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A Curious Revelation.

Gen. James Steedman, who is supposed
to have saved the Federal army in Chick
amauga from annihilation, and whose
cotton, poker and other exploits in Au-
gusta, after the war, are still matters
of remembrance, is now leading poll
tician and excellent talker. He has
been indulging lately in "reminiscences
which are very racy and not infrequently
important if true" He declares,
among other things, that while he was in
command at Chattanooga he was visited
by the notorious Parson Brownlow, who
became his guest. One day while changing
their underclothing the parson exhibited
to him most singular birthmark on his
body. It was perfectly formed snake,
not coiled nor yet extended, but curved
as serpents are often seen. 1t was of
red color, and with every feature 30 dis
tinct that the indentations for the
eyes were plainly. visible. Said the
General: "Physiologists, I presume,
can readily explain the cause of the
mark, but I am at a loss to understand
how his whole nature became 80 serpen.
tine as it was. Venomous, vindictive
and cunning, he had as much snake as
nature in his composition" The head
of the snake in question was just under
the parsons left breast. The body Of
the reptile extended down over his ribs,
and was about six or eight inches long.
We refer physiologists and the curious
generally, not to speak of Gen. Steed-
man, to DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes
startling, learned and ingenious novel
called Elsie Nenncr. The heroine of the
romance had, physically and mentally,
the characteristics of the ophidian tribe,
and yet enough of q sublime spiritual
nature akin to the noblest humanity to
seek escape from the dreadful thrall of
her birth-mark. There was no pictured
serpent upon her fair, lissome shape and
delicate skin. but the blood itself seemed
to have been corrupted and the mind dis
torted. Possibly Parson Brownlow suf-
fered from similar causes similarly
brought about. The difference, however,
between him and Elsie Venner was most
pronounced. The poor girl recognized
the spell that was upon her and sought
to be emancipated from it. The uncan-
ny man apparently gloried in his kin.
ship to the reptile whose form is the ear
liest type of the internal presence. 1t is
not little significant that the head of
Brownlow's snake rested vindictively and
luridly in that spot which is the dwelling
place of the heart, a muscle commonly
supposed to contain and originate affec.
tions or hates, as the case shall be a
wholesome or perverted one. Of course,
v1e allude to this matter as a phenome-
non, and advise all who would pursue
the subject in its minute metaphysical
relations to read DR.. Holmes wonderful
work.-Augusta Chronicle and C0nstitu-
tionQlist
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Sleeping a Life Away.

Nathan. G.. Vrooman, all employee OF
the Central Hudson Railroad, residing
near the city of Schenectady, is sleeping
his life away. Six years ago he received
sunstroke, and ever since he has COM
planned of dizziness. On the 18th of
February he was compelled to quit work
and take to his bed on account of severe
pains in his head. He at once fell asleep
and continued in this condition almost
without interruption, day and night, for
three weeks and two days. His sleep
appeared to be natural, and his breath
ing was not labored as in certain diseases
of the brain. When aroused he seemed
very morose and disinclined to converse,
so that it was with the greatest difficulty
any information concerning his feelings
could be drawn from him. He desired
above all things to be let alone and not
disturbed. His appetite during this time
was very fair. He ate, on alternate days,
enough to support life in an inactive
state. But each time, as soon as his food
was disposed of, he would at once relapse
into his former apathy. What, is little
singular in his case, there was at no time
any symptom of fever or Inflammation or
delirium, nor of any material increase of
the temperature of the body which would
indicate auy deep.seated disease nor
any paralysis or disturbance of vision.
At the,end of the tuenty.three days he
awoke and became communicative. He
was not suffering from any pains, but was
weak. His appetite was voracious, and
it was then supposed that he would soon
recover his strength and return to his
work. Ten days later he became sleepy
and again took his bed, where he is at
present in about the same condition as at
first. Day and night he sleeps without
any fever, and refuses to take any food.
When he awakes from his sleep, it is
with the greatest difficulty he can be
made to,talk. :. 1t is only by perseverance
IN Questioning that g. 'syes" or "no''
can be got out of him in reply. He de.
sires to be allowed to sleep. His friends
are getting anxious about him, as it is
now two weeks since he tasted food, and
still his sleep continues, with no material
change in his condition or symptoms.
He is single man, aged about thirty
five years, hardworking, sober and indus
trious, and the main support Of a widow
ed sister, with whom he resides. Death
must ensue in short time, but the case
is so remarkable as to excite the wonder
and interest of the physicians in that
section. The doctors are unable to give
an explanation of the mans somnolency.
Syracuse Courier.
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TIMELY CAUTIoN.-Genuine Hop
Bitters are put up in square paneled,
amber-colored bottles, with white label
Oh one side printed in black letters, and
green hop cluster, and on the other side
yellow paper with red letters revenue
stamp over the cork. This is the only
form in which genuine Hop Bitters are
put up, and the sole right to make, sell
and use them is granted to the Hop Bit
ters Mfg Co., of Rochester N. Y, and
Toronto, Ont, by patents, copyright and
trade mark. All others put up in any
other way or by any one else, claiming
to be like it or pretending to contain
hops, by whatever names they may be
called, are bogus and unfit for use, and
only put up to sell and cheat the people
on the credit and popularity of Hop Bit
ters.
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The FIRST GUN THAT JEFF DAVIS
F1RED.-Uncle Ike was sweeping out the
office Wednesday morning when he was
interrupted by darkey who entered and
said:
"Good morn, Uncle Ike, amt you
gwine ter see Gin'ral Grant arribe ter
day. De 'siety powerful big meetin'
las mite, an we 'cluded to take part in
de- ception."
IT like ter see de Gin'ral, Jim, but
bizness am too pressin' dis time a-yeah."
''I's 'sprised at you, Uncle Ike. I
links dat it am de duty OBJ ebery culled
pusson ter tax in de 'ception ter day."
elbows dat?"
"Kase he freed us niggers."
Didn't do no sich Ting, said Ike, drop
ping his broom.
"Who was it den %
"It was de fus' gun dat jeff Davis
flashed set us free. Eff he hadn't flashed
dat gun we'd a-nebber bin free niggers
ter day."
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-06

