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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

SINGULAR CASE OF SECoSD SIGHT
"A strange stcry Of second sight is
told at Salyisa, Kentucky. The Rev.
Mr.. Vaughn. Judge Durham, and sever
al respectable Colonies vouch for It's
truth. Il is TO The effect tha. hrs. Eos.
ter was ill and part OF the time deliri-
Gus. Wien out OF her hosd, one night,
she said that TWO negroes were setting
fire 10 certain building; that she
plainly saw them pouring coal oil on
some buildings, and preparing TO light
IL. No heed was paid to her ravings.-
A few minutes afterwards the watchers
in the room heard The alarm Of fire.
The flames had been discovered at the
very time AMI place of which Mrs Fos-
ter had spoken.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02
a Very Strange story.

In 1858 General Pemberton command.
cd at this point. Colonel Hemingway
owned faithful slave-Peyton by name.
noted negro fiddler, known for miles
around, and highly. respected by both
black and white. When his young mas
Ter, w. Lynn Hemingway, ct present
State treasurer of Mississippi, joined
the old Carroll Rifles, he took Peyton
along as trusted servant. He went
with him into Virginia and returned
home In 1858. In February or March
OF that year faithful spy was needed
to visit the Federal guuboats then com
ing down the river on Fort Pembcrton.
Peyton at once undertook the mission,
and representing himself as fugtiv e
slave to the commanders OF the boats
was well received. Being bright far be
You'd ordinary. he managed TO secrote
their official papers, maps, &C., and then
escaped with these documents to Fort
Pemberton. After the fall or Vicks-
burg. in July following. Peyton went
with his young master to Virginia, where
lie remained until the surrender OF Gen.
Lee. The former being compelled to
remain number of days thereafter, in
order to comply with the formalitics or
The surrender, sent Pcyton ahead of him
to his home near Carrollton, Miss. On
his way however he was BETRAYED TO
the enemy by some Confederate as the
spy who had deceived them above Fort
Pemoerton, was captured and carried In
irons to Now York. thence to Cuba, and
sold as g slave, together with many 9th
ers. Tho vessel on which he was take
was Federal gunboat. In Cuba he
worked as slave in factories for nearly
fifteen years. being entirely cut Off from
all communication with home & friends.
lie made seven attempts to escape from
bondage, oil but the last. OF course, be-
inS unsuccessful. Finally he found an
American vessel, commanded by O
Southerner, to whom he related the his
tory of his capture, enslavement and
exile, and begged to be returned to his
home and family. The captain secret
ed him in the hold of his vessel, carried
him. to Costa Rica, thence to New York.
Peyton then worked his way to Virginia,
where q number of ladies', raised tile
means 10 return him TO his home after
an absence of seventeen years. He
reached Winoaa, Mass, on the 18th OF
April, 1880. Peyton says that numbers
OF mulatto women are being constantly
sold in Cuba as slaves. Northern men
marry them, take them TO Cuba 'on q
b.idai tour and then sell them rs cooks
AMI fancy house servants. He saw one
sod last fall, by tue man who married
her, for 5000. aud further on, that as lie
came through Cincinnati, on his way
home lie sag the man and recognized
him, who sold her ia Cuba. The facts
above given are from one Of the most
reliable and responsible gentlemen in
Mississippi, written TO q distinguished
member of Congress from that State. -
Closing his letter, Ec says OF Peyton.
If any one doubts the truth Of this
story he or she can write to Captain r.
L. Jones, Winona, Miss, or to @. Y. F.
Nerriwother, Oakland, Yalobusha coun-
ty, same State Wastir0,on Mss Ga.
zctie.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02
HAYES AND. SHERMAN on ARTHUR.

HAYES AND SHERMAN OK ARTHUR.
Read the opinions of the President
and Secretary of the Treasury on the
Chicago Vice Presidential nominee:
You have made the custom. house O
centre OF partisan political management.
R. b. Hayes TO COLLECTOR Arthur, Jan.
uary 81. 1879.
With deep sense OF my obligations
underthe Constitution. i regard IL as
my plaif duty to suspend yor in order
the Office may be honestly. administer
cdr. B. Hayes to Collector Arthu :.
January 81, 1879.
Gross abuses OF administration have
continued and increased during your in
cumbency.'-John Sherman 10 Collector
Arthur. January 81, 1879.
Persons have been regularly paid by
you who have rendered little or no SER
vice; the expenses Of your Office have
Increased, while it's receipts have dimi-
nished. Brides, or gratuities in the
shape OF brides, have been received by
your subordinatcs in several branches
ofthe customs house, and you have in
no case supported the effort to correct
these abuses Secretary Sherman to
Collector Arthur, January 81, 1870.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02
In 1870, Dillon & Co., imported their

