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The Portland daily press., 1873-11-11
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Ship Ashore.

Boston, Nov, 10.-Tte ship Quntero for
Valparaiso remains ashore on Cape Cod at sunset
tonight. all efforts to pull her off by the
steamer Chas. Pearson havinglbeen Intellectual
The ships head has swung In near shore but
her position in other respects is unchanged.
Another attempt to get her ahoat will be made
tomorrow.
Anniversary of the Great Fire.
Boston, Nov. 10.-Mayor Pierce accom-
panied bp seueral members of the city govern
ment and Few citizens, COMMUNICATED the
first anniversary of the great fire to-day bv an
official visit of observation through the burned
district and inspection of the new buildings
erected and street Improvements made during
the year. The total numb n of brick, stone
and iron buildings now erected or In progress
of erection is $50. OF these LIS are com pletei
and occupied, and ten are completed aud unoc-
cupied aud 240 are in progress of erection.
Thief ARRESTED.
Geo. A Williams was arrested at Lominster,
Mass, to-day by Deputy Marshal Williams aud
brought before Commissioner Hallett upon an
indictment found in U. S. district court of
Arkansas, charging him with the embezlze-
ment of moneys of the government while a
post master at Ell Dorado, Ark. He was held
i'll $1,000 bail for examination tomorrow.
Kind Kisdred.
A coronor's inquest into the death of Michael
Doherty in Woburn, Mass, has resulted in
holding Michael Doherty, son of deceased and
his wine on charge of murder.
Destructive Fire ia Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Nov. 1O-As locomo-
tive was passing into the old round house of
the Boston & Albany railroad in this city about
O'Clock this morning, a gust of wind blew
some Goals from the fire box into pile of kind
lings, which Immediately caught fire, and be-
fore the firemed could get to work the whole
building was in flames. Only two of the loco
motives housed within its walls were got out,
and everything eombustible that the fire could
reach, was burned.
Fifteen locomotives, six extra tenders and
two snow plows were destroyed
The walls of the building are standing but
will probably be torn down, and a new round
house built in West Springfield.
In view of the salvage on engines and ten
ders the loss will not exceed $13O,O0O; no insur-
ance.
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TUESDAY MORNING. NOV. IL, 1873
THE PRESS

10y "s obtained at the Periodical Depots OF Fes
81 anu,sM ~, wentworth, Glendenning Moses Hender
the itg. - ~ 49, " ~ins 'nat run Vu' y
A. biddeford, Of Pillsbury.
AZ saco OF L, Hodgdon.
~ Materville, Of j. s. Carter
a. Sorham, Of News Agent.
~ Bath. ~. o. Shaw
a. LeNision, Of French Bros. and Stevens g. Co.
AZ henncbunk. of G. r.. Miller.
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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1o.-Cotton stronger; Mid
ding uplands 143c.
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To better accommodate our customers we
shall from this date until Jan. LIST keep our
store open every evening until o'clock, and
Saturday evenings until 10 o'clock
GEORGE G. ROBINSON & Co.,
Projectors of the Cogia Hassan store
nov12-3t
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For New England


MEMPHIS, Nov. 10.-There were two deaths
from yellow fever during "a hours Ito nos IN to-
day. Three new cases are reported
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POW Sunday, some drunken soldiers be-
lornino e. a., fort, got into fight among
tbon,.o,ros - ~ Ferry boat landing on Custom
Havoc WE 1 of them received good
nopndinn A. Ir;,S, got his blood STIRRED,
anil tbrashod il .,'a u; tor In the first fight
Last NIGHT several no,ice Of. ~ccrs in attempt,
ing to quell a row on Washingt,N VI str''e'' so'
pretty badly brickbatted. Some slis ~ s"ra. 'n'
es We're all the injury they received
The Portland daily press., 1873-11-11
Slerin-s Sale.

