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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

CURIOUS PLACE FOR A BIRDS NEST.
= The Salem Gazette relates that a
blue-bird built q nest in one of the
ventilator boxes of a Car on the South
Reading Branch Railroad, which
travels regularly fifty miles every
day, but is laid up every night at SO.
Reading. The bird in due time de-
posted her eggs, sitting upon them
regularly at night, but not of course
when the cars were in motion. Last
Thursday three young birds were
Matched, but, unfortunately, a picnic
on the following day required the use
of the car, which did not make it's Gus
tomary stay at South Reading on that
night, and two Of them died in conse.
quence of lack of attention from the
mother. The bird, however, is living
and doing well, although the employees
On the road have occasion to turn the
yentilator with a slam many times
daily. The old bird has been seen,
perched on the branch of a neighbor-
ing tree in South Reading, with a
worm or insect in her mouth, awaiting
the arrival of the train with her lone.
ly child on board. The little fedgel
ing is now called "a bird of passage
and is thought to be the most inter
esting and welcome dead-head" thai
now rides over the road by the sea
son. @
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

LIFE's CAREs.-Song and Chorus. By Walter
Kittredge, author of 'tTenting on the Old Camp
Ground" Price 80 cts.
AWAY AWAY, THE SPARKLING WINE.-A
Temperance Song and Quartette. Words and
Music by A. w. Trask. Price 80 cts.
We have received the above new
songs from Adams & Co., q Brom-
field ST., Boston. Of the first we can
say that since the first appearance of
+" Tenting," the author has written no
song SO popular as this. 1t is sung
nightly at public concerts, and always
with entire satisfaction. AS home
song it is not excelled. The latter
has been sung at the principal temper
ance gatherings throughout the coun
try, and always with great acceptance
1t is as sparkling as the wine it ig
nores, and has most effective chorus
Both are for sale by music dealers
and will be sent by mail by the pub
fishers.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

The " Post" of the Grand Army of
the Republic in Toledo has passed a
resolution to the effect, that if Jefer-
son Davis shall finally escape the jus
penalty of the law, the government
will thus offer a high premium for
treason, brand as a lie the charge
that he and his colleagues were rebels,
and will in effect say that he who
slaughters his countrymen by thous.
ands, SO that it will be done under
cover Of or while waging a rebellion
is guilty of no offence for which he
should be punished. a
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

Lord NJ onck, the newly appointed
Governor General of Canada, gets a
salary $4,000 sterling, besides
house rents and other perquisites. He
thus receives in money what is equi-
yalent at the present rates Of ex-
change. to about $4,000, or more
than three times the salary of the
President of the United States.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05


NEwsPAPERIAL.-We learn that G.
M. Stone has sold out the Caledonian,
of which paper he has been the editor
for some over q dozen years, to Fl. B.
DAVIS and Geo. ii. Bradford. We
are sorry to learn that the editorial
fraternity are to lose the fellowship OF
Mr.. stone. The Caledonian under
his charge has ever ranked among the
first papers in the State for enterprise,
high moral standing and in courtesy
to the brethren of the quill. We do
not know what impels him to this
course, but presume it to be i'll health.
If SO, hope he may regain it and re-
sumo the quill again. Mr.. Davis work
ed for us at Irasburgh some foul
years ago as also did Mr.. Bradford
who with his brother started tht
Green Mountain Express in that town
They are both good printers ant
-
we doubt not viii make a good pa
per. We wish them abundant sue
cess. "a iaO aaYn
P.S. since the above was in typ
this weeks Caledonian has come t
hand, and it is not sold. We therefor
take back all we said of Br. Stone.
Luther o. Greene of the Woo
stock Standard, who was burnt OF
last March, and who in consequence
of the total destruction of his pres
types, building, &c, has been cor
PEELED to issue half sheet since thu
time, is out again with paper as lars
as ever, with new dress throughou
anG with vigor undated.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

WITHIN THE WHOLE RANGE of tonic
and Alternative medicines known, none
is entitled to more consideration than
the Peruvian Syrup. In all cases of en-
feebled and debilitated constitution it
is the very remedy needed. The most
positive proof of this can be adduced.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

