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THE NEWS.
Speaker Kerr is dying.

heII ID uyllB.
The South Carolina democratic
convention nominated Gen Wade
Hampton for Governor.
Hon Beverly Douglass has been
renominated for Congress by the
democrats of the first Virginia dis
trict.
Ex-Gov Letcher, Of Va, who had
been i'll for a long time from an at
tack of paralysis, hassofar recovered
his health that he will again take an
active part in politics.
The annual session Of the Grand
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, met in
Philadelphia Tuesday. Represer
tiyes from 400 OF $50 lodges were
present.
The letter Of Gen. Sam. Carey, of
Ohio, accepting the nomination OF
the independent or greenback party
fer the vic presidency, has been
prepared, and in a day or two will be
published.
A fatal ARRAY occurred at Will
iamsburg, Va, on Sunday morning
between SOMERSET Moore and Jas
Malone. Malone received a load of
shot in the stomach, from which he
died in few hours.
Republicans OF the sixth Ohio dis
trict have nominated Chas Foster for
Congress, The greenbackers of the
fifth Indiana district nominated Mr.
Hoges, of Dearborn county, for Con-
gress Wednesday.
The House postal committee, by a
strict party vote, has postponed un-
til the next session the consideration
OF the post route bill, in which the
Senate had incorporated provisions
for the fast mail service and also a
provision restoring the franking
privilege.
Hon VIM A Wheeler arrived at st
Adams, Vt, Wednesday, on his way
to the White Mountains. A large
crowd received him with music and
salutes. Mr. Wheeler returned thanks
and accepted the compliment not for
himself but as their candidate. At
ter a short and pleasant speech amid
great cheering, music and = salute he
departed.
A man and woman have been ar
rested at Sharon, Conn, Who have a
boy with them supposed to be Charley
Ross. r. Hibborne OF Philadelphia,
who has seen the boy, states he is
we'll acquainted with the Ross fami-
ly, and the boy is the picture of his
brother. The man who WAS arrested
gave his name as Parker. kilograms
have been sent to Philadelphia.
A dispatch from Fort Buford, on
the 1lth inst, says there appears to
be no prospect Of another engage
ment with the Sioux, unless the In
dians desire to make q fight, as the
troops will be uneble TO reach them
before the approach OF cold weather.
The statement is repeated, neverthe-
less, in reports from Fort Benton,
that Terry has encountered the In
dians and defeated them, after a Sc
we're fight, in which he lost 800 and
Sitting Bull TOO men.
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The colored village camp-meet-
ing is the evening attraction.
We will take the advice of'Mid-
die Nam next time. and prepare
both for rain and 4 consolidation.
He appesrs to be . Stump man.
We HAYS been Intercepted Thy
a fair eas) ~ to whom the one in
particular 10 referred to las4 week.
Her Ad0rnnent Of society will in
tr0duce the DaLA0, 10 the answer.
We return thanks to = kind one
for the present Of q nice bouquet.
The flowers are tastily arranged,
corresponding with her ladyship.
We are . dear lover Of flowers, az
we'll a. Of ladies.
The death of Mrs. Nathan Payne
has thrown . gloom over the hOr-
lion Of these who were her school
mates, so death, where is thy
sting, and grave whore is thy vic
tory ~
Our village needs improving
Situated ina very healthy lOca-
ton, ID could be made very attrac-
tive il propsrty-holders would take
a little more pains. We hope
times may soon grow b0tter, that
this Importance may be attended
to.
G.. ". Pine seems to DO doing
an extensive business in his line
(blacksmithing); his shop is so
crowded that it il almost impossi-
bic to pass up street. Pile into the
WORK, G. W., and develop your
muscle.
The precinct meeting at Bryar-
ly's school house onSaturday even
ing waswell attended, but not being
present cannot give you the par
ticulars. We rather suppose that
business was done up in order,a and
a choice selection of delegates APP
pointed.
The political thermometer gets
very high here sometimes, as
well as on famous Bunker Hill,
but like q jug, all of the handle is
on one side. Two Jealous demo-
Gratis got into high words.the other
day, and a stranger would have
expected a fsticuff. Keep cool.
The house of Mrs. Brown, q
widow lady living near the viii
lage, was broken into by a tramp
one night last week, but a gentle
man passing in a buggy heard her
calling for help, ran into the yard,
she throwing him a pistol from an
upper window ; he shot through a
door, and trampyjumped through
a back window and busted.
OBSERVER.
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ish figure be very inpressiv, IN a
consultation Of ,hysicisns.
Tbs principal proprietor of one
OF the daily papers sent his son in
overalls,aad with tin dinner-pail
ia his hand, to Hoes machine
shops, and hs spsnt years in mas
tering the trade. The father might
have sent the boy tea desk in the
publicati IN ONCE, bat had he done
SO he we-ld be Atting him for q
position hat he ear ret filled for
nine dollars per week, while the
sens skill 4 8 . practical nachinist
10 orth five-fold whAs the gen
tee clerks time is worth.
A strong boy with an active
brain and a tura for mechanics
should be kept away from desks
and running brands. Anything
in the way OF useful, practical work
with head and bands should have
the preferences. The Harper'slaid
the foundation Of Iamo and for
tune in working at the "case."-
Doubtless Peter Cooper, whose
name will go down the centuries
with benedict ms on his memory,
knew what it was to do daily toll.
Those who to-day are most sue
cess full in one walk or another, are
those who commenced life as prac-
tical working nsn.
We can hardly commence our
second century better than by
keeping our boys away from the
genteel enploymeAts and giving
a distaste for paper collars aud
delicate hands.
For the sons ofthe wealthy, the
colleges OF course are open, and
they ought to be availed of, but for
the young men who have to start,
say AZ Il, to earn their own bread,
the college and the cosnting-house,
unless the young Nsn have good
hackers, are to be avoided.
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ST. PAUL, August 16.-A special
to the Pioneer Press from Bismark
says . party Of twenty-eight men
with teams have arrived from the
Black Hill. When ore days march
from the Hills they had a skirmish
with the Indians, and lost one and
N wounded. They report miners
in certain localities very successful.
The richest Siggings they have ever
seel is there. There is an overstock
of provisions in the Hills, and bacon
has been sold as low as sixteen cents
ard flour as low as four dollars per
hundred pounds. We have n news
of Terry's last fight except
by the steamer Western, which ar
rived this morning froiI Fort Ben
ton. When at Fort Peck the In
dams told the captain Of the Western
that Terrs ladz fight with the Sioux
tht day before, AND that Terry's
killed nu,eb-r. 4 900, Sitting Bulls
loss being 7Gs ri-n.
The steamer Josephine, loaded
with government stores and troops,
leaves Fort Bafera tomorrow.
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Our valley was visited by frequent
showers during this week. All veg
citation presents . marked improv-
ment.
Reports LON Morgan County say
the campmeeting was not as largely
attended ON Sunday as was expect
ed.
Rev. Stephen Kramer who was
quite a few years ago pastor in
charge OF the German Reformed
congregation Of your city died at the
residence OF a friend on the Is inst.
OF typhoid fever in Greencastle Pa.
Live stock appears to be in great
demand in this locality, several deal
ers in sheep and cattle have been buy
ing large quantities at high prices.
They ars principally Pennsylvania
ans.
A band Of thoughtless boys of
Tomahavk who should have been at
Sunday School, passed through here
on last Sunday and greatly annoyed
some OF our farmers by tIamping
through their cornfields in search of
WdtCIlIlci1OuS anu Cd1UdlOpcS. we
will pardon the boys for once and adj
wise them to be more careful in the
future and not venture 50 far from
home.
The quiet Of Brownsville was quite
recently disturbed by q brave and
warlike stranger, supposed to be of
your town, by firing a revolver with
intent to kill a harmless dog belong
ing to Mr.. Georges Bishop. Mr.. y.
at the time being in rather a seclud-
ed place, Immediately presented him
self in defence Of his purp, and with
accented voice, said he was q sharp
shooter in the late war and would
soon prove to him his expertness-
when MI. b. started with Quickened
step for his long-ranged field piece, to
shoot in defense of his property.
From that moment the stranger put
spurs to his gallant steed, and on q
straight level Of three hundred yards,
every jump appeared to be an inn
provement on the first, until nothing
was seen but . bent form going out
Of sight with hie coat tail Tapping in
the bl -aZe. o..
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NOT EXPECTED.