CUMBERLAND, SIS:
Taken on execution and will be sold by public
Il auction to the highest bidder tkeiefor, at
Braekett's oteam Mill near Back Cove so called in
Porl nd in'sai County, on Thursday The thirteeuth
day of November A. D. 1873, 1T ten O'Clock IN The
forenoon, lot of White Pine Boards part of bich
are square edged and cnt in proper lengths for box
making, and a part # which are rough edged and Of
the same lengths When sawed from the logs
Dated at Portland In said County this 9Th day of
November, A. d. 1873.
n17d6t w, H. DRESSER Dent Sheriff
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DAILY DOMESTIC RECEIPTS.
Receipts of Flour.
CDANn nnIrArU N
Receipts OF Grain, &c

GRAND TRUNK R. r.
ConsigneeS. No. cars. ConsiqRees No. cars
Waldron Il True, oats "a Kensell g. Tabor corn 4
wheat. 4 oats Il
Total. ........... 6
- By water conveyance 1000 bush cornmeal to GeoW
True & Co.
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New SfGN.-Over the building on the corner
of Congress and Centre streets there has been
recently placed a costly sign, with an iron
frame interviewer with wire, on which is paint
ed in large gilt letters, "Americal Life Insur-
ance Company. The sign extends entirely
around the roof of the building and is an orna-
ment to it and to the street. Jock, at our ell
bow, suggests that it has an extravagant APP
oearance for new insurance company, espec-
;.,, y for one beginning at the avowed economi-
ooI H.. -'s of the american Life"
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THE sale of dry goods still continues at, Cow
ell & Company's, corner of Congress & Brown
streets. Many of the goods are selling at great
bargains. To-day they offer some of the best
ponds
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Enthusiastic Dem onstrasion.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Foreign Exports.
HALIFAX, Ms. Schr W Starrett-22OO bbls of
-four.
Foreign Imports.
ST. JOHN, NIB. Schr Brill-79, 1850 feet lumber to
Geo Hunt.
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LOWELL Nov oS ne Iue of tme
stopped at p. M, NO is st;Il Considered The
mansuers on ,v %, rum ~ financial condition,
several of the compauys ea1 an n ia time as ye
no notice of temporary reduc, houa '' nort;o,,r
The N errimack print works sssrv rena;rs
closed for fortnight for snece. ordinar,
which would have been done undo. "'"'"'i
circumstances e.
The Lowell companies stand on very Ia
basis probably not excelle1 in the country, e ~.
in cotton fabric manufacture is simply a M
ter of careful action.
Other corporations may follow on three
fourths time.
PoKEEPsEE, Nov. 10.-Reports from the
Interior of Duchess county are hopeful so far
as labor is concerned All the factories at Mat
lewan are running, also the Titus wooden facto-
ry at Manchester. Bradbury's paper mill and
Garner & Co.'S factory at Pleasant Valley.
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"ece'pts ny Hutir0ads and sfea m 0n Is
GRAND TRUNK RAILROADS. sundries. 8 dc
apples, III do flour, co wheat, do oats. do 69
DO lumber, do potatoes, do m stock, do cattle,
DO old ron do for st. John, NIB, 10 do for Halifax
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SEND your orders for Oyster at Hatch's, 307
Congress street, 40 cents quart, delivered to
any part of the city. novStf
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METEOKnl.nCHCan

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TWENTY -FoUE
HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE GRIEF SIGH AL)
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
Nov. 10, t7.30 P. MY
For New England
and the Middle States, northwesterly win DIS, low
temperature and generally clear weather.
The Portland daily press., 1873-11-11

LOUISVILLE, Ky Nov. 10.-Two of the men
engaged in robbi lg the Columbia, KY, Bank,
and numbering the cashier, a year and half
ago. have been caught ia Maine and will be
brought to Kentucky on the requisition of Gov.
Leslie for trial
The Portland daily press., 1873-11-11

- q AMERCHANTS and MANUFACTUR.
h!It lERS will best insure their shipments to
'N'their des inatn by using
IZIutN DEN NISoNsS
Iht1lIPATENr SHIPPING TAGs
IA Az - over Two Hundred Millions have been
used within the past ten years. without COM
plant of loss by Tag becoming detached. All IL
presses Cos, use them.
sold by Printers and stationers everx-
where. selseod3nI
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MINOR TELEGR. AVIS.

Boy wanted at this office. See advertise
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES

FINEST line of woolens for custom trade in
town.
Grin Hawks & Co., 24O & 242 Congress st.
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ABRAMS A BRO.

Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,
give their special attention to selling Real Estate
Furniture and Merchandise OF all kinds Horses Car
riages, &c. Advances made on consgnments Reg
ular Sales of new and second hand Furniture at the
Auction Rooms every Saturday morning. Commu-
nications by mail promptly attended 10
ABRAMS e. BROTHER,
125 Federal ST., under the U. s Hotel
N. b. Money advanced Watches, Jewelcy
Furniture, Clothing, and all goods of value
apr23 drf
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Business and Manufactures.


