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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

RESUMED OPERATIoN.--The second
furnace of the RUBY Consolidated
Company was put i'll operation day
before yesterday.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

iilNG FOR ORPHANS.-A Sister
''"fi'y arrived from the St. Fran
/ t - Minnesota, by Yesterdays
<o!icit contributions for the
Ian W. lildisent orphan children
lem She will call upon the
Iof ~ hnhv Hill for the pur-
making collections to-day.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

'hoNEMENrS.-The store of Lew
''r's'h has undergone repairs
l me past few DAYS, which add
" IT'S appearance. The firm
large addition to their stock
ne IN a few days. and are ar
II the appearance of the
" a
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

'"NEp-The auction sale ofthe
!, ''' situate on North Main
1 To- ".ich was advertised To take
Il Al II not previously dispos-
BIZ p,iNate sale. has been post
instant. "uay next the TWEEN
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

ND The crystal rim of a gold
was picked up on the street
."dV and left for the owner at
AMI y, me party missing so i'm
) ran appendage to his time
recover the same by calling
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

IMPORTANT REDUCrIov.-The Tur.
her House has reduced the price of
meals to fifty cents, and the urice Of
rooms accordinaly. The latter EN-.
brace some of the best furnished
apartments in Eureka. and are ke I
IN the best order. OF the dining
rnom it is unnecessary to sneak :.
those who have dined at the house
are aware of its merits. o91w
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

RECEIVED. - n ton OF me ota"
apples has been received at the pro-
iuce store of Taylor x Cotton, MAIN
street, and are ting sold cheapiE.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

ONLY ONE SESSION.-Owing to the
Judicial election held in California
Yesterday the Board of Brokers held
but one session. The diminution of
the stock report which appears in this
issue is due To that circumstance.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16
p'HE LITIGATION. - The recent

pcHE LITIGATION. The recant
FflhS of legal and scientific lights
'oche is indicative of important
'.lon mt that place. Judges Me
ana Harher, and also Clarence
, ,'aNe recently arrived there.
raymond Il Elv-Kentuckv
Eve presume, is to be picked at
''>eit term of Court, though we
,eeii nothing ON the subject in
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

For SALE OR RENT.-A desirable
residence on Spring street. containing
five rooms. all well furnished, will be
sold or leased at reasonable figures
For particulars inquire at Oberielder
Il HarrisOn's. $40
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

= BALL.-We must remind our
Prs that the anniversary ball and
Hy entertainment of the temper
people of Eureka takes place at
Hall thi- evening. Extensive
tra'lons have leen made to in
I iiioSt en1"vable occasion. The
N'!I be we'll warmed. and moth
men might add to the comfort
|fIlclPhntS has been left nndone.
PC event of stormy or unfavora-
weather. carriages will be pro-
! |" convey the ladies to the hall.
- Nh"pld he left with the mem
the Committee.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

WANTED.-Sam. Gold>tOne adver-
tises in another column for 500 cash
customers to buy groceries.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

EVERY ATTENTION is paid TO the
of The Thistle by the best
bark epers TO be found on the
coast.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16
s,S FRANCISCO. Oct. Is.

81 SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. Is.
~. a., s. - 81,
xxx curry. II. 1915.
{ Baich r, 49,
70. IS iS%. ~ 50.
ol'u. >or,roSs. NV. 23s. 23h.
p,int. lOl III. no.
e~n Jackct. ~. 30. i9H.
rrrial. ',.t's.,
mir, Mil, ~. ~. IA
n,m.,;. Ii, lOA.. TX bio.
rh'r. d. 61%.
nddence. ~ ~" :
rmond 4 Ely, s., GIN, I'll $50.
kchn -.
IkSnn. 'Gr.
kmoot. A., ~. A, So.
patch, 7',.7%.
Fn,ra 10 south, IL BOZ.
y,s,1 IL, Is, l.
lhpranv.
rol,hor Is. AZ. ib.
kcheqlar. 1@',o 80, -,
ks'irn,s
Ic;or. IL.
rkpyn. I.
In. II. Is. -.
I,sinnia, l.. l6%. l6s.
hir;-rhrr'i"r, "a.
H.. SIC. 3-ttc
rt,n,ra 81, E3s.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

