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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-02
A Bucks County Preacher.

A STORY of old times in Bucks
"A county is told that illustrates the
manner and customs of the last century,
and shows that human nature in the
preacher was about the same then as
now.
In those primitive times the surplus
produce of the farmers, especially the
lighter articles, such as butter, eggs,
poultry, dried fruits, etc., was largely
conveyed to Philadelphia market on
horseback not only by men, but by
women, young as well as old. For the
sake of company and protection, a large
number of these would oftentimes
travel in squads, naturally making the
journey interesting by hilarity, song,
jest and mirth, and in telling stories and
anecdotes. This was especially the case
on coming homeward, when, having
disposed Of their produce, they returned
with empty saddle-bags, which likewise
enabled them to vary the monotony Of
the trip by racing their nags to the top
of their speed The young women were
as apt and expert as the young men in
this diversion. On one occasion party
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-02
Suggestive Fact as to Music.

Music impresses itself almost indeli-
bly, upon the memory. Two children
were once stolen by the Indians. Years
after number of white children were
recaptured from the Indians, and the
mother of these two were requested to
come and see If she could identify them
from among all this number. She found
two whom she thought were her long
lost children. She talked to them about
old times, relating incident after incl
dent of their early childhood, but they
remembered none of these things. About
to leave in despair, she sung one of the
sweet songs that she used to sing to
them in the evening hours, and their
faces Immediately kindled with vague
remembrances of childhood's hours, and
they cried mother" The song was
remembered when all else was forgotten.
Some of the early Legislators wrote their
laws in verse and the people learned to
sing them.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-02


'' One sound, and I'll blow your
brains OUT he hissed.
" Resistance was useless, so L submits
ted. He disarmed me, flung me on the
ground, and fastened my hands behind
me with cord he pulled from his pocl-
ct. He then went few yards away, to
warn the rangers, suppose. l heard
ringing cheer, shots, oaths, and all the
usual noise of a hand-to-hand encounter.
Giving short and sudden wrench,
got loose and rushed forward to see the
result of the fight. just as advanced,
/ heard two shots fired almost simulta-
neously, and a bullet shaved past my
head L clapped my hand to my left
ear. Heaven the lobe was shot away.
Another inch, and should have been
killed.
"' Rather a narrow shave, that, said
one of the troopers, coming, forward. L
just saw the fellow drawing bead on
you when dropped him.
I" l went forward, and found the vic
tory had been ours. Three of the rang
ers had been shot down, one of them be-
ing Mapping Bill. Two were wounded,
and lay on the ground, whilst one had
escaped. Judge Lynch soon settled the
two prisoners.
"We recovered all of our gold, and we
made preparations for our return. We
gave the dead hasty burial, easing
them, of course, of all valuables, etc. /
found q pocket-book on the body of my
would-be slayer, and from it CLEANED a
full account of the gang. From infor-
nation therein contained, Sandy and I,
some weeks later, made little expedi-
ton of our own to place in the bush,
where we found quite large collec-
ton of nuggets and dust-the result of
many months of bush-ranger's life.
AS it was impossible to restore the treas
ure to its lawful owners, we were obliged
to keep it. We returned to camp; and
in consideration of our successful efforts
we received share of the gold. Some
months later left the diggings, and re-
turned home, married Mary, and settled
down here. 1 ought to add that [ gave
the trooper who so bravely saved my
life an old silver ring to wear for my
sake. have never seen him since; but
if ever do, he shall be welcomed as
king. Such, gentlemen, is the story of
Lucky Shot,"
The hearty thanks of the company
were voted to Mr.. White, for his story.
and the company drank the troopers
health.
:" You never saw him after ?'' 1 asked
Mr.. White.
Never, sir"
"Could you recognize him if you were
to see him ?" l asked.
II can't say he may have altered
considerably; but should recognize the
ring Immediately"
Then is that it ?' said 1, putting out
my right hand, on the little finger of
which was the identical ring.
1t is; and you are Jack Fox"
II am; and I am exceedingly glad to
meet an old friend once more"
Loud were the EXPLANATIONS of joy at
this disclosure. We had fresh bumpers,
and we caroused until the small hours,
fighting our old battles over again.
L accepted Mr.. Whites invitation to
stay with him for short time, and L
must admit that l spent some very hap
py hours in "The Travellers Rest"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-02

