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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

" Yes, remember that anecdote,'
the Sunday School superintendent said,
with the old pathos ia his voice, and the
old sad look in his eyes. |" II was about
simple creature named Higgins, that
used to haul rock for Maltby. When
the lsmented Judge Baglcy tripped and
fell down the courtroom stairs and
broke his neck, II was question to
break the news to poor Mrs. Bagley.--
But finally the body was put into Hig-
gins wagon, and he was instructed to
take it to Mrs. b., but to DO very guar
ded and discreet in his language, aud
not to break the news to her at once,
but to do it gradually and gently. When
Higgins got there with his sad freight he
shouted till Mrs. Bagley came to the
door.
Then he said, /" Does the Wilder Rag
ley live here ~
"The Uid0to Bagley? N ri"
"Pll bet she does. But have it your
own way. Well, does Judge Bagley
live here ~
Eyes, Judge Bagley lives here T.
"lll bet he don't. But it is not for
me to contradict Is the Judge in n
''No, not at present"
a just expected as much. Because
yonknow---t take hold o'suthin, mum, foo
Ina going to make little communist
cation and reckon maybe it'll jar you
some. There's been an accident, mum.
I've got the cid Judge curled up out
here in the wagon, and when you see
him you'll acknowledge yourself that
an inquest is about the only thing that
could be comfort to him.
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NEW ORLEANS.
Preparing for the Meeting
Ofthe Legislature.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-The
United States troops are taking
their positions covering tho state
house. A regiment of infantry
in two columns, extends from
Chartress street, ON st. Louis street
to the hall. The Metropolitans are
being placed in position to prevent
the near approach OF the public to
the State house. A squad Of them
at Chartress street and st. Louis
street, refused to allow persons to
pass out ST. Louis street, stating
that only state officers and MEM
bers of the Legislature would be
allowed to go by. Eighteen hun
dred United States troops will be
in position to sustain the state
government.
The negro reported killed last
night was only wounded, having
been shot by u policeman. He was
not member Of the legislature.
All the doors Of tho State house
except one are securely barricaded
Lines of Metropolitans prevent
persons passing on st. Louis street
from Royal to Chartress, only
reporters, members of the legisla-
ture aud state officers being adj
mitted. Both parties are in
CAUCUS IN THE STATE HOUSE.
All contestants are admitted
The republican members claim to
have fifty members present this
morning. More than forty OF them
remained in the State House dur
ing the night. The streets in the
vicinity are crowded, and hun
dreds of persons are gathered on
the corners. Hon. n. III MARI was
refused admittance by the police,
and ex- Gov Hyamns after passing
the lines of Metropolitans, was re-
fused admittance to the State
house by a private sergeant-at-
arms, who is in charge OF the door.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09
The Beecler-TiIton Case.

NEW YORK, January A.--The
civil suit, Tilton vs.. Beecher, was
called this morning in Brooklyn
City court before Judge McCue.
Beecher and his counsel were pre-
sent but Tilton's lawyer did not
put in an appearance. Sherman
of counsel for defendant, urged
that their case go on at once, as the
counsel had the case in the SUI
preme court, New York, in which
Beecheer was pecuniarily interest
ed. Judge McCue finally deter
mined to call the calendar in the
regular order, and directed that
the jury be sworn in, case which
was next before that of Mr.. Beech
er's. AT noon Mr.. James III Drake
of Staten Island, who is going to
Europe appeared, and his exami-
nation was taken de be,ae esse. He
testified that he was q grain ex-
porter, and two or three days after
the publication Of the scandalous
article in Woodruff and Clahin's
weekly he met Moulton in the
produce exchange, and had a con-
versation with him in regard to
the matter. He asked Moulton
what he thought of it, and he re-
piled that it was falseh0od, and
if Beecher's career was not suffi-
cient to give it the lie he was very
much surprised
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OutIawry In New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. New
Years day here was characterized
by an unusual amount of crime.
Several fights occurred, there were
two murders, about dozen cut
ting ARRAYS, and an incendiary fire
destroying several buildings on
the corner of Brugardy street and
Custom House street. This morn
ing an armed gang seized upon
Cousin, colored representative
from st. Tammany, placed him in
a cab and drove of. Since that time
he has not been heard Of, and his
fate remains mystery. Tonight
Cain Sartain, coIored republican
representative from Carroll Parish
was abducted in a similar manner.
On arriving at Jackson depot the
police were informed, and are now
on the track of the abdueiors.
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Medicines &c.,
WILLIAM DORSEY,
DRUGGIST
NO. Is NORTH QUEEN ST.

