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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
The State VS.. GOrbin G Stone.


While T. G. Dunn was Comptrol- !
ler- General he employed Corbln q
Stone, lawyers. to bring suit in be-
half Of the State against the Oak
Point Mining Company to recover
the royalty due from that company
to the State. The suit was begun
July 5, 1874; in July, 1875 judg,
mcnt was obtained for $5,9S4 : the
referee, Mr.. Cohen, in his report:
October, 1875, recommends that
the Attorneys "be paid G25 per
cent. of the amount collected in this
case" in November, 1875, further
Judgment was obtained of S22,Ol6.
Corbin & Stone collected the whole
amount of about S2S, 1000, and turn
ed over to the State Treasurer
S2O6.06. When the Democrats
came into power they called on Cor
bin to disgorge. He failed to do
it, and was arrested and placed
under $4,000 bail, and civil suit
was brought against him to recover
the money. The complaint claimed
the fee Of Corbin & Stone, as al
lowed by the referees report, was
S3,740, and that the balance, S24,-
053.94, belongs to the State, be-
sides the pitiful little sum they have
paid over to the State Treasu-
ry. Corbin's defense was that he
and his partner were entitled to g.!
per cent. of the whole S20, 900,
making his fee S17,646.91; the dis
bursements amounted to about
1925. Add the fee and disburse-
ments together and take that sum
from the whole amount collected,
and it leaves S1O,26266 belonging
to the State. He claims that he
was paid S10,056.60 of chat by the
Comptroller General for legal ser
vices in the Savannah & Charleston
r. r. case-and that is why he
thought the STATE ought to get
about 5000 and the lawyers the
balance of the S2S,00O. Judge
Hudson charged the jury Thurs
day; 1st, that the Comptroller
General had no right to pay the
lawyers for services to the State,
but it was the province Of the
Legislature to do SO by appropria-
ton; that therefore the settlement
between Dunn and Corbin & Stone
is not legal nor binding on the
State; End. As to whether the 625
per cent referred to the Judgment
Of S5,9S4 or to both the judgm ents
he left to the jury, at the same time
ruling that the evidence in the suit
of the State against the mining
company showed that the chief end
OF The suit was the recovery of S5,-
9S4. The jury remained out thirty
minutes, and brought in a verdict
for the State for S25,728.44, with
interest from July 8, 1875, making
principal and interest S30,632.O6.
Corbin took an appeal to the Su-
preme Court.
The probabilities ore that if the
State wins the appeal the judgment
will be worthless; for it is not
likely that Corbin has any property
that the judgment can reach.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
Congressional Convention.

Congressional Convention.
The Chairmen of the different
Countiesin the Third Congressional
District will meet in Columbia the
18th instant, to fix upon time and
place for holding the Congressional
Convention. The Convention should
be held at Newberry it is the most
central place, and this County has
no candidate in the field.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

The papers TEEN with accounts
of horrible crimes in nearly every
section of the country. Among
these crimes rape performs q pro-
minent part. We are glad to see
that in nearly every case of this
kind swift vengeance overtakes the
perpetrator.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

The Charleston City Council hiss
lately been much exercised over the
question of Water Gas VS.. Coal Oil
Gas. The latter has been adopted.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

VIM. .Magill Fleming, ex.Solicitor,
who donned the red shirt and came
out for Hampton at the last cleo
tio2, has gone back to his first love
and is now q leading light among
the negroes Of Spartanburg and the
up country The dog returns to
his vomit, and the SOW to her wal
lowing in the mire. Well, the
Democracy will try to manage to
get along without Magill, and will
bear his loss with all the grace and
foItitude possible.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
A Grand Barbecue.

There will be Barbecue at r. '. Gist's
Residence on "Wednesday, the 25th day Of
August Preparations made for 500 peo-
pie. All candidates are expected to attend
to make final speeches before the Primary
Election. There will be ice cream and
lemonade in abundance ;ladies;are respect
fully invited, aud are assured that good
order will be preserved.
Aug. /, 32-3t r, V. GlST.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

The dwelling-house of Hon. J. T.
Robertson, of Abbeville, was burned
down the night of the 9th. Loss
$4,000; insurance $4,000.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

The Democrats of New York held
a grand ratification meeting the
night of the 26th ultimo. Samuel
J. Tilden presided.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

E. NJ. Brayton, Collector Of In
ternal Revenue, is a candidate for
Congress from the Second (O'Con-
ors) District.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

The people OF Lexington County
are taking steps to erect a Monu-
ment to their Confederate dead.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

Gov. Colquit is sure of renomina,
ton. The Georgians know a good
man when they find him.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
GRAND BARBECUE!
At Reid's Mineral Spring,
NEAR NEWBERRy C.E.
AUGUST 20, 1880.

