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strengthening the limbs Of this Esg,e-examining i
from head to foot" and from tip to tip Of its wings
and even giving it thorough squeeze, did not cause
it to utter audible protest. During the examina-
ton, however, we discovered that it was covered
within and without" with such characters as would
enable even some mates to understand the species OF
the winged visitor and that it was through these or
gans alone that it could communicate to hunlan be-
ings its wants.
On further examination, we found that Messrs
H. w. Cole and A. B. Turner Lad selected Grand
hfop'ds as the place for Matching Eagles that they
produced fresh brood each week, and that since
they were all mates, tho proprietors wished to ex-
change ono of the number each week for Voice to
be used in the Matching and Hedging process!
In few days after this occurrence, another Eagle
alighted on our table, and seeing so near resem-
blance in this to tho othor, except in the form of
the head we were led to examine it more particu-
larry, and found it was Matched in BYaitle5oro VT.
under the superintendent of B. D. Harris and VIM.
B. Hale, and although not a week old, it was Just
the size of the other; and on actual measurement
we found each to be 81 l-2 inches from tip to tip of
their wings! AT the establishment where the newly
q week, and as tbs tribe are all mutes, their propre-
tors also asked Voice in exchange for an Eagle!
Since both Eagles speak, in their way, in behalf of
guarding tho young, and the helpless among the
human species, and urge the importance of protecting
different kinds of industry carried on under the
wings Of the great american Eagle, in preference to
those kinds which have been placed under the
charge of the British Lion we very cheerfuly grant
he requests Of these Eagle hatchers as they seem
o understand the business in which they are en-
ragged, and will hencetorth send them each Voice,
weekly to be used at their discretion in their fai-
les, which as yet,spesk only by signs and charsc-
ers, and hope the exchange may prove mutually
beneficial.
Now,if the alghtug Of the Eagle on the steamboat,
N board of which President Munroe, was all
men of good who say that the slightng of taco
Eagles in Office, both of size, from different
ections Of the country and almost simultaneously
not an omen of better times to tao poor Black
NTH Editor of the Voice
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LARGE RoBBERY AT NEWTON CORNER
The store of Cole & Locke, situate at Newton
Corner, was broken open on Saturday night
and $1,000 worth of goods (mostly dry goods
stolen. The thieves entered the store by
boring hole through The back window SUI:
ficiently large to allow hand to be inserted
and the shutter untastened. A young man slept
in the chamber above, but was not awakened
They took the precauton, however, to fasten
him into the chamber, They were provided
with carriage, which from appearance was
backed up to the door and loaded with plum
der. The tools used by the thieves in eiIiecting
an entrance were left behind, viz; bit stock,
a file and two chisels. The audacity of these
numerous robberies committed upon country
stores near the city shows very plainly that
there is an organized band frobbers, who are
carrying out u plan previously matured,-
Their success so far has been astounding
Within two or three months something like
twenty stores have been robbed in this way,
and in no case has the plumber been under
$500 or 200-BoSton Traveller.
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MI Evans took the station his talents offered hing
and as leader in finance began to unfold his resor
os, and bend lis vast energies to meet the o,.,oc+o
tons Of his friends, and relieve bis distressed cor,-
try. Few more memorable or more important con .,
tests than that which now followed have ever tal.
en- place in the council halls Of any nation, either f,
the great principles discussed the gea. interests at
stako or the stubborn resistance, the invincibIe de-
termination, tho almost unequalled force aud vsre-
ty Of argument and illustration by which it was
characterized. The long session of 1s4l-2 was &C.
cupiod by him in arranging and perfecting and de-
Tending those complicated schemes ofrovenuo and
protection afterwards TO he known as the GREAT
TARIFF Upon his shoulders almost alone fell the
mighty burShen, but he proved himself equal and
more than equal to the task. The sun and the lamp
witnessed the intense toll that consumed his timeas
with untirng perseverance he strung his energies to
accomplish his work In privass he digcsted and
prepared his plans, and on the floor of Congress- ad-
vancod and defended them with skill and strength
that beat down all opposition. Against him were
leagucd the ablest and most experienced men the
Democratic party could muster ;-Wrieht, Calhoun.
Benton, Woodbury., Buchanan, and others, bitterly
opposed to his principles, and s.crnIy resolved to
smite down this palladium of northern prosperity.
but in vain. Before the might of that SINGLE ann
they all went down Ia vain on that area of con-
tict did they tug and strive and try to wind their
1.-THE arms around him and raise him up. and hold
him from the stand he had taken. Calm and
confident he Stood and to the still hundreds around
him unfolded its complex machinery, explained its
structure and operation ard pointed out its bearings
upon national prosperity, and the beneficial results
it must produce to the whole land In vain did
they expend their most mastery strokes of cratoy,
and under the conduct Of their proudest intcccts,
marshall the whole strength of free trade he swept
the whole field with such power Of argument and
rlvicnoss of Illustration, that opposition banchcd
and died away before him. The Tariff of '42 is a
monument Of his eminent talents, industry and
kill
In i3 the results Of the troachery of Mr.. Tyerand
ore other thing gave apreponderanco TO the Dem
crats and in the unrocnting and protraced contest
m Protection which ensued, the Whrs gradually
rave way. In the events that afterward took place.
he way was prepared for change of policy; but
Though the framework of that system be rudcly
haken and rent, its principles still remain impersi-
bic. When the Congress for 1S19 shall be called, it
to be hoped that the country will again be bless
d with the long tried and now well matured powers
f the HoN. GEORGE EVANS. X.
AuG. H. 1917
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o. FROM MEXICO. The Telegraphic report
published last week. stating that Gen. Scott had ar
rived at the Capital of Mexico, has been contradict
ed and the substance of the news telegraphcd from
Richmond, Va, on Saturday last and reaching this
place through New York and Boston on Tuesday Of
this week. is, that the MeXcans had thoroughly for
tilted their Capital and had $500 menrcadyto give
Gen. Scott warm reception. Various reports On
minor movements have been received One state
ment is that Commodore Perry has withdrawn his
forces from Tobasco in consequence of the sickness
prevailing there.
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A Solemn Fact.
SCENE, Printing O6fce-editor busy ,oriting
Enter an office seeker.

