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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

There is patriotic ring in the
following, from a letter of Capt.
Geo. ID. Wise, of Richmond Va,
who has been mentioned in con-
nection with the Conservative
nomination for Congress in that
District. To avoid disaffection in
the party, he writes:
Reflection has taught me that
it is no honor to hold office if OBJ
tanned by means too common in
political life. Positions of trust
and confidence are only honorable
to those who are called to them
by the free and unbiased will OF
the people. have no other inter-
est in the contest than desire,
common with all good and patri-
otto citizens, that the choice fall
upon one in every respect worthy
of confidence and support"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01
A Baltimore cIe rgvman on s!

a Baltimore Clergyman on Sun
day entertained his hearers with IA
discourse on he subject of"Fnd-
ing "a Wife" ing his text from
the 22d veis4 of the 18th chapter
Of Proverbs. whose flndeth a wife
findeth a good thing, and obtain
eth favor Of the Lord. The rever
end gentleman WAS enthusiastic
on the subject of marriage, and
advised all young men to take a
life partner as soon as possible.
Enumerating the qualities which
a good wife should possess. he said
among other things, that sils
should be petty. This is novel
advice 70 come from the pulpit,
bat after All il is doubtless IN har-
mony with the views Of most
young men who arc seeking a life
partner.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

At meeting held by the Demo-
cratic and Conservative Executive
Committee, on the 9th of July,
the following resolution was unan-
imously passed:
ReSolred, That the thanks of
this committee are hereby tender
ed to ". L. Logan, for the able
and efficient manner in which he
discharged The duties Of Chairman
of the fanse while acting in that
capacity.
By order Of the Committee.
G. J FAULKNER, Jr.,
JoH y s. ROBINSON, -
J IL. GETTINGER, O''-''
j. J. w. BAKER.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

There are some indication that
child stealing is to become COM
mon crime in the United States,
if not speedily checked. Besides
numerous cases recently mentioned
in these columns, the correspondent
ola Philadelphia paper, writing
from Wilkesbarre, gives several
instances of attempts to steal chill
dren, some of which were success
full, and in all cases the little ones
were the offspring of wealthy par
ents. A little son of Mr.. Muran,
residing on Brenery Hill, in
Wilkesbarre, has been stolen, and
as yetno tidings has been received
of him. A few days ago an at
tempt was made to abduct a three
year old girl near the same city.
Attempts of the same kind were
made at Allentown and Easton.
At Dunmore, near Scranton, a six
year old boy named Walter
Thompson, has disappeared. When
he was last seen, it was In company
with a tall, dark complexioned
man. Two small children, George
and Mary Atwood, aged respec-
lively four and five years, have
been: carried away from near
Tunkhannock. AT Lockhaven an
attempt was made to abduct girl
twelve years Of age, but her cries
alarmed some gentlemen near by,
who appeared just in time to pre-
vent the villain from carrying her
off. The correspondent says that
undoubtedly much of this infa-
nous business is done by English
gypsies, several bands of whom are
travelling through the State. Pub
lie sentiment would justify the
legislatures of the different States
in making enactments Furnishing
the crime of child stealing with
death. Certainly prompt and
stringent measures ought to be
taken to prevent the possibility of
ah offences which entail such mis-
cry on families becoming common
here.
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very particular.
I LATER. |

PHILADELPHIA, July 30-Infor-
nation was received at police head
quarters this morning that a Potts
vile police officer had discovered
a child in gypsy camp, near Ham
burg, in Berkshire county, closely
resembling the description Of the
Ross child. He has the child, al
so man and woman who claimed
him. A special train started from
Philadelphia this morning, with
police and other parties, to identi-
fly the child. The news has pro
duced a great sensation.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The Beecher-Tiiton scandal is
about as scantIaious as cver--uvi--
Their better nor worse for amy of
the parties concerned. Beecher
says he wiIlmalSe it all plain when
he makes his statement before the
committee. We hope he viii, for
the whole affair is in a cousidera-
bic middle at present. We have no
doubt Beecher will he able to an
swer iton--bgt we are curious
TO know how ne viii answer him
self.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01
NEW YORK.
GREAT DANGER THREATENING AL-ME-
GHENY DITY.

