davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
The aOld Commonwealth renorts Il

The sold Commonwealth reports the
organization of company in New York,
With $2,500,000 capital to operate in the
coal fields of Virginia. It says this COM
s'sssly teAsnssthe pora" coal mines and
other coal lands IN Rockingham, and that
they intend to develop them. The lessee
of the ''Dora" mines is alreadyin Rocking
ham for the purpose of developing them to
exhibit the quantity, that paper asserting
that the quality has long been known to
be Il superior anthracite.
1t is rumored that the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway Company has just com
pleted another purchase Of mineral lands
in Amherst county, ON the line of the Mid
land railroad, Va, the value of which is
from three to five hundred thousand dol
lars.
Rev. DR.. Mayer, Jewish rabbi, of Balti-
more, says that the mandate Whose shed.
deth mans blood, by man shall his blood
be She'd was prohibition of canabalism
The Messrs. Cannon, Brothers, of Con-
cord, Sussex county, Del, have received
contract for $4,000 flour barrels from
parties in Alexandria, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
SNUFF D1rp1Ne.-A Providence. r. r

SNUFF DIPPING.-A Providence, r. T..
tobacconist has put up sign in his shop
window giving notice that he sells 'sSnuff
for dipping" and the ''Journaln of that
city wakes irate over the introduction of
this filthy habit. Strange as it may appear,
dipping is confined almost entirely to
women, and is practiced to much great
or extent than would. be imagined. Of
course it would be almost useless to indi-
cate to woman capable of clipping that
she is a fool, but perhaps some who are
acquiring the habit ''just for fun,'' or be-
cause their companions urge them, or for
some equally frivolous reason, might he
saved from the debasement- if convinced of
what is widely-known fact, that persist
ance will make their voices harsh. give
them pinehed faces and hollow eyes, and
shortly transform the most attractive girl
into repulsive. prematurely aged crea-
ture. 1t does really seem as though there
are enough decent and healthful pleasures
and stimulants at the command of both
sexes and all classes to satisfy even the
most exacting, and prevent their emulat.
ing SavageS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO WEST

THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO WEST
ERN CoNNEcTIoNs.-It is gratifying to us
to observe the activity that appears in the
West in regard to these important connec-
tions with the Chesapeake and Ohio rail
road. There are three lines under consid-
Grafton, and each Of them has earnest
friends, viz: the Lexington and Big Sandy
road, from Louisville via Lexington, XIV.
to the Big Sandy river-in fact, Hunting
ton: the Kentucky and Great Eastern
railway, from Covington, opposite Cincin-
natl. to the Big Sandy at Catlettsburg or
to Huntington, eight miles Distant and
the Ohio River road, from Cincinnati to
Huntington, on the north side of the Ohio.
Meetings are to be held in the counties on
the river to consider the matter of sub
scribng to the road on the south side,
as our readers saw in the Geographic ac-
count we published On Thursday. and we
perceive that convention in the interest
of the proposed Ohio River road, on the
north side, is to be held at Ironton on the
10Th day Of April, instant, to'wbich the
James river counties and cities and those
on the Chesapeake and Ohio road are in
yted TO send delegates, Richmond DIS
,dffh Il f.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
{ THOUSAND yKETFToNs.-A Ubatta-

- AAoCoAND OA6lE OudbIts~
nooga correspondent tells singular story
OF several acres of skeletons laid bare by
the recent floods in the Tennessee river:
The high water of the recent flood washed
about four feet of earth from ten or fifteen
acres of land lying along the Tennessee
river on the farm or Mr. Jas. Prater, near
Louisville, in Blount county. About two
feet of soil was removed from the same
ground by the tide of 1861.
When the waters subsidized after the last
flood, a strange spectacle was presented.
The whole of the denuded area was COW
cred with skeletons. Some were straight,
some reclining, some doubled up, and
some iii a sitting posture. There were the
oSseOus forms OF infants, of children. and
OF tull-groWn persons. Mr.. Prater has
counted over 900 forms.
Persons who have lived in the vicinity of
this mysterious cemetery for IS years never
heard Of any human bones being discov-
ere there before.
The skeletons, we understand, are not
found in a mound nor i'll what appears to
be an artificial formation OF the earth.
We understand one or more mounds
were partially washed away in Meigs cOun-
ty, disclosing skeletons, some llatchets and
pipes, and implements common among the
Indians .E
The skeletons in Blount county prob =
bly, occupy d burying ground, which pc
hapS centuries ago was covered up by the
same agency which has now exposed its
occupants to view.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
MuMM1Es.-The natio,

