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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-26
Sizty Days
Prime bankers stcr-
ling bills on Lon

The bank statement showed a decrease In every
item, the falling or being particularly heavy In specie,
legal tenders and deposits The banks lost 81 94s 700
In reserve, which reduces tho surplus above legal
requirements to $40. 200, 400.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-26

STATE BONDS
In State bonds the largest jump in prices in tho
Louisiana consols, which dealt In largely on
speculation In New Orleans, ana sold there at CD
SO ~ making advance of about per cent from tho
lowest price mado here this week. Tcnncssccs and
South Carolinas shade easier. North Carolina
bonds pretty steady tho prospect that
terms Of settlement may be obtained from tho State
by tho committeeman from this city now ut Raleigh
Tho Missouri State Fund Commissioners Will re-
eove tho sale of $5sS of the bonds Of that
State, either per cent currency or gold, until
April 4. The City Comptroller OF Brooklyn will
ceivc bids TIL March for $4,000 Brooklyn per
cent bonds for tho BRIDGE and $3.50 900 assessment
fund bonds In Illinois q bill has been introduced in
the Legislature providing for tho assumption by tho
State of the debts OF counties towns and cities
amounting, reported to some $40 0Oo, OOoand tho
issue OF bonds by tho State replace the
same which bonds shall be provided for by
tion
RAILROAD BONDS.
Railroad bonds generally firm, but tho issues Of
the coal road wcro heavy and lower. Tho following
shows The highest and lowest prices the LIST Of
Janunrv
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Government securities have again shown signs OF
Weakness which Is manly attributable to thcir sym.
patty with the gold Market Largo sales have how
ever been made by German hankcrs, who are sup
posed to have gone short OF the market In the hope OF
covering at lower prices either here or abroad. In
tho closing nricaa of securities have bOen
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The following were the latest quotations Ia gold for


Money abundant during the week at very low
figures. Tho rates varied much as from 2 TO s
cent. but tho most part Of the business call was
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-26
PRINTING CLOTHS MARKET.

PROVIDENCE Fob. "a, 1877
Printing cloths market continued dull all OF the past week,
with sales reported Of only 10000 pcces prices declined
Nc c the week. closing nomiualiy at 47c. &C. for
standard and extra 6fxti cloths.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-26
BRAZIL COFFEE MARKET.

RIO JANElRo, Fob. "a. 1877.
Coffee quiet; prices maintained; good nrsts, 300
6,SoO res per kilos. Exchange ON London, 2i4
SANTOS. Feb. ~ 1877.
Coffee superior Santos $500 $500 refs per kilos
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FIN ANClAL.

.-e->e ~ - ~ .. 90 ~-
At KEASONABLE KATEs--MONEY On Lire AND
n Endowment Insurance Policies aud Mortgages:
bought assurances OF all kinds effected with best
MES j. j. uAkBlCU CO., lI9 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-26
AMERICAN MEAT IN ENGLAND.

THE SUCCESS OF THE EXPERIMENT. SUGGESTS
THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH FRUIrs--pRo-
vIDING MEANS TO PRESERVE THE MEAT
AFTER ITS ARRIVAL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

Defence Of His Southern Policy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11

Other Important Questions Discussed.
Feiioac Citizens Of the Senate aud House Of Rep
TeSeHtatUes
With devout gratitude TO the Bountiful
Oliver of all good, congratulate you at the
beginning of yeur first regular session that
you find our country blessed with health and
peace, and abundant harvests, with encour-
aging prospects of an early return of general
prOsperity
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Other Important Questions Discussed
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SaNF0RD'S RADICAL CURE

