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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

Russia, which owns the best nat
ural mouth of the two through
which the Danube empties, is talk
ing of spelling the Sulina mouth,
controlled by Austria, by turning the
water out Of it into the other.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31
The Campaign in Rhode Is
land.
From the New York Herald

The political compagn in that
little State this spring il NODDED
precisely on the Massachusetts can
vass or 1882. Mr.. Sprague is the
"Me Too, of General Butler. The
chances are against Mr.. Sprague's
success. But his canvass will give
the Rhode Island Republicans a
scare" that they need.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31
NEW ADVER EASEMENTS.
DUBLIC SALE OF
Valuable Property.

DY VIRTUE of decree of the Circuit
ID Court of Taylor county, rendered on
the 9Th day Of April. 1882. in the chance
ry cause of Harry B Hooper ct al. vs..
John w. Hooper's executors ct al, the
undersigned Commissioners will sell at
public auction, at the front door of the
Courthouse of Berkeley county, on
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

Ir is shown by figures that the
volume of business of all kinds has
more than doubled since 1878.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31
A LARGE STONE HOUSE i:

the second parcel being all that part
thereof known as the TEN-PIN ALLEY
lot, being strip of land lying immedi-
ately south of said alley, and being 10 #.
wide on the east and W. ST ends, and LOG
feet long on the north and south sides,
and having thereon a frama
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

A Prussian officer, who recently
visited West Point, says that the
work there seemed like a survival of
the days Of the Great Frederick in
the painful attention to useless drill.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31
A FRAME HOUSE.

called parcel No 2, bounded as follows.
beginning at the northwest corner of said
last named portion, thence with the west
ern line thereof 5. l73 w. 40 feet to
Burke street, thence with the same N. rs
w. as feet, thence N l88 E lao feet,
thence s. rs E A feet to the beginning
the third parcel being the northern por-
ton thereof, being q VACANT LOT.
bounded as follows: beginning ON the
west side OF Centre street at distance of
lao feet from the northwest corner of
Burke and Centre streets, thence with
Centre street. 70 feet, thence ~ rs WHIT
feet, thence S. ls} w 70 feet to the
northwest corner of said parcel No 2,
thence s. IS E. 80 feet with the northern
lines of said parcels No. and No 2 to
The beginning. This property will first
be offered in the three parcels designated,
and then as whole, and will be sold in
the way producing the mos, money.
End All that parcel of ground in Mar.
tiusburg, conveyed to Johh w. Hooper,
by the following tVC deeds, one executed
by Samuel Fitz, oEted the 10th day of
March, 1856, and the other executed by
John q. Likens dated the I'd day of
april, 1855, both of which are duly re-
corded in Berkeley county, and which is
bounded on the east by the B. l. o. R. R.,
on the south by the Tuscarora Culvert,
and on the " est by Queen street. This
property will be first offered for sale in
three parcels the first parcel being all that
part thereof lying north of the alley sepa-
rating the store-house from the ten pin
alley, and having erected thereon
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

I, John S. s. Herr, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Taylor county, certify that Benz.
F Martin and Frank Woods COMMISSIONS
ers, have executed the bonds required by
the decree of said Court named in the
foregoing advertisement. Given under
my hand this 18th day of March, 1898.
e JNO. S. s. HERR, ~
mar.l7,4t Clerk
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A BRICK HOUSE.

called parcel No l, bounded as followst
beginning at the northwest corner of
Burke and Centre streets, thence with
Centre st 'eet l40 feet, thence parallel with
BCl Ike street distance of 80 feet, thence
south l73 west l40 feet to Burke street,
thence with the same to the beginning.
The second parcel being the southwest
portion thereof, wherein is erected
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
Pulaski Is Visited by a $4,000
Fire.

