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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
A South American Bull.Fight.

Of course, when in Rome one must learn the customs of the Romans, and so was induced to visit grand bull fight, the proceeds of which go toward the support of a hospital. It is task of some difficulty to obtaih seat in the Lima Bull ring, there being three differ ent admission fees that must be paid ere the seat can be counted secure. After submitting to this slight extortion, I looked around the building. It is a cir cular edifice, said to be the largest in the world, and can accommodate 10000 people. The day of my visit being a feast day, the place was crowded with the elite and poverty of Lima, for it would be considered falling from grace should the chola not attend the bull fight, even if he should go hungry for a week to accomplish this. There was a fair sprinkling of the foreign population, and many beauty whose nerves would have shrunk from contact with mouse, now impatiently waited for the bloody struggle between mans ingenuity and brutal force.
 THE FIRST TO APPEAR.
 The capeadores, picadoaes and mata- dores were the first to appear, the former mounted and plainly dressed, the last two gorgeous in colors, and with bright red capes jauntily thrown across the arm. They marched slowly around the circle, and it was a study to note the the cold glitter of their eyes, that seemed full of an expectancy that only blood could sat is.y. One could very plainly see that to these men the value of human life was worth only the pleasure it's taking would give.
 But though so willing to take life, they are provided with hume, ous places of refuge should the bull press them too hard, and thus they can safely employ all all their skill on foe placed at great disadvantage. After the authorities had been saluted, a bull, maddened by hun ger and other tortures, came bounding into the ring, and with wild eyes glaripg, stood and watched his foes. Soon a ca peadore approached, and by provocation sought to highten the fury ot the beast, which rushed at it'll speed upon horse and rider; but just as the sharp horns seemed about to gore the former, the capeadore, by dexterous movement eluded the blow, and his companion took his place, so, drawing the danger from one to the other, they kept the bull rushing wildly around the ring, and after time gave place to the picadore' and matadores.
 TANTALIzING THE BULLS.
 The excitement increased with theil a ,pearance, for these men are full of , daredevil courage, and delight in tn, wild fury of the bull, tantalizing him il all the ways they eau, and fitting abou
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
FACTS AND FANCIEs.
The Great Hotel.

"who has not sighed to find his warmest welcome at an inn?".
 The shades of night were falling, fast. As to the clerk my traps passed. My name was booked and in a trice This we-dressed youth called, once or twice, 927. My heart was sad, my heart grew dim, As surveyed the style" of him, Like silver-plated clarian rung That number from his ready tongue sZ7 In lower rooms saw the light tf happy guests gloam warm and bright; Above, the spectral stairway shone. - And from my lips escaped a groan, Nf. "Try not the stairs, " a "bell-boy " said, " The rooms are small, up overhead, They grumble sore who there abide''- And sadly still my voice replied, 9s7. :" Beware the roof and scuttle door. Be-where you've never been before" D. This was the porter's last good night My voice replied far up the height, o27. At break of day, as heavenward The tramp of chambermaids was heard, Upclimbing, wondering who was there, A voice sighed on the morning air, g27. There in the morning, cold and gray, He, close beneath the roof, did lay. And ne'er had been near to heaven As when he reached Nine twenty seven.
 -- Rochester Heraid
 A FAITHFUL friend is the true image of the Deity.-Napoleon.
 THERE have been fewer friends on eaTtn IndH klIlSs.-C -CoUtey.
 LOVE is a flame which burns in heaven and whose soft reflections radiate on us.
 WHEN should you apply a sovereign remedy to your tooth? When it is a. king.
 HE who ceases to enjoy his friends superiority has ceased to love him. Madame Spetchine.
 iv& to frta ia n whom we show the worst but the best of our nature.-Hawthorne.
 AFFECTION can withstand very severe stor ms of rigor, but not long polar frost of downright indifference. Love will subsst on wonderful little hope, but not altogether without it.-Waher Scott.
 IT is not perhaps much thought of, but it is certainly very important les son, to learn how to enjoy ordinary life, to be able to relish your being without the transport of some passion or grati- fication of some appetite.-Steele.
 "WILL you take su'thing?" said a festive chap, as he entered one Of the city saloons. "Don't care if l do," drawled out two or three "setters" as they advanced towards the bar. "Well, go talk walk" exclaimed the chap, as he gulped down his and slid out.
 MANNERS are the shadows of virtues; the mementary display of those qualities which our iellow-creatuIes love and re- spect. If we strive to become, then, what we strive to appear, manners would often be rendered useful guides to the performance of our duties.--Sidney ,Sn,ifb
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12

