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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-06-03

and Ctlef Engineer Mullen rushed INTO the
flames. spurred on by the piteous cries. For
Gods sake come and help Us. - and began pull
ing out the bodies. A moment later and a
well-directed hydrant stream from the Mount
Holyoke hose struck the brave rescuers and
undoubtedly saved them from being burned 10
death.
HORRiFIING SCENES.
The first persons drawn out were burning,
but they passed directly through the stream OF
water and the flames were eNtinguished. Some
of the poor creatures fell fiinIing on the flight
Of wooden steps leading down 10 the sire is,
and few were with considerable effort able to
walk away. BY this time the entire Fire De-
partment had arrived and worked with such
energy and will that when the fire WAS extin-
gui-hed the charred wooden walls of the
structure We're standing and were pulled down
by the hook and ladder men in order that q
search for the bodies might be made.
THE SWIFT WORK or DEATH.
Only few moments elapsed after the water
struck the building before the fire was out, but
the destruction to life during that brief period
Of time was teri lbe. some sprang from the
gallery windows and Were severely injured
one person appeared at a window completely
wrapped IN flame, and after lettering there an
instant fell to the ground. dead and unrecog-
nizabe. Hundreds of men went to work a.
an opportunity offered TO search for bodies
and force OF special police was org inZed to
keep back the crowd which gathered.
THE WORK OF EXTRIcATING THE BODIES
was sad indeed. The greater number of then
were found, in the fatal entryway burned
some Of them to crisp. The body Of one
woman was found sitting in the seat she hac
| occupied, her clothing entirely burned off. A
| deshy woman weighing some $50 pounds wa'
dragged screaming frem the ruins; she wal
carried a short distance from the church ant
placed on the grass while the flesh actual,
| peeled of Of her back. In moment she fel
| over dead. The scene last night and to-day il
| the school house basement where the bodies Of
the dead we're carried was heartrending in the
| extreme. 4 coroner's Jury was summoned
| but the excitement continues so intense that |
was judged best not to attempt the taking o
evidence and the inquest was adjourned til
Monday.
| DRIVEN TO INSANITY.
Lewis Desjerdin, 81 years iold, whose wifi
and daughter were burned to death, became
| insane to-day from grief and cried continual,
| in sgonizing tones, "Oh, my Julie! my Julie =
| Some were taken out alive who were unde
others who were dead, and owed to this fac
their own salvation. AT the lime many wo
men lost their lives BY being trampled undo
| foot.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

at a meeting of Orangcburg Division
No. % s. Of T. held on the evening of the
9th inst, the following Preamble and
Resolutions were adoptchrr r" rE-
EHhereas, &in5-the Providence of Him who
doeth "what seemeth to Him good" our
Sister THEODOCA S. WHITEHEAD ha.
be en- taken from our midst; and, Whereas.
it becomes us while sorrowing over our loss
to bow in submission to His will: therefore
be it {
Resolred, That in the death of Sister T. S.
WHITEHEAD, this Division has been
deprived Of n true and faithful member.
Resoiced, That we tender to the family of
sympathies in thesSsaasss.sSsmass Sas ssasi,s,'
and commend them to Him who is 1.-THE
Resurrection and the Life"
Resoip6d, That q blank page in orr
minute book be inscribed o her memory.
and that we wear the usual badge Of
mourning for thirty days
ReSotpcd, That n copy of hesc Resolutions
be sent to the family, and be published in
the Temperance Adrocute," "vrangeburg
Times" and ..Ornngcburg News"
February Sth 1876
I. o. S. DIBBLE, II. S.
Ex:rac. from minutes.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

The American Newspaper Adver-
tising Agency Of Geo. p. Rowell & Co.,
New York, is the only establishment of
the kind in the United States which
keeps itself persistently before the
people by advertising an me,0sp opers.
tR ItdRsns Ag ss' Gtheif evard,
for we have it from reliable source
that advertising orders issued by them
for their customers have exceeded three
thousand dollars day since the com
mencement of the year, and this is not a
Oe,y good year for advertising either.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13


