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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
JEFF. Davis Writes n Letter.

JEFF Davis has written a letter to
Judge Lyons. of Richmond. Va, in
which he takes occasion to reply to the
malignant slander" and "unscrupulous
fslsehood," of which he thinks he has
been made the victim. by the partisans
accusations against him are untrue and
are made for purely political purposes.
He then reviews the efforts which were
made by the Confederate government TO
exchange prisoners, and alludes to the
fact that when these efforts failed he in
structed Gen. Lee to go under a flag of
truce and seek an interview with Gen.
Grant. and urge an exchange of prison.
ers. 1t ia admitted that the prisoners in
their hands were not as well provided
for as they would like TO have them,
but il is claimed that they did as we'll
for them az they could.
"Under the mellowing influences of
time," says Mr.. Davis, land occasional
demonstrations at the North of desire
for the restoration of peace and good
will. the Southern people have forgotten
much, have forgiven much of the wrongs
they bore. If it be less SO among their
invaders, il il but another example of
the rule that the wrongdoer In less able
TO forgive than he who has suffered
causeless wrong. II il not, however,
generally among those who braved the
hazards of battle that unrelenting win.
dictiveness il to be found-the brave and
generous and gentle. Il is the skulkers
of the fight, the Blaines, who display
their flag on an untented field. They
made no sacrifice to prevent the separa
tion of the State; why should they be
expected to promote the confidence and
good will essential to their union?"
"When closely confined at Fortress
Monroe, I was solicitrd TO add my name
10 those of many esteemed gentlemen,
who had signed a petition for my pardon
and was assured that on my doing SO
the President wonld order my libera
tion. Confident of the Justice of our
cause and the rectitude of nv own con-
duct, ! declined to sign the petition, and
remained subject to the inexcusable
privations and tortnres which Dr. Crav-
en- has but family described"
The writer then goes on to allude to
the fact that prisoners are apt to exae
grrate their Sufferings. and intimates
that the United States Government
sought by photographs and reports to in
fame the passions Of the people. What
ever excuse may have been found for
such a course in the exigencies of war.
he thinks that Blaine has now no excuse
for attempting to revive by gross misre-
presentation and slanderous accusation,
the worst passions of the war.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
Beecher's Reply 10 Bowen.
[From the New Yerk Tribune, 18th. J


The usual large congregation gather
ed in Plymouth Church yesterday. The
sermon treated of the difference Between
those who lived by and only appreciated
the things visible and tangible, and
those who lived by faith. Probably he
never read the Scriptures in his congre-
CATION with more significance than he
recited a passage yesterday signifc-
ance, however, expressed only by the
emphasis in his voice, taken in cOnpec-
tion with the recent publication of a de.
claration from a member Of the church.
While reading from Acts xvii and
xviii he paused, and then, with 3
marked change of tone, he continued:
"And when Paul had gathered number
of the sticks and laid them on the FIRE
there came viper from under his feet
and fastened on his hand, and when they
saw the venomous beast hanging on his
hand they said among themselves, No
doubt this man is q murderer. who.
though he hath escaped the sea, yet
vengeance suffr,th not to live; and he
shook the beast into the fire and felt no
HARM" There seemed to be stir in
the audience "a Mr.. Beecher concluded
and some slight smiling. The texts on
which the sermon was based were He
brews, XII, 81: "For he endured as see
ing him who is invisible;" and Second
Corinthians, ". 7:"For we walk by faith
and not by sight"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

seeing the AIlexory altogether. When
the alarm was given the children became
perfectly panie-strieken. and rushed
down the dark and tortnous stairs with
such precipitation that q similar trap to
the vestibnle was found in an nnlighted
angle Of the stairway west of the hal
cony lounging-room. Into this trap fell
headIong ten or twenty children and two
or three women. aud the crowd pouring
down upon them, needless ofeverything
but the idea of escape, crushed. and
trampled three unfortunates to DEATH
One little girl. Hattie Leslie, about
twelve years old. was killed in the gall
cry, being crushed on the back of 8
bench by some man who was making
good his own escape in total disregard of
Others.
Four women and i've children we're
killed in the effor, TO escape from the
building and twenty FIVE or thirty per-
sons were more or less injured.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