GREAT DANGER THREATENING AL-ME-
GHENY DITY.
NRw YoRE, July 3o.-A special
dispatch from Pittsburg says an.
other great danger threatens Ale
gheny City. The ravine known
as Butchers Run is choked up for
distance of two miles, with the
contents of slaughter-houses, great
quantities of partially dressed bull
lock, over one hundred horses and
an occasional human being imbed-
ded in the mud, from which an
awful stencil arises. The debris
can hardly be cleared away in
week, and ifsthe weather continues
hot it will be impossible to pre-
vent q pestilence, as the district
lies in the centre of dense popu-
lation.
BANK ROBBERY.
BUFFALO, N. Y, July 30.-The
First National Bank of Ontario
was robbed of $4,000 yesterday.
Two professionals engaged the at
tention of the cashier, and a third
managed to get behind the coun-
ter, when he grabbed the money
and escaped no rest have been
made.
Two trains on the Grand Trunk
railroad collided at Fort Erie, yes
terday, killing three persons, The
accident occurred while long
train of gravel cars was being run
into the sand pile, and train al
loaded was coming out. The three
persons killed were in the caboose
which struck the engine of the out
coming train.
WALL STREET.
New YORK, July 30.-On gold
locus the rates have been ''iat" to
l per cent. for crrrying. Gold
opened at 1904. Money continues
abundant at 2a3 for loans, and 5a
81 for prime mercantile paper
Government bonds are steady and
firm on a moderate business.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The Woodruff is in her glory.
The Beecher Tilton scandal is just
to her liking. She revels in it and
is happy-is the Woodruff. She
says she intends to tell what she
knows about it. Vic. has the i'm
pudence and the brains to do al
most anything, but the Beecher
business is bad enough, in all con
science, without her mixing in
Hold your peace, Victoria.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

\ Mrs. Olsen, Of Salt Lake, makes
public declaration that in her opinion
polygamy is as good for women as for
II Ell, and that she would like three hus-
bands, one to love and live with, and
the other u help support her
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The present barley crop in California,
it is said, would outweigh that Of last
year by twenty-five per cent, and the
total yield is roughly estimated at
100000 centals.
A guinea hen at Morristown, Pa. laid
ninety-two eggs in as many days. She
tried to become the author of ninety
three, but Victor Hugo is still one
ahead.
In the two years ending with June
last the amount Of money realized for
wheat 10 California was, in round nusa-
bers, $4,000, 600, which has enriched
nearly all PARTS Of the State.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The Sc. Louis Democrat says that
forty Republican journals in Mis-
souri, support the movement for q
coalition OF the grangers and Re-
publicans against the Democrats IN
the state canvass.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01
CHARLEY ROSS.
His Reported Recovery.

PHILADELPHIA, July 30.--It is re
ported that little Charley was re-
covered this morning from band
Of gypsies near Hamburg, Pa. The
child recovered is said to answer
the description Of the kidnapped
boy in every particular.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

EGYPTIAN PoLITENESS. To re-
ceive a gentleman in gentleman
~ way, or even a commercial dep
utation in business-like manner,
is not so common an art among
statesman as it might be. For ex-
ample, the Viceroy of Egypt is, in
addition to being a despot, q trad
er and speculator, is growing jeal-
Gus of the foreign merchants in
the country. A gentleman who
called on Nuba Pancha, His Grand
Vizier, was, according to lie Nil,
received with anything but court
sy, and the scene ended by the
business gentleman being uncere-
moniously elected. Still the Turks
generally are very polite people !;
but III this instance the Pasha did
want to be annoyed, and he had,
doubtless, made up his mind with
regard to the matter to which
an answer was requested. Dis
putes affecting foreigners have
sultherto been referred to the Con
mes, but the Egyptian Govern
0 mt desire tC change the systemsl-
HAS to deaswith them direct. h
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01
INDEPENDENT
Published Daily and Weekly by the
INDIE PENDENT PR IkTlkG CO.
Bio ndeFs BuiIdina Corner Queen & MnrH nSf:

