davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
q Rich Find of Silver.

Some time ago report was clrculat-
ed throughout Independence county,
that $50, 900 in silver had been found
by an old man and his son, living near
Batesvile Reports Of this kind always
excite people. The impression that
more money exists where some is found
has caused great deal of unnecessary
digging in this world, and, true to the
impulse, digging was done IN this case.
The old man and his son gave verv lit
tie satisfaction in regard to inqnires,
and the matter died away like the sharp
ring of silver dollar.
Several days ago the old gentleman
to whom the report pointed, went into
BatesvilIe, and making purchases
displayed lot of Spanish silver doll
lars, dated 1891. Around the edges of
some Of the coins were traces of dirt.
A short time afterwards the old mans
son came in with lot of similar coin.
This began to confirm the report that
a large sum of money had been found,
especially as the old gentleman and his
son had been, previous to the report.
in almost INDECENT circumstances. 1t is
now believed that the money has actu-
aliy been found. The money was, of
course buried there, as silver mines
r,relv span out" that way.-LitIe
Rock Gazette.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
4 Rema, kahle EiReman

At Agricultural Park yesterday DR..
John Rnth, OF oakland, gave an exhi,
bition of his skill as a nd, shot. ana
achieved decided snceea;, astonishing
even his friends. During the enter
taInment he shot cigars from the
mouth Of his assistant, who WAS stand-
ing about twenty feet distant, and not
only did 50 while having the gua-a
twenty-five callDre b Bsliard-against his
shoulder in the usual manner, hut WITH
it turned sideways, or upside down
with tie stock resting upon his head.
He also shot apples from stick, two
or three inches long, held IN bis ass
s;stant's mouth. the gun being fred
from various difficult positions, includ-
ing sighting over his shoulder with n
small mirror: and also shot glass balls
| from his assistants head, making many
shots that we've difficult aud seemed
peri!ous. The audience were at loss
which to admire most, the nerve OF the
shooter or of the youth who ''held the
target" As portion of the exhibit
ton the Doctor attempted to beat his
score, made recently at Oakland, of
breaking 922 glass balls out of 1000
During the forenoon he shot 500 and
missed 90 In the afternoon he shot
at 500 more aud missed only l9-mak-
ing q total of 80 misses out of l,000
balls shot at. The score in the after
noon was carefully Tailed by several
persons, including the Secretary of
State elect, D. NJ. Burns. The best
"rnn" made by the:,shooter was 80 suc>
cessive hits. While pleased with hays
ing made the best scole ever made in
public on the coast, he stated that he
was not in good trim for shooting, hav-
ing been nearly laid up lately by big
boil on the back of his neck, which was
lanoed ouly Tuesday. He has shot at
| | .001 successive balls but once before, I,
but in shooting at 500 he has been so
successful as to miss only nine ont of
that number. H9 is large man Of
about middle age, Of agreeable manner,
and handles very smoothly the weapon
he uses. His average time in shooting
100 balls was between nine and ten
minutes. using but one gun and load
ing it himself. Like Carver, he shoots
with both eyes open.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
Ghe a8residf.
Life and Immortality.


What seems probable ~ the dIm
light of nature, is made certain in the
clearer light OF revelation. Lifeis bu,
the Introduction to mans permanent
existence. Christ has brought lite and
Immortality to light through the Cos
pei. "If we believe that Jesus died
and rose again. even so them also which
sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.
Tf Jesus did not rise from the dead,
there is no light in tho world, and no
hope for man. If Jesus rose from the
dead, His resurrection was part OF
o diven scheme. involving the redemp-
ton, of His disciples Did he rise from
the dead? In all the history Of the
world, there is no fact 80 fully anthem
ticated as the resurrection OF Jesus.
The most astute and skeptical men be-
lieve and stake their interests on facts
which have not tithe OF the proof 10
their support which confirms that eveui
1t was testified by competent witnes-
ses. who could have not been deceived,
and who furnished the most illustrious
evidences OF their sincerity. 1t gained
credence IN spite of all the preiudices
a1rayed against it, among Jews aud
Geutiles, aud in defince OF the bitter
prosecutions Of priests and rulors: with
intelligent = people, in the very
land and in the very age Of its
occurrence. II Christ was not raised
from the dead, the triumph of Christi-
anity in the Roman Empire was more
wonderful and inexpllcable mystery
than the resurrection of Jesus itself.
l "believe that Jesus died and rose
again" Here | rest my hope. This
f:ct sheds light upon the condition and
destiny Of man. 1t solves a thousand
questions otherwise unanswerable. 1t
is an unfailiDg source OF consolation,
amid all the tolls, sorrows and disap-
pointments OF life. 1t lmpaits slglln-
cance and grandeur to life. 1t sheds a
lustre on the otherwise dark aud dismal
tomb. 1t lifts the clrtain that cons
ceals eternity, and gives Us glimpse Of
its ineTable glory, and Of its unmixed
and unending felicity. Life.is bless
ed thing, ans inestimable poss sssion
to them that wisely use it. 1t is birth
of immortality dawn of day
which will be darkeaed by no clouds,
disturbed by no storms, and succeeded
by no night, Surely every Chris tian
may join in the apocaiyptjc doxology;
Unto him that hath loved us, and
washed us from our sins in his own
blood, and hath nude us kings aud
priests unto God and his Father; to him
be glory and domination forever and
ever. Amen"
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
a Good Story.

