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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-09-22
LOGGERHEAD GULCH.

Some incident in its early career had
given LoCgerhead Gulch its name
just what that incident was did not live
in the tradition Of the rough miners
who dug and delved in the Gulch. Ger
tain il was, however, that the name was
no missioner, for no other mining camp
in the country was SO rough, quarrel
some and pugilistic in the nature Of its
inhabitants Every body seemed at
loggerheads with every body else, and
ready upon the slightest proyocation TO
lynch every body else.
The digging had not Of late bee n very
productive OF profit, and that fact did
not add 10 the kindly spirits of the
miners, who were disposed 10 revenge
their luck upon any thing that present
ed itself IS "A possible scapegrace. No
mining can exist, or at least ever has
existed. without a drinking-saloon, ard
Loggerhead had its shanty devoted to
the retailing Of drink. Its proprietor
was Jack Jepthe, and his dress and de-
meanor indicated that he had seen bet
ter days-had been faro-dealer, OF a
bar-keeper in big Eastern hotel, or
some thing Of that fashy nature. Even
now some traces of loud dressing hung
about him; but the brim of the felt hat
was battered, and there was something
the matter with the crown; the flaming
red ;ie failed 10 harmoniZe with the
most equally ilaming and shaggy red
beard Immediately above it the shirt
collar was wofully time-stained the
velyeteen coat was much mirched, and
had grown white at the seams, and at
least three buttons were lacking at the
vest.
The only other occupant of Jack Jep-
tba's shanty ut the moment that the
reader is introduced 10 il, except the
customers, was a young woman-Jack's
wife, Mollie by name-who, with her
really delicate beauty, seemed wonder
fully out of place in Loggerhead Gulch.
She was about the middle height, be-
tween % and "a years of age, slim and
elegant as 10 her figure, fair as an an
gel is painted, with soft blue ewes and
dropping iashes; her mouth was small,
her lips very full and rosy, her teeth
white as pearls. When animated or
talking TO any one, pleasant, fascinat-
ing smile would play around hermouth !;
but AZ times, when she fancied no one
was looking at her, the corners of her
mouth we're drawn with a hard, care
worn expression. She shared the
honors Of the bar with Jack, and dis
pensed bad whiskey and smiles to the
Loggerheads with dash and grace
that largely augmented the aggregate
sales.
Among the drinkers was one upon
whom liberal rotations had told con-
siderably. His companions called him
Iowhead, from the color of his hair,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-09-22
A Smith Family Reunion.

The New York Sun says: On Wed.
nesday last, near Peapack, N. j., there
assembled some 5000 Smiths, with
their families and lunch baskets, an
bent on having "A right good time, and
axious to become acquainted with at
least few Of their widespread family.
The beautiful grove near Peter Z.
Smiths house, and in the picturesque
valley of the " North Branch " IF the
Raritan, had been the scene of busy
labor for days, and on the eventful
morning its results were seen and alb
preoiatod IA the form of empowered
arbors, a speakers and band stand. q
tall liberty pole, many ranges Of bench
es, and long lines of substantial tables.
all draped with flags, bunting and ever
greens.
As early as O'Clock in the morning.
Smiths of all ages and conditions In
life began 10 appear upon the scene;
journeying from every direction and In
all conceivable cOnveyances, from the
broken old farm-wagon and its spawned
horse TO the stylish buggy with IL
handsome span. Then began one Of
the funniest series of introductiors
ever seen. Mr.. Smith from York State
was made acquainted with Smith Of
California. lie Of Brooklyn and he Of
the " y Roads" found plee sure in each
others society, linked by the bonds q
Smithsbip. Local Smiths were desig-
mated rs Smith Of the Branch, Smith Of
Smithyille, Smith from Summit, smith
Of Peapack. OF all Smith gathering,
ever held, this was the most peculiar n
one particular; only one OF the John
Smiths was there, and he was nearly
overlooked, being always addressed by
his middle name.
OF course there were noisy Smiths and
quiet smiths, bashful smiths, and
smiths who flrted desperately with
smiths of the opposite sex, rough boy
Smiths and shy little girl Smiths with q
great capacity for cake; but among all
the many hundred Smiths there were
no drunken or rowdyish Smiths, and no
disturbance OF any kind marred the en-
joyment Of the day.
At II O'Clock Smith business meet
ing was called, and permanent Smith
organization formed. Isaiah Smith, of
Milburn, was elected President; Abra-
ham Smith, Of Peapack, Vice President
and Oscar Smith, Of the Branch, Secre-
tary and Treasurer. II was also decid-
ed 10 continue these reunions Of the
family, TO hold them annually in the
same place, and always Oh the first
Wednesday in September.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-09-22
SERENADING.