SCENE, Printing OGice-editor busy sriting
Enter an office seeker.
Ny dear sir, how do you do =? | hope you
are prospecting as usual, and as | am talked
of for--an important office, I Just called
to see ifyou would advocate my election in
your very valuable and influential paper. ?
You have the advantage of us Strive re-
ally can not call to mind your name, though
we probably write it every week in directing
our papers.
My name is -, and though 1t is not on yo,r
list, assure you | read your valuable paper
every week with great interest; it is really
one Of the best papers in the state My
neighbor takes it and as | take Philadelphia
paper, he and exchange could not get
along at all without reading your paper, l us.
sure you
Thank you, we need all the support the
party can give us and we hope eycryman in
our ranks will aid us in sustaining the paper
so long as it sustains the party. Here is an
article, Sir, We have just written, setting
forth your claims to the office you mention
but as you take Philadelphia paper we will
enclose it to Philadelphia, and aohen tits pub
ished, you can exchange wiM yo,tr neigh6orS,
Office you desire We are always happy |
to advocate the claims of our friends ! Good
morning
The above will apply in more than one in
stance in the State of Vermont. Men come
up for office who expect the press to advocate
heir claims, print and circulate votes, labor
Mt the polls, secure their clection-and all be-
'ause they patronise ladelphia paper
md borrow the HOME NEWS Of their ncighbor.
Such men deserve defeat and never need ask
is to advocate their claims The first ques-
ion we shall hereafter put to the office seeker
viii be, after asccrtaining his qualifications,
10 you pafr0nize the newspaper printed IN
our orn torn county and State? Ifycs, we'll
if no let those whom you do patronize set
orth your claims for Office Bellows Falls
Tn=ette.
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FILE GNAwING. In the leading editorial of last
weeks Rutland Herald, the freemen of this County
are very gravely informed that if any portion of the
Wing voters shall dare oppose the election of the
regular Senatorial Wing nominees, such rebels will
find themselves "gna,cing file"
We will thank neighbor BEANAN to inform us as
to what constitutes the "fle" he speaks of2-wheth
er it is the Wing party of this Countrywide few
wire pullers of the town of Rutland,-the editor Of
the Herald file of his productions, or a file of
Legislative proceedings. We know Of Blacksmith
who once understood Jreakiag hardened file and
cutting up a soft one, and may be thatf we can learn
the constituent parts,-the quality and temper of
the file neighbor Beaman speaks Of the old Black
smiths opinion may be obtained as to whether in
dependent minded men in these parts will gaaW the
Rutland "fle presented them, Or whether there can
be found better way to dispose of the instrument.
We wait for the information spoken Of
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.ScnN Sho0la. Ga. July 20th. 1917.