From the Cincinnati Tines |


A lady who has a great horror of
agents, and has been more than usually
cheated out of time and money by them
lately, was called TO the door the other
morning by resounding ring of the
hell. Upon opening it she discovered a
nicely ly-dressed man. carrying in his hand
y small aaichel.
One glance she gave to this, then in
-tsntly concluding he was one OF her
denominations, she hastily ejarulatsi: 81
do not wish anything this evening, sir"
and brought the door to a click, after
ward returning softly to the partly clos
ed blinds of the front window to recon-
noitre.
She beheld the supposed agent staring
rather blankly at the closed door, u
comical struggle, in which amusement
and annoyance were each striving hard
for victory, taking place on his face,
while his disengAged hand, after the
manner Of all men when considerably
taken aback, vigorously stroked his
whiEkers or nervously twisted his nous
tache.
She gave one hasty look, then another
her eyes growing larger; then there was
a little half-Scream OF delight, a sweep
ing rush, door swung open wide, man
and woman rapidly advancing, and then
oh! food for ye gossip loving neigh
bors on the waich-an audible kiss, and
. woman clasped tightly in a mans
strong arms. IL was ihe lady's father
whom she had not seen for a number of
years.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

In Reading a middle aged married
woman elntched a young married man
by the throat, ehoked him and handled
him severely. She few at him like a
tigress became che imagined that he had
led her husband from the straight and
narrow path. The husband was absent
for days having a jolly time, and the
wife getting tired of waiting for him to
come. went out on the war path herself
with the above result. Exchange. The
Young man and the husband belong to
the same club and the wife is determin-
ed to be initiated.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
Rich Gold Discoveries i'm the San
Juan Region OF Colorado.

DENVER, Col, February 7.-Un-
usually rich gold discoveries in the San
Juan district OF Colorado have develop
ed a widespread interest in that quarter.
Late assays conclusively show the pres-
ence of large lodes of gold-bearing ores
Of extraordinary richness. The exten-
sion of the Denver and Rio Grande
Railroad will include Cucharas on the
25th. The track laying ia favored by
excellent weather, and progress at the
rate of two and half miles per day.
This road will probably resch the east :
ern boundary of the San Juan gold re :
gion early in the spring, and thu. bring
that important section within easy ac-
cess
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
From the ci,cinnati commercial.l

The following letter, from the editor
Of one Of the country newspapers Of
Ohio, contains matter barring the form
al compliments to the editor of this pa
perl that should be before the people of
Ohio. We omit the date and signature:
TO the Editor of the Commercial
Having always appreciated the ef-
forts yon have made to establish the
dignity and independence of the press,
both metropolitan and rural, I take the
liberty of addressing you on a subject in
which have good reason to believe you
take a deep interest, both for the honor
of the press and the benefit of the public.
A meeting of the editors who are COM
PEELED TO sustain their papers by indus
try, enterprise and legitimate business
will be held at Columbus on Tuesday
next, for the purpose Of presenting such
arguments, figures and facts as will in
duce the Legislature to pass a law cor
recting the present abuses of the official
advertising and public printing business.
From the paragraphs which have ap-
peared in your paper at different times.
| infer that you fully comprehend the
extent of the swindle which has been
brought down to system and which
robs the taxpayers of more than any
other kind of thieying practiced. Ignor-
ing cities of the FIRST and second class, ]
am confident that 500, 900 will not GOV.
er the amount stolen from the ia Il payers
of the State annually, by those doing the
comfy and municipal advertising and
printing. We will be able to substan.
tiate this with actual figures at the
meeting at Columbus next Tuesday
Whether the Legislature will correct
these abuses or not, do not know, but
il il does not, il shall have no cause to
complain that there are no good reasons
to demand reform. Since you always
evincs disposition 10 deal fairly and
justly with the public, trust you will
aid us in blotting out the disgraceful
abuses which exist among those fatten-
ing on the money accruing from official
advertising and public printing"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Conductor Barnes, of the Atlantic
and Great Western Road, in taking up
tickets the other day was somewhat sur-
pr,sed when lady handed him paper
on which his eye distinguished the
words: Take one cup of sugar, three
eggs, aud two pounds Of flour; stir up
we'll, add little aaleratus, and bake for
twenty minutes in n hot oven" "Do
you expect 10 pass on this?" asked the
puzzled conductor. Certainly, air."
said the lady in a surprised manner.
But when she glanced her eye on the pa
per abe smiled and explained, while the
conductor took up her regular ticket
and willingly handed back her receipt
for max ing Boston cookies"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
Mob Law at Bloomington, Ind.

