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Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

DR.. THOMPSON, Senator Morton's
physician, in a conversation with a
newspaper correspondent, said recent
ly, speaking Of the strain that ho on
dured during the war: ale was con-
scious that at any moment he was lia-
bic to be shot down. lie knew of the
existence of a band, who, like the Jews
in Pauls time, had bound themselves
with an oath that they would kill him.
Once he was shot at by an assassin
just as he came out of the door of his
residence. A lady on one occasion
warned him not to sit near o certain
window of his office at night, for she
knew OF q plan to shoot him through
the window. At another time he was
advised not to be seen on the streets at
night, especially alone, for every
street corner in the vicinity of bis
house, and his office was watched by
would-be assassins. Threatening let
ters came 10 him daily. Torpedoes
were placed In his way, and other out
rageous schemes hatched up to put him
to death. For two years and over his
life was 10 danger"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19
Stephen Johnson.

A TERRIBLE FALL.-A serious acci-
dent occurred In the Courthouse,
Brooklyn, this morning. Workmen
are employed in repainting the interior
Of the dome, apd a scafFolding is erect
ed from the marble floor 10 its top, o
distance Of l0l feet. At intervals of
every ten feet planks have been laid on
the umbers, forming a series Of floor
ings for the convenience as we'll as the
protection of the workmen. Devlln,
a man Of sixty, and William Gregory,
a youth OF twenty.one, were at work
on one of these Hoorings, at a distance
OF about eighty-fve feet from the floor,
when the plank on which they both
happened to be standing at the mo-
ment broke, and they began TO fall.
Devlin was caught on ono of the floor
ings fifty feet below. Gregory fell a
distance OF nearly ninety feet and
struck with thud on the iron stair
way. He was terribly cut and bruised,
and his injuries will probably result
fatally. Devlin received q terrible
shock, but no bones were broken. A
third workmen just saved himself
from falling by clinging to post, The
noise was heard all over the Court.
house, and 1t was at first supposed that
every one Of the FIVE workmen In the
dome had bOen precipitated to the aool
below. Devlin was taken to his home
and Gregory to the hospltal.-[N. Y
Post. l3Ih.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

The Natchez Democrat says that
Gen. T. ]. Wharton, Of Jackson, In a
private letter, dated September Goth,
thus speaks Of the proposed subscrip.
ton by the county to the NatChez and
Jackson railroad: ~ regard the Match
ez and jackson railroad as the most
important enterprise, as far as respects
the material interests Of our entire
county, which has been inaugurated
during my residence of fOrty-one years
in the county. l sincerely hope and
pray that our people may justly appre-
Ciate it, and give an overwhelming ma.
jOrity In favor Of the proposed county
subscription"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

An observant planter, residing in
the Washington District, in Adam S
county, informs US that the cotton
worms have behaved very peculiarly
this year. They have not pursued by
any means their usual habit, but have
so far departed from it as to make the
"whys and wherefores' a question of
interest for the investigation of ento.
mologists. 1t seems that what Is ordin-
arily known as the third crop of worms
did all the destruction usually incident
to that stage, before they were two
thirds grown, and then mysteriously
disappeared, leaving but very few
iudeed scarcely any-cocoons behind.
The cotton verdure was entirely de-
stroyed before the worms attained any
thing like full growth. This Is q cir
cumstance worth investigating
fNatchez Democrat.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

"GEy, OED," says the Austin Texas
Statesman of few days ago, was in
Tie city yesterday to confer with Gov
ernog Hubbard. lie Is an emincntly
peaceab.e looking man, in any event,
His whole outfit, when he ieaped from
the stage.coach yesterday morning at
the Raymond House, did not cost more
than FIVE dollars. He wore blue cot.
ION shirt worth 40 cents, even at rates
that would be fixed by an 'old clo'
man. The Generals hat was absolute.
ly villainously smashed, shocking and
ancient, and his coat aud breeches cor
responded with his other articles of ap.
parel. Nobody would have dreamed
that famous soldier of the regular ar.
my could be enveloped in SO modest a
garb.'
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19
VICKSBURG WEEKLY HERALD FRIDAY, OCTOBER 49, 1877

worthy colored people. This mougrel,
seli.appo:nied ticket will be SO badly
beaten that every man who was In the
flock Of six white men and twenty
seven half.breeds and niggers, will
wish be had never seen Josh's Office
on the night of October the 10th, 1871.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

