SPIRITALISTIC SEANCES.-- Mr. WELIS? the great spiritualistic medium of DuQuoin, Illinois, has been in this city during the week holding some very satisfactory seances. Dr. Vincent HINCHCLIFF, who was assassinated at Carterville, Williamson County, some time ago, appeared and talked with Malcolm STANHOUSE; Mr. and Mrs. Phines HALL, deceased, came and talked to their son. Dr. BLANCHARD also appeared, and many others. We know these things are so because we were there and heard them speak in a horn. not only did they speak and converse, but they went to one and another and of their friends , and shook hands with them--that is to say, the sprit’s hand was represented by the big end of the horn, and we shook the horn. There is no use in talking; spirits are spirits in spite of what skeptics say. We hope to see Mr. WELIS? back again soon, for we desire to be visited by our departed friends, and listen to their stories of happiness in the New Jerusalem. Oh if we were only a spirit--angel!--[Jackson County Era, 16th ult. Yes, in a (horn). Was Katie King in that horn?
LOCAL--Mr. Samuel GARDOM, late of this county, but now of DuQuoin, was in this city this week. --Mr. Wm. WASHBURN, of Carterville, was in our office on yesterday. He is a highly intelligent and sociable young man.--Mr. George W. SISSNEY, called on us Tuesday last. Mr. S. has a very bad wound and thinks his arm will likely be a cripple for life. He has moved to Carbondale. --Mr. W.N. MITCHELL has been visiting the Asylum at Anna, this week. he says the number of inmates increases, there now being one hundred and forty under treatment .--Not withstanding the cold weather Mr. Robert WALLACE will be contented and wears that pleasant look common in such cases--a girl the cause. --The following names have been added to our subscription book since out last issue: Wm. TURK, John H. SLANKARD, V.D. FERRELL, Frank SPARKS, Marion; Joseph HENDRICKSON, Oak Hill; John BAKER, Lake Creek; Rev. J.M. MILLER, Enfield, Ill.
A young man named Anderson, brakeman on the C. & S. railroad, while coupling cars at Carterville, on last Friday, fell between two cars and before he could get off the track his leg was run over and so badly smashed that it had to be amputated above the knee. Dr. ROBERTS, of Carbondale performed the operation, and at this time the young man is getting along as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
CARTERVILLE LETTER--Ed. Monitor--It would take page after page to write you all the scenes that have transpired since my last. I am beginning to seriously think our town is not the most moral one in all Southern Illinois. Whatever may have been my opinion in the past, as to our moral inclinations, at present my hope for the future pre eminence among villages where quietude reigns supreme, are considerably blighted. The crushing of John ANDERSON’ s left leg by the engine, Marion, No. 1 on the “Great Eastern,” at the coal switch here last Friday, is a small item, compared with the war like scenes enacted on our streets almost daily. Last Wednesday ‘the boys’ took a pitched battle down in Helldom, (that is the name given to that part of the village down among the saloons) with about eight on a side. however no great damage was done, only the women of town were a little scared. That night they were brought before the magistrate, and some of them were fined for their rioutous conduct. Thursday night Thomas WILLIAMS and John MOORE were arrested for selling whiskey on Sunday in violation of the village ordinance. They were taken before Justice CARTER, when WILLIAMS was fined $5 and costs; but MOORE took a change of venue to ‘Squire Fleetwood CRAIN, the conservator of peace and harmony for the city of Crainville. Here MOORE was charged $5 and costs for dispensing of his Sunday beverage. The next day Sam LIPSY knocked down a Scotchman in the street, but the Scotch man’s wife bravely came to her husband’s assistance, and ‘gouger’ Samuel in the face. At this juncture, reports say, that Samuel having lost confidence in his own ability, reached for his navy six, that he might thereby disperse that cruel woman; but other parties interfered and quelled the fracas. Nothing, however, has been done with this little matter up to this time.Saturday was the liveliest day of the week. John VICTOR, Sam LIPSY, and Dr. John M. MCCARTY seem to be the most conspicuous men on this day. These gentlemen paraded the streets with plenty of pistols, knucks, &c. Victor knocked one man down, MCCARTY threw his revolver into another one’s breast (but did not shoot, ) while LIPSY stood by and yelled for MCCARTY. CARTER, the Police Magistrate, came up and ordered them to be arrested; but Marshal JONES, thinking himself not equal to the situation, called a posse of men to assist him. MCCARTY and LIPSY resisted, but persuasives in the shape of seven shooters brought them to terms. The Magistrate ordered the officer to take the rioters to the lock-up till they could sober up a little. Here was the most unkind act of all, the Doctor did not wish to go, it was an outrage upon his dignity. I forgot to say that the Doctor is an M.D. graduate from the State University of Kentucky, has fought through the rebellion (with his tongue), and although he did not ‘die in the last ditch.’ he staid long enough to learn how to keep fire arms from going off on riotous occasions. but on with my story. At this point outside parties interfered to keep the officers from obeying orders. However, fire arms ruled the house, and the boys went into the lock up, Doctor and all. All this time everything was excitement; hundreds of men and boys, screaming women were rushing for the seat of war, others were crying for SHERIDAN--some one spoke up and said SHERIDAN was suppressing riots further south. After the excitement quited, some of the offenders were brought out for trial. MCCARTY continued his case till today (Wednesday). LIPSY and VICTOR stood trial and were fined fifty dollars each. But the end is not yet. Monday morning MCCARTY boarded the train for Marion, to see what could be done about his injured innocence (and his SORE FINGER) Monday night the officers came down after CARTER, JONES, and a host of others who helped make the arrest, and carried them to Marion for trial, but they had the case continued till Friday. What the result will be has yet to be developed. SQUIBS Carterville, Ill., Feb. 3, 1875.
