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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-03
SNOW A HUNDRED FEET DEEP
THE KIND or STORMS THEY HAVE ON TIKI
UNION PAcIyIc-rIaHrING THROUGH DRIFTS.
ho Touv Cso Ioup

THE KIND OF sTORAB THEY HAVE ON THE
UNION PAcIyIc-rIoHrNG THROUGH DRIFTS.
[From the Iowa State Journal
Mr. C. f. Garrison returned from his California trip
recently. and relates some interesting Incidents
Of his return tho mountains He ieft San Fran
cisco at eight o'clock Wednesday, March Is. The
telegraph had reported fearful snow storm in the
mountains, commencing on the 18th. Supposing tho
road would DO opened by the 18th Mr. started home
ward. All along tho Sacramento Valley everything
was smiling The cattle luxuriasing In the grass
knee high, and the plains were docked with flowers.
At two p N. the turned eastward to ascend the
Nevada mountains, and by ten O'Clock reached Blue
Canyon, from which 10 Truckee the snow was from
four to twelve feet deep, aud IN the guches Il in
some places hundred feet deep Those who have
kept snow gauges the Nevadas report fall OF $50
inches OF snow during the winter.
Immense snow ploughs, operated by locomotives and
hundreds Of Chinese had opened the roads over the
Nevadas and the train time until reached the
town Of Wells, the Humboldt mountains. There
they overlook the trains which had lett San Francisco
the four days previously. The road from Wells TO
Toano uhirty-sx miles, stli blockaded no trains
having passed that section Tor four days Tho
snow was any depth from four 10 fifteen iset. Al the
wind was ssll blowing. to open me track with
with spoon. Seventeen locomotives were
assembled 1t tho western end of tho block
plough. The i've passenger trains were massed into
three, and thus arranged, charge Was made on the
obstruction. Az such power was nard 10 resist, in
three hours the snow plough was pushed through to
Toano and tho OF trains reached Ogden only
three hours behind time. but the successful trial de-
moustrates that trains can be pushed through any
blockade likely 70 impede any road. The change
coming down the mountains great that going
up them. In the valley Of Salt Lake farmers
piougniug and tho atmosphere mild
starting out again In few hours the deep SHOWS
encountered again on the wasatch range. deep
s,a xf thu fnn nf aoF
some OF tho houses could alone DO seen. But there
was no obstruction; yet tho crowding along be-
10 the passengers.
ON Saturday. the 1sth the train encountered
man, lasting until midnight OF Sunday sometimes
there was danger Of tho train being blown from the
track. Taken altogether, Mr. G. gives . glowing
count OF tho and incidents OF tho entire trip
from San Francisco TO Des MONIES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-03
WISCONSIN CROOKED wH1sKEY.
MILWAUKEE,, April 2. 1

HILWAUKKk, April 2, Ibs6
Judge Cote, Representative in Congress from the
Eighth district OF Wisconsin, has written 10 persons
here Notifying them that tho whskoy Investigating
Committee prepared 70 hear evidence In reference
the Milwaukee cases, and dssrng that witnesses
should be on Weisscrt. cx-Dcputy Collector OF
Int. rna Revenue has been Canada and seen Conk-
ling agent the alleged gG-bctween for poll
ticisns and whiskcy meu, and will probably be SUD-
uuuaed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-03
THE WORCESTER MOVEMENT.

Bosrox, April ., 1ssG
Leading republicans In the interest OF the movement
recently innugurated q Worcester have issued ap
peal the republicans Of Massachusetts, 70 attend the
caucuscs and rescue them from the hands OF 'those
who make politics . business" and select the most
honest and independent delegates represent
state IN the Convention.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-03

Bosrox. Aprll q 1874

Horace D. Bruce, charged with passing fifteen coun.
terfeit bills tho Merchants' National Bank OF New
Bedford In Montpelier W., VS. yesterday held bail
In the sum Of Sl.S00
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-03
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

wAsmrxorox, April 2, 1870
jar COOKIES REAL ESTATE PooI.-TxsrrMoSY
NOT TAKEN.
II has been stated shs, tho Real Estate Pool Com
mitss did not examine witnesses Saturday because all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-03