ALEUTIAN MUMMIEs.- national
museum ia the Smithsonian Inst tuition has
just received eight Aleutian mummies,
taken from a cave on one Of the Aleutian
Islands. The traditions respecting them
indicate that they are at least one hundred
and fifty years old. and antedate the dis
cuvery Of the island by the Russians. One
of the bodies. in astting posture, was en-
cased in a rude casket Of raw hide, dashed
in a netting of sinews, all in. an excellent
state of preservation. Another is without
covering, and is about as iiideous aspect
men Of remnant Of a male Alente as could
well be imagined. Theski is dried on the
bones like parchment. The hair is well
preserved. The teeth look asif they might
have been decidedly effective in the masti.
cation Of blubber. w. FL. Dale, of the
coast survey, who visited that remote por-
ton of our dominions, is preparing men,
or on the subject of these mummies Five
Of these valuable chronological types will be
retained by the museum, and three have
been presented, one each to Yale College.
the Peabody Institute at Cambridge, and
the American Museum at New York.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

DEATH OF A PROMINENT VIRGIN1AN.
Col. John r. Chambliss, Of Greensville
county, in this State, died at his residence
at Hicksford on Saturday, aged sixty-six
years. He had been confined to his house
for nearly six months. and death was
.inally caused by nervous prostration and
softening of the brain. Col. Chambliss
was man widely known. He was born
near Sussex Court House, and educated
himself while teaching school. He at
tended the Law School at Winchester for
Il year or two, studying while there in the
Offices of TIE father of Hon. John Randolph
Tucker. subsequently he went to VIII
liam and Mary College, where he gradu-
ated. Col. iChambliss took very promi-
nent part in the Constitutional Conren-
ton of 1S50-51, and was also member of
the Secession Convention and Of the Con-
federate Congress. 1a-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

ss -
POISONED BY HEMLOCK.--An extfaof-
binary case Of death from poisoning oc-
Cured in Brooklyn, N. Y, on Saturday
The subject WAS Prof. F. W. Walker, OF
that city, the proprietor Of an electric
bathing establishment, who was suffering
from disease of the nerves, for which he
had taken several doses of s'conium,' or
the fluid extract Of hemlock, by order Of
physician. Finding no relief, he procured
an ounce vial of the hemlock, took an
overdose of the medicine, and calling his
wife directed her to write down the fol-
lowing dying statement in the interest Of
science:
s4.10 P. M, took fifty min1ms Squibb's
fluid extract of conium; 4.4Q 2. NJ, effects
very decided dizziness relaxation of
muscles and limbs; fifty mi inns more then
taken, difficulty of walking Immediately,
and want of power to control movements;
forced to lie down, ,ut 10 mitigation OF
spasms; limbs and legs weak; unable to
hold up head; speech tbickening some;
pain and heaviness in top and back part of
head, pulse Sc; 5.15 P. M, took fifty drops;
some nausea, some tremor vt the base of
collar bone and in muscles across the
chest, no diminution Of spasms about the
eyes, nor of photophobia dislike OF lightly;
| 5.25 P. M, drowsiness, inclined to sleep;
$40 p. NJ, eyes difficult to open, speech
difficult fuliless in throat, prostratlon
nearly complete, diplobia double sight1
vastly increased; 6l0 P. NJ, nausea,
twitehings on right side, unable to- articu-
late, eyes closed, fuiness almost to suffoca.
4 ton in the throat, pulse about co., At
( this part Of the narrative Mr.. Walker cried
out frantically for water, and his wife ran
| for some coffee. On her return her hus-
band was dead He had died of paralysis
of. the spinal cord.
Mr.. Maker was for some years the
| Washington correspondent Of the New
York express, Il and was one Of the per-
| sons poisoned at the National Hotel, in
| that city. at The Inauguration of Nj. Blu.
chanan. In 1861 he was sent to ST. b.,
| about TWENTY-FIVE miles from Washington,
| in Charles county. Md, to capture an al
legged confederate spy, named Emack. He
) took troop of cavalry and made the cap.
| ture, but Emack effected his escape, in
doing which he stabbed Walker in the
! abdomen, which confined him to the hos.
| pital for some time. In 1871, while cross.
| ing William street, New York, he was
| knocked down and run over by truck
His face was badly cut, and from this
slight accident arose the trouble which
| indirectly caused his death.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
BEEcHER ON ORIGINAL srN.-In hi

