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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-31

Caledonian Hotel, in George street, and
his proportions were now fully visible.
In his frantic exertlons, with his tail
sweeping the beach, no one dared APP
proach.
The stones were flying in all direc-
tlons, one seriously wounding man
called Baldy Barrow, and another break
ing the window of the Commercial
Bank. A party of volunteers under
Lieutenant David Menzle now assem-
bled and fired volley after volley into
the neck, according to the directions of
DIR. Campbell who did not wish, for
scientific reasons, that the configuratlon
of the head should be damaged.
AS there was bright moon, this con-
tinued till nearly ten o'clock, when Mr..
Stevens, of the Commercial Bank ,waded
in and fixed strong rope to the animal s.
head, and by the exertions of some 20
people it was securely dragged above
high water mark. Its exact appear
ance as it lies on the beach is as follows
The extreme length Is 101 feet, and the
thickest part is about 25 feet from the
head, which is II feet in circumference.
AT this part is fixed pair of fins, which
are 4 feet long by nearly feet across at
the sides. Further back is long dorsal
fin, extending for at least 12 or 13 feet,
and feet high in front, tappering to
foot The tail is more of flattened ter
mination tc the body proper than any
thing else. The eyes are very small in
proportion and elongated, and gills of
the length OF "a feet behind. There are
no external ears, and as DIR. Campbell
did not wish the animal handled till he
communicated with some eminent scien-
tific gentlemen we could not ascertain
If there were teeth or not. Great ex-
element is created, and the country
people are flocking in to view it. Mr..
Duncan Clerk, writer, took possession
of the monster, in the rights of Mr..
M'Fee, of Appin, and Mr.. James Nicol,
writer, In the name of the Crown
Glasgow (Scotldnd) Ne,Os.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-31
sCHENCK's SEA WEED TONIC.

In the atmosphere experienced here during
summer months, the lethargy produced by the
heat takes away the desire for wholesome food,
and frequent perspirations reduce bodily ener-
gy, particularly those suffering from the effects
of facilitating diseases. In order to keep a
natural healthful activity of the system, we
must resort to artificial means. For this pur-
pose Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic Is very effectu-
al. few doses will create an appetite and
give fresh vigor to the enervated body. For
Dyspepsia, 1t is invaluable. Many eminent
physicians have doubted whether dyspepsia
can be permanently cured by the drugs which
are generally employed for that purpose. The
Sea Weed Tonic In its nature is totally differ
entfrom such drugs. 1t contains no corrosive
minerals or acids in fact 1t assists the regular
operations Of nature, and supplies her defcien-
cles. The tonic in its nature 30 much resem-
bles the gastric juice that it is almost identi-
cal with that fluid. The gastric juice is the
natural solvent which, in healthy condition
of the body, causes the food to be digested /;
and when this juice is not excreted In sufficient
quantities, indigestion, with all its distressing
symptoms, follows. The Sea Weed Tonic per-
forms the duty of the gastric Juice when the
latter is deficient. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic
sold by all Druggists. 274t
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-31

darter Sally. Arter we had advanced to
Elijah's house, we stood Ia the yard
awhile a jawin' and presently two
somebody's rid up on hoss, which was
Johnston before and Whitfield Cassidy
behind. Whitfield and Kiah Cassidy
being the same. Elijah and Kiah Is
brothers, both born In the nat'ral way
like anybody's else's brothers no gals
between 'em, and both of 'em is about
the same age, especially Kiah, which
are the youngest.
Kiah was drunk, and he and Mr.. Cole
got to cussin one another about politix,
and advanced in the house whar was
Elijah's wife, which is my darter Jane
which Is next to my darter Sally. Well,
arter jawin' awhile with 'em, my little
nefiew says he to me, Uncle Buck, let's
go home; says !, good pop, SO we peg
ged on together, and heard somebody
callin' me, but never tentioned 'em,
nor advanced back; well, got home and
was eatin' my supper and Elijah, which
is my son-in-law, and married my dar-
ter Sally, arrived and says he to me,
Uncle Buck, I've killed man. Says ], ,
the - you have and this is all know
about the stabbing because L want
thar"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-31
THE TIMES, NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA, JULY 81, 1877.


