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The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
jefferson and His Violin.
Youths Companion.

Mrs. Martha SHELTON was rich, accom-
plished. beautiful, and widow whose
age included but twenty three years. Oh
course, she had many admirers among
the Young Nirginians of her day. One
of them was tom" jefferson, then a
youne lawyer, esteemed for his talents,
but by no means remarkable for the
grace of his person or the beauty oil ms
face. "Tom's" accomplishments were n
persuasive manner, and ability to sing a
song and play on the violin.
The Widow SEXTON enjoyed her free
dom, and the attentions of her admirers.
Several of them entertained hopes but
her manner expressed no such prefer
ence as satisfied their ardent desires.
One day, two of her suitors, bent on
learning their fate from her own lips,
met in the hall of her house.
The sounds of music caused them to
listen The widow was playing on the
harpischord and singing a love song
while Jefferson accompanied her Win
voice and violin.
Something in the song, and in the
manner of her singing, showed then
that "no" would be her answer, II they
pressed their suit. Quietly leaving the
hall, they mounted their horses and rode
away, sadder but wiser men. In week
or two the engagement of Mrs Marthf
Skelton to Thomas Jefferson was amonl
the runors of the day.
jefferson was always fond ofthe violin
When his paternal home was burned, NJ
asked, "Aro all the books DESTROYED? 7? :,
"Yes, massa, dey is" answered the ole
family servant. who knew his master
pet vanity; "but we saved de fiddle"
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
WEBSTER IN 1852.
What He Really said When Defeated at
Baltimore.

George Tcknor Curtis in n. y Tribune,
Mr. Webster was not at Marshfeld, but
he was in Washington when the Wing
convention assembled at Baltimore. The
convention met on the 10th of June
1852, and was in session until the 22d
There were fifty-three ballotings for a
presidential candidate. The number of
votes necessary to choice was li7. On
the fifty-third balloting Scott had 159
votes, Fillmore 1l2, and Webster q.
Late in the evening of the 22d, when the
result wa, known in Washington, Gene
raj Scott was serenaded at his residence.
The crowd then moved TO Mr.. Websters
house, and in response to their call he
addressed them from the window of his
chamber. In my life of Mr.. Webster,
volume 2, p 232, printed brief report
of his remarks, given by telegraph in the
newspapers of the time. 1t was not a
full version of the speech. The following
corrected report was furnished to me by
a friend long after the publication of my
work, and it will be inserted in the next
| edition.
81 thank you, fellow citizens, for your
friendly and respectful call. am very
| clad to see you. Some of you have been
| engaged in an arduous public duty at
| Baltimore, the object of your meeting
| being the selection of a fit person to be
| supported for the office of president of
| the United States. Others of you take
an interest in the result of the delibera-
tions of that assembly of Wings. 1t so
| happened that my name among others
was presented on the occasion; another
candidate, however, was preferred. |
have only to say, gentlemen, that the
convention did, | doubt not what it
thought best, and exercised its discretion
in the important matter committed to 1t.
The result has caused me no personal
feeling whatever, nor any change of con-
duct or purpose. What | have been, |
am in principle and character; and what
| am, hope to continue to be. Circum-
stances or opponents may triumph over
INV fortunes, but they will not triumph
over my temper or self-respect.
Gentlemen. this is a serene and beau
tihl night. Ten thousand thousand
of the lights of heaven illuminate the
frmament. They rule the night. A
few hours hence their glory will be ex'
tingushcd-
aGentlemen, there is not one among
Won who will sleep better tonight than
/ SHALL. fl wake. | shall learn the
honr from the consultations, and l shall
rise in the morning, God willing, with
the lark: and though the lark is better
sonpster than ] am, yet he will not leave
the dew and the daisies and spring vi
: and greet the purpling east with more
blithe and jocund spirit than possess
Gentlemen, | again repeat my thank'
for this mark of respect, and comment
YOU to the enjoyment of quiet and sat
, isactory repose. May God bless yo'
ALL
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
Would Help Some.
Detroit Free Press.