ONIONS AND INsECTs.-The Scott
ish Farmer, in abiding to the fact
that most insects have a strong repug-
nance to onions, suggests that a wash
of onion juice, or of water in which
onions have been bruised might prove
useful as wash for plants infested
with insects. M .#
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

]. One Mrs. Miller, in Wisconsin, d.
a room papered with old copies
the Weekly Tribune. When W.
good woman heard that II. q. nav
gone bail for J. D., in her wrath sD'
set the fire to the paper, and of cours.
to the apartment. Her neighDoi31
ran in, put out the fire, and askea
her why this was thus. She ans9Wei
ed that she was trying to heat W
Horace Greeley"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

Is The New Lebanon Shakers haF
recently lost a number Of their youls
er members of both sexes by desc
ton, and one night last week par.
of young fellows forcibly carried Q,
one of the young sisters from the noe
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

Seasonable hints, if true: The oil
ofpennyroyalwiH keepmosquitoes out
OF a room, if scattered about even in
small quantities. Reaches are exter-
minated by scattering a handful of
fresh cucumber parings- about the
house. No fly will light on the win
dow which has been washed with wa
ter in which little garlic has been
boiled. 18th 1o a'rgs9 & br. .
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

The annual income of the working
classes in England is e418 100000,
which is e68,000,000 more than the
annual incomes Of the richer and more
literally represented classes. The
number of laborers is Il, 018,616. M
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

Raimbaux, who e horse receiv-
ed the pistol ball intended for the
Gar, has not only received Rus
sian and a French order for knight
hood, but he is. to get a title of
nobility, and his wife has been pre-
sented with $4,000 worth Of dia-
monds by the Empress of Russia. A
good many could afford to have q
horse shot on similar terms. re
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

The whole increase in the member
ship of the Congregational churches
in the last year in Vermont has been
1884, being twice as many as the year
before, and more than twice the av-
erage number received for the last
eight years. IL nh aa-- as.ov Re- E.rea
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

A young man named Robinson, of
Harrington, Me-, died at Rockland on
Wednesday, in consequence Of drink
ing from a bottle containing aconite,
arnica and water, supposing it to be
whisky His father and brother
who also drank from the same bottle,
were severely poisoned but medical
aid saved them. -3"a r i#gH-
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

Forrest the tragedian, was directed
by the Superior Court Of New York,
last Wednesday, to pay his divorced
wife alimony from the time the d.
vorce was granted many years ago,
The sum amounts to about $4,000
or 100000 in the aggregate.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

There are in the Sing-Sing Prison
1858 convicts, of whom 1856 are fe-
males. The number Of females is
constantly decreasing while that Of
the males is increasing. 7e1oc1 a1s 81.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

The number of children in Con-
necticut between the ages of four and
sixteen is 11S,01S, and the number
of public schools 1851. The school
fund amounts to 81 043,S35, and the
total amount expended last year was
$7l6,2 03; the average wages per
month of male teachers, including
board, is s45, and female teachers
S23. .+
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

The Montgomery (Ala.) Mail has
a novel standard of gentility. It says:
" For whatever we have written or
may write rejecting upon the conduct
of individuals, the editors of the Mail
hold themselves entirely responsible,
and will promptly answer any demand
for satisfaction, coming from any one
who has a clean shirt and has not
been in the penitentiary."
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

An extensive fire occurred at Coun-
Gil Bluffs, Iowa, on the night of the
oath ult., destroying property of the
value Of 100000. The fire was
caused by number of boys firing
fire-crackers and shooting off Roman
candles in the immediate vicinity of
the buildings destroyed. The insur-
ance on the property amounted to less
than one-quarter its value.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

