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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-19
FOR SALE THE yANkrox IRON WORKS

Wishing to retire from the business, we offer ia
sell out, II reasonable price Is offered. This Is
IN excellent opportunity for any cne who has the
means to back II up. Satisfactory reasons given
for wishing 10 sell. For further Particular. en.
,;iirc on the premises or by letter to box 81
yankton, II. r. J. b J. CAAPnILI.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-19
WANTED.
TAKEN UP.

By John Pciffe", in Lakeport township, Yank-
ton county, d. T.. March 20, A. ID. 1873, one red
Steer, white on shoulders, supposed to be two
years old. G. W. ROBERTS,
Justice of the Peace
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-19
TELE Ga APHlc.
8 O'CLOCK p. M.
THE NEWS.
iowa Republicans In State Cenven-
tiOn To-day.
Congress Will Adjourn Some Time To-
night.
A Conference Committee Holds an All Nights
Session.

LNo1E-A storm at Council Bluffs this
afternoon has broken off our tclegraphic re.
port and we go to press without the con-
clus 'ol-EDs.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-19
FOR SALE.

The property OH the corner Of Second and
Walnut streets, known as the White Estate /"
Farirthcr particulars. inquire Of
GEO H. HAND
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-19
FOR SALE
IN BANKRUPTC!

House. and lot 2sx15o feet, on Broadway, for
$3.50. Perfect title given. II. WILSON
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-19

School district books and blanks for sale
at this office.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-19
SOCIETIES.
- -
I, d. q. L

Dakota Lodge, No. Irregular meetings on
Friday evening OF each week, at Odu Fciiows
Hall, Sawyer's block.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-19

Humboldt lodge, CGcrman) No. 5.-Regular
meetings on Wednesday evening OF each week,
mt ODD Fellows Hall, Slwycr's block.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-19
INSURANCE..

The name of the company is The Mutual Life
Insurance Company Of New York.
1t is located lii New York City.
The amount Of its capital stock is a mutual
company-nO capital
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
A GOOD MAN.

Mr.. Editor The period for the selection
of Delegates to represent Jefferson County
in the next Legislature of West Virginia is
now near at hand, and in casting around for
suitable persons to fiji these responsible posi-
tions, we naturally look for the best men
AS one whom deem in every way capable
of serving the people ably and fairly in the
lower House of the Legislature, I would re,
spectfully suggest Capt. JACOB S. MELVIN,
of Dufield's Depot. He is largely and per-
manently identified with the interests of the
county and State, is intelligent and discreet,
and possessing the experience of term in
the old Virginia Legislature, is in every way
fitted to represent US honestly, faithfully and
intelligently. CHARLEsToWN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
To The Democratic Conservative Vo
tiers of Jefferson County.

At a meeting of tho County Democratic
Conservative Executive Committee, held on
the 10Th inst, it was resolved to hold q
County Convention for the purpose ofnominat-
Ing Candidates for the Legislature, and for the
County aud Circuit Clerkships. The voters of
the party are requested to meet at their usual
voting places, on Saturday, august 10th, at 4
O'Clock, P. NJ, Except in the Districts of
Harper's Ferry and Bolivar, where the meet
fngs will be held at s o'clock in tho even
ing,) and elect Delegates to attend the Sem
atorial and Congressional Conventions and
also County Convention to be held in the
Court House, in Charlestown, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ, on the 17'h day of august 1t is
suggested that one Delegate be elected for
each fifty voters, and an additional one for
each fraction of fifty exceeding twenty. FIVE.
1t was also resolved that voters participating
In one meeting in district, be requested to
abstain from taking part in the meetings to
be held in the same districts at night.
DAN'L B. LUCAS, Ch'mn.
T. W ToMLlNSON Sec'y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
TWO VIRGINIANs.
lrrom the Louisville courie-Journal.

