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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-11-28

THE Ladies of the PRESBYTERIAN
Church, of this place. are busily prcpar
ing for their annual Sewing Society sale.
which will take place before the Holi.
days. Time specified next week. Bv
order Of the President.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-11-28

On The 18th OF December next, the
Board Of the Western Luuotic Asylum
will meet at Stauuton to fll Che vacancy
IN The Office Of Physician and Suporin-
lcndcnt made vacant by tho recent
death Of the late Dr. r. T. Ballsir.--
Among the applicants FOR the position
We observe the names Of the following
gentlemen D.. S c. Glengcs, Of
Withevillc, DIR. BENZ. Blackfol3, Of
Lynchburg, DR.. Philip Smith, Of Clarke,
and Dr. A. NJ Fauntleroy aud DR.. Cas-.
Per Henkel, OF Stanton.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-11-28

We ae' - attorney Tor such be- procuring eou
Wacu. r0nAtnE cciiectiJas. negotiating loaa- -
ntesling to ri business cOu0rird 10 a.
Idi,rffl trI 7uK~ir~ut- tn4ti~ win sttorn.v. A
al cinsses 20 stt-tua.4s
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-11-28

Up to II O'Clock last night we did
not observe any falling metoo7s.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-11-28

Long John" Wentworth is Of Ike
opinion that the people of the United
States can't be forced into the nomina.
ton of Grant for the Presidency.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-11-28
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-11-28

1t is pretty well understood that the
next Republican Candidate for Governor
of this State will be DR.. L. II Logan, of
Wheeling
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13
NO. 2749

more happily than Thackeray: '"The hills rise in perfect harmony and fall in the most ex- quisite cadences; the sea seems brighter, the islands more purple, the clouds look more light and rosy than elsewhere. As you look up through the open roof (of the Parthenon) you are almost oppressed by the serene depth of the blue sky overhead Look even at the frag- ments of the marble, how soft and white like fresh snow! I was all beautiful, it seems to say; even the hidden parts of me were spot less, precious, and fair, and SO, musing over this wonderful scene,' perhaps get some fee
 ble glimpse or idea of that ancient Greek spir
 it which peopled it with sublime races of be- roes and gods and which I never can get out of Greek bOOk-no, not though Muzzle flung it at my head" Make all allowance for irony or humorous exaggeration, and also for the fact that this was 8 man of genius, who, ac- cording to his own account, particularly dis liked classics at school, and still the instance is typical it IS a commentary on the way in which English education has beeen accustOm- ed to divorce the study of the ancient languag es and literatures from the study of ancient life and art. Why should Muzzle have flung the book at his head? If Greek books were made by men of kindred spirit with those who made Greek statues and temples, there was evidently something very wrong with the system that led to such result. This thought seems to have occurred to Thackeray, and there is certain pathos in the eloquent words in which he expresses it. ''If," he says, 'as the school master tells us, the Greek writing is as com plete as the Greek art if an one of Pindar is as glittering and pure as the temple of Victo- ry; or discourse of Plato as polished and calm as wonder mystical portico of the Free theum; what treasures of the senses and de- lights of the imagination have those lost to whom the Greek books are as good as sealed!" Prot. Je6 iae C0ntenap p0rGry Reoteao.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13

"At ev Ze bitte bommess
 Azvart zeeket lon
 At hone ze veeld be ommess Aboot ze most edston
 At meedueeg Ze mon commess
 An lokez down aon
 Ere songg Ze lintveet syelIess
 Ze clrvoic-ed mavi dveless Ze fedgiing srost lspess
 Ze slombroos vav ootveless
 Ze babblang ronnel creespess
 Ze olloy grot replee-ess
 We're Claribel lovlee-ess" This, as nearly as I have been able to ren- der It Tn English spelling, was the way in "nlcn French gentleman of really high cult ure was accustomed to read English poetry to himself. Is it surprising that he should have failed to appreciate the music of our musical verses He did not, however, seem to be
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13

