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Visit to a Buddhist Temple.

Miss f. Fay, lady attached to the
American Church Mission at Shanghai,
describes visit to a Buddhist temple and
nunnery, as follows:
Il wish l could describe TO you a Budd-
hist female and nunnery-its high, dark
walls, its numerous courts, its long, low,
rumbling halls and chambers, filed with
shrincs and Il multitudinous variety of all
shapes, sizes and conditions Numerous
gilded Buddhas, with blue hair, black
ed stdhdfng, and s6meiITffGs Sitting on a
lotus flower the Goddess of Mercy, who
assumes great many forms. the most pop
ular of which is ''the thOusand-handed
goddess of Mercy" in allusion to the great
benefits she is supposed to bestOw on those
who worship her; and the smaller idol
gods and goddesses, with the avenging del
ties that fill up every niche and corner
around and on both sides of the high altar,
before which incense is continually burn
ing, and worshippers continually kneeling
We were ushered in through several small
courts, in which stood huge tripods, or in
cense- burners, into reception-room, where
two or three nuns received us very civilly.
asked for the lady abbess, but was told
she was rot at home. The prioress, how
ever, soon appeared, accompanied by seve-
raj more nuns, and we were invited into
larger reception-room-onc side OF which
was quite filed with idOls-in the centre of
which was gilt shrine, hung with artifi-
cial flowers, in which sat full sized God
desS of Mercy, clad in embroidery, with a
crown on her head, from which depended
strings of pearls that nearly covered her
face like veil of rich fringe. As we were
invited TO sit down, we did so, and l began
conversation by asking the prioress some
questions about their mode of living, which
/ is supposed to be very strict and absteml-
Gus. In return she asked me many ques-
/ tions about the doctrine of Jesus; ; how
many fast days kept in the year; and if l
passed all my time in repeating prayers,
which is considered one Of the first and
highest duties of the Buddhist.
| Tea was then brought in to us, served in
| tiny covered china cups, and placed on
| small table at our side. AS ! took the CO.
yer off my cup to taste the tea with, in
place of a teaspoon, there seemed to be only
| a few rose-leaves in the bottom of the cup,
and the water quite colorless yet, on tast-
| ing it, found the flavor eXquisite-such
tea as is only seen in China. We sat about
| half an hour longer, and then, as the per-
fume of burning sandel-woOd and the
smoke of the incense gave me headache,
| rose to take leave, amid many protesta-
tions of Chinese politeness that l should
not 90 so soon, and many pressing invita-
tions to come again, and walked sadly
away, thinking "Who is sufficient for
these things ~ and how can simple mis-
sionary exert an influence in these strong
" fortified holds of the Arch-deceiver ? In
q Christian land one can form little idea of
what idolatry really is, or with how much
of learning, wealth, gorgeous display, and
attractive courtesy, 1t is bound around the
homes, the hearts, the affections, the very
lives Of the heathea.
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BE CHEERFUL.-Emerson says DO
not hang dismal creature on the wall, and
do not deal with fables and gloom in your
conversation Beecher follows: Away
with these fellows who go bowling through
life and all the while passing for birds of
paradise. He that cannot laugh and be
gay should look we'll to himself. He
should fast and pray until his face breaks
forth into light Talmage then takes up
the strain: ''Some people have an idea
that they comfort the afflicted when they
groan over them. Don't drive a hearse
through a mans soul, when you bind up a
broken bone of the soul. And you want
splints, do not make them of cast-iron." :"
After such counselings and admonitions,
lay aside your long faces.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23

