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Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-19

The CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF AN INVALID.
Published for the benefit and as a CAUTION TO YOUNG
MEN and others, who suffer from Nervous Debility.
Premature Decay of Manhood &C., supply at the
same time THE MEANS OF sELF-CURE By one who has
cured himself after undergoing considerable quack-
cry. By enclosing a postpaid addressed envelope.
single copies may be had of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
Brooklyn, Kings County,
jy 26-d&w3m New York
The daily mountaineer. (Dalles, Or.) 1861-1866, 1865-12-10

educational system for the equal benefit of
all, without distinction of color or race /;
choice,of citizens for office, whether state or
national, of constant and undoubted loyalty ;
whose conduct aud conversation shall give
assurance of peace and reconciliation.
Rcsolped, That in order to preserve these
essential safeguards, without which national
security and national faith will be imperled,
States lately in rebellion cannot be precipi-
tated to political independence, but they
spects fulfilled.
The daily mountaineer. (Dalles, Or.) 1861-1866, 1865-12-10
J. w. GuRLEY, DENTIST,
Main ST., Dalles, Oregon.

KVT0ULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM lu>
w the citizens Of this place and VI HSsss<<
ciuity, that having returned from pro- UfYVyXYN
fessonal tour through the mines he has AAL'
again resumed the practice Of DENTISTRY In the
formerly occupied by him. In the building occupied by
Wood Butler, Photograph Artists and adjoining Wal
dron Bros Drug Store. He takes this method Of
tending thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore
tended to him, and solicts continuance Of che same
LIST OF PRICES.
Entire Denture Gold dBsse...........S1s0 to $22b
Upper Denture, Gold Base............... 90 I" 100
&c Dehture Vulcanite Base 10 125
Upper Denture, Vucanite Base....-.. IS o.
Gold Filings inserted from one dollar upward.
Children Teeth extracted free Of charge. se13-tf
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15
RtpusucAN STATE CONVENTION
Desperate Contest for the Govern.
-. Orship. '''# '4-, z

ia The Republican State Convention met at In
gesolls Hall yesterday at II A. M, and was
called to order by W. L. Wilson, ESQ.,, who
read the call for the Convention.
On motion of w. w. Prindle, of Wabasha.
e. W. Cutter, ESQ.,, of Hennepin, was chosen
temporary chairman.
. n. b. Butts, of Wabasha, nominated A. w.
Lathrop. of Wabasha, as temporary secretary
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
On motion of Mr.. Jones, of Olmstead, q
committee of five was appointed by the chair
on Credentials. The following Gentlemen were
appointed: 20 ~.5
w. w. Scott, of Wabasha County.
G. A. Bracket, of Hennepin County.
R. F. Crowell of Ramsey County,
Capt. A. Allen, of Mower County.
6. O. Evans, of Houston County.
On motion Messrs. Jones, of Olmsteaa
and Gordon, of Stearns, were added to the
Committee.
COMAkfTTKB ON PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
On motion of j. A. Leonard, of Olmstead, a
committee Of FIVE on permanent organization
was appointed by the chair, as follows:
d. j. Higgins, of Dakota.
+, H. s. Piummer, of Hennepin.
sy o. Brown, Of Rice. .a.s.
, n. 81. Dunnell, of Winons.
T. J. Galbraith, Of Ramsey.
On motion of T. J. Galbraith, Of Ramsey, the
Convention then took recess until o'clock
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15

