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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-07-26
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For the next three evenings ou
hero was engaged in writing letters
or rather letter-for no sooner
was each one completed than it wa;
torn in pieces and burned. Horton
felt himselfin q tight fix, and hoped
the enemy would make demonstra
ton on the camp that he might ge'
out of it. He had rather face hun
dred cannon than undertake to ac
knowledge the reception OF that nit
ten. He knew he loved Miss La
than, but his big sensitive soul had
been terribly lacerated by her appa-
rentlv heartless behavior. and he had
concluded to become indifferent. not
only to her, but to all woman-kind.
This might be another of her heart
less tricks. bat when Jack recalled
her words, "If ever think enough
of YOU to surrender it. III send il
to you" he felt the little witch did
entertain some regard for him. Still,
as she had vouchsafed no kind mes
sage with the surrender of the nit
ten. he was at loss how to act.
Write he would not. ''If | asked
Carter's advice" he reasoned, she
would only laugh at me. Why
can't these plaguey women let fel-
low alone, anv way?" he muttered to
himself. II was trying to forget her
and now she has opened all my
wounds afresh. She did it to tan
talize me, but I'll show the fiirt and
the whole sex that can't be tantal-
lied" And then Jack took from his
inner pocket an envelope, out of
which he fshed little red object,
on which he gazed for a few mo-
ments as naturalist might gaze
upon a newly discovered insect, with
mingled curiosity and tenderness.
! The soldier sighed as he replaced the
trifie, and going tn the door of his
tent eazed out into the darkness.
The evening was mild and calm,
and the darkness was almost impen-
etrable. Scarcely a sound disturb
ed the sleeping camps, and as the
enemy across the Potomac were be-
lieved to intend no hostile demon
stration, the utmost precaution had
not been taken to guard against sur
.rise. As sack stood gazing into the
darkness succession of flashes lit
up the gloom, and the sharp report
of small arms broke the stiffness.
Hello. here's fun" exclaimed Jack,
as he rushed for his accoutrements.
The long roll called the men into
line, and in a few moments the reg
iment was prepared to receive the
enemy. Being one of the officers at
hand. Lieutenant Horton was order
ed by the Colonel to goforward with
a detail of men and ascertain the
true state of affairs. Our pickets
were retreating and firing, being an
swered by stray shots from the en-
emy; no Judgment of their number
could be formed, but our panic
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
A Flight of Birds in the Night
Worcester CMass.) Spy. May %,

Worcester (Mass.) Spy. May %,
One of the phenomena which has been
noticed in connection with the cold and
stormy weather of the past four weeks is
the scarcity of some species of birds
which usually make their appearance in
numbers throughout the country from
the 1st to the 18th of this month. AL
though in the milder weather of the last
month the early birds came thick and
fast, passing on their way to the north,
the tide Of migration has apparently
been staid by the unfavorable weather.
which has retarded as well the growth
of vegetation in some ways. Many of
our birds which may be seen here regu-
larlv in numbers on certain dates every
season have not appeared at all or but few
have been seen. 1t is well known that
flights of birds occur quite regularly in
autumn before the storms, and in spring
after them. 1t is also well known that
many birds in their migratiOns travel
during the night, resting usually during
the day. We were prepared on the rise
of the mercury Saturday evening to note
a flight of birds during the night and
were not disappointed. The early hours
of the evening passed without much
having been heard of the birds, except
now and then the chirp of a warbler or
the noise of a small flock passing over
head At II o'clock. however, bird calls
began to resound high in the air and on
all sides, and from 1a to 2 in the morn
ing multitudes of birds were heard
passing overhead; some low, some so
high that their notes came back like
faint echo from the darkness. Occa-
siOnally flock of warblers or sparrows
would pass, flying so low that the rust
ling of their wings could be heard. Now
and then flock of some small song birds
passed high overhead, making their call
notes continuous musical ripple
through the night From the regions of
the upper air, high above all, came back
the tones of the plOver and other shore
birds, all tending toward the north. This
vast multitude of birds continued to pass
throughout the night. The notes of
many, such as the bobolink, tana.
ger, Wilson's thrush, white crowned
sparrow, etc, were recognized, and dur
ing walk Sunday morning these birds
and many others were found in numbers.
Those who wish to observe the smaller
land birds now on their way to the north
should be on the alert, for in ten days
from this time very few birds will be
found here except our summer residents.
This flight of birds. which is probably
not local, may extend over the entire
portion of the Northern United States
east CT the Mississippi. or even further,
Countless millions of birds are now
spreading through these States, returning
from their wanderings in southern for
ests to their old homes in the north.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
Our Naval Officers Pleasures