The undersigned proposes to furnish
6rst-class Barbecue at the above place and
date for. 500 people. Mr.. D. D. Holly, the
celebrated Cook, viii do tie cooking. 1t
is expected that all candidates will be pres
ent to make the people happy.
Aug. 4, S2-2t". D. ?. HOLLY.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
1VesU advertisements.
Meeting of County Executive
..--. Committee.

The Executive Committee Of the Demo.
cratic Party Of Newberry County will meet
at Ncwberry Court House Monday, 9th in
stant, at II 4. VI. A full attendance is
earnestly desired, as Managers are to be
appointed for the Primary Election, and
other important business is to be transact
ed. JNO. G. WILSON, Chairman.
L. w. S!MKINS. Secretary
Aug. +, 32-lt. ~.-.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

The Democrats and 'Greenbackers
of Maine have joined forces to de,
feat the Republicans.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
Th G Herald
THqf: VI m. +; WSIIHGE5 GRENEKER' }ED,roRs.
NEWBERRY. s. G. s
W EDNESDAY, AUG. +, 1880.
a PAPER EOR TILE PEOPLE.

The Herald is in the highest respect ram
ily Nevspapcr, devoted to the material in-
torests OF the people of this County and the
State. 1t circulates extensively, and aS an
Advertising medium offers unrivalled ad-
yantages. For Terms, see first page.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

A man in Tennessee died the 25th
ult., of hydrophobia from a dog
bite in March.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

Two car loads of German eml-
grants went into Georgia to settle
a few days ago.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
WIGGINs' CONDITION.

II cannot give you SPECIFIC lnfor-
nation as to his condition during the
fast. We made no scientific examina-
sions, as our main object was to. save
his life and to rob lunatic Of a delu-
sion. His pulse was, as in cases of
consumption where there is a growth
of tubercles, growing weaker and his
condition, although not healthy, was
normal. He did not appear to sleep
during the day, but rested well at
night and made no complaint. He
was pleasant, never stubborn and was
intellectual and filed with religious
ardor, although not an enthusiast. He
could not be tempted to eat. The
most tempting dishes were constantly
set before him and even during the
night the Watchman in making his
rounds every hour tried to induce him
TO eat, but without success. Gould he
eat without being observed? {? No, sir;
the watches were such that he could
not eat without being seen. There is
no doubt that he tasted all the time.
We would have been glad to have seen
him eat. He constantly held that he
was Christ and could prove it by fast
ing forty, days.
"At death he was very much ema-
ciated, and, to use an ordinary ex-
preston, was nothing but skin and
bones Before he began I suppose
he weighed about lS0 pounds he
was six feet two inches tall and we'll
built. At his death I don't suppose
he weighed much over 100 pounds.
I held post portem on his body, and
found that all Of the vital organs were
very much diminished. The heart,
which in man Of his size should
have weighed twelve ounces, weighed
six; the stomach was but ope-third the
normal size and bloodless, and in the
right lung there was a tuberculous
cavity considerably larger than a
goose egg, of several months standing,
three inches from the collar-bone.
There were also tubercles scattered
through the left lung. We could see
that he was gradually losing flesh
from the start. There is not the least
doubt that if he had not been diseased
he would have succeeded in his task.
We did not rotice the various changes,
but were trying to get him to live.
Everybody was kindly disposed to
him, and did not want violence used.
DR.. Smith hoped that he would desist
and eat. If he had not tasted it was
only question of few months when
he would have died. The cavity In
the lung was growing gradually, and
he would probably have lived half or
three-quarters Of year under or
dinary circumstances, although he
might have died in two or three
months. Our desire is al rays to save
life, and in cases Of long fasting con-
eentrated food is always given. Now
we force the food into the stomach"
WHO WIGGINS WAS.
Virgins vas native of Boone
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
R. Duncan.

