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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14
THE LAST SENSATION
A Silver Mine in Richie.

We have information from Bone
cEcOk, in Richie county CLOSELY ad.
jacent TO the Gilmer county line that U
new and unexpected source Of wealth
to the people Of that region has been
discovered, The history Of its diseoy.
cry is so romantic that ii may be dlsbs-
lieved by the incredulous; but as our
informants reputation for yeraeity far
excels that Of G, Washington, NO are
compelled to believe it.
AbopttWo weeks ago, an ancient In
dian, whose age is supposed TO DO at
least 100 years, .ottcrGd to a house in
the vicinity Of Bono Greek, begging for
bread. Refreshments were given him,
and he was Hospitality entertained for
several days, He then related to his
host that be had come from the Far
West. A tradition Of his tribe, who
had in years gone by been possessors Of
tho territory now embraced in West
Virginia, had recently come back to
bis memory, in relation to the fabulous
wealth, in silver and lead. known to BIO
plentiful in the mountains adjacent 10
where he then was. The gentleman
to whom this was told, laughed at it as
an idle story but upon accompanying
the Indian in o search for the minerals.
DO found that his dasky companion had
told him "the / nth, the whole truth.
and nothing but the TRUTH Unlimited
quantities o. silver aud lead ore, Of the
finest qualities, were exhibited to his
gaze.
The greatest excitement now pre-
walls in the neishborhood land is rap.
idly advancing in price; and It Is said
that several gentlemen Of wealth are
preparing to deyelopu the mines Of
wealth that have hitherto remained
untouched and unknown since the Red
Man chased tho buffalo and the elk
among ,hehills Of wha. is now Gilmcr
and Richie.
We give this item Of news as II was
givento US; aud shall not make any
bets on It's correctness until we have
further information on tho subject.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

GTiCArrLR MAlKErs,-Prices o.
beef cattle Ut the market this week
ranged as follows: Very best on sale d
a6a; generally rated first quality 44a6
i medium or good fair quality Sa44a
ordinary thin steers, oxen and COWS Y
as general average Of the market Al
extreme range Of prices 2aa6s; mos.
Of the sales were from 81 to-
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

E REV. y. b, WATSON will preach
in the NJ. 4: Church Sunday, the 18th
int, morning and night.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

Ry MARRIED, on tho 29ih Of oeto-
tsber, by Rev. W. L. Loyett, Floyd
HOlbert 10 Miss Blanoh Brannen-all
On tho 18th uls., by the same, NJ.
j. Loyeit, Of Lewis, to Miss Rebeccs
j. Stout, Of Doddridge.
On the LIST inst, by che same. w,
II. Messenger to Miss Martha j. Frey
myer-sll Of Gilmer.
On the Sd inst, by the same. George
Custer, Of Harrison, to Mis-, Virginia
B. Hall, Of Lewis.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

E5- BtRg AT LuMpsRpoRr.-We
learn that q few nights ago, the dwell
ing house Of Mr.. Fiddler, Of Lumber.
port, was destroyed BY tire-supposed
TO have originated from detective
auc. The house Was q new one; and
Dir. Fiddler, who had been married
Blu. a few days, had just moved into
II. Eycrything was Lost /; and there
was no insurance on tho building.
Mr. Fiddler is one Of the most hard
working and reliable citizens in the
place, and has tho sympathy Of. the Gu
ire population,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

NJ FRANK WILLIAMS, tho young
man who was SO terribly injured a fow
weeks ago in Gilmor county, BY q
tree falling upon him Ian account Of
which appeared in these columns has
since died Of bis wounds.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

Ey LITTLE KASAwHA IMrRoyE.
Mlsr. Ne announce with pleasure,
that tho Little Kanauha Navigation
improvement is practically finished to
Burning Springs, Tao little steamer
Gen. Jackson, Captain Clark, olm-
mander, had tho honor Of being the
first boat topass down through all the
locks. She arrived here on Tuesday,
Tho Writ, Captain Murray, command.
or, passed up on Wednesday morning,
the jackson following at noon. We
ussthis enterprise may amply meet
the expectations Of its friends, and
prove .ofgreat advantage to this city
and the people Of the valley generally
The oil men Of Burning Springs could
have constructed this work years ago,
andsayed money byis. Oil sas then
worth something. But batter late
than never, = and oil is not tho only
product ofyalue on tho Little Kama
whA. Pariersbury Esaminer.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