PULASKI, Dec. 25.-Pulaski was
visited yesterday morning at 4 o'clock
by $4,000 fire, in which the Peo-
pies National Bank building and the
Herald Office were totally destroyed.
The bank lost 81, 500, with $4,000 in
surance. Some valuable books belong
ing to Representative Ballentine, in a
rear room, were destroyed. Every
thing in the Herald office, including
books, was lost, amounting to $4,000,
insured for about half. The fire origi-
mated in room adjoining the Herald
office, where there had been no FIRE in
year. There is no doubt but that it
was the work of an incendiary. The
books of the Pulaski Nuptlal Union
were in the same building and were
burned.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06

enough for two years. Let us take
care of this surplus; we may need it,
Save your grain and forage, if in a
condition to take care of it, until
prices are better, or until we see how
the next crop will be. We may need
it. If we do not, Others will. Prices
of grain, especially corn, will hardly
remain long so low as at present. No
farmer in this country can produce
corn and haul it to market at 80 cents
per bushel. 1t will not pay the ex-
pense of cultivation. Corn is an ex-
pensive crop and draws largely upon
the fertility of the soil. We must
abandon the idea that We can make
nothing which will pay so we'll as corn
and wheat. We must substitute grass
and raise stock to consume it, and
plant less grain, BY so doing we will
not only make more money with less
labor, but we will, by judicious man.
agement, greatly improve our lands.
To produce the greatest profits with
the least labor, and at the same time
improve our farms, should be the aim
of every farmer. But it ;s not enough
to produce surplus. We should
study how to dispose of our products
to advantage. When prices are high
it is generally best to sell. When be-
low the cost of production, 1t is gener-
ally best to hold, or feed to young
stock.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
To the Standard.
n AR RTE d,

In Tullahoma, Tenn, on the even.
ing of the 26th ult., at helovely home
of Mr.. VIM. r. French, brother-in-
law to the bride, by the Rev. DR.. H.
W. Howard, rector of St. Barnabas
church, Miss ALIx R., second daugh-
ter of Mr., and Mrs. Alex Kocsis, to
Mr.. JOHN TOWNSEND ANDERoN, Of
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and British
Consul to Guatemala, Central Amer
lea.
The evening was one Of unusual in
terest, although strictly home affair.
The company was very select, mum.
boring some thirty guests, relatives and
friends of the family. Among those
from distance We're Col. and Mrs.
Henry Claiborne, and Miss Penny
Gattinger, of Nashville, Miss Ida j.
Lee, of Mobile, Ala, Misses J. Vir-
ginia and Mamie L. French, of Nc
Minnville, and Miss Alma Hickerson
and brothers. The scene was still
more enlivened by the genial presence
of gentlemen from Nashville and other
points.
The bride was beautifully dressed in
white nuns yelling and brocaded satin,
trimmed with pearls and Spanish lace,
en- train, and over all was thrown a
heavy Spanish lace veil. At eight
o'clock, the guests were all assembled,
the doors of the parlor were thrown
open and following the snowy robes of
the priest, the lovely bride entered on
the arm of Maj. G. H. Norton, her
godfather, who was to give her away
then came the groom, proud, COM
manding and happy, with Miss Jessie
French, cousin of the bride. After
the ceremony, which was most beauti.
fully and impressively rendered and
responded to, the company were shown
into the dining room, where every.
thing that heart could wish to render
complete such an occasion, had been
literally and abuudantly prepared by
the genial host and hostess.
The presents, representing both
Christmas and bridal, were numerous,
elegant and appropriate.
The happy couple leave for New
Orleans Jan, 9Th; from thence they
sail for Livingston, Central America,
where lovely home prepared by the
groom awaits them.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
Death of Gen. s. r. Anderson.

Gen. Sam R. Anderson, who com.
manded a Tennessee brigade of Con
federate soldiers in the late war, died
at his home in Edgefeld last Monday.
Gen. Anderson lived to good old age.
He was a native of Virginia, born on
the 18th of February, 1904, being
nearly 70 years of age at his death.
He filled many prcmonent positions in
civil life and made reputation as a sol.
der in the Mexican war and the Con.
federate army. He was a consistent
member of the Methodist church, a
good man, and leaves many friends to
mourn his loss.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
Reduction of Taxes.

Capt. c. Coffee, the clever and eff.
cient cashier of The Peoples National
Bank, has kindly called our attention
to an error in our article on the above
subject in our last issue. We made an
error in the calculation of the amount
of interest paid on bonds held by the
banks. In that article we said: Gun
der the present laws we pay annually
over one hundred millions of dollars on
bonds owned by the National banks.
We should have said, over ten mil
lions. In multiplying $50, 900, 900 by
3 per cent. we pointed off too many
figures for millions. Instead of $685.
100000 we should have had only
$10,S00,000. We made our calcula-
ton at 3 per cent. Some of the banks
hold bonds drawing higher rates of in
terest, from g to 6 per cent, so that
the actual interest paid to the banks is
about twelve or thirteen millions annu-
ally, By so amending the National
banking laws as to furnish the banks
with non-interest bearing bonds, we
would save to the government twelve or
thirteen millions annually, and remove
. one of the greatest objections to the
National banking system.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
BY BLONDINB,

