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The Morning herald., 1878-05-07
TALE OF THE RERELLI0y,

A Lychburg man performed late In the
siege a feat never heretofore recorded, and
of courage worthy of the honest Irish blood
that flowed in his veins. Major Mike Con.
nell, having resigned his commission In q
Memphis regiment as having passed the
age of service, undertook to convoy large
purchase of sugar from somewhere in LOU
isiana to its owner in Virginia. He had
maneuvred it as far as Vicksburg, and
there the siege settled on it. After await
ing its issue from week to week, being sat-
isfed that he could accomplish no good by
remaining, and was only one more month
to be fed out of next to nothing, Major
Connell decided to make his escape. He
intimated his purpose to the numerous Vir-
ginians in the city, and to other friends,
and received from these great budget Of
letters, which was all his load. Waiting
for stormy night, he laid himself fiat in
the bottom of dugout just large enough
to hold him, and was pushed out to take
the chances of the Mississippi's arrowy
current. He drifted, by good luck, be-
tween the gunboats and guard boats
around them, and late next day was swept,
by turn of the stream, to the east bank
near Rodney, and struggled through
swamps and across bayous to terra frma.
Borrowing somebody's mule (on what
terms history is silent), he made his way
painfully across country to the nearest sta
ton on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad,
whence he took cars for Mobile. His let
ters were mailed, and six weeks brain
fever was the penalty paid for his hardi-
hood. Not many letters have seemed to
come so nearly out of the grave as did
these missives to their astonished recipi-
ents.
Other people went and came between the
garrison and the world outside. Others
started who never reached their destina-
ton; some were captured and some de-
serted. General Johnston had ten dis
patches from Pemberton during the siege,
but the number received from him was
smaller. How these messengers made
their way in and out have no means of
knowing; perhaps through the woods and
between the intricate system of hills and
Wales that surround the city, and perhaps
in disguise as citizens of the country. One
Of the deserters was youth named Doug
las, native of Illinois, who had lived sew
eral years in Texas and was supposed to be
'loyal'-our way. 1t was he who re-
freshed the correspondents with the news
that Mrs. Pemberton Gn Alabama) had
been killed by mortar shell. There were
reports, from time to time, of the fitting
of Lamar Fontaine, one of the numerous
poets for whom the authorship of "An
Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight" is
claimed, between the garrison and the out
side world. do not know if they were
true CT no. Philadelphia Times.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Shooting ARRAY.

The Salem Statesmen of Sun lay, Oct
Goth eays:: The quiet little town of Leb-
anon was thrown into fever OF excitement
occasioned by fatal shooting affray which
occurred there about 8 o'clock in the after
noon. The facts as near as we can learn
are about as follows. Last summer two
men named respectively Colton and Long
had little difficulty during harvest. Long
threatened to slap Colten ia the face the
first oppol tunity which presented itself.
Sunday Long met Cotton in the streets of
Lebanon and struck him in the face with q
revolver, whereupon Cotton drew his pistol
and shot his agressor, the ball entering the
body just below the left nipple. The ball
lodged in the body, producing,as every one
supposes. fatal wound. Long. the wound
ed man, had quarrelsome disposition and
was dangerous man when excited. Col
ton gave himself up. u to the time of
the stages leaving. no examination had
been made concerning the wounded mans
condition. Further particulars given at
the earliest possible date.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Passed Through.

Mr.. G. w, Allen, of the firm Of D. M.
OusbuFn & Co., of Auburn, N. T., accom-
panied by Mr.. NJ. Ayers, Business Mana~
ger for the firm, for this coast were in this
city last Saturday and Sunday. and spent
the time in conversation with their repre-
sentative, Mr.. j. w. Strange, as to the
business prospects of this part of Oregon
We understand they were highly pleased
with Oregon, and also with the prospects
of building up good trade at this point
Mr.. Strange informs us that the machines
now being constructed for Oregon. are a
decided improvement on the old style, and
especially adapted to this country.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Railroad Accident.

