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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-01-30
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An Alternative and CathartiC, or Tonic and
Purge combined, for diseases arising from bad
blood.
THIS preparation was established in 7sO, and
has now been prepared IN ii7Vd form for more
than ls years. lu January or February, 1870
another party commenced 10 prepare q similar
article which is inferior 10 the genuine. and
which should not be mistaken for ours Ask
for DR. FAHHSEY BLOOD CLEANSER OR PANA-
CA, and accept no others.
Jne Trade Mark or label OF the oldest and gen.
ulnc, is printed boz ggseu on "a yellow wrapper.
having also the signature OF y. Fahrney " y.
Chicago.
"Dr. +. FadrHeys Heqhh Nss,ngrru gives
The history and uses of thc Bloom CLEANSER. tes-
umonials and other Information, sent free Of
charge Address
DIR. i. FAURNEYS BROS. & CO..
WayHesboro Fr0Htlin C0hufy, Pa.
ASK for Or y !ahrney's Blood Cleanser and
CLEANSE YOUR BLOOD.
Sold by wholesale and retail. dealers and by
GILK ESON Il PATTIE,
Romncy, West Va.
Also, by J. W Baker. Bloomcry-Cooper h
Horn, Capon Brdge-Danie Parish. Timber
Ridge, Frederick County, Ya.-Garvin 4 Bro
high Niow-Bruce Gibson, Capon Springs and
Jericho, Hampshire county, West va y .
Mcdonald, Capon Brdge-Sydnor Mcdonald
Hanging Rock-Cooper, Horn a Carter Pleasant
Dale, Hampshire county
THOS II. i. ELLIOTT,
T,a0eIing Agent,
June 80, 1871.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-01-30

"A Bridgeport lady remained too long on a
train to kiss female friend, and trying to get
of after it had started, was thrown violently on
her face. 'If ever kiss any body again I" she
said, 'revengefully, as she arose; "any woman
at least" she added thoughtfully.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-01-30

Where is ''parts unknown ?" asks CORES.
pondent of the Danbury Nees, to which Baily an
swers very truthfully-"W Where they don't ad-
yertise"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-01-30

Wasn that waste Of powder said On
'rishman 70 a Kenuckian who had Just brought
a coon 20 the ground with his rife from a large
tree Why co. PATTI asked the hunter. -
sure thc fall would a kut him.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-01-30
WIZ AND IIUMoR.

AN u
"A Brooklyn judge charged the jury in a ,e-
cent suit for breach of promise Of marriage, that
the ''gleam of the eye and the conjunction OF
the lips are overtuIes, when they become fire.,
quent and protracted !"
The Peoria Reriso says that lady teacher
in one of the public schools was amazed the 9TH
er day by seeing perfect forest of Juvenile
hands fly up in the air and shake and gesticu-
late with violent agitation. "what do you
waut2' queried the puzzled instructor. Chorus
--"Yer hairs falling off,"
POPPING THE QURsT1oS.-One long summer af-
ternoon there tame to Mr.. Davdson's the most
curious specimen of an old bachelor the world e.
yer heard of. lie was old, gray, wrinkled and
odd. He hated old women, especially old maids,
and wasn't afraid to say so. lie and aunt Pat
ty had ii hot and heavy whenever chance threw
them together; yet still he came and it was no.
ticed that aunt Patty took unusual pains with
her dress whenever he was expected
One day the contest waged unusually strong,
and aunt Patty left in disgust, aud went out in
to the garden.
''The bear !" she muttered to herself as she
stopped to gather flower which attracted her
attention.
''what did you run away for?" said gruG
voice close behind her.
ITO get rid of you"
"You didn't do it, did you 20
mo; you are worse than burdock burr 30
"You won't get rid of me, neither"
81 won't, eh ~
''Only one way"
"And that2'
marry me"
"What, US two fools get marred-what would
people say"
That's EOthing to us. Come, say yes or no !
L m in hurry"
well, no, then ="
VERY well good bye shan como again -
Stop bit-what pucker you are in -
Eyes or no ?"
IL must consult"
"All right, | thought you were Of age
Goodbye
''Jabez Andrews, don't be fool Come
back, come back, ! say Why, | believe the
critter has taken me for earnest Jabez An
drews, III consider"
I'll don't want no considering. | am going,
Becky Hastings is waiting for me. | thought
ia give you the first chance, Patty, All right
Goodbye -
''Jabez Jabez (That stucl-up Geek Has
tings shan't have him, if die for it) Jabe7
yes Do you hear? YesP
"A Bridgeport lady remained too long on a
train to kiss female friend, and trying to get
of after it had started, was thrown violently ON
her face. 'If ever kiss any body again - she
said, 'revengefully, as she arose; "any woman
at least" she added thoughtfully.
A RENlNIscEEcE OF Gov. ALLEN.-A friend
informs us that when he was boy at college he
lad a room mate from the State of Ohio. lie
was fond of speaking of the celebrities of his ma
tive State, and Senator Allen was one of the
chosen heroes. He related to our friend the fol.
lowing incident, which may prove interesting
at this day. The Senator was addressing large
audience in the native town of our informant.
When about half through his speech, after max.
ing some positive assertion, a stentorian voice
cried OUT
'That's allie, sir 10
The Senator paused ua<ssaass "a then ask.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-01-30

