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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-02


Thcrc is II strange specimen of humanity
living in Ojon county. Tennessee. III his
strange cccrntriciticS ,ome hunters, wh@ re-
turned here yesterday from few days sport
around Rccloot Lake, tell the following
story -
The negro is called the Wild Negro Of
ObIon,'' from the fact that he lives III nude
state, through winter and summer, in y m,d-
hole, and has dwclt there for five years past.
He calls himself Edmund. and has no rccol-
lection Of ever having been called by amy
other name, though horn within fifteen
miles of the spot at which he seems to have
permanently located himSclf.
lie processes to lave the blood fever"
which lie cstcrns culablc through no other
means than by standing ina hole. alb nut four
feet square, filled with mud and water to the
depth of Lis knees. lie keeps Il fire always
burning in such Il po,iri"n as to permit the
wind to blow the smoke of it upon his per-
son. During cold Weather he heats the
water by throwing hos ashes INTO it, The
strong iyc thus produced las caused the
splitting open of the calves of his legs and
made the skin very Scaiy rom the ankle to
the knee Onc-hall Of cac,. foot has been
frozen off, in consequence of which he now
finds some difficulty in getting about, hob
bling instead Of walking. Before he WAS
possessed of the strange belief that lie had
been stricken with the "boud fever" he
must have been Il very large, heavy man.
Though he has passed through the four sea-
SONS five times without a change from the
clothing which nature gave him. yet he il
Still muscular. though raw-boncd and awk-
ward, anding six feet without his socks. Ell
mund has sul>istcd ON very ordinary dict,
consisting OF dry corn and pumpkins When
driven out Of hi~ luvorite spot Of earth by
irc,het he hobbies to an old barn not far dis
ant and impalicntly awaits the going down
of the tide, when he returns to stand in the
mud and SuSh as before. The weather has
50 oughencd his skin that it tappearS as hard
and as thick as medium quality Of leather.
1t would seem, from the story Of our vcra-
cous sportsman, that the negro is crazy and
having mistaken the symptoms for that of
"bood fever has gone through course of
treatment likely in the end to put him in 4
corner lot Of six feet two. Should not the
poor miserable wretch receive the attention
of some philanthIopic, sympathetic people.
and be rcscGrd from his inevitable doom?
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-02
a BIG EtTYLESSAKE. u.

One day last week four or five Dctroiters
and kick their shins against logs and fence
rails. They had just eaten IL cod lunch in
the woods one noon when one of the party,
q young man named Dougherty, stretched
out on his back pulled his hat over his eyes,
and gave his mind up to the work of assist
ing his body to catch little rest The re-
malnder OF the party having an understanding
before hand. quietly Withdrew, one by one.
One of them passed around to bush, near
Duughcrty'S feet and took tin rattle box
from his pocket Another stood close to the
young man legs, and, in suppressed voice,
when the signal WAS given, whispered:
For Heavens sake Doughelty, don't
,aoyc as much as finger! A big grattlcsnake
is right under your leg
Doughcrty was fiat ON his back, eyes
covered, arm, Sprawled out, and his voice
tremblcd As he replied:
MY God! what shall do?
keep perfectly quiet. 1t is your only
hope! If you even raise a finger he will
dart his langs into you!'
The man with the rattle-box gave it q
shake and reached ont and laid clubacrosg
Doughcrty's legs, While the other man moved
oEahout twenty feet and exclaimed:
"llcavcns. what can We do? II we shoot
we may kill Doughcrty.'
The ciuh was rolled off on the ground and
the victim whispered
''For mercy sake kill itr'
The cub vas rolled over his lers again,
the boz; shaken, and the man whispered
back
BE q"ict or it is instant death think
tnc snake wants to go to sleep, and ii you
viii keep still you will be all right
The box was shaken, the club moved
around, and finally the "Snalc' seemed to
Dougherty to settle down ON his breast. He
dared not whisper for fear Of rou-ns it, bY.
one Of the men called out:
There it is asleep. Wen move away
and vi, for it to Glide oil -
The whole crowd moved off behind Il bank
ana llugIed and rolled and tore up the dirt
until they We're exhausted, while poor
Dongherty lay there like Il log, not even
daring to draw an ordinary BREATH The
sweat ran down his face, and started out
from his body until his shirt was wringinc
we:. The fellows took their guns and
trampcd away, leaving him thus and were
gone for an hour and a half. When they
returned Dougherty was sitting up, having
discovered the joke about five minutes prey
ioGs!y. lie did not have word to say, but
there was a whole unabridged dictionary in
his eye. They spoke to him, but for answer
he rose mp, shouldered his gun, made bee
line for the highway, and none of the party
has met him since.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-02

