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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-16

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kicH1osD' foHk RIVER AND gaEsrkAxEl
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS. A'1"'ND'
THROUGH PASSENGER.
SUI r. h. Leaves Richmond TUESDAY, THURS
DAI. snh SATURDAY. Connects at
West Point win steamer Havana for
oil points on York river and Baia.
more. Arrives In Baltimore at s A.
M.; connects with rall.Iines for Wash
ington, Philadelphia, New York, Boz
ION, :, I, ana AL western points. .Connects
and iSpn a,aoI,' WIN train. ON Richmond
Ohio railroads.
THROUGH FREIGHT.
o'oo a. ID. Leaves Richmond TUESDAY, THURS
DAY. ard SATURDAY. Connects
with steamers at West Point for river
points. CONNECTS Al Richmond witk
Hains on Richmond and DanviIe fall.
ROAD. richmond and Petersburg, ana
chesapeake and Ohio railroads.
LOCAL PASSENGER
day..
LOCAL FREIGHT.
TOO A. ID. Leays. Richmond M tSIRa WEB D
meets Ut Wrst Point with steamer lds
for all landings Oh Mattaponi and Pc
munkey rivers.
THROUGH PASSENGER.
THURSDAY. and SATURDAY. Com.
meets with train. on Richmond and
Petersburg and Chesapeake and Ohio
railroads. Steamer Havana lea yes Raj.
M a9sFf f5o% wE FIsy Ia Llsh. ssrsss
trains from PhilnielpGia, New Y oia
ana western points and nj " e,+ Point
South. az" WV
THROUGH FREIGHT.
o'io.f' a. ArrireS NJ Richmond TUESDAY
THURSDAY. and SATURDAY, Con.
meets With steamer at W,st Point from
baltinore Connects with Richmond
anu U.nvill" Richmond and Peters,
Dulg. ana Chesapeake aud Ohio rail-
roads.
LOCAL PASSENGER
1o'oo a. NJ. Arrives at Richmond daily except Sun.
gay. CONNECTS with Richmond and
petersburg and Chesapeake and OhIs
railroads.
LOCAL FREIGHT
4:oO 4. NJ Arrives IT Richmond MONDAY, WE'D
SESDAY. and FRIDAY. Con-
meets 1T West Point with steamer Isis
from Mattaponi and Pumunkey-river
landings.
NO transfer Of freight at Richmond to or from
sonthern points. Cars run through between Atlanta
and West Point.
Careful handling and dispatch. with lowest rates,
guaranteed.
Through bills Of lailng. with guaranteed rates,
Issued TO all northern and tern points.
Through tickets sold to all nOri le-u, eastern, and
western points. and baggage checked through.
For tickets apply at General Railroad Ticket Of
Ace, S26 Main street; 4, the Exchange Hotel, and
companv's de pot, corner Tweuty-third and Dock
streets, Richmond, Va
fec n. r. DOUGLAS. Superintendent,
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SALE.