o fair one . fair onel awake with the morn
ing,
(This ancient guitar is a sight to beholdD
Look forth On the sunoeams the deWdrops adorn-
tConiound this wet grassl / shall surely take
cold
shake OF thy deep slumber and list to my WOO.
ing.
ldethinks hear something that sounds like a
The doves round thy window are billing and
cOOing
I'd sing thee my love as I've told it before.
The birds in yon treetops their carols are trilng
(Oh, would I'd an oyerooati Lord, what a
breezeO
With music the bright sunny earth they are I'LL
Excuse me a moment-I really-must-
sneezeO
Arise from ny couch, love. Oh hear me, i'm
llore thee,
Oyhy don't hat girl waken' There goes my
stringN
And hear my fond words. how love thee. adore
thee,
And ia.ni II thy feet lay my.heart's Offering.
Ny light baa, is waiting; then hasten. love,
hasten
Tcseiher ven roam Ger the bright, sparkling
Hat she ooraesl-no. her fatherl- and Harmed with
basinl
Good graciogsi what can he be wanting with
me7
Beg pardon. sir; really hope you won't throw
iti
was only trying mild serenadel
What Gone away: Thunder! sir-l didn't know
10,
And le-e I've been singing for nothing-th
jaie
On no harm VAS intended. Twas only Joke,
vCu
VIII kindly rot mention this subject abroad.
III 1Id you good morning. siT-sorry / woke
You--
But " think I've been singing for nothingl o
I0rIl
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-09-22
Treatment OF Shying Horses.

Shying generally arises from timidity,
but sometimes is united with cunning,
and induces the animal TO assume a fear
of some object for the sole purpose Of
finding an excuse for turning aside.
The usual cause of shying is, doubtless,
the presence of some object 20 which
the horse has not been accustomed, and
If he has not defective eyes, which rem
der him hort-stghted, il will be diff
cult 10 convince him of the innocent ma
ture of the novel object. There are
endless peculiarities in shying horses,
some being dreadfully alarmed by
one kind of object which 20
others is not ~ all formidable.
The best plan Of treatment which can
be adopted, is TO take rs little notice
as possible OF the shying and to be es-
pecially careful TO show no fear at its
recurrence when the "alarming" object
appears in the distance. When the
horse begins 10 show alarm, but not
till then, the driver should speak en-
couragingly 10 him, and il necessary,
with severe tone, which may even be
supported by the use of the whip if his
onward progress can not be otherwise
maintained.
The principle which should be car
ried out is to adopt such measures as
will get the horse to pass the object at
which he SHES, somehow or other, and
this should be effected with as little
violence as possible, always command
ing and encouraging tone As soon As
the purpose is gained Nothing has so
great tendency to keep up the habit
as the plan so common among ignorant
grooms Of chastising the shyer after he
has passed the object Of his alarm.
IL he can be persuaded to get quietly
up TO il, and examine il with his muz-
zle, as well az with his eyes, great good
will be effected, but this can seldom be
done with moving vehicles, and heaps
Of stones or piles of sand are generally
only alarming from defective vision, so
that each time they assume 4 new
phrase To the active imagination Of the
timid animal. Furnishing bits only make
a high couraged horse worse, and the
use Of overchecks' rarely, If ever,
prove beneficial.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-09-22
LOTOS LIND.
IN ROSE rERRY cookE.

