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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27
FR0g MISSOURI.

Carr 6fhAapEAu. Aug II. 1861
With the heavens aa brass and The
earth dust aud powder under my teet
after an unusually long period %
drsught and elemented inachon, I sat
down 70 pen "a Of ms rambling ean.
sionS - take Tie place q > Sensible Rd.
vertiscmout perhaps in ono 81 your
columns. To awaken enthusiasm on
ans topic during these sultry days.
would be difficult a task, but especially is
Is il difficult 10 nerve myself 70 the
industrious search 10 find matter that
shall serve as the price Of my suhscnp
ton 10 the JuuRNkf- Not that there is
not a great deal Of immediate local in
terest constantly Transporting all around
us, but it would be a most ~inoonsidcr.
able number Of your readers that could
interest themselves in snch matters as,
which ono Of several lines Of survey a
Missouri railroad viii follow, or as to
the progress OF a new gravel road is
making-the site Of q proposed Touring
or saw mill. An item however, a large
wooden hotel burned TO The ground last
night within twenty rods Of our house.
Fortunately the mir was very still and
the fire company succeeded in saving
the adjoining houses.
During the fore part Of the present
week, one Of our most ostimable citizens,
a young man at the head Of a wealthy
and enterprising firm in this city, COM
mitted suicide by drowning in the Miss
issippi river. No cause but family diff
fculties is assigned as the occasion Of
his rash act. He sat down and delib-
erately wrote five letters to different
members Of his .family-took from his
pocket such articles us they contained,
sealing some of them mp in an envel-
ope and directing to his wife, and then
walked down to the leyee and from Il
coal boat, in sight Of bystanders, took
his fatal leap. He had been married
but five weeks, tot most excellent young
lady belonging to n Of the best FAM
lilies here. His body was not
ed for two days, though most active
and diligent search was made, and then
only by accident, il was thrown to the
surface by the wheel Of a passing steam
en-. His young widow is said to be in
c~onsolable, though, for some reason,
none Of his near relatives attended
at his burial, which wal performed,
without religious ceremony, by the fire
company to which he belonged. The
mystery attending the whole transac-
ton creates much sensation in this com
munity and it is likely that a part Of it
will remain unsolved.
Politics is beginning to agitate alittle
as the next presidency and the quos-
tons attending, appear in the distance.
The friends Of Stanton and Grant are
each advocating the claims Of their
favorites. But it is noticeble that the
prospects Of the latter are largely de-
pendent on his supposed a1ailabiltty
while the surprising claims Of the for
mer are not denied. If transcendent
abilities, answering patriotism and
self-sacrificing devotion can earn the
presidency, it belongs, by right to Ed
win M. Stanton, we think. At least 50
says EQUINOX.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

Telegraphs have Of late been extend
ed in all parts OF the civilized world
with marvellous rapidity. The total
length Of the Geographic lines Of the
world was, according to a German sta
tistician, at the beginning Of the past
year about 5000 German 10000
English miles, Of which II 1915 we're in
the United States, G,062 in Germany,
4,91G in Russia, 3,e9S in France, and
3,4S4 in Great Britain and Ireland
The Government Of Prussia, always in
tent upon ~pcrfecting every department
Of civil administration, has just official
" announced that it will extend the teie-
graphic system 30 every town with a
population Of l,500 Thus the Prussians
win have better telegraphic facilities
than any other nation o. the world
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27
The following is the order issued on
on the 10th, removing Ger. Sheridan;
Gen. Orders. No. N.