CARTERVILLE LETTER------Ed Monitor-- NO one can tell what Time, in his march, will bring. Peace, the white plumed bird, which seemed to have forsaken our unpretending village, when I wrote you last, appears to be hovering over us once more; and this morning while your correspondent does few of the transpiring events, lovely concord holds her gentle away in our town. But to return to my story. We left Carter JONES, et al. in the presence of “the court,” charged with attempts to murder, false imprisonment, &c, where they had been carried at the instigation of the “Doctor” he determined to have revenge for the desecration of his untainted integrity. But ah! --”Revenge, at first, though sweet, Bitter ere long, back on itself recoils”When ‘Squire CARTER asked for counsel in Marion, to his utter surprise he found that the “Doctor” had retained most all the attorneys in town, and although he had monopolized the Marion bar by so doing, justice must have her sway; and a small roll of this world’s filthy lucre soon brought legal lore from other localities to CARTER’ s rescue.The day came for trial, all Carterville was summoned to attend, and today the resuit is too well known. After hours, long weary hours of examination and cross examination of witnesse, Carter JONES, and the remainder of the unfeeling individuals who put the “Doctor” in the lock up, came through all safe without the loss of one, after staying with ‘the court’ long enough to impeach the ‘Doctor’s’ oath by a dozen responsible men. When the boys came home Saturday afternoon, it was thought by many that there would be what is usually called among us, a little “merry hell” in town that night, as certain parties had promised to “see you hereafter about this,” while in Marion. But instead of such affectionate proposals as “I’ll shoot your damned heart on,” only such fond endearing sentiments as “Walk up and let’s have something to drink,” were uttered by the boys; except once, when an old gentleman, whose hair is frosted with long years of dissipation, wanted some of us to take back a portion of those words we had left with “the court” on Friday night. But when we told that gray haired individual that we, like George WASHINGTON of Bible fame, had been taught by our fathers from infancy, to never go out without taking with us something in our back pants’ pocket, he said the explanation was sufficient, while we walked up and took “something more.”Everything here now seems to be the very essence of peace and quite. Instead of men parading the streets with implements of war in their hands, and bitter oaths greeting our ears, we only see now and then some housewife returning from market with her well filled basket, or a strong armed miner returning form his daily toil. I met a friend this morning on the street, when he immediately asked me if some one was not dead. On asking him why he inquired, he remarked, “Because ever one looks so sober.”When I see such quietness among us now, and think of the scenes I saw in the streets a week ago or more, the words of the past come to mind: ‘How sad, how wild, how strange. That time can bring such wondereus change.” But the change has come, and long may peace continue with us. On last Thursday Tim DANGY was brought before the police magistrate, and fined $20 for selling whiskey contrary to the village ordinances. TILMAN is too well known among the people of Williamson county to need any comment. However, it must not be forgotten that he is the same TILMAN, who, when Marshal JONES and his guards were having such a time trying to get the “Doctor” LIPSEY and VICTOR in the lock up, extended his arms star ward and exclaimed in the agony of his soul, “My God! are they going to put the ‘Doctor’ in there, and bring him down with the common folks?”John M. MCCARTY appeared before ‘Squire CARTER on Monday to answer charges, but took a change of venue to ‘Squire CRAIN, to which place that same squad of ignorant “Scotchmen” followed him; there he waived an examination and was bound over to appear at the circuit in Marion. I have learned that these same “ignorant Scotchmen” are not through with him for his conduct on the 30th. CARTER still affirms that this thing only cost him on hundred and fifty dollars, and that he will spend ten thousand more on law or law and order shall rule in Carterville. SQUIB Carterville, Ill., Feb. 10, ‘75