%. land beloyedi o., land unknown.
rs what blue Rhine OF rapid Rhone.
or any river man hath known,
shall / arrive a, thee
or bv that mighty tracklcss seas,
Where the unwearicd northern breeze
Prom dumb and frozen cavern ices
Triumphant, 70 boirees
OR bv what desert, red and vast,
Break ing the fervid tropic blast,
shall my too lingering steps at last
Attain 10 Thy sweet shore.
d. plains serene o, rivers rolled
Like babblng streams DER sands of gold
Fair birds that 10 your pinions fold,
And singing, cease 10 soar
skies where such slumbrous mists are shed
The heart 'orgets IL ever bled,
Aud sleep lies on the lonely head,
Forgetting and forgot.
There nothing las been or shall be,
but an things are et,rnally,
lhc tlred soul may not think or see,
such quiet rules the spot.
FortLere Is neither hope nor fear,
40 hated thing, nor nothing dear,
Nor any troubled atmosphere,
Nor any thing but rest.
such utter sleep, such thOughtlessness
A. might a mortal life redress,
And set aside its deadly stress,
From even a woman's breast.
O land, dear land sweet visioned shore.
That no mans footsteps may explore.
Nor any but fool deplore,
Yet would slept in theel
The Jester tires OF cap and bells,
The disenchanted laughs at spells,
The past all future lives foretels.
Bear land. come true To mel
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-09-22
An Interesting Historical Relic.

During a recent visit TO Amelia, Mas
ter W. +. G. Gregory, Jr., of this city,
secured "A package of charred wheat,
which was taken from the site of the
Colonial army supply depot located in
that county, about twenty-seven miles
above Petersburg, and which was
burned by Tarleton during his raid
through this section toward Charlottes-
vile. The grains of wheat are in re-
markable state of preservation, are per-
feet and solid, and form an exceedingly
interesting historical relic. Master
Gregory, we understand, will take them
with him to the Centennial to be placed
on exhibition for the benefit of the Gu
rious. We believe a quantity of the
charred wheat taken from the same
place has long been in the custody of
the National Government, having been
placed in the Patent-oflice for preserva-
ton. -PeterSbiIrg (Td.) Tqde1.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-09-22

Andrew Simons, aged Il, Of Mar
tin, Mich, grounded a squirrel under a
log while hunting, and in attempting
to dislodge il with the butt end Of his
gun, the piece was discharged, the
whole charge entering his abdomen.
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
HELD FOR EXTRADITION.

julius Rothschld, a clerk, vas arrested yesterday
morning by Detective Reilly, a requsition from the
Governor Of the State OF Missouri charging hlm with
obtaining money by false pretences Tho complainant
In the is Mr.. Haguecann. general agent Of the
Anseger des Westens. a German newspaper published
in ST. Louis No Mr.. Haguecann, who resides at 2O4
Ch0caw street. ST. Louis. stated TO Justice Duffy, at
the Washington Place Police Court yesterday, that
Rothschild had been In his employ under
agent and previous to the lat OF January
las, had collected bills and ordered furniture
to the amount OF $500, which hc directed to
be charged to Mr.. Haguecann's account The
OF this that Kothschid engaged to be married
to young lady who concert and opera singer in
St LOUIS and that he wished the furniture and money
IN order to set up housekeeping His father however,
forbid his marrying the young lady because she was
Christian, and he 6ed from 81 Louis the night before
the Day appointed for the marriage His deRlcations
were then discovered. Mr.. Haguecann traced him to
Chicago and thence to this city, receiving Information
that lie stopping in the house No ~ West Four
teenth street. He obtained requIson from
the Governor Of Missouri and came
here, when the placed
the hands OF Detective Reilly OF the Central Office,
learned yesterday morning that Rothschid in
the habit OF trcquenting the jewery warehouse Of
Krienll Co., No. 80 Broadway Detect We Reilly
proceeded there and arrested Rothschd who on being
arraigned before Justice Duffy, at the Washington
Place Police Court, remanded In order that the
necessary formaii;es the signing OF the requi-
ston by Governor Tden might be complied with.
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
ARREST OF RIVER PIRATES.
LIVELY CHASE OF THE POLICE AFrER BRACE
OF YOUNG THIEVES

