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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08
Earthquake in Oregon.

The San Francisco Bulletin states
that the following letter was written
from Fort Klamath. under date of
Jan. s. 1867. and is reliable
'We have singular if not serious
news to send by the express Just
leaving. This morning at daylight
we were started from our sleep by
the precipitate shock of an earth
quake, Immediately followed by a
noise as of distant thunder. But in
a little while quiet reigned, and ev-
cry one was converslng and laugh
ing heartily at the singular phenom-
enon; but our CountcnanceS soon
underwent a serious change, for it
began to grow dark the whole
heavens were full of very black
smoke or cloud: the air had sui
phurouS smell. and ashes of a brown
ish color fell as fast as | ever saw it
SNOW. We had to use candles in
the mess room. The most of us
went in to breakfast, but had only
got fairly into our seats when, hor-
ror of horrors! the earth seemed
rolling like waves upon the ocean
every one was thrown to the floor,
only regaining their feet again to
be placed in the same position, ac.
conlpanied by the rattling of dishes,
the crashing of window glass, crack
ing of timbers of buildings, and the
screams of the frightened. You
could not imagine a more perfect
chaos. Some of us gained the door.
and such sight met our gaze as
was probably never before beheld.
The tall pines around the fort seem
ed lashing themselves into fury
the wagons in front of the stable
were engaged in pitched battle !;
horses and cattle were lying crouch
ing upon the ground. uttering the
most pittiful moans; dogs were
bowling, and the unearthly cries OF
the klamath Indians encamped near
the fort, completed the scene; we
imagined we were amidst the 'wreck
of matter and the crash of worlds.
The suffers store was thrown about
90 feet from its former position.-
There were no lives lost, nor any
serious accident to any one, but
there are quite a number of bruised
shns and skinned noses. There is
no serious damage to any of the
buildings, all being log and frame
houses, but I do not think there is
r whole pane of glass now left at the
post.
There are many spcculatlons as
to the cause of this most singular
freak of nature.
Most of us are of the opinion that
a volcano has broken loose near kla.
math marsh, as q continuous volume
of smoke is seen ascending in that
direction. Some of the soldiers have
volunteered to go up and find out
if we have n monster vomiting firt
near us or not.
There was about half an hour be
tween the first and second Shocks
The first was Just perccptiblc. Ih'
second lasted as near as can b'
judged from various opinions, from
two to three minuteS.'
Mr.. Whitmorc has since arrived
from the agency, and reports thai
the lake Klamath has lowered
about six feet and is still falling
Crooked Creek, a stream bctweel
this place and the agency, is com
pletcly dried up
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08
How to Help the Cause Of Temper
ance.

There are many ways. Let me
specify one. We must enlighten
and give. the right direction to pub
lie opinion.
Great evils are sustained, and
great evils are put down, by the force
of public opinion.
Vast numbers 90 heedlessly with
the tide; and hence the unspeakable
importance that the current be set
in the right direction.
Here, then, is something which can
be done; which ought to be done;
and in which every man, woman and
child may have a share. We can
at least help to create Alright public
sentiment.
Wen must help to doit by example.
Were this the only reason for total
abstinence in the readers case, it
would be a powerful one. "Wherc-
fore if meat make my brother to Of
tend'-but you remember the ApOs
ties good resolution. DO you say,
" the sacrifice d eman d e d is too
great p That il a proof that you
have need to abstain for your own
sake,-that already you are so far
gone in this bondage as to give you
occasion for alarm on your own ac-
count.
We must help to create a right
public opinion by discussion. In
one SENSE, &" talk is not ing.
In another sense it is werful.
"Wherefore exhort one another dai-
ly y L Ii ere is good philosopy, az
we'll as good Scripture, in that in
junction. Give us time, says one,
and talk is all-powcrful. L t h Q
words be intelligent, true, earnest,
and we may defy objectOrs to show
us the unjust institution, or the cor
rupt custom, which can finally stand
against it. Here, then. is way to
help forward the cOuse Of temper
ancc. Condemn the wrong. Defend
the right. Acquaint yourself with
the truth. Arm yourself with tho
truth. Arm yourself with the facts,
and then communicate to your
child-your brothcr-yOur neigh
bor-yOur acquaintance. Talk! At
homc-abroad-in the temperance
mceting-in the place of business
anywhere,-only he sure to talk.
There is one way more in which
we can help to create this right pub
lie sentiment. We can aid in scat
tering far and wide temperance lit.
erature. Sermons are good, and
lectures are good hut howmany, who
need enlightenment, hate church
! cs. and have no great affection for
lecture rooms. w q must reach
them and how! The products OF
the press may be diflused among all
classes, and in all places. Every
body reads. The newspaper goes
everywhere. The earnest, vigorous
page will everywhere compel atten.
ton. IL then, you cannot yourself
write, you can at least help to scat
= ter that which is written hy others.
, And Just now the right kinds OF H.
! tcraturc are easily accessible. There
1 could be nothing better than "ihe
I temperance Advocate and other
e publications, tlacts, books and pa
r pcrs of the sV1el6hai Temperance
Society. They arc vigorous ia'th-
< ful. readable, powerful.
1 TO save the young,--to save ono
!, and oll who are approaching tho
, ahyss, but not gone hopelessly over,
/; ,,.n INST disseminate the truth, VIC
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08