| 'ocuH .SR0GtS, Va. July ZOth, lS4(.
w. H. STARR, EsQ.-Dcar Sir In youl
Farmer and Mechanic of (perhaps) May 8th
mention is made by MIR L. Merriam, of Elec
trio wires as a substitute for the heavy Light
ming Rod heretofore in use.
As We are in want OF such q protection for
Factory, would thank you to inform me, at
your earliest convenience, respecting the best
lightning rods, mode OF application and cost
BE pleased to communicate the fullest infor-
nation in your possession. Very respectful
", your Friend, J. K DAGGERs.
To tic above, our friend, E. MERRIAM Es1.,
has given us the following explanation III
Y. Farmer ard 1Ieclanic.
"Tho wire suitable for lightning rods is
that known as No, 0, or No / Iron wire, six
feet OF it weigh about one pound, and is sold
by Phelps, Dodge & Co.,, CliG,street, New
York, at SIX cents Ter pound. This is the size
of the wire used in the United States Navy
for a gun ships 1t has never been known
to fail ofccnducting the lightning where the
wire extended above the top of the mast and
terminated in the water, nor have the hun
dred8 of tons of metal in g@ns, chain-cables
and anchors on board the ship, ever been
known to divert the lightning from the wire
The protection Of a factory from damage by
lightning i, very simple and the expense but
little. A factory 100 feet long and SO feet
wide, should have four Lightning wires, and
rising q few feet above the highest point Of
the building and placed at equal distances
apart SO that not more than 20 feet surface
should extend in any direction from the rod
The rods should be pointed at the top,and ter
inmate in water Gf possible, even if the rod is
made to divcrge to reach such a telYnination)
if water cannot be reached, let the rod ter
inmate deep enough in the ground to reach
permanent moisture. This brief direction
will be found ample. f. MERRIAM.
"The rod in descending should not be
brought in contact with the tin leaders, as is
sometimes the case--for the tin leaders may
divert the lightning by atlording it a more
acceptable conductor. Lightning possesses
wonderful disconnecting powers and has a
great fondncss for bright metallic surfaces,
and will pass over such in preference to any
other where the various surfaces are in actual
contact.
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SHOOTING WHALE. A few days since
a gentleman from Burlington County discov
cred whale in the breakers while bathing
at Long Branch, the surf being very high
they procured a gun and shot him The par
ty present succeeded in securing the carcase,
which required the strength Of twenty four
men. 1t weighed from one to two thousand
pounds and the tail was carried off by COM
pany from Moorestown,as trophy-Newarb
1QN.
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TRICKS UPON TRAvELLERs-A New
MODE OF RAISING THE WIND. The Nash
ua Telegraph tells story of fellow getting
into the cars at one of the way stations, and
walking up to young man accosted him with
l." I'll take your fare if you please, sir" The
young man told him that he had paid his fare
which the fellow seemed to doubt, but upon
the ticket being presented, the scape-goat'
made his exit and mingled with the crowd as
the cars started off.
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Mr.. H. b. Ely, Secretary of the Lake Erie
Telegraph Company, states that the section
between Pittsburgh and Cleveland 1G0 miles
is nearly completed, and viii be in operation
by the 30jh inst. From Cleveland, the line
is now being pushed vigorously forward TO-.
ward Detroit. Immediately west of Buffalo,
on the road to Erie, Il corps Of workmen have
already broken ground and fairly commenced
the work, B9,t, Wig.
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]. S. HARRIS, Secretary.

EAGLE VISITS. Soon after JAMES MONROE was
elected PreSMeat oft United States, and while he
was on board steamboat, as report said an Eagle
lowered over and finally alghted on the FLAG STAFF
of the boat. This was considered by those believing
in ".signs and wonders" as omnous of peaceful Of
fetal career of Mir. Munroe. That this was the lot
of that President all who are acquainted with the
history of his administration, know full well.
Without giving credence to such on1ens, we will
state a fact Or two, which may at first appear to
some Of our readers as almost Incredible. Never
theless, they are true, and are as follows: Some
two weeks since, an eagle came into our Office ard
after lowering about for shorttime alighted on our
table,! We were at first somewhat startled to see
this new conner, ana to find it apparently SO doce
for it suffered us to spread its wings, examine its
head, and finally the whole body,without an attempt
at inserting its beab or Glars into ourse& Near its
head we discovered marks, by which we learned that
this Eagle was just two years. or l04 weeks Old and
that it was Matched and so far raised at GRAND
RAPIDS, Kent County, Michigan, and that this bird
was called the " Grand River Eagle."
What should have prompted this visitor to take
its fight from the far of west, and to migrate to the
Green Mountain State, we could hardly divine; but
more especially, iii was bound for the Nou@tain
the question arose why did it tophere? Thsques-
ton was soon answered by the suggestion that it
might have become weary from so long flight, and
that it had alghted for the purpose of resting its
weary limbs as we discovered that It had been on
the wing for moro than a week, and VIC thought it
would very naturally require rest; also that 10
better Or safer place could be found than in
place Of Frcc|em. Al we could do by way Of
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Wing Convention at Clarendon
Springs,