And now the Hon. VIM. I'll. Tr-o
visis named in connection with
the u. s. Sen atorship from this
State. Next.
Col. Ben. Wilson is on the war;
path for Congress in the First Dis
trict.
The people of jefferson county
are now said to be almost unani-
m0usly opposed to the County
Court. So we go.
H. 8. Walker, Esq,, Of Charles
ton, is swinging around the cir
clev with eyes fixed on the United
States Senatorship.
The old veteran, III. N. Gallaher
Esq, of the Free Press, lie likely to
be taken up and sent to the Legis-
lature from jefferson. He deserves
it.
O. s. Long, Esq, has retired
from the editorship of the Wheel
ing Register to enter upon his du-
ties as Clerk of the Court of APP
peals. He is succeeded by Mr.. w.
G. Waller, of Baltimore.
TheCon gressional fever is rag
ing. Aspirants are plentiful. We
have one little piece of advice to
offer them all. That is watch
which day j. MARSHALL Hagans
runs on. If you miss his day, he
will he elected.
The Washington correspondent
of the Chicago Tribune predicts
Senator Thurman's nomination
for President by the Democrats,
and Speaker Blaine's nominatian
by the Republicans.
Horace Greeley used to say that
the man who paid more money
for rent than advertising, was a
fool"
The Temperance party of New
York have issued an address to the
people of the State which intimates
in pretty plain terms that Cover
nor Dix won't do for another term
Senator Pomeroy, of Kansas, is
now being tried on charges of
bribery preferred against him
some time since.
The Changers and Independents
of Missouri are going to unite on a
"People's Ticket" at their ap-
preaching election, in opposition
to partizan nominations.
r. Hume Butcher, of Jefferson,
is out for the State Senate from
this district. He stands about as
much show of an election to the
State Senate as he does to go to
Congress The people 0 Berkeley
won't take any Butcher in ther'n.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The Statesman gives warning to
the County Court of Berkeley and
says 1--WE saved the Court once,
but unless it marches up to the
+" full measure of its duties" we
shall. not worry ourselves about
the continuance of its powers.n
Now President Grantham and
Court, you know what is before
you, you ought not expose your
sdlf to the displeasure of the edi-
itor of the leadi,ag Democratic pG-
per of the State.--Moorefeld Ad-
Uertiser.
And you, too, Mr.. Advertiser,
had better tread lightly, lest you
incur the displeasuIe of this-well,
this Ass who imagines himself an
Elephant.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01
STATE PoLITIcALITEMs.

Judge Edwin Maxwell is added
to the list of Republicans talked
about for Congress from the First
District.
William It. Ice is announc-
ed as a candidate for the
Legislature from Barbour county
for the delegate district of Barbour
Harrison and Taylor.
Thomas J Arnold, is announced
as candidate for the State Senate
from the 9th Senatorial District.
George w. Reynolds is spoken
OF for the House OF Delegates from
Taylor county.
the Democrats of Marion will
hold their convention on the 9Th of
August.
Col. David Golf, of Randolph, is
announced as candidate for the
Senate from the 9Th Senatorial dis
trict.
Edmund Sehon and John A.
McCullOch are the Democratic cam
didates for the Honse of Delegates
In Mason county.
The Jackson County NeUs pro-
poses to hold convention of citi-
zens of that county, irrespective Of
party, and nominate delegate to
the Legislature.
The Kanawha Chronicle says that
strong and able men are need
ed In the next Legislature from
that county.
The Chronicle says that Green
brier politicians have but one dar-
ling wish to accomplish, and that
is to kill off Mr.. Here ford"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

General Buffers alleged predic-
ton that there will be a Democrat
ic Governor and three Democratic
Congressman elected in Massachu-
sets this fall, has set the Republi-
cans of that State to thinking, and
the more they think the more they
become alarmed.
The st. Louis Republican thinks
that IF President Grant really en-
tertains the third term idea, he
will have TO decide whether the
Southern whites Or blacks shall be
his friends, or, to put the necessi-
ty in its broadcast definition, wheth-
er he will accept a nomination from
the Republican party or from the
opposition. He may manage to
postpone his decision of the ques-
ton until after the Congressional
election in November; he cannot
safely put it off longer"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01
NOT FOUND

PHILADELPHIA,J July 30.-Tbe boy
found near Hamburg, was not
young Ross.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

We DO not know the name of the
"unenviable renegade " no held
the position Of Chairman of the
Executive Committee Of Berkeley
county, but will risk something
on his being a clever fellow The
SI0tesnaaR'S abuse Of man is al
ways set down to that mans
credit, by many Of the best people
Of Rerkeley county-and out of it..
--Moorefeld Advertiser.
The editor Of the Aduertiser has
cut he measure Of the honorable,
honest, upright, trmJgl, spohess
GENrLEMAN TO whom 1t replies,
to a dot. Verify, virtue is its own
reward. Selah.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The New York Commercial says
the Rothschilds and their associ
ates have been awarded the five
per cent. loan, and now have
Sl6S, 100000 Of the $179, 100000 re-
Gently placed in open competition
This means an early fall in gold.
An Associated Press telegram says
that the Rothschilds take about
one half of the new loan, and the
First National Bank of New York
city and Selignan each about one
quarter Of the whole amount.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

