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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
HILLIAkD MORGAN.
NAN EXECUTED FOR THE CRIME OF BURGLARY
IN NORTH CAROLINA.

lS NoisIh CAEDLlSA.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
GoLpsBoRo Dec Il, 1871
The extraordinary spectacle OF the execution OF tho
death penalty Tor tho crime OF burglary was witnessed
here to-day upon the person OF Hilllard Morgan, u
muatto, aged thirty-ivc years ON the night OF tho
Sth of February the house OF Tnomas Gcverton, 4
wealthy farmer of TINS (wayne) county, was orcibly
entered while the family were asleep ana tho of
1896 stolen. For considerable time no clew could
be Obtained as to who the burglar was, but at length
suspicion attached TO billiard Morgan, wno vas
rested on the night OF July 9. Upon beng searched
$3.50 was found upon his person, portion
OF tho notes being fully identified the property
OF Gclveron Other circumstances corrobo this
evidence as TO the crmlnalty OF Morgan, and the
4h OF October at the regular term OF the Wayne county
Superior Court, he arraigncd for trial. Tho trial
lasted four days, when tho jury returned ver-
dict Of guilty and Morgan was sentenced 10 Le hanged
to-day by Judge Eure.
MAKING READY TO DIE.
Morgan was baptized The l1th inst. by the Rev.
j. w. Larmour, OF ST. stephens church here, and has
since been engaged in making hls peace with his
Creator. This morning, alter sound nights sleep
and y good break asst, he dressed In now SUIT OF
black clothes and seemed IN excellent spirits. The
gallows, were surrounded by crowd OF about two
thousand people. Al one !. NJ. JuiIer Thompson
visited Morgan's coll and tod him to get ready. He
then composedly disposed OF his old clothing aud Will
Ingly submitted 10 be tied.
on THE sCAFFoLD.
AT ten minutes past OLE be was led TO tho gallows,
which he assembled with firm and steady stop. HIS
composure and extraordinary frmness amounted al
most 10 indifference He knelt IN prayer SAID he
1cit that God had forgiven him. SncriG Grantham
then read the death warrant, after which Morgan ad
dressed the crowd declaring no was not guilty OF the
burglary, but that Nelson Thornton colored witness
against him, was the real culprt
BOUND FOR HEAVEN
Morgan adhered to this statement to the last and
said ne clt his forgiveness; that he iorgave Thorn
that the sting OF death only remained, and no
was then bound Tor heaven. He thanked the Sheriff
and ms assistants Tor Tho kind manner in which he
had been treated. The black cap then pulled
over his lace.
END.
AT half-past ono tho drop Tell noisclcssly and Nor
gan, guilty or innocent, was suspended mid ar.
His neck not broken yet he died easily pulse
ceasing to beat IN lArleeA minutes, and In twenty
minutes from the ali his lcless body cut down.
Morgan had generally sustained bad character, and
the third VI Tour brothors VINO shared tho same
terrible tate
AN EXECUTION DEFERRED.
stephen burden, sentenced also 10 be executed to-
day, was rcspited until January Is.
SAMUEL MILLS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 81, 1877.
Samuel Mills, colorcd, was hanged at Elkv, New,
a.. thn ne E,pp
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
THE LACHINE CANAL STRIKE.

PROBABILITY OF AN EARLY AND SATISFACTORY
SETTLEMENT OF THE DISPUTE.
MONTREAL Dec. 81, 1877.
A deputation OF the strikers waited upon Mr.. Davis,
JE, this morning in reference TO n settlement. Ho
offered the terms bciorc-- viz. cents per
hour The men declined TO accept less than 81 per
day. The Government Superintendent OF Canals has
made an attempt 10 mediate betwccn tho conteuding
parties He suggested that tho contractors oul
oder ninety per day Tor nine hours' work up
February Is. when the days VIII be long enough Tor
ten hours work, and wages then 10 be 81. The men
socm favorable TO this proposition
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
THE CIGARMAKERS.

Notwithstanding reports 10 tho contrary the strike
OF the cgarmakers Is IN iuli blast rumor was pro-
mulgatcd that President Strasser had nbscondcd Hc
was nj hts house last evening. reporter OIL tho
HERALD was assured that the strike to-day as much
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
| CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY
BALTIMORE, Dec. 81, 1877.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 81 1877.
William Boscy, the colored who arrested
yesterday charged with being escaped murderer
from Plymouth, n. c., was dismissed to-day by Police
Justice Johus, IL being evident that IL of
mistaken Identity
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
THE MONTREAL ORANGE RIOTS.