corn crop are received from all parts
of that state. 1T was never more
promising. Cotton has not been so
carefully attended to and does not
promise as we'll! oaH .lHcaalu 3GT
Brigham Young is preparing to
abdicate in favor of Young Brigham,
but the elders all want his place for
themselves and there is a squabble
imminent. Young Brigham is now
10 Paris, and he is said to have a ioI.
Y time l there. bsa.83 ee q, s..e
The ENGLISH QUAkERs.-The So.
ciety Friends recently held their year
iy meeting in London. Their mem
bership numbers 6,474 males and I,
312 females; total, 1875. Besides
these they reckon 3 1892 persons who
habitually attend their meetings, bu
are not members of the Society. L
was stated that the standard of !edu
[eation among them now occupies {
higher position than it has since thu
last half of the seventeenth century
when the number of college-bree
Friends was larger than at any 9th
er period in their history. The meet
ing manifested its interest in tn,
freedmen Of the United States, ant
; re-asserted the position Of the Soeiet,
with reference to war; The Friend
have always refused to pay ecclesias
: teal taxes to the State church, an,
) to the disgrace of that church th
goods Of two hundred and ninety-on
: OF them were distrained during th
: last year to pay charges to the amour
of .2, 711($13,121. - bsaaE4sasq
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

On Saturday morning Jake Van.
Arsdale murdered a little son of Mr..
Andrew Beard, living about three
miles from Somerville, NJ. The
ehild's throat was cut from ear to ear
The boy went to Van sArsdale's room
to call him to breakfast, when he
jumped out of bed, seized the child
and committed the terrible decd
Van Arsdale tried hard to escape, but
was overtaken and lodged in the
county jail IL nor ssor rsyzzsggo7es als 8a-
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

A correspondent of the London
Times writes that 1000 persons have
been carried off by yellow fever at
the Mauritius The deaths were at
the rate OF 200 per day.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

SooT.-Twelve quarts of SCOT in a
hogshead Of water, will make a pow
-erful liquid manure, which will i'm
prove the growth Of flowers, garden
vegetables, or root crops. In either
a liquid or solid state it makes an
excellent top-dressing for grass and
cereal crops.-PracticaI Farmer. z
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

SOME GRAss.-We think Horace
Pierce of this village Can take the
premium on grass this year. Upon
one acre of land he cut ninety good
sized tumbles. They will not weigh
less than 60 lbs. each of dry hay. This
would give yield of over two and a
half tons to the acre. ts II bGi-
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-07-05

UUU. 81 rttf
1t is estimated that there are over
100000 sheep and lambs sent from
Maine every year. 81 f...s
Why is the letter f like a cows
tail! Because it is the end Of beef.
At Richmond Court has decided
that stealing dog is not theft.
A short time since surgeon was
called as a witness for the purpose of
proving damages upon an action of
assault. He deposed that he had bled
the plaintiff; and being asked if bleed
ing had been necessary, candidly an
swered: ave always find it necessary
to do something when sent for
The Masonic celebration and dedi
cation at Boston last week, appear,
to have been an imposing affair. Tn,
procession numbered over nine thou
sand men, and thele were in it forty
nsne military bands. .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29
a Me,esr seen Near Chicago.

Mr.. b. #. Clough writes from Elk Grove, H.,
t, the Chicago Tribune, that on the 18th of this
month, about sunset, 1.-THE attention OF myself
and family was suddenly attracted by strange
rumbling noise like not very distant thunder,
which we soon ascertained was oceasiOned by
the bursting of an unusually large meteor, APP
parently not very far away. One of my sons
being near the barn saw what appeared like a
long train of fire passing from east to west in
the south, at an elevation of some forty-five de-
grees, slightly declining toward the horizon,
and disappearing after traversing some forty
degrees. He at once ran through the barn,
and, calling the attention of two other brothers
to the place it passed through, they saw its
track still marked by long line of vapor.-
Then, all returning to the first place of obser-
Walton, they heard the rumbling of the explo-
sion. From the house myself and the rest of
myfamily hearing the strange noise and seeing
the excited movements of the young men
went to the door and learned the above facts
The time from the first appearance of the me-
teor to the explosion did not exceed two min
utes. This fact, together with the train of va
por, would indicate that the body was low in
the atmosphere--less than twenty miles away,
and yet above the lower current of the air, as
the wind, though very light, was in the west
the sky nearly cloudless, the air quite cool, the
mercury standing at fifteen degrees" 1870 40.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29

