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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-29

A bashful and not over educated fellow
went to see his girl the other night, and as he
started away he put his arm around her and
whispered in her ear, dearest, love-" and
she responded sweetly, ditto" meaning, of
course, reciprocation of his tender passion.
The young man could not find ''ditto" 10 his
vocabulary, and asked his father the next day
as they were hoeing cabbage what it meant
The old gent rested moment on his hoe.
and pointed to the cabbage in front of him,
with the remark: "You see that cabbage ?"
:" Yes, responded the youth. "And you see
the next one there?" "Yes" well that
is called ditto" damn her p exclaimed
the impetuous youth, "she called me cab
bage head" W
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MISCEELANEOUS.

PHILADELPHIA, july %. -Ex Priest Gsrde-
mann lsctursd tonight to An audience num-
bering fully two thousand people The SUBJ
ject of his lecture vas "Ten Years in the
Priesthood" 1t was thought by many that
there would be trouble by the Catholics of
the city, and the authorities took ell precau-
tons TO preserve order. The lecture was a
protest against the manner in which priests
and bishops control tine poor people of their
flock. He explained his course in leaving
the priesthood, and said he thought of the
matter for three years before he teok the
step. The Irish Protestants were present in
force and everything passed off quietly.
Lone Branch, July 28.The Board OF In
dian Commissioners met here to-day. The
session was chiefly devoted to review Of the
work of the standing committee for the last
quarter, and special rigid scrutiny of the
work done by the purchasing commission.
They also adopted new method for the
prevention Of frauds in future delivery Of
beef, -four and other supplies.
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THE CANANDAauA OFF.-Orders were re-
ceived on board the United States sioop-ol-
war Canandaigua last night from Washing
ton, ordering that vessel hence for Port Royal
s. G. We regret having to part SO soon Win
that estimable gentleman, her commander
Cant. Barrett. and wish him bon uoyage.
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The more girls are pinned back, the NOR
forward they seem.

The Esquimaux have an ingenious way of
killing bears. They sharpen the end of a
piece of whalebone foot or more long, then
bend it double, and wrap it closely in fat
meat, which is exposed to the air till it
freezes. These treacherous pellets are thrown
to the bear. which. bolts them whole. They
thaw in his stomach; the bent whalebone
Strengthens, and the sharp points pierce his
vitals whenever he attempts to move.
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ASSASSINATION OF COL. W. p. ROSS.

ST. LOUIS July ia special from Spring.
field. Mo-, says it is reported there that COL
W. P. Ross, principal chief of the Cherokee
Indians and q candidate for reelection to
that position. was assassinated yesterday by
party of Downing men.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-29

An old gentleman of great experience says
be is never satisfied that lady understands q
kiss until be has it from her own mouth.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-29
Marsden's Zarsaparilla for indigestion.

Colored citizens of the South don't say
"shoo fly" when an insect troubles them
nowadays" Gwofumdah is the mysterious
word.
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LEASE OF THE DRYADES MARKET
ALL BIDS REJECTED.

Sealed proposals for the sale OF the revenues
of the Dryades Market, from the first day OF
August to the thirty-frst day OF December
1875, inclusive, received by Administrator
Landry in response to published call, were
opened yesterday in the Mayors Parlor. Inc
bids were as follows:
Thos. Pickles, s2055; B. Markham, s2l7o
G. G. Alexis, S1525; A. Soule, s19oo.
All bids were rejected for various reasons
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The celebrated Hot Springs OF Arkansas,
within the reach of all-Marsden's Aarsapa-
rilla has the same Alternative effect
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-29

acknowledges, Payne d Co. have re-
moved to Nos. II and 10 Peters and Nos. ID
ond II Fulton street,
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MR.. DUNCAN TRANSFERRING PROPERTY.