near the end Of the mizzen top-sail yard
upon the Hindoo, forty feet below, and
thus dash him from the rail into the sea,
perhaps killing himself, ere he could
deal the fatal blow with the uplifted
dirk.
He would utter a shlll cry, a warming
TO the crew, as he cleaved the air, thus
rousing them, perhaps, in time to meet
the attack of the robbers and ensure the
further safety of Bell and the ship. The
emergency admitted of no delay. The
young man ,clutching the yard arm near
the end, hung by 1t second to make
sure he was in line with the Hindoo
beneath, then, just as the dirk was about
to descend, he let go of the spar with
long, wild cry that pierced every corner
of the ship, and down he went, cleaving
through the mir with terrific velocity.
There was a whirllng, rushing sound,
then a loud thud as the heavy boot heels
of the falling body crushed upon the
head of the native ere he could use his
knife, dashlng him from the rail into
the sea and killing him instantly.
The watch had heard the warning cry
of the lieutenant, and before the other
natives could recover from their surprise
at the occurrence which had SO suddenly
and unexpectedly broken upon them,
the decks were alive with the whole
crew, and the entire gang of robbers
beat hasty retreat.
Meanwhile Bell Upton had been SO
bewildered by that sudden, fearful cry
she had heard, and the sudden plash of
the bodies in the water, that, not until
boat was lowered, and the lieutenant,
who had been struggling in the sea, was
brought aboard and into the cabin, to
explain in faint voice how he had saw
ed her life, did she clearly comprehend
all that had happened. Then she threw
herself down by the PROSTATE form of
her lover, and hung over him in agony
fearing that he was fatally injured
Soon, however, the doctor gave cheering
information to the contrary.
The young man had sustained fear
full shock from his contact with the Hin
doo's body, but as that body had offered
but little resistance to his downward
progress when he struck it, being sim
ply driven before him into the sea, his
lower limbs, although partially par
alyzed for the time, were not broken.
He had, however, fallen dangerously
near to the rail- A roll of the ship to
the other side, ere he let go of the top
sail yard to descend, would have caused
him to fall on the bulwarks, when, of
course, he would have been killed.
"Never BEFORE" said the doctor, I" did
hear of such daring performance.
"Ayl' exclaimed Major Upton, "God
bless him Here, Bell he shall have you,
girl, for he has earned you"
He put both hands of his daughters.
who had clasped her lovers neck, in the
lieutenant's, and turned his head away
to hide few tears upon his bronzed
cheek.
Immediately after the young man had
been brought aboard, an off.shore breeze
sprang up, enabling the captain to head
seaward. In due time the vessel reach
ed her home port, when the lieutenant,
who by this time had fully recovered
from his fall, claimed his beautiful and
willing bride.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-31
A DARKEY WITNESS.

THE venire being impaneled, and the
i jury solemnly charged by the clerk,
the Commonwealth's attorney called in
support of the Indictment the witness
Buck Byrant, who being solemnly
sworn the truth to tell testified as fol-
lows:
Questioned by the Commonwealth
attorney-Tell all you know about the
cutting of the prosecutor by Cassidy,
the prisoner at the bar.
Answer: &c Well, gentlemen, it was
election day-'twas dark, cloudy, wet
sort of drizzly day, and says to my
old woman, believe I'll go down to
Riggold and 'posit my vote; and says
my old woman to me, well Buck, as it
is sort of dark, cloudy, wet sort of a
drizzly day, says she, hadn't you better
take your umbrilY Says / to the old
woman, 1 spect had better take the
umbril. So took the umbril ,and when
1 got down thar, Mr.. Cole coined, and,
says he, Uncle Buck, have you seed any
thing of old neighbor Harris Says L
to Mr.. Cole, for why ? Says he, he's
got my umbril. (The witness was here
interrupted by the court, and told to
confine himself to the actual fray be-
tween the prisoner and Cole, the prose
cutor), in answer to which the witness
remarked in tone of indignant remon-
STRANGE
Well, now, Mr.. Judge, you hold on,
for am sworn to tell the truth and 1
am agwine to tell it in my own way, so
faint worth while for you to say moth
ing more about it. Whereupon the
court and Commonwealth attorney be-
ing anxious to get rid of the witness on
any terms, told him to go on and tell
the tale in his own way. swell, as /
was going on to say, twas on lection
day, Buchanan and Filmo was runnin'
for the Legislator, and says my old
woman to me, says she, Buck, as its a
sort of dark, cloudy, rainy, damp, ,driz-
ely sort of day, hadn't you better take
your umbril, says she; says to my old
woman, says III 'spect had better take
my umbril, and advanced on towards
Riggold, It'll rived thar.
Well, the first thing L did when got
thar was to take a drink of Buchanan
whiskey, which was monstrous good,
and says to myself, says I,old hoss you
feel better now, don't you? And while
was advancing around Mr.. Cole, he
came to me and says he, Uncle Buck,
says he, have you seen anything Of our
neighbor Harris Says L for why 2
Says he the old cocks got my umbril.-
Arter while posted my vote, and
then Mr.. Cole and me advanced on to-
wards home, and Mr.. Cole was tighter
than ever seed him.
And so we advanced along till we got
to whar the road and path forked, and
Mr.. Cole and me tuck the path, as any
other gentlemen would, and after ad-
vancing while we arrived to old neigh
Dor Harris, settin' on log with the
umbril under his arm, and bout that
time Elijah Cassidy 1.-THE prisoner) COM
ed up, and we advanced till we arrived
at Elijah's house. Elijah is my neffew
and likewise my son-in-law, he married
my darter Jane, which is next to my
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-31