THE GILMoRE CONCERT last evening was a
triumphant success, Long before the hour
for opening, the doors were beseiged by an
eager crowd; and the rush for places was 80
great as to completely block the entrance. The
performance was all that had been anticipated
which is saying enough. Camilla Urso
was received with enthusiastic applause,
and played as only she can play. -
Mr. Carlyle Petersilea created an extremely
favorable first impression, and Mr.. Arbuckle
sustained the high reputation he already en-
joys among US. The vocal portion Of the con-
cert was also most satisfactory. Madame Jo-
hansen rendered her parts in a truthful and
artistic manner; the fine, flexible voice of DR..
Guilmette showed to much advantage, and his
dramatic power was well displayed in the per-
formance of the "Ship on Fire. Mr.. Whitney
sang very pleasingly in the aria from Don Pas
quale. AT the late hour at which we write it is
impossible to criticse in detail, and in the midst
Of so much that is good, it is difficult to select
the best; therefore, we make no attempt of the
kind. Much satisfaction was felt in hearing
the announcement made on the part of Mr..
Gilmore, that in consequence of many holders
of tickets having been unable to obtain seats
last evening, q matinee performance will be
given this morning at eleven O'clock. Tickets
may be obtained at the usual places.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29

The Constitution of the proposed State of
Deseret, which includes the greater portion of
the Territory of Utah, has been again laid be-
fore Congress, with amemorial of the Mormon
Legislative Assembly of the proposed State
praying for admission. The N Y. Times
Washington dispatch says:
An examination of this Constitution shows
it to be shaped very closely after that of the
United States. 1t nowhere mentions the in
stitution of poly:amy, except by implication
in that section which provides tnat the Gener-
al Assembly shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the
free exercises thereof, or to disturb any per
son in his religious worship, or sentiments, and
no subordination or preference Of
any one sect or denomination to anoth
er shall ever be established by law, &c
This over explicit assertion of the freedom OF
religious opinion is construed to mean protec-
ton to the peculiar institution of Utah. In ali
other respects the Constitution is unobjection-
able. Amendments ratified before the recent
Legislation OF Congress strike out the word white
and practicaliy assert universal suffrage by con
terring 1t upon all male citizens of the limited
States tWenty-one years of age The vote on
this ratification was 14,005 for and 20 AGAINST
thus indicating in the proposed State n nonnja,
ton of over 100000 So if Congress is admit
ting new States with a far less number II namst
soon turn its attention to Deseret and nojy.
pamV.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29
COPPERHEADs,-A writer in the last

CopPERHEADs.-A writer in the last At
lantic Monthly, giving an account of a CONVEX
sation with Herndon, the law partner of Mr..
Lincoln in Springfield, quotes that gentle
mans account of some of the early trials of
settlers in that region. 1t appears to have
been infested with kind of vermin which
may be paralleled to-day: r-EF
1--WE reached Springfield at last" said Mr..
Herndon; and a most unlikely place it was.
ridge, while we labored to subdue the muck.
The marks of bears claws were deep in the
trees right around round us. Ten years later
have killed hundred snakes in the three
quarters of a mile between my own house and
my fathers, SO you may guess what it was then
There they all -rattlesnakes, vipers adj
ders and copperheads"
And what sort of snake is the copper
head?" I asked. - '. -, -
"A mean thing, A rattlesnake rattles vi
per hisses an adder spits, black snake whis
Just sfeaks" ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29

NEW GOLD DIsCovERrRs.-A correspondent
of the Sioux City Qowa) Register, writing
from Fort Beaufort, Dakota, January 18th
says that in digging well at that post, at the
depth of about twenty feet, vein of sand was
struck that panned out ten cents in gold 10
every quart Of dirt. Some Montana miners
say There are some of the very best indications
lor golo In large quantities about there. The
Register says:
In the fall OF 1853 we were shown some fine
s peaon q b9 gS Mao brought the Black
lean Fur Company who gave it as hi; .ne her
founded upon the knowledge acquired hv !
residence of more than quarter Of a can ny
in the Indian country, that gold existed :,
large quantities, and was distributed over %
considerable scope of territory, embracing tbs
Black Hills, the Valley of the Yellowstone ant
its tributaries. - = = -'''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29

