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Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-03


company, with capital OF 81, 600, GOO,
in 90, 600 shares OF $50 each. The COM
pany is formed, it is mentioned, st for
purchasing and slaughtering in Canada
or elsewhere cattle or other stock, and
exporting meat to Great Britain or else
where" ..s !.
man of color the other afternoon during
ance, as de wedder is somewhat am
phibious, will you do mo de honor to ,
step under my umbreller an form a
quorum?" "Thank you, Mr.. Rillups,
L will. In dis wedder an umbreller is
rather cosmopolitan. +.
Mr.. Alfred Organ, of Sumpter,
Wisconsin, has an acre of teasles that
are now in the burr, and are looking re-
markably fine. Teasles are extensively
used in woolen factories for raising the
nap on cloth, and owing to the small
production of them in this country, the
market is seldom, if ever, overstocked,
particularly in the west. Il
The latest novelty in earrings is
probably the singular pair which were
sported by dashing Partisan belle at
recent wedding. From each ear hung
small gold gfi9iron, on which was laid
heart formed of garnets, the idea to
be conveyed, says gushing CORES
pondent, being that of o bleeding heart
upon the fiery Goals of love s..
"A young husband took his wife to q
soda fountain last evening, and, look
ing solemnly at the man who asked
them "what syrupp' said ne would
take crusade" Imagine his horror
when she said she would try some too.
He laughed feebly, but; the cold sweat
stood in great drops on his clammy
brow; but, fortunately, the soda man
never lost his presence of mind, and,
while the husband threw in an extra
dose of "crusade," his wife made very
wry face over ginger. She will never
try " crusade" again. IS ,i'ti &.
"A tricolor flag on the summit OF
Metz cathedral, which has been con-
atant eyssore to the Germans, was re-
Gently removed, reward of S75
having been offered for the feat, which
was attended with considerable danger,
as, after the top of the gothic tower was
reached, two balls had TO be scaled to
reach the flagstaff. A man named
Demange, q house-painter at Metz,
latoly made the attempt and brought
down the obnoxious emblem of French
rule, substituting therefor o German
flag of black, white, and red. Previ-
ously, seven Germans had tried to ac-
eompiish the task, but two lost their
lives and the other five failed
The Founders medal of tho Royal
Geographical society was granted TO DIR.
Scbweinfurth, and the Victoria medal
to Major Warburton, who has lately
crossed the interior Of Western Austria
liza from the M'Dowell ranges to the
coast north of Nicol Bay, passing over
eight or nine hundred miles of territory
never before trodden by the foot Of o
white man. The country tragersed
proves to be eminently barren and I'M
interesting in an agricultural point of
view. For three months the expedition
had nothing to live upon but dried.
camel's flesh and such roots and bulbs
as thew rcould gather!
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-03
The editor of the Burlington Ola

The editor of the Burlington Ola. J
Hawkeye has discovered woman who
will get UP at aix o'clock, kindle the
fire, get breakfast, rout out the family,
wash the dishes and six children, sew
o button on the neck of her husbands
shirt and hunt his hat, 60 to mission
Sunday-sohool and teach q class, attend
church. rush home and have dinner
over and the things cleared away in time
for afternoon Snnday.scbool, Sreaa the
Sunday-school papers to the children,
go to church at night, and talk on her
way home about Sunday as ebay of
rest"
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-03