In 1870, Dillon & Co., imported their
famous Norman stallion, St. Laurent,
which they regard rs the best animal
they have ever brought to this country.
They have refused to sell him, while all
their other stock has been fo- sale. Hay-
ing kept hin SO long. they were curious
enough to figure up q day or SO ago
what be had been worth to them, and
they found they had sold Of his colts Of
their o9n raising s27, 600 worth, and on
hand of his colts $4,000, and received
for his services S20,467, making total
2ol,467 realized in ten years. When
we consider the horse to be good for ten
years more, some idea can be formed Of
how valuable sucl horse s. JPescrn
Agricul,uria
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

A FATAL SHoorISd AccIpxNr-1
Husband Kills His W.G.-On Monday
evening, June II, Mr.. and Mrs Ephraim
Albert, living near Hampton, Adams
county, Pa. Were spending the evening
with one of THAR neigbbors. They were
returning home about ii o'clock, and
when about fifty yards from their home,
Mrs. Albert walked about twenty steps
IN advance of her husband while he clos
ed u pair of bars, and then stopped for
him to join her. The evening was very
dark and tbs sudden appearance of his
wife's apron scared Sir. Albert so. that
he excitedly called three times, "Lizzic.
where are you? She noticed he was a.
Harmed ana replied Here" each time
he seemed so alarmed that he became
Dewi!dered, and thought what he saw wa
. large dog. He cried to his wife, ga
dog" and she, becoming alarmed at the
ir'ght Of her husband and the thought
of dog, sprsng toward her husband
lie, thinking that it was the dog spring
ing upon him, drew his revolver and shot
his wife, ;nflicting r mortal wouni. Mrs.
Albert fingered in great pain until Thurs.
day night, when death came to her relief.
Mis-. Albert was highly esteemed by the
community in which she lived. An in.
quest was held Saturday, and, although
1t seemed to be entirely accidental, she,
before dying. assuring those With her
that she knew il was accidental. for they
had always lived together very happily
ard bad no cross words. yet the officers
Of the law determined on an investiga
ton and shad Mr.. Albert arrested
York (Pa.) Daily. 6
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

= Teach Your children the beauties and
bright side of life, for the sorrows come
soon enough; by your chcerfuness and
pleasantries teach Them TO look along
the pathway for the dewdrops on the
flowers as they sparkle in the morning
sun teach them to peer through the
golden mist for brighter and brighte,
gems shining in the rosy hue of the fu-
ture teach them that it is for youth
and vigor TO reject dependency and 10
vite love and mirth, aud that their path.
way can be made TO lead through beau
tiful valleys and by sparkling rivulets,
dotted here and thcro with the sweetcs!
flowers. MaNeq.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

ADVICE About BATHING As the
warm season advances and bathing will
form very desirable recreation and en-
Joyment to great many, it may be we'll
TO recommend to the recollection of those
who have not learned to swim, few
plain directions which may be found I'D.
yantageous in preserving life. Men are
dr6wtied by raising their arms above the
water. the unbuoyed weight of which
depresses the heal. Animals have nei.
tber motion nor ability to act in a SINH :
lar manner, and therefore swim natural
ly. Whom a man falls into deep wa ter
lie will rise to the surface and continue
there II he does no. elevate lis hands
II he moves his hands under che wat er in
any way he plcascs. his hoad will rise 90
high as to allow full liberty to breathe /;
and il he will use lis legs as in tho act
Of walking, or rather walking upstairs.
his shoulders viii rise above the water.
The weight of the human body and the
weight Of the water differ so little that
the least eGortion in the proper direc-
ton, and above all presence Of mind, il
sufficient TO moet any immediate danger
from drowning.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02
South 9ranth Sntellisenter.
RoNMEY, FRIDAY, JULY 2. 1880.

There Is rumor that Gen. GRANr
is going to England upon visit to his
daughter.
Col. RosERT T. PREsron. Of Mont.
Romery county, Va, who died on the Goth
nit., was buried in his old Confederate
gray, at his own request.
The Mexican press denoancc the Uni.
ted States authorities for harBor.
Ing the resolatiouist General MARQUEE
and allowing him to organize revolution
airy bands to invade Mexico.
President JOHN w. GARRETr, Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Companx
sailed for Europe in the Germanic, a few
days ago.
The son of Sergeant.at-Arms Thomp:
son, who was seriously wounded recent.
~ lay 4 sub-cadet at West Point ia ont
of danger.
1t is said in Hong Kong that Spain
threatens war with China for alleged in.
terfcrence with the cooiie emigration to
Cuba.
Capt. DicK KING. of Waco, Texas, has
just fenced his farm of 353 600 acre,
with IFS miles of wire.
The Salvation Army has sent de.
tachrhent to San Francisco for the evan
gelization Of that city. =.
Prof. ChAs. r. WISE, the aeronaut,
has just completed a balloon which Is an
exact copy of the one in which bis father
made his last ascension. He will make
Els Ii st ascension in it at Philadelphia
on July 5.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

