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Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24
Feb. 10Th 1876.
Hiram Visits Logan Go. Police Coart.
Desert air Wasted on Fragrance.

As we strollel eli ur ly around the
the place, we CHANGED to pause near
the office Of the acting justice OF the
peace, Mr.. j. ". DeSkins, where the
following scene occurred.
The State ". Peyton Burgess ct al.
charged with feloniously turning loose
Il push boat loaded with slaves.
Samuel d. Hensley, OF Martin
County Ky, for State, Major VIM.
STATION for defendants.
Mr.. Hensley is species of the
genus homo peculiar 10 himself, and is
known as the " Eagle or.tr of the
mountains" he arose and perpetrat d
the following.
Mr.. Courl -
ar retained in this case by the
prosecutor and | ar glad it is so, not
that care for the money-but my
fore-tathers lived in this ere county
shortly arter the injuns left
! fust and foremost, went into the
predchin business and ar opposed
to murder, lynchin, and turnin Of
boats loose, an-an-ail that sort Of
&IcbqHg. There ar 10 better prime
pies OF law than those which va.
wrote BY Moses al were used so long
ia England and is HOW known IS the
common law and sur, on this pint
| rest the case.
The counsel for the defense wds un-
able to make any reply save an audi
bic groan.
a witness 70: the State was called
and Mr. ii. proceeded.
Q What do YOU know bout this
ere boat scraIe
A. | went to whar the boat war
tied and found it cut loose, and saw
some tracks supposed to be those Of
the defendant, here he procured
measure Of track
/ q. Whar do YOU live ?
\. On Rum Creek, this county.
q. What IS ibis county?
A. Logan county.
q. Wholyes at the mouth Of
Rum Creek, and whar is this Rum
Greek
A. About miles above here in
this county.
q. What are this county?
\. Logan county
Another witness was here intro
duced.
Q. What do you know bout this
ere boat scrape?
\. run the same tracks out OF
my hen-house, Us come out Of the
boat.
| Q. Do Won live up thar?
! a. At home, about 81 yards from
the hen house.
=. Whar war this?
A. About I miles from here.
Q. What county are this?
\. Logan.
Q Did YOU measure them ar
tracts?
A. ] Gil.
The witness here produced two
Paw-paw sticks, II AMI II inches in
length respectively, with several
notches cut in them to show the
length, width, &c.
Q, Is them are the instruments
YOU measured them ar trax with
a. Yes.
/ (Mr. II Well take an try them
on that ar mans foot
Mr.. Stratton.) We object.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

From table furnished by the Post
Office Department we dcduce the fol-
living: The number of postoffices in
the United States in the year 1870
was seven,y-fve; length of post roads,
in miles. /, S75; paid for transporta-
ton 800, 0Sl; postal revenues, 81
935 The expenditures were $32, 40,
In the year 1873, the number ofpost-
Offices was 1924; length OF post
roads, $50, 30 miles; length Of the
railroad portion Of such post roads,
G3, 457 miles; paid for transportation,
Sl3, 63j,3ll; paid for railroad portion
of such transportation, 1927, 1856:
postal revenues, S22,996, al 81,
The expenditures were go, OS4, 3d.
81.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

Richmond Dispatch: Esop, many
centuries since, in one of his fable,
represented the unalterable condi-
ton of the black man. 1t seems that
there was then desire to get rid OF
the complication of color. 1t was
deemed unfortunate that God should
have made white and black men, and
q philanthropist endeavored to wash a
negro white. The result was that
the negro died under the operation
of washing. A Professor Cunning,
o Chicago, in lecture which he de-
livered on the 18th inst, represents
the hopeless nature of this effort in
the following language:
"For the black race could not have
been derived from the white, and
the white could not have been de-
rived from the black. Not diet, not
climate, not habits OF life, outwcrk'
ing through million years, could
bleach a black race into q white; and
neither habitation nor habits could III
u million times Il million years stain q
white race black"
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

