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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31
yieksburS Affair.".

VICKsBUKG. December 30.-The Con-
eressional committee. 70 investigate the
Vicksburg troubles, arrived here to-day.
The legislative committee instructed TO
investigate the ViCksbTrg troubles has
been in session several davs.
A special election 20 I'll Crcsbys place
as sheriff. will be held Tomorrow The
negroes will take no part, 20 the election
Of a white candidate ls assured.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31
Grand Army Of the Republic 10 be
Disbandcd,

At meeting of the Houghton Post
Grand Army of the Republic held last
night, i: was decided to abandon the or
ganization on the accoLnt Of the accumu-
lation of debt.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31
The Late tserrett Smith.
Beeeler Wont Appeal.

\ large number of persons called to-
day nt the residence of General John
Cochran to view the remains of the late
Gerrctt Smith. a plaster cast of his face
has been taken. The Cuba Association
has presented floral cross as tribute to
the memory of the deceased.
The remains of Garrett Smith, were
sent tonight, in charge of relatives, to
Petcrboro, for interment.
Kalakaua was given a reception to-
night by the Free Masons of New York
city, who were present in large numbers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31
Crfminals Sentenced

Orf"IuAN Seut<HU.
Judge Caldwell to-day sentenced John
Johnson. the murderer of Andrew John
son, to be hanged April 2sth, 1875; and
Young man named George Randall, con-
victed Of rape, to the penitentiary for 10
wears.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31
Protests Against the Removal Of n
Postmaster.

CLEVELAND, December 30.-At Il
meeting Of prominent business men held
at CARROTS Hall this evening, to take
action on the recent removal of Post
master Allen, resolutions We're adopted
endorsing the official management of Mr..
Allen, and strongly protesting against
his removal. Speeches were made
by Hon. r. p Spalding, Hon. ID. R. Til
don, J. p. Bishop, Judge r. +. Payne
and others. Copies of the proceedings
are to be sent to President Grant and the
Postmaster General
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

CLEvELAxD, December 30.-Horsce
F. Andrews, a young man well known in
this city, committed suicide at an early
hour this morning, by shooting himself
a, the residence Of his mother on Hunt
inrton street. The deceased left note
for the coroner. in which he says that the
causes that led TO the act cannot be as
certained by investigation. lie also left
letters in which he disposes Of every arti-
Gle Of property.
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Poetry
I'm AN HOUR.
ANTICIPATION.

'I'll take the orchard path" she said
Speaking lowly, smilingly, slowly:
The brook was dried within its bed,
The hot sun flung fame OF red
Low in the West as forth she sped.
Across the dried brook-course she "ent'
Singing lowly, smiling Slowly :;
She scarcely saw the sun that spent
Its fiery force in swift descent
She never SAW the wheat was bent.
The grasses parched, the blossoms dried
SINGING lowly, smiling slowly,
uo,. owes amidst the drouth espled
A summer pleasance far and Wide'
With roses and sweet violets pleo'
DISAPPOINTMENT.
sut homeward coming all the way
Signing lowly, passing Slowly
She knew the bent wheat whitening lay
She saw the blossoms dry, decay.
sbe missed the little brooklets play.
A breeze had sprung from out INC oo"oh'
But. signing lowly, pacing SLOWLY
She only felt the burning drouth
Har ewes were hot. and parched her mouth
yot sweet fine wind blew from the South
And when the wind brought welcome ram
Still signing lowly, pacing SLOWLY
She never saw the lifting sfaih'
Rut only-a lone orchard lane,
Where she had waited all III VAN
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FOES DIS HOTEL =
WEB, W..
$3.50 Per DAY $3.50 Per Day

Situated in the heart of the City, commanding
fine views, and adjoining the Capitol Square
and Governors Mansion.
Thissplendid new Hotel, the only one situated
in the fashionable portion of the City, and ad-
joining The beautiful Capitol Park, with its Stat
nary, Monuments, Fountains. and Flower Beds
il newly and elegantly furnished throughout.
and its Bill Of Fare is not exccled il quality and
variety by any house in the State.
There has been receut additions Of sewers
splendid Rooms to this spacious house, together
with large and elegantly arranged Reception
Room.
Special Suits Of Rooms always ready for Wed
ling and large Travelling Parties. The arrange
nents are Grst-class in every respect. The price
Of Board has been ixed-owin- 70 the great
scarcity of mouey-at the reasonable sum of
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11
ENsuraanGes.