ARRANGEMENTS have been made 10
hold the State Fair, in Jackson, IN con.
Hection with the Fail races, recently
announced, The leading citizens OF
Jackson, are interested, and $1,000 in
premiums have already been sub.
;cribed. We wish our neighbo.s ev.
cry success, and will aid them al 10
our mower.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

Mn. w. II. HossLEY was 4 candidate
for Coroner and Ranger before the
Primary Election, and of course gave
the usual pledge to abide by the result
and supper; the nominees. Mr. IIoss.
ley was defeated. We notice, however,
that the New Departure bacS 10 niger
influence, nominated him for Coroner
and Ranger. Comment is ua%tca:.
saTv.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

The Fgiar's Point Californian ,aGs
talks right out about tie coming issue
in this State: "Soma Of our exchange,
are discussing the feasibility Of
change in the Constitution requiring
an educational qualification 10: suf.
frage. The Vicksburg Herald ;;goug.
ly adv 5cAies the change, Tae Coa.o'
miau will always favor any measure
tbs; tends 10 place the coa;rol OF Gov
eraman. in the hands OF the intelligent,
Az ad@ca;lona! test in tie matter Of
suffrage would stimulate the desire 10
lsa:- % tie par; Of ourco.ored people
az :e,l.: in grca; good TO the State
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

The President is displaying A firm
ae:: OF purpose that must sooner or
later tz:ort praise even from political
opponents, lie sArs he started ou; to
carry out constitutional course TO.
wards The South, and tia: the defeat
Of his party will have no effect On him
whatever.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

The New Orleans papers intimate that
beet sugar has seen its best days, and
that the production is falling of each
year. For the past half century II has
supplied about three.fourths the con.
sumption Of Continental Europe.
Last year total of l,3l7,000 ions was
produced this year 1t will amount to
but $4,000 tons. The average annual
production Of the cane sugar countries
is 2,l4O,0O0 Of which the West Indies
furnish three-6fths. 1t is held that such
a condition Of affairs Is q guarantee Of
profit to sugar planters. Doubtless
that is true statement of the case, and
the worlds, market for the sugar Of the
South Is as promising as for the wheat
of tho West.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

Mr., Il. S. Buck is absent from the
city aud has been for several weeks,
and we are assured by intimate person
al friends Of his that the use OF his
name on the Independent ticket is
wholly unauthorized and without his
knowledge.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

TON. BEDFORD, the Political Tramp,
secured the nomination from the six
white men and twenty-seven half
breeds and negroes for the office Of
Sheriff Of Warren county. Wonder II
Thomas wouldn't like 10 be bought Of
againl
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

ACCORDING to the Atlanta (Ga.) Con.
stitution, President Hayes is likely to
revisit Georgia soon. His plan is to
pass his Christmas holidays in travel,
and to 60 as far as New Orleans, visit.
ing Wilmington, Columbia, Charleston,
Savannah, Montgomery, Vicksburg,
Memphis and other important places,
giving two weeks to the journey.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

ALExANDER DUMAS says Of the eli.
uatlon In France tnat rev0lutlonIsts are
like street sprinklers, and can make Il
muddy when It is sunshiny, but not
sunshiny when It Is muddy.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

IT has been proved In Nevada ana
other silver producing States OF the
West that capital devoted 10 agricul-
ture pays better and more regularly
than If put into gold and silver mines.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

WHEN gold was 14O eggs were thir.
ty cents q dozen. Now gold is only
1921, and q dozen Of eggs cost thirty
cents 90 usual. But perhaps the hens
are too busy to read the quotations
and haven't heard of the fall In gold.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

The peculiarities of distribution that
marks immigration into the United
States, are reproduced on q smaller
scale In that pouring into Texas. The
northern and northwestern counties
of that State obtain all, or nearly all
the new comers. Much OF this Is due
to the benefcent influence of the Texas
Pacific railroad.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

The following is from s. specia. 10
the Philadelphia Times, OF, H. BE.
fore Goode was agreed upon as the
compromise candidate, efforts were
made 10 bring out General Hooker OF
Mississippi, but the General declined
10 enter the lisIs.n --
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

GENTLEMEN's hats that last year
brought So apiece, eau now be pur-
chased for Sl50; whereas II still costs
woman from SIS to $50 to 90 com.
paratively bareheaded. - [Andrews's
Bazaar,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19
BLESSINGS ON BOOKS.

