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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19
The Ashtebula Disaster.

INFERENCE OF MICHIGAN COUPLE.
johnson b. Orburn and wife. who live in
the Saginaw valley. sat together in one OF
the forward cars, and during the time the car
was falling, which couldn't have been more
than 10 seconds. the husband threw one
arm around his wife, she grasped the seat
and asked what had happened. and he told
her to secure q brace for her feet, and add
ed "We are of the track and running
through tho fields.' Tho rear end of their
car struck first. smashing itself 10 kindling
wood, the debris being thrown over the pas
sencers in front. The farmer found himself
ON the floor. held down by mass OF wreck
ON his lett leg, while his wife WAS thrown
across him with the wreck Of two or three
seats holding her against the side OF
the car While thus held, and before
either had spoken, one end of the car
settled little and the wife was released.
Mary, are you living ?" asked the hus-
band. She replied that she was not even
hurt, beyond q bruise or two. and by this
time the shouting and confusion around
them proved that the train was off the
track, though neither one suspected that 1t
was more than tumble into u wayslde
ditch. Mrs Orborn didn't even cry out,
though scores OF other passengers were
shrieking in pain and fright az the cold
waters flooded one end Of the car and the
flames began to cat away at tho other. The
woman cleared herself OF the broken seats,
lust ~ the fire started. and she then ascer-
tanned that her husband was pinned last to
the floor by the wreck of matter on hls Icy.
which was partially bent around ono OF
the IRON standards of scat. She worked
with all her might to set HIM Tree, but the
raging flames were now only u few ieet
away, and the smoke and heat were
becoming terrible MARY, take hold OF
my loot, bend my leg toward
YOU with all your might and see
II YOU can't break it," called the hus-
band, who thought he could easily Tree
himself II tho leg was released from its
cramped position. The wiio soizod his loot.
meaning To obey. but at that moment tho
car lurched over little and her husband
released himself When they left the car
her dress was ON firc, showing that another
minute would have enye.Oped both IN the
flames "when saw the flames Just upon
us," said tho wife, land while ! WAS sure
that my husband would be burned alive, |
made up my mind to put one oi the cuSh-
IONS over him, lio down on top OF that, and
| hone Tint, while | was being burned up,
help would come to HIM ior our children y
sake" 81 WAS afraid she wouldn't be
strong enough to break my leg, added the
husband, "and then it would be all up with
me. was gong to have her get out, and
then, rather than bc burned alive, | was
going to -. Well, had this big knife
in my right hand pocket. and my right arm
was irco to get it and use il"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19

Sleep long, dreamless lunawakening sleep.
-Mosehus, trans. by LahdOT.
A publisher who always gives away chro-
mo lately purchased a large number OF PIC
lures OF niagara Falls. After advertising
them for time with very poor results IN the
way of subscriptions, he turned them upside
down and announced IA brand new chrome OF
" A Prairie on Fire.
Last August, Dubuque widower prayed
the mourners 20 nail him up III the coiiln
with his dead wife, and then he rode all the
way TO the grave in the hearse, shrieking and
wailing, and Jumped into the grave when tho
coffin was lowered. They thought his grief
would drive him to the insane asylum. Day
before yesterday, he was arrested for biga-
my burlington tia.) Hawkeye
An Indiana match maker made marriage
between a disconsonte widower aud an IN
consolnble widow, and then sued the former
for 500 But tho cold-hearted jury pared
the damages down to 80, and now the matrl-
monial broker repents that he didn't marry
the widow himself
An lliberninn reporter for the st. Paul
Press narrating the capsznG OF boat, says
that tho mud on tho bottom of the creek
prevented the occupant from e handling his
feet
Texas newspaper hNtIh tndl u man W hp
deliberately strangled his infant ut the christ
ening WAS acquitted by II jury, because he
proved that the deed was committed while
he was crazed by the sudden discovery that
his child reseinbled his mother-in-law.
Married next week, hear. eh = remark
ed friend, slapping II good young man oi
burlington in II congratulatory way ON the
shoulder "rIch girl up from Davenport l
hearY" well. no, said the young man.
sitting little sigh. things was all arranged.
| but I've had to put my wedding on II little
while. like 1T might be. Whats wrong Z
asked the friend IN sympathetic tones. "Old
| folks down ON the match z! ''Well, not cN-
actly. We see she has no parents, and she i
| her own boss like. hut +" "Girl didn't
throw YOU, did she 2 Did not go back on
Won ." Well, said the young man, " le
see. two of her husbands happened to find
her and come in on her together sort of IN
eypected. and I've Just sort of thought we'd
kind of put it off, like it might be" And
the subject of conversation WAS delicntely
chni sed like.
A German grocer i'll New York called his
horse Napoleon because he had 80 many bony
parts.
A b.p,mr accompanied by his doc, stnndh
at n Paris street corner He displays pa
card q. Have pity on the blind. lie Is
caught attentively regarding com dropped
;nto his cup. ''Ah you can see then.
:. Yes" why then, the placard ?" II
is not for myself beg. 1t is my dog who Ii
blind"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19
The Golden wedding.
BY The REV. A. R. GRAVES, MA.