Joined they are together two letters as you
see,
One for beauty of its strength, and one for
purity.
Here are green leaves telling, of a never
fading love-
Now is the emerald signet, "Constancy's
treasure-trove."
Together we will blend them, and twine
them as you see,
One in union, and in strength, in grace and
purity.
While with loving fingers we wreath this
emblem true,
Now when all the sun is gold, and all the
sky is blue,
Soft are the words we utter, and the prayer
we send above, is
Each one for the other, and both for God
in love"
Nearer to the home of Light, does this sweet
earth-home seem
Bearer in the double.life, this happy living
dream.
An "a" completed Ger the door, close by its
side X
Nearer two united lives on this sweet bridal
day,
Down from the heavenly arches, descend,
in peace, oh dove
Earth must rejoice with us, when all on
earth is love.
Round the home thou hast made for thee,
across the wavelets blue,
Sunshine even inger. Gods sunshine which
you two
Only can bring each other, while the swift
years roll away,
Nearing the dear "home circle" Of still
more "perfect day"
Then together twined will the letters be, in
lands beyond the sun,
One in heavenly honor--in sacred union,
one!
Accept, dear hearts, our sweet farewell, we
cannot call it sad
Life holds for thee no shadows-all, all for
thee is glad,
In dim remotest dreamings already pros.
trate lie
Xanthippean terrors, that might cluster in
thy sky,
Rounded be the sweet new life, which to
thee this day is given,
Kept spOtless as its perfect peace, its holy
vows to heaven.
OH may the love that crowns thee, and
rests upon thee now,
Crown the not more purely, than the bios
SONS on thy brow.
Softly these words we utter, and the prayer
we send above
is, Peace to thy year of waiting,
Sweet Peace, and Home, and Love.
Dec. Goth, 1882.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06

was elected permanent Speaker. Be.
fore taking his seat Speaker Ledger
wood in the course of his remarks said :
Gas Tennesseans we should be proud
OF our State. We have a grand his
tory in the past, and we may create a
grander history in the future by legis-
latlng in such manner that the mate
rial resources of our State may be fully
developed and the dignity of labor be
fully sustained and vindicated, Labor
physical labOr-is to-day what should
be fostered and encouraged, and | hope
aud wish that this honorable body may
move forward and legislate in such a
manner that labor should not only be
economical but protected to the fullest
extent, together with all the other in.
terests of our people,"
After Speaker Ledgerwood concluded
his remarks, E. B. Wade was elected
principal clerk, and Mr.. Alexander as.
sistant clerk of the House.
Quite number of gentlemen were
nominated for Sergeant-at-Arms, and
among whom was r. Z. Crowder, Of
Warren, who received the largest num-
Der Of votes in the first four ballots.
On the fifth ballot in the afternoon SEES.
sion..Mr. Crockett received the most
votes, and was elected on the 9Th bal.
lot.
After Mr.. Crockett was sworn in as
Sergeant-at-Arms, the House proceeded
to ballot for Engrossing Clerk. There
were quite a number of names put in
nomination, nearly all of whom were
ladies. After balloting eight times
without an election, the House adjourn.
ed till 10 a. M, January Sd,
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3.
In the Senate several bills were of.
fered to repeal or amend the 60-3-45.6
act, and resolution was adopted in.
structing the Comptroller not to issue
bis warrants on the Treasurer for pay
ment of January interest on bonds
funded under said act.
A resolution Of Senator Smallman
to appoint a committee to examine
books and vouchers of Comptroller and
Treasurer, was adopted.
In the House, Mrs. John Kennedy
was elected engrossing clerk, and Geo.
W. Griffith assistant sergeant.at-arms,
A resolution was adopted by 81 to
q directing Comptroller not to issue
warrants for interest on the 60.3-45.6
settlement.
After a number of resolutions Of
minor Importance the House adjourned
till Thursday morning.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06

