disorders Price rs csns
per Box. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS.
READ 1rALsE AND TRUBn Send letter
stamp to RADWAY CO, No - Warren 81 Nav
YSrk Information worth thousands Win bs ssnt you
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

GEORGE ~. FINLEY.
JOSEPH & PANCAKE.
JAS j.. ARMSTRONG,
ROBERT WHITE,
JOHN @. HFIsKELL,
JAMES SHEETH.
WILLIAM HARPER.
DIR SAN. Il LUTON,
BOBT w GILKESON,
DUGAL g TABB.
DIR BOBT. ~. DALEY,
THOMAS a. KELLER,
ISAAC T. BRADY.
Ostober 8, 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

1t is related that grocer in Lowell, Mas ,
had a chest Of tea stolen from in front cf Lis
store several weeks ago, and not relishiug such
treatment he get an ingenious trap TO catch The
thieves, which proved successful he filed a
large chest with sawdusi, FIST boring - hole 10
the bottom, aud set It out in front Of The shop.
About seven o'clock while tie attention Of The
men in the shop was diverted, the chest was sto-
len. Us whereabouts was easily found by means
Of the sewdust trail, though the thief wn' not
then found. lie was subsequently, arrested,
however.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

The fourth and last quarterly meeting Of the
Methodist L. Church, South, for the present con-
ference year, will commence in this place on to-
morrow, at eleven o'clock. The Presiding FL
der and other Ministers, are expected to be pres
ent on the occasion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

SALs or FlSE SrocK. F. n. Seymour Esq
Of Brady's Mil, sold on the l2th inst, to Bal
tirnoro dealers, f5rty-ave steers, the weights Of
which averaged 654 pounds. Some Of them
weighed over two thousand pounds The price
obtained was about $40 per head which is large
price, but not more than the splendid stock are
worth. They were purchased for the New York
market Mr.. Seymour has some more Of the
same kind - CamJcrlzR3 N,vs.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

There is in New York city an establishment,
where milk baths can be had. The milk is war
ranted pure and a bath costs hre dollars. The
establishment is patronizei largely By lad les.
who imagine that these baths improve Ia health
and leautify the complexion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

Bosrd can be had on reasonable terms Char
ges for each term Of ~ weeks-payable half 10
advance -and half ~ the expiration ~ o weeks
For further particulars-uutil commencement
Of exercises-address Rev. G. w FlylgY After
DOOF JOHN WILSON,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

q, wood will please now bring it in.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

A wife wanted her husband to sympa,hze
with her IN feminine quarrel but he refused,
saying, owe lived long enough to learn that
one woman is just as good as auother, II not bet
ter" and !, retorted the eKssperated wife,
have lived long enough to learn that one man
is just as bad as another II not worse"
Why doess railroad conductor punch bole
90 your ticket To let you pass through
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

AT The sale of. II Davis short-horu stock
az Lexington Ky, on the 9Th inst twelve head
we're sold, oggregating Ss,s7O-sn average Of
over 500 per head. Bidding was spirited
throughout the entire sale, The highest priced
animal was purchased by Walter Handy Esq
Of Jcssauine county, for 81 300.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

'.'e 10 moral comparison Gctcn get
70. honest
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
FEVER AND AGUE.

IKvRR AND kGuE erred for my cent? Th.rs Il.
not remedial agent In this world that cure
aud Agus. and all other haarions. Bilious Scarlet
TYPHOID Yellow. and other Fevors tsided by RAD
WAYS PILLS. so quick ss RAILWAYS READY RR.
LIEF. fIfty cents per bottle.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

F'i 'tD TBg BFsT These arc the bold
.a iae publishers Of the Nec York o.
.of ih'ir peper Aud yet the facts
.'r iurm out in their 6is', while an
4. course 80 sending out n large full,
a'0'e family newspaper, gives them at
'-1t i3 lay claim 10 the second
... multitude Of papers that are publish
.. ''s'''r holds its own position. and an
Position it's. No paper reaches us that
d. 'nmend moro heartily. IL is publish
year. and the premium picture and
''-'Hs' are Jeff for hose who have no.
' oiier. 5. l. PmyC / Co, 81 Park
20 moral comparison Get ca. get
re' lo1,st.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

