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Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19

PEOPLE in different parts Of the State
are holding meetings to secure the 10.
cation Of the Agricultural and Mechan.
ical College among them. AS it can
be located In but one place, many will
be disappointed.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19
HamPGOR's Journey and
Speeches.
New York worh.l

During the recent trip OF Wade
Hampton through South Carolina he
has blen gree ed with an enthusiasm
which shows that the love and conf.
deuce whereWith the Democracy hailed
him as their champion in 1875 have
grown brighter and stronger in the
success and prosperity that have spread
their sunshine over his administration.
lie was then the hero OF party, but
he seems TO be now the hero of the
whole people; for he has kept the
pledges which he made, that he would
rule the Commonwealth honestly and
maintain the rights of white aud black
in.establlshing the reign Of peace and
justice. II Is not often that a man can
appeal 10 his ante-election promises as
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19

In lie last Issue, the Jackson Clarion
makes some excellent points against
the hAsty legislation enacted by our
last Legislature. Before ils adjourn.
ment there was a painful impatience
on the part Of the members TO return
home. Many very important meas.
ureS were Oungled up for the lack Of
proper consi deration.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19
nurnad 70 naaih.

BOsToN, April ll.-John Il. Lyon,
President Of the Boston, Concord and
Montreal Railroad, was burned to
death at Pennije Nasal House, Ply
mouth, N. H. Some time 10 the night
he arose, In consequence Of illness, fell
to the floor, and the lamp he carried
setting FIRE to bis clothing.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19

WHENEVER the Texans need little
ready csSh, they get up little raid on
q railroad train and secure all they
want. Another train was robbed on
the Texas Pacific yesterday, and the
game seems to be growing monotonous.
II appears to US that it would be a
good idea for the detectives 10 set q
little snare some time, for these bold
Knights Of the Railroad.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19
rhev AllWnnt Thenl.

The young people cry Tor them, me
middls.aged long for them, and Inc old
people sigh for. them. What2 Why,
the elegant, light rolls, mullins, big
cults, and cake made with ,DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER; and no wonder they
all want them, for the DooLEY POWDER
makes the best things Of the kind in
the world.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19
WEEKLY ADVERTISING RATES:
Friday Morning. April 12.

HOLLY SPRINGS is holding meetings
to locate the eastern terminus of the
Texas Pacific. A little Memphis yeast
did this.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19

New ORLEANS is rejoiced that the
mint there is to be reOpened. Seventy
five thousand dollars have been appro.
priated for that purpose.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19

LONDON, April 1S.-There has been
less excitement ct Portsmouth dock
yard this week.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-19

The New York Sun asserts that the
very best quality of gas 10 manutaCtuF.
ed In that city from pure water.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16
ANY ARTICLE UNDER FoUR POUNDS W.T.
CAN BE SENT BY MAIL

WIND AND WfTERPROOF
garments speciality. our cloth sur
face coat combines hco gtttDcnts in one.
For stormy weather it is IA Per(ect Fate,
ITOof, aha in dry weather a
NEAT AND TIDY OVERCOAT.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16

c'ties. Like the gre-shOrpe,
only stay long enough 10 consul
tie best, end then seek fresh u,ssiu,e
They have an eager on Goth am
aud her sisters, and ere long, those
who now treat he male, 49, h. %
ly may have a practical demonstra
ton OF the Chinese Question The
own soma and dau. htsis crow
out by Chinese Y.., moIel + B.
glorious Columbia dotted over wal
Jors- houses Chen churcbes), AZ p,
many monnU Is Ofsuperstrt,ou an,
OIRotry,
1t Is nell known that hom
'eeming millions of that desrot ,
empire Jif.y millions as many pea
pie as are now IN ia. u s GO, q.
be sent here and they are wild with
excitement TO come. suu the Gr,
-'umeut Is Rla 10 be 4 u, thu }
aud YET not u. Ike &c bowl
ne rest.
Your "'nuu C,o,e" mana,
Nj j.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16