From an O6fcer's Letter in the Sprinqfeld
Republican.
The following forenoon we proceeded
on our way down the straits, and at
night came to anchor off the Gillian set.
Element of Arenas. Thus town is in
Western Patagonia, and is on the east
ern boundary of Chill. All Patagonia
east of Arenas belongs to the Argentine
Confederation. In this town there are
about 2, 500 inhabitants. ruled over by a
Governor appointed by the President of
the CHILEAN Republic. We found the
Governor a jolly old gentleman, and he
entertained us royalty. A ball was givee
in our honor and most of the Young Off
GERS attended. This affair was
considered something very fine. We
danced all night, and partook of ham,
cOgnac and beer for refresh.
ments. The senoritas, or young ladies,
all sit in a row on one side of the room.
Some of las senoritas were very pretty,
with 1.-THE, graceful figures ard jet-black
eyes and hair. With the first note of
native music. the gentlemen, or caballe-
ros, who had congregated at the opposite
side of the room from the ladies, made a
grab for partners. Seeing that grabbing
was the thing to do, made a jump for
pretty girl in green and blue Her
name was Senorita Hacen -domida mien-
guilty, which translated into English is
Miss Observation-Disclosures. The young
lady having agreed to 6GiIdr 00nnigO, we
started off. The dance was the habane.
"a. sort of walking embrace to slow
music. You make a step TO the right,
rise on your toes. step to the left,
rise on toes, turn, and so on. When you
get tired and wish to balance, Just
attract the attention of some fellow dane
ing, and he will step right in front of
you. You then go through the ladies'
chain, after which place your right arm
around your partners waist and take
the other ladY's right hand with your
left. The other fellow does the same.
You now sway forward and back, turn,
and then slide off with your fair seno-
rita. After the habanera we danced the
zan1t yucca dGnSG, waltz. polka, and half
dozen others. Each dance was re-
peated many times during the evening.
The girls danced beautifully, and had a
way of gazing up into your face as only
Spanish girls can gaze. Whenever
couples would collide the senoritas would
cry out with sharp little "Hip which
sounded very funny. The ball closed at
s a. M, and all returned to lhe ship, de-
claring that they had had a beautiful
time"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
A Great Southern Industry.

Sheep raising and wool growing would
he highly remunerative in Tennessee,
Kentucky, Alabama, and other parts of
the South, and this would be one of the
easiest industries for people to engage in
who have not much capital to begin
with. But the South, in common with
large portions of New England, is de-
voted to another industry, which is al
ways incompatible with sheep raising
and wool producing. This is the rear
ing of dogs. l did not find any
thing else, / think, that can be
attributed to the South generally. l
found plenty of white Republicans
and black Democrats there; and there is,
as in the North, almost every possible
variety of opinion on every possible
subject. The South is so large, and its
life and thought so varied and complex,
that a real observer will be slow to i'm
pute many things to this part of our
country in general. But in regard to
this business the South is really ''sOiid.
The popular devotion to the rearing of
dogs recalls the animal worship of the
ancient Egyptians l was often on the
point of asking. How much do you make
year on your dogs?" They are so
numerous. and are increasing so
rapidly; they occupy a place of such
prominence in the general life of the
South. and so dominate public sentiment
and influence public morality, that one
is constantly inclined to the conviction
that their rearing and care must be
among the most important and valuable
pursuits of the people. was told that
there is a dog tax in some of the States,
but that when the assessor Of taxes goes
his rounds scarcely anybody can be found
who will confess to owning a dog. A
vigorous effort was made in the Legisla-
ture Of one of the chief Southern States,
a few years ago, 10 enact a law 70
limit or discourage the rearing of dogs,
and to stimulate the production of sheep
and wool. But a cOlOred member of the
Legislature made al eloquent and en-
thus;astic defense of dog-rearing, and
talked sentiment, and quoted what the
poets have written in praise of dogs
(sOme white wags having assisted him in
the preparation of his speecb). until one
would have thought that the highest
interests of civilization depended upon
having as many dogs in the country as
possible. The obnoxious bill was voted
down by a large majority, and the i'm
periled industry was rescued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
A DUEL TO THE DEATH.
A Fatal Meeting In Kentucky Fifty
Years Ago.
Communication to the Cincinnati CONNER