G.. IT. BLAsER has Il splendid assort-
ment % lumber at his ward on ,'e
hill north of Clark street, an" niS
r:ices are lower than the lowest III
he market. "
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

TOM AND JERRY at The Thistle"
night and dav. %
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

THE Finest Assortment OF furhi>'i
inc Goods, Hosiery. Collars anu -
will be found at O.. 4 ii.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

For Fashionable Clothing go to O..
& II. Y
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

FINE NHIsKY.-Pete ESterlev, pro-
prietor of the hi ma da' cling hall, has
Just received a large Winter supply
of fine liquors, and last night sent
samples of the various kinds to the
printers. As the typos quat1ed the
sparkling beverages in quantities
delicatrlv moderate, kind remen-
branreS of the doner yer expressed.
and the OPP nion unanimously given
that Pete has a charming set Of dance
girls, and knows exactly how to con-
duet a place of amusement of that
character.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16
rO0LsG NOiiCe.
WANTED.

A PARTNER WITH A ASH CAPT.
"a tai of eight or ten thoLSanu dollars.
take a halt-interest In Il " II est nlish-
q and prosp, rouS general mercnanhize
Thorough invsstigatlon and
personal interview can be rad ny sdirrsSp
ing 7. .. box 3+. Eureka. .%sN.
cAtf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

NJ. Is. RARTLETT, real estate agent,
Houses for rent and for sale in all
parts of the city. Also l. C. Bate
mans agent for the Monroe survey.
Once at the California lumber ward,
southeast corner OF Buei and Bate
man streets. auto
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

RIVAL OF MILITARY.-A detach-
(of mounted infantry from Camp
Eek, numbering seven, officers
Men, arrived in town last night.
detachment is under the COM
OF Lieutenant Wager. and j.
Rpanird hv Sergeant Huntington
(le"ard iIarmer. Their dp>tina-
III rresett indefinite. since the
OF the tour is to give the men
P"ledge OF the topography # the
FrH, so that. in case OF need. their
feS VIII e OF more value. They
Fel1ain in the vicinity Of Eureka
lie OF days. and then resume
march toward ,ther localities.
hhfIi>sary wagons accompany
|etachment.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

GRAY CAL. BLANKETS at S6.OO per
pair. are only sold hv O. & II.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

STORMY. - The sudden transition
from the almost oppressive hea. of
sunday last to The chill air which ac-
c~onnpanied the storm of Tuesday and
Yesterday. made the frs, ]pcaran
or Winter weather keenlv felt. Dur
ING most of Yesterday snow descend.
ed in large, soft flakes which soon
Heiled away upon reaching the warm
earth. leaving the streets in Il muddy
condition. The storm subsidized to-
ward the approach of sunset, and
after nighttaIl The stars shone ont
from a clear sky, and the coolest
night of the season followed.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16
Arrivals and Dspartures.
Arrival IT,.

Arriva 10.
/ WOODRUFF ENSoR's LINZ:
ranthal G. Fox
In Harrub ChaS Fecheimer
bing Sis er of Charity
J Hart
Departures.
/ WOODRUFF 4 ENNoR's LINE:
lin Mr. Slum
Mr. Iittonthal
bill Mrs NJ T, Wood
ChaS Pritchard
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woopRuFFE rNSoR's LINZ:
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16
Departures.

