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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

whether there is running water on it
| The B. Il NJ. lands are the best, that is
the richest unoccupied lands in the State
save what has got into the hands of spec
| ulators. As soon as your first crop il
raised you then have railroad on which
| to ship your surplus. 1 have said would
come to Plattsmouth, because have seen
the lands and priced them from here tc
the Republican Valley, and up it for
many miles. The reason why, would
not seek government land is, l would
have to go too far from railroad facilities.
By the time railroads are extended to
where there are homestead lands, would
have my farm open, and three crops,
have paid for it, and l would be by this
much higher market always thereafter.
comfortable here.
Plattsmouth has a population of about
5000, and this is at least one-third of the
population of the county; so that you
can see that it is not thickly settled by
any means. This State has heretofore
been intensely Republican, and is well
represented in the soldier element; but
all parties fear.the power of the Grangers,
and hence they are now bully good set
of fellows; but wait until after next cleo
ton, and if there are not some adjectives
used by one or both of the old parties
when talking of these Grangers, miss
my guess.
1t is now the 18th of January, and yet
[ have never had on my overcoat this
winter, nor have l felt that it was cold
enough for one, with the exception of
two mornings, and then to have roads
all the time that one can ride any day in
a buggy the year round, is a luxury to
one coming from the mud roads in your
State. Yesterday and to-day are so pleas
ant, men are sitting on the bepGiaes on
the north side of the streets ta q of
the times generally. 1 may wffs Sou
from the Capitol in few days
J. w. STINCHCoMB.
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[From the Advanced
Led Into Death.
BY MRS. s. X. BOLTON.

The house was plain on the exterior,
but handsome within. The carpets were
delicately colored Brussels, the chairs
handsomely upholstered, and the walnut
and rosewood furniture of the adjoining
sleeping apartments costly and tasteful.
Two girls sat on the sofa in neat wrap
pers, idle and apparently not in perfect
health. One had quiet, lady-like face,
that told of a life of sorrows along with
this exciting life she was living The
other had bright, CHEEKY face, with a
fun-loving heart, that could be clouded
easily, but as easily take on sunshine
again. She was about medium size, fair,
smooth complexion, dark hair and large
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

The Bourbonville, KY, Mosntain Echo
says that the following is a true copy of
a letter received by Judge Randall of the
Knox county Court, few days ago from
the county judge f." County, Mr.:
enable P II Randle sir l am in sick Bed
1 wish my Case Continude am the name
Evidence to Explane the hole Truth
hone all will Berite this the 23d 1873.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

Dryden and otway lived opposite. to
each other in Queen street; Otway COM
ing home one night from the tavern,
chalked on Dryden's door, Here lives
John Dryden-he is wit. Dryden
knew his handwriting, and next DAY
chalked on Otway's door, Here lives Tom
Otwav-he is opposite"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

Every person who has ever met COM
mercial tourist, with his little satchel,
will appreciate the following: "The
drummers came down like wolves on the
fold, their toes were all frosted, their
noses all cold Their weather-peeled
bugles soon shone through the town,
they gobbled the money and salted 1t
down. then took a few orders and lit out
of here, with their heads full of business,
and skins full of beer.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

The Governor of Wyoming winds up
his Thanksgiving proclamation in this
style: "Give thanks unto the Lord, for
his mercy endureth forever. In witness
whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the great seal of the Territory
to be affixed" etc. Nu,asaat
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

A young lady from Georgetown came
to the city the other day to have her
picture taken. When the artist showed
her proof and asked her how she
liked it, she placidly remarked that he
''put too darned much. mouth on it to
suit her"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

KILLED by visitation of Providence
through the medium of a horse" was tho
Coroner's verdict in the case of a Georgia
man who was kicked to death,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

A young lady from Allegheny called
at Pittsburgh bookstore the other
morning for deck of them new posted
keards double-headers.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

A Cincinnati matron says that there is
not fashionable girl in that city but
would rather stay away from church
than to be seen wearing pair of single
button gloves,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22
Our Shaft Coal-Its fDiscoverer.