TNHE SOUTHERN MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, $472, 867.23.
CHARTERED BY TIE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
Uffice-No. IL reath Street, Skaters New
Building, between Main and Bank Streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
va Issues nnual, Term, and Participating
Policies, Farm Property Specially.
Dr. H. & .DAylDSUN, President.
JORDAN H. MARTIN, Vlce-Presldent.
j. E. NEIS NJ ANGER, Secretary
STATEN ENT OF IT'S BUSINESS:
To January LIST, 1878.
Number of Policies Issued, 7,s
the Company, S43o,Hoo.o
Amount of CASH Premiu rs an6. fees re-
ceived, - 2o9'ooo2o
aries Gommisslons &c, 226 476 SO
LOSSES adjusted not due, 12,U55 80
H. d. PECK, Solicitor, stanton, Va.
Us WALLAcE, Solicitor, Waynesbofo.
JNo. Il. SrJvER, Soliilor, Flsnersviie.
A gents wanted in every City, Town and
COUNTY.
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VTR q ENI n HOTEL
JOHN ID. C7sOsVE4E. Proprietor.
q. W KENNEDY, CHIEF CLERK.

This favorite HOTEL has just been repaired and
ftten up under the new management and will be
kept in first class style.
Its table viii! be supplied With everything that
the markets afford It's rooms are we'll furnished
ad well ventilated the servants are polite and
attentive, and everything will be done to secure
the greatest comfort of its guests
The BAR is supplied with the finest Wines and
Liquors, and attached thereto is d BILLIARD
SALOON, furnished with the most improved
tables
The Proprietor will devote his time and atten-
ton to making this hrst-class House in every
respect. and soicts share OF the public pat
coinage.
MH- OMNlBUSES will be in attendance on
he arrival of all trains to convey passengers to
md from the Hotel, free 2f charge.
JOHN d. CR0WLE,
novI5-tf PROPRIETOR
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Baltimore ADVERTISEMENTS.
h SINCLAIR e Co,
IN No. So LIGHT STREET.

- SINCLAIR & Co,
IN No. 50 LIGHT STREET.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Manufacturers observation-disclosures and
Machinery, Growers and Importers of Garden
and Field Seeds, offer to Farmers and Mef-
chants the following named valuable Labor saw
inc Machinery and implements for the coming
season. viz; oNEw YORKER SelfRaze Reaper and
tsNEw YORKER . Self Rake Reape and Mower Com
bined. This Machine took the Gold. Medal at the
great Field trial at Auburn, New York, IN July :,
1856 as the best self Rake Reaper on the ground,
also the celebrated MONITOR MOWER. This is
two wheeled Machine, with Flexible cutting par,
the best in USE The BUCKEYE and GASES hld!ng
Sulky Cultivators. Maryland Self Dlscharglng
Hay and Grain Rake on wheels, the pest III tne
Country. Sinclair's improved Corn -lanteF anu
Seed Drill Rices Premium Cotton Planter
Sinclair & Co.'s patent Screw Propeller Hay,
Straw and Fodder Cutter. Patent Mastlcators
for cutting Corn Stalks. Sugar Cane, Hay and
Straw. Readings patent horse Power Corn
Shelters and Cleaners. Hand and Power Corn
Shelters, all sizes and patterns. Threshers anrd
Spectators, Horse Powers, Wheat Fans, Grain
Cradles Revolving Hay Rakes and Cleaners,
Plows, Harrows and Cultiyators, Machinery and
Pillow Castings &c, &c.
| Also on hand for Spring sales fresh and genu-
inc Garden Seeds, of our own Raising and I'M
ported from the best houses in Europe
All goods sold by US warranted to give Salts
factionand such as represented.
For particulars &C., send for ourPictoria !Cat-
| alogue. 72mar23T
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Baltimore Advertisements.
% seysZNJSS.

