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The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-04-16
The Delta.

Capt. James B. Eads will proceed at
once to put in operation the ietty sys-
tenn at the mouth of the Mississippi.
He received the following a few days
ago:
UNITED STATES COAST SURVEY OFFICE,
Washington, March 80. 1871. b.
Eads, Dear Sir: Your letter OF March
26 is duly received. Immediately upon
receipt of your previous letter, took
the necessary action to have the survey
of the south pass Of the Mississippi be-
gun at once, the surveying department
deciding that the words "as soon as
practicable" made the appropriation
available upon the passage of the act
One vessel, with two parties on board
will probably begin the survey this
week. Another vessel sailed from New
York three days ago, with two other
parties, and will probably arrive at the
south pass aud be ready for work by
April 10. The survey will be executed
as rapidly as due accuracy will admit.
O. p. HALLERsoN,
Qupt TTnitad Gtataa Nooat Gutvav
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14

sAndrew Jackson is dead" con-
tinued the sad man, tear falling on
his hand. Eyes, Andrew has been
gathered, and good man has gone
from among rs. Were you acquaint-
ca With him?''
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
Repent.

"A white man, middlod-aged and
with patent, brass-lined lungs, walk
cd up and down Gay street, yester-
day, calling loudly on the people to
repent, for the day of the Lord
dies irqe was at hand. He was, by
general consent, set down as a poor,
crazy fellow, and the pedestrians
and business men in the stores tap
ped their aforeheads pityingly, as
much as TO say, he is "cracked in
the upper story" We overheard
young man demonstrating against
the general verdict, asserting that
Jonah talked 80 the citizens of Nine
web in just the same way, going up
aana doWn3the streets crying, yet
forty days, and Nineveh shall be de
stroy ed, 2 and that if the Ninevehans
hadn't got scared and repented of
their evil ways. their fate would
have been that Of the inhabitants Of
Sbdom and Gomorrah. There is
nothing new under the sun Press
aud Herald.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
How Frank HIOuIton Threatened
to Shoot in Court.
Correspondents Of the Philadelphia Press,

Correspondence of the Philadelphia Press,
Here let me add what the intimi-
dation had been which Mrs. Moulton
had to risk by appearing. Aware of
what she knew. and that she would
not be scared off by anything true,
such as Ter slight association with
Mrs. Woodruff the defendant, though
his and Jim Fisk's old counsel, pre-
pared to indict Mrs. Moulton and her
husband jointly, on the imputation
that her first child was born inside
Of the full period OF CESSATION. From
this they designed to draw the infer
ence that the husband had been adj
mitted to the great bushes house of
Woodruff & Robinson by eompromis-
ing their neice. This infamous plot
was found out and carried from the
Beecher camp to Mr.. Beaeh's part
ner. who returned with it to Brook.
lyn. Frank Mol.lton. made short
work of it. lie announced that who
ever should ask his wife such ques-
ton would be shot dead in the court
room. They knew his read-headed
nature, and went no further than to
begin the cross-examination by in
quiring the age of the boy at the
period when his mother took him to
Mrs. WoodhulPs.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
How the Death of a Good Man is
Received in a Newspaper
Office.

I had occasion to be in the Office
of one of our city papers on business
one morning about half-past two
o'clock. The mass of news matter
bad all been sent to the type-room.
The telegraphic editor had just re-
ceived Thirty" (the late telegram.)
The foreman OF the type-room was
getting ready to clock the FORMS
preparatory to sending to the ster-
eotype-room. The managing editc
had come into the room where the
telegraplic editor and your cores
pOndent were sitting. lie was wait
ing for the late telegraph to be sent
over preparatory to closing up the
editorial offices for the night. He
stood eomtemplatively before the
great conjuring up political schemes
in the mystical lore of the Goals,
and relieving the wire work of his
brain occasionally by seeing how
straight he could spit on an off-hand
aim an ember. Mr.. Telegraph Edi
tor took the telegram from the en-
velope and glanced over its contents
with a sweeping look. Turned sud
IDENTIFY on the managing editor, just
as that worthy was getting a good
ready at red hot coal, he said rath-
er abruptly, Canon Kingsley is
dead"
'.The hi he is T.
And the managing editor stood mp
as if moved by the titillating end of
a playful wasp. The aim and force
of the prepared was inten ded for
a dead shot for an extinguisher-
went off half-cocked. and instead of
demolishing the coal. struck the wall
several feet above the top of the
gate. It was finer piece of acting
than when one player says to an
other, ''Me Lord, the luke of
Buckingham is dead I ...-
Now by the snout of the holy
hippopotamus, | have. had a column
and-a-half obituary of, that man for
tina last month. And he had to die
to this unseemly hour. But, by the
tail Of the sacred cow. will get the
obituary in if it delays the press an
hour.''a
And he shot into an inner room
with the motive force of $40 and the
zeal of a live newspaper man. In a
moment afterward his footsteps rang
along the hall on a dead gallop to
the box, and the cachinatury thrill
Of his tenor voice shrieked through
the tude 10 the type-room command
ingly: ''Set her up. John, and give
the old man chance, fit takes all
winter" - Cincinnati Correspondent
Dayton Democrat.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
. TURBINE WATER WHEEL ..