From the Louisville Courie-Journal.l
Our Washington correspondent tells us
that Hunton and Tucker, of Virginia, are
encountering opposition in their respective
districts.
If this be true, it reflects upon the dis
tricts inquestion in proportion to the strength
and quality of the opposition. No two mems
bers of the House are more deserving of an
unobstructed return to Congress. Tucker as
confessediy the most brilliant lawyer and ora
tor on the Democratic side. OF Hunton it
is enough to say that his character is of that
wise, conservative type which commands the
respect of both sides. Each in his way a
universal favorite at Washington. The con-
stituencies are fortunate which can secure
tho services of such men. Instead of toler>
ating the idea of removing either Of them,
the people should be glad to have both du-
ring their natural lives. Efficient and infu-
entail members Of Congress are rare. The
district which has such an one cannot afford
to change him.
In this connection, it may not be inappro-
pirate to tell story about these two Virgin
ians, which has not, we believe, hitherto
found its way into print. Pending the se>
lection of the House members of the Electo-
raj Commission, friendly rivalry sprang up
between Huuton and Tucker. Neither was
willing that tho other should give way, each
being willing to give way himself Firailv.
to settle it, the matter was refer. ID to four
friends, lackburn, of Ke1tuckv, and Phil
lips, of Missouri, acting cor Hunton, and
Gibson, of -LHuisi'.aa. and Watterson, of
Kentucky, acting for Tucker. These gen.
siemcn et.red to committee room, and, after
some discussion, found themselves i'll able to
neree as their principals. They then called
in HILL of Georgia. He, too, was divided
in his friendship, and did not wish to decide.
Finally it was agreed that the two names,
Tucker and Hunton, should he written on
two slips of paper that these should be de-
posted with o number of blank slips in a
hat that page should be calen in regui-
stion, and that the name which should be
drawn out first should become a candidate
for commissioner. This plan was carried into
execution Hunton's was the name drawn,
aud thus he became a member of the High
Joints, before which Tucker subsequently APP
peared as an advocate, making tie best speech
that pas made for HE Democrats.
If the Electoral Tribunal had resulted in
the inauguration of Tilden and Hendricks,
there is reason to believe that Hunton would
now be Governor of Virginia. As it is, they
are actually making his membership of the
commission an argument against him in his
district, though he served with ability and
fidelity. having been the last to join in the
surrender.
We can hardly believe that the local OPP
position to these truly representative Vir-
ginians can amount to ANYTHING serious
The country at large can afford to spare nei>
Their. Their usefulness has but just begun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
D / e D..

At his residence, near Charlestown. on Satur
az an advanced age.
At"Flint RIDGE" Frederick comfy, Va. on
thu 4th of July, ISIS. Mrs. ANN GATHER,
widow of the late James Gather, in the S1st y ear
of her ago.
In Newtown. Frederick county, Va, July 4th I,
1873, Mrs. FANNIE LEMLlE. " life of Geo. Lem
ley, and sister of Mr.. Z. Tolcr Wolfe, i'll tie
Goth year of her age.
At her residence in Winchester, Vs.. on the
of the late Hugh Sidwell, in the SD year of her
age.
In Winchester. Va, on the 18th instant, MIR.
BRAXTON MCKINNA, IN his 74th year.
On the Goth inst, near Sticklev's Springs.
Frederick county. Va, Mr.. EDWIN 2. R1DINGS.
i'll the S1st year of his age.
On Friday morning last. tile Goth instant, ut
the residence of his uncle, Logan Oshurn, at
Kablrtown. Jefferson county, w. Va. LOGAN
OSBURN SMITH. Esq, of st. Mary's county,
Maryland. aged about 40 Years. Mr.. Smith came
county,. DR.. Abner and Logan Osburn. about
two weeks since, in the hope of improving his
shattered health tine result of close application
TO business on several farms) and gradually
grew worse. his disease being consumption, uu-
til Friday morning last, when he suddenly,
without apparent pain, closed his eyes in death
in the presence of his devoted wife and one of
his children, affcctIouate little girl about ten
years of age. The deceased was one of the most
entcrprising ard respectable citizens of st.
Mary's county, Nd. where he has numerous REL
atives and hosts of friends. and to whom his
COMPATIBILITY Logan Osburn Jr. -Four interest
ing children will be amongst the sad assemblage
to meet his remains at his late home.
lLeesDurC lNa.l papers VIII please copy.1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES TO
THE LEGISLATURE.

]. Have you ever accepted free pass from
Railroad while holding public Office
2. Will you oppose all legislation to pay
any part of the old debt of Virginia?
3. Are you qualified to originate, write
out and advocate new and original Legislation?
4. Are you sufficiently acquainted with
our present laws to form n reliable judgment
as to what new Legislation is required?
5, Will you favor legislation to reduce the
expenses of selling land under DEGREES of the
Court?
g. Will you favor legislation to compel
railroads to pay their taxes?
I. Will you introduce law to prevent
railroads from fooing?
s. Will you suggest legislation to prevent
railroads from discriminating against points
where there is no competition ?
9. Will you advocate stringent measures
to prevent U. S Judges from medding with
the domestic affairs of the State?
10. Will you have committee appointed,
of bold, fearless and determined men, to D-
stigate and publish all the facts about the in
junction awarded by Judge Jackson which
relieves the B. & o. r. r. from taxation?
MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
PEN, INK AND SCISSORS.