IF7NHE GREAT AMERICAN
HEALTH RE6TOR ER, kurife
g. the blood and cures Scro1ula, Syphili
s Skin Diseases, Rheumatism, Disease
ES of W omen, and all Chronic Affection
" of the Blood, Liver and Kidneys
Recommended by the Medical Faculty
and many thousands of our best citi-
zens.
& Read the testimony of Physicians
d and patients who have used Rosadalis;
81 send for our Rosadalis Guide to Health
y Book, or Almanac for this year, which
we publish for gratuitous distribution
it will give you much valuable infor-
nation. .l4
\ DR., r. W Carr, ofBaltimore says
u ! take pleasure in recommending
"a your hosADAIIs as a very powerful al
terative. have seen it used in tw
caseswith happy results-one in a ca
OF secondary syphilis. in which tn
Va patlent pronounced himself cured at
"a ter havln.. taken FIVE bottles of you
Ia medicine. The other is a case ofscro
nv iula of Ion standing, which is rapid
improving under its use and the in
dicationsare thatthe patient will 500
recover. | have carefully examine
the formula by which your Rosadali
is made, and find it an excellent com
pound ofaIt1rative ingredients.
a Dr.. Sparks, of Nicholasyille, KY,
~ says he has used Rosadalis in cases
Scrofuls ana Secondary Syphilis with
satisfactory esults-as a cleaner OF
the Blood | hnow no better remedy.
Samuel G. McFadden Murfreeebo
ro' Tenn, says:
Ill | have used seven bottles of Rosa
@a& dalis, and am entirely cured Of Rheu
matism; send me four bottles, as
wish it for my brother, who has scrnt-
= uloussore eyes.
Benjamin Bechtol of Lima, Ohio
writes, have suffered for twenty yea r
with an inveterate eruption over m
- whole body; a short time since Ipur
CHASED bottle Of Eosadalis and II
tected perfect cure
Rosadalis is sold by all druggists.
Y Laboratory, 81 Exchange Place
n Baltimore.
7 DR.. CLEMENTS, & Co., Proprietore
- For sale by
P. H. TRO OUT,
F. H. LINK,
arlZy REESE 4 co.
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k)EksoNAL.

'NN'oNAA
NOAH WAz4kERg II CO.,
THE CELEBRATED CLUTHIERS OF
BAL TIMCRE, Md,
Announce the introduction Of a plan of ordering
CLOTHING UNDERW LAR, BY LETTER,
to which they call your especial attention
lney VIII send on application their improved
and accurate rules for
SELf-IAEASUREMENT,
and full line Of samples from their immense
stock of CLOTHS, AoSI,lERES, COATINGS,
SHlRIlNGS &C. &C, thus enabling parties in
any part of lhe country to order their Clothing
and Shirts direct from them With the certainty
OF receiving garments OF
The Very Latest Style
and Most Peefect FIT Attainabze
Goods ordered will be sent by Express to any
part OF the country.
AS is well known throughout the Southern
States, they have Tor Forly-three Years Elk
CELhED in all departments of their business,
which is a substantial guarantee as to the char
acter OF the Goods they will SEND out.
large and we'll assorted stock of READY
MADE CLOTHING always on hand, together
with full line of
FURNISHING GOODS,
including all the latest Novelties in design, and
AT POPULAR PRICES.
When Goods are sen; per Express c. o. D.,
there will be no collection charge on amounts
| of $40 and over.
| Rules for Self-Measurement, Samples of Good
and Price List sent FREE On application.
| The attention CO the rade is invited to our
| WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT, which is al
| ways kept up to the highest standard.
NOAH WALKER d CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in Men S and Boys
Clothing aid Furnishing Goods, either ready
| made or made to order.
1875 and l97 Baltimore Street
! 72mar9y BALTIM ORE, MD.
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S2.5O PER DAY