- 1t is in the nature of men and
things that education, no less than reli-
gion, must be personally experienced to
be of the largest benefit.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-06

= Invest your funds carefully and in-
telligently. Beware of the brilliant bub-
bles that are blown up to tempt ingenious
speculators.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-06

There are now six telegraph cables
connecting the United States with Eu-
rope.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-06

= No kissing by telephone for us. We
prefer to take the electricity direct from
the battery.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-06
THE EXCITEMENT

Another special from San Francisco
says the shooting of De Young by young
Kalloch last night has created such ex-
citement in this city as has never been
equalled before even at the most stormy
period of our history. It exceeds in vic.
lence the storm Of public passion and
agitation that succeeded the shooting of
Mayor Kalloch by De Young in August
last, and it has increased to-day to such
an extent that no one can foretell what
the ultimate consequences will be. The
feeling against the party of which Mayor
Kalloch and Kearney are the leaders has
been growing stronger of late, and this
assassination has infuriated the people so
that the Mayors life is not considered
safe from public vengeance. Threats are
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08
From Chicago.

Our friends, the enemy met In Chica-
90 last Wednesday, and having hard
nut 10 crack In the x-President, have
wrestled over him ever since. Hoar Of
Massachusetts, WAS made temporary
Chairman. A majority Of the National
Committee were against Grant and Mr..
Cameron, the Chairman had to toe the
mark or be deposed. The hope of Grants
managers, Conkling, Logan and Came
ron was TO vote the States as units, thus
using those delegates that were opposed
to Grant In the leading States Of n. Y,
Pa, H., a. we'll @ his friends. This
bold scheme was beaten down, and 90
the bold scheme OF forcing Grants nom
ination on frat ballot failed. The qucs.
ton Of organization was settled against
this unit rule. Up to adjournment al
GA. N. to-day there had been - bal.
lots. Grant leading Blaine some ~ ia
is votes, and Sherman, Window and
Conkllng holding the balance of power
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08
EVENT and COMMENT.