LIVERY wetday sir" said the CHEEKY
host of the " Travellers Rest" as
he assisted me to take off my heavy rid
ing coat.
Very wet, indeed" L replied. "I've
had my share of it during my thirty
mile ride to-day!"
Mine host conducted me to room
with a CHEEKY fire burning in the CRATE;
and having been served with good hot
supper and my favorite glass of hot
brandy, began to feel more comforta-
BILE. 1 drew up my chair to the fire, en-
cased my feet in pair of easy slippers,
and filled my pipe preparatory to a quiet
smoke, when 1 was disturbed by the en-
trance of my host.
Won't you join the company in the
next room, sir ?" We have a social club
held here twice week, and perhaps
they may amuse you during the even
ing"
"With pleasure!" replied. SO, talk
ing my glass and pipe, 1 followed my
landlord into large room, which was
almost filled with numerous company.
AT the moment of my entrance they
were listening with evident satisfaction
to story told by one of their number.
My host briefly introduced me, and
took chair close to the story7teller, and
prepared to enjoy my smoke.
Now, Mr.. White, you must begin
your story again, in honor of the gentle
man." So Mr.. White recommended.
"You must know, gentlemen" he
began, ''that the scene of my tale lies in
Australia, just about the time of the
gold fever there"
The tones of the speakers voice SEEM
ed familiar to me, and gave him a
searching look. What did see? The
lobe of his left ear was missing. I half
started from my seat, upsetting my glass
of brandy by my elbow, and startling
the company generally.
I" beg pardon, gentlemen sudden
spasm-that is ALL" stammered out.
cit is the same man /" soliloquized.
Twas supplied with fresh glass OF
brandy, and Mr.. White resumed:
"Well, was only young fellow at
the time, and got bitten by the gold
fever, like many other people besides.
Every paper contained dazzling accounts
of the riches to be found in that far-off
land, SO at last made up my mind to
go and try my luck. When I told Mary
she cried, and tried to dissuade me, but
it was of no use, was determined, and
soon after left home for London, where
I entered my name on the books as a
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-10-02
A LUCKY SHOT.

"JERY etday sir" said the CHEEKY
Y host of the Travellers Rest as
he assisted me to take off my heavy rid
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23

OATMEAL DIEr.-A Philadelphia
experimenter has bas been emulatine
the example Of Dio Lewis in respect
to economical living and vegetable
diet, and communicates to the public
the result Of his effort to feed a family
of three on a dollar week. He tried
corn meal and found it insipid. Buck
wheat soon followed, and potatoes
also failed to sustain bodily strength
The oatmeal was tried, and, at the OK
piration oftwo weeks, says the expert
nfcnter, Il found myself four and a
quarter pounds heavier. My wife had
gained three pounds, while The lad
had gained over five pounds. Our
food outlay for fourteen days was OK
actly $3.50, or less than seven cents
per day for each person. We are now
pursuring the same course, with an
occasional mixed meal"
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23
NUMBER l8

lines of the township Or county as are
exposed to such incursions, and for
that purpose to enter upon the lands
OF any person in said township or the
adjoining township or county, and to
erect such fence thereon, without be-
ing guilty ofany trespass whatever.
And the said Commissioners shall
have power and authority to con
struct fences across any public or pri
yatc road: Hrovilesl, that proper
gates are established OH such public
or private roads; and to levy aud col
lcct tax upon the real property of
said township or county to defray the
expenses of erccti ng and maintaining
said fences, said tax to be collected at
the same time and in the same man
ner rs otEer State and county taxes
are levied and collected. And the
county Commissioners are authorized
and empowered to make such arrange
n'ents with the owners Of property
contiguous TO and on either side Of
the township or county lines as may
accomplish the object ofprotecting
the county or township from the in
cursion Of cattle or stock.
SEC. 6. That laws now in force in
regard to the erection and mainten
ance of fences shall apply to any
fence erected in pursuance Of the fore
going Section; and all persons disturb
ing or injuring said fences shall be
punishable as provided in said laws,
and all cattle breaking said fences
shall be dealt with as provided in said
laws.
SEC. z. II shall be the duty of any
person or persons driving stock, such
as cattle, horses, mules, sheep, or hogs,
through the public roads Of any coun
ty. to SO heed and drive the same
that they shall not be allowed to enter
upon or work injury to the lands or
crops of the citizens of said county.
SEC. 8. 1t shall be the duty Of each
and every employer in any county or
township which shall adopt the pro pro
visions of this Act to furnish each
and every employee hired by him
with good pasturage for the stock
owned by such employee, not exceed
ing two cad of cattle to every field
hand in am ouat.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23