The immaculate Buzfuz, who was
SO fearfully "scoeped' at the primary
meeting on Saturday night, feels
that no just or honest man expects
him to reply to the account of the
meeting given in the sneak radical
sheet. OF course not, Buzzy. No
just or honest man expects you to do
anything. Men of that kind care
little for you any way. A large ma
jority of the citizens of the town
were at the Court House, and we
rather think they will agree that we
did not do the subject full justice.
But it is enough to know that in adj
dition to being completely fattened
cid BuZfug did not receive q single
vote for delegate after being nomi-
rated. Such immense popularity
ought to put Ruzfuz in the front
ranks.
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BsporteA Death Of Ex-IAah
a0 Commissioner Smith.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.&Infor-
nation has been received here of the
death, at Accra, on the west coast
of Africa, of Rev. E. Z. Smith, Sc
cretary Delano's Commissioner of
Indian affairs. After his retirement
from the Indian bureau Mr. Smith
was elected President of Howard
University, and subsequently, under
the authority of the American Board
of Missions, went to the coast of At
RIGA on a mission to that people, ex-
pecting to be absent nine moths or
a year. He sailed in the spring with
his wife and daughter, and, leaving
them in Germany, proceeded to Sier-
IA Leone. When last heard fran he
was expecting to visit his family in
Germany and then return to Africa
for a trip up the Nile, and from the
news of his death it is thought that
he may have died near the coast or
on shipboard.
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The sulphur springs grove has
had but few p~ic-nics this season.
cartridges and rabbits have not
been so numerous for several
years.
The apple crop will be large,
notwithstanding first unfavorable
reports.
The Sunday school of the nj. E.
church South of this place is In a
prosperous condition.
MI. Trammell, at the depot, is
having an awning roof put up
over his store room. 1t will add
greatly to its comfort and conve-
nience. FARMER.
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HedgesvilIc ItcMs.
olitic, ars more than lively.

