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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08

tho - THO nations chief, most honorei place.
/ nusd by hsns, Sainst whom she ran tue race,
penssrss. u smaller n-sitrries Yields.
but uow a sudden gloalu hath fallen over all,
l'sath DER an honores Que haiti spread his sable
Esfars her triumph IA bnt vel, begun.
T;ae County mouTneih for h"r m,r:yrrd son.
flushed With thr Triumph Il / hSttie won,
And with the ginry OF n race we'll rin,
TsryivinJ all who late had been his foes,
10 meet his fate unwittiagiy he goes;
And t,rnrsh tae heart, where peace had lately
And wh'cs torgi~cnesstn mankind had felt.
Assassination sends her Marderous dart,
And stills forever inat iorSlylnS heart.
peac to the one cent IN hi- rest 30 soon
A lab,rer called away from toi! at Nom,
A ship that sunk ere half her voyage dune,
A so,d.rr sIMa ere bal les we'll i,.xuo.
Yet not like these. The ship,w when outward bound
Knows nm that voyage may her fate be found;
Toe soldier, gre he enters In the fray,
10th Know ne may NOT 500 smother day.
No Y Irnj1g voice told him his race was run ;
or t.1f his lif. would close before the set oi sur.
hiy srrced its pure white sheen,
S.t ever in oar hearts
Well keep bis msfn,ry green.
We need not wrea'hc Iiis name
With everlasting flowers;
The memory OF the lost,
Love evermore emOowers.
Another dcs;h-,hr naron' s loss,
The horiored Farmer Sagr;
The pihneer OF editors,
The Franklin ofthe age
} rnn rs the granite of the North.
He 5000 'EairSf storms oil HronG:
I'd really e'er 10 take the caf,ss
or " Ak against the strong |
Bowed down beneath Affections weight.
Struck by our Fathers rod, /
5le shattered reed gave way 81 last,
Aud he wa5 called toGod.
The Old Years farewelis have been spok-n;.
Onhis journey he Started last night;
GSs son- from oil Time's dark domiaions,
To fire land of eternity light.
j. came with n promise Of pleasure.
But len MS both pleasure aaa pain:
II. came mid our smiles aud the ssnshine,
He has gone ne'er to meet US again.
TIE New Year his throne hath asrended;
His subjects are loyal and true;
Farewell to old .sSevenfy-two.n
Farewell to the yearnow departed;
I've brought US both sorrow and Joy.
BRIT then, in the lifr-cup of morssls,
There's ever o bitter alloy.
Kind friends, and readers, and patrons,
Listen well to what I would Scy,
For know thst the dogs and carriers
Must each OF them have his day"
Whatever might bs the weather,
Eve kept you supplied with the news;
lyon Enow thai your weekly Pspsr,
Hhat e'er be the charms OF others
Be thy flled with tales, science OF rhymes,
Iou still want your locsl paper,
To keep you well up with the times.
Whatever the prospects which offered,
View. always stood up for the right:
fon'n acknowledge, In times Of election,
We kept up g pretty good fight.
IS I'VE moi fSrsnrtan You r;sp;
] hope you'll remember the GARNER.
And l wish you = HAPPY NEW YEAR.
TUE CAnnIER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08
Hemp.

