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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

An operator sits at a table in room
darkened by curtain. On his left hand
stands little instrument namo the IRE
hecting galvanometer'-the invention of
Sir William Thompson, without which
Atlantic telepraphy would be a slow pro-
cess, not exceeding two or three words
per minute, instead of eighteen or TWEEN
ty, the present rate. This delicate in
strument consists of tiny magnet and
small mirror swinging on a silken
thread, the two together weighing but
few grains. The elsctric current, pas
sing along the wire from Valencia, de-
hects Ihe magnet to and fro. TIE mir
ror reflects a spot of light on to a scale
in box placed at the operators right
hand, where, by its oscillations, the spots
of light indicates the slightest move
meRts of the magnet, which are too slight
to be directly seen. This little swing
ing magnet follows every change in the
received current; and every change, great
or small, produces a corresponding oscil-
lation of the spot of light on the scale.
A code of signals is so arranged by which
the movements of the spot of light is
made to indicate the letters of the alpha
bet. When receiving a message from
Valencia, the operator watches the move
ments of the little speck, which keeps
dancing about over the sale on his right.
To his practised eyes each movement of
the spot of light represents letter of
the alphabet; and its seemingly fantastic
motions are spelling out the intelligence
which the pulsing of the electric cur
rent is transmitting between the two
hemispheres. 1t is TRULY marvellous to
note how rapidly the experienced opera
tor disentangles the irregular oscillations
of the little speck Of light into the letters
and words which thev represent!
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

WELLS ANNUAL OF PHRENoLoGY
AND PHYsIoGNoMY for 1875 contains
many Portraits, Biographies, and Char
acters of leading men; all the Presidents
of the United States; Canon Kingsley;
James Lick; Pere Hyacinth; Won KauI-
bach; John Tyndall; John Laird; Char
acters in Shakespeare; Our Eyes-Blue,
Black, Grey Green, Large, Small, AL
mond, etc, with more than twenty illus
trations; all about Sleep; Eating to Live
and Living to Eat; Blushing, Cause and
Cure; Our Faces Open Books; Horse
Phrenology; a Cheerful Face; What Am
Good For? and much other useful and
entertaining matter. Large octave, full
of pictures, sent first post for 25 cents.
Address S. r WELLS 3S9 Broadway,
New York.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
The Gilmore Concert.

1t seems rather to astonish our East
ern brethren that the services of the
great Gilmore with his wonderful Band
and his prima donna and operatic corps,
should have been secured for the Last
Gift Concert of the Public Library.
But it is nevertheless true. Mr.. Briggs
does nothing by halves. He has prom
ised that the last concert shall be the
greatest, and he will keep his word
The 9th of February will be the most
memorable day ever seen in Louisville,
millions of dollars will be given away.
and the recipients will be greeted with
glorious melodies and rapturous songs
such as never before echoed in any
western city.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

Rev. DIR, Bartol, of Boston, told in a
sermon, on Sunday, of a minister who
numbered in his flock one very disagree
able "sister," and felt called upon to
demonstrate with a parishioner, who
was thinking of marrying her, as follows:
Sarah is, 1 know, commitment of
the Church, of regular standing and
she has the grace OF God in her heart;
but, brother, the grace of God can live
where no man can.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

THE MUTATIONS OF FoRrUNE.-In
no place more than Washington are the
mutations of fortunes exemplifed. We
see it stated that there ia at present in
the National Capital a grand daughter
of Thomas JeAerson, who, with her
young son, is pleading and begging for
an Office for One or the other as means
of support. The daughters of ex -Secre-
tary of the Treasury, Robert J. Walker,
and those of Chief Justice Taney, are
doing copying as a means of livelihood,
and there are the grandchildren of ex-
Presidents, Generals, and hundreds of
other distinguished people pleading for
labor at even the smallest remuneration
SO that they may be able to live.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

1t is now generally admitted by hon.
est physicians, that when once the con-
sumption is fairly fastened upon the
lungs, no human power can save the
patient from death. They also say that
about fifty per cent, of those who die
from this disease Can trace the cause to
a neglected cough or cold, which might
have been cured by small bottle of
Liquid Opodeldoc, or what is the same
thing, Johnson's Anodyne Liniment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