saks
tinued until Six tiers and q small fiask
of brandy and peppermint had been
squeezed in and the lid screwed down,
whereon maiden in a scarlet riding
habit with yellow buttons pranced gaily
over an oTange smeadow on, alpnrple
horse, .and Mrs. Longworthy came for
ward to procnre Jasper's assistance
about strapping the portmanteau, her
hands trembled 80.
"Shan't put up q nice lunch, dear
a half of cold chicken, two or three
slices of ham, some tongue, pickles, and
aquarter Ct whortleberry pie"
Mercy, woman, says MIR. Longwor-
thy with fine Tdisdain OF this ,wifely So
lioitude, "as if there were nothing eat
able between this and Tibnryt Lunch,
certainly not. What figure I should
cut, like that troublesome man of Dick
ems, always going about with huge
white-brown parcel in chronic state Of
falling to pieces. Now if / were going
for pleasure, my dear Harriet-but it is
nasty piece of business my love, and
shall have plentyAto think ofgbesides
whortle ebdrfy pie.""s BIZ tsSsS
Snhtching q mouthful Of cake, o gulp
of coffee, and hasty kiss, Mr.. Jasper
Longworthy and his portmanteau went
down the front steps two at q bound,
and Mrs. Longworthy was left in very
desolate house, with odds and ends 10
pick up, soiled linen to count and put
up for the wash, the day before's NUT
ton to hash and-oh yes-Jasper's cast
off pockets to go through.
This is business at, which every
woman goes with expectancy at half
cock-a kind Of sickening dread that
she will find that which The pitying gods
should snatch from her by sudden
ncighbor's child into the cistern[any,
dioted and forbidden regions of the
waistcoat and coat, where men insist
only duns and disngreeabIe mems are
kept, kilograms, life insurance policies
and price records. gETESS GYgg
Poor Jasper heg does hate to be
sent off in this way, without hardly q
moments warning, and the cars make
him 80 sick. remember the sammer
we were married, when we went down
to Woodstock to visit Aunt .Calimy
Ann" RSs MtRgf
The investigation had been briskly
going onward, and with deadly palor
in her cheeks, and her heart beating
like n trip -hamuey Mrs. Longworthy
turned over 4afid oyer, befc-e hsring to
unfold it, deicates ook ingV letter, ruled
in water-lines and smelling of hedyoe-
mia.
.They never scent price-lists nor
policies, I'm sure" swinging the ahject
semblance of the deceitful Jasper nrdar
her left arm by the skirts, and sitting
down on couple of tomato cans. AZ
Slowly the reading began, every let.
ter seemed reeling away in a mad sort
Of jig, until the little women's ewes
burnt ina their sockets assif they bad
bean .0astedg Peknutg IF dear Jasper
could have seen her then
"NIY Own DARLING: In spite of everything,
my doarest; l think shall DO able to quit
little station on tho T.. and b. road Paxton,
whore will wait for you, if you arc not there
when arrive Soorg my own, ,yeshall be be,
yond them all. 2 Ever yoiirs intii DEATH, 81
ooh. the til de ,dteepiy-dyed villain aT''a, /" said
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-03
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE.
BY ANNIE RoRERTsoN NoxoN.

Eo1i ANNIE hOhEHTSON NOXON. t.,. 1
eff there is anything in the world
distasteful to me, it is sudden railroad
Journey" says Jasper Longworthy, con-
fdential clerk in the house of Lemon
Bros., outlers, Bradbury street, to his
wife, who very carefully packed his
portmanteau with chaoge of linen,
one extra pair Of grey tweed trousers, q
fancy checked waistcoat, a box of fine
paper collars, neok-tie made of q
piece of Mrs. Longworthy's wedding
dress. made the night before stealthily,
and designed by the good lady as sort
of talisman or amulet by which her hus-
band might, or ought to be preserved
through untold, undreampt-of dangers.
That MIR. Longworthy failed to evince
sudden emotions at sight of the ever to-
be-remembered puce-colored silk, with
its white diamond fig ure, was simply an
evidence of the utter heartlessness of
men, foritsis.notato be- presumed that
any man could forget the dress in which,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29
How Size Dipped HIM.