Some whiskey drummer W no signed
himself "Rambler" from Charleston
paid visit to "the city of Lexington"
not long since, ond not being treated
with that respect which he thought was
due to one of his station, got mad
rushed into print, in the columns of the
Phonir, abused the Getty of Lexing.
ton," called it deserted village" &C.,
&c. The young Iexingtouians have
got their blood up about the matter,
and one of them IN the Dispatch
extends an invitation to Rambler" to
visit the Getty of Lexington" again, so
that he may receive several medals,
which are in waiting for him, in the
shape Of impressions in leather, rang
ing from number skies to tens.
Another beligcrent wants "Rambler"
when he comes, to make his advent
"into our city," we hope he may arrive
by day, that our boys might meet him,
and, with their usual civility, show him
the egg battery, and other little simple
Lexington innovations.
If Rambler" has any sense about
him, he will avoid Lexington. At all
events, we should dislike to have him
go there yet awhile.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13
NOTICE.

p All MARsHAIS nowson duty arc hereby
notified that on the 18th OF the present.
month they will be relieved from duty; and
that, on the above mentioned day, Council
hold a meeting for the purpose of electing
two l2) MARSHALS.
Applicants for the positions will hand
in their names before the 18th and for
further information they can apply to the
Mayor.
BY order Of Council.
KIRK ROBNsION,
Clerk.
feb . 1876 2t
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13
.PHGNIx GROCERY HOUSE

Wallace Cannon is now pre- pared to
satisfy the wants of his customers. His
large new store on Russell Street stands
out in bold relief Of what the fire did
for him and evidences the fact that pluck
aud perseverance, can overcome seem.
ingly insurmountable obstacles. Can
mons store is now next in size to Cor.
nelson's, and we predict for him busi-
ness both large! ahdl HFo6tlbls, Hi@
stock is complete, his prices low, and
his desire to accommodate his friends,
boundless. Mr.. Sain (Bill we mean)
is as smiling as full blown flower
and dispenscs favors right and loft at
the Phohix store; 3hffe Charlie Han
vows that no one shall ever leave him
dissatisfied. Upon the whole of it,
Cannon,,s prospects ARE brighSlas viii \,
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13
The State Of South Carolina,
ORANGEBURG COUNTY,
By AUGUSTUS d. KNOWLTON Esou;re


By AUGUSTUS D. KNOWLTON, Esquire,
Probate Judge.
WIIEREA S, Charles Il. Jones hath made
suit to me, to grant to him Letters Of
Administration of the Estate and effects of
Joseph McNamara, late Of said County
deceased.
These are therefore 10 cite and admo nish
oil and singular the kindred and Creditors
of the said Joseph Mcnamara deceased,
chat l,theyIbe and appear, before. me-, in the
Court Of Probate, 70 hellield at Or9ngeburg
c. H., on February 18th day next, after
publication hereof, at II O clock in the fore
noon, to show cause, if any they have why
the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand, this 3Oth day Of
January Ammo Domini 1875
l.. N. AUG. b. KNOWLTON,
Judge Probate, o. C.
fcbG 1876 Ct
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

Mr.. Frantz Briggmann carries on his
business in business way. His gro
Gerry is complete, and his charges
moderate. Frank hasn't got but one (?)
iron in the fire and devote his time
steadily to his store. Messrs Rem eker
and Vince are active and courteous
assistants.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

Mr.. W. E. Williams is up again, and
now gives the Post Office his personal
attention. We are truly glad to see
him thus recovered, and trust that he
may long live in the work Of distribut-
ing our mails.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

wolesro5tlat DR.. anpamak q erT dc
signs erecting fine brick building on
Russell Street in which he will open a
first class drug store. The Doctor has
a splendid reputation as druggist, and
we wish him success.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

Mr.. L. Ransdale does good bust
ness, and sells groc cries cheap, Csll
on him opposite NJ uller's old stand.
Mr. L. can crack joke that would
make cynie smile.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13
Notice Of Dismissal.

