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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-05-06
~TATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT

CTATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT
oof Rutland 50. Be it remembered, that at a
session OF the Probate Court holden at Rutland,
within and for said district, on the oath day OF
April A. ID. 1869
Present: Hon. WALTER. G. DUFToN, Judge.
Whereas "a certain instrument IN writing,
under SEAL purporting to be the last will and tes-
lament of John Simonds late of Brandon, In
said District deceased, having been this day pre-,
scented to said Court tor Probate, and duly nled
in the Registers Office Therefore, it is ordered,
that all persons interested in the estate OF SAID
deceased, be notified to appear before said Court,
at the Probate Office in Rutland, In said District
on the Sd Tuesday in May. A. d., 1869, by publi-
cation of this order three weeks successfully pre-
vious thereto, in the Rutland Herald, newspa-
per printed at Rutland aforesaid, to show cause,
ii any they may have, why SAID instrument should
not be proved and allowed, as the last Will and
testament of the deceased
w. e. EDGERTON, ID Register
v2uyt
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NEW FIRM 8 NEW GOODS.

N GW c1hM q NEW dOOOS.
SEXTON 4 WHITAKER,
Simonds' Block, Brandon, Vt In store formerly
occupied by w. r. Leavitt.
We take pleasure ia announcing to the citizens
Of Brandon and vicinity, that We have open an
extensive stock OF
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY,
BPECTACLK6, &C., 4
Such is to be found in every FIRST clasa jeyelxy
store. Also, large assortment Of
SILVER Z PLATED WARE, FANCY GOODS,
&C., &C., &C.
Repairing neatly dons ct short notice. Ha1x
Jewelry made to order.
From the long experience which We haye hsd
In the busine1, VI 1bel confident that We can
fully satiay the most fastidi0us, and BY Q shict
perSoEmapce Of duty expect 70 ct a1d kssp ysas
potTonAgo. -
An woek waxsAnssd. - s~t
D. i. eH1ou, @. y. WU1AxD.
DraAoas VI, Nov. -. lsss. 6saAVSa
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CTATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT

CTATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT
~ of Fairhaven, S. The Probate Court for the
District of Fairhaven:
To all persons interested in the estate OF Leander
Eaton, late OF Castleten, i'll said district, de-
ceased, intestate. GREETING.
The executor OF the last will and testament Of
said deceased having represented that it will be
necessary TO sell part OF the real estate of said
deceased for the payment OF the debts and ex-
penses of administration, and also that it will be
beneficial for all parties interested therein to sell
the whole OF the real estate OF the said deceased,
has made application to said Probate Court for
license TO make such sale, the heirs in this State
having given their consent thereto in writing,
Therefore,
By the authority of the State of Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before said
Court, at the Probate office, in Castleton said
district, the ID Monday OF May, A. ID. ls69,
10 show cause, il any you have, why said license
should not be granted.
Dated at CastletOn, in said district this 10th day
Of April, \. ID. 1863
HENRY l.. CLARK,
l6;w3w Register.
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WAY WILL Tev DIE. Conklins PAstiles cures
Consumption, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Asthma.
Coughs, Colds. Cltarrh, Group Sore Throat, Dis
al-~esb,c Breath. Ushtness Of the Chest, Diff
cults OF Breathing. -. Public Speakers and
singers VIII aul them unsj1tiltl tor clearing the
voiae PrIea g, cents pyr bos. For s;tie by Pond
a Not,e, aud 10y +. Fem x Co. Hutlaud.
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IMPORTANT TO FR-

IL MALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.
DIR. Dow, Nos. and Endicott street, Boston,
Is consulted daily for all diseases incident 20 the
female system. Prolapsus Uteri or falling of the
Womb, Fluor Albus, Suppression, and other
Menstrual Derangements, are all treated upon
new pathological principles, and speedy relief
guaranteed IN a very few days.
DIR. Dow has, no DOUBT, had greater experience
in the Of diseases of women and children than
any other physician in Boston.
Boarding accommodations for patients who may
wish 20 stay IN Boston few days under has treat
ment.
n. bah letters must contain four red stamps
or they will not be answered.
Office hours from b q. m. 70 D. m. lily
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ART OF LOVE.
SOO, 900 bottles of Aliens Congress

A MYSTERY. Any person sending US their adj
dress with % cents inclosed, will receive by mail
the name and earte-de-viste of their future wife
and husband. NoRRIs & Co, 81 John St., N Y.
9M3m
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REMOVAL /! REMOVAL

To the Public tpeople) OF Rutland county and
vicinity:
In order TO make room for the increase OF my
business l have leased for term of years the
new store of Mr.. +. S. Hale in Bates Block, Gen.
ter street, two stores west of Tuttle Co.'s Print
ng establishment, opposite the r. r. Depot,
where shall be happy to meet my patrons and
friends, and where they will find large assort-
ment of Gents, Boys and Youths Readymade
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Bags and valises,
which I will always be eady to sen at the lowest
possible prices.
Thanking you for past hvors, and trusting for
a continuance Of the patronage in future, at my
new store in Bates New Block, on Center street.
two stores from the corner, opposite the Railroad
Depot.
MARCUS JERKOwSKI.
Rutland, March l, 1869. d2taw&w
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CLERGYMEN.