Last Friday terrible railroad accident
occurred near East Portland which resulted
in the death Of man named George Ira
cy The engine had left the round house
and movi down the track at about nine
miles an hour, when man appeared walk
ing towards the approaching train. He
showed no intention of leaving the track
although warned TO do SO. The engineer,
noticing this, endeavored to stop the loco>
motive, but was unable to do 80 in time
to prevent striking the man. The man
was struck by the pilot and cruelty mans
gled being rolled and crowded twenty
ties before the engine could be checked. He
died about an hour after receiving the ina
juries.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
NeadIesi Needles!

Last Monday night this cry rang out
startling the curiosity of our citizens.
crowd gathered around a speaker who was
straining his voice with a phunny soug. At
sometime he proceeded to business. He
sold package of needles for one dollar.
He had package of envelopes con aiming
numbers which represented money. If
man purchased pack age of needles and
drew envelope containing $5 he was paid
this sum. 1t was observable. however,
that more 25 cent pieces were drawn than
anything else. OF couse he did not lose;
at any rate he paid his city license and
copfo med to the law.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

The Circuit Court for this district con-
vened in this city Monday, Judge Watson
presiding. Besides the local we notice
several prominent lawyers from abroad
Our county officers are doing their work
well Following are the proceedings
State of Oregon VS. r Gibson; rape, con
tinued te the next regular term.
Same va R Gibson; seduction. continued
to next regular term.
Same VS. Quock VAN; larceny. continued
to next regular term.
Same " g w Vickars: larceny. The
Indictment having been an old one and no
arrest having been made the action was
dismissed.
Isaac T Weekly Va Ed Weekly. ct al;
partition. report of referee confirmed.
Joel Dixon ct al VS. w G s Dixon ct al:
TO set aside conveyance. Continued to the
next regular term.
s w Crane vs. w E Jordan and T w
Block; to recover money. Judgment for
plaintiff for $429 so, cost and disburse
ments.
JF Galley VS. Dimmick and Will
liams Dismissed at plaintiff cost
JE Riker and Sons VS. K Taft TO re,
cover money. Continued for next regular
term
H Weaver and Sons vs Solomon Ady; to
recover money. Judgment for plaintiff in
the sum Of &475 rs.
w r Willis us w Hurley ct al; tore>
closure. Procedure confirmed by order Of
the court
Martha Levins vs John Levins d.
vorce Dismissed.
Cyrus Powers vs w B Williams and j
E Dixon; to recover money. Continued to
next regular term.
Jas Cline VS. VIM Watterson, appealed
from Justice Court. Judgment for $5 and
costs.
Same vs. Henry Hall; larceny. No true
indictment found.
Thomas s'rown rs T NJ Logan and E s
Logan; equity to correct mistake. Decree
in favor of plaintiff.
Woodson Patterson VS. Alcinda Patter-
son; divorce. Decree in favor of the plain
tiff.
VIM e weekly vs Richard and Sarah
Jenkins; equity to recover mortgage. Dis
missed at plaintiffs cost
Same W J Engles; forgery. Found
guilty as ch arged and October 26th fixed
for sentence.
T r Hill vs. Button & Perkins; to recov-
or money. Jury disagreed.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26

DR.. Browne, of the Academy,
has gone to Portland on a flying
trip.
The prisoners IN county jail at
Salem attempted to escape last
week, but were foiled.
w. B. Clarke IS saving out
shingles at the rate of 10000 per
day IN Coles valley. Some shin-
gle.
The Governor vetoed the bill
authorizing the construction OF q
fish gateway at the willamette
Falls.
Immediately following court
week an effort will be made to
reorganize the Phillailathlan so
clety. We hope the members Of
of the society will take notice and
attend.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
UMPQUA FERRY.
Mornings are getting frosty.
Some sunshine and shower.

