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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

SHEEP.-f win have on hand at ali times
during Summer aud FAN, a large lot Of good
Stock Sheep. which will sell at the lowest
market rates, Cash or a Negotiable Note taken
in payment or viii purchase f0r parties on
d small commission and advance raone5 en-
purchase IS CIR load or smaller lots, as my
facilities are Of such a nature that csn be an
advantage 90 them in purcheseOf same. VIII
give any reference, city or country. Address.
b. EL.lNGEB,
Box IA, Charlestown,
June G, lSI4-2t. JEFF. Co., w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

CIrv HoFE1.-Tbe City Hotel has lately
been papered and painted, snd the Office and
dining room, the only rooms the reporter had
time 10 inspect, are row as nice cnd tidy look
lng as a traveller would desire. The dining
room has also been newly furnished. and with
It's small round tabes-a convenient and COM
Portable substitute for the ola long onss-and
their new service, is very Attractive place a
bout meal time.-AerdHdriG Gazette.
We have ls,ely had opportunity TO make
some observations, and cordially ratify what
our contemporary Of the Gazette is pleased to
say 10 the foregoing paragraph.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

THE MAnEEr HcUsE.-Tbe new Market
House is nearly ready for occu Paucy, aed We
presume the stalls Will shortly be advertised at
Public renting
One OF the new storc-rooms is already oc-
cup.ed by Mr. ! p Haiues. Tobacconist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

SASfrABy-To ward off pestileutial diseases.
alleys back yards and every place where filth
has been allowed to accumulate should be sub
;ected 10 a thorough cleaning The rigid en-
forceueut of sanitary regulations should be the
object Of al who have the health Of orr town
at heart We hope eur municipal authorities
win act promptly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

CasrORIA is more than substitute for Castor
A1 II is the orly safe article in existence which
= certain to sssmiate the 70 cd, regulate the bow
els. cure wind-coic and produce natural sleep. II
contsius reither minerals, morphine or alcohol
and is pleasant 90 take. Children need not cry
aud mothers may rest.
October 70, lS7S-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

Az ACCIDENT. serious and painful, often
happens when medical aid is not at hand. ED
WARDS & HUTCH,NSON'S STIMULATING
EMINENT is a most efTectual remedy fer Stings
aud bites Of Insects, Sprains, Bruises, swelings,
Rheumatism, SC. Keep it in yonr house.
tFAniEsrowS, March, 1874.
Messrs. Edwards Hutchinson-Sirs:
Having used your Stimulating Liniment upon
one of my horses that was badly Kicked | recon
mend it as the best have ever tried, and think IT
well worth a trial. J. NJ. HOW ELL.
March IS, lS74.-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

HANus0uE R00Ns-Ws have heretofore
made mention Of the great Improvement IN the
establishment Of Mt Gustav Brown. His Ice
Cream Parlors are luxuriously furnished, aud
open 20 the public 10 quest of Ice Cream, &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
Grain ifaascd.

rNHE highest Cash price viii be rid for Corn
in the ear or shellcd; also for all other kinds
o! Grain, az the Chailest0wn Depot
- ''"' 49, STARRY 4 lock.
January 10, lsT4-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

burns, salt-rhe6m, ear-ache, &c, upon the human
frame. and of strains, SPAWN, gals, &C., upon ami
malls In SHe yesr tl.au have az other pretended
remedies since the world began. They are coun-
ter-irritant al-healng pain BELIEVERS. Cripple'
throw avay their cratehes, tie lame walk, poison
on, bites are rendered harmless and the wounded
are healed without a scar. The recipe is publish
ed around each bottle. They sell as no articles
ever before sold, and they sell because they dousi
what thew pretend to do. Those who now suffer
from rheumatism, pain or swelling deserve to sui
fer if they will not use Centaur Liniment white
wrapper. More than 1000 certificates Of remarka-
bic cures. intending frozen limbs chronic rheuma-
tism, govt, running tumCrs, &c, have been receiv-
es. We will send circular containing certiti-
Gates the recipe, Sc, gratis, TO any one request
ins it. One bottle Of the yellow wrapper Centaur
Linimcnt is worth one hundred dollars for spav-
med or .weenied horses and mules, or for screw
worm in sheep. Stock-owners-these liniment'
are worth your attention. No family should be
without them. white wrapper for family use !
Yellow wrapper for animals Sold by all Drug
gists. so cents per bottle large bottles, Sl.OO.-
J. B. Ross & Co., SO Broadway, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