TORONTO, Dec 81, 1877,
Mr. Jolly, leader OF the opposition in the Quebec
Legislature, in reply to the address from the THRONE
referred the which took place Mont
real last summer III connection with the Orange de-
monstration ard asked the government 10 put itself
IN mupicaon with the various national societies.
TO something could not be donc to abolish party
procoss IONS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS.

BALTIMORE, Dec. Il, 1877.
The Grand Jury OF the Uuitcd States District Court
to-day found true bill against Michael Kelly Tor the
murder oil Captain Thomas G. whitney. OF tho Ameri-
can ship Maranna NotteDohm, on the high sous.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
TWO BOYS DROWNED.
BosroS. Doc. Fl, 1877,

A despatch from Malone, NJ r., says:--"Paul and
Alexander LATEST aged eight and ten years respect.
ivcly, were drowned at Lawrence, N. YS yesterday
WINE playing on the ice. htte girl VINO was with
them rescued.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
MINING STRIKE ENDED.

WiLKEsDARRE, Pa, Dec. 81, 1877.
The miners employed ny J. II. swoycr (thc RIVER
side ana Forty.nrst Coal companicsl who struck
four weeks ago TO effect the removal OF obJectona-
bio wcgnmaster, resumed worA to-day Tho CON-
nantes ma de no con gussion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
ASCENDING DEBTORS.
MONTREAL. Dec. Il, 1877

Henry and julius DAVIS, importing dry goods MGR
chants who swindled the banks and general creditors
out OF 500 900 have absconded warrants being out
Tor thom.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
IAN DYKES VIOLENT DEATH.
A Negro Hanged for Com
hitting Burglary.
TIE MARYLAND MURDERER.
Netting Out Justice on the Pa
cific Coast.
JOHN VAN DYKE.

EXECUTION OF THE MURDERER OF MARY BAR
RECOMMENDATIONS AND INDIFFERENT UN-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-22
SAMUEL MILLS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 81, 1877.
Samuel Mills, colorcd hanged at Elko New
to-day Tor the murder of James Finncrty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-05
CHAPTER VII.
:TI1LIAN.

And now it is time to gather up the some.
what scattered threads of this history, and be-
gin to weave them together in an orderly
manner, so as to show the connection between
them. In order to do this, it will be expedient
not to linger farther over the early period Of
the Lyndhursts' sojourn in their mountain
home, but pass on to the time when the Eng
lish sisters, no longer children, had arrived at
that loveliest period described by the poet,
"Standing with reluctant feet
Where the brook and river meet,
Womanhood and childhood sweet"
Rose, indeed, with the sweet thoughtfuness
of eighteen years upon her gentle brow, SEEM
ed to have already passed the verge of the
brooklet, and to have entered upon woman's
higher duties; but Evelyn, two years her jun.
ior, found it difficult to assume the dignity
incompatible with childish thoughtlessness
and abandon. Yet she was the older looking
of the two, being remarkably tall and finely
formed, with somewhat marked, though very
handsome features, classical head, and an
erect and stately carriage, while Rose was
rather diminutive, with soft peach-blossom
face, which gave one no idea of her real firm.
ness and depth of character, and a quiet,
rather shrinking manner. In point of beauty
it was difficult to decide which excelled the
other-some persons preferring Roses style ;
some that ofher sister. Evelyn's height gave
her more snowy appearance. Besides this,
her hair was raven black, her eyes and brows
of the darkest brown, aud her smooth, oval
cheek tinted with the richest hue Of the rose
while the elder sisters coloring was less vivid,
her eyes being of soft gray, with dark LASH
es, her hair chestnut brown, and her complex
ion usually pale, though excitement or exer-
else always relieved its fairness with blush.
Which ever might be considered to bear Oft
the palm, they we're both regarded as the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-05
Seletted guetrp.
MOTHERS BOYS.