Don Carlos is as vigorous as ever, and
if Alfonso, the new King Of Spain, don't
get assistance from the "outside." the
Don will yank him off the throne in
short order. If d. c. had hold of the
reins of government, he would soon
bring order out Of chaos, as it were,
and restore peace to the distracted coun-
try, and give its people what they evil
dentIy-need strong government, and
one that can be felt. Carlos is the man
who ought TO be at the head of that ma
tion. All the other aspirants for this
distinction have proved themselves
weaklings, and incapacitated for the re-
sponsible position.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
At the outbreak of the civil war Lie

At the outbreak of the civil war Lieu.
tenant Colonel Il. J. Jackson was as
signed by the Governor of Virginia to
the cammand of the Twelfth Virginia
Infantry, stationed at Norfolk, and COM
posed of crack companies from different
parts of the State. The regimental Of
ficers had been told that Jackson was oi
san eccentric and ascetic disposition" "
and they protested against him so strong
ly thatthe Governor assigned him to an
other field Of duty. He was soon heard
from as Stonewall jackson, and the
Twelfth Virginia kept very quiet about
D certain lite matter.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
A HINT TO THE WORKING MAJ

n Hint 10 The hEhklNCr MA"
A man with a family, however poor he
may be, owes it to his wife to save her
health and strength in every way possi-
ble He has no right TO allow the moth
er of his children to wear her life out
toiling with her needle to clothe her
family. His duty is to buy the Wilson
Shuttle Sewing Machine, the best ma
chine for family sewing and manufac-
turing purposes ever invented, and he
can buy one for fifty dollars. More than
this, he can buy the Wilson Machine
upon terms which enable him to pay for
it in small monthly installments, that he
can spare out OF his wages without feel
ing the drain. He will get, thereby, a
machine capable of doing every variety
of family work in the most beautiful
manner, machine that even a child
can operate, and which will provea per
manent family blessing. Machines will
be delivered at any Railroad Station in
this county, free of transportation
charges, if ordered through the Com
pany's Branch House at 327 and $40
Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.
They send an elegant catalogue and
chrome circular free on application.
This Company want few more good
agents.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
st. LOuis and Morgan County Mining

St. LOuis and Morgan County Mining
and Smelling Co.
VIM. H. WILSON, BUSINESS MANAGER.
No. coo North Sixth street, Under
Lindell Hotel St. Louis, Mo,
This company does a general Land
Agency Business. Negotiates Loans,
&c. Especial attention given TO the
Purchase and Sale of Mines and Miner
al Lands, organizing Mining Companies
&c.
Our determination is to make our Of
fee the Headquarters for all Mining
Men visiting oar city. We refer to the
business community of St. Louis.
Our facilities for selling Lands are
unsurpassed, from the fact that we pro-
pose to issue a Monthly Paper of our
own, as soon as our list of Lands will
Justify. which we will distribute Free
throughout the Eastern States and Eu-
rope, thus bringing your properties be-
fore the public, to the best advantage.
All business correspondence should be
addressed to.
w. II. WILSON, Business Manager.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

Theodore Tilton has been on the wit
ness stand for eight days-and six of the
eight days have been consumed in his
cross-examination by Mr.. Evarts, Mr..
Beecher's attorney. It is believed that
the eross-examination will occupy quite
anumber of days yet. The great lawyer
has found match in the polished and
fluent witness, Tilton, who is never at a
loss to render an answer satisfactory TO
his counsel and himself The trial
promises to last for several months yet.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

The American Newspaper. Advertis-
ing Agency of Geo. p Rowell & Co,
New York, is the only establishment of
the kind in the United States which
keeps itself persiStently before the peo-
pie by advertising in newspapers. They
evidently receive their reward, for we
have it from a reliable source that ad-
vertising orders issued by them for their
customers have exceeded three thousand
dollars a day since the commencement
of the year, and this is not a very good
year for advertising. either.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

The National Grange, in session at
Charleston, s. c., on the 9th, adopted
resolutions condemning existing patent
laws, asking that Congress allow no
more extensions, and recommending
that the laws be 30 amended that any
person may use any patented article on
payment of reasonable royalty. The
next place of meeting is left to the
choice of the Executive Committee. 1t
was agreed to loan each State Grange q
sum equal to PIP dollars for each sub
ordinate Grange in the State which loan
shall not be distributed among subord-
mate Oranges.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

Charles Lamb, Essayist. denounced
all spirtuous liquors as "Wet Damna-
tion." Poor fellow; he knew whereof he
spake, by sad experience, and if living,
would apply the same to Alcoholic Ex-
citants, advertised IA Curealls. But
there is one Tonic and Alternative in ex-
istence-the best the world has ever
known-which contains no alcohol 1t
is DR.. Walkers California Vinegar Bit
fars ArdQ
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
Rubber Horse Shoes.