An Ohio editor refused to speak
to the toast, "Woman," on tho
ground that woman was able to
speak for herself, and any man who
undertook to do it for her would got
into trouble.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08

ANOTHER HISTORICAL FABLE.--
William Tell, the Swiss patriot, has
followed Pocahontas into the regions
of fable. A Mr.. Barring ). Gould,
Master of Arts, has applied his
scholarly energies to the work OF
proving Tell myth, and that his
story is no more than u feeble copy
of one which has been repeated re-
garding men of many lands, remote
from each other, during the past
eight centuries or more. On the
fact that the same story as TelPs
was current far antccedent to the
date of the popular one rests Mr.
Gould's theory that William Tel IL
not historical character. Does
any one believe that there were
such persons as Wallace, Bruce
John Knox or Martin LUTHER
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08

A shoemaker in Richmond finish.
ed q rair Of shoes seventeen inchee
anil a half long and Ave inches ana
n half wide, for a colored man. ne
will have to go to the forks Of a road
to find boouack. 't
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08

,potys Vegetable Pnnncca Is the bcstlin'
nkkntdnd Tain KiYler used
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08

<NHAMBER SETS.--A VARIETY OF PLAIN
y and Ornsmental Bedroom Suits, Mattras-
Spring Beds, Cottage Bcdsteads, Cribs and
ing Cradles, At vrs 4. so,s
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08

aARATOGA STAR SPRING WATER, fresh
4 from the spring. by the can. or IN smaller
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08

Ice Sc entcen inches tliick has
been cut Mt City Point, va.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08

0EO PRICHARD, AGT, WOULD IN
. yite attention to his stock of goods, assurt
his patrons that having been purchased at
most favorable terms, he will give grca-
Dement'S to Cash, and Ready Pay buyers
'5s Wanted, in exchange, and for cash,
tIsr, CheeSe, Eggs, Deans, Maple Sugar, Po-
',H
VI taoss, f'eils, and WOOL
~ which the highest market prico will be
IA.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1867-03-08
WV. q. HA K 1DN

y Assisted by J. a. Hardyl
ykTCH- MAkER AND JEW T. l.
Sn BRADFORD, VERMONT,
Dealer in Watches. Clocks and Jewelrv Gold,
~ Plated and britannia Wares, Fine Pocket
~ able Cutlery, Spectacles, ReNolvers aud
IN kee Notions Clocks, Watches, and jew
~ correctly repaired and warranted. Prompt
Mention to orders by Exprcs. or Mail No. l.
Iordys building.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-11-23
Fenianism.
From the Public Spirit.