WOODRUFF 4 ENNoR's LINE:
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-16

YESTERDAY the first case OF n. D.
Henley. indicted for stealin" and e.n-
Le1,,iur countV money came mp Tor
trial, \ Jury was obtained; and the
triai was commenced in the after
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15

Jeiltaur Ltssiuttt.--TIlere Is no p n ullch
the Centaur I.inimerit viii not relisve.no AZ ell
ing IL Will not subdlie, aud no lainsuess which
it will no, cure. TlIs is strong language, Int Il
is true IYhere the part are not gone its eflecis
are marvellous. Il las ?roduced mora curcs OF
rheumatism, neuralgia, palsy, lockjaw, sprains,
sweings, caked breasts, scalds, burns, salt
rheum, eai-ache, &c, upon the huma. frame,
and OF strains, SPAWN, gals, &C., upon animals
In one year than have all other pretended rem
cdies since the world begaNEft Is . counter-ir-
ritant, an all-heating painlfeiieyer. Cripples
throw away their crutches, the lame walk, poi
sonous bites are rendered harmless, aud the
wounded are healed without scar. 1t Is no
Immbus. The recipe is published around each
BEETLE. 1t Is selling as no article ever before
sold, and il sells because II does just what 1t
preten,ls to do. Those who now suiler from
rheumatism, pain, OF swelling, deserve to suffer
| il they will not use Centaur Liniment. More
than 1000 certificates Of remarkable cures, in
Guiding frozen limbs, chroRic rheumatism, govt,
running tumors, &c, have been received. We
will send a circular containing certificates, tho
recipe, &c, gratis, TO any one requesting it,
One bottle Of the yellow wrapper Centaur Lin.
iment is worth one hundred dollars for spawned
or sweenied horses and mules,Or for sctew-woru
In sheep. Stock-owaers-this Liniment Is worti
your attention. No family should be witbou
Centaur Liniment. Price, 80 cents q bottle
large bottles LOCO. j. b. ROSE Il Co.,
So broadway, New York.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15
Aslaseax, gspablitsa,
TnE GovnaNoRsHIP.-Ac correspondent o

The GovERNoRsHIP.-A correspondent oil
the Gazette, suggests the nomination OF wm'
X. LYMAN Of White Clay Creek Hundred, by
The Democratic rary, as candidate for Gov
ernor. Mr.. l.. was formerly sheriff Of this coun-
ty, aud as he made popular officer, his friends
seem to think that lie is deserving OF higher
honors. We presume that he will come as near
being elected, IL nominated, as any other men,
Der of that party. The Republicans are des-
tined TO control the State Tor the coming fo1r
wears and were 1t not tor keeping up old forms
and customs the Democratic nominations
Nigh, lust as well be abandoned. With the
changes which Republican legislators VIII
maxi, will come renewed prosperity and enter
prise.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15
REGIsTER's RIDER.

NEw CASTLE Cousrv. October 81, 1873
pom tho application OF Virginia NJ C. Groves,
~ Administrators OF fmm iine Gloves late o
white Clay Greek Hundred In said County deceased
ordered and directed by the Register that the Ad-
aforesaid give notice Of the granting Of let
s Administration hpon the estate OF the deceased,
einents " be posted within 10 days rD the date
such letters lnsx OF the most public places Of the
-aenny o. New Castle, requiring all persons hav-
ing Demands against the Estate, present the same
or abide by An Act OF Assembly In such case made
and provided. And also cause the same To be in
.ssssd within the same period, IN the DEL AWARE
hEfobLlCAN, Anewspaper published In Whining.
toh' ana 70 pc continued therein two months
\~-~ Given under the hand and Seal Of Office OF
H. the Register aforesaid at New Gu stle. In New
H. Cnsue County AFORESAID, the nv and year
sv1vs wiis.eh' II. GlBBS Register.
NOTICE. An persons having clainis against the
Estate OF the de"ehsed must present the sama duly
tested TO the ADMINS ratrix before o. tober 3ist
iH4 or abide tho Act OF Assembly In such case mad
and provided.
VIRGINIA NJ. G. GsQyEs,
Address, Newark. bel. Admins rat,.x.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15

