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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14
SOUTH 8ransh antelliosnrsr.
ROMNEY. FRIDAY. MARCH a. 1879.

The gratifying intelligence comes
from 81. Petersburgb that "thc plague
is stayed" that it has LIED out"
Rumors OF two serious defeats OF the
British forces in Afghanistan have been
received, and also of defeat OF the
Zulus in South Africa.
SENATOR WADE HAMPTON thinks lie
will be able to attend the extra session
of Congress.
Col. JAMES NJ. LASonoRSE, a we'll.
known citizen of Lynchburgh, Va, died
Sunday night.
The existence ofvellow fever at Mem
phis is officially denied.
The candidates for speaker of the
next Congress are Mr.. BLAcKpuRS. OF
kentucky and RANDALL the present in
cumbent, md from all accounts the fight
between these gentleme will be very
close, with the chances In favor OF Ran
dali.
The national debt was increased to
the amount of SSH All 90 during the
month of February.
PLENTY OF SHAD.-A Norfolk va. J
paper says the Al)emarle Sound fish.
ing firms are now in tue full flush of bus
mess, and enormous quantities Of shad
and rock are arriving daily for shipment
NortL.
Chinese immigration 10 the United
States in the last twenty-five years has
not exceeded 100000.
THOMAS a SCoTT expects to reach
home about the middle of April.
Tie reduction of the tobacco tax goes
into effect on May !.
Hayes Is beginning TO get invitations
10 agricultural fairs already.
The government mas sent consign .
ment Of it's 4 per cent. bonds to England
10 supply the demand there TIE sales
in this country still average about 3d.
100000 daily.
Among the nominations that failed OF
confirmation during the last week of
Congress were those of DAVID IL.
STRoTnER, TO be Consul General TO
Mexico, and JAS. Riley WEAVER, to be
Consul at Vienna.
The Statement that ex-senator Pater-
son, of South Carolina, had received fun
pardon for his offcnses, which is denied
at Charleston. came from the Senator
himself
Lightweight persons were murdered
by order OF the King of Burmah, to en-
able him to establish despo.ic system
of government.
The new United Statos Senate which
commenced It's existence on the 4th
inst, will consist Of ~ Democrats, 80
Radicals, and one Independent. New
Hampshire will he represented by but
one Senator until June, when the yacnu.
cy will be filled by the election of Ra-
dical, Wadleigh's term leirg out
Parties in the new House stand as
follows: l47 Democrats. 1919 Republi.
cans, II Greenbackers and vacancies
-four in California, which does not e
lect till June, ami one each in New York
and Texas. Should the Republicans
and Greebackers combine. which is not
in the least probable, tho Democrats
would still have majority Of seven
enough. it would seem, for all practical
purposes"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

the session which is about TO close; and
how in that respect you have fulfilled
the expectations of tho appropriateness
Of your selection as "tie right man i'm
the right place"
The position in which you have served
is one which brough, YOU ami the mem
bers OF the House, and their number of
friends who visited the floor OF the House,
during its session in constant inter
course. and il has gratihed them to OBJ
serve, TO hear and TO know that ~ all
times and under all circumstances YOU
have been faithful. obliging and kind.
Such being tho case, the members OF
the House an recognition of the manner
in which you have discharged your OIL
cial duties, and as n mark of esteem for
you officially and as an individual.
have directed me TO make public ex-
preston of their high estimate OF YOU
as man and officer. 10 tender to YOU
their hearty good wishes for your success
in life and on their behalf 10 present
you, Us memento OF the pleasant asso-
Citations Of the present session, with this
gold headed cane.
Cor. ALEX. MONROE responded for
the obligin2 Doorkeeper as follows:
] am instructed by MIR. Nealis 10 say
TO the members of the Legislature and
Others, through you, their representative
on tue present occasion, that he is over.
whelmed by this unexpected demonstra-
ton of their confidence and esteem, and
that he cannot find words extensive G.
nough in their comprehension TO convey
10 you tue gratitude that swells his bo-
som on this occasion. II is but yester-
day driven by the necessities Of the help
less ones dependent upon Lim for sup.
port, that he was thrown amongst YOU,
a poor unfortunate stranger-a petition
or on your bounty, Tut while in fact a
stranger, he has nevertheless found him.
self in the midst of friends. Your kind
ness shall ever bloom fresh & green--an
oasis in his pilgrimage, aud while strug-
Cling through the battles Of life. this
mark Of public confidence will ever re.
main in his memory as clear ripping
spring in = parched AMI dreary land.
He trusts IN Heaven that this cane is q
true emblem Of the effect y our kindness
will exert on his future life lie trusts
that il will steady and support lis tot.
,rring steps in tue path OF virtue and
right and tEat he may never act un-
worthy Of your confidence and esteem,
and with his bosom Eesvjny with the ten
dercSt emotions, and heart Overlooking
with gratitude, he nj Is me on behalf of
himself and his dear ones a. home, to
thank you, thrice thank YOU.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