Yes know there are stains on my carpet
The traces of small, muddy boots;
And see your fair tapestry glowing,
All spotless with blossoms and fruits.
And know that my walls are disfigured
With prints of small fingers and hands;
And I see that your own household whiteness
All fresh in its purity stands.
Yes know that my black walnut is battered
And dented by many small heels,
While your own polished stairway, all perfect
Its smooth, shining surface reveals.
And know that my psrlor is Uttered
With many odd treasures and toys,
While your own is in daintest order
Unharmed by the presence of boys.
And know that my room is invaded
Quite boldly all hours of the day,
While you sit in your own unmolested,
And dream the soft quiet away.
Yes! know I have jackets that wear out
And buttons that never will stay,
While YOU can embroider at leisure,
And learn pretty arts of f'crotchet.'
And know there are lessons of spelling
Which must be patient to hear,
While YOU may sit down to you novel,
Or turn the last magazine near.
: Yes know there are four little bedsides
Where must stand watchful each night,
While you may go out in your carriage,
And flash in your dresses so bright!
Now, I think I'm neat little woman;
like nv house orderly, too;
And I'm fond Of all dainty belongings
Yet would not change places with you!
No! Keep your fair home, with its order,
It's freedom from trouble and noise;
And keep YOUR own fancful leisure
But give me four splendid boys.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-05

HomEIY MAx1Ms FOR HARD T1MH.-
"Take care of the pennies" Look we'll to
your spending. No matter what comes in, if
more goes out you will always be poor. The
art is not in making money, but in keeping it.
Little expenses are like mice in barn, when
there are many. Hair by hair, heads get
bald; straw by straw the thatch goes of the
cottage, and drop by drop the rain comes in.
to the chamber. A barrel is soon emptied if
the tap leaks but drop minute. When
you begin to save begin with your mouth;
many thieves pass down the red lane. The
ale jug is great waste In all other things
keep within compass Never stretch your
legs farther than your blanket will reach, or
you will soon be cold. In clothes, choose
suitable and lasting stuff and not tawdry
fneries. To be warm il the main thing
never mind the looks. A fool may make
money, but it takes wise man to spend it.
Remember it is easier to build two chimneys
than to keep one going. If you give all to
back and board, there is nothing left for the
savings bank. Fare hard and work hard
when you are young, and you will have a
chance to rest when you are old,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-05

The SURGEON AND THE PRIEsT-A
French journal says that famous French
surgeon, lately deceased, who was brusque and
unpublished, found, on entering his house one
day, an old priest who had been long waiting
his return. "What do you want of mew 81
want you to look at this" meekly replied the
priest, taking off an old wooden cravat, which
revealed upon the nape of his neck hideous
tumor. "You'll have to die with that" cool
ly remarked the surgeon. II thank you,
Doctor" simply replied the priest, replacing
his cravat, "and am much obliged to you for
warning me, for I can prepare myself as we'll
as my poor parishioners, who loved me very
much" The surgeon, who was never aston
ished at great things, looked upon this priest,
who received his death sentence unmoved,
with amazement, and said: "Come to-mor.
row, at eight o'clock, to the Hotel Ditu, and
ask for me-" The priest was prompt. The
surgeon procured for him special room, and
in a month the man went out cured. When
leaving be took out of sack thirty francs in
small change. ut is all I have to offer you,
Doctor" he said ~ came here on foot from
Rouen in order to save this" The doctor
looked at the money, smiled, and, drawing
handful of gold from his pocket, put it in the
bag along with the thirty francs, saying, "It's
for your poor" and the priest went away.
Some years later, the surgeon, feeling death
to be near, bethought him of the priest, and
wrote to him. He came at once, and the
surgeon received at his hands the last conso-
lation of religion. .. .. ..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-05
it in her hand. ut would be risk for you
To venture to 90 alone"

it in her hand ut would be risk for you
to venture to 60 alone"
Evelyn felt really thankful for his protec-
tion. Besides, her ankle was beginning to
pain her very severely, and she was so unused
to pain, that it filled her with degree of
nervous timidity quite foreign to her nature.
She rode along in silence, her gayety quite
subdued by her misfortune, Filbert going at
his sowest pace, and her new friend walking
with his hand on the bride rein, and keeping
a careful lookout for all stones and other
impediments in their path. They had not
proceeded very far, when, to her great relief,
she espied, at distance, the approaching
figures of her father and Roger, who were
coming in quest of her, being alarmed at her
non-appearance at so late an hour.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-05