Having remodeled his old stand, re-
spectfully calls the attention ofthe pub
lie and his customers to full supply of
Drugs, Medicines, Dye Stufs, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Fancy Goods &c, now
on hand, to which fresh supplies are
constantly being added He being de-
termined to sell nothing of an inferior
quality solicits portion of the public
patronage, and takes this occasion to
return thanks for past favors. Pre-
hriptions carefully dispensed at all
hours. July low l y.
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THE SPANISH NAVY.


WASHINGTON, Jan Last
year the representatives Of the
press were treated 50 discourteous-
~ ut the official White House re-
ception on the 1st of January, that
but few were present yesterday,
and those few were treated to a
repetition of this rudeness. Tt is
probable that President Grant is
not aware of this offensive treat
ment of the press by his employ
ees, and which is In such marked
contrast to the courtesies extended
to press representatives. in the past
at the White Houee.
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Double Murder about WIlis~
XIV

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 31.-Two men
named Fuller and Clemens, at
fredericksburg, Bray county, in
this state, quarreled last Saturday
about some whisky, and Clemens
shot Fuller With a double harrelled
shot gun, putting the contents Of
both barrels into him. tuller, al
though nearly blown to pieces,
plunged a knife into Clemens, al
most disemboweling him. Both
died.
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Everett House
CORNER QUEEN AND BuRKE STREETS.
VIM. Rutledge, Proprietor.

This popular House has been thorough
ly renovated, and the present proprie-
tor who assumed charge on the LIST Of
April, is now prepared to accommodate
guests in the most comfortable and sat-
isfactory manner. The House contains
"a chambers, all of which have been
handsomely furnished with new furni-
ture.
THE TABLE will be we'll supplied
with the best the market affords, pre-
pared by experienced cooks. Charges
moderate.
TIE BAR will be supplied with a
choice variety of Pure Wines and
Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with atten-
tive 0stlers'
My old patrons and the general pub
ic are invited to give me a call.
April 7,-ly.-W
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- = -. 49, $500 s--4, Y.
flakes THE WEAK STRONG.

~, : t1c3'2!ciGss SyY3sj,, {, P5otcSf
CT Solution Of ttc Ig'otor5dc : i
ll'os,. Is so combined GS TO Rare
ire character of ga oii!lacnt, as
easily digesteH 0ssI e.ssi'eiuted
vide ,..~ 1s2Ge ~ isIoSE
food. 10 increases tie quantity
Of natures OsC1 Tisali@iag
AGe1at, Iron II, the blood, and
c:i,'es so thousand IT'S" simply
by Toning u3,, InUigorati,,g and
TitGlisi,lO the System. The en-
Tichel and UitGtiscd blood per-
aj,crscs ccory part of the body,
repairing damages and aC0ste,
searching oat morbid secre-
lions, 03atl tearing nothing for
disease to feel aspc.3.
This 10 the secret OF the sCoas-
GeyJs1 success Of tiai9 a'eRciy iss
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Conn
plant, Dronsy, Chronic Diar-
rlicoa, Boils, Nervous Affections,
Chill5 ana Eoycrs, Hunors,
Loss OF constitutional Vigor,
Diseases of the kidneys ard
Bladder, Female Complaints,
GaG I'll diseases o3'igi9s0ti33J ias
q bgt3 Gtttc Of the bto0G, or &C.
CoUpU9ljod 6y Hc1iijtV or {, tosu
e':.ss OF tie system. Being free
f2'c AScohot, i2s G.ay Jor7sa, ats
CT t.i@i3ag effects ere s1ot IoLs
E3,@2A 81 corresponding Te0c-
iio3, 6'lt ore permanent, d3aft.
stag strength, Uj0o5, <t2afS 32eaV
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K N o g X @ a Inscn = ID O and
Robbed Of $4,000.