Bv virtue Of a Deed of Trust executed OF
the 10Th day of July, 1874, by +. ID. Bruh
ring and wife, to me as Trustee to secure
to Il. c. Parsons the payment Of two prom
i.sory notes, dated July 10Th, 1874, for fv.
hundred dollars each, payable one and two
wears after date, with interest from date
default having been made in the payment
Of the first note, due July 10Th, 1875, and
being required 50 10 do by the beneficiary
| shall sell, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1876,
on the premises,'At public auction, the fol
| wi, descr;beL'propei ty,or o = uch there
Of a. NAV be necessary ~ satisfy said note
viz: Lots No. 10, 9,S I OF Block "
in Burton's extension Of the city Of Hun
tington.
TERMS OF SALE :-One-thi'd cashr
balance in SIX and twelve months.
W. 5. DOWNER,
Feb. 24tb, 1876. IRrsrES.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

lamb, rlik, the tenor, relates an 4 .
venture when occurred to him among
Meai a brigands in the Deighborhood
of Vera Cruz. The brigands captured
him toy, Their with $4,000 he had in
his pocket, but, upon persuading him
10 sing for them, were so well pleas
ed with his performance that they
not only restored him his money and
liberty, but paid him $1,000 for his
performance. Music hath charms,
&c.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

The Point Pleasant Register began
its 18th volume on the Sd inst. ]
elitor, Mr.. Geo. W. TiPpet., COM
menced its publication fourteen years
ago witha capitol Of l.5o, and with
ont the aid of any one to whom he
did not return dollar for dollar, with
tull interest," has succeeded in build
ing up and firmly establishing his
journal. He had the advantage OF
being a practical typo which va: hall
the battle, and, in addition, had pa
tience and perseverance, which was
the other half Wheeling htellige~
rer
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

One suggestive indication that we
are gradually approaching the era OF
better times is the fact that in num-
Der of towns and cities in different
parts of the country, The savings
banks report slightly increased de-
posts during the month which has
lust closed This is an unusual con-
dition OF thing; for as 4 rule, the de-
posts in savings banks decrease du-
ring the FIRST three months Of the
year. This gain would seem ,t to ind YI,,,
accommodating class have again sue
ceeded in bringing their living ex-
penses down so that they are in about
the same proportion to their receipts
as before the panic, thus leaving them
Il small balance Of their earnings
Pittsburgh Commercial.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

STEAMBOAT DISASTERS. -Ne'C Or
leans, February 30,-The steamboat
Mary Lowry. from Red River for
New Orleans, with 1900 bales cotton
and other freight, took fire at Car
rollton to day, and burned to the wa
ter's edge. A small portion of her
cargo was thrown overheard and saw
ed in a damaged condition. No lives
we're lost. Total loss, about $40, 900.
The steamboat Lotus No. 3, from
jefferson, Texas, for New Orleans,
with 1000 bales cotton, sank Oh Lake
Charles. |, Is believed the boat Is a
total loss. The cargo will be saved
in damaged condition.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

HE Texp, election is over and il
is generally conceded that the Damo-
cratic ticket is elected, AMI the new
constitution Is carried by large major
tiles. Some estimate the Dem.
ocratic majority as high as $4,000.
Texas had 4 hard experience with
negroes aud carpet-baggers, for Off
GERS, but sine, they have been thrown
off,she has enjoyed such prosperous
era. that it is no: a; all likely that
Republican rule will ever again be in
the ascendant there.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

Hon Il d. Ruifin. a colored men,
Der of the Virginia House of Dele
gates from Dnwildie County, was
expelled last Saturday for stealing
$50 of pay belonging to another mem
her. Mr. Rufiin was Republican,
and the committee which recommends
ed his expulsion contained majority
Of Republicans. 1t was not case Of
race persecution.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

The entire business and editorial
management of the Washington
Chronicle will hereafter be under the
controll of Colonel George b. Cork
hill and John Brisben Walker. Judge
l.. w. Vale, who has been favorably
known to the public in connection
with the business management, retires
from any connection with the Compa-
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

A young man up in Marion comfy
tried to punch rabbit out OF n hoi-
low log with gun the other day.
The rabbit came out and so did the
gun-some of it And that young
man will never make his sisters mad
by blowing his nose with his fingers
any more, because he has no thumb
to catch hold of his nose with, and II
he had, he has no nose to catch hold
of.-Bmlington Hnckeys.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

When the average boy has spit Il
cord of wood. carried in coal and wa
ter. done half dozen errands, he
thinks he has been overworked. But
he can sit upon a hemlock joist in al
old barn, eight hours at stretch play
ing poker, and not complain Uf Ia
tigue or hunger.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