Mornings are getting frosty.
Some sunshine and shower.
The farmers are busy getting in their
winter apples and digging their potatoes. =
Mr.. Lowell made more from his ''truck
patch" this season than most of the far
mers will from their farmers.
Some light fingered individual tried to
break into the house of Joseph Brock Sum
day night. but soon concluded, when he
saw Mr.. Nelson making for him, that the
best thing he could do was to put an
so he did.
A. E. Clayton and sister. Mrs. Woodruff
arrived last week. Mr.. Clayton has been
to the fair ana his sister came up on visi'
to her parents.
A. l.. Adams and E. A Kirkpatrick both
departed last weea. End we mourn our
loss Mr.. Adams started oE his way back
to Mich gan and Mr.. kirkpatrick started
to the Willamette. He intends to
start for the Palouse country in the spring.
We wish you a pleasant and profitable
journey.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
CALAPOOIAITRMS

4 4.
Tnfgking fow items would be admit,
table | send you the following:
Farmers are plowing for fall sowing.
Rev. Swick preached at the school
house last Sunday to large congregation.
Simon Starr Iuechased at the State
Fair pair of fine chickens. Simon GER
tainly means business
Hail beauteons maid of grace divine,
Why do you wear bump behind.
Mr.. Wilcox closed his school for the fall
en- account of SO much disagreeable
weather.
Our Young men who attended the State
Fair have returned home thinking they
have enough State Fair to satisfy them
for years to come.
The funeral sermon of Mr.. Martins lit>
tie daughter who died recently of cons
sumption. will be preached next Sunday
the Goth. at the school house by Rev ]. G..
Richardson.
Charles McGee purchased the Rice farm
for 81 900 and also the Black farm joining
the Rice place, for $3.50 and sold his ranch
down on the river to C. B. Wilcox for
$4,000
Misses Maggie and Ada Mires have
gone to Wilbur to attend school, and Ma
lissa Davis have taken her departure for
McMinville, where she will attendi school
this winter. We hope these young ladies
will improve their time and return much
benefited.
You are correct in your inference that
your suggestions in regard to careful culti-
walton have impressed the farmers of the
county favorabiy. A great number are
intending to give he matter fair test.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Justice Court.

State of Oregon vs. Marlborough; on a
charge of setting up and promoting lot
teries.
Examination commenced before Justice
Hursh l o'clock, A. M, Thursday The
State appearing by A. F. Campbell, Deputy
District Attorney. the defense by himself
and his attorney, q. o. Holman
At the close of the examination of wit
nesses on the part of the State defentant's
counsel moved to dismiss the proceedings
and for discharge of defendant. for want of
evidence to sustain the charge, which mo>
ton. after argument by counsel was al.
lowed and prisoner discharged.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Snnnnseh to be Drowned.

Last week DIR. j. C. Grubbs, a gradu.
ate of Willamette University, and former
resident OF Dallas. but of late years resid-
ing in Corvallis, went up the Willamette
river above his late home, for duck hunt;
not returning, search was made, and his
boat fonna upset against a snag it is
thought lathe boat must have capsized
and that the Dr. wss drowned The river
has beer dragged but the body has not been
found DIR. Grnbbs was we'll and favorably
known throughout the State.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Appointments.

Following are the appointments of the
NJ. E. Church for the year 1878: First
Sabbath, Ten Mile II A. NJ Looking Glass
8 P. NJ; the Second Sabbath, Canyons
vile. II A. NJ, alternate between Days
creek and Cow creek P. NJ; Third Sab
bath Roseburg II A. NJ, Pine Grove school
house on Deer creek P. NJ Roseburg in
the evening: Fourth Sabbath, Cleveland II,
alternate between French Settlement and
Coles vail BPM N. A. STARR,
Pastor
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
A ShinWreclx.

Last Friday the British ship City of
Doublin attempted to eros, the Columbia
river bar without pilot and became fast
on the sand. Tug boats were sent to her
reliet but nothing could be done but save
those on board, after which the ship went
to pieces. The dis lster was the result of
not procuring pilot. The British Vice
Counsul at Astoria has instituted a court Of
lnQuiry as to why the commander tried to
Cross the bar without pilot
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
One Price Cash Store.

Mr.. Cohen has moved his entire mer
chandise to s. w. Cranes store room
formerly occupied by NJ. Josephson. Mr.
Cohen, during his stay here, has shown
himself TO bs gentleman in every sense OF
the word. His goods are of the finest quaI-
ity and he sells to his numerous custe-
mers at prices to suit the times.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Married.

The Hon. George w. Riddle and Mrs.
Helen Stewart, were married in this city by
Rev. E. W. Dixon, October Goth. we
wish the happy couple pleasant compan-
ionship through life, and we do not think
tina. any couple deserve more of the joys of
life than do Hon. G.. w, Riddle and his
wife. Mr.. Riddle has made himself host
of friends in Douglas county, all of whom
win be glad to hear of his new happiness.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Gone to Rest.