THE LIQUOR QUKsTIoN.-Hon. Woodbury.
Davis, of our city, being in Boston the other
day, was requested to take the witness stand
before the committee of the Legislature who are
investigating the questions of license and pro-
hibition. We find in the Transcript the follow
ing report: ..,.. -H....
Judge Davis of Portland went into the his
tory OF temperance legislation in Maine, and
declared that the prohibitory law was enforced
genefally there, although this was not the case
III some portions of the State and from that
reason re sol the State Constabulary bill was adopt
ga by large majority by the Legislature.
The amended bill relating to the suSpression
OF liquors. which makes the first saie a nenai
offence, VIII be adopted by the people bv q vote
of four to one. ny d 'ooe
On the cross-examination the Judpe s.;5
that the secret sale of liquor had Continued i,
Maine, although to what extent be could IN, ID
tell. In Portland and Bangor, and Other io noe
cities and towns, those desiring stimuIants Of
this sort can obtain them. Amy stranger can
have bottle of wine sent to his room At tn
hotels, in Portland, if he orders the same.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29

The concert by the Orchestral Union which
occurs this evening, is the first public appear
ance since its organization. This society is
composed wholly of our citizens, and we hope
they will be well patronized. We are glad to
see some interest being manifested in music,
and trust it will result in a general waking up
of the slumbering talent into action, for it must
be conceded that Portland with all her advan-
tages, is far behind many smaller cities in this
respect A few years ago we claimed to rival
Boston in the possession Of singing society;
to-day, not vestige remains Lewiston dur
ing the past season has brought out the "Cre-
alton" and other works Of the great masters
Bangor has q grand musical festival on the
tapis and we see no reason why Portland can
not at least do as much as her neighbors Let
some individuals start in this matter and we
doubt not, by united action, something can be
accomplished. The above association was Or
ganized for the purpose of cultiyating taste
for good order of mnsic among our people
and We trust they will meet with sufficient
encouragement to enable them to continue
THAR effortsi }oodsa 9luit-Sitt cl a'i -t A4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29

INou1sIrIvE.-All the inquisitive children
are not confined to Harper's Draoer A little
three-year old in this city, few mornings
since, stood by his mothers knee looking his
baby brother-a few months old--in the face
At length he inquired, Mamma, did God make
the baby?" Yes, dear" was the reply. Touch
ing one of the organs to which he referred,
with his finger, he continued-"Did God put
on his little ears?" Certainly, my child" said
tho mother. Waiting minute as though in a
brown study, or bordering some weehty prob
lem, he again broke out-"Wen, I don't see
why God couldn't put some more hair on his
head as we'll as put on his ears p
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29

AUCTION SALE.-E. M. Patten & Co. sold at
Merchants Exchange, yesterday, one-sixteenth
of bark Mary c. Fox for $500; one-sixteenth of
brig Antilles, $500; one-sixteenth of brig J. c.
York, $3.50; ten shares Portland, Bangor and
Machias s. s. Company, each, $40; two shares
Portland Horse Railroad Company, each, $40.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29

FESTIVAL AND LRvEE.-The festival and le-
wee of Congress square Universalist Sabbath
School, advertised for twoevenings, comes Off
the second part-this evening Of the vestry Of
the Congress square Church Preparations
have been made for an exceedingly pleasant
time, and we doubt not the expectations of the
getters-up will be fully realized. Proceeds for
the benefit of the Sabbath School Library.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-29
The Great New England Remedy!
DIR. j. W. POLAND'S a.
WHITE PINE COMPOUND

Is now offered to the afflicted throughout the
try, after having been proved by the test of eleven
years, in the New England States, where its merits
have become as well known the tree from which, in
mart. il derives IFS yirtuns