To the Editor Of The Standard:
Ny attention has been called to mat
ter of history, in our county, which seems
to have been ignored, and by which great
injustice is likely to occur. The question
is, Who was the discoverer of our cele-
brated shaft coal, which has given our
town and county such great celebrity
1t has been stated that Mr.. James Linn,
was the discoverer This, if my memory
is correct, is not the case. II is but
short time since the discovery was made,
and even young men like myself, have
clear recollection of history. We need
not call up the oldest inhabitaht to set
tie it. .--------.----
About the year 1859, Mr.. James L.
Rice, who is yet here, and by whose val
liable aid new developments are being
made every day, while boring for water
on the upper half of Lot 49, on Main
Street, struck the celebrated shaft
coal-the precious seam which has re-
vived our then sleeping little town OF
1000 inhabitants, and made it one OF the
briskest little cities in Southern Ohio,
doubling, yes. trebling our population,
and more than trebling the prices OF real
estate; and which discovery was the era
die in which wasWgocked the later and
grander discoveries throughout the entire
county. From this well, Mr.. Rice OBJ
tanned about peck of coal, and had it
tested on the forge of VIM. Gilliland. On
the strength of this discovery Mr.. Rice
in 1861 bored for coal at what is now
Hoops Mill and shaft was sunk. Mr.
Linn became the owner of it by purchase
from Rice, and worked it, until, by an
explosion of gas therein, John Hall
came very near losing his life, and the
building over the shaft was unrooted.
The shaft was abandoned, and soon Tiled
with water, and was never again worked.
Soon after this, probably 1862 the Orange
Company began their shaft, not more
than 100 yards from the point of the first
discovery; but before the coal was
reached, their courage Jagged, and Mr..
Rice again appeared at the scene, and by
words of encouragement, put his shoul-
der to the drill, and gave the Co. coal
My object in writing, is that we may
''render unto Caesar the things which be-
long to Caesar" and give credit to the
proper person. While great credit is
due to men of nerve and means who have
assisted in its development, the original
discovery of this coal properly belongs to
Mr.. Rice, and to no other person, and
that his name may have its merited place
in the geological history of the county is
the sole and only object of the writer.
$50 n c. MILLER.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Methodist Episcopal Church, Portsmouth st.
Rev. j. II. ACTON, Pastor. Public preaching
every Sabbath at 1015 o'clock A. NJ, and 6%
p. NJ. Prayer meeting every Thursday night
Sabbath School and Bible Glass every Sabbath
at o'clock, A. NJ.
Presbyterian Church, ON Church Street
REV. j *. GIBSON, Pastor. Public preaching
every Sabbath at l012 A. NJ and 81 P. NJ. Sab
bath School and Bible Classat 8 o'clock A. NJ
Christian Church, on Broadway Street-Elder
r. ]. BACKUs, Pastor. Public preaching the
LIST and Sd Sabbaths in each month, at I0% o.
clock, "A. NJ and 81 p. NJ. Sabbath School at
o'clock, A. NJ. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday night, and every Sabbath at lO15 o'clk, ,
when there is not public preaching.
Methodist Protestant Church, corner Church
and Pearl Sts--No regular services,
Baptist Church, Broadway Stfeet-Services
at the usual hours, in the Welsh language.
Free Will Baptist Church, Petrea.-REv
THOMAS E. PEDEN, Pastor. Covenant meet
ing the 4th Saturday and Sabbath of every
month. Sabbath School every Sabbath at
O'Clock p. M.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22

A San Francisco paper keeps a regular
place set apart in its columns for an
earthquake department.. 1.-8s-~as :
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-22
FAN CY ST RE;
MISS M. A. BROTHERIDGE

A few doors below the First National Bank,
has just received very large stock of Fall and
Winter Goods, among which will be found
Ladies' Dress Goods, Hats Ribbons, Rusches
for the neck, Fancy Articles of all kinds, Toys,
Cranberries, Fine Candies, Raisins &c., &c. Call
and examine her goods.
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"Alice2 Did you know her? Did you
know her? Why, she and were in the
same house. She had generous heart.
Do YOU know about herP'
mo Tell mel
"a few months, ago she was taken very
i'll, and the doctor said she had better be
carried to the hospital. She had the best
of care, but her body was weakened by
the life she had led, and there was no vi
tality to revive it, She lay in delirium
for weeks, Finally one bright morning
her eyes opened, and her brain became
clear. She knew she was going to die.
She had made no preparation for it. She
saw her destiny, and with shrek that
pierced through that immense hospital,
she went out alone to meet her maker.
"She was brought back to the house.
We telographed the mother that her
child was dead. A telegram came back,
and about the dead body those forsaken
girls gathered to hear the mothers mes
sage; AS my daughter chose to live
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