The Rev. Isaac Aiken, of Allegheny, testife'
that it has cured him. after all other remedies had
sailed.
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1859. SAVE YOUR MONEY, 1863.
Trouble Delays and Expenses,
And take your comfort going West
BY the
NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION co.'s
TWO

DAY BOAT AND NIGHT BOAT,
With Twenty first class Steamers, only six days
through to MILWAUKEE and CHICAGO
without change OF boat. First class tickets in
clude Meals and Staterooms.
Leaving Ogdensburg every day Sundays ex-
cepted) on arrival of noon trains, for Chicago
Milwaukee and intermediate ports, without
change of Boat; and every evening Sundays ex-
cepted, for Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit and inter-
mediate ports.
Passengers and families moving West can EN-.
bark with their Luggage, Teams, Stock, etc, and
land together without disturbance or Tranship-
ment, at their port OF destination, thus avoiding
the great inconvenience OF the many changes,
delays and expenses Of other routes. These
Steamers have large Cabins and State Rooms,
amply and neatly finished, for First Glass Passen-
gers, and Second Cabins, with Cook Stoves and
comfortable accommodations, for Passengers and
families who may wish to furnish their own pro-
visions. nzS No efforts will be spared to MAIN
tain the reputation Of this as the
CHEAPEST AND BEST ROUTE!
Be sure and see the Agents of this Line before
you buy your tickets.
~ Trusty Men will always meet Passengers
at the Depot in Ogdensburg, to take Checks and
re-check baggage for this Line.
Ask for tickets Uid Northern Transportation
Company's Steamers, the only American Lines
leaving Ogdensburg.
to see the Agents Of this Line before purchasing
elsewhere.
Baggage checked through to all points.
Through Tickets to all points in the Great
West, Northwest and Southwest, cheaper than
the cheapest, on application TO
G. A. EDDY, Managing Agent,
Office, Steamers Landing, Ogdensburg, N. Y.
Z GEO. w. SMITH, General Ticket Agent,
Office cor. Ford & Patterson sts., opp. johnson
House, Ogdensburg, N. Y.
II. J. GOODNO, Passenger Agent.
Tickets for sale at all Stations ON Rutland B.
B. Line, ll5swom
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OONFIDENTIAL-YOUNG MEN

" who have injured themselves by secret
habits, which unfit them for business, pleasure,
or the duties Of married life; also middle-aged
OF old men, who, from the folies of youth, o
other causes, feel debility in advance Of their
years, before placing themselves under the treat
Inent OF any one, should first read " The Secret
Friend" Sent 20 any address, in scaled en-
veiope, on receipt Of Is cents. Address DIR. CHAS.
A. STEWART q CO., Boston. Mass. s:wly
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WHOOPING COUGH.

The testimony OF ali who have used it for this
terrible disease during the last ten years Is, that
it invariably relieve and cures it.
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A MEXICAN AND FOREIGN Pa
r
r. II. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.