The Cape May Hare relates the following
incident: Among the excnriionists that
came from Wilmington by steamer was an
uueyenly weighted man aud bis wife. She,
800 avoiriupoiS; he scarce 100 pounds would
pose. Well they must battle % course, what
were the trips to Cape May without an ocean
dip? A batb-house was secured. BY tigh.
squeezing our Fat lady got into bathing robe
that was ready 20 burst at every step. Little
husband girded about his body a woolen gar
ment that fit like shirt on killdeor. Down
they 60, bold as a couple Of whales, to the
water but just ut the oceans edge Puny sud
deuly halted, looked with awe on tie iuriou.
pillows, aud then into the face Of his determined
800. On her coun.ansuce were the words,
come On = Ga his trembling lips shiyered the
sounds. oh nor The small specimen OF
dminutiye busbandry feared 70 risk rs d.
minntive portion Of flesh and bones 10 the
dashing foam, lest some unlucky billow
might swallow him down like a snipe
You shall 90 in,' said the fat woman.
won't said skinny. at the same time making
frantic efforts 10 tear away; down be goes 10
the sand, scratching worse than Kilkenny
cat. Down drops the 800 upon terrified
bones. slick as a hawk upon spring chicken.
The sand few, legs kickel, man screamed, yet
in spite Of all, the mlmnoth wife gathers ed
her 100 pounds Of furious sweetness 10 her
arms wake. compacen.Iy into the biggest
breakers aud kersouse she landed hin head
foremost into the ses, aud as be popped up TO
the surface, half stranglei, she pressed him 10
her bosom saying Now, honey, that's what
you came all the way from Wilmington e
enjoy"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

much popularity have been spoken oi 10 con-
uection with these positions, but II Is stu too
early to predict the names Of the successful
candidates. Our oh time fficud Logan Osbnru
Is likely 70 be selected as one Of the memoets
of the lower house. and r. Hume Butcher Is
announced as candidate for the Senate. The
choice for this latter position will be between
Jefferson aud Berkeley counties, and learn
that Hon. J. w. Graniham Of thls county
will consent to a reelection. Mr. Gusion, OF
Morgan, holds over. The knowing ones here
predict that Jefferson County will give from
500 TO 700 Democratic maprity, the latter be-
ing reasonably sure if the candidates suit and
the former being pretty safe under any c'rcum-
stances.
The Supreme Court of Appeals has been in
session here since Wednesday, August 9th. i
WAS thought that the number Of cases set Tor
argument at this term would closely occupy
the attention Of the Court during at least two
weeks but the lawyers CONCERNED have been 10
A chronic state of unreAdiness. aud continuan-
ces have been tue order oi the day. Up -
this time only three cases haze been regularly
submitted for decision by ,he Court, aud IN
these no very elab rate argument has been
made. They are. CockwelI G.; Nichols from
the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County Eliza
beth Hendricks, administrator, rs. Cyrus Hop
kius. from the Circuit Court Of Peudleton
County and the State rs. Mary Fitzpatrick.
on a writ OF error from the Circuit Court oi
Ritcie County. All Of the other cases set Tor
trial al this term have been continued, except
one which Is dockctci (Jr next Saturday, "a
which time the court Is DOW adlourned- The
Judges have enjoyed very satisfactory respite
from official labor, aud are fortunate Ia being
50 well situated 10 employ the ease with which
the circumstances have favored them.
During the past week this valley has been
visited by several must gracious showers and
the corn is coming forward splendiiy. Here
and there is field which was planted either
too early or too late. but the general crop
throughout the Valley will be excellent, as 1t
usually Is. Tie farmers will have corn t.
spare. and every industry in the Valley expects
To- receive a fresh impetus from the greeu backs
o the cold which the wbea' aud corn Wi!
bring aud put in circulation among the people.
Every body wants more money--a very com
mon complaint IN these modern times-bnt
which eau only be answered by having some
thing TO sell. This the people Of the valley
have aud their yellow wheat aud yellow coru
may be readily converted without change OF
color, intoyelow gold.
Again inviting The tranS-mon;ane West Vi
ginians 70 make a soiourn in this Valley aud
become acquainted with Jefferson County, J
remain, yours &c, j.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29
Dead Beats.