Louisville, Ky, February 2O.-As
horrible q death, probably, us it is
possible for man to suffer occurred al
La Grange, Kentucky, at eleven
O'Clock Saturday night. The victim
WAS John Finnegan, an engineer OF
the Short Line Railroad, whom the
Company considered one of its best
men. At the time Of the accident
Finnegan was on the engine Of q
freight train. An axle broke and
precipitated the engine and cars down
a slight embankment. Finnegan was
by some means caught fast in the
machinery and held so fast that his
companions could not effect his release.
Two streams Of hot water poured upon
his face and body from broken boil
err, and no relief could be extended to
the sufferer; and after the most hor-
rible agony, he became unconscious,
and soon the dead skin from his face
and body peeled off before his own
eyes When a physician from Louis.
vile arrived Finnegan was dying,
with his tongue almost dropping of
from the effects ofthe hot water which
had forced itself into his mouth.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

The Berlin Kladclcrada' sch, paper
somewhat similar to the London
Punch, perpetrates the following
"The Presiden. of the United States,
Ulysses Grant, whose Term Of office
expires next year, voluntarily recom'
mends as his successor his predeces'
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

On the 18th of February the new
arrangement of "train agents" on the
Pennsylvania railroad will 60 into
effect. The gentlemen who have been
selected will attend to the taking up
of the tickets, &c, while the conduc-
tors will attend to the running of the
tr.Il
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

The evidence OF rich "placers are
furnished in the latest news from the
Black Hills. Flour is Twenty-Five
dollars a barrel, and bacon thirty
cents per pound. People afflicted
with the gold fever make note on 1t.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

A Frerchman who has lived in
America for some years says: "W hen
they build railroad, the first thing
thev do is 10 break ground. This is
done with great ceremony. Then
they break the stockholders. This Is
done without ceremony"
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

TIE Wheeling Standard published
a supplement last Saturday with rec
objections of Wheeling 100 years ago,
and other interesting matters. Tie
.Stn,tuG is an enterpri>ing p'per-
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

The trial of Gen. Babcock, private
Sec. OF Gen. Grant, for completely III
been going on for the last two weeks.
is doubtful fhe can be convicted
in the fee of the effort made by tie
President t. clear him, but there is
very little doubt that he is guilty.
The Gin Enquirer SAYS "Mr. Storrs
made 4 great speech in behalf of Bah
cock Yesterday. Our It. Louis Spe-
.cial says it Is the general opinion that
the moral guilt of the accused has
beea established. but there are q few
links missing in the legal chain Of ev-
idence."
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

The National Democratic Commit
tee met at Washington, on Tuesday
last, for the purpose Of selecting a
place at which to hold the National
Convention. There are four places bid
ding prominently for it. st. Louis,
Louisville, Cincinnati and Chicago
The principal strength OF the vote
Will be Tor ST. Louis and Cincinnati.
1t is believed by many that the com
aittee viii decide on st. Louis.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24
new ADVERTISEMENTS.
BANKRUPT SALE.
In the matter Of A. @. White and
John W. Bonner Bankrupts.

In the matter Of A. II. Waite ana
John W. Bonner Bdnkrupts.
In pursuance of decree made on the
18th dag OF Oct. 1875, by the District
Ceurt Of the United States, for the Dis
trict OF West Virginia, in the matter Of
4 &. White and John ". Bonner Bank
rnpts. the undersigned assignee Of said
Bankrupts, will proceed to sell, by way OF
public auction to the highest bidder, on
the premises in the town Of Guyandotte, on
SATURDAY, FEB. 5th, 1876,
a House and part Of Lot No. 10, in town
.oi Guyandotte, W. Va, on Burlington
street.
Also the lot in said town on which ihesEaw
mill stands, together with mill fixtures
&c.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-third ash
The residue on credit OF &, 9 and /:
months, taking from the purchaser bond,
with good security, with interest from The
day. OF sale, ard retaining the legal title a,
additional security.
will also on the same day at the sale
mill in Guyandotte, w Va sell 100 acre,
oil land on Camp Creek, in Lawrenc,
county, Ohio. on the same terms as Tn,
other property IL hereby advertised to D,
sold.
rHGS. II. HARVEY,
Assignee OF A. q. White and John W
Bonner, Bankrupts.
. Jan. CIV.
The above sale ia postponed until Sa,
, urday the 18th DFy vi February, 1876.
I. Ii. HARVEY,
Assignee.
The above sale is postponed till March the al
{ I. II. HARVEY,
, zen. ."-su' Assignee
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