The revolution up To this writing has been seconded
~ the following s.s.ss;-sonora Durango, zacasscas
Mcxico PueDIa Tlaxcaa and Oaxata tho Catholics OF
Michoacan having Determined TO support the Tuxtepoc
spiann In all the States except 0axsca, Aichoacan
Pucb.a and Jalsco tho rebels scattered about In
small bands and dare meet the federal troops
the open field. Martial law prevails In Nichoacan,
Oaxacs, Jaisco and Tlaxcaia
nEs VINO ARE cExsuaRD NJ THE PEOPLE,
The hardness OF Troviho. Naranjo, Falcon and Qu-
roga initiate tho revolution ramauipas, Nuevo
Leon and CoabuiIa has surprise here
rs II Is known those gentlemen are warm friends OF
General Diax II was supposed that tho revolution
would ind ITS principal support on the frontier bus this
OK THE RIO oRAxDx
private letter, dated Monterey. March 3. says the
force that crossed the Rio rande IRON Texas on the
I'd intended to so 10 i.ampaxos, where Trcviho Ma
and Diax were expected soon TO arrive aud nau
gurate tho rcvoiution but this band dspc sed
II Is probable other arrangements have been made
Rochn has disappointed the friends OF the rcv0iu
ton II has TRANSFERRED tho great influence attrIb-
succeeded In raising orce and y II even reported
that he has offered 70 surrender provided his he
BY many IL somewhat improbable, especially a. tho
official paper has made no reference 10 IL
TffE THE vikLD
may be sct down ~ Observation-Disclosures, 5000, OAK
AGA, 0O0 Pueba, 00O0 Jaiisco, 1000; other States
c,o0; total 2s ooo The federal troops number about
a. o0j and there also about 0O0 State troops CO.
operating with those Of the general government.
Tho rcvoiutionists arc raw volunteers while about
twothirds Of the federal and State troops
the other tnrd arc conscrps and principally used for
garrison duty. Nost Of the revoluonisss In tho
neId as they have but lew towns protect As far
regards numbefs this puts them on equality with
the government; put, I'LL now, tho government has
gained the greatest number Of advantages In fact tho
revoiutonsts have been defeated everywhere except
ing In Oaxaca and Pucblx
The federal troops are all armed with tho most i'm
proved American arms, and, having become proficient
IN their use, may, with simple justice be considered
good soIdierx
The rcvolutionsts are brave dashng fellows, and an
gueriias very cfccnt but they sadly wanting
IN discipline In all tho that have taken
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-03
COLLECTION OF DUTY ON SUGAR,

In the Of an application for relief from add.
tonal duty claimed on 400 boxes OF sugar. imported
from Matanzas into New York. in September, 1871
where by mistake the merchandise allowed 10 b
withdrawn from warehouse two days amer
the expiration OF one year from the date
OF importation without eyacting additional
duty OF ten per cent required by law, tho Treasury
Department DECIDED that such duties must be collected
and the Collector 10 instructed to tako measures
do SO.
THE FIYTExNTH AMENDMENT.
Senator Morton will tomorrow introduce bill TO
amend the Fifteenth Amendments 70 the constitution
and the objections to the act set forth in the
late decision Of the Supreme Court
The New York herald., 1876-09-28


Parlor Suits. Bedroom Suits CARPETS, &c.
. THIS DAY Thursday, commencing At 10Y O'Clock.
private residence ~ East 2Oth ST., Broadway. OF
magnificent Paor SUITS lAest style covered IN satin.
coene rep and haircoth; Pianoorte Pedestxs Easeres
Lounges turkish Chairs Oil Paintings. Mirrors, Curtains
CLOCKS Vases narbe Centre aud side Tables Music and
Jardncr STANDS Bedroom suits Dressing Cnses Bnreaus
Washstands spring and hair Mattresscs, Clocks Ward
robes Bookcases Desks Buffet Extenson Tables Crockery
Cutlery &c. All these goods absolutely I've sod rain
alma Ak1RY linn. AuctonooE
The New York herald., 1876-09-28

>. n""AAN' '"N"'s .ioneer. A'o 'A"~- ~
Mortgage Furniture Billiard Tables Hoses Wagon
and xll other personal property OF
John +. Schuitbeiss, Esq, Jones' Wood
BY virtue chnttel mortgage shall TO sell, ~
public auction,
FRIDAY September % at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
all the personal Property In said mortgage described anl
Jones' Wood Colosseum, in 65th and tyth be-
and the East River, in ths city OF New York
consisting of the entire
Fixturss Furniture Billiard Tabcs Horses Wagon. Har
uess &c, In Jones' Wool Colosseum.
Bv Cs der OF
The New York herald., 1876-09-28