furnished at LESS PRICE than any ether 81 e1ua
capacity. ana 10 watch 1nvits the attention Of
the public.
Castings OF every description made to order, and
Machinery Of al kinds Repaired properly ana with
dispatch.
- We invite al persons having any class Of
work TO do in Our line TO gise US cal.
mar. Is
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
yellow Jack.

. "A diEpatch from Washington, says
telegrain from Key West, announces that
the yellow fever had greatly increased
within few days; that all the naval yes
sells were aHarantined; the soldiers gar
risonlng the forts would leave immedi-
ately for colder quarters; that the cpl
demic was spreading, and that deaths
were occurring in Key West. Instruc-
tons havebeen sent to the surgeons e.
Penmoola, Mobile, New Orleans and
Galveston tolb on the lookout for Vel:
low JscIsaaRd promptly report its appear
ance ~ g.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
PREMIUMS.

New Runscrihers fapplying early1 Cor the yeaa
1875 mas have, without charge, the nunbeFs for
the last quarter az l4 off such periodicals IN they
may subscribe for
81 ma4eAds neM subscribers 10 any two, thnmne
four Of tho above periodicals, may haVn u thu
esFo1r Reviews" for 1874; subscribers 20 al ave
may have two &C the -Four Reviews nfome anb- "a
Blac kwC DDS Magazine for 1874.
AfftheE premiums 90 subscribers NOR diBc@mmd DC
clubs be allowed unless the money q reunited
direct to the publisaeTs. No premiums given to
clubs. CircularR with fun particnlurB may hn hAd
on application.
THE LEOEARD SCOTT PURIHsIITsgdF CO.,
40 Eultoa &C.. New TcEk.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
NAUsUATING oDoR

permeated the air, and upon search
ing the officers found the corpse of q
babe in a. Large wooden chest, upon
which the family had been eating
their meals. 1t. was swaddled in
cloths and indicated an advanced
stage of decomposition. Further in
vestigation revealed the fact that the
child had been born Sunday night
and had lived but seven hours. When
dead it was placed in the chest where
it had remained until discovered by
the officers Mrs. Barton stated in
excuse for such terrible action, that
she could get no one to bury it.
The men who were in the room are
from Carroll county and assert they
knew the woman when she lived
there. Her husband they say left
her nearly year since. and is now
supposed to be in New York. ~
The woman has three children liv-
ing with her, the eldest daughter
about II years Of age. a girl who
with pleasant surroundings would
be called intelligent and interesting.
This afternoon Coroner Oyernan
took charge Of the corpse which
will be properly buried,
The case in all its details is indeed
strange and disgusting.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
JOB PRINTING.

If E0daSsant Posters, Handbills, Letterhesds,
BfllheadB, aienents, Busiuess Cards, Pamphlets,
oranything else the line Of Printing leave your
ORDERS at the GAZETTE office, where they VIII be
executed in the neatest stle and at less than city
prices. Satisfaction guaranteed or charge for
work. Connected with the office is a Book-Bindery
OOmpetent 20 10 any work IN that line with neat
meas md at The Lowest prices. Magazine work ca,
peeially solicited.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
The vital statistics Of the Boar

The vital statistics of the Board
of Health for the District Of Colun-
bia for last week show a total of
ninety-nine deaths. While the rate
OF mortality of the white population
was % and l6-l00 per thousand per
annum, the mortality of the colored
population was G5 per thousand for
the same period.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
cLUBS.