The following is the order issued on
on the 10th, removing Ger. Sheridan:
Gen. Orders, No. ~.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Adjutant Generals Office,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. 10, 1867.
First. The followingorders have been
received from the President:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, ID. G. Aug. IL, 1867.
Major-General George H Thomas is
hereby assigned to the command Of the
Fifth Military District created by the
act of Congress, passed on the I'd day
OF March, 1867. Major General p. IL.
Sheridan is hereby assigned to the com
mand of the Department Of the Mis-
souri,. Major General Winfield S. Han
cock is hereby assigned to the COM
mand of the Cumberland. The Secre-
tary of War ad interim will give the
necessary instructions to carry this
order into effect.
(Signed) AsDrEw JOHNSON"
Second. In pursuance of the forego-
ing order of the President of the United
States, Major General G.. II. Thomas
will on the receipt of this order, turn
over his present command to the officer
next in rank to himself, and proceed to
New Orleans La, to relieve Major Gen
eral p. H Sheridan, of the command Of
the Fifth military district
Third Major General p. II. Sheri-
dan, on being relieved from the the com
mand OF the 5th military district by
Major General q. H. Thomas, will pro-
coed to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. and
viii relieve Major General w, s. Han
cock in the command Of the Depart
ment of the Missouri.
Fourth Major General w. s. Han
cock, on being relieved from the com
mand of the Department Of the Mis-
sour by Major General p. H. Sheridan
viii proceed to Louisville Ky, and will
assume command Of the Department Of
the Cumberland.
Fifth Major General G. IL Thomas
will continue to execute all orders which
may be in force in the 9Th military dis
trict at the time Of his assuming COM
mand Of it, unless authorized by the
general Of the army 10 snnul. alter or
modify them.
Sixth. Major General Sheridan. be-
fore relieving Major General Hancock.
viii report in person at these headquar-
tsrg.
T. d. TowSsESD, Assistant Adiutant
General
Official
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

1t is said that the Indians Oh tic
Plains have an ingenious way Of setting
fire to houses with their arrows. They
wrap with a rag some powder on the
heads Of their arrows, and on the tips
Of their arrow heads place a percussion
cap. When the arrow strikes the OBJ
ject to be fired, the cap Is exploded and
and the powder and rag ignited. TIE
rag burns long enough to set combusti-
bles with which il may come in contact
on fire.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

DESrtsrET-SPeskiag u DR.. Johnson, Who has
recently settled IN this place, tive haHav says
81 VI johnson. who has been fof some time past
d the dental labrniary of DR.. Haskell, At WHINING.
ton, has gone 70 Manehes;er to engage IN the practice
ofhis profession. We Is aid % be a capital fellow
s good wofkman, and every way deserving q sue
eess-acts which our friends in that section NAV do
web 10 remembsr IN the bes,owmsnt Of their patFo.
mage.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

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THK BLAKKLY NAME NOT KxTfscT.-Dea David
Blakely, Of Pawlet. has eight children still living,
and elk children In law, and sixteen grand children
The children in law are; Clark Norton, Of Tin>
mouth; J. L. Horr, Of Brookhne, Mass and daugh-
tiers OF John Harwood, OF Pawlet; Hiram Horr, OF
Castleton; Col. Sykes Of Dorset. and DR.. Aiken, Of
Rutland. On the slst Of July, these fourteen chill
dren assembled at the old homestead for a family
re.nniou. 1t was truly an occasion long to be re-
membered by all that happy throng. Would not
such a sight have gladdened the heart Of Dr.. Todd 2
Think Of it, in this wear Of our Lord 1867, an Auer
lean family numbering thirty>two, and 80 OF them
gathered around the festive board together ana all
finding shelter and refreshing sleep under The same
paternal ROOT. ~
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

Nh. EDITOR Having Just received the following
acknowledgement, we desire to offer II for ~publica-
ton in your columns
MKssRs L. L. CARDELL q Co :-Gendemen 1t
is doubtless true that when corporations or indiyid
uals fully meet their obligations it Is not a cause for
praise or commentator. Duty has simply been
d discharged and vencity maintained. But there are
some circumstances under which, If benefactions are
received, their value becomes doubly appreciated
and a desire arises to make 1t known for the benefit
Of others. This leads me to acknowledge the receipt
Of Five Thousand Dollars, from The New England
Life Insurace Company" Of Boston, through you as
their General Agents, in payment Of the Life Policy
issued to nv husband, John T.. Butler, for that
amount, June eth, 1865. Whatever conditions in
life 20 to make up domestic happiness, or iortify us
against coming need surely the t~estimony OF huu>
d-eds OF widows and orphans prove conclusively'
that the benefits Of Life Insurance go very far to-
wards allaying anxiety for the future and the miti-
CATION of sorrows arising from bereavement. | cor
daily recommend the New England Mutual Life
Insurance Company as one Of equity and prompt
ness ia the adjustment of its losses.
Mrs. R. 3. BUTLER.
- rnag
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

THFr onJrcr.-We find our people OBJ
ject to being "harnessed in" with the
leaders OF the soreheads and Copper
heads who made up the so-cailed Con-
vention at Arlington. on the 18th inst
Don't like the mixture.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