A church i'll Berlin made Of paper
is octagonal withoutand circular with
in. The material is made waterproof
by saturating it with vitriol, lime
water, whey and the whites Of eggs.
The building has fine relief work ON
the outside, and papier mache statues
adsrn the interior.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23

At tho performance Of the oratorio
Of elijah" in Boston last week mai
ority Of the audience got angry. and
vigorously hisscd the vandals who put
OH their hats, great coats and water
pools, and with squeaking boot &C
compartment left the hall during che
final chorus.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23

The Liverpool banker, Mr.. T. P.
Haywood, whodiod recently leaving
an estate Of s12,5ooo,o0o, dequeathed
s5,0oo,ooO to his nephew, Arthur
Lonsdale, besides making him his
residuary legatee. This is said to be
the largest legacy ever left to a
nephew. Mr.. Haywood had no child
ren.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23

Kruppp is prepared to Manufacture
n 124-ton gun, if need be. The charge
would be 500 pounds of gunpewder
and the weight of the projectile would
be ton.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23

An irrigating ditch five miles long,
hosting $4,000, has just been finished
by All Italian ranchcr near Sutrc,
Nevada.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23
The Full Text Of the Appro-
priatiOn Bill.

Tho Measure i'll the amended Form in
which il Became Law-Intcrcstins
Details of State Expenditure under the
Reform Government.
An Act to make appropriations to
meet the ordinary expenses Of the
State Govcrnmct for The fiscal year
commencing November l, 1876.
BE II enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives Of the
State Of South Carolina, now met and
sitting i'll General Assembly, and by
the authority Of the same:
SECTION /. That the sum Of S143,-
100 be, and the same is hereby, ap-
propriatcd to pay the salaries Of the
executive and judicial officers OF the
State, and the clerks and the con-
tingcnt expenses Of the executive and
judicial departments for the fiscal
year commencing November 1st,
1876, that is to say:
First. For the salary Of the Cover
nor, $4,000; for the salary OF the
Governors private secretary, 81 ,275;
for the salary Of the Governors
messenger, $500.
Second. For the salary of the
Licutenant-G Governor, 50 800.
Third. For the salary ofthc sccre-
tary Of State, s2,100; for the salary of
the clerk of the secretary Of State,
Sl,275; for the porter in the Office Of
the secretary Of State, 500.
Fourth. For the salary of the
comptroller general, $4,000; for clcri-
cal services i'll the office Of the comp
tro'lcr-gcncral, s2,55O, f so much be
necessary.
Fifth. For The salary Of the State
treasurer, 81 $40, for clerical services
in the Office OF the State treasurer.
s2,I75.
sixth. For the salary Of the ndiu.
tant and inspcctor-gcneral, 81 200;
i'r the clerk of the adjutanl and
ln<rcctor-scncral, 5000.
Seventh. For the salary of the
attorney general, S2,100; for the sal
ary OF The clerk Of the attorney gencr-
nj, 200.
Eighth. For the salary Of the
State superintendent Of education,
81 SO; for The salary of the clerk Of
the state superintendent ofcducation,
s9oo.
Ninth tor the salary of the Chief
J"stlcc Of the Supreme Court, 1000;
lor the salaries Of the two associate
Justices, $1,000; Tor the clerk Of the
supreme Court, who shall perform the
duties OF l'berlan OF said Court, ST.
ooo; for the State reporter, 81 900;
Tor the attendant upon the library
and the rooms Of the Supreme Court,
sad attendant to be appointed by and
removable at the pleasure of said
court, sloo; Tor the purchase ofbooks
Tor The library OF the Supreme Court,
saoo, 70 be paid on the order Of the
Chlei Justlce'
tenth. For salaries of the eight
circuit judges, $50 900; for the sala-
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23