Communication to the Cincinnati CONNER
cidL
Robert Crittenden, the brother of
Henry Crittenden, whose removal to
Arkansas l have mentioned fought a
very remarkable duel about the year 1880.
He was canvassing the territory as a
candidate for delegate to Congress, Gen.
Conway the brother of the subs euuent
Governor of the State of that name, being
his opponent. The latter was jackson
man, while Crittenden was anti Jack
son" in the political nomenclature of that
day. They met in debate at Little
Rock. There was an immense concourse
of people in attendance, and party feel
ing ran very high. The discussion be-
came personal, and Crittenden, at the
close of his second speech. remarked
that he ''trusted no gentleman would
utter words in the heat of debate toward
him sucn as could not be tolerated by
the code of honor" Conway retCrted in
a torrent of bitter invective and personal
denunciations. Crittenden briefly and
calmly reioined: "Your language, Gene
raj Conway, admits of only o1e answer,
and that, you may be sure, will make
right speedily" A hostile message was
sent the same day, and the meeting
arranged for the following morning.
A vast throng had collected to witness
the duel, for there had been no attempt
made to conceal it. Ben Desha, a son
of Gov Desha, of Kentucky, was Crit
tenden's second, and Col. Wharton Rec
tor was the second of Conway. There
was some delay in settling the prelimi-
naries, at which Gen. Conway became
impatient and excited, while Crittenden
remained perfectly cool, stretched quietly
on a blanket, with his eyes closed, as
though he were sleeping. Finally the
principals were called to their positions
The spectators" says an eyewitness,
'at a glance contrasted their aspect and
bearing. Crittenden inherited the
noblest of human forms, with fair
hair, blue eyes, and a lofty
countenance, frank and open
in its expression, and wearing the seal of
death-defying bravery. He stood cool,
collected and unconcerned, like a rifle
man about to fire at a mark. But Con-
way had stern face, eyes dark as night,
and his look of indubitable courage was
perceptibly tinged with revenge At
length Desha gave the word in voice
tndI rang over Ine Hills ike Jne peal OF a
trumpet-Firel One-two-three At
the sound fire Conway raised his
weapon and drew the trigger. His bullet
grazed Crittenden's breast and cut
button off his coat without more injury.
But Crittenden waited until the last echo
of the word two and then his pistol ex-
ploded. General Conway dropped to the
earth like lead. The ball had pierced his
heart" Crittenden died of fever few
years after these events.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

THE CHINESE MINISTER WINNING AT
THE RACEs.-Yesterday all the world
went TO the races. and from President to
bootblack the interest was intense. The
FLYERS" did well, and the gorgeously
clad heather of the Chinese Legation
vexed the soul of many Bill Nye by
the bland way in which they won. The
Interpreter, who ran down from the
grand stand to buy the pools each time,
flashed through the crowd like blue
winged bird in his beautiful azure silk
garments. Half the time he had to in
dulge in wild pantomime to assist bis
words. but the big mandarin, who is the
acting Minister, sat with folded hands as
calm as a May morning, while his little
henchTnen did his erTands. Excitement
never rippled his cOuntenance, and when
others cheered and yelled he loo ed
wisely through his speetacles and talked
to his neighbor. f'And the points that
he made were quite frightful to see. ~
Washington Dispatch to the Globe Demo-
cTdt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

THE INDEPENDENT REVOLT. - This
contest has significance broader than
the Cameron and anti Cameron fight,
wider even than the field of Pennsyl-
vania politics. 1t is fresh embodiment
of a tendency which shows itself in
various parts of the Union, and displays
increased vigor at every exhibition of its
character and force. 1t is a protest
against a system of politics which de-
rives its life blood from the "spoils sys-
tenn" of disposing of public offices, and
it must perforce take in the civil service
reform movement. 1t is preparing an
outlet for that movement which shall
give it power to defeat parties until it
can control them. Another significant
thing is that the current of this move
ment, which is breaking into new chan
nels is destined to find the present ma
tional administration in Its way wherever
it sppears.-M 7, Times (Rep.l
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
List of Vessels Up. Cleared and
Sailed for this Port.

