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Year: 1871

The announcement of the death of
Alice Cary viii be read everywhere
with regret This gifted woman was
native Of Ohio, but came with her
younger sister Phoebe, many years ago,
to this city, where the two have ever
since had their abode. Their first ap-
pearance in authorship was made con-
Jointly in q book of poems, which was
well received, and was followed by
series of prose sketches by Alice, en-
titled "The Clover-nook Papers" |"
which established for her an individual
reputation. Since that time her con-
tributions to current literature have
been frequent and various. Novels,
sketches, poems and essays have attest
ed the versatility of her genius and the
hold she had upon the public favor.
All that she wrote was graceful and
pure, and it might be said of her with
strict regard to truth, In the hackneyed
line of Lord LyttletOn, that she left
behind her


'TSo line which, dying, she might wish to blot"


For many years the two sisters have
been the centre of literary circle
which gathered informally at their Sun
day evening tea parties, where the books
and topics of the day were pleasantly
discussed. Alice Cary's health had
long been failing, and the last summer
was spent by her in Vermont in the hope
that she might regain her strength, but
at the beginning of the winter it be-
came apparent to her friends that she
could not long survive. She bore her
long and painful illness with perfect
submission. Miss Cary died in the
fiftieth year of her age.
Year: 1871

A fight between a rat and couple OF
snakes occurred at MeKeesport, Ohio,
last week. The snakes, not having been
fed for several days, were first present
ed with mouse, when both reptiles
attacked, killing it in thirteen minutes.
A large rat was then put into the cage,
when q terrible battle ensued, both
snakes striking as rapidly as possible,
the rat also displaying considerable
pluck, keeping up his end of the fight
bravely. The fight continued from two
O'Clock in the afternoon until nine at
night, when the copperhead threw up
the sponge and was taken out dead.
To prevent the rattlesnake from sharing
a like fate, the rat was then removed
from the cage. The rat showed consider
able generalship in the encounter, and
every time it was bitten it would retire
to the corner OF the cage and bite out
the piece from its body.
Year: 1871

In December gentleman at settle
ment on the northern border of Texas,
called Montague, wrote the following
account of horrible murder of fam
ily at that place:


"Last Friday with a couple of com
panions started from the pleasant lit
tie village of Decatur TO this place
about two o'clock p. m. We logged
along until about one hour after night,
when we arrived at the residence of
William Freeman, an old pioneer, where
we spent cheerful night, and again
pursued our journey.


We had not travelled further than a
mile, when we received the sad intelli-
gence that family had been massacred
about two miles above. We hastened
on to the place of the awful tragedy
and may God forbid that my eyes
should ever again look upon such an
other scene as / there Witnessed. The
first victim was little boy some eight
or ten years old, about forty yards from
the house, stone dead. His left arm
was cut out from his body, exhibiting
to full view his heart and lungs; his
bowels cut out, and then scalped.


We then repaired to the house, and
the first victim that met our gaze, near
beside the entrance, was a girl of nine
or ten years old wrapped, or rather
tumbled, in mass of old bedding, &C.,
with one naked hand and arm elevated.
I took hold of her hand, but to find that
she too was dead and wounded In sew
ersl places. Next was lady, some
sixty years of age, by the name of
Keenan,, shot through her breast with
two arrows that passed through her
body, suffering all that humanity could
suffer. Her scalp was taken of, too.


Next was lovely little girl, three
years old, nursing babe; and when it
was taken from her arms, the poor child
said she "did not want Dolly to
starve." On examination il was found
that she (the little girD had been lane
ed through the breast, the weapon en-
tering on the Left and passing through
the right. Near by her was another
girl about ten years OF age, with her
head beaten and bruised in a most bru-
tai manner, stiff and cold, almost life
less. The Indians had beaten her head
until she was probably thought to be
QeaQ, anQ pltcneQ nef out ab tne VIII
dow, where she had lain all night in a
senseless condition. Then We turned
to little boy calling for water-he was
lanced, the wound entering above the
breast bone and passing out below.