"A good brother in q church Of Miami coun-
~, Ohio, while giving in his experience uotloug
ago said sly brethren, We been tryin this
nigh onto forty years to serve the Lord and get
rich both at onct, and tell yer it's mighty
hard sleddin
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-01-30
Nov. II, 1873.
HAnrDry SrDypY Courses.

TIVE next session Of this Seminary Of learn
Jag will commence on Thursday, Soptem-
Der 4th 1873.
Hampden Sidney is estimated in Prince Edward
County. Va, within n few hundred Yards Of
Union Theological Seminary, and seven miles
from Farmyille the nearest depot Of The tlantc,
Mississippi aud Ohio Railroad The locality Of
the College is most healthy, and the community
around distinguished for intelligence and piety
There is no Grammar or Preparatory School
connected with the College. u retains the cur.
riculum and the great aim Of its teachers is to
secure thoroughness in the training and ustruc.
ton Of their pupils and thus 90 prepare them for
professional studies or the active duties Of life
The ordinary expenses Of a student exclusive
% Che cost Of clothing, travelling and books are
from 1926 to S27j a year.
For Catalogue and further information ap-
ply to
REV. J. VI. Z. ATKINSON,
President Hampton Sidney Coiege,
Prince Edjcard County, Va
July IS, 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-01-30

Tor use IN connection with the ELIXIR TAR,
Is combination of the TWO most valuable
ALTERNATIVE Medicines known in the Pro-
fession and renders this PHI without exception
the, very best ever offered
The SOLUTION and COMPOUND ELIXIR OF
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-01-30
II .PARxRoxNY

MONEY Uade Rapidly with Stencil &
WI Key Check Outfits Catalogues and full
particulars FREE. S. ". SrEScER III Hano-
yer ST., Boston.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-01

shall in all cases enter, in writing, such original
)ntiact, on the record in the Ofce OF the Conms-
sloner Of Indian Affairs wherein such original con-
tract s recorded, an Official statement, showing
that the contract or agreement and proofs have
been fed In accordance with the provisions Of this
act and considered by him, and in his opinion said
contract agreement or assignment thereof are not
exorbltant and not fraudulent, and that they are
Just, the same shall be valid
But If, in the opinion Of the Secretary OF the In
terror, such contract or agreement, or the assign
ment thereof Is fraudulent eXorbitant, he shall
oncnly enter his rejection, in writing, upon the re-
cord OF such contract agreement, and they shall
not be considered of binding force by any oficer or
employee of the United States
SEC That IL Is hereby made the duty Of the Sec
rotary OF the Interior TO cause an investigation to he
made OF all existing contracts agreements, within
the purylew Of this act, now on file In his olce or
the office Of the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs,
or any other 0fce or bureau under his CONTROL and
by special notice to the party parties in interest
compel, In the of each such contract or agree
ment so found on file, the same strlctness Of official
examination, and endorsement record and sworn
statement OF fact as s required by the several pro-
Visions OF this act Prorided That the investigation
of facts touching the character of any contract
agreement contemplated by this act may be made
by Il commissioner appointed by the President for
that purpose, who shall report all such facts to the
Secretary of the Interior In writ ng
Approved, April 20, 1874.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-01