WHY IS GREEK MADE so DIsAGREEABLE ?- There is passage in Notes of Joueney from Cor1a1tiII to Grand Cdiro, Thackeray's account of his tour round the coasts of the Mediterra- mean, which curiously illustrates one aspect of an English classical education :" and per- haps it has been reserved for younger gener- ation to appreciate the full force of the satire
 It is the chapter which describes his visit to Athens. Up to to this point the voyage from Southampton has been perfect success. The sights and sounds of Vigo and Cadiz have cal led up agreeable recollections of Murillo and Gil Bias Gibralter and Valetta have not failed to please. But as Cape Colonna comes in sight, and the steamer approaches the shores of Attica, shadow falls on the spirit of the traveller. Let him tell it in his own words
 ''The Greek muse n an awful vision, came to me- and said in patronizing way, Why, my dear,' (she always, the old spinister, adopts this high and mighty tone,) why my dear, are you not charmed to be in this famous neighborhoed, in this land of. poets and heroes of whose history your classical education ought to have made you master? if it did not, you have woefully neglected your op- portunities, and your dear parents have vast. ed their money in sending you to school I replied, Madam, your company in youth was made so laboriously disagreeabe to me, that 1 can't at present reconcile myself to you in age.'" And he gives reasons. In truth the heading of this chapter on Athens is faithful index to it's contents; it begins and ends with "reminiscences of tupto;" it is prevailed by a strain of retrospective protest. But, amid these reflection on a distasteful drudgery, he shows in this very chapter how keenly he en- joyed the beauty of Greek art, with how fine an instinct he seized it's distinctive character istics, with how true an insight he dscerned it's kinship to the natural loveiness of the land in which It arose. The same pages that dis claim all interest in Eschylus and Euripldes testify to vivid sense of pleasure in the work of Ictinus and Phidias. Nor has any one de- scribed the peculiar charm of Greek scenery
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13

PROMISED REVIVAL OF SoDoM AND GoMoR- RAH.-It is reported that French capitalist have secured grant for a railway line from Jaffa to the interior of Palestine, which will open up the Jordan valley and the whole region north of the SueZ canal. In certain contingencies this road might become of great military use- fulness, but it appears further that the pro- ductive resources of the country are considera. ble, and what is more surprising, that the Dead sea itself can be turned to commercial account Chief of these at present are the stores of natu- ral combustibles for which that region is mo- ted.
 Hitherto the main obstacle to the develop ment of steam traffic in the Levant has been the total absence of combustible material Not only Egypt, but the shores of Syria and the Red sea are completely stripped of wood, and the coal imported from the west con- mands price ranging from $10 to $24 ton. Now the masses of asphalt continually thrown up by the Dead sea attest the presence of vast subterranean layers of fossil vegetable matter, and these signs were not long overlooked by the enterprising men attracted to Suez by the opening of the canal and the movement of con- merce in that direction. Recently numerous soundings have been between Jaffa and the Dead sea, which, so far, have laid bare inex- haustible beds of Ignite Of itself this store of Ignite is likely to prove an inestimable gain
  but we should add that the juxtaposition of as- phalt in great quantities furnishes the clements of mixtures of Ignite and asphaltum in the form of bricks, which is equal in heating capac- ity to the richest bituminous coal, while it's costs on the ground is only $2. 50 a ton. It is known that similar bricks, made up of coal dust and btuninous debris from gas works, are much sought after by French rail ways, since, besides their heating power, they greatly facilitate storage, owing to their regu- lar shape. Of course the bitumen of lower Palestine has been known from immemorial times, was used to impart solidity to the struct- ures of unbaked clay in Assyria and Egypt but it may be said that the discovery of the subterranean combustible has lifted once for all the curse which has so long rested upon Sodom and Gomerrah, and will transform the wasted shores of the Dead sea into focus of industry and magazine of wealth. -Scie'adtf- ic American.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13

A TE DEUM.-An anecdote of the Emperor Charles VI. is worth preserving: During the reign of that monarch an Italian officer of dis tinction was dispatched to Vienna with news of battle, in which the imperial troops had been completely routed. On his arrival at the fron- tier he was informed by the Governor of the first fortified town he entered that although the object of his journey was to anounce defeat, he must on the contrary proclaim a victory wherever he went, and be preceded by 20 or 30 couriers, each blowing horn. Obliged to con- form to this ridiculous custom, the officer con- tinued his route, and, on reaching Vienna was instantly admitted to the imperial presence; upon which he exclaimed in a loud voice:
 Victory, sire, victory ? adding in lower tone for the especial benefit of the Emperor, Sire, your Majesty has lost the day ', On receipt of this intelligence, Charles VI. made sign to the envoy to accompany him into the next room; and there demanded the particlars of the disaster. What became of my cavalry?' he asked. Cut to pieces, sire, replied the officer. And the infantry?' 'Bolted as fast as their legs could carry them, sire The Emperor listened with perfect gravity to this catalogue of misfortunes, then, re-entering the hall of audience, addressed the assembled courtiers as follows: Let Te Deuna be sung in honor of the triumph of our arms ? '"-Belgracfa.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13
THOUGHT.