Don T. c. Peters, we'll known citizen
VI Lynchburg died in that city last week,
aged 90. He was brother Of Col. W.
/. Peters Of the University Of Va. For
inany years he was leading dry goods
~erchant Of the city.
w. 7. Hamilton Clerk of Bland coun-
ty Court died recently at Wythville.
Col. Napoleon B. French of Mercer
Co. W. Va. has been nominated for Gov
enor by the Greenbacksrs. Col. French
is a gentleman Of fine sense, but this
nomination Is an empty honor.
Gen. J. A. Walker, our Lieut., Gov
has been elected n member Of the Town
Council Of Wythville, The Gen. seems
fond Of office, as he now holds two fine
positions Of honor and emolument.
The harrisburg virginian says Rev
Mr.. Laurence Of Dublin is making an
effort TO erect an Episcopal church al
Pearisburg. Mr., Laurence rarely un.
pertskes anything that is not crowned
with success.
The last two weeks seems to have beer
fortnight of unusual mortality. Cap
Alex. Pine and Pearls George of Mercer
Co. W. Va. where they were prominent
vi,izens, have recently died. Mr.. An,
derson +. Meadows of the same Co. died
May 81. These are MI men of some note
In Lynchburg Don T.. c. Peters ant
Schooldeld, both prominent merchants
at one time, are dead. In Richmond
Police Justice j. A. White recently
died Of consumption. The Editor of TIN
West Point Va. Star, w. +. Hart an(
WIN. Fiiz Simmons Of the Elizabethtor
Tenn. Aountaineer are both dead.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for July Is on
our table ahead, as usual. Ever number
Of this magazine has some specla, feat
IRE, and the one, this month, is AN illus
traled article on Royal Beauties ofThis
Century" Among other portraits Civ
en- is one Of Louise, Queen Of Prussia,
mother Of the yresent German Emperor,
one of the most beautiful women that
ever lived, If we may judge from this
engraving. Then there Is II colored fash
ion plate; colored pattern; numerous
sirited wood engravings; designs in en-
broidery, and score or more Of the
newest fashions in dresses, hats, bonnets,
&c. The stories are even better than
usual, and that Is saying great deal.
Among them are the opening thapters of
powerful novclet, "'rhe Lost Talisman
Of Montezuma, by new contributor,
besides other original tales, all by fret
class American writers. The price of
Peterson" Is but two dollars year.
Id clubs, six copies are sent for nine dol
lors, with an extra copy for year, as II
premium, to the person getting up the
club. Unquesiionable Peterson" Is the
cheapest, rs well as the best" Ms the
publisher claims. Specimens are sent,
Sratis, to persons wishing toget up clubs.
As new volume begins with the July
number, now IL capital time to sub
scribe. Address Chas. j. Peterson BOG
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Our Washington Letter.
wAsnrNoToS. d. G., May 20. 1880

wAsHINuToS. d, G., May 20. 1880
The Chicago affair may be safely
set down ~ the most remarkable event
IN history. Crowds Of men are said TO
have had their language confused, and
armies have been broken up without mp
parent cause, but the record shows no
such example Of ubsurdlty, insanity,
or the effect Of drink, ~ was shown In
yesterdays proceedings Of the Chicago
convention. Mira. lngersoll eScitcdly
gathering around her IN public, tho
American nag, Conkling waving ban
ncrs aud cmblcms, aud lunch baskets,
aud ten or fifteen thousand other nor
mally sane people indulging IN cxiraya.
gancies that would have been riskcd
during the excuses Of Commune rule
In Paris, make up scene TO be- wonder
cd vt among anglo.saxon people.
Congress can adjourn any day. That
Il, all the remaining business can he
tNllliNN'N w uhl iHNlN " NNNihNi
IN the House, notwithstanding the large
number Of Republican Representative
who are at Chicago, and disposition Il
shown to finish the session IA slowly IA
possible.
The manner IN which Senator Conk-
ling has been sat upon nj Chicago Il very
gratifying to n great many people here
who arc disgusied with his cgotIsm and
offensive manners IN and out Of the
Scnnte, and do not say too much when
shy, that he IL the most unpopular
man, loves, IN public affection, Of any
man who ats In the Senate. Even tho
adnlrefA ~ General Grant recently de-
sire hia defeat TO humillaio Conkling.
The House Committee on electoral
cvun, instructed their Chairman 10 iisc
all the means IN his power TO secure
action Wy the House on the concurrent
resolution now on the Speakers table,
which was adopted by the Senate last
vc.k. providing mr. bill ~ rrpulste
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08
Letter From Texas.
ALLEN, TEXAS, June 2nd, 1885,