The american says Senator Small
man has the best seat in the Senate.
We trust and believe that Senator
Smallman will so well and faithfully
perform his duties while he occupies it
as to Justly entitle him to the same.
We would be glad and do most sineely
hope that every member of the present
Legislature may faithfully, honestly
and promptly discharge his duties, al
lowing no bride, lobbying or improper
influences to prevent them from doing
their whole duty. Let both Houses
idle away no time, but proceed at once
to do the work they were sent there to
do. Let it be done intelligently, hon
estly and faithfully, so as to reflect the
will of the people and promote the gen.
eral welfare of the whole State. Let
the State debt, the railroad commission,
the penitentiary, the election of a U.
S. Senator and other important ques-
tions and duties to be attended to
promptly and so disposed of as to re-
store faith and credit and do justice to
all classes. Let them do their whole
duty, do it quickly and adjourn and
come home and receive the welcome
plaudit of their constituents, "Wel
done thou good and faithful servant"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
NASHVILLE MARKET REPORT.

Corrected from the daily american every
Thursday evening.
Wheat-from wagons, so to ~.
COrn-frOm wagons, 40 to
Corn Meal 4Sto50
Oats-45 to 48
Rye-frOm wagons, so to So.
Dried Fruit-Blackberrie GsI.
Apples, . to 81.
Peaches, halves, Az
Peaches, quarters, 3A.
Feathers-prime, "a to 90.
Beeswax-choice, %.
Rags-well assorted, ~.
Genseng-dry, 81 90 to 81 %.
Hides-green, &c.
Butter-l5 to 20
Eggs-18.
Tallow-choice, 7.
Sorghum-25 to "a.
Wool--unwashed, II to %.
tub washed, % to %.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
Meanwhile Financially.

We have had the privilege and pleas
ure of examining the statements of the
two national banks of McMinnville,
up to the close of business Dec. Goth,
1882. The National Bank aud the
Peoples National Bank are both in a
very satisfactory condition, showing
that they have been managed we'll and
in such way as to reflect great credit on
their officers and directors, all of whom
are men of integrity and financial
ability, and justly deserve the conf
dence of their stockholders and deposi-
tors. Money deposited with either Of
these banks is perfectly safe. Men
who manage their own private finances
successfully may generally be trusted
with the management of that of others.
McMinnville financially is a success.
Nearly all our merchants and business
men stand high in the commercial re-
ports. We have been told by CONNER.
cial travellers that very few towns have
a better class of merchants and bust.
ness men or enjoy higher credit, than
McMinnville. Nearly all our business
men are doing business upon their own
capital, and buy only what they can
pay for, hence we have good class Of
business men with good credit
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
Gen. 10 Wheeler Elected to Con.
gress.

Gen, 10. Wheeler, whose name is
still familiar to the Confederate soldiery
all over the couatry, was last Tuesday
elected to congress from the Huntsville,
Ala, district, to fill the vacancy caused
by the the death of Hon. VIM. Lowe.
1t is said Gen. Wheeler carried every
county in his district over Mcclellan,
Independent, and is elected by 5000
majority.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
THEOLD AND THE NEW YEAR

Since our last issue the old year has
departed and new year has made its
advent. The past year has been one
Of prosperity to the industrious farmer.
He that acted wisely, planted largely,
and cultivated well, was bountifuIly
blessed with good crops. 1t can hard
BY be expected that two such crops
will follow in succession. We may or
may not have good crops the coming
season. Much will depend upon our
own efforts. In consequence of the
great drouth of 81, our lands produced
but little that year, and were compare
lively rested for 'S2. Even though we
should have plenty of rain and sun
shine, this season will require more
fertilizers and better culture to make
good crops. Recent experiments, with
many farmers, have satisfied them that
a few acres well MANFRED and well
cultivated give more profit than many
acres of poor land badly put in and
poorly cultivated. This year is likely
to be one which will prove the wisdom
of this plan. Let us at least try few
acres on this plan and compare the re-
suits with the old way of careless
planting and cultivating. The best
way is to begin early with our work.
If our corn land is sod and has not al.
ready been turned over, it should be
plowed as soon as possible, so as to ex-
pose the worms and insects, as well as
the soil, to the winter freezes. Land
plowed in the winter and allowed to
freeze will be much lighter and more
easily cultivated, and we think will
produce better, than when left to be
plowed in the spring, after the freezes
are over. Let our work preparatory
for our cultivated crops begin now, if
not already begun, and be so advanced
that when February comes we can SOW
our oats in good time, and then 60
ahead with our corn and other cultiva.
ted crops. Our farmers are in much
better condition this than last January.
A year ago many of us commenced
our crops under very embarrassing
circumstances. We were without
grain to feed our families and work
stock, and what was still worse, many
of us had but little money or means tc
buy with. 1t was a hard year, but
our people worsed well and Providence
blessed their labors. This year We
have plenty all over the country, and
if taken cars of, may have nearly
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.

