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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
Cattle M a rice L.
WEDNESDAY. Nav D4 1876

'EDNESDA1, MAY "a, 1910.
REsr CArrtE.--Tbe market may be recorded
this week as a triae more active at times than II
wac last week, aud with most dealers a shade
n'gher scarcely quotabe figure, but . little
nrmer feeling may be noted as The feature Of the
market The quality compared favorsbly with
th1t Of last weeks offerings some thinking il
better, While others view il as being about as
good Ms 1t Was then quotations 3 50GSc per
loo lbs
Prices this week for Reef Cattle ranged a. fol-
lowe: Rest Beeves Al OOGd,S6 90 that generally
rated first quality 75@ss5 90 m-dium or good
istr qushiy OOC'S4 a0-ordinAry thin Steers,
oxen aud Cows s0G9S4 O0-genersi. average
OF the market this week S. l2-extreme range Of
prices 50GDS6 90. Most of he sales we're from
4 rs TO IS so per 100 lbs or the receipts Iss
lead came from Ohio, 81 from Virginia. -
from West Virginia, ais from MARYLAND aI3 from
Illinois, asa from Pennsylvania 80 from Nilsson
RI, and So from Tennessee--to,al receipts fer the
week li0l head, against 1918 last week and GAS
head same time last year. OF the offerings TO5
mead we're taken by Baltimore butchers, 325 sold
70 Washington city dealers, AM! II head 10 Ess-
tern speculators--total sales for the week llOl
head, against 1873 last week, and 7Ig head
same time lsst year.
SwiSs.-Tbe market has not SHOVE nuy ac-
uvity at any time this week, and twsrds the
Close u mas been extremely dull. The quality
was regarded as fully equal IL not better than
last week, and prices show 20 material variation
from our quotations then. The tendency OF VAL
ues Is downward, at least no earlv advance is
anticipated. We quote at 9(,lOl cent? with
most Of the sales a, 9i@lO cents per 10 Re
ceipis this week 5I19 head. sgainst 4I7G last
week, and 5i74 beaI same time last ear
SBEEP AND LAHss.-Th quality Of the sheep
this week was scarcely as good as last week,
while that Of Lambs WAS fully as good. bu,
there has been very large. proportion Of them
too many for the market brought here hv the
improved figures and feeling Of last week. and
The result has been decline 10 them We quoie
Sheep al 4Gs6t cents. few selling at the Ia ter
figure. Lambs at 2(a,S5 per head, few at ths
outside price, and at 7Ca,9 cents per 10 when
sold by weight. Some 1900 head have been Ia
ken East. Prices have = decidedly downward
tendency. Receipts this week 6o4T head against
1904 last week, and $40; bead same time last
yeaT.-Su1
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

k4The members OF the Memorial As.
ISOLATION. and all persons who desire to
take part in decorating the graves of the
Confederate Soldiers who are buried i'm
"lndian Mound Cemetery" are request.
ed to meet 1t the Lectucroom of the
Prcsbytcrian Church, on Tuesday. June
9th, Mt 4 o'clock, +. NJ. prepared with
flowers for. the annual decoration OF
these graves.
1t is also requested that upon this oc-
casion the strewing Of the flowers be con.
fined to soldiers graves.
NELLIE WHITE, President.
NARY IT, HEIsKELL. Secretary.sE
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
MA ExRIIcD.

% Wednesday. May 2Itb 1875, ~ the resi-
dence OF The brides parents, By Rev John \
hutchinson, Mr.. JoHN ~. WmLiaps TO Niss Az
MS daughter OF Ar. Wm. z. shank, all Of Mn
eral county.
On the 10th ulL. ~ Greenwood. Frederick
county virgins, by Rev. J. r. Graham. Nr
CHAats5 Bowsas Of Clarke county, Va, 10 Mis-
BsTris q BsEsR, dagghter Of James Carr Bs-
ker Esn - -
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
"A Nervous Debility, Premature Decay. and
ali TIE effects Of youthful indisc,eion viii for
Tue sake ct suffering humanity, send fee To all
who need 1t, the recipe and detection for making
me simple remedy 10y which he WAS cuted. Suf-
ferers wishing to profit hy the advertiser cI-
perience can dc so by addressing in perfect con.
ideuce.
JOHN Il. OGDEN.
~ Cedar ST.. New York
Dec. l., 1875 -Gm.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

