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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-25

EUREKA almost had scandal on Sunday
night, and now Elko wants to think she will
have. The Independent says: - The air
hangs heavy with the rumors of scandal Ia
high life, the developments of which will
shake our social fabric to its very center.
THE BoDIR Standard of Monday, comes to
US enlarged, handsomely printed on their
new power press, and presenting very at
tractive appearance. We hope its success
will fully Justify the enterprise exhibited by
its proprietor.
The Helena, Montana, Independent gives
the particulars of ii recent interneclne war
between band of Crow and Sioux Indians,
which resulted IN the killing of four Sioux
and two Crows, and the wounding Of several
others
THE venerable Donald Mcleod, q veteran
of the battle of Waterloo, died st his resi-
dence in Cleveland, Ohio, Wednesday night,
aged one hundred years, six months and p
days.
CIRCUMSTANCES alter cases Inc man VINO
is on the train thinks it tarries too long at
way stations not so the one who Is halt a
block away and coming rapidly toward 1t
when the whistle toots.-Ptsck
THE seven-year old boy of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Baker, was run over and trampled to
death by an Infatuated steer, near Camp Nc
DermIt last week.
London, July 24,-rhe sword of the Prince
Imperial has been delivered to the British
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-25

London, July 24-rhe sword of the Prince
Imperial has been delivered to the British
commander by messenger from Cetewayo.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-25

THE Belle Isle Mining Company have
shipped over $780, 900 in bullion this month
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13
PROSPECTUS.

1nls week speaks for itself 1t is the Hortcutursts
anu H"inol paper complete Every one of it's eight
pages Is brm full of just such information as the ma
tive Elorldlan and the immigrant alike seek must have
Inc farming world is in a new era; the old has in a
great measure passed away, and at the opening of
ne" scientific researches and experiments by scien-
ino "nu F. 'tlcal men have worked revolution, and
henceforth the man who is 10 +i 60 - d
Intelligence, Thought knowledge are the best aids in
is the man who will reap the largest return
1rom ms expenditure of brain, labor and money Fully
aware OF this fact the Agrcultursts of Florida have de-
anded paper which will supply latest and best informa
ZION and is devoted especially to their interests
IN response to this demand that the New AGR1oUL-
taxes up the work that the Old laid down. with the
resolve Oh Inc part OF the Editor and Publishers to i'm
prove and add to it until it is conceded that it
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13
ZEAL ESTATE.
Road ThiSI

The Village of DeLand is located about
five miles east of our landing, Oh the st.
Johns River, where all river steamboats,
pass, and three and half miles from Lake
Beresford Landing; very nearly in the
Geographical Centre, north and south, of
Volusia county, and almost exactly in tue tue
centre of the
GrHslt Orange Belt.
This place is about twenty-five miles
from the Atlantic Ocean, and is almost
constantly favored with a tempered
Sea Breeze,
and from its elevation above the river, it's
Location, among the pines, and its isolation
from all standing water, it is peculiarly
adapted to the necessities Of invalids.
This belt of land is about twenty miles
long, and averages about five miles wide !;
is gently undulating, and in our immedi-
ate vicinity, almost billy. Our lands are
Unsurpassed ill Fertility
by any pine region in the state. In our
village, which is only three years old. we
have fine
SCHOOL Building,
used also for union Sunday School and
church services.
We have daily mails, one of the largest
general merchandise stores in SouthiFlor-
IDA, drug store, an
Eisit-Page Weekly Paper,
blacksmith and wagon shop, advantages
so uncommon in new settlements. Our
boarding houses afford good fare, with
nicely finished and furnished roomy apart
mnnts, and all the comforts and quiet of
home, at reasonable prices.
For the information of invalids. we will
add that, several good physicians are set
tied in our midst, cuitivating oranges as
a business, but affording excellent medical
aid when required.
Cultivatiaag Orange
and lemon groves is our speciality, of which
there are 4 large number in our vicinity
in all stages of growth. up to bearing size,
generally looking very healthy aud thrifty
and give good promise of an abundant
golden harvest III due time.
We are offering these choice
Lands
to actual settlers. at from ten to twenty
five dollars per acre. Village lots and
improved property for sale also. For
further particulars call on or address,
J. Y. PARCE,
DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.
H. A. DELAND,
Fairport. Monroe Co.. n. Y.
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INSOLVENT ESTATE NOTICE.