Somebody has invented rubber shoe
for horses, designed as substitute for
the iron shoe, and as means of prevent
ing the many maladies to which horses
feet are subject. 1t is even claimed that
horses suffering with cracked or con
tracted hoof, and similar painful hurts,
are quickly cured by the substitution of
the rubber covering for the unYielding
metal. The elasticity of the former al
lows the hoof to remain in it's natural
state or shape while protected from alb
rasion against pavements by the heavy
rubber sole unnerneath. AS compared
with iron shoes, the cost of the rubber
ones is stated to be about one-third more
and their weight is some forty per cent,
less. Owing to the nature of the mat
erial, the most accurate fits may be OBJ
tained, and, in respect to wear, the quail
ity of the rubber used is intended to be
such as will insure very great durabili-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
SOMERSET, OHIO,

Hon. John T. Brazee, of Lancaster,
is not dead, as was currently reported
last week. He has been seriously i'll,
however, which fact doubtless gave rise
10 the report. At last accounts he was
improving, with fair prospects for re-
gaining his usual health at an early day.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

In Sweden a law has just been signed
by the King which gives to women the
absolute control and disposition, as
against husbands, of the money they
earn and of property acquired subse-
quent to marriage.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

A bill is before the Virginia Legisla-
ture to appropriate $50 for pair of ar
tifcial eyes for a soldier who lost both
his natural orbs during the war of rebel
Lion
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

In describing the execution of a man
in Ohio, the other day, an exchange says:
"As the trap sprung he stepped down
and out with dignity"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

Cut this notice out and bring it with
you. We are authorized to refund the
cash to any person or persons who shall
buy and use Parsons Purgntive Pills
and fail of relief and satisfaction.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

His Lecture will be prepared
with great care and labor, and
his aim will be to rekindle the
same flame of devotion to "Our
Local Interests" which lit up
the pathway to success in our
railroad campaigns. He will
not hesitate to assert, among
other topics, the right and duty
of our people to demand a vote
ON the
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

Mrs. Captain Jack, in her lonely se-
clusion, may take comfort in the thought
that it cost the Government $4ll 900 to
make her q widow.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
SHORT POSTPONEMENT DAY
FIXED-FULL DISTRIBUTION.
FIRST GRAND GIFT CONCERT
Montpelier Female Humane Asso-
citation,
AT ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MARCH 20, 1874.
NUMBER OF TICKETS, 100000.
PRIrE nE TIrEETg

NUMBER OF TICKETS, 100000.
PRICE or TICRETS.
Whole Ttckets...-............... .999
Qunrters....... eyu
Eighths each coupon 2AU
e|2 Alchefs ~ ~
The Montpelier Humane Association char
tered by the Legislature Of Virginia and tho
Circuit Court Of Orange CO., proposes by grand
Gift Concert 20 establish and unduw Home Tor
the Old, 1nhrin, and Destitute Ladies Of NirEin-
Ia, At Montpelier, the former residence uf iFcsi-
dent James Madison.
Cows. OFFtCE, RlCmMoNn, July 8, 1874.
IL affords pleasure 90 say that ann we'll
Of the n hountpclier Female Il uinane Association,
who reside In the vicinity Of my home, and 4
attest their intelligence and their worth and
high reputation a. gontlemni aawell na the
public confidence. influence and substantial
means literally represented among them.
JANIS L.. kENPEm, Gov. Virginia.
ALExAEDRlA, Va, July 3. 1874
commend them as gents Of honor and Integrity
and fully entitled 90 the eonhdencs Of che pub
lie.
r. W. Hughes U. S. Judge Enarn Dist Of Va
Further references By permission His EEecl-
iency Gilbert &. walker EN-1oFernor oi Va,
Hon Robert l.. Withcra, Lieut-Cov. of Va. and
u. \. Senator elect; Senators aud Members Of
Congress from Va.
Remittancos for tickets may be made hy cx-
press prepaid, post-ofhce money order on Wash
inRton, u, G., or by registered letter.
For full particulars, testimoniala, Ac., send for
circular. Address
Hon JANIS BAHnoUH,
Pres't. NJ. =. q. A., Alexandria, Va
Reliable agents wanted everywhere.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
COUNTY SEAT QUESTION