This convention met on the 10th inst. according
to the notice previously given.
DIR SILAs BOWEN of Clarendon was called to the
Chair, and j. S. HARRIS, Esq, Of Poultney appoint
ed Secretary.
The convention was addressed by Mr. Foot, Mi
Ormsbee Mr. Conant, Mr. Briggs, and DR. Bowen.
On motion, committee was appointed from the
towns represented to nominate candidates for Seua-
tors, which committee subsequently reported the
names Of
JOHN FOX, of WaIlingford,
WILLIAM P. MOVES, of Poultney,
pLINY HOLMES Of Hubbardton,
candidates for Senators for the County of Rutland
the ensuing year.
The report of the committee was accepted by the
convention, and the above named gentlemen wero
recommended suitable persons to receive the sup
port Of the Wings Of Rutland County for Senators.
SlLAS BOWEN, Chairman.
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HEAVY GRASS. Seth Keeler of this town informs
us that he weighed two loads of hay, consisting OF
herds grass which he cut on the Otter Creek inter
vale this season, and that when thoroughly made
weighed at the rate of eighty eight hundred per acre
We examined some standing grass in y meadow
belonging to Mr. Keller, and lying in this village
which we should judge would turn out nearly oil
quite three tons to,the acre. If any man can inform
us of grass cut this year, which showed a heavier
yield than the first named, we will thank him tc
give us tho statement. Farmers in the Lake towns
would he glad fthey could state an average CT one
fourth of that quantity.
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RAILROAD SUNK. About six rods of the
Pittsfeld and North Adams Railroad, in
Lanesborough, sunk last week, and several
days were required to 1cpair it. The place
of the breach was in a swamp.-BoSt. Wing.
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COLLISION OF SHIPS AT SEA, One hundred
and seventy two persons lost their lives in conse-
qucncc Of vessel being run into at sea on the 9Th
ins.
A fire occurred at Portland, Ne, on the Nth inst
destroying $4,000 worth ofpropoHy, and rendering
several families houscless. So say Boston pMTerg.
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DISASTER. We learn from Gay & Co.'S
Express that the sch. Oriona Capt. Wells,
from Philadelphia bound 10 New Bedford, was
run down by the steamer Bay State, yester-
day morning in Long Island Sound, and sunk.
Tie captain and crew -four persons in ally
got on board the Bay State in safety. The
schooner and cargo (coaD will be total loss
The Oriona belonged to Brookhaven, she was
a new vessel, 1870 tons burthen, on her first
trip, and was uninsured. Capt. Wells owned
one fourth of her.
The accident took place at 7 o'clock, during
a dense fog. On board the Bay State a sub
scription was taken up and 5000 raised which
was distributed among the sufIerers-$59 to
the captain and $50 to each of the crew.
BoSt. Bee.
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Important from Mexico.

Richmond, Friday, Aug, 10.
An arrival at New Orleans from Matamo-
ras, brings several days later dates than hith-
erto received.
The Matamoras Flag has positive informa-
ton of Gen SCOTS arrival at the city OF Mex
leo. He had met with loss of 500 men, but
when or where the battle occurred had not
been ascertaincd.
General Valencia had left San Luis Potos
with large force for the capital.
Urea at the last accounts was this side of
the mountains, with force of 1000 men
General Russ with 5000 Mexicans, was
near Parras, on which place he was advancing.
The Indians had attacked Parras and killed
800 Mexicans 1t was feared that an attack
would be made on the depot stores at the
mouth of the Rio Grande.-BoSt. Bee.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-16
YELLOW FEVER.