Il vii be sea from he notice, thai shs Faa term
x our Seminary opsus nsEi seek, e. Wednesday.
We sn2srsana that ne Trustees are making oon'
Siderable Impoverished, 10 the rooms essectAaY.-
They an pAlptiag and pspeupE. and furnishing viih
ssw bed and bedding. Other improvements are Ia
{ oatsnplsiion, IS The pAintHg 81 the Principals
house. re-buiding the feaees, and repairing the
wslks, and sc baPs 70 zee ere Ions. the grounds LAID
cut anew and beautiful We learn that the pros.
gecs ff the fall term b fair.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

Authentic reports from India show
that one million and q half Of people
died Of starvation aud disease during
the famine Of last year, aud that the aaI
thorities were very remias ia their ef|
forts 10 relieve the distress.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

F1RE AT PLATrsBunG. Nearly all the
business portion Of the village Of Platts-
burg was destroyed by fire on Tuesday
night. The fire was first discovered in
one Of the church sheds. aud destroyed
one church, one bank, three drug stores
three printing offices, twenty five stores
and twenty-five dwelling houses. Loss
nearly a half million Of dollars.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

ELECTION FUSDs.--We are credibly
informed that the Troy friends Of the
Mongrel ticket have contributed $1,000
TO be used in the town Of Salisbury,
in the interest Of that ticket at the com
ing election.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

TO k1A cn~eMkNxb@TAs Ln6aat B@Devessni
Associates X asnehesiv. vosia trks his efPesn
nsy " sEprosa tAs3r ssxzks u al TIER fnsaaa RON
~ sch - q bone. fsf der Abe1i p4iron-
srs hsssevsa Al rhs Fesavsi ssi vssk. Rsv Mr.
cushasAu a}sa. teasss beg raieei acknow tsAgs'
ms1s sf tie besstful ard ss'asbls rveseph made
hsr oa thai secession.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

The Sultan didn't know how 70 shake
hands when he arrived in England
General Grant thinks hc was q fool
for learning.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

BAsE BALL-The following Is The seoro Of a
match game played by the Mount Aathopy Club Of
Rupert. and the oriAn Club Of Salem, N. Y, on the
lani Of August, on Tho grounds % the latter Club
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

Senator Trumbul indorses General
Grant a a suitable candidate for the
Presidency.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27
Local Intelligence.

B~esaxreFux NaGN-Caas & Busta aava seP-
e4 a. ksalaea Hon~ wHh @NooaS hsss~ Bar
aaesaa FssY shs se.ssa. sna 3 has proves ani
krrals Ia haat sTer nNeA
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

ELECTION RETUANs Our friends in
the several towns Of the County. are
earnestly requested TO send us the re-
suit Of the election in their respective
towns. at the earliest possible moment.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

DEciISs-N are authorized TO state
that Mr. Samuel Pike o. Sunderland.
declines to act in the capacity Of town
committee for his town, under the APP
pointment Of the Co. Committee created
at the Mougrel Convention on the 18th.
The use Of Of Mr., Pixies name by the
Boilers is entirely unauthorized He
is in hearty sympathy with the railroad
party, aud viii support the nominees Of
the regular Convention.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

The net proceeds Of the fair held by the ladies OF
the Congregational Society, last Wednesday eve
Mug, amounted to over two hundred dollars.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

"SvBsipurp Pass who pays 70,
the Bennington County Independent
which is printed At Rutland. and cir.
eulated, free Of POSTAGE IN Bennington
Countvg
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-27

Every voter should exAmine his ticket
before voting. in order 70 b sure be is
voting the REsrLan Tlrkrr.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-06-13
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MEDICAL,