7HleH-ooNsfA1sEs - .ls..,o,, !,
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON -
SATURDAY,
February 7th Mt O'Clock A. NJ, ut the salooa aor
merry known as sadler's Restaurant, Main street
bel vren Fifteenth and Seventeenth streets, use ioi
lowing articles to satisfy distress warrant IN my
ha mis- against James Kennedy-to wit:
one:PIGEoN-HOLED TABLE, BALLS and CUES,
One BEER-PUMP.
Two sHoyEL-BOARDS aud WEIGHTS
FINE BAR-COUNTER,
One STOVE and PIPE, ..'
CHAIRS, TABLES, MIRROR,
sPITToONs, BOTTLES, &C.
TERMS: Cash. L. j.. ~HAiiNo,
,tIcot Fl. c. C.. r
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kSSlEOo AG VI AAatN6s
On and after WEDNESDAY, December 18th
ralns viii run on this road as follows:
8:03 A. 81. leaves the Byrd-Sree, station daily Tex
ccpt Sunday, CONNECTING with the Bal
tinlnre ann Ohio AMI Baltimore and
Potomac ra:irteid, due at New York nj
a.i!in r NJ; arriving arriving at Washington
1913 P. N. leaves Byfd-street station daily, con-
necring ~ Washington with the Ralti-
more and Potomac railroad, arriving
in New York at $3.50 A. IL. Through
sleeper from Richmond 10 New York !;
A:30 p. d. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN, for
Junction, leaves Broad-street station
tSandays exccpfed|.
1905 A. II. arrives al Byrd-Street station daily
Yea; leaves ss. NV York at sos the preced-
llOO z. n. ar77vcs ar Byrd-Seet station daily lex.
$40 4. ". AUGMENTATION TRAIN arrive
ut Broad-street ststien isundays ex.
passenerr-car. which Will be attas he'd to freIeh,
train. ~ III Scave Broad-Street depot on MONDAY.
WEDNESDAY. and FRIDAY at 500 A. NJ, ar.
irving 1t Quantco at 4:40 P. ii. Returning, will
leave Quantico on TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and
SATURDAY at 10 A. H., arriving at Broad-stree
Through sleepers and coaches run on night trains
between Richmond and New York each way.
FREEGHT TRAINS Paye Broad-StreeI station Cd
TUESBsAY, THURSDAY, and SAT- RDAY
on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY
MORNINGS. Consguees Of live stock and perish
able articles, upon giving notice nj depot, Gun obtain
freight at Boulton on preceding evening.
cipal points North and Wen. E. T. D. MYERS.
.-.-- General Superintendent.
G. A. TAYLOR.
dc12 General Freirht and Ticket Agent.
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In pursuance of the power given us by Ger
tain paper duly executed and dated the Sd DAY
Of January, 1877 from the heirs of Caroline Phil
the premises at public auction, on MONDAY the
26th day OF February. 1877. al IL o'clocs H., that
PROVED PROPERTY i'uated Us described above
now occupied by Charles ". Green: Archer 6
Booker and others, bringing at pre- e for that por-
ton occupied rental Of about $4,000 per year.
This property IS located in an improving and eigi
most adv an tageous opportunity TO capitalists and
Others, as it is growing steadily and regularly IN
value, and will ut Ill times command fair rents and
prompt tenants. Each building has good front on
Main street, and extends back good depth. A plat
of the property will be exhibited ut sale, showing
dimensions Of each LOT. go
TIE TERMS, which will be attractive and liberal,
will be announced at time of sale.
Special attention 1. called to this important sale
and PARTIES wishing avail thclnsel 1es of an oppor-
w. l.. ROYAL.
A. 81. KELLEY.
fe12 r..s Trustees.
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~. 4 .iin ~; sALEg 1...Fnaure Days.
- by Grnbtss ID Williams,
zeal Es.ate Ar.enss and Auctioneefs

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A. VAIL Y. ~,
NJ ABLE LITTLE COTTAGE FAK 81 - ~ lon LIE az
ROAD, ONE MlIET ,IE ~ FAR.
AT AuCTION execution OF 2 s. aei
ersa Of lie Circuit Court o. Menrfo county en.Srfa
on ne aSth OF 0ctobcrs III my p tar.ttnn
n ,,a e Inc premises on MoNDAY 2eth Fesrnary,a
orsock r. NJ, the property referred 20 ~ Ine pn-
Nm hKESRES or LAND, situated as stated above
,y,S an the north aide OF the Broad: road, al.
Sin3nS HE lands Of e. G. Pollard Mrs. Hutzler, and
'h +, ms ms upon i. FRAMED DWELLING With the
,e,,na IN. houses and q nice PEACH-ORCHARD.
THIS nropert, lies beautifully on good roah, Just
outside the city limits and presents Inducements 70
persons wishing comfortable home or good mar
TERMS One third cash; balance at sig and Twelve
saonths for notes with interest, and ttle retained
by the court until the notes shall be paid.
- - Il, IL. NASH. Com missioner.
on..aos e. rr,,, us Ancfioneers fc15
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nLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP srFFfS
" COMPANY. ssRkEEiaHs.s.
177b. IofV'
flames RIVER STEAMBOATsssisMs,
COMPANY. E1szssRikk
FOR NORFOLK. PORTSMOUTH, BAL
TlMORE. PHILADELPHIA,
NEW YORK,