Not only promptly arrests the corroding discharges
In Catasrh but by sympathetic action IL restores 70
sound health AL the organs OF the head that have
become Affected by IT, and exhibit any Of the follow
a. RGcCtioae -
Defective Eyesisht, Infamed and Mattery
Eyes. Painful and Nfatery Eyes, Loss OF
Hearing, ERrache, Neuralgia OF the Ear.
Discharges from the Ear, Ringing Noises
in the Head. Dizziness, Nervous Head
ache, Pains in the Temples, Loss of tho
Senses of TASTE and Smell, Elongation OF
the Uvula, Inflammation OF tho Tonsils,
Putrid Sore Throat, Tickling or Hacking
Cough. Bronchitis. ana Bleeding of tho
Lungs.
Zach package contains Or. Sanford's Improved
Inhnng Tube. with full and carefully prepared 81.
rcCtious for use IN AL cases Price. s. For sale By
al wholesale aud retail druggists and dealers
throughout the United States aud C1nada@ WEEkS
& POTTER. General Agents AID Wholesale Drug
ests, Boston, Mas.
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of the world. It is the public judgment that
this end should be sought and comprised as
speedily and rs securely az the resources of
the people and the wisdom of the govern
ment can accomplish. On this there
is much greater degree of unsnimity than
is found to concur in the specific measures
which will bring the country to this desired
end, or the rapdity of the steps by which it
can be safely reached.
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Price, % Cents.

Il, c-rer.lf % call for COLLINS VOLTAIC PLAS-
TERI You Ect some wOrtilrs' imitation soido ~
an Wholts1ls and Retail Drgrslsia throughout me
United States ana Canadls. .-lt - " Lt-A7 = OA-
TER. Pr pr.-te.s Bosom. Mas.
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FIRM FOR RESUMPTION.
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CIVIL SERVICE REFORM EXPLAINED.
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- cOLLINS'E -
VOLTAIC PLASTERs

An Flectro-Galvanlc Battsry. combined with
u q hlshly Med.catcd Plaster, forming tho
grAndgst curative agent In the world OF medicine.
and utterly surprising all other PlEstcrs heretofore
IL usc They accomplish more IN ono week than
the old Plasiers u whole year. They ~ AZ PAL
ls,s, they CCEE. They
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Opposed 10 Making "a Cents Worth Of sil-
vera Legal Tender for 81.
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N,rnst;sr what nav hc thc c~tc~' 0fyour sufer-
Ing Try one of these Plaster lob. q uisiGgf1ne-
o., TACT supported BY hundreds 81 testimonials IN
orr rosscsslon Bear lu mind that the most impor-
tlutdscovcrcs 81 pharmacy date back Ices than Ten
vcsrc and that comb nations % gums and essences
- rianfs and shrubs are herein united WIN Elec-
tricty 10 form curative Plaster, IN s0othlng heal
Ing and nghrnius properties a. lar Supe slor 20
All othrr Pi4strss heretofore Ia Use IS tae se!eaio
pays.s.aa - - The EJEsg-lcych.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13
A Wife Can't Rob Her Husband

Can wife steal her husbands prop.
erty? This question recently arose he.
fore the Eng liah court for the consilera.
ton ofcrown cases reserved, when only
criminal causes are heard. The prison
er. WHO had been poles constable was
convicted OF receiving stolen money and
goods which he knew had been stolen
from the prosecutor. an inIkeeper at
EnrsleD. The theft was alleged 10 have
been committed by the innkecper's wife.
She had undoubtedly loft her husbands
house secretly. withou. his consent.
carrying away with her about 800 Of
his money, his gohi watch and other
articles. which she transferred to tho
prisoner. Bnt his counsel contende,
that there could be no felonious receiver
OF stolen goods. without there first heiny
thief. and that the conviction was
wrong because married woman could
not in law steal the goods Of her hus.
band. This court so hold. and auasiie,i
the conviction. that saving although the
goods were taken by the wife. they were
not stolen: that husband and wife were
one. and lit would he violation. OF law al
England to- hold that wife could steal
her husbands goods" New Fork Sun
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13

FRIouTENED TO DEATn.-A sal case
Of little boy being frightened to death
occurred at Astoria, Fulton county. IT.,
few days ago. About nine o'clock in
the evening son OF Mr.. Rowland. six
years Of age, was passing along the
street Of the town. alone, when another
boy OF DIR. VIM. Toier. wllo was dressed
IN a hheous costume, and playing in
the front yard at home. seeing lIe 1ittle
fellow passing. played the part Of q
ghost. and jumping out suddenly upon
the little fellow. Mt the same time max
ing - strange noise. so frightened him
that he fell PROSTATE on the pavement.
lie jumped UP quickly and ran few
rolls. when he again fell. this time a
corpse.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13