- The Narrow Guage railroad of Maj .
Borst is again being pushed forward.
- The will Of the late DR.. James q. Aver.
tho well-known patent medicine pm, has
been admitted to probate. Tho estate is es,i.
mated at Sc, 100000.
- The perfect imn.int 81 tree may be
seen en- the breast Of Thomas Briggs, of
Wellsburg. |" est Virginia, who was struck
by hgh:ninGG, on July 4th.
- Eerryman Richie was standing under q
grippe vino at Brooks Gap, in Rockingham,
Friday. when bolt of lightning killed him
and discharged gun held in his hand. Only
six weeks ago his sister was drowned.
MIR. T. Osburn, living near White Post,
in Clarke county, lost his crop of wheat by
fire on Monday. A steam thresher belong
ing to Cris1nan & Mauzy was also destroyed.
The fire was caused by spark from the en-
CINE. Winchester Times
- The dress of Miss Warren, at a Texas
party, was peculiar in being made of such
striped cloth as convicts wear. Her brother
was serving a term in the State prison, and
she, believing him innocent, had made up
her mind to display her sympathy.
- The capture of General Escobedo by
the troops of Diaz will probably put an end
to the insuITectionary movements set on foot
in Northern Mexico by the ex President of
that turbulent republic, Lerdo de Tcjada.-
Escobedo, who has been mixed up with the
ever shifting politics of Mexico for many
years, acquired his chief renown when, in
chief command of the forces of Juarez, he
invested with five thousand men the town of
Queretaro, aud, by an act of treachery was
enabled to capture the unfortunate Maximil-
ion T1DIar "a ebol
republic, and also during the subsequent
presidency of Lerdo, Escobedos military
reputation gave him the foremost place in the
service. When Lerdo was ousted from the
presidency by Diaz, Escobedo followed the
fortunes of his fugitive chief, ind was &C.
lively engaged in the attempt to overthrow
the Diaz government at tho time of his cap
ture.
- Mr.. Charles I. Conrad, son of the late
Robert Y. Conrad, of Winchester, Va, de-
signed and carried through the work by
" iich the great fire in the anthracite mines,
near Pittston Pa, has been extinguished. -
The fire, which seriously threatened, in q
short time, to undermine that town, has been
surrounded with an immense cut sufficiently
deep and wide to isolate it from other and
more valuable workings. The work was
commenced on the 18th of January, and has
been prosecuted with Vi gor day and night
ever since, and is now completed. This i'm,
mense cut, which strikes from the surface
down through the rock overhanging the coal
vein, and through the vein itself to the clay
beneath, is being lined on each side with n
solid wall of some six feet in thick ness 1t
il constructed in the shape Of horse shoe
and owing to the yielding nature of the earth
in some portions of tho surface, the task has
been a hcrculean one from the beginning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

The Executive Committee of the Dem.
ooratic party, of the Second Congressional
District, request the Democratic voters ofthc
various counties comprising said District to
elect delegates to convention to be held at
Keyser, in the county of Mineral, on the
18Th day of August, 1873, to nominate a
candidate to represent said District in the
House of Representatives of the 10th Con-
gress Of the United States.
JOSEPH SpRIoG,
Chairman of tho Elk. Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
n A RRIED.

At Harper's Ferry. July 18th, by Rev. J. A.
McFaden. JOHN COGAL and Miss JANE A.
PIPER, both of this county.
On the bridge. at Harper's Ferry. July 18th.
by Rev. J. A. McFaden. GEORGE w. MERNAN
to Miss l.. MOSS, both of Winchester. Va.
On the bridge. at Harper's Ferry, July 18th,
nv Rev. J. A. McFaden, G. f. BELTS and Miss
LYDIA a. SHIMP. both of Frederick county,
Va.
On the bridge. at Harper's Ferry July 18th.
by Rev. :. A. AicFaden. JOSEPH w. PADGEr
to Miss LUCINDA MANUEL, both of Washing
ton county, Nd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30

Geo. Fl. Hasley keeps pace with the times,
and continues to sell goods at lowest figures.
Every article in the Boot and Shoe line, from
the best to the lowest grades. kept constant
iy III stock, with a large variety of Notions,
Hosiery, Umbrellas, Satchels, Hats and Caps,
Tobacco, Cigars, &C., to all of which he in
vites attention, offering special bargains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30

- Europe will mex. year be divided among
five great powers-Germany, Russia, Austrai,
Great Britain, and France; four of medium
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Spain, Italy, and Tur-
key ; thirteen small States Norway, Den
mark, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Por-
tugal, Greece. Roumania, Servia, Bulgaria,
Montenegro, Eastern Romelia, and probably
Western Roumelia; besides three minute
States-M9naco, San Marino, and Andorre.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
Meeting of Executive Committee.