Anectlons OF tho Eye. Ear Throat. Lnazs ard r-,,
cnisi iunss NhiSh in msnY cases accompany seven.
oesc or tatarrh. Tho iufsmcd and fiacs.cf cNpfi,,
81 tho mucous membrane IL the cause OF an tbs.s
NouDlce; rnd Nntll lhe r1sfcu las been h-cnsls
properly IND r TIE innlc of the RADICAL Ctift
Icctcd. q
~ y but three years tinec sANFoRDs RADICAL
,S ,, has found rs way rom Maine 90 California al
Clans &C. DO tho iaos: srcsoss. preparation ~ ~
thorough treatment OF Catarrh ever coinnounicd IN.
TACT VIII 10 doomed OF isnpostarre Nhcn - ~
SSnsd Win tho tstemcnt that within I'VE years ove
80 dincrent remedies Tor Catsrrh have been placed ~
sale, nad to-day, with ono or two cxccptlons Ass
Rance cannot b, recalled by the hcst ilforincd drrs
Eist. Advertising may nnccced IN forcing Tow saiS
Dut; unless Tho remedy pos-ces undoubtci spec,rr
inerifcs obsCuTlty. - A'N
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

"Ihc lord giveth aud the Lord takcth
away said a preacher over dead child,
chat surely would have been cured Of
Diphtheria, had they used Prof Painc's
Catarrh Fapor Trial bottle, ten cents.
250 S. Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Hillside and left hand Blrshare Plows
81 10 Z 50 600 60, Russell & Fro
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

A rencontro took place at the Gcor.
gia State capitol, in Atlanta, on Mon
day last, between Col. RopEHr A. Al.
sroN, member OF the Legislature, and
Carr. I'D. Cos. Of DE Kalb, county
Several shots were exchanged. COL Al
ston was killed and Capt. Cox was shot
in the hand and mouth, but,uot seri.
ously. The difficulty occurred in a dis
pute concerning contract, in ra'ch it
aprcars Coz vas he aggress
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

During a thunder storm az Maple
Ridge. Tioga county. Pa ON Saturday
last, SASrrE1 NreEEEe. r. young uumar-
ried man, was killed hy lightning. His
team was also killed. All were found
by the young mans father SUNDAY morn.
ing lying in the snow few rods from
home. Tie only mark on clio young
man was = dent about the size OF "a bean
on ais forehead. Ills boots were torn
bv lhc c'cr,ric fe'i.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

Each package q sASFoRp's RADICAL CURE e,e
tslns 'r. Ssnforde Improved iuhaling Tube with mi
directions for its r,c ~ AL lricc n 90 sciiSv
ellwholesae and reta druggists and dealers throus
TER. General Agents and whole-as Druggist R,s,ss
$3.50 'feetSA
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

The store Of CHARLES X. WALTON,
at Iancovville. Louisa county. Va. was
burned last Sunday and the proprietor
persisted III the flames. Tic people
attracted TO the scene were deferred
FROM rendering assistance Nv the knowl-
edge that powder W askept in the store
When II exploded one side Of tho house
was blown ont. Walton's body was
found minus legs, arms and head. which
had been biowa OF. IL is believed ihat
Walton was murdered Tor the money he
had in thc store, md the buiiding then
Sired Much excitement prevails
Walton was a popular young man. md
belonged TO one Of the most respected
families in the county.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