4 Connecticut horse jumped through a
window ia bis stable 81 BY 30 inches
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

Hot alum water is recent sug-
gestion as an insecticide. 1t will
destroy red ana black ants, cock
reaches, spiders, chintz bugs, and
all the crawling pests which in
fest our houses. Take two pounds
of alum and dissolve it in three or
four qaurts of boiling water; let it
stand on the fire till the alum dis
appears; then apply ii with brush
while nearly boiling hot, to every
joint and crevice in your closets,
bedsteads, pantry shelvee and the
like. Brush the crevices in the
floor of the skirting or mop-boards
if you suspect that they harbor
vermin. If in white-washing a
ceiling plenty of alum is added to
the lime, twill also serve to keep
insects at a distance Cockroaches
will flee the paint which has been
washed in cool alum water. SUI
gar barrels and boxes can be freed
from ants by drawing q wide
chalk mark just around the edge
of the top Of them. The mark
must be unbroken or they will
creek over it, but a continuous
chalk mark half an inch in width
will set their depredations at
naught. Powdered alum or bor-
ak will keep the chintz bug at a
respectable distance, and travele
ers should always carry a pac kagr
of it in their hand bags to sc atte-
over and under their pillows in
places where they have reason to
suspect the presence of such bed
fellows. -I0ln22ak of CheMiStrN.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-10
ANCHOR LINE STEAMERS.

Eke s4'I tvARr sA'0AO4''
Passengers booked TO and from any Railway Sta
ton or Seaport in Great Britain, Ireland. Nor
way, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France, Hol-
land, Belgium. and the United States,
Cabin fare from NEW YORK to LONDON, LIV-
ERFOOL, GLS SGOW aud DERRY by Wednes-
Gays Steamers $50 By Saturdays steamers $50
snd e!5.
EXCURSION TICKETS, el2O. = 4
INTERMEDIARY. s35, STEERAGE. 500
Payable in Currency.
Parties sending for their friends in the Old Coun-
try can purchase tickets at lowest rates. For fur
ther particulaTv apply TO tho Agents, HENDER-
SON BROTHERS, Bowling ireen, y. to-
SAMUEL. i. BETS.
" 'lmington
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-10
I'm 1lIF pIRllr&

ITO 1HE publicly
i The Wilmington and Reading Railroad Com
lany have completed ARRANGEMENTS 10 carry Money
Packages and Express Ma to and from all points
en- the line OF their road and West Chester.
Also TO all points on the Philadelphia and Read
ing and Catawissa Railroads. including Reading,
inetown. Mahoney City. Mt. Carmel. NorristoBn
pottsville. dc
For iurther information apply at the Depot, cor
ner Of Front and Madison streets, Wilmington.
Express matter sent 10 Franklin Telee raph vfi o.
No, , West Third street 10 their pot, Front
and Madison, or orders left with McMdilen d Seal
oeliverlbg agents. will receive prompt attention.
Z. SIULZ,
ap6-u Gen1 Sup't VI i II. X. X Co
NEW BOOK
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-10
Forty Days Without Food.

AN INSANE coNyTcT's REMARKABLE ABsTt-
NKNcE-LIvINe on ICE AND WATER FOR
SIX WEEKS.
,obn Paryiance, a Finiander, 33 years OF age,
was convicted of assault and battery in New
ark N j. last autumn and sentenced to TWO
yearG' Imprisonment in the State Peniientlary
at Trenton He entered that Institution on
the nth of November, and as placed at labor
in the shoe shop. lie WAS industrious and
tractable until the middle OF May, when he
demanded bis discharge, importuning all me
officials 10 whom he could obtain access, On
the Goth he swOre he would eat no food for
forty DAYS, and he has kept the oath. lie be-
came violent and abusive, and day or Two
after the beginning of his extraordinary fast
he armed himself with sharp knife, turned
on the water In his cell. and threatened to Kill
any one who entered to turn it oil. lie was
finally ogerpowered, without injury to any
one, and removed to a cell in the north wing.
lie asserted hisinnocence repeadlv, and throw,
ing bimself upon his cot lie has lain there most
of the time since. Every indncement imagina.
BILE has been made to lead him to break this
resolve. The most tempting food has been
placed in his call repeatedly only to he dashes
stiivered to atoms the moment he laid hands
upon them AS he has not been out of his call
since entering it, and no one las succeeded
in getting him to place mOuthful he has fast
ed for forty days and nights He has Drank
water and munched ice continuity, with the
famished eagerness of a starving wolf; but
nothing has been able to break down his in
domitable will His extraordinary fast ended
yesterday, when under the direction of the
physician, w. w. L. Philips, he resumed by
takihg a raw egg and q glass OF Jamaica rum
pHila Press ,JufU .
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-10
Wilmington and western u. u.
TIME TABLE,
CHANGE OF HOURS.
GUNNER Arrangements