N7hereas, Appleton Rossetter, the Adj
w ministrator of the estate of the late
Arthur Rossetter, Jr.. has filed in the
Office of the Judge of the County Court of
the county of Volusia. written sugges-
ton of the insolvency of said estate.
Therefore. notice is hereby given that all
persons having claims against the said es-
tate are hereby requested to appear and
lille. the same, properly authenticated,
against said estate. in my office, on or be-
fore the 29th dav of December, A. d. 1879.
And further notice is hereby given, that
all claims against said estate not exhibited
within two years from the 31st day of
january, A. D. 1878, being the date of Let
ters of Administration granted to said es-
tate, will forever afterwards be barred.
FRED. j. EAPENOTIERE,
County Judge, Volusia Co.. Fla.
Enterprise, Fla. June Z, 1S79.-57-S2.
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Is The Best

and most valuable paper published in the State of Florida
LIS columns are open to all questions relating to Agrcu
lure and all such questions will be answered by our Editor
according to the best information be obtained from long
experience and an extended and accurate knowledge Of
oem-Toplcal and Tropical Agriculture in its various
phases
we are steadily obtaining corps of regular CORES
pondents who will represent every locality and interest
the State Hattering auspices which the paper
now akes up its work. give us confidence to say to the
upc That not content with the approval it already meets
with as the best
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13
Homestead Notices.
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE, GAINESVILLE, FLA, !
July 8, 1879. {
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
~ lowing named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support OF. his claim, and secure final en-
try thereof at the expiration of thirty days
George p. Colby, Homestead No. 1922 for
the fractional lots Nos. l and 2, section 5,
township IS south. range 81 east, and names
the following as his witnesses, viz: J. NJ.
Grover of Orange City. Florida, and T. D.
Giddings of Orange City, Florida.
90 sc.
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1C acres unimproved high pine land
the best for orange culture in the
State-suitable also, for long cotton. sugar
cane, &c, 2 mics from Deland, miles
from St. Johns river. Title perfect. Price ::
2,4QQ dollars, one-third cash, balance in in
stallments. Parties who understand the
culture OF cotton and sugar-cane, can make
the deferred payments of the place. Rare
bargain.
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HOMESTEAD NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE, GAINESVILLE, FLA,
July s, 1879.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
~ lowing named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and secure final en-
try thereof at the expiration of thirty days
from the date of this notice, viz:
Duncan j. Mcbride, Homestead No. 7O6,
for the southeast ! of northwest !, and
northeast of southwest ! and northwest
of southeast !, section IL. township Is
south, range 20 east, and names the fol-
lowing as his witnesses, viz: James Sauls
OF Volusia,, Florida, and Joseph Underhill
of Volusia, Florida.
D. EAGAN, Register.
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Al acres OF land particularly adapted to
~ orange and other semi-tropical cul-
ture. Adjoining it is 1O-acre grove, four
years old-some of the trees now bearing.
and within half a mile of six fine healthy
young groves, and only II miles from De-
Land, and L miles from Alexander's land
ing. Price; 400 dollars, cash
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Rare chance for
BLACKSMITH

vino understands Wagon-making, Wood
work, etc.
Blacksmith with nearly an acre of
land, located in DeLand. Building cost
woodwork and paint shop. Business IS
worth 600 to 1000 dollars year, with good
prospect OF large increase yearly. Price
$50 dollars, cash
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Legal Advertisements.
In the County Court, of Volusia
CountY-Probate.

In the matter. of the estate of r,+o+;on
Wilson w. Bees, deceased. CltaoioH'
In the name of the State of Florida
Whereas. petition has been filed before
me by Charles Mayrant, praying that let
the will annexed, be granted to him Of the
estate of the late Wilson w. Rees, late of
Sumpter county, South Carolina, deceased.
These are therefore to cite, direct and adj
monish all persons interested as creditors.
helrs,at-law next Of kin. or otherwise, of
terprise on Thursday, the 14th day of
August A. D. 1879, to show cause, if any
they can, why the said letters should not
be granted as prayed for. In default of
any cause to the contrary the same will
be granted. FRED. J. LAPENoTIERE.
County Judge of Volusia Co.
Dated Enterprise, June %, 1879. SO Ga
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Ol0 A WEEK in your own town, and
NOO no capital risked. You can give
wv the business trial without ex-
pense. The best opportunity ever offered
for those willing to work. You should try
nothing else until you see for Yourself
what you can do at the business we offer.
No room to explain here. You can devote
the business, and make great pay for every
hour that you work. Women make as
much as men. Send for special private
terms and particulars, which we will mail
free. s. Outfit free. Don't complain of
hard times while You have such chance
Maine. 641I6.
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acres, Il miles northwest of DeLand,
4 - miles from Beresford. One hun
derd ana ten Seeding orange trees five
years old, Broom cottage, we'll of never
failing water, Well improved. Price 800
dollars; one-half cash.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13