Honoraby conspicuous the causes to be contested
and an immortal appetite for independent nationality
characteristic of all the peoples and which must and ul
maely will be the universally successful policy until every
shall possess its inherent right OF unshacked and
unenthraed sovereignty We of those who think that
rdcue of this really sublime i'll BELTS the American
people, who to-day all that they to their successful
realization less than century ago. OF the idea OF national
mastership On the contrary it is bounden duty
reverng people encourage this welgrounded attempt
free glorious and enthusiastic from the thradom of
servude and assist them in their resistance to the illegal
and arbitrary of the English Crown and to protest
common with them against these unlawful and humatng
arbitrament and practically stand by the declaration that
the Fenan army occupies position of necessary defense
against awless wicked outrageous, and judged by the
philosophy of constitutional law of which genuine Fenian
ism is none other than goody branch most unustfabe
encroachmen upon its good name its untarnished honor
and its audabe ambition achieve independence for the
nationality it represents.
In support of this position canddly affirm that enough
of vaor was eynced at Fort Erieand sufficient of imper
ishabe purpose made evident at Limestone Ridge by the
gallant army of the Irish Republic to fully warrant the
belief among the peoples that the principles of profound
and thoroughly expostoy philosophy which undere the
cause OF Irish independence no less IMAM hat OF every
people within the bounds civilization who are noby and
manfuy struggling for conscious liberty and its nerpreta
tons of national progress comfy and aaby among men
and nations never die from the Visions OF oppres
sive rulers statesmen and thoughtful men everywhere On
the contrary the appearance of that army on ne border ana
the results of those military undertakings were quite equal
In spirit and purport many similar contests OF our o"
revolutionary era which history informs us contributed
largely to the final victory of our arms IN struggle pre-
cisely the counterpart of the beng solved by the
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-11-23
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
How Long, O Lord!
From the New York Tribune.


It is within month ofsxeen years since Louis Napoleon
struck Liberty assassn blow and laid her dead upon the
soil of France He stole upon her in the night while she
watched with faithful eyes the land she had redeemed and
her mortal blow from the hand of him whom she had
set to guard the gates against the foe Never there
worse since the world began there
son SO little looked but there successful
From that day to this of the most cunning cold
booded INSCRIPTIONS of yrants has held his throne
only against murmurs dscontents and warnings from his
own people and there seems no reason why he should not
keep his grip upon the scepter until death and old age
hand in hand and lead him softly apeacefl grave Such
lives his such deaths his may be- put to shame all the
accented theories of Provdence casual eye they show
Cod to whom the evil and the good one and it is
possible to explain the existence of such unmixed evils
working widespread ruin and misery unchecked and
troed by dogmas of any sect Before such mysteries
only stand in silence haPpy they DO not strengthen
one may be allowed that if the French people
own If they like have chain about their neck let them
have it. If they like to have their gagged their free
dom of speech taken away if they relish being pepeuay
watched in their houses logged in the Streets questioned for
every act called to account for their eomlng and go1ngs
plays they may see acted and what songs they may sing
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-11-23
A Heroic Descent.

Paris Correspondent of the Glasgow Free Press.
Menot Garbad the hero of the hour has had as roman
tic birth could be desired He born 10th Septem-
be $780, miserable shanty situated in the Pampas of
La Plata where his father and his mother oo batled for
that Republic of Rio Grande Garibald had gone during
the morning neighborng town to purchase clothes for
the mother and the expected little stranger On his
he heard the newborn voice. and kissing his young wife,
took the baby in his "What shall call him ~ said
the mother "Menotti" replied the latter better the
of martyr to liberty, than saints Menotti born with
scar on his head by his mother while pregnant
having been thrown from her horse after fighting her way
revolver in hand while surrounded by enemies Surprised
almost few days after her ACCOMPLISHMENT by attack from
the enemy she wrapped Meno in his fathers cloak and
but halfdressed herself jumped into the saddle srappng
the child it, and gaoped to the forest pursued by the
enemy her husband and his companions in arms
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-11-23
Citizenship.

We glad to notice that the Fenians of New York city
arebegnning American affairs an inn
possibility and going hold public meetings and demand
that the Government of the United States shall protect their
citizens abroad Let the officers headquarters not depend
altogether on New York city, but order all the Circles in the
country to bring bear their local Repre-
sentaves Let this be general and twill be successful
But the matter must be carefully kept out of the hands of
professional politicians and let the organization Gas American
citizens go to the Congress direct No minority member should
be allowed to bring this matter before the Congress General
Banks believe be of best friends, and true
representative of American liberty and American honor and
he such man, would be the proper to bring
the matter up. Let be borne in mind that all
brought in by members looked upon party measures
and will be passed defeated according the strength of
the members party who undertakes the job So if any of
your New York minority politicians inrsed with this for
party effect will be defeated Let Fernando Wood and such
vote for the they please but let them not
Hill the bill by bringing it into the House.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-11-23
Senate.