BLooMINGToN, IND, February sc.
A. Mershon. awaiting a new trial on the
charge Of numbering John Moore, was
shot dead in his cell here, at 2 o'clock
this morning, by bodyssoi masked men.
Mer-hon was found gailty of murder in
1871, and was sentenced for life to the
pentientiary. AT the November Term
of the Supreme Court he was granted q
new trial, and was brought here and
placed in Jail. The masked men over
powered the Sheriff, took the keys from
him, and entered the Jail. They warn
ed the attorney for Mershon and others,
in letter left with the Sher if, to leave
town within thirty days.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
A, tn. breakfas. table, the other morn

At the breakfast table. the other morn
ing. Detroit landlady gave Mr.. Jones
a severe look and said: "Mr. Jones, ]
understand you have heen circulating
injurious reports about my house. p
allow. madam~ az understand that
Won said you had used better butter than
have here TO grease wagons with" 81
did say so. madam, hut not to injure
your house. have used better butter,
madam. 20 grease wagons, but would
nj do il again. I'd sell il 70 youp She
accepted the apology y.-[Detroit Free
Press
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
The People Want Proof.

There ia no medicine prescribed by
Physicians. or sold by DruRgists, that
carries such evidence of iis success and
superior virtue aa BoscHEE's GERMAN
SYRUP for severe Coughs, Colds settled
on the Breast, Consumption, or any dis
ease Of the Throat and Lungs. A proof
of that fact is that any person afflicted.
can get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and
try it's superior effect before buying the
regular size at IS cenfs. IL has lately
been introduced in this country from
and its wonderful cures are
astonishing everyone that use il. Three
doses will relieve any case. Try il.
Sold by SKINNER & BRo. Somerset o.
-. 33yl
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

LosT-NoTEs.-On Sunday, the 18th
inst, between the residence Of Lawrencs
Cover and Slabiown, or between Slab
town and Thornville-two notes: one, OF
$275.0O, on Samuel Chalfant. and the
other, of $1,000, on John Black kburn, and
both assigned 10 the snbscriber. Any per
son returning the same TO me will he lib
orally rewarded. Persons are cautioned
against purchasing or trading for said
notes. J. NJ. RANDOLPH,
38-3w Thornville, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

When yonng Hopeful entered Harv-
ard College he wroe to his parents that
he must have Etndy table. II was Civ
en-. When the parent visited the room
a year afterward he inspected the table
There were marks as if of tumblers. He
said. 81 judge my boy, that your rank
IN your class will not be very high"
why. father, how can you tell?" 1.-THE
carpet under the table is not worn at
all. but the covering is a good deal de-
faced" The old gentleman was a col
iegian himself once; but after all what
gives a scholarly bald place to the car
pet under the table more quickly than
Eve cent ante?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

A bill was presented in Pennsylvania
Legislature a few days ago, making IL
a penal offense to point pistol, gun, OF
any fire arm at a person in fun or earnest.
A law Of this kind is necessary. Kill
ing frequently results from the mere
playful use Of firearms, and 10 is pro-
posed to punish individuals who 40 ham
die dangerous weapons bv making them
answerable to a criminal Indictment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Remember that the 18th of February
is St. Valentines day, and all those
wishing Valentines (both comic and sen-
timentnl.) will find them by calling at
P. g. Matthiea q Cos. They have just
received full and complete stock fresh
and new from New York. 43w2
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Bayard Taylor says that black eyed
women can never love as fondly as those
with blue eyes. Mr.. Taylor's exper-
fence must be very limited, or he would
know that black eyed woman, even If
she does not spend quite as much time
in sighing as her fAirer sister, ca& love
more in Eve minutes than blue-eysd
woman can in q ysar.-lChicago Times.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