SHIPS.
Ryerson (Br), Dennis, Havre, sid May 8.
BARKs.
Vaan CNor), Randulff, Middlesborough, sid Feb
"a
HaraId (Sw), Cederberg. Liverpool, sid Apr o.
Tamora (Br). Slocumb, LIVERPOOL, sid Apr 10.
Storm Bird. Kraft. Waterford, sid Nav 4.
Ca'erina CapurrO QtaD. Baltimore, cid May 90
Embla Nor. Simonson, New York, sid May 26
Carl Johan (Nor(, Olsen. New York. cid May %
Typhon (Nor), New York, up May q.
sCHooNERs.
A Denilze. Bohanuen New York, up NAV "a.
Menewa, Fairchild, New York UP May "a.
Bessie Whiting, New York up Nav "a
JOS SOuther, Watts. Bath. ldg May %.
Welcome R Beebe. Lozier. New York ND May "a
Marcia Reynolds, New York. up May q.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
ALBANY EXPRESS.

between Savannah
and Thomasville daily without change
connection at Albany daily with passenger
trains both ways on Southwestern Railroad TO
and from Macon, Eufeula, Montgomery, Mo
bile, New Orleans etc
Mail steamer leaves cambridge for ApaIachi-
day.
Close connection at Jacksonville daily Bun.
days excepted for Green Cove Springs, St
augustine, Palatka, Enterprise, Sanford and
all landings on st. Johns river.
Trains on B. and A. r. r. leave junction.
going west at 1920 P. NJ, and for Brunswick
at 3:43 ?. NJ, daily, except Sunday.
Through Tickets sold and Sleeping Car
Berths and Drawing-room Car accommoda.
tons secured at Bren's Ticket ONCE, No. 20
Bull street, and at the Company's Depot fooE
of Liberty street.
A new Restaurant and Lunch Counter Ia
been opened In the station at Waycross, and
abundant time will be allowed for meals byall
passenger trains.
). 3. TYSON, JAS. L. TAYLOR,
master Trans. Gen'l Passr Agent
G
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Local Sleeping Care on all night trains be-
tween Savannah and Augusta and Savannah
and Atlanta
Come ctfofs
Eufaula train connects at Fort Valley for
Perry daily Except Sunday, and at Outhbert
for Fort Gaines daily Except Sunday
The Albany and BlakelY train runs daily be-
tween Smithville and Albany, and daily (except
Suntay) between Albany and Blakely.
The Albany Accomm odation train runs daily
Except Monday) from Smithville to Albany
and daily Except Sunday from Albany to
Smithville.
At Savannah with Savannah, Florida ami
Western Railway, Mt Augusta with all lines to
North and East at Atlanta with Air Line and
Kennesaw Routes to all points North, East
and West.
Berths In Sleeping Cars can be secured az
SCdREINER'B, 1877 Congress street.
q. A. WHITEHEAD, WILLIAM ROGERS.
Gen. Pass. Agt. Cen supt., Savannah.
J. @. SHAW. W.T., EHELLMAN,
Gen TraV Act Sun't w r r Macon na
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30


TTBEE. May %. 500 D m-Passed up, schr
Island City.
Passed out. barks Bragg (Nor). Maria Csp).
Wind 8. 8 miles: raining
New York, May 29-Arrived, State of Texas,
Schiedour.
Arrived out, Osteraa. Asian, Maiden CITY.
I,ater-Arrived, City OF Columbia
Baltimore, Nav 26-Arrived, schr Sullivan
Jarvin, Rich. Bull River
Belfast: May 22-Arrived, schr D Haskell,
Haskell. Brunswick
New York, May 26-Arrived, schr H P Haven.
Curtis. st Simon's Island, Ga,
Harrington, May 11-Arrived. Unico, Hook.
Apalachicola.
st Thomas, May 96-In port, schooner VIM
Frederick. Ames, Darien
Boston. Nav 26-Arrived, schrs Lizzie Heyer,
Harrington, Brunswick, Ga; Helen Montague.
Green, Port Royal, S G; Emma F Hart. Davis,
Brunswick; Messenger, Falker, Beaufort S G.
New York. MAY 27-Arrived, schrs James f
Bayles, Jackson. Fernandina: Novel;
Wharton. Jacksonville: ] W Foster NAPLES.
brunswick; Grace Bradley, Hopper, Darien:
Clvtie, Loughton. Port ROYAL, S c.
Cleared, schr Mary Louisa, Gaskill. Jackson
vile.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
shipping.
SAVANNAH And new YORK.
Ocean Steamship Company.