I was looking over the stories that
were sent in last week for the prize,
ana I wonder that the editor did not
insert this ore, which ia really too good
to be lost. "Thera is curious duel
now pending in Boston, which began
several years ago. Mr. A., bachelor.
challenged Mr.. B., a married man with
one child, who replied that the condi-
tions were not equal-that he must
necessarily put more at risk with his
life than the other-and he declined.
A wear afterwards he received q chal-
lence from Mr.. A.. who stated that he,
too. had now wife and child, and he
supposed, therefore, the objection OF
Mr. B. was no longer valid. Mr. B.
replied that he now had two children,
consequently the inequality still subs
SISTED, The next year Mr.. A renewed
his challenge having now two children
also, but his adversary had three. The
matter, when last heard from. was still
going on. the number being SIX to
seven, and the challenge yearly re-
neWed.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
NisreNa,,v.
For the Ledger.l
The Tobacco Chewer in Church
BY VALENTINE vox.

You always know him at a glance
He enters with a sneaking, hang dog
expression on his face, and his entire
appeaFaace leads you to believe
that ha was one of the foremost con
epirators in the A. I. Stewart vault
robbing affair.
He takes his seat as if he were half
afraid 81 do so, and he lmagines that
every man, woman and child in the
house Is perfectly aware Of his filthy
habit.
Watch him now as he thrusts
his hand into his pocket-looking
around meanwhile like chicken thief
on noo3lght highland draws from
its capaclous depths enough tcbtcco
to xii! five hundred cats and enough to
produce about quart of the nGuseat>
ing juice.
This he transfers to his crater like
mouth at the first opportunity, and
then the work of desecrating and pole
Iuting Gods holy sanctuary begines!
He spits on the bench-over the
bepch-under the bench-all around
the bench, he pits on his neighbors
clothes-on his own clothes, and into
the eyes OF the small boys. He takes
particular paius to oyerwheim every
stray fly or bug that meets his vision,
with discharge of the disgusting
stuff.
He looks, as most tobacco chewers
do, with supreme disdain and utmost
contempt upon spittoon, he scorns to
use it, he'd rather be hung head down
ward to the top of Bunker Hill Monu>
ment than to uso one.
| A tobacco chcwer never knows when
or where to stop splitting, not only does
he do it in the church, but also in the
theatre, III the hall, on the cars. every
where! that's his business; he seems to
think that God created him for the
sole purpose of splitting, and he is de-
termiued. to make good job Of it.
Oh, that the earth would only open
and swallow them, or that big noun
tian would tumble down upon them, or
they would emigrate to Africa!
But our Indignation and scorn is two
deep for words.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
1iferaru.
For The Ledger.l
"sas, Sir, rs there a. Eetser for
Nae?s'
BY HOMER MAGEE.

