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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

~ The New York Mil records
melancholy incident of the Centennial /:
A young man from London arrived in
this country n month ago with letters of
credit for $4,000 respectable for.
tune for youth four and twenty years
of age and single. He went to one Of
the hotels in the Quaker City, near The
Centennial grounds, and took fair suit
Of rooms. In three weeks his bill was
s29,637 0j. lie paid the full amount
ofhis letters Of credit, pawned his watch
and jewelry, and gave notes for the bal.
ance. lie is now penniless, homeless,
and fricndless, and wanders barefooted
about Philadelphia, wearing a straw hat
and linen coat with n fur collar. They
say Inc is mad--about that bill.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

TUE MEETING OF CoNGREss. When
Congress meets on Monday next it will
find Washington full of soldiers. Why
they have been ordered there, just at
this time, viii be for the representatives
of the people 70 inquire, aud for th
President to explain.
The question cannot he lodged. What
means this rumbiing OF artillery, this
tramp OF infantry, and this rattle OF sa.
bres in the streets of tue Nations cap
ital?
Is Congress TO be overawed by Grant.
as the French Chambers we're by Louis
Napoleon? Is there to be comp Ge'u?
These are not idle questions. II be-
comes palmer every day that the can.
vass Of the Retaining Boards Of South
Carolina. Florida, and Louisiana is di.
rectcd from Washington by a conspira.
cy of which Grant is the head, and that
he means TO prevent by force the inau.
guration OF Tilden.
IL this be so, this winter will witness
a tremendous struggle in Congress, and
the danger is that the 4th Of March will
find the two houses in deadlock, the
House insisting that the votes of the
three disputed States shall either be
counted for TiIden or thrown out, and
the Senate insisting that Hayes shall be
counted 10.
What will come 70 pass in that event
no one can tell. Unless the public sen.
timent Of the North arouses and asserts
itself with more power and emphasis
than it has yet done, the conspiracy
will succeed. - Winchester Times.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01
Burning Of General Hampton's
Residence.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. November 27.-Gen.
HamptoD's home. three miles from this
city, was burned on Friday last, during
the night. The flames burst forth 81
multaneously from all parts Of the build
ing. and the generals two sisters and
two young sons had only time to escape
with their lives. The library and arti-
clcs, Of vertu saved from the IRE 1865,
when Hampton's fathers home was
burned at the same time as his own, his
silver. anil clothing. were all burned
The ladies' escaped. saving only their
dressing gowns, AMI Gen. Hampton has
not q single article OF clothing except
those he had on. Tho only thin. saved
was bust OF Gen. Wade Hampton. OF
the revolution. The irc was inccndiary.
That night by accident the general
lodged in the city. There was no in
surance.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01
Z. >. W III 1 T.,
Special Commissioner.
Dec. f. 185G.-4w. ....

INVEST VIRGINIA, TO WI :--At rules held
w IN he Clerks Office Of the Count Court
of Hampshire county, on the last Monday 10
November, 1876.
q. " ni!lcson, Plaintiff,
rg.
r. Fan Davis. Defendant.
in Assnmpsit with Attachment
The object OF this snit is to recover OF the de-
fcndaut one hundred dollars, with in,ere,i from
the goth Of October, 1876, and - attach the es-
tnto Of defendant, especially bis interest in lot
No. 3, ia Romuey, and in n lo, nd iaceut to said
town devised 70 him by he will Of Fraocis Ds-
Wis. dec a.. ard subject the same 10 the payment
Of said sun and interest, and the costs Of this
slit I.. ... f.
And it appearing by efidavit TIA; said defen
daut does not reside in this Stale, 10 s ordered
that The sEid NONRESIDENT defendant 40 appesr
here within lour weeks afar the date of the first
publication hereof, and 10 what's necessary to-
protect his interest 10 this suif. Teste
c. s. WHITE, 6. &C. II. c.
Dec I 1876 -4w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