CABIN. S2O
EXCURSION. .. 81
STEERAGE. ... 10
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

passengers leaving Macon 7:UO a. IN. daily
connect at Jesup with this train for Florida
also connect at Jesup with this train for SaVan
nah, Charleston, and the North
Passengers from Savannah for Macon take
this train, arriving at Macon 1850 p. M, con-
Meeting with Central Railroad for Atlanta and
the West.
Passengers from Savannah for Brunswick
take this train arriving at Brunswick $3.50 o.
m.
Passengers leave Brunswick at 1890 a. m.
arrive at Savannah $40 o. M
Passengers from Florida by this train con-
meet at Jesup with train arriving in Macon at
1850 p. m. daily.
This train stops only at Jesup, WaycrosJ
Folkston Callahan and Jacksonville
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Already project has been started for
rearing in Westminster Abbey some APP
propriate monument to the memory OF
Charles Darwin. A bust has been talked
Of, and if the funds permit 1t, the inten-
ton is to found, in addition, a scholar
ship bearing Darwin's name. the object
of which shall be to foster scientific re-
search.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

49, atrEet moderately stocked. de-
~ Sees stock lights fair Dc
n -lEa-ln eair femaand: not
49, ln FzkNrrs Market lightly
E-. 111 ro1i. SvEUF-3corgia ard
r-- ~ a,tle in taa market: quotations
-- a.s-iiecrgia and Florida quiet.
BENG received
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Local Sleeping Care on all night trains be-
tween Savannah and Augusta and Savannah
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
1ARKETs ny rKLEGRAPH.


Er-TsF !. $50 9. m-Reutes. ssf sec.
CD s. eaF - sub Treasury balances:
E.-.. 90 Currency Sf3il ee7 %.
ar-- al7 - Spanish golf. lall< f.
e. --.sf on the United States. sixty
= premium. ditto short sight.
- ~ -ns en- London. fSftlStz pre-
f--lS - premium.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
CHARTERS.
CHARTERS.
Schr Menawa. 21l tons, New York to Savar


nah. stone, 81 49,
Schr Denike. 428 tons, same
Schr Welcome r Beebe. 406 tons same
Schr Marcia Reynolds, 80 tons, New York to
Savannah. stone. 81 40.
Bark Carl Johann (Nor). 576 to-s, lat New
York; Savannah to the Baltic, rosin. as
Bark Typhon Norl. 1873 tons lat New York;,
Savannah to Cork, o 300 bbls spirits turpen-
tine. Is Sd
Brig Sarah Kennedy. 270, 000 feet resawed
lumber. Doboy to New York. 81 so.
Schr Gertrude Smith. $50 tons. New York
to Kew West and Cedar Keys, general cargo.
5000 net, and back from latter port to New
York lumber SO.
Bark 9 NJ Davis. OPP tons Dobov to Java
deals and dock stuff. Ri los per standard
Schr Chas Heyer 323 tons. New York to
Darien in ballast and back with lumber SIS so
Schr Twenty-one Friends, 22i tons New
York to st Augustine. general cargo $500
Brig Edna NJ Gregory (Br). 3S3 tons Union
Island to Montevideo f o. lumber. $40 net
Brig Martha Ann Palmer CBr( 300 tons
Brunswick to Santos. lumber $50 net
new schr, 300 ono feet lumber Kings Ferry
to New Bedford IS 25
Schr Bella Russell. go tons, New York tn
Jacksonville. general cargo, current rates. and
back with lumber IS So
Schr Helen, 175.OO0 feet lumber, Coleraine,
Ga, to Philadelphia. 81 IS.
Schr VIM Fl Hopkins 100000 feet lumber
Jacksonville to Philadelphia, IS IS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
5oI N. Fremont ST., Baltimore

soI N. Fremont ST., Baltimore
During the war 1 was in
juredi in the stomach by a piece
of a shell, and have suffered
fromitever since. About four
years agoit brought on paraly-
sis, which kept me in bed six
months, and the best doctors
in the city said 1 could not
live. Isufered fearfully from
indigestion, and for over two
years could not eat solid food
and for a large portion of the
time was unable to retain even
liquid nourishment. ! tried
Browns Iron Bitters and now
after taking two bottles 1 am
able to get up and go around
and am rapidly improving:
c. DECKER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
JACKSONVILLE EXPRESS

Palace Sleeping Cars on this train daily he
tween Savannah and Jacksonville, Washington
and Jacksonville, Cincinnati and Jacksonville
and Louisville and Jacksonville.
Passengers leaving Macon at 1850 o. m. CON-
meet at Jesup with this train for Florida daily.
Passengers from Florida by this train con-
meet at Jesup with train arriving at Macon
at a. m. daily.
Passengers from Savannah for Gainesville
Cedar Keys and Florida Transit Road take this
train ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
BROWNS IRON BITTERS is

BROWNS IRON BITTERS is
a complete and sure remedy for
indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Weakness and all diseases requir-
ing a true, reliable, non-aIcohoIic
tonic. 1t enriches the blood, gives
new life to the muscles and tone
to the nerves.