In its annual review ofthe St.L.ouis
market the Times has the following
in regard to hemp:
The hemp crop marketed in 1872
has been much larger and better than
that OF 1871. Upwards Of 81, 900 bales
Iave been received here, and the
shipments from interior points direct
to the East having exceeded consid-
erably those of last year, We may
sifely estimate the teal crop Of tho
State at $4,000 bales, which 10 fifty
per cent increase over the previous
season. This crop was much better
'.haadled,," and had the fibre been
stronger. it would haye been . great
improvement on last season.
Our farmers deserved better prices
than they got for the staple, as they
had bestowed unusual care III prcpar-
ing their hemp for market, but several
circumstances combined to cause a
serious reduction in value. At the
opening of this season hemp ranged at
$50 to 100, but during most of the
yearit has been difficult to sell choice
hemp at 500, while the lower grades
lave been sold at $45 to $50. The
main reason for such q ruinuus de.
rIine In values 10 the enormous i'm
p~ortation Of Jute hemp and Butts,
which Come in direct competition
with Western fibres (both hemp and
fax in nearly all articles for which
they are used. Congress being under
control of Eastern men, removed all
duties on jute, and thus encouraged
Its use extensively. Jute butts eau
he bought to-day in Boston at 2 to
21-2c per pound currency, and there
being but little loss in weight in
working thom, they, are cheaper 10
the manufacturer than hemp at $50
per ton. Therefore we zoe no poo5
chance for hemp to react-on the con-.
frary. this condition Of the marle,
must continue until Western men
combine to protect home products hy
placing . duty on foreign fibrss.
Stocks to-day il our city are 2779
bales rough hemp, so bales dressed,
$50 bales tow, mainly held by two
parties. on speculation. A. COIL
trast to the sbove we give the stock
Of jute hemp and butts in the country
and on the way, viz: 80,3S9 bales jute
and 1882 bales butts, each bale
about $50 pounds.
We learn that our farmers have
been 30 much discouraged by the low
range OF prices, that thsy have given
sttsntion to the incoming crops
md consequently We may anticipate
j much inferior yield for 1873.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08
The Colorado Desert as E
inland Sea.

Could the Cole RADIO Desert lie
again filled with water? 1t is an in
tcresting question. From the Gulf of
California, it is probably an impossi-
bility. Tho gradual sitting up of the
old gulf-bed at the mouth Of the
river, and the drift of sand by the
wind, have interposed = barrier too
extensive to be costly removed. By
turning the Colorado river into the
desert it might be accomplished. The
project has for years been discussed,
of taking enough water from the
river to irrisate q stretch of fertile
land, alluvial deposit, found at the
southern end of the desert; but the
idea OF going further than this, Of
divertiug the river into the desert
and forming q large fresh-water
lake. seems never to have been
broached. Nature, unassisted, is now
attempting this. The drift Of sand.
through the prevailing western wind,
10 from the desert toward the cast.
This drift has kept the river walled
in upon the cast side of the valley,
and has apparently constantly forced
it further in that direction.
Could that desert be reflled with
water-converted from dry hot sand
to an inland lake the very heat which
is reflected from tho barren mountain-
sides around would be a power OF
good instead of evil. The constant
evaporation would render heat latent
which is now active, thus lowering
the annual temperature very pcrcep-
tibly. The lowering Of temperature
alone, even if unaccompanied by an
increase ofmoisture in tho air. would
give \ greater rainfall by the NOR.
perfect condensation which IL would
cause. But the evaporation from tile
surface Of the lake would materially
augment the supply Of vapor in the
rain-currents, titus acting in q double
Manner decrease of temperature
and IN increase of moisture for pro.
c%ipitation. These rain : current.
. would also meet with less difficulty
in making their way against the ocean
winds-as these winds, caused largely
by the heat Of the desert, would bt
!, less violent-and would, therefore
with more certainty and regularity
deposited their supply of moisture
over the plains Of Los Angeles. Sa,
Bernardino, and San Diego. When
it 10 considered that every additional
inc h of rain 10 worth millions Of
dollars to these southern counties,
the value o fsuch q change in quantity
and certainty of fall may be readily
appreciated.-lOverland Monthly.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08
AGENTS WANTED FOR TIE
Gre at Industrie 9
OF THE UNITED STATES.

1890 pages and 500 esgrsvlnss, printed in Eng
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This work is = complete history Of all branches
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08

4 Private Counsellor - aeNarrieA
o. thoss about to Marry. on the Physiological ys-
ssriee and revelations Of the sexnal Jysssm. with the
ATTEST discoveries in producing aud prsvsnsipg or
prtas, preserving the eoDpisxicn, &C.,
Ian 10 an interesting work OF two hnnArsd and
dxfy pages, with nnmsrons ssgrasinE. end contains
val1abla information for those vho arc married or
msrrisSr still u 10 . book that ought
- 10 undsr lock and ksy and not laid c~Arslssly
about thu house.
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08
Ieousify your Cosnplexson.
EARM FOR

