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The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
WINCELI.ANEOlTS.

The second trial of Piper, OF Boston,
for the murder of Mabel Young, terminated
in verdict Of murder in the first degree.
In answer 10 argument recently used
that the Southern Pacific railroad company
would not build road, even il authorized 10
do SO, the reply is made that Mr. Hunting
don has offered To have the road built To the
Rio Grande in three aud a half years, and
has assurances from strong companies to have
the line from New Orleans there To meet it,
and is willing to put up good and sufficient
security in the treasury.
The commissioner of internal revenue
has issued an order prohibiting the issue of
special tax stamps to be used by pcddlcrs in
selling distilled spirits, wines or malt liquors
in other words, such stamps are only to be
issued to dealers in distilled spirits, wines or
malt liquors, who sell at fixed place, which
shall he clearly indicated in the special tax
stamp, and all rulings of the internal revenue
bureau which are inconsistent with this order
are revoked.
The following is corrected list OF the
heaviest losers and insurance by the great
fire IN New York last week; Lesher, Whitman
Il Co, loss s6oo,o0O insurance $4,000; Cat
tin, Bundet Il Co., loss SijO,000, insurance
1896, 600; Hornthal, Witches & Co., loss
S250,0oo, insurance Sl75,00O; Powers, CASTOR
Il Co., loss $4,000, insurance Slj0OO0; Geo.
+. Shortridge * Co., loss Sl5o,0o0 insurance
not stated; the loss on the buildings lii to
i52 Broadway, owned hy Edward Mathews,
SS5O,ooo. VIM. Smith Il Go. lose only S2j 900;
insured. The total loss and insurance will
not vary much from estimates already given.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
EAST.

Lowell, Mass, has eighty-two mills, en-
ploying capital of si6,ooo0o.
A scheme is on foot in New York to
concentrate the business Of all fast freight
lines.
The New York board of education has
abolished the study of German in all the pub
lie schools of that city save the high schools.
A disastrous fire in New York last
week, in the very heart OF the city, destroyed
property to the value of over four million
dollars
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
rmE soUrm To mEs CHILDREN.
ny MAReAREr J. PRESTON.


1 have Snco,hed fro,n my forehead It's sadness; ;
'Tis ov-r.--tbank Heaven therefor
/ would hide now with garments cf gladness
The sackcloth aud ashes cf wai.
Not a word ~ the Iasi II has pcrished--
Come down in lis beauty and < oom
Yet ~~alSc Il 80 proudly was cherished,
shall we sigh out our years at its tomb!
Eui the bcauty and honor uDdauntcd,
still stcadfsst and stern as eau hes
By the lanr,is n Jackson has planted
BY the hopes that We buried with Lee
Let us wr,st from the future the guerdons
That To rrsolutc purpose helopg;
let Us ding frum our spirits their burdens,
And acquit us like men and he strongl
! bring you, comrairic,s, brothers,
(As largcss ye dare ned dis'lain,
like Natures that lountifui mothcr's,,
savaunss Us smooth M the maini
NV valleys shall whitcn all over
With SHOWS never horn Of the rosd;
And grain, like Midas shall cover
livery sloie that u touches With gold.
The clink of the artisans hammer
Shall care from the forest lis gloom
Ia the brake shall the waier-iowrs clamor
Re- drowned by the crash of the loom
Then up from your torpor, ye sleepcrsl
The dream ye are dreaming deceivcs;
Go forth to the fields with the reapers,
Aud garner the prodigal shesvesl
With hocks gladden. meadow and mountain,
with tinkling herds spcckle each hill
And blend with the splash OF the fountain
The rumble aud roar Of the mill.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

The Louisiana legislature has passed Il
resolution instructing the Louisiana repre-
sentatives in congress to use all their iniiu-
ence to have substituted the New Orleans
Pacific railroad as the proper road to receive
national aid as a connecting link with the
Texas Pacific, instead of the New Orleans,
Baton Rouge and Vicksburg railroad, as
named in senator Vests bill, better known
as the Backbone road. The resolution also
provides for forfeiture of the charter Of
the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Vicks-
burg road.
Unusually rich discoveries in the San
Juan district of Colorado have developed a
widespread interest in that quarter. Late
assays conclusive'y show the presence in
large lodes Of gold.bearing ores of extraor-
dnary richness. The extension of the Denver
and Rio Grade railroad will include Cucharas
on the 25th. Track laying is favored by ex'
cellent weather, and progresses at the rate of
two and half miles per day. This road will
probably reach the east boundary of the san
Juan gold region early in spring, and thus
bring that important section to easy access,
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