As delivered at the Golden Wedding Of DR. an
1876.
Twas golden Fleece that Jason sought,
Ger land and sea of old.
And a god came down to Dlnaes bower
In Il fleece Of showery gold.
'Tis prize of gold the miner seels,
And delyes with laboring pam;
And the farmer bends his back IN toh
To reap his goldea grain
Put the golden feece of tender hopes,
A love grown ripe and old,
And the mellow joys Of fifty years
Are tho richest feast Of gold.
And the fruits OF love are good to see,
Brave sons and daughters fair.
And ehildTsn's children clustered round,
Bright eyes and golden hair.
Nor these alone, but others too.
Who else IN ght wanderers be,
Are nestled in this home of love,
And share lts wedding glee.
And not lamb of all this Gock,
or hero, or gathered Home.
But owns the bond the saw -ur wrought
Nor from his fold would roam
The tender care Of parents love-
And wisdom from on high
Have planted here the seeds oi peace,
And i,ys that cannot die.
Then blessings on these honored heads,
And love. their Gold en- Fleece.
Still smooth the downward way OF lie
Through blessed paths Of peace.
And may the gracious Comforter,
The Flame, the Holy Dove,
Keep ever warm their falling hearts,
And brood their sacred love-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19
VOL. XIX. NEW SERIES. VOL. xxi.

pearls bring from SIS per ounce and up
ward. Mother of pearl is decidedly the
most profitable and certain, and is quoted at
from 81 to so per hundred weight in the
rough 1t is collected at La Paz. and thence
shipped in bulk to the Old World. The
pearls find their way, through the regular
channels Of trade, to the diadems of queens,
and help to adorn the person of the nobility.
Beautiful and simply chaste. they form an
ornament for the fingers, ears or hair, quite
as appropriate and effective as their most
costly rival They can neither be initiated
nor improved. They stand out alone
amongst all gems for just what they appear,
pure or defective. an ornament or deiorm-
ity. 1t is gem thai. .tolerates no deception,
and, like pure and beautiful woman, COM
mends itself from innate worth.-Ehon IN
the Ncip York Euening Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19

From 200 to 800 carcasses of boevcs are
now shipped to England weekly from New
York and Philadelphia, and tho systems
adopted for supplying them in good condi-
tion are working 80 satisfactorily that the
officers OF the American Steamship line say
there is no reason why we cannot send
England anything OF perishablc charac-
ter that miy ht be wanted in that market.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19
DR.. Henry Kings Elesy on his WIG
A, D.. 1910.

Dr KIM was canon OF Christ Church, OxlorC
kng and, and afterward bishop Of Ch'cnester
Sleep on, my love, in thy cold bed,
Never TO be disquieted
Nv lat good n ghti thou wilt not wake
Till thy fate shall oyertake
Till age or griei or sickness must
Marry my body to that dust
It so much loves and fill the room
NV heart keeps empty in thy tomb;
STAY for me there. will not fsile
To meet thee in that hollow vale
And think not much Of my delay,
lam already on the way
And follow thee with all the speed
Desire can make or sOrrows breed
Eacn minute is a short degree,
And every hour q ST. towards thee
Al MI hit, when betake 10 rest,
Next morn rise nearer my west
OF life almost by eight hours sale.
Than when sleep breathed bis urowsy gale
Thus from the sun ms bottom ste.res.
And my dayes compass downward bears
Nor labor 1 TO stemme the tide
through which to thee | swiftly slide.
lis true, with shame and grief yield.
Thou like the vAnne first toCks I the held
and gotten hast the victory
In thus adyeuturing tOdy
Before me, whose more years might crave
ust precedence in the grave.
But bark my pulse like a soft drum.
Beats my approach. tells thee come,
And slow howe'er my marches be
shall at last sit down by thee.
The thought Of this bids ne 20 on
And wait my dissolution.
With hope and comfort, dear forgive
The crime), / am content to live
DIVIDED, with but half heart,
'iill we shall meet and never part.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19