.HlN acres of the very best pine land,
and hammock especially adapt
ed to the orange, lemon, &c, and for the
culture of cotton, .Sugar-cane, corn, to-
bacco, &c. Rare chance for small colony
Situated only few miles from water nav
igation, and 4 miles from DeLand. Has 4
beautiful clear water lakes on it. Unim-
proved. Price: 1000. Parties wishing to
do so can communicate directly with the
present owner, Col. j. ID. Broom, DeLand.
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III acres, 2 miles from DeLand, 81 from
Nv Orange City, A from st. Johns
river. Forty acres cleared and under Gull
tivatiOn, 14-acre grove containing 900 or
ange aud lemon trees-some of the trees
fruiting this year. Improvements in good
condition. Price: 5000 dollars; one-third
cash, balance Oh time.
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An improved place OF 10 acres: Large
four-room house, 2 acres cleared, good well
River steamers, and Il miles from DeLand.
Price: 325 dollars, cash.
Improved place of 40 acres: Lake front
four-room house, so yards from lake. 80
feet elevation, acres under fence-mostIv
under cultivation, orange grove of US trees
"a few of which are now bearing. Beautiful
sarubbery, consisting of Roses, Oleanders.
Cape Jasmlneo, Althea, Grape Myrtle,
french Coral and Japanese Honeysuckles !:
also, Peach, Fig, Lemon and Citron Trees
Gas vas and Edible Cactus. Abundance Of
the richest MUCK adjoining the orange
grove, 1t is one of the pre- ttiest locations
III Voluslacounty. One mile from DeLand,
z miles from Alexander's wharf-a landing
TOT Gne oG. johns River steamers. Price !:
1,5O0 dollars-700 dollars cash.
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Weekly Paper Devoted to

the development of the agricultural resources Of
Florida, shall push our efforts to make +bi o, +o
best exponent of
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13
Semi-tropical Agriculture

before the public Besides regular corps of
pendents cordially invite all of our subscribers to
tribute to our columns any experience or knowledge
which will be useful to readers By using this paper
as medium through which to exchange experiences and
opinions, our subscribers will derive great benefit them
selves and WILL at the time make the AGRICULTURE
IsT interesting and instructive for others and so will help
us to make the paper what intend it shall be-he best
Farmers and Horticulturists paper
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AUGUST Is
REAL ESTATE.
Land For Sale!
lou Acres One Mile from DeLand.

100 Acres One Mile from Dsrand.
Cottage House, stable, ETC., 20 acres
under fence. 6 acre grove, including MANY
varieties of fruit, a few trees now hearinS
beautiful lake front $4,000. =
Al acres adjoining tie above. fine p1ne
80 land, lake front, three springs. Price !:
n acres adjoining the above, four-acre
grove, four-year-old trees, lake front.
Price: 500 dollars.
AZ acres south of the above, high. level
extra pine land. Price: $500.
Al acres of the best pine land in Volusia
county, IA acres in cultivation, 300 g.
year-old sweet Seeding orange trees in
grove, peach, mulberry, and other fruit,
small house. etc. Price: 1900 dollars; one
third cash.
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81 acres Il miles east of DeLand, high
rolling pine land. Unimproved. Suit
aDle Tor oranges. &c, good for cotton, rice,
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Al acres on Lake Baresford Pine and
= ~ Hammock, especially adapted to small
fruit and Vegetables. good chance for a
market gardener. Ten acres cleared and
ready for au orange groveye. Price 1000
dollars; onethird cash. balance on time.
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acres south of the above, high. level.
y extra pine land. Price: $500.
The American citizen., 1879-04-19
A Pleasant Walk at Night.