PLEASE ConHEcT Tho newspapers who do
not want 70 DO injustice TO Gov JACOB would
do well to correct their statements that The go.
vernon has renewed the hSh: with n 8. Walk
err lie has no fight with n. s Walker II is
complaint against the late Public Printer, and
definite charges against an officer Of oyercbarges.
lie has DO quarrel with Walker, however much
the latter may try to make IT appear SO Charlie
ton ChroHicle Dee TO-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

Romoey, Aug. 2, ls53.-tf
The testimonials ia the hands q the under
signed, from such Vell known gentlemen As
Gov vance, and Gen. Young whose sons have
been under Dr.. Wilson's iostruc,ion-from the
Faculty o. Davidson College, North Carolina.
and from number Of other sources. Justify us
ia commenting him and his School 10 the conf
dence and support o. al who desire for their
.MlLIrnn u I.urnuru nIu..linr
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19

The Governor of Maryland has decided not
20 pardon Joseph Davis for the murder Of Ab-s-
ham L. Lynn in Carroll county on the 9Th OF
April, 1871, and has issued warrant for his ex-
e,u,ion on the 9Th Of February next.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
ROB'T. WHITE, Secretary

"A country Postmaster, in making requi ST.
ton on the Department at Washington for three
thousand postal cards, apologies for the unu-
sually large number by say ing: 'You may
think that this amount of postal cards that |
send for are gre at Jour Office being small but I
will explain to you. We want them To ADVERT Sc
for n man that was our town treasurer and all
seconded"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-19
Moss & PARKER,

4 NNOCSCe 10 the citizens o. Ninessl 80.
i the surrounding Counties of w,sl Virginia
aud Maryland. that they are receiving fttm ts
East full lines Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
Farm and Fzresade.
TIMELY RECEIPTS.

SWEET PICKED CUCUMBERs.-Pare one
peck OF ripe cucumbers, quarter them
lengthwise and simmer them in slightly
sailed water until you can stick a straw
through them easily. Then take the fruit
out of the water and put in jars. Have
ready syrup of a pint and half of good
vinegar, four and half pounds OF sugar,
and spices TO taste, and pour it hot over the
cucumbers, cover up and set away in cool
place. In couple of days pour off the
syrup, heat up again and pour over the GU
cumbers.
CUCUMBER SAUCE.-Three dozen full
grown, but not ripe cucumbers-four white
onions. Peel and slice, sprinkle on large
teacupful and half of fine salt, rub in a
hairsieve or colander, and drain over night.
Then add one teacup of mustard seed, one
half teacup of ground pepper. Mix all
well together; put into jar; cover and
keep covered, with strong cold vinegar.
Stir occasionally, and it will keep for years,
unless 'too good to keep" This sauce is
we'll liked by those who have poor teeth.
CUCUMBER SALAD.-We have just pre-
salad. and this is how we made it:-There
were about dozen ripe White Spine Gu
cumbers lying on the vines, and these we
picked, washed, pared, cut into strips, TAX
ing out the seeds, and then TO each dozen
cucumbers, which we cut up into pieces
like small dice, we put twelve large white
onions chopped; six large green peppers,
also chopped; one quarter pound each
black and white mustard seed, and a gill
of celery seed. These were all mixed to-
gether, a teacup of coarse salt added, and
they were then hung up in cotton bag to
drain for twenty four hours. Then the sal
ad, with enough cold cider vinegar added
to cover ii, was put into stone jars and fas-
tened nearly air tight. In six weeks it will
be fit for use. We found the receipt in an
old paper some years ago, and it has prov
ed one of the incest pickles We ever used
1t looks as well as it tastes, so white and
crisp, and makes an excellent salad for O
joint of cold meat.-HearM and Home.
To PREPARE STOCK LEMoNADK.-Buy
lemons when abundant and cheap, and
squeeze their juice into bowl or tumblel
never into a tin. Strain out all the seeds
rs they give bad taste; remove all the
pulp from the peels and boil in water,
pint for dozen pulps, to extract the acid
A few min utes' boiling is enough ther
strain the water with the juice of the lem
ons, put pound of white sugar to pint o
the juice, boil ten minutes, bottle it, ant
your lemonade is ready. Put tablespoon
full or two of this lemon syrup IN n glass @
water and have a cooling healthful drink
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