FOR NORFOLK. PORTSMOUTH, BAL
TlIORE. PHILADELPHIA,
NEW YORK,
AND ALL REG ULAR LANDINGS ON THE
JAMES RIVER.
Making close connection at Norfolk with tho new
and elegant steamer FLORIDA for haiti
MORE. and steamer LADY OF THE
LAKE for WASHINGTON, D. c.
On and after TUESDAY. September ] l, the fast and
elegant steamer JOHN SYLVESTER, carrying the
United States mail, will leave Richmond for The
above-namea points TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS,
and SATURDAYS III 81 O'Clock A. h.
Passengers by this route can view by daylight all
the isorica and interesting points and objects on
the James river, Including DUTCH GAP passing
through the sane fortications, battle-fedS James
town, Hampton Roads. etc. Two hours ut Norfolk
before departure OF Baltimore steamers.
Fare to Norfolk aud return. . o9
New York at reduced rates.
Tickets for sale steamers, at CARRIER Co.;
Ticket Agency, Main street and Exchange Hotel, ano
baggage checked through. Freight reoeivcd daily for
Boston, Norfolk, and Portsmouth, ano regular land
ings on James river, from A Ii. TO g z. 81, al
reasonable rates.
Freight for way-landings mast be prepaid.
l.. B. TATUN, General Agent
ut ". D. Blair & Co.'s, No. 9o3 hain street.
Sc IL
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By j. Thompson Brown,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
lll3 Main street, opposite Dispatch Office.

A DESIRABLE VACANT LOT
n NEAR CLAY STREET, ONE SQgARE
AUCTION.-Ry request Of the owner will sell
ut public auction. on the premises, on FRI
that VACANT LOT on the east side of Foul
shee (St james, street between Clay and Leigh, and
fronts Oh said street 81 feet inches aud running
back between parallel lines lac feet inches TO an
alley Is feet wide. said lot commences at l56 feet
north Of Clay street. aud Is bounded on the south by
an alley l s feet wide.
Parties Of limited means desiring to purchase a
nice lot at low figures should attend this sale.
y. THOMPSON BROWN,
feIO-td Auctioneer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-16
by Robert b. Lyme,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioncer,
1912 Main street.

FARM IN HENRICO COUN-
nv CONTAINING 81 $40 ACRES GOOD
IAND.-Is trustee in deed dated 2sth Noye IN.
1871 from William B. pee ,rvi in sa e eis
t He aIministrator of William W. Voorhees,, default
having been made in the payment of the DEBT Sc
nun 70 the highest bidder at the front door Of the
court Tm h Of the county of Henrico, MON
DAY the 10th of February, 1877, at IL o'clock
township, containing 81 $40 ACRES, being No.
s in the plat of division Of the lands of which
Thomas Herbert died seized.
TFRMs: Cash as to 80 much as will satisfy ex-
penses of sale and $l55.39, with interest at 6 per
cent. from 10th Of November, 1874, and on
credit as to residue Of six and twelve months, win
ments secured by trustdeed Selling as trustee, the
win convey with the usual special
warranty. JACOB 5. AILEE, trustee.
ROBERT D. LYME, Auctioueer. fe7-l1t
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BY George s. vashon & Son, Auctioneers'
No. Z Tenth szreet.