DoI<lNllo oE n EN- ls,
Late Agent Of N. United States Pategt 0rlce,
Washington, uSsller ne Act Of 1881,
No. IS State St, opposite Kilby St., Boston,
After an extensive practice Of upwards of twenty
years, continues 70 secure patents IN the United
| States; also IN Great Britain, France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, srecIfcatlO Bonds,
Assignments, and all papers drawings for Pa
Researches made into American and Foreign
works, 20 determine the validity and utility OF Pa
tents Of Inventions, and legal and other advice
rendered all matters touching the Copies
the claims OF any patent furnished by renting
on dollar. Assignments reeonied IN Washington.
No agency IN the United States Possesses suyse-
nor facilities tor obtaining Patents Esoertasnins
the patentablility Of inventions.
During eight months the subscriber, in the
course OF his large practice made twice rejected
applications, SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY
ONE of which was decided an has favor by the Com
missioner Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
az regard Mr.. Eddy one of the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom have had
official intercourse"
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents
81 have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ man more competent Spd
Trustworthy and more capable Of putting tbeirUb-
plicatlons in a form 20 secure for them an early
and favorable consideration az the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents"
"Mr. Il. II. Eddy has made for me THIRTEEN
applications, in all but ONE of which patents have
been granted, and that one l. now pending. such
unmlstakable proof Of great talent and ability on
his part lea Is me 10 recommend all inventors 20
apply TO him 20 procure their Patents they may
be sure of having the most faithful attention be-
slowed on their cases, and az very reasonable
charges. JOHN IAGHARI.
Boston, Jan. ], 1863. l:wly
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HOM MSSIONERS NOTICE. -
\JThe Undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate curt for the District OF FalIhayen.
CorumI=sIoneTS-to receive, examine and ADJUST all
claims and demands of all persons against Aaron
Lewis, late Of Puultuey, III said District
deceased hereby give notice that We Will
meet tor the purpose Of examining and allowing
sad claims at the dwelling house of Polly
Lewis. in Poutney, ON the LIST Tuesdays. of July
and October. from ten o'clock "A. IN. until four
o'clock p. M. OF said day, and that six
months from the Sth day of April, a. ID.
1869, is the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their said claims to us for
animation and allowance.
Dated foultney, VT, this 2oth day of April A.
ID. lSG9.
f. RUGGLES, lCo,,,,,
lG:w3w G.. MONROE. ~ "
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ERMONT BOARD OF EDUCA-
ton. Secretary's Office, st. Johnsbury,
March, 1869.
TEACHERS INSTITUTES.
Teachers Institutes for the Counties of Wind
ham, Windsor, Rutland, Bennington, Addison
and Orange, will be held as follows:
At Grafton, May and 5.
At Ludlow. May and s.
At East Walliugford, May II and ~
At East Dorset, May Ia and Is.
At Orwell, May Is and 10.
At West Ranpolph May 81 and p.
The Institutes will continue in session two days,
commencing at O'Clock, a.. m, with lecture on
the evening preceding each Institute, and on the
evening OF tie first day of each. Examination
for Institute Certificates viii be held during the
second day.
All friends of Education are invited to attend.
Town Supertntendents are requested to zee that
teachers are notified and urged to attend. Cer-
gymen respectfully invited to give notice from
their pulpits.
w2w A. Z. RANKIN, Secretary.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-05-06
STEAM MILL
AND NUMBERING BUSINESS
For Sale in Rutland

The subscriber offers for sale his Lumber Yard
Mill, Sheds and his entire interest in the Lumber
Trade. The Yard is situated in Rutland, within
twenty rods Of the Passenger Depot, has l60 feet
on Washington street, and about 800 feet on
Strong's avenue. The mill is l26 feet long and 4O
feet vide, two stories high, with 40-horse pow
er engine, planeRs saws and other machinery, q
shed $50 feet long, two stories high. The build.
ings and machinery were all built new last year.
It 10 one Of the best locations for manufacturing
signed has . large lumber trade established, his
interest in which he proposes to sell, including his
stock ON hand. A. r. DAVIS.
Rutland, April It'll, 1869. l5:wSw
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DRUGGISTS.

Any druggist in the country will tell you, If you
take the trouble to inquire, that every one that
buys bottle of Goes Dyspepsia Cure from them,
speaks in the most unqualified praise of its great
medicinal virtues.
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: ITERATION NOTICE.

fhis Il to certify that have this day given my
s0, Wfniam L. Hardy, his time during the re.
nafndH a hi minority, and ahan claan noaa Of
NJ vaGn n0 pay any debts Of his cootroctsns
49, III dAxo.
JAMES HARDY.
RstaaaA, Apsn 10, 1859. lsvsvs
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FOR GROUP,

The Balsam will be found invaluable, and may
always be relied upon in tbs mo.ts reIne cases.
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WANTED. ~ AN ENTERPRIS-
w ing agent in each county in the United
States TO sell few valuable patent articles need
ed in every family. A merchant who can devote
a few hundred dollars capital and portion of his
own or clerks time to the business preferred An
agent will have absolute control of our goods In
his county for Is years, and they will give him
business paving from $500 to 81 800 clear pro-
fits annually. Catalogues and terms sent free.
add rsss l. I. WORRALL & CO., No. los Cham
oefs stfect, A. Ht- ss.r
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SpEELAI. NnTIEE-