ca Do you really believe, Mr.. Podkins,
that anybody could make a head from
butter2 asked the landlady. "Well,
yes, ma'am, 1 should think they might, /"
said Podkins, as he pushed back his
individual butter plate, somebody has
got as far as the hair with this.''
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-31

lob PRINTING OF every description neatly
81 and promptly executed at Reasonable Rates,
atthe Blloomneld Times Steam Job once.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

HAMPToN's GOVERNMENTAL Co
lumbia IS. c. correspondent Of the
New York Tribune gives an attractive
picture Of the simplicity Of the Hamp-
ton government in that State. The Of
ices OF that government occupy the Sc
cond floor Of a mall story brick build
ing. A printed sign OF white cardboard
nailed on the pannels ct one door reads {:
" Lieutenant-G Governor, Comptroller
General and Attorney Geaesal, sud on
another q like tablet he's the nucription :
"Governor-Walk in" II. door led
into sort Of ante-room, beyoud which
was a. small clerks room, and still
further on smaller room, scarce six
BY nine IN size, where the Governor
works. The whole stock Of farnitare
in all would not fetch S25 at auction.
The Hampton Legislature not saving .
quorum in the Senate passed no tan
bill, but adopted resolution requesting
the people to pay to such persons .. the
Governor might appoin. . sum equal to
one-fourth OF their last years taxes,
euo PtVehtSaAiS tuSt Su~u t0ACS SOO0to DC
credited them when the regular tar levy
was made. Governor Hampton though,
he would not need so much money, and
asked by proclamation for only ten per
cent. Of last years tax. The people
responded almost with unanimity. Cp
to the ID OF this moeth he had obtained
from these voluntary payments $780,
l41. He has now . balance on hsnd oi
nearly $50. 900, after paving ali demands
except county officers salaries and the
school fund. His Legislature cost only
$4,000. Republics Legislatures have
cost about $200 900 annually. The
Tribune. commenting On its eoErespon-
dents letter, says:
"A model Governcs u last. The
State government of South Carolina,
that which Wade Hampton heads and
which the President now virtually re-
cognixes, Is condsrted with the sssis-
lance Of enc clerk. The Legislature
cost about one-iftesnth of tie asual
amount, and out Of $12e. Qua reserved
ss taxes the Governor has SS0, 900
on hand. Ii Gov. Hampton should
loose has present sitcaton, there orc
States up Moth here that wsald Ike q
employ him."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

COUNT PARTY ORGASlzArroS.-A
correspondent discusses IN another col
smR The subject Of the organization of
tie democratic party in this county for
the coming campaign. Whilst there
may Be wide differences Of opinion As to
The proper mode of organization, We
thisk, from the reasoning Of the writer.
there can scarcely DC two opinions as
% the necessity Of some mode by which
the full force to which the democratic
party 10 entitled to IN the count, can be
made available, at least for legislative
and other taxable purposes. No harm,
amy way. can arise from such a meet
ing for consultation a. is proposed by
our correspondent for Thursday, the
18th Of April, instant. and hence we
hope to see the elders and workers Of
our party in quiet council on tia, day.
seeking way GU, Of present chaos and
iahor'ng At sozs scheme Of organization
likely to prove acceptable to old an,as.
oaisms within our party lines.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

CRIMINAL MArTERs.-Nliss Annie
Abel was brought before Justice 10. F.
Morgan on Saturday last under charge
Of violation Of the peace. She was
committed 10 await the action Of the
Circuit Court. 1t is thought writ de
iuaatieo inquirendo VIII be issued and
that the unfortunate young lady will be
sent to an asylsm. On Sunday Hamp-
ton Lee and Dolly Sewall were brought
before the same Justice upon a charge
Of burglary. These parties had a hear
ing on Monday morning and were dis
charged. Hampton Lee, however, was
held TO keep the peace and be of good
behavior.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