Erysipclns, Nettle Rash, Salt RheHm, scrOf-
ula, Carbuncles, BOiIs md Piles.
1t very easy say of this or any other medicine
at is the very best Remedy known. 1t is not
ALWAYS so easy to prove it, Its, however exceeding
y gratifying to the Proprietor OF this medicine that
While he declares to the public that this is most
wonderful and effective specific for Humors, as stated
above he has abundant proof at hand sustain his
statement. . 49, -,
manufactured and sold and every year has increased
the value of its reputation, and the amount OF Its
sales. In New Hampshire, where 1t originated, no
remedy for humors is so highly priced. An eminent
physician (nOw army surgeon when practlelhg III
New Hampshire, purchased between my anu Sixty
gallons OF 1t, during some seven OF elglt Year,, anu
usedit in his practice He has since then oruefe1 IL
for the hospit where he was stationed Other phy :
sicans have purchased it, and have used 1t IN pIactce
with great success When the proprietor lived III
New Hampshire, at Gofistown Centre. for the space
OF thirty forty miles around and in Manchester
particularly the Humor Doctor was well known and
highly valued Tor the numerous and wonderful cures
which it effected. Though manufactured in large
quantities. the supply was frequently eXha sted, and
purchasers had to wait for more to be made. In that
region some very severe cases of Erysipelas were
treated wth--and they were cured! Eryspelas Sores
bunces those ugly painful ulcers were entire
ly removed wherever ibis medicine was faithfully
used. So it was with Scrofua and Salt Rheum. TIE
Humor Doctor cured them.
For the sake Of showing what is thought Of 1t, a
few testimonials are here inserted;
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-06-13
FOE SAL e.!

FOE SALE! --r-rv
A FIRST CLASS two story House, No, 4 Allan
"A tic Street, nearly new, with IL rooms IA clos
cts, hard and soft water in abundance, gas in every
room. all well finished, and will be sold at bargain.
The house can be seen from $ O'Clock A M to ~ M.
and from clock p. NJ. until O'clock This proper
ty is insured tor three years in the Etna Insurance
Company, Hartford, Conn.,, Apply to -,
GEO. Il. DAVIS q Go, dealers in Real Estate,
May "a. 3w l..li No. Morton Block.
For 1,25O!! ,.aa tpe
81 A one and half story House, nearly new, on
E#::: the corner of High and Free street, Cape Eliz
A4lsI abeth, with five finished rooms and Closets all
first iloor wood shed and good well of wa
ter, and well fnisheu very pleasantly located within
three minutes walk of the ferry landing. VIII be
sold at a bargain. Terms of payment easy.
Apply, to ID. GEO. X. DAVIS & CO.. J.ll
Dealers in Real Estate, No Morton Block.
may 24-d6 $500 ~ Z. FIJI 81 ~ ~ Vi
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-06-13

SENsDILTY OF FLAMK,-A lecture on the
sensibility between fame under some condl-
tons ana certain sounds was recently deliver
ed at the Royal Institute of Great Britain. IL
Illustrating these phenomena, Professor Tyndall
said: EEGrl-
Some of these flames are of marvellous sem
sibility; one such is at present burning before
you, 1t is nearly twenty inches long, but the
slightest tap on distant anvil knocks 1t down
to eight. shake this bunch of keys on these
few copper coins in my hand; the flame re-
spends to every tnkle. / may stand at a dis
dropping of siSpence from a height Of ia a
couple of inches into hand already contain
ing coin, knocks the fame down. cannot
walk across the floor without affecting the
flame. The breaking of my boots sets it in vi
olent commotion. The crumpling of bit of
paper, or the rustic of a silk dress, does the
same. It Is startled by the plsshing of rain
drop. I speak to the flame, repeating a few
lines OF poetry; the flame jumps at intervals,
apparently picking certain sounds from my ut
affected by others ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-06-13


WHAT IT COSTS. Bayard TAYLOR tells what
person must (or may) pay for living abroad
We quote his figures: presumable ex-
panse OF an American travelling in Europe,
gauged: ~
l. For very shrewd, careful, economical,
single gentleman, an average of 81 per day,
=. For one moderately economical, yet with
taste tor recreation, So per day
s. For Luxurious person, $40 per day
T. For the sons of Petroleum and Shoddy
$40 to $50 per day i'-itiVy lIJJsT0rF,'''
The monthly expense of residence in Ger
many, Switzerland OF Italy: Ll74A
For the first class of persons, $50. ..v,es
For the second class of persons, $50. .,.-.f
For the third class of persons, $1OO. --5--
FOR the fourth class of persons-timpossib
to state.)
From these indications, those intending to
come may, think, easily make an estimate In
advance which shall not vary more than TWEEN
ty per cent. from the facts of their expert
ence,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-06-13
POET N Y
The Song of tiie Crocus'