Our reporter OH Monday evening
felt so exuberant in consequence OF
the balmy breeze and splendid moon
light that he gBve us the following
original contribution.
Now setting forth upon my course
And going round the city,
Taking reports and making notes,
| was pleased with faces pretty.
Young men, old men and gentlemen,
Were seen this pleasant evening,
While | on getting news was bent,
The world at large seemed pleasing.
The sight at st. Paul Lyceum hall
Brought back those scenes forgotten,
Where youth and beauty reigned su-
preme,
And mirth and music gotten.
The spelling Bee! That good contest,
Reminded me of SchOOl-day
When teacher did careSs,
For misspelling the word "always."
AS one by one they left the stand,
| pitied them sincerely,
And wished among the number that
l was standing serenely.
But when [ heard the pedagOgue
Give words both long and solemn,
A change came Oe'r this mind of mine,
And | was absent pro tenn.
Then, at Douglas Institute,
When mirth and dancing ment on,
| sighed alas should [ repine
When amongst this gay throng?
At Samaritan Temple, the Easter
Fair,
Was in full bloom beguiling
Sundry young men, with right smart
The American citizen., 1879-04-19
Congress.

1t is expected that the debate in
Congress on the appropriation bills
VIII not close for at least ten days. 1t
Is also thought that compromise will
be effect d, by means of which the
Government supplies may continue.
In all probability the extra session
Will not be closed until July. At the
opening of the House on Monday. the
galleries were filled long before
O'clock, the time for the debate to be
GIN. Speaker Randall at the open
ing. recognized Ladd, a Maine Green
oacker, who was stopped in the intro
ductlOn of greenback legislation, by
objections from COnger, and he made
no further prOgrsSS. A resolution
was offered that no currency or tariff
measures be undertaken, but was de-
teated by vote of 1OS to III. Mr..
Blaine formally offered his amend !
ment, and opened the debate on the
Republican side, by one of those fiery
outonrStS of which he is prolific. Not
many idle words he spoke during the
Ilme he occupied in delivering his
speech, but his remarks were fOrcible.
clear and concise. Senator Witbers
uttered few feeble remarks contain
ng the old Democratic arguments in
License OF his party. Senator Wal
ace closed the day with a studied ar
5tument, which was only defense of
lis party, and in which he carefully
efral2ed from making any reply to
he strong points of Mr. Blaine. On
'eusday the Senate Chamber was
rOwded. The galleries on the Dem
cratIc side We're so noisy that police
nen were placed on duty. Senator
4ogan'S speech was a carefully pre- {
jared effort, although he read it from c
The American citizen., 1879-04-19

manuscript. 1t was noted rather for
its length than for any new inform
tiOn on the subject. Senator Ber
who followed, undertook the task
replying to Mr.. Blaine'S argumen
He was the cause of much merriment
on the Democratic side of the House.
On Wednesday the debate on the
Army bill was continued by Senator
Beck who consumed the time for
more than two hours in reading copi-
Gus extracts from various English
writer's on conflicts between the Eng
liSh Commons and the King. When
he came to the portion that described
the causes that led Charles |. and the
Earl of StroffOrd 20 the block he exul-
tingly announced that those gentle
men were beheaded for opposing the
wishes of the Parliament. But he
adroitly and carefully refrained from
making any application of these his
tOrical precedents to the Republican
party, although it was we'll understood
what he meant.
The Democrats at this juncture fear
ing IL ne WenG any IafCner, he might
injure them more by his enthusiastic
declarations than he had already done
whispered Enough" So closing with
a prerOratiOn in favor of disbanding
the army, he took his seat. No sooner
had he taken his seat than Senator
Hoarswith a vigor seldom exhibited,
asked him if he and his constituents
still demanded the President to sign
those bills or they would bring the
Government to an end.
Then followed a lively personal en-
counter. The Democrats finding that
the debate is injurious to them will no
doubt endeavOr to abridge it, This
will be rather difficult feat. AS there
are many ambitious Democratic Sena-
tors who long, and have determined
to meke speeches. The Republicans
on the other hand rather like the de-
The American citizen., 1879-04-19
TESTIMONIALS