Albert Shormon. aged II, was kid
mapped while returning home from
school, ia Milwaukee, Wis, Tuesday, by
two mon who outiced him into buggy.
hhndfolded him and drove rapidly away
When 10 miles from town tie boy jump.
ell from the buggy, notwithstanding
their threats to kill him, and farmer
coming TO his resucue, the, mscreants
escaped. The boys parents are veal.
thy, and the purpose OF the kidnappors
was evidently to secure a reward for his
return.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02


HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WEST VIM
afNrA.-This useful institution. of which
our Fellow citizen, Dir. Faulkner, has for
some years past been the president
held its ANIMAL meeting at tho Uniyer.
slty At sMorgantown on the 9Th aud 10th
OIL tho past month. Its proceedings this
year were more than usually attractive.
Its president, Mr.. Faulkner, laid before
1t some original army order books, en-
oracin2 an interesting period of the Rev
oiutlonary war, with historical explana-
lions Of points notintelligible to the gen.
crai reader; also papers connected with
what is called the chesapeake war, in
which two companies from tho county
Oh berkeley participated; also compi.
lation OF facts which led to the change
OF Tue name Of town then in Berkeley,
now in Jefferson county, from Truck
Held to Wizards Clip On the 10th
Hon. Alex. r. Boteler delivered his lcc-
ture On Jas. Rumsey in the large acad-
emic hall, to-, large, audience. We
learn il was able & instructive and pro.
duced vivid &pleasing Impression up
on all who heard it. II is doubtful
whether any lecture ever delivered be-
fore the Historical Society ever gave
as much patriotic satisfaction. 1t was
a noblo. vindication Of en- honest and he
roic West Virginia mechanic TO the NOR
II OF one OF the greatest discoveries OF
che ago-the steamboat. Hon. VIM. ii.
Iravers was elected, with his consent. to
deliver the annual address in Juno 1881.
-NaTtinsJurg Independent.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

A SHAKE SToRY.-John Obick, while
working IN the woods near the Chemical
"orks q day or two ago, sat down 90
rest, says the Cumberland Times, wheu
an immense ratuesnake thrust tie fanes
Ia his p1ntaloons near the waist. The
iangs coHld not be extricated until the
head OF the snake was severed from its
body. Fortunately his clothes swere
sufficiently thick TO prevent the faOgs
from entering The flesh.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

An EqUIEg MoNsTER.-A horse was
received in New York on Monday Of last
week, bred in Ohio. from native draugbt
stock, whose registered height is 20 hands
and inch. or 81 inches bis weight is
stated 70 be- 2,450 pounds. It is stated
tba. TIE horse has been secured by Bar
rum for $1,000 aud will be placed on
exhibition.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

n man who firmly believes that sc.
cond food will come next November To
cover the whole face OF the Garth is now
building an ark at Helena, Texas
The craft will hold fifty persons, with
food for forty days and forty nights,
and he will take passengers at $500
each. Every other vessels he explains
will be wrecked.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

A CURIOUS Cure One day last
week DIr. w. S. Harrison, of Ofutrs
Cross Roads. met with an accident which
probably saved his life. Mr.. Harrison
for some time had been suffering from
dfopsy, and his case was becoming very
aggravated Last week lie was Kicked
in the stomach by a horse, the kick ser.
wing to break the skin about The diseas.
ed part and alloacd The water TO escape.
Mr.. IIattison's family were very much
alarmed and Thought, che suffered con-
siderable pain, that death would surely
ensuc. DIR. kleinschmidt, Of George
town, was called in, and after examin-
ing the case said that the kick would re-
suit ia Mr.. lIarrison's recovery, rs the
diseased portion Of the body would have
bad TO be opened, and tho accident had
accomplished this result surely and CON-
pletely. Dir. Harrison in the last sew
eral days has been driving about the
conntry.-R0ekvine MI, AdVOcate.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

Two Illinois boys accidentally dis
charged pistol while playing with it,
aud one was badly wounded. Fearing
paternal displeasure they buried tho
weapon and told narrowing story
about en- assault by a murderous tramp.
The region was searched during two
days and nights for the mythical Villain
before the young liars, under cross uues.
tioning, confessed the truth.
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ALL INDoRsE 1T.