S. NJ. Ellis, prominent planter.
was shot and killed near Germantown,
mississippi, on the oath nit. by Thomas
and Robert Reasonover, who charged
Ellis with slandering theis niece. Thorn.
as surrendered himself and Robert was
arrested.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently cur
ed OF that dread disease, Consumption, by sim
pie remedy, is anxious to make known 10 hi,
fellow sufferers the means of cure. 10 all who
drsiTe w. ne viii send copy Of the prescription
useC. Tree Of Charge with the directions f,r
preparing and using the same. which they will
hBd q sure Cure for Consumption, Asthma
Bronchitis &c
Parties wishing the prescription will please
RRy. r.. A. WILSON.
~ l'ean St, williamsburg, New York
Dec, -, l875.-Cgn.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
BonEets this spring are consider.
ably smaller than those OF last year.

MY onahet thth shosc VI last year.
VThe attendance at the centennial
exposition Oh Monday last was about
$4,000.
~ The times that tries mems soles
Hard Times.
tV Nature is better doctor than
quack medicines.
wi know of two beautiful things !:
the starry heavens above my head, and
the sense OF duty within my heart.
~ True wisdom generally consists
in energetic determination.
tvH Have the boys forgotten that kite.
lying season IS upon us!
e he thy purse ever 80 full, thou art
poor. If proud: he thine estate ever so
low,tiou art rich. If humble for tue king.
dom OF heaven is for the poor in spirit
fF The prettiest trimming for n wo.
mans bonnet, is good humorcd face
70 Mosquito bites are instantaneous.
ly cured by bathing with lime water.
~ Who is it that hasn't paid the
printer?
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Commissioners Notice.
Il. p. sIlcrrard's trustees,

X. p. Slcrrard's trustees,
~.
r. y. Shcrrard, &c. Is CnAxcEnY.
IL pursuance Of decree OF the Circuit Court
i u the County Of Hampshire. made in The
Hbove nFmed csuse, ] will, on MONDAY, the
18Th day OF JUNE, 1870 al my Office 10 the
town q boulney, proceed
First-fo ascertain and audit the indebted
ness q y V Shefrard ~ secured in the Deed Of
Trust W OIL and proceedings mentioned
Second-To settle and adjust The accounts Of
the trustees under said Deed Of Trust
Third To ascertain what amount usy be due
r. Shcrrafd from sale Of land in The cause or
Alexander, Guardian -. Shefrsrd. &c. pending
in Mineral cuuniy, which may be subject 20 The
provisions o. said Deed Of Trust
Fouttb-To distribute the funds In the bands
u he trustees under the deeds aforesaid incIud-
ing Tie smouni coming TO u. -. Sherrard from
safe 81 and aforesaid, which may be subject 10
The provisions 81 said deed Of tsust-smepg
ih01c entitled tnereto
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
ROnnneV Markets.

CORRECTED WEEKLY ~ (. " e. PAScAE1, RgrIiL
DsALER ~ GESERsJ NEacnasDi'E.
RoNNgY. June 9. 1876.
Corn, 9Oc. per barrel Wheat. $40
per bushel; Rye. 30 ce ITS; Oats. As
cents; Onions. IS cents Butter. l5c.
fresh; Eggs. 12lc. Dressed Chickens.
lOc. per pound Dressed Turkeys.
l2Ac., and Live Chickens $500 per
dozen
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
NOTICE

All parties interested are hersbr so,6.d g.,
present their claims before ne a. the tine ara
piaos above specified for adjudication-and "a
attend 70 whatever matters may be necessary ~
protect their own interest 10 tbe premises
JAMES PARSONS.
Commissioner in ChAnccry Of G. c. Off. CO.
Nay 10, ls7s.-8v.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

1All interested in the Mite Society
OF the III. +. Church. South, will please
| meet at the Parsonage on Monday after.
noon next, at =. NJ. a ftu attendance
is solicited. x~&
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
By Tesferday's Nail.