BOSTON, Dec. GA special from
Portland, Maine, says that Thorn
as Pencil, treasurer of Cumber-
land county, was knocked insensi-
bly, by thieves, in his Office at 6
o'clock last night. and the safe
robbed of between $4,000 and TO-
600. The thieves escaped. Mr.
Pencil thinks he will be able to
recognize them.
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CIGAR MANUFACTORY
No. 4 Queen ST., M0rtinsbarg.
SMOKING AND CHEWING
TORACCOS

Of the best and most popular brands.
Wewill keep constantly on hand large
stock of Cigars, imported, and ofour own
manufacture, which we win guarantee to
be first quality. Retail dealers supplied on
short notice.
In addition, we keep complete stock
Of Pipes, Tobacco Pouches, Cigar Cases
and Holders, and every article in the line
of our business Give us call. and we
guarantee satisfaction.
Apl '73. POTTER q co
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The Polar Wave.

TORONTO, Dec. 8l.--At seven
O'Clock this morning at Party
Sound, Ontario, thermometer in
dictated 35 degrees below zero at
Orilla. 81 degrees below zero at
Ottawa, 20 degrees below zero; at
Brockville, Is degrees below zero;
at Quebec, Is degrees below zero;
and at Halifax, zero.
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Won Arnin's Appeal.

BERLIN, JAM 2.--During the
coming week a decision is expect
ed in the case ofCount Won Arnim
on appeal against the sentence
made to the "Kammergerecht."
AS all the important documents in
dispute have been restored therei is
a strong probability that the APP
peal will be successful.
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Lady FrankIin's Reward.

NEW YORK, Jan. "a Ietter OF
Lady Franklin, Offering a reward
of two thousand pounds sterling
for the recovery Of the records of
Sir John Franklin's Arctic expe-
dition, is printed here this morn
ing; and she adds that compensa-
ton will also be made for the out
lay of any expedition which shall
result in such recovery.
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Fire i'm Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, January A fire
broke out to day in the four story
warehouse Al West Lombard ST.,
occupied by Hawkins and Will
liams, commission merchants
The loss Is estimated at $4,000,
fully covered by insurance.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

RICHMOND. Va, Dec. 3I.-W m.
w. Myers, of this city, holds
half ticket, No. 1l,545, which
drew the capital prizein the Nor
folk Masonic lottery.
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The Trumpy Child Abduc-
ton.

GREENWICH, Conn, Jan. e.
Henry Baily, Benz. 4. Trumpy
and s. M. Newman, the principals
in the abduction Of the Trumpy
child, have been arrested, and
were held to-day in $1,000 bonds.
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distress Among the Poor.

LONDON, Jan. Z.-The heavy
rise in the price of coal, is causing
much distress among the poor.
Prices have been advanced from
fifteen to twenty per cent. and are
expected to go still higher.
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Foreign Notes

NEW KING OF sPAIN.n
PARIS, December 31.-A tele.
graphic dispatch received in this
city from Madrid under to-day's
date says that Prince Alfonso, son
of ex-Queen Isabella, has been
proclaimed King Of Spain, and is
recognized by all forces compris-
ing the armies OF the north and
center.
THE SPANISH NAVY.
SANTANpEn, December 81 The
governor Of Santander, has re-
signed and the town Is quiet. The
navy Is favorable to Prince Alton
so. Marshal Serreno has gone to
Madrid.
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MEAT AND PROVISION sTOREl

We would respectfully announce to our
friends and the public generally, that we
have opened
MEAT AND PROVISION STORE,
two doors South of Wisner & Sons gro
Gerry, where can be found ct all times,
FRESH MEAT OF ALL KINDS,
SAUSAGE AND PUDDING,
ALSO, POTATOES, CABBAGE,
and all other Vegetables that can be got.
APPLES SOLD In ANY QUANTITY.
We viii pay the highest cash price for
TURKEYS AND FOWLS
of all kinds, and country produce general
ly. GRAZIER 4 LAMBERT.
may6w
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WEST VIRGINIA
UNIVERSITY

Full instruction under able and Y
perieneed Professors, in different De-
partments, Literary, Scientific, Agri-
cultural, Engineering, Military, and
Preparatory. Practical Telegraghy
and Vocal Music have recently been
added. An excellent Library, and fine
supply of Apparatus. Large collection
in Geology, Mineralogy, Conchology
and Paleontology. Expenses moderate
Terms begin Fall, Sept. 2; Winter,
Dec. 2 Spring, March II.
ALEX. MARTIN, President.
aug. 20 6mw. Morgantown, West Va.
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NEW LIVERY STABLE.
Burke ST., Near Ecerett House.
WILLIAM F. GEYER.