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. july 18th. IA
This is to certify, that DR.. p. T.
Gross has been IN my Office as a stu
dent aud in my employ for five wears.
and | ever found him industrious.
honest and upright, and a gentleman
worthy OF confidence
Also, | consider him an excellent
workman in Mechanical Dentistry.
and fully competent to practice, and
able to give satisfaction to those tt at
may desire his professional services.
(Signed.)
CORNELIUS 5. HURLBURT, ID. d. S.
FEBRUARY, 10Th, 1879.
Being well acquainted with DR..
Philip I. Gross, he is a prominent
member of Sharp Street M. b. Church.
and a faithful worker i'm the Sunday
School of said Church. The Doctor
is dentist by profession. and we'll
skilled in his profession. take great
pleasure in recommending him to the
confidence OF the public in general, as
deserving the attention and patronage
OF all. DR.. Gross is not a luack. but
regurlarly trained, and skilled in the
various departments of dentistry.
Give him a call,
REV. CHARLES g. KEY.
pastor Sharp Str, NJ. E. Church.
Baltimore Md.
The American citizen., 1879-04-19
Self-DeniaI.

AS citizens of America it should he
our duty to be deeply interested abont
anything and everything that CON
Germs the welfare of our people. We
should (as matter of policy and AS
prudence dlctotes) do all that will ma
teually advance our interests first
But we should never let thoughts for
our benefit, an thoughts for Che bane.
tit OF our country, run in the same
channel. When the fate of nation
i at stake, those individuals who are
the chosen representatives, should
lose all thoughts of self and think of
others.
1t does seem rather peculiar that
men who represent a people, shOuId
use the efforts of those people to 80
cure their rights and privileges. as a
sphere for self elevation. Every man
who cOndescends-whether through
or for other PURPOSES
to make noble speech, to make a
speech worthy to be placed on re.
;ord, should not be placed on the list
Is hero. We all know what men
ay, but few know what they mean or
What their T ate intention is. Now
We Sincerely thatall citizens who
would repreSeny us, not only in our
truggles for municipal, political and
duCatlOnal rights, but at the Con
..entlOn which will meet at Nashville.
enn., Will not think of personal mat.
ers, but OF the condition of your race.
ne help it needs and the fact that
on are now serving that race. I do
OF deem it necessary to speak fartb-
on this subject, but "a word spo.
ell IN due season, how good it ISL
AN OBSERVER.
A desire seems prevalent AMONG
The American citizen., 1879-04-19
Or. P, T. GROSS,
26 ORCHARD ST,
N ear Madison Ave-,

Deuotes HIS Attention, to the prac-
tice of dentistry in all its useful bran
cheS, viz: Filling, Cleaning, Extract
ing, inserting Artificial Teeth, etc, etc.
When Artificial Teeth are to be in
serted, no charge is made for extract
ing.
The teeth used in his practice are
made by the best manufacturers i'll
the world, and warranted to last at
least ten years if properly taken care
of.
Having pursued regular course cf
study in dentistry i'll the state of
Massachusetts,, Thereby qualifying
himself for successful practice Of the
prOfessiOn) and having been in prac-
tice eight years in Baltimore, enables
him to promise his patrons entire sat
iSfactiOn. He hopes therefore, to merit
the entire confidence of the public,
and receive large portion Of its pat
rOnage. Patients are treated with the
greatest pOliteness, and all business
transactions are strictly confidential.
Call and see me if you please, when
ever you contemplate having OPERA
tions performed upon the teeth, yoal
The American citizen., 1879-04-19

VIII Cef HHttY De treated all right.
u Do hot be deferred or alarmed
by the misrepresentation of those
who through fear or ignorance, insist
that it is all nonsense to pay any at
tentiOn to the teeth, but come and see
for yourself, and be convinced to the
contrary. Fees for all professional
services are oery moderate. No extra
charge made for waiting on patients
at their residence when it is convent
ent to do SO.
Relying upon his past success, he
desires to merit his full share of the
public confidence, and will spare no
pains to give entire satisfaction in
every ease. Charges yery moderate.
Give me a call, examine my: work.
compare my prices, and be convinced
for yourselves, before going else
where. Office, No. 26 Orchard street,
five doors Westof Madison Ave, Bal,
timOre, Nd.
The American citizen., 1879-04-19
Mnn
Do come and spend the evening.

DO come and spend the evening.
Thus | walked on the city DER,
Till Big Sam Sweetl.y tOlled on
The quiet midnight air twelve strokes
And quOth | II must get home"
The scene will live in future davs,
In vivid cOl0rs fore me,
And shall e'er remember that
This occurred on Easter Monday.