Outraged Economy MePherson (npres-
sively) "Eh, but here's 1t learsume extra
ravageence- these leerst-Class carriages, But
was forced I it. spite g meeser." Mamma ::
Forced Z" Mcpherson .'Ah, weel Yes,
ye ken aw had giit ola free pass t Glasgae,
but when nw went I the boOkin' oIliice and
asken them 10 change IT for theerd-class
ticket an gle me t deefcrence IN bawbees,
wad ye believe 1t, they wadna do anything O
the kind and gw'm Just forced { ride fecrst-
nlnek
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19

The black pearl is found in tho oOncha
ndoere, a dark colored sIecie of the mother
OF pearl, and also in the arizona, or, more
properly. the Auion, IL beautiful single shell
of variegated hues, which is found in shall
low water, attached TO rocks. This shell
is greatly admired, and is manufactured
into innumerabls ornaments, like hat
buckles, pins for,the hair coverings Of pocR ct
books parasol handles, etc. Black pearls Of
II fine quality are aiso gotten from the mus
sels found off the shores of the strip of land
that forms the port of San Quentin on the
outer coast of Lower California. 1t was
here that Capt. Ned Wakcman, who ac-
complished the perilous feat of bringing the
small side-whcel steamboat New World,
with the sheriff aboard, who intended to
seize her for debt, around the Horn and
safely into San Francisco harbor, delighted
to stop. "Capt. Wakeman's Mussel' and
Others stories have passed into the maritime
history of the Pacific. and are now part OF
the standard nautical 'yarns" OF the lar
West Pearls, more than any other gems,
vary in prices. Their size, color and lustre
regulate the value Of the individual pearl.
They also have an associated value on ac-
count of the difficulty OF matching and the
impossibility of altering them by art. a.
an instance, If one pearl is worth S2O, two
exactly alike in size and beauty would be
worth $50 or SEQ, while three similar ones
would probably bring 500, or more. Seed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19

Mas. ALICE AGSEw, Of Boston, a woman
forty years old and the mother OF two
daug hters aged fifteen and seventeen, was
found dead IN bed at No. 81 Leyerett street,
Boston, last Wednesday. Evidence before
a coroner jury showed that she went to the
house in company with a man whom she in
t-oducod as her husband, and said with
him there two or three days, drinking and
carousing, at the end OF which time she
died The mans name was O'Callahan,
formerly Catholic priest, and a notorious.
ly immoral man He disappeared previous
to her death, and has not since been seen
She was SAD to be respectfully connected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19

TuE "code Vi honor means now, as it
has done, say. for the last thousand years. u
set of rules which are framed with equal
disregard of the laws of God and those OF
man, and which have always been accceDted
az superior to both by inore or less brutal
and arrogant caste desiring to be known A.
gentlemen. IN Y. Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19

LORD PALMFRsToN once said. speaking OF
the Turks. - What energy can bo expected
Of people with no heels to their shoes ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19
MIsCELLANEOUs ITEMS.

Ahl when the mallow in the crop dies down.
Or the pale parsley, or the crisped anse,
Again they grow, anotl or year they flourish,
But we the great the valiant and the wise,
pnoe covered over in the hollow earth,
Sleep long, dreamless. .lunauafening sleep
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19

ME-. NAsDY SUGGESTS ILAN wHERTDY THE
DEMOCRACY MAY MAKE SURE OF THE PREsI-
pENCY THE MKT TINE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-19

OUR NEW GoyERNMENr-LIFE ISsURANcE-P1s-
Tolls AND COFFEE FOR BARLOW
vANDERBILT's DEATH-S60, 0O0, 600 OF PROP
ERTY-TuE MAIL ROBBERS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-15