Tho Measure in the amended Form in
which ii Became n l,aw-lntcrcsting
Details of State Expenditure under the
Reform Government.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23

A Parisiau Snowman, whose daugh
ter was lately married, endowed her
most Enthusiastically. Hc gave her
for her portion an elephant who knew
how to dance, q dog that could rcck
on accounts, two canaries skillful at
card playing and camel 50 pious
that it went down OIL its knees at sun
set, with its head to the East.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-06-23
FOR s Ale

A very dcsircabc HOUSE and LOT,
now occupied l'y Chas. S. Dull. For
further particulars, apply to
J. w. MOSELEY.
june 2 SIN
The daily gazette., 1877-10-11
HARD ON HAYES.

The New York Times, (Republican,l in Its
head lines says; Heavy Republican losses
caused by the Presidents Southern policy
and Civil Service order" Tribune: "Two
years ago they met their adversaries in
Obi o on the high ground of national hon
esty, and, after hard fight, they beat the
gloriously. This year they have fallen
back frem the noble position which they
then CONQUERED. and they ara oyerwhelm-
ed.'' Commercial Advertiser. s'The Presi.
dents policy is fast thinning over the Gov
eminent into the hands of the Democratic
party" The Eueaily Post: 'The Republi-
cans of Ohio, therefore, were urged by their
friends in other States to stand firmly where
they stood a year ago and two years ago,
and 70 make their declarations even more
positive than they were then. They disre-
garded the entreaty and the warning They
deserved defeat. and that they have incur
red it is not at all surprising"
The daily gazette., 1877-10-11
FRENCH ELEoT1oS FIGURING

lNetD IOTK A1tJutu. E- AA
IL would not be ct All surprising Ii the
French Ministry should reduce the repu b.
lican phalanx OF three hund red and sixty !
three by-a score or So in~next Sunday 3
elections, but the claims their organs make
in advance OF from one hundred and seven
teen to one hundred and sixty republican
seats are The meresL political sbluf" The
republicans. not TO be outdone at this game,
lay claim to four hundred seats. This
counting of chickens before they are hatch
ed is not unfamilliar in American politics,
and not new even In France. The immense
pressure brought TO bear by the govern
ment will not be without some effect In the
rural district, where the priest and the per-
feet are stfIl powerful; but In the cities and
even the smaller towns the revulsion
against a repressive policy more odtous and
barefaced than that of the Empire will be
noteworthy. In the towns aud even IN
numbers OF villages it has been found i'm
possible TO break up the republican ma
chinery which Gambetta, who has studied
our political campaigns to advantage, put
In motion long ago and which he has taken
good care to keep well oiled. Aner six
years of the Republic men are no longer
afraid to vote for republican candidates, al
though the priest may still persuade the
peasant that IL Is for the good OF the Church
To vote for tine legitimist or 0rleanist. In
the Anxiety of De Brogtie to win at any cost
the Bonapartists expect to find their ac-
count, and the indications are that what
ever may be lost to the Republic will be q
gain TO the party Of Sedan.-N Y. Heraid-
The daily gazette., 1877-10-11

NoTICEAT, t. b. Merritt, in compli-
IN anee with the requirements of the
iAct,of Assembly, in such cases made and
provided, do hereby give notice that shalt
apply to The Judges OF the Court of General
Sessions ortfe PeacaAnd jail Delivery of
the state ofDelawafe, in and ior the Coun-
ty of New Castle on Monday the 10th day
of November next, being the first day of the
November Term, A. D., 1871 for q license
N keep an Inn or Tavern known as the
United States Hotel, at the N. w, corner OF
Water and French streets, In the Second
wani-of the City of Wilmington, TO sell
intoxicating liquors in less quantities than
one quart, 70 be drunk onthe premises. and
the following respectable citizens recon-
mend this said application, 70 wit: -
Joshua Baker, Saml w Schultz,
John r Bush, Alfred Sparks,
Geo f Wheeler, Nicholas FJenney, ts
John Christy, Henry Feldmier,
w H Graves. BR Heisler,
M Fellheimer, John Mealey,
Joseph Stoeckle. James Christy,
Matthew Macklem, Nathaniel Melchoir, Sr
Nat1 Melchoir Jr Geo r Higgins.
F Townsend, l.. B Brison,i l'" u 81.
Michael Kenny, Ohas E Sparks, .a.
VIM L Gilbert, Chas Weyl, ~ 1a
John w Gray, VIM Legg,
octs-st . MERRITT
The daily gazette., 1877-10-11
majority Of /, 800 on a party vote