BosTos, April 4.--The New England Confer
snce OF the Methodist Episcopal Church opened
lhU morning AT Lynn. Resolutions on The
Southern question were presented by Rev w
+ M"llsIi,u, D D Of Bostoh. and upon being
read were received with great applause Tb.
hnal resolution was 10 substance rs follows:
Resoired. That we protest most earn.
estfy against tho action OF the new all.
ministration In making terms with the
chief Of the knklux instigator of The
Hamburg massacre, Nj. G.. Butler; and
still more earnestly do VIC protest u.
gaiBst the official recognition by tho adj.
ministration of that arclI.enemy Of the
republic. who long since ought 10 have
been hung for treason. Wade Hampton,
of South Carolina. and WHO now, by
threats and intimidation under the very
roof OF the White House, as we'll as on
railroad platforms. and in all other pub
lie places, dches the power Of the gov
eminent and bullies the President into
compliance with his traitorous and
wicked usurpation.
The above Is fair specimen Of the fpatical
hate large majority Of the members Of the =.
boTe Church bear ihe South The hrpocrilical
cant about the fate Of The negro, Is only Er the
pnrPose OF 6r ng The northern heart FOR ffesh
crusade agaius, the South - ntrfini5ay1 States.
nan
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13
S u l. Z r TIT,ION.

"A panacca, or "curo ALL" is one OF the
myths of the age Of superstition. DIR.
X. V. Pierce docs not recommend any
one or even his whole list Of standard
remedies rs adequate to cure every DIS
ease. For severe lingering coughs.
bronchial. throat. and chrome lung dis.
eases. he believes his Golden Medical
Discovery is unsurpassed, hut it will
not cDrs yon If your lsnes are half wasl.
ed by consumption. The Discovery
not only exercises potent influence
over pulmonary affections. by reason
OF its pectoral properties. hut possesses
also the most valuable Alternative. or blood.
cleansing properties. and is therefore n
sovereign remedy in blood and skin
affections. But while il will cure scrof
ulous and other ulcers or sores. blotches.
pinples. and eruptions. it will not .cnra
cancer, nor does its manufacturer claim
any such merit for il as Is done. by
proprieLors Of other blood cleansi ng
medicines. who dishonesty try TO do.
ceiyo the afflicted into the belief That
thor preparations will accomplish i'm.
possibilities. BY reason OF its real in.
trinsic merit Is hP "A sale surprising that
Of any other blood and cough medicine
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13
SHOCKING D4Ul&OEle
AxnD naiE nosssnx.

+ Or Co 0mrinity 50 tl1ewn intp great
exeitsnicse eR yasterisT By tha ne "a
OF a<shockin2 mnrsier oommltted ON
Tuesday. the thirl instant. near Peters
burg. Grant county. -~---~.-~
David Hizcr. young man carrying
,tlia Eailg bet Seen Noors6eld.s Har,sy
county. aud Franklin. Pcndleton county.
vac siscs nnti murdered on the ,norning
OF the v3ri Inst: Ali6nt two. ANIL ! hall
miles from Petersburg. in the Gan on
the road to Petersburg. between the
hours OF . and 1 O'Clock !. m. On the
evening OF the 4th his bo,ly was found
~ the river stripbe,l or most Of ies cloth.
ing. 3 bniIes hofes throuSbit. ssproseil
In have been male WITH navy. revolver.
The inail.sack Was alpo lpunsi In the
river. near the body, kavipa been omen.
ed and robbed Of Is 'c9nS4nks 4. =,
From our latest tltSrwaiioH, \ Coro.
ners Jury was hoi;tsnxF ~ III In6ucst over
the body in Petersharg, which Sepmeac,
ed at O'Clock p. ,I:. Of the Mn inst,
and adjourned at II h, u. until The nex &
morning. without ,laying fnisLed Us
labors on account OF the Sudden ilinoss
OF one or the jurors. fs-ie - 70
They have under arrest n man named
w. Seymour Douglas. against whom We
are informed, the circnmstantial evi.
denec 10 very strong. II is reported
thai Don2las was out Of town the SRI
instant. vas known TO be in INDECENT cir.
cumstnnces. soon after applied to =
certain man to cash q large o.,eok for
him. and large quantity Of money vas
found in his person. with . sna Ill piece
OF registered envelope among il. II was
also known that two registercii letters
were in the mail sack. as noted by the
postmaster at Petersburg. one from
Franklin. Pendleton county, presumed
to cont ain considerably over thousand
collars for party in 'Keyser G reat
Indignation and excitement prevails at
Petersburg, Moorefield. and throughout
this community, as David Hizer was
one OF tile most honest, upright, faithful
mail carriers in these mountains. every.
body knowing him. being willing to trust
him with money or any thing else.
SO great was the excitement as Re.
tcrsbnrg that it was thought the prisoner
would be lynched if,he facts drawn out
ny the investigation slomld leave no
doubt of his guilt. We trast there will
to no mob violence. but justice will be
done.-Kcy;e, Echo, AprH z.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13