LAST Monday morning the United
states Senate resumed he cous,der-
alton OF the silver bill, and West
Virginia S industrious Senator Hon
II. G' DAVIS spoke in favor of it
he showed that the characterization
oi silver was unconstitutlonsi. fla,
III Congress could demonet,ze 3, y. ?
~ could demonetize gold, also, ar d
then we would be without coin. -
Mr. DAVIS believes that "the pas
sage Oh TINS bill would decrease tn.
purchasing power CT gold and would
Aqd 10 the value of every species OF
property In the country. That il.
passage would not Impair tue right
OF any That it was his dutv 70
protect Ltrights of the csrlt..l.t Is
well as those OF the poor man. 4
believed the passage!of the Till W.
relieve the distress now prevalIu
throughout tie country, and won
counterfeit, 10 some extent, the co,
traction Of currency, but it won
not give all the relief expected.
But he further said 'it would aid 81,
maintaining greater stability an
regularity In financial matters Al,
restore prosperity, and it's passsr E
was demanded by large majoni
Of the people of the country"
No doubt the entire people
West Virginia VIII feel pleased WI
the honest sentiments OF Their S.
tor II the silver bill il strsns
IN the Senate, OF course II
not lead to the ruiuarion Of th
ltalsts; or even d 1t should be .,
rimentaI TO heir Interests. NJ j.
WIS, although a capltslist BIN.
has too bIgn sense Of honor. ana
right, 10 advocate, or to lend b., If.
fuence to any measure which won
be sotsgonistic to the interests
'hit ella al "-I rs
tie sweat Of their brow.
il tie snver DiIl doss ne. become
law, which, Of course, would
detrimental to the ntere.l. Of Il
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16

all debts aud dVes, puDic aud pr
vste, except whore otherwise provi-
ded by contract; and any owner oil
silver bullion may deposlte the same
at any United States coinage mint or
as,ay Office, to be coined INTO sucb
dollars; for his benefit, upon the
came terms and conditions as gold
bullion is deposited for coinage uu-
der existing laws And the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, is authorized
and ERECTED, out OF any money in
the Treasury not oterwise appropri-
ated. to purchase, from time to time
silver bullion at the market price
thereof, not less than two million
dollars per month, nor more than
Tour million dollars per month, and
cause the same 10 be coined into
such dollar. And any gain OF seign-
forage arising from this coinage shall
Oe accounted for and paid into the
Treasury, as provided under existing
laws relative to the subsidiary coin
age; provided, that the amount OF
money at any one time invested IN
such silver bullion, exclusive OF such
resulting coin, shall DOT exceed FIVE
million dollars.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16

BIB lNGERsoLL. the great Repub-
loan stump speaker, has been preach
ing infdslity i'll New York City,
lie ridicules Con aud the Christian
religion in language which would
be revolving to heather. We
think Bob ia Oh the wrong track,
and unless he changes his opinion as
to GoD and the Christian religion,
ne will, as his in6del predecessor.
no doubt have done. realize, to the
fullest extent "Daute's Inferno" or
u "Mdton's Helll'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16

This bill be II passed The House
ends oitD TIE words printed DO {.
brs tss p. ev The Senate com
mittes or finance struck out TO-
words in brackets and added lb,
words wnlCu Iy W
Be it suac' &c. That there sta
ne coined, oil the several miutso Oh
Unit, u do.'srs Of %
weight q four bundled ard I've.
and a bali grains Troy Of tarday
silver &c provided 90 tie ACT Of Jan
n~I. email be The
devices and supeTscuPtiou provide
~ said aots; which coins tos
with al silver dollars heretor
coined BY tie United States Of Iis
Weight aud hneDess s.e. y, d. lsgs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16

Fy peculiar process the rubber is put
between the Two cloth surfaces. which
prevents SmeHuR9 a. NichinI even i'm IT,,
hottest climates. They are made in ihIc,
colors- Blue, B aok and Brown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16

IHE Methodist Episcopal Church
reports for 1877 an increase OF m en-
bers and probatiopers OF sl,775
hhs whole number is l.737;287.
There are 2o0,28l practitioners: the
increase Of full members is 1912
Inc increase OF travling preachers is
1o4; the whole number is ll,246.
There are 81 annual conferences
q 'oo3 local preachers, 16.O9q
churches and 1878 Sunday Schools.
with l,490,283 scholars.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16
Symptoms Of Diseased Liver.