When the last ballot was read the chairman
announced that Gen. Marshall wac the nominee
for Governor, which was greeted with ap-
plause.
Mr.. Jones, of Olmsted, moved that a COM
Mittee OF three be appointed to wait on Gen.
Marshall, inform him of his nomination, and
request his attendance on the Convention.
Carried.
Messrs. Jones of Olmsted, Benson of Anoka,
and Potter Of Houston, were appointed, and
they soon returned with the candidate.
The appearance of Gen. Msrshan in the hall
was greeted with much applause. He stepped
forward to the platform and briefly thanked
promised to see the MEMBER all near their
homes before the election.
O. Z. Dodge offered the following senti-
ment, which was received with much laughter
and calls for song:
We're proud the Convention has proven inn
And chosen for nominee VIM. K. Marshall,
He'll be our next Governor,-f the term
For the RIGHT in the way to make copperheads
s4uirm.
We're sure that all honest men now will unite,
And work for our nominee-Justice and Right
And the blessings of God will be with Us this
You can all testify by the faith of st. Paul
LIEUT.. GOVERNOR.
Z A. Jones, of Olmstead, moved that Hon.
T. 81. Armstrong of Olmstead county. be nom
mated by reclamation as candidate for Lieut..
Governor. Carried unanimously.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Sol Snow, of Mower, moved that Lieut.. Col.
q. C. Rogers be nominated by exclamation for
the Office of Secretary Of State. Carried unan-
imously.
TREASURER
Charles Schefer, r. j, Baldwin and G. D.
Tuthiu were nominated for the Office of State
Treasurer, with the following result upon the
first ballot:
Schefier 81 votes.
baldwin AZ 4"
Tutnin. iS
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15

not sshone and they Wer0 uneoae 70 see MN.
ADDsEwY KoN SAJox JONI. 8, tho
..,.s .rT - Ioudly called on for an address,
IA came forWard and addressed the Conven.
t;or S Wing that he had just been informed
s ~ h;s nomination. for Secretary of State, and
had come before the to express IRE ito %
Sonor done him. but felt compelled from the
n n circumstances under which he was
Pe Saood tn ask them to excuse him from run
hing for that Office. He had no doubt Of the
success of the ticket, but as he was stin In the
nortnnity to make o canvass in the various
Sections of the State, as he otherwise would,
he felt that there were others who could run
for the Office better than himself he would
therefore beg the Convention to excuse him.
ICries of "no,' no, and three cheers for
Major Jones. ss a.r.. 4.,t ~,
The Convention then adjourned sine de, with
loud cheers for the ticket: ,'5} zss 81
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15
soldiers vote co..,..soaer..

SO10u0HS VOt0 CO..1UU4O16I0s
How OF the Commissioners to receive
votes of Minnesota soldiers having resign
ed, the vacancies have been filed BY the
Governor, and the said officers now co.,
sist of the following citizens, who win de-
part for their several fields of labor on
Monday, the 18th inst.
Sank Centre, Georgetown, Fort Aber-
crombie, Wadsworth, &c.-Ieut, Hnrr
HuRrKR, Cbas. f. Rice, ESQ.
Spirit Lake, Brackets Battalion. &C..
EDwARD HOILIsTxR, and 6. n Cameron,
Esq
All other military posts in Minnesota
Hon. d. r. Langley, Lieut.. JoHn L CAS-
KILL. #e}
Chattanooga, Tenn, &C., Heavy Artil-
lery, Alec. Johnston and VIZ. J. ARNOLD,
Esqs.
Demopolis, Ala, Fifth Minnesota VOL
unteers-Hom. Vim. IL Wood and Col.
JOHN BALL
Democrats in italics.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15
Dakota County Nominations.
The following ticket has been placed in
nomination by the Democrats of Dakota
Gonnfv.

nOmlnatlOn by the Democrats OF DAKOTA
County:
Senator-D- F. Langley, Of Hastings.
Representatives-R C. Masters Of Water
ford Jno. D. Smith, of Invergrove
Treasurer-M Conner. Of Ragan.
Register of Deeds-E. MchhorD, of Hast
ings. ...
Sherif-6 Newell, of Hastings.
County Attorney-R Judson, of Farm
ington.
Judge of Probate-S. Smith, of HastingA
Clerk of District Court-G. s. whitman of
Hastings.
County surveyor-Magna Sampson, of Ea-
Yeka.
Court Commissioners. r. Clagett, of Hast
mgs.
Coroner-Wm. FELTON, Of Nininger.
County Commissioners First District NO
nomination Second District, N. Kranz
These are excellent nominations, and
the ticket is sure TO be elected. TAs COM
phment paid to Senator LAns1zy Of . 10
nomination was one eminsntly deserved.
He has been faithful and able member
of the Senate. 3g -ja-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15
Deaths Of Minnesota Soldiers. I'm Hos.
pital.