the House Of Representatives to cnooss
one by the 4th OF March following-set-
ting up as their presiding officer . mill
tary dictator, to take possession Of III
government, against the Presidents IegI2
larly chosen by the Houso of Relsesen,
tativcs and backed by an enormone pom
nlar majority, seems to me, even inTiew
OF Mr.. Frank Blair's, famous pr0pAecy,
idle.
Doubtless the supremacy exercised
by the federal authority of late years
ami the desire OF property -owaers for,
order. even at the price Of constitutional
liberty. has produced a pretty general
belief that any one who can command
federal troops can do anything. But the
question is not what federal troops can
do, but who il is that is, entitled to be
their commander and head-a, wholly
different question, and upon. that, ones.
ton Q not believe tho people will be
found SO anxious to sustain fraud to
keep the minority i'm power. or so un-
willing to maintain their, constitutional
rights as is assumed Bal. San, Nor. 20.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

5l AZ her residences IN this town. on sb' -
ul' after iinge'iug iIIness, Of Cor'an -,
Nss. yIsssaA DAVIS, wife Of Nr. Robert D''-
ard grand-dspshier Of JosPh Polins' -
eed 81 years and months She has lsl' :.
band, too small children aod maay ifs'a'
mourn lst dsaeh She wus consistent -
Der Of the ". f. Church, and, we trust nN =
tered jago Der be4Yenly home. Fznsrsl So
conducted By Rev J. s. Hu,ehinson % -
day morning last
On 1anday, Nov 10, 1879. IN Noorshs.' -.
SAttis ]. CCSSISca4g, consosi o. Toe ia''
s caaaiDgham, ssri 81 !safs.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01
Baltimore Cattle NIarkct

From the San report Of The Cattle marie
for The week ending the 2,nd ult we lesrn iha
ashade lower range OF hgures ives esAbli'ha
than ruled last week, although the average qs'l.
iry OF the csitle was better ihao last week. Tea
very choice fat heifery, from the Sou'b Brnrsh
were sold on private terms. Quotations ior Tie
week 2 5oG5S5 % per 100 lbs, large hDrss'
being recorded ~ tie latter. While few sts
were nude at the former q1etsiior. Pri
ces this week FOR Beef Cattle rsugel as ".
love :: Best Beeses at 4 75(GS5 25-ihai gee.
rlliy rated srst Quality 4 ooN1g4 7s-nsiiua
or good fab quJiiy . 25@sl Oo--ordiusry tao
Steers, oxen aud Cows 5Ol9s3 2j-geuersl >
average Of the mayketthis week 81 3T-sIrtns
range Of prices 5o@S5 IS. Most OF he sals
we're from 90 10 s. 90 per 100 lhs Total -
ceiPis for the week 9, s33 head, Of shieh CT lu'
were from ibis State, West Va.
SWINE. Receipts 1919. A healthy h'Isf
seems 20 prevail rs 70 the eoniinaanoe Of co
present quotations in view Of the higher rsiS
ruling " all the centres Of trade 10 the We
We quote at5Ge7f eta. per ID, With few ehoa
shsd, higher.
Snssp - Receipts 2,o2s There is soms liil'
irqriry for 60, a stock Ewes. We q'ss
butcher shstp at iCssi eta. per ID stock sbsi
!. 2 OoGys3 20 per head.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

~ Congressman Purman, Republi-
can, said in speech last March OF Gov.
Stearhs. OF Florida, that lie was "a man
with very limited education, with no
reputable associations, without sagacity
or knowledge, with no accomplishments
Of person or mind. and with no fixed
principles except those Of avarice and
stupidity" This is nice sort OF man
TO count the vote OF whole State nnd
decide who is TO be the President OF the
United States.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

: 1yVThc Tilden and Hendricks Club.
Of Washington. on yesterday week. de.
termined, on account OF the present ex-
cited state ofpublic feeling. to postpone
indefinitely their proposed procession
and atorchlight demonstration.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

f1It is said that the Virginia Col.
ored Democratic State Association are
making preparations to have large
delegation nj Washington. March 5,1s77.
to attend the inauguration Of Tilden.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