THIS 10 fine henp Esrm. situated -
i about six miles southwest Of Va R.9
verify, containing 80 acres all In culti- sJ
Walton, well 1nclosed and with CON-
venient cross fencing. The Improvements are
al new, consisting Of . good and convenisnt
dwelling, barn. &c. There are on the place sew
sfal hundred bearing fruit trees. The farm IL
convenient to schools. and has on It IN sbua-
dant supply Of water. The land il ffesh, and
during the few years II has been In cultivation,
has produced n ton Of hemp to every two acres.
TERAS-$5,0 600 cash, and the balance Ia dve
annual psymenfs with ten per cent. interest,".
For null Information apnlv af this ONCE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08

When the striking silk-weayer, Of
New Jersey get those now working
to join them they will number abon,
1900.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08

Aanesviiie, Ohio, appreciates the
press and has nominated the city ed
mayor.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08

A Wilkesbarre, Pa. jury that
couldn't agree in a criminal case
tossed a penny and found the priso-
ner guilty.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08

A New Orleans lady, while stand
ing In her doorway, wa atruck in
the leg by = bail from Q Christmas
pistol.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08

Austrian officers of the imperial
household have carte blanche ct the
cafes snd rsstAursnts in Vienna.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-08

TasGrr<ks. foremost In sncisnttiaes,
1sciarrit 10 many tales ana rhymes
4e iisa was the king Of bea sls.
lad should be first At all their fccsts:
lint yitsticc, thois, all Greece feared still.
1ac tlon's power and " arlike sAili.
l.-ciarcd the noKSE, the tlrst and hest,
. Eautd be the monarch Of the rest.
Although ths horse could not be King .
-ccise the scrpfre or the ring,
A higher honor was dacrsed;
Pom all his lower instincts freed.
I. III humas form 10 him was given;
And mn with Centaurs on had striyen
To be acooaptnd dSst and best.
Tue mental sovereign o; the rrst.
The horsr, though houored by Us all.
Diseas< bath MSlc In pain 10 tall;
Zen in the rurrow stops the plough,
al ox-n e:ke their places row.
IL, even In file city's strects We see The patien:
5hs farmers sres:sst help, and yet esteemed Ii,
last.
AID nam shca,a i.sra ~slssson from tais ssemin.
Stern decree
Er All worldly knowledge, and yetd e-
Esient BE-
In th,-. yIrsuss which for m,rtals we all sufa-
sicnt 6nd,
TIL he cabs in faith aud patience. the oxen eth.
mind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03
Shooting Afrsy.

Just as we were going to press says the
Lecsburs LfsTorof the SOth ult.l quite a COM
motion was created on King street, occasioued
by shooting ARRAY between two young men,
George Wright. Of this town, and James II.
Cross. Of the couaty Il seems that earlier in
the DAY. Cross had difficulty with Bennett
Wright. father of young Wright, and struck
him on thehsal with brick. About = o'clock
George Wright met Cross near the corner Of
King and Louloun streets, when, after a few
words. both commenced firing, Wright, receiy-
ing one shot on the right hip. indicting a
wound. tie character Of which we could not
ascertain. Cross was arrested by Sergeant
Atwell. and by Mayor, held to bail in the sum
Of $500, f1r bis appearance this "wednesday
morning, 40 O o'clock, at which time, the ma
ture Of WGgh,'s injury having been deter
mined. ,be whole matter viii be Investigated.
P.S Since the above was in type, the ply
siciaus. Drs Cross and Edwards, have probed
uusrc.essru''y for the ball, and their fear is
that it may have entered the abdomen. II SO
it may prove mere serious than was first sup
posed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03


