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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17
The Duello in New Orleans.

A duel was fought GEAR New Orleans on
the 4th instant, in which ALFRED b. PHIL.
LIPS, an attorney at law, and ARIsTiDE
BIENvENU, a wealthy gentleman, were the
principals. The affair, the New Orleans
Times states, grow out Of a law suit, the
case Of Madame OLYMpE-ihe Caual street
NodtSie--vs. Mr.. ARIsTIDg BIENvENU,
wherein plaintiff claimed a sum of money
for millinery aud dressmakiug account con-
trac,cd by Mrs. BIENvENU. Mr. A. Il.
Phillips wss plaintiff counsel. At the
trial were present Mr.. and Mrs. BIENVE
NJ, and upon it's close The latter proceeded
to the clerks office, whittier Me-. PHILIPs
directly followiog, be was straightwoy met
by the lady, who upbraided him for the
course he bad pursued IN the case. Mr..
PHILLIPS offered no resentment, but at
once sought the lady's husband The cir
cGmsiauce was stated to him when he repli-
ed, eff my wife has insuited you she has
done just right, and ] will ta6e cclsion to
insult you more" At this reply Mr. PM.
LIPS knocked Mr.. BIENvENU down. The
latter Immediately challenged his assailau',
MIR. Phillips accepted, April named as
day, shot guns and ball ds the weapons,
forty PAGES the distance, end by ST. Louis
as the battle ground AT the word cone"
Mr.. PHILLIPS delivered his Ere, and al.
most simultaneously, but percepritiy after
ward, MIR BlENvENUs gun was discharg.
ed, and he fell dead, shot through the brain
The surgeons hurried to the fallen victim,
but all their skill was of no avail, as could
readily be seen. The ba entered the right
cheek of the dead mrn, crushing the jaw
bone, ranging upward through the brain,
aud then ranging downward into the spinal
column. ID must have been insanta-
menus.
III nvenu, he dead duelst, belonged to
he ancient family f that name which has
for years been Identified with the history
of L1ui.iann. II was born in New Or
eans, where he continued 10 reside up to
the time of bis death.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17

-TEMPERANoE. We heartily commend to our
readers the following article on Temperance.
which we find in the Richmond Wing of a recent
date. Young men, read it, and heed the advice
given. The Vhig wisely, says:
off We wcro called upon to advise tho
young men Of promise aud ambition what
path 10 pursue in order TO avoid the pitfalls
that have proven the destruction of so ma.
ny thousands who have started upon the
voyage of life sanguiue Of future renown
and success, we should say avoid the vine
cup your most deadly euemy; turn from
any Intoxicating beverage as you would
from corpse left purified by the most
loathsome and deadly disease that ever bur
ried its victim into eternity. We hpvo said
off" We were called upon we take it back
we are called upon solemnly, earnest
ly to call attention TO this, the greatest
scourge of the age; it is impoverishing
the wealthy and making beggsrs of the
poor it is dethroning intelects and sully
ing regulations of men whose honor in mo-
ments OK sanity none would dare impeach ;
it is dragging down and casting into felon' $
cells those who have stood high in public
esteem il is filling our jols aud peniten-
taiies WIN tnie'es anu muruererS IL is
popping Gods acres everywhere through,
out the land with those whom Holy Writ
assures US never "shalI enter tho Kingdom
of Heaven )" it is leaving countless thou
sands Of widows and orphans to mourn ns
those who cannot be comeorted Great
God the untold misery entailed upon the
human family by this fiery draugbt, inton-
ded only to fit men for hell, can never be
estimated. Strange is the infaiuation that
makes men the slaves Of such master, the
imps Of such demon, and almost as strange
that our legislators, who grow hoarso in
denouncing reputation aud in advocating
increased taxation upon land and the very
nccessnries Of life, yet shrink back appalled,
at the bare idea Of touching this Tettied
child of Satan. Strange, indeed 1t is
passing strange"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17
u. s. MAIL LINE
FROM
Green Spring Run to Romnev.
FROM