New YORK, July 28.-On Monday last Mrs.
Sarah NJ G. Sherman, widow, and William
Butler Duncan, Of the arm of Duncan, Sher-
man IL Co., made transfer of real estate inthis
city to A. Duncan, amounting to 1886. 600
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| Buy your carriages, buggies and baby
wagons of L. T. Maddux, 35 Carondelet street.
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Languor and debility relieved and cured
by using Marsdens Zarsaparilla.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-29

Marsden's Zsrsaparilla is sure to relieve and
cure prickly heat
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-29

| No tea drinker should fail to vasit the Tea De-
Dot, Camp street.
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1t is not right, but the man with the least
mind has the greatest trouble in making 1t up.
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PROBABILITIES.

PROBABILITIES.
WASHINGTON, July 28-For the South At
fooNTMUxD on LAST PACE
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16

The bad feeling which has existed
fora long time past among the miners
of different nationalities In the Penn
sylvania coal region eliminated in n
desperate riot at Shenandoah on Sat
urday night, in which several per-
sons were wounded. At Mahanoy
City there were several incendiary
fires, and some difficulty Is also re-
ported from Owingsburg. The latest
reports last night represented all
quiet at Shenandoah, with a strong
posse of sheriff's officers and police
patrolling the town. The authori-
ties are confident they can preserve
the peace without calling In State
aid.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16

SEVEN YEARS no TINE PEN1TEN~
TTARY--THE FIRST CONVICTION
IN THE CHARLEY ROSS ARDUC-.
TION.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Dr. William
Westervelt, convicted Of conspiracy
in the abduction Of Charley Ross,
was brought into court to-day to be
present ut the final disposition Of llie
case. Judge Elcock said he had care
fully considered the reasons filed In
support Of the motion for y new
trial, as they embraced only ohjee-
tions to the ruling of the court, and
they had all been fully discussed dur
ing the trial, he had concluded to re-
fuse the motion. After an address,
in which he reviewed at length the
enormity Of the crime the prisoner.
had committed he sentenced Wester--
welt to pay q fine 81 and costs Of
prosecution and imprisonment at SOL
itary confinement in the penitentiary
for seven years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16


Lake Erie is only about SO or 20
feet deep.
A Virginia, New. man has found
a double-headed turtle.
Peach shipments from Delaware
viii continue for week yet.
une Les Angeles, Cal, firm made
5000 bee-hives last year.
Prospects for the winter nail trade
are rather dun at Wheeling.
California grew 6,2s0, 900 oranges
last season. who counted?l
A good hound brings % bushels of
corn In Taylor county, Ga.
The glass, hinge and tack factories
at Wheeling are all on full time.
Fifty New Jersey families will set
tie In Demopolis, Ala, about Jan. l..
A Nevada gent broke his leg in
turntngq quickly to gaze ut a pull-back.
These are turf times remarked
Granger at an agricultural fair.
Victims Of lottery swindles should
be the last 10 whine for sympathy.
The lnter-Ocean In doing its worst
10 drive Bristow from the Cabinet.
The n. Y. sun continues to pursue
Beecher with savage vehemence.
A vrrdure-clad island has formed
In the Delaware, opposite Borden
town.
A lady fell under our observation
yesterday, owing 10 a fruit-skin.
Miss Hop Joy and Mr.. Gun Lock,
celestials. have got married In Oregon
Senator Jones has contracted for a
sIoo. 900 hotel II Santa Monica, Cal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16
Horse Thief Hung.

PRISONER CAPTURED FROM A.
CONSTABLE--A DESPERATE EN-
CONTRIBUTING TO A TREE.
PEORIA, Oct. 9.--About l o'clock
this A. NJ, Il dozen men, supposed TO
be from Forrest City, Mason county,
succeeded in getting William Pemb-
erton, an escape convict, away from
q constable. They fired several loads
of shot into his body. and not sue
ceeding in killing him in this way,
dragged him to a tree and hung him.
The constable made a desperate fight
for his prisoner, mortally wounding
one Of the gang. Pemberton cut one
Of the lynchers terribly. The pris-
oner was under arrest for horse steal
ing. Great excitement prevails.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16

The CINCINNATI delegates 10 the
National Board of Trade having re-
commended the Chamber of Com
merce to use its influence with mem
bers of Congress to the end that the
General Government should pur-
chase and control the telegraph bus
mess of the country, the resolution
to that effect came up for final action
on Saturday, when the Chamber, by
large majority, refused to commit
itself to such course.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16

TOUCHING AFFECTION AND HE-
ROISM.