The patronage of my friends and the travelling
ublic are invited to make FORD'S HOTEL
heir home.
A. J. FORD, Proprietor.
Late one ol the Propr of the Exchange Hotel.
P S. by coaches run to and from all depots
and Steamboat landings dec23
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STATEMENT OF IT'S BUSINESS.
T,NRE INSURANCE.
T.A.BLEDSOE, Agent, Staunton, Va

Thiscompany, wellmsnaged au d5Iccessfulfor
a period ofthirty -four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIREon asfavorableterms
as other good companies.
It's capitaland income promote asfaras practi-
able, thcindnstrs of our State.
w. COWARDIN. P residena
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GRAND. SQUARE. AGD UPRIGHT
! s:|I..7..l.. !
ID i. y III . 50

Have received upwards of FIFTY FIRST
REMlUMS, and are among the best now made
Every instrument fully warranted for five
years. Prices as low as the exclusive use of
the very best materials and the most thorough
workmanship will permit The principal Plan
lists and composers and the piano purchasing
public, of the South especially, unite in the
unanimous verdict Of the superiority of the
STIEFF PIANO. The DURABILITY Of OUT
instruments is fully established by over SIXTY
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES in the South, us-
ing over 500 of our Pianos.
Sole Wholesale Agents for several of the
principal manufacturers of Cabinet and Paror
Organs; prices from $50 to 5000. A liberal
discount to C'ereymen and Sabbath Schools.
large assortment Of secondhand Pianos,
at prices ranging from $S75 to $500, always on
hand.
Send for Illustrated Ca alogue, containing
the names OF over {, 900 Southerners who have
bought and are using the Stietf Piano.
CHAS. N. STIETF.
Warerooms, No. 8 N. Liberty St.
Baltimore, Nd.
Fac'o:ies, "a, SO Camden i 40, Al Perry SITS.
APRIL
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Hotels.
THE BEDROOMS ARE
LARGE, COOL 81 AIRY

Special attention given to the wants ans
comforts of our Guests.
The Hotel is convenient to all the Southern
and " estern Railroads and Steamboat landings,
cars running every FIVE minutes to all parts of
the city making it as convenient for men of bust
ness and the travelling community generally es
ar.g tiotel in the City.
The Fountain Hotel, since the closing of the
Ettaw House, being the most convenient Hotel
to the Railway Stations and Steamboat Land
ings, the Proprietor assures the Former patrons
of the Eutaw ,'thsl no pains will be spared to
make them comfortable and he hopes by
strict personal attention to business and the re-
quirements of bis guests to merit the patronage
of the Eutaw, and the travelling Public general
ly. and believes after 20 years experience he
can unhestalingy promise every corrtori and
convenience Of frst-cfass Hotel This house
is proverbial for order and cleanliness which pre-
vail in every department.
The Fountain Hotel Bar is suppitd with the
best Wines, Liquors and Segars, Billiard Rooms
with first class tables, Bath Rooms and Barber
Shop.
Terms $500 per Day.
Accommodations for 800 Guests.
R, SHARE, Proprietor.
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lNPRING STOCK BOOTS SHOES, &C. Al
- tavejust received IN, hr in SrS#s
SEDIMENT OF SPRING GOODS, soon Y
ssting OF the latest 1t, les and best
qualities of LADIES GENTLEMEN S MISSES
and CHILDREN s SHOES, BOOTS and GAL,
TIERS My stock of fst-class goods is unsur-
passed in the city
aprl7-lvr u L.. WELAER.
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miscellaneous