THE CROWN PRINCE OF GgRAANY-A REVOLT.
T1oN IN TANGIERS- TEE CARLIsTs OCCUPY
THE ABANDONED LINES OF THE REPUBLICANS
AT THE GARRISON AT BILBAO, &C., sc.
LONDON, July 4.-The Crown Prince OF
Germany and Princess Victora, his wife,
have arrived at Ryds, in the Isle of Wight.
: A revolution has broken out in Tangiers.
At last accounts the rebels were masters
of the Official buildings.
Dispa! ches from Madrid say it is supposed
that active operations will be resumed by
the Republicans in Navarro within fort
night. The garrison Of Bilbao having been
so much weakened by the departure of re.
Inducements TO the Army of the North it
has Withdrawn from its advanced position
outside OF Town. The abandoned lines were
Immediately occupied by the Carlsts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

Coinage STATISTICS OF TIE SAN FRANCISCO
MINT.--The United States mint at San Fran.
cisco having closed for the yearly settlement
the alta California of that city publishes the
coinage statistics for the past year.
During the month of June the total coin
age amounted to S2,393,000. OF this amount
S2,12o,00O were double eagles (gold), 1853,
600 trade dollars (silvcr], and $4,000 in
dimes. The gold coinage for the year was
s22, ,3O2, 800, as follows: Double eagles, s2l,
9GO,OOO; eagles, $l20,OO0; half eagle ,
sI55,OO0; quarter eagles, sG7,5Oo. The
silver coinage was S2,550, 800, as follows {:
Trade dollars, S2,12l, 900; balf dollars, s24 t.
600; quarters, 1929, 900; dimes, $1,000. The
pieces coined during the year was 4.SS2,-
600, divided as follows: Gold ,O9S,OCO
double eagles, 12,0V0 easIes, $1,000 half
eagles, and 27,000 quarter eagles; sill.
YER, ,12l,O0O trade dollars, $4,000 half
dollars. 5IG.O 900 quarters, and 595, ZOO dimes.
The coiner worked 2,170,113.s0 ounces in
gold ingots and 4,07O,o5l SS ounces in silver
ingots, equal to "A tons of gold and lao tons
of silver,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

EXPERIMENTING THE DoGs.--The eXterm:-
nation OF one hundred and twenty-five ca.
mines Yesterday morning at the dog pound
probably approached as near perfection as
the present plan will permit. The mode OF
execution was the same as that of Wedues.
day last. At G:06 o'clock the gas was brought
TO bear on the animals. The majority Of them
being large aud strong, their struggles to
avoid its effects were terrific for the space OF
ten minutes, but after that not sound could
be heard.
When taken out of the tank ialf an hour
afterward the carcaSses were quite stiii.
Neither Professor Doremus nor any repre-.
sentative of the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals was present at tine
execution, which was entirely under the gu
perintendence of the pondmaster and Dir.
Murray, the gas manufactures. Three bne
specimens were saved from destruction .Dy
Captain Marriott. One, q beautiful Cnmoer'
land spaniel, was purchased by gentleman
residing in the country, while the others, q
half.breed pointer and carriage dog, were
held over until Monday in anticipation OF
being called for by their owners.-Neao York
Times, Saturday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

CORONER TAYLoR's SEM-ASSUAL REPORT.
Coroner Taylor has prepared his semian-
nual summary of cases inquired into by him
during the half year ending June 3Otb.
Whole number Of examinations made, Gl ;
of these four were fGtuses, and are excluded
from the following summary White males,
13; white females, s; total white, 21. Col
ored males, 1G; colored females, 20; total
colorcd. 3G. The ages were from few min
utes 10 ~ years. The apparent causes of
death were as follows Accidental drowning.
O.: homicdal wounding, 3; infanticide, S
two white, six colored); accidental sutloca-
ton, 5; accidental burning, l; suicide by
hanging, !; killed by machinery, l; abor.
ton criminal (D, l /: making IS cases of death
by non.natura causes. In 81 cases death
was attributed to disease, the nature Of which
in nine cases could not be a>cerained. Eight
cases of stIl-birth were investigated. There
were 81 nquests held III on white and 10
on coIord personS); y post-mor!em examl-
nations were made; 2G persons were buried
at the expense OF the city 60 white and II
colored), and colored at the expense Of the
State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

Police Court, SATURDAY-Justsce j. j.
White pressding.-The cases of Thomas
Thacker and William FairIamb, charged
with throwing stones into the windo" of
Mary E. Lacy; Victoria Shelton (nesrol,
charged with defacng the property of }.
O'Ruke u. O'Ruke, charged with creating a
disturbance with Victoria Shelton; William
Chapman mesro), charged with nm assault
upon Mary Walker, and throwing stones at
the house of Eliza Walker, were continued
until to-day. Edward Hadelka, guilty of
being drunk and using vulgar language in
the stree: and Richard Fl. English, guilty
of being drunk and throwing stones in the
street, were discharged with IN admonition.
A. A. Jones, guilty OF drunken and inde-
cent conduct. was fined 81, and John Wash
ington Wegro), guilty of an assault upon
James Snead 81.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06
PORT OF RICHMOND. July 4 1874.