Symptoms of Diseased Liver.
PAIN in the right side. under the edge
OF the ribs, increases on pressure :;
sometimes the pain is in the left side
the PATIENTS rarely able to lie onthc left
side +; sometimes the pain is feltunder
the shoulder-blade, and it frequently
extends to the top of the shoulder, and
IS sometimes mistaken for rheuma-
tsm in the arm. The stomach is affect
cd with loss of appetite and sickness (;
the bowels in general are costive,
sometimes alternative with lax :, the
head is troubled with pain. accompan-
ied with dull, heavy sensation in the
back part. There is generally a con-
siderable loss of memory, accompan-
led with painful sensation OF having
left undone something which ought to
have been done. A slight, dry cough
is sometimes an attendant. The pa
tent complains Of WEAKNESS and de
bility he is easily startled. his feet are
cold or burning, and he complains Ola
prickly sensation Of the skin; his sDir-
its are low: and although he is salts.
fed that exercise would be beneficial
TO him, yet he can scarcely summon
up fortitude enough TO try it, I'm fact,
he distrusts every remedy Several OF
The abovesymptomsattendlhedis disease.
but cases have occurred where few of
them existed, yet examination OF the
body, afterdeath, has shown the LIVER
to have been extensively dcrangcd
AGUE AND FEVER
DIR. G. MCLANE'S Liver Pm o..
CASES or AGUR AND FEVER. when
taken with Quinine. are productive OF
the most happy results 40 better
cathartic can be used. preparatory to-
or after taking Quinine. We would
advise all who are afflicted with tis
disease to give them \ FAIR rRiAI.
For all Bilious arrangements md1s
asimplepurgativc theyarcuucquM.d
BEWARE 90 iMIIATIONS
The genuine Dir. G. M'I.h
LIVER Pulls are never sugY CD
Every box has rcd wax ..a
the lid, with the impios,.ou
NJ LANES Liver ~
The genuine NJ? l.h.I
bcd. the sgnuu..
and fLENNO Bro. O.
rim. olto.ru.
keeper giving you t1cG
MCLANE's LIVER Pu
by Fleming Bros Plus -u
Sold by all respectful %
and country StOfpEgpD. 81. trrt
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16


GEN. BUTLER has introduced a bill
prouiding tor the diffusion OF know,
edge to the people of To-.
official acts, orders, proclamations,
decisions oil all the departments OF
the gown mt, to be published week
~ and styled, Tue Official Adver.
t'ser OF the United States" The
Advertiser may tie subscribed for at
a price to be fixed by the Public
Prnter, and to pass through tn,
mails free. Matter contained in tn.
Advertiser may be produced a.
evidence in any proceedings as pri-
ma facie evidence.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16
Ay er's
Cherry PectOral,
For Diseases Of the Throat and I,unRa.
such as Coughs, Colds, WhoopinR-
Cough, bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

Among the great
discoveries Of mod.
ern science, few arc
Of iLore real value
to mankind than
this effectual rem
6dy for all diseases
Of the Throat and
Lungs. A vast tri-
al Of its virtues,
throughout this md
other countries, has
49,. NL.N - -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

HE countenance is pale and leatlen-
colored, with occasional flushcs, or
a circumscribed spot on one or both
cheeks the ewes become dull /; the pu-
pills dilate an azure semiciTcle runs
long the lower evelid the nose is ir-
rtatcd. swells. and sometimes bleedS;
Il swelling of the ii PIPER lip occasional
ueadache, with humming or throb-
bmg Of the ears an unusual secretion
of saliva; Shiny or furred tongue
breath very foul, particularly in the
morning; appetite variable, some
times voraciottS, with gnawing sem
Sation ofthe stomach. at others, entire
IL gone fleeing pains IN the stomach
occasional nausea and vomiting vio-
lent pains throughout the abdomen;
novels irregular, at times costivej
stools shiny not unfrcqucntlv tinged
VITA blood belly swollen and hard
urine tmbid respiration occasionally
difficult, and accompanied by hlc-
;ough cough sometimes dry and con-
vulsive uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding Of the teeth; temper
variable. but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DIR G. MCLANE'S VERMIFUGE
will certainly effect a cure.
II DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
ma viorm tits an innocent prepare
non. MT capable Of doing tie slight
N//n/H'yto the most tender infant.
line genuine Dir MCLANEs YER
ruGE bears the signatures Of c.
%. LANK and FLEMING Bios. on the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16

TINES are closer in England, than
In the United States. "Corrupt leo.
relation" of the Republican party
did 1t, Of course.-JouynaI.
Many thousands of people have
been starving to death in India, the
Metropolis" was wrecked, and the
Pope died. The Democratic House
OF Representatives." did il. OF oourss
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-16

In Russia the Government strictly
tor'Iids the use c! printing materials
o. private persons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-25
COMPRISING MANY MURDERS.
The Terrible Crines that stephen ID. Rich.
ards Say. he has Committed.