WE are pleased to offer to the planters Of our
w county the well known and popular Fertil.
izers manufactured by the Navassa Guano Com
pany on liberal terms and at the following low
prices, to wit: For cash, payable April 1s, 1877
Navassa Guano, per tor, n,..............$50 90
Navassa Cotton Mixture, per ton,. AZ co.
Navassa Acid Phosphate per ton,- 80 90 :.
On Time, payable November, 1877, in money.
Navassa Guano, per ton, -........"..$55 90
Navassa Cotton Mixture, per tQn.. 48 90
Navassa Acid Phosphate, per ton -" IS 90
With the option of delivering cotton at Yorkville,
or the planters nearest Railroad Station to he re-
ceived by us at Is cents per pound, on the basis
Of Charleston Middlings, in payment for Fertil-
izers, by adding to the above time prices the fol-
lowing sums, to wit:
Navassa Guano, per ton, ,."""....""$12 80
Navassa Cotton Mixture, per ton,.. IL 90
Navassa Acid Phosphate, per ton,". 10 90
The Cotton Mixture, manufactured by the Ma
vassa Guano Company, Is new article, and Is
highly recommended by the Company as relia-
BILE, and being less expensive, will soon become a
favorite among the planters. It is also put up in
good sacks of IL to the ton. ~.-
We are now receiving these Fertilizers and will
deliver them at any point on the Rail Roads In
this or adjoining counties, at the low freight Of IA
per ton. Give us call before making engage
ments JEFFERYS & METTS, Agents.
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YORK MARBLE YARD.

TvHE undersigned is still conducting the Mar
BILE Business in Yorkville, and would re.
spectfully inform the public that he can supply
those in want of MONUMENTS or HEAD.
STONES with anything in his line, and at the
lowest cash prices.
Monuments designed and finished in the most
elaborate style, and in point of workmanship and
material warranted equal to the work of any es-
tablshmentin the country. ..-.
Head and Footstones, In various styles, from
plain to highly-carved work, furnished at short
notice, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Specimens usually on hand, to an inspection Of
which, those in want Of marble work are respect
fully invited.
Estimates and any other desired information
cheerfully given at any time.
Work delivered at any point on the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between
Chester and Dallas, or at any place between
Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, Co.
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free of charge for
transportation.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment, my determination Is to
merit a continuance of the same.
F. HAPPERFIELD.
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PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.

By favorable arrangement with the different
manufacturers, we are enabled to make the fol-
lowing liberal and unprecedented offers OF Premi'
ums for Clubs. These Premiums have been adopt
ed by US with special reference to securing only
articles of value, and which will prove services
BILE to those procuring them. The regular retail
price is given with each, and they are just as good
as so much cash to those who receive them. All
the articles are put down in our schedule at man
ufacsurers' regular retail prices, and cannot be
bought with cash any lower than the prices here
given. Premiums Nos l, 2 and 8 will be delivered
through the mails, to persons entitled to receive
them, free Of cost. The other Premiums Will be
delivered at the expense for freight charges, OF
those receiving them. In cases where Premiums
can be delivered at our publication office, arrsnge-
ments may be perfected for reducing the freight
charges on small articles to a nominal amount.
The charges for freight on the Silver Ware and
Cutlery Premiums will be from New York; on
the Cooking Stoves from Greensboro, N. c.; and
on the Sewing Machines from Baltimore, Md.
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The Other Departments

In addition to the above features, Rev. Mr.. La
THAN will continue his regular contributions to
the "sabbath Reading" and the "Children's De-
partment," which, under his management for the
past seven years, have been an important attrac-
ton. Mr. Latham will also continue his contri-
buttons of Historical Sketches, which, With the
usual melange Of Miscellaneous Reading adapt
ed to all tastes; the Agricultural Department,
containing practical and useful information for
the farmer and housewife; column Of Humor-
GUS Reading every week; "scraps and Facts, !"
embracing light current topics; compend OF
the News Abroad and at Home; Correspon-
dence; Commercial and Market Reports; Edito-
rial Articles upon appropriate subjects, intended
to promote the prosperity and welfare of our
people, we hope to make the ENQUIRER replete
as an entertaining and instructive Family Journal.
TERMS OF FSuBscR1PT1oN-FREEo OF PosTAaE.-
Single copy one year, $500. In clubs, each sub
scriber, per year, $3.50. Money may be forward
ed at our risk by draft post.oface order or regis
tered letter-otherwise we will assume no risk.
Write names plainly, giving pose-oface, county
and State. Address all letters to
L. M. GRIsT, Publisher, Yorkville, 8. G.
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YORKVILLE ENQUIRER FOR 1877.
ORIGINAL SERIAL STORIES. gSf
VALUABLE PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.
COMPETITION uJ TIHL HHI FIRST HOLIDAY D. HAHGE sL