We thiGk il Is about time that the Press ot
Wes, Virginia. were veniila,ing some Of their
foreign and domestic foes" that appear on
their subscription books and ledgers as dead
beats" men who never pay anything, aud men
who wouldn't pay if they could. At the ses-
sion Of tie Press association held 10 1873 at
Clarksbnrg, among other excellent resolutions
the following was adopted and still stands upon
the records as living contract or agreement
between the publishers Of the State:
Resolrei. That when publisher is wiliully
imposed upon hy any advertiser or patron who
may neglect or refuse 10 perform his obligation,
he is requested TO publish his name aud address
in full. with reasons for the same and the
members Of this association hereby agree TO
copy the same in their respective papers.
Iu accordance with this resolution. and that
our friends elsewhere may not be swindled by
the same concern, we hereby give public notice
that an advertising agency in PittsbuFg, that
sometimes goes by the name of MeClelland &
Co., and sometimes by that of I. J.. McClel-
land, have failed aud refused to perform their
obligations TO us, in the matter Of refusing 10
pay a snail advertising bill that has been due
over two years, and are unworthy the conf
dence of West Virginia publishers. We have
some half dozen more just such dead beats
on our books that we shall publish soon. II
we eau not get our honest dues we propose to
circumscribe their operations TO the smallest
possible circle. PdrkerSJurg Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERN

-g- The Sass Pssssispa abolished weekly at Too
1..t-s4a{ Ftfy Cents per aHnnn 81 udraace.
-rIREED0LLARS &c not paid in advance.
-e-l.s D..s- aii F,''y Cents for SIR outin
r- rast.rms of advertising are, Tor square
.,,.i,.sI as.tss. Ose Dalar dad Fif,y Cent. Tor
.l-.. Insertions larger ones in thes mepropor-
.... .t.l clat.aaaace Fif'y Cents.
s-V,a alr,-..senentto b5 considered by the
..t ,r-..- uu'ess spcci6edon the Manuscript
.-,-.vis-. agreed upon between thc parties.
g-AaaItt-,.semeut NOE marked 0n the copy
,-s...ei f.I number ofin,egtious WILDE continued
...I -l.r.jost, ,paymentisexactcda accordingly.
rs-EssrLtR AovaarisEuESrs.- avoid any
l.gs.ariinso che part of Che ann-s edver-
.l.-sltisprop,r 90 state d,af'ae''y that tne
..-c aaly extends 60 ,hcir Immediate business
g.alCsais. L,yi!ora. other eradvertisemcutseut
r. tasm to be- an additional charge, and mo- yaria-
dion.
ze- )5',ulrv Notices fmore ,han dveliueswin
bcsh4rgettor.
lob .ySRK--Post.rs, sale Bills, Circulars,
't-Is. g., executed promptly, neatly, andat fair
ricss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29
TO- NEW SERIES CHARIESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, W y
POETICAL.
THE WINDS.

The South wind sings Of happy springs,
And summers Fastening on Their way }
The South wind smells Of cowslip bells,
And blossom-spangled meads OF Mayi
Rnt sweeter is her red, red mouth
Than all the kisses Of the south.
The West wind brea,hes Of russet heaths.
Aud yellow pride of woods grown oldi
The West wind flies from autumn skies,
Aud sun-couds oyerlaid with gold
But the golden locks love the best
Outshine the glories Of the West
The North wind sweeps from crystal deep',
And Arctic halls Of endless night;
The North wind blows DER driited SHOWS,
And mountain. robed in virgin white
But purer lar her maiden's soul
Than ali the SHOWS that shroud the Pose.
The East wind shrills DER desert hills
Aud dreary coasts of barren sand
The East wind moans Of sea-blanched bones,
And ships that sink in sight of land
But the cold, cold East may rave anu moah'
For her soft warm heart u oil my own.
[ChGmJers' Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29
4 VIGIL.