TO HOUSEKEEPERS
AND ALL LOVERS OF
GOOD THINGS.
GOODS AT
BALTIMORE PRICES.
XK7e have fitted up our store and just received
w one of the choicest selected stocks
west of the Blue Ridge, and UNSURPASSED by any
like establishment in the Eastern cities, bought
from first hands, to which we invite the atten-
ton of the public.
We have alway on hand a full llue OF prime
groceries consisting of BROWN SUGARS, OF
several grades,
CLARIFIED.
COFFEE,
CUT LOAF,
PULVERIZED
AND GRADUATED
LAGUAYRA,
MoCCO,
GOVT JAVA,
4 PEABERRY
COFFEES
TEAS, full Zine, the largest in this section,
consisting Of Gunpowder, Imperial, Iourg
Hyson, Oolong, English Breakfast Japan,
of qualities and at prices defying competition.
Broma, Cocoa, Chocolate, Rachahout and
other delicious beverages.
CANNED GOODS, embracing every variety
| of fruit and vegetables put up expressly for
| family use. Fresh and Spiced Salmon and Uys-
tiers, HOLSTERS, Potted Ham Chicken, Turkey,
| Pickles ofevery kind.
CONTEMPORARIES AND PRESERVED
GOODS in great variety, Cheese, Crackers APP
ple-butter Mackerel, Herring and Cod Fish
Molasses and Syrups, Family Bacon, Lard and
| Butter, Vinegar, &C, &c.
| SPICES, general aud complete line, whole
and ground, guaranteed fresh and pure
Vermacelli, Macaron, Starch, Flavoring Elk
tracts, Salad Oils, Sauces, prepared Horseradish
Essences, Backing, Shoe and Stove Polish
Laundry Blae, Washing and Toilet Soaps, ant
| Housekeepers' Sundres genera'iy.
Brooms Whsps, Baskets Buckets, TUBS
Pals, Bowls, Trays, Wasnboards. Dippers. an'
Busting and Shoes Brushes, and thousand ant
one other other articles.
TOBACCO, Chewing and Smoking of Super
ior grades, and the finest brands OF Imported
| and. Domestic Cigars.
This establishment, differing as does, from
every other in this city, offers peculiar advant
ages to all buyers, and we earnestly ask tn
patronage of our people.
TURNER h HARMAN.
| feb2f.1yr Main St, Stanton, Va.
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sSOBERT LA VISION Il co,
IL MANUFACTURERS OF
SADDLES, HARNESS, COLLARS,
TRUNKS, e.,

hUN AO, O.,
AND DEALERS IN
SADDLERY HARDWARE AND MATERIALS
NO. PIT W. BAL TINORE STREET,
BALTIMORE, Md
Constantly on hand, Large Assortment Of
Saddles: Mcclellan, ilorgan, Spanish, Ten
aessee, Decatur, 5haftoe, Texas, California, Eng
fish, Somerset, Side, Boys
HARNESS :---Buggy, Carriage, Coacb, Elk
press, Stage, Sulkev, Trosting, Wagon and 9th
er kinds.
S:sss<Efery:---Coll Fly Nets, Covers
Robes.
a:-~-Saratoga, French, Sole Leath
er, Irou Frame. irou Bound, Packing, Dress
Bonnet, Valises, Sacs, SatcIlels, Carpet Bags, &C
Na- W e pledge ourselves to duplicate any reg.
ular Bill OF theabove goods made in any Of tbs
Northern or Eastern CiGes.
ROBERT LAWSON & O.,
277 Vest Baltimore Street,
aprl6'eey BALTIMORE.
5 H0'A1 NOTICE TO THE TRADE
Having leased and removed to the large Ware
house
NO. 23e W. BALTIMORE ST.,
NEAR GHAuLEe,
formerly occupied by Weldon Il Johnson we
are now prepared with increased facilities, to
conduct the
GENERAL AUCTION
AND CGMALSSION BUSINESS.
Our regular sales Of Furniture &c. will take
place EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY
MORNING, at 10 o clock, on First Floor, and sale
of Dry Goods, Notions and Miscellaneous Stocks
will be held on Second Floor EVERY MONDAY
MoRs1NG, at 10 O clock. Goods sold in lots to
suit the trade.
Sales OF Real Estate, Stocks at Stores and Pri-
vate Dwellings taken at any time upon moder-
ate terms.
Consgnments solicited and cash advances
made when required.
BROOKER 4 LEWIS, Auctioneers,
No. 239 W. Bait ST., near Charles
72jun23y Baltimore.
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BRADBURY PIANU,
the excellent
HAINES PIANO,
at low prices. Every instrument fully warrant
ed Our facilities are unsqualled, represent ting
as we do, four ot theslargest houses in the
world, commanding a capital OF $50. GOO, 600.
Refers to Rev. VIM A Harris, Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute Stanton sVa.
SANDERS & STAYNAN,
10 West Fayeite street. Baltimore, Nd,
and 935 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, D. G.
lie E-3m
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A MERfCAN HOTEL,
N Imm,eai ltely at the Va. Central RG.koad
STANTON, VIRGINIA.