10 The United States troops we're AZ
IL o'clock. N. on TsesIay last. With
Drawn from the state-bouse nj ColusSis.
Soath Carolina. On the morning al
that day Governor Chamberlain issued
an address u his constituents stating
that -"he finds himself unable longer Ia
maintain his official rights with tile pros.
pect OF deal success and is unwilling 10
projong n struggle, that can only bring
fsather2 Suffering mon all engaged in
It," and retires. The chief burden Of
his address is complaint of the deser-
ton and perfay o, The nstional repubii.
can party and ofthe Rresidenf.,st
II is conce,let on all sides that
the settlement Of the Sontt Carolina
trouble viii have an important bearing
upon matters in Louisiana. and enable
Gov. Nichols 10 osst Packard mach
easier than he otherwise would. II is
believed the members Of the Pack arb
Legislature will now ne quick to desert
and Join Nichols. in which event mat.
tcrs will become settled without the
further intervention Of the Hayes com.
mission" eFc7 io
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13

HAYES DIDN'T CoaMU NE.--w AsuISo.
TON, April Tins was communion
SUNDAY Mt the Foundry church, and there
was much curiosity on the part Of the
piOus brethren to know whether Presi.
dent Hayes would remain throughou1
tie services. AZ the close ofthe sermon
tie preacher made an earnest exhorJa.
tion NJ some length, and bc ore the com.
munion began Mr.. Hayes lert with his
family. II caused small panic in the
church. and the elders have been dis.
cGssing the point all day. shether he is
truly good or has made arrangements
10 so 10 some other confessional.
eS Conten'ment IL liking VIA, one hss.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13

LVOne day last week. Mrs. Perkins.
an estimable lady Of Point Pleasant. in
this State, was burned tn death. It. is the
Old sad story Of the careless Landing
OF lamp nil. She. like many who have
gone before her on the same road. was
aiding the kindling Of a fire by pouring
oil from can upon It the oil took fire.
OF course, and exploded tile can the
flames we're communicated 10 her clothes,
aEd the poor. suffering creature was
roasted alive. But tho same thing will 90
on, an . on while tioughtless people live.
which will be, We presume, until the
dawn Of the millennium - Whee'inJ Req.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13

~ The Chambershnry. Pa. Td1ey
Spirit .s:atea lhss the tossk nun her s,f
persons who have Rosg wGus uno of iIhie
valley this sprit9. betWec q She Su>Qse<
hanna and P0eosec rivers. ~ 8e cpn,.
bertrand vaIley. Rrilppkl. On Tho Jpns
hand and the BAf more and l,hio 90
the other. foots up 1908. Nearly 700
OF the total number carried of were
from the Pennsy1vahia division or the
Cumberland sallsys aud ,nosk Of these
were from franklin eoanty. the balance
being from the Maryland end. 's's'.
y11Es1nSEiyfrr -flhos@
cFrske .hings a. they are anil MAKE
the best OF them. That is the only true
and practical philosophy. ! Fss ylfs'si'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13

tt, Early on Sunday morning last,
burglars entered the unoccupied base.
ment under the Sixth National Bank,
1902 broadway. New York. and cutting
hole through the floor of the bank.
were soon at work on small safe. AMI
speedil, pried off the door with wedge
and q jimmy. There were $1,000 in the
safe when the bank closed Saturday
evening, and half Of this amount was
taken. The bank officers say that five
or more men were in the job, or else
they made two or more trips with their
hooty. as S2.5O0 in silver would make
load for live men. even though they
were not endcayoring to secret it.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13