The other morning husband escorted
his wife to ono of the depots, that she
might start on visit 10 the country, TO
he gone six weeks, and As she was about
ready to enter the car he said, Dear me !
but won't be lonesome though +" 81
rather think you wilI,," she responded, in
a dry, cutting tone, "tor I've arranged
with six women, four policemen, and
two detectives to keep an eye on you ~
lie smiled, but il was n sad smile.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

The Journal du Havre recounts n ter
ribe encounter between the lion.tamer
Bidel and number of wild beasts.
Bidcls custom was to 20 into the cage of
these ferocious animals accompanied by
sheep, which was by his presence kept
safe from attack On a recent occasion
he proceeded to the lions cage, and his
first act was TO place the sheep on the
back of lioness, a. he had frequently
done before. No sooner had he done this
than powerful lion sprang upon the
poor sheep and buried his teeth deep into
a vital part of its body. There was a
large number of spectators present, and,
as may he imagined, the sudden act of
the lion created an instant and general
panic. Bidel stepped forward, and with
the u most cooness ssruck the lion a
blow on the mouth with a heavy stick
which made him crouch and veil with
pain, and throw his bleeding victim
trembling at the feet of the courageous
performer. In another moment, how
ever, all the wild beasts were lashed into
fury by the sight of the blood, and no
one in the assembly believed that Bidel
could possibly escape. Preserving his
presence Of mind, however, he kept the
Other animals at bay until he had subdued
the lion and chased him back to his cage.
He then fought his way back through
the other animals, and amid the
rayos of the assembly came out trium-
atty, carrying his wounded sheep
tn him. The poor animal, which was
great favorite of the lion tanner, ha.
since died of its wounds.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
ssOUSE.

In the house, on the 4th, Mr.. Knox,
from the Judiciary committee, reported back
the senate bill fixing the time for holding
the circuit courts in the District of Califor.
mia, Oregon and Nevada. The bill was
amended to take effect March lst, next, and
passed. The house went into committee Of
the whole on the private calendar and a
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

Two young ladies residing at Bakers
field, VI, who went to bed the other
night leaving kerosene lamp dimly
burning, were found unconscious next
morning from the effects of the gas
which had generated from the lamp,
and were with great difRculty restored.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
TIMELY TOPICS.

THE cost Of the engines of the new
British iron-clad, the Inhexible is $6O3,.
100. The engines of the Bellerophon,
which ship visited Newport recently, were
he most expensive of those now afoal.
They cost $4i3, 900.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
LATEST NEWS.
HOUTss AND WEST.