LOCAL--Mr. Wm. JONES has gone into the butcher business again. Glad of it. --The wife of Mr. Arch. ODUM, six miles north of this place, died Saturday night. --Mr. John VICK, who has been attending medical lectures in St. Louis this winter, has returned home. --Elder W.H. BOLES returned home yesterday from DeSoto, where he and Elder Matthew WILSON have been holding a meeting of several days. Quite a number united with the church. --The following persons have subscribed for the Monitor since our last issue: Alexander LAUDER, John D. HERRIN, Laban CARTER, Geo M. MCNEILL, Carterville; D.A. STILLEY, Corinth. --Married--by Rev. John A. RODMAN, on the 9th inst., at 8 o’clock a.m., at the residence of G.W. GODDARD, Mr. J.H. PINKLETON to Miss Amanda BARAN; all of this county.--On the 11th inst., at the residence of M.C. CAMPBELL, by Rev. John A. RODMAN, Mr. James M. TIPPY to Miss Malinda C. HILL, all of Marion--DIED--Feb. 7, 1875, at Corinth, of pneumonia, Holladan HOLLAND, infant son of Eugene O and Mary ROBERTS.Halla was a bright boy of eleven months. His mother preceded him to the better land but a short time. His father is in the Rocky mountains. The child was left in the care of his grandmother, Mrs. Chloe M. HEARN, who is with many others sadly bereaved.
--Samuel KEELEN was brought to this place to day (Thursday) and lodged in jail to await his trial for the murder of Wm. MECE. this murder was committed at the residence of Mr.FITZGERALD, of Northern precinct, last winter during religious service. KEELEN made his escape and went to Nebraska, where he has been known as MITCHELL, until his arrest, which was made by Mr. John FLETCHER, of Northern Precinct, a few days ago. Mr. FLETCHER worked faithful and show judgment and pluck that characterizes a true citizens. A number of such efforts as this successfully carried out would remove the stench of gun powder from our county, and enable us to breath pure atmosphere.
OBITUARY--Corinth, Ill., Feb. 9, 1875 Dear Monitor--On last Wednesday, 3d inst., we were called upon to perform the last sad office to out esteemed citizen Green M. CARTER...Mr. CARTER was born and raised in this county. he served with honor in Company F. of the 81st Regiment of Illinois Volunteers in the late war, and was honorably discharged. Since his return he has resided in this part of the county, making a peaceable, moral and industrious citizen. he was a devoted member of the General Baptist Church, and was also a member of good standing of Corinth Lodge No. 502 I.O.O.F. and was highly respected in the society in which he moved. On the morning of the 2d day of February, after a short illness, he was called form our midst. He leaves a widow (the daughter of our respected citizen, J.R. GRANT) and three little children to mourn his loss. He was buried with the honors of the order of Odd Fellows on the 3d inst., at Pleasant Grove Church. Nearly all the members of Corinth lodge were in attendance, also a large number of the order from Crab Orchard were present, clother in the regalia of the order; also a large congregation of friends were present. Religious services were performed by Rev. Oliver COX. Thus has passed away one of our esteemed citizens, who to know was only to love and ever esteem. M.S. STRIKE.
ANDERSON, the young man who had his legs crushed by the cars, at Carterville is dead. Up to Monday of last week, he appeared to be doing well, but on that day indications of tetanus appeared which ended his sufferings on Tuesday night.
LOCAL--Tom SIBLEY has sold his restaurant to Doc WILHELM.--J.P. FOGG has sold his boot and show shop to Wm. MCINTOSH.--Mr. Samuel GARDOM, called on us this week. Mr. G. Says he is “going West.”--Capt. G.W. SISSNEY called on us last Friday. His arm is not altogether well, but much better. --Our young friend, Dean NORMAN and Miss Vienna COOK were married at the residence of the bride’s mother in this city, on Sunday evening last. We wish them much happiness. --Married--By Rev. John A. RODMAN, at the residence of the bride’s mother, at 9 o’clock, a.m., on the 21st inst., Mr. Phillip RUBLE to Miss Mary J. CARTER, all of Marion. ---By G.W. LAMASTER, on the 18th inst., at 3 o’clock P.M., at the residence of the widow COPHER, Mr. Thomas E. JETER to Miss Julia A. COPHER. --The following named persons have subscribed for the Monitor since our last issue: Josiah DILLINGHAM, A.G. RAY, and John MILLGAN, of Corinth; Isaac STEPHENS, Attilla, J.C. DOWELL, Carterville; Prof. D.G. RAY, Ewing.