TIVE subscriber having changed the running
Of bis daily line Of Stages fSundavs sxcepf-
ted from PattersOns Greek % Green Spring
Run, will leave each morning Green spring
Ron upon the arrival Of The accommo-
dalton train, and leave Romuev az o A. ~. each
morning end connecting with The western bound
accommodation train u. ". By this line dis.
lance between Green Spring Run and Romuey is
batl63 miles, shortest route Passengers may rest
assured That on the part Of the proprietor eve.
~ attention viii be paid 10 their comfort All
packages entrusted 70 me will be attended 10
ISAAC PARKER.
Angus, 10, 1s73.-1y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17

-CALEB CUSHING was a member of the
Legislature which elected CHARLES SUM
NER to the Senate in 1851, but didn't vote
for him CALEB said at the timo that he
"would checrfully confront any personal
exiromily-he would be content to rclin
quish forever all aspirations as statesman
or a man he would think no personal sac
rifce too great--if bo might thereby avoid
such a death stab to the honor and welfare
Of tho commonwealth aud such a stain and
disaster to the Union, as tho election to the
Senate Of the United States Of a one-idea
abolition agitator to represent the people Of
Massachusetts,"
Esr TIE distillers Of tho country last
year produced over sixty.eight millions Of
gallons Of spirits. There were AS Of them
ia which about $4,000, 900 capital was
invested, 10000 men being employed, and
nearly twenty million bushels Of grain con-
sumcd, four ffibs being corn. The spirits
produced yielded nearly $50, 100000 tax
TO the Treasury. Illinois is the chief pro.
ducer, and The Western States distilled
more than hve.sevenlhs Of ell the spirits
made.
hg "biisappropril,ion Of money" is now
one of the fashionable terms in which pub
nc officials are announced when ihoy steal
large sums Of public money. a bank Off
Ger in Massachusetts, the other day was
found deficient 10 The small sum Of $40
600" People never steal lh.se dpys.
They only delinquent,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17

1t is a very pretty fashion but there's not
a modest-mmded girl 10 the world but would
olssh celestial rosy red IL she dared to stop and
snaiyze the reason that che pins back the skirt
Of her dress 80 tight Cincinnati TJms,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17

The case Of Rev. Dr.. Huston, Of Baltimore,
convicted Of the seduction Of one or more girls
Of his sunday School and expelled from the Bal
tmorc Conference. il seems after tho verdict
Dr.. s. S Rozze'l his counsel appealed the case
for his client TO the highest church tribunal and
it viii come up agaiu at the General Conference
in Louis Vile 10 May next
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17

SAD CASE or ACCIDENTAL PosoNNG.--O On last
Saturday, while Mr. James Lccch was working
in his garden be dug up seine pieces o & polk
root which he mistook for parsnips. They we're
given to his wife, who prepared them for dinner.
She snd two liue daughters partook Of them
bounufully. The youngest girl, three years and
three months Of age. was made violently sick
and expired at two o clock on the following
morning. The wife and other ,older) daugh-
ter received medical assistance in time from DR..
Warren to save them from like fate The be
reaved family live near Barton, Maryland
Piedmont Indepsndsnt AprH 10.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17
FURNITURE

for sale, and that he is prepared to furnish
Parlor Sets, Chamber Sets, WardroJes,
Bureaus, S!Jcs, TaJles, Bedstcafs, &c.
Also on hand, some finely finished Wooden
Collins, Of various sizes
lie will sell his furniture as low for Cash as il
can be purchased anywhere else
Furniture repaired on moderate terms. All
work warranted. Orders promptly flied lie
returns thanks for past favors. April 10. 1874.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17
FITS AND EPILEPSY
Thinning Business.

1--WE subscriber has opened .Tinshop in Rome
= icy, in Tie Mcdowell SiOre-bOu5c where b
is prepared 70 furnish, ~ the shortest notice,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17

To f[e Creditors n Aythar T. Puyh, dcc'd.
IN pursuance o. decree Of the County Court
i Of Hampshire county, made 10 q cause there
10 pending TO subject The real estate Of tho said
Arthur 7. Pugh TO the payment Of bis debts
You are required 70 present your claims apain Il
the said Arthur I. Pugh Tor adjudication to
Samuel l.. PlournOy, Commissioned, 81 his Office
IN Romney, West Va, on or before the 2ud day
Of May, 1874
Wi'ags, G s White, Clerk Of said Court, this
10th Of March, 1874.
c. 5. WHITE, CLERK.
March 20, 1s7i.-6v.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17