McKee's counsel at st. Louis have
moved for a new trial.
Crowds of people are leaving Iankton
daily for thu. Black Hills country.
In jackson, Miss, on the Sth, Hugh
Henderson was accidentally shot and killed
by Clay Barrett.
The Fayetteville and Florence railroad
will soon be graded from the former town 10
the South Carolina line.
The Kentucky senate donated ten
thousand dollars toward Centennial pur-
poses. The house couldn't see il.
Up 10 and including the 9th inst.
Memphis cotton receipts showed an increase
Of 1Oo.O6s bales over the receipts for the same
period last year.
The Texas election occurs mex month,
and the legislature then chosen will elect a
successor to United States Senator Hamilton,
whose term expires March 4, 1877.
A causeless panic in Robinson's Opera
House, Cincinnati, last week during a per-
formance to packed audience, resulted in
the killing and manning of several persons.
The forty-second ginhouse burned in
Georgia since the first Of September S that
Of Mr.. T. J. West, Of Hancock county,
Eleven bales Of cotton were also destroyed
John Stallwagen, n private banker of
Buffalo, who suspended lately, has drowned
himself in the Erie basin. His body was
4 a 4 a
liabilities Sl0s,Oo0.
Reports from Custer City, in the Black
Hills, Of January 2jth, state that over forty
houses are now up, and sixty more in process
of erection. Water had been found twenty
feet from the surface, and steam saw-mill
had been in operation for eight days.
The landholders of middle Florida,
who held a convention at Tallahassee the
other day, did two very sensible things. One
was to inauguratc the division of their large
plantations into forty aud eighty acre tracts;
the other was to take steps to advertise them
properly.
At point about ninty miles southeast
of Tucson, near the Sonora line, in Arizona,
silver mine has been discovered, which is
supposed to be the famous Planchas La Plata
mentioned in Spanish history two hundred
years ago as yielding such immense blocks OF
the pure metal that the crown confscatcd 1t
for its own enrichment.
II. NJ. Clark shot and killed sam. W.
Boyd, at Brownsville, last week. Clark sur
rendered himself to the authorities mmedi-
ately and was released ON bail in the sum OF
eight thousand dollars. The affair grew out
of n dispute, and the parties had been
friendly up to the moment of the quarrel,
which resulted so fatally.
The controller Of the state of Tennes-
see has furnished the following statement OF
Al. 6n,n,;,I cnn,litinu nf IN, STATE.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

NJ. ALEXANDER DUMAS sayings and
doings furnish a large amount of mate
rial to the newspapers. A writer in the
London News gives an account of visit
to him, and describes his personal ap-
Pearance. I" lie is tail, stalwart, very
pale, and his first aspect is proud, cold,
stern, and little defiant. But he quickly
thaws and shows himself the most iasci-
mating of oauseurs. He is gay, cordial,
yivacious, and simple, full of anccdote,
wit and laughter. He seems to wear his
heart upon his sleeve, and to hear his
conversation is like drinking champagne
of fine vintage. He talks very freely
about anything and everything
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

An Indian mound on Murphy island,
1t. Johns river Florida, has been opened
After making a breach of thirty-fvc feet
the explorers discovered hard wall.
made of coquina, or shell rock. This
wall was cemented, and was ornamented
with various figures of warriors with
bows and arrows, and various reptiles.
After much difficulty breach was made
in the wall, and by the light of torch
several of the party entered, and found
themselves within n vault eight feet
high and fifteen feet in length by twelve
in breadth, in which were armed war
riors encased in inches, all in a state of
decay.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

AErER paying all the Alabama claims,
the government will have balance of
81 900, 600 on hand, which the insurance
companies are hungering after, as they
want to he reimbursed for their losses
1t is probable that, if they are paid any
thing it will he the excess Of the current
rates charged on account of the war risk
There being some doubt as to the validity
of the claims of the insurance men, in
case their demands are not granted it
would seem quite proper to return the
balance OF the fund TO the English gov
eminent, since the original payment of
$500 900 was too much There is Il
hill before congress now forthe restora-
ton to the japanese government of ST.
800, 600, the excess of the amount nee
essary to satisfy the claims for damages
to American commerce in the rebellion
in 1864 in that country. II seems that
we got more than our share of indemnity
money in both cases.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

THE coming carnival, in Memphis, bids
fair to exceed in brilliancy all previous
efforts of its originators. In fact il is
predicted that it will excel in splendor
of appointments any similar effort at
tempted upon the continent. The master
spirit of the pageant, from it, inception
to the present period of its history, is
Lou Lcubrie, Esq, Count DeNoscs, who
deserves credit fer the genius and energy
he has displayed in giving Memphis one
of the most magnificent spectacles of
modern times, Memphis owes much to
Mr.. Leubrie for his taste and enterprise,
and we hope his talents will receive that
commendation they 50 justly deserve.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

The marriage of the Princess Louise
to the Marquis of Lorne has, by reason
Of the very snubs which have made it 50
unpleasant to both parties, been of some
value in the lesson il has afforded to the
youngest sister of Louise, the Princess
Beatrice. The latter young lady has de
clined to consider herself in the light of
possible wife for a noblcman compelled
to pinch and save for the purpose of keep
ing up appearances. She is even said to
7epudiate the idea Of taxing the country
for her support and to have expressed her
intention Of marrying tradcsman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20