GBe. W. SrUReRs, our State Hospital
Agent at st. Louis, sends the following re-
port OF deaths of Minnes0ta soldiers at the
Hospitals in that city:
August 5-John Eysight, Co e, 10th
Regim ent, eongestixe chills.
Aug. 6-Thomas r. House, Go. D. 10th
Regiment, consumption.
Aug. 9-Oliver L. Doriii, Go. L 9TH
Regt., chronic dysentery.
Aug. 15-Edward E. Buell., Go. E,'9th
Regr., chrenic diarrhea.
Ang. 3o-Geo. ". Glbertson, 90. g,
1st Heavy Artillery, chronic diarrhae.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15

Col. MeLAren offered the following resOlu-
ton, which was adoptd
Resolved, That our Senators and Represen-
tatives in Congress be requested to use their
influence to procure an amendment to the
constitution Of the United States whereby the
basis of Misrepresentation be established upon the
aggregate number of legal voters instead of
upon the number of population. Carried.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15

There being nocheice, the Convention pro-
coededto second ballot: P
Scnencr. ................... 9z voto0
0olN .............s....s.-. " .
1utuW. .................
4 The nomination of Mr.. Scheder was made
unanimous amid much applause.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
For Attorney General, Col. William C0iviile
and Gordon e Cole were placed in nomination
and the result Of the ballot stood as follows:
Coaviue observation-disclosures. ..oz woes.
COie.. ...4O
when the nomination of Colonel Colville was
made unanimous SGD ~
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The following gentlemen were selected as
members of the State Central Committee for
the ensuing years:
Capt. Russell Blakely, Chairman, e w.
Gutter, E. 8. Yeoman, Jacob Frankenbas, r.
=. Crowell, G. G. Mott, Frederick Joes, G. d.
\ davidson, j. G. Mcclure
ress IN motion of Col McLaren, the following
RaGon was passed unanimously:
t;on aeved, That the thanks of this Conven-
MARI que and are hereby rendered to Hon.
marn.. 4; Ounnen for the able and impartial
| ons d,,t;as which he has discharged the oner-
~, ,,sot;o, ~ presiding officer OF this BODY.
rort1, ,.,o.a ~ Edgertou, the thanks of the
| VIZ eon1sred to w. L. Wilson. ESQ.
lor the able ana faithful manner in which he
has discharged the duties of cha,r,re,, Of .he
STATE CenLra@ CQ@mMtee for the past wear.
On motion the Convention then aSa innI
| sine die. '1lv'A '''A
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15