Steamer Isaac Bell, Brakeman. New York, mer-
chanase and PASSENGERS: g. " Alien 9Stt Go; ,,.r-
chandise and passengers, l.. b. Tatum.
Steamer Norfolk, Samuel; Philadelphia, ner-
chascse and passengsEs W. T. rnrter n,:sws p,,,,.
delphia. granite, Curtis & Parker.
schooner Charles. t. McShane. Dudley, ore and
ties, Philadelphia, Curtis p,,I,,.. parser. ,a,on
Curtis & Parker.
Brig Max, Or,man. Rio de Janeiro, flour, GalIego
Mills, vessel Curtis + Parker.
CLEARED FOR THIS PORT.
schooner. Jacob Brdsall, Blake, Philadelphia,
July 2.
Schooner s.y. w simmons, Williams, Boston,
via Kcnnebec river. july 2.
MEMORANDA.
The bark Edwin, Christophersen, which cleared
from this port May 13 and SAILED from Hampton
Roads May 9. arrived at Liverpool after t~eatr-
four days passage. She Is now on her return voy-
"tS new YnHK. M july 2-arrived: schooners Ysu-
kee l. oodie, piIlsbury; Dexter, Erric& Woodraf
Schoonels Jchn McGinais. +. NJ. Vance, o. P.
Biuus, d.. II. Marvel are below bound up,
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
BANK nGce ght b vessel Vtss go. 81 viii he removed
% Ss the Keller Light Vessel 40. IS, showing tw r.
maj ks Zone on each nlsr). Color aud ris oil vessel
The same Name "keliti" ON each quarie:, and
No. Is Oh tie steru
VESSELS IN PORT.
Bark Fama tNor). MathIeson. loading t'bacco
for London bark swiftshure tlSr.j loacinS hour
for RIO: brig Cheviot tbr j. Nelson, ioadips HOUR
for Bahi :: schooner. j. ). Evans 10 ,ding pi .ron
for Philadelphia; Hannah WARWICK. dischsrgig <
coal: H. Wilson. waiting To load bark tor :taa'-
ford: Charles B McShanc. 0ading tles and ore 'nr
Philadelphia; Caroline liull, c.ukng, ana VIII
load coal for Albany. ~ T.: II. +. Simnonds io&d-
ing bark for Stamford; Winsiow WINE, dis
CHI rging.
The following vessels are al Chcsape Ike and ohio
railroad wharves BARK JesSy Mildred. loailna
timber for liverpool; scnoohers H.: ID. Mays, Jon
T. Williams. Trade " ind, j. II. Wainwright. VI.
F. Bayard, and Lucy Wright, loading coat Tor
New York; Hattie Coombs, loading slaves aud pig
iron for Boston.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
CITY POINT, July 4-SalIed: BARK Iarpcian'
Arrived Brig Max, with -four for Rio.
BY Telegraph.
NEW YORK, july 4-Arriyed: Rhein. k.rriyed
out: Express, Advance, Mercer, John Barring,
t.mna.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

Mr.. Fl. D. WHITCoaB- 81. D. Whit
comb received from the Secretary Of War, on
Saturday, his official appointment as one of
the commissioners to inspect the mouth Of
the Mississippi river. The appointment is
made in conformity with the act of Congress
approved June 90, making appropriations
for the repair, preservation, and completion
of certain public works in rivers and har-
bors and for other purposes" Mr.. Whit
combs commission is dated July I'd. He
has written graceful and appropriate re-
sponse to President Grant, accepting the po-
sition, thanking him for the honor conferred,
and says in his letter that be will endeavor
TO merit the compliment which the chief
Executive has paid him. IT. e
The Board is to assemble in New York on
the 10th instant. General Wright will be
made president, and Mr.. Whitcomb has
been designated in general orders No. "A,
from the War Department. concerning the
Board, to be the disbursiDg engineer officer
Of the commission. Previous to his depar.
ture for New York Mr. WhitcOmb will go
over the Chesapeake and Ohio road for the
purpose of completing some important work
upon the line of which be has charge.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