Most Of our renders are aware ''at there has
bscaa ye-y marked decrease ia tie number Of
tol-G-les of hteye1rs. 10 Is within our own
memory. Chat hundreds of our farmers used Co
snake an annual yi.i, 60 Alexandria during
the "Gsliag season" topacars an abundant
supply of Herring sajSallfr Aeeutre year
Ba,a aw years ago and these delightful fish
usrss5li a. half tls rates u9o asked. Owing
TO Che OILERS. who catei large Quantities of
fsl late in the sce'r, when they are ascend
ing the river to spawn. tbe supply has rapidly
diminished. until ,bey fsl Gar below the in
creased demand
Under ilc joins resolution Of Congress Of
February och. 1871. Prof. Baird, TIE Assistant
Secretary Of The Smithsonian Institute, was
appointed Fish Commissioner by the President.
and that savan las entered upon Dis duties
with comme1d5j,c ZEAL Tie js now actively
engaged 10 arrangements for restocking the
Potomac ana other rivers inclul.as the Mis-
s.ss.Ypi ana its tributaries. with Sbad. Herring
and salmon.
An establishment fr Matching eggs was
made on the PsDobscot, 90 Maine which has
proved a success. and 40 least one and half
million o. youus 6sh were Matched aud dis,rb-
uted 10 various rivers IN tue New England
states. and also ia New York. Pennsylvania
Illinois. Wisconsin. and Che great lakes. II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03

Dr1u or CoVN1DoGE AULIcE.-CommS-
dlra John Il. AuIiok, United States navy, ire
tired l,tI died in Washington city, on the 27th
ultimo Ue was native Of Winchester, Va,
and about s years Of age. Commodore Au-
dck catered The navy rs miishipman in 1909,
and 20 1912 served on the Enterprise in all her
actions. and carried her captures. the " Boxer
AND ,ae pTjvateers Fly and Marsiuto port. lie
afterwards served on the Sarauac, Ontario,
Constitution and Braudywins and was ia COM
maud Of the Washington avy-yarl from lS43
90 1856. e mm7iore Aulick was one Of the
Oldest officers in the service, and was held in
high es.seu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03
The w. 80. R. R.


The unanimous endorsement. by the Stock
holders Of the course Of the President was
a deserved tribute to the energy, ability,
and hiAmluess with which Mr. Mckenzie
has managed the business Of the road. The
gentlemen who have been chosen Directors,
are men Of broad intelligence and large bust
ness experience. aud thoroughly devoted to
the road. Their election is an earnest of an
euercetic management Of its affairs, and gives
substantial strength to the hopes, Of its friends
which point 20 it's rapid progress to the Ohio
river We believe that with the meeting ofits
Stockholders, last week, a new era dawned IN
the prospect NV. &O.R. r. The best feel
ms prevailed. and the brightest an;icipations
were iudulcei in. C,l Holiday promised
large material ail from Winchester and the
Valley and told the people Of Londouu that if
they would push it through the Blue Ridge,
10 would thereafter be taken care Of by other
people We have always had the most abb
ding faith 10 this road. We belieyi it TO be
one ofthe graulaSt schemes upon the Amer-
can Continent. and VIC believe that it Is des-
tined to be one Of its most important and most
profitable railroads. Capital, ever on the
lookout for paying Investments, viii come to
habuudlndy after a while, and i, will leap,
ioyous'y. on is westward course. Men, who
are now srey-headed will live to see it reach
the Oaioriyor Our du;y-the duty Of every
man in Loudoun is to do all in his power to
n,isb IL forward -Lo,i1onl Enterprise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03
McVeigh's Tenant.

Tie Richmond Uhg 25th ult says the ieci-
sion Of the Supreme Court Of Appeals of Vir-
snia, rendered Wednesday in the case of I'm
derwood rs McVeish, will we hope, finally con-
cluJe that much litisaied case and reinstate
Mr.. McYeigh in all his rights. Tie case origi-
mated in the Corporation Court of Alexandria,
being 40 action Of ejcctmeut brought by Mr.
McYeigh against Judge Underwood aud the
trustee of lis wife, to recover possession Of
valuable property which has been held by
Underwood for some cigh; or nine years, under
coufsca,on proceedings held in the court pre-
sided over by Underwood Himself. Fraud was
clearly proved by Mcveigh The jury sus-
tanned the charge and found verdict in favor
of the plaintiff. An appeal was taken by
Underwood to the Supreme Court Of Appeals
aud the decision Of the court Of Alexandria
was Unani ulously affirmed. This case was in
another form before the SUpreEe Court in
1870, aud that court pronounced unanimous
opinion against Underwood, characterizing his
conduct as d" blot upan or Jurisprudence and
cirilizaiion." Should Underwood take an app
peal to the Supreme Court Of the United
States from the decision Of the Court of APP
peals Of Virginia, the only effect will be 10 pub
lsh his turpitude on a larger theatre and to
enable lin to gain little more time
How Judge who has had such a stigma
fixed upon him by the highest judicial tribunal
in the country can yet be retained on the bench
is one Of those mysteries that an honest mind
canno, comprehend.
We hope at all events that Mr.. Mcvcigh
viii 20; his property and all the mesnc profits
and rents which are considerable
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03
GUN AND LOCKSMITH,
Bell-Hanger. sc.

