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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-09

= EGao BELIEF n WIrCECRATr "A physic-
ian OF Lexington was recently called to see q
sick negro woman, but upon arriving at the
cabin found the patient dead There WAS an %.
cited crowd Of neSroea present who insisted tbst
the desd W man mad been bswitched bv An in
offensive old colored womsn in the settlement
who bad injected I'VE Lizards into the dead Wo
mans legs, and III proof Of this they showed ,ha
doct some scars near the ankle OF tho c0rpss
where the creatures bad entered They refused
20 oe convinced and were very much mbi.ter
ea against the alleged wtc2, and bu: for fear of
Inc law tae old woman won doubtless have
been buried 1T thu stake by these 81 yecE.iti ,us
healhens I he negroes wanted The 1rouar sum-
moned, and contended that were the limb. of the
woman spit open the liz, rds would be found
Inc hzz'rd sud scorpion sre held in ave BIZ
many negr' es. VINO orslder them but slaves to
the strceTer Our Informant says the people
would be surprised to find the amount of super-
sutton pFev"lent with our coiorcd popuI .tiou -
Lexington Fla Echo
a Virginia gentleman writes tbs! superstition
is about as strong as ever among the n sros of
ttis state, particularly in ths rural par!s. Thew
believe IN the power Of certain persons to throw
deadly spells over enemies, and be tells of a sick
negro IN his employ, whose mother il +! .my
convinced that be is dying in CONSEQUENCE OF
SOMEBODY'S wtchery. As to the practice OF
wearing charms. be gives the following ilustra.
uon: NY hfo'her.in.lsw found negro thief
IL his house at midnight, and locked him up in
corn crib. On searching him next morniny he
itoubd II bss ht his neck what proved to be
huzsn heat dried and shivelled. The negro
confessed thst It was the heart Of bis Young mas
ter VINO had recently decess ed, and that be wore
1t to rehd' T himself invisible. An investigation
proved That he had mutllated the remains to get
tne nesrt SUD l faVe no doub, that many sim
llsr CHARMS are worn By this superstltious peo
ple.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-09
Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, Aug. 9.-lntt rsces today LADY
Middleton and Danicbef we're the winners,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-09

RAT CATCHING The rat killers of Paris who
make business of killing the rodents to sell
their skins to the manufacturers of kid gloves to
sdorn the tapering fingers of ball room bellies
and swells, are said to be ford of the excitement
which the pursuit of these long tailed vsrmnts
affords. Indeed. there are but few among US
who have not gathered around spot where q
terrier was worrying rat and e1 j ,yed the fun.
We imagine, however, that very few would be
willing TO 90 hunting shout in dark lane st
night to kill rats with stick. Yet there is an
old gentle man, perhaps be is French man, iv.
ing in Bay lane, who so hunts and Kills The ami
msls He has no dog, his conpsuivn and nv
assistant being his daughter, a cnmeIy girl OF
thirteen years, who carrles the light and his
plan Is to chase the snimsl into barrel or into
secure corner snd dispatch it. The efforts of the
old gentleman in this good work sre heartily
appreciated by those who live on BY lane, and
we hope be will keep on until he mas relieved
the neigh borhood of the destructive p, Is So
1yludh N1rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-09

size" which time she has rnmaieed priucipa Is
IN hrr OVID house, from which she excludes al
but favored few. Sho accordiog TO the old
slave System 10 Virginia, has always had sum
mar and winter suit, which she demands 20
day as mperaiVtly as ever, though she has
many dr. s3cs she has never worn. When the
kind Gen. Grants army 4, solatcd her mas.
t"r's home. her was Got X.spted. Meueatoes
Of husband art children, Indeed whatever she
had la! suited their fancy wss ri hless!y az
rroplist'd, despite the exgostula;ious sod en-
treaties OF ;he poor cid save. She has ever
sl1ce spoken Of these guardians Of liberty as
"ihe mcau cid Yankees" Wbeu the provost
Darshalls passed through the country regis
terirg the nuprocs aud bidding the captivas 20
free. she needed them oct. but qlicrIy re-
uaoed at Der home, faithfully attruding 60
Der accustomed duties. Never oroe has she
said word about Freedom or wages though
busy freedom Shrekers tried 70 scduce her
from her home. Her reply to such efforts has
always been, u DON'T know what yGu want me
70 leave My misses and master for. but to 60
through thc country 10 rags, begging Tor some
thing to eat, As sou all Go whenever YOU CINE
to sec me. Though almost totally blind she
seems cheerful and happy, mapif!s's the deep
ear lni'r 81 IN the absent children of the house
hold, and exhibits great delight at tho little
presents they seed her. Whenever absent
ones re urn home they hasten to greet Aunt
Amy" aud gladden. her heart with some useful
or dainty present. Though as much slave to
day as she wss 10 1860 she is far freer than
the treest OF the na:ioo's wards, aud happier
By lar. HANOVER,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
Personal.