tne omcers associated with him in tia State
gUvetnmenS Tor the able, hifhful and Ell. j
- MsansstA which they hxNe diSelarred
~ p HrIls,s % a ssedr respective Offices.
nrnnev rst;, aIS n the event Of failure of
Stafs iss;sIa.;.,. zion, weare IN favor Of such
necessities Of the disshIad sciSs.. - s.o
and the orphans of thea vSo %o,,e " sII oeHso
the course of the war. -" n''e pursued III
Mr.. wv. B. HoleoAhe oe p,.
county, introduced the so,,o,.,n,. -
ton as substitute for the re.o,n.,a, =. .ou-
enee to the Chief Executive md r,n ~ 's'. o..
Resolved, That we recognize inue c,ra
military acts of Andrew johnson as nv ,sn ana
out before the world during the darkesf r ssan9
of the nations trial-the fearless patriokN tSa
able statesman-the honest man, and thas NE
pledge to his wise and patriotic measures Tor
the restoration Of the Union our cordial sup.
pert.
The resolution was tabled by an almost
unanimous vote.
Mr.. Branch, of Ramsey, offered the follow
! ing resolutions as substitute for the resolu-
ton on the subject of taxation of United States
| bonds:
Resolved, That the exemption of Federal
l bonds from taxation by the General and State
i Governments is most unwarrantable and I'M
i just discrimination in favor of capital and
| against labor, and will, if persisted in, build
| up monied aristocracy and power in the
| country of the Industrial interests and dan.
gerous to the liberties of the people.
Resolved, That the exemption of Federal
bonds from taxation, and thus enabling the
holders to outbid in the money markets Of the
world the holders Of every other class of
American securities, will, if continued, prove
| fatal to the success Of those great public en-
i terprises on which the development of the
ted no longer than is necessary to enact such
laws, as while they rigidly guard the faith and
honor of the country, shall so distribute and
eqpalize taxation as to exact justice to every
class of our fellow citizens.
These resolutions were also tabled by un.
animoas vote, after which the Platform as re-
ported by the Committee was adopted without
dissenting voice.
Upon motion, the Convention then proceed
ed to an informal ballot for Candidate for
Governor. The chair appointed Messrs. Cut
ter, Cole and Brown as tellers. The following
gentlemen were nominated:
w. w. Prindle of Wabasha, nominated Col
j. T. Ayeril, of Wabasha
Jared Benson, of Anoka, nominated Gen. w.
R. Marshall. of Ramsey.
Judge Edgerton, of Ramsey. nominated
Hon. C. D. Gilfllan, of Ramsey.
The following was the result of the informal
ballot:
j. T. Averil. a
w. R. Marshall. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 40
". II. uiiuuan- ...................... 90
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15
AppropriatAons.

The entire appropriations made By the
last session of the ssth Congress, have
now been made out in detail by the Clerk
Of the House of Representatives. and are
asfOHews: 7st5
Invalid and other pensions. -. Sill 23O 900
Purchase or construction Of reve-
nue. cutters. .................... l,WO,OOO
Consular and diplomatic expenses. 1850 1850
Post Office department. ,.....-. I498,605
Notifications. ................... 4453i000
Legislative, executive and judicial 1857 ,971
Naval service. .................. Ill. 587, 528
Military academy. 2N sos
Army. $50, 579;527
Indian department. ............ 68A981
pensions. ....................... 1866. 900
Deficiencies for the army. ..-..... 29G000
DEFICIENCIES for Notifications, and ar
mament therefor. ...-.-.... 100000
Deficiencies for Legislative, execu-
tive, Sc. 1858
Miscellaneous ...........-.. a,19l, 713
Total $780,, 076, 52s
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention was called to order at P.
NJ, when the first business in order being the
report of the Committee on Credentials, the
following report was made of delegates emit
tied to seats in the Convention:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15

tested seats Of Delegates from Anoka county,
which finally resulted in ousting J. g. Jones
ana admitting Jared Benson as sdelegate'
ri Col. McLaren called for IN explanation as 70
the reasons of the majority Of the Commit
tee on Credentials for refusing the Delegates
from the several regimentsa seat in the Con-
vention. He considered it ON insult to the SOL
diers when viewed in the light of the call for
the Convention.
Jared Benson wanted Manomin county Rep
resented, but Judge Crowell and others OBJ
jeeted to " Fridley's Farm F" being represented
in "loi Convention, and the Delegate was
obliged to take back seat.
On motion of MIR. Galbrahh, of Ramsey. the
following Committee upon Resolutions and
Platform was appointed by the chair, viz:
First Judicial District--o. Walker.
Second #. j. Galbraith.
Third ID. Sinclair.
Fourth H. 8. Piummer
Fifth %. Brown.
Sixth p. w. Savage.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15
THE MIG RULED OUT.