4 SERIES or ILLUSTRATED PhrEE- ~ ''NrEIBN"ES
MoNrHLr" ron 1874. Br EpwNp kIN". WITH
sI-HFHB ILLUSTRATIONS BY CHAPEEY.
Tlis series of articles h'Cuu in tie issnr q. SCr.l
Der's MONTHLY for November 1873 and viii De continued
from month Ia month uut.N December lSi. IGt artl-
alI,ld, prepared have occupied more thsh scar
of constant ald pgi;ak;uE study, ly Practical Journal
st who l.r thus visited nearly every city and Town
of inIorGllce n the southern States: talked with men
OF ali u;ld cOHditiJIs carefully investigated all
manuac uring enterprises and cites; cu.ted statistics;
studied thc of politics i'll each state since recon-
strucion began; cX lorcd rivers. and penetrated into
mountain regions heretofore rarely visited Toy Northern
He has been accompanied during the entire journey
M a conscientious and talented artist, the sprighty
Chrlrr pupil and friend Of that Distinguished French
man F,lInoIard Firrc the prince OF The school, of
srnathetic art in Europe; aud this artist has made
-erai thorough finished studies OF southern types
- MI and things, which ia due time viii all be PIE
,J 80 the Teadrss OF ScTibneTs Monthly. The Trends
- a. ,rao9zine have already had an 'sru"-t ot what
a.. NJ i,,p1 in the line of IlrthreS III AoNtlubcr,
To.e+olrr January and February NUMBERS whose IL
,r,tin,a ar, universally IlUnouEctd a. the best ever
,'r.seoiel in an American magazine. lEt varied
-. l;s Of Ny- Orleans. IT," wild panorama oi the
NIiiri river the sefniSTarsh ciist"ines ana man
,ers of Western Texas, and. thc rh"r SCENES :" uI'
Southwestern frontier, have tbES lhT ",ii
nj ara IN iu failgv.pd v series o Filltll ll sktlch7
iretratiyr Of Southern mountain lie anu charGc'tr'
The February Scrilner contains the second oi tne
,,ers entitled '-ilinls,= 9f texas, liuslrattu u'S
If of Northern upland and thorn coast OF aa7 ana
Gave.fon and treats largely Of tn cohl'"Fla and III
dustrial progress of tn" state.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23

DR. q. vi. MARTIN. Office in Drug
~ Store. Clement House Block, Once hours
Yrom II A. m. to p. M, and from 6 to 2. m,
at all other hours, when not Professionally en-
gagged can be found at residence, corner Of Front
and Penn street, sUNBURY, PA. Particular
attention given to surgical cases. VIII visit
Patients either in town or country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23

They are complaining of too mnch rain
in California, and it is feared tha, much Of
the wheat already sown has rotted in the
ground.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
GIVEN AW a Y =!

For only 35 CTS, free by mail. An elegantly per
fumed Sachel Odor delightful, sure TO pleaas,e,
AGENTS Wanted. Make big pay. FLECHEkE
Perfumnr. 141 Chamber4 ST.. y. Y. 'i".4W
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23

Brigham Young has ordered his mission
aries in Europe to send over no more old
maids, rs they are Improbable converts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
THE FOLLOWING Is A LIST OF GIFTS:



houses lots and furniture put up at fabulous prices.
The holder of successful ticket Will receive hs GlF IN
CASH.
cert at sl0O each, and at the time above stated the
$4,000 in CASH Gifts VIII he distributed.
PLAN OF Distribution.
Twenty thousand numbers, representing and cores
ponng with those the receipts issued viii be placed
in one wheel and cards enclosed with the names of the
Premiums in sealed boxes will be placed i'll another
From these wheels, number and of the above NAM
ed inscribed cards Will be taken simultaneously. The
mium designated by the card taken at the same time
from the other. This operation Will be performed by
blind person, and continued until Eighteen Hundred
and Fifty-Seven Premiums exhausted Ii S evident
that by this process fraud favortsm will be imposs:
ble Every person holding ticket will he entitled to
admission into the Concert.
All Gifts Paid in CASH without discount
Money he for Tickets in registered letters or
Post Office Money Orders by Express at our risk. If
desired. Tickets Will be sent 10y Express &. q. ID.
The following gentlemen have kindly consented 10
act AS Trustees for the above Gift Concert
s. p. wolverton, Esq, Director u. II. and ". r.. r. ;
Geo Hill, Attorney st Iawi Hon. W. L. Dewart, eN-
member OF Congress; Mm |. GreenOu2h Esq, Dlrec-
tor First National Bank Sunbury; John Haas, Esq,
ditto: Ira +. Clement, Lamberman; Vim. L. Grant,
Coal VI -rchant. Sunbury.
The above named gentlemen highnlinded and
honorable men, who would not lend their and
give their assistance to any unworthy object.
SAML y HENDRICKS,
GEO. NJ. REM,
WM. II. MILLER
LEVI SEASHOLTZ.
PHILIP VI. SHINDEL.
All communications cheerfuly answered. Address,
PHILIP VI. SHINDEI,
y. :. ENGLE, Corresl ondinR Secretary.
Treasurer of Funds.
GrJrtl,. Tlpf.1n llgp-l
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ZlEGLER. l. l. hOh''"'
ZIEGLER d Es0HRBACH.
ATTpRNFYS AT LAW.

Office in Haupt's Building, lately occupied by
.Jud0e Rockefeller and /. T. Rohrbach, ESQ.
Collections and all professional business
promptly attended to in the Courts Of Northum-
,serland and adjoining counties.
Dcc 1871
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
November ., lS72.-tf.

r III. kASE. Attorney at Law, sun
Il. BURY, Pa, office in Masser's Building
near the Court House. Front Room up stairs
above the Drug Store. Collections made in Nor
thumberland and adjoining counties.
Suphury Pa June & 1872.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
Business ar.arNs.

a. puoADs J.. PACEER HAAS
Wy y. RHOADS a CO..
w. RETAIL DEALERS or
~THRACITE COAL. SUNBURY, PENNA.
A OFFICE WITH Haas, FAGELY n Co.,
1eft at SeasLoltz d Bros. office Market
orders ~eciye prompt attention. Country
trcei, VIII II -ty solicited.
ustom respectfis-
Feb. 4. 1S1l.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23

rTN III. IL. KASE. Attorney at Law, Sun
L. BURY. PA Office in Market Square,
(adioining the Office of W. I. Greenough, Esq.,)
Professional business in this and adjoining coun-
ties promptly attended to.
Sunburv. March 16. lS72.-1y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
MALECK.
,TTapNry ATIAyy

ATTORNEY At LAW,
Office at his residence on Arch street, one square
north of the Court House, near the jail, sun
BURY, PA. Collections and all professional
In sineSs y,rororty attended 90 in this and sdon-
inr counties Consultations can be had in the
Cerman language. July27-lS72.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23

,-,r,,n,,,,r COAL!
VALENTINE DIETZ, evof
v Retail dealer in every yarie, -QARP
ANTHRACITE COAL, UPPER "
SUNBURY, PENN'A. 4,
All kinds Of Grain taken in exchange for Goa
Orders solicited and filled promptly. Orders left
us. +. Nevin's Confectionery Store, on Third
rect, win receive prompt attention, and money
-eeeiptedfor, the same as at the Office.
DENTISTRY.
GEORGE NJ. REM,
Va Simpsons Building, Market Square,
SUNBURY, Pa,
prepared to do all kinds of work pertaining
to Dentistry. He keeps constantly on hand
large assortment of Teeth, and other Dental
from which he will be able to select,
wants of his customers.
"ntcd to give satisfaction, or else
Wash and Tooth-Powders
Is patrons for
'wclyc years.
NJ BROS,
Aealers in
'RY. PA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
Hrtu Advertisements.
2 IS
$4,000 IN GIFTS.
A Grand Gift Concert.
\ GRAND GIFT CONCERT
STEAM TIRE COMPANY,
Ca MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23d, 1874.