A withered and aged African, who an
nounced himself as "Judge Thomas, OF
Canadv," entered an Office near the fer
ry dock yesterday morning and said he
was collecting money to help the South.
ern negroes emigrate to Liberia. II
"How many want to goP asked the
man at the desk
"Well sah l reckon on about five
thousand"
when do you intend to start them p
"Airly as | can. sab"
"How much have you collected thus
far?'
an de nayburhood Of sixty cents, as
nigh as kin reckon"
"And if | should give you nickle
that would be sixty-fve cents ?"
"Yes, sab"
Would sixty-fve cents be of any
great help toward sendina5 900 colored
people to Liberia ?"
"Wcll, sab, it wouldn't go great ways
when you come right down to ackshul
expenses, but | reckon dat it would
start powerful thinkin' if it was only
handled right"
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

anced l75 pounds of horse feed on the
scales elbowed three men away from tbe
stamp window at the postoffice and in.
quired:
@is there mail going north tonight ?''
"Yes'm."
is it sure to go?"
"Oh, yes"
"Ilaye time to write letter?9
Yes, five hours time"
u was thinking of writ mo 10 nv hrs
band, who is in Sagin, .w1 sun4ose 9 !
could write "A postal c.rd p,
Il suppose So"
aCertdiSyI, 500 they go . LIST as safely"
wa;iirn .Ime there were several men
WON orr and scowling around, but the
an clung to the shelf and continued
i suppose you keep postal cards
, here?"
"Yes'm."
"Two for cent?"
"No only one"
81 didn't know but they were down
this fall. | presume you can change a
five dollar bill?"
"Yes."
'tNiil0 wv IdNl W bltth IL lOT II t6nl,
but | suppose ] must. You may hand
| me card"
A card was handed out, and she began
to feel for her purse. The crowd surged
up and tried to hustle her, but she
couldn't be hustled. She looked in four
teen different places for that bill, but it
was not to be found.
DO You suppose could have lost it P'
she suddenly asked.
"Yes'm."
"Where p
"On the next corner"
Then I'll go and get it. Dear me but
| wish had written letter.
She let 90 and was pushed aside, and
it was about ten minutes before she re-
appeared and called out:
"The bill wasn't on the corner, and
believe | handed it to you when / first
came in."
"Oh, no."
"Wcll, if I did, and you are mean
enough to keep it, you'll never prosper
I'll 90 home and get cent and come
back and buy card, but do think that
under the circumstances you might let
me write on both sides of it,"
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
A Half Dollar Trial.

Mr.. Ernest King, editor of the Fall
River Mass Sun, thus discourses upon
the merits of st. Jacobs Oil: suffering
with rheumatic pains Twas Didymus as
to remedies. ! read of st, Jacobs Oil
and said here goes for half dollar trial.
bought bottle and before it was half
used the screw-wrench pains had gone
and troubled me no longer"
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
Important.

When you visit or leave New York city
save baggage and expressage end carriage
hire, and stop at the Grand Union Hotel,
nearly opposite the Grand Central Depot.
$50 elegant rooms, single and in suits, fitted
up at an expense of one million dollars.
Rooms reduced to 81 and upwards per day,
On European plan. Elevators, Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse ears, stages
and elevated railroad to all dopots.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
Driving the Grave.

A Chinaman died soon after his mar.
riage with a young and lovely woman.
As he was dying the wife was loud in her
protestations of grief and her determina-
ton not TO marry again. The husband
was not unreasonable he only asked that
if She did take another spouse she would
wait until the earth upon his grave was
dry.
She promised, and he died and was
buried, and many young and handsome
bachelor of the province of Shantung was
present at the funeral.
Daily she stole to his grave and wept,
but she took care that none of her tears
fell upon the soil. At last, after few
days, Chwengtsze happened to pass, and
saw her tanning, not herself, but the
damp earth.
He asked the reason, and she told him
of her husbands last request and her
promise, and begged him to assist her.
She offered him fan, and there they
sat to fan away the moisture; the grave
was so long drying.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

Pure Cod Liver Oil, from selected livers
on the sea shore. by Caswell, Hazard 4 Co..
n. Y. Absolutely pure and sweet. Patients
who have once taken IL prefer it to all 9TH
ers. Physicians decide it superior to all
other oils.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
DON'T BE DISCOURAGED.