As Chairman of the Democratic Executive
Senatorials Committee, I hereby request a
meeting of said committee, at Martinsburg,
Aug. 10th, for the purpose of naming time
and place for holding tho Convention to
nominate a candidate for the Office of State
Senator from said district
J. Q. A. NADENBousCu, Chairman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30

The three-star grange correspondent Of
the Martinsburg Statesman pays high COM
pliment to his Granger brethren of Jefferson
for their gullibiity. They should surely re-
ward him with the position of Supreme
High Tycoon of the order, ora seat in the
State Legislature, as he would no doubt
prefer
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30

- The Kapawha Democrats unanimously
Instructed their delegates to the Senatorial
Convention, which meets on the 9th day of
August, to vote for the denomination of Hon.
w. r. Burdett
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30

The Secretary of the Chamhersburg (Pa.)
Band has been in correspondence with Mr..
e. r. Speesc, proprietor of the City Hotel
in this place, and it is probable, if suitable
arrangements can be made, that the members
of this excellent musical organization Zone
of the best in the country will make their
Annual Encampment at Shannondale Springs
this summer or fall, and spend a portion of
che time in Charlestown. We hope they will
come, and can ensure them a cordial welcome
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30

CONDENSED MILK. Eagle Brand, just re,
~ ceived and for sale low
July 80. 1878. g s. DALGARN'S.
DURE SPICES. grain and ground. for sale by
L July 80, 1878. SIS, DALGARN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
csgfs VSEEsS
THROAT, LsEaS LIVER & REn01

In tho wonderful medicine 10 which the alliicLed
pre- Rbuve directed for relief, the diScOYcrrT re
iIeves hc hHs combined III harmony more ~ Ma
lures sHvcreign curative properties, which God
Inns insIIe,i into i!e vegetable kingdom for heal
Ing tho sick. than were ever before cunIbIneu IN
medicine. Tie evidence OF this fact il fntIn'i in
the great variety Of most obstinate diseases which
II has been fOunH to conquer la the cure OF
Bronchitis, severe SouG his, ani the early
stages of SOrEu III pJiOn, II has astnnisie'i The
EuIIIcc Il the greaiest mc'iIral discovery OF the
aye. While il cures lie sGveTe>t Coughs, t
Ej'C ngihenS the system AMI purtfieS the
blood. liy its great AMI thorough bluuri- purify
ing properties. il cures all KiunorS, from the
worst ScroTuia 10 common ESlOEch, Ptsn-
P..I-nnH, AMI their effects. are era'iIcatei. and
vigorous health and sound constitution esiab-
H,Ic'!. Frs 8lpcl las, Snlt-rheuu. Fcver
Sores. Sculy or kouSh la, IN sh"rt all
lie nuncrUus diseases cn cti by bah hlo"'t. are
conquered hv this powerful, purifying, ami in-
MIGRATING medicine.
II YOU feel duh, rowsv. dcbilita,et, have sallow
color Of skin. vellOwish brown spots on face or
holy. frequent hca-lacie dizziness. had taste in
mouth. internal heat or chills aiIcrnaei with hot
bushes, low spirits, and gloomy furciOiInCs ir-
regular appetite, and tongue cnIic'i. Won are
ness.'' In many cases of "Livcr Conn
plaingo only part of these symptoms are eN-
nerIenccl AS remedy for all such cases. Dr.
lIcTCc'r GniIien Mc'lical discovery has no equal,
il c1ccts perfect cures, leaving the liver
strengthened AIT! healthy.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS At 81 PER BOTTLE.
Prepared by Fs. v. PIERCE, VI. ID. Sole
Proprietor, at the WORLDS DIsrESsANf
Buffalo, \. \.
NAV 81 lS7S-tF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
May 81, ls7s-u.
INvALIps, HOTEL.