A discount Of twenty per cent will be- allowed ta
clubs of four or mere persons. Thus a0ur cnpies
of Blackwood OF 81 one Review win be sent 10 oEH
Address for sl2s0s four copies OF the four Regiews
and Blackwood for &4s, and so on.
To clubs OF ten or more, In addition a. enc above
discount copy gratis viii DO al0wed 20 tha guttes
up az che club.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
GRIST MILL and a saw MILL
RERRTNTTS
OF THE
BRITISH PERIODICALS

The political ferment among the European ma
tons, the strife between Church and State. the
discussion of Science In its relation TO Theology,
and the constant publication Of new works ON these
aud kindred topics, viii give unusual interest TO
the leading foreign Reviews during 1878, Nowhere
else can the inquiriRg reader md in condensed
form, the facts and arguments necessary to guide
him to correct combustion UI
The Leonard Scott Publishing Co.
Al BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK,
continue the reprint Of the four leading Rovisus.
EDINBUReH REVIEW. Wing. 6a7st
LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW, (COH.)
w EsTAiIEsTER REVIEW, fLiberal.ll
BRITIsH QUARTERLY REVIEW (Euanl
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HORRIBLE.
A Des 1Toines Family Dining off
A Chest Containing a Corpse.
rom the Dies AIoinea Leader.

From the Des. AIo1nez Leader. 8 :
4 strange case. disgusting in its
details, came to the knowledge of the
police this forenoon, of which a re-
porter has obtained the Following
particulars -.
Last November a woman apparent
~ about 50 years of age, called upon
Marshal Hafner in. his Office and
stated that her name was Barton and
she was from Carroll county that
she had fonr children, dependent up.
on her for support, and needed as
sistance. This was willingly accord
ed and little or nothing was heard or
seen of the woman until this morn
ing, when it came to the ears of the
police that she was sick in tile third
story of the Cooper block on Court
Avenue. Repairing to the place the
officers found the woman lying on a
bed in dark room. Several chill
dren and two men were also in the
room.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-14
The Morristown Gazette.
WEDNESDAY, APR. IA. 1875.
70 ADVERTISERS.

TIE AToRRrsrows GAzErrE is the beet advertis-
Leg medium to be had in Upper East Tennessee.
Its cinenlatiou in tie counties Of IIarnben, Hawk
Ina cocke jefferson, Granger and Claiborne u
l1fTFA han any other paper, aud its subscription
lie Is inereasfng daily To insure insertion the
same week, advertisements should De handed in
b. Monday evening. Cur terms for advertising
JTfu be fegInd very rsssotla BILE
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year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-06
IN DIAN A.
The Flood SLOWLY Sub.idiny.

IerIe Haute August The Wabash is slowly
falling. The first mail from the east since Satur-
day. came in last night. Trains will not run
through from Indianapolis without transfer, for
week. The Logansport & Terre Haute railroad
will not be able to run trains through for weeks
or more. Trains will probably get through to
Danville, by transferring, on Monday. Trains
are running regularly on the Illinois, Midland and
Evansville railroads. Transfer is made between
this city and st. Louis, on both the Vandalia and
the indianapolis & ST. Louis On the indianapolis
trains will be run tomorrow, transferring at the
two places
The Cincinnati Railroad will be able to run
trains by the middle of next week.
The Press of this morning estimates the loss to
crops and the destruction OF property in II coun-
ties, tributaries to Terre Haute, at not less than
Sl0,O00,0OO. There is profound Encouragement
among all classes.
Cincinnati, August ). 1t is difficult to form
more than rough estimate of the damage done
to the crops by the rain and overflow in the Ohio
valley. The wheat crop suffered severely by the
cold weather in the spring, and half of what was
planted was winter, which is killed. OF the re-
mainder ene-third is hopelcssly lost. The oat
crop has suffered more severely than either wheat
or corn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-06
STATE N EWS.