Because it happens that you have failed
to find health and strength by dosing YOUR
YOU should not grow respondent. The
Queen of strengthening toDics that will
protect and save you is DIR. Guysott's Ye-
low Deck and Sarsaparilla. 1t also contains
Juniper, Iron. Celery and Calisaya.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

*es"Necessity is the mother of inven-
tios.' Diseases of the liver, kidneys and
bowels brought forth that sovereign rem
edy Kidney Wort, which is natures normal
curative for all those dire complaints. In
either liquid or dry form it is perfect
remedy for those terrible diseases that
cause so many deaths.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

A cold bath as a tonic can be safely used
"all the year round" (by those who can
bear it at ALL, il one will remember that
the temperature of the water should he
uniformly about 60 deg. F., and not take it
as it comes, cool in summer and way down
toward freezing in winter.--Dr Foote's 5
Health Monthly.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
The trlle Antidote


The true antidote
to the effects ofmi-
asma is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters
This medicine is
one ofthe most pop
ular remedies of an
age of successful
proprietary speeif-
les, and Is in i'm
m cnse de m a n a
wherever on this
Continent feverand
ague exist A wine
glasiul three times
n day is the lest pos
sible preIafatvg
for encountering a
malariotis at m os
phere, regulating
the liver, andinvig
Grating the stomach
For sale by all drug
gists and dealers
generally.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

what is the key to this great mystery
of death?" solemnly inquired the orator,
pausing impressiyely. And the thin man
on the front seat, who had been coughing
all the evening, huskily replied that it
must be a skeleton key.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

Solid men admire the beautiful, and this
accounts in some measure for the thousands
upon thousands of bottles OF Carboline. the
deodorized petroleum hair renewer and
dressing. which have been sold yearly since
its invention by Messrs. Kennedy Il Co., of
Pittsburph Pa
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

We wish to call your attention to the adj
vertisement OF the Army and Navy Lini-
ment. II you are troubled with rheuma-
tism or neuralgia, diphtheria or Group, call
on your druggist and get bottle. 1t is
sure cure.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
Personal Men ONLY.

THE VoLrAIc BELT Co. Marshall, Mich,
will send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro-vol-
taic Belts and Electric Appliances on trial
Tor thirty days to men young or old) who
are afflicted with nervous debility, lost vi
tality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
speedy and complete restoration of health
and manly vigor. Address as above. N. B.
No risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is
allowed. -.-,
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

EILERT'S DAYLIGHT LIVER PILLS for
20 years the standard remedy for constipa-
tiou, liver diseases, etc. None better ever
discovered. Sold by all druggists.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

The center parting of the hair is now
made as inconspicuous as possible, and
many ladies obliterate ii altogether by
cross partings taken above the forehead,
while the greater part of the chevelure IL
combed back without any parting at all.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

Col. c. w. Herbert, of the Forest
Park Restaurant, st. Louis Mo-, was en-
tirly cured of rheumatism by st. Jacobs
Oil, says the st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

A negro AZ Paducah, Ky, who stole
the dinner of a sable brother, was cap
turcd by the friends of the robbed dark
ey, laid across a barrel, and spanked for
nearly half an hour with stave.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, cOrns and all
kinds of skin eruptions. freckles and PIN
pies. BE sure TO get Henry's Carbolie
Salye as all Others are but limitations. Price
2j cents For sale by druggists. -
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

DIR. WINCHELL'S TEErHING SYRUP
is the model remedy for all diseases of child
hood. 1t produces natural sleep. regulates
the bowels, cures dysentery, diarrhga. collie,
coughs, colds, sore throat giving children
health and mothers rest. Tryit Sold by
all druggists.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

Mrs. Lydia Il. Pinkham, 233 Western Ay-
enue, Lynn, Mass, is rapidly acquiring an
envisble reputation for the surprising cures
which daily result from the use OF her
Vegetable Compound in all female diseases.
Send TO her for pamphlets.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
4 MET HIM.
II. L. STANLEY.