4 BEECHER ON ORIGINAL SIN.-In his
last Sundays sermon, Beecher said:
Men are taught that all men are deprav-
ed and wicked from their birth. If was
a Presbyterian and should happen to
say that it was not 50, should be hauled
before the Presbytery very quick, and in
any discovery that might arise, nine out OF
ten would vote that ought to be silenced
because did not believe in the depraviLy
Of man; yet every one Of those men will go
right home to their families and saw IL
shere san angel, speaking of his wife or
looking at his babe i'll the light of love ;snd
Election, it is pure and unspotted eno GIL
to him. Wheu they get into sanctuary
and talk about it it becomes theological
standard that they apply to men, but When
they go into the household men are so
sweet and so Juicy and so good.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
a EIERCE MATRINInNIAI C6,NrEs,r

A FIERCE MATRIMONIAL CONTEST
-Four wives of Aaron Brown, an eccentric
old jeweler who fell dead in pawnbro-
ker's shop at st. Louis few weeks ago,
appear as claimants for his property. The
first of the four living wives got divorce.
but not until after his marriage to the sec
ond, which fact would seem to nullify the
second marriage. The second wife never
got any divorce. The third wife was a
Miss Minerva Taggart, of Peoria, Ill. She
obtained q divorce after Brown deserted
her. the fourth wife was living with e
old man at the time of his death. She is
only fifteen years old, and had been mar
ried to Brown two years. Another wife,
who preceded the four, died in Virginia.
Her son and an adopted daughter, who
was raised in the family and claims to
have the old mans blood in her veins, are
also claimants.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

ApvfcE.-HSubscrib " o change
their residences this spring are reqnesGa
to give information at this ofiie6tNso thai
their papers may be changed h S IS s.f
> Adhere strictly to the u eoS# n adyancs
principles and they will let youknbw with
ont the trouble Of publishing axatice, and
YOU will rid yourself Of 5u5tfher 81 ens-re-
eeiving Postmasters' notices q papers not
taker out, pre-paying postage for dead
heads &c, and yon WON'T, in order to ''run
a news paper successfully, have to las the
same paper says
''Eat dried apples for breakfast. drink
WARM water for dinner, and swell up for
supper" q. g7J3n 6sot
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

ABOUT REGISTRATION IN CITIES. -The
General Assembly passed an act amending
section Is, chapter Z Of the Code, so as to
read as follows:
1.-THE Common Council or Board of
Trustees of each city and town having
more than 5000 inhabitants shall appoint
for each ward as many voting places or
precincts as they may deem necessary and
shall prescribe and cause to be published
the boundaries of such voting places or
precincts, and no voter shall cast his ballot
save at the voting place of the precinct
wherein he lives; provided. however, that
every person offering to vote shall have
been a resident of the ward in which he
offers to vote for thirty days next preced-
ing any election At which he offers to vote;
provided. that when any voter removes
from one ward to another within thirty
days of an election, it shall be lawful for
him to vote in the ward from which he 49,
moved until he has ACQUIRED the right to
vote in the ward to which lie removes: pro-
yided, that in case of the lawful change or
Encouragement of wards, it should he the
duty of the registrar of each ward to trans
fer at once, andswith application. every
voter to the waFdin which he is placed or
thrown by sucIH46ange or arrangements
of wards. and tliencaforth such voter slial
vote in the ward inteMhich he is so placed
or thrown without having resided therein
for thirty days.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
A FRESH W ArER SPRING IN THE SEA.

A FRESH Wafer SPRING IN THE SEA.
Lieut. r. D. Hitchcock, q. S. N, as
sistant coast survey, commanding the
steamer Endeavor, reports: "We have
found just above Matanzls Inlet, about
two and half miles from shore, in lati-
tude 800 49, 08, north, longitude So ~ U.s.
west, what is apparently a fresh water
spring. The water at the S lrface is VIC
lently disturbed for a space Of about thirty
feet in diameter. The first day we crossed
this place the water was coming up with
such violence as to throw the ship from
her course, and the second time. although
it was mcoth, the vessel could be kent on
her course but for a short time. The
soundings in the centre of the spring gave
twenty-three fathoms, and specimen of
the bottom of very clear, broken, small
shells. The soundings from the centre to
the limits of the disturbed water decreased
to nine fathoms. The water at the surface
is brackish." The superintendent has di-
rected minute examination of the spring
and it's immediate locality to be made
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