The subscriber offers at Private Sale All t,o.s
tIree squares OF giound between BroOme and nr
ROM streets, ami Seventh and Eighth streets In the
Guy OF Wilmington The centre square contains Win
IN its boundaries complete urban resideDce eon
sistihg OF stone dwelling house, with ali the mo.iern
conyenehces irst class stone stable with Ave "a,
stals large carriage house and she'd stone ice house
stone out house. '''
there Is also OH this square hot and Geld eransrv
W iul bearing, plenty OF shade and d uit trees Ths
uweihng house, ccntans vestbuie, hail. two nariors
library, dining loom, buffers pantry, two hfahs,s
hlso, Two large china Closets fire nooi Ibe second
story contains i've chambers, two bath rooms ma
yer closet. The third story contains four chaMhsr.
AMI ior large closets and rst-rlass slate roof On ths
ehtlre building. the collars light aid drv ctv aas
and water NIL over the house. me house "a in {hor
ougn repair and the view from u . believed To he
the finest In the State. '" "
The back square contains n n,isoua oo...
grape ries ard fruit trees. 'os'axo'
The subscriber IL prepared to SO tho souara s.,
on brooo tirect in lots suitable Tor -
a ,, InCse lots face tho city park, have msnv
nie sha'io trees upon them, and vyeriook the .hns
~! an " pee'ed 70 be the finest building sites sysS
offered IN the city of Wilmington -~se'e'
49, me terms On which it will be sold VIII be most M,
well entertained. ~ P'"ee Will Do
The place can be seen at any time after ana =, nm
on publication TO the gardener at Eighth and Clavta,
Further ! ormation can be obtained tina AHA. n,
No ,u NJ NJ. CHILD " CO.
30 W. 9eFehth street Exchange building
''- agents Tor HENRY PEPPER
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15

KENTUCKY LAST LEGAL WHIPPING
The Lexington lresS, December !, say :
VIM. B0lin, white man, convicted some
days ago OF petit larceny, by stealing lum-
Der, and sentence! to receive ten laShes, was
whipped at the jail yesterday. At the trial
Boln appeared on clutches, and the delay
II. We eN.p ''rn VI .''o Sei'lioe "a1 l'''lTu
Wandar ahoG.b ,n v "rnu mIo ,, anJ NJ
ni; a'o''Ii &C "i',pping I'o,,' ana III
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15
VIRGINIA NJ. G. GROVES,
Address, Newark. bel. Admins rat. x.

NOR RENT.-A Farm TX miles nom Clay
Il mont, known the Ford FARM" con-
tAining one Hundred and twenty five acres, sill
perior spring of water, good buildings, suitable
for dairy farm, for further particulars address.
y. FORD,
decll-4t~ Claymont, Delawa o.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15
TO Farmers.

,1~- The undersigned informs the citizeus
G5s-lMnAof White Clay Creek and adjoining
Hundreds, that he has placed u corn
nj nassl crusher In Harmony mill, for the pur-
pose OF grinding corn un the cob, and
respectfully solicits their patronage.
Flour and Feed always on h md and sold ut lowest
rates.
Grist work promptly attended to-
SAMUEL j, WRIGHT,
dec4-4t Harmony Miils
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15
INFORMATION WANTED.

Information Is wanted or WILLIAM HENRY
CHRISTIE, formerly, n not now, residing In Della
JAMES CHRISTIE,
novi0-if Media, Pa.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15

These Spectaces are manufactured from MIN
UTE CRYSTAL PEBBLES" melted together, and
are called Diamond on account Of their hardness
and brilliaucv.
Having been tested with the pOlarscope the diamond
lenses have been found to admit fifteen per cent less
heated rays than any other pebbl..
They are ground with great scientific accuracy, are
lree from chromatic alterations, and produce q
brightness and distinctness of vision not before at
tanned in spectacles.
MANUFACTURED BY
THE SrENCER OPTICAL MANUFACTURING Co.,
mnr2i-tf NEW YORK.
For sale 10y responsible agents in every city in the
Union.
BENZ. $. CLARK, Jeweer and Optician 10 sole
Agent Tor Delaware,
From whom they can only be obtained. No ped
dlcts employed.
DO not buy pair unless you see the trade msrk>os
oCt3l-ly
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15