"A
A. METROPOLITAN salesrooms
ss7. ss9 and Sil sThyy,r al sy,a corner 2Sth st.
Auction and commission Mcechsot.
Liberal cash advances ON consignmentS
Regular auction sale
SATURDAY. September 80, a. 10Y o'clock,
extensive assortment OF Paror Furniture in btoca
room and Dining Room cum sqns % M ss9ksSsss Desks Ward
Inc Of used Furniture Carpets. seddns &C. s'''"S
UCrI0N SALE THIS DAY
magnidcen: Household Furniture, rare aud
costly Works OF Art. steinway upright
and Windsor rosewood Piano!ors: COS, $1,000.
s
Catalogue 4d'!o.. namely, superior Draw
@ ns c esn psr .s
m..,s Mirrors grsss % and Oriental Es,y Chairs. rich i'm
s"oss library md secretary soS.ss.s Shy Desks as
Bureaus and Dress n Case Armolre lsce - white hall
Msltresss Ki,sle Spring Beds single aud double Cur
black wsIna. Bn'rss cost saao sA.ensoa Table iss.he,
Ware Glass aad Ca.lery also ali servants and
basement k'eh'" Fu,ase ssls pssiiys' BY order
Goods packed to city oreountry
A Uc1oN SALE. THIS MORNING. At 10 O'CLOCK
sTEIS%Ay aS;,'Rr5, = SdH$Ss ;ss,,E ,EEifHSoSSs4E.
Oil Paintings. Statuxrv, Ac..
commencing At 10 o'eIoe.. 'I,.S'
At five story brown stone manson
NO. II WEST 10TH ST.. BETWEEN
9th and 9Th avs,
over 4ob lots. by catalogue.
all in excellent condition.
PARLORS CONTAIN
PARLOR AND DRAWING ROOM SUITS, richly carved
rosewood and walnut frames In crimson and
gold broca satin and cotenne; Turkish spanish
Lounges Easy Chairs inaid marquctrie and gilt Centre
and Console Tables rosewood Etaecrcs Cabinets French
plate Mirrors, lace Curtains French Manel tOday
Clocks Musical Boxes Jardniercs velvet Rugs
handsome innid Library and Secretairc choice
Books Library Tables elegant Tursish Suit a. peess)
Lady's Writing Desk. Statuary, Works OF Art.
BEDROOM FURNITURE CONSISTING
OF elaborate and plain Bedroom nlxd gilt Bed
scsds, Dressing Cases Bureaus Ch6oncrs Washstandy
single and double Bedseads ss hns hair and spring Mat
tesses leather Pillows. Blankets Toilet aud plush
Suits. marble tnp Tables, Chairs. Rockers
DINING FURNITURE viz. Two Extcnsion Tables, in
laid French walnut Sideboard Chairs leather Siiverwarc
Dinner and Tea sets Cutlery. ae two All stands velvet
brussels and ingram Carpets. Kitchen Furniture, kc
B-Sac POSITIVE Pariies about purchasing will posi-
lively lind this chance. Take Sixth Uui
versity place cars. House opens 3 A. NJ.
competent men 70 romove pack ship goods. city o
country. ROBERT g. CASIiIN. Auctionser.
The New York herald., 1876-09-28

A UCTION.-THE LARGEST HOUSEHOLD FURNL
IA ture sale,
THIS Thursday AFTERNOON com ncing At I o'clock
ut the double residence lO5 East 18th ST.
from 4th $,50O worth elegant Household Furni-
ture 20 Carpets rich Paor suits Is Bedroom Suits
Mattresses Bedding. Mirrors Curt ms Tables, Etagcres
Lounges, Paro,. Chamber, Lorary, Dining Furniture
Glass China Silver WRrc Cutlery, Pianoorte. Kitchen
Servants Furniture. Sale positive.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
WHA'rIHAVE SEEN.

An old man of experience SAYS:
have seen young man sell good
farm, turn merchant, and die in the in
sane asylum.
/ have seen farmer travel about so
much that there was nothing at homo
worth looking at
have seen a man spend more mon.
ey in folly than would support his
family IN comfort and independence.
have seen young girl marry a
young man of dissolute habits and re.
,.pent Of it as long as she lived.
have seen man depart from truth
where candor and veraciiy would have
served him to much better purpose.
have seen the extravaganza and
folly of children bring their parents to
poverty and want, and themselves 70
disgrace.
have seen prudent and industri-
Gus wife retrieve the fortunes of fami-
ly when the husband pulled at the
other end of the rope.
have seen young man who des-
pissed the counsels OF the wise aud
advice OF the good, and his career end
in poverty and wretchedness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