BY HOMER MAGEE.
sir, sir, is there Il letter for me?
For more than five long, dark years gone,
Ive trudsed to the Office hear to see;
And, sir, Pm old and all alone,
And scarce can bear to walk alone;
Say, sir, is there letter for Inc?
They say Pm crazy TO ask each day,
And hoot and ieer me when come.
But, sir, my boy-my Tommy's away
Lift long long wears ago his home;
Ran away 10 sea and lef, his home.
Oaesir, lve known not a moment's rest!
0h, Ged! to think that he would go:
AnA srouble his poor old mothers breast,
When she-when she does love him so-
Break my heart when do love him ro.
All, sir, but he was the incest lad,
So handsome sir. 30 dear TO me:
And just like his father, too, he had
A losging Tor the broad blue sea;
Aud begged, but he would seek the sea.
And, sir, I've not from over the wave,
a single line had from lis hand;
Perhaps oh God!-in deep sea grave
lie sleeps a thousand miles from home
Sleeps I'M Sdeath thousand'mile from land!
All, my poor heart is breaking, and [
Shall soon letter seek no more;
Bent is my form and dim is my eye,
soon shall pass to the other shore;
And I'il meet my boy on The other shore.
What slr! you've found me 4 letter you say?
Quick! k!-real it s,r-it is from hiM!
WHAT'S that? ale is coming; will be here
to- day."
My boy, my boy, it is from him,
And he's coming be here to-day;
Thank God, you found that le!t4 for me!
HAzLEHURsT, Miss, Sept. S!h, 1879.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
e Ger nafCfG.


Oh, for day on the dear OLD plantation,
Just as the fair Southland home used
70 bel
Oh. for swing at the gate of the garden,
Under the boughs OF the June apple
tree.
Oh, for rest in the shade Of the straw,
stack,
Hearing the hum Of the threshing ma
chine;
Oh, for drink in the spring of the
meadow
Under the sweet gum tree fragrant and
green.
Oh, for a cantalo.pe, jnicy and mellow,
Fresh from the melon patch down b.
the spring;
Oh, for night on the trundlebed pillow
Sleeping calm sleep tbat each nigh
used to bring.
Oh, for sight Of the well>beloyed faces,
Now widely scattered, and some alas
dead,
Oh, for one day in the dear old home
place,
Bright with the light of the days thai
are fled.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
COUSIN BILLY.

When I was young fellow I fell in
love with Sally Cartwright.
She was the prettiest little thing
ever saw then, and she seemed to like
me very much; but 1 was afraid it was
only seeming, after all, and I was afraid
to propose for fear she'd say 'no. >"
So hing about her as a moth hangs
about candle; not'>quite singeing my
wings, but always just ready to do it.
until people began to talk; and [ heard
no matter how-that Sally Cart
wr1ght's aunt Melissa, of whom I was
dreadfully afraid, had said that if !
didn't mean anything she wished !
wonldn't come there soaring away those
that had intentions.
Then I saw I must risk all on one
throw; ana on Sunday evening ] went
over to Sally's, dressed in my best,
meaning to propose that very night.
Bnt the fates opposed my proposal.
There on the sofa beside Sally sat q
Young man; the silliest, foolishest look
ing creature, with a long neck, and lit
tie hands, and big, fat cheeks; and
Sally introduced him MS cousin Billy
Peters.
She seemed to think great deal ol
him too-why, could not understand;
and they sat and giggled most of the
evening together.
felt quite sighted; but, after all,
perhaps l deserved it; and l resolved
that he should not sit me out.
I'd have my talk to Sally before | left.
There | sat, theE, not saying much,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
face as she introduced cousin Belinda.

luCb iS bIlc lutI SChoiH DN''s-N'''
She was pretty girl, with red cheeks
and merry smile, and we had pleas
ant evening together.
She would have left me alone with
Sally at nine, but I would not lot her
go,
[ was .lnaeter OF the situation now,
and held my own we'll,
| | heard several times that summer
that aunt Melissa wondered what !
meant by it, but had begun to won
der myself, and did not care much.
1t was harvest time when | went over
to the Cartwrghts one Sunday evening,
and saw Belinda standing by the garden
palings with e pensive face.
went up TO her aud held out my
hand.
"Will you come and take a walk
with me?' | said. "Our other walk
was very short, yon know"
She looked at me with her bright, shy
emile and turned her steps AS | turned
mine.
"Tm not shilly-shallying like scme
folks, Belinda" said 7,
As in the old time when she said
those words to Inc, she blushed scarlet.
"Why don't you propose, then?' she
said.
"Well, will you have me?'
"That's not pretty joke, I mean,
of course, to cousin Sally"
"And l mean-to cousin Belinda
Meeting You has changed all my life,
I think. love you. Will you be my
wlfe?"
"But cousin Sally; I thought you
loved her."
II thought did I've known bet
ter a long while, Don't you care lit
tie for me?'
I'm afraid DO, size whispered
"but il would be so treacherous to cous
in Sally, Oh, no, no, we must never
be so wicked. You must go away, and
| will never see you again"
Bnt Just then voice said softly:
"No-no. he must stay"
And from behind the great tree, nm
der which we had paused, came Sally
I've followed you and listened tc
you, she said 81 knew all about il
beforehand l am glad. I think ]
thought liked you once, Seth Burton
and | did want to know if you liked
me. But [ care n great deal for some
one else nOw-SOn1e one who likes me
and l am so glad l shall not hurt YOU
by telling You SO, He can stay, Belinda.
and wish you joy"
Then she went away.
Belinda aud | were married abou'
Christmas time. and on the same even
ing Sally married ilben Williams.
Aud All is we'll that ends we'll.
"a
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02


