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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-09-24

Some curious statements con-
cerning the Commandment Of one
Of the Marquesas Islands by q
French corvette, and of tho habits
Of the natives of the islands, are
given by tho San Francisco Alta,
on the alleged authority of Capt.
Hodgkins, the schooner Maggie
Johnson, which arrived at that
port on the Goth ultimo from
Tahiti. The Alta says:
The schooner visited the Mar
qucsas Islands and on the 26th,
29th and 3Oth ofJune was in Atu-
ana Bay in the Island of Domini-
que, one of the group. The French
corvette Bruat was also in the
port OF Atuana, belching forth
Shot and shell on the island, but
more especially in TO valley
where the natives had retired as a
refuge. They could cat each
other, but they dreaded, and re-
treated before the laundering OF
the corvettc's guns. Shortly be-
fore the arrival of Capt. Hodgkins,
an incident occurred on the island
peculiar to tho natives, and not
uncommon, although seldom oc.
curing openly. Mr.. Danoy, resi-
don't agent on the island Of A.
Crawford d Co., and Capt. Rickie,
who trades among the Marqucsas
group, gave to Capt. Hodgkins
| the details of tho cannibal incident,
Capt. Hart, an American, has q
large plan tation on the Island OF
Dominique, on which he employs
Cinnamon and natives to raise
cotton. There are two or three
tribes of natives on the island
who, at this time, arc on unfriond,
ly relations with each other
When a tribe proposes to 20
ON THE WAR PATH,
and have their fellow countrymen
for food, the members Of that
tribe let the hair on one side Of the
head grow long, ,and keep the other
side closely clipped. When the
hair has grown to fighting length
war and man-eating begins. Short
ly before the visit of the French
corvette, one Of tho tribes wore
the hair in fighting, revengeful
man.eating fashion. The native:
employed by Capt. Hart were moi
of this tribe, but it was against
them that this spirit Of revenge
had been nursed, and war to be
made. One Of the belligerent, by
an iDdiscreet haste to satiate hi:
appetite with q steak cut off {
victim, procipitated the unequa
contest between his tribe and the
French. He visited Capt. Hart:
plantation, and took with him s
heavy hatchet, which he asked
one Of the plantation hands, a ma
tive, to sharpen. Ho took the
hatchet, reduced it to q keen edge
and handed it back to the war-like
cannibal. The latter said "ls thi!
we'll done ?" The former answer
cd, at is" Scarcely had the lasr
word been spoken when the can
nibal raised the hatchet, whirlet
it in the air, and aiming a blow a
him who sharpened it, struck hin
on the neck and almost severed hi!
head from his body. Anothe
stroke ofthe hatchet and the pros
trate cannibal was
IN CONDITION TO BE COOKED.
His wife was then assaulted an'
murdered, and the cannibal burle'
his victims to keep for further use
After the lapse oftwo or thre
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-09-24
Miscellaneous.
FEASTS OF THE CANNEBALS.

OF NATIVES OF TIE
MARQUEsAS ISLANDS BY y FRENCH
CORVETTE-sEVEN CHIEFS ORDER
ED TO BE EXECUTED.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-09-24
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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-09-24

Kansas can bleed Sl26, 5000; 900
worth yet.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

AN ELoPEMENT EFFECTUAILy PRE-
VENTED A Virginia paper says: "A
young man, whose name we could not
learn, woed and won the affections of
Miss Price, daughter of Mr.. Chapman
Price, formerly of this county, but now
a resident of Craig. The parents of the
young lady bitterly opposed Der marry
ing the youth 10 question, because of his
dissipated habits. But opposition only
added fuel to the flame, and confirmed
the maiden in her determination to cling
to her lover through thick and thin.
Last week learning that Mr.. Price would
be from home, he procured a buggy and
went to his residence to elope with hi,
daughter to West Virginia, to be mar.
ried. His affianced was ready and will
ing to go vita him, but the mother set
her foot firmly down, and vowed that
ne should not take the girl from the
house, at the same time pointing to the
gun and telling him that if he attemnt.
ed to carry her off she would shoot him
Treating these as the idle threats of ,
woman, the lovers continued their nren
arations for departure. All things be
ing ready, they proceeded to the bugg,
the young lady was handed in, the yout
had taken his seat by her side and wa
in the act of driving off, when Mrs. Pric
cut short the whole proceeding by shoe
ing the youth with the gun above mel
toned. The physician who dressed h
wound pronounces his recovery extrem
ly doubtful, if not impossible"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