The next and last was Mrs. Paschal
laying beside the bed on her face, welt
ering in gore. On examination she was
found to be dead, with several wounds
that had been inflicted in different por-
tions of the body. One little boy was
lanced in the breast, who made his
escape during the night and after day
light made his way to a neighbor's
house about one mile of. Two little
children were left in the bed unhurt.
One of the wounded has since died.
This leaves four dead and four wound
ed; two of the wounded viii probably
recover. Mrs. Keener says there were
eight or nine Indians that entered the
house about two hours after night
after they had retired for the night
committed this brutal massacre. There
were no men about the place. The dead
were promptly buried in as decent q
manner as possible, and the wounded
moved towhere they could be cared for.
Year: 1871

LORD MAcAULAY ON THE SAB
BATH.-Of course, I do not mean
that q man will not produce more in
a week by working six days. But |
very much doubt whether, at the end
of the year, he will generally have
produced more by working seven
days week than by working six
days O week; and | firmly believe
that at the end of twenty years he
will have produced less by working
seven days week than by working
six days a week. The natural differ
ence between Campania and Spitzber-
gen is trifing when compared with
the difference between q country in
habited by men sunk in bodily and
mental dccrepitude. Therefore it is
that we are not poorer, but richer, be-
cause we have, though many ages,
rested from our labor one day. in
seven. That day is not lost. While
industry is suspended, while the plow
lies in the furrow, while the exchange
is silent, while no smoke ascends from
tho factories, a process is going on
quite as important to the wealth of
the nation rs any process which Is
performed on moro busy days.
Man, the machine of machines - the
machine compared with which all the
contrivances Of the Watts and Ark
wrights are worthless is repairing
and winding up, no that he returns to
his labors on the Monday with clearer
intellect with livelier spirits, with re-
newed corporeal vigor.
Year: 1871

around. The train was at full
speed; but the Lrakcemen wrestled
at their leverage with all the
strength of desperation.


The wheels ground along on the
heated rails slower and slower, m
til the engine stopped at the de-
caying fire. 1t still blazed enough
to show them the bectling edge of
the black abyss into which the
train and all. its passengers would
have plunged, aud into death and
destruction too horrible to think of
and had. it not been for the old wo-
mans signal. They did not stop
to thank her first tor the deliver
ance. The conductor kneit down
by the side of the engine; the ell
gine driver and the brakemen came
and knelt down by him; all the
passengers came and knelt down
by them; and there, in tha expir-
ing light of the burut-out pile, in
the rain and wind, they thanked
God for the salvation of their lives.
All in line the kneelers and pray
ers sent up into the dark heavens
such a midnight voice of thanks
giving as seldom, if ever, ascend
ee from the earth to Him who secth
in darkness as well as in secret.


Kindness is the music of good
will to men; and on this sharp the
smallest fingers may play heavens
sweetest tunes on earth.
Year: 1871

SAFE MAx1Ms FOR ALL.-The
World estimates men by their success
in life; and, by general consent, sue
cess is evidence Of superiority. New
er, nnder any circumstances, assume
a responsibility you can avoid cousis-
tenty y with your duty toyourself and
others. Base all your actions upon q
principle Of right; preserve all your
integrity of character in doing this,
never reckon the cost. Remember
that self:interest is moro likely 10
warp your judgment than all other
circumstances combined; therefore
look well to duty when your duty is
concerned. Never make money at
the expense Of your reputation. Be
neither lavish or niggardIy-of the
two avoid the latter-a meat, man is
universally despised; but public ia.
vor is stepping stone to prefrrment
therefore generous feeling should be
cultivated. Let your expenses be
such as TO leave balance in your
pocket-ready money is. a friend in
need. Keep clear Of the law: fol
when y5u gain your case, you are
generally loser Of money. Never
relate your misfortuncs, and neve1
grieve over what you cannot prevent
No man who owes Us much as be can
pay has any moral right to pledge
his credit by endorslnga bill tor an
other.
Year: 1871

A SWEET TEMpER.-N No trait of
character is more valuable in a wo-
man than the possession of sweet
temper. Home can never be made
happy without it. 1t is like the flow
ers that spring up in the pathway,
reviving and cheering us. Let u
man 20 home ut night wearied by the
tolls Of the day, and how soothing is a
word dictated by a good disposition
1t is sunshine falling on his heart.
He is happy and the cares Of lite are
forgotten. A sweet temper has a
soothing influence over the mind of o
whole family Where it is found in
the wife and mother you observe
kindness and love predominating over
the natural feelings Of y bad heart,
characterize the children, and
smiles, kind words and looks
peace and love have their dwelling
there. A sweet temper is more val
liable than gold; it captivates moro
than beauty, and to the close of life it
retains all freshness and power.
Year: 1871