900 PIANOS AND ORGANS, NEW
AOO and Secondhand, of first-class makers,
Will be sold AT Lower Prices for cash, or on install
ments, or for rent In city or country during this
month, by Horace Waters & Son, No. 4S1 broadway,
than ever before offered in New York. SPECIAL
ny: Pianos and Organs to let until the rent money
pays the price of the instrument Illustrated Cata-
logues mailed. A large discount to Ministers,
Churches, Schools, Lodges, etc. jel5-dw
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-01
GENERAL NAruRE-No. 2O.l
TUENFHAI NAIUHE-lNUs AV.I
AN ACT concerning the practice in territorial courts
and appeals therefrom


whereas by the organic acts establishing several
OF the Territories of the United States 1t is provided
that certain courts thereof shall have common law
and chanGery Jurisdiction, and doubts have been
entertained whether said Jurisdictions must be ex-
ercised separately, OF whether they may be exer-
cised together In the same proceeding, and whether
the codes and rules Of practice adopted In said Ter
.fitOrcs which have authorized mingling of said
jurisdictions in the same proceeding, or uniform
of proceeding In all cases legal and equitable,
repugnant to the said organic acts respectively
Therefore
fipfs Of tie United States Of america in Congress
sembld, That it shall not be necessary In any of the
courts of the several Territories Of the United States
to exercise separately the common law and chan
Gerry jurisdictions vested in said courts and that
the several codes and rules of practice adopted in
said territories respectively, IN so far as they au-
thorze mngllng of said Jurisdictions or uniform
course Of proceeding in all cases whether legal or
equitable, he confirmed and that all proceedings
heretofore had 0rtaken In said courts in conformity
with said respective codes and rules of practice, so
far as relates to the form and mode of proceeding
be, and the same are hereby, validated and confirm
ed Prouiied, That no party has been or shall be de-
prved OF the right of trial by Jury III case cognzabe
at common law
SEQ That the appellate Jurisdiction Of the SUI
preme Court of the United States over the judg-
ments and DEGREES Of said territorial courts In case
OF trial by jury shall he exercised by writ of error
aud in other cases by appeal according TO such rules
and regulations as to form and modes OF proceeding
rs the said Supreme Court have prescribed or may
herealisr preserlhe P'p6sd ds THAT on anpeal N
facts of the case IN the nature OF special verdict
nnd also the rulings of the court on the admission
rejection OF evidence Mnen excepted 10, snail be
made aud certified by the court below, and trans
ntled to the supreme court together with transcript
of the proceedings and Judgment or decree but no
appellate proceedings in sn supreme Court, here
tof0re taken upon any such Judgment or decree,
shall be invalidated, by reason of being instituted by
writ of error or by appeal And prouided FURTHER,
rha The appellate court may make any order in any
ease heretofore appealed which may he necessary
70 save the rights OF the parties and that ms act
shall not apply to cases now pending in the supreme
Court of the United States where the record has al
ready been iled
nvn1 April
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-01
[GEKERAL NATURE-No, 30

AN ACT to amend an act entitled "An act to pro-
vide for the establishment of military prison and
for its government approved March third, eigh-
teen hundred and seventy three
BE II enacted BY the Seate and Of Representa-
tpes Of the United States Of America in Congress as
senibied hat said act be, and the same Is hereby
so amended that all acts and things therein required
TO be done and performed at Rock Island, In the
State OF Illinois, shall he done and performed ON tine
military reservation at Fort Leavenworth, In the
State OF Kansas Propidsd, That the Government
buildings now on said military reservation at
Fort Leavenworth shall be modified and used far
as practicable for the purposes of said prison
Approved, May 81, 1874.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-01
fGENEHAL NATURE-No. q1

