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The daily gazette., 1877-12-13
A Case of Consumption.

CHEsTERFIELD, N. H., March 26, 1861.
Messrs. Seth W. Fowle & Son: Gentle
men;I feel in duty called upon voluntarily
to give my testimony in favor of DIR. Wis
tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry. / was taken
sick last October with a lung complaint,
accompanied with a very serious cough ;
and after having been treated a number OF
weeks by e best physicians. they gave me
over as an incurable case of consumption,
and for about six weeks my friends expect
ed that l might die any day, having entire
ly despaired of my recovery. AT this time
| read the advertisements and certificates
of the Wild Cherry Balsam, and was In
duced to try II myself. have taken five
bottles, and from the commencement
have been gradually recovering. My cough
has now entirely ceased. have regained
my hesh and strength, and am feeling quite
well. 1 attribute the cure to DR., Wistar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry, as have taken no
other medicine since l commenced taHing
that. Very respectfully yours,
MRS. M1LA y. SMITH.
Messrs Fowle q Son: Gentlemen-Mrs.
Smith gives me the foregoing certificate of
the efficacy of your medicine in her case
She is an acquaintance of mine, and took
the Balsam on the strength of my certifi-
cate, which she saw in the papers. Her
story is literally true. Yours truly,
w II I0NEG
The daily gazette., 1877-12-13
NUPTIAL APPLASE.
EXTRAORDINARY SCENE AT A MEDI-
CAL STUDENTS WEDDING.
From the Baltimore News.

GAL SIO DENT W WEDOlN0s
From the Baltimore News.
When 1t became known at the
Washington University Hospital, on
Calvert street, that John p. Parrot, a
member of the class of Of 1867, was
about to tnke unto himself wife, his
fellow-studenis, t the number Of one
hundred and seventy, determined to
attend the wedding in body. Mr.
PARROT, and his betrothed, Miss l. zzie
McCaughey, "a young lady who came
to this ci little over year ago, on
a visit to her brothe 9. had arranged
that the nuptial knot should be tied
at the Lee Street Baptist Church, of
which Rev. Juhu Pollard, Jr., is the
pastor.
The preliminaries coming to the
ears of the hospital students, Mr.. w
W. Rowan, who Is leader among his
class mates, called meeting at which
it was resolved that all the students
should assemble at $50 in the evening
outside the Maternile Hospital, on
West Lombard, and there form in a
procession and take up line of march
to the church, which was done.
When the uuptial knot had been
tied there was an extraordinary scene
in church. The students, - If by a
presoncerIed signal, burst forth in the
loudest applause aud drowned all
words of remonstrance by the stamp
ing of their well shOd feet upon tue
floor. The preacher WAS more than
amaz ID at the unusual proceeding,
but he was powerless To prevent it,
and The din was kept up until Mr.. and
Mrs Parrot and their friends marched
back to tnelr carriage. Then the
boys arose and glided in their wake,
aud gave them them three hearty
cheers rs their vehicles rolled away
from the church.
The daily gazette., 1877-12-13

A TELEGRAPHIC CONSOLIDATION.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 12.-Presi-
dent Orton, of the Western Union tele-
graph company, has concluded lease of
the telegraph lines owned and operated by
the Central Pacific railroad company west
OF Salt Lake and throughout California
for term Of five years and thereafter un-
til one years notice by either party shall
have been given Tor its termination. This
consolidates and harmonlzes all the tele-
graph interests on the Pacific coast.
The daily gazette., 1877-12-13

The Best quality of MEDICINES
AT WILLIAMS
THE MOST RELIABLE PROPRIETARY
MEDICINES,
At Ninth and Market.
Choice PERFUMERY COLOGNES, &c.
AT WILLIAMS
tine assortment of HAIR, TOOTH. and
NAIL BRUSHES,
At Ninth and Market.
A Glass of ICE COLD ARCTIC SODA
WATER,
AT WILLIAMS
Choice FLAVORING EXTRA CTS Strong
and Pure,
At Ninth and Market.
A Good KEY WEST or DOMESTIC
CIGAR,
AT WILLIAMS
Fine AMERICAN & IMPORTED SOAPS,
At Ninth and Market.
sect the best" WILLIAMS SAPONA-
CE0US DENTIFRICE.
AT WILLIAMS
Usoice Goods, Accuracy IN dispensing, and
Reasonable Prices.
WILLIAMS PRESCRIPTION STORE,
Corner Ninth and Market.
The daily gazette., 1877-12-13
HEAVY ENCOURAGEMENT