Mr.. HArpER A communication which
appeared in your paper Of the 9TH inst,
in rccorl to- OR. Lit.la Pine, D." is thought
10y some 20 reflect upon the gentleman
who is alluded t. IN sli1 communication
as being 'errod to by Or Little Pine"
ia his card in your paper last fall This
is written 70 say that the writer had no
such intention, and he has since been
convinced that OR Little Pine" was not
vouchcd for as a physician by the gem
ticman referred to in his card.
March 18th. 1879.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

During the recess OF the House on
Monday, The friends Of tic good m.
turod door keeper. James J.. Ncalis.
presented him with an elegant gold
headed cane Col Elisha Hutton pro.
scented the cane in The following app-o-
PIRATE speech:
ME. MEALS: Your friends Of the
House Of Delegates Of West Virginia
have observed with pleasure The faith.
fulnoss and courtesy with which YOU
have discharged your duties ~ door
keeper 9ftho House of Delegates duriuy
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14
SYMPATHETIC DISEASES,

Tho value OF this remedy raas: rot be oTsfiooS..
the cure OF those
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

No'es Miller and Elmira Miller his wife BArba.
~ Miller Nancy Miller, NaoIna Miller RolT-
EFT Miller, Samuel Miller, John Algers h Re-
bccca Ayers his wife, late Repecca KILLER, 10.
seph Mckee, ard - SIS kee late MIL
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

Good Tobacco at 50 cents per 10, at
Russell & Bro.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-03-14

his wife late - MILLER, Robert Gimer, -
Bird Re melt, b "a h wife Otc Perniel c
Gi.mer Henry Gilmet and Ibomts A Gu
ne, DE endan
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
Marriage as Insurance.

The French savant, Or. Bertiilon, has
given the results OF his study OF the
mortality statistics OF every country IN
Europe. He comes to the conclusion
that marriage is conducive TO health,
long life, and morality, and Is, 80 to
speak, q limited insurance against DIS
ease, crime, and suicide. He says that
a bachelor OF 20 has not better pros
pect OF life than married man OF 40 6i I;
that among widowers OF from 70 10 3O
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
How 10 Get n Lover.

.e -
In Lancashire, II an inquirer wishes
to know the abode of lover, an apple
pippin is taken between the thumb and
finger, and, while moving round,
squeezed out, when it is supposed to fly
in the direction Of the lovers house.
These words are said at the same time !:
Pippin, pippin, paradise,
Tell mo where my true love lies;
East, west, north or south,
Pillins Brig or cocker%outh; -, :,
haiiiweil' In ms foPular hhymes
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
Fnn in the Texas Legislature.

The Fourth was celebrated in the
Honse yesterday. Col. Bob Taylor and
the other loyals had been trying to ad
journ in honor of the day, and, failing,
he possessed himself of an artificial
spider and went to work to create con-
fusion. He bobbed it before the faces
of several members, and the boys and
the lobby kept up perpetual litter at
his freaks and the antics of those he
surprised. Col Bob went bobbing his
spider here and there, and finally took
Col. Ashbel Smith for green one. He
approached him cautiously, and down
went the spider before Col. Smiths
face, and mp went the Colonel. He
reached out for Col Bob in earnest, but
the latter bobbed down and avoided the
indignant blow OF the dignifed men,
ber from Harris. Col. s. was in earnest,
and in the twinkling of an eye it was all
over. Col. Bob did not avoid the fist Of
Col. s., but Immediately afterward he
felt the forcible effect Of shoe-leather,
and an examination might prove that he
is at least growing black in the neither
most portion of his body. The House
was convulsed with laughter, and an
innocent member asking what was the
matter, Col Smith replied it was only
an illustration of paying as you co.
Justin (Ter.) Democratic Statesman
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
We Gentlemen In Black.