The American people az emphdtlcIlly g fast
uycr-. The constant wear and tear OF brain and
muscle brings on MANY ailments, including dis
pnpsla and tI ia attendant horrors, such as bill
'uu~.heIddche, loss ot appetite stUpor. hypochon-
iua. and general debility of the whole systeIas
\ u persons thus afflicted need Suue gentle stIlnu-
MN, ot the best tonic Such article can be
t,ur,il a ALLEN'e tuNGRGss BIfrERs. They are
.,.,r = nE tp Whskcy, but scientific combIna-
linn, ~ an. sixteen kinds Of Roots and Barks
III ~ ,,l,trh are ACKNOWLEDGED by the Medical
F,yulty ~ co. 1tain curative and tome properties.
m. ,,,.t,,, ingredient is the Prckly Ash
l.,,-- 'I..I..I,Ttta throughout Europe a pre-
,.utiya III A-i.tic cholera, and OF all summer
complaint. and disc. 9eS. All persons should have
tuuEr, iah. family n. g-n' On irhu; nor only
L ID tlts bat a., A rI,.ye tive, and all who believe
.b.t., ,t,l.ti,n, LIANT is preferable To the
many rnl-1aou- compounds usually called hour
BON Whi-key," should pureh, We Una use ALL En-
'oN"EE-~ BlTIERs. Address w. -''i't, ~
2rretnr, Fort Edward, n. Y. if"iy
MEDICAL. AND SURGICAL OFF ICE, No. -
HOWARD ST, BOSTON.
Dn. FREDERICK MORRILL, gives s. ''eclai at
tvutlun to diseases OF the genlto-urlnary "sbiS'
and all chronic and difficult diseases i'll both u.s.
iu- great success IN those long standing and I'M
cult cases. such Is were formerly considered l..
durable, sufficient Ia commend him tn the pub
lac A. worthy the extensive patronage he has rel
c'IycI.
Du. MOERII.I'S FEMALE SPECIFIC,
For Married and Single Ladies twenty years
<peucnta has proved II superior TO any other
medicine Tor suppression, irregularities, NJ. III
restores the patient to health and Vlgor. The
Constantly increasing demand for tins reliable
remedy has induced rs 10 put this within the
means at al. Price $500. !
On MoHHfLi. Is admitted by the best 1nedi-
rl ttieut 1T the country to have no equal III the
treatment OF Famule Complaints, and 1t Is no In-
usual nacurt~uca Tor physicians in regular prae-
ir.r 70, recommend parties to him for treatment
whom ltle'od with diseases in hi, speciality.
l.ua~ viii receive the most scientific attention,
h,ti m. Ideally and sm3aclly. Board, with old
.nd cSperieu1cd nurses, viii be- furnished those
che wish "a remain IN the city during treatment.
The poor advised free of charge. Physicians or
patients wishing his opinion advice by letter,
and enclosing the usual fee, Will be answered by
~.tum mail. Medicines sent to MI parts of the
Juntry. 2l:wly
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NOTICE-NOTICE Is HRRKBY
IN given that the semi-annual sxanina&Soa q
TeacAem lW this town win take plaoe C tn
School House 1t 6hrevsbuxy Center, Hay Sth, q
10 O'Clock .. m. None YIN b examtnad psinr 4
lng examfmstion vm not y sxamancd unIa0 -
excuse lR abssnee b niVun Sooo0niGoa - ~
The public esnseallZ = 6vtAed 10 aktond.
y. ATOM O0LDU1M, Dupe.
shzswsbuy, Avn Ia lseo. ls:5v
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HfaaI Xofffes.

CTATE OFVERMONT, DISTRICT
~ of Fairhaven, So. The Probate Court for the
District Of Fairhaven. To all persons interested
in the estate of Eveline Thornton, late Of Castle
ton, in said district, deceased.
GREETING.
BY the authority of the State of Vermont, you
are hereby notified to appear before said Probate
Court at the Probate Office in Castleton, in said
district, on the Sd Monday of May, 1859, to
show cause, il any you have, why certain m
strument in writing. filed in said court, and pur-
porting to be the last will and testament Of Eve
line Thornton, should not be proved and allowed.
Dated at Castleton, in said district, this 9th
day of April, A. d. 1869.
HENRY L. CLARK,
I7w3w Register.
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NEW HARNESS SHOP,
n IT COTTON

G. II. COTTON,
vsirtaven, desires 70 inform the public that he
OF >ened branch shop n Rutland, corner
has Or West St., shop formerly occupied by
Main ana - will keep on hand and make to
Burt, where s1ISFpesses, made Of oak tanned
order ali kinds O.
'ea aIsa Trunks. v.lses Ladies Ls.s:r Sass
Blankets, &C., &C. Repair " s SUhs ~ Wv
est notice and satisfaction Wal. shon in Pair
Also, a large assortment IN M Ti-vsm
haven. Call and see. -
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MI CAKE, OR FLAX SEED
~ Meal. at LANDON HUNTOON'R
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SORE THROAT.