All subscribers living without tho
county Of Lewis, whose subscriptions
have expired or will expire between
this date and tho LIST Of January next.
arc hereby notified that unless they re-
new their subscriptions by the aa-
vance payment Of $2,lO-thu addition
to cover prepayment Of postago-will
DO dropped from our subscription list.
We cannot afford to furnish them the
paper for nothing and pay postage iu-
10 tho bargain.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

Gg9As l1clrisa TRiAt.-Tho
most interesting and exciting exami-
nation before justices Of tie Peace
that wss eyerlknown in this locality,
happencdin town las. week, before
Justicss Slrickler and Washburno,
Some week or two previous, John
West, Or Skin Greek, came TO town,
having 10 his possession some $500 or
more in greenbacks. he became In
toxicateds and on his way home laid
down in thcroad near Harrison's coal
bank. Upon coming to himself, his
money was gone. By some means, lie
arrifed at Tue conclusion that young
George Hermann, who no said bad
ridden out with him, had taken tho
money. He had tho young man ar
rested, and hence the tsial. Hundreds
Of people were fin town, aud about
sixty Witnesses testified in the case.
Aftersa trial lasting from Thursday
morning until late Saturday night,
the Justices remanded the accused for
further examination before the Coun.
ty Court. The young man has here.
toforc, We understand, maintained an
excellent character.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

The editor here desires 10 add a
up. Sand like the "P ISL" in a
young lady'slSitcr. il Is the most i'm.
portant part Of the entire document.
The above yarn, from beginning to
end, is A MO SILL; but inasmuch as
We we're badly sold about IL, wc could
not resist the temptation to give our
readers the benefit Of it. The fact is,
Mr.. John Forsyihe did not pass
through Weston at the time be states,
nor at any other time, SO far as we can
ascertain; Mr.. Bennett was not homo
at the time be says he inquired the
way from that gentleman; no such
parties we're eyer heard Of 10 Webster
county; no sdehplace as Terror Pin.
nacle' is known there; nobody is in
jail there for murder; and-wcll,
maybe that's enough. II reminds US
Of the defence Of the man who was ar.
rested by bis neighbor having q vi.
cious dog. Said he;-"May 1t please
tho Court, my answer to the plaintiff
is as follows:
LIST. 1 do not think my dog bit The
plaintiff
2nd. ly dog ront bite.
Bird. | NAVE NO DOG, nor never
had any,"
II is shreWdly suspected here
that the whole yarn was gotten up 10
Weston but il is generally conceded
that whoever did II, was no fool, mot
by no MEANS" His mission is TO DO q
reporter for tho Mp Tork Herald.
In such position bis life would DO q
grand success.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

1T SrEcIAL No1loE. persons
indebted to us are requested TO call
and settle their accounts by cash or
uotO, as the year 1874 is about closed
and with it We desire to close up oil
our business for tic year.
Yours very Respectfully,
AsrlsALl 4 RouRBouoH.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

ES REv. j. A. j. LionrnuRs will
preach in Weston on the third Satur-
day night-and Sunday in each month,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

TT DR. A, NJ. DENT has located
permanently IN Weston for the practice
Of his profession Having attended .
thorough course Of lectures at Startling
Medical College, after an experience Of
twelve years ASA practical draggist,tho.
Doctor has obtained not only an &c.
curatc knowledge Of diseases, but also,
from his long experience as a,druggist;
understands perfectly the properti escf
medicines, and their application in tho
treatment Of disease. The Doctors
Office Is one door above ohalfanps
Store. All calls, night aud day,
nromptly attended to.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-12-14

An ORDNANCE fixing the duties OF the
Assessor Of Taxes in the tow, Of
Weston,
Adopted Dec. /, 1874,
BE II ordained by tic Mayor, Recor.
der and Aldermen ofthc town olives.
ton, That the AssessorOf the said town
shall begin on the 10th day Of May AN
nually, and proceed without delay to
ascertain all tht real estate, persons
aud personal property ID tho said town,
which are subjects Of taxation, aud oh.
tain all tho information which ho 10 re-
quired to procure.
2, 1t sGall 10 tho duty Of the said
Asss ssor 10 ASCERTAIN all Tho said reaI
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

~ We had the pleasure of meet
ing in onr town during the past week,
Mr.. Williams; talented young law
yer of Greenville, Ga, who has been
here looking after his mosher's inter.
tcrests in the valuable town lots here,
once owned BY Mr.. A. A. Williams,
deceased The estate has been in
the hands of the Hon. A. Burt and
has been managed by him with his
customary skill. Mr.. Williams left
with his lawyer power Of attorney
for the sale of the lots, and we are
gIsd that IN opportunity will now bc
furnished to those seeking invest
meIts in real estate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25
A PLEASANT VIsIT.-Wc had tn