GRAND Nlt i thNtLkI
VIII be given At Suubury, Pa, by the Independent
WASHINGTON STEAM FIRE COMPANY,
Ca MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23d, 1874.
TIE object tnis enterprise is for the purpose Of
curing a Steam Fire Engine which Will be advantage
all neighboring towns accessible by rail- from the fact
that it will be an Independent Company. And
have failed TO dsciarge duty when Ilied ur
on, certainly will be able TO accomplish more good
with aid steamer There is hess than nineteen
large and small towns within thirty miles of Sunbury,
all which be reached by railroad. thus afordng
the facility assisting of those places i'll less than
an hours time while the time town will not
be unprotected. Our project being Ludable one we
feel confident that all the tickets will be disposed OF by
the time above named for drawing.
THE FOLLOWING Is LIST OF GIFTS:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
VAMES BEARD.

VAMES BEARD.
eJ ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in IIaupt's building, South East Corner
of Market Square, Sunbury, Pa.
SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO COLLECTIONS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
~ R.CADWALLADER. Market Street

". SUNBURY, PA.
Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils,
Glass. Varnishes, Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars,
Pocket Books Diaries, &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
professional.
WIN. q. SOBER.

UTM. 4. SOBER.
Wv ATTORNEY At LAW
AND COUNTY SOLICITOR,
Office on Front Street below Market, Sunbury,
Pa Collections and all legal business promptly
attended 10.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23

TT IL. NASSER. Attorney at Law, SUN
III. BURY, PA.-CollectiOns attended TO in
the counties of Northumberland, Union, Snyder;
Mantour, Columbia and Lycoming. apllO-G9
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23

q p. .WOLNERTON, Attorney at Law
=. Market Square, SUNBURY,PA. Profession
al business in this and adjoining counties prompt
Y attended TO,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-01-23
"THE GREAT SOUTH %

4 SfI.H.S or ILLUSTRATED PNrEEs ~ ''NrEBN&hs =
MuSIHLr" FoR 1871. - EDWARD kIN". WITH
suBFEB ILLUSTRATIONS By CHAPEEY.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01
The Winchester Presbytery.

The Presbytery Of Winchester which convened
IN the Kent street church, in this city, on We'd :
nesday evening last did not adjourn until a late
hour on Monday night There were In attend
ance uron It's session ] 8 ministers aud Ruling
Elders
Rev. W. W. Woodwork wss chosen Modera-
tor, and Rev. II. c. Brown and Elder ". J. Mo-
Ter, temporary clerks
More than the ususl amount Of important bu-
siness came before this meeting all OF which vas
transacted with harmony and dispatch
Besides 'he usual routine Of reports from the
various churches and the review Of Seasonal Re
cords, much time was occupied in the examina-
tion OF candidates for the ministry. Three Young
gentlemen from the Union Theological Seminary
At liampdco Sidney were put mon their trials
for lcensure, viz Carson W. Hollis. John A .
Scott, Jr, and John e. Triplett. After a rigid
examination in the Ancient Languages, the Sci
ences, Theolog7,. Church History aud Govern
ment and the Sacramenls, protracted through
parts OF three days, and which were sustained as
satisfactory parts &c trial, the Presbytery sent
them forth 20 preach the Gospel
Special attention was called TO the observance
OF family religion. aud The duty Of parents to
present their children for baptism. 80,
The evRngelsiic work OF the Presbytery also
engaged much Of its attention and measures Ia
ken, which II is hoped viii meet the wants OF our
distant and destitute places
mammal Of standing rules coniafaing also
brief history o. the Presbytery was adopted
Very Interesting religious services were held
each morning and night during the meeting and
which ere still continued - e,
On the Sabbath all the Protestant churches in
the city with a single excepiion) were offered to
the Presbytery. and their pulpits we're occupied
Oy its different members
The Sacrament Of the lords Supper was ad-
minstered on Sabbath afternoon to r large con =
e. legation, the COMMITMENTS filing nearly the
entire body Of the church At this service touch
ing addresses were delivered ia
Rev DR.. Riddle, who, forty six years ago was
installed pastor of that church. deeply affect
ed ms he recalled the cnsnges which had occur
red in that long interval
The stated Fall meeting of this Presby terv
will be held in Burlington, w. Va, Sept 23rd,
1871 Winchester Times, Aprn %. $50
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01
South Branch 9ntelligenter.
RoMNEY, FRIDAY. MAY l, 1874.