Judge L-of Lafayette, Ind,
not only dispeDseth justice with an even
hand, but at times indulgeth in the jo-
cose. During the progress of certain
trial involving the ownership of calf
it became of Importance that the jury,
in order to arrive at just conclusion,
should be sent to view for themselves
the chattel in dispute. The plaintiff who
had the animal in charge lived some two
miles from the Court House, and one Of
the elderly jurymen demurred to the
idea of being sent SO far. The judge in
his usual. full voice replied. Gentle.
men, I anticipated this objection, and
had the calf brought 10 the court yard
l thought it less trouble to bring in one
calf than to send out t,oelue." The Jury
emerged into the open air, and, in pres.
ence of the calf, deliberated.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17
The January Magazines.

The Ladys Book for January contains
"Going to School in Winter" superior
steel engraving; an elaborate colored
fashion-plate; colored plate of fancy
work; and an abundance of novelties
for the toilet. The work department is
interspersed with variety of useful de-
signs. Drawing lessons are also given.
Great attractions in chromos, &C., are
offered to subscribers. Address L. A.
Cooley, Philadelphia.
The Nursery, is "The American
Child's Magazine; and should not chill
dren have their special organ of infant
lie opinion? "What for MOI" as Meg
Dods would say. The January number
is full of pretty pictures and stories.-
Published by John L. Shorey, Boston.
The atlantic Monthly holds out large
promise of good things for the year to
come, and makes handsome beginning
of fulflment is the opening number of
the year. 1t is only necessary to refer
to the acknowledged high standing and
value of the AtLantic.Address Osgood &
Co., of Boston 81 year.
Seribner's Monthly grows in attractions
and value, with each succeeding year.
DR.. Hollands new serial novel of" Ar
thur Bonnicastle," now appearing in it.
has given it an extraordinary start for
the New Year; and in illustrations and
variety of literary matter it is kept up
to high standard. Scribner & Co.,
publishers, New York.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

The CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF PoPU-
LATIoN IN THE UNITED STATEs.-In
1850, this centre had moved westward
81 miles across the mountains, to point
nearly south of Parkersburg, Va; in
1860, il had moved westward 80 miles
to point nearly south of Chillicothe,
Ohio; in 1870, it had reached a point
near Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio,
about As miles northeast of Cincinnati.
In no case had it widely departed from
the 3Sth parallel. If the same rate be
maintained during the next three dec
AIDES, it will fall in the neighborhood of
Bloomi; gton, Ind, 1900.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17
Terrible Scene In a Menagerie.


The Swiss Times says that the men,
agerie of Signori Bidel and Fairnali, at
Turin, on Monday evening, Dec. 20, the
audience were treated to performance
not announced in the bills. Signor BIZ
del, the famous lion-tamer, entered, as
usual, large cage in which were lions,
lonesses, bears, hyenas, and lamb. AT
ter the feats of leaping, &C., ordinarily
shown in such exhibitions, the grand fea-
ture consisted in the simultaneous APP
proach of the wild animals to the lamb.
and the exchange of the kiss of frater-
nifty" This was accomplished successfully
the animals methodically touching noses
then stalking back to their places. The
performance was to close with putting
the lambs head in the mouth of the lion.
No sooner had the jaws closed upon the
head of the animal than it was evident
by the eyes and movement of the tail of
the lion that foul play was threatened,
and before word of command could be
given streams of blood we're running
from his mouth. Children screamed and
women tainted, but fortunately the pan
ic was of short duration. Signor Bidel,
with tremendous blow on the throat OF
the lion and shout of command forced
the halfwild animal to relenquish his
victim, and, although roaring fearfully
he sullenly obeyed the fixed eye and ges
ture of his master, retiring into a corncI
of the cage. But, to the renewed horror
of the people, in dealing with the lion
he had turned his back on the lioness
who, with howl of rage, leaped upon
his back. Fortunately for Bidel, hel
claws and teeth entered his clothing only
and, with spring and cry, he leapt from
under her, at the same time striking
right and left with his loaded whip, fore
ing the animals to the front of the cage
There was an instant of hesitation ant
submission on the part of the latter, du
ring which Bidel revolver in hand, un
fastened the cage and backed himsel
out of it. Seeing him safe, the reaction
of the audience was tremendous, and thu
cheers that greeted his appearance wer'
deafening. Although perfectly quiet, tn
deadly pallor of his face gave evidenc,
of the danger he had passed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17
Death of Louis Napoleon,