Samuel Stake promising young man, son
Of a. X Stake Of the House Of Delegates Of Ma
rylaud, near Hagerstown, was instantly killed
on Saturday last. whilst out hunting By The &C
oidentsl discharge Of his gun, The load taking ef
feet in the young man groin
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17
STOCK FARM

In Mineral County, West Virginia, with view
OF improving the stock of Cattle, Horses, Sheep.
&c. They will breed train, break and handle
Horses reasonable terms be prepared To fill
orders for Horses, Durham Cattle. CotswoId
Sheep, Berkshire Hogs, &c, on short notice
EAo- Particular attention paid 10 treatment Of
all diseases Of tie Horse, Castratng &c.
J. i. Eandiver offers his services 10 the people
Of Mineral and adjoining counties as Auclioueer
April 10, ls74.--ly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Miranda II. Pug5, PlainiG,
IS.
NJ. Pugh, &c, Defendants,

Ia CuANCERY.
DY a decree rendered at the December term.
ID 1873, Of the County Court Of Hampshire.
this cause was referred % the undersigned Com
missioner, who was directed TO ascertain ana
report who are entitled 10 said money and in
what proportions
All ptrson5 interested will therefore. take mo-
lice, that, on the 2nd day Of May, 1874. AZ NV
Office 10 Romney, West Va ! shall proceed 20
execute the above iecited order.
SAM l.. j.. FLOURNOY,
March 20, lS74-4w. Commissioner.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-17

BURLINGTON, MINERAL COUNTY
VEST VIR GINII.
Vandiver & Bro,
LIVE STOCK AGENTS.

\ FTER eight years experience in tie Blue
IA Grass region of Kentucky, with fine stock,
have concluded to establish
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15
The New Hampshire Legislature.

The democrats adjourned this BODY.
which they have been running for the last
few weeks, on Friday. There was Il good
deal of curiosity to see what the party
which proclaims its mission to reform
things would do when it was invested with
power. There has been some COMPLAINT
among democrats that the republican party
IS not apt after election to live up to prom
ises made before that interesting season.
Naturally folks expected a specimen of
their operations in that line.
Before election there were no two issues
in which the democrats of New Hamp-
shire appeared more interested than rail-
road consolidation and license They were
opposed to the former and in favor of the
latter. They elected a democratic House.
Senate, and Governor, and went to work.
They were going to have short session.
and they have had the longest one INDUCED
in for years. And with full power in their
hands, they have passed law authorizing
the Nashua and Lowell and the Boston and
LOWeli COI pOfdllOuS 10 become one. That
is what has become of their opposition to
railroad consolidation. They had license
bill before them, and the last day of the
session it WAS defeated by the heavy vote
of 1877 to 175. That is what became of
their devotion to - wholesome license
Jaw" Most of the democrats voted for
the license bill, it is true. but they ALWAYS
hold the republicans responsible for ras
cally legislation at Washington which they
help to pass, on the doctrine that party
controlling body must be responsible for
its acts.
The result shows that there are a GOOD
many prohibitionists among the democrats,
which is all very we'll. but it also shows
hat the party holds out inducements to
7oters that it will do what it will not do
when it comes into power, which is all
'ery bad.
The general legislation of the session,
las not been of that high character that
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15
If into their heads. after stripping the thin

| it into their heads, after stripping the thin
| Unsettled country west of Mankato. to
move eastward over the rich, populous
and prosperous agricultural counties this
side of the Blue Earth and Minnesota riv-
ers, the destruction of crops would be
immense, and the calamity ten-fold what
has resulted from their ravages in the
newly and sparsely settled region to which
they have heretofore been confined. If
| they should once set about it, there can he
no doubt that they could without difficulty
destroy in single week the entire grow
ing grain crop of Minnesota. Their num-
bers are simply prodigious. If the mys-
terious impulse which impels them should
unfortunately send them over the vast
grain fields of southern and central Min
nesota, they are quite capable of devouring
the entire crop of 10000, 900 bushels of
wheat, which are now estimated to be
growing in that state, without overload
ing their voracious stomachs. Mr.. James
G.. Butterfield estimates, from the numbers
clinging to stalks of wheat oats, etc, as
compared with the number and size of
kernels of wheat, that, in Watonwan coun-
ty. where his farm is situated, there were
100 bushels of grasshoppers to the acre of
all growing crops, and they were as thick
over the whole titled area of the country
westward to the Ohio line us in Waton-
wan county. The suffering caused by the
wholesale destruction of the crops is wide
spread and severe. 1t is estimated that
5000 people are in pressing need, while
many on the frontier are in actual danger
of starvation. Gov. Davis has organized
system of relief by county organizations,
and has already received $4,000 from
Ramsey county, and expects the other
counties will soon contribute $4,000.
Davenport, Ia, has contributed $4,000,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15
would show that the least improvement is