SOME years ago Highlander bcing i' the city of Glasgow for the first me one fine morning vas amazed at tLe stream of people focking from all quar- ters toward the end of the gle n where they hanged criminals. He asked Il pas senger what they expected to zee down there. "A man is to be hanged this morning." was the answer. 70, poor man! and what are they going to hang him forY" "Sheep stealing, sir" Tut, tut! stupid manl Why did he not buy them and never pay for them"
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
THE EAST.

Application was made of the state of New Jersey last week for the appointment of receiver in the affairs of the State bank. The state has S55, co on deposit in the bank, and the county of Middlesex sI6,0oo.
 A generel strike is imminent on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad in conse. qaencc of an order issued to their employees
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
to sever their connection with the brother hood of locomotive engineers.

1 to sever their connection with the brother l hood of locomotive engineers. The debt statement shows decrease during last month of $l4,107,0 ,016, of which $9,558,s00 consists of cancelled Geneva l award bonds. Amount of coin in the treas ury, S8S ,Si3, ,2S5; amount of currency, $Sl,- 1S4s5 and special deposits fo, the redemp- ton of certificates of deposit, S35, 1855 ,0oO coin certificates, $4S,2se, 400.
 Nine vessels of the Long Island fishing fleet which left for the banks last November are now so long over due that it is believed they were lost in the recent gales with all on board, numbering ninety-fve men, most of whom leave wives and children. The vessels were valued at $6O,0G0, nearly covered by insurance.
 Last week son of Alfred Cox, of West Bowdoin, Maine, aged fourteen years, killed his father as he was returning from church. The father and son were at church, and the son making slight disturbance, his father told him to go forward and occupy another seat. The boy took his hat and left the church, and going directly home, he took gun, and meeting his father entering the yard, shot him dead. The boy is said to be insane.
 The Addie Ladd, which arrived at Bos- ton from Surinam, reports that on the 2sth ultimo she fell in with the wreck of the brig Ronoke Wylie, from Philadelphia for Porto Rico, and took off Wm. Mcguire, Seaman, who had been on the wreck nine days. All others of the crew, eight in number, and three passengers, Mir. and Mrs. Dallet, of New York, and Spanish gentleman, were washed overheard and drowned.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
Why Seed whe.. should be New.

In 1851 German agriculturist tested the germinating powers of various seeds. He took the wheat of 1841 and selected one hundred grains, and found that in 1850 they had lost all vitality, as not q kernel germinated. At the same time he had sown one hundrdd grains of the crops of 1854, 1856, 1857, 1858, 1859 and 1860, Of these results were as follows:
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12

In answer to the question asked at what age trees should be set out for an orchard member replied that he had experminted with transplanting trees of different ages from one to four years from the graft, and he preferred the one year trees. They can be taken up more
 nearly with the entire roots, are set quicker and are not checked in the growth.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
TANTALIzING THE BULs.

The excitement increased with their ,pearance, for these men are full of a daredevil courage, and delight in the wild fury of the bull, tantalizing him in all the ways they can, and Hitting about
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