A tight took place in the Culpeper Va.
County Court room Monday, between Gen
Fields, an0 Bushrod Triplett. The fatter
Was find $50.
The fine barn of Amos Shepherd. in JEFF
ferson co., W. Va, was burnt on Wednes-
day night with it's contents-loss $1,000.
Gen. Joseph E. Johnson has consented
to act as chief marshal of the Mecklenhnro
North Carolina, centennial celebrate ion %
Rev. Moses D. Hoge has been elected
President of the Virginia Bible Society
vice Rev. Geo. Woodbridge, resigned.
Revs. Geo. W. and Geo. L. Leyburn
sailed from Norfolk, on the Goth ult on tho
steamer San Marcas for Greece. - viz
Col. LESSEE Heiskell was dangerously
stabbed in an affray with r. c. Coffev Sat.
ufqay' In Amherst county. Z
Daniel Callahan was killed last week NV
falling down the steps of the Moore Honss
at Aewisburg, w. Va. '''0
III II. Ross Roberts, an eminent homao-
Path!e physician, died at HARRISBURG D,
Sunday, of erysipelas. d.
Mi. J. N. King has been APPOINTED moe
va e @.r-oulder for the Chesapeak and Ohio
Railroad Company.
PRESIDENT Jno. W. Garrett has returned
TO Baltimore frcrn his Florida trip,
Mf' Fltch's income will not pay the an
nual tax ON his wife's jewels.
Ihere are 472.ooo more widows than wild,
overs in England and Wales.
Mayor Vansapt, Of Baltimore, has de-
'llned to serve g third term.
Iheglara Wildman troupe open in Rich |
nqnd Monday night.
.;t u0l, q H. A. Nadenbousch is in the
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

ADJOURNMENT OF THE VIRGINIA LEG
,IsLATuRE.--The Legislature of Virginia
adjourned on Wednesday night, after
session of one hundred and twenty days,
which cost the taxpayers of this State
S175.000. Numerous acts were passed, but
very few were of a general character. The
principal events Of the session were the
passage of an amendment charter for the
city OF Petersburg, the election Of Lieu
tenant Governor, the putting in force OF
some newly adopted provisions of the con-
stitutian, and the enactment of new tax
bill, which differs for the better from the
old one in the following particulars: In the
merchants license tax the tax is reduced
on purchases up to $50, 900 from so to 40
cents on the 500, and merchants who pay
500 license tax are allowed to sell by sam
pie without paying the sample merchants
tax; it takes off the tax of q cents per
gallon from recti6ers, and allows that in
terest to have fair chance to compete
with the rectifiers of other States: it re-
moves the 2 cent per gallon tax on grain
distillers, and removes all tax from brandy
distilled from fruit. and the tax on the
gross receipts OF tleatresand other places
of amusement is redH6 fpm % to per
cent. 1t is believed tRz these interests
will work benefcially to the treasury and
to the interests affected thereby.
Among the bills whicl}%failed was one
providing for the appointment of a COM
mission, and the appropriation of $1,000
for their expenses, to have the material re-
sources of Virginia properly represented al
the Philadelphia centennial. The press-o
business, all crowded into the last hours of
the session, prevented the consider OF
this measure.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

A CUNNING TRrCK.-"Fay," writing of
a Brooklyn younger person, says in letter
to the Louisville Courier Journal": sOne
of the girls acquaintance gave party, to
which sire invited quite number of her
companions A young man who had a
grudge against the girl called upon each
young lady and offered himself as an escort.
To each he said: Don't tell that am
going to the party with you, for I have a
reason, which | will tell you when call -
The girls had new dresses made, and their
heads were dressed by hair dressers. Each
one waited in vain for her escort, and he
did not call for any, so that the party was
minus girls, and he actually Lad the au-
dacity to attend the party that he might
enjoy the discontinue of the young hostess
!. o perpetually wondered why SO many
,5ayed away. This sort of revenge was so
.ew and startling that l was anxious for
particulars as to the number Of thrashings
the young villain got, but, TO my regret
was told that it was thought both funny
and ingenious way Of giving tit for tat.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
In RELATION TO COMMON CA


