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upon most conclusive evidence, will
commence operations to test the exis-
tence oC oil in paying quantities in
this section of country, in the early
spring or summer Of 1874. Thus far,
since they commenced leasing in this
and adjoining counties, the motive of
prosecuting work to development has
been anything but encouraging, owing
to the large surplus production over
demand in fields already developed,
and the consequent extreme low price
of oil per barrel. When oil is worth
but sixty cents per barrel of forty-three
gallons at the wells where produced,
it would seem to US, as a looker-on,
the height Of madness for men to still
60 on, pressing forward development
and opening up new territory. In
deep territory, with the chances Of
"dry holes" oil cannot be proftably
produced at less than four dollars per
barrel, unless, indeed, one is so for
tunate as to strike spouter," which
does not occur every day-the average
production of wells being under five
barrels. In the meantime, we hope
our Preston county friends will be pa
tient, and wait the coming Of better
prices, before insisting upon the de-
velopment Of their lands, as the prices
which now prevail will neither pay
them nor reward capital in a venture
attended with so many possibilities.
Should there be a failure to get oil
here-the existence of which. IN pay
ing quantities, we cannot for a mo-
ment doubt-still the people Of Pres
ton and Tucker counties, and in fact
OF this entire region, have resources
within themselves, which must, at no
distant day, in the very nature OF
things. make them rich and prosper
Gus people. AS the deposits of great
mineral beds are to the prosperity and
commercial wealth Of the people OF
Pennsylvania, so will they be to the
prosperity and commercial wealth OF
this section of our State, with this dis
tinction-that, while we have all the
ores of that State, except perhaps,
nickle, West Virginia may truthfally
claim large deposits Of valuable ore
the existence OF which is no where
met with in the former named State,
Facts upon this subject, authenticated
by location, will be published before
long, which will agreeably surprise the
most of the public who take an inter
est in minerology.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-06

Our Catholic friends held a grand
festival at Camden Hall, Parkersburg,
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings last, and had a grand
time. We attended on Tuesday even
ing, and enjoyed ourselves. We made
the acquaintance of Father Duffy and
Conner, both able and Jealous pastors
and we learned from Father Duffy,
that steps are being taken to erect a
place OF worship out here in the oil re-
gions. We hope they will do so; it is
very rauch needed, and we hope that
our friends will do all in their power
to do, when called on.
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The third month of school at Sand
Hill, Room No. 3, closed December
ed, 1873. Number Of boys enrolled
T.; girls, IS; total, II. Boys. daily at
tendance, 9 Sal. Girls, 9 1921. To-
tai, IS 2o-2I. I will say in behalf OF
the scholars. that they deserve praise
for their good conduct, and the pro.
gress they have made in their studies,
and hope they will continue. Let their
motto be EDWARD ard upward"
DELLA R. SPRAGUE, Teacher.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-06

Our correspondent, "Jinggle," makes
a mistake in his communication. We
refer to his allusion to the record OF
Hon, J. N. Camden, on the free pipe
bill. Mr.. Camden has always been a
warm friend of the bill, and every other
bill which would in the least benefit
the oil producers. 1t was partly thro
his influence that the. recent reduction
in freights was made, and we kno"
that he favors still further reduction
The Hon. gentleman is not now mol
never was 4 director Of the B. s. o
Railroad Company.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-06

The Legislature, previous to its ad
journment, passed 4 free pipe bill; free
We understand, II every sense OF the
word. No FIVE mile restriction, but
one nodded after the pennsyl vania
free pipe bill. Our thanks, and the
thanks Of the producers, are due the
legislature for giving US justice. We
understand that our able representa-
tive, B. H. Folly, was mainly instru
mental in having the.bill passed.
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G. 0 O D N + w s
FOR THE PRODUCER.
REDUCTION OF FREIGRTS
ON OIL!