TN CONNECTION WITH HIS CAR
lriage Mandatory, has opened first
class Livery in Mariinsburg. Having a
large stock of
FINE HORSES.
Hacks. New Carriages, Spring Wagons
and their appurtenances connected with
well conducted Livery, he is prepared to
accommodate the public in the most salts
factory manner. Terms moderate.
April l., '73.
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TEyN e r Y

The finest and cheapest lot of Jewel
~ consisting of Gold Bracelets, Cuff
Buttons, Studs, Rings, Gold pens. sc.
eyer brought to this city. to be found
S. HUTCHINSON.
Oct 10th, Inv.
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MRS. HUTCHINSON desires 10 inform
the public and her late husbands friends,
that she will continue the business at the
old stand, and hopes they viii patronize
her as literally as heretofore She has
competent workmen, and all work en-
trusted to them viii be promptly attend
ed to and warranted to give satisfaction.
novo9
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BY TELEGRAPH

For the Independent
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THE FAVORlTE HOME REMEDY

This unrivalled Medicine is warranted
not to contain single particle of Mercury,
or any injurious mineral substance, but Is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-11-26

SANDY Hollow, Nov. Is, 1873.
To the Editor Of the Pre- Press and Times:
Ibid it on purpose. That Sqwubbs dis
yu,ted me. knew when he sat there that
he had not more than half washed his hands,
since he had MIXED twenty cows. knclc
his boots had been in the static. His breath
just think of having mouth approaching
yours. with black teeth. fall of tobacco
Juice 1t only needed little whiskey and
a Glove or two. to complete A compound sick
eninr enough To kill. don't know what a
pick ;axe might not dig out of SqwGbbs
mouth am aware thar he is moral
Young man, and has money, and fair talents,
besides being pretty good looking. But
think Of touching those lip~, STEPPED with
tobacco. and half conccaling teeth that have
vet to he introduced for the first time to a
brush.
l did it on purpose didn't wish to re
fuse him. thought Fri~key wond do the
business for him, and he md.
Pine, NotI. There is another young
man know of. lie is not rich, but he Is
good. and elsal. and his breath is sweet as
clover blossoms. MIME
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-11-26

CANADIAN HoUsEHOLD.-YOu have al
ready been with me, on three or four occa-
slOns, to visit an old Canadian farmer.
Now, IN the extreme Of autumn. lust be-
fore Winter comes TO rule the varied
year, We will 20 again. The matched
harms and hangers are full of hay and grain;
the cattle are all gathered comfortably in,
save few long-haired colts, or coarse
wooded sheep, find shelter under open sheds.
The pleasant smell of many loaves of bread.
standing IN the open-mouthed, outdoor
oven. greets us as We alight, raises our
spirits ana incllnes us TO thankfulness for
this abundant provision The old farmer
and family greet Us with kindly JOnjour
messieurS, 6oyOW, and the dog seems to
remember us. A cheerful fire roars in the
great double stove, sendinga genial warmth
through the whole house and lighted can
dies show US pictures of the infant Jesus
and his mother, of saints, and of the cruci-
tixion. hanging on the walls. A glimpse
into the half-opened cupboard there dis
closes piles of linen and flannel, made BY
the women OF the house ; and the wheel
and loom IN the corner, recall the old in
dustrious times in New England, or those
more ancient times in classic Greece. when
Penelope labored among her domestics,
while she patiently waited the return OF
Ulysses: A frugal repast is partaken of.
to which no one sits down without saying
a short prayer. and crossing himself. The
evening passes pleasantly away ; half
dozen young folks come in from the neigh
bors and play cards across the great table,
with the young folks in the house. The old
farmer talks intelligentlv enough about the
municipal affairs Of the parish knows
about their school and church affairs can
tell you Of many miracles that have been
wrought In Canadian parishes but from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-11-26

\ MYSTERIOUS FIRE N THE EgRTIcs ulrsr.
RUTLAND.