ALLEN, TExAs, June 2nd, 1880.
Editor News:
For the last week an immense amount
Of rain has fallen. Mediterranean wheat
may be injured some as farmers seldom
stack their wheat but thresh soon after
cutting. Wheat will make good crops.
Corn is looking very well, and cotton
promises an ahunpant yield. This coun-
try is changing rapidly. The vast prai-
rles are being bought and cut into small
farms for settlers and every year the
amount of cultivated land increases.
Farms are worked much by machinery
such Ms riding plows, riding cultivators
SC. Real estate is looking up us trade
| improves and the vast network of rail-
road continues to be built. There is a
great demand for cattle in this part of
Texas, to take to the plains of the West.
Stock owners pay hands $4,000 per
month to herd cattle and furnish them
horscs 20 ride. Dallas is the principal
city of north Texas and does an immense
amount Of trade. Its population il
about 10000 and rapidly increasing
Sherman is next in size and is 4 flour
fishing place.
We regret to see political divisions in
the "Old Dominion" The coming con.
test is one Of such vast importance that
II united effort is required to take the
reins of government from the hands Of
the party that has fostered rings and
monopoles upon the people by a system
Of ruinous class legislation. We hope
State and National issues will not bt
blended together, but that Virginia will
IA ever, help 10 swell the number o
Democratic States and insure the victory
our nation so much desires. j. p. l.
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the counting Of the electoral vote for
President and Vice President. This is
the Morgan resolution giving Congress
authority, If both Houses agree, to re-
ject set OF returns from any State IL
but one set Of returns is received
Though introduced by Democrat,
think the resolution is clearly undemO-
cratic, and more directly subversiye of
what Democrats consider the rights and
powers of State than any other measure
Of the session. Senator Edmunds' bill
was the true Democratic principle. 1t
provided that where returns were dis
puted the State should decide for itself
which was the valid one. This bill,
though introduced and advocated by a
Republican, was the true one, and | am
sorry our Democratic friends have seen
fit TO lay it aside and adopt one simply
because there was Republican precedent
for such action, instead of sticking to
principles long avowed, and the ADAM
donment Of which will give them the
appearance an appearance Of inconsis-
tency. Don.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08
NOT ICF.

DURSUAtiT 10 a decree Of tie Cir
i cult Court of Washington county,
in the case Of Geo. w. BiackIey plain.
tiff, against c. G Campbell, defend
ant, The undersigned Commissioner
will sell on the 18th day Of July 1880,
beginning at ! O'Clock P. M on the
premises, at public outcry to the high.
est bidder. such All interest in one.
fourth Of an..acre of land with a, la &c
new two-story framed house with an
ell Oh the same. six rooms, b. will be
sufficient to pay fine debt costs sIri
commissions in the" IJeadings men
toned.
SAID lot is situated on Main Street,
GOodson. Va, and adjoins the lots of
w P. Hulse. G. c. Campbell, and
others.
TERNS'-One third cash down. al.
20 sufficient sum to pay costs OF
CONS sale Balance in 6 aud 10
months. equal instailmsnts, with in.
terest. Bond with good securite for
the deferred payments.
J. H. WOOD. CONS.
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Trying to Scare Virginia,

The State Of New York has recently
distinguished itself by undertaking to
collect claims due her citizens from 9th
or States OF the Union. Very few Of our
reAders will fall TO remember that one Of
the Amendments to the Federal consti-
tuition forbids the Supreme Court from
entertaining any suit brought against q
State by citizens OF another State. The
recent Legislature OF New York passed
Nh act allowing such persons to assign
their claims TO the State OF New York,
and empowering the Attorney General
70 sue such States In the name OF the
state Of New York, with the understand.
Ing that when collected the money was
10 bc paid to the aforesaid citizen. Gov.
RoRiSsoS was then In the Executive
mansion and he very speedily vetoed the
hill, declaring the State should not with
HIS assent become n collecting officer,
and pronouncing the act unconsttution-
sl and puerile. The present Lcgisla.
,ure Of that State has again passed thit
hill and the present Republican Cover.
nor CORNELL has aligned It. The act H.
VI course, beneath dignI6ed notice, and
will b. sImply III food for fools. To ar.
g,ic that the constitution Of the United
states can be clrcumvcntcd In any such
way, would simply argue y Supreme
court insenslble TO shame. The very
terms OF the act show that tho whole
supposed transaction Il a sham, aud Ia
whole effect, II II could have had any al
all, would be to convert the State into q
coil stable Cor the benefit Of ~ brokers
aud thayep. Ith too plain for nrgu-
ment, that any party acting asa collect
tE agent for another, has simply IN,
vaue power and mode Of procedure N
ne ~ nclpal would have and no more
Tev cent increase the power by merely
mnking an agency. Virginia won't
pcb~ Of IT, Not much.
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G. VS.. G.
Garfield beats Grant.