~n appeass that the Presidential
eiectoys from each State are required by
law. section 135, Revised Statutes Unit
ed States. to meet and give their votes
on the first Wednesday in December
Wednesday next.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

10 Rev. De Witt Talmage, Of Brook
Ign, in his sermon on Sunday denounced
the man who would take the Office of
President from the hands Of ballot.box
suffers or unfaithful returning boards.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

tV'The people Of tho United States
will not be counted out. We hope not.
Yet, Grant says there must be a fair
count but IL must elect Hayes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

u Rollins and Johnson. the Cham.
bersburg. Pennsylvania, nk-robbcrs.
escaped from the Jail at that place on
Sunday night last. 1t is supposed that
persons from the outside assisted them
in their escape. Rollins and Johnson,
entered the bank, our readers will recol.
lect, about a year ago. attacked the CASH
Ter, seized package containing $50, 900,
and fed. Rollins was caught as lie got
to the outside and the money secured,
his accomplish escaping for the time
Both were convicted, Rollins being SEN
fenced for ten years. A reward Of only
s20Ois offered for their recapture.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

tV'It Is said that one Of tho members
Of the South Carolina Returning Board.
made heavy bet before he commenced
to canvass the votes that Hayes would
carry that State.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

W Gov. Stearns, OF Florida. whose
right 20 count alone tho votes for cleo.
tors in Florida is now being defended
by The entire Republican press Of the
country, has an excellent reputation in
his own party This is what Congress.
man Purman. Republican, said OF him
in Congress only last March: The
unfortunate death OF Governor Heart. in
1874 precipitated this incubus upon our
State. and as South Carolina once bad
its Moses and New York It's Tweed, so
Florida has now its Stems"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

- Tho people Of Louisiana elect G.
ectoFs, bnt the kellogg gang select
hem.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

i-V Usually people prefer to have M
they prefer not to trust it to- one man,
no matter how honest, and feel safer
when there are half a dozen men to watch
one another. But here is some Repub-
lican testimony to the honesty Of Gov.
ernor Stcarns. Of Florida, who proposes
to be the sole judge Of the way in which
the electoral vote of that State shall he
cast. 1t is from n speech delivered by
Congressman Purman. Republican, in
the House, six months ago: cit was
then we'll known and substantiated that
while this now acting Governor was n.
gent Of the Freedman's Bureau in the
State, he swindled the freedmen ont of
quantities Of provisions which the Gov
eminent chartably contributed, in thos G
unsettled days, to keep from starvation
the then newly freed people, q portion
or quantity OF which he from time to
time sold Cor money to the planters, thus
shamefully swindling both bcneicent
Government and the deserving and suf.
fcring objects of this benefceut kind.
ness. This record was too damaging
for him to obtain the coveted nomina.
ton of Governor, but by some injudi.
cious compromise he was ut that time
nominated for Lieutenant. C overnor."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

TEA car load OF war material, in the
form Of clothing and blankets, passed
through Parkersburg, the Sentinel states,
last week, on its way to Washington.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01


REPUBLIoAN SENTIMENT AT THE NORTH
The Supreme Court Of South Carolina
has declared the Board Of Canvassers in
contempt and cited the members before
it to receive the punishment due to their
offense. The public opinion of the
country has been even swifter than the
Court to resent the outrage committe ed
by the Board Of Canvassers. Journals
of all shades of politics and all degrees
of conservatism denounce it IN unmca
sured terms. The Neio York Herald. an
independent paper, which supported
Hayes, says in its article on the subject.
Stop Thief" The New York Ecenino
Post. republican paper, declares it to
DE the immediate duty of the Board to
submit TO the order Of the Court and n.
ba-don its outrageous contest against
the courts. These are only two exam
Piles out Of many. There is abundant
evidence that this bold defiance Of con-
stituted authority has shocked tie moral
sense Of tic whole country.
1t has disclosed to the whole people
the utter desperation of the Republican
managers. The men who will defy The
highest count of their own State will de.
fy anything or do anything. The result
of their action is to convince the people
of the North that they will not hestat
at any devise to perpetuate their own
power, and the conclusion naturally
follows that where such desperate mea
sures are resorted to, it is only because
the day has already been lost b. them
at the polls. The sentiment Of the BET +.
ter class OF Republicans throughout the
North is rapidly taking this shape, and
it will soon make itself felt. The
Ner York Herald, in leading article,
quotes from private letter from one OF
the most prominent Of Massachusetts
Republicans, whose name it does not
give, in which he says; that he hopes
"Tilden will get IL" And the Herald
significantly adds: That is today
what nine out Of ten of the honest Re.
pubicans think" The Herald is right.
and the Republican managers will soon
discover it.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01
"powS, IN THE MOUTH