From the same work we extract the fol- value of ancient thought as compared with modern.-ED. ENo.
 The great majority of our contempo- raries do not care for ancient thought at all, it is so remote from them, it be- longs to conditions of civilization SO different from their own, it is encountered with so many lengthy discussions of questions which have been settled by the subsequent ex- perience of the world, that the modern mind prefers to occupy itself with its own anxieties and It's own speculations. It is great error to suppose that indifference to ancient think ing is peculiar to the spirit of Phiistinism; for the most cultivated contemporary intellects seek light from each other rather than from the ancients One of the most distinguished of modern thinkers, scholar of the rarest classical attainments, said to me in reference to some scheme of mine for renewing my clas- sical studies, that they would be of no more use to me than numismatics It is this feeling, the feeling that Greek speculation is of less consequence to the modern world than Ger man and French speculation. which causes so many of us, rightly or wrongly, to regard it as a palaentologlcal curiosity, interesting for those who are curious as to the past of the out ILhCiy 70 De lQLu60Lldl upon it's future.
 This estimate of ancient thinking is not oft en expressed quite so openly as have just ex- pressed 1t, and yet it is very generally preva- lent even amongst the most thoughtful peo- pie, especially if modern science has had any conspicuous influence in the formation of their minds. The truth is. as Sydney Smith ob- served many years ago. that there is a confu- sion of language in the use of the word ''an- cient." We say the ancients," as if they were older and more experienced men than we are, whereas the age and experience are entirely on our side. They were the clever children, ''and we cnly are the white-bearded, silver headed ancients, who have treasured up, and are prepared to profit by, all the experience which human life can supply" The sense of our larger experience, as it grows in us and becomes more distinctly conscious, produces corresponding decline in our feelings of reyer ence for classic times. Thepast has bequeath- ed to us it's results, and we have incorporated them into our own edifice, but we have used them rather as materials than as models.- Pages 1OS, g.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13

A conceited young man, in talking with an aged clergyman, said, with most degnatic air: ''I will never believe anything which cannot understand" The old clergyman mildly responded: ''Then, young mau, it is probable that your creed will be very short one."
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13

When snow-ball as hard as door-knob hits you in the back of the head as you are crossing the street. no matter how quickly you turn, the only thing you can see is one boy, with the most innocent face and the emptiest hands that ever confronted false accusation,
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13

An Edinburg student asked: "Why is Pro- lessor W. the best revivalist of the age ?" and on all ''giving it up' said: Because at the end of evry sermon there is great awaken ing"
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13

HOW DEAD THE DEAD LANGUAGES REALLY
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13
LADIES FINE SHOES A SPECIALITY.
Remember the place 1O3 Bank Street.
 2S-Sm
Naugatuck Railroad.

Naugatuck Railroad. 0tommencing Dec. 2d, 1s7s trains will leave V oLlTCHFIELD STATION as follows 6.55 A. M-F~eight Train, with Passenger Accommo-
 dation, connecting at Waterbury, for
 Hartford and Boston. 1s0 A. M. Passenger train for Bridgeport. and New
 Haven through carl, connecting at
 Bridgeport with Express trains to New
 York. l.SS F. M--Passenger Train for Bridgeport and New
 Haven, connecting at Bridgeport with
 Express to New York. 4.59 P. M.-Milk train with passenger car attached
 connecting at Bridgeport with express
 train to New York also with steamb
 leaving Bridgeport at Hoo m, Saturdays
 sxcepted). On Sundays, milk train lea, es
 Bridgeport for Winsted at $50 a. m.,
 meeting with train leaving New York at
 600 a. m., returning leave Litchfeld at
 4.35 p. m. Through car for New York by
 7.30 a. m. train; returning leaves New
 York at 800 p. m.
 FOR TWISTED,
 1O:50 A. M. 12:19; 4:12; 7:O7 M. WATERFOWL wATERTOwN R. R. Traips leave Watertown at '. 40 a, m and 1:4O D. m connecting with passenger trains to New York. Leave Waterbury at II :36 8. and 6.S5 D. m., on arrival of trains from New York. Stages to and from Ltchfied connect with all trans at Litchfeld Station.
 Stage tor Bethlehem and Morris leaves Water town dsily.
 Stages tor woodbury, Harwinton, Otis, Colebrook and Goshen connect with 10:00 a. m. train from Bridgeport.
 A Discount of 5 cents made to Passengers purchas- ing Tickets al the office.
 GEO. w. BEACH Superintendent. Bridgeport Dec. 2d, 1878.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-02-13
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-10
The Regatta

The announcement is made that the
next regatta of the Mississippi Valley
Rowing Association, will be held at Keo-
kuk. This will be disappointment to
great many who had hoped that either
Rock Island or Moline would. be the favor
ed place. In anticipation of securing the
regatta the Sylvans of Moline held fair
recently and cleared nearly $1,000 because
of the object in view. The Athletics it is
stated had concluded Ito hold fair Tor
the same purpose and now comes the news
that Keokuk is the fortunate place. While
it will be a disappointment to a great
many, especially, our aquatic friends. there
is the consolation that no matter where
held, the Sylvaus will undoubtedly retain
the pennant SO calamity won at the regat-
ia last year, unless the Rock Island club
should conclude to wrest the prize from
them. Our city club have it in their power
to become the champions by good hard
work. The material Is here, and needs
only practice and plenty of it to enable the
Athletics to cause the Sylvans to look we'll
to their aurels.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-10
S.. EatriCk's Day.