Daring the counting of the ballots it leaked
out that one of the delegates was casting the
ballots of negro Regiment in Tennessee "a
piece of impudence the Convention could not
tolerate in Republican Convention, no matter
how well niger votes would operate when
pitted against white Democrats. Cuffee was
incontinently cufed out OF the Convention and
the further proceedings of the Convention
were carried on in the spirit of the good Demo-
cratic principle, that not only the Government
bat State Conventions were instituted by
white men for the benefit of white men.
Upon declaring the result of the first ballot,
no choice being had, the Convention proceed
ed to take second ballot:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-15

A recess Of fifteen minutes was then taken,
at the expiration of which the Committee On
Resolutions made the following report:
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-03-29
Gxc Mr. / w Sanhn 1uas insL,uctl

ca Mr.. /. w. Sanborn was instructed
at the town meeting on Tuesday week to
prepare Soldiers Record" for the town
of Lyndon, to whom all matters of inter-
est pertaining to the Lyndon soldier boys
should be forwarded. A. &. Chadwick.
was elected to do the same for st. Johns
bury,-Er
The above is capital idea, and every
town in the state ought to "go and do
likewise" How such record would be
sought after few years hence, and it
would not be uninteresting even now.
Such q memorial! is justly due to the
brave soldiers who have fought and died
in this terrible war.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-03-29

ggT The trial of the st. Adams Raid
ers it was expected, would be concluded
on Saturday, and the decision of the
Judge given on Monday. On Thursday.
MIR. Abbott for the defence, contended at
length for the validity of Young's COM
mission and therefore for the lawfulness
of his acts as acts Of war. In his speech
he said three of the raiders were wounded
in their attack on st. Adams, and one
had lain several weeks under treatment, in
Montreal, unknown to the prosecution.
A letter from Montreal in the Times
this morning says;
1t is confidently expected here that the
Judges decision will be favorable to the
extraditi0n of the raiders, but as doubt
full things are mighty unsartain," think
it idle to indulge in prophecy. Should
the decision be in favor Of extradition,
tie next move OF the prisoners counsel
will be for writ of habeas corpus, with
view to another prolongation of the case.
hear that Marshal Murray of New York
is expected on Saturday. which looks as
if he did not plan to return home without
company. saw the raiders in court
this morning, and though looking well,
they wear much more subdued and anx
ious mien than when | last saw them.
They evidently feel that their fate is not
entirely in their own hands, and in all
probability do not look forward to their
second visit to St. Adams with as much
pleasure as their first. lE6s.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-03-29
HYDE PARK SABBATH sCHoaI

Gen. quss.--what was the tabneraclea
and the star of the god Remphsn?
Dea. Sherwin' Is class, by Mr.. Pratt-vhF
the Lord with all his heart?
Mrs. Pages class. by Miss Laura Piersat
was slain by his two sons rs he was wOrA
in the house of Nisroeh?
MIR. Washburn's class, by George Hat-i
what Syrian governor were taxes said \
been first collected?
Mrs. Whites class--who are Gods tc9i
Mrs Keeler's class, by Jennie StoweI
man hung himself on a tree until evental
who commanded that he should be taken
Mrs. Cobleigh's class, by Mary Noye-
in the Bible do we read of two men Id
lovely and pleasant in their lives. and n
death were not divided what were theirs
Mrs. Warren's class, by Mrs. J. G. b
what directions did God give the lsrseLin
spect to building their dwellings
Mrs. Hills class, by Cynthia Sherwt-
cast her child under shrub to die?
Miss Persons class, by Willie SherwiD-
in the Bible does 1t speak Of cities being
up to heaven?
Mrs. Newcomb's class, by Alice Averill-
in the Bible is a silver cup spoken of
Answers to last weeks questions
question--Gen. 16 l3-l2: Ia Dea. shI
class-2 Chron. IA: IL; Mrs. Whites ~
!; Mrs. Pages class-Gen. 1878; NJ
burns class--Prov. 20: IL; Mrs. Cobleighi
Luke 2 36-3s Mrs. Hills class-Eph'
Miss Persons class-Job IA: II; Mrs. New
Glass; X. lf.6.
HELEN NJ. PENNoCK. s, S. Rep'
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-03-29