One moth from date / shall file with the
Probate Judge of Orangeburg County, my
final iaccount as guardian Of Freeman w.
Riley and ask for dismissal from such
guardianship.
OMAN B. RILEY.
m Orangeburg, February 6, 1875 1t
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

Our Caunty Treasurer requests us to
state again, that the 2lst will, positively,
lie the last day on which lis Office will
be open for the collection of taxes ).
After that time the penalty will be at.
tached and executions issued Pay up
all ye who desire to save money.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

Conductor p. Dufie of the South
Carolins. Rail road, is one Of the clever
90. s'ss a,, pany h :
smpIoyed He is ever courteous aud
polite in.his attent on to trav clers. He
will please accept tho thanks of our
publisher for recent kindnesses
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

We learn that Kohn and Brother
design erecting brick building on tn
ground where their former dry goods
Emporium stood.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

Mr.. ". 7. Lightfoot has purchased
the residence of Mr.. Geo. 8. Shircr for
$4,000 cash. Mr.. L. is a thorough
going man.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13
The State Of South Carolina,
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
By AUGUSTUS b. KNOWLTOlr, ESQ.

Judge Of Probate in said Coun.v.
r. Nv Ii EREAs,,s = sDorcasr j.; Scott hath made
istration Of Tho Estate andeffects of Linsev
M. Burkelt, lato Of said County, deceased,
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and Creditors
of the said deceased, to be and appear be-
fore me at q Court of Probate for the said
County, to be holden at my Office in Orange
burg, s. c., on the 10th day of February
4 1851 az lGclook a. Mi,}to show causelif
any, why the said Administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this Goth day
Of January Ammo Domini 1875.
LIS. AUG. B. KNOWLTON,
4, /! YEN a0l--472tl Judge of Probate.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13
be seen by his advertisement in another
column. Wallace is single man, but
rumor has it that he has kind heart,
and is very fon 6f children

The ilg nlgapy friends Mr.. % John English
will find him at the popular establish
ment of L. DeMars.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13
County Commissi pner's Office,

| ORANGEBURG s. G, 9th 1875
Of Ac
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

THLRD CIRCUIT
Saj. AHJ Shaw, was elected Judge
of fheThird. |. Circuit on yesterday.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-02-13

feb s
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23

% the LATE ELECTIoNs.-The re-
suit in Ohio has resulted in the defeat Of
Gov. Allen. Gov. Hays majority for
Governor will be about 5000. Two
years ago the Democrats carried the
State, electing Allen Governor by SIT
majority. The Republican gain as COM
pared with the result of last year, is
about twenty thousand. The Republi-
cans have carried the Governor, Lienten-
ant Governor and both branches of the
Legislature, the Governors majority
being between four and FIVE thousand.
In Iowa, the Republicans have cleo
ted their Governor aud other State Off
GERS bya probable majority OF thirty
Thousand, being gain Of some five
thousand on last years majority. In
Nebraska, the Republican majority is
put at ten thousand. In Newark, New
Jersey, Henry ], Yates, Republican,
was last week elected Mayor by a ma
iority of four thousand. over Andrew
Small, Democrat, the Republican gain
over the last Mayors election being
thirty-fye hundred.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23

PENNSYLVANIA PorIrics.-Col. II. G.
Wright, chairman of the Pennsylvania
democratic State committee, spoke at
Reading on Saturday night. bespoke
pointedfy in favor of the specie basis
for our currency, and denied that the
Erie platform Endorsed initiation. Said
Mr.. Wright: - A"'
"The democratic party has ever main
tanned, and do now, that gold and sill
yer is the only basis Of circulation.
But what they do object to is forcing
resumption in 1879, or any other day to
be named. They will insist on resump-
ton when the industries of the country
will permit it to be dona. The demo
cratic party have never and will never
abandon the idea of specie resumption,
and l challenge any man of intelligence
to put his finger on the line or para
graph of the Erie platform and show it
It is not there. Ii it is, forced con
struction must indicate it. AS a party
we will never abandon the idea OF re-
sumption at the proper time, nor does
the platform controvert this position.
We do claim, however, that the volume
of money should at all times be suffici-
ent for the demands OF trade. And il
matters not what name you giveit. So
should the volume be contracted when
it will not interfere with the business OF
the country.
The New York Times infers from its
Pennsylvania correspondence that the
canvass in that State will be very tame.
1t says:
"Both parties have been waiting for
the result in Ohio, but neither ha:
found it decisive enough to materially
after the position which it held before
that important contest The fact tina,
no thorough canvass can now te made
ON either side in Pennsylvania may
make the result in that State a more &C
curate test of the sober judgment of the
people on the great question at issue
, than it might otherwise have been.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23