tcCHESNEY & NADENBOUSCE, Proprietors
oprietorsin resuming the management
ofthis well known and popular oote1, so long
and favorably known to the tray cling public,
promise in thefuture to retain the repu ation the
American hasborne asa
First Glass Hotel
Itslocality, Immediately at the Railroad Depot
rendersit a convenient stopping place for per
sons on business orin search ofheaIth
Bar and Barber Shor in the House
Allthe Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
lines running to this own are adjoining this
House.
A irstclass livery Stable, under O'Toole h
Donovan II connected with this house.
McCNESfjEY co.
N B. Citizens ofthe County wi he furnished
Dinner a 80 Cents, and Horses ed by Messrs
Donovan & O'Toolea 20 Gents.
Oct. lift
" ANAWHA SALT HOO Barrels of Ka-
N nawha Salt just received. This Salt is
acknowledged to be the best in the world for
Stock. For sale cheap.
P. b. HOGE & BRO.
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( ACOB GMlNDER,
u MANUFACTURER AMI
DEALER IN
MILITARY GOODS.
MASONIC d ODD FELLOW EMBL EMS.
Swords Sashes, Belts, Shoulder Straps, Epau-
lettes, Embroidered and Metallic Hat and Cap
Ornaments, Plated and Solid Silver Jewels for
MASONIC AND ODD FELLOW LODGES.
Gilt and Silver Laces Fringes &c, Letters
and Figures in all styles and sizes Fancy Hard
ware and Cutlery and Knigf' Femplay Goods
No. 10 South GMUe1t Street,
72ap28y BALTIMORE, MD.
JAS. CARROLL. j. Q, ADAMS. j. f. STAUB.
NARROLL, ADAMS CO.,
" MANUFACTURERS
AND W,HOLESALE DEALERSI
BOOTS AND SHOES.
HATS, GAPS AND SI,RA W GOODH
No. 35l West Baltimore Street
BALTIMOREMD.
JAMEsGARRoLL, Up. NHER, |
JNe. ADAMS, sHLUCAs.
Weare receiving Goods daily from the best
Factories East. Our assortment and STYLES of
City Made Goods is complete
@as- Pi.rtieularattention paid to orders
72mar22v
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WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE
CORNER PRATT AND PRESIDENT SITS.
Near Pratt Street Bridge.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-06-03

sell his birth-right of $4,000 for the pal
try sum of $4,000, and all because his
frail body was unable to cope with the
humidity of the State Capitol" oh!
Hobbs, better have bought poor but Wig
orous body for $1,000, or even $1,000,
and been transplanted, and rendered proof
against humidity, than with your presen
weak corporosity attempt to bear up under
"the slings and arrows of outrageous for
tune" A golden opportunity has recently
passed away unimproveG Why did you
not make transportation arrangement
with Kelly, who was recently hung in
your city? If he had offered any obiec-
tons, you could easily have overcome
them by telling him that after the opera
ton his own intellect would have been
abolished, and that he would never be con-
scious of the disgrace from which his body
Suffered. As a friend, we advise you never
to let such an opportunity slip.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-06-03

THE Hobbs question is one of peculiar
sadness to Democratic organs just now,
To drown their grief they shout them.
selves hoarse over the civil rights bill. They
have so worked up public sentiment on it
that there are, perhaps, few innocent
souls throughout the country, who are yet
voting for Andrew Jackson, who believe
if it becomes law they must marry a
niger, " if he or she proposes to them.
The fact that the bill, though providing
a more summary remedy for violations of
the law, gives to the blacks but few addi-
tional privileges to those they now en-
10Y by law, they fail to state.