Miss Mamie jackson has retired
from Trenton after spending a delight
full time with her many friends there.
Our dashing and kuightly friend B.
w. Moore, Esq, of Mckenzie, swap
ped a few words with us several days
ago.
Our handsome and talented young
friend, JnO. Townes, left Tuesday
morning for Danville, Va, where he
will attend law school. He will make
his mark.
Capt Skefington, our former at
torney general, has moved to Mems
phis. He is an able lawyer, and will
make a mark even at the able bar of
Memphis.
DR. NJ. B. Harris left yesterday
morning fer California, on a general
trip of business and pleasure. He will
probably be gone some time; but we
hope to see him back again before a
great while.
If the Rev. ]. L. Denton who is
superintendent of public instruction
for the State of Arkansas is the same
Rev. j. L. Denton who had an en-
gagement to lecture in Milan last
April, he will hear something of inter
est to him by writing to the pubiishs
ers Of this paper.
The cleverest man we have met
lately is Bob. Haun, deputy U. S.
Marshal. Knowing the impecunious
condition of this editor, and wishing
said editor to have good square meal
on Sunday, he on Saturday presented
him with greenback dollar where
with to purchase said grub. Bob, we
enjoyed it, and thanked you.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
Burglary and Robbery.

Charles Byrne and George Montana
were arrested yesterday morning On
the charge of breaking into the saloon
of George Ray and taking lot of CT
gars and liquors the night before. The
house was entered by cutting out part
of the woodwork of the front window
and taking out TIVE panes of glass.
They were tried before Esquire Jor-
dan and bound over to the circuit
court in a bond of $500 for each.
Byrnes gave bail, and Montana went
to Jail. Jim Reed, also charges them
With robbing him of sl2 in money, a
watch and pistol early yesterday NOR
ming. Byrnes is young man OF good
coanections here, and going into bad
company and drinking has brought
him into this trouble. Montana is a
stranger here, and has decidedly an
ugly countenance.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
A Re chercle Affair.

A delightful musical soiree was CIV
en- at the hospitable residence of Col.
U. l.. Collins, Trezevant, Tenn, on
Friday evening last. The friends of
the genial host and accomplished host
ess in this city were not forgotten on
this enjoyable occasion. A Jolly party
composed of a dozen couples of hand
some knights and charming ladies,
accompanied by the Milan string band,
boarded the L. & N. train at 4 o'clock
p. M, and hied them away to the
scene of festivity. The valise, band
box and general wardrobe committee,
four famous and forlorn bachelors of
Milan, crowded into a freight car,
marked "perishable," at 6 p. M, and
jolted away to their destination. Our
deleg ,tion was met at the depot by
the committee of reception and the
chivalry and beauty of Trezevant, and
escorted to the palatial mantion of
Col Collins. Sparkling wit and hap
py repartee and general hilarity, inter-
spersed with captivating instrumental
and vocal music, whiled away the
hours until supper was announced.
A royal banquet greeted the eyes of
the guests. Ambrosial fruits, nectar
ed sweets, savory meats and sparkling
wines. crowded the festive board.
soft eyes locked love to eyes that spake again.
And all went merry as a marriage bell
Long after the midnight hour the
sound of revelry and the echoes of the
dance made the welkin ring and bur-
dened the air with wealth of pleas
ure.
All in all 1t was an occasion long to
be remembered by all who participate
ed. Col. Jim Jones, one Of the most
dashing beaux in seven states, has our
thanks for a sample Of cake.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with its sud.
den changes of temperature-rain,
wind and sunshine often interningled
in a single day-it is no wonder that
our children, friends and relatives are
so frequently taken from US by neg
lected colds, half the deaths resulting
direct from this cause. A bottle of
Boschee's German Syrup kept about
your home for immediate use will pre-
vent serious sickness, large doctors
bill, and perhaps death, by the use of
three or four doses. For curing Con-
sumption, Hemorrhages, Pneumonia:
Severe Coughs, Group or any disease
of the Throat or Lungs, its success is
simply wonderful, as your druggist
will tell you. German Syrup is now
sold in every town and village on this
continent. Sample bottles for trial,
10c.; regular size, 75c. For sale at
w. H. COley's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
CARROLL ITEMS.
From the Huntington Republican.