A PLEASANT VIsIT.-Wc had the
pleasure on an evening Of the past
week, in company with number of
other gentlemen, of paying a visit
to the green house of our cnterpri-
sing townsman, NJ. J. F. c. DuPre,
at his residence, and Of looking
through his flower and kitchen gar
dcns:. His green house contains sew
eral hundred choice plants and aowsrs
-geraniums in great variety, fus-
chias, japonicas, and other rare hot
house 'plants, which would require
the pen of florist to describe in
terms Of; just commcndation. The
q cen house has only been some six
months in use, and can now boast u
greater variety Of these choice flowers
than any other in town. Those of
our friends who wish TO cultivate u
taste for the beautiful, would do we'll
to call and obtain something attrrct-
i've to make q beginning for them.
solves. His flower garden with its
choice tulips and hyacinths, and his
kitchen garden with forward garden
vegetables, will be gratifying sight
to all who wish to combine as we'll
tho useful as the ornamental.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

MEssRs. ToRLAY l. YATES. - In all
other column We publish the advcr.
lisemcnt Of these gentlemen, who
have opened \ choice stock Of Drugs.
Chemicals, Perfumery, &C., at the rev
Drug Store 100. Dr.. Yates is thor.
oughly educated and promising young
physician, and Mr.. Torlay is drug.
gist of experience acquired in large
city drug store. They intend keep.
ing full stock of tho best articles in
their line, and hopo to merit the pa.
tronagc of the public. We commend
them TO the favor and support of our
friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

The BAPTIST CnuRCH.-Thc work
upon this fine structure is now pro-
crossing rapidly. The roof has bccn
completed and the flooring will soon
be put in. Owing to the lack of
funds, it is not designed to finish the
church at present, but simply to fit
it up Us u house of worship, and it
will be ready, it is thought in few
weeks. The corner stone which was
by thieves, has been re-
placed and US it contains no money
to tempt them now, VIC trust that it
will escape injury. We commcnd this
church enterprise TO the liboral mind
cd of all denominations, and hope
that ample funds will soon be forth.
coming to complete tho work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

A VOLCANO IN NORTH CAROLINA
Bald mountain, North Carolina, has fol
some time past been giving forth certain
noises and runbliIigs which have beer
heard for sixteen miles round, together
with q rnttling of windows and dishes
which have created wide spIead con.
sternation, and caused the removal o
the families lying near the mountain
The latest accounts from the disturbed
mountain state that, SO far, no vocanie
eruption of lava or fire has occurred
though the terrific noise and Internal
rumblings, heard ut II distance, were SO
great as to induce the veritable belief
that veritable and genuine volcanic
outbreak had taken place.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

VISIT TO CoKEsBURY.-The Junior
had u pleasant visit during the past
week, to tho thriving town of Cokes-
bury, which, in its literary institu-
tions, male and female, is second TO
none in the State. The Female COL
lego is under tho presidency of Mr..
W. G. Benet, and tho Male School in
charge of Rev. George Round, both
able and successful teachers. We had
the pleasure Of enjoying tho genial
society Of Major J. X. Vance and
family AMI President Bcnct, at their
hospitable home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

NO. The County Treasurer, Mr.. T
n. Tolbert, has RECEIVED $4,000 o
the SIS 900 due Abbevile, for its pro
portionalc STARE of the Sla:c appro
priation for school purposes.
h@~ Judge Lewis Dent, q brother
Of Mrs. Grant, who has been suffer
ing for several months from a tumol
in the stomach, is lying ut the poin
of death at his residence in Washing
ton.
The WET WEATHER continues with
only occasional CLEANS Of sunshine
The prospect Of Il wet spring is any
thing but encouraging to the farmers
B6- Stanley writes to the Londol
Daily Nrws that after 81 careful invcs
tisation he is coHvinucd that DR.. Liv
ingstonc is dead.
ES The Sacrament Of tho Lord.
Supper will bo administered in the
Presbyterian church here on tho
lSt Sunday III Aprll.
n@- Governor Vance having occa
sion to visit GrccnviIlc, consented
to deliver his lecture on The Scat
tered People"
No. Mr.. John A. Wicr will supply
tho town with fine mountain beet and
other articles on Wednesdays and
Friday mornings.
E We are glad TO sec that ouI
young friend Mr.. Samuel Smith, il
himself again, after spell of sickness
1Or The sale by DR.. Rhctt has
been postponed to Sale Day in April
w Eggs are plentiful in the mar
ket ut 20 cents u dozen.
nN- There was a slight frost on
yesterday morning. -..
w Dir. DuPrc offers for sale his
entire stock of goats.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