Summer Arrangements,
EsaszeFz9361 Commencing May -5h. 1874. trains ill
S"D~ run as follows 4
Leave Wilmington % u m. ] 80 and 3b p. IN
Leave Lardentete A., IL L. u. IN. and 80 ant
) - pm.
AriIye at Wilmington IS. II q In. 3'3OAnd
y. IL.
Arrive at Lantenberg 9 H. am, l. .. A and
U pm
CONNECTIONS:
Train leaving Landenherg at iit1 a. m, conn ects
at ilmington with train for Philadelphia at III
III.
Train leaving Wimine ton at 30 a. ID, connects
at Lsndenbetg with fenna and Del. Railroad
trains.
Train leaving LandCnberg at 10 Is a. m, connects
at Wilmington with train for Philadelphia and
New ok at IL IL noon.
Train leaving Landenberg at 80 p; m. con;
meets AT Landenberg with train from Penna. and
Del Railroad. ana at Wilmington with train 10
PhIlade fia. leaving Win iDgton at - J..
Train arriving at Wilmington at 30 p. m. con-
nec's OF Wilmington with tIain leaving Pbiadel-
Ihla at l. Is, noon
Train leaving andenherg at s A. D. NJ, connect
at W Wllmineton with train iOI Philsdelphs at
J. In.
Trains leaving Wilmington at 80 y. m. con-
meets at " ilmInE'on with train leaving Philadel-
ILia at O0 N.
NlD CONNELL, Supt.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-10
FOR ONE DOLLAR

On receipt Of which will send you by mail. post .
paid. eli her of the folio wing: Scarf hlns pair oi
Sleeve Buttons set of Shirt Studs, pair of Cuff
Studs Collar studs, Ladies Pins and taii Ear
drops, Misses Drops Watch Charm. Satisfaction
auarauteed. AEo, sor Prices of fne Plated Chaip
Chsrm,, Ladies and Misses Jewelrv. Address.
Nm. HENDERSON, Jr.. Manufacturing JeWe!er,
Sc Broadway, New York.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-10

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT. Ion Wednesi
day last, distressing accident, ending
in death, occurred in Williamsport. Miss
Addie Baker, daughter of Thomas Ba-
ker, Esq, was pushing an infants wag.
on on one of the streets, when horse
attached to vehicle ran away, and COM
ing in contact with the child's wagon,
knocked the child ont without injury,
but struck Miss Paker, killing her al.
most instantly.-Hagerstomn Isoice-a-
Week.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-10

When you see Government clerk run
ming from dog don't stop him, as he's
only doing It for exercise.
They talk of establishing professor
ship of law at West Point to guard
against future Judge Advocates like
Holt.
Colorado is reported to be out of girls
again and it asks for fresh invoice (as-
sorted) from the East.
Messrs. Cresswell, Leopold and Puryis. ap-
pointed to wind up the affairs of the Freed
mems Savings Bank, have accepted the COM
mission, and qualify to-day.
In New York it has recently been
found that increased attention to the
streets, and to the prompt removal of all
offensive matter, has had very percep-
tible influence in decreasing the death
rate. and the statements quoted above
indicate that radical Improvements in the
sewage system of Philadelphia wouldim'
prove the sanitary condition of the city
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-10

AN INSANE coSyrcT's REMARKABLE ABsTr-
NKNcE-LIvING on ICE AND WATER FOR
SIX WEEKS.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-10

pounds UvFii u % Pcr ruo rD'
Although the above price sare low as
good Eastern Ice can be sold in this market at a
profit, we do not intend to be undersold upon any
consideration. .
These prices to take effect On and after Monday.
April II. ,,, n,,
OFT1Rcs-4oG Shipley, 4th ana Poplar and 1916
Walnut Sts. aprlu