Where there is q continual droppo,
down into the back OF the mouth, viii
irritation nnd inflammation of the r...,
cavities and throat. With Hawking. spil.
ting, and a sense, OF fullness abou, n.
head, be not deceived or fancy II sim.
pie cold. You arc afflicted with ,h,,
scourse of this climate, Catarrs Ina
forerunner OF Consumption. In its ear.
~ stages o few bottles Of DIR. SAGE,
Catarrh Remedy will effect an entirc
cure. When confirmed, DIR. Pierce,
Golden Medical Discovery should he
used in connection with the Remedy
These standard medicines have been be.
fore the public many years. and their
use has been attended with the mos,
gratifying success. A full discussion
of Catarrh and its rational treatment !,
contained In ss'rhe Peoples Common
Sense Ne iical Adviser" a book of over
nine hundred pages. illustrated with two
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bound in cloth and gilt, price. postpaid.
81 80. Address, Publishing depart.
mcnt, Worlds Dispcnsary, Bufa!o,N.Y.
TIE YOUNGER BRoTHERs SESrES.
CED To Prison FOR LIFE.-At Faribaul,,
Minnesota, on Wednesday. the Youn.
ger brothers. better known az the North.
field Bank robbers. all pleaded guilty to
the murder Of Haywood, the bank cash.
Ter. When the pleas had been received.
the prosecuting attorney moved that =
jury DO impaRnelled TO pass upon the
gn;lt of the prisoners. as much 10 test
the meaning ofthc statue as in the hope
thst the jury. If secured, might recon.
mend the death penalty. The motion
was overruled. Tho prisoners were
thereupon arraigped for sentence. Judge
Lord imposing tile only penalty wihda
his power--i,aprisonIuent in The State
penitentiary at hard labor until the end
OF their natural lives.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

Totabi 1916 1928 6lS6 PIG,
Tho same Paper, states that the ,c.l
Democratic majority Of the State il T.
2s2. Mr.. Martins majority oser Col
Laman Is 3.s7s. gs hasfg "a
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

GRANTS MESACE.-The quartering OF
troops in Washington and the super
sersicc:b!e proffer OF the governors OF
Massachusetts and Pennsylvania to fur
nish Grant with the militia OF those two
States, ii needed, points 20 ut one con-
clusion and that is violent rerotution.-
The presence of the military is also ev-
identity intended as menace to con-
gress, particularly TO the House OF Rep.
.rescntatives. The purpose is SO palpa-
BILE that we have no doubt the very first
act of the House, upon its assemblage
next Monday, will be the appointment
Of committee to interview the gentle
man at the White house, whose ambition
seems to goad him to an imitation Of
the coup de tets OF the first and third
Napoleons. Enquiry will be made as
to his excellency's exact intentions. and
the next step will be n request for the
instant removal OF tie troops. In case
this request is disregarded congress
then will undoubtedly free itself OF the
menace by adjourning to some other
point-New York city--probably. and
there continue its session. Legislation
menaced by the presence of an armed
force would be but iarce-it would in
fact be tantamount to an ab0ication by
the members of the Office Of representa-.
tive and the consequent acceptance of
the degraded position ofpassive instru-
mcnts. dependant upon the dictation Of
the executive. The situation is grave
one, hut we have every confidence tina,
it will I've met Us become. the honor and
credit Of the nation. The fourth pre-
tender may yet tcp beyond his depth.
-.Ms:iHsbary STATE. man. .s. ..s
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