CINCINNATI Ohio, Dee. 4.-Stephen ID.
Richards, who is in Jail in StcubcnviIlo, Ohio,
charged with the murder Of the Harcson fam
lily at Kearncy Ncb.. has made Il full confession.
acknowledging tho commission Of nine muir
dcrs within the lastthroe ycars. The first MUIR
der was committed near Sand Hills. Ncb,
Richards had an alteration with n man un-
known to him. and shot him through the head.
The next WINS that Of Mrs Harclson and hor
three children in October last He met Mrs
Harelson in jail. she having been arrested on
n charge Of aiding her husband to escape
justice. Whom he was released richards
visited her. staying two weeks. when he
OF her farm. which he had preompted
lie broke her jaw and smashed tho back
Of her head with n smoothing iron and
then Killed her two oldest children with the
same instrument and Selling her infant, he
dashed It's head against the floor. He then
gave out that Mrs. Harelson had gone to Texas
TO Join her fugitive husband. but suspicion
having bcen aroused. search was made and the
bodies were found under a straw stack. Rich
ards then fled
Before tho Hareson murder Richards was
assisting u Swodo named Peter Anderson in
putting up a building. Anderson told some
neighblrs that he believed Richards had pol
soined him. The neighbors called the next
day. but Anderson could not be found. Rich
ards was in possession OF Anderson's horses
and wagon and while the ncighbors were
searching the house he made his escape.
Richards admits that he killed Anderson with n
other murders, but refuses ~ give the names OF
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-25
NAN. THE NEWSBOF'S OUTFIT.
lie DecIInes nm OGer 60 Exhibit Himself and
his New Apparatus In ~ Theatre.

In the Cherry street lodging where Nan,
the nowsboy supports his widowed mother.
were piled up last evening three rubber coats.
three cork jackets. and three pairs Of
rubber boots. On the mantol piece stood
a new tin lantern. with large reflector set on
con side OF tho burner These were all the gifts
~ IA Water street merchant to the New York
Volunteer iie-Saving Corps The now boat.
on its arrival from Roslyn, l.. l., is 10 be
sent To Coates x Co. = to be repainted. Receiver
Sharp If tho Long Island Railroad will present
the oars Nan has decided that he prefers for
the present TO do without II boathouse He fears
that 1t might detor new members OF the corps
from doing faithful patrol duty along the piers.
Tony Pastor sent for him TO visit his theatre
and then made him an off3r Of $50 for himself
anu each OF the other two members. Kelly and
Long II they would come every evening for u
week and stand for five minutes before his foot
lights near their newly-acqulred life-saving
apparatus. Fancying that tho lads might OBJ
lect to taking money for tho exhibition. Tony
Pastor offered. u they should prefer II. in liou
OF the $50 "A gold medal.
Nan wanted the money badly. but after think
ing tho offer over last evening he concluded
that he could not accept either that or the
medals for the corps His heart Ia set ON prose-
cutting tho work he has undertaken.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-25
TEMPESTS on THE ISTHMUs.
The Railroad sWbmerged-Iosses to Shipping
Travel Suspended.