THE ORIGIN OF HAND SHAKING.
The, Romans had a goddess
whose name was Fides, or Fidelity
"A goddess Of "fuith and honesty"
to whom Numa was the first to pay
divine honors. Her only dress was
a white veil, expressive Of eandor,
frankness ynd modesty; and her
symbol was two right hands Joined
or sometimes two female figures
holding each other oy the right
bands; whence in all agreements
among the Greeks and Romans it
was usual for the parties to take
each other by the right hand, as a
token Of their intention to adhere
to the compact; and this custom
is in more general use even among
ourselves, at the present day, than
would at first thought be realized.
Year: 1871

Prize fighters are queer folks.
When notified of his .wife's death, Joe
Coburn returned at once to New York.
A representative of Mace waited on
him to say that it should be optional
with him whether the fight should be
postponed or 60 on as agreed upon.
Coburn. in view Of the large amount
of money at stake, and possibly in
indifference to his bereavement, de-
cided against further delay. Coburn
will be in readiness for the contest on
the 1lth May.
Year: 1871

4 party Of visitors went to the
summit of Mount Washington on
April 3Oth, to find out how the party
of scientific gentlemen who have
been quartered there all winter were
progressing. On reaching .the top
they discovered that these enthusiasts
had not yet had an opportunity OF
thawing out, as the day was of a
most wintry character, a snow storm
prevailing, and everything wearing a
December appearance.
Year: 1871

washinSton.-The Life Insurance Com


pany which has become famous under this


name, is in Il fair way to leave Il very good


likeness OF the father OF his country in every


home In the west, where there is prudent


foresight enough to secure life policy. For
once, at least, it does not seem to be wrong
use of it-for what is more appropriate than
TO have the benign face of Washington look
out from policy that makes the home secure
from bitter want If the bread-winner Of the
family should be taken suddenly away. One
likes to see and know the men that build up
any business and do it thoroughly and well.
And for business success there is hardly an
office in the west that has. or deserves bet
ter reputation than that of Paul and Mason,
General Agents of this Company. -AdrOeate.
Year: 1871

In view OF the improvements being made
on the lots fronting on Atlantic street we
think Justice demands that the streams run
ming down Filth and Eighth streets he bridg-
ed and the banks graded down, SO that the
people living near these points could have
access to the property without so many in
conveniences. They are heavy taxpayers
aud their demands are reasonable, and be-
cause they are, we call the attention OF the
CITY council and the street commissioner to
the present wants of this street.
Year: 1871

The Marshal informs us that there are
some Twelve young men in this town in the
habit Of spending Saturday evening at
SmalIs Saloon, and do not leave il until late
Sunday morning, when they go away sing
ing and hallooing so Loudly as TO disturb the
peace and quiet OF the city. IL they have
any regard for their own reputation they
will cease their noise hereafter or the Marsh
al will he compelled To put them under ar
rest
Year: 1871

short ride, this week, into the country,
brought us in full view of the farmer at his
Spring work. Some wheat has been sown
this week, and if the weather holds favora-
BILE the bulk Of the Spring sowing will be
finished next week.
Year: 1871

Judging from the sales of Pine Lumber
and building material generally, made by
j. T. Bell the country west must be rapidly
improving with first-ciass buildings, for this
yard alone loads from ten 10 twenty teams
per day. People are finding out more every
oa5 JaSt where to get their lumber low down
for cash
Year: 1871

The weather the past week has been very
mild, warm and spr1nglllSe. The roads are
now in good condition excepting just at the
margin of unhridged streams. AS we go to
press, it is cloudy and rain is expected TO fall
soon.
Year: 1871

n. May d Co., have a good assortment
Of goods on hand which they wish to sell at
cost, aS they wish To retire from business as
soon AZ they can close out their stock, which
they are prepared TO do AT a baIgain.
Year: 1871

The Advertiser Job Rooms still continue
to turn out job work first class, and on time.
But if the demand increases in the next
twelve months as 1t has in the past, we will
be compelled to get one or two more job
Year: 1871

A constant effort to please and satisfy
his guests is the only phrase that Will apply
to the conduct of Geo. DaugherIyof the Res
taurant next door to CarSon's Bank; and his
success is truly wonderful. Try himi
Year: 1871

A. May & Co., notify all indebted TO
them TO call and settle by note or cash with
out further delay Their accounts must be
settled up soon. They mean what they say.