Srrzrr LI5Hrs.-W hope the Council will
take early action with reference TO lighting the
streets. We have heretofore shewn chat it can
lie done s., very tudiug e2pense-cer,alniy
without making any appreciable difference IN
the taxes imposed. Everybody approves the
tlan-ls. The Council NEE, TIE wishes o the
PEOPLE 10 Ills aspect
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
rU TiIE LADIES.

MISS MAGGIE W. JOHNSON eau be found
MI alter residence. Southwest corner OF u
berry and West sheets, Charlestown, where she
isprepared TO Make, Trim, and Bleach BoNNhlS
and HATS. She expects shortly "a get MP stock
OF Millinery Goods. Cutting. Fitting and Max.
ing Of Ladies' Apparel, at moderate rates. Sew
ing Of all Kinds, both tor Ladies and Gentlemen
done with nes,ncss and dispnteh, Thankful Tor
past fayors she sopcs 70 receive the patronage OF
her old customers and may new ones
Nav IL iS-1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

SFrcm PAfNENr.-As usual with him, our
friend and subscriber Capt. D. j. Young, Z. $.
Army Orme',y o. Harper Ferry, now sta
,auel 10 ST. Louis Arsenal, has paid his sub
s.ripdou % May. 1878. in roii and accomPa-
ricl ue same uj,h a very hind letter. We
crust Capt Young and his estimable family
may live long aud enjoy prosperity aud health
and .he Ola Family Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
no 6 gH.;cmen OF taste

YOU should call aud e&amite obrwell-asso led
Sptins Coco, NOW o1ening. As maiy OF
these ilpos-AfiOV> cspuot be duplicated yoh
you 4 &C, w sci, ~ leaving your orders ea.'y so
e., 10 secu e cao.ce sty rs. Mettee e Alex
anGer. Ne crant ra1os So, Y. Eu,aw Street,
hetve cen Fa,ette fad Lexington Streets. Eli
sra an,eed, aid 20 disappointment.
Anr1 a. tS-4-iv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

Tx SrswAEt Horss.-Ws understand Dr..
Johuson, Lately Of tie Sappiugton Hotel in
lLis place, now Proprietor Of the Stewart
House" Martinsburg, IS making that Hotel
quite popular soiouru,ng place. His rooms
are generally occupied and his table abound
ing in an the essentials % luxurious h-iug.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

TRESH lot Of fine Sewing Machine Oil for sale
| by i. DlNhLE.
nil 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

CIRCUS DAY.-On Thursday we had the
usual large crowd attracted % town by the
Meuaeerie and Circus Tie sale Of liquor be-
iog prohibited, more ,lan tie customary good
order and sobriety prevailed. srall Beer and
soda was much iu demand. To take SOME
ching must have been Incorporated 30 the
Bil, u Rights.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
Trustees Sale
OF Valuable House and Lot
At IIarpcr'S Ferry.