would show that the least improvement is
to come from the overthrow of the repub-
licans and the establishment of democrats
in power. The representative districts
have been gerrymandered for the purpose
of securing democratic House hereafter
and the students of Dartmouth have had Il
quietus put on their voting because they
happen to be mainly republicans. The
legislature has also engaged in the work
of removing the present incumbents of a
large number of judicial and other offices,
on strictly party grounds. The thing be-
came so broad farce that at the close of
the session several democrats refused to
follow their leaders and prevented the re-
moval of some of the republicans who
had been good officers and whose only
fault was party one. Altogether the DEM
ocrats have done what people who knew
them expected they would they have
scrambled and fought for the loaves and
fishes, have done the things they said they
wonld MT do, and left undone those they
said they would do
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15

The Rutland Globe flvors the nomina-
ton of Col. Charles Ii. Joyce for Congres,
to succeed Mr.. Willard, on the grounds
that he is better identified with the material
industries of the Otter Creek valley, which
embrace the thrift of two thirds of the
district, which is located in the southern
half of the State which at the present tine
has not a single federal or state officer. saw
postmasters. u minor officer of revenue and
Il judge of The supreme court. The south
ern part of state then, ought to be happv
and Joyce should rejoice in staying at hone
As for the :. material INDUSTRIES = that i.
the argument that was used for Spraou.
in the State Convention. If We co1lJ
have our choice between the industries AMI
the officers, we should say give rs the
industries. So. Albums Nessenger.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15

The SPEED OF THE COMET. Henry NJ.
Parkhurst writes The brightness of the
comet on the Sd and 9TH indicates that it
will have an equality on July II with the
star Affair the brightest star with three
exceptions, visible in the evening with il.
As Donatl's comet equalled Arcturus in
| brightness, | am by no means confident
that the present Will be equally bright
The motion of the earth is .5S00 900 miles
per day; that of the comet 1000. 600 miles
per day, and will continue about the same
so long as it remains visible. The motion
of that part of the tail nearest us is nearly
100000 miles per day that Is, seventy
miles per second-which is 1900 times
faster than the motion of an express train
The thickness of the tail | assume at
100000 miles at the distance of 26.O00.-
900 miles from the head, when it shall
have reached that length If the earth
were to pass centrally through it, the
passage would occupy about twenty foul
hours. Passing through the extreme edge
as l at first thought possible, would not
occupy more than four to six hours Nv
computations Indicate that the nearest APP
proach to the center of the tail will be not
less than 1000, 900 miles, which would he
distance from the edge of the tail of l :,
100000 miles, which is six times the dis
lance of the moon. But this will be suffi-
GENTLY near to cause it to appear enormous
ly large, If 1t can be seen at all, of which
hope to be able to speak more definitely
within Il few days One thing is certain.
it will be there whether we can see il or
not
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15