ESQ. N. 4. Nordan, of the 9th
district, died a few days ago of pneu-
MONA. He was about sixty years of
age, and has many friends.
We learn with deep regret of the
death of w. P. Smith, of Clarksburg.
He died last Friday morning, but of
what ailment we did not learn.
The following is list of the marri-
ages in this county since our last re-
port:
c. H. Ridley to s. P. Gaines.
VIM. Sherwood to NJ. A. Baker.
H. H. Horn to l.. A. Harris.
j. H. Mitehum TO F. Z. Holmes.
M. L. Holiday to L. Gooch.
From the Huntingdon VindicatOr.
Mr. James Wilson, residing four
miles west of this place, was one hum
dred years old last Saturday. He
was born in North Carolina, but has
lived in this cOun:ry for number Of
years.
We understand some young men
who went from this place to Colorado
about one year ago, recently wrote to
some friends who were wanting to go
out there, to "sweat their fever off and
stay at home"
Deputy United States Marshal Jos
eph A. johnson, somewhat surprised
the cigar and tobacco dealers of Hunt.
ingdon, last Monday, by calling for
their empty cigar boxes, gently put
ting his foot upon each one, and
smashing it to atoms. When asked
his object in so doing, he replied that
he had been instructed so to do, and
that he was only doing his duty 1t
does seem to US the law is little
strained on that point. Erasing the
stamps is sufficient, without breaking
up the boxes, which are useful and
handy.
Last Saturday the court room was
crowded, as on that day was to be
heard the motion for new trial, ems
tered by the counsel of Charles Nc
Nair, the murderer. After hearing the
arguments of the able counsel the pre-
siding judge overruled the motion,
and proceeded to sentence the prison
er to be taken from the county Jail on
Saturday the 7th day of March, 1879,
and at a spot not further than one
mile from the town of Huntingdon, on
gallows there to be erected, hung by
the neck until he was dead, dead,
dead, and may God have mercy on
your soul!" Only once during the
pronunciation of this sentence did Nc
Nair move a muscle, and then only
nervously bit his under lip.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
Atwood Correspondence.

We have received two communica-
tions from Atwood, but will have to
postpone one until next week, ON ac-
count of not having the space.
EditOrs Ercha, &C.:
hope / will not be intru1ing by
sending you d short note for publica-
ton.
| do not know whether you want
for anything to fill up the volume of
your valuable paper or not, but if you
do, you can stick this in one corner
where it will not be apt to be seen.
The business of our little village is
a little dull at present, owing to the
bad weather and the scarcity of mOn>
ey. Our merchants have advertised
good many of their goods at cost.
They do this in order that they may
be prepared to purchase their spring
stock.
Mr. A. E. Carter left yesterday
morning for Monford, Ala, to see his
son in, law, the Rev. L. F. Written,
of the north Alabama conference, who
is very i'll with the typhoid fever. We
hope he may recover, as he is a use>
fui man.
Prof. Ray of this place has very
good school at present. We judge he
will employ an assistant soon.
Misses Tennie Belew and De Bark
er, of this place, are visiting friends
in your city. We hope they may
have pleasant time. But at the
same time hope their attraction for
Atwood may not be banished.
There has been but four marriages
in our vicinity this winter; but sew
eral sad hearts ever since the depar-
ture of our sweet friend, Miss Fannie
Smith, who left some time since for
her native home in Mississippi. We
learn there was marriage few miles
east of here recently. The groom got
such a big wife he was little afraid
to start with her to his house by pri>
vate conveyance, SO he concluded he
would try it by rail. Wesympathize
with the little husband. W. u.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30