Gulf, Delta and Vicksburg business
was temporarily suspended and large
aud enthusiastic crowds gathered to
float the national colors and fire salutes.
AS she approached delegations of the
most distinguished and influential citi-
zens, headed by their Mayors, went
abroad and rendered the Inequalities
of their several corporations. Ban
quets, parades. dinners. dances, drives,
speeches, serenades and receptions
were frequent features of the trip. The
floral tributes, particularly at Baton
Rouge, Natchez and Vicksburg, were
unparalleled. Tie greatest popular
deinonstrai on was at Vicksburg,
where nearly two thousand persons
visited the shipin one day. AT various
places addresses were delivered, tenn
ing with LOYALTY. patriotism and good
feeling, all cf which received graceful
and sympathetic responses from Cap
tain Barrett and his officers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10
THE VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The SENTINEL's telegraphic columns
yesterday contained the result of the
Virginia City municipal election.
While it can hardly be said to have
been a strong political contest, it seems
that the Democrats nevertheless made
the best showing Of strength. They
elected their Mayor by msjority of
ITO; their Chief OF Police by 5l2; their
City Attorney by ! ,22l and their Assess
or by 2s3. They also elected three out
Of the four Aldermen. j. c. Currie,
the Democratic candidate for Treasurer,
WA defeated by j. C. Hampton. who
led him 1870 votes. We believe this is
the first time that Currie has failed
Of an election in Virginia City.
Gracey, Republican, beat Rule,
Democrat, 293 votes for Tax
Collector. The Chronicle says the peo-
pie were after reform rather than poll.
ties, though the result shows, both
parties having had up good tickets,
that the Democrats we're largely In
majority. 1t won't do, however, to
rely too implicitly on this straw in the
Senatorial contest a year hence. The
Democrats OF Storey county have
usually come out second best when a
Senator was to be made.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10
Contract to Let.

GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
- ceived till SATURDAY. the 18th inst,
for sinking a main shalt on the Connolly
mine fifty feet. The size OF the shaft to DO
six feet by foul 70 I six in the clear.
The company will do the tim bering and
hosting, and furnish all tools.
Contractors to provide powder, fuse and
candles.
The company reserve the right to reject
any and all proposals.
JOHN POTTER,
Superintendent Of British M. i NJ. Company,
tLimitedl:
Pinto, Nevads. May S, 1877. my6-td
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

THIRTY-NINE Republicans and thir-
Eastern press figure the strength of
the political parties in the United
States Senate. 1t is hardly probable,
though, that there will be a division in
the Senate in the partisan sense that
prevailed four months ago. There are
Southern Republican Senators who
will rally to the standard of the Presi-
dent and Northern Democrats who
will do the same thing. 1t is not like
~, therefore, that there will be much
political agitation in the next Senate.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

THE Ward Refer is informed that
the SENTINEL published accounts of
the Martin White troubles simply as
matter Of news, most of our information
coming in the regular course of tele-
graphic intelligence. The S~ENTINEL's
heart bled when it learned Of Wards
misfortunes, and rejoiced with exceed
ing joy when it received the gratifying
information that her troubles were
over.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

SENATOR EDMUNDs was born in
1928, Senator Conkling in 1929, Sena
Tor Morton in 1923, Senator Bayard in
1928, Senator Thurman in 1873, Sena-
tor Spencer in 1886, Senator Blaine in
1880, and Senator Sherman in 1928.
The oldest Senators r Simon Cam
eron, born in 1893; Morgan c. Hamil-
ton, of Texas. 1909; Hannibal Hamlin,
1903; and George GOldth waite, 1909.
The youngest Senators are Blanche X.
Bruce lcolorsd), OF Mississippi; and
s. w. Dorsey. of Arkansas, born re-
.spectively in l84l and l842.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

How cheering it is to have . sub
scriber who is six or seven gears IN
arrears on your subscription book,
come up and tell you that he wouldn't
be without your paper for any consid-
GRAFTON in tho world, and n a he IN
tends to take 1t az long as he lives! 1t
is the demise Of such men that causes
ibe failure of 70 many newspapers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

AN exchange solemnly inquiries:
"Watchman, what of the night?" And
away down the long vista of street
lamps we hear the echoing reply,
"Whaz of yer nigh? Like tho how
emmy mans gonto fin where put nigh
key err doorstuck plum full'f stray
keyholes. Ats whazzer marrer it'll
night"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

THE Gold Room, says the New York
Herald, is no Its remains have
been neatly embalmed and placed in a
conspicuous niche in the Stock Ex-
change, and, if no memorial tablet
mark the spot where once it doninat-
cd over the land, its memory will be
kept alive by many a fortune which it
made and a hundred times as many
forlorn pocketbooks which it emptied.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

The failure of Messrs. Rice & Peters,
stock brokers Of Carson, is announced.
They have made an assignment 10
John Wagner, for the benefit of their
creditors, but the amount of their liza
bilities Is not stated. Carson is put Of
luck. This is the second firm of brok
ers that has failed there since the be-
ginning Of the new year.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