New YORK, December 12.-The
law and collection agency of Watson
J. Hildreth & Co., 291 Broadway,
has recently been assigned to David
Gentle. 1t has since been discover
ed that the members of the firm are
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19
Ben Butler not interviewed.
New York Herald.

Gen, Benjamin F. Butler, of Mas
sachusetts, arrived at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel on Monday night, and
most Of yesterday was engaged in the
case of the Atlantic and Pacific YER
sus the Western Union Telegraph
Company, in relation to a patent for
duplex telegraphing, claimed by the
former company. 1t was late in the
afternoon when, by permission of Mr..
I. a. Major, the private secretary of
Gen. Butler, Of Massachusetts, the
reporter Of the Herald was permitted
to wait couple Of hours in room
No. Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel to
see the General himself. When he
did sec the General the followin Q
remarkable conversation ensued:
Butler with a rounderbout coat,
salmon colOred vest, a big black
sailors tie and an insolent swagger
in his gait, walking about the ROOM
where is this fellow of the press
that wants to interview me?
Herujd reporter (takiHg the whole
proceeding by way of a joke OF the
Generaps) i am the fellow, Gem
eral, and perhaps you may remem-
ber-
Butler-I remember nothing
Damn the whole press. I'll have no
interview and Pll-
Reporter "a little overcOme)-I
simply wished to ask you, General, if
You have heard of the new party
that report says has been
Butler-pamn the report There
is no new party. | have had enough
of reports and newspaper men, and
when you go away you'llg down and
write three columns Of an interview
with me that never took place, and
| Il be damned if | stand it. You are
--Roporter-Spare yourself, Cen
eral there is no need Of being angry
about it. You know
Butler getting red in the face and
quite boisterous) know nothing,
and | call upon this gentleman here
pointing to a gentleman who was
quietly rocking himself in a chair,
but taking in the whole Situaton) |
call upon this man as a witness that
| never said anything to you, and il
you say
Reporter shall say nothing, sir,
beyond what has occurred, but |
think
Butler-say no more,' ,eave the
room and that's the end of it, etc,
and the reporter left with many bias
phemous imprecations in his wake
from the statesman of Massachusetts.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19
JUL. L. WRIGHT,
Director General Working
mems League, &c.

To CAPT. J. p. ROBINETT, Master Me.
chsnic Shops at Petersburg. FRANK
STERK, ESQ, Master Mechanic
Shops at Lynchburg.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19

ginia last fall would have been de-
liyered through a returning board
to the Republican ticket.
The WING says:
The friends Of Col HOLIDAY must
face this square and pertinent ques
ton: Why was he exempt from duty
when Radicalism threatened 10 seize
the state? Why were the gifts now
attributed to him not given in behalf
OF his people and his country? How is
it that we hear nothing from him un-
I'll q high post of honor is up for deliv-
cry? And bow is it that after his first
tour Of duty be is thrust forward for
the very highest Office in the gift of
Virginia. Some there are who have
borne the heat and burden of the day.
Comparisons are not pleasant, but
they are useful sometimes, and it is
not amiss to allude in this connection
to other than the political services of
the various candidates. Which of
them has attempted any great public
work? Which then can with property
advert to the failure of another? 1t is
as IL some parlor dandies should sneer
upon the sunburned and freckled face
of an honest labOrer. But particular
ly we command to Col, HOLIDAY
the parable of him who abuse his
talent.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19