ROISM.
CINCINNATI, Oct, s.. X esterday
afternoon at Remington station, on
the Cincinnati 81 Marietta Railroad,
Carrie Dawson, employed in the pa
per mill, and while standing near >
revolving shaft, was caught by her
hair and the scalp torn from hey
head, stripping the skin from tho
back of neck To the eyebrows. Con-
siderable time elapsed before medical
aid reached her, and it was deemed
advisable to restore the lifeless scalp
to its former place. To-day, A. j.
Howe, of this city, commenced the re-
storation OF skin to the wounded & iris
head, by taking it from her sisters,
who gave herself freely for her in
jured sisters relief, while another
lady offered skin from her shoulder
to supply what was needed for the
forehead. Supplies sutficientto start
a growth of new membrane was tax
EN- from each Of these ladies, land
while Miss Dawson's condition n
dangerous, her physician entertains
considerable hope of her recovery,
and the success Of his efforts TO COW
er her head with new skin.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16

Mister Boon: You ask me which n
the lovelest, the married or the single
state, and amt afraide to say that
having tried both for menpy years, and
searched out their week aud strong
points, that matrimony IL the true style
think that kan safely say that the
married condishun for everyday wear is
90 per cent ahead.
Perfekt happiness amt TO be had iEzr
this life anyhow, don't care whether
you 90 In singleor dubbic.
But If emmy one will pay me for mr.
time will sho six arguments in favor
ov connubial matrimony to four again
ii.
There Is great menny rules, Mister
Boon. TO make married life comforta-~
bic; but the golden one is this: Go slcs
and 1--WE each other half ov the road
This rule IL az simple and easy as milk
ing COW on the right side. and will be-
found az usephul az lie to avoid hos
journals. II one party wants ths whole
Of the road 1t makes the turnpike hos
aud dusty; and If both parties want ID
and will have it, it raizes the very devil
Excuse me- dear Mr.. Boon, for usings
the word .'devil.' but il seems the only
one that will fit the spot.
----uuxzz~---
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16
Personal.

The Golden Aoe has stopped.
Henry Clay Dean prefers Allen to
Tilden.
The author Of the Wandering
Heir" in hald-headed.
An exshange says Sullivan has a
rich Barry1one voice.
Mr.. Dandy Is TO edit a kid-gloved
society paper in Chicago.
JEFF. Davis thinks more Of the la
dies should ride horseback.
Logan declines 10 say which side
Of the financial fence he will descend.
Mrs. Julia Hickman, 1.-The Illinois
Gi antess. died recently, weighing
4le pounds.
IL is reported that Germany will
demand this year six million marks
additional for the military expenses.
The two largest win cases now in
litigation In the United States are
the outgrowth OF spiritualism.
Barnum Is going 60 run colossal
hippodrome in Philadelphia in oppo-
sition To the regular centennial.
The last surviving child Of John G..
Calhoun, the South Carolina states
man, died recently in that state.
Senator Frelinghuysen is thought
10y his State papers 90 be good Pres.
idential candidate because he Is a
handsome man.
The Rev. Glcndenning, OF Mary
Pomeroy fame, has suddenly disap-
peared from Jersey City, aud, il is
said, with bride.
Miss Dewitt, of Johnstown, H.,
was married ON the 18th Of Septem-
Der, and one hour afterward eloped
with an old lover.
Mr.. Robert K. lee, a nephew Of
the old war-horse OIL the Confederacy,
was the winner Of big prize az the
Alexandria, Va, lottery the other
day.
bio Lewis has gone 10 California
for health. The invalid Is the man
who talked plain facts TO us, and now
hasn't digestion enough for weak
mush.
A son OF the Hon. Daniel w. Voor-
hees, il is said, will soon make his APP
pearance upon the stage In the char
acter Of Hamlet, which he il now
studying.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16
Senatorial Election.