CARRYING THEIR Own BR1MsroNE.-Af
ter service in place where the people had
been good deal bewildered by self-ordain-
ed preacher, who accepted only so much of
the Bible as suited his whims, and who was
wont to make merry over the idea of future
punishment, man stepped up to me, and
said in canting voice: Bishop, do you be.
lieve in hell?" I said: "Are you anxious
to know what I think of hell 7" He said !:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-05

JACOBS WELL.-In the new Quarterly
Statement of the Palestine Exploration Fund
we read:-
zone of the few sites in Palestine, the
identity of which has never been assailed, is
that of Jacobs Well. 1t is situated mile
and half east of Nablus, on the edge of the
Plain of Mukhua, and on the eastern base of
Mount Gerizim. Captain Anderson, who
examined it in 1866, cleared out the mouth,
and was lowered by rope to the bottom. He
found it seventy-fve feet deep, of circular
form, with diameter of feet 6 inches, and
lined throughout with rough masonry. The
bottom of the we'll was perfectly dry Gin May),
but the presence of small, unbroken pitch
er proved that water is sometimes found in
it. Captain Anderson thinks, however, that
the well-into which every visitor throws d
stone-was formerly very much deeper. Be-
sides the stones, the debris of ruined church,
built over the we'll in the fourth century, has
fallen into it and helped to fll it up. An
offer has been made by DR.. Nathaniel Rog-
ers, of Exeter, one of the subscribers to the
fund, of ESQ towards the complete cleaning
out of this we'll, so rich in Scriptural associa.
tions. The committee have accepted his Of
fer, and propose to perform this work on the
return of the survey party. 1t is estimated
that an additional ESQ will be required for
the labor, making 9100 in all and it will be
expedient to have the work superintended by
the English officers of the Fund. When
cleared out, however, steps should be taken
to prevent its being filled up again, and the
committee would like to surround the mouth
of the we'll with some kind of memorial stone
work, the nature and design Of which will be
a matter of careful consideration.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-05

"Yes." "Well," said I, "the best answer 1
have heard came from poor negro woman.
She had young niece who sorely tried the
poor old soul. The more she struggled to
keep this willful charge in the right way, the
more she seemed to wander. One day, after
hearing new preacher, the niece came bound
ing into the room "Aunty, amt gwine to
believe in hell no more. Eff dar is any hell,
just wants to know where dey gets all der
birthstone for dat place; dat's what I'd like
to know" The old woman fixed her eyes On
her, and, with a tear on her cheek, said:
"Ah honey darlin," you look out you don't
go dere, for you'll find dey all takes der brims-
stone ,oid 'um." said "Is there any other
question in theology you would like to ask 7"
He eaid: "No;" and he went home-I hope,
with new idea that sin brings sorrow, and
that to be saved we need deliverance from sin.
Some men carry "their o,on brimstons" even in
this world.-Bahop Whippk.
JOHN RANDOLPH, OF RoANoKE.-John
Randolph's old Roanoke plantation, says a
correspondent, is now owned by Judge Bould-
ing of the Supreme Bench of the State The
residence is situated in an oak grove, with an
exposure to the south and west, fronting and
overlooking the valley. In 1910, when Ran
dolph first came there to live, he called it "a
savage solitude" but be hardly ever wearied
of his beautiful oaks He allowed the under
brush to grow at will, and never trimmed the
trees. During his absence, once, the overseer
cut away from tree before his house limb
which brushed against window. On his re-
turn he asked the reason, and being informed,
replied, "Why didn't you move the house,
sir?"
The old English barons of feudal times
were his ideals. His home, however, was a
low cottage house, which has disappeared,
though his summer residence near by is still
standing. He drove in a coach-and.four
where it was possible upon his numerous jour-
neys. His slaves were always well treated.
No grain was ever sold from off Mr.. Ran.
dolphs land. He always said that his blacks
should raise what was needed on the planta-
tion, but no more. Finally, in his will he
made provision for freeing them all, three
hundred in number. He had been unaltera-
bly, opposed to the Missouri compromise, by
which the domain of slavery was restricted;
be had upheld the divine right of slavery
through evil report and good report; and yet
in bis will occur these words:
II give and bequeath to all my slaves their
freedom, heartily regretting that have ever
been the owner of one" Further than this,
he provided for the purchase of 1000 acres of
land, to be given to those freed slaves. Those
who remember Mr.. Randolph say that he
never shaved. He had an extremely thin,
but very sweet and clear voice. Once, when
in England, he made an engagement to dine
with a certain nobleman, but subsequently,
receiving an invitation for the same time from
Miss Edgewortb, the author, he accepted the
latter, and afterward apologized to the noble
man BY saying, "The woman tempted me,
and did eat"
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-05-15
The Bennington Celebration.