~~ Mr.. Charles II. Allen, accom-.
panied by Mrs. Allen, md their son
Eugene, are now on a visit to rcla,
tivcs here. Mr.. Allen was tho foun.
der and long the editor of the Abbe'
villo Banner, and was ono of our
most esteemed fellow citizens. He
has for q number Of years been in
failing heulth, and We trust that the
society Of friends here and the invig.
Grating atmosphere of his old home
will do much to revive him. Mr..
Eugene Allen, now holds an excellent
position as depot agent and telegraph
operator on one of the Florida rail
roads, and is an active and efficient
business man.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

REGULATIONS FOR THE PosT-OFrIci
!, AT ABpEvILLE.-The Office Is open FOL
sfhe general delivery Of letters and sale
OF postage sttathfps from $50 A. N. to $
p. NJ. ooo
Money Ozders furnished from $50 A.
Greenyille and Columbia Railroad
Mail closes atS:30 A: NJ: Nv,
Washington, Ga, Mail closes on We'd
nesday at $50 A: NJ: ,.
Elbert, Ga, Mail, via Heardmont'
closes on Thursday at $50 A. NJ.
Antreville Mail, via Temple OF
Health, closes OH Thursday at $50 A: NJ.
Elbert, Ga, Mail, via Lowndesville,
closes on Friday at $3.50 A: NJ.
H. w. LAWSON, P. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

ATTENTION OF ORANGES is called to
the notice in another column for the
next regular communication, on April
1st, at 3 o'clock P. NJ. We arc in
formed that at these council meetings,
besides other business for the good Of
the Order, members send in their or
ders for supplies, individually or in
clubs, and as Gin union thcre is
strength" so by this organization it's
members receive pccuniary benefit
in securing family and plantation sup
plies at greatly reduced prices, as all
orders arc by carload, and brought
directly from tho producer and con-
signed in bulk to the consumer at
through rates of transportation. We
have heard recently of some very re-
transactions through the
agency of tho Grange. The following
gentlemen were elected at the meet
ing in January last, officers of the
Council for the present year:
J. Wardlaw Perrin, NJ.
W. T. Henderson, o.
r. W. Haddon, L.
r. A. Griffin, S.
r. A. McCaslan, A. S.
A. J. Cauthen, C.
A. u. Aiken, S. l. T.
J. B. Kay, G. K.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

PHoToaRApHIC GALLERY. - We are
plcused to learn that Prof. J. +. Lee
the well-khown photographer of Duo
West, has rented the Photographic
gallery here, lately occupied by Mr.
J. NJ. Dodson, over tho store of Du'
Pre-, Gambrcll & Co., and will open it
for work carly in April. Our town
and county ought to yield hand
some support to good gallery cs.
tablishcd here, and wo commend it to
their liberal patronage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25
Ms zbast.df the Series: Of Lectures to
Young Men.

The last of the Sories of Lectures
to Young Men was delivered in the
Presbyterian church on Sunday even
ing last, by the Rev. VIM. NJ. Gricr,
D. D., President of Erskine College,
from Haggai i: 5,-"Consider your
ways" The speaker is promising
young divine, Of clear vigorous intel.
lect, and fno oratorical powers, and
delivered q mastery address which
commanded tho earnest attention of
tho large audience. The lecture be.
gan with q reference to the intellec-
tual supremacy of our race, which
was not only asserted by our our
selves but fully recognized in the
Scriptures. The appeals of the sa-
cred writers were constantly made
to the human reason, and We were
called to exercise in spiritual matters,
the same prudence which was re-
quired to attain success in things :em-
poraI. The text furnished forcible
Of this truth, and called
attention to the sad consequences Of
spiritual neglect in temporal and
spiritual want. The laws Of the
spiritual world were even more fixed
and Interchangeable than those of the
natural, and enforced the great truth
that whatsoever q man sowcd that
should he also reap" The lecture
presented noble vindication of the
claims of tho Gospel upon our spiritu-
al and immortal nature, and the nc
cessity of earnest work in this life to
secure the future reward "well done
good and faithful servant, enter thou
into the joy of thy Lord" The Ice.
ture was rcpletc with earnest warn
ing, and faithful entreaty, and will
doubtless do good.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

k6r Mr.. VIM. R. White, our we'll
known townsman, has retired from
the firm of White, Hill Il Cunning
ham, and is now doing business in the
store Of DuPre, Gsmbrell & Co,
where he will be pleased to SEQ his
old friends. .....
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25
COCNTy CRHDITORs. - TIL