On January 1st, 1874, the freights on
oil over $40 gravity, was reduced
from IS cents per barrel, to a cents
per barrel, from Volcano to Parkers-
burg, and from Volcano to Baltimore,
from $1.e5 per barrel to g. cents per
barrel. This is glorious news to the
Oil producers, and We know that this
reduction is largely due to the efforts
OF MIR. H. A. Stiles, w. 6. Stiles,
Jr., and J. n. Camden & Co. In be-
half Of our oil producers, we thank
these gentlemen for their efforts which
have resulted 50 successfully.
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We had the pleasure OF meeting o,

We had the pleasure OF meeting our
old friend, Hon. Benz. Wilson, last
week. Mr.. Wilson seems to feel that
he has good chance of succeeding to
gain his seat in Congress, as he has
right on his side. Right never amount,
ed to much in Radical Congress.
However, if Congress will send the
election back to the people, we will re
turn Mr.. Wilson by majority that
will leave mo doubt.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.!
TRU STEE'S SALE!

The following property will be sold at VOL.
CANO, West Va, on JANUARY Fifteenth,
Eighteen Hundred and Seventy -Four, at Ten
O'Clock, A. NJ, to-wit:
Three Grey Mules, Two Brown Mules
Three Bay Horses, Two Sorrel Horses, Three
Grej Horses, Wagons, Fixtures, Coal Shovels
Log Chains, One Cow, One Heifer, Lot OF
Hogs. John Coulson's interest in one oil
we'll and Fixtures, and various other articles
TERMS Mote 1t six months, with ap,
proved security. +. NJ. WRIGHT,
Trustee,
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Among the valuable Christmas pre,

Among the valuable Christmas pres.
ents made here, our friead, q. T. De-
wore, Jeweler, remembered US with a
magnificent solitaire stud. Our friend
E. c. Wayman received fine suit Of
black clothes, overcoat and all, and
Mrs. DR.. Emery received from he, son
Willie, from New York, lady's fine
gold Elgin Watch. We love to see a
Young man remember his parents when
altar OF.
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Order on E. Hood, treasurer Gibson
Relief Fund, has been duly honored
for the amount of cash IN the treasury,
:. cents. Will hold said treasurer &C
countable for one pair OF old pants
and boots. one revenue stamp and
street car ticket. If not accounted Tor
by January 3Ist, 1874 will be collected
by law.
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M. ]. O'Brien s. Bro, had free en-,
tertainment of their friends, at their
new buildings in Parkersburg, last
Wednesday night. We could not be
present, but we have no doubt that all
who did go, were we'll received and
had a good tins. The O'Brien Bros
are wide awake, active business men,
and their future prosperity is assured,
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THE WINTER.

Though coming upon us e,rly, and
clustering about as if intending to
snatch us from the earth, simmered
down with the panic, and the weather
for the past month has been mild and
gentle for this time Of year. There is
not the suffering that was anticipated
the rich help the poor by giving en-
ployment, and the poor help those
better circumstanced by deserving en-
ployment. and all things are well. Its
d good country, this. Conc down
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-06

The lucky scholars who won the
two pens offered asa premium to the
two who made the most improvement
in writing, were'aw arded to F. Boring
and Harvey Whitman. Dora Wayman,
being the third best, was awarded a
beautiful gold pencil.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-06

Our old friend, Moses Sweetscr, from
Newburyport, Mass. paid us a visit
this week, fresh from our old New
England home. Mr.. Sweetser is buy
ing oil and paying cash, He under
stands the oil business thoroughly,
having entered it in its earliest days.
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and get clean meal, and see for your
HOME MARKET.

HOME MARKET:
There is a home market here for
nearly everything that israised. Corn
is worth seventy-fve cents, oats. fifty
cents, and wheat two dollars per BUSH
ell. AS good beef grows here as any
where in the Union, and thousands of
cattle are annually shipped from this
and adjoining counties by dro~ers, who
come here 10 purchase for the eastern
markets. Many cattle, however, are
wintered here this season, that would
otherwise have been shipped, but for
the great stringency caused by the
panic in money matters. More anon.
JINGLE.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-06

JChristmas was celebrated in all the
churches here.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-06

The next session of West Virginia
Conference Of the NJ. E. Church, will
be held at Fairmont, March nth, 1874.
Bishop Scott presides.
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Owing to the space occupied by our
correspondent "Jinggle," much local
matter is crowded out.
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NOTICE A!

All claims dne me must be settled
on or before February Ist, 1874, or
they will be placed in the hands Of a
law officer for collection. l mean all
without reserve. Il. I. DEvoRE.
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LOCAL ITEMS.