EVERYWHERE, $500 per day. Mann
u moth Early Pure White Prolific Pop
Corn. \ new importation. 100 bushels
TO the acre. Every grain warranted TO
pop. When ground 1t produces flour
analogous, both in appearance and taste,
To ilou: made from wheat. Even an cpl
cure would fail to distinguish between
bread made from the two. lSt. This Corn
ripcnS FOUR weeks earlier than the
Common American Corn. The fodder
will remain green for wcehS after the
grain is ripe. Grows from to ID Ears on
each Stalk. 1t grows from to II feet
high. Ears Averaging from | | to II inches
in length. II VOWS to the ear. The cob
is very small and the seed all sound. Every
grain warranted to grow.
TERMS: On receipt of 30 cents we will
send enough for 80 hills, prepaid by mail.
Far 81 enough for LOO hills. For 500
enough for 600 hills. For $500 enough for
1900 hills, with full directions for plant
ing and cultvating. Send money only
by POStonicc Order or Registered Letter,
at our risk.
CERTIFICATE As TO CHARACrER.-Clcye-
land National Bank, Exchange and De-
post Bank, the Mayor and Chief of Po-
lice, Cleveland, Tenn, the Banner Office,
Herald Onicc, or any officer of the coun-
ty of Bradley. Address all orders,
OSMENT & CO.,
Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tenn.
April %, 1876. 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20
TuE WORM OF TWO SISTERS.

An English lady has now gone to her
rest, having lately died at Auxerre,
closely following her sister, who with
herself had worked for the Lord above
thirty years in that place. True ven
Grafton surrounds the name of the
Misses Vines. 1t was many years ago
that, by medical advice, the sisters
spent their first winter in the South, on
returning, they stopped at Auxerre for
u night. The invalid took a fever,
which brought her nigh TO death. Not
Christian Protestant could be found
in the place; and in the desolation Of
the spirit brought OH by loneliness and
bodily weakness, the cry uttered by the
sick one was, "Lord, suffer me not to
die in Auxcrre!" But after her cure
and return to England, another feeling
sprang up fresh and strong-a yearning
OF compassionate love for the souls OF
the Auxerrois, which ended i'll the
sisters giving up everything at home
and going to reside there. BY
simple conversation and quiet
circulation of tracts and the Scrip
lures, by kindness and Christian life,
they began their work; colporteur after
colportelir were claimed by them from
societies, but the work was a discourag
ing one, and many retired disheartened.
Perseverance, however, prevailed, and
Church and pastor, and schools at
length were needed and obtained.
Conversions rejoiced the workers, and
their oft repeated prayer was, 'Lord,
let us live and die in Auxerre, in the
midst of thy work" 1t was granted,
and the two sisters are now resting
from their deeply selfdenying and pro-
longing labors in the presence of the
Lord of the harvest 1t would he pc
culiarIy interesting to note the many
unobtrusive quiet workers of this kind
whose hearts have been stirred up for
France in various parts, and whom
Gods providence, have been led to
dwell amongst us and become hidden
springs of blessing They are far more
numerous than is supposed. May
they increase an hundred told!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20
Brethren let Us sing!

HEgolsM instance Of reinarka-
bic herGsm was displayed on one Of
the railroads near Cincinnati, few DAYS
ago. As train was approaching the
city those OIL the engine SAW young
woman jump OIL the track, evidently
for the purpose of committing suicide.
The engineer had hardly time to sound
the whistle, when he saw another young
woman flee 10 the rescue of the would
be suicide. aud drag her from the track.
The two disappeared behind the bridge,
but in an instant the first young wO-
man was on the track again, this time
with he engine almost upon her. The
engineer was powerless to save her.
He nervOusly sounded the whistle, and
saw the other girl spring in the jaw of
death, as it were, clasp:ng her compani-
ion about the waist, and draw her off
the track at the very last moment. AS
the engine rushed along, the few spec
tators of the terrible scene caught sight
of picture not soon TO be forgotten.
The saved girl was still firmly held by
her companion, and with both hands 10
her face was swaying backward and
forward in the agony Of uncomfortable
grief.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20
OH, SAY NOT LIFE Is DARK!
Oh, say not life is dark.