DEATHS YKox OLD AcE-The Lon.
don Times says: 1t was bat the other
day that an old Irish woman died at The
age of one hundred aod twenty Eve, who
To the confusion Of the Antibasco> Ass.,-
citation, was as constant lover, Of the
weed, and a Hungarian journal now an.
nouDces the death Of very old maid
who lately expired in the bospi.a. sr
Pesth, aged one hundred and twelve
years. Her name was Anna Pstroyich
and she was born at Waitzen on the
18th Of June, 1868; here remained until
her twelfth year; she then came 70 Pev,h
and supported herself BY needIs-woJk.
Later in life she became housekeeper 70
al old gentleman, sfier whose death.
she being then seventy seven, was lett
entirely destitute. The remaining tbir-
ty-hve years Of her life-wss spent in
beggary. AT one time, however, exist
erce smiled upon poor Anna Petroyich.
this was in i776, when an honest Jour.
ney,nan sought her hand But her ba.-
piness was of short duration; the Young
man died suddenly, ard his betrothed
monrned his loss for fully ninctvsix
years, the whole remainder Of her o,o.
tracted existence. as
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

RoBBEx1 AT THE Toll GATE-On
Wednesday night, the 22nd inst, the
keeper of the toll gate Oh the Boonsboro
and Sharpsburg Turnpike, living about
one mile from Boonsboro, was robbed
of from $40 to $25 by TWO men, who
were in disguise. This gate is kept by
MIR. John Thomas, an old man, who is
so completely crippled up by rheumatism
as to be scarcely able to help himself.
His wife, an old lady,and a young lady,
a niece of Mr.. Thomas, are the only oc-
cupants OF the house with Mr.. Thomas.
On the evening of the robbery the niece
was absent attending areligious meeting
in Keedysville, leaving at the house the
two old people already mentioned
About 8 o'clock in the evening two men
knocked at the door and asked admit
tance. Mrs, Thomas inquired who they
were, when one answered, Dan. Line.
Mrs. Thomas told them she knew Mr..
Line s voice, and that it was not hin. After
some further parleying the men asked
for ten cents TO buy something to eat.
Mrs. Thomas took Two pieces of nickle
ard raising the window little passed
them out, when the men seized the win
dow and hoisted it. Just then Mr.. b.
F. Thumb drove down the pike with
his hack, and the men retired, for good
As Mrs. Thomas supposed. But as soon
as Nr. Thumb had passed over the hill
and into the strip OF woods just below
the gate, the robbers returned, and again
by some means, hoisted the window,
and presenting pistol demanded the
money beloning to the Company. On
being told they had no money that it
had been paid over to the Treasurer,
they remarked that they knew better,as
the money was not collected until the
the last OF the month. They then pointed
out the place where the box was in
which the mouey was kept, and de-
manded it, threatening to hurt them if
they did not comply promptly. Mrs.
Thomas gave them the box, and they
took out all the money. They then de-
manded the pocket book, which was
usually kept in the pocket, and used to
carry small change. This was handed
over, and after rihing it of its contents,
they handed it back, and the two men
left, going across the field toward the
tenant house OF Mr.. Lines place, as the
tracks clearly indicated the next day.
One man had on false face and the
other was either painted black, or had
on false face. One was rather tall
man, the other small. Mrs. Thomas,
we learn, says she recognized the voice
OF the one, who acted as spokesman-at
least thinks she did. They evidently
were persons living in the vicinity Of
the place, as their knowledge of the
house, where the money was kept, &C.,
clearly indicates. Rulnor says certain
parties are suspected. We hope some
thing NAV lead to their detection, and
that they will get the tut punishment
provided by law.-B0O"sboro Odd FeI-
I,,n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
A WORD TO FARMERS.

We desire 10 say single word to
farmers of this county. In time of
peace prepare for war In time of
plenty prepare tor days when famine
threatens. The soils of our country are
rich enough for any purpose, but there
are seasons when the dews of heaven
do not descend either on the just or un-
just, and thousands are called upon one
year to mourn in one year what they
squandered the previous one Grana
ries, filledin ono month, are found emp
ty in the next, and pitiful starvation
has existed while plenty abounded.
Think not OF wnat you raise, but Of
what you save. II man makes FIVE
thousand dollars year, aud spends
double that amount, he isn't bit richer
when the 3lst day Of December comes,
only left 10 tell the world that he "might
have BEEN and the world wont care
picayune about hearing the story
Every good farmer should keep on
hand, in bounteoos years, at least e.
nough TO anticipate those seasons so apt
to occur when there may be partial or
total failure Of crops.-Good barns and
good cribs and bins are far more profit
able than big houses. The old Penn
sylvanis Dutchman believes that a good
barn will build good house in no time.
and bis prosperity has been proverbial.
He always keeps three years crops
ahead, instead Of one.
The past two seasons should teach
the farmers lesson. If they do not
proht by ii, it will be their own fault.
Save what you hays.-&. JosepA Ga
xsffe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08
THE CARRIER.
ABEAUTIFUL A IDEA