E< Col. II. c. Derrick, OF Virginia.
who has been in the service or the hhe-
dive OF Egypt for some time. has been
promoted 10 the position of chief of en-.
gineersof the Egyptian army.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

Sugar 4 Country cured Hams. shout
der aside Bacon, self-sealing Jars. &c,
ON hand add FOR sale. by
GIJKESON, PUGH & VANCE.
For every thing that any body wants
and at right prices. call ~
cILkEsoN I.UPH s. VANCE S.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

10 Forest planting is thriving in Min
nesota. The Sc. Paul and Pacific rail
road has set out. over 100000 young
trees, and altogether il is estimated
that 2O,0O0,000 have been planted or
the prairie lands.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

KAN exhibitios of the pupils of
the West Virginia Institution
for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind,
will be held at The Chapel Of ;hs Ins.ip
tot;ou on WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 7rH.
commencing at 5. p. NJ.
~The citizens OF Romney and vi
cinity are cordially invited to attend.
J. c. CovELL,
Romn.x I,.o 1a.c
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
Romncy, April IA, 1876.
Attention, Teachers.

"A TEACHERS INSTITUTE. conducted by
4 Professors Craes and McMurran, will be
held at Romney, commencing on The aa,h NJ
jury ana ending on the 4th OF August
As the instruction Of teachers Is the object of
'he institute, We sincerely hope that every teach.
er OF Public schools in the county, vii! consid-
er himself, In cuty, bound 10 attend. And we
feel assured that Az. who are prompted nv ,bo..
hieifR MOTIVES desire to become acousipied
Win The best methods Of imparting Instruction,
Tue government Of schools, the proper training or
me youth OF the country, and a fxed and IN
nlnching discrimination TO become ornaments TO
the profession, will attend promptly and cheer.
iaily.
he teachers OF the adjoining counties are
most cordially invited TO participate.
a. NJ. ALVERSON,
NAY 10 1876. County Superinte ndepi.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

20 There has been heavy cut in Rail
Road passenger fares between the East
and West, agOunting in some cases TO
% per cent.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
THE HECKENDoRN FLOW

We claim Is the Plow for all smooth lands. II
10 ingeoiousiy constructed having reversible cast
point aud share. The point and share are also
self sharpening and can be changed four vays
making IL one Of the most econ omical Plows the
farmers car use- This 10 q medium size 2 horse
ie't haRd Pow. Also, Harrisonburg h Bradley
Plow. Sold by
GILKEsoN. PgoH 4 VANCE.
Romney, Aug. 20, 1875.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
Spain aud cuba.

LONDON. May J.-A special dispatch
to the Tones from Seville ssss tl,s min
isterial bill sbolSiihg universal Suffrage
is very unpopular these. The! harvest
has commenced. Rains have dessfoyed
the iocusts, md cereals have not prom
ised such crops for a hundred years
past. kilograms from Cuba say the
instruction in that island is increasing.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

Ronn.y. June 2. 1876. Principal.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

20 The locust bloom this year is a
very heavy one-a sign, according to tho
representations ofthe weather wise. Of
unusually largc crops ofcora and buck.
wheat.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

" correspondent Of The Charleston
Courier mentions the name of Reverend
James u. Leps, formerly Of this county.
~ connection With tho Office OF State
superintendent Of Schools on the Dem.
o.ratic State ticket. The name OF no
better man mas yet been mentioned for
THAT Office ihsn that Of Mr. Leps.
EVIt is said that the total amount i'm
'h Treasury Of this State on the Ist
lay Of April. 1876. was s237.471 81
Tho amount nos in the Treasury is
much greater. rs tho SheriTs have been
making heavy payments since the first Of
April
"a Romney has gone NJ least n por.
ION Of her citizens, into tho base ball
business.
kVSubscribcrs who have contracted
70 pay their subscriptions '--ood. will
please denver thc s. w day.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

DSYCHOyASCY on SOUL CHARMING.
Il How either seS mar fascinats and. gsis The
love snd affections Of any person they chooss
Instantly. This art all can possess, free, by
NAL. for - cents; together Wifh Marriage
Guide, Egyptian Oracle. Dreams, Iiints 20 IA
diss, etc. 100000 sold. a queer book. Ad-
dfe1s 7. WILLIAM co Pubs, PhilsJeIPhis
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

ssSr Recent African Discoveries have
developed the fact that vast mineral
wealth underlics the surface of that
great continent. Lieutenant Cameron.
who has just returned from there. tells
OF enormous deposits of coal and IRON
enough, he says, Ito supply the world
for untold centuries
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