Reducing Wages and Working Foxes
LOUISVILLE, Nov, 9.-The Louisville and
Nashville Railroad Company issued a circular
announcing reduction of ten per cent. of the
after the 10th inst. Other Southern roads will
take the same action.
The closing of large iron works and varons
factories around the falls has thrown about
1000 operatives out of employment. The plug
tobacco factories here, fourteen in number. are
generally reducing both force and wages. Some
Of the largest plug men will close in few days
I'll January or February. The annual pro-
d dnc - these factories is ordinarily 100000
pounds.
The Portland daily press., 1873-11-11

THE CoBURS LAND CoMPANY.-The Somer-
set Reporter says that Gov. Coburn gives it as
his opinion that the operations of the Coburn
Land Co. will so on this winter, though per-
haps their business will be somewhat curtailed
The property Of the Coburn Land Co. is so stu
ated, being under mortgage for one million
dollars to A. & p Coburn, that it is safe from
attachment for any of the liabilities of the
Spragues. The Coburus arc also entirely safe,
the mortgage being such that it not only Sc
cures the payment of the bonds, but also the
cut and manufactured lumber is holden for the
payment of the coupons. each year of the Com
pany's operations.
The Portland daily press., 1873-11-11

WASHINGTON, Now 10 The Commissioner
of Interna, Revenue will recommend the pas
definite sum. 1t has been found that the sys-
tenn of determining special allowances, causes
great embarrassment 10 the Internal Revenue
Bureau, as well as considerable dissatisfaction
to collectors
The Portland daily press., 1873-11-11
BANKRUPT STOCK
Dry Goods, WOOlens,
&C., BY AUCTION,
Commencing ON Tuesday, Nov. 4th,
and continuing at 10 aud 2 = each day
until all il sold at
Store recently occupied by
COVELL & COMPANY.
Cor. Congress and Brown Streets.

The stock consists of a large line OF
staple Dry Goods, fine Paisley Shawls,
elegant Black Silks, Black and C0lored
Alpaccas. and other Dress Goods, Irish
and Scotch Linens. Body Linens Of fine
qualities, fine double Satin, Loom and
Turkey BED Damask, Towels, Crash, Hos
ieries, elegant Marsei les Quilts, Domes-
tic Cotton Goods. WOOlens in variety, fine
Blankets, &c.
The above is probably the largest and
mo t valuable stock of Dry Goods, &C.,
ever offered In this city.
We particularly invite Ladies to this
Sale, Seats will be provided for them.
The stock is all fresh and Of the very
best quality.
#. o. BAILEY & CO., Auctioneer..
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sale TO Close CONFERENCE.-THE

WE shall sell on TUESDAY. Nov 11th at 10
w O'Clock, at saesrOom. Is Exchange street Table
Linen Cloths, Shirts and Drawers, Mar eilles Quilts,
Fancy Goods, China Ware, &c., SC. Sale positive to
close consignments.
F. o. BAILEY & CO., Auctieneers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04
CITY MARKET.
PolN7 PHEASANT, Dec. 8. 1878.

PoINT PLEASANT, Dec. 3. 1878
FLOUR-A -four IS 70; XXX So
Xxx ST 25; X So 90.
WHEAT New wheat 81 to S12 s.
CORN-Wc quote corn at 50 cents per
busbel.
BUTTER-Good hard pressed butter
is quoted at 80 cents per pound.
EGGS-Eggs are in good demand, and
our merchants are oforiug cents 20 per
dozen,
LARD-GoOd prime lard is offering at
121 cents per pound.
MEATS-Sugar cured hams ID cents;
plain hams 12I; shoulders 9; sides 10;
dried beef from % to 30 cents per pound,
COFFEE-Co Coffee is quoted at % to 80
cents.
SUGAR-Nev Orleans, 12!; white
Is cents,
MOLASSES--New Orleans 900 to 81
per gallon; Syrups $50 tosl
CHEESE-Good quality, is offered at
20 cents per pound
TEAS-Tes ranges from so to 81 90
per pound,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04
TRUSTEES SALEl