Sl0 Any LADY OR CHILD OYER YEAKS
QIU. of aye can now learn Madame Herman
new method of making Wax Flowers for only s2 80
by purchasing her new book OF Instruction and III
entire set of mOulds Or her book OF instruction In
representation Of the natural leaf and made ~ithout
nioulds or scissors Price only 50 90. These books
can be had from the author, MADAME HERMAN,
No. il3 West dist street, New York. fon the office
OF this paper ect30
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15
iron in the Blood
MAKES THE WEAK STRONG,

The Peruvian, Syr,sil, q Project
ed Solution OF the. ITofOnide or
Iron, Is so combined as to hare
the character of dss OIiB,ent, az
easily dilested d3ttt asSila itdted
scith the blood as the simplest
J00d. 1T increases the TuaItftty
or Natures OOn PiIuJtSil.y
Agent, Iron IN the blood, aud
cures '' "a thousand fEts," simply
" Ironing up, Inci00rati,,0 and
1nGttxti0 the System. The en-
rtched and VttaIiSed blood pcr-
Wedfes eUet'y part of the bOdy,
repairing damages aud ,Cusie.
searching Osse morbid score.
tons, and L0GvtssO nothing for
disease to feed upon.
This Is TIC secret of the apoIt-
der1H success of this remedy In
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, DrOpsy, Chronic Diar.
rhGa, Boils, Nervous Affectious.
Chills and Fevers, Hurnors.
Loss of Constitutional yipor,
Diseases Of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints
and all diseases oy;0inGfjnn j,,
1890 ~ sseD VsOOts Oh &C.
c0Mpdnied 6y debiiity or a Io,o
state of the sEstem. BciIsJ Tj,co
from alcohol In any form, sts
energtsing effects are not fol-.
toaOed by corresponding reac-.
tt0n, QUO are permanent, ii,ftx-
sing. strength, vtOor, and met,
tfe into aU parts of the sUsteup.
and building ZIP an Iron Con.
etttutiOn.
IMoMsGsstts haze been chau0eh
0y the use ~ this remedy, frous
scedks $500 AaG4aering cren.-
lures, - healtky: a,.,e
n0Rpy men and sU0nnen: 1s,,si
tnUattdasAsN ,>sasona6l,. 70 70
ssote 70 h--.---.- at.
a.. See J -A.sle has PERU
rnmA.arers Free.
SETH W. foWLE & SONS, Propristots,
No. MiItan Plaza. no.,.,.,
SOLD Br b--.s.- ..--as
fARVIN'S COD LIVER OIL, a yery I'm esr
- c~, az r. bhlNGHURSr 81 cos.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15
For Sale.
A 30 ACRE FARM

IN HRISTIANA HUMID RED,
A. a ONE and half miles West of Centreyille
X8Ay and one mile from Ashland station tho
W. q W. r. X. The land and buildings are
good, with fruit and shade trees This IL a comfort
able, convenient access 10 good markets. without In.
termediate agency. This Hundred has three turn
pike roads and .wo railroads sthin it, bounds, max
lug 1t more desirable location WIN be told ON easy
terms. JAMES DELAPLAIN, Ceutrevile,
dec4 ur, ID. SNODGkASS. on the premises
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-15

MRS wINSLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP Is
THE PRESCRIPTION OF one of the best Female
Physicians and nurses In the United States, and has
beeu used Tor thirty with falling safety
and success by millions of mothers and children, from
the feeble infant OF week old to the adult. IL
cOrrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind collie
regulates the bowcs, and gives rest, health and com
fort tn mother and child We believe It to be the best
aud snrest remedy IN the World, In all Of DYS
EMERY and DIARRHEa IN CHILDREN
whether 1t arises from Teething any other cause
Fun directions for using will company each bottle
Nome Genuine unless the c-siinile Of CURTIS Il
PERKINS Is on the outside wrapper. old by all
Medicine Dealers. jyJ-iyW
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-03-07