The very large number Of invalid people who daily
visit Butso from every quarter e. fhe p5ted stsiss
and the Widely eeIe6ratc3 Faculty Of Specialists 10
tie a his
e nGs 9n f ana c Sm scale
ADVANTAGES OFFERED-The mvalIls' Hotel
s !: S Il "
dc City OF Bf9I9 and commands me view Of Lake
5e S1Ss "a and s the OF a sTse
OF Ieautl[u! parks The, Hotel is furnished with
e sna ffam she dS+snt ao@rs is provided With Al
wei.hPpointe Fynnasm and bowling alley 10
.as DnsEasns OF ali rm whether requ
pE sd ,S Or s
DISEASES or WoMEN.-EspecInily are the facili-
ties Of f 9 oT o4 hs s c1Ts s
an those chronic diseases peculiar to Females IN"
eieesr9-therins and other spProxei baths baths; 8 a
20 e ms r.Eo3 IN sc t@ Br
10 the surface, general shamrooing Swedish move;
equaIize The Circulation OF me blood IN ths system
s4.nssn ie sc ponce poTaHi
Tssu an to mfn means are me spRsi
ment The most appToyed meiiC ines are carefully
% suit tie e9ndi!ion The patient Tie ,hGroagh
81 s ses spPe 's
for management, and all those agencies which tend to
ana thus :h pn n G recoTeEy mcedted
csaFss 81 vtns EPSPsE Es
e Gn: if the 81
most happy results secured
LUNG DIsEAsES-Thls division OF the practice In
the InYalids' Hotel is very ably managed by gen
of nns BIZ are an very largely
in this department. and with results which have been
highly gratifying to both physician and patients
ETE AND EAII-Special attention Is given % tho
delicate operations the eye and ear, = dlstin-
Euished oculist and Aurist being under engagement
10 conduct this branch OF the practice.
Pg Should a c6n IL Ss slty e
arcessible carriage omnibus, street cara MIL
LER's Omnibus Agents, on all incoming trains can
be relied upon 10 deliver passengers and baggage
with security and dispatch
' EvAddress r V. PIERCE, u. D., Worlds Dlspen.
sarJ and 1nyAidS Hotel, Buffalo, N Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30

VNHlTE Mountain Ice Cream Freezers at cost.
w Porcelain lined and Brass Kettles, Sauce
Pans, &c, for sale at greatly reduced prices. by
July 30, 1873. HORACE BEALL.
MICE Lap Rugs, Fly Nets and Summer Horse
~ Covers for sale very cheap by
July 80. 1878. HORACE BEALL.
NIRE Dish Covers. Balloon Fly Traps. Gal
w vanized Wire Clothes Lines for sale cheap.
July 80. 1878. HORACE BEALL.
IMPROVED Double Screen Dixie Fan Mill, Sim
clair's Feed Cutters, Corn Shelters at greatly
reduced prices. HORACE BEALL.
A TTENTION FARMERSt Standard and reli-
~ able Fertilizers will be sold low to suit the
times, ty HORACE BEALL.
THE Bickford < Hoffman Gum Spring Drill
l. will SOW grain more regular, drill fertilizers
better. and 10 the most durable drill made.
July 80, 1878. HORACE BEALL, Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-30
The Alexander Hunton Difficulty.

ALEXANDRIA, Va July 22.-The Ga
zene publishes Columbus Alexander's reply
to General Hunton's last card. Alexander
denies that he declined to accept Hunton s
challenge, but says he has as much right to
fear the Alexandria police as Eiunton had to
fear those of the District of Columbia. He
accuses Hunton of being friend to all the
District rings, and concludes by saying that he
was never known to be wanted and not found.
At mass meeting held at Orange Court
House to-day to appoint delegates to the Cons
grcssional Convention. resolution to appoint
delegates opposed to Hunton was adopted, by
vote of l60 to 129, whereupon Hunton S
friends seeded, and the meeting appointed
delegates solid for Neale.
AN INCIDENT OF THE LATE Wharf.-The
death in Texas of Albert NIellen is an
nounced. In the summer of 1864 Mr.. Mel>
len. then a young man of "a, was a prisoner
at Vicksburg The federal military author
tiles then in possession of that city, ordered
him out for street or fortifcation work under
a colored guard. He claimed his exemption
as prison err and peremptorily refused to obey
the order. A squad of colored soldiers, un>
der command of a white lieutenant, was sent
to him to attempt coercion at the point of
the bayonet In the presence of the flashing
steel be stood unawed, aud, moment later,
seeing that the squad was bent upon coercion,
and that he must 60 or be impaled, he sud-
denly seized Ratchet that happened to be
in reach, and, throwing himself upon his
knees, quickly extended his left arm along
the floor, and with two bold strokes of the
Ratchet completely severed the hand from
the arm. Then rising to his feet, he held
the bleeding, mangled stump close to the face
of tho lieutenant. and said: Now, sir, will
you make me work for your rotten govern
men. under negro guard! He conquered
then, and never afterwards regretted the act.
". 0. Pcoyune.