GALE OF VALUABLE LAND IN HEN
tSpiro cnyr,yTY SEVEN NILES NORTHWEST
IN RICH SiOEF.-Ry vtrtueof the decree rendered
by Goochiand Circuit Court the chancery SUIT OF
verber term, 1876. l. us special commissioner. VIII
sell ut public auction. at fe office Of George s,
Yashon 4 Son, real estate agents No. TENN nree
Februsry, 1877, at 10 O'Clock NJ, that ran IH
FARM IN Henrco county eHn'aininE one p aHav
Earn.r situated ON the Fredericksburg road one
mile from the head Of Brock turnpike. This land
is well timbereh, and the qpen land Is Keod am az
W. c. Taliaferro.s and others: The Improvements
consist Of a SMALL DWELL1NG-nOUSE, &C.
TERMS: One fourth cx<il the residue In one ana
two wears with interest seom cate, and title retained
u"''' VIZ fN THOMAS NJ. DIETRICH,
- Special Commissioner
n yAsuoS Z Son kuctonpers. fe 14-tds
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BY J. Thompson Brown.
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
l113 Main street, opposite Dispatch office

BY J. Thompson Brown
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
l1l3 Main street, opposite Dispatch office
TRUSTEES SALE OF BRICK HOUSE
l. AND LOT ON JACKSON STREET.-By viz
tue of deed of trust dated 9Th of April 1877 exc
US trustees and recorded in the Richmond Chnncery
Court, D. Is los B., para 44e. and default having
been made in the OF tire So to do
beneficiary, the undersigned, as trustees VIII sell
at public auction, on the premises, on the 10Th
h REF o 20 kEAk EsTAfE adA in said
deed-as follows:
that certain LOT OF hASP In The city Of
fronting s. feet inches on Jackson street, near
Clarke street, and running back between parallel
TERMS: BY consent Of parties interested will be
one fourth cash; balance in four eight, and twelve
months, interest added and secured by trlct,deed.
DANIEL HENDERSON,
4. r. BROOKS,
j. THOMPSON BROWN, Auctioneer. fe 10
VALUABLE SPRINGS PROPERTY
Y FOR SALE.-By virtue of decree Of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, rendered In The cause
Of the Central National Bank Of Frederick, Nd,
rs o e SnneE aae in the
sell at public auction, on SATURDAY the 18th day
Of February, 1877 that most desirable property,
known as the
AUGUSTA SPRINGS" PROPERTY,
OR THE
"STRIBLING SPRINGS" PROPERTY.
The property consists of the original ''Angnsta
Springs tract. supposed to contain sou ACKEs'
and two additional tracts added thcreto-one con-
tanning 1OS ACRES, and the other supposed 10
proved, and is one Of the most popular water
ing-places in Virginia. .u
Tile property will be sold upon the following
terms-viz.: So much In hand rs will pay the costs
of suit and sale. and the remainder In four equal
annual instruments bearing interest from The day OF
sonui security and the title retained ultimate
curity. JAMES BlIMG AkDNEF, JR;:
GEORGE NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,-
HENRY B. NICHE,
JOHN PAUL,
CHARLES s. YANCEY,
Ia la-tds Commissioners.
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CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILROApl
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT, )
RICHMOND. VA. December ! 1861
IN AND AFTER DECEMBER 8, 1916.