The Board of Health of the city of New
Orleans, report the existence of yellow fe-
yer in its worst form in that place at ores
ent. 1t has commenced early in the see
son, and considerable app~rch"nS!onS are
felt, lest great mortality should follow, iii
.,aenQncnce of tie numocr of strangers
mat constantly crowd the city.
The New Orleans papers published the
following notice on the Sd inst.
Board IF Health, Aug. Cd, 1877.
1t having been well establis!c cd by the
observation of the physiria:S II IL city,
tat Iii" yellow f.: IS now prevailing in
nearly every part cir. ana further appear
ny BY the reports OF the medical ,nen of
tie public and private hospitals, and of the
cemeteries, that the cases of this disease
have been numerous during the past week,
and forty-seven thereof fatal-it becomes
the duty of this board to apprise the public,
and particularly the unclimatcd, that we
are on the eve OF an epidemic, tina: the lat
termay prepare to absent themselves int:mc
and avoid sue ~. .SHrr and ~imprudence
as may ilcfGah" 't"F StSrfpunliitE 10 the
disease. WaHRrv STnHE, Ch'mn.
A. HESTER, Secretary.
The Delta, Of the 81, says: From Satur-
day evcnin last np to eight O'Clock last
evening, thr admissions into the Clarity
Hospital were S.. Daria; that time the
leat;!s were -, of winch ! were from yell
low fever. w "rs crtdib!y informed that
there are nov AZ ialstS7 Cases of yellow f,
yer patients under the treatment oGthe Char.
ity Hospital.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-16
II ILLINE R 7.

= = ISS 4, FENTElI, bcgs leave respectful
w ly 10 INFORM tlc Lilies Of Louisiana and
the Ii, ighjurino'!, that she has commenced the
above business in all lis branches. and hopes by
strict attention 10 business, good and fashionable
work, to merit a share of the patronage Of Ike
ladics. She has Just received and will finish
20 order, and sell at reasonable prices, a general
assortment OF Bonncts, Ribbins, Flowers and
other trir1mings, all Of the lotest styles.
II RonnctS blcachcl, repaired, and "done
~" on reasonable terms.
IL Residence iii the frame building opposite
Tie Methods; Church.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-16
W @S:;. Making & E3Each'
sissi:tEling;.
JAS. STONE.

M{TONE & TANNER. having associated
- themselves together ior the purpose Of car
rying on the ii.3GO.I, C.iRKE.3GE MIX
LNT rad BL.ICK&HiTHLN'G BUSINESS
respectfully announce to the citizens of Louisia-
Ia and tlic surrounding country, that they are
prepared TO execute any order in their line, at
the shortest notice, and upon the most rcascna-
BE terms. They will keep constantly on hand,
At their nnr tframs b"i}ilg. or Georgia St,
YVES; Of the old hrick, 4 good supply OF Wagons
an Carriages of the best materials. All work
don" ly them will he warranted.
Loai>inna. June | ith, lS47.
Democratic banner., 1847-08-16
BUFFALO, Pike Co.
75HHIS may certify that llave been treat

,75|HlS may certify that llIave been treat,
Il ed by DIR. d. l.. Davis, for my disease
it being notwithstanding my last
'~illness. Shortly after commencing his treat
ment, | commenced improving, it afforded
me a great deal of ease, l gained strength.
and in every way im~provcd--mg improve
ment bid fair for a recovery, at the com
.mcnccmrnt cf the hot weather | was taken
with a Diarrhpa, which Frustrated me with
debility, from which | never expect TO re-
cover, but yet, if ! sl:ould die. | feel dcsir-
Gus Of expressing my entire satisfaction with
DIR. Davis ire atmcnt. as know the h,cdi-
cine always produced the eject lie told he
it would have; hut my constitutICn hcinG so
undermined before commencing lis treat
mcnt, unfortunately ! fell a victim 20 this
DiarritGa, as MY constitution was unable
TO survive the attack. yotin my dying hours
| have by no means lost confidence III ny
physician, but on the contrary an well sat
iSfed he understood My case entirely, and
treated it witt great caution and skill;
therefore | wuul! corscicntiousiy, without
DELAY. recommend Ill others wiicsc unfnr.
tunatc lot it may he 10 labor II! der any dis
ease Of similar character to apply 60 lim
before il is too late. After testing iis skill!
by trying the treatment. ! dGuht not but
that they will concur with ne in the exalted
opinion which | entertain Of him, that is
not shaken by a sense of death. Witness
my hand and seal tins 18th day of July 1917.
ROBERT II. ALLISON.
August Ilh 1877.