Politics ars more than lively.
Again the hot weather is upon Us.
Our people are all for Nadenbousch
for sheriff.
Your reporter Of last week stated
there was a good attendance at the
organization of the Tilden Club in
this village. He was mistaken. The
number present would not exceed
80, all told.
The Ex-Colonel thought the young
politicians we're too green to have
anything to say in the primary meet
ing ON Saturday last. He ought to
know that it is young America, not
old Bourbonism, that now leads the
van.
Pas son attempted a speech at the
recent meeting held here. He said
he had been publishing the Demo-
cratic paper of the county for 10,
these many years, andhad never told
one lie-then added, he was willing
to lay down his life for his party
Such devotion deserves a better re-
cognition.
REPORTER, JR.
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Hill IteMle.

Politics are becoming quite
rampant here. Atour primary meet
ing last Saturday, a goodly number
were out and CONSIDERABLY party feel
ing manifested.
The letter of Tilden and Hend-
ricks is fast gaining applause, it
speaks the sentiment of everybody.
His majority here will equal the AL
ALBANIA quotation.
The heat is becoming very intense
again, and it's effects are being told
of every day. Health in this COM
munity is tolerable good, though
some are confined to their beds and
compelled to swallow the bitter pill.
The Sunday school picnic came
off last Saturday. Dawn broke upon
us calm and peaceful, but the glorl-
Gus luminary was yelled from our
sight by q coarse vapor, notwith-
standing, at the hour appointed,
quite a number had assembled at the
church, amongst whom were those
upon whose faces time has left indel-
ably its traces, those in the bloom
and yigor of manhood and woman
hood but to be spoken Of, the hap
py smiling, beaming little counte-
nances, with hearts beating all fresh
and full, not one error of life past,
the spring-time of childhood well
nigh upon them, the realities OF life
a hidden book wisely sealed, these
comprised the largest portion. Al
ter some preliminaries, they were
marched to Mill Greek grove; where
tables, seats, &C., had been arranged.
The programme was imposing, Al
ter prayer, singing by the little band,
| and a speech from Master Clarence
Rinker were the opening ceremo-
MES; then music, and an address by
Rev. A. j. Gill. At this time the
fog had ripened into dark, huge
clouds, and drops of rain radely
drove them from their playground.
They sought the church, where the
programme, including addresses by
John A. Balm and III. III. Boyd, was
concluded. Dinner was then served
up, and all partook to tle capacity
of their accommodation.
MIDDLE MAN.
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There is only one thing that can
serve to brighten the prospects of the
radical state ticket in West Virginia,
and that is the fact that the Wheel
ing Register abuses the nominees
1t has passed into an accepted fact in
State politics that whoever that pa
per abuses is entitled to be consider
ed an honest and incorruptible man.
The above is the latest from Buz-
fuz. He asserts that the Wheeling
Reqister abuses the nominees on the
radical State ticket, and that that
entities them to be considered ''hon-
est and incorruptible men," The
difference between Buzfuz and the
Reqister is that BuZfuz bu5ed and
denounced the nominees ON the DEM
ocratic State ticket as 'swag-lifters,
who would not be. elected If
nominated and thereby secured their
overwhelming nomination; while
the Register directs it's warfare en-
tirely against its political opponents,
and never eats crow. The Register is
the owner of itself-BuZfuz is not.
The Register looks only to the best in
terests of it's party-Buzfuz is sway
ed by his bread and butter.
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A clergyman of Philadel phia says sIt
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SECOND DISTRICT
FAIR PLAY.