Mr.. CoNKLING BACKS WATER.-The
New York Tribune, of yesterday contains
part of a speech made by MIR. Conkling
on Saturday, before the Republican COM
mittee, in which he says he is not
opposed to Mr.. Hayes administration. Ii
will hardly be SUPPOSED that he can make
his own friends believe such remark now,
TO say nothing of convincing the friends OF
Messrs. Hayes, Evarts and Schurz. We
annex a few lines. Mr.. Conkling said
Frequently have learned through the
press that there are dissensions in the Re-
publican party, and that these dissensionS
will cause the defeat of the party in the
coming election. l honestly believe that
these discussions exist only in the press.
know of no man in the Republican ranks
who would by any action or word injure or
hurt the Administration. There are al
dents that are obi sctionable 10 some ele-
ments of the party which D aced him in
power. Many acts OF the lamanted Lin
coin, and of President Grant, did not re-
celve the approval of the party or its rep
TeSentaIiyeS. On more than one occasion
/ 1elt myself bound 10 demonstrate with
President Lincoln on extreme measures
have answered No" when your represen
tAtive in Congress. fell *, as | did. that
was elected 10 represent your opinions IL
the national councils. and in so doins
should use my own discretion in passinl
judgment. 1 knew that if l erfed in jud
lnent l would be notified promptly by my
constituency at the polls.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-11

NOTICE.-I. Bernard Bonner, do hereby
N give notice that l shall apply to the
Judges OF the Court OF General sessions OF
the Peace and Jail Delivery of the State OF
Delaware, in and for the county of New
Castle, on Monday, the 10Th day OF Novem.
Der next, being the first day of the Novem-
Der term, A. D., 1871, for license ID keep
an Inn or Tavern at the s. W. corner OF 5th
and Spruce streets, being No. 6A E. Fifth
street, IN the 4th Ward of the city OF Will
mington. TO sell Intoxicating liquors in less
quantities than one quart, TO be drunk on
the premises and the following respectable
citizens recon mend this said application,
TO wit.
" illlam I Stuart Edward Wright
Francis Kelly William DollaEd
Thomas Murther Michael Sweeny
Patrick Hession Alexander II Moore
Peter Mannion Robert CaEswell
Francis McMonagle John Gallagher
Patrick Murray George NJ d Loper
John McCaulley Frank Mcguire
James Rigney James F McGonigal
James BARLEY John Smith
James u German Bernard Donohoe
John Toner Neil Gormley
Joseph Ashley w A Hox g.
9-3t% BERNARD BONNER.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-11

Too HIGH ENTIRELY.-TheR Republican
had nothing to say yesterday over the re-
turns from Ohio. In its first edition no
mention appeared of the election, and its
readers might have read its editorial page
all over and not known that an election
had been held. 90
Later in the day it walked up 10 the fact
and copied brief dispatch. followed by one
from Iowa, claiming sweeping result In
that far of little backwoods State. But in
this it attempted to deceive its ignorant ne
gro readers in a most glaring way by put
ting the probable Republican majority al
so 900 when it was not supposed it Will reach
80. 900, although it was 60 COO two years ago
1t can gain nothing by this deception; lis
white readers know better and the negroes
cannot be kept long in ignorance Of the fate
that awaits the party the Republican at
tempV to bolster up.
The Republicans news also deceived Its
readers as to the election in Newark, n. j.
where the Republicans reelected Iheu
Mayor; but the Democrats made gains by
electing several officers, and Democratic
gain OF 1892 over 1875. when the Republican
Mayor had a majority of 3 ,3l3. In the Dem
ocratic banner wards, the Seventh anC
Twelfth, the vote was light, at least l, ,O.I
voters not appearing at the polls.
The Republicans ooncede that the resul
is damaging to their hopes for Novem ber
and the Democrats now say that Newark
will give Mcclellan a majority for Gov
ernor. Newark has conceded Repu ublicar
majority of /, 800 on a party vote.