higher business talent to look nftcr
them. These places will, in all proba-
billty, be offered to men who would
never cOndescend to ask for them. 1t
Is the Presidents intention, further,
to establish a thorough system, cor
responding in its features to that of
the English.
Upon the subject OF the diplomatic
service, the President does not intend
to apply civil service rules. He recog-
Mics the fact that diplomatic positions
are mainly honorary ones, and intends
therefore to use them to pay political
debts with. This is almost the exact
language Of the President. These
changes in the diplomatic services
will take place mainly between now
and the first of next October. The
changes will be made thoroughly in
accordance with past political prece-
dence, giving them as a reward for
political services. This might not in
volve any change, as some of the for
eign ministers are very well backed,
and are strong with the Administra-
ton. Marsh who has been Minister
to Italy for the past eighteen years,
is an uncle of Senator Edmonds' wife
There is no one who has more inhu-
ence with the administration than
Edmonds, so there is no prospect of q
change in that direction.
Concerning the Supreme Court
Judgeship, the President without
mentioning names, said he had made
up his mind to give it to the extreme
South
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19
Abingdon Male Academy.

The closing exercises of this school
took place last Friday evening i'm the
hall of the Academy. The contest for
a medal to be given the best declaimcr
in the junior and Senior class of the
school was spirited, and the commit
tee of judges, DR.. Robt. j. Preston.
Rev. s. ID. Stuart and Judge r. NJ,
Page, must have had some difficulty
in deciding upon the successful can
didates, who were Mr. J. II. Henry.
of La, and Mr.. VIM. Evans, of Tenn,
There was also given a medal for the
best composition, and for the best
reader. The former was won by Mr..
j. M. Ware, of Ga, and the latter by
7. A. Lynch, of Va. All the medals
were delivered to the young gentle
men by Rev. John McNabb in an APP
propriate and graceful style. The
closing address was delivered by Rev.
G. b. Middleton, in his usual happy
manner.-AbiHgdOn VHgiRidR.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19
Meeting of the State COnserva-
tive COmmittee-ResOlutiOns
Adopted.

adopted
The State Conservative Committee
met at the Ballard House yesterday
at l0k O'Clock A. NJ.
Present-First district, General w.
B. Taliaferro, chairman, : Second dis
trict, Mann Page; Third district, G.
G. Buckner, John w. Wright, and
Colonel John II, Guy; Fourth dis
trict, General William Malone ;
James R, Fisher, secretary.
The following resolutions were
adopted.
Whereas it has been represented to
the committee that in some counties,
owing to informalities, the vote of
the precincts were excluded from the
returns reported to the Board of State
Canvassers-
ReSol0ed, That the State Executive
Committee be authorized upon the
production of satisfactory evidence of
the exclusion of such returns to COr>
rect the vote according 10 the facts,
and that the several counties and
cities be entitled to such additional
votes and representation in the State
Convention as they shall appear to be
entitled to upon the vote SO actually
cast but not returned.
Resolved. That for the purpose of
affording proper Information to the
State Executive Committee, the
chairman of committees of counties
and cities where precinct returns
were excluded and thrown out Of the
computation are requested to forward
to the secretary Of this committee a
certificate Of the clerk of the county
showing the actual vote cast for Til
den electors in the precincts exclud>
ed.
Mr.. John W, Wright offered the
following:
Res0loed, That the chairman of
cities and counties be requested to
forward to the Executive Committee
the names of delegates appointed to
the State Convention in order thata
complete list of the same may be
prepared by the secretary in advance
of the meeting of the Convention.
On motion, the Executive Commits
tee was directed to proceed to make
necessary arrangements for the &C
CommodatiOn of the State COnven-
tion to be held in this city on the Sth
day of August next.
General TaliaferrO stated that
whereas some misunderstanding had
arisen in regard to the filling of the
vacancy created by the resignation
of Major N, b. Meade, chairman of
the Executive Committee, he would
take occasion to say thSA6n virtue OF
the authority vested in him as chair
man of the State cOmmitte, he would
approve of the appointment of Colo
mel John H. Guy of Richmond, as
chairman of the Executive Commits
tee, and the appointment of Judge
John A. Merdith as a member Of the
State Executive Committee.
On motion, the committee adjourn
ed to meet in this city Tuesday, Au'
gust Z, 1877.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19
The Policy of The Administra
tiOn