The Senate of the Fenan Brotherhood is called to meet in
New York. the 21st November by President Roberts,
some business of Importance. We trust the members will
take immediate action towards the modification of the Neu
traty Laws and the protection of citizens abroad After
the holidays will be the time to goto Washington. We
say Understandings that if the proper steps TAKEN and
the proper sent to Washington the work be DONE
America requires it, and citizens is business to
have DONE Let there be given peopleby
and by, for the work that can be should be done
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-11-23

Irish defenders 1t would delight to further with
and enlarge upon this theme but space fobd and we did
not originally intend much discuss abstract principles
to aid, abet and encourage cause which, wherever
liberty dwells" has well appointed and luxurious home.
We have nmated that liberty is the basis of constitutional
law and that broad and catholic Fenansm is but the
of liberty True rishmen faithful to this principle and to
this cause will accept humiliation, and will
in earthly wise compromise the rights the honors of
their Independent sovereignty. Then let ishmen every
where lay the heavy hand of military their
archy-nvade their main territory and show themselves
worthy of mission exalted by speedily invoking for it,
through the prowess of arms glorious and immortal
ination.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-11-23
Protection for Naturalized Citizens.

The Fenians of New York have commenced the protective
movement, as will be seen by the following cards
COOPER INSTITUTE, New YORK,
November 18th, 1867
The undersigned committee appointed to make arrange
ments for grand meeting at the Cooper Institute
the matter of protecting American citizens abroad respect
fully invite your presence and cooperation that OCCASION
The unsatisfactory condition of relations with foreign
powers in this respec-especay in regard the protection
of naturazed citizens of the United Statesrenders
action on the part of the authorities of this republic
necessary the present tme and the meeting in question
isntended strengthen the hands of the National Government
by ectng such expression of public opinion the
matter will unite the sentiment of the American people,
and leave for the further posponement of ques
tion in the settlement of which millions of citizens
directly interested.
Hoping for an early and favorable reply remain,
Respectfully yours,
JAMES MCCORMICK,
WILLIAM BURKE,
JOSEPH CROMIEN,
Committee.
EDWARD L. CAREY, Chairman Committee.
JOHN RAFFERTY,, Secretary.
We would respectfully ask the gentlemen above men,
toned to be particularly careful about Strengthening the
hands of the Executive is than likely that the
said Executive would its strength against instead
of for For crushing liberty its hands strong
enough and its heart bad enough testify.
johnson and Seward be trusted. They deceived
BEFORE and will again. Strengthen the hands of Congress-
and our citizens will be protected
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-21

ment for which they gave gold and sill
yer, was 80 great that even st the pres
ent time the currency OF the people 10
coin, as II Is In California, Nevada, ans
the mining States. But In the States
east OF that, the failure Of the crops, the
breaking up OF society and the change OF
the system OF labor, large portions OF
their territory Is In q state OF utter desc
la.ion, and the men who constituted the
army OF the confederscy were reduced
almost 10 starvation before the surren.
der, having been fed upon what no
Northern man would consider food at
all, and they returned THEREFORE 10 their
homes In a great measure physically I'M
able TO work, finding their homes In such
a condition that II was impossible for
them TO provide for tho wants OF them
selves and families, and 1t has led TO the
presentation OF such spectacle As APP
peals TO the good sense and charity and
magnanimity OF the whole American peo-
pie.
We shall be glad II this appropria-
ton OF money made by the Congress OF
the United States, shall have 3 tendency
to overcome any Of that disloyal feeling
which still fingers in the South, and
trust that in addition to the relief 1t
shall afford to the starving and the des-
titute, 1t will carry 10 the people of the
Southern States the assurance that the
Government is disposed to deal kindly
wi tn them and that there is no DISPOSE.
ton on it's part to deal cruelty or harshly;
and in that way bring about q good
state of feeling, and by the exhibition OF
this generosity on the part Of the Fed
eral Government, even to those who are
It's enemies, receive full return for the
amount of money which Is voted in adj
dition to the relief it will afford. Gen.
Howard, the Commissioner Is made the
almoner of this national charity which
Is one of sublime philanthropy, and he
will consecrate this act Of Christian
charity to the sacred purposes for which
it has been devoted. The old World had
it's Howard, who braved the contagious
of dungeons, who met all the perils that
philanthropy could invite him to and
we have a one-armed soldier 50 brave
and prudent and philanthropic that he
does honor even to the honored name he
| bears.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-21