AN ACT to amend the act entitled "An act rela-
ting to the enrolment and license of certain YES
sells"
BE ftfnd.ted By tle Senate and House of Representa-
tpSs Of the United States If america in Cona,es8 as
ssmbed, That the provisions Of the act relating TO
the enrolment and license of vessels navigating the
western rivers and the waters on the northern,
northeastern, and northwestern frontiers of the
United States, otherwise than by sea, approved Feb
ruary twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty
five, are hereby extended TO include all vessels Of
the United States navigating the waters of the Uni
ted States
Approved, April II, 1874.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-01
tGFNEpAL NAruaE-No. "a ]
AN ACT to establish the Bismarck land district
the TerriinrY of Dakota

Ilt TGfTIIOfy OF DAkUIl
he enacted By the Senate and House of EepreSenta-
tues of the United t1tes Of America in Congress-
senlblsd, That all that portion Of Dakota Territory
lying north of the seventh standard parallel and
west OF the ninth guide meridian be, and the same
is hereby created into separate land district to be
known as the Bismarck district and the land Office
for said district shall be located at the town OF Bis
marck, where the North Pacific Railroad intersects
the Missouri River
SEC That register and receiver shall be ap-
pointed for said district land ofice who shall be
governed by the same laws and receive the same
compensation as prescribed for similar officers in
the other land districts of said territory
Approved, April "a, 1874
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-01
GENERAL NATuRR-No. 81. j

AN ACT repeating an act entitled IAN act fixing
the time for the election of Representatives from
the State of California to the Irorty-fourth Con-
gressn
Be enacted By the Senate and Hous Of Representa-
tiues Of the United States Of Aefica in Congress- as
sembled, Tat the act entitled "An act fixing the
time for the election OF Representatives from the
State of Calf 'rnia to the FIrty-fourth Congress- "
approved March third eighteen hundred and seven
ty-three, be, and the same is hereby, repealed
Approved, MAY 81, 1874
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-01
GENERAL NATURE-No. 22.l
AN ACT to authorize the employment of certain
aliens as engineers and pilots

BE enacted by the Senate and House of Repressn-
afues Of lie United States Of America in Congress
ssmbled, That any alien who, in the manner provided
for by law, has declared his intention to become a
citizen Of the United States, and who shall have
been permanent resident of the United States for
at least six months Immediately prior to the grant
ing of such license, may be licensed, as If already
naturaized, to serve as an engineer or pilot upon
any steam vessel subec 10 inspection under the,pro-
visions of the act entitled An act to provide for the
better security of life hoard of vessels propelled,
in whole or in part, by steam, or for other purpe-
ses," approved February twenty eighth, eighteen
hundred and seventy one
ApprOved, April II, 1874,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-04-18
A Salt Water Tartar.

Hon. Rufus Choate, the great law
yer. rarely failed to show mental SUI
premacy anywhere, and generally came
off with flying colors from any play of
wit with judge, lawyer or witness. But
occasionally, when teasing a witness,
he found his match and was silenced.
Here is a case:
Choate, in an important assault and
battery case at sea, had Dick Barton,
chief mate of the clipper ship Chal-
lenge, on the stand, and badgered him
so for an hour, that Dick got his salt
water up and hauled by the wind to
bring the keen Boston lawyer under his
batteries.
At the beginning of his testimony,
Dick had said that the night was dark
and rainy.
Suddenly Mr.. Choate asked
Was there moon that night"
Yes, sir"
All, yes, a moon"
Il" Yes, full moon"
Did you see it?'
Not mite
Then how do you know there was
a moon?
The Nautical Almanac said so, and
l will believe that sooner than any
lawyer in the world"
What was the principal luminary
that night, sir?"
Binnacle lamp aboard the Chal-
lenge.'
All! you are growing sharp, Mr.
Barton"
What in blazes have you been
grinding me this hour fOr-to make me
duIl?"
Be civil, sir! And now tell me
what latitudeand longitude you crossed
the equator in?"
Sho-you re joking!
No, sir, | am in earnest, and de.
sire you to answer me.
L shan't.n
All! you refuse, do you ?"
Yes | can't !"
Indeed You are the chief mate
of a clipper ship, and you are unable
to answer so simple question p
Yes It's the simplest question
ever had asked me. Why, | thought
every fool of lawyer knew there was
no latitude at the equator"
That hotsilenced the greater lawyer
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-04-18

IT has been decided by the National
Grange: Il. That on all questions in
volving points of order, the Grange
may appeal from the Master to the
house, but on all questions of consti-
tutional law, the Masters decision is
final, subject, however, to an appeal
to the Master of the State or the Ma
tional Grange. 2. In the Subordinate
Grange, a motion to adjourn is not in
order, but the Master should close as
soon as the time has arrived, or the
business finished. 3. No business ex-
cept initiation can be done at other
than the regular meetings, and regular
meetings are those specified in the
Bylaws as such. y
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-04-18
ALrcr CARrs sKrrrRsr porm.