The oAPHAss' CotRr-The Or
phans' Court met on Tuesday last,
presant Judges Canter, Tippett and Mil
bsrn. Among other proceedings were
the following: Letters of Administra-
ton were granted to Dr.. John Nj. Bronze
on the personal estate Of Linsey Jones.
Hannah r. Smith was appointed guar
dian TO B. j. Norris. Letters Of Ad-
ministration on the personal estate OF
Col. George Forbes were granted to J.
Harris Forbes and Joseph H. Key.
Miss Clara j. Howard was appointed
by the Court TO the free scholarship in
the Baltimore Female College.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

GRANGERs TO THE FRoNr.-The fol.
lowing resolutions, adopted by the Gran
gers Of Sister State, indicate a move
ment by the Patrons Of Industry to alb
dictate the non-intervention policy here
tofore maintained by the order in local
or current politics and 10 take sides
hereafter on all questions which have
connection with economic, labor or un.
dustrial issues, bearing upon the vel
fire of the producing classes.
Recognizing the necessity of uni
ted and immediate action on the part Of
all DESTROYS Of correcting the evils
which are affecting US so seriously, and
believing that individual prosperity is
dependent upon that which promotes
the welfare OF the body polite, we earn
estly invite the cooperation not only
of the Patrons Of Husbandry, but every
true citizen and lover Of justice.
"Our purpose is to secure proper rep
reservation which will bring about legis-
lativc action and reformation, covering
the entire field that has been and is 30
productive ofinjury as to render tins ac-
ton Tor self-preservation imperative
Among the prominent grievances we
seek to correct and relieve are:
"First-That of unequal and excess
sive taxation.
Second Congressional and legisls-
tive donations Of immense tracts OF land
and millions Of the public money to cor
porations and individuals, granting in
addition special rights and privileges.
creating thereby classes and social con-
ditions at variance with the spirit Of our
institutions and republican form Of
government.
Third-Compelling the manufactur-
ing and agricultural interest and capital
employed in developing the country to
bear the burdens Of government, by ex-
empting from taxation foreign banking
capital and money invested in bonds
and mortgages.
"Fourth-The want Of economy and
consideration Of the public welfare in
every department Of State and Federal
service IN creating sinecures, continuing
excessive salaries and exorbitant fees
to officials Of every grade.
"Fifth-The unjust and Ubiquitous use
of the ballot box, which is prostituted
tor partizau purposes.
1--WE are therefore resolved that
henceforth our individual and united ef.
forts shall tend towards correcting the
evils complained Of, by nominating and
supporting tor Office such men only as
are competent and honest, non-partisan,
yet loyal to their constituents, men who
are pleased in serving rather than de-
ceiving the people-those who reeog-
n,se the necessity Of guarding safely
the elective franchise, surrounding It
with safeguards in the way of qualifica-
tons which will render its exercise i'm
possible BY those not directly interested
in the results they were called upon to
decide"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

MARINE DISASTER NEAR Porvr No
PoIsr.-We learn from reliable party
resident near. and ere vishesss 70 he
disc that the Schssner Nc;
Shsse. laden witf,1cD ssus csal, bound
from Philsdeiphis y dIesandna. fous-
dered nesr Poins rs Pcilf in shis eouh-
~ in the heavy gale Of Monday last and
sank within . hundssd and City yards
OF the shore. here were fosr persons
on The schooner al the time Of the dis
sstss. the captain. lJamss Aaderson.)
the mate. deck sand thames unknown)
and the stsxass, Joseph Mazingo. By
aid Of q plank. the latter succeeded in
escaping from the sinking boat and was
rescued from the turf by parties on
shore. The, Captain, mate and deck
hand were drowned. tAsis snly avenue
of escape being cut OF by The filing Of
the yawl boat with wster. = moment be-
fore the schooner went down. The
bodies Of the dsswnsa men Jdrified
ashore the same' evsnsug and were in-
tered near No scene Of the disaster.
Frcn Tie severity Of the gale and the
violesee of the wsves at the time. no
aid could be yendersa BY those on shore
TO the unfortunate men whose melan-
eboly end we have recorded. The ves-
sci is . total wreck.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