Oh, say not life is dark!
There's brightness for us all;
For you and Inc and every one
The warming sunrays fall;
The moon and stars at night thy path
Hume as well as mine,
For you and me and every one
The beams of pleasure shine.
Oh, say not life is dark!
Though fortune be not fair.
The cottage of the toiling man
May have jewel there;
Though wealth has never round the
hearth
Its golden circle bent,
Perhaps the gem of love is there
That hearth to ornament.
Oh, say not life is dark.
Though poverty be there!
Thou hast heart within thy breast,
\ soul which is devine.
Strive on, plod on thy humble way,
And peace thy lot shall bless,
The fountain head whence issues all
OF human blessedncss.
Oh, say not life is dark!
There's brightness all around;
How oft beneath homely garb
nohle heart i found.
The laborer in his lowly cot,
The beggar OH the road,
The miser and the millionaire,
All have one common God.
Oh, say not life is dark!
There's pleasures for us all,
Though we may never dwell where
wealth
Has let its blessings fall;
For humble joys that in the heart
Are nurturcd into birth,
Make up life's richest joys, and are
The swectcStjoys of earth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20

liz DEI<Ks-IIow ominon. that sea-
tence falls, How we pause in conyersa-
ton and calculate, It's pity. How
his mother hopes he will not when he
grows older; how his sisters persuade
themselves that it is only few Will
oats that be j. sowing! And yet th.
Old men shake their heads, and feel
gloomy when they think about it,
Yonng man. jlst commencing lie,
buoyant with hope, don't drink. You
are freighted with precious cargo.
The hopes of your parents, Of your sis.
tprs, Of yonr wife, Of your ehilIren--all
are laid down upon yoa. In yon tho
aged live over again their youag days;
through you only can that weary obs
you love obtain a position in society;
and from the level in which you place
them must your children go iuto tho
great struggle for life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20
DRUGS! DRUGS !

THE undersigned having purchased the
l. Stock and Fixtures of his father, DR..
II. i. Magruder, will carry on ut the old
stand on Main Street, Shepherdstown, w.
Va, first class Drug and Prescription
Store, where Will be found at all times the
purest Drugs, Chemicals and Spices. Pre-
scriptions and Family Receipts, carefully
prepared ut all hours day or night. Pure
Wines and Liquors, guaranteed pure for
medical purposes. Fancy Goods Of all
kinds; Pcrfumery, Soaps. Tooth, Hair and
Nail Brushes. Would call special attcn-
ton to my fine Cologne WAGER, which is
both delicate and lasting. All tirst-class
Patent Medicines warranted genuine. \
full supply of Paints, Oils and Narnishes,
also Paint Brushes, which will be sold
cheap Tor cash \ fine assortment of To-
baccO, ScgarS and Snuff. Best fire test
Coal Oil, Chimneys, Lamps, Burners,
Shades and Wicks. Warranted fresh and
genuine Garden Seeds, and many other
goods belonging to Il first class Drug trade.
The public patronage is respectfully So
licted.
II. l.. MAGRUDER.
y. B. Night bell next door west OF store.
April 10, 1876. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20

James II. Grove, Es4, formerly Of
this town, but for some years resident
of Jefferson county, w. ", paid us
visit on Friday last, and we learn that
he purposes forming law partnership
with a gentleman Of this town for the
purpose Of practicing here, but will re-
tain his resideEce in his adopted Stlts.
-Hayersfowa Twice-A- U,ek.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20

A man in Michigan snapped his
horse for a wife. An old bachelor ac-
quaintance said he'd bet there was
something wrong with the horse, or its
owner would never have fooled it away
in that reckless manner
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20

A Western editor met well cdnc,-
ted farmer recently. and infonnedahm
that he would like 10 have something q
from his pen. The farmer sent him =
mig aud charged him 1915 for il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-20

1t is hard to say which will bring the
most pleased expression to mothers
face-to tell her that her baby is heavy
or her bread is light.