The King OF Denmark was the other
day driving along seaside road, when
suddenly his carriage came in collision
with another carelessly driven by a
well known young actor. The King
was unhurt, but his vehicle was SO in
jared that he was obliged to finish the
journey on foot. The actor was SO con-
fused when he recognized bis sovereign
that he was unable TO give utteranc to
his feelings. Nor WAS he less perplex-
ed when the King turned and said to
him: "My dear Mr.. A., would
really snggestto you the propriety OF
studying your part, as coachman, lit
tie better next time. IF you had not
prepared yourself more carefully for
your previous performances in which |
have seen you, I am afraid | never
should have had the pleasure OF wit
Messing your performance at all: aud If
you continue to appear in the role Jon
have row taken up with no better sue
cess than has attended you to>day, l
fear that that may happen which will
effectually deprive me OF the pleasure
of ever seeing you againi"
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02


"vyasi, ssolEy mp E.i,se That"
"I'll be the goodest little girl
That ever you did see,
Ii you'll let me take my dolly
To church with you and me.
It's too drefinl bad to leave her
When we's all gone away;
Oh! Cosette will be 50 lonesome
To stay 1t home all day"
Twas such pleading pair Of eyes,
And wiusome little face,
That mamma couldn't well refuse,
Though church wac not the place
For dolls or playthngs, she wei kew.
Sill mammals little maid
Was always 70 obedient
She didn't feel afraid.
| No mouse was ever hall 80 etiil
Az this sweet little lass,
Until the sermon was quite through;
Then this did come to pass;
A dozen haiee, more or less,
Dressed in long robes of white,
Were brought before the altar rail
A fash Of heavens own light,
Then Mable stood upon the seat,
With dolly held out straight,
And this is what the darling said:
80 minister please to wait,
And wash my dolly up ike that
Her name it IL Coselte,"
The minister smiled and bowed his head;
But mama bushes yet.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
RgIe, g.. kB. Ss:ssE'a'S,
ID n t a l surg 60 II
Brookhaven, Miss.

Having practiced Dentisty in this town
and vicinity for the last thirteen years, feel
safe in referring to ali those that l ever
worked for, III have any work < not Civ
ing satisfaction, | will cheerfuly render
it satisfactory free of cha,ge by calling at
nv office. I guarantee my work. | use
nothing but frat class material. don't use
cheap teeth and inferior gold. ] don't put
off any bogus" work on any body, and my
charges are Ms reasonable as any first-cias $
Dentist can sff'ord to work for. | will
visit the country promptly and attend all
calls. Will take stock in payment for
work. Office at T, NJ. Martin & Co.'S
Drug Store.
may 1-tf. V. Il. WAITS.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
Taking the Census.

The following items Of interest, uu
der this head, are culled from the
Washington Republican:
The law unde, which this work is to
be carried on provides that tue Sccreta
ry of the Interior, on or before the 1st
day ef March, 1850, ol4aH appoint one
or more supervisor of census for each
State, but the whole number in
the Territories shall not exceed one
hundred and fifty These supervisors
shall appoint the enumerators for the
various counties, and the counties ex-
ceeding four thousand in population
shall be divided into districts, so that
10 district contain more than fonr thou
sand Inhabitants. These enumerators
shall begin their duties on the first
Monday in June, thus requiring the
wo,k 10 be done in less than thirty
days. The compensation will be two
cents for each iuhabitant, aud fifteen
cents for each establishment of prodnc-
tive Industry. Application for appoint
mcnt as enumerators must be adressed
to the supervisors Of the State, When
appointed.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
Loaf Cake.