III the Reno Journal does not watch
Its pen and scissors man more closely
we fear the SENTINEL will be forced to
sue it for libel.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

ANEW YORK ALDERMAN announces
that the State Legislature has no more
respect for his Board than for a pack
of hounds. The question now is,
What is the degree of respect due to
hounds7 That settled, we can gain
some idea OF the value Of a New York
Aldermen.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

"CAsr your bread upon the waters
and it will return in many days." but
It sometimes seems powerful slow"
getting around. Thus Queen Victoria
has just sem from her private purse s25
to Captain Wilson, of New Orleans, who,
In 1859. saved the crew and passengers
OF the emi9rant steamship C~onnaught.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10
Surrender OF HOstiles ON Tongue
River.


CHICAGO, May 9.
A dispatch to General Sheridan from
General Miles, dated at the latter's
headquarters on Tongue river, says
300 hostile Indians surrendered on the
22d of April.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

NELSON WEsTFALL, q former Sheriff
of Humboldt county, recently broke
one of his legs in San Francisco.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10

louisville, May 9.
1t is reported from st. Clair that 80
are imprisoned in the Woodville
mine. Their cries for assistance can
be plainly heard. Six bodies have
been already recovered.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-10
EASTERN NEWS.

ESPECIAL TO THE DAILY SENTINEL,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
7. II. c. A.
SERMON BY REV. MAcDusr SIMPSON.


The neuthly sermon, under the auspices of
the Y. NJ. q. A., was delivered on last Sabbath
evening in the Second Presbyterian church by
the Pastor, Rev. MacDuf Simpson.
The theme of his discourse-the strength of
young men-was forcibly presented and clearly
illustrated.
The text was as follows proverbs, XXX, %:
''The glory of young men is their strength"
and John. II, II: 81 have written unto you,
young men, because ye are strong and the word
Of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome
the wicked one.'' .
Young men are more valued than old men,
as is shown by the fact that young men have
been raised from the grave, but not old men,
Young men are possessed of physical, intel
lectual and moral strength, which, if properly
applied, will effect great good. Their strength,
like the forcible agencies of nature will prove
blessing or curse as it shall be properly or inn
properly applied.
Young men have many barriers in the race of
life, many trials and temptations, but they
have the strength to overcome all obstacles if
they exert it Alright. Young christians have to
encounter the sceff and ridicule of their more
worldly minded friends and companions, but
they should not be discouraged-they should
persevere and success would reward their fidel-
ity. The greatest poets, preachers, orators,
statesmen, and heroes have been those whose
faculties were brought into active exercise when
young. Ii young men wouid unite and work
tremendously together, and use Alright, with
proper energy and persistency, the strength
with which they are endowed, they would tri-
umph over all Obstacles and achieve whatever
they woEid undertake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
KNOWLEDGE Is PIONEER.

This is nation of enlightened free
men. Education is the corner stone and
foundation ef our government. The
people are free to think and act for them
selves, and that they may act wisely it
is necessary that they be well informed.
Every individual gain increases public
gain. Upon the health of the people is
based the prosperity of nation, by it
every value is increased, every joy en-
HANGED. Health is essential to the ac-
eomplishment of every purpose; while
sickness thwarts the best intentions and
loftiest aims. Unto us are committed
important health trusts, which we hold
not merely in our own behalf but for the
benefit Of others. In order that we
may be able to discharge the obligation
OF our trusteeship and thus prove wor-
thy OF our generous commission, it is
necessary that we study the art of pre-
serving health and prolonging life. 1t
is OF paramount importance to every
person not only to understand the means
for the preservation of health, but also
to know what remedies should be en-
ployed for the alienation of the common
ailments of life. Not that we would adj
wise every man under all circumstances
to attempt to be his own physician, but
We SHetS0v hALl ~ dCVullC Su1lClSut
knowledge of his system and the laws
that govern it, that he may be prepared
to take care Of himself properly, and
thereby prevent sickness and prolong
life. In no text book will the people
find the subjects of physiology and hy-
giene, or the science of life and the art
of preserving health, more scientifically
discussed or more plainly taught than
in 1.-The Peoples Common Sense Medi-
cal Adviser" by r. V. Pierce, NJ. D., of
Buffalo, N. Y. 1t is volume of over
nine hundred large pages, illustrated by
over two hundred and eighty two en-.
cravings and colored plates, is elegantly
bound in cloth and gilt, and is sent, post
paid, to any address by the author at
the low price of one dollar and fifty
cents a copy. Nearly one hundred
thousand copies have already been sold,
and the present edition, which is revised
and enlarged and more especially adapt
ed to the wants Of the family, is selling
very rapsdly. It treats of all the COM
mon diseases and their remedies, as well
as of anatomy, physiology. hygiene, hui
man temperaments, and many other
topics of great interest to all people, and
is truly what its author styles it, "Medi-
cine Simplified.u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27