PANAMA, Dec. IA heavy "norther" at
Aspinwnll cut or communication between As
pinwall and Panama for several days. On the
9TH tho water was forced back in the Chagros by
the powerful wind. and Mt the same time heavy
rains poured down in tho hills. The meeting OF
those waters in the lower lands traversed by
the Panama Railroad converted Thorn into
lake. In some places there were at least ten
foet OF water upon the track ana in others even
tho telegraph wircs were under water. cfloctual-
y cutting of all cOmmun cation between the
above named places. No trains have yet crossed.
On the 10Th another and scvcrcr storm pre-
vailed Tho steamers in port reached places Of
safety only aitOr encOuntering great dangers.
Tho sailing vessels ~ the bay were roughly
used Tho LOrne sank, carrying down 400 tons
OF coal. She Is probably a total loss Tho three
mased schooner. tho Express TlltOn. drove
through wharf o. tenrlng down the shed and
bonding the piles IN every direction and driltpd
against the Pacific Mail wharf which she has
cfiectuallY ruined. tearing away the sheds,
breaking planking. dlspHcing piles, and de-
strOying the double tracks laid down on the
wharf Tho vessel IN also a total loss. Tho j.
l. Robinson ran on tho roof Mt tho small pox
hospital was carried ny tho force OF tho waves
over the reef and lies on shore inside. Ono
sailor was lost OIL the LOrine Tho Lorne Elk
press Triton. ami H. NJ. Buohler belong 10 PhilA-
dolphin. and the j. T. Robinson to q. Mess0ls OF
New York. The Pacific Mail wharf, wharis Nos
/. A. and are badly damaged. and II will take
at least 100000 to repair Thorn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-25
STOLEN MONEY RFCoVERED.
Postmaster Edmunds Paying "a Bonus to the
Thief 60 Ueturn 10.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i-When the House
meets II is probable thai committee of nves-
tigation will bo made into the recent loss OF
package OF 80 500 Of Government money by a
Post Oiilco clerk and its subsequent mysterious
recovery yesterday Postmaster Edmunds
has taken upon himself 10 enter into COLLISION
with tho thief to recover the money without
consulting with any one. The whole story.
summarized. gives an interesting picture OF
transacting Government business. On Satur-
day. Wninm j. Brown the finance clerk Of the
city Post ONCE. was sent 10 draw tlOSO0 upon
Mr.. Edmundss personal check. to pay of the
Post ONCE clerks. Brown delayed his return
long time. and great uneasincss was felt at his
absence. suddenly his wife appeared for him.
and said that her husband had lost the money
out NJ his pocket. that hc was mndo sick hy the
Incident and was AT home PROSTATE. No ar
rcsis W. re- made. Mr. Elmunds believes Brown
20 Dee innocent. and 80 did notturn him over To
Tho second chapter in the story il told 10y
Postmaster Edmunds himself. He says that
On sunday evening person, Whose name
he Will not give, called on him and
said no could restore tho amount Of
money stolen II certain sum out Of
Il lm paid MIN ana no questions asked; hut this
Interesting caller demnndcda receipt in full Tor
tho amount before he would 80 any further
Llmunis desires the public to believe that he
gavn this receipt and that Yesterday morning
AT o'clock the money. minus the bonus de-
| mnndci. was returned. Elmunds Processes
| himself perfectly satisfied at this result.
Ia an Interview Yesterday. he said. never
believed Brown took tho money. 1t WA plain
| cHSf NJ theft
| " But how was the thief discovered ?"
| "Wcll. thnt can't answer. ! had to give my
-ncrrd pledge that would ask no questions and
| prosecute no inquiries before | could get II
| back. WAS confident that II was In the hands
oi sponsible parties. who could afford 10 20
| to the pcnitcntlary for n few yenrs rather than
| make restitution. took tho best safest. and.
| In the end. cheapest course and paid something
| 10 get 1t back shall loso sonleth ing. but not
| enough 10 hurt me. The police had nothing to
| do with II. neither did the Post Onico detective
| force. II was Just as | tell you. The expana-
ton il not am aware. satisfactory but II IL all
| know about II. am in the dark myself rs
| much as YOU arc, have no idea who the thief
| was, and | shall not try to lind out | have
| pledged myself TO ask no questions"
| Thrre are many who are not 30 well satisfied
| rs Eimunls. II the money had been captured
| 10y ordinary thieves there was no need OF their
| returning tho package for any bonus. The
money WIS n bills, and could not have been
| Edmunds will bear investigating.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-25
DIscussING LABoR rRonLEMs.
The Views Of Mr.. Parke Goodwin, as Given
10 New York WOrkIngmen.


The first address before the Workingmcn's
Iyceum. organized nino months ago. was de-
livorrd in Cooper Institute last Monday evening
By Parke Goodwin. The subject was The Social
Problem" The older under civilization Of our
ancestors he said, yet lives Tho main differ
onco between the condition Of workingmon u
old and now is that formerly authority WAS in
the u4".ndant, while liberty now reigns Only
hy revolutions chiefly that by the gallant French
nation. were the Thousands Of impositions on
%" iahnrns mon thrown on. Inc speaker
traced the results that have flowed from olson.
thrallcd labor. su'h NJ enlarged ana diluAed
education. bonrvOlrncr made efficient. science
maio useful in l"ngthening life and driving
away rpdcmics ana famine ana laws
moro iust and gentle. Yet we have
10 regret that the di-irlbutiye power Is not gov
eInnd. In the midst Of abundance want stalks
In our midst. Vast numbers Of men find no
work: others receive htinted rec0mpcnsc Tor
labor. ana remain on tho border OF penury.
iaoturiLg distrcta rcmind US II famine In the
middle ages. Freedom unchains the bad ten
dcn"irs ia society hs VOL ~ The good ana BOTH
VIII work out ti"ir results, Many Woes OF
olI.r civilizations romnin Extreme division
Of mbor confines woman, who should los nj
HON or the chlld. who should be al play in
tho close factory. Capitalists have great and
obvious advantages. and labor IL handicapped
in tho race. Yet with true and Just laws Ia
Capital is n d,nd. sterile thing. and Is
moro dependent on labor than labor in
on On rrsv own 81, INK TOO" ana SM9y
Godwin described panic ~ result OF credit
system OF doing bus mess Such tompcsts that
occur periodically knock You down hs fast ms
esis. The question. he said, how 10 preserve
nj once the lbcrtYof labor and keen the bal
His solution is, FIRST t. learn tho laws Of social
lqr'rs. Then tle remedy may be found. From
observing carefully aud thon goneralzing by
In luctlun the solution may be obtained 3d.
clCl} must be better organized,