Blessings Oh bo0ksl that ever show
what ancient wits and sages taught,
Aud pour In b0unteOus overflow
The ever living stream Of thought
Blessings on books while they are ouFs.
And souls are reached through ears ana
eyes,
We're equals Of the immortal powers,
We're partners Iu the earth and sklssl
Il IBelgravia.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

The Mayersville Leader is Sdvcca'
ting the building Of railroad from
that point 10 Rolling Fork, on Deer
Creek.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

We have received the first number
Of the RosedaIe Journal, which is
printed in, and devoted the Interests Of
Bolivar county. ]. W. Webb, Jr, is
the editor.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

Prominent New York Republicans
say that the Democratic victory in
Ohio played smash with the Radical
party in New York.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

The proceeds of the Mo6ett bell
punch In Richmond, Va, will amount
to about $4,000 per annum. As New
Orleans INDUCES ct least ten times as
much as the capital Of the F.F. We, the
punch will produce In this locality con-
siderably over q million dollars year.
New Orleans Times.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

E. JoBN ELLIS will De Chairman OF
the Committee on Mississippi River
Levecs. Good enough, Mr.. Randall.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

PATERSON, N. j., indiCting two or
three Of her delinquent bank officials,
has set q good example to other por-
tions Of the country.-fN. Y, Herald.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

TEE man who said he was out on Q
lark was really out on 9 swallow,-
stamford Advocate.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19
Morton Moves to indianapolis.

INDIANAPoLIs, Oct. l8-AOrton removed
from Richmond TO this city tonight, with
out upfavoTable results,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

A NEw DEPARTURE back 10 negro
influence.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

OVERLOOKING with principles, but
desirous Of Office.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

CORN is selling in MsyerSville At
IS cents q bushel.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

WHAT is Toms price this time?
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

BEN. ALLEN was Sergeapt.At.Arms
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19
An Independent Candidate.
Greenwood orlental.l

NAN@A ""Va OIlGAhals
BLAcKHAwK, Sept. 18th, III.
MR-Dr sir yours OF the 10 inst
came TO hand To Day, and contents
Notised | am very glad To Learne you
air Taking such Int. In my Election /
hope 10 be able to faithfully represent
you're Rase and we'll as the White Rase
l believe you aught to be represented
aid given Equal Rights before the Law
and when you have men Quallyfyed to
hold office 10 Divide the offices with
them and | am very glad TO sec the Col.
People and the Whites going TO gelher
as our Interests is one. can not Now
say at what time ! can Meete you at
carrollt0n | am canvassing Montgom-
cry consult Mr. A G. Sith, Z. r Nc
Lean, j Irskins Capt Poindexter Avent
Martin Pembleton or Gadon or all most
Every good silison what 10 tho Best
corse for you to pursue l will come
and see you as soon as can hope you
will Do oil you can and / will be under
obligations for Eny favors shown Me
by Eny yours Truly
Stephen johnson.
The above is an exact copy of a let
ter written by the Independent candi-
date for Senator from this District to q
prominent colored man of this county.
We give It that the voters OF the Dis
trict may see how we'll "quallyiyed" he
Is for "Eny" Office. Wouldn't Lefore
be nobly represented should she send
this euphuistic parSOn to the Senate
and the champion "cusser" of the
county TO the House9 What one fail
ed to preach through the other could
"cuss" through. Swallow this dose,
gentlemen, and you can safely gulp
down anything in the future.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

Wednesday Morning, October II
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-09-01
LETTER FROM TIE WEST.
OMAHA, Nebraska. Auuust On 1877

OMAHA, Nebraska, August 90, 1877.
DEAR WHG:-I wae somewhat surprised
some weeks since to see in your paper the
criticisms, by one of your correspondents,
on the members of the NJ L. Church in
Port Deposit for not coming up to the help
of the temperance evangelist who was work
ing so aealously and faithfully in the tenn
perance cause. 1t caused me to look back
for number of years to the days of that
faithful and hard working apostle of old,
Enoch Megredy, who never faltered, and
many others who stood side by side with
him. Always ready to work in all good
works, it was never too late or too early
for him after attending to the duties of the
farm all day. He would ride five miles at
any night to address a temperance meeting
IT, per chance, it should be in 4 country
school house; or after the week of six days
constant care and labor, would start early
on Sabbath morning and preach three to
four sermons before his return at night.
Having joined the first temperance society
organized in Cecil, before tina days of the
WashingtonianS, we would he glad to see
Cecil the banner county of the State in
regard to temperance. For some days,
DIR. Wright, Of Detroit, has been in Omaha
laboriug day and night in the cause Of
temperance. He has been sustained molly
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-09-01
LIVER COMPLAINT.