Divine services next Sunday in all
the churches.
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We see by the Parkersburg Times
that the Rev. w. Gaines Miller, Rec
tor of the M. f. Church South, IN q
communication, states that the Rev. l.
H. Horton never was a member o.
their conference, as FAR as they have
evidence. We know he was, and more
that he had regular Credentials as an
elder. We mean no disrespect to the
NJ. E. Church South; we only wish tc
tell the whole truth in the matter. We
respect the church Of God OF all de-
nominations, but feel that if there had
been little more christian charity ir
Horizons case, there would have beer
less scandal.
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4 Great Reduction IN Prices
for Cash!

On and after the 10th no credit will
be given. Our terms will be CASH
All persons indebted to us will please
call and settle a. once.
THOMAS, SCHILLING & Co.
Dec. I6, 1873.
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COUNTY COURT.

At the opening of the court yesterday
morning, tue case OF the people, otc. vs.
Daniel Miller, for keeping a gambling
house, was called up. By agreement, a
jury was waived, and the csso was tried
by the court Marshal McIInlo wa the
nrst witness called and testified that on a
certain day in FEBRUARY last, acting upon
Information given him, he made descent
upon Millers establishment aud found a
number Of darkics in the saloon PLAYING
for money, but in the scram bio and excite .
noht be was unable 20 identify
any OF tho participants, but captured
abou. four dollars in money and the gam.
ing implements used, which hs turned
over TO the city authorities. Tha. he ar.
roSied Miller on the charge above.
named, aud 40 was fined before q police
magistrate. Abort Andrews, (colored,
character we'll known in the polic.
courts, testified that during January and
February last he was In the employ of
Miller as barkeeper, and that during the
timo no was employed ,hero he never SAW
any games for money and never nj.
lowed any suoh games while on
watch, as 1t was strictly agains,
the order Of tho proprietor. Miller, ,be
defendant In tho case, testified that bs
owns the saloon in which the gaming ia
alleged to havo taken place. TIM, he
never permitted games for money in hi,
saloon, and If any such games were plsytd
there, ho knew nothing of them. Tint nj
tho time mentioned in McIIales tes,ipo.
ny, that officer arrested him on the cbargs
speeinedfAnI he pleaded guilty before the |
magistrate aud was lnod thu
sum OF sl0 and cost Re
Agreement Of tho attorneys tho case wns
submitted without arsumani. The iudre
In summing Up the case decided TINT d.
Miller had boon lnod for tho only game
proved, 1t was an oil,c, to any further
action against him, and ~ there wa, no
whence Of any ether gaming, he would
discharge the prisoner. County ATTORNEY
Pope conducted tho prosecution and MFR
Webb the defense.
No other business Of Importance VIZ.
Transacted by tho court. Imm,dj.,olr
flor the Miller trial tho Jury was di.
harged Tor tho torn.
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sIEA TER IDLEWILD.
THuR3DAY JULY 10Th, 1874

The feet and elegant steamer Idlowild
having been chartered for the above pur.
pose, will loayo PHILIPPE whariboat ut
o3O n. IN, and proceed up the Obi, river
touching at Mound City, Caledouis aud
Metropolis Returning viii arrive d.
CAIRO At =. N. At sp. m. viii leave
usnin up the Ohio On moonlight c1cYt-
sion,' returning 10 Cairo at TN. Brass
and string music will bo furnished and 70.
freshmcnts will be in abundance. The
daylight excursion has boon arranged ex-
pressly for the sc,omm odation Of psronts
and childron, nSd all sunday schools sto
invited TO participate Experienced OH
cora will have charge OF tho steamer, thus
insuring to all IA safe and pleasant trip
Round trip tickets ono dollar. Children
half price. Parties wishing ticket. will
please present their invitations.
q. NJ. HOWE, NJ =. FuLTos,
q. w. BRADLEY, oh. CARTER,
| Il. +. BLAME, ID. HoOAS.
| lC.7.2,-.d
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WILL X. HAWKINS,
CITY Clerk.