"A ragged old fellow stopped an ox-
press train in Meridian county, Miss, the
other night, to ask the engineer "when
Secretary Stanton was going 10 pay them
back dues"
The state geologst OF Texas reports the
discovery near the first station from Dew
IFS river Of cave, the interior of which
contains very remarkable paintings and
sculpture, apparently of Aztec origin.
-"What is that, children ?" asked a
young pastor, exhibiting to his Sunday
school magic lantern picture of a poor
sinner clinging TO a cross towering out of
stormy waves in mid-ocean. Robinson
Crusoe!" was the instant reply.
Two Louisiana robbers took pot luck
with an old lady whose money chest had
yielded them $1,000, and she made them
coffee oppressively strong with strychnine.
When they were dead, she removed their
DISCUSSES, and discovered that both were
her neghbors and one her cousin.
An exchange says: "The Nebraska
Indians are allowed TO ride free on all
trains they can jump on while the latter
are in motion. The tribe is being reduced
very rapidly" This is by all odds the
most effective and economical system OF
deadheadng on record.
There was a very uneasy boy on a
Boston and Maine train the other day, and
to quiet him his mother said that sometimes
the conductor swallowed naughty boys.
In few moments the gigantic form of the
conductor hove in sight, and the little fell
low crept behind his mother and with a
frightened whisper exclaimed, "Ma, !
guess that conductor has swallowed one
areadyW
The modern Methuselah has been dis
covered by the Anglo Brazilian Times
He was born at Sequerema, Brazil, in 1904,
and is therefore 179 years old. lie Is
healthy for an old man, and his declining
years are cheered by AZ children-born OF
| six different wives-l23 grandchildren, 81
great grandchildren, 20 great-great grand
children and 20 great-great-grea grand
children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

The DREAMS OF YOUTH. We have no
ticed that whenever the funny man of the
N. Y. Tribune 1--WE wonder if he travels
with circus in the summer) conceives
what he considers TO be particularly good
and telling original story, no almost
invariably locates it in Vermont, because
we live up in the back woods, you know.
We are glad to have our State receive any
notice whatever from so august source as
the Tribune, and therefore reproduce his
latest effort in this direction:
"There is something extremely sadden-
ing in the sudden extinction of a cherished
illusion. AS science spreads, so do ancient
traditions become as if they never had
been, and the exchange reader is made
perpetually to mourn at the funerals of his
boyhood's dearest beliefs. One of these
and very tough and sturdy oue-has just
gone to the silent tomb in Vermont. The
power of the human eye over the wild and
ravening wild beast has long been an en-
gazing subject for School Readers and peda-
gogical anecdote, and among the firm be-
levers in it was certain Professor of that
State. Various skeptics of his acquaintance
having dared 10 doubt this power, the Pro :
iessor was moved 10 convince them, and
selected for the object OF his experiment a
ferocious animal of the bovine tribe which
had long awed and terrified the neighbor-
hood. Attended by retinue of disbelev-
ers, this scientific gentleman sauntered in
to the pasture where the animal was peace
fully grazing, and fixed his awful eye up
on the same. The next thing which the by
ISLANDERS observed was the spectacle of q
somewhat dscomposed philosopher being
tossed twenty-seven feet into the air, and
coming down in state of mind on the safe
side Of the fence. So pass away the dream 8
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