The ravages Of gras,hoppers in some OF
the counties in Minnesota have been so
terribly destructive that all the crops have
been swept away completely, as by fire.
Toe destitution caused by this visitation
is SO widespread and complete that
upon the testimony Of trustworthy
men who have trayerSed the devastated
region Governor Davis has issued cir
cular letter to the Oranges of the State ask
ing their aid to relieve the distress. Assist
ance has not been asked outside the State,
but contributions from any source, addressed
to General Fl. III. Sibley, at St. Paul, will be
gratefully received and immediately used for
the relief OF the sufferers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

ROANOKE VALLEY RAILROAD. - Captain
George \. Endly and l.. E. Finch, Esq,
the delegates from Mecklenburg county, have
returned home in the possession OF facts that
induce them to believe that ere long their sec
ton ein be secured railroad facilities. Pc
tersburg and Baltimore are. we understand,
competing with Richmond for the local
trade. The matter is, therefore, OF great
importance to our citizens; and we are glad
to learn that certain prominent gentlemen
of this city are considering what can be done
to protect Our interests.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

WGyD-SToRM.-At Il late hour on Saturday
night this city was visited by quite severe
wind storm. Early in the night the heavens
were lighted by rapid fishes of lightning,
and al one time severe thunderstorm was
threatened.
The weather probabilities predicted rain
during the night, with eastery or soulherly
winds yeering to westerly, with slight
changes in temperature. Falling barometer
and severe ioca! storms and brisk and high
winds near the coast.
At the hour of going to press we had nc
rain here.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06
MANCHESTER NEWS.

EXCURSION TO AsHLAND.-The excursion
of Friendship Lodge, K. Of F., to Ashland
was grand success. The day was plea
sanity spent in dancing, playing croquet, &c.
The committee, MesSrs. Weisiser, Boyle,
Rogers, Ferguson, and others, were unre-
mitting in their efforts to please.
PREsENTArloN.-To.nig the memorial of
Kossuth Lodge, of Media, Penn, will be
presented to Stuart Lodge, at the Baptist
church, at 81 O'Clock. The public are invited.
LAYING CoRNEH-SToNE.-The corner.
stone for the Drewry's Mt. Olive church,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

Governor Kemper's droll demonstration
has called attention early to the present pn-
liticul situation in Virginia. The CORES pond
cnt who explains, on the third page of this
mornings Tribune, the prospects in the
several congressional districts of that State
is thoroughly informed, careful. and accU-
rate. The upshot of his investigation is Il
statement of the probability that the five Re-
publiclns ard four Conservatives represent.
iny Virginia iu the present Congress are
likely 10 he succeeded by six Conservative.
and four Rcpubhcans.-Ne,c York Tribune,
S0LNrddM
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

You SIGHED, and growled, and-paid your taxes;
What will come next you ask, Ito vcx US !? u
I know not what, but that know:
To cure the blues the place to go
Is SCuAAP's. His fine cigars. tobacco,
Most from Havana, not Henrecco,
His pretty shades for sun or rain,
His gold or silver-heaGed cane,
His breast-pns, chains, his stylish collar,
His books to suit the sport or scholar,
His most attractive News depot,
And lots of things for use or show,
all invite you to be merry and to make your pur-
chases ut SCnAAP's, 1902 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

DROWNED IN TIE DoCK.-A negro man
named Robert George, one of the crew OF
the canal boat Planet, which has been lying
in the dock at the foot Of Eighteenth street,
fell overheard about l O'Clock Saturday
morning, while in state of intoXication, and
was drowned. The body was recovered
and Coroner Taylor summoned. There were
no marks of violence upon the body, and
DR.. Taylor concluded, from the circum-
stances of the case, that the drowning was
accidental and deemed an inquest unneceS-
Sary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-06

John Hoy, of Belletonte. owned fine saw
mill in West Virginia. The other night ne
dreamed that this mill, with its contents, bad
been burned. He was firmly conv need that
the dream was based on reality, but his
family and friends ridieuled the ldea. Two
DAYS later Mr.. Hoy's son arrived ut home,
bringing news that the property had been
destroyed on the night of the dream.
The daily consumption of water 10 the
entire city OF Brooklyn amounts to q, ,OOo,OtC
gallons.