Levying and assessing taxes for the year, a.
d., 1874, for corporate purposes.
BE il ordained by the City Council of the
city of Cairo.
SECTION |. That the sum of $4,000 T.
hereby levied and sessed upon the real
aud personal property within the city Of
Cairo, subject 10 taxation, as the same Is a.
sessed for state and county purposes, for the
current year.
SKC. 2. The mayor and city clerk OF said
city OF Cairo, shall, on or before the second
Tuesday in August, 1874, certify 10 the
county clerk of Alexander county, tOat the
city of Cairo requires the sum of SD.OuO,
To be raised by taxation, for city purpose.
SIC. 3. The county collector OF said Al
cNander county. IL hereby authorized TO re-.
ceive city orders or warrants, IN payment ui
the said city taxes, 10 extent OF uue-hai OF
the total amounts collected from all person
and bodies corporate.
SEC, 4. II snail be the duty of the city
treasurer, whenever the county collector al
said Alexander county shall pay over
10 him city taxes IN money, to apportiui
the same among the funds known u Gene
raj Interest fund Fox, Howard Il co. Ia
lerest fund; Bond Redemption fund, an,
fund TO pay amounts received in loan from
citizens Tor grayeling Leyee street. ia pro
portion as the sums appropriated for sai,
Iunds are To the amount 50 paid over b,
the collector; and, when the said collector
shah pay over TO the said treasurer, cit
taxes IN orders, OF warrants, To place ia
amount OF same In the General fund.
ApproNed July 18th. ls7i.
WILL X, HAWKINS.
tity CLERK.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