~ fIs geek ending Tuesday Jttly Il, 1874.
cattle Sheep. Stotes. Hogs Calr,s
This week, SlSl $50 go 1900 81
5 5as v vel sro $3.50 55 500 500 100 900 1889
PRICES Beef Catfte-Extra rat and heavy ire
mum Oxen, Sll 00dSlI25; first qualify, $1,000 a
so 30: second quality, e9Oed $3.50; third qualify
seOJdso - per 100 lbs. on total weight OF hide
tallow and dressed beef 4 few choice SINGLE paIrs
SII25dlI5). Bulls, &c. $50.
IF0rkiaq Dren.-S 100 30 per pair accord
ing to their value as beef. Steers, Ss1d $50,
Mich COUs.-S35 a $50; extra good, S63G 49,
with or without calves, as may be agreed farrou
and ordinary, 50 d>S9; yearngs, Sl0OOGlo 90; =
yea old-, 5000 Assoc; year Odds, $50 * 1900
Sheep = Live weight, 6d7c; extra, 7lsdoc;
a few fancy fiOcks, 90 dI0c t Il 1--we weight or
- scale LOO per head.
Saotes.-wnolesale, 7dsc.; retail, - asc. ? I
Eat Hogs, "a ask = h.
Teal CGfres-s6G0G6 30 per head
Hjdes.-BrishtOn. 715GSc-; country lots, ga
ne; calfskns, Is Ice; talOw. sc 2 IL country C.
PeIts with wool on, SO50d $3.50 each Iamh-
skins, 50 o; sheared SKINS, IOc each Il Try skins
4jctS.
REMARKS.-The advance in the prices on cattle
this morning was caused by the detention Of heavy
trains over the Albany railroad, occasioned bv
three Wasn-outS- HE Tucker PARTIES, who had
stock rld the Grand Trunk railroad, Tea lied n
strong lc per 10. advance. The few Northern cat
tie also sold at advance of lc per H. on last
weeks prices VIM Cnlwell sold some three hun
lbs, at - c; = TO A. Locke average, 40 lbs,
-; y average l.315 lbs. at &C = II. j. McCau-
ley sold Is COWS and heifers to dress from $50
, lbs eJch. at Ease, dressed weight. Veal
calves are ~ demand at fnll prices
>heep-Ehe arrivals are largely lambs. Nearly
one ma are from Northern New York. Two loads
came through from Canada. The quality Is better
and better lambs are bought at las; weeks prices.
winch, In reality i reduction of full , E I
fouHry Il hfln at II = a l5c = IL. which prob
ABLY owing II The deteutlon of cattle.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15

In fine vein of satire. Gen. Sherman
says: g The Indian Bureau has fed the In
dlans all winter and the ponies are fat.
" so the savage warrior is in fine trim for
" the acquisition of fresh scalps and plum
" der. Next fall, after the summers
activity. they will all be taken back and
fed" He fairly summarizes the Indian
pollcy OF the government in this char
acterlstic remark. With a depleted army
and a line of operations scattered all the
way from the northern boundary of Min
nesota to Texas, the prospect of success
iul Indian war is not encouraging. Had
the government intended to hold out in
JUDGEMENTS to the Indians to engage in war,
or rather in butcherv, it could hardly have
done differently. These are very costly
lessons in Indian policy, we are learning
every year. Perhaps by and by we shall
k now better.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15

1t may fairly be said that the Rebuilt
can press has saved the Republican party
from the very serious errors into which
the leaders would have precipitated it. and
has saved it by the most indie pendent and
rigorous censure and warning and anneal
The law which was after all passed. and
which authorizes the trial in WASHINGTON
of newspaper for libel published any
where in the country. is aimed at this in
dependence, and will recoil upon the
party that passed it. 1t is said to be meant
rs q bar to license, not to liberty. Bur
that plea is as old as tyranny. The law
will not constrain the independence q
severe criticism, but it will wound it, au-
thors as the alien and sedition laws smot..
the old Federalists.-Harper's Weeklu.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of Essex County held
their Convention at Guildhall, July 3D.
and nominated the following ticket:
SENAToR-C. E. Benson of Guildhan
ASSISTANT JUDGEs-W. r. Silver of Bloomfield, H II
Lucas of Canaan.
JUDGE OF PRoBATE-W. H. Hartshorn of Guildhall.
STATES ATToRNEY-G. w Hartshorn of Canaan.
SHERIFF-S E. Grout of West Concord
HIGH BAILIFF-J H. Benton, of Maidstone.
The resolutions recognize errors in the
administration, but approve of it as a
whole; favor speedy return to a specie
basis; compliment Congress for attempt
ing to reform abuses; oppose the recipro-
city treaty, and pledge support to the
ticket nominated.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-15

The abolition Of the ranking privilege
has raised the postal revenue Sl,769,O 900,
only II portion of which is represented by
the appropriations of Congress for the use
of the departments. Altogether, the pos
tai receipts for the year just closed were
S23, S37 ,526, IN increase of 100000, or
IA per cent. The expenditures and deficit
for the year are not yet stated. When the
measures for the better collection of the
postal revenue which has been adopted in
the past two years shall have had their full
effect we hope that there will be surplus
sufficient to enable the government to af-
ford better and prompter service in many
respects.