and appeal that justice inherent the hearts of the
pie and demonstrate the feasibility that appeal is
made Let his audience correspond intelligence these
lofty aims Ladies will be admittd Gentleman will pay
for the benefit of the poor of Somerset paying expenses
w. H Daratw will acta Treasurer
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
Notice to Trespassers.

A Ii PERSONS found hunting, or otherwise
n trespassing on the premises Of the under
signed, either day or night, will be prosecuted to
the full extent ofthe law.
THOS PRICE
MILL. RAN DOLPH
JOHN GALL
JAS SWEENEY
A ii YOST
r A HUSTON
d II LENTZ
GEO. LOVEBERRY.
Go 10 sullivan's for hot coffee and
meals at all hours.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

to call and make an inspection of
ton in all cases where purchases are
r. s. cox.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
MARKET REPORT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. R. Yosr.s
pRnnTTTE
Somerset Grain Market.

CORRECTED BY AsuBRooK & co.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

1 respectfully invite the public
my goods, and will warrant satisfac
made.
December IS. 1874. dv36
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

Takes pleasure in announcing to
ity, that he is now offering at great
line. The stock is large and of
ing, in part
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12

the people of Somerset and viein-
ly reduced prices, all goods in his o
FIRST-CLASs quality, embra-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-02-12
SOMETHING FOR YOU.

Send stamp and get &. Address, F. D.
HURST, IS and n Nassau Street, New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25
From Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan % Tom John,
son, coored, who was to be hung next Friday
for murder, has had his sentence committed by
the Governor TO Imprisonment for life in the
pcnitcntlary.
Gov. Houston and Messrs. L1wler and
Bethea, commissioners under the law to inves-
tigate aud ascertain the debt of the State call
on all persons holding bonds issued or end orsed
by the State to forward to them as early as
practicable statement showing the amount OF
bonds held by them respectively, giving date
number, amount aud rate OF interest and time
OF maturity of each bond aud the date of de-
fault iu payment of coupons and also reference
to the act under which the bonds OF the State
so held were issued. They also desire TO know
whether the bonds are held under bona f lie
purchase or under hypothecatlou, and if by
hypothccauou when Of whom and for what
they we're obtained.
This is the first clear and c|ouiless day here
since Christmas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25
The Markets

New YORK, Jan. 25-Stocks dull Money 2.
Gold l2} Wheat quiet and declining Corn
dull and heavy.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.-Virsinia 6s, peelers,
81; Virginias, consolidated, 534 West Vas. l07
Cotton quiet; low midd ings l4!. Flour steady
Extra 62aS5; do. Family 5 % SIS 50; City
Mills Super 4sS4 80; do. Extra SO Is do.
Rio brands ST 81; do. Family 25aS8. Wheat
quiet; Western amber l12al23; No. Western
red 10; No. = do. ll6; do do. ITO; Pennsyl-
wants red ll5s1l7; Maryland rtd l10al20; do.
and steady; Southern white 1881; Southern
yellow 1890; Western mixed 79i on the spot.
Oats quiet but firm Southern 6oa70; Western
white is; do. mixed 81. Rye dull at 97al03
Hay unchanged Provisions quiet and heavy
tub and roll at 26s28. Coffee strong and in good
demand; ordinary to prime cargoes l73al9i
Whiskey nominal at 9Sa961
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25
FALL CLOTHING.

NV stock of FALL CLOTHING and GENTS
FURNISHING GOODS is now complete COM
prsing the greatest variety Of SUITS, of the
latest styles, best material and finest h"1Sh ever
before offered.
am doing large business, with compara-
lively small penses; hence my ability to sell
cheaper than the like can be procured IN larger
citiea. My stock being unsurpassed in variety
and quality, you will do we'll to give me a call,
and thereby save large percentage.
S. DEALHAM, Fashionable Cothier,
oct9 SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25
Local EssE VaTg a.S.