WHEREAS David Gates and Rachel Gates
w his wife, by their decd Of trust, dated
the Goth day Of April, 1872, aud duly record
ed in the County Clerks Office Of Mason
County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book
No. /, iolios AlS &c, conveyed to tho under
signed, Trustee, james H Couch, Jr. the fol-
lowing real estate in said County of Mason,
aul State of West Virginia, to wit Beginning
at a s,oall hickory on point ofhilI, thence $50
~ p,ssiIig Robert Dabney's cor er at % poles
in an 1902 Poles and II links TO small white
oak soulh.wes. of public road; thence with
same south l4orNsl q poles and 10 links to "a
Stake near nall p'ur south Of road; thence
suntb Go 3O' east % pr''s to a small white
yak south of rond; them, 40 80 east 81 poles
to small while oak souilU' roNS Themes oo2
east Al poles to stake in road thence SCUM
T3o east IL poles and 10 links TO u stake On on
north side of road; thence south $50 eSSt ~
poles TO stake in out line Of survey; THENCE
with said line nor.h 80 80 east 10 POLES TO Il
black oak, thence north 5lO 30 west l6Gpoles
to the place Of beginning, containing ninety.
eight acres and two rods, which said deed u
trust was made to secure the payment Of n
certain no;e therein described; and whereas
said note has become due and remains unpaid
nov, therefore, notice hereby given that
The Undersigned, Trustee, at The request Of the
legal holder Of said noe, will on the
25M Dug of December, 1913,
bel,-een the houriof o'clock A, N. and 5
o'clock .. NJ, ofthat day, at the front door of
lhe Court d. rse Of said County, proceed to
sell The property above described at public
auction, 10 the H. hest 'idder for cash, for The
purpose If satisfying ssit, dec Of trust;
JAMES Ii. QoUGG. lNr
nov. q7-4w. Trustee.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04
TO the Public.

HAVING permanently located in Point
II Pleasant, | am now prepared to do any
or all kinds Of Carpenter Work in short time
and at reasonable prices, Plans and specif'
cations'funished when wanted. Good refer
epccs given. Come oneI Come all and Try
me D. NJ ohEhhl'
doc A, ls73-ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04
Virginia House,
POINT PLEASANT W. Va
A. r. DEEM, Proprietor.

'JNHIswell known House having been thor.
oughly repaired from atick TO cellar and
refurni he'd at great expense, with new bed.
ding together with rev furniture ofthe most
modern styles, is now one OF the best kept
Houses IN The State Experienced walters a.
lend the wants Of guests A night Waterman
is kept to convey passengers to aud from boats
at ali hours Of night The travelling public
are respectfully invited to stop atthis House,
guaranteeing thatthey will not 90 away dis.
satisfied, In connection with the above the
Proprietor has good Livery Stable.
october 30th, lsl3-Lf.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

The. County Court adjourned last Mon
day afternoon. This has been a most
extraordinary long term. A consider
able amount Of business, however, has
Jeeu disposed of.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

Our farmers are now busiIy engaged in
huskiug aud housing their corn crop
The crop is said to be an average one
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

About three dray loads of broom han,
dies we're received in town this week, and
are now offered for sale. A warning to
husbands.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

last Monday evening at The whaFt'Ooat
we saw a gentleman buy and give to his
little boy, about four gears DID, cigar
and the little fellow lighted aud smoked it
with as much ease aud comfort as an old
smoker. Better furnish the little fellow
with whiskey too
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

ANOTHER CHANGE, We see BY tue
last Mason County Journal, that q. S.
Grusscl, the editor. has Withdrawn from
;aat paper, aud that Alien G. Mason, Esq,
succeeds hin. We predict that Mr.. MAJ
soo will make the paper quite lively. We
welcome him to the tripod" aud trust
that he may fad editing" both pleasant
and lucrative.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

Wohoard young lady remark, the
ether day, that Robert Hawkins was the
Gully really gOOd,loOking young man in
our city. Now If Bob" dou't propose to
that young lady forthwith he deserves to
live the life of a miserable old bachelor all
the rest of bis days.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

A stiugy husband in our town accounts
for the lawlessuess Of his children, by say
inc that bis wife always gave them their
own way, to which she replied, Poor lit
,lc things, its all | have TO give th'n'R
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

Our AaAlx.-Wo are glad to see our
old FREUD, Capt, Hutchinson Mcdaniel,
udom We noticed last week as being Sc
7eroIy burt BY being thrown from a big.
gy, out upon the streets again.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

PORK PAckING.-Nlessrs Setszer, Sc
hon e. NIcCulIoch, have commenced their
annual pork packing. We understand
that they are paying $4,5OtO s. per 100
for heavy hogs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

In our notice Of the young ladies dance
last week, we failed to mention that the
gentlemanly proprietor Of the Virginia
House, Mr.. A, p, Deem, deserved credit
fur furnishing the room, fire and Coffee
free Of expense. We make this mention
that credit may be given where it is duo,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