LIVELY CHASE OF THE POLICE AFTEE A BRACE
OF YOUNG THIEVES.
At An early hour yesterday morning william H.
Mills, OF No. Van Buren place, Jersey City, saw
Thomas Gesry, OF Carroll street, Brooklyn standing
the dock OF the New Jersey Central Railroad hand
ing iron John Kelsey, OF Columbia street. Brooklyn
and another boy, whose name is unknown, who
in a boat alongside the pier. Captain Smith, Of tho
company's steam tug Columbia started toward he
thieves, when Geary jumped into the boat and the
party started toward New York. The boys rowcd
alongside the schooner kxry Bird, which lying In
the middle Of the stream, and climbed on board Cap
tain Smith, who chasing them, told the in
charge Of the schooner TO keep them board until ne
got the Ne~ York police In the meantime q patrol
came toward the schooner anu, the boys seeing them,
Geary and Kelsey jumped into the river and kept
away from the officers by diving around and
under the vessel While the officers busily
gagged IN capturing these two, q boat containing two
men named Thomas II. Proctor and Frederick James,
both Of Hoboken put out from the Jersey shore took
the third boy from the schooner and started for New
York The onicer who had oy this time
shouted 10 the men TO stop, bat no attcn-
ton paid TO this order The unknown boy was
and James were arrested by the officers on the pier,
and, with Geary and Kelsey. taken before
Justice Wandeli in the Toubs Police Court yesterday
afternoon. The boys held tor trial in default Of
$500 each aud Proctor and James were discharged
they said they were hailed by man on the schooner
who asked them to take him TO New York, and they
did SO suspecting nothing wrong The boat which the
boys had was stolen about q month ago from Michael
Quigey, At the Battery II picked up by the tug
Columbia and found 10 contain IS worh Of iron, the
property OF Albert h. Hazard which war identified by
Charles Crave OF Jersey City who is the complain
in the The police say ths, Proctor very
bad name along tho river
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
THE COURTS.

suit has been begun In the United States District
Court against Noses Murphy Co. to $a24 IS
duties ON nrscrackers and from June H. 1875
and costs in gold
SUITS have been begun the United States District
Court on warehouse bonds 10 recover balances Of
duties due the government by the following parties
ana their sureties:-O. H. Boclen, $3.50 49,; J. J.
iournade $l,3o2 %; Joseph Buisson, $73 80; G.
Ciuserot $sS oS; johnson, Meyer Co., $67 90; q.
Carnes, Sss s5; p. H. LEWIS $7sS 81; Josias Taylor
Co., $50 To- Joseph Strange, Jr, s17 10; 1aspar
siva, $lo6 10; Charles u. Mayer &64 20; c. Franks
Bon, $42 II; y. W. Whitney, $52 92; Constantine
xoppelii $50 81; p. h. Lewis, $223 95 schufner
4uidener $l06 70; Rodocanactu & Frangliady SIS So
James Strange, S35 q; Hugo Schneider, $l66 "a; s.
bernstein, $53 Us; Jules Haus, sos 10; \. s. Schle-
singer Sons, Sll2 81
nanos OF the United States deputy uarshals for tho
arrest OF persons VINO have pad special taxes
ior the sale OF liquors and cigars Many OF these per-
Sons keep small paces and unaware OF the exist
ence oi the law or It's application 10 themselves, and
tner neglect to comply with lis provisions entails .
severe penalty upon them One OF them, Mrs
nalony. OF No 333 avenue A. was arrested yesterday
before Commissioner Shields pleaded ignorance. she
was discharged on her own recognzancc appear
EXAMINATION Monday.
Very httic business transacted in the State
courts yesterday. Judge Westbrook camc to the
CONCLUSION that he bad transacted enough business
one week, and adjourned Supreme Court, Chambers,
until tomorrow. Judge Van Brunt came down early
but did no, stay long In the Supreme Court there
was nothing doaA
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
THE BOYS IN BLUE.