Thirteen years n.,o !, yo.ing man woocd and
won Il young lady in village not far from
Davenport. The parents Of the girl objected,
and there was deal of truubie; but finally
the couple were married 1t the home of the
bride Three months after. the bridegroom
desired to move 10 California;, but the family
Of his wife opposed her emigration, and the
result was that the husband started for the
Pacific Coast without her. After the first
six months no tilngS from the husband
were recciyGl-and i'll less than Il year news
came that he was dead. In 1868 the widow
married Il Young man who had recently ar
rived from Germany and her second hus-
band was entirely ignorant OF the fuct that
his bride WAS widow But where ''igno-
rance is bliss, is folly 10 he wisc.' Shortly
after the marriage the husband purchased u
farm in Scott County. and on that farm the
coupe have lived ever since, and several
children have blessed their union.
Four weeks ago the first husband of this
inquiries learned tic history Of his wifc's
marriage Tncn he rode out to sec her. Ii
was fortunate for her that her licgc lord was
away from home, for she WAS very much
affected. She told him that She supposed
! him dead, and 50 married another, and chidct
him for neylccting hcr as he did. He had n
long story to tell, the real giSt of it being
that he had determined rryrc 10 return until
he became rich. And here he was-rhh'
Bat his wue was mis- rake in his prcscuec-
and he was miserable too.
The end Of tine conference was, that the
first husband returned to Davenport to con-
suit lawycr-and the end Of the consuta-
ton was. that the husband went to the wifu
and had another long talk with her, and then
the two separated, never to meet again, for
tn, nan determined to cross the ocean and
spend the balance Of his days i'll Germany.
The day he ctb the wife catered her suit
for divorce ON the ground Of desrrtion; the
notice was forthwith served on the defendant,
md he accepted service. At the mex, term
OF the Circuit Court the defendant rame
will be called and there will he no response
There will be dcluu.t, and decree OF divorce
granted md maybe the wife will be mar
ricd second time to the father of her child
rem. and 50 remain contentcd in the delight
full home in which She now lives in elcgnuce
url comfort
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-02
a TEAM RUNS orr y THIRTY
FOOT EMBANkME

Two brothers named Kenyon. residing in
Cambridge, while en- route for Troy recently
with load Of produce, arrived ut point
about one mile below .Johnsonyi!le, about
four o'clock. At this place culvert on tho
the road bed, washed out recently, ncccSSi-
taics Il turn out to the old road bed of the
Albany Northern road. Mr.. Kenyon was
not aware Of the change in the road, and
drove directly into the broken eulyert-a
fall Of some thirty feet. One Of the horses
was 50 badly injured that it cannot live, and
the other WAS crippled, Both the brothers
were bruised, bat escaped serious injury.
The produce with which the wagon was
loaded was promScuous!y rAixcI.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-02

ONE gets Il Gear idea OF the amonnt Of
mischief 50 little an insect as the gr;,,~hnpprr
can accomplish, when he reads that from his
ravageS some fifteen or twenty thousand
people are destitute in Kansas. Hereafter
at least cut West. the gra-,,iloppcr vii! le
spoken Of with nors rc>p.,t.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-02