The next day they went to work in good
earnest certifying the place. They worked
hard night and day for three or four days.
Negroes were seen dutfipg into the dirt as
though grim death stood over them ready
to snatch them the moment they
stopped work. Forts, batteries and breast
works were built in hurry. Several lines
of rife pits were dug. A line of battle
was kept cut day times and strong line
of pickets at night. They were evidently
getting terrified at something. One re-
port said that Sherman was going to make
an attempt to release us; another that Kill
patrick was on a raid within ten miles.
The name of Sherman, seemed to strike
dismay to the heart of every traitor IN
Georgia and there was something that
seemed to indicate death in the name OF
of Kirkpatrick, .5 m
L. H. WEBSTER.
Irasburgh, March 20. 1865.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-03-29

New MUsIc.-We acknowledge the re-
ception of five very good pieces of new
music :-"lhe Lords Prayer Anthem, u
'Gen. Sheridans Quickstep," Loretta
Schottische," "Oh send me one Flower
from his Grave" ballad and chorus, Ibid
you mean what you said 2 song and cho
rus. Any one one can procure anything
in the musical line at the store of Horac,
Waters. 4Sl Broadway, N. Y. Musi,
sent by mail.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-03-29
RETURNED PRISONERS.

The following additional names of re.
turned prisoners since our last publica-
ton have been received:
At 2ddivision hospital, Annapolis, Md.
Corp. Stephen C.Albee, 8. A, WOlcott. Oct
10, at Cedar Creek, delivered at Whining
ton Feb. 81; corp. W. G. McClintOck, II,
C, at Winchester, now at I'd division
hospital, report that pri. Edwin Carter
Co. G, died Oct. 10, at Richmond Va.
List at Coll,g &c Green Barracks near
Annapolis, Md, March 10, 1865, recent
ly paroled, to be sent to Camp Parole, and
will be furlougLed for thirty days, re-
ceiving two months pay and Communication
of rations, &c,
Delivered at N. L. Bridge, N, c., Mar.
|. corp. Seymour N. Coles. 8 G, Johnson;
delivered at Wilmington N. c., Daniel
Prince, 8, A, johnson, Sept. 4, at Charles
ton, Va. sergt. Hebron Ellsworth, s, f,
johnson, captured Oct 10, at Cedar Creek;
sergt. G. A. Bracket, co Z, II, reports 3G
men captured with him and that privates
t. Godfrey co. G, died Dec. 27. A. Truell,
@, Dec. 81 '''
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-03-29
BURLINGTON COMMERCIAL COLLEGE

This important Link in Byrant, STRAIT
ton & Co.'S great chain of international
colleges, has already become one of the
institutions of Vermont. The advanta-
ges which it offers to young men are great,
and course of studies of this kind
will be of great benefit and profit to any.
one who intends to enter upon any kind
of business 1t has special advantages to
those in this section, for it is near al
hand, being in daily communication with
almost every town in Northern Vermont
From those who are acquainted with the
institution we learn that the teachers arr
Y gentlemanly and much liked by those il
b attendance ~ asd sli TH
Persons wishing information regarding
this Link" can be fully supplied by id
dressing Gilbert Smith, Jr., the residen
principal at Burlington f
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-03-29

HUGE SwINDLE Full one half of the
petroleum companies now advertising their
pretensions in the various newspapers of
the day are frauds. II would be difficult
to crowd more atrocious falsehoods into
the same space than some of the concerns
contrive to do in their advertisements
Scores are before the public paying divi-
nends which never earned dollar in the
whole course of their existence, the diyi-
dends being paid from stock subscriptions
Others pretend to own wells which pump
thenty to one hundred barrels per day,
when in fact they are not getting drop
of oil. There are now on record five
hundred and City companies. with nom
inal capital If over three hundred and
fifty millions Of dollars while there are
less than three hundred wells containing
oil in the county. This bubble will burst
ono these days, and great will be the ca
lamity thereof. Be guarded in time, and
exercise great care in tho investment of
your money in this line Of speculation
Legai aud Insurance Reporter.