~ l Rab tS BSas2aa 9E fi Sq fSg +si ms s
made terrible mix Of it, announcing
his text in this wise; md immedi
atelv the cock wept, and Peter went
out and crew bitterly. Obeft'n
(COlieqc) ReUieC.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

NV YORK, Feb. lS.-At a meet.
inc Of the several great Coal Produ,
chg Companies of New York and
Pennsylvania. to day a board of con-
troll was organized ard a Sc series O
rules regulating the coal traffic of the
seaboari and a schedule ofprices 70
the government of the trade tor p. I'll, tn
agreed that contractors prices tor til
month of March be as follows, free o
board in New York: Lump. 81. !,
steamer, 81. 80; CRATE, AGO; egg, 81 F."
stove, $3.50, chestnut, s4.5O.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24
on THE WING.

Armed and equipped for 4 hunt,
We are soon in the hills on the right
hand tork ef - Pole, in search of
game Ii was no; in our destiny 10
see a Bear of which We had beard so
many ports; )ut We are happy to
report that We have learned from
practical exper'euc that Deer can-
not bear up under the weight OF ten
or more buckshot, Oh. he was 4 fine
fellow, and his Antlers will soon
adurn our Office. We took an inveE-
tory of cur days hunt which footed
up thus.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

rirrsBuRo; February 2O.-The
iron and steel workers of this and
other sections have effected a Co-oner.
alive Trades Union, adopting at their
conference yesterday n Constitution
and Bylaws, by which they will in
future be governed. and which il !,
believed will insure harmonious ac.
ton between different branches under
all circumstances. The Association
will be known as the international
Amalgamation Union of Iron and
Steel workers, and it is said to be q
very strong organization.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24
F.om our own Correspondent.
Sights and Scenes ia logan
and wayne.

Next morning after our snow tell
about two weeks ago. We stepped
on board the Scioto, and in few mo-
meuts are in CatIottshurg, then on
the Fannie Freese for
CASsVUI.E,
where we arrive at 3 p. NJ, most
of the citizens are over the river IN
the sister town, Louisa. attending a
revival meeting Of vast proportions,
even the Lo.a Of the AdrocGte was
Their. and mas asked for the prayers
ot the people; here is a rare chance
TO see whether "the eiiectual, fcrveut
pravcr Of the righteous availeth &c. -
Nnson Lodge, \. +. Il \. NJ was
in session. we called in and found =
good Attendance, with plenty OF
work
''An hour with You. and YOU. and you,
B isbt IlNs IN mystic Gina II.
on mly We 1f; these JOYS renew,
And often meet again
The local government of the place
is a decided Improvements over the
old way: 1t IS not advisable to be
foand drunk OF noisy on the streets.
I Yol will, In that case become &c
ouaiuted with the Marshal, and have
. puL,ic reception before his Honor
/ the Mayor.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

The Secretary of the Treasury last
Thursday directed the destruction OF
1854, $50 in greenbacks. This will
leave the outstanding greenback cir
cuIation at S37l, 273, l40.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

The court override the objection
and Mr.. H. proceeded. try
Take them ar instruments anu -!
them on that are foot. (whlch Was
done.
Now Mr.. Witness does them ins'ru'
ments fit the complexion CT thai III
foot.
A. 1t does.
Mr.. H. Now Mr.. Justice you SCI
the man ar guilty, and the State o
West Va. has laid the predicate
shown that the foot ar part of tn
Instrument them trax war made witt
and you see how this surprised Miste
Stratton. Mr.. Court that Teller
pintedly guilty and | want You to 6
agin him, and may God have pity o
his soul. -
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24
FALLS MILLS.