Accommodation leaves Richmond at 3:45 i. 81,
and arrives at Gordonsville ut 7:30 r. 81, and ar
rives at Washington al l l:55 M.
Mail trains run daily iexcept west Of Gordonsvik
on sunday.
Express trains run daily, stopping at junction,
Soels. Trevllan's. GordOnSville. Charlottesville,
StauIton, Goshen, Miilboro'. Covngton, and all
regular stations west OF C0,inSton.
Accommodation trains run daily Except Sunday,
and connect ut q ordonsviile for Washington.
Mail and express trains connect vi GOrdonsvile
for Washington, and mail train at Charlottesville
FOR Lynchburg and the South.
Express train connects IT Cincinnati with the
trunk lines for all points In the West Northwest and
Southwest, including California; Oregon, and Texas.
Mal train arrives ut Richmond ~ 4:30 l.. n.
Express train from Cincinnati connects at Cor
louisville with the Virginia Midland railroad,
irving at Washington ut 7:30 a. ~, and arrives at
Richmond a. $50 4. ~. connecting with the Rich
mond and Danville and Richmond and Petersburg
trains for all point South.
Through coaches from Richmond to Washington.
Accom- modatiou train arrise> III $40 AN.
Sleepips-cars on nioh.-trains.
Through tickets sold aud baggage checked TO all
principal points.
For rates information. &C., apply at Compsny's
offices, and at S26 Main street. Richmond. Va.
CONWAY X. HOWARD,
General PASSENGER ans: Ticket Agent
s. W. VI. s. DUNN.
DEE Engineer and Superintendent.
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LONE S;EMENT. AND Platter.

=, s,EMENT. AND Platter.
n EE,s PREPARED AGRICULTURE
- LIME. .t.
Only sia per ton. It's effect On the various far dimes ..
equal TO fertilizers costing three or 'os. I'VE.
much. Prepared ana sold by ,,S,.ni, street.
Send for circular containing cef.lnesS-~.
r ME, LIME, LINE.
INDIAN RoGSN 1ssh Isspply always
At greatly reduced prices. sTesn 'afs -
Bss,ness once, 1909 Cary stree. r IC Cos
1903 Dock street, DILLON hh Manufacturers
my29
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by Z. b. Cook, Auctioneer,
No. 10 Governor street.

: y by e Is. COOK. AuCtIVHCSff -.
No. 10 Governor street.
! A. sSIGNEE's SALE OF STOCK OF
~ GROCERIES, BAR, BAR-F1xTUREs. &C.
Al assignee OF T. H. Armstrong, bankrupt, VIII seii
nj public anction, on the premises, bO5 nor1n A.
tieth street, en- SATURDAY. February II, lef"As
= : STOCK OF GROCERIES,
s.. PAR. BAR-FIXTURES,
SHOWCASE.
COUNTERS, &C. ~vnrp
fnaIasSf S A'' .r..t.s-e, - Assignee.
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Aurrr ~, !, 3. .la.JAlY,Ess.Thss DAy.
q IN 4. B. Cool, Auctions sf
q. No. 10 Governor street.

-, -.
nYGEI.LENT Asso RTMENT!. =, 9 + !
Ia HUusEHoyD rht,f,Es scs AT
PAgIok sUTg; z Sssoek Mn ne ssi !.
my store an excellent assert OF -
eSslEess 8 nEss rA ;;, sS s5s5rTSn SUIT
WALNUT and PAIIS,TsEEnpx M srsIng .TihHIEss
WALNUT snd OAK EA "a : 1A''''''
bb56aS aHEs sa sH rs eLEssAggTyREssss,
sifiRsEAus, MARDRoBEs, Isl
S q fsT#S5MsSSs pc 'ab55S sefAS1Esss'
HHHAifRS.c sLnUST SOFAS. go, &C
c c66otakiiSd. and ii s ATISe-srovEs'
An invoice ~ pgRrUmERY,
SSif,ET-PowDERs. ac:
n,s E. b. COOK. Anctloner:
o; T. w. Powell, AuchoneeN
1924 Btala street. ~
vs,HIs DAY at 10 o'clock wlll gel! az ny
stove nm assortment of FURNITURE, So. CON
s'S Stars BUREAUS. sInEBoARDs,
TABLEs, MAsMsTANsDs' 81
! no No. & cookiSG-sToyE, eomunete. in
l. ses' S &sRon, suitable for a ,soshins-
An ,nvo, sto es
Mn '" CLoTHlNe. DRY GOODS,
se 1e! HeTioSs' EE.ew. POWELL. A.e.loneer. !.
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AUGAALN - 1870 :. 80
BY wellington Godd'n.
Real Easate AGENT and Anctioncer.
Office corner OF Eleventh and Bank streets.
GALE At AUCTION OF YALUABLEl.
y LOT At THE ECuTHEAsT C1RNEha. t w
MARSHALL AND MONROE SgkEE,i. ~ t the
nrsYnisrs. on WEDNESDAY the 21st OF February;
is77 1t O'Clock z. NJ, that truly beautiuI LVs
located IA above adjoining the re>ideHce OF e. =.
IA. Hablisinn, fronting 40 feet, running BACK 30
ieg r. no me- aII sale is's w. GODDIN,
- 80 "a no -, $50 Auctioneer.
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REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.

REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.
TOR SALE PRIVATELY, ONE LOT,
4 2ox1so feet, on Twenty-fourth street between
Clay and Leigh. Apply to 2,rrev .DnrpsoN
Re l6-3t# No. 5O4 Twenty-fourth street.
DRIVATE SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT
L ON GRACE NEAR THIRD STREET, am
authorized TO sell nj very reasonable price that
FRAME DWELLING, adjoining the northeast cor
uer of Grace and Third streets. The HOUSE is
six rooms; gas and water, culyerts, &C. The LOT is
27! by 1O4 fest with right Of way to Third street:
Also, that DESIRABLE FIRST-CLASS BRICK
RESIDENCE No. 104 west Clay street !ten roomsl,
with large and beauti full yard, wel-shaded, sur
rounding 1t. The premises are In perfect order,
with all modern improvements, and IN delightful
neighborlood. Parties looking for frst-class
be had OH long credit If desired. s.
THOMPSON BROWN.
Real Estate Agent and Auctioreer,
fe 16-6t ll13 Main street.
DRIVATE SALE.-I have for sale, very
L cheap, $50 ACRES OF LAND, three miles
below Richmond on the Charles City road. No i'm
fruit on the place. The land Is unduatthg, and pre-
sents n fine appearance.
Real Es'ate Agent,
e13-4t No. l015 Main street.
OITY REAL ESTATE-FARMS, NINE
" RAJ LANDS, MILLS, &C., for sale, rent, or
Apply for VIRGINIA LAND GUIDE
GEORGE e. CRAWFORD,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
fe 5-thp2o 1905 Bank street
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BY Robert B. Lyme,
successor to Lyme Brother)
Real Estate Ag,azs and Auctioneer.
No. 1912 Kain street.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO VALUA-
BILE MAIN-sTREET STORES
CORNER OF EIGHTH,
AND TWO BRICK DWELLINGS ADJOINING,
AND ONE OTHER BRICK STORE
AND RESIDENCE -;
FRONTING ON SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
MAIN AND EIGHTH STREETS,
(
81 AUCTION.
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RAILROAD LINES
RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND CHxsPgAkK,
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS. '"D'

@ q - 80 -
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DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.

TOR NEW k.-The Old 4fEFS
Il Dominton Steamship ComCany'ss IN -;
FRIDAY, February l 9Th, II O'clock A. NJ.
Freight received until O'Clock Thursday evening.
Through bills of lading signed and goods tor
warded with dispatch to all points north, SOUTH, east,
and west: also, to foreign ports
Passenger accommodations UNSURPASSED. .;.,.o..
Cabin fare to New York. $l2; round-trip tickets,
$50. Steerage, S6 and IS.
For freight Or passage. apptyto
G. W. ALLEN & CO.. Agents.
frl4-3t Company's Wharf, Rockets.
MERCHANTS STEA M S II IF aFEfN
M LINE TO BRAZII-FOR PERKS
NAMBUCO AND BAHIA.-Steainship CAeSINI
will sail about March LIST. Rates of ia. sage and
freight have been fixed OIL low basis For further
information apply to the agent.
IL. b. BORLASD, 10 Wall street.
70 New York
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-03-07
A Surprised Tramp.