The tramp nuisance has become almost intolera-
BILE in Belfast. The Journal saws that the city has
been visited this season by procession OF able
bodied men, who, declining all work are bound to
live on the people. They are almost invariably
sneak thieves, who will steal all they can reach by
getting unobserved into houses. If discovered,
they ask for food, and are indignant II anything
but the best is given them
Mr.. L. 4. Emery. editor of the Ellsworth
American has in his library copy OF the Ency-
clopedia BRITANNICA purchased from the library Of
Daniel Webster 1t is the same used by Webster
IN his studies.
The incendiaiy that infests Brewer Is wanted so
much by the selectmen that they offer $500 for
him.
A correspondent of the Wing writes that at the
mill of Hiram lathorn, about three and one-half
miles from Mattawamkeag, he was shown shingles
81 inches in width, some Of 10 and 49, while those
measuring 10 and II inches were very plenty and
of the first quality.
The Oxford Democrat says that Jonathan A
Nigirn of Harrison, has lately erected q new
WOODEN mill on the site of the old wooden mill
formerly owned by Col. Joel Howe. The new
mill is 30x60 feet three stories above the basement.
and is built in a neat and substantial manner,
making good appearance.
Monday evening the officers of the Maine Poul-
try Association met and voted to hold the next ex-
hibition in Portland, from January 10th to the
26th, inclusive. 4 committee was appointed 10
solicit special premiums in Portland and vlcinity'
skin was upset in Back River on Tuesday,
while passing through Hell Gate, and man ana
woman were spilled into the river. fortunately
for them men in another boat were near ct hand
and offered immediate assistance. The weight OF
the lady, however-lS0 pounds-compelled them
to tow her ashore instead Of lifting her at once
into the boat Bath Times. tftEet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-06
3NalloMell loral Nfms.

Quite large coIcouisc Of relatives and friends
of Mr. George NJ johnson Of New York, son of
Simon johnson, Esq, of this city, and Of Miss
Julia A. Lord, daughter of Augustine Lord, ESD,
also Of this city, assembled at the Methodist
church Middle street, on Thursday forenoon
last, to witness the interesting ceremony of unit
ing in marriage the contracting parties, who at the
close Of the exercises proceeded on the II O'Clock
train en- route for bridal tour of few weeks
previous to the taking Of permanent residence in
the city of New York, where Mr. johnson is en-
gagged in mercantile business. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. DIR. Torsey President of the
Name Wesleyan Seminary, assisted by Rev. Par
ker Jaques and Rev. Caleb Fuller of this city.
Mr. Sanborn of Augusta, presided at the organ in
his usual artistic manner, dispensing the richest
melodies, which were duly appreciated by the
dence The newly married couple were accom-.
panied to the railroad station by many of their in
innate friends and acquaintance, and received
the hearty gree tings and cordial good wishes of
all. The occasion was Of special interest, not
only TO the happy couple, but also to all so foItu
nate as to participate in the general exercises.
The yacht "Nellie" started for down river
again on Wednesday last, with another detach-
ment of lIailowell fishermen, bound for outside
sport in the nackerel and Goldfish line Of business
The weather not peculiarly propltious for
dry time"
our Catholic friends who went down on the
barge rn Thursday, must have had a slight touch
of an old fashioned flood for their comfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-06
FRYERURG.
TRAGEDY AT EAST FRYEBURG.
An Infuriatt d Father Takes the Law
in his own hands.

Frycburg, August o. sad affair happened at
East Fryeburg, Tuesday, resulting in the death OF
man by the name of lloyt at toe hands of John
Gilman. IIoyt, who was intoxicated, had enticed
a little girl of Gilman's, some years of age, into
an uninhabied house The two were found here
by the mother, and by her the circumstances were
communicated to the father, who, greatly enraged,
rushed upon IIoyt and handled him with such
violence that he died of his injuries to-day. Hoyt
was about so years of age, and was not under
stood to have harmed the child. There is consd-
cradle excitement in the neighborhood. Gilman
has left for parts unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-06
NEW YORK..
The O'COnnell Centennial.

New York, August ). The Telegram publishes
the following despatch from Dublin:
1T is the general belief now that there will be
no disturbances during the parade, and the cere-
monies tomorrow at least of q partisan nature.
Unless the accession to the ranks Of the process
onsts from England and Scotland should take
offence at the apprehended turn, the celebration
exercises may be given. Tee secret meetings of
the Amnesty Association" Societies, have been
held in the interest of the national and information
al ideas to be represented in the demonstration
tomorrow, and strong efforts have been made to
induce the Lord Mayors party to substitute Hon.
Isaac Butt in place of Lord OIIagan as the ora
tor. home rule character would thus have been
gwen the affair." but the efforts failed, and threats
are fooshly made of interruption to Lord OLA
gan if he speaks
Duncan, Sherman Il Co.
William B. Duncan says his father, who is alb
sent from London in Germany, has offered S250,-
eco to protect the letters Of credit Of Duncan,
Sherman 4 Co, the matter to be carried out by
j. S. Morgan 4 Co., of London. he believes the
affair will be satisfactorily arranged
Suit.
The BROOKLYN Argus says that the suit of Ihos
w. Field vs. Thomas kinsella for the seduction OF
Mrs. Field has been adjusted. According to the
report, kinsella satisfies the Judgment of the ret
cree, and is to pay $4,000, to be devoted to the
support of Mrs. Field.
Missing Documents Found.
Albany, August D. All the missing canal docu-
meuts have been found in the store room adjoin
ing the office of the division engineer.
Investigation.
New York, August 5. A Washington special
says that the charges of Collector simmons Of
Boston, that customs officials of New York do not
thoroughly scrutinize European travellers bag
cage thus driving travel from Boston to New
York, is to be officially investigated
The Yacht Octavia.
The yacht Octavia, lately seized on suspicion of
being Cuban fllibnser, sailed to-day, ostensibly
for Uruguay.
Loss by Fire.
The loss by the burning of Albuckles spice
mills, on Front street, yesterday, was $40 600 on
the stock.
Assignment.
NJ. De Aldoma has assiged his sugar refinery in
Brooklyn, worth 100000, to his creditors.
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Warren, Me-, Aug. 2, 1875.
Maine Manufacturing News.