ES~ In appears that the entire amount
of revenue tax paid by tho six New Fog
land States is but s5,575 ,55i, whilst the
impoverished people Of Virginia alone pay
81 1888, 100, or nearly two millions Of dol
lars annually in excess of the tax paid. 10y
all New England combined.
EF REV. HENRY SLICRR, one Of tho ia
theirs Of the Methodist ministry in this
country, died in Baltimore on yesterday
week He was in the 74th year of his age.
EgJUDGE NIcoL, of Prince William
county, Va, told the committee of colored
men who waited upon him to inquire why
none Of their race was put on juries, that
he had carried out the law by the selection
of men "best fitted for the position - that
be bad not selected any because Of their CO.
lor, or excluded them because Of their color.
s9~THE total revenue Of the State Of
Virginia, for 1873 was S2,265, $50 -, Of
which the cities paid 1867 ,0l0 II, and the
counties aud towns 1901, $50 AZ.
EF president GRANT has sisued the
bi for the relief of the destitute people
on tho lower Mississippi, who are in dan,
ger Of starvation by the recent overflow OF
that river.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01

w EST VIRGINIA, TO wiz AT rules held
~ in the Clerk $ 0nice Of the Comfy Com,
OF hamps hire, on the first Monday in April ls74
Jon" Blue 1t Anne Il. his rife, P2ainri.6s
VS..
Nmrod Alkire f Mary E his rife, 4. L.
Uthers and .SaSan Il. his rife. CkoyIe,
Is Jgdhers and RtJecca his ,ojJc. I'm.
n k"yhe"doH and lem ina his rife.
D"0id For, Hannah Far, lillian Y
roe and ReJecca Foe, Defendants,
IN CHAroERY
The objects of this suit IRE, to assign 10 Re.
mecca Fox, widow Of Vause Fox d.c'a her
uower In about 2, 000 aeres of timbered Land in
sald county, and 10 divide the residue of said
ana among those entitled thereto, or if partition
cannot be made to sell the same aud divide the
proceeds among those entitled 10 it,
AND II appearing 10y affidavit that the deren-
dants a; J.: Wiihers aud Susan f. ms wife
Sharies g. Withers and Rsbecca his wife. and
DAVID Fox. do not reside in this State. II Is or
dered, that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this order end
90 what Is necessary to protect their interests In
this suit. Teste,
G S. WHITE, Clerk.
May !, ls74.-4w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Miranda II. Pugb, PlsiuiG,

Miranda II. PugL, PlsiniG,
IS.
NJ Pugb, &C.. Defendants,
IN CHARCEnY.
DY decree rendered ~ The December term,
ID 1873, Of the County Court 81 Hampshire,
this cause wac referred 10 The undersigned Com
missioner. who was directed 70 ascertain aut
report who are entitled 10 said money and Ia
what proportions
All persons interested will therefore, take no.
hcc, tbsi, on he 2nd DAY Of Nay, 1874, 81 ny
Olice 10 Romuey, West Va I shall proceed 70
execute the above fecited order.
SAM i. l.. FLOURNOT,
March 20, 1S7l-4w. Commissioner.
III re Creditors of ArthW T. Payh, deed.
IN pursuance o. decree Of lbe Comfy Court
i Of Hampshire county, made IN q cause there.
10 pending 90 subject The real estate 81 the saio
Arthur 7 Pugh TO The payment Of bis deop
you are required 70 present your claims agAint
The said Arthur T PuRh Tor adjudication 70
Samuel l. Plournoy, Commissionef, ~ be once
in Romnoy, West Va, on or before The God Ssy
90 May, 1874.
WYi5e,s, G S. White, Clerk ofsaid Court tsi
10Th Of March, 1874.
&. s. WHITE, CLERK.
March 20, 1S74.-6w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01
TIE LAST NEW BOOK OFT