the guardian of my inexperienced
youth. There is the man who claims
my affection and shares ma home :;
there is my FATHER. AS for yonder
selfish wretch, | know him not. The
best gears of his life have been spent
in lawless freedom from social ties 4;
let him seek elsewhere for the compan-
ions of his decrepitude, nor dare in
suit the ashes of my mother by claim
ing the duties of kindred from her de-
serted children"
She drew her veil closelyaround her
as she finished speaking, and moved as
II about to withdraw.
Gentlemen" said Burr, Il have no
more to sag. The words of the law
are expressed in the book before you :;
the words Of truth you have heard
from woman's pure lips; it is for you
to decide according to the acquisitions
of nature and the DEGREES of Justice"
l need not sag that our decision was
in favor of the defendent, and the
plaintiff went forth followed by the
contempt Of every honorable person
who was present at the trial.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-03-07
Col. Jack GanibiIJ's Mode of Dis
triGUtiug Documents and Seeds.

fNcr1DGUT IN OalllOlnla Knows, or
ought to know, or at least knows of
Colonel Andrew jackson Gambill, IA
miliarlY called by his numerous friends
Jack Gambill" for short, in early times
a pioneer packer in Trinity and Siski-
You. Aware Of the fact that the Col
had III early life filed the responsible
position of stage driver in Tennessee
and Alabama, the 1rriter once asked
him if he had ever knOlcn Land Admi-
raj Reside "knOlC old Reeside
Judge; 1ChY | never knee ANYBODY
else; he lcas trump, You bet !" Hav-
ing struck a favorite theme he contin-
ued: Il druv stage for the Admiral
out tofMontgOmerY Alabama the 1ChOle
of one acinter, an it lcas mighty rough,
| tell You; as hard a lCaY OF sarvin the
Lord as l ever follolced.
There had been a power of rain,
equal to California, and the roads
were awful heavy; III fact, in some
places it was as much as a four hOss
team could do to pull an empty stage.
Well in addition to the regular mail
under lock and beyin the leather bags,
there was always a lot of canvas bags,
filled with about a ton of documents
and seeds, mostly the latter, franlled
by members of Congress. I'd start
about two o'clock in the morning with
all this deck load, making things awful
heavY As would be about startin',
the Admiral would take me one side
and contidentially remark, Jack,
you've got big load of passengers,
and a tremendous large mail; you'd
better distribute the Congressional
matter as soon as possible All right
says |, and sho's you're born, about a
mile out of town in crossing Oyera creek
swelled by the late rains, overheard,
jim Peck, went every canvass bag.
They floated down stream and lodged
on a pile Of drifUwoOd and on a sand bar
about three quarters OF a mile below.
The water in the branch fell early in the
spring leaving large pile of loom about
the drift pile, and aS the warm weather
cum on, them CongrcSsmen's seeds
began to sprout, an by the middle Of
summer you'd ought to have seen ny
truck patch. Thar lcas pumpkins an
squashes by the lCagOn load 5catermil-
lions and mushmiiliOns by the million :;
ty.tHl tJ5 ~
beets; rutY boggars (ruta-bagas) and
every other sort O. turnips. An the
gourds runnin' all over the drift aCoOd
an up into the trees; you'd ought to
q seen them gOurds the niggers from
ali the plantations tharabOuts 1cas in
clover. They cum from all quarters
and gathered gourds till they couldn't
rest. | spose You remember the old
saYin': A fool for luck, a poor man
for children, a Frenchman for dogs,
an a nigger for gourds.| Well, Judge,
the seeds they gathered from that thar
truck patch o. mine that fall acuz scat
tered over Northern Alabama, an al
though my mode o. distributin' them
thar congressional documents may not
have been exactly accOrdin' to Gunter,
yet | consider it done the country at
large a polcerful sight more good"
We concurred in the Colonels opinion,
but achat a commentary on the frank
ing system, 1Uhich has been abolished
by Congress s!-Sacramento Union.