Timely wit can do easily q great many
very hard things. It can even disarm
a haggling debtor. A Northumberland
Bishop returned home after long absence
in London. A.!cphliRg A !cphliRgpey-sMsaReg, lbad
the large mansion and its connections,
and had just completed his work as the
gentleman met him in the drive
"Mercy on usl" cried the Bishop, as
he came face to face with the apparent
imp of darkness-for the fellow had
just come from the last chimney, and
was literal mass Of SCOT from head to
foot. "Wbo and what art thou?"
your Grace, am your most hum
BILE and devoted servant and helper
the cleaner and amender Of your chin
neys."
"Ohol You have been sweeping the
chimneys2"
L have, your Grace; and you may
now build your fires with solid assur-
ance of peace and comfort"
Il am glad of that. And now, I sup
pose, you would Like for me to pay
your"
From yourself, my lord, either the
pay, or an order on your treasurer"
an pay you. How much will it
be?"
Indeed, sir, it was q pretty job; take
'em big and little, there were six-and-
twenty chimneys, and 1 should surely
have shilling apiece, but we'll call il
four-and-twenty shillings"
Four-and-twenty shillingsl" cried
the Bishop. "And how long have you
been at it?"
Yesterday and to-day, your Grace"
"Well, declare, you manage to earn
great deal of money in a very short
space Of time"
"Ah, your Grace" retorted the
sweep, with comical shrug and leer,
at the same time giving a sweeping in
dication of his finger toward the prel-
ate's glossy habiliments of matchless
broadcloth, eve that wear the black
cloth must needs get good pay for our
work."
The Bishop laughed heartily at the
humor of the retort, and paid the four
and-twenty shillings willingly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
Boy Heroes.

From the Terre Hsute tInd.) Expressl
Charles Gibbs, his brother Ed, and
George Rouse, all colored boys about
IL years of age, were taking n bath in
the Wabash river. Suddenly Ed Gibbs
and George Rouse got beyond their
depth and were unable to swim, when
Charles went to their assistance and
succeeded in saving them both. He
was so exhausted that he sank and was
swept down stream, drowning before he
brave boy.
From the Pekin Cll) Republican,
A coal shaft il being sunk just north
OF Hollis, and the other day workman
by the name of Harland lighted slow
match leading to blast and then sig
nailed to be drawn up. The depth Of
the shaft was seventy feet. When he
had been raised forty feet he struck the
bottom of board partition and was
thrown back to the bottom. Thomas
Crandall, stepson Of Harland, was
witness to the accident, and promptly
slid down the rope, seventy feet, and
tore the match from the fuse in time to
prevent an explosion. The act was
brave one, scarcely to be paralleled.
The boys hands were terribly lacerated
by the friction of the rope. The step
father was rescued with broken rib
and other severe bruises.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
The Employment Of Children.

II is estimated that over 100000 chill
dren are steadily employed in New York
factories, many Of them being under IL
years Of age, and some, notably those
engaged in the manufacture OF artificial
flowers, having only reached the age OF
8 years.
The manufacture Of tobacco furnishes
employment to some 10000 children.
The girls are especially skilled in this
industry, and miss Of 16 can put up
thirteen gross Of chewing tobacco in
tin-foil and twenty-five gross in paper
in one day. The wages paid generally
range from 90 to "a week, according
to age and ability.
In the paper collar industry nearly
10000 girls, from 70 to 16 years Of age,
are employed. A skillful girl can count
and box $4,000 collars during day OF
ten hours length. Many hundred work
in gold-leaf factories where delicacy OF
touch and close attention are indispens-
able, rather than heavy labor.
Among other industries which en-
ploy child labor are the manufactures OF
paper boxes, envelopes and twine, and
the furnishing Of gold, silver and
chinRware.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

John Watts, who died in Philadel
phia not long ago, was in his day one
Of the most noted gamblers who made
their trade notorious on the Mississippi
river. Although he professed to be "a
man OF honor he was by no means OF
the very best morals, and he did not
object to take advantage OF his fellow
man. For instance: With his friend
and accomplice he would board boat
at Louisville, and, scanning the passen-
ger list, pick out for his victims some
old card-players Of wealth with whom
he was personally acquainted. To
these people he would go very quietly
and say of his aacomplice: a,There Is
man who plays high, and we can beat
him; You join with me and wen do it."
The victim agreed, the party was made
up, but Watts always succeeded in reg
Uniting success the wong way for his
victim, and thus the would-be bitter was
often bitten.
Once he was accused Of swindlirg in
that way, the charge being made in the
heat of play by man from whom
Watts accomplice had just won $4,000.
is that your opinion2' he quietly
asked. Yes, sir; that's what think"
roared the loser; you swindled me,
and | stigmatize you as scoundrel.n
The hour was late, and only the watch
man and the party engaged in playing
heard the charge, but all of them drew
back and held their breath, for they
were sure Jack would take q life to
wipe out the insult. It is said that he
had done that thing. al will give you
$1,000 right here if you will not make
that opinion any further public" said
Watts, drawing forth his pocketbook.
p" No, sir; l do not want the money;
you cannot buy my silence with money"
Then Watts smiled in his wicked way,
and held a pistol in one hand and the
money in the other, and said quietly, as
before: My friend, for the suppress
sion of your opinion offered you So
900. You refused. Now i offer you
that amount of money and your life.
Do you accept?" The man looked into
Jacks cold, steel-gray eye, and what he
read there was convincing. He took
the money and his life and kept silent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
Ancient Wedding Customs.