The subject is all important, yet a puzzling
Que. IL replenishes the Government Treasury
and impoverishes the people; makes the rich
poor and the poor rich: makes fools OF wise men;
exhausts the wisdom of Legislation makes men
run mad and women feel sad. The crusade has
begun on TO victory. Men or women wanted
to canvass every town. Address
HENRY HOWE, Cincinnati, o.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01

@No women are hereafter, as hereto.
fore, to be permitted to "preacb, pray or
'zhort," in public meetings Of the Prcsby-
icrian Churches in Brooklyn, New York,
'he Presbytory Of that city having so re.
solved in reafirmation Of "dclverance"
Of the denomination adopted 10 1882. The
case which has evoked this decision is tho
famous one Of Miss SMILEY, who made an
address some time ago in DR., CULYER's
church - Iheelinq IanHi1encer.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01
Eg ELEVEN months ago Mr.. JAMr

40 ELLVEN montbs ago MI. JAMES
McCLUNG, Of this county was suddenly.
and without nuy expIicablo cause, totally
deprived Of the power Of speech and, since
that time has been obliged to u,e a slate in
conveying his thoughts. On Sunday be.
fore last be came into the sitiing.room and
said "good morning" at tho same time
nearly faintiDg. lie has oonversed as we'll
as ever since that. just as be spoke Sun
day, he experienced a convulsivo movement
OF the muscles of the throat and a sense of
conclusion in tho head. - taunton Virq.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01

Congress has used forty-6ve gallons
OF writing ink this session. It's other fu-
ID Injuries were not measured by the GAL
Ion. Richmond Enquirer.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01

EE SOME weeks since Mr.. a. HERR
SMITH, Of Peunsy wanna, showed in the
House Of Representatives, during discus.
SION on The mileage question, that he re-
ceived sl6O for bis trip to and from bis
home in Lancaster, Pa, when i, could be
made for So so, and showed also by off
cial data that the actual expense of both
coming and returning Of ali tho members
and delegates Of this Congress was but $40
900, and that saving of nearly 5000, 900
could be made by reducing mileage to &c.
teal travelling expenses -Roch. Register
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01

In North Caroliua, the other day j Judge
Wheat sent John Rice to jail for bigamy
and the lawyers were named Oats and
Hayes,aud oil were pretty we'll cornsd IL.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01

TIE GROWTH OF Texas. The growth
Of Texas may DO understood by reference
TO the vote polled few months ago for
Governor. The entire vote Of the State
vas los, 900, indicative Of q population Of
100000. 10 1860 The population was
but GOA 900, and 10 1870 il numbered
$4,000. An increase Of nearly a quarter
Of a million in Ices thar three years is ab-
solutely wonderful Tho best blood and
energy Of tho South arc concentrating on
her magnificent plains.-N o. PicoVupc.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-05-01

EGyTnE widow Of ez-President Polk
has had small claim before the Southern
claim commissioners for over three years.
She ASKS TO be paid 60 900 for ten head Of
mules taken from her plantation in MISSES
sippi in 1863 for tho u-o # The army. The
southern claims commissioners have declin.
cd so Tar TO approve tho claim, principally
on The ground Of doubts NJ 30 Mrs. Polk s
loyalty, although her neighbors and friends
in Nashville, whore che lived during the
Whole war, were Witnesses Of her opinion
that the union should not be dissolved
Her claim has now been taken charge Of by
the committee on War claims. - flashing
ton Star.