Here we halt briefly, and after re
freshing our inmer-self we start down
stream on the "Slow Bell' as it was
Law day there and we could hear
till tar in the distance the thunder
tones of Major S. as if he were maxi
ing Il speech before the Hoop Poles
on the subject Of Hindoo Deities. -
We pass the night pleasantly with
our friend B L. Perry of Salt Rock,
and on, still on we come, and are
again safe home, at the head Of re
liable navigation on the Ohio. Slight
ly hronzed from exposure to the
weather, but feeling well, and would
be happy If we were not afraid that
the "Man who rides for the Catleit :
burg Sntinei will be after us; but let
him beware ! we will in the future
still carry that double barre led shot
gun, mot 50 much to enforce pay
ment of claims, rs TO make vicious
dogs keep respectful distance,) and
will not fight with SajreS.
Al;oy' bonus Populi.
HIRAM.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24
however they both escaped, AMI are
now gone to parts to us unknown.
FAREWELL! To LOGAN.


now gone to parts to us unknown.
FAREWELL! TO LOGAN.
After enjoying a week with the
citizens Of this section, we prepare to
leave by means of water transporta-
ton; having purchased a canoe, Cor
rather Dug Out") we embark for
our voyage; Adios J Logan.
We thank YOU, one, all, and sever
ally, Tor the many courtesies extend
ed to us and it is with regret We
leave your romantic scenery-the
places which gave birth to the i'm
mortal songs of Thomas Dunn Eng,
lish, such as "Ben Bolt" Rafting
down Guyan,' &c, &c.-Your grand
old hills, AMI somber forests.
The shades of evening were gently
falling, as we landed our little boat
above the well known liking ShoaP'
and spent the night very pleasantly
with our old friend, w. II. Peck
Esq. Morning dawned "clear in the
east and we again set sail down the
river. "A life on the ocean wave,
sounds very well in song, but practi-
cally does not work out 50 WE'LL
That plagued John Boat" would act
so strangely, in spite of our efforts to
induce it to keep straight, still we
got along swimmingly and about noon
we called Gil our friend and patron,
a. S. Fry Esq, Of Green Shoals.
who was, as usual ready with frac-
tionalcurrency, to the amount of two
dollars.
On we go, and soon We are at the
mouth of Hart, where we land and
,ecure n few new subscribers, then on
again sill the residence of Hon. Jere-
Imiah Lambert appears to view, we
were received in his usual kind man
ner, and until late hour we discus
sed Politics Religion, and genera
varieties. Morning dawned fair, and
we were soon on our way again; the
day was fine and we enjoyed our ride
hugely, stopping at times to shoot at
game along the along the river, even
ing found us at the house of Hender
son Drake, whom we found to be a
real gentleman the Squire has an
open eve on Political matters and is
very bitterly opposed to the Third
term.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24

is was encouraging indeed, and
kt-fall found Us Mt the house of
S,sh the savory vcnison, and
the supper table, We
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1876-02-24
COMMISSION ERt's LE.
Trustees Sale.

Feb. s44w.
National Republican., 1876-09-19

The retirement of General Tuttle, of
Iowa, from the Democratic party is quite
significant, evinclng, as it does, that men
of liberal views and Of unquestioned 10y
atty can i'll afford to remain in it. The
view that he took of the matter was that
the cause Of good government was in Sc
ricus danger, and he could not longer par
ley when he saw his country about to fall
into the hands of traitors. The verdict of
two States has already been that rebels and
douchfaces shall retire for the present, and
VIXEN Indiana speaks, Mr.. Tilden will be-
come saIisfied that he has been remanded
TO the New York sloughs from whence he
emanated. Had the COnfederacy triumphed
MIR. Tilden might, with confidence, have
hoped ard expected 20 succeed Jefferson
Davis, but his disrepuable antecedents
will prevent his ever occupying the chair
filled by Lincoln and Grant
National Republican., 1876-09-19

"'PUBLIC ECONOMIES, official retrench-
g. ments and wise finance are The means
(which the st. Louis convention indicates
"as provision for reserves and redemp-
tiers. The best resource is a reduc-
"tion Of the expenses of the Govern
,"ment below its income, for that i'm
"poses no new charge on the people. -
TiEden's Letter. THE expenditures OF
"tIe Government have decreased from
"S52O, 500, 1859 in 1866 to S25S, 459,
"T97 33 in 1876, and that, with the single
exception of the year 1873, there has
''been a decrease in each year. The ex-
"cess of income over liabilities during
"these eleven years, from 1856 to 1876, in
"clusive, aggregated the immense sum OF
"$624, 165, 1868 Meanwhile the taxa
"tion has been reduced since the war an
"amount estimated in the finance report of
"1879 of 5000, $50, III. ConaDts Letter.
During Buchanan's administration the ex-
peDscs of the Democrats exceeded their in
come by S57, ,989, 52S.62 in four years.
These facts need no comment.