COUNTY CREDITORS. There il
trouble among the County creditors
Of Charleston. 1t seems that under
the tax levy to pay the past indcbt.
cdness, somo $4,000 or $50, 900 have
been collected, and before joint res.
olution to regulate its disbursement,
could be passed by the Legislature,
a ring who own about $4,000 of
claims obtained judgment and levied
upon the money in tho Treasurer's
hands. An injunction was obtained
from Judge Graham to stop the mon
cy. The creditors threaten proceed
ings upon the official bonds of some
Of tho officers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

The SUPREME CounT adjourned on
Friday last, to meet again in Colum'
bia at the next regular tcrm-thc
third Tuesday in April next. The
following order was made:
1t is ordered, that at the April term
of the Conrt, commencing on the
third Tuesday Of April next, tho
causes on the several circuits shall be
called in the following order, and the
time 10 be allowed 10 the hearing oi
causes from each circuit shall be to
the day fixed for tho commencement
of. the next, except as to the Sixth
Circuit, to which shall be allowed two
days: Fifth Circuit, Tuesday, April
81; Third, Friday, "a; First, Monday
q; Fourth, Monday, May 4; Sew
cnlh, Wednesday, 6; Second, Friday
8; Eighth, Tuesday, II; Sixth, Thurs
day, II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

ed facts. which, have new passed be
yond the limits Of controversy and
discussion above all, that this is
done in no partisan or party spirit ;
which if so done would be disingeni-
ous and unworthy of you; and then
IL you viii not find that the pretend
ed support upon which the present
State Government rests is withdrawn,
and that it will speedily and surely
erumble and topple to its fall count
me among tho false prophets whose
counseIs should bc forever UNDECIDED.
But if it shall SO come-if public vir-
tue again shall be considered the
great test which will bo applied to
each ono who aspires to public trust
If purity Of character shall again
be esteemed the ipseparaole prerequi-
site and condition of public honor,
let the errors and omissions which
may be charged against ne, so far as
forethought may be concerned, be.
come atoned for in the help | will
have given to the people of this State,
of all classes and conditions, 10 secur-
ing that deliverance from a fate
which Unfortunately awaits all.
and will DO the most unhappy of
which there is mention in the histo-
ry Of our race"
What we want is honest govern
ment at home-an impartial and eco-
administration Of the laws.
To secure these we are willing to
Forego the discussion of all questions
IF party politics. and to ignore all
national issues. In our efforts to
attain good government we believe
that we have the full sympathy Of
the Northern people, and we need
only to convince them Of our honesty
and sincerity Of purpose, to obtain
heir earnest and active cooperation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

TAXPAYERS CONVENTION e
arc Indebted to the Hon. A. Burt, for
d pamphlet copy Of the Proceedings
of the late Tax-Payers Convention
1t ism interesting document, neatly
printed by Messrs, Walker, Evans q
Cogswell, and contains full report
of the speeches, together with the
reports, resolu.iuhs, kc. The docu.
mcnt will do much to mould public
sentiment everywherp,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25
To NE UAScrn-Tbo Govern

To BE HANGED.-The Governor
has refused to commute tho sentence
Of Samuel Banks who is now in Jail
awaiting the extreme ponalty Of the
law for tho murder Of Shed, which
is to be executed on Friday next.
Several gentlemen have pctitioncd
the Governor to commute his sen-
tence to imprisonment in tho Peni-
Tertiary for life, but the Governor has
replied to these gentlemen that he
has declined not. to interfere in the
case. The law must take its couree.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-25

DEATH OF A PRINTER. Mr.. P. n.
Wilson, q native Of Fort Pickens, and
long an employee of the banner office,
but moro recently farmer in 'the
lower section Of the County, died OF
pneumonia on Friday lust after II
short illness, at tho residence Of his
brother, l.. J. Wilson. lie was a
good citizen, q sober and industrious
man, and lcaves wife and several
children and other relatives TO MOURN
his loss.