{ ! ! | ! !
discoveries Of nod
WI srn science, few sss
- Of mere real value
to mankind shsn
~ THE s6scsual REM
edy for eli diseases
81 the Throat and
Lspgs. a vast III
oil 81 ib virtues,
throughout THE sna
ether esuntries, hes
shown that Is dsss
surely and sfse.usily ssntrol them. The tss-
t'mony 81 cur best siiirsns, Of all classes, e.
fsblishss the fast, that CHssRy PscrosAL
Viii and does rslisvs and cure the ssfictinx
disorders Of the Throat aud Lungs beyond any
ether medicine. The most dangerous ssss-
tons 81 tbs Pulmonary Organs yisld 70 is
Pswer; and cases 81 Consnmptien, cured
ey this P!spssa,isn, ar. publicly kno~s, 90
they net proven beyond dispute. Az . ram
sdy Il 10 adequate, On which the public may
rely Tor fall pfe.sctlsn. By suYine Cezsks.
the fsrsrunnss Of mors ssrisus disssss, II
saves unnumbsrsd livss. ssd an smeant ~
sansnng net to % senPutsd. Il shsl.nsss
Every family should keep it on hsnd ss .
Prstsrtisn sEzinst the early and unpsresivsf
Attacks 81 Pulmonary Affections, which are
easily nst st arsi, bat which bsssms ineurs-
pc, ana l.e .tsn fatal, IL nselsc,sd- Tender
% .iASut T. As . safeguard - chfitTsa,
entd The distressing diseases which beet TIA
Throat and Chest 81 ehiidhosd, CHnsFr
FEcroRAL 10 invsiusbls; fer, By its timely
pss, nultitudss are rescued from pgsmafurs
graves. and saved y the loys and sRsctoa
ssEtrse en- thea. u sets speedily and surely
sfsinst srdinsTy eslds, securing sozra srd
hsalth-Festoring slssD. Ne enc viii suffer
soueissoms Inhusnxa and painful Bros
ehttts, vhsn they knew hor easily thsy saa
b cured.
Originally tbs produst - ioag. lsborieus,
sna sueesssful ehsmiesl investigates, ~ ssz
~ toll - spared in waking every bette n Ne
stmcH possible psFfsetisn. Il may es ssne-
ssutiy rsiisd upon ss pesssssina al ths viz
Nss has ever sxhibies<, and eapabls sf
Pro1ueisg cures az ussusrabis a. fhs rys.ss.s
= las svr sascisd.
PRnrARns ~
Or. J. c. AVER 4 CO., level, Esss.,
Pr~sssai AaS AsaIysss.l Chemists.
sess NJ Al ssss~tsrs EvsEvvuraA
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

t1V The bottom facts have been reach
ed IN the late Louisiana bloody shirt
business. The sheriff Of the county
;clegraphs to tie Governor as follows /:
Quiet has been restored throughout the
county. The trouble could have been
avoided had not tho colored people fred
INTO my posse. They were advised bv
their leaders 20 kill the white people
from the cradle up. have arrested
some Of the ringlcaders and may get
more Politics bad nothing 10 do with
The affair. Prominent coloTel men we're
with me attempting TO pacify them !:
they would listen To- no advice. an
prehend no further trouble"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

mat ct StAsntea.s Va, on Tuesday Last. A
nnmber Of resolutions respecting the lesse Of
the road were offered. These were referred to
committee, which reported RESOLUTION author
'zing thesdireetors to lease the road 1t $40. geo
and half the net earnings wear for 6ftseo
wears. aud at the same rate as the line is exten.
ded. on getting good security This wa, adop.
tsd, the Baltimore and Ohio alone vo,ise in the
nsgetivs- subRqpest Ersolutiaa " y sdop
su,hcrizing /. ieppotary Tease Of the road al the
rate of s., 900 . mouth
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

tEMr. William n. Cookus and lady.
Lave returned to our town from their
Philadelphia Exhibition tour.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

EVIhc Mooredeld papers state that
n special term OF the Circuit Court for
Hardy county will lac held commencing
on Tuesday the 18th OF July. Judge
iIoga is expected to preside, as cases in
which Judge Armstrong is interested
will de tried
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

re- The Mite Society OF the Freshly.
terrain Church will meet in the Lecture
COON OF the Church this evening.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

10 Rerkcley county farmers, near
hartinsburg, we learn from the Cum
herland Ne'c'. are becoming alarmed at
the visit IN large numbers OF huge
grasshoPpcr. The grasshoprers are
found in the wheat fields, and it is fear
I'd they will damage the grain.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

Yin the recent Philadelphia Meth
odist Conferences a resolution against
camp meetings on Sundays was passed.
The Conference thought that they drew
people away from their usual places OF
worship. and encouraged Sunday excur-
sions for pleasure
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

VThe attendance at the centennial
exposition on Monday last was about
1000.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral,
Hee Dissa.ss Of The Throat and Lungs,
CousS' Hronohitss' xstSISn
and Coneunvfion.