r9- TIE SroNEwALL BRIGADE
This famous Brigade was composed OF
five Virginia Regiments, the 2nd, 4th,
5th, 9th, and 3Srd. The 2nd Regi-
ment was composed of ten companies
from the counties of Jefferson, Clarke,
Frederick and Berkeley, and was the
first regiment at Harper's Ferry in 1861,
and the nucleus from which the lst,
afterward the Stonewall Brigade, was
formed. This regiment was first com
manded by that gallant officer Cob
James w. Allen who was killed while
commanding and leading the Stonewaii
Brigade at the battle OF Gaines Mill
Col. Allen was then acting Brlgadler
General commanding and his commits
sion as Brigadier had been made out,
assigning him TO the permanent com-
mand of this brigade, and his commits
sion was found on his person after
death. Justicet to noble christian gen
tlen,an and gallant soldier demands that
Col Allen name and the glory OF his
regiment should go down to history
identified with the most famous brigade
of the war-the Stonewall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23

BG% 81 DoN'T TAKE ANY.-Many
persons inquiring at the postofbce will
say upon receiving no letters, You
needn't look among the papers, don't
take any We always pity such per
sons and their families. A family
without newspaper is like bread with
out any salt, decidedly fiat. Just
imagine a family without a newspaper
of any kind! What will the men
amount to as citizens, to say nothing OF
their entertaining qualities, and what
sort of wives will the girls make2 If
the fathers who take no papers have no
ambition themselves, they should be
heartily ashamed on account of the
wrong they are doing their sons and
daughters. We would say to them,
take some paper, and the local one in
preference to any other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23
BE- WMcHEsTEk PREsB Terry

S WINCHEsTER PREsB Terry
Winchester Presbytery opened its fall
session at Gerardstown, Berkeley
county, on Wednesday evening last,
with fair attendance of ministers, but
fewer elders than usual. Rev. w. A.
Crawford was elected Moderator, and
Rev. G. w. Finley and John Pancake,
of Romney, Clerks. The opening SER
mon was preached by the retiring Mod
orator, Rev. E. II. Campston, of Han
cock. Presbytery opened with promise
of a pleasant and useful meeting. si
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23
sa ATTEMPTED AssAssINArioN.-

BS- ATTEMPTED Assassination
The following kilograms were sent from
Cumberland Wednesday LAST ss-
THE news has just reached this city
of an attempt being made this afternoon
to assassinate Paymaster Fawcett and
Superintendent Edward Mulvaney, OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. AS
they were proceeding down the tow
path to pay off the hands of this divis-
ion, they were attacked by three mask
ed men who fred on them from the
bushes, two shots passing through the
coat of Mulvaney. The two men esca-
ped and proceeded down the canal, hav-
ing in their possession a considerable
amount of money. There is much ex-
element in this city tonight over the
event.
s'rhis morning Benjamin Fawcett,
Treasurer, with E. Mulvaney, Superin-
tendent of the Cumberland Division OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, were
riding in buggy along the tow-path'
three miles east of here, when three
masked men sprang out from the bush
es, ordered them to stop, and fired three
shots into the buggy. One ball went
through the sleeve of Mulvaneys coat,
hut neither was injured. They whipped
up the horse and escaped from the as.
sassins. One arrest has been made here,
but there is no proof as yet. Fawcett was
paying off hands and had money with
him. 1t is supposed the object Of the
robbers was to kill or wound him and
Mulvaney and get the money. Sc
No further developments have yet
been made in the attempted assassina-
ton of Messrs Fawcett and Mulvaney,
with the exception of the arrest OF a
man by the name of John Bassee, who
halls from Washington, d. c. There
4 seems to be but little evidence agains,
him. Two cloaks or capes and a hat
were found near the scene of the en-
counter with the would-be-assassins,
which are supposed toibelong to them
Messrs. Fawcett and Mulvaney con.
tinued on their route after providing
themselves with proper guard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23
Alarria9es.