Mr.. E. O. Fuller dropped dead
in Spartanburg the 3Oth ult., from
sunstroke.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
DUE WEST 1s'
PBnAbB CObLBGBB,

More prosperous last year than usual !;
annually growing in popular favor; twen-
ty-one years under the same administration;
employs only the best teachers; depends
upon merit for success; and offers the best
advantages for the least money. $1,000
pays board and tnition FOR one year.
The next College year will open Monday,
the 4th October.
Send for Circular, 10
Rev. J. |. BONNER, President,
Due West, AbbeviIlc County, S. c.
Aug. /, SIT.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
SOFT SASUES

With costumes of many kinds, !
sash of the same is loosely tied around
the waist in 4 brigand like sort CT way,
giving a touch Of aJand0n quite de-
sirable. The soft sashes are indeed
feature of the day. Made of Surah
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

The cotton worm has appeared
in North Carolina, Georgia and
Mississippi.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04
Over 8 Month Fasting.
What DR.. Tanner Has to Exceed-A Blockley
Insane Patient Who Imagined he Was
Christ and TASTED SIS Days and
a Hours.
Philadelphia Times.

Col. Thomas, house agent of the
Blockley A!mshouse, sat on the gnarl-
ed roots of venerable shade tree in
front of that institution yesterday and
read the Times dispatch about DR..
Tanners performance as starvation
ist in New York. Il don't see what
Tanner has to brag on, said he; 1--WE
had an insane patient here some time
ago who imagined he was Christ, and
starting out on "a fast of forty days
succeeded in fasting ti,irty-6ve days
-" Just here a sudden and vio-
lent shower curtailei the narrative
and drove the group to shelter. A
newspaper man standing near by,
however, having thus heard that Phil.
adelphia had possessed rival Of DR..
Tanner, sought DR.. David D. Rich
ardson, the physician in charge of the
Blockley insane \ brisk walk through
the main building, across the court
yard of the "outwards," into the asy-
lum building, and the physicians s
Office was reached.
"Oh, yes" said DR.. Richardson,
"you mean Wiggins, who always In
troduced himself as Thomas Whitta-
ker Virgins, alias Jesus Christ. "
1t was in September, 1858. Wiggins
had been in the institution several
years, and said he had tasted several
times for two or three weeks before
he came here. DR.. Robert 7. Smith
was here at the time, and Wiggios
began to fast for forty days aud nights.
He said it was his duty and he could
do it.
UNEXPECTED PROFANITY.
Il reported the matter to DR.. Smith,
who was opposed to using the force
necessary to compel him to eat, SO he
said: Let him try! it will be hard
matter to prevent it, and you may per
shade him to eat The first seven
DAYS be existed on a small bottle ot
porter and taking a few swallows o.
water, according to his thirst. There
was 10 system in his abstinence. Ths
porter was nourishing, and he fanciec
as much, for ne said: That strength
ems me; I think It is food and de-
cline to take it any longer Frou
that moment he confined himself ex
clusively to water, which seemed tc
sustain him. He went along in thi:
way fer thirty-Gve days, fourteen
hours and thirty,6ve minutes, and ther
sent for me. When I went to hin
the said: s--it, give me
whole confectionery shop As | said
be imagined he was Christ, had beer
a most exemplary Christian and hae
never been known to swear before.
aThen began the effort to restore
him. 7 began With eight ounces o
milk punch. He took few swallows
but it appeared to nauseate him anc
he vomited. I tried concentrated es
sence of beef next, with the same ef
feet. Then egg,nogg, but his stomach
refused to retain shat also. We always
treat cases of this kind With concen
trated food, and I continued the three
agents, but they we're constantly re
jected Immediately after being admin
istered. He lived for forty-eight hour:
longer and then went of in sheer ez
haustiou. Our efforts to save hin
-o.o e,,k:Io
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

For President &;
w. S. HANCOCK.
For Vice. President:
w. II. ENGLISH.
For Governor
JOHNSON HAGooD.
For Lieutenant-Governor:
J. D. KENNEDY.
.. For Comptroller General:
J. g. CoIT.
For Secretary of State
r. NJ. SIMS.
.. For Attorney-Geueral.
ID. LEROY F. YoUMANs.
For Superintendent Of Education ::
HUGH S. THOMPSON.
For Adjutant and Inspcctor-Gencral =:
ARTHUR NJ. MANIGAULT.
For State Treasurer:
JOHN PETER RICHARDSON.
For Presidential Electors
At Large-John L. Manning, VIM.
Elliott. .... ....
First District-E. ". Noise.
Second District-C. II. Simonton.
Third District-J. S. Murray.
Fourth District-Cad. Jones.
Fifth District-G. W. Croft.
For Solicitor Seventh Circott-D.
R. Duncan.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-08-04

Nicsins vas a native of Boone
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-09-10
National Convention Of W. C. TIL.