T5'IIE undersigned has taken the old stand Of his
father in Charlestown, and will prosecute the
Gun and Locksmith and Bcl-Hang ing Business IN
all its branches lie will give prompt aud digent
attention to all orders entrusted To him. An cx-
perience in the business extending through a mum
Der of years since his apprenticeship, has weil-ft-
ted him for the proper execution Of work in bis
line. JOHN II. BISHOP.
Nav ,. lST3-tC
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03

Burnt 70 DEATR.-A shocking occurrence
took place on Tuesday the 18th ult on Isaac's
Creek, near Pushtown, in this county. An
aged lady, Miss Catherine Leisure was the
victim. ItaPpears that she must have been
sitting with her back to toe FIRE, when her
clothing was isuited. Unfortunately there
was no one in the house at the time but herself.
At the time Of the accident she was keeping
house for John Light, and the FIRE was first
discovered by his grandchildren, who ran away
and gave the alarm. twas, however too late
to avail anything aud the Old lady, after linger-
Ing until about l o'clock the same day,
in the greatest agony, died. Winchester
Ners
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03

NAONTS Ccntaur Lihfment, for the cure OF
y Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Swcliings Sprains,
Bruises, Stiff joints, &c, upon the human family
and Of all Flesh, Bone d Muscle ailments upon
animals, just received and for sale by
Nav 3. c. L. BELLER.
VNLOWER SEED Just received from James
Wick a large assortment Of Flower Seed, war
rantcd fresh and genuine to be found at
c. Z. BELLER'S.
CtLADIOLUS BULBS Of almost every deSira-
II bic color, brilliant scarlet. crimson, creamy
white striped, blotched and spotted in the most
curious and interesting manner. The culture is
very simple Full directions furnished as to plant
ing Call and see them az c. L. BELLEkS.
Charlestown, May >.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03
Shenandoah Valley Railroad.

As our people are advised meeting of the
Board Of Directors of the Shenandoah VALE
Railroad Company took place at Philadelphia,
on Wednesday week, the 2Srd ut., at which
the President of Company, Thomas A. Scott,
Esq, presided and its affairs generally were
considered Of, and satisfactory results pertain
ing tothe progress of the road, arrived at, as
we learn in conversation with Col. Splitter, one
Of the directors.
We do not propose this week to enter into
details but simply to say that our CONVERSE
ton with the Colonel has satisfied us that there
was more of the meaning OF business at this
meeting than a any other Of the Company in
the two years past. He assures US that the
contractors on the line of the road between
Front Royal aud Laray will commence opera
tons at once; that the corps of'eDgineers will
soon take the field again, aud prosecute the
survey on to the Chesapeake and Ohio road
as to the second corps, Of which we have heard
t. operate south of that road, we do not under
stand him to speak so confidently at least
for the present.-PGge Cc'uir.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-05-03
To the Public.

GENERAL COLLECTOR.
TINHE undersigned, in addition to his duties as
! Constable, will pursue the business Of a Col
lector, and will give diligcnt attention and make
prompt returns to these placing Bonds or Accounts
in his hands. lie will collectby law or otherwise,
parties may direct Claims upon persons any
whore within the county OF Jefferson. lie hopes,
BY punctuality and careful attention, to merit a
fair share Of public patronage.
WILLIAM. CONKLYN.
Nav 3. ls73-3m.