\ MYSTERIOUS FIRE N THE EEaEIcs ulrsr.
RUTLAND.
RUTLAND. VI, Nov 2I-A IRE Of my-.s.
rious origin broke cut in an uaoc,l4.i
room IN the fourth story Of the Be.vl.-
Hotel, in this pace, this evening, cl4-..-
great Consideration among the gue~t- % OIL.
house Tor few moments The fire So.
mostly confined to one room, ami Wa ..
tingui~hed without great loss Insured
a TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR FIRE Is uasl-,
intelligence has been received he-e ot &c
burning Of Walker Bros. factory. at Wen
don, vi. On Saturday. The factory ~. b
large three story builiing, the first an
second stories being used IN the manu4.
ture of woolien goods. AMI the third TO- t'.e
manufacture Of curtains The lire v.-
caused by 8 large quantity Of beuzne
hitting from q stove in the upper s.ory.
p0stohee, and seyera. other building adj.
cent, were badly scorcIcI. The total l9-.
Is sic. coo, with an Insurance Of 5000. ..
which ! 600 j. in the Vermont Mutua,
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Mr.. John II. Latrobe, of Baltimore. Nd g..
gives this description of Edgar Allan Poe :;
lie was. if anything, below the middle size,
and vet could not be described as small
man. His figure was remarkably good and
he carried himself erect and well. as one
who had been trained TO it. lie was dress
ed in black, and his irock coat was button
ed to the throat. where 1t met the black
stock, then almost universally worn. Not
particle of white was visible. Coat. hat /.
boots and gloves had very evidently seen
their best days, but 50 Tar As mending and
brushing go. everything had been done, ap-
oarently. TO make them presentable. Gen
tleman was written all over him. His man.
ner was easy and quiet. and although he
came 10 return thanks for what he regarded
as deserving them. there was nothing 0bse
quious in what he said or did His fore
hoad was high and remarkable for the great
Development az the temple. This was the
characteristic of his head, which You no.
ticed at once, and which ! have never Tor
gotten The expression Of his face was,
grave, almost sad. except when he was en-
gagged in conversation, when it became AMI
mated and changeable. His voice. | re-
member. WAS very pleasing in its tone and
well modnlsted, and his word, were we'll
chosen and unhssitstiug.
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Mana sr iN Jnf Snow The writer tell,
Il story of g rHnaNay couple who reached
tine rlr@un house in the dead Of night
when tire snow lay on the ground aud the
winter W.al- hawiod an aathem for the
wridin- march. They succeeded in arous-
ing the par-1n. " be- had been @nuclv tucked
in his warm bed tor several hours. The
good main Reluctantly raised the window
ard asked " who WIS there ?' With chat
tering teeth TIE wluil-he bridegroom an
nouncei his crr,rl Not even the piety of
the parson prevented his uttering a few i'm
patient grJWls az this unreasonable inter
ruptiCn Of his dreams. lie did not tarry to
put on the wedding, or any other, garment,
but in laundering tones ordered the SILVER
ins couple to stand well of in the moon
light and clasp hand. Then he demanded
their namCs. John Williams he said g,
- do you swear in the presence of God, as
you wiiL answer in the day of Judgment,
that you take Eliza Catherine to be year
own, your true and only wife. and that YOU
will freeze to her 50 long as you both shall
live - The promise was given, but the cold
WAS growing 50 intense that the lady was
spared the question that had been given to
and answered by the man. pronounce
you man and wife, and the biggest fools
ever met" concluded this brief and all
sufficient ceremony. The banging of the
closing window intinated to the loyin, pair
that they had nothing more to expect from
that quarter, and they soon disappeared
wondering at the strangsness of the situa-
ton. and doubtful if they were az much
married as they might have been under more
favorable circumstances.
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Go WEST. YOUNG WOMAN, Go WEsT-
Six years ago Mary Ahart. Colorado wo-
man, lived in a tent. and her worldly pos
sessions consisted Of two cows and calves, n
straw bed and TWO or three boxes which
served as chairs She sold milk and car
ried it around herself. by this means sup
porting herself and child. She now has
several hundred head of cattle, husband
fine farm well stocked and thoroughly
improved and comfortable home, the val
ne of which is somewhere in the neighbor-
hood of $50 900, every cent of which has
been earned or gained by industry and good
management.
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The last number Of the Irish World has
q long article on the " Irish Vote" the OBJ
j ,ct OF which i to show that the subseryien-
cy Of the great Mass of Irish voters to the
will Of one party has left them without much
influence in TIE politics of the country The
writer says the Democrats make no effort to
c)nciliate them, because they are sure OF
their support already, and, for the same
reason, the Republicans think it useless to
make any overtures for their suarages.
There is q great deal Of truth in this. No
cls~ of people in the country would derive
more benefit from little indendent voting
than our Celtic friends. The Germans have
tried it and they are, to-day, power In the
lsad.