We have read with much regret in
Tuesdays Wheesag Mteligencer, a
communication purporting to come
from Sir Johns Run and signed
"Republieanus attacking Col Ward
IL. Lannon's popularity in the three
counties of this panhandle. We
believe in fair play and whilst'thi is
not a political journal, still we do
not propose to have any of our fellow
citizens misrepresented abroad. In
the first place, we do not believe that
"Republicanus'' lives at Sir Johns
Run, or he would have known that
these three counties were solid and
enthusiastic for Col. Lamon for
Governor.
If he has been asleep like old Rip
Van Wrinkle, he had better study
up political history before writing
STOOL" after his signature. Republi-
can usis evidently mystifed, for he
says:
"The statement of Col. Lannon's
very great popularity in the counties
OF Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan,
is not true"
Then he turns around ~iat-footed-
ly and admits that Col. Lamon can
carry more than his party strength,
by his next sentence, which says:
"Outside Of a few it is hardly prob
able that he would carry nor than
the Republican vote in the counties
named, if indeed that"
Then if he can carry his own vote
and a few more, he is more popular
than most politicians.
AS for being a compromise man,
Col. Iamon was a Republican when
some of thenow boosted leaders wore
frocks, and were not old enough to
aspire to pantaloons.
1t is not necessary for a man to
lean to a an opponent to get his
friendship and vote. Genuine,
square, manly frankness,.. and fair
dealing with men will do that, espec-
tally in these times, when a man who
yells reform is as apt to be the
thief as the fellow who is being
chased. On the whole Republican
u.s. is either partial to some other
person or unacquainted with the SEN
timents OF our people and in justice
to our fellow-townsman whom we
know to be personally very popular,
we endeavor to correct the LntegJi.
gencer's correspondent.
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Hallett Kilbourn has brought suit
for bis Imprisonment against Speak
er Kerr, Sargeant-as-Arms Thomp-
son and the members OF the Real
Estate Pool Committee. Congress
will defend these parties, and w ii
Prescott of South Carolina, Hon W.
M. Merrick, of Maryland, and Hen
ry Wise Garnett, a grandson or ex-
Governor Wise, of Virginia, have
been retained as counsel.
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RTINSBURd INDEPENDENT.
The are Ne itens of interest,"

The are NJ items of interest in
this nei.A.orhooA ths week,
The river is clearing up, and
fishing will soon b good.
The f.rn3s are sArskins out
their wheat. II is a ugly job this
hot weather.
The corn crop will be much bet
ter In this L Lion thsn was at frs.
anticipated.
Mr. John Pearrel, who lives ON
the Maryland side Of the Potomac
at this place, left on Wednesday
for = visit to Ohio, where he has
thrsc s0ss residing.
INGOMAR.
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WssAiDgts~ News.

WASHINGTON, Aug 17.-Mr Cor
ham, the Secretary Of the Senate, r.
moved Mr.. r G Blaine, the Petition
Clerk Of the Senate. Mr.. Blaine isa
brother Of the ex-Speaker and now
one Of the Senators from Maine. Mr.
Gorham was m active member of the
Conkling combination at Cincinnati
and is understood..as personally hos
tile to Senator Blaine. Mr.. Gorham
notified Mr.. Blaine that he would ac-
cept his resignation, but gave him
permission to have it take OBJECT on
the 1st OF December next,
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Mr. Peter CeOper's Sapper-
terS,

NEW YORK, Aug 16.-The INDIE
pendent tor Greenback) party will
begin the Presidential canvass in the
Atlantic States with a ratification
meeting in the Cooper Institute, on
Wednesday, the 30th inst. to be fol-
lowed by a grand rally in Philadel-
phia on Thursday, the 31st inst.
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Governor Hayes has authorized
the statement that he intends to take
no part in the Presidential contest,
therein following the example Of
President Lincoln, who made no
speeches for himself.
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Cary has already taken tbs field,
aud WI make creation howl for
Cooper and Cary, from now to the It'll
of Nov.
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Biswiax his brains On,

New YORK, Aug i6.-Last even
ing Mr.. John Abbott, aged SO years,
brother of Timothy Abbott, Presi
dent o. the Mechanics National
Bank, Trenton, committed suicide
at the White House tavern, four
miles from Trenton, by blowing his
brains out with a shot gun.
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1t is reported that the democratic
nomination for Governor of Massa-
chusetts has been offered to Mr.. G.
Francis Adams, and that he has con
sented to accept it.
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CAVALRY TORCE.

The bill authorizing the President
to accept the services OF vOlunteersto
aid in suppfessing Indian hostilities,
empowers the President to increase
the numbe. Of enlisted men to one
hundred for each co npany of such
regiments OF cavalry as may be en-
ployed in the existing Indian hostiJ'-
ties, and as in his opinion may re-
quire the same, provided that not
more than $500 enlisted men shall
thus be added at one time to the 25,-
900 authorized by the act of July "A,
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