The Forty-third General Assembly
of Tennessee convened last Monday at
the Capitol at II noon and proceeded
to organize. The Senate was called to
order by the Chief Clerk of the last
Senate, T. G. Long, of Madison. The
following prayer was offered by DR.. T.
A. Hoyt, pastor of the First Presbyte-
rian church,
DIR. HoYT's PRAYER.
Almighty and ever blessed God, en-
able these, thy servants, and the peo-
pies representatives, to take up the
high duties deyolving upon them and
transact the business of the Common
wealth for the best interest of the peo-
pie. May they be guided by truth,
and labor in the cause of truth and
justice, for they are thy representatives
as we'll as the peoples. May they do
nothing without authority from thee
Enable them. o Lord, to see the end
as they now see the beginning. Aid
and direct them in their deliberations,
and especially do we pray thee that
there may be no corruption, no dishon-
esty, no unfairness, and above all great
God, deliver us from the stain and dis
grace of population, Mr.. Hoyt con.
tinued the.prayer by asking the bless
ings of Almighty God upon the men,
beers of the Senate and their families,
The Senators elect then came for
ward by fves and took the oath of Of
fee, administered by Supreme Judge
T. j. Freeman. Mr.. Steele was chosen
temporary Speaker. After returning
thanks, he announced the first business
was the election of a permanent
Speaker. Several distinguished gen.
tlemen were put in nomination. On
the 10Th ballot Hon. B. F. Alexander,
of Rutherford, was elected permanent
Speaker of the Senate, Mr.. 7. G.
Long, Clerk of the last Senate, was
chosen Chief Clerk, and James Harris
was elected Assistant Clerk. After
which the Senate adjourned.
Tuesday, January I'd, Senate was
called to order by Speaker Alexander,
and prayer was offered by Rev. G. D.
Elliott. Election of Sergeant-st-Arms
was next in order. Quite a number Of
gentlemen were put in nomination. On
the 25th ballot Z. w. McCarver was
elected. Robt. Williams was elected
Page, and Miss Talfourd Engrossing
Clerk.
HOUSE.
The House met at - NJ, and was
called to order by w. B. Chickering,
Clerk of the former House. Prayer
was offered by DR.. I. A. Hoyt, after
which the oath of Office was admins
tered by Chief Justice Deakerick,
Hon. Dorsey B. Thomas, of Hum
phreys, was chosen temporary Speaker
Hon. w. L. LedgerwUUd, of Knox,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06
Corrected weekly by Mead Ritchey.
KCMINNVILLE PRODUCE MARKET.

OFFICE SOUTHERN STANDARD.
McMinnville, Jan. 6, 1883.
WHEAT-750S0c p bu.
CoRN-35 to 37H
FLoUB-new, s2.75@s3 p 100 BIS.
MEAL p bu. 40 to 90
OATs-R Blu. 25@3Oc.
CHICKENs-Hens &c p ID
BUTTER-P IN. 100 Is
EGGs-P doz. l5tOl6e.
GINsENG-f9 ID. Sl.00
BEEswAX-P ID. 22c.
FEATHERs-d9 tb. 40to45
TALLow-R h. &c.
Green hides 5@6e. Grubby 4 off
LARD-SS ID. lac.
BACON
Shoulders
Hams
Sides
Hog round
Wool, uAwashed, 1101Sc
tub washed, 25c
Turkeys, &c per pound
Stock peas, 80 to 60
DRIED APPLEs-59 ID. go to 4c.
Peaches-3H to SH
Blacberries &c.
Homestead Fertilizer, $3.50 p 100.
Irish potatoes-35 cts. p bu.
Green Apples, 40 to so cts per bushel
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-01-06

We wish to add our good wishes to
Blondine's, of Sweet Peace, and Home,
and Love-" to the new bride and
groom, and while we haven't got as
much poetry in our souls, our hearts
are just as big, and to none could we
wish brighter, happier future than to
Miss Alix. And we return our most
hearty thanks for the bOuntiful man.
ner in which the printer was remem.
bered-the STANDARD cake was a
marvel of beauty, and long will We
cherish pleasant recOllections of the
fair donor.