fyc thou.anl dollars. lie is fishing, You sec.
for an appointment to the Council of Tcn,'
next ycor.''
We saw that o,,r Informant was ra1ica!
in hi, idca-. and we took him to a neigh
boring saloon and treated him. He told us
a Great many novel things about the sanity
city before we separated. and walked with
Us to the street where Achcrnan's 5 residence
was situated.
BctimcS the next morning, Mark TRAIT
cleaned up his saddle and bride, and after
currying down the splendid black stallion he
had ridden all the way from Council Bluffs,
till not spcck Of dirt could be found upon
his highly-prli>hcd coat, he mounted hlm
and rode forth into the city. lie was absent
till nearly noon and after dinner he sailed
out again. lh' he repeated the next day'
and Tor the lou. days ioI""'h@' p"t from
our conversations IN the evening l lo"hu OUT
what lie was up 10.
lie had already met Miss Ach"rll'i'h lhFee
or iour times cian0tNtIheIy, ana sie iau cA-
pressed her repnShahce ol hri&ham IN no
very guarded OF fesi'ectl"i i""S""9e' '7'ie
pronounced HIM an o'd beast without lc>'-
tati"n, ana decIa'c" SAc W"uid die sooner
than she would be hi~ '"rty-!o"rtA WIFE, ana
Ira'ton eagerly enc',rasel her III t'I' re-
solution.
lhe last t'in' tIrS Lad met he proposed
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p'''''',' ''''' ~ ~ '''' -.
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''''v'''''" Nv, ,''' ''' i'''''S ''''"' "P'
i"e'' f'''" was ~ meet >''''" ''''I w.
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'''N "'i' ~ '''"' '''o ''' ''''' ''''' ''''''''
~ ''''' ''''1'' "'''' '''' an '''1'''
Now, what "aiI', NiI, Saia MARK, IN
an e'ated tone, '1S t" hoEr"" Your mare ioF
Belle. l though You m'ght ride as iAras the
mountains IN the muIe-tcam with .Ia@gerf,
and then wien you oNertHNe Us You night
e%chan@" places
gave my consent, and IN order to cover
up SdSp!rion even from oar own party. |
rode into the city with Mark in thca!icruoon,
and left my mare at a h>cry-S!ab!c. to be
called for by Iraltum at nine o'cl"cN that
evening. We then visited Il ~tJdicr : and
purchased 4 sd"-3a]dr and q small panicr
suitable To De attached to his own saddle.
In this he intcr led @ STOW away provisions
enough to last three %. four days. and >uch
selections from the yuan@ lady's ample
waldrohr IL wou.d he absolutely necessary
in tie undertaking Of 81 Ion. Journey. /
was TO call for the ~i,ic-e;lldir AMI pane in
the evening and transfer thcn to the place
OF meeilr .. Whlch we A'd o4IHcn to before
Stah!lnG my horse
On our return t" camp we gave out the
story to or conpanon~ that had sold my
horse for 4 round sun 10 4 Mormon. This
was satisfactory to our fellows, who had no
particularly good reason for dispclcyiHg the
story when they saw that we rad not brOLght
the animal back with us
\ little after ua%k started into the city
in advance Of Tratton, and secGring the side
saddle and pallcr, made my way to the
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01
THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.

In our references to this Honorable Commit
tee, we stated from the best sources of in
formation that able and impartial members Of
Congress had been selected. The latest notice
Of the material Of its members we find in the
New York Tribune of the 2Sth inst It says:
The subcommittee appointed to investigate
the condition Of Louisiana is expected to meet
in New Orleans to-day. It is composed Of men
OF high character. Mr.. Foster, Of Ohio dis
tinguished himself at the last session by his
shrewd and Independent action in the Jayne
and Sanborn investigation. Mr.. VIM. Walter
Phelps is recognized as one Of the ablest and
most honorable representatives on the Repub-
lican side Of the House. Mr.. Clarkson n.
Potter is Democrat, whom both parties re-
spect. We shall be greatly surprised if such
committee as this allows itself to be swayed
by partisan prejudice from the strict line of
duty which lies before it. A great crime has
been committed in Louisiana, whose
political consequences are almost certain to
be far-reaching. If the present Congress
neglects the great opportunity now offered,
it will commit an irreparable blunder.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01
A TRIBUTE TO J. w. CLINTON, ESQ

At a regular meeting of St. Joseph Lodge
F. and A. NJ, held 23d December, 1874, the
following preamble and resolutions were unan.
imously adopted, to-wit:
Whereas, it has pleased the Grand Archi.
tect OF the Universe to remove from our
midst, brother James w. Clinton, a bright
Mason, a true and consistent Christian. and
one OF the purest and truest characters we
ever knew;
Therefore, resOlred, That while we mourn
the loss OF our late brother, We humbly bow
to the inscrutable DEGREES of the Grand Mas
ter and Ruler of the Universe, whose laws are
unknowable, but always meant for our good
and to whose order calling us finally from our
labors here to the sublime refreshment above,
we hope to be able to yield cheerful ODE.
dience;
Resolred, That it is the heartfelt expression
OF the feelings of the members Of this lodge,
that in the loss of Brother Clinton our frater-
nifty and this whole community have received
a shock not easily recovered from; for he was
SO pure as man, so gentle, kind, yet firm
that we fear we "ne'er shall look upon his
like again"
Resolred, That as token of respect to the
memory of our late brother, the usual badge
Of mourning be worn by the members of this
lodge for thirty days.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to his bereaved family, with whom we
heartily sympathize; and that these resolu-
tons be spread upon the minutes of this
lodge and published in the North Louisiana
journal ard New Orleans BULLETIN.
true copy. VIM. Is. MURDOCH,
Secretary pro. TEN.
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CHARLES O'CONOR,