wear, or a set Of six treble .,lyer-p,ated TEA
SPOONS, worth $500. 49, 3 & Gs.,;;.
No. For a Climb Of 16 subscribars. 1t "a. 10
each. we viii rive one set-six az eanh-Hard
Rubber Handle TABLE KNIVES AND FORKS.
the manufacturers price Of which is $500. :
No. b-For a club of 18 subscribara. at q. 10
each. we will give either treble silyer.plated
SYRUP CUP. worth 48.e0: or 4 act Of sir treble
s,lver.nlatad rARTE SPOONS vortr, a M
No e-For . clnbIaos ,a snhacr,hars a, ~ m
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-15

Be CoNrENT-Have you ever compared
your situation with those who labor in the
golden mines of Peru, or with those in your
own country who have hardly ever seen the
sun, but live confined in the mines, stone
quarries and coal pits?. Before you think
yourself miserable, take survey Of the jails
in which convicts are confined, and some even
for life: walk through the wards of hospit-
al think of the hardships of common SOL
dier or sailor; think of the galley slave and
the day laborer; reflect upon the condition Of
many large poor families who have continual
distress or sickness. Many are often witness
es to scenes even more wretched than these,
where to poverty, cold and nakedness are ad-
ded the languors of lingering and loathsome
diseases, and the torments of excruciating
pain. Now, let those who are miserable
among many mercies return, as it we're, from
these sad scenes to their closets, and gratefully
acknowledge the goodness of God in exempt
ing them from 50 many real ills, which so
many labor under, and instead of spending
their hours in breeding over their own imagi-
nary evils, let them be continually cheerful,
happy and thankful.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-15

DISTRACTED OF COMMON SENsE.-Con-
gresham Lamar relates the following Incl
dent in his law practice: Sally SAKE was his
witness and the other side undertook to dis.
credit her testimony. Bill jenkins was called
for this purpose, and, being placed upon the
stand, was asked what Sally Saxe's reputation
was as a woman of truth and veracity.
."WeIl," said the witness, 81 reckon it was
about four years ago" "Hold on" said the
counsel, I'VE don't want to know anything
about her, but simply whether she is truthful
or not-would people believe what she says?"
The witpess made several Intellectual attempts
to tell his story, and at length, in desperation,
exclaimed: "Well, all [ can say is that she is
distracted of common sense and is guilty of
6ts."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-15
HIS STARTLING STATEMENT CONCERNING HIS
FAMILY.

Mr.. BRowN's MATRIMONIAL METHOD
Brown, I don't see how it is that your girls
all marry off so soon as they get old enough,
while none of mine can marry"
"Oh that's simple enoagh. I marry my
girls off on the buckwheat straw principle"
"But what is that principle! Inever heard
of it before"
"Well, I used to raise good deal of buck
wheat, and it puzzed me how to get rid of the
straw. Nothing would eat it, and it was a
great bother to me. At last I thought of a
plan. stacked my buckwheat straw nicely
and built high rail fence around it. My
cattle of course concluded that it was some
thing good, and at once tore down the fence
and began to eat the straw. I dogged them
away and put up the fence few times, but
the more drove them away the more anxious
they became to eat the straw. After this had
been repeated few times, the cattle deter.
mined to eat the straw, and eat it they did,
every bit ofit."
Gas said, I marry my girls off on the
same principle. When young man that 1
do not like begins calling on my girls, l en-.
courage him in every way can. tell him
to come often and stay as long as he pleases,
and take pains to hint to the girls that I
think they'd better set their caps for him. 1t
works first rate. He don't make many calls,
for the girls treat him as coolly as they can.
But when young fellow that likes comes
around, man that think would suit me for
son.in law, don't let him make many calls
before he is given to understand that he isn't
wanted around my house. tell the girls,
too, that they shall not have anything to do
with him again. The plan always works first
rate. The young folks begin to pity each
other, and the next thing know they are en-
gagged to be married; When I see that they
are determined to marry, always give in,
and pretend to make the best of it. That's
the way manage it"