The use of the bridal veil has been
traced back by some wise man to the
Anglo-Saxon custom of performing the
nuptial ceremony under q square piece
of cloth, held at each corner by tall
man over the bridegroom and the bride
to conceal her virgin blushes. In the
case Of q widow, however, we are told
that the veil was dispensed with.
Orange blossoms, ever an inseparable
part Of the bridal gear, are said to have
been derived from the Saracens, or, at
least, from the East, and are supposed
to have been thus employed as emblems
of fecundity. The wedding ring is
Thought to be of heathen origin, which
circumstance nearly caused its abolition
during the Commonwealth by the Puri-
tans, and the following lines allude to
this:
Others were for abolishing
That tool Of matrimony-a a ring
with which tn unsanctify'd bridegroom
Is married only 10 thumb
As wise as ringing OF pig
THAT us'd to break up ground and dig)'
The BRIDE TO nothing but her Will,
That nulls tho after marriage still.
We hear Of marriages in olden times
occasionally taking place at the church
porch or door, as in the case OF Francis
IL. with Mary Stuart, the ceremony
having been performed at the door OF
Notre Dame, and this was done, we are
told. because, by an old law, the mar
rage dover could be legally assigned
before the face Of and at the door oi the
church. In his "Wife Of Bath Chau-
Ger evidently alludes to this custom
when he says:
She was worthy woman all alive;
Husbands at the church door had she nVe'
In public proclamations in the court
one always hears the prologue COM
menced with the words, "Oh, yesl oh,
vesT This, however, is q most un-
meaning pronunciation of the correct
words. which are "Oyezl oyer or
"Hear yep
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

Like deer, said Pat; an, as /
wur a-sayin', sur, l looked up and saw
Masther AL forninst me, with a gun
dhrawed up to his shoulder an pintin'
at me, an says l, Don't murther me p
" An sure, sir, he did not, an thin
we wint an pullt Fred out from under
the bed, where he'd crawled wild his two
legs stickin' out in the moonlight. an
lam an meseP wur smilin' quiet like.
an your riverence towld us to shut mn.
an we wint to bed, sur
And how did Tom act said the
doctor. Eh, Tom, you young rogue,
what are you snickering and giggline al
behind Pats back? Are you laughing
at him or meP
- Neither ! replied;. but the truth
is, doctor, that Pat told me he might be
out late Saturday night, and that /
needn't be frightened if I heard any
unusual noise. But 1 forgot to tell the
boys, and was so startled and confused
in waking from sound sleep that 1 at
first thought it was burglar, and after
did recollect that it was only Pat 1
concluded not to say anything, but test
their courage, as supposed there was
no danger in it.
9" Well, Pat said doctor, when you
visit your cousin again, don't climb
through the window on your return.
And, boys, the next time you hear any
suspicious sound at midnight, come and
call me the first thing you do
80, having brought in verdict of
not guilty Of any evil Intentions the
doctor adjourned the court.
Poor Fred was never heard to boast
Of his bravery, or even to mention the
word burglar after that. So true il is
that boosters usually prove towards
when put to the test"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
He Got Oh.

A little 6-year-old boy in Natches,
Mass, had been listening to the re-
marks Of legal-minded uncle in regard
to the prospect Of an indicted person
getting clear by securing continu-
ance Of his case from time to time.
Shortly after the little fellow got into o
scrape, which secured for him from his
mother a promise Of little dose Of
slipper at an early period. he anx-
iously sought his uncle for advice on
the subject, but could get sympathy
only. with no prospect OF relief.
Finally, said the younster; "Uncle,
don't you think you could get mother
10 continue the case? II we could get
a continuance, / think I could get off,"
He got of.