This distinguished jurist has very recently
been suggested as the right one to succeed
Mr.. Fenton, whose term expires March 4th,
next, as Senator from New York. If he con.
sent to submit his name to the Legislature as
a candidate, the question will be directly pre-
sented whether really great man has a
chance for promotion in the actual condition
Of political morals as daily depicted. Louisi-
ana is misrepresented by West and Pinchback,
Indiana by Morton, and the United States
Senate had no scruples about the propriety of
seating Spencer, Dorsey, Clayton, Patterson,
and others Of the same moral caliber. 1t may
be hard struggle to overcome such prece-
dents, but if once step is taken in the right
direction, and if such a man of spotless in
tegrity and national reputation as Charles
OConor should appear in the United States
Senate, we could hope that republicanism will
not turn out sham. Let New York try the
experiment of selecting the noble representa-
live Of the greatness of mind in all things.
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DEVELOPMENT NO. 2.

Among the names OF witnesses we find thai
Of the Hon. John Ray, who had his say be-
| fore the committee. He had the high honor
| of being elected to the Senate of the United
States to fill vacancy. He presented his
credentials without effect and then procured
an addition to the appropriation bill Of this
State to pay his expenses. he revised the
laws, and the revision, in lucidness, equals
that of the recent revision of the laws of the
United States He was a member of the
Legislature and was very industrious and ac-
tive and skillful in drawing up and procuring
the passage of curious laws. His handiwork
is apparent in many acts.
He is now the Land Officer OF the State
under Kellogg with salary Of $4,000 and
perquisites. He and Ludeling are from the
same part of the State, and both were in
terested in the great case of jackson ct al, vs..
the Vicksburg and Shreveport Railroad, re-
Gently decided by the Supreme Court Of the
United States.
II the committee desire correct information
as to the standing of Hon. John Ray we re-
pectfully refer them to the Judges OF the
United States Court.
The decision in that case may give clue to
the interest this honorable gentleman takes
in the action of the Returning Board.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01
A SAILORS HOME.

Though in point Of tonnage the second
city in the Union, in care for the welfare o.
sailors New Orleans has always been far be
hind many less populous ports. Several diff
ferent organizations, local or branches of So
cieties having their headquarters elsewhere,
have made, at different times, efforts to pro.
vide for the religious, social and physical
wants of the hundreds of seamen that yearly
sail into this port; but most Of these have
soon failed, or have at best maintained feeble
and struggling existence. The Scandinavian
Seamen's Friend society, as will be seen by a
notice in another column, hold their first pub
lie service to-day.
This Society. Incorporated only last March,
has already secured permanent home at No.
IL Esplanade street. where the Bethel flag
can to-day be seen flying just over the colors
of Sweden, Norway and the United States,
There it is proposed to open reading room
and library, and also to furnish gratuitous
medical attendance to such sailors as will
avail themselves OF these privileges. A home
for the seanen when on shore is what this
new organization aims to provide in its
Bethel, where the religious, social and ph;si-
cal wants of the multitude OF sailors who
yearly crowd our wharves, may be supplied.
AS an enterprise, the offspring of genuine
Christian philanthropy, we can bespeak for
the Scandinavian Seaman Friend Society Of
New Orleans the sympathy and support of
our generous public.
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The Present Duty Of Louisiana.

To the ECitor of the Bulletin:
The last hope OF the Republican party now
hinges on some overt act on the part of the
citizens of New Orleans that will justify the
interference of Grants janissaries, and there
is no extreme they will not urge to drive our
people to desperation. 1t is their last and
only hope. Having suffered every species of
lndignity for the past nine years. surely we
can forbear few months longer. Let us all
remember that we can do nothing more CRATE
ful to our worst enemies than to bring on a
conflict just now with our so-called State Gov
eminent, and it should cool the ardor Of the
most violent to remember he is doing what all
extreme Radicals North and West are pravino
for. Wait yet a little, our time will come
when we will obtain our rights, or at least
being justified in the eyes of God and man in
resorting to the last extreme to maintain
them.
One Who NEVER BEFORE
CoUNsELED FoRBEARAScE.
New Orleans Dec. 80. 1874
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FAULT SOMEWHERE.