How late we sat that night in hayj
Or should ] SAY that morning.
For when Quilted you, my sweet,
The day vas neatly dawning;
The dim east thrilled with light unborn
80 soon to break nights thrilling,
And in the newly-budded trees
heard the robins calling.
All! they had slept while we had walked,
Our lovers vigil keeping
Through the long hours so short to Us
And sweeter than all sleeping;
Aud as we stood upon the porch
A moment in sad seeming
Somehow iclt their lit.le songs
We're telling OF their dreaming.
We kissed, and then-Gh then they knew
The secret ui our parting,
That We were hurrying to our dreams
A. they from theirs we're staring
But all the blither grew their songs,
Charged with the tines dear essence,
4 prophecy OF happy dreams
Madepurple with Loves presence
Al. happy morning happy night
Twin blossoms of the Mayume,
] hold YOU fast till am done
With night time and with day time.
And YOU, ye Warblcrs OF The spring,
Coun. this among your bli's.es,
Yuur songs are sacred. since they brihg
Remembrance OF her kisses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

The LioHTSrSG TALKEs.-Dr. j. Z. Saul.
Eclectic Physician and Surgeon, and Lightning
Talker, amused our people fo' an evening or
two last week. His comicaliiies, burlesques.
likes, &c, were equal to the efforts Of the best
clowns, aud the medicines he disposed Of said
to b effective remedies in diseases for which
they a:e respectively intended. The Dr. made
quite liberal contribution 10 money 20 the
Musical Association. He expects TO return to
this place in six weeks Mr. Lights the agent
for the sale Of his medicines.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29
Progress of Temperance in West Va.

CLAGKsBURG, August 5th.
EDS. FgEE PREss- will doubtless be
gratifying t. the people Of our county 10 know
that il refusing iicei ce 10 sell intoxicating IL
oqars our Court is not alone. Not My ~ this
county of Harrison has such liceuce been re-
fused lor The last ten years hut IN Ghmer for
fifteen years, Clay sixteen, Richie eight In
Uuslur no liceuce has ever been asked. 10
al hlion b. these the following counties refuse
licence--Braxton, Barbour, Calhoun, ID D'dfidge,
Fayctte. Greenbrier, except 10 White Sulphur
Cor the supposed necessities Of foreign yistersl
Jackson. Lewis. MOnonga.ia, Marshall, Pres
ton. Randolph Roaue, Tyler, Taylor aud Writ.
IL is believed by The delegates 1T the School
Convention assembled here that the like is true
Of many more counties conceruiug which they
cannot speak positively Only FIVE counties
west Of The mountains were kHoICn 10 grant H.
cence. though doubtless there are others. In
Monongalia not only WAS ceuce refused. but
while the tipplers were being broken IN the
"iug bars were we'll watched by the anthori-
ties aud broken up Meanwhile the families
If these tipplcrs as well rs themselves are be-
coming much more comfortable aud crime and
poverty are diminished The common tesli-
mony also is that so far from the reaction
which was the fayori,e prediction Of opponents
the cause is steadily growing The Teachers
here assembled from all parts Of the State with
scarce III exception are faithfully performing
their duty in this part Of Education, 50 that
prohibition IN some form or other may be re-
earded AS the fixed policy of the State Of West
Virginia. Yours truly, c. W. A.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

Mr Adam Small. Of this county. residing
near Tabs Crossing, has sold 70 John W.
Cresweii, Of Baltimore. the farm known as the
" Morrison Farm lying on the East side Of
OF the Martnsburg and HedgesyiIe road, and
adjoining the farm of Geo. ". Ramer, Esq,
for fifty dollars aud ffty-fve cents per acre
MarhnsbUg LadgpendeH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