When from any of the numerous Incl
ting causes the Liver begins to act abnor-
mally, the bile remains in the system,
yitiating and perverting every vital pro-
cess, and causing Boils, Carbuncles,
Blotchcs, Pimplcs, Coughs Bronchitis,
Asthma, Consumption, Dysentcry, Kid
ney and Bladder diseases, and many other
disorders, all originating directly or indi-
rcctly from the Liver. kcllers Vegetable
Life Drops induce the healthy action of
the Liver by providing for the removal of
the hillary constituents by the Bowels,
Kidneys and Skin.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-09-01
DIED..

BENNETT.--On Wednesday morning,
August 22nd, at the residence of her
grand parents, in Elk Neck, LOUISA,
daughter of Winfield S. and Martha J.
Bennett. of this town, in the Sth year
of her age.
Fare thee well, daughter DEAR
God has willed that thou should go;
Gone thou art to brighter realms.
Where all is peace, and bliss, and love,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-09-01
W. l. KELLER, Chemist.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Rheunlatisnl---Its Cure.
40 THE AFFL1CTED-DEAH FRIENDS

40 THE AFFIICTED-DEAR FRIENDS:
deem it only my duty. neglect of which would
he injustice 10 suffering humanity. ypu The.
great medical effects OF my Pam StGrrh.y i'll promptly
curing Rheumatism. | nave cured hundreds of eases
during tho last five years. among which | shall only
br etly refer to few of IA" worst. On "Wednesday
July 5th WAS called /" Young suffering So
terribly that r could not cai To b" tDl, he'd Ia
moved yet in les, than II hour, after using the PAIN
SedTchCr he pUGld both lg md arm aud at the
end Of IS hours 10 arose, and walked upstairs without
help! DO IS NOW Gully lin perfectly we'll lie only
used bottles. Another ca" ,y, had ln.. uu,lrf.
lie could neither dress uudroS himself: in five
weeks hr could do spn! days work Is usual IN the
rolling mill He only used i've battles -. Pan StOrrhGr
to make the cure. Another OF Gftccu years stand
ing cured by the Tam Stdrt.,s. This gentleman
had made very tcW iull weeks At work during these
years ON account of the aches and pains times
than others lie suffered. He i perfectly we'll.
Another Young lady who had suffered badly
move i'll the least without suffering terribly vet in
sixteen hours after using the Pan" SJGrCtt She arose
and walked across til" room, aud only few days were
required To restore her 10 perfect health again,
Another, and the last case shall refer H. is boy of
10 years. He could not move at all and yet in about
~ hours he and walked across the room and soon
was restored To health again 10y the PAN S,ar~h,r-
These and hundreds OF others refer To. The look
Of references open all In Nruralgia lIttd1ch,
Cramps and Pains, piarrlrI &C. il equally aS certain
bottle costing only ID cent, has often saved the liz.
III human hcirG. aud iruui >iN huitlr> has
restored Ia health ami usefulness many lEld of
Rheumatism.
When this remedy hrcomrs properly known have no
doubt 1t will become household and standard remedy
in every family lis usefulness is extensive il will
only have to be used to b. at appreciated
Office for Consultation, 100 kiug st, Wilmington
Respectfully, J. IL. SlNMs NJ D.,
Wilmington, ptl.
RN-Principal Depot, Wilmington Del. and STA b.,
dealers in medicines. IanE Is
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-09-01

"a All first class Sewing Machines are
reduced in price $50 for cash. am here to
furnish any thing in connection with the
business. notwithstanding the reduction in
price. All orders by mail will receive per-
sonal attention. Write for any informa-
ton, and it will be sent free.
Respectfully, JOHN WILKINSON,
Elkton, Nd
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MARRIED..

DAY TON-LEEDS.-I In Brooklyn, n. V,
on Wednesday, August LIST, at the resi-
dence of the brides uncle, by the Rev.
b. Jones, Pastor of Eighteenth Street NJ.
f. Church. JOHN DAYTON, of Brooklyn,
and NJ. LIZZIE LEEDS, formerly of this
county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-09-01
Scholarships in St Johns College

f2lihRE are FOUR VACANCIES in the
a Scholarships in ST. Johns College These Scholar
ships rntite the holder Free Tuition in the College.
All persons wishing to avail themselves of the benefit
~ these Scholarships, will please attend at the office OF
the School Commissioners, in Elktpn on the S,rpad
T"e>tdg Of September merit, that they may he examined
BY order. j. SQUIER
Aus "a, ln''-tn Examiner
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-09-01
Port Deposit Items.
WOODLAND CAMP MEETING