WHEELING, Oct. 8.-The election
held In this District yesterday for
State Senator, to FIJI the unexpired
term Of Gent. "A. j. Pannell, deceas~
ed, resulted in the election Of Alfred
Caldwell, democratic nominee. His
opponent was Capt. Andy Wilson AN
old democrat and experienced legis-
lator, but he ran as an independent
man, and his organized opponent
proved too strong. B.
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Am I'm nlcn.e Corn Crop.

CHICAGO, Oct. o. Private infnrms~
tion from various parts of the Westin-
dictate that although the crop was dam
aged 10 some localities the aggregate.
crop will be immense. Advices have
been received from the South that the.
cotton crop will be above the average.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16
Death Of am Eminent Cifi-
ZGlle

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 9.--Judgs
Mckinney. late Judge OF the Supreme
Court Of the State. died at half past five
O'Clock this morning. Extensive prcpa-
rations are being made for the funeral
at two p m Tomorrow. His funeral
will be attended by state officials, law
yers, de-, from all parts Of the State.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16

dor, u.fh 'he g'sss aasf frshness ~
vw'h. rhin hair i thickens4i. az.
.ne hair checked. and badness ofles,
,aoGsh not always. cured By il
use. Nothing can restore the barr
whore the folliclcs are DESTROYED, or
the glands atrol,hied and deeasea .
bu; such ~ remain can be sawed by
this application, and stimulated info
activity, so that a new growth al
hair is produced. Instead Of fonlinr
the hair with pasty sediment, i
VII. keep il clean and vigorous. Its
occasional use viii prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of,
and consequently prevent badness.
The restoration Of vitality Il gives
to the scalp arrests aud prevents
the formation Of aaaaruf, which j.
often so unclean.r and offensive.
Free from those deletcrions sat,-
stcnces which make some prepara-
tions dangerous, ami injurious 10 tlse
hair, the Vigor ean only benefit. bar
not harm Il. II wanted merely ion
HAIR DRESSING, nothing else
can be found 40 = --able. Contain
ing neither oil nor dye, i docs not
soil white cambria. and yet lasts
long on the hair. giving it a rich,
glossy lustre, and a grateful perfume
Prepared by DR.. ]. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists
LOWELL, MASS.
soLa Bs a. DRUGGISTS KyKnt wmmaK
Feb 0, 1873 lyw.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-16

A WRITER in the Tribune thinks
it an imperative duty Oh the part Of
the wealthy to indulge in some extra
extravaganza in dull times like the
present, as it puts money in circula-
ton.
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Pi.ATTS & BEATTY
CELEBRATED
GOLDEN TONGUE
Parlor Or 6 ans !!
4 RE RANKED BY EMINENT MUsI-

A RE RANKED BY EMINENT MUSI-
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lor Organs now in use We chalIe0ge any
maker TO equal them For Church, Sab
bath Schools, Lodges, as well as the Par
Tor, they hare no equal. Testimonials aad
cards of honor are constantly being reesiv-
ed in their favor An offer. Where We
have no agents, we will allow any one
wishing 10 purchase one Of our organs,
the agents discount, also TO any response
BILE party wishing to purchase one Of our
organs from distance, ard prefer TO see
and examine it before paying for 1t, the
same will be granted them by sending us
recommendation from the cashier of their
nearest bank, or sone prominent maa in
their vicinity, in proof of their RESPONSE
biity, and if the organ IL not just as repre-
sented, they have the liberty to return the
same at our expense, we pay the freight
both v ays 1t is with pleasure We intro
duca the GOLDEN TONGUE, know
ing that it will give universal satisfaction.
as 1t possesses many advantages over all
others. The tone excels in fnllness, and
the deep vibration of sounds, ap evidence
that itstands first al to merit of all mus
cal instruments now in use.
Send for on price list and list Of testi-
monials, as we have them from persons
who have been using our organs from the
past six months to seventeen years. Ad-
dress
BEATTY 4 PLOTTS.
WASHINGTON,
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HIDES AND LEATHER.
r HUB r
TANNFR AND cURR1ER
MARTINSBURG.