Providing for the annuai appropriations, for
tbe fiscal year ending April 00th. 1870.
Ne II ordained by the city council Of The
city OF Cairo
SECTION |. That for the purpose OF de-
fraying the necessary expenses, OF the cor
poration for the fiscal year ending Apnl ~,
is1J, and paying certain liabilities HlreauN
incurred, the following sums, OF so much
thereof IS may be required. be- anu they
ara hereby appropriated, Tor Tue l"lo"'hg
The sum O, a.. 523 40 for the purpo.c
~ paying interest on sundry bonds OF the
city.
raying interest on bonds issued 10 Fox,
Howard a Co.
3. The sum Of s3,lG0 Tor the purpose Of
paying interest on bonds issued TO the Cairo
4 -. Louis Railroad Company, talrcady dc.
livcred by rusteel
4. The sum Of 500, for tho purpose Of pay
ing bonds due, and becoming due, before
April 30, 1s7b.
g. The sum OF 81 900. 20 pay amounts re
Ceiycd in loan from citizens for travelling
Lcyce street. between 4th and iitn streets.
9. The sum of $4,000, 70 pay prin ,ipal aud
interest on outstanding city warrants.
:. The of sum $4,000. to pay salaries OF
various city officers, including the police
force.
s. The sum OF 5000, TO dcfray the cost Of
building, rceonstructlng and repairing side
walks.
y. The sum OF 81 900. to dcfray the cost
OF tlliug and repairing streets.
10. The sum OF ~, 800, to be expended io,
drainage purposes.
II. Tue sum of $4,000, TO defray the cN
penscs of the board OF health, including al
AIRY oil health officer.
IL. The sum of { 800. 10 defray the eN
denses OF the Fire Department.
IL. The sum of $3.50 to deiray the cN
penses Of the city clerks Office aud counc
chamber.
u. The sum of S24O. to dcfray the ey
penses of city election.
Il. The sum OF $1,000 to donay expense
OF city jail and dieting prisoners.
10. The sum of $500 10 dcfray the oN
pcnses Of printing, binding and advertising.
IL. The sum of $1,000 To pay for gas, or
other light for use of the city.
Is The sum of $500 for contingent
fund.
10. The sum OF $3.50. for expense. col
lecting general warrant for 1874.
Approved July 18th, 1874.
JOHN WOOD, Mayor.
Attest
WILL X. HAWKINS,
CITY CLARK.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals viii bo received At my
Office, until o'clock p. M, OF Tuesday the
| eleventh Ol) day of August, 1874, for nrn-
| lshi1g the materials, or doing the work. or
both, for the Reconstruction OF the follow
ing described sidewalks, or either OF them,
viz:
ON the south side of Fourth atm street,
| between Washington and Commercial ave-
nues, on the west side OF Washington ave-
rue, between Fourth (Ith) and Fifth ljth
street,. ON the north side Of Filth tltlD
street between Washington and CONNER
cial avenue; OIL the east side Of Washing
ton avenue, between Fifth 9th and Sixth
ON streets; ON the south side of seventh
lIthl street, commencing at the east side Of
Walnut street and extending east iiity 900
feet; on the north side of Seventh Gun
street, commencing on the west side of Wal
nut street and extending west 10 the new
walk fronting the property OF j. \, Turner;
ON the north side OF Eleventh llthJ street, be-
tween Washington avenue and Walnut
street; on the east side OF Poplar street,
from point opposite the northorly side OF
DIVISION street, TO point sGyenty-iNe ti5)
feet north Of the nOrthery side OF Twenty
llrst street; OH the south side OF Twenty
nrst (2lst street between Poplar and Syc.-
more streets. Said sidewalks 10 be recon
structed OF wood.
sealed proposals, as above, will also be re-
celNed for furnishing the materials, or doing
the work, or both, for the construction Of
the ing described sidewalks, or either
Of them, viz:
ON the south side of Eighth (sih street,
between Washington ana CONNIE retail ave.
nues; on the north side of Eighth tsthl
rect, between Washington avenue and
Walnut street and on the east side of Wash-
ngton avenue, between Eighth (Sth) and
Ninh (othl streets. Said sidewalks TO Le
constructed of brick.
Said proposals shall be directed to the
.ity Council Of the city OF Cairo, and win
10 opened at u meeting OF said council 10
70 held ON the said lth day Of August, 1874,
1 1870 PIN.
All proposals shall be made in accordance
With the provisions, requirements and speci.
cations OF Ordinance No, rs, approved
me 18th. A. ID. 1874, which ordinance /.
ow on lie In my ONCE, subjective examine.
ON at any time.
The City Council reserves The right IN
,ject any and all proposals. W
WILL X. HAwkINS, City Clerk.
Cairo, Ills, July 20, lS1i. l7.7.2J.iOi
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eiih', that, at this place, presents a per.
pandicuiat face, two hundtoi feet high.
and from the top Of which a view nav
10 obtained that we'll repays for ID,
trouble aud fatigue of climbing.
LOOKING NORTH AsD NORTHEAST
Harrisburg, Eldorado, Equality and sew.
eral other villages arc in plain view, and
Marion, In Williamson county forty miles
away can be seen dimly on = clear day.
Here We amused ourselves by gather.
ing arouni great rocks, aud, by the
united efforts Of seven men, (your
representative, not fond Of work even
Tor fun, did not take hold,) lifting them
from their bods and rolling them thun.
dcrs and crashing over 10 procipice
down anon 'hr toe below.
Turing POI, 'his, SO gathered somo Gns
specimens ot ferns and, ia the Sun wen,
down, took our way to tho plains below
and returned to Town, arriving At clover
o'clock covered, in our own estimation
hgurasi'o'y, with glory literally, will
mud, wo)dticks and chiggers.
had intended saying tomothing Abou
tho sulphur springs and the scenery, an
tho speculation thera would b
in building hotel with bath
ing houses, etc, but this loi,e
} has already stretched beyond enduranc
and we must wal. until September whe
large party Of ladies and gentlemen wi
go up from Cairo with fonts and tai
= pauIin and old clothes, camp out, exploit
| and drink sulphur water.
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EhASCiPATIOS CELEHEATIOr. - The
coming anniversary OF tho emancipation
Of slaves In the West lndie. August Ist.
the colorsd citizens Of Caro- will celebrate
IN an appropriate manner. a Grand
Barbecue Dinner will Le served in
Scheels garden, and speeches, by we'll
known orators, will DO mado Ia tho fore
noon and afternoon, within the hall,
which will be appropriately decorated for
iho occasion.
A cordial Invitation t. participate in
the celebration ID extended 10 all the eur.
rounding country.
Tho best bra,s band In Southern
Illinois has been procured for the occa-
sion.
The tables will be supplied with all the
seasonable rofroshments.
Invitations have been extended 20 sorno
OF tho most talented speakers in the land
and favorable answers have been re ,oivod
from most OF those who have been In.
yitsd' Among the speakers who hsyo
eeen solicited to speak on the occasion
are Hon, Fred. Douglas, Of Washington
Gov. Pinchbsck, OF Louisiana; Hon. j
ii. oberlyi Hon. ID. T. Linegsr, and J
j. Bird, Esq, Of Cairo.
Committee of Arrangements.-D. G
Scott, j. T. Allen, Mace Lee, $. smithe
md J. jennings. 7-i7.Ct