Among The great
discoveries Of mod
srn science, few sss
OF mere real value
20 mankind shss
THE sfscsual REM
edy for ell diseases
81 the Throat and
Lang. a vast ri
al d lie virtues,
throughout THE and
ether countries, hes
ahA~n that a 49,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02


~A disastrous conasgration occurred in
the ST Louis suburb Of Quebec, Canada, on
Tuesday last. DESTROYING u thousand hou,es
and rendering hoe.eiess large number e poor
people. many Of whom. ware compelled to pass
the night IN the fields. LcN about s 900, 600.
The hre 10 reported as having bee6 caused by
children playing With nstehss.
~ IL Is ohsrf Q :! tina; speaker Kerr while a MEN,
Der OF Congress during President Johnson's ad.
miristration, received ply for procuring the ap.
poiniment Of one Augustul p. Greene as a Lien.
tenant in the army under the ar NV extension
act The charge 10 under investigation by the
Congressional Committee. The testimony of
Harsey, although he swore positively that ne
gave Mr. Kerr money to pr ocure the appoint-
ment OF Greene, The statement, Washington let
ters say, Is generally discredited not only from
The pure character which Mr.. Kerr has ALWAYS
sustained, bat from the manner OF the witness -
Leading members Of the Republican party do
rot hesitate 10 avow their thorough disbelief of
Harvey 8 story, trusting rather in Mr. Kerr's
statement under oath, that he never received
auy money from Harvey or any other persop
Tor Gteenes appointment
several witnesses from New York have been
summoned and will thoroughly contradict MIR
Harvey GU material points.
"Harpey on returning TO his hotel on the aO,h
ult stated ne had been before IN. corumi,tec, =
Tn being asked whether he had been scslned re-
pied, NO. but hsve killed he Democratic
party Nuch sympathy is expressed for Speak
or kerr, be being in = very feeble condition OF
health.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

tS The committee OF the Reform As
ISOLATION OF Philadelphia have taken
proceedings against the appropriation OF
$4,000 for the entertainment OF Gen.
'ennial guests. 1t is admitted that the
expenditure is not strictly legal. but it
- held to be justified by many pre-
ccdcnts.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

80 The Thermometer indicated "a ten.
perature OF So in the shade, in this
place. on Monday last, and on yester-
day il stood at So.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

'S The number OF paying visitors TO
the United states Centennial FOR the
first thirteen days numbered 23S,7 1874.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

fF During n storm on the 2lst ult.,
lightning struck tue residence OF Mr.. i.
Tnrley. in Mooreield, and knocked off
Il few shingles from tho roof The oc.
eupants OF the house were very much
shocked.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-06-02

10 We understand that portion OF
Tire gold watch, some time since stolen
from the shop OF Mr.. Jesse Brown. sill
vcrsmith, was found in the woods near
this place, on Wednesday last. and re-
cosnized by Mr.. James A. Gibson, the
owner Of the watch.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-03-31

the pigeons don't come any more to be
caught, and we don't now call to mind any
one that was imprudent enough to get mar
ried the past week.
David Moreland has sold his farm Of fif-
ty acres, on the station road, to Harrison
Maltby, for So, 500. Some personal prop
erty, such as COWS and hay, were sold with
the place for $500 more. Mr.. Moreland
has since bought him home in Geneva,
and expects to move next month. We are
10th to part with s.Unole David, and we
congratulate Geneva for having gained a
citizen of sterling worth.
Abel Geralds is sick again.
Mrs. S. W. Streeter has returned from
her visit to the West
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Burdick celebrated
their crystal wedding on Monday evening
-s7th. About sixty persons, including
the pastors of both churches, were present
on that occasion and passed a very pleas
ant evening, the Captain and his wife doing
all in their power to make their guests feel
at home. The supper was good enough for
the free and independent citizens Of Say
brook, and the presents made fine show
on the table, and were useful and ornamen-
tai. There was music-vocal and instru-
mental-and an unstated amount of visit
ing-by this we mean what the poets call
the 'feast of reason and the flow of soul. y
On the whole, it was one of those pleasant,
social gatherings round which the memory
loves to linger. j.
Saybrook, March 2s, 1876.