Having leased the Tuscarors Tame
~ for number Of years, wish to in
6rm the public that / will pay the
highest market price in cash for HIDES
and SKINS, delivered at my Currying
Shop and Leather Store. at
SHOWERS TANNERY, where will
constantly keep on hand, for Wholesale
or retail, Oak and Hemlock
SOLE LEATHER, Birdie, NETT
HARNESS, COLLAR AND
Betting LEATHER,
Buff Upper, Wax Upper, Kipp, Calf
Skin, Morocco, and Topping of all de-
scriptions, Innings, SC. Also. q COM
plete stock of SHOE FINDINGS,
SHOE LASTS, BOOT TREES of la
test styles. Nails, Pegs, Thread, Web
ing, Eyelets, Sand Paper, Avis, Hafts,
Hammers. Pincers, Knives, Rasps, &c.
l can supply boot and shoemakers with
every article in their line on terms that
will defy competition.
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M ACHINISTS.
All Kinds Of Machinery
Repaired.
J.W. AND A. SCHEELKEY
Machinists & Blacksmihts

pEPAIR all kinds of Machinery,
IGSteam Engines and boilers, cut,
gum and straighten circular, cross
cut and other saws. Make and repair
iron railing aud fences for cemeteries,
yards, etc. Repair sewing machines.
and in fact. do all kinds of work in the
line of practical machinists and black
smiths. We go to any part of this AID
adjoining counties to perform work
when desired. Give US CALL Shop on
West Martin ST Oct12d1wlyr
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GRIND 25c to G. P. ROwELL L co,
CNew York, for Book [97th edition con-
tanning lists of 1000 Newspapers, and es>
Inmates showing cost ofadveriising.
March IL rs lyrw u PR.
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n B. The cheapest cattle feel Grains
always to be had at the Brewery
Nov. 2ist, NV
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DR. T. ELIAS son

Office on West King Street, or door
west Of Everett House tfkaw
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Prompt atten ton paid to filling orders,
especially those for expectation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-04-23
THE NORTH AND EEHE seq.

| Not one of those now living wLC
fought under the folds of the staxl '
Southern Cross on the heights Of
Gettysburg, but whose heart gives a
most cordial response TO the kindly
aud generous sentiments towards tie
Southern soldiers uttered at the Lex
ington Centennial on Monday last.
The sentiment was So The North an!
the South" and the telegraph tells u
that, IL response to complimentary
call from the President
Gen. VIM. F. Bartlett, OF Massa-
! chusetts, made aremarkable and beau
tlful speech. Referring 10 the SOUTH
ern soldiers he said, IL conclusion,
'As an American 1 am as proud O;
the men who charged SO braveIy viii,
| Pickett 5 division on cur lines at Get
! tysburG as ] am Of the men WHO bravc]y
| met and repulsed them there. Men
| cannot always choose the right causu
| INT wien, having chosen that which
tuelr conscience dictated, they ar
ready to die for It, if they justify 10:
| their cause they at least ennobl+.
| themselves, and tie men Who for con
sclH1ce sake fought against their Gov
ernEent At Gettysburg ought easily ID
be forgiven by thesons Of the men VINO.
circumstance sake, fought againsttneu
government a. Lexington aud Buak+I
Hi. Oh, sir, as massachusetts Wa
first Ill war so let her be first III pes
| and she shall forever lie first in the
hearts Of her couutrymen.
A noble and generous sentiment.
one which we have been waiting tel
years to hear but which is none tie
less welcome on that account. W.
honor the sentiment and the sent
m mt honors the man who made it,
Let a response go forth from Meek
lenburg that sinai! thrill the souls OF
the boys in blue as the brave aud
knightIy words spoken at Lexington
have touched the fre-tried hearts Of
those who wore the gray.