Washington Special to the Chicago Times.
An intimate friend of the President
had long talk with him last evening
OH the subject of his policy and the
present attitude of the Administration.
Mr. Hayes is very hopeful as to the
future. lie does not commit himself
upon the subject of parties, and hopes
to make an A Administration that will
meet with the support of the best men
of both. He will advocate before Con-
gross the reconciliation of silver
Secretary Evarts' speech i'm New York
before the Chamber of Commerce, in
which he advocates his metallic STAN
dard, was only made after consultation
with the President. Nearly every one
of the points made by Secretary Evarts
were Official statements of the policy
of the Administration.
As TO the diplomatic and consular
service abroad he enumerateB very
distinctly what will be the policy of
the Government. First, as to Con-
sulates, he intends to appoint only
business men. Politicians are not to
be considered. Business qualifica-
lions alone shall decide on questions
Of appointment, so that candidates
will be taken from both parties. For
prominent Consulates such ms Paris,
London and Liverpool, only we'll
known and prominent business men
will be selected An effort will be
made to get some of the leading mer-
chants Of New York who are specially
familiar with foreign commerce to fill
these places. Our commercial inter-
ests at these cities is so great that the
President is very anxious TO secure
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1877.
Ten PER CENT.

The CormEE quotes the reply
Of a "wcIl known capitalist" to a
Bristol man who Lad applynd to
him for . loan rs follows:
"-incc repeal Of 10 per cent. inter.
c.t law, [ have entirely abandoned
the idea Of loaning my money in the
state of Tennessee hence, my surplus
has gone TO other States.
On this the COURIER says;
It does seem to us that the legisla-
ture, in its action on this law, adj
yanced backwards, with vim.
We beg leave to differ with our
ncighbor touching this matter
We believe that if this view should
prevail it would be but a short
time until just such capitalists will
own all the valuable lands in this
country. Money has extraordina,
ny powers conferred upon it, and
should have restraints pat upon it.
An unlimited rate of interest coup
led with the peculiar and exclu
sive privilege of legal tender, for
debt makes money all powerful,
and property all helpless. Such
an adjustment Of the scale of pow
or on the body polite is as unwise
as the right Of prlmogeniture in the
family. 1t may do for towns, but
it is death to the country and to
agriculture.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19
General Malone and the Work
ingmen.
RICHMOND, VA, !
May 25th, 1877.
GENTLEMEN {:

GENTLEMEN
1t is known that you were in charge
of the Mechanical Department Of the
Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio Railroad
Company, under the administration
of its affairs by GenI. Malone, and
therefore should know better than
anyone else of his treatment of the
mechanics in the employ of the Com
pany. For some reason or other, con-
corning which, it is not necessary to
surmise, it appears that there is a sys-
tematic effort to impress the mechan-
les of the State with the idea and con-
sequent prejudice, that Gen. MahOne's
treatment of the workingmen in the
employ of the a, NJ. & 0. Company,
was unkind.
In order that l may be advised of
the truth of the matter, and for the
purpose of enlightening the mechan-
les and wOrkingmen of the State,
your opinion in the premises is re.
spectfully asked.
NpurS firmly
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19

The Richmond VINO thinks it
unfair that those Virginians, who
built up the Conservative party in
the State and overthrow tho radi-
cal dynasty under Wells, should
be ignored in disposing Of the
honors and rewards of the party.
During the building up of tho
party, and the mortal combat that
Resulted between it and the carpet
Oaggcrs and yulturcs that stuck
Their arms into the Treasury and
their bcaks into the bleeding
wounds of the people, not word
was said, nor a blow struck by Col,
Holiday. But for the pluck and
genius OF Malone the vote OF Nir,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19