The toooh-pick factory at Dixleld, is running
turning out large number of picks. They have
made some fifteen hundred cases of lamp and CT
gar lighters this summer.
There is some talk on the part of the Wire Cloth
Company Of Clinton, Mass of erecting manu-
factory at Saccarappa, employing $50 hands
c. p Lovejoy of Calais, is an iron clad millman
1t was only eighteen days after his planning ma
chine engine and long wood house were totally
demolished, and the boilers, shatting and ma
chinery mass of ruins, when he had his mill run
ming again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-06
RHODE ISLAND.
Shooting Atiray.

Providence, August s. Edward Hudson, aged
25, clerk in Patrick Kelly's grocery store, was
shot three times this evening with revolver, by
Owen McKeyver, and will probably die. lie was
fired the first shot, Two other shots were fred
one through door and the other through a win
dow, after the murderer went out.
People gathered and attempted to dsarm Nc
kcyver, when he fired again. the ball entering the
body of EDWARD McCarron just below the heart,
infctpg wound not necessarily fatal
McKeyver, who was then arrested, is an Irish
man, about 30 years old. He was generally en-
ployed as laborer in the chemical works, and
will probably prove to be insane. He has been
acting queerly for some time, and now says that
attempts have been made to kill him. There is no
indication of quarrel with his fist victim, who
however is unable to give any account Of the
shocking affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-06
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. August 5, 1870
Flour-extra spring 231.a5 s7k.
Wheat-No. spring cash. l26sa; l25sla- Sept;
Aug, abs.
Corn-No. = mixed, cash 73-a7lis: Ang., 73.a;
.31a Sept.
Oats-No. 2. 56a60- cash; July, 50,sa-; -a4Ci.
Aug; fla Sept
Rye-No 2, S3aS5
Barley-No. : spr.ns I2ol cash; NIX Sept: rs
Oct.
Dressed Hogs 90GaS So.
PcIk-2l 25i2I IS cash: 20 40--a20 IS Aug; 81 Is
AL 80, Sept; Il 50-a2l 60 Oct
Lard-l3 Goals 10 cash; Is +0-al3 As Ang.
Il 65-a Sept.
Bulk Meats shoulders s4a-; short rib mid,
INA; short clear mid al2-.
Hams IL Ms average a.
Whiskey-llS-allS-.
Freights-Corp To Buffalo, al wheat do 81
Rcceipts-6oOo hour; s6.oo' wheat 1000 corn;
5000 oats 725 rye tOO0 barley.
Shipments 500 hour. II .0oc wheat: $4,000
corn; 1000 oats; $50 barley $500 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-06
OLD ORCHARD.
The National Campmeeting at
Old Orchard.
The FIRST Days Proceedings.

Old Orchard, August ). The first days pro
ceedngs of the National Campmceting have been
seriously affected by the heavy rains of the last
three days. No services have as yet been held,
save a service in the large Biddeford tent tonight.
To.day's arrivals have been quite large, and pub
lie services will begin tomorrow. The regular
hours are at 10 a. III. and and ! p. m. Rev. Mr..
lnslip President of the Association, will open the
meetings Rev. Drs. Tor>ey of Kcnts Hill, Searlc
of New Haven, Levy of Philadelphia, ami Nc
Lean of New York, and Campmeetng John AL
len, are the most prominent Methodist arrivals
to-day If the weather comes off bright the cot
tages and boarding houses will be filled by Satur-
day