Coles patent Stalk Cutter is machine
wanted in the spring by every farmer in
the county. Shellenberger has them for
sale, well made and of good material. Call
and see them.
Year: 1871

Do you want to build you barn? Do you
want to build you a farm residence? Do you
propose to Build you a store, shop or office?
DO You propose to build you n fine city resi-
denee? Do you propose TO build you splen-
did picket fence? Do you propose TO put a
good pine board fence around your farm this
season? Do you want timber, boards, lath.
pickeis, sash. fencing, shingles, siding or
lumber for any purpose this summer? If so
you can obtain il at the extensive lumber
yard. in this city. kept by Kiibourn, Jenkins
L CO. The Crist Bros, are there and what
they can't sell you, can't he had in the State.
Year: 1871

There will be mass meeting of the
Republicans at Deurringer's Park this
evening at six o'clock, to consider matters
of importance to the welfare of the party.
We hope there will be full attendance,
and that all subjects which may be brought
before the meeting for action, will be calm
ly and wisely considered, that harmony
may be preserved in the party. We can
not afford to have dissensions and discord
in our ranks in Virginia. We can scarcely
succeed by doing our best here with one
Republican party, and two would kill us
off completely.
Year: 1871

DIR. L. CoNGDoN, the Indian physician, claims to
have successfully treated quite number of patients
in this city, aud hear of those who testify to the
fact 1t is Fortunate that there many physicians
with different systems of practice for the cure of
almost endless diseases. The Doctor Is confident of
the merits OF his mode Of treating the sick, and
invites those afflicted to consult him and Judge for
themselves OF his ability to He can be found
at his office in Manchester, next to the post-oface
and may be interviewed" during the day or even
ing
Year: 1871

The prevalent moisture of the clouds,
go noticeable the latter part of last week, on
Saturday night resolved itself into a rain
which continued till this morning with but
little intermission.
Year: 1871

Madison Ward Repubiicans- will
be meeting of the Republicans of this ward
next Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, at the
Union Hotel, Seventh street. Business of ims
portance will be brought before the meeting,
and it is necessary that there should be full
Attendance.
Year: 1871

Canal Commerce. Passenger and freight
boats are now dispatched regularly from this
city to Lynchburg and intermediate landings.
Work is progressing beyond Lynchburg, and
navigation to Buchanan will be open before
long. The damage by the great freshet was
much more extensive than it was at first
imagined to be. Many of the bad breaks are
not eft permanentiy repaired
Year: 1871

RETURNED TO TIE SESATE.-ln response TO
a resolution introduced in the Senate few
days ago, the superintendent OF Public
Buildings has had Elders portrait of General
Lee removed from the library, and IT again
adorns the walls of the Senate chamber.
Year: 1871

10 the Editor Of the Press.


MR.. EDITOR: desire to thank the Bank
Examiner for his timely and wise suggestion
in reference to the necessity of some legisla-
ton to prevent the continuance of the prac-
tice now existing on the part of many of the
Savings Banks of the State, of loaning their
funds to railroads, cities, &C., in other States
This capital belongs to the State and is need
ed in the State, and it cannot be invested in
railroad and Western city securities without
involving risk which there is no occasion
and no excuse for. l am firmly opposed to
the taxation Of the deposits in these banks
on grounds of policy. believe that as
question of financial and economical wisdom
the State cannot afford to tax such deposits
as are employed in the business, and for the
aid OF the enterprises of the State. But if
managers of Savings Banks will persist in
using the money of citizens of the State in in
vestments to build up other States, because
they obtain thereby an increased rate of in
terest they should be liable to taxation there.
on in order that the State may derive some
slight return for the diversion of her wealth,
and would respectfully suggest the expedi-
ency Of providing by Legislation that every
Savings Bank in this State shall pay tax of
two per cent. per annum upon every dollar of
their deposits which inly hereafter be invest
ed in loans, bonds, etc, in other States.