Under the auspices OF the Union Veteran National
Committee, OF Washington d. c., the "Boys in Blue"
throughout the country about organizing Hayes and
Wheeler CLUBS in the approaching campaign. Head
quarters will be established in lew days ut the Fifth
Avenue Hotel aud maintained there until after the
sectun The President OF the organization Is General
Johu A. DIX; Secretary Colonel l.. EDWIN Dudley !;
Executive Committee, General James A. Garfield,
Colonel l. H. Dudley, General Milton s. Robinson,
Colonel e. WyIe Wells, colonel B. 4. Grafton and
George ". Lamphier IL IS understood that the .Doys
will adopt u similar to the Wide awakes'' of
1850 The hrst call has been issued, and the club
will be organized on Thursday next ~ Grsenpoint, l.
l. By Captain Frank n. Clark.
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
SALE OF STUDIO PROPERTIES.

The intense heat OF the past few weeks has had the
effect OF making matters connected with the fine arts
in this city Of less interest than usual except those
Immediately interested; but an event has occurred
which Is creating much excitement among
those who have heard OF It, especially among the
few artists who are still the city
Mr. ToIosa has offered for sale the complete
collection of studio properties portion OF which have
beautihed OF the rooms OF hrs gallery OF Spanish
pictures, at No Astor place. during the past season
These articles were imported last winter by Mr. Tolosa
who employed agents TO gather them from France
Spain, Italy, Germany any place where the genuine
srticles could be obtained, and tho result is
the accumulation OF the largest and most
complete collection OF costumes, draperes, artistic
furniture &c in this country, and such collections
are only seen in the Old World in their government art
schools The purchase of the collection Tor own
academy OF Design would be step the right drcc-
for tho home instruction OF home talent aud lay
art for which provision has never been made at the
Academy Of Design in this city. The articles are
not such as can bc found at all times and
portunity Offers and II the collection is sold here
complete it will be taken to Europe the fall where
IL be disposed Of without the slightest difficulty.
The Pennsylvania Academy OF Fine Ars, which has
already won the name Of being the most erprsing
art exhibition in this country Is about to send com.
mittee here with a view 10 purchasing, and
one OF the Boston art schools has also
taken the matter into consideration. Any of
wealthy COuu easily STOP negotiations Oy CIV
the few thousand dollars necessary and keep the
things here New York, where they ought TO be and
where they are really needed for the benefit OF
rising generation OF artists.
There are many otncr articles; two pieces OF old
Gobcin tapestry and other pieces made Spain and
Italy, two covers with the coat Of arms Of Isabella tho
Catholic, embroidered on cloth and
ing almost the entire surface; large bed cover OF
heavy silk with lace border. also covered with
broldery OF flowers, birds, &c, In brilliant ors;
several Persian rugs, OF the time OF Louis
XIV. and XVI. Spanish costumes of peasants, bull
fighters italian and other costumes complete suits Of
parts of suits, swords battle axes, south
American Indian bow and arrows carved chairs,
tables and chests; beautiful ebony boxes iniaid with
silver and pearl and one ornameued with carvings in
brass and precious stones antique hanging lamps
jewish lamp OF brass beautifully carved, and with
oil vessels valuable articles OF and
complete suit OF studio furniture, with many pieces OF
drapery of the most besuiiu ana valuable material
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
svrNDLLNo BRASS MANUFACTURERS pY MEANS