met him In the cars,
Where resignedly he sat
Ills hair was full OF dust
And so was his cravai.
He was furthermore cmbcllished
BY ticket in his hat.
The conductor touched his arm,
And awoGe him from a nap,
When he gave the feeding flies
An admonitory slap,
Aud his ticket to The man
In the yellow letiered cap.
So. launching into talk,
As we Journey ed on our way,
With allusions to the crops
That along the meadows lay
Whereupon his eyes were lit
BY speculative ray.
The heads oflnany men
Were bobbiug as in sleep,
And many babies lined
Their voices up 70 weep:
While the coal dust darkly fell
On bonuets in heap.
All the while the swaying
Kept rumblingo o'ertf safs
And the frequent WI 3 tsll,
And ,be cin,,eT! .sh TO the gale,
On the yri. -pstterci down
when n ' sns ay door like hail
And .deuly u jar,
MI = thrice repeated bump,
-e the people in alarm
From their easy cushions iump;
For they deemed the sound To be
TbeihcYiiable trump.
\ splintcring crash below,
a doom-foreboding twltch,
AS tpc tender gave II lurch
Seyoud the flying switch,
And mAngled lot of men
Lay writing In the ditch.
With palpitating heart
My fnend essayed TO rise;
There were bruises on his limbs
And stars before his eyes,
And his face was of the hue
Ofa dolphin when il dies,
j was very well content
III escaping with my life,
But my inutilnted friend
Commenced a legal strife.
being Ihcreunto melted
by his LAWYER and his wife.
And he writes me the result,
In his quiet way, rs follows:
That is case came up before
A bench Of legal scholars,
Who awarded HIM his claim
OF fifteen hundred dollars.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

UNCLE SANS NERVE AND BONE LIN
IMENT is most efficient for spraius, bruises,
rheumatism, wounds ami all aches and pains
n both man and beast.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

WORMS are invariably destroyed and re.
moved from the system by DR.. Jaques' Ger
man Worm Cakes. A pleasant and harmless
remedy. Sold by all druggists.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

PRESERVE YOUR HARNESS by oiling
with Uncle Sans Harness Oil which makes
it soft and pliabe, and gives it good black
finish which will not rub of. Sold by Har-
ness Makers.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

Before marriage she was dear and he
was her treasure, but aIterward she be-
came dearer and he treasurer.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

A man is not a transportation company,
and yet he is always carrying out his in
tentions. After carrying them out, they
are carried into effect
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

When the religious newspapers re-
ceipts fall short, the manager quotes
scripture at the employees: Learn to la.
Dor and to wait"
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

Time is money. This is probably the
reason why some people take their time
to pay off debts.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

In the German army more and more
attention is being paid to the science of
aerostatics, and officers are being trained
to make balloon ascensions.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

UNCLE SANS CONDITION POWDER
is the best remedy ever discovered for dis
eases of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs.
Thrifty farmers use 1t to prevent disease,
restore the sick, strengthen the weak, i'm
prove the appetite, and to keep stock in o
thriving condition. Sold by all druggists.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
"Rough on Rats,,

fhe thing desired found at last. Ask drug
gists for Rough on Rats, u clears out rats,
mice, reaches, flies, bed bugs. 15c boxes.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

G7'' A pint OF the finest ink for fam iie
or schools can be made from a ten cen
package of Diamond Dye. Try them.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

People say that blackberries are good
for the complexion, but who wants a
blackberry complexion?
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

A man gathers wisdom by financial
loss. Like razor, he is sharper for
being strapped. -. z lss
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
Henry's Carbolic Salve.

A darkey's idea of Heaven is one i'm
mense melon patch, and no dogs in sight.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

Mr.. Worden Mullins, of Circleyille, o.,
writes: 81 am an old man, II years old,
and my wife is 20, We attribute our good
health principally to the fact that DR.. Guy
Sott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparlla is the
only medicine we use when we begin to
feel weak and unwcll.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

Chapped hands, face, pimples, aud rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap,
made by Caswell, Hazard a. Co., New York.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
TIM BURCI.