At one O'Clock to-day the Chicago con-
vention nominated Garfield of Ohio for
the Presidency. The 36th and last bal
lot stood Grant 81, Blaine ~, Garfield
897. conkling and Logan congratulated
the party, and the nomination was then
made unanimous. We regard the nom
ination a very strong one, perhaps the
strongest that could have been made.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08
From the Hub.

There Ia perhaps no tonic offered TO the
people that possesses ~ much real iulrin-
sic value m the Hop Billers. just ~
this season Of the year, when the stom-
ach needs m appetizer, or the blood
needs purifying, the cheapest aud best
remedy II Hop Bltlcrs. An ounce Of
prevention II worth pound of cure
don't wait until you are Frustrated by u
disease that mny take mouths for you to
recover in Boston Giobe.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08

~, ereereSt thing oft IL the fact that
tie Thhd.1erm leaders having stolcn
he presidency III 1870 from the Dcmoc.
my. should Try In 1850 at Chicago 10
a.N II nom their ovu parry,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08
UNIVERSITY eF VIRGINIA,

SUMNER LAW LLCTIRES lnIne weekly,
begin Sth July, $50. and nd III Srptem
her. Have proved of signal use'-lst, 20
students who design torursue their studits
Mt this or other Law School; End, to tno'e
who propose to read privately and Bad, TO
practitioners who hnye OF had the ad'ai-
tage OF systematic instruction. For circL-
lar apply (P. o. University OF Va') to J"nN
B, Minor. Prof. Com. aud Stat. Law. 2jH
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08

RrsrsrAScE TO Cameron, Logan and
Conklin is obedience to Blaine.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08

PULLMAN CARS, Washington to New
Orleans, via I ncl burg AMI Rrlstol.-
LEIGHTON SLEFPERs Lynch'urg 10
Memphis (yia NJ. n. G. II. r. without
change
firtt Clh,s md EmigrAnt Tickle TO all
pripcipa roinis wESl and NnRTlI.W EST
m low NJ hy any other all Rail Line, -
scy- EMI0R WITS CARRIED on RSprc-s
Trnius-l50 pounds Of baggage allowed 10
csuh full ticket aud 10 pounds on each lali
ticket FRrg. Childr' between and IL
ycort charged bali rAtes-undcr Eve years
FREE.
This road comprises an ir' nitnut link "
the OLD RFLlABLE Y GINA 4 TENN.
Air IlfE, Offering UNSURPASSED IA
ClIITlEs for the expeditions hAndlinc of
freight 10 and = o frrm the NORTH. SOUTH
and WEST, issuing THR0 al BLL5 up
LADlNG to all principal inr ~ I
adjustment Of olaims. Nnrd B,d U r'.
cellsd Management up,qua led, =
neciions Snre.
Bf1g- No ttuohle 10 answer leters.
For Tickets, Rates, Map Iiills, & pl Ssc
apply TO
LIS, BROWN, GsN'l TRLyELiGS A0'r.
Lynchhurg. Vh.
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AT BusKYiLLE,

with Richmond \ rAn
willie x <. fnr Greens,
boro. Charlotte and The
springs IN vast. n q.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08

At BRieToL, with
Fast Tenn Va 4 GA. v
u tor Knoxville, chat.
tarooga aud all points
N Gsr 90, Aidbd M.
TUnessse ifssi,sippf.
the nsAf Sosih icsai
md North. iocpi and Ior
Cinripnaif Hnd points
slnng the j,incii natl So.
RAllinRd,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08
Condensed Time Table.
ATLANTIC, MISS. 1 OHIO RAIL ROAD.
In ERFECT MAY l0rH. 1880.
Going W est
Connections Wes,~ ard.
T PETER8BUR

with Richmond 4 70.
'sfshuTr RAllro,i f'r
Riehmond, Washington.
Baltimore and IA hast,
snd the sprlngs along
the lire OF Chesapeake
h Ohio X X
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08
Az pnnrn,R wi,

nj NUM- UpNl wv
steamers ~ hay Line
old i'omininu. Nrd Nsr
chants n Mlners' Tran,
sprftAtlnn 70 Tor Nal
tlmore, Nav York Ant
Hn.lmn.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08

NOMINATED on first ballot, do you
say? He-he-he. l SwAR!
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-06-08
At lYpnuRuRt

with NitglhlA Midlard
X Y to and from North
and south
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sT iETrRsBuRo.

~
With R'chmoud and ~
t.tAhurR X X h Peters
bnrs knNd for weldu
Wilmington knd
s1uth east