II cannot be that this earth is man 8
only abiding place. 1t cannot be that
our lite is bubble cast up by the ocean
of eternity to float for moment on its
waves then sink into nothing. Else,
why is it that the glorious aspiration
which leap like angels from the temple
of our hearts, are forever wandering
about unsatisied? Why is it that the
rainbow and the cloud come over US
with beauty that is not of earth, and
then pass off and leave us to muse up
on their faded loveliness7 Why is it
that the stars which held their festivals
around the midnight throne are set SO
far above the grasp of our limited fac
ulties, forever mocking ns with their
unapproachable glory7 And finally why
is it that the bright forms Of human
beauty are presented to our view but
Tor a moment and then taken from us,
leaving the thousand streams of affec-
tions to flow back to Alpine torrents
upon our hosts? We are born for a
higher destiny than that of Garth; there
is realm where the rainbow never
fades-where the stars will be spread
out before us like the lslets that slum-
ber Oh the ocean. and where the beau
tiiul beings that here pass before US
like shadows, will stay in our presence
forever.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

A REMARKABLE DIVORCE SUIT.-Jos.
Walker, the vinegar bitters" man, has
brought suit in the Court of Common
Pleas against Eliza Jane Walker for
divorce. He is man of seventy-two,
and charges his wife, who is much
younger, with debauchery hardly credi-
BILE except on the theory Of monomanla.
She in her answer denies the adulteries
charged, and says that if she did COM
init them it was with his procurement
and connivance. She asks in her
answer a writ of ne exeat to prevent
him from leaving the country, writ
de iunafico inquirendo to inquire into
his sanity, an attachment against bis
property,an an injunction against his
disposing Of it The case came up
yesterday before Chief Justice DAILY, on
a motion of the wife for alimony at the
rate of S400 per month, and for coun-
sci fees at The rate of $4,000. The
wife asserts in the papers used on the
motion that she was married TO MIR.
Walker in California in 1868; that his
property is worth over $1,000, 900, and
that his income from bis medicines is
several hundred thousand dollars year;
that the trouble has arisen from her
protests against his profusion to bis
many relatives; that he is profane, yio-
lent aud vituperative, and acts at times
as if crazy. She says he allowed her
$50 week for spending money, and
she should have now at least 800
week to support herself. Mr.. Walker
denies absolutely her counter-charges,
says he never owned over $500, ,080, and
has lost recently 5000, 1000; that in some
years his advertising bills exceeded his
profits; that his wife is entitled to no
alimony whatever The case was adj
journed until Friday.-New York Tri-
buae, December %.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-01-08

The LATE DUEL In GEoReIA.-The
details Of the fatal duel which occurred
in the vicinity of Augusta, Ga, last
week, have a decidedly romantic flavor.
The principals in the affair were George
f. Ratciffe, and Charles Tilly, and in
explanation of the cause Of the quarrel
it is stated that it was brought about
by reports repeated by Radcliffe damag-
ing to the moral character of Tilly. The
duellists having repaired 10 the place
appointed for the meeting, the toss for
position and word took place, which
was won by Mr.. Harris, the second OF
Tilly. Both of the principals had a
cool, determined air, which proved they
had serious business in hand They,
as well as their seconds, were dressed
in dark clothing, everything being ar
ranged in the most approved style Of
''the code" Without any unnecessary
delay, both men were placed in their
positions, ten PAGES apart, and it was
clearly stated in what manner they
should fire. Calmly and clearly Mr..
Harris gave the word "Fire !" and the
word seemed scarcely to have left bis
lips before the report of both pistols
rang out, ard, while Mr. Ratcliffe stood
unharmed, Mr.. Tilly was observed to
sink slowly. His second rushed TO his
assistance and assisted in supporting
him. After Mr.. 1'illy was wounded be
demanded second shot, but his second
would not allow it, on the ground that
he was shot, and could not therefore do
himself justice; and on being asked by
Mr. Chew whether be was satisfied, he
said be was. On the reply being given
by Mr.. Chew, his principal, Mr.. Pat
clffe, coolly turned away, and was
placed by his second in carriage. Mr..
Chew then returned to the wounded
man, and, cordially grasping his hand,
expressed his regret that blood had
been spilled. The whole affair was con-
Quoted in a calm, business-like manner.
1t was found that Mr.. Tilly had been
struck in the right groin, the surface of
the skin being blsckened for a space of
the size of ones nand around the bullet
wound. The wounded man was placed
in carriage and taken to his home,
where be died after lingering in agony
for two days.