Many persons say, Il haven't got
the consumption" when asked to cure
their Cough with Shiloh's Consump>
ton Cure. Do they not know that
coughs lead to Consumption and a
remedy that will cure Consumption
will certainly and surely cure cough
or any lung or throat trouble. We
know it will cure when all others fail
and our faith ia it is so positive that
we will refund the price paid if you
receive no benefit. Is not this a fair
proposition? Price 10cts, 80 cts and
81 per bottle. For lame chest, back
or side, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster.
P,ice % cents. Sold by DIR NJ. d. l..
Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30

Coussens' Honey of Tar will relieve
severe coughs of long standing, and
prove a blessing to all whosuffer with
affections of the throat and lungs, and
is confidently offered to the public as
the best remedy in the world. In our
rigorous cline where coughs and colds
prevail, this favorite remedy should
have a place in every household.
When the little ones are attacked by
Group, or whooping cough, nothing
will afford such instant relief as Cous
sens Honey of Tar. Price so cents.
For sale by w. H. Coley.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30


Coussens' Compound Honey of Tar
has been so long and favorably known
that it needs no encomium. For
coughs, colds, sore throat, hoarsness,
etc., it affords speedy relief, and is a
most pleasant and efficacious remedy,
honey and tar being two of its ingre-
dients. The skill of the chemist, and
the knowledge of the physician were
united in It's preparation, the result
being a compound which is the favor
lite remedy IN this severe climate, and
has no equal as a cure tor coughs,
colds, hoarsness, bronchitis, Group, etc.
Use Coussens Honey of Tar. Price
80 cents. For sale by w. H. Cooley.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
SOLID FACTS.
An Enterprising House i'm an
Enterprising City.

When our readers visit jackson,
Tenn, they should not fail to take a
tour of inspection through the magnf-
cent business establishment of Robert
son d. Bolts. Their Princely Dry
Goods Palace, under Kings Opera
House, is ablaze with the latest novel
ties and the newest fashions of the sea-
son. Their stock of staple and fancy
Dress Goods, Hosiery, Millinery
Goods, Ladies Shoes, &c, is the larg-
est ever offered to the Jackson trade.
In prices, this popular and solid house
will compete with any of the larger
cities.
Their Clothing Department is on
the COZ ner of Main and Market streets.
and is brim full of Gentlemen's and
Bows Clothing, from the cheapest to
the finest grades; while their lines of
Mems Underwear, Boots Shoes and
Hats are unsurpassed i'll quality and
prices. sa
This sterling firm Pay cash for their
goods and buy them in the large eas-
tern markets. Foi further intorma-
ton inquire of the house. nov21-tf
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30

ed under his elbow and discovered the
devoted young man reading his pray
,er from a manuscript an his hat.
Extra copies of the EXCHANGE, in
wrappers, at DC each. How your
friends at a distance would enjoy pc
-rusing a paper published at their old
keme. If you don't want to write a
letter, send your home paper instead,
end that will ''crrry the news to Ma
ry" and the rest of the family. Make
q note of this.
Castle De Lusk had an arrival on
Thursday night last. Capt. John
hitched on to an obstreperous friend.
like steam engine to a whisky car,
and hied him away to the little house
around the corner. The fellow didn't
want to go and tears as big as cocoa
nuts rolled down his cheeks, but the
strong heart Of Capt. John softened
not.
Mr. R. F. Haun, deputy .. S.
Marshal, met with quite serious adj
venture on a freight train between here
and Medina Monday night. Two
drunken men got aboard at the latter
place and started to Texas. They
took some unnameable liberties with
Mr. Haun, when he gave one of them
a tremendous sound thrashing, as he
deserved.
A match hunt came off last Tues,
day, Messrs w. H. Bingham and Bal
ly Mitchum hunting together, and
killing sixteen birds each, and Messrs
B. o. Crump and w. E. Cannon
hunting together, the former killing
104 and the latter g.. The weather
was very unfavorable, and but few
birds were found. We understand
another match hunt will take place
soon.
We called around at the Office Of
Rankin & Rhodes to see Mr. Cunning
ham, Administrator of DR. Boyd. He
lnforms US he expected to have sued
on all unsettled claims by this time, as
he had advertised he would but
those indebted to the estate are com
ing in so fast to settle, they don't give
him time to sue. We advise every
body to call on him quick, before he
gets at leisure.
DIR J. P. Dromgoole, of Louisville,
has published pamphlet purporting
to give history Of the late epidemic
with list of names, etc. the par
referring to Milan has hardly one sem
blauce of truth. He republishes the
old SANDER about the little boy being
driven from house, does not publish
list of deaths, and the names of 9th
ers are so CARRIED in the spelling tha
their best friends would hardly recog-
nize them. IF other towns are as bad
ly misrepresented, the book will be {
failure.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30