COUNTY CoURT.-The March term ofthe Coun.
ty Court commenced its session yesterday.
The attendance of countrymen was small el
than usual, owing to rain.
The list of deeds, and other writings present
ed by the clerk amounted to e5 in numb er-enl.
bracing s. deeds of bargain and sale, eleven re-
ports and petitions certified for record from the
Circuit court, and the remainder OF the list con,
sisting of trusts. ho,nestcads, mechanic liens
&c.
Accounts of Geo. Harlan, jailor, and E. a
Dudley a special constable, were allowed.
Geo w. McCutchc3 John-B. Quidor, William
Crawford and Isaac e. Kagey, qualified as No
taries Public.
Samuel Paul, Treasurer. appointed Christian
Eakie as Deputy Treasurer.
A. II. Curd was appointed Surveyor of Roads
in South River District in place of Thos. II. ".
Specl., who desires the position no longer.
James G. Nutty was appointed guardian OF
Fannie A. Montgomery.
David Ruebush and Jacob A. Whitmore quail
fed as adm'rs with the will annexed of John
Ruel1sh, decd. Commonwealth cases were all
continued.
Several road reports are before The Court
awaiting action.
CIRcUIT.-Sinceo oar las. issue there has been
nothing OF public importance to report in this
court-further than st. George Fitzhugh. OF
Fredericksburg, was admitted to practice law,
and David s. Young, Esq, made speech in tho
case of Smiths Executors VS.. Augusta Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-03-27
DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged TOR at advertising rates.
NOTICES VI deaths pfkbLished 0rfiia6ikolLaZu.

Obituaries are charged tor at advertising rates.
Notices VI deaths published GrGtsitossslv.
PRIcE-In Winchester. on the nth INST, Mr..
Michae. Price. aged Y years.
KILLIAN-At Montevideo, Rockingham coun-
ty. March 18th, 1877, of Group. Aida J., young
HoLSAPPLE-On the 10th inst. near Second
Creek, Monroe county, w. Va, Mr.. Henry
Holsapple, aged 80 years.
MILLER-In Winchester, on the 18th inst, Mr.
Godfrey s. Miller, aged So years. He was q
prominent member of the Lutheran church.
Wilson, wife of j. Edgar Wilson, ESQ, and
daughter of the late Maj. Jonathan Brooks.
KELLER-In Charlottesville, on Monday, the
18th inst, at the residence of her son, S. NJ.
Keller, Esq, Mrs. Mary Anne Keller aged so
years.
TsMPIEroN-In Rockbridge, on the 18th inst,
Mrs. Rachel Templeton, widow of the late
John L.. Templeton. Shewas Frustrated with
paralysis about q week before her death.
VANPELT-In Dayton, Rockingham county,
on Saturday, March 18th, 1877, Ada Brown
Vanpeli, daughter of Mr.. Jos. Vanpelt, aged
10 years and q days.
MICHIE-On the Sth of March, at the home of
her son-in-law, DR.. Hewitt, Campbell county,
Va, Mrs. Parmela A. Niche, in the 10th year
of her age.
CARsoN.-In Baltimore. on the 9th inst. Mrs.
Rose Carson-daughter OF Mrs. Graham OF
Church South, of Rev. "a. H. Kennedy's con-
gregation. Mr.. Kennedy performed the bu-
rial service in that city on last Sunday even
ing.
PATToN-At Grace Furnace, in Botetourt coun-
ty. on the Sth inst, of typhoid fever, Miss
ton. She bore her sickness of four months
duration, with patience and resignation. She
was born in Staunton and lies buried in the
Presbyterian churchyard at Fincastle.