DY virtue Of Deed of Trust executed by Mrs
u Jane Daniels, formerly of Harper's Ferry, TO
the undersigned Trustee, dated the 9th of March,
1872, recorded in the Recorders office of Jeiier
son county, in Deed Book No. {, folio 39l, git en-
10 secure 10 Thomas A. Kirwan the payment OF a
certain Indebtedness therein described, to-wit-a
Bond for Six Hundred Dollars, dated as aforesaid,
and PAYABLE twelve months after date;
And also, by firtue of a certain other Deed OF
Trust. executed by the said Mrs. Jane Daniels to
the undersigned, Trustee dated March 6, 1873, re-
corded in tie County Clerks Office Of Jetersor
County, in Deea Book n, page l3s, given TO Sc
cure the said Thomas A. Kirwan the payment OF a
certain other Indebtedness therein described towit
"a Bond tor Two Hundred and Forty Dollars, da-
ted as aforesaid, and payable twelve months after
date, will proceed TO sell al ptbci Ghttion, IN
front Of the MOUNTAIN VIEW HOTEL, at
HARPER'S FERRY,
On Wednesday, June 20, 1874,
At u o'clock, NJ, the RESIDENCE AND LOT on
Camp Hill, formerly the property of James Cox,
by whom it was conveyed TO Mrs. Daniels
The House az GrOf,n DIS
are delightfully."- situated, ana are in excellent CON
dition: The House, standing on rising ground, is
one of the most cummodious con eniett and pleas
ant places of residence in the neighbcthood OF
Harper's Ferry.
TERMS CASH:
CHARLES DAVIES,
May Is. ls74-4t. Trdstee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

GARDEN Seed from the Seed House of Robt.
VI Bursts of Philadelphia, every paper war
ranted TO be found a,
Mar. I, ls1t. Z. y. BthIkkS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

SPRING supply Of Dry Goods, Groceries and
YSy rs, ISL. &. W. i. KEkRSLEf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

DREAkFAST Bacon, Sugar Cured Hams,
ID Sides and shoulders for sale BY
Nav rs. 1877. q. w. T. KEkRSEET.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
FOR SALE.

rTHE subsc iber has for sale ore WHEAT
REAPER Woods patent, and one Four
horse Wagon and Bed. ,,,
Near Duffeld's, Nay 80, ls7i-St
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

USE Csrboiste Of lime FOR disinfecting Sinks,
Sewers. Foul Elley's, sprinkle IN Poultry
Yards. Roosts and Nests, and in dog Kennels. &c,
Il will be found certain remedy for the vermln
!nfesting such places, to be had at r,,s
May 80, 1871. =. L DELLEn :.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
EFFINGER HOUSE,
HARRISONBURG, VA.
This il THE Hotel.
LIP. EFFINCER. Owner and Proprietor.


There is no pain which the Cen
iaur Liniments will not relieve, nc
swelling they will not subdue, and
no lameness which tfey Will not
cure. This is strong language
but it is true. They have pro
duced mere stres If Rheumatism
neuralgia, lock Jaw palsy, sprains
dwellings, caked breasts, scaldsi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
New Goods and Fresh Groceries

TtsT reseised aha for sale III Ctarlcs.o#h,
pieces IA Red and white Mating,
s " A. White Mating,
A Floor Oil Cloth,
Green and Buff Window Holland, WITH Fixtures,
20 ps. Paper Blinds,
treeh and Roasted Coffee, Coffee Essence,
tthisc ala proen Sugars, Teas, Spices,
Mustard, Rice, FRESH Soda Water Crackers.
In few days NC will have a complete assort.
ment of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, 6C.-all Of
which viii be sold Cheap for Cash or Country
prodhce-slch as Bacon, Lard. Bitter, Eggs. &c.
FRANK T. GROVE.
April II, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
Box IA, Charlestown,

June G, ls74-2. JEFF Co., W Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
Valuable Timber Land
FOR SALE.

UiHE undersigned offers for sale, privately, Two
Valuable Tracts of TIMBER LAND. The
first contains
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03

A new motor for canal boats in the
shape Of an arrangement by which with
the aid Of steam two steady streams Of
water are forced from the stern Of the
boat below the water line, and in which
the propulsion is caused. by the resistance
the streams thrown out meet from the
water, was successfully tried in Balti-
more not long since.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03

The Amoskeag Company, Of Manches-
ter, VT, has turned cut 500 steam fire
engines since the year 1869. In addi-
ton to the large number sold in this
country number have gone abroad,
London, England, has two; Anon, Rus
sia, one; Shanghai, China, one; sgd
ney, Ms. W.; Lima, Peru; Copiaco,
Chill, have each one.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03
HIDES AND LEATHER.
Rs HUBER
TANNER AND CuRR1ER
MARTINSBURG.
MARTINSBURG.