A meeting of the Catholic Societies was
held in St. Joseph's church on Sunday
evening. 9;h inst, of which Mr.. John Lillis
was chosen chairman. The object of the
meeting was to arrange for parade Oh st.
Patrick's Day, and general invitation was
extended 70 the societies of Davenport and
Moline. MIR, John Condor was appointed
Grand Marshal of the procession. St.
Patrick's society of this city will meet at
St. Joseph's church at a. m., on the
morning of the parade, and at 9 o'clock
mass will be held in the church. This
part of the programme is Tor the society
of Rock Island only.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-10
Scott County GreenbacRers.

Under the head Of Scott County,
Iowa" appeared 10 the RocL; Islander of
last Saturday, nearly a coIumn Of reprint,
as original matter. stolen bodily from Da
venport papers, aud whoever so stole is q
thief without distinction The Times took
to task the RocL; Islander two weeks ago
in relation to an article copied from the
Times and commented upon by the Rock
Islander The Rock Islander does not
make mention in its later issue Of the
comments of the Times Why is it2 We
will tell you: simply because they dare
not. ANY newspaper man or politician who
has been in the old party lines as public
tricIiSter and k;nGUe, cannot be relied upon
in any nelU party, or third party move
ment. Please mark our words as a mat
ter of fact and history. "A new broom
sweeps Clean" but we all know what an
old broom is, even if you do give it a new
handle.-DGUenport Times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-10
The Supervisors.

The board Of supervisors met 10 session
to-day in their new rooms in the court
house building. The new rooms are much
more convenient than were the old quar-
ters in the county court room. Off from
the end Of the room is smaller apartment
which will be used for committee meet
mgs. The board transacted DO business
of moment to-day, most Of the work being
Of routine nature, Cling bills, examining
accounts, etc, usual with the first day
work.
The question of the division of Moline
into two districts will be discussed at this
session and from indications will be hotly
contested by the friends and opponents of
the proposed division.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-10

Among the arrivals at the Rock Island
House, we notice G. Wheel, OF Hampton,
and W. Pltman, of Reynolds.
Mr.. D. NJ. Martin, of Canoe Creek, one
of the board of supervisors, and demo-
crat, is at the Rock Island House.
Il. j. Bell, member of the board of
supervisors, a republican and au ex-editor,
is stopping at the Rock Island House.
Aieck Peters, of Chicago, an old railroad
man, made the ARGUS glad by call this
morning. We wish him success in all his
undertakings, aud hope he will remain
with us for some time.
Mir. Samuel Heagy, of the firm of
Heagy Il Stoddard, Hampton, is in town.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-10
l. visage Rivalling IN Yellowaess.

That of q heather Chinee," if belong
ing to one Of our race, can scarcely be de-
scrjbed as attractive. But worse than
this, it is the index OF "a discorded liver,
of liver that needs arousing and regula-
ting, The remedy is at hand, promp, eff
cacous. A course Of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters will expel the misdirected bile
from the blood and divert it into the prop
err channel, open the bowel, remove the
dyspeptic symptoms which invariably &C
company biiousheSs and counteracts the
rapidly developing tendency TO dangerous
congestion Of the liver, which must always
exists when the skin and whites of the
eyes assume this yellow hue The pains
through the right lower ribs, side and
shoulder blade, the nausea, furred state of
the tongue. and unpleasant breath which
Indicate liver complaint, in short all its
disagreeable copcomitants are soon rene
Gied by this sovereign corrective, which in
addition to It's regulating properties is a
superb invi2Urant, and pure and agreea-
bic medicinal stimuIant, appetizer and ner-
vine.
The practical printer vino penned q rau
10 the pen, must have had ON his mind one
OF EsterbrOok's Falcon pens, the most pop
ulaT IN use.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-10
g Wonderful Discovery.

For the speedy cure of Consumption aud
all diseases that lead to it. such as stub.
born Coughs. neglected Colds, Bronchitis,
Hay Fever, Asthma, pain 10 the side and
chest, dry hacking cough, tickling 10 the
throat, Hoarseness, Sore Throat aud all
chronic or lingering diseases of the throat
and lungs, DR.. KINGS New Discovery
has no equal. and has established for itself
a world wide reputation. Many leading
physicians recommend and use it in their
practice. The formula from which it is
prepared is highly recommended by all
medical journals. The clergy and the press
have complimented it in the most glowing
terms. Go to your druggist and get a trial
bottle free of cost, or regular size for 81.
For sale by G. Speidel, Rock Island.