The Recorder, Americas, Ca, says
CLERKS, Senators. Representatives, Doc.
tors, Lawyers, Citizens, in public and
private life, are testifying by the thou-
sands, and over their own signatures,
that remedy has been found Cor
Brghts Disease Of the Kidneys aud
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

Prof Green, a distinguished allopa-
tbic plysiciAn, wrote to the medical Re.
cord 70 the effect that after eli other
means bad failed, lac sent for tho Kid
ney Cure t5afe kidney anil Llvor Cure)
and 10 his astouishment cured serious
case Of Brishcs Disease By administers
ing it, and afterwards found IL equally
beneficial in other cases. May Z, 1880.
--3m.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

There were eve deaths by diowaina in
the river at Baltimore, oo Wodaesday
Of last week al tho victims were males.
OF ages ranging from . to 60 years. who
were bathing
Fity years ago, according % Girls.
mothers used t. enforce the you knit
rule upon their daughters, AMI il work.
cd well
. little gia, defining bearing false
witness against Your neighbor," said cit
was whom uo. ID lid nothing, and some.
body woat aud told Of D."
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PROBE SkOrSAI..
Artc York Eye and Ear IN
Grps0rY.
SUlS VEYIrIG

TIE undersigned would respectfully IN form,
4 '-I ends Of he county OF Hampshire that
.' ' pr''sred 70 30 SSu1'vevino upon IN Z
- Ariice. oGCe-lat one occupied by DR..
-. !up'on, Eomney, We5t Va.
'''s" 9, 1896. Z. MONROE
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While The Spanish war-sLip Caba
Espanola was entering tic harbor OF
Sant.go de Cuba 90 Tie 10Th inst, her
boiler exploded, killing 20 persons and
wounded is, Of which 81 were troops
vho werc beng transported
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

To YOUNG MEN.-Henry Clay once
said: i owe my success In life to one
fact, namely: At the age of tweny seven
L commenced and continued for We rs
the practice OF reading and speaking up.
on the contents Of some historical or
scientific book. These off-hand efforts
were made sometimes in cornfield, at
others in a forest, and not unfreouent-
ly in some distant barn, with the horse
and OK for nv auditors. 1t is to this
early practice In the great art Of arts
that ] am in lebted for the primary and
leading impulse that stimulated me for,
ward, and shaped end molled my en-
tire subsequent destiny. Improve;then
young gentlemen, the superior advanta
ges you here enjoy. Let no day pass
without exercising your powers Of
speech. There is no pay like orator ).
C-Essr controlled men by exciting their
fears, Cicero BY captivating their atfec-
tons and swaying their passions. The
influence OF the one perishes with the
other; that OF the other continues 10
this day
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Move cIergymen have sailed for "a.
rope thus far this season than up 20
corresponding time in any previous year.
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Terms reasonable.
JAMIE" .fIHTTT.
-. 1880
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

CHOCOLATE PUDDINo.-Melt two
ounces OF butter, mix in two ounces OF
Hour, simmer to soft paste in half a
pint OF good milk, swectcn with two
ounces sugar and flavor with two ounces
chocolate. When cool stir in tho yolks
OF Tour eggs well beaten and the whites
beaten TO snow; put into buttcred
mold Immediately; put the mold in N
pan half full ofehot water, set in the ov- :
en- d bake one hour. Serve with sauce.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

NEURALGIA.-PersOns troubled With
neuralgia will find this cure IL they
try l.: Two drops laudanum in half
teaspoonful Of warm water, aud dropped
into the ears it will give immediate
relief.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

ASHES FOR PEACH Professor
Beal, OF Michigan, says: Ashes are
good for the peach and for the peach
tree, at any season Of the year, summer,
winter, spring or fall Potash. the prin,
cipai ingredient Of ashes, is good Tor all
fruit trees inside and out.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

WHoRrLEBERRY PUDDING Make a
stu batter Of one pint OF milk and q
pound and two ounces of flour, and ada
two quarts OF berries stirred in boil
three hours in bag. II blueberries are
used, make sitter.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

Cool rain water and soda will tax,
machine OIL cut " washable goods.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

To. KEEP CHEESE Morsr-NIanv
house-keepers complain that their cheese
becomes dry, and some use kind or
oeii-eiass TO put their cheese in. A
very simple expedient will keep cheese
IN the best condition, Take o linen
cloth, or cheese cloth. dip # in wbi,e
wine. squeeze oout excess of wine, and
wrap up the cheese in it. BY doing this
The cheese Is not only kept moist, but
its flavor is improved.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

APPLE SNow.--Bake six large ap-
pies; when cold scrape the pulp aud
put in bowl with one teacup of sugar
and the white of one egg; beat 10 O
snow.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-02

WASH ron THE HANDS Four ounces
pulverized bOrax, four ounces each OF
sslcratns and murlate OF ammonia; put
into q Tin pao and pour IN four quarts
Of hot soft wator stir Until veil mixed.
bottle Tor use after washing the hands
and face, wet with the above.