Having leased the Tuscarora Tame
ry for a number of years, wish to in
form the public that l will pay the
highest market price in cash for HIDES
and SKINS, delivered at my Currying
Shop and Leather Store, ON
QUEEN STREET,
near the b. & O. Roilroad, where / will
constantly keep on hand, for wholesale
or retail, Oak and Hemlock
SOLE LEATHER, Birdie, NETT
HARNESS, COLLAR AND
BETTING LEATHER,
Buff Upper, Wax Upper, Kipp, Calf
Skin, Morocco, and Topping Of all de-
scriptions, Innings, &c. Also, q com
plete stock of SHOE FINDINGS,
SHOE LASTS, BOOT TREES of la
test styles, Nails, Pegs, Thread, Web
ing, Eyelets, Sand Paper, Avis, HATS,
Hammers, Pincers, Knives, Rasps, 8c.
| can supply boot and shoemakers with
every article in their line on terms that
will defy competition.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03

A Placeryille tCal ! clergyman insisted
that be aw a red and black snake
forty feet long and as big around as q
barrel Of whiskey. We have no doubt
that he did, but he unquestionabiy saw
the barrel Of whiskey before ho saw the
snake. Courier Journal.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03
HAPPIEST RELIEF

Ono UTS AND BRUISES, the action
of COSMOLINE is almost magical If
promptly applied, it prevents soreness,
and the wounds heal very rapidly,
FOR PILES. it has proved to be an
unequalled remedy, and many a sufferer
has blessed the day of its introduction.
FOR SKIN DISEASES we can recon-
mend it with the greatest confidence, es-
pecially for Salt Rheum, letter, Eczema
etc., and Teething humours.
We might go on enumerating the many
other conditions for which is is une-
Qualled, but will only add that wherever
there is inflammation from any cause, cos
MOLINE brings rapid and happy relief,
and will he the
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03

The Western producer is begin
ming to understand that the rude
way la which he has been ship
ping is manifestly to his disadvan-
tage. He is now endeavoring to
reduce his material to the smallest
bulk. There Is no reason why he
should not be manufacturer as we'll
as producer, The last attempt Is
one to keep apples and make them
into cider when necessary. One
house in Michigan expects this
autumn to pack thirty thousand
barrels of apples, and to deluge
the land, If necessary, with per-
feet ocean Of cider.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03


Goldsmith Maids cold makes her
lite ''herse.
Con. Webb Is invited 10 walk into
the U. s. parlor
New York has been waiting week
for thunderbolt, but ii Won't come.
"No liquor law in force 10 Maine
Neither Is there in Massachusetts.
The higher law" doctrine ii not is
popular with its originasors as 1t was.
Resistance to tyrants is obedience
to God, was the motto Of the men Of
re.
Pinchba.k wasn't on hand ID Iouisi-
ana. He roared il indianapolis the 9TH
er night
Two Of Theodore Tilton's children arc
at a boarding school in Washington
Conn.
The woman's crusade has reached
England, and does not seem to be great
ly admired there either.
The New York Democrats, whose del
egates were rejected by the late State
Convention, have renominated Eli Per-
ry for Congress,
"Step down aud out" has supplansed
the inelegant git up and sit.'
Mohammedanism has been defined as
shat happy religion which makes peo-
ple wash fhemsalvrs
Los Angeles, California, with d pop
ulation OF twelve thousand, supports
six newspapers--three dailies and three
weeklics.
The Dodge gold mine Of Lisbon, N.
H., il yielding $40 from ton Of ore. A
block, weighing $500, was taken out :
few days ago.
Twenty one cattle on cur from Bnf
lalo were attacked by o mysterious dis
order at Washingtonville, Orange coun
ty. New York, on Saturday. and eight
have suddenly died and others will die.
the disease is conjectnred to be an at
action Of the lungs, ocaused by the recent
dry weather and lcng onfnement 10 the
cars.
The Troy, an. Y ice companies have
surplus stock Of twenty thousand
tons left on their hands, the high price
demanded during the past summer hays
ing made the people extraordinarily
careful and economical ii the use Of the
costly article.
Where There's a Way There's
viii: Auntic (who is standing treat)
Well, Beatrix, do you think you can
eat another tart ?" Beatrix Yes, Aun~
tie--l think SO, if--I may undo my
belt.
Says John Paul: s'1'is very hard to
be a good Christian when ono has q
weak digestion, and | sometimes fancy
that change Of stomach would benefit
the morbid sinner almost as much as q
change of heart.
A rich man sent call to q physician
for a short disorder. The physician
felt his pulse and said, do you eat
well?' Eyes" said the patient. do
you sleep we'll p II do "Then,"
said the physician, II shall give you
something to take away all that"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03