Louis Napoleon, died at Chiselhurst.
at 10, 40 A. M, Thursday of last week.
The event seems to have produced the
most impression in London. In France
it was received with various opinions,
according to the views entertained of
government, whether imperial or repub-
lican, the imperialists regarding it as a
great blow to their hopes.
The ex-emperor's death was quite sud-
den and unexpected. Eugene and all
the household of Chiselhurst were pres
ent at the bedside of Napoleon when he
died. The emperor showed slight signs
of consciousness towards the last moments
and spoke to the emperess twice in a
very feeble tone. The last indication of
life was smile when the emperess knelt
and kissed her dying husband. She was
completely overcome by her emotions,
and tainted at the bedside. The prince
who had been summoned by telegraph
from Woolwicb arrived at Chiselhurst Is
minutes after the death of the emperor.
He was greatly affected, and kissed his
dead father several times. The emperor
died peacefully, passing away without
the slightest sign of pain. His death is
attributed to syncope or embolis.
Napoleon III as he was titled never
had the strength of mind of his uncle, the
first Napoleon, nor did he ever attract
the admiration of the French to the same
extent. Indeed much Of his fame con-
sisted in his being the nephew of his
uncle" and during his nineteen years
reign over France, he contributed most
to her benefit, and to his own real fame
in times of peace, in patronizing and en-
couraging the progress of arts and SCI
ence in his country.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

ATTEMPTS TO AssAssINATE LOUIS Ma
PoLEoN.-At least six plots to assassin
ate the late Louis Napoleon were made.
In October, 1852, when Napoleon, who
was on the eve of becoming emperor,
was at Marseilles, an internal machine,
formed by $50 gun barrels charged with
1900 balls, was to have been discharged
against the prince and his cortege, but
the design was not carried out. On Ju-
ly 5, 1853, a fresh attempt was made to
assassinate him as be was going to the
Opera Comique. Twelve Frenchmen
were arrested as concerned in the conspi-
racy. On April %, 1856, Jean Livera-
nj fred two shots at the emperor in the
Grand avenue of the Champs Elysees.
In 1857, Thibaldi, Bartolotti and Grill
came from England to Paris to assassin
ate the emperor, but were discovered,
arrested, tried and punished. On Janu-
AIRY IA. 1858, Orsini, Gomez, Pier and
Rudio threw their shells at the emperor.
On December "a, 1863, Greco, Trabuco,
lmperatore and Scaglioni, who had gone
from London with the intention of kill
ing the French emperor, we're arrested
in Paris.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17
Letter from New Orleans.
11rr AMONG rHE Bon nos.

A Vermonter who is spending the
winter at New Orleans, writes home an
account of life among the bon ton at
one of the hotels, from which We have
liberty to make the following extract;
At Al II to Is girls and old women
were on their knees, each with two cloths,
and one to wash and the other to wipe
the marble floor of the rotunda where
the men gather every eve, TO talk and
and squirt tobacco juice. The rotunda
is in a circle, in diameter about 90 feet
by go, the floor being nearly white when
clean, but very speckled when vacated
every night. All the ton or upper-ten
for thousand miles Ono other so large
q city within 1000 miles, come, more or
less, in winter TO display their beautiful
plumage. The ladies wear their hair
(extra) on the top of their heads, the
hind part only going back to the crown
with fine, frizzly curls partly over
their foreheads. 1t costs each lady 81
per day, to have her 500 switch or hair
dressed by hair dresser every day be-
fore she is fit to be seen at the dinner ia
ble Not a lady in the house but has
hair dresser daily, to fix her SO she is fit
to be seen by the tobacco squirters,
The best schools are the Catholic,
where personal as well as literary accom-
plishments are taught. That the Cath
olic chu.ch may win and hold the young,
dancing is speciality taught and prac-
tiecd at all of their fetes and children's
gatherings.
The weather is beautiful and gentle
men of pleasure stopping here are setting
outside in the galleries to keep cool and
enjoy this luxuriout winter climate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