The man who is afraid of the perpc-
tration of a dark deed might carry an
electric light.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

A book agent with the small pox is to
be pittied, Wli 1Hn Aa
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

Politics and rpspectability are becom-
ing more and more distantly related.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04

CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, COLDS,
GROUP, ASTHMA, CATARRH, INFLU-
ENZA, BRONCHITIS, and all throat dis
eases are invariably relieved by"EILERT'S
EXTRACT OF TAR AND WILD CHER
RY." This valuable remedy should be kept
in every family. being adapted to all, from
the babe to venerable age. Every bottle
warranted to give satisfaction. Sold by all
druggists.
The Osceola times., 1882-11-04
Some vomen's Way.

Detroit Free Press.
At the busiest hour in the afternoon
yesterday woman who would have bal
Huntsville gazette., 1882-12-02
PERSONAL.

'icholas Davis Esq, has been on a
few days trip to Montgomery.
Mr.. Geo. II. Chadwick, has re-
turned to Washington.
Dr.. B. E. Scruggs, is again up and
out among his friends.
Mrs. Frances Coles, of Nashville,
has been on visit to relatives here.
Capt. Jas. 81. Bone has been to
lebanon, O., attending family re-
union.
Capt. Ed. I. Mastin, has been down
to Mobile during the week on busi-
ness.
AR. Isham Davis, has removed
with his family to Birmingham.
Mr.. Jno. L. Rison, has returned
from Lafayette, where he attended
the Methodist Conference.
E. F. Logwood Esq, was up from
Courtland Sunday.
Mr.. P. J. Crenshaw, was in the
city Wednesday, making preparations
tor his return to Washington.
Huntsville gazette., 1882-12-02
1888.
HARPER'S WEEKLY
illustrate

Harper's Magazine begins its sixty sixth
volume with the December Number. 1t is
not only the most popular illustrated pc
riodical in America and England, but also
the largest in its scheme, the most beauti-
ful in its appearance, and the best Maga-
zine for the home. new novel. entitled
For the Major" by CONSTANCE FENIMoRE
WooIsoN, the author OF Anne, was be-
gun in the November Number In literary
and artistic excellence the Magazine I'M
proves with each successive number. spec
ial efforts have been made for the iignter
entertainments of its readers through hui
moruus stories, sketches &c.
Huntsville gazette., 1882-12-02
NJ. NJ. Newman & Co, One Price
Cash Store.

AS the season advances we find
that we can purchase many goods
for much less money than they for
merly cost us. To meet this reduc-
ton, we have reduced the prices on
many of our goods; especially Cloaks,
Dolmans, Jackets, boys and youths
clothing, and overcoats, blankets,
Zephyr goods, ladies and gents un-
derwear.
Many of the above goods we have
reduced to cost, and il will pay you
to examine them before purchasing
elsewhere.
We have also reduced the prices Of
dress goods, and Millinery goods;
and we have an excellent assort-
ment of shoes at right prices.
During the holiday season, we will
have as usual, a good assortment of
fancy goods, toys, dolls. willow ware,
japanese goods, glass ware and other
articles suitable for Christmas pres
ents, which we will offer at our usual
attractive prices.
We will receive in a few days ten
pieces Of all wool Serge, in new col
ors, which we will sell at 25 cents
per yard, former price 40 cents.
We have on our bargain counter
fine lot of ladies and gents all wool
scarlet pants and drawers, which we
will sell at 81 SO each, worth $3.50.
All linen towels 10c.
Elegant linen towels 25c.
Bargains all over the house.
Don't fail to see our presentation
offer. M. M. NEWMAN & Co.
Huntsville gazette., 1882-12-02
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1883.
HARPER'S WEEKLY.
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American illustrated weekly journals. by
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The Young People has been from the
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Eoel,inq Post,
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with paper more attractive, as well as
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contents generally, it is unsurpassed y
anv publication of the kind yet brought ~
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