FRE.-On last Thursday night between
10 and II o'clock, the Foundry at West
Columbia belonging to Mr.. A. Sergeant
was completely destroyed BY fire. The
fire was the work Of an inCeudiary. The
loss is about $4,000, on which there was
no insurance. The loss is very heavy
one to Mr.. Sergeant in his old days,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

We saw a beautiful maiden on the street
Saturday, who had what seemed to be a
stake and rider fence Of lace around her
sloping neck, so high, she was compelled
to tiptoc in order to see over it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

The recent fearful decline in the price
of beef cattle, makes it extremely hard for
our cattle grasers as well as cattle dealers
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

LosT,-Ono night last week, a gold 10.
oomotivo bronst,pin. The finder will con.
fer favor by leaving it at this Office.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

go forth my son, said a sage of 9th
or days, as his heir was starting on a tone
Of foreign travel, Go forth and see what
kpaVes and imbcciles rule the world!"-
And this was before Grants Administra
ton was iuaugurated.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

W. have now on baud large lot Of
Justices blanks, suitable for any county.
Orders promptly attended to-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

Rev. A. j. McMillen, Of Jackson, has
purchased Mr.. G, 4, McClothlin's inter
cat in the Ravenswood Ncvs,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

Don't act a hog by borrowing and read
ing your neighbours paper, but be man
aud give US 80, and subscribe for the best
local paper ever published III Mason cOun-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

BUILDING. We direct especial attention
to he advertisement of Mr. j. NJ. Cherry,
Carpenter and Builder, in this issue Of our
paper. Mr.. Cherry is most excellent
workman, and always pushes his work
rapidly. Any Of our readers who cOntem.
L,,n,;,r oLorII all an him
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

Buy your stoves at W. B Cables large
establishment on Main street He has
stoves of all kinds and of the latest make,
and sells them very cheap.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

A farmer excused himself the ether day
for bringing half barrel Of applejack to
town, by saying that two rats had been
drowned in it, and that he couldn't afford
to throw it away.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

We are now prepared to do any class Of
Job Work in good style, on short notice,
and most reasonable prices Special at
teution given to printing blanks for Clerks
Of Courts and other County officers, as we
are specially prepared to do that class Of
printing Send on your orders
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

The old Virginia House" in this city,
under the management Of Mr. A. P,
Deem, is beginning to bloom like a sun
flower. 1t is one Of the best hotels now,
in our State. Try it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

MARRIED. AT the NJ L Church, in
Mason City, by Jacob Bird, Esq, Nov.
9th, 1873, Mr.. Bluford Malone to Miss
Mary j Mcdaniel,
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Winter appears to have set in in good
earnest. And we suppose we may date
from the 10Th ult
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

when young lady gets a letter she
carries it in her hand, but can't give any
reason for it.
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From the fact tha! the muskrats are said
to have built their houses very light aud
small this year, those who believe in such
signs, predict for US mild and open win
ter. In these hard times, with coal at II
cents bushol and -four at So aud $40 d
barrel, and wheat only little oVora dol
lar bushol, such winter is just what We
want
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-12-04

The hest brands ofFumily Flour alwaysou
hand and for sale either BY Che small or barrel
jan 6-ly PAUL VoLLERT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-02-21
First Blood Shed.

The ADany Argus says: -"The
First Blood Of the Revolution has
been commonly supposed to have been
shed at Lexington. April 10, 1875; but
Westminster, VT, files prior claim in
favor OF one William French, who, it is
asserted. was killed on the night of
March l3, 1775, at the kings cour,
house. in what is now Westminster
At that time Vermont Was a part o,
New York. a..d the kings court officers
togethe, with a body Of troops. were
sent on to Westminster to hold the
usual session of the court The people
however. were ezasperated, aad assem-.
bled in the court house to resist. A
little before midnight the troops OF
George the Third advanced and fred
Enthusiastically upon the crowd. in
s'anily killing William French, whose
head was pierced by mnsket ball
lie was buried in the church yard. and
stone erected to his memory, with
this quaint inscription:
In Memory of William French Who
Vas Shot at Westminster March We
18th, 1875, By the hand Of the Crne
Ministerial tools OF Georg 20 Bird at the
Court house at Il O'Clock az Night il
the I'D year Of his age.
llers william Preach his Body hes,
FIR Murder his Blood for Vengeance cries,
King Georg the third his Tory Grew
ha with bawl his head Shot throw,
For Liberty and his Countrys Go Ills
he lost his Lifs bis Dearest blood"