At the residence Of the brides pa
rents, at Piedmont, West Va, on We'd
nesday e&ning, the 18th instant, by
Rev. Mr.. Miller, Mr.. WILLIAM
RATHMAN, brakeman on the b. Il
o. r. r., to Miss MARY. LAM,
BRIGHT, daughter of Mr.. William
Lambright, formerly of this town.
In Huntington, Sept, goth, w. III.
HOLSWADE and EMMA GALLAlI-
Err.
At the residence of the brides father,
Mr. G. w. Miller, by Rev. =. IL. Muir
ray, ROBERT ii. MARSHALL, OF
Jefferson county, and Miss MARY X.
MILLER, OF Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23

An H1sroRIcAL7 PARADE.-A parade
long to be remembered took place on the
Sta1nton Fair Grounds, Wednesday,
being nothing less than the parade OF
about two hundred survivors of the old
Stonewall Brigade, headed by 1t. Col.
Williams, and formed in fours, the vet
Grams marched around the track to the
music of the old Stonewall Brigade
Band. Many of the old soldiers were
without an arm or leg. When they
halted, a stout, heartsome speech was
made by the Colonel, and received with
cheers. Nothing has happened at
fair in this State which has 80 stirred
mp the people as that march OF the vet.
Grams of the Stonewall brigade. 1t will
start up the Richmond people when il
comes off again on the goth.
The West Augusta Guards also para
ded under Capt Bumgardper, and made
fine Vindicafor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23

Boz NORMAL ScHooLs.-Our readers
will find an excellent article OH this sub
;act on the first side OF this paper. 1t
will repay perusal and its sentiments
are so true, moderate, and just that they
must command the attention OF all
thinking persons. All States and coun-
ties. that have a public school system
in successful operation, have found Nor
NAL Schools an absolute necessity, but
70 nut a University on the same footing
ga schools of this character has never
vet succeeded. Kentucky tried it and
ruined her University, though one OF
tb.. best scholars and finest instructors
;uthe State was at the head of it. We
also call the attention of teachers and
those connected with our public schools
20 the article headed Neglect OF Liter
ary Culture" r.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23

gE One of our subscribers, an elderly
lady, wants to know if we won't write
something about tobacco. she being
very much against the use Of the noxi-
Gus weed. Certainly We will. Every
body is aware that the use Of this vile
article is most injurious, destroying the
vital powers; and fillinglunatic asgylums
and graves: 1t is frightfal to contem'
plate the ravages of the tobacco poison;
Would that we welded the pen Of a
Dickens, that we might wildly portray
the evil effect of the weed. Thousands
Of persons have--A friend has
just dropped in and offered us cigar
and as it looks like good one we won't
write any more just at present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23

H@ An EXTENSIVE CONTRA Tive
learn that Messrs. J. II. l.. Hunter,
Oliver Sherman and L. Z. Etcbson
have contracted with the authorities OF
Washington City to- furnish them with
quantity OF limestone for the paving
of the streets of that city. 1t seems
that the stone is crashed fine, which is
then mixed with some kind OF "a pitch
or tar, which renders the whole very
hard andtough. 1t is then placed upon
the streets, and called "Concrete pave
ment." The authorities Of Washington
agree to pay 81, 80 per perch delivered
at the city. These gentlemen pnrpose
delivering as many stone as possible,
this Fall yet, previous to the closing OF
navigation oil the G. d 0. Canal.
They expect to do lively business at
the opening of navigation next Spring.
We believe that the common limestone
is used, aud the banks of the Potomac
abound with it in "countless millions.
tits said that all the streets IN the city
will be relaid with this pavement, and
perhaps millions Of perch of this ston
will be used in course of time
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-23

s@~ PURCHASE OF a LIBRARY.-We
are informed that Messrs. Geo. w. Hall
and NJ. Page Andrews have purchased
the excellent and valuable Library which
belonged to the late lamented DIR. An
drews, Pastor OF the Episcopal Church
of this town. 1t was purchased at pri-
vate sale from the heirs of the DR.. 1t
is said to be one of the most valuable
collections Of books in the country,
numbering over FIVE thousand volumes.
The numerous friends of the deceased
will be glad to know that the Library
which the DR.. SO highly priced has been
retained by some of the members Of the
Church. H