JIM Sutton, the editor of the Ashland
Tidings, died at his residence in that place
on Monday evening at eigh; o'clock, after
an illness of only forty eight hours. Mr..
Sutton was one of the earliest settlers in
this valley, having arrived in 80, during
which time he has been engaged in num-
Der of different pursuits. He was formerly
amerchant of this place and afterward Post
master for rumber of years. Something
over year ago he began the pull lication
of the Ashland ..Tidings," but his health
failing. be retired for time and went to
San Francisco. Taking charge again short
ly afterward he held the position of editor of
that paper up to the time of his death. He
has been suffering for a number of years
past with severe attack OF Rheumatism in
one arm, disabling that member almost com
pletely but otherwise he has apparently.
been in good health. BY his death his
family lose an .affectiona te husband and
father, and the community in which he
lived, one of her Lest citizens. -JGcksonralte
Sentinel.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Highway Robbery.

One day last week at Salem as Mrs. Henry
States was going to her home in North
Salem she was attacked and knocked
down by rufian, who attempted to
rob her of her watch and chain, but her
cries for help aroused the neighborhood
and the scoundrel fed.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Society Meetings.

eeem@ UMPQUA CHAPTER NO. Ii, Z.
GN A. NJ, hold regular communica-
sl11S tions every first and third Tuesday
In each month All members in good
standing will take due and timely notice
and govern themselves accordingly. VISIT
ing companions are invited to meet with
the Chapter when convenient.
b HERMANN, H. p
w. l. FRIEDLANDER, Sec'y.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Mill Renoyafed.

The -four mill OF Jones Gates, which
has been thoroughly renovated, is now
running and turning out superior quali>
ity OF flour. A new roof has been placed
on the building and the mill is otherwise
improved.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
New House.

Mr.. Gates has just completed new two
story house for Mr.. John Chapman. The
house is "A by 26 feet in size, and one of
the most substantial and best finished
houses in the country. "Uncle Jimmy"
Cox has also fine new house Just
completed by R. McCulloch
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Married.

Tuesday evening by Justice Hursh, at
the Metropolitan hotel, Mr.. /. Graden and
Mrs. Carolina Car were married. We
wish the couple joyous campanionshiI.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Grand .Inry.

The following names comprise the Grand
Jury: John Applegate. foreman; G. Hoover,
E. b, Livingston. Ieorge stearns, VIM.
Moon, David West and E. A. Wood.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Passed Through.

sheriff Aiken. Of Coos county, passed
through Roseburg Friday, having in his
charge IN insans woman whom he was
taking 70 the asylum.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
First Premium.

The improved New Wilson sewing ma
chine was awarded the first premium at
the State Fair for . general family sew
ing machine. The award was 4 correct
one.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26

AA LAUREL LODGE A. F. and A. NJ
Nz holds regular meetings on or before
each full moon.
4. JONES, W. M.
AF CAMPBELL. Secy.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
MIsING NEWS.

l.
The jacksonville Sentinel of Oct. 18th
contains the following mining news:
The pipe put up at the Tolman mine. on
Middle Creek. Las been taken up and on
last Saturday il was removed to Willis d
Abraham's mine on Appiegate. We learn
that all the mining apparatus. movable,
will be taken from Middle Creek, which
indicates that work has been permanently
suspended at that place.
About two weeks ago Billy Dorm, we'll
known miner, sunk shaft abaut ten feet
deep in the channel of Elliott creek, where
he struck the bedrock. He proceeded to
prospect pan of gravel and soft rock and
got two dollars in heavy gold. Still further
prospecting has established the fact that he
has struck rich lead which is likely to
prove extensive. Other miners in the SAN Q
vicinity are encouraged to prospect for the
the same streak in their claims, with good
reason to expect success.
Sheriff Bybee came up from his quartz
ledge on Galice creek last 7 uesday. One
thousand pounds of ore from this ledge
was recently crushed and twenty dollars in
gold obtalnel The sulphurets amounted
to $268 per ton and the ledge shows fine
surface. Work will be commenced next
spring to reduce The ore by the most aprov-
ed method, and the best judges of quartz
mines are conf dent of rich returns,
w. A. Owen and Charles Howard came
over from Applegate last Monday, where
they had been with party Of men survey
ing the ditch to bring water into Mgrus
der, Owen. RI binson and Co.'s mining
ground. The rain rendered further opera
tions at present anything but agreeable.
Nine and q half miles have been surveyed
and 100 feet fail obtained. The survey
will be completed in short time, now
that the weather Las cleared up
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Annreeiated.