COSMOLINE is the concentrated extract
of the healing properties of Petroleum,
which are known. 1t is the most bland
and soothing remedy ever used beside
possessing more healing power tina any
substance or compound ever prepared. tits
NATURR fs' S SOVEREIGN REMEDY
for almost all the daily casualties which
occur in households, the workshop, or on
the farm, as well as for many of the dis
eases which affect humanity.
FOR BURNS AND SCALDS
it is Invaluable, cooling and soothing the
injured parts at once, and producing a
perfect cure in very short time, without
leaving any scars For this purpose
alone, il is
A. BLESSING TO THE WORLD.
FOR FROSTED LIMBS, C0SM0LINE
is fully as efficacious as for burns and
scalds, restoring healthy action to the
injured parts very quickly. It is also the
best possible remedy for Chilblains and
Chapped Hands.
FOR RHEUMATISM, especially Infam-
atory, most forms of NEURALGIA,
yelling Of Limbs or Glands, C0SM0-
LINE affords in the shortest possible time
the
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03

FELL IN A WE'LL Miss Ella
Isbell, daughter of Mr.. David Is
bell, of Louisa county, fell into a
well forty feet deep last Sunday
She was standing upon thewooden
platform covering The well, when
it gave way, dropping her down
to the bottom. The bucket was
lowered by lady who witnessed
the accident, and Miss Isbell was
enabled to climb up by the chain,
the very small size ofthe we'll per-
uniting her to put her feet against
the brick walls. Her injuries,
strange to say, were of a very
slight character. -- Fredericksburg
Ledger.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-14

law III 'ctes estangltheEG Gon 9ressienk!s DE-
itriotS orAb3 fof6ingAupon us s'oAndidates
chosen for past services In the dis.
graceful histoSy Of the party. and who
neither shsfe9 oar intoEesis, redept our
opinions; nor represent our character.
7 believe thet it is in your power, by
q vigorous-aud united effort to begin
the deliverance of the State. Even If
defeated now, you can prepare the way
for future and certain success Il may
very possibly be that I am not the
most fitting man to attempt to lead
you. II. after tho movement is com.
menoed, you can find better leader,
take him, and I will be content to fol.
low. In the meantime. I shall name
as soon as possible the times and
places where 7. will address you, and
will be glad OF the aid and support OF
any, especially among the young men
OF the Congressional District. who may
feel. inclined to give me their conf.
denoe and assistance. ,se7 l..
g' WM. HENRY TRESCOT.
HAzLEwoop, NEAR PEND1EroN, Al
gust 10. 1874.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-14