We take the following we'll
merited tribute to Col. Fulkerson
from the last number of the Alb
ingdon VrRGINIAN. All that We
AIbemarle man says in praise of
him in correct, and we do not won~
der that he wishes Col. +. in the
next Legislature, for our AlbeI
marie friend means to 60 again,
even if he has to run as an Jude
pendent candidate, and we believe
Col. Fulkerson will be useful in
keeping him straight. During
Col. Fulkerson's term GOLD VIR-
GINA" was straight as a single,
but during the last session he sufo
ferod himself to be tangled in the
Snares set for him 10y Sandy Stuart,
and he came near pitching head
foremost into the lap of the Fun~
ders. Here is the Editorial and
the letter from the VIRGINIAN.-
Ed. News:
Col. A. FulkersOn.
Wo received some time since a let
ter, 1glven to the public in this issue),
from a gentleman in Albemarle coun-
ty. Press OF matter has caus d the de-
lay in its publication before this date.
1t is deservedly complimentary to our
county man, and will, no doubt, meet
with hearty response from his many
friends in this county. Whether Col.
f. will consent to be a candidate for
the Senate or House at the next cleo
ton we do not know, but we feel as
sured, in the event he does, that he
will be fully endorsed by a majority of
his fellow-citiZens who appreciate his
former public services.
Letter from AlbemaIle.
ALBEMARLE Co, VA, |
May IS, 1877, (
MIR. EDIToR.-I have learned, with
pleasure, that the former constituents
Of Col. A. Fulkerson are anxious to
send him to the next Virginia Legis-
lature. This evinces proper regard
Tor their own interests as well as a just
appreciation of the services of an
able and faithful representative.
Virginia rarely ever had a greater
need OF the services of her ablest and
truest men than she has nOw-men
who know the right and have the
manlinest to maintain it who under
stand her necessities, and how to re-
lieve them. Col. Fulkerson is emil
nently such man. While serving
with him in the Legislature, OBJ
served his course closely, and always
found him able, faithful. diligent and
efficient in guarding the iuterests not
only OF his immediate constituents,
but Of the whole State. feel that it
Is due to those that sent him there, as
well as to Col. Fulkerson, that |
should bear this testimony to his
iSiIhrulness and ability.
am not informed as to who are as
pirants for legislative honors in your
portion of the State, but am sure they
could not be more wisely bestowed
lhan upon Col. Fulkerson, and sim
them. OLD VIRGINIA.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19

serves public recognition Of the fact.
The duty aud privilege of the work.
ingmen Of Virginia Is plain.
am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JUL, l.. WRIGHT.
Director Genn w. L., &c.
CAPT. RoBINETT, NJ. NJ, &C., and
+. STERK, NJ. NJ. &c.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-19
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The above rates will be rigidly adhered to.
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-16
A Gallant Old Gentleman.

No, long ago, as an elderly couple
were on, walking lady on the opposite
side of the street, tripped and fell down.
The old gentleman rushed across the
street, raised his hat and offered TO assist
her in any possible way. HIS wife fol-
lowed him across at slow pace, and
witnessing his devotion to the stranger,
she 90, mad and shook her fist ST him
Its all right-it's sll right he whis-
pered. Yes" she holly exclaimed.
sRe,e an unknown woman stubs her toe,
ssd YOU pillow across the street TO eat her
up in kindness. The other day, when !
fell down stairs, you stood and laughed
aud chuckled snd tickled your ribs, and
wanted to know if was practicing for
circusi'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-16

Editors OF the FeslslSE'
On the eve of the State election, at q
time best suited 10 do harm, some one
from Tyler county, not known to the
writer, sssaiied the personal character OF
Col. Johnston, hoping, | suppose, to de-
fes, him IN the election then pending for
the State Senate. l do not at this late
date refer to this matter, TO say hard
things, OF the, TO me, unknown writer,
but 10 say IL defense OF the Colonel, that
after 3 long and intimate acquaintance
with him, that do not believe Any man
in Tyier county can claim better or a
purer character than can the Colonel,
having seen HIM tested when all around
him wss rufianism and rowiyIsm. And
l might say much more about the sur
roundlngs, but this will answer. II any
one wanted TO see the Colonel he could
always be iouna in his quarters-not in
a house of ill-iame. The writer Of this
article has frequently found the Colonel
in bis tent reading the Book of Books.
The Colonel is sharp, Is well qualified, is
OF 8 good family, is q gentleman, and has
already filed high places of trust and
henor, and predict that he will IN time
I'll plsce in the United States Senate
and the time may not be far of when he
will fill It. The Colonel has fought
early. long and ably for the rights Ct the
people of this State, and he should be
well rewarded. he can be trusted.
Yours truly, HEBREW.