have elected Harm Bedell of Colebrook.
Three Democratic Senators were chosen:
Orsina II, J. Vaughan In the sixth, John
Nj. HAYES in the eighth, and Thomas J.
Smith In the twelfth district The Sen
ate win stand nine Republicans TO three
Democrats, the same % last year.
The Republican msl9Tity In the House
OF Representatives IL estimated st 100,
and among the prominent Republicans
elected are Gen. Griffin OF keene, VIM.
H.. Hackett OF Portsmouth, WOlcott
Hamlin of Dover, Lyman D. Stevens OF
Concord, and Ezra S, Stesrns OF Rindse,
he last two for the fourth term. VIM.
ID. Sturoc Of sunapeo, and Samuel ID.
Page OF Warren, Democratic leaders OF
the last House, are reelected, The can
didates for Speaker Of the House are
wolcott Hamlln Of Dover, Gen. Grim
OF Keene, and Lyman D. Stevens OF
Riudge, with the chances in favor OF the
latter. For the Presidency Of the Senate,
William T. Parker Of Merrimack, Henry
T. Sanborn OF EPSON, the only two re-
elected members, and Ezra A. Stevens OF
Portsmouth, are aspirants. Gen. Harri-
mans election as Governor will leave the
office OF Secretary Of State vacant, and
among the names already suggested, rom
which to choose his successor, are those
Of Oliver Pillsbury OF Henniker, John
D. Lyman OF Pennington, Gen. j. N,
Patterson OF Conteocookville and others
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-21
" uIAhk T. bihbiHShAs
Sec. of Civil and Nil. Affairs.

A letter from Major General .. U.
Howard, Commissioner Of the Freed
mems Bureau, will be found in our COL
umns, to-day, on the suffering eondition
Of both the white and colored people OF
the South, accompanied by a table CIV
ing a stat ament Of the number OF desti'
tutes o, each class, and number and val
ue Of rations estimated to relieve their
wants for months. The Senate, In &C
sordauce with his recommendation, has
adopted joint resolution appropriatipg
one million of dollars to supply the
wants OF the needy. This act of charity
is worthy of great people who maze
poured ont their blood and expended
their treasure to preserve great repub-
lie from destruction by crime that has
no name, then to see them turning round
and saying to their foes, even to their
unrepentant foes, "You are an hunsered,
we will feed you," it is an act of Chris
tian sublimity.
We cannot refrain 10 this connection
from again calling attention TO the dis.
Hitution OF people who were lately
engaged In rebellion, even though their
unrepentant conduct would seem to for
bid the cultivation OF sympathy In the
hearts OF our people towards their sur
ferings, yet there is a higher stanc
point from which we should consider
this matter than that Of retaliation, fol
human woe " herever found should touch
tender chord in our hearts. There AR
facts before the public which must sat
isfy every unpr indeed mind that 1t II
utterly impossible for the people o
some portions OF the sonth to go through
until the next crop shall be harvester
withou. entire starvation, such rs Ia
never existed on this continent. W
cannot allow starvation rs punish
ment for any crime, remembering ths
II goes to the families Of those who haS
been disloyal. The women and childrel
perhaps, are not guilty parties, and
spirit of kindness and charity should
extended 70 them. This aid will be r
suired in all the Southern States, Wit
the exception, perhaps. Of Texas. 81
has third Of full crop Of corn and
half crop Of cotton, and 10 the richest
Tie States OF the South At the pssee
lime, for during the war the comnsl
cation across that State, 10 the trsr
putat;oa Of cotton into Mexico, whs
Il vas taken BY the French, and In p