closed Friday morning August cath.
About fifty were converted during the
meeting. The closing service were held at
$50 A. NJ. with appropriate addresses by
different ministers, many persons that
visited the camp, WHO had been opposed to
camp meetings make an exception to
Woodlawn, and if alive, well and able will
pay another visit next year. A full corps
of excellent ministers was on the ground
from the commencement to the close of
camp, and labored earnestly and faithfully
to do all the good they could. learn that
Brandywine Summit was scarce of minis
teral assistance and the Wilmington minis
tiers were required to do the greater part of
the preaching. Woodawn was success
in everything, even to the quantity of dust
that seemed to be every where. IT. is re
ported the managers intend making further
improvements next year in order to keep
down the large supply of dust-having
sprinklers or employing tallors to stand at
each wicket and cut off trails to the ladies'
dresses as they come into the camp.
REV. JAMES CUNNINGHAM,
ID. D., filled the pulpit of the NJ. E.
Church last Sunday morning and Rev. r.
listened attentively to each sermon and
were well pleased with both efforts.
PROF. PHARAZAN
had no better success last Saturday night
that on previous occasions when he had
hand bills circulated through our town.
No audience coming by p. NJ. lights were
blown out and he vacated the hall with
1iSUuSt al not heinz opnreriotaA
THE ANNUAL MEETING
of the Stockholders of Woodlawn camp
meeting association will be held in the NJ
E. Church, Saturday September, Sth at 9
p. NJ. The report of the Secretary and
Treasurer will be submitted and the cleo
ton of Trustees for the ensuing year will
take place. The Trustees will organize
and appoint the board of managers for the
next year.
MISCELLANEOUS.
About dozen of our young gentlemen
chartered a ducking scow and went down
the Bay on fishing and grabbing excur-
sion last Monday. If warm weather is
favorable for such sport they have had an
abundant supply and ought to come home
with some of the finny tribe for their
neighbors. --Messrs. j. W. Williams
and Hamer Harris are getting out
stone, preparatory to building double
dwelling 2Gx26 feet. below the residence of
MIR. Daniel Nanneman.-Messrs. Morh-
len u Holm intent rebuilding the General
Mccall and expect to have her on the route
between Port Deposit and Lapidum by
November first. Our citizens were fearful
that they wonld not put boat on the line,
which would be severe inconvenience to
our county and Harford.--A barn be-
longing to a Mr.. Thompson. near Lapidum,
was burned at - NJ, on Wednesday. with
his hay, grain, one valuable horse, twenty
three hogs and large portion his farming
utensils. MIR. Thompson cannot account
for the fire. The men working at Mr.
Cooley's canning establishment tried to get
the hogs out Of the pen, but the heat was
SO intense that they were compelled to
desist He has small Insurance.
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PURELY VEGETABLE,

containing thns" Southern f;.t. .ud Herbs which an
ai-wsG ProvIei.r hi- placed in countries where LIVER
Disease" prevail will cure all Diseases caused e.
0s:a2:aaer: :. the Liver aa5 Bowels
The SYMPTOMS of Liver Complaint are II bitter or
bad taste III the month"; Pain in the Back Side Joints
often mistaken for rheumatism; Sour Stomach loss of
appetite: Bowels alternately costive and lax: Had
ache: Loss of memory with painful sels>,.tinn hay
Ing failed 10 do something which aasL to have been
done cee!l!ty Low Sr.!:s .hIck yellow appearance
OF the Skp HHi kys.a .fy Coagh oitea mistaken for
Consumption.
s"e'i'nrs many Of these symptoms attend the disease
at others few hut the LIVER the largest organ in
the body is generally the seat of the disease and not
regulated in time great suffering wretchclncsS and
DEATH " i'll ensue.
can recommend cficlcious remedy for disease
of tn" Liver Ieartbarn and Dyspepsia SimaoIs Liver
Reg lator. LEWIS Il WEy.ER lu2a Master Street
ASSISTANT ro.T MASTER, rnnlnELrI,
We haze i"h:ci .ts virtues, personally. and know
that tr Dyspepsia HnTSnrsS and ThrULhing Head
ash", il is the best medicine the world ever saw We
have tried forty other remedies before Simmons Liver
Regulator. hut of them gave more than tenn
i"rary relief; bat the Regulator only relieved but
cured us -ED. TELEGRAPH AND MESSENGER Macon Ga
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