V'Onc of kelloge's positions is that
IL negro nee!ects to vote for Hayes, or
sees fit to vote for Tilden, the Return.
ing Board must cast his vote for Hayes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01

tI The Nail Works in this city w'Ts
eel some Of the iron ore from Hardy Co.
West Va last week, and it proved to
be first7class. The nails are equally as
good n any manufactured from AM
other ore. - BcHa6e L>o,1er.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-12-01
Commissioners To,ice.
Holmes Conrad, Plaintiff,

Holmes Conrad, Plaintiff,
as.
William n. Buck, John n. Buck, Mar.
Gus b. Buck, James Il. Ricards, I no.
mas l.. Blakemore. Thomas n. Aslby,
and George W. Dobbin and j. IL. b.
Latrobe, trustees, Defendants.
William NJ. AtkinsOn's Admintrator,
Plaintiff,
NJ. Il. Buck, Thomas y. Ashby, and j.
II. Ricards, Defendants.
VIM. Atkinson's administrator, Plaintiff.
as.
John y. Buck, NJ. Il. Buck, and Thomas
\. Ashby, Defendants.
~ CHANCERY.
DY DEGREES entered 10 those causes at the o..
ID tober term, 1873. and the October term
1876, OF the COUNTY Court Of Hampshire county.
these causes were referred TO the Undersigned
Special Commissioner who was directed 90 as
certain the liens ADD their prioTties upon the
real estate In the bills and proceedings mention.
cd, The Interests of Tie parties respectively there.
IN, and Tho liens a1d their prtorites upon such
respective interests, and 10 report his proceed.
ings 70 the Court
And tha parties to taese causes and ell persons
interested are notified. % on Friday the 10Th
day Of Decosbsr, 1915, ht the Clerk Office OF
The County Court OF Hampshire county, West
virginia, ! will proceed 10 comply with, and
execute The directions Of said DEGREES at which
time and lls"e Az parties csiming such liens
are required 10 appear before me and produce
and Gle them
G. s. WHITE.
Special Commissioner.
Dec ] 1S7G.--4w. ...-
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Reformed j. Rulll pastor; scrvi
ccs every Sunday at 1880 Il m; Sunday
School at , Up M.
PreSbyf erian-kcv Jehn Thomas, pastor;
services every Sunday III 1850 a m and 90
pm. Services in English Sunday School
at p m; Prayer Meeting every Monday
evening.
81. Mirhacls Roman CatheI;c-Main
street, Rev V f Schmitt, pastor; Divine
services on Sunday: Low Mass at Sam;
high Mass and Preaching at 1920 a m :;
Sunday School at p III; Ncspcrs and Ben
edictiou at pm.
Ne'S'. CongrcgMt iOral-Bowerv street
Rev Isaac Thomas, pastor; SUNDAY services
Mt 10 m and Il p m; Sunday School at , d
m; Prayer Meeting every Monday evening
and Class Meeting every Thursday evening
Ger.nan Luti,cran-Rev J. Stumpf, pas
tor; services every sunday ct 1870 m
Sunday School at IN.
Brtaei-(colored) Mechanic street. Rev
Joseph Thompson, pastor; preaching every
Sunday morning, afternoon and evening, at
II, 8 and 30, respectively; Prayer Meeting
every Thursday evening
NJ. L. Churc!,-(cooredl Oak street no
pastor; Prayer Meeting every Wednesday
evening.
Welsh BaptiSt-Beall st, Rev NJ Evans,
pastor; Preaching Sundays at 1890 m
and 40 p m; Sunday School mt 2 pm.
Engli.h Lut!'eran-Rev d. l.. MacKcE-
lie, pastor services every Sunday at 1890
a m, and $50 p IN; Sunday School at , pm;
prayer meeting every Wednesday evening,
and Ladies' prayer meeting every Tuesday
evening, at 7.30. [Scrviccs as above in VI