Among the bills passed Jy the General As
sembly during its last hours, was one in
relation to the chargesof common carriers.
1t prohibits railroad 81 canal companies
or other common carriers from charging
for transportation over the same distance
and same character Of trains, higher rate
for freight consigned tosor from any point
in this State than is charged for like freight
to or from any point beyond the limits of
the State; nor more for local than for
through freights and passengers over the
whole line of such road or canal Nosuch
carriers shall give undue preference or ad-
vantage to any particular person or compa-
ny, or description of traffic, nor subject
any person, company or traffic to uDreas-
enable prejudice or disadvantage
Any person complaining to circuit court
of violation OF this act, shall be heard
and the matter be determined by the Judge
If such court. II it appears on such hear
ing that the complaint is well founded the
Judge may issue a writ of injunction res
training such company from continuing
such violation or contravention of this
act.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

ginia patriot, who goes to the expense and
trouble of telegraphing to Massachusetts,
that ninety Eight Thousand republican sot-
ers Of Virginia demand of the State of
Massachusetts that General Benjamin F,
Butler be returned to to the Forty fourth
Congress. Mr.. Corkrell was not a member
of the last Congress, but Is evidently a
truly loyal man, and as such he should he
rewarded.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
TIE MISUSE OF A GERMAN WORD.

The suit of Meta G. Gatge against Mrs.
Chas. G. Yonges for $4,000 damages for
an alleged Islander, was concluded Wed
nesdav in the City court Of Brooklyn. n
Y. Mrs. Yonges' son became engaged to
Miss Gatge. When Mrs. Yonges discov-
cred this she became very angry. and ac-
cused the girl of misleading her son. Up
on the German synonym Tor ''misleading'
arose the present suit. The girl insists
that Ms Yonges used the " word ord vsoeha5
Mrs. Yonges contends that she used the
word ve1Juh7t-high German. signifying to
.mislead. A number of witnesses were ex-
amined on either side. and the jury finally
rendered a verdict for the plaintiff, with
six cents damages. ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09
Three or four editors have beeh shot re

Three or four editors have beeh shot re-
Gently. Upon the whole we would rather
ne a preacher. or president Of railroad
eompany.-BTspity Bennett
The surgeons say they can plough through
the flesh of person with white-hot iron
without causing pain. # you don't believe
IL try ten = surgeon,
THE Ohio Legislature refuses to change
a man IS name to sJohn Smith, on the
ground that there was already one John
Smith in that State. '.- -.
Geo kreemer, Jr., fell dead at VIM
chestersYa.. Monday, Of apoplexy. He
was ~ other Of Mr.. VIM. Kreefaer, Of
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

THE REMAINs OF .JNo. MPTCHsI 4. were
buried in the Presbyterian cemetery at
Newry, ireland, near the church where
his father preached fifty years ago. There
were 1000 persons heard the funeral SER
mon. which was preached by Rev. 5.
Mitchell. Presbyterian. Sixteen Catho-
lic,clergymen followed the hearses Walking
two abreast.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

Il DEATH OF A MEXICAN WAR VETE-
sRAN.-.-Capt. T.. G. .Albnrtis died at his
residence in Martinsburg, West Virginia,
on Monday last. He was for many years
clerk OF the county court Of Berkeley, and
at one time editor Of the Martinsburg
-'Republican., He also commanded a
company ii the Virginia regiment during
the Mexican war; and was captain Of a
battery OF artillery in the Confederate
army dnring the war.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

DIED IN HIS Own Prison.

DIED IN His Own PRIsoN.-Tre tern
frightened to death' had a practical. ea
emplilication on Monday evening, in the
Fifth District Court prison, in New Y ORR.
solomon Purdy, the keeper, was talking to
u prisoner named Finch, when Kate Nu-
gent, a female prisoner in a neighbormg
cell, set fire to her clothing and bed. Pur-
dy, on perceiving the smoke and fame,
became apparently paralyzed with fear and
fell helplessly to the ground. In few
moments he died. The woman Nugent
was not injured in any way, except a
slight burn in the arm. although her clothes
dropped from her in cinders.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

Mr.. EDGAR SNoWDEN. JR., one OF the
eli tors OF the Alexandra ''Gazette:" is
nominated by the sentinel Of that city
Tor the Senate, TO fill the seat of Lieut..
Gov. Thomas. Mr.. Snowden was formerly
a Senator FROM that district, and we can
testify FROM personal observation that ne
WAS one Of the best representatives we
aver saw in that body. The district would
be- fortunate in securing such man.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-04-09

SPELLING MATCHES The ladie. of the
Grace Street Presbyterian church It Rich
moaad are giving public spelling matches
for the benefit of their church. and the
ladies Of the Methodist Centenary church
there gave one with two classes from the
Baptist College and Randolph Macon Col
Hege being competitors.