OF all the beautiful pictures
That hang on Mem0rrs wall
Is one of a dim old forest
That scemefh best Of all,
Not for its gnarled oaks oiaen,
Dark with the mistletoe,
Not for the yiolefs golden
That sprinkle the vale below:
Not for the fnilk-wiiite lilies
That lean from the fragrant hedge,
Coquetting all day With The sunbeams,
And stealing their golden edge;
Not for the vines on the upland
Where the bright berries rest,
Nor the pinks, nor the pale, sweet-cowhpS,
1t seemeth TO me the best, ts
] once had little brother.
With eyes that were dark and deep q
In the lap of the old forest
He lieth in peace, asleep;
Light as the down of the thistle,
Free as the winds that blow,
We roved there the beautiful summers,
The summers of long ago;
But his feet on the hills grew weary,
And one of the autumn ewes
j made for nay little brother
A bed of yellow leaves.
Sweetly his pale arms folded
Ny neck in meek embrace,
Asthe light of immortal beauty
Silently covered his face:
And when the arrows OF sunset
Lodged in the tree tops bright,
He fell, in his saint-like beauty,
Asleep by the gates of light.
Therefore. of all the pictures
That hangs on MemOry's wall,
The one of the dim old forest
Seemeth the best Of all.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-04-18
The Tnmatn.

Joseph Harrod, formerly of Port
land, Maine, now of New York State,
claims to have introduced the tomato
into America The spot where he
made his first tomato hills is now COW
cred by spacious stores, and is oppo-
site the new marble postoffice in Port
land. The story runs thus: In 1916
Mr. Harrod had a store in Portland.
with house and garden attached. In
June, a friend. who was a ship-owner,
gave him some tomato (''golden" or
love apple) seeds, which were brought
in a vessel from Cuba. They were
planted in the expectation of seeing a
nice towering plant. Three years af-
terward he sent some seeds to his
father and others in Haverhill. Mass.
Two years later still, one of these
friends. Sheriff Bartlett. wrote him,
saying that the tomato was good for a
salad, if cut up and dressed like Gu
cumber.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-04-18
The Changers.

1t Is claimed that one thousand
Oranges will be established in Georgia
by Jan. /, 1875.
The Changers of Missouri are follow
ing those of Iowa in establishing
manufactures for agricultural imple-
ments.
Marion, Alabama, is taking steps
towards having cotton factory. The
Changers have the matter in hand,
and much interest is manifested.
The Changers are increasing rapidly
In Todd. Oranges have been recently
organized at Kirkmansville, Sharon
Grove and other points in the
county.
The State Grange of Nebraska is
putting in machinery at Plattsmouth
for the manufacture of plows, cultiva-
tors, headers, haryesters, and otherag-
ricultural implements. The building
is two-story brick, 40 by 40 feet
Thirty heads of families are employed
to commence with. Steam and blast
power of the necessary quality will be
furnished.
Up TO the LIST of January there were
325 Oranges organized in Tennessee
Since that time the number has beer
increased to 200. 1t is estimated tha
there will be not less than from so ,00t
to 10000 Changers in the State before
next fall. The order is experiencing
a wonderfully rapid growth, and it vii
soon be the case that there will not b.
a farmer in the State who will not be
member of some Grange
The Kansas State Grange, says th'
I Wathena Reporter, has refused 70 re
cognize any paper az an official organ
This was wise action. Should an,
particular paper be designated as such
others equally friendly to the order
and conducted with as much ability
would have reason to feel aggrieved
and stop striving to advance the caus
of the Patrons. As it is all will d,
their best, and it is much better t,
have the influence of many than blu
one