II is now claimed that Mrs. McPher.
son, now residing in Ottumwa, is the
Oldest living white person born in Iowa.
She was born at Ft. Madison in 1888.
Her father was DIR. Isaac Galland who
accompanied the FIRST detachment of U
S. soldiers sent to Iowa, in the capacity
of surgeon,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

A:Frenchman, who has lived in Amer
ica for some years, says: "Whsn they
build a rnilroad, the first thing they do
is to break ground. This il done with
great ceremony. Then they break the
stockholders. This 10 done without GER
emony."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Prepared eocoaRut (foF cake, etc.
citron, fancy colOred sugara. pruneu,
dates, entrants, FniSina, nuts of-all kinds.
French and common candy in great va
rieties-All 20 be found at HeadquarteFs.
DIFToE A Hun.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

DIR. e. p. Wilder, Chicago, has plead
guilty of the crime Of body snatchinR.
1t will be remembered that he was con
cerned in exhuming the body of Mra.
Adams, from Graceland Cemetery.
whence il was sent packed in . barrel, to
the United States Express Office, direct
Cd to the Iowa Medical College.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

The Prosecuting Attorney. and Audi-
tor of Scioto county. Ohio, have decid-
ed that there il no law authorizing the
Board of County Commissioners tn in
sure county property, and the Auditor
has refused to Issue a warrant upon the
County Treasurer for Insurance money.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

There are twelve hundred Oranges in
the State of Ohio. The highest num-
her in counties are in Highland and
Clermont, which have thirty-two each.
Franklin county has twenty four. The
lowest number is found in Ottawa coun-
~ which has but one.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

You need not roam any more, .l
But go to Matthies & Cos. Jewelry Store
They keep from fine rings 10 a fine clock.
In fact they keep a well assorted stock
II never can be truthfuIIy said
BY any one who has a wise head
That their prices are raging too high
Call and see them and their prices try.
A2,f
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Congressman Wilson, Of Iowa, sends
this word to a constituent: mo steps
whatever have been taken by the Gov
ernment in relation to the Black Hills
The Sioux hold the hills by treaty.
Still am of opinion that settlers will
be permitted to protect themselves. il
they are not prevented from going
there"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
Administrator Sale of Real
Estate. ..-
Dwelling House and Lot for Sale.

DY VIRTUE Of an order of sale to me direct
ID ed. issued from the Probate Court of Perry
county, Ohio, will offer for sale at public aue-
tion, ON the premises In Somerset, Ohio, ON
Saturday. the 4th day of March, 1876,
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon. the following
real estate, to-wit, situate in Somerset, Perry
County, Ohio: Being the North west half Of
certain parcel Of land, 100 feet In width, and
i65 feet In length, estimated 70 contain I6, 500
square feet, or nearly half acre. more or less,
man L. Drummer, By deed dated May IS, 1870 20
Eli X. Clayton in fee simple, and which deed
is recorded I'm the records OF said Perry county,
Vol. u. page 2l3 and 2l4. Said Northwest half
of said parcel Of land is deecribed follawG
Beginning nt point on the eastern side Of the
Newark road, commonly called Perry street, $50
feet Moth, 4oo West from the intersection Of
said Perry street with North street aforesaid, in
town o! Somerset, and at the Southwest corner Of
North 60o East through said land to the alley
l6S feet; thence North l0o West along said alley
30 feet, 20 an alley; thence South 50o West
along said last named alley l65 feet 20 said Perry
street, and thence South zOe East along said
Perry street 90 feet, 10 the place OF beginning,
containing $3.50 square feet of land, more or
less, and being the homestead premises occu-
pied by said Ell X. Clayton AZ the time OF his
death, free and clear of dover.
Terms Of sale. One-third cash In hand, on
day of sale; one-third In nine and the residue
interest on deferred payments. and 10 be Sc
cured BY mortgage On the premises. Appraised
NOAH KARR, Admir- Of
Jan. Il, 1e7e. Aiw5 r.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Ex-SPeaker Blame has prepared a
speech, which he will deliver when op-
portunity offers in the House, in which
he will dissect the speeches Of the South
ern Democrats on the amnesty question,
and also answer JEFF Davis recent open
letter.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Old wheat -four and White Michigan
$500 per barrel. f.. i'a-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Edward Palmer had been employed to
erect stocks in which 10 punish offenders.
Having brought in his bill for the wood
work, amounting tn FL 13s. I'd, the
Court decided that il was exorbitant,
and instead of drawing an order on the
Treasurer for its payment, they ordered
him TO he set in said stocks for an hour
and TO pay fine of S5.-[Drake's His
tory Of Boston.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