The Woman's National Christian
Temperance Union will hold its sew
cnth annual meeting in Clarendon ST.
chrrch. Boston, Mass, commencing
Wednesday, October %, 1880. Each
state auxiliary is entitled to one dele
gate for each Congressional District.
Besides the foregoing representation.
the President and Corresponding Sec
rotary of each state union, also the chair
men of standing committees, and the
Editor and Publisher of Our Union, are
delegates, by virtue of office.
Owing to the great difficulties in pro-
curing reduced railroad rates over such
a large extent of country, it was Deem
ed advisable by the Executive Com
mittee at indianapolis, to leave the
matter with each State President to Sc
cure reductions in her own state as far
as practicable. Delegates should COM
municate promptly with Mrs. DIR. A. j.
Gordon, 1872 West Brookline street,
Boston, Mass, who is Chairman of the
Committee of Arrangements, and who
will secure and report places of enter
tainment for ALL
Our local auxiliaries are requested to
observe Saturday, Oct. 23d, as a day
for special prayer for Gods blessing
and guidance upon this National Con-
vcntion, which will be called upon TO
consider a new plan of representation
and other subjects of vital interest to
our great and growing work "for God
and Home aud Native land"
FRANCES Il. WILLARD, President.
MARY A. WOODBRIDGE,
Rec. Sec. VIC. r. u.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-09-10
Profoundly Grateful 10 God.

al have been using your Compound
Oxygen Treatment" writes Judge s.
l.. Bryan, of Salem, H., "for nearly
two months, and am profoundly CRATE
full to God and you for the benefit deriv-
ed from its use. have been for more
than thirty years sufferer from ner-
vous disorders. Ovcrwork and seden-
tary habits as a college student brought
me into difficulty. Later in life profess
sional labors added dyspepsia to my
nervous calamity, and | have been a
great sufferer for many years. Ny
sleep has been bad, and | have h ID
much irregularity in the action of my
heart. The gas has nearly relieve d be
disturbed heart-action, and my sic ep il
becoming as sweet and protracted as IN
early life. | shall always rememb II
you with gratitude, and appreciate the
blessings OF progressive Investigation
which brings such results. ! think you
may congratulate yourselves that you
stand in the front of a new medical adj
vance that is to effect permanent rev.
olution in tho treatment of disease
Onr Treatise on Compound Oxygen
which contains the record of remarks
bic cures in chronic diseases, sent free
Address Drs. Starkey and Palen, 10!
and I'LL Girard Street, Philadelphia
| Pa.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-09-10
County News.
BRIDPORT.

Mr.. Edward Taylor of N. Y. city is
home on visit.
The Band of Hope is preparing for
another concert.
Miss Ella Cross has gone to Shore
ham to attend school.
Miss Nellie Barbour starts for South
Carolina on Monday,
Mrs. Jennie Pratt has gone TO visit
her friends in Castleton.
Miss Minnie Grandey has gone TO
Poultney, where she will attend school
Mr.. John Witherell was elected TO
represent the town on the third ballot
on Tuesday.
The Good Templars, instead of
meeting ins the vestry next Tuesday,
will meet in the Town Hall.
Mrs. IIamblin, wife of Hiram Ham,
lin, died on Aug. q with consump-
ton. She leaves many friends to mourn
her loss.
1t is so very dry that persons are
drawing water from the lake in barrels
and farmers are removing their stock
to where there is better feed.
DR.. Warner has received proposal
to settle on the other side of the lake
and practice his profession there. If he
should decide to go, his departure will
be much regretted by his many patrons
and friends.
"A Republican rally was held at the
Town Hall Friday evening, Sept. 3.
/ Hon. ID. T.. Nicholson of Rutland was
the speaker for the evening. Consider
able enthusiasm was manifested by the
large number present.
Rev. Mr.. Gascoigne of Shorcham
preached very acceptably at the Meth
odist church last Sabbath morning il
exchange with Rev. Mr.. Pascoe. Rev
Mr.. Osborne of Panton will preacl
next Sabbath morning and administer
the sacrament.
Mr.. EDITOR. feeling
was created ut our town meeting by TIN
election of Mr.. John Witherell, as on
town Representator. Mr.. Witherell j
one of the best men for the Office within
our town, but it is alleged that al
agreement was made by Mr.. Herr,
: Sollace whereby Mr.. Sollace was to b.
made side Judge and Mr.. j. S. North
supported as senator, and Mr.. Sollac
agreeing to support Mr.. David Barbou
another of onr worthy citizens, for tn
Office of town representative. Mr.. Ban
bour was elected delegate to th
,, county convention and duly nominate
, Mr.. Solacc for the office of judge, an
: when our freemen's election was hel
! Sollace was found to have been throw
/ ing his support for his son-in-law instea
. of Mr.. Barbour, and even in the NEE
= ing secretly aiding the opposition to Nj
: Barbour. Col. A. Fletcher seeing tn
expressed himself in very decided tern
? to Sollace, and warm feeling of indil
nation was aroused which extends
many of our most influential citizen
r The friends of Mr.. Barbour are just
n indignant at his unfair treatment. b
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-09-10
A Public DEIy.