1t takes great deal TO put q pro-
fessional tramp out of countenance,
especially when be is dealing with a
woman but occasionally these gen
try wake up the wrong customer,
and then his peculiar abilities as q
traveller are sure to be exercised.
Only a few days since Melrose
lady, whose home is separated from
the depot by a piece OF woodland,
was passing along the road through
the timber when an ill-favOred man
suddenly sprang from the bushes, and,
seizing her by the wrist. demanded
Der watch and money With great
presence Of mind the lady responded:
"Let me alone and you shall have
my money! This the fellow did,
but still meDanced her with q heavy
walking-stick. The lady then de-
liberty unfastened her handbag,
quick as flash took out revolver,
and springing back several PAGES,
leveled il at the head CT the villain
The fellow was so astonished that be
in turn sprang back, and throwing
up his hands cried: Don't shoot"
and in q moment dashed into the
bushes and disappeared. The lady
is crack shot, thanks to the instrue-
ton of her husband, who is employ
ed in a well-known Boston wholesale
grocery establishment, and she feels
pretty confident she could have ef-
fectually winged her man had there
been necessity for it. When assured
that she ought to have brought the
fellow down, she replied: "Yo1
would not have me shoot him IN the
back, while running, would youE-
R0sfOa P0sf.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-03-07
Royalty I'm Umbrellas.

Umbrellas. or rather parssols. are
the badges of royalty in Africa.
King Coffee's umbrella was one OF
the most noted trophies taken by the
English in the Abyssinisn war. This,
however. was shabby affair in CON-
parison with the handsome and gigan-
tic sunsbades Just manufactured to
the number of forty by a GLASGOW
firm. They have been ordered by a
mercantile house in the same city,
and are intended to be given as
presents to African chiefs with whom
the merchants in question do busi-
ness. Three of these parasols, or
palanguines as they are also called,
are about thirty feet in circumfer-
ence, and the remainder about eigh-
teen feet They are covered with a
rich variegated damask silk, fringed
round the edges. ornamented with a
gilt ball at the top, and lined with fn-
ished cloth. The handle, which is of
lancewood, is armed with a spike for
tenting purposes, and bayonet joint
on the end Of the stick renders the
whole more portable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-03-07

of course every one has heard of
the New England farmer who signed
the pledge. with the reservation that
be might drink all be wanted TO
while he washed sheep; and how he
kept the pledge three or four months,
and then got drunk in the middle of
January a brother taxed him
with breaking the pledge, whereup-
on the farmer led him to the barn,
aud pointing to shivering, dripping
old ram, remarked:
"I've (hic) washed the old (hIc)
feller eight times (hic) already this
mornin', aud aint (hie) done a
washin' on him yet"
A jour printer in Pittsburgh is
equally as Ingenious in keeping the
letter Of his pledge. The great Muir
ply excitement there has been gath
ering in sinners by the thousand, and
be was 1scooped" along with others.
The pledges" are printed on neat
cards, SO that the signers can put
them in their wallet after attaching
their signatures.
The night on which Hanley signed
was crowded one, and pen and
ink not being handy, Hanley scrib-
bled his name in pencil For a week
or two he observed the pledge relig-
iously, but one night brewer sent
half barrel of beer to the foreman
to treat the comps" 1t was duly
tapped as soon as the last telegram
was up. and the boys began to enjoy
the exhilirating beverage, with the
exception of Hsnley, who looked on.
At length he asked if it was good
beer, and was informed that it was
prime article. He pulled out his
pledge and looked at it fxedly. An
idea struck him, and be whistled a
bar of an opera Just above his breath.
Hunting up q piece of rubber, De ca
silly erased his name, and then join
ed and drank his share of the beer.
Having finished it, he quietly sub
scribed mis- name again in pencil.
Since then, whenever he wants q
drink of beer, be rubs his name out
and takes it. He claims that be
never breaks the pledge, as his name
is not signed to it when be drinks.