OF FORGED ORDERS.
William Brown aged twenty eight years. residing in
Sixth street. machinis was arraigned at the Tombs
Police Court yesterday three separate charges Of
forgery II alleged that he obtained from Herman
Coleman Co, during the past week. one dozen CON-
preston cocks valued s. ~ order purporting
to have beer issued by John IL Butcher, or Ma 226
Water strecI He also obtained on TWO different
sions quantities o. solder and brass goods, valued
NJ S3Z, cacl time presenting An order purporting
come iro,s Aessrs Lenihan Milhken, = downtown
nrn. The prisoner hat nothing to ssy in relation to
thc charges against him. and was mIted fO< trial IN
default OF S3 zoe bali
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
A CAREss OUT OF PLACE.

Nr. George Kuster, of 500 East sixth street. chief
clerk of the Essex Market Police Court on Friday
evening in the confectionery store Of Mrs. vitz
the Bowery, eating Ice cream with the properties.
Mr. Monbem Brock, the extensive cigar anufacturer
Of No 207 East Tenth street, entered the place and
tempted Mrs- Wiz Mr. kuster rsa onstrated,
whereon Mr Brock replied that he knew the lady be-
fore Mr. kuser did and that the latter had no business
to be there anyhow. Mr. kuser then lett the saloon
mud procured the assistance oil Roundsman Cueden, OF
the Seven eenth precinct who arrested Nj Brock and
locked him up all night in the station corner OF Firth
street anu First avenue On being arraigned at Essex
Market the complaint agaIns, Mr.. Brock was not
pressed by Mr.. kuster aud he was hned So which he
paid apd LETT court
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
PROWLING BURGLARS.

William H. johnson, No 80 Allen street, Stephen
Clark, Of No. ls West Houston street, and David
Newell, of No 10l Orchard street. were arrested in
Twenty-third street yesterday morning by Officer
Weeks, OF the Twenty-ninth precinct, who found in
their possession Jimmy" cold chse, ksyhoc saw,
TWO picklocks and box of wax matches On being
arraened before Justice Duly at the Washington Place
Police Court yesterday they held Tor trial in
~>slt Of 81, 900 bail each
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
A BIG BURGLARY.

William Wells, moulder, twenty-one years old, and
having home, was arragned at Essex Market
yesterday, before Justice Bxby by onlcer Kelly OF
the Eleventh precinct charged with breaking INTO the
sbipbuiidng yard Of John Roach son. No. sos East
Ninth street. and with others carrying OF lot
OF bar iron and lead valued at 900. The prisoner
was positively Identified by William Eldrdge, watch
man. OF No ll2 avenue ID, aud iuliy committed or
trIai in default OF 81, 800 bail
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
BOGUS BILLS OF EXCHANGE.

Wolf Aaron. who claimed to be hose and stocking
healer, residing at No 34s Madison street, was ar
raigned at the Essex Market Police Court yesterday,
by .Odiccr King, OF the Thirteenth precinct, charged
WITH having obtained $3.50 IRON simon Stern, OF No
- Eighth street. by the presentation Of worthless
draft OF second exchange. purportng to have been
executed by Wells, Faro Co Alter cashng the
draft Mr. stern learned that the draft of 1rst exchange
had been cashed Tor Aaron by Richard Boas Co, of
San Francisco Aaron held Tor trial
The New York herald., 1876-07-16
STABBED IN A BAGNIO.

James Drummey and Edward OConnor became
gagged in alteration Friday night in the bagno
kept by Margaret Long at No Is Roosevelt street, dur
ing which OConnor stabbed Drummey five times with
pocket knife the head and breast inhcting serious
wounds ln the Tombs Police Court yesterday after
noon, Justice Wardeli held Drummey trial in de-
fault OF 81 600 for fclonous assault aud in the same
amount held Mrs. Long Tor keeping dsordorly
hou