The Bro SHOW Of John Robinson, for which
the people were asked to WAIT, will not exhib-
it at Charlestown this season, but will be at
Harper's Ferry on the 9Th Of September. and
at Winchester on the 9th. Persons having
Bills agains, the establishment are requested to
present them at Harper's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

Harry, an interesting little Sn Of Mr. b. ".
knight, about six years Of age, got hold Of a
bottle containing half pint Of sulphuric acid,
one day last week. aud drank portion Of It.
Antilotes were administered by Dr. Taylor
Holiday, aud the little fellow IS now recover
Jog rapidly. - Winchester Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

SUNDAY School PfcSIc.-The Kabletown
Sunday School designs holding Basket Pic
uic near that place on Friday, 4th Of Septem-
Der, commencing at . o'clock, A. NJ This is
not intended to be apublic Picnic, but all who
have been or shalt be invited it is earnestly de-
sired will attend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

SUMMARY ExEcUrIoN IN GEoRGH-An-
eusta. August l6.-Caplain a +. Butler who
was shot by negro man, died last night.
The citizens were so exasperated at the un-
provoked murder that several hundred OF
them armed themselves and marched TO tho
hil where the Murrells were confined. Both
Of them were taken out and carried TO the pa
radc ground aud jury was improyised. Both
Gabriel end Mike Murrell asserted their inno-
cence After three hours investigation. on
the sworn testimony Of an eye witness of the
murder Gabriel was taken back TO Jail, and
Mike was shot 10 death at three o'clock this
morning
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

Mrs Allen. relict Of the late David II. Al
len, died at her residence, "Ciifton." ia this
county 90 Monday evening las' She was
well known and very estimable lady aud pro-
bably the o.dest lady IN the county, being 81
years Old when she jed Clgrie C0urier, 18Th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

No Deputy United States Mar
sbal Towner SchIey, has received instructions
from Marshal Slack, by order Of Judge Jack
son, to summon no more jurors from this end
of the State to the United States Courts Of this
State, the Judge being desrous Of curtaing
the expenses Of the Court. The jurors will be
summoned from the counties 10 which the
Court meets. .-SheD. Reg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

Gov Kemper has addressed 70 The clerks of
the courts Of the State circular requesting iu-
formation Of ali sorts concerning judgments
rendered against real estates since tie war -
lie states that responses a.e wanfcl as h-iDg
of vital importance o. f'ie e ,u-a,.. a,aiti.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

SrRUcK BY LIGHTSISG. We learn that tho
dwelling upon the farm Of blr. John Shepherd.
3 miles North Of this town, was struck by
Lightning during the heavy storm on We'd
nesday night last, aud somewhat injured. a
colored GIL was lying near the stove 10 the
kitchen, was also severely injured. 70 fur
iher particulars. During the same storm, we
learn that a tree standing 10 front Of Mr. John
Wysong's residence, below town, was struck
and prosiratei 10 the ound.-Shep. Reg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-29

Rev. j. j. Kain, pastor ST. Peters church
at Harpers Ferry, distinguished himself last
week 10y the success with which he traced 20
il source slander against his sacred charac-
ter. and The prompt manner IN which he
caused the slanderer 70 retract his wauton ut
terances. II appears by letter from Father
Kain in the Winchester News that one j. j..
l.. Comls Of Martinsburg, INDUCED in very free
remarks concerning the reverend gentleman
in presence Of several others, two Of whom re-
lafod 10 him the circumstances. wbereupon he
repaired 10 Winchester aud thence 10 Combs
place Of business at Martinsburg. with Oh i'm
peratiye demand for retraction and ample
apology. These were readily given in the
manner required, and are Incorporated 10
Father Kain's letter 20 the News. II SANDER
could always be so eifectually discovered aud
nailed 10 the counter, much heart-burung
would be saved the innocent. and the busy
tongue Of the mischief maker, receiving less
and less credeuce, would soon become more
circumspcct, OF As 10 this instance, made to
bear the consequences. - Georgetown Courier.