The executive committee of the centen-
NAL commission of the Bennington battle
monument association-Henry q. Root,
Geo. A. Merrill, A. b. Valentine, M. G. HUI
ling and Carol S. PROBATIONARY met the
Rutland members of the commission at the
Bsrdwell house last evening, and in a con-
versational way, discussed the approaching
celebration, and the proper method to be
pursued in raising the necessary funds to
make the centennial celebration success
and worthy of the state. 1t was deter
mined to call meeting of the Rutland
commissioners on Wednesday evening to
take the necessary preliminary steps to
make thorough canvass of the town for
subscriptions and the commissioners will
meet at the Bardwell house at 1880 o'clock
Wednesday evening for that purpose, and
the citizens of Rutland generally are cordi-
ally invited to meet with them on that
evening, The committee leave here this
morning for Middlebury and Burlington.
They will spend the week in visiting the
larger towns of the state to organize for
active work. in raising funds for the cele-
bratiOn.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-05-15
Committed for Burglary.

On Monday Deputy Sheriff Dickerman
of Wallingford, jailed Charles Hart and
Napoleon st. Peters to await trial at the
county court for larceny. Some time in
April the house of VIM. A. Wheeler, being
at the time unoccupied, on Sugar hill in
Wallingford, was entered and some cloth
ing, bed clothing and furniture taken.
Soon after Napoleon st. Peters left town,
came to Rutland, Poultney and Whitehall
and returned to Wallingford. Suspicion
had fastened strongly on him as the thief
and fearing detection he took the
stolen goods to a neighbor and induced him
place them in the house again. Then the
neighbor let the story leak out and as the
result Sunday evening Mr.. Dickerman ar
rested st. Peters and his brother-in-law
Hart. When brought before justice for
examination Monday morning, st. Peters
told the whole story and was bound up for
5000 and Hart for 800. Being unable to
secure bail they were committed as above.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-05-15
The Berger Family and Sol Smith
Russell.

Our citizens should not forget that this
thoroughly fine musical company appear at
the town hall Thursday evening. They
met with an enthusiastic reception from
their audience when here before and their
friends will be sure to wish to see them
again, 80 those wishing to attend should
secure their seats early before all the best
are sold. Tho Buffalo Courier says of
them
The Berger Family concert tioupe and
the inimitable Sol Smith Russell were
greeted last night at the academy of music,
as they eminently deserved, with large
and apprccative audience. In fact, we
scarcely recollect an assemblage which gave
mole marked attention to the entertain
ment or evinced more thorough good
humor. The Berger Family are essentially
a musical family, and each one is a bril-
liant specialist in his or her way. Their
performances on various instruments are
capital, and almost every effort Of theirs
last evening was warmly encored, and
the pleasure of the audience was
unmistakable. Mr.. Sol Smith Rus
sci, the huWorist, is gentleman
of genius, and his comic songs,
sketches and limitations proved to be some
thing vitality fresh and novel, and as ire
sistible as they are new. Mr.. Russell's hui
NOR is singularly clear cut and fine. strong
and effective. 1t is full of the quaintest
surprises and indeed Mr.. Russell seems
to experience no difficulty in exciting the
humorous sensibilities of his audience to
the highest pitch at will. He is the gen.
tleman In all he does, and we know of no
more refined comic delineator on the
boards. We are safe In assuring the COM
pany hearty welcome should they ever
visit us again.-Bu1alo Courier, Aug. 26,
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be active and unobstructed. Fortunately
there is a certain means Of rendering them &c
when they are not. Hostetters Stomach
Bltters stimulate the action OF the excretory
organs. and by dlfrusing genial warmth
through the circulation, encourage moderate
PRECIPITATION. BY this triple eject the exodus
OF the focal and other waste matters are en-.
Outraged, and the system freed from peril II
would otherwise incur. The action OF TIE
bowels which follows the use OF this benencent
alternative ia easy and unaccompanied by
gripping. and its stimulative eject upon the
urinary organs very conductive to their local
health