Keep your throat wet with the Balsam taking
little and often-and you will very soon find relief
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-05-06

y EGfETABl.E' SlClIIAN
HAIR RENEW Err.
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IN CONSUMPTION,

Many eare-worn sufferer has found relief, and
to-day rejoices that her life has been made easy
and prolonged by the use OF Goes Cough Bulsam
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THE GRAND RESULT ATTAINED
LIFE ASSURANCE ECLECTICIZED.
Assurance effected by all known methods and
made
INTERCHANGEABLE,
sured,
AT HIS OPTION.
Premiums received in Cash and entitled to
ANNUAL DIVIDENDS,
Premiums partly paid by Loans on Interest
to Sc
CANCELLED BY DIVIDENDS.
Stock or Non-Participating Assurance without
dividends, on the best terms, and lower than is
offered by Stock Companies.
Life, Endowment, Limited Payment, Return
Premium, Joint Life, Term, Income Producing,
Children's Endowment, Instalment Payment,
Annuities, survivorships, and all other descrip-
ton of Policies demanded by the public conven-
fence, granted.
Profits divided annually on the Contribution
Plan.
of premiums.
no foicy In the society can lapse.
All policies made non-forfeitable from their
issue by pald-up policies, granted after one pre-
MUM, or the extension OF the whole policy for a
limited period, according TO the provisions OF the
Massachusetts, Law
Losses promptly adjusted in Cash.
NO extra rate on lives Of women, nor on those
OF the officers of the Army, Navy, Steamships
and Railways.
All the recent Improvements in methods OF in
surance adopted and applied.
All the desirable concessions recently intro
duced IN favor of the assured, including liberty
TO travel, made.
No other company possesses all the foregoing
attractions.
NJ. j. FRANCISCO
Rutland Vermont,
General Agent for Vermont, TO whom all appli-
cations for local agencies with be made.
febodevS&w3m
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Pamphlets giving directions for use sent Tree of
charge or application
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To the Public lreople) of Rutland county and
vicinity:
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-09-09

did not want them to hang him, and
that he would hang himself; 80 he
pulled of his boots, put the rope around
his neck, climbed the tree, and jumped
off: Before doing this he acknowledged
to killing six mon, and said If he had
his fate postponed few days he would
have killed as many more. On being
requested to make his peace with his
Maker, he replied that If he had Maker
it was damned poor one, as he had ex-
perienced considerable trouble in the
last few years. He also said he would
meet them in hell, but none Of the m
should gain admission except with hemp
ropes ornamenting their necks. Lang
ford was about twenty-five years old,
aud was half Indian. He had led
desper rate life all over the border.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-09-09

Dakota Territory will soon be knock
ing at the doors Of the Union. Villages
are said to be springing up there rapid
ly. More than five thousand persons
have emigrated to the Territory this
summer. The present population Is
reckoned at twenty thousand, and forty
seven thousand acres Of land have late
ly been taken up under the homestead
and preemption laws by actual settlers.
A lady in Indiana recently discover
ed an old leather sack containing 81 $40
in coin, that was hidden by her grand
mother forty one years ago.
A Cincinnati news boy, ten years OF
age, supports two brothers, a father and
mother-both confirmed invaIids-and
himself, by his own sfforts.
The Chicago Times has exhumed the
following bit Of history:
"Some years ago bill was before the
United States Senate, making appropri-
ations for decorating the National Cap
itol. Senator Sumner moved a proviso
that there should be no decorations de-
signed to commemorate a victory by
Americans over their countrymen. As
this was while civil war was raging anu
the passions Of the people were stirred
to intensity, the motion was an emf
nently patriotic one, and met the APP
prevail of the Senate"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-09-09

INTERESTING To PENsloNERs.-The
following, contained in IA circular issued
by the United States pension agent,
will be interesting to all persons draw
ing pensions from the Government.
IAN United States pensioners are
hereby notified that the proper and le-
gal charges for securing such pay are
only as follows:
For preparing vouchers, p cents; For
oath of identity, Is cents; For each ad-
ditional oath, if any, Is cts. No other
charges should be paid by pensioners,
except the actual cost of postage and of
the certificate of official character OF
magistrate when required, which is on.
once. 1t is reported that pensioners are
often charged from 81 to s. semi annually
instead of the above sums, and the at
tention of all soldiers and friends of sol
diers, of their widows and orphans, il
called to the above legal rates. No
charges for 'time,' for railroad fare, for
'cashing in advance or other illegal
commissions, allowed.