We are not in the habit of putting any
sort of patent medicinesin our columns,
for the business of a newspaper is to let
people know what is going on i'm the
world, and not to lend aid to what may
be an imposition. But we happen to
know DIR. David Kennedy of Rondout,
n. Y, and can personally testify to the
excellence of The medicine which the
doctor calls "Favorite Remedy" And
if word of ours will persuade anybo-
dy to use it, and thus find relief from
suffering, no professional etiquette shall
hinder us from saying that word. For
diseases of the blood, kidneys and bow
els il has no equal. We would not be
without il for five times the dollars that
il COSTS lDaily Times.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-09-10

The ground is getting fearful.
dry.
drawing water is becoming quit
fashionable.
Mr.. Henry Lane is home agnil
from his trip west looking hearty.
We understand that fire is on tho
interval, slowly making its way to the
swamp.
The corn crop is extra good, but
potatoes are very light in consequence
of the drought.
Mr.. John Atwood has gone to
Rome, N. Y, for the purpose of having
a cancer removed.
Election went oil very quietly, al.
though considerable excitement pre-.
vailed over the election of town repre-
sentative. The names of thee or fonr
of our most worthy citizens were in
the canvass and were well sustained.
The French had man from among
their own ranks and stoutly supported
him to the last. So evenly were the
votes divided that il was thought there
would be no choice, but late in the cleo
ton things took a favorable turn, and
w. IL. Bingham was carried by a hand
some majority. Notwithstanding the
excitement, not word was spoken to
disturb the peace, and perfect sobriciy
and order prevailed throughout the en-
tire election.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-09-10

Winthrop Dennison, Bratteboro, VT,
advertises to send receipt Hop Bitters
for so cts. This is the receipt that we
paid him 90 cts. for, and give ii free,
if people wish TO use such stuff:
One gal. whiskey to IL OF. glycerine,
8 OF. ilnid ext. of hops, ? OF. aloes, |
gal. water.
This is not Hop Bitters, but the same
swindle perpetrated by Nj. Il. Barney,
of Detroit, Mich. and is misdeameanor
to send through the mails or for papers
to advertise it, and libelous on Hop Bit
tiers. All Hop Bitters, or any thing pre-
tending TO be oflike nature, or made OF
Hops, are worthless and injurious
counterfeits. unless made by the Hop
Bitters Mfg. Co. of Rochester, n. y,
and Toronto, Ont, and all parties max
ing or selling them will de punished ac-
cordingly. There is not and cannot be
and genuine Hop Bitlers made except
byus.
Hop BITTERs MFG Co,
| Rochester, N. Y.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-09-10
YEYBRIDGE.

Hon. Chas. Colby, NJ. p, Stanstead,
and wife, were in town Oh the Sabbath.
Rev. James Dayton,a former pastor,
speaks at the w. M. church, next Sab
bath.
Rev. Horace James preached n very
acceptable sermon at the w. M. church
last Sabbath. Subject, "The punish
ment of Cain"
Miss June Cherbino has gone TO
Waynesburgh, Pa, TO reside with her
uncle, DR.. George Cherbino, and to
attend the college.
Mr.. Silas Harrington, of Rome, n.
Y, paid flying visit to his relatives
here, from Saturday till Monday. lie
is engaged in the cigar business in hat
place.
The annual assessment of the Vt.
Mutual Fire Insurance Co., is the
hands of the agent for collection. Please
give the matter your attention.
M, N. BAKER, Agt.