State Constables made an official
call on an invalid at East Douglas,
Mass, Wednesday. They found him on
sofa, bolstered up by pillows, and COM
planning of severe attack of infamma-
ton of the bowels. After the size of the
pillows had been reduced by the remov-
al of sundry jugs and bottles containing
about four gallons of liquor, he seemed
relieved, and was able to walk around
the room and talk with great fiuency.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17
We trust that Congress will not fail

We trust that Congress will not fail to
take action in accordance with the de-
velopments made in any of the investi-
cations now going on. The evidence
given few days since relative to the
election of Mr.. Caldwell as Senator
from Kansas, would indicate that he was
elected by the most shameless bribery,
which should receive the most severe
rebuke in the power of the Senate. The
republicans owe this much to themselves,
especially in view of the generous and
unprecedented majorities they received at
the hands of the people in the late pres
idential election.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

depends ON the "quadruped stock" but
more upon the biped kind. We cannot
expect to procure good butter, so long as
it is LadLed with broomstick, and sent
to market swimming in buttermilk.
Adjourned to Friday eve, Jan. 18th, to
meet at the house of w. II. Kimball
Subject - Best method of managing
horses and sheep, to make them the most
profitable to the owner.
j. b. MORSE, Secretary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17
At midnight on his wooded hills,

The Centaur lay dreaming of the hour
When mankind cured of aching ills,
Should know his all-healing power
Not long he waited. The blind could see
Straightened we're limbs by pain long BENT
CripDles ran. ar the lame on Bonded knee
Gave thanks for the Centaur Liniment.
The Centaur Liniment is the greatest pain re-
or infamatory, scatic or nervous is made to dsap-
pear. Swellings cease to pain. wounds healed
without ascar. and stings and bites are rendered
harmless.
Mrs. R. Powell. 1872 Atlantic St., Brookly, n. Y,
writes; have had the rheumatism for ten years.
have tried everything. The Centaur Eminent is
the only thing that does me good.
Mr.. Chas HILL SIC Pine ST., Philadelphia. writes
The two bottles of Centanr Lniment has cured a
most severe sprain Of his ance."
j. II. Martin of 5Ss Seventh Avenue. n, Y, says
The Centaur Linment has cured of terrible
case of inhamstory rheumatism and cannot be too
highly recommended.
SO BROADWAY. N. Y, Aug. 21st. 1872.
g All horse owners should have the Centaur Lini-
ment We used it in our stables and find it the best
thing ever adopted"
Supt. Adams Express Co. Stables.
Such testimonials can be repeated indefinitely.
Try it once. We will warrant II every time. Sold
by all Druggists.
J. b. ROSE 81 CO.. So Broadway, N. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURE
SCHENCK'S PULM0NIC SYRUP.
SCHENCk'S PULM0NIC SYRUP,
SCuENCK'S MANDRAKE PILLS,

Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmoni
Consumption.
Sometimes medicines that Will stop a cough '
the liver, stops the circulation Of the blood, hs
m0rrhage follows. and. in fact. clogging the sea
of the very organs that caused the cough.
Liver complaint and dyspepsia are the cause
two thirds of the cases of consumption. MANY
now complaining with dull pain in the side. !
bowels are sometimes costive and sometimes
loose. tongue coated. pain in the shoulder biz
feeling sometimes very restless. and at other tE
drowsy; the food that is taken lies heavily on
stomach. accompanied by acidity and belchini
wind. These symptoms usually originate fros
disOrdered condition of the stomach or a torpid
er. Persons affected. If they take one or {
heavy colds. and if the cough in these cases be 8
denly stopped, the lungs, liver and stomach q
and remain torpid and inactive. and before theI
tent is aware of his situation. the lungs are o.
of sores. and liberated and death is the mevis
result.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is an expectorant VII
does not contain any opium, nor anything ealculAs
to check a cough suddenly
Schenck's Seaweed Tonic dissoives the food, mli
with the gastric juice of the stomach. digest ess.
nourishes the system, and creates HEALTHY eirsna
ton of the blood. When the bowels sre c9 suNNss
skin sallow. and the patient is of bilious hao
Sehenck's Mandrake Pills required. I
These medicines are prepared by ": & :. !.
SCHENCk * SON. Northeast corner OF shtn =
Arch streets, Philadelphia, Penn. and for sAls
GEO. @. GOODWIN Il Co. SO Hanover street. p
ton. and JOHN f. HENRY. s College Place NJ
York. Wholesale Agents.
For sale by Druggists generally. spns
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17
Vermont Horse Stock Company.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Vermont Horse Stock Com
pany was held in Burlington, Wednes-
day of last week. At 10 a. m, Hon
Henry G. Root, president of the compa-
ny, called the meeting to order. After
reading and approving the minutes of
the last meeting the treasurer submitted
his annual report, which was accepted
and adopted. The report showed the
following as the condition of the compa-
ny:
Cash on hand, Feb. IA, 1872, $2,18738
Received on capital stock. $4,000
Receipts from various sources, 1.94333
Disbursements, 11,07074
The present Indebtedness of the COM
pany is about $4,000. About 81 900 is
still due for pasturage and horse service.
The Indebtedness is mainly caused by
payments for the farm and improve
ments on it in the shape of buildings,
fences, etc.
The following gentlemen (being the
old board) were unanimously elected d.
rectors for the ensuing year:
Henry G. Root, Bennington.
George Hammond, Middlebury.
L. G. Dodge, Burlington.
Hervey Spencer, Burlington.
James A Shedd, Burlington.
Joel H. Gates, Burlington.
Calvin H. Blodgett, Burlington.
S. G. Holyoke, St. Adams.
David Goodell, Brattleboro.
Walter A. Weed, Shelburn.
J. E. Chamberlain, Newbury.
Lemuel S. Drew, South Burlington.
John w. Cramton, Rutland.
The meeting then adjourned until 7
p. m. During the recess, at the invita-
ton of the officers of the company, the
stockholders visited the Stock Farm at
Shelburn.
The meeting reassembled at 7 p. NJ,
Hervey Spencer, vice-president, in the
chair. Most of the evening was spent
in remodelling the bylaws of the COM
pany. After interesting remarks by sew
eral stockholders concerning the import
ance and value of this enterprise, the
meeting adjourned.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17
GREEN MOUNTAIN
POETS.

A VOLUME OF POETRY has been issued con-
N tanning poems by authors from all parts of the
State. The poems are mostly of high order and
must be interesting to lover of literature The
editor has not sought to give the productions of
great number of poets but to collect those of merit
The volume contains some of the sweetest poems
ever penned by Nermonters. There is a good vari-
ety. the grand old patriotic fire. the sublime and the
pathetic. The volume is meeting rapid sale both
in and out of the State. 1t is good book for pres
ent to a teacher a friend.
For sale by JOHNSON & BABBTTT Bellows
Fails; B0YNT0N q WARREN, Springfield: CH E.
NEY a CLAPP. Brattleboro; and Booksellers
throughout Vermont.
Any one sending $500 to A. J. sANBoRN. Ber-
nardston, Mass, will receive a copy by mail post
paid. 49
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

AN East Colebrook Conn., child
had been sick for some time with typhoid
fever, and finally died. The neighbors
we're called in to assist in laying out the
corpse, and had nearly prepared it for
the grave, when the child opened its eyes
and looked around to see what they
we're about. 1t is now recovering.
1t is related that New Hampshire
minister recently portrayed the history
OF Jonah after the following style: "
seem to see Jonah passing along the
road to Ninevah; l seem to see him en-.
tering the ticket Office, buy his ticket
and pay for it; seem to see him walk
upon the vessel +; | seem to see them lif
their anchor and the stately ship NOV,
grandly out upon the broad Atlantic.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

The New Hampshire republicans held
their State convention at Concord on
Tuesday, and unanimously re-nominated
Gov. Straw for reelection, by acclama-
ton. There were $40 delegates present
and the vote was by rising aud enthusi-
astic cheering. edward p. Hodsdon Of
Dover was nominated for railroad COM
missioner.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

The democrats of New Hampshire,
though often defeated, manage to be-
come lively again at every election.
Accordingly they held State conven-
ton at Concord on the Sth inst, and
nominated ex,Gov. Weston for governor
and Henry Colony of Keene for rail
road commissioner.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-01-17

One of the largest business men in
Northampton makes point of sending
duns on small piece of paper, usually
taken from some old account book. He
says that the effect is better than if sent
on generous looking piece, for the
debtor measures the heart of the man
by the appearance of the dun.