Why will you suffer with Dyspepsia
and liver complaint, Consumption,
general debility, when you can get at
our store Shiloh's System Vitalizer
which we sell on a positive guarantee
to cure you. Price 10 cts. and 70
cts. Sold by DR. NJ. d. L. Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


GEORGE CADE.-The handsome
card of our enterprising and liberal
friend George Cade calls for per-
sonaL His splendid Planning Mill,
located in this city, is doing lively
business, and his saw mill at Water
ford, four miles from Milan, makes
music while shaping the huge forest
trees for the builders hands. His
cotton compress is hugging hundreds
of bales of the feecy staple and reduc-
ing'them,,to less proportions than cor
pulent man who tackles the anti>fat.
Mr.. Cade is one of those thrifty and
public spirited men who throws a
vim into his business and keeps every
thing moving aboat him. He is a
practical mechanic and does his work
skillfully and with entire satisfaction
to the customer. Parties at home or
at distance should patronize this ex-
tensive enterprise, and our word for
it they will be pleased with prices.
Or. w. B. SPENCER. modest
card Of this reliable and skillful dent
list finds place in our columns. He
is master of the science and practice
of his profession, and by close atten-
ton to his duties, has won an envia-
BILE reputation and a lucrative prac-
tice. A man without any of the ele.
ments of humbuggery in his compo-
sitioD, his work stands upon its merits.
He has recently purchased one of the
celebrated Wilkerson chairs, which
with all the attachments, cost two
hundred and Uhirty>one dollars. Ii
is a model of neatness and comfort,
and is the handsomest in the State.
We cheertully recommend this gen.
tleman to our friends with a guaran.
tee that his work will stand the test
MCMAHEN & KEARNEY.-This
firm is engaged in the marble bust
ness at jackson, Tenn. They employ
none but the most skilled workmen
and enjoy liberal patronage. Their
proximity to Milan is convenient to
our people wanting articles in their
line, and they guarantee to compete
with any city in style and prices Of
work. They are prepared to fill or.
ders on short notice for monuments,
head and foot stones, mantels, ETC.,
etc. Reliable, prompt and liberal, We
recommend this sterling firm to Our
readers and trust they will have a
number of orders from this section.
See their card In this issue for partic,
ulars.
In MEMoRIAM.-The vigorous firm
of j. H. Bell d Co., have recently
opened first class marble establish
ment at Five Points in the city Of
jackson, Tenn. They will turn Out
monuments, tombs and tablets Of
American or Italian marble at figures
that defy competition. Don't buy
from anyone until you hear from us
and it will pay you. Limestone
work a specially and all work guar
anteed to give satisfaction.
DR. johnson has moved his Office tt
the room over Coley's drug store
where he is prepared to do all kind O
work in the dental line. See his card
A. Jordan has a large and very in
teresting new advertisement in this
weeks paper. Bargains can be Sc
cured by calling there now.
Rankin d Rhodes offer another flint
piece of city property for sale in thei
advertisement.
Deputy Sheriff Ing has some lane
sales advertised this week.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
For Rent.

Elegant residence,On Dickson street,
eight rooms and kitchen, house well
finished and new, for rent at $3.50
per month. The brick business house
known as "Cut>Of Saloon" ON Jack
son street, comfortable and a splendid
stand, for rent cheap. Also several
residences for sale cheap. Apply to
Z. A. COLLINS.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-30
MARKET REPORTS.

We have made a change in gu
market reports this week in order t
make them more prominent, and,
possible, will pay moe attention t
them than ever.
Ordinary, 6.
Good Ordinary. 81.
Low Middling, Z.
Middlirg, y.
Good Middling, 8.
Middling Fair, st.
Grocery and Produce Market
Bacon, per ID sides. Z
Hams. 8
Shoulders, 4
Sugar. A Coffee, 123
Sugar, Brown, 10
Coffee, Good Rio, 20
Lard, 9
Flour, $50
Meal, per bushel, 60
Butter, Is
Chickens, per dozen 800
Eggs, 20
Wheat, LOO