What care for the snow? .+.,-r...E
What care / for the frost?
quietly wait till they 60,
Then make up for what l have lost.
nut on my purple cloak,
Or nv golden mantle gay,
And while scarce flower has awoke,
Come out on the first fine day.
Aconite's sickly hue,
Hepatica's leafless bloom,
These come creeping, too,
Out of their wmtry tomb;
Snowdrop her pretty head
Hangs with timid grace,
As if she came forth IN oIe too.
OF getting frost-pi'''N
They NAV shiver and fear
They may look pale, and wan'
T saw 10 myself, Pm here,
And winter for me has gone;
ri blossom as long as l may,
nd shine like gold in the light
That kindly comes in my day,
Nor trouble my head about night.
Ia, ha" say to the sun,
Staring him full in the lace, ..
"Isn't it capital fun
That I've come back to my place?
Shine on and keep me, prayl
And while | stay III bring
My mantle of gold so gay,
Then put it away till hext spring
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-06-13
i l35.1. a.i ROBBINS slt,
Vegetable Panacea,

there is Panacca in the world it is this prepa-
Il ration. 1t is safe and simple, particularly useful
as q convenient family medicine, In sudden Colds,
Eebrile Attacks, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Coughs,
Cramp and Rheumatism, Sprains, Pains in the side,
stomach, bowels, or other part Of the body, Head
ache, Toothaohe, Cold hands and feet, Diarraa
pyseniery, Cholera, Fever and Ague, Chilbains, &c.
&c. 1t rarely tails to bring out the eruptons in
measles and canker rash; and these diseases are
often cured with this Panacea alone. And tor that
most terrible of all diseases DIPPTHERIA this prepa
ration has not its equal in the World. II COZ Hl
This medicine il OF recent date, but has been ex.
tensivey used tor the cure OF the various diseases
for which it is recommended, and it has proved,
over wide country, its immense superiority over
every Panacea known. tits the best Pain Expelier
in use is highly recommended for the instantane-
Gus relief of all pains and aches the flesh is subject
to.
All persons who are subject to SORE
THROAT, which, neglected, is very apt to result
in that dreadful disease, DlPHTHERnA,
should have this simple remedy continually by Them
particularly those living away from medical aid
Directions with each Bottle Price IS cents. Sold
by dealers in Medicines everywhere. Ask for "ROB-
BINS PANACEA," and take no other.
Prepared only by L. NJ. ROBBINS, Rocklsnd, Me.
Sold bye @. Goodwin 6Co, 30HanoverSt. Boston, j.
W. Perkins s. Co, W. w. Whipple 81 Co, and H. II.
Hay, Portland, Wholesale Agents. Apr 17-d3m.
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HARRIEr NJ. PORTER


l very confidently and earnestly recommend DR..
j. W Polands numor Doctor as an excellent rene
dy for Hum0rs, having beeu wonderfully benefited
obstinate one. For more than two years the skin
upon The inside Of both my hands, and even down on
the wrist, constantly cracked and broken up,
wet work, and obliye to wear glo es in ewing
to avoid getting blood upon my work. The humor
which so afflicted me was probably combination OF
quite poor. Soon after began to use tao HumOr
Doctor l could perceive signs of healing c0ntin-
ued to take the medicine till was finally cured. My
hands are perfectly free from humors and to ali
appearances my who system is clear OF It, and has
been for several months used eight DO ties fore
felt safe to give it up entirely but they cured me.
HARRIET WHEELER.
Stoneham, Mass, July 5, 1856. i-~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-06-13

H1oKEL-CENTs CALLED IN The Secretary
OF the treasury has authorized the Director of
the Mint, with view of reducing the quantity
OF cents in circulation and obtaining a supply
OF nickel IN convenient form, to purchase The
nickel cents, paying the nominal value in
three and tive cent pieces, which will begin on
the 10th OF June under certain regulations,
which are substantially that the cents must
be OF the coinage of 1887 and 1864; that they
will be taken only by weight not under ten
pounds; that they win be paid for in three or
five cent pieces; that the reasonable trans
portatlon OF three cent pieces in sums of thirty
dollars, and five cent coins in sums OF fifty dol
lars aDd upward, to any point accessible BY
railroad or steamboat, viii be paid by the
Mint. This arrangement will be revoked as
soon as 1t is found that the issue of three and
five cents is Likely TO become too large, or that
the abatement OF cents is sufficient. The sole
object OF this operation is SAID to be to confer
public benefit, as none OF the cents mention
ed have any special value.