When a man detects a missing button
after getting on a clean shirt, no one in
the honse is aware Of the fact. He takes
of the shirt and puts on another, quiet
iy smiling all the while. He ss@er,
never speaks of it 10 a soul.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

As above stated, we have taken charge
Of the Meat Shop. so long conducted by
our father; and we beg to state to the
public that il will be our aim to supply
them with the best in our line. the mar
ket affords; and at reasonable prices.
Soliciting a share Of patronage, we are
Respectfully,
e6w2 Lou. KULLMAN 4 BRo.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Flour soid by Ashbrook & Co. n
$3.50, and above, il guaranteed.
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HAMILTON & co.
Farm for Sale.

IN = 4AChEB-one mlle east of BornbrHet on
lUsJ RehobOth road Il "a adapted 10 eitacr
stock or grain; is well Watered with never fall
ing springsi has choice fruit, consulting Of $50
apple trees peaFa, cherries and qufnceu. A
plum orchard Of the best varieties Of damaona.
cages, etc. Also, peach orchard Of $50 trees
OF the very best varieties. Good buildings; 90
acres OF good timber and fences all fn good 70.
pair. For particulars, call on or address
GEORGE W. CAHWOOD
OCT. ~, 1870 zOn Somerset, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

We pay cash for butter and eggs. and
will take either (ai the hiaheu market
price, In eEchsngo for Rooda
- DKHroE a HuHr.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
VICK'S
Flower and.VegetabIe Seeds


are the beat the world produces. They
are planted by n million people ia
America, and the result is, beautiful
Flowers and splendid Vegetables. A
Priced Catalogue Sent free to all who
enclose the posiaRe-A cent stamp.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
vICK's
Flower and Vegetable Garden

Flower and Vegetable Garden
il the most beautiful work Of the kind
in the world. IL contains nearly $50
pages, hundreds Of fine illustrations, and
four Chrome Plates Of Flowers, beauti-
fully drawn and colored from nature.
Price 35 cents, in paper covers; 65 cents,
bound in elannnt cloth
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
A Saw Mill Wanted.


Having disposed Of my interest in the
Meat Shop and the butehering business
TO Lou. Knllman & Bro. I am desir-
GUS Of closing my books, and to that
end, respectfully Tequst all who know
themselves indebted to me to call and
make settlement at their earliest con-
venience. Without further notice, all
such accounts remaining unpaid by the
LIST of February 1876, will be placed in
the hands of an officer for collection.
GEORGE KULLMAN.
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VIck's Floral Guide.

This is beautiful Quarterly Journal,
finely illustrated, and containing an ele-
gait cclored Frontispiecs with the fret
number. Price only 25 cents. for the
year. The frat number for 1875 just Is
sued. Address af-f ,r
JAMES WICK, Rochester, N. Y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11

Two well hniHhcd rooms. mp athiFa, in
the new building on tho north east cor
ner Of the Public Square in somsrrst.
Enquire Of Il. n. MAaRuDEn.
Dec. is. 1875. 80-n
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11
. SECOND "FARMERis VACA.
...z. .. .TION.1

BY Col. GEO. 4. WARING, Jr.
Col. Waring is now ian Europe, vinit-
lng' 40 row-boat ride Of two hundred
and hity miles, one Of the most fertile and
interesting OF the vihe-RrowinR vallevr
Of Europe. This second series Of -
Pers promises 70 be even more interest
ing than that with which our readers are
already familiar.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-02-11


BY EDWARD EVERETT Hale. The
scePe Of this story is laid in the South
western territory, now forming che States
Of LouisianA and Texas, at the tine Of
Aaron BuFF'B treason. The charactarn
lived in n section which was now Amer
lean, now French, and now Spanish, and
this record Of their adventurous lives
makes a story Of intense and nnRaRpinr
interest throughout.