The citizens of this district appreciate
Judge Watson's ability as Judge and
have circulated a petition asking Governor
Thayer to appoint him for the term.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26

PHILETARIAN
49, Lodge, No 8, o. O.
F. meets on Saturday evening, OF each
week at O'Clock. in their hall At Rose
burg. Members ofthe order In good stand-
ing are invited to attend By order of the N.
81
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
Fine Stock.

Mr.. Sam Dement,, of Coos county, whom
we mentioned sometime ago as having
gone to tue State Fair with the intention
of purchasing some fine stock. returned
last Saturday to this Ilace on. his way to
Coos county. He did not succeed in Sc
curing all the stock he wanted, but he
brought with him the finest two years
old bull and heifer, short-horned Durham,
that were on the fair ground. The bull is
thoroughbred and possesses the charac-
teristics which go to make up splendid
stock animal. Both of these animals took
the first premium at the State Fair. and
we do not hesitate TO say Mr. Dement, has
the finest two years old bull in Coos. The
same may be said of the heifer. She has
that benevolent look and dish face which
are caimed by stock men of experience as
indications unmistakable OF superior quail
tiles. Mr.. Dement, is enthusiastic in his
admiration of fine stock, and in his recent
purchase we cannot do otherwise than
commend his judgment and his enterprise
in improving the stock of Coos county.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-26
The Appropriation

We take the following from the general
appropriation bill passed by the Legisla-
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15
Why Don't You Eat.

How often does the anxious relative ask
the invalid "Why don't you eat; if you
don't eat, you will die" The poor man
cannot he loathes the sight off for he
has no appetite, and the little he forces
down his throat seems to do no good.
Tonic upon tonic has been tried upon him
vainly, and yet he cannot eat what he
should TO restore his health. There is
one remedy which seldom fails-it is
PERUVIAN SYRUP. 1t infuses the proper
kind of stimulation to the digestive organs
turns the glands which secrete to their
normal work, removes the fecal matter
which clogs the passages, and infuses
health and hope into the invalid. When
the system is run down there is no prepa-
ration more effective in renewing the
impaired powers and this Peruvian Syrup
is recommended in all confidence, from
it's inherent virtues and it's accomplished
victories, to all who feel their native pow
ers of body and mind weakening by the
stress of over-work. All druggists keep it.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15
The Bravery of Western Girl.

George Ii. Dyring, who lives about six
miles out from Detroit, on the Grand
river road, tells the following story of Miss
Anna Brown, his niece, who is but ten
years old. Saturday night Miss Brown
with her father left Detroit to drive b ONE
in light wagon drawn by one horse. Mr..
Brown has been an invalid for two or three
years, and of course, is very weak and
unable successfully to resist any assault.
They had driven about mile beyond
the toll gate, the father holding the
reins, when suddenly two men jumped to
the head of the horse and stopped him,
after which one Of them stepped back and
informed Mr.. Brown that if he had any
money or other valuables he would do well
to produce it. Mr.. Brown explained that
he was poor man and had no money, and
begged them to let him proceed unharmed.
BY this time the second highwayman had
left the head Of the horse and Joined his
companion, and both we're badgering Mr..
Brown, telling him that it was useless to
affect great physical weakness and poverty,
for he must "shell out"
Meanwhile the girl had gained possess
sion of the whip, and at this point she
suddenly seized the reins and, with the
heavy butt end of the whip, knocked one
of the robbers down, while she dealt the
other one severe blow. Then giving the
whip to the horse she succeeded in driving
herself and father out of the reach Of the
robbers and beyond danger, although one
of the highwaymen discharged pistol at
the flying couple.