The following letter discloses either grea
laxity in the conduct of post officials or
systematic robbery Of the mails. We are
quite sure the trouble does not exist in the
New Orleans Office, because we have invaria-
bly, found the business in the Office here at
tended to with great care and thorough sys-
TEN.
We mail the BULLETIN regularly to all sub
scribers, and shall be extremely obliged if
any one can give us clue as to what be-
comes of the BULLETINS that are stolen be-
tween this city and Monroe.
Perhaps Mr.. Ringgold can explain to us
how it is that papers sent out Of his Office take
six days to get to Monroe?
If this sort Of thing is repeated, we shall
take measures to bring somebody to an ac-
count for it.
Editor New Orleans Bulletin:
MONROE, La, Dec. 2Sth, 1874.
Dear iSn-During the last thirty DAYS I
have lost over one hundred of your papers.
On an average they fail three times a week,
and frequently are four and six days on the
route. Ii papers ordered are sent regularly,
the fault lies between the New Orleans Post
master and the agent on the North La. and
Texas Railroad, or between the latter and the
Postmaster at this point. am unable to fix
it on either. Your subscribers fare no better.
Republicans generally detest your paper and
would not scruple to delay or suppress its
circulation. Please notice the irregularity in
the mail service, or take such steps as you
think most needful to correct the evil.
Respectfully yours, B. RMLs,
Bookseller and Stationer.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01

With the compliments Of the season, Mr..
W. Urban, yesterday, sent US genuine curl
osity IN the fruit line, in the shape Of NAM
moth water melon grown near this city.
AS sample of what the soil and the climate
OF Louisiana can bring forth in the way of
large water melons, it cannot b beat. 1t was
loaho' however, when it was opened to be
rather too much water and too little mellon.
nu' 'nen what can a fellow expec. at this
time of the years
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01

100 Canal street, 100
STYLISH SHIRTS, SIX FOR - -,
Formerly sold for %.
MERINO UNDERSTANDS, soc.
MERINO and JEAN DRAWERS. Soc
CANTON FLANNEL DRAWERS. 81.
ENGLISH HALF HOSE per dozen, -.
GERMAN HALF HOSE per dozen g 40.
LINEN CAMBRIA HANDkERCHlEFS, per
dozen, y 40.
SILK SCARFS. Zoe.
NEW STYLE BOWS, 4Oc.
And
NEW STOCK OF WINTER GOODS
At Twenty Per Cent Reduction for Cash.
Please examine our stock, as it is no trouble to
show goods, whether you buy Or not
At LEIGHTONS.
il 1t Temporary Store 100 Canal st.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01

There will be no issue of this paper on the
evening OF New Years Day or on Saturday
morning. The newspaper world have already
too few vacations from labor. and we, in ODE
dience to q custom honored from times long
gone, ask our patrons indulgence for this
brief respite.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01
CARPET Warehouse.

H................. Chartres street =,
CARPETINGS, Wilton. Administer, Velvet Hrn..
as.s Tapestry, etc. etc O"
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS English and Amar;c.r
MATTINGS. 800 rolls White, Check and Fancv
WINDOW SHADES, Table and Piano Covers
FURNITURE and CURTAIN GOODS of c,...
Variety. oio~'
d27 6tadp a. RPniTSSrar
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New Orleans. Dec. 80, 1874.

Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont, the handsome
and accomplished wife OF Gen. Fremont
and daughter Of Thomas Benton has begun
. series Of sketches of distinguished persons
she has known, for the New York Leelaer
Her list Of notables thus far includes Chief
Justices Marshall, fancy and Chase: Presi-
dents Pierce and Van Buren,; Charles sum
ner and others, all of whom she gossips
about with the utmost grace and humor
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01

With the compliments Of the jovial and
courteous John B. Couret. proprietor of the
Ruby, No. llS Common street. we last night
received sparkling bottle OF champagne.
ianked by trimming bowl Of egg ncgg.
Both were disposed of with the best wishes
for the good health and continued prosper
ity of j. Il @
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01

PAEDoNED Ann Smith, a woman of ill.
repute, sentenced by Judge Abel to six
months in the parish prison for larceny, was
Yesterday pardoned by Kellogg
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-01

To the Victory at 157 Common street, we
return our thanks for favors and their wish
for happy New Year, and we trust that
Hitch and Pat may live to see many happy re-
turns, and in the future make money to their
hearts content.