CUMBERLAND.
Year: 1871

tiser's Washington dispatch of Friday says:


Senator Salisbury seems determined TO
make his last days in public life conspicuous
if not glorious. To-day Tor the third time this
week he came into the Senate in a condition
for which he has made something of a national
reputation already, and began personal at
tack on the author OF the resolutions which
were passed yesterday and which tender The
sympathies OF the American people 10 the
French in their present extremity. He said
that if he had servant in his employ who
could not write better English than these
resolutions were expressed in he would
discharge him as hopelessly incompetent.
A wagoish Senator here interrupted and
wanted to know what difference it
would make, after all, as they were 10 be
read by Germans and Frenchmen, who would
be just as well satisfied and would not under
stand them any way. Senator Salisbury
continued in this vain for several minutes,
and finally wound up by demanding a recon-
sideration of the vote by which the resou-
tions were passed. The Vice President hu-
mored him by ordering the vote to be taken,
when the only voice heard In the support OF
the motion came from the Delaware Senator,


who rose to his feet in order to give more VOL
ume to his utierance. After this little pre-
lude, Senator Salisbury subsided for the bal
ance of the day.
Year: 1871

MARK TWAIN contributes the following TO
the stock of information upon agricultural
subjects:


Turnips should never be pulled; il iniures
them. 1t is much better to send bow up
and let him shake the tree.


The suano is fire bird, but greet care
is necessary in rearing it, 1t should not be
imported earlier than June, or later than Sep
tember. In the winter it should be kept in
warm place, where it can hatch out its
young.


1t Is evident that we are to have a back.
ward season for grain. Therefore it will be
well for the farmer to tegin setting ont his
cornstalks and planting hir buckwheat cakes
in July instead of August.


Concerning the pumpkin-tbis berry il a
favorite with the natives of the interior of
New Englond, who prefer it to the cooseberry
for making irult cake, and who likewise give
it the preference yver the raspberry for teed-
ing cows, us being mole filling and iully as
satisfying. The pumpkin is the only escuIcnt
of the orange family that will thrive in the
north, except the sourd and one or two vari-
eties of the squash. But the custom OF plant
ing it in the front yard with the shrubbery is
fast going out of vogue, for it is now generally
conceded that the pumpkin, as shade tree,
isa failure.
Year: 1871

ST. LOUIS, April "a.
A dispatch from New Orleans says it is
officially reported that Bonnet Care
crevasSe was fully 1900 feet wide at two
o'clock this p. NJ, and growing wider rap
idly by swamps back OF tho city and
along the line Of the Jackson railroad,
which arc full OF water. The railroad in
some places is covered to the depth of six
inches. Reports Of the destruction Of
property are hourly received. Nothing
yet has been heard from the other ere
vasses above or below. It is thought
large force is at work on them and that
they have been partially repaired. Much
alarm is felt here, however, as Walkers
swamp Is completely submerged, and
swamps back Of the city filling up rap
idly. 1t is feared another break has
occurred from the fact that water is now
backing in upon the city from the vast
lake now forming.
Year: 1871

Business and Locations Of
the Leading Houses in Wheeling,
for the use of Country Merchants
and others visiting the City. Those
intending TO purchase will do we'll
TO cut this ont for reference.
Year: 1871

In the Island of Goa, near Bom-
bay, there is 0 very singular vege-
table called "the sorrowful tree, be
cause it only hourishes in the night;
AT sunset no flowers are seen, and
vet half an hour after that il Is
quite full of them. They yield q
sweet smell, but the sun no sooner
begins to shine on them than some
If them fall of, and others close up
and Thus IL continues 70 flower N
the night during ell the year.
Year: 1871

A woman called the other day at a
provision store in Salem, Mass, with
her market basket, and the knight Of
the cleaver politely asked her if she
would have some nice steak Steak !!
beef steak! was the reply; NO, sir! l
don't dare to eat beef. | shall be so
glad when the cattle disease is got rid
of. Please cut me off three or four
pounds of liver