PHILADELPHIA, Auguets:1ex GotsdS
quiet-middling l7H; f6t fetsfptS
279; grQss ,19l.
Il sszs 81 e:;:saatsal !
B14; net reeeipts 70; gross 70; exports
ooastwise 100: sales. 87,g fYr;'
CHARLESTON, August i13.lObt,ou on
auiet-middling 1524; net receipts 81;
exports coastwise $50; sales $50.
NoRfo1K. August 13. COTTON dull
low middling l54; net receipts 1858;
exports coastwise' 226; sales 125. y q
GALVESTON, August l3.-.Cotton
qniet and 16c. bigher-good ordinary
l4H; middling 1624; net receipts IL.
MEMPHIS. August l3.-Cotton steady
and offerings light-low middling 16;
receipts ia; shipments 81.
PARIS. August 13.-Rentes 64f.
LIVERPOOL, August 1873 P. NJ
Cotton steady--aplsnds 8L@82s; Or
leans 89s@8ls; sales $4,000, includ.
ing $500 American; 1900 speculation
and export; cotton to arrive JIG
cheaper; sales. on basis of middling
uplands, nothing below good ordinary,
deliverable August, September or 90.
tober, 8 3 16; nothing below low mid
ding, deliverable September or Ooto-
Der. 81; sales shipments new crop,
basis mlddling uplands. nothing below
low middling, 81.
6 2. M.-CottoU sales of shipments
Of new crop on basis Of middling up
lands, nothing below good ordinary,
81.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-14

Two oolored men had difficulty in
Charleston, on the 9Th, when one Of
them beat with and broke an umbrella
over the other-Julius German by
name. Gorman commenced drinking
and died in commissions two days after
wards. and now the question is whe-
ther the umbrella or the whiskey did
the job. Howard was arrested.
The independent oolored voters of
james Island make it hot for any par
ties who do not support their candi-
dates to come around. Several Mack.
syites met with rough reception
there few days ago, aud one of them
got Derringer ball in his mouth,
causing him to hold his jaw.
The grasshopper is announced. 40
committing ravngcs In New Hampshire
He has appeared in Boscawen, Canter-
bury, Franklin aud other towns, and
has made serious raids upon the hay
crop, which. in that locality. has not
yet been harvested. They also devour
the corn stalks and injure the fruit.
Mr.. Lowther, at forty milo post, B..
Il A. T.. r., GA, has, the present sea
son, killed eighteen large rattlesnakes,
besides largo number of smaller
ones.
Ono darkey killed another in u
water melon spree, in Sparta. Ga. on
the 9Th; und there was O similar re-
suit from u acrimmage in Ptsl County,
n. c., the same day.
An accident occurred on the Blue
Ridge Railroad on Saturday last,
caused by the washing away of part
Of the track. Several cars we're
wrecked, but no lives lost.
Wonderful gold discoveries have
been made in the Black Hills, Wyo.
ming, but as Indian signs are nume.
rous, the mntter will not be pushed
yet awhile.
e. Verbatim report of marriage cere.
mony in Iowa: "Join your right
handsl DO you want one another? {?
'Yes.' Well. then, have ono another.
You are man and wife,"
I The Worcester horse railfoad stables
were partially burned this morning.
Twenty-Five horses burned, includinp
two owned privately and valuable
trottiag mare.
DR.. Latimer, of Greenville, i.
"stumping" it in opposition to Repre-
sentative Wallace.
DR.. James NJ. Moore, prominent
druggist of Manning, died in thai
town on the 4tb instant.
The Grangers in the up-country are
celebrating harvest time by pic-nics
and barbecues.
Airs. Cornelia Arthur, of Camden
died Of apoplexy in Fort Henry, N.
Y, few days ago.
A railroad from Chester to Lancas.
ter is required aud will he built.
Mrs. Anna Bailey, of Anderson. died
last week.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-14
Let There be Light!
KEROSENE ~!

PEST Quality reduced to 25 cents per
- gallon. and delivered free to any por-
tiun Of tho city.
FULL STOCK OF first class FAMILY
GROCERIES,, at corresponding prices.
These arc not times to be undersold, and
we intend, il possible, to be somewhat in
advance.
Stock OF CIGARS very full-those "Cslo.
brated Cigars" two for Ave cents, .h ighly
recommended to beginners" are taking
the town; other brands in proportion.
Call and be convinced.
GEO. sYMMERs,
Opposite the busted Naphtha Lamp.
Aug II