Weigh out four pounds OF -four, two
pounds OF sugar, and two pounds of
shortening, (one-half butter and ones
half lard), aud one pound of raisins,
then take your -four and one quart OF
milk; one pint of yeast, one~half OF
your shortening, and one>haIf yout
sugar aud wet all together over night.
(before dividing your sugar and short>
ening, rub them we'll together,) in the
morning add the rest of your sugar and
shortening, two eggs, your ralsns; cit~
ron, nutmeg, salt ard one teaspoonful
of salelatus and little more yeast, il
yon think necessary Let 1t rise again
until light, then pour into basins with
out stirring it down. In making The
yeast for this. if you use distiilery
yeast, take one and one-half cups OF
flour aud scald with boiling water
when cool add two cents worth OF yeast
and let it rise.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02

WHEN great reverence is shown to the
rich and our poor bretheren are under
competent. as if unworthy our company
or converse, we pass by the appearance
Of God in themwithout any mark or no.
t;oe. Surely this is SIN and temp
tation OF Satan.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02

A WOMAN my be brave enough to re-
fuse tramp piece of pie, and yet at
the first flash of lighting in an approach
ing thunder storm go into mysteries
of fear. We don't blame her much;
Lightning is SO apt to be in hurry.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
Sam EightfO0t,
FASHIONABLE HAIR DRESSER

Has opened shop near the Cour
house, where heis prepared to do all
work in his line. His prices for Shaving
Cutting Hair and Shampooing are re-
markably low. lie solieits the patron
age of tie public, and guarantees satis-
faction to all patrons. Sept. 2-l,r.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
Che a'rooshartu getlasr.
Advertising wases.

Marriage notices and deaths. pot ex-
ceeding six lines, published free. All
over six lines charged for at regular ad-
vertising rates.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
Habit.

81 trust everything under God
said Lord Brougham, to habit, upon
which, in all ages, the law giver, as
well as the schoolmaster, has mainly
placed his reliance; habit which makes
everything easy. and casts all dlfficul-
ties upon the deviation from wonted
course. Make sobriety habit, and ln>
temperance will be hateful; make prn-
dence a habit, and reckless prothgacy
will be as contrary to the nature OF the
child, grown or adult, as the atroclous
crimes are to any of your lordshlps,
Give child the habit of sacrediy re-
garaing the truth; of carefully respects
the property of others; of serupulonsly
abstaining from all acts OF improvi-
denee which can involve him in distress
and he will Just as likely think Of
rushing into an element which he can
not breathe. as of lying or cheating, OF
swearing"
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02

How much better were it that thou
shouldst even lose something for thy
self and win others thereby, than thou
shouldst remain on thy height, and let
thy brother perishl Like the servant
who hid his Loid's talent, though
fastest, slcepest on the earth, strewest
thyself with ashes and ever mournest,
if thou art of no use to others, thoa
doest nothing great.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02

CHEROKEE county,.N. O.. has forty>
one different kinds Of marble.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-10-02
aAnd go T was to be led on.p

Sand so was to be led on.'
ooh, no, nor said she; "but men
are so queer. A girl don't want to be
courted for ever. And snow yau'll tell
every one."
"No, I shall tell no one. Now I'll
take Won home. I. shall call next Sun
day, and I hope you'll let me see cousin
Belinda. I shall like her better than
cousin Billy, I know.
SO I walked to the house, and left
her at the door.
And now the coast was clear.
Sally wanted me to propose-that
was plain-and she would accept me II
/ did.
And, with the usual pe'yersity OF
man. was not so anxious TO do it now
that the coast was clear.
But I would 60 to see her on sun
dav.
/ would take my time now, and |
would see what Belinda looked like in
her proper costume, and tease both
girls little.
On Sunday I called.
Sally scarcely lifted her eyes to my
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-05-23

FIRE IN THE REAR.-Mr. Sam
Meury reports that while on
his way home at 10 o'clock on
Thursday night, he heard a
great commotion in yard near
the high bridge over the railroad
at West street. A moment af-
forwards he saw a great big ne
gro, of the buck gender climb
over the fence, simultaneously a
blunderbuss was turned loose
in the rear of the buck, setting
the caudal appendage of his
shirt on fire. He then ran with
the speed of fabricated light
ming up the track. coming out
of the blazing shirt at a rate
that was astonishing to behold.
Pieces Of the burned garment
were picked up along the track
for a couple of hundred yards.
The police endeavored to solve
the mystery, but only succeed
ed in finding out that Beech
erism" was the cause Of the
! commotion.