GEN. SAMUEL r. CARY IN TROUBLE.
"A case OF some interest, Involving
the character Of General Samuel +.
Cary. was decided in the court at
Cincinnati. Ohio. on the 9Th inst IL.
The suit was based upon charge
that General Cary had taken ad-
vantage OF the confidence reposed in
him Ivy number OF individuals who
made heavy Investments in Colorado
mine. Tile court found that General
Cary had agreed with his associates aud
partners in the enterprise TO buy the
mine for their common benefit for $50.
600. took the money to buy IL rs their
agent. bought IL for $22. O0O, anil divided
the balance between himself and his
nephew. The balance Of $25, 0D1, the
court decided. must lie accounted for
by Cary 10 The subscribers OF tie stock
IVThe Indian. Spotted Tail. arrived
ut Cheyenne. W. f.. on Che 9th inst.
bringing with him Crszey Horse and
fifteen hundred men, women aud chill
drcn, wAo have surrendered. This
leaves only the Cheyenne still ont on
the war path in HAT department. \
largo force Of indians have been enlisted
to bring in che Sioux Wac in the de.
poTtment Of the Platte is near is fnal
termination.
EVIt is said many Of Ule Cumhor.
land county, Pa, emigrants to the West
and South arc returning home disgnsted.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13
K!!ilngs,'for'''d's
OswEGsos STARCH

u the BESr aud MOST ECONOMICAL 10 tn.
\ s.,swarid. s4 -fai8F -aea.f.s,sz -.
fI~ign snist~ncsS that injure linen
10 STRUNGFR tran any other requiring much
lsss Quautits 10 using ~ <sc.-f
10 UNiFoN-s'iatus aud 6pishss work aiwsys
s,-a the same. m
KinRford's Oswego Corn Starch
is,he most delicious Of all preparations for
Puddines Blanc Mange.
sa0e Cake. &c. - s,s.si
Oswego: N. r, April 1t. is,s.-3n. ass ~
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13
A LECTURE

= ~ - ~ ~ Xvk - ~
Ja't P1sii,hsd. in Sealed Enrsiops. Price efs.
Lettuce on the Nature. Treatment aud
2&4S, Radical cure Of Srtninst weAkness. az
GY Sperm,torrhnA induced by Self Abase.
-. Involuntary Emissians Impoiency, Nsr.
v.u. Debility. and Implements u Marriage
generally: Consumption, EpiIrpsy and Pits:
Mental aud b. steal inoapaciiy, &c.-By yUi,-
ERr 5. CULvERw ELL, Nd, author Of the
Green Book" &c.
The world renowned author, in this admirable
Lecture. clearly proves iron, hts own sxpedsnee
that The awful conse9 sences of Self Abuae may
be enrctually removed without medicine. rnd
without dangerous surgical operations. bouvirs,
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ni,.de vf cure =, certain and effrs tuNl by
which every sufferer, NO matter what his con-
diiiuu may be. may cute himself rhraply. pri-
vst-ty. aud radicuiy.
~ his Lecture will prove boon to thou.
sxuds aud Thousands s4tll7.fef, -
Sent under &C u, in a plain envtiore. TO any
address, ON ircsip, VI s,I, cents or Two poe,sgs
samps -3
Address'ile publishers, t+e F9i i,vFy
THE CULvEitW ELL MEDICAL Co,
Al Ann 81, New York Postofics Box, 1886.
April IL. isT;.-ly. =
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Notice.

TIVE Board ~ Educatioa Of Gore Disiric
will meet ~ Esdron school House. IN ssid
Disffici 90 Saturday, the 3lsi Of April 1871.
All persons hsviug clsins sgsiast lb- Baldiog
Faud Of sid District uiH please present them
10 prnpsr shape fnr seitieTusat.
a full attendance Of the ussnbers Of TIE Board
Is requested.
BENZ. NJ HAINES, Pres't.
JouS w. CARTER, Sec'y.
April 8. 1877. %.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-13

MYsTERIoUs DIsAPPEARANCE.-G Geo.
Sharp, Jr,, n jowelIer Of Atlanta. Ca.
we'll knOwD thorouehout the South. and
also in Winchester, where he was born.
disappeared mysieriously about 2 weeks
ago Variogs minors are a6oat as to
the cause. 1t is generally believed in
Atlanta that j. vas owing to bis heavy
Indebtedness. Suicide is also suspected.
Winchester Times. Apra il.