Ppr IT m wKIriSe.-How many
misunderstanding arise from the loose
manner in which business matters are
talked up. and then when each party
puts his own construction on the con-
versation, the matter is dismissed BY
each with .'all right" Frequently II
turns ont all wrong, and becomes n
question for lawyers and courts. More
than bali Of he expensive and useless
litigai,on Of the country could be saved
If The people we're in the habit Of put
tag their agreements In writing. Each
uord IN osr own language has ITS own
peculiar meaning and memory. May
be the change Of its position in . SEN
tence, conveys m entirely different
idea from that intended. When once
redueea~to vsitsns. ideas are 6xcd and
inelsstic.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

THs Axrsieas EARsss--The April number Of
this practical farm journal IS rcceivcd, full from
cover to cover OF timely and useful information
IN every branch cfhushandry. The contributors
arc numerous and able; the Subjects they treat
arr Of presen, interest she editorials are seasons
be. and the sngrsvinss illustrate the text
Nothing srste or trashy fnas its way into the
pages ofihe Ola Ficuesr,' hat Co she iaA;ss
there are chapters On ornsne,tal gardssing, the
care ofso~srs &c. No cousry hossrhoala hs;
would be hensa,ed by the moa,hiy Visits q ne
Parser, and we ecmmendi, TO our farming Rad
srs. The subscription is 81 so year, or caly
81 10 einhs q eve Or more. San'l SANDS q Sea-.
sal,incre, ere The Publishers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

HARD .TiMEs.-The "oldest inhabi-
tant" disremembers any time in his ex-
perience when money was scarcer than
now, when taxes and household provi-
sions were higher and our farm pro-
ducts, wheat excepted, were lower and
duller, particularly tobacco. And he
sees little prospect Of change for the
better. He says, Hayes is not the cause
Of all this, but buying and living at cid
greenback and selling At gold rates have
something to DO with It. He insists that
our families are carrying too much sail.
that they visit too much, work too little
and dress up too fancy, particularly
"our gals" The old gentleman was
specially savage against manipulated
guano agents and professional people,
geaesally. but as these latter sometimes
advertise with MS, We made point of
not hearing any thing he said in this
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

SOUTHERN Mn. RAILRoAp.-Chief
Engineer, Geo. w. Domer, has within
the past few days been engaged on the
line Of the road near St. 4, ary's City in
connections with active operations there
abouts. A gentleman IN authority has
also proceeded to Point Lookout to pre-
pare for extensive Improvements in that
quarter. Resident Engineer Bruce and
others Of his corps passed through our
town on Tuesday last en- route for Bran
DIVINE, under orders to meet the Chief
Engineer and others already there.
They will proceed to regulate any de-
fects in the grade from the junction
with the Baltimore and Potomac road
South. from which point the road will
be put in running order as far down as
Mechanicsvlle in the shortest possible
time.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12

PsasoSAL-Joseph II. Lewis, Esqr.,
we are authorized to state, has returned
10 Leoaardtown from Virginia and will
contract for building and general car
mastering for the curren, year on easy
and reasonable terms. Parties in ST.
Msry's or adjoining counties who may
wish to engage his services are reques-
ted to address him at Leonard,own.
frsees 10 sm, the times. Give him a
cln.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-04-12
sAlTlnoaE MARKETS.

Wharf.-The sales reported At Change dur
ing the week were rs follows:
Southern.-s4o bu. fair red at l6oG i65 cents:
go bu. good do. a. i67 cents; 50: ba. prime ai
lS0 cents, 500 ba. do. AZ l73 cents; 800 bu. am
bef At l15(als1 cents; 900 bu. choice amber nj
lssG $50 cents; $500 bu. prime do. ., IT'S
cents.
CoRx.-The sales of all descriptions reported
a Change during the week we're as follows:
Southern, 351 hu. white at 50(G5l cents;
Is, ssl bu. do. n So cents; 46, 200 bu do at s2s
"a So ceais; :, go bu. yellow at 5ita52 cents;
II .2s2 bu. do. NJ. 50! cents; IL ,ese bu. do. at
50 cents
OkIs.-The sAles reported included the follow
ing LOCO ba. Marylan At - cents; $50 ba. Do
at ~ cents i,4eo bu. bright do. q, IS cents; L.
600 ba. do. af AL cents.
RvK.-The offerings have bern light, shout
Z, SIS bu., and the market has been quiet. with
sales Of about !, 7s5 bu good to prime q, 72@7s
cents
ToRacco.-The market is dull. The rrceip,s
Of Maryland Leaf are increasing, but 90 TAR
the supply is chiefly Of inferior descriptions.
which are not wanted. There 10 good inquiry
for the better descriptions, suitable for the Ger
man markets, but snch grades are scarce.-
Prices are steady, as follows
Naryfand-irfr;or and frr,sfeA "a onIs A ~