A called meeting of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company will be held TO- night for the
purpose of appointing a committee to deter
mine, bv conference with similar mnlttees
from the other FIRE companies, upon the ad-
visibility Of having hrcmcn'S parade here on
the 22I proxImo.
The collection that was taken in st. Mary 8
Church yesterday for the poor was small. In
CONSEQUENCE of the snail congregation, but
Father & Kane hoped that those not present
by reason oil tue incemcut weather would hand
in their contributions during the week.
The vessels lying iu the docks yesterday and
this morning looked like those 10 the pictures
of the various Polar expeditions : being en-
closed 10 sea Of ice and having each spar aud
rope covered with coating Of the same ma
terial.
A dog at the Green House, upper end Of
Kuug street, made such noise early yesterday
tu,r uiug that some of the lnuates thought
robbers were at work, aud raised an alarm
which not only attracted the police, bat aroused
the whole ueighborhood.
The Midland railroad passenger trains, which
for some time past have been running through
to Baltimore, stopped running farther north
than Washington last Saturday night.
Letters addressed 10 Robert Pcytou, The
Pains, Va, aud Rev. l.. &. W. Shrycck,
Windsor College, Md, are detailed in the
postofice here tor want Of postage.
The committees in charge of the calico tea
party will meet at Mayor Kempcr's private Of
flee to. morrow night to perfect their arrange
ments.
Ice was still being gathered from the river
this morning, and though not as thick as 1t
has been, it remains clear and solid.
A lady 10 our peighbcrhood who had sutf, red
for over three months the most extreme torture
by violent cough, has become completely
cured by Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup. For sale In
every drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE
FROM WASHINGTON.
Congress

Congress-
WASHINGTON, D. G., January IS.
SENATE.
In the Senate, to day, after the usual moro
log hour, business which presented no matter
of Interest to Virginia was taken up.
During the morning hour telegram was
read announcing that the Navy Department
was on fire.
A long debate took place on bill for the re-
liet of the owners of the steamer Clara Daw-
son, of St. Louis
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
In the House of Representatives the order
of the day. the call Oh States for bills and joint
resolutions, was proceeded with
The following were introduced from Vir-
ginia: i.
A bill to remove the political disabilities OF
G. II. Suith, ofRichmond, Va.
Mr.. Huutou introduced resolution for the
relief of Reuben Wright, of Virginia.
Mr.. Huuton-I ask for the reading of the
memorial of Mr.. Wright.
The SpeakCr-Ihe reading or memorials IS
not 10 order.
The bill went to the usual committee.
From Maryland the following were pre-
sented:
A bill in aid Of the Southern Maryland Rail
road Company
Bill for the relief of DR.. James Abel, OF
Blackisone's Island, Md.
The Appropriation bill was then taken up.
FIRE IN THE NAVY DEPARTMENT..
The Navy Department, which is situated
west of the Presidents House, and nearly ad-
Joining the new State Department, was found
to be on fire about 1920 to-day, and was con
sideratly injured before the flames could be
subdued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25
Central america.

New YORK, Jan "a The news that the
King of the Mosquitoes was about to protest
against canal through Nicaragua, passing
through his territory, without his CONSENT has
excited much interest here.
The u. 5. surveying party to explore the
nature Of the route between Panama aud Aspin-
wall, for canal arrived at the latter port on
the l4th, per steamship Acapulco, and will
commence their abors in lew days.
The U s. Steamer Fortune sailed on the
llth inst for Jamaica.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-25
FOrei1u News.

VIENNA, Jan. 25. Francis Deak, the Hun
garau statesman is hopclessly i'll.
LONDON, Jan. 5-The wife of Earl Carnar-
Won is dead.
The direct United States Cable Company S
steamer Flraday, instead Of coaliug at Wool.
wich, will proceed to a Scottish port for re-
pairs She can hardly start ont again to try
and pick up her cable off The Nv F,undlaud
coast until the settled weather, Of next spring
or early summer.
A terrific gale accompanied by storms of rain
has prevailed on the British coast for two days
past, land iunumerabe casualties to sailing crafts
are reported.