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Litchfield enquirer., 1869-08-19
]" THE CAVE ON MT. RIGA. SAL1sBuRY, Aug. 16. 1869.

AS A1p1Ioh Qk ENQUIRER K
 As the subject. of caves is just now attracting considerable attention, by reason or the large number of them which have been discovered recently in this vicinity. .e.essel- l-deserip an-of. .a-Tisit made to the
 cave upon Mt. Riga" may not be unin- sessstfag ssf to eaartion eas pi y9qHfaedersg1 1q snort distance from Millerton station on tne Harlem R. R., and almost within sight of that thriving village. has beeni csnippars
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-08-19
LITCHFIELD.

thFhe Supreme Courta last week. tried the EnlloHiDp cSsAas s..asa 10 ahess gne .tp v
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-08-19

.WoLooTTy1ILE.-On Thursday evening
 of last week, the evening passenosr traiS teolhded with. two valuable cowa bsIon 0ino
 to MT. J. B: IsbelI, of this village. which had gotyout iofq their pasturaee. Thex
 were found next motnfhg stflf alive, bn, s9; badly hurt that they had to be killed. -
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
Letter. from .lilssapOIis.
Annapolis, April 9Th, 1869.

apih VpH, AOoS'
Ta The Editors Of The 4Egis C Latelhgcncr:
MEssRs. EDiToRs Feeling an interest in
all that pertains to Hartford county, take
the liberty of sending communication for
the "1Egis and Intellsgencer," which if you
deem worthy you can accord place; if not
please put it in your waste basket.
An election was held in this city yesterday,
for municipal officers, and resulted in the cleo.
ton of the entire Democratic ticket by very
handsome majority. Augustus Gassaway,
by a majority of about 224, over Bigelow, the
Radical candidate.
The new mansion for the Governor is ap-
preaching completion as rapidly as the wea-
ther will permit 1t is large and imposing
structure, with very handsome French roof,
with alternate rows of blue, and red or
brown slate.
Our city will also shortly boast Of first
class hotel, on the site of what was formerly
McCullough's Hotel s.,...s
The q. 3. Naval Academy is one of the
principal places of interest here, and is we'll
worth visit by any one. 1t is in charge of
Vice Admiral Porter, who has taken consid-
cradle trouble to make it attractive, by plant
ing shrubbery and evergreens, and otherwise
adjoining the extensive grounds attached to
the institution. tl,'l'f
1t is fact that may not be generally known
to your readers that this is the place where
Gen. Washington resigned his commission
as commander in chief of the army. There
is very fine painting in the Senate Cham
Der, representing the scene, which was pain
ted by Mr.. White, and cost the State of
Maryland six thousand dollars
Truly, yours, w.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
Plea FOR the Bfrds.

We call-the attention of our readers to
the following article, which We find in the
Baltimore Sun. The wanton destruction
of our small birds lisa most serious matter
to the farmer, an | of course to the whole
community, and should be prevented by
legis' ative elactmetns, if public opinion is
not sufficiently powerful TO put q stop to
it:
Some days ago, in the local column of
ThesSun, there appeared an item giving an
account of robin hunt in Hartford county,
by some amateur sportsmen of the city OF
Baltimore, when three hundred and fifty
of these little 'red breasts " were slaugh-
tered in one day. This, doubtless, was
considered by those engaged in it as most
delightful days sport, but to the intelligent
and rejecting agricuiturist, who is aware
of the fast increasing inroads that are being
made upon every vegetable production of
the farm by the insidious attacks ofinsects,
this wholesale destruction of insectiverous
birds is q matter of deep and serious re-
gret-in fact, of alarm.
When we had these birds in abundance
robins, jaybirds, ffickers, blue-birds, &C.
building their nests ana rearing their young
in our woods and orchards, we could raise
fruit that was fair and smooth and which
would properly mature, but now it is al
most impossible to find a single specimen
of any description but what, through the
agency of some miserable insect, is rough,
warty and worm-eaten. 1t is not our Or.
chards and fruit gardens alone that suffer
from the increase of insects through the
thnughtless-using no stronger expression
destruction of our small birds, but our
grain and vegetable crops, of all descrip-
tions, are every year having some new enc
my to encounter, either worm or fly. ~
1t is to be hoped that public opinion,
which, when well directed, is far better
than legislative enactments, may hereafter
be of such a character that any notice of
'small game" hunts, as the one above men
toned, may solely be for the purpose Of
rcproof and condemnation. HARTFORD. :.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
TO ENJOY LIES BLESSINGS WE MUST HAVE
HEALTH

II is stubborn fact that every human being is more
less predposed to disease, aud in the Spring the
citing causes OF disease numerous and active and
sickness is exceedingly prevalent Now, counterfeit
the baneul influences which sometimes tell with fearful
tain and agreeable remedy is furnished by Messrs DR.
s. b. Hartman Co., of Lancaster and Pittsburgh Pa
1t is that noted and eficacous invgorant and tonic
and in universal 1t is the best blood purifier now
before the public 1t invigorates and ccases
the life current within corrects all tho irreguarl
ties of the sysem impars fresh vigor and strength to
the constitution, and produces perfect health and fine
spirits where now general debility and nervousness
il will he found reliable protection against disease
and promoter ofhappiness
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
~, TESTIMONIALS.
Notice to Teachers.

TNHE TEACHERS are hereby notified
u that the Public Schools win be sus.
pended, during the Term commencing
April 18th, 1859. t5 a., ...l ,.q....
Teachers are required to deliver all books
and other school property to the care of
the Board of Trustees of their several
schools, and take their receipts for the
same. "@ "sN ~ ~ o1
Those intending to teach subscription
schools during the Summer, may have the
use of the books, by each pupil paying
one dollar to the Commissioner Of the dis
trict for such use. a.
ia B.F. MYERS, P'esideak
RoBERT HENRY, Secretary.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
no NOT TRIPLE WITH DANGER:

Siagle spark will kindle flame that will consume
city ard small ailments neglected. may end in fatal
disorders. Bearing this nct In mind let the first symp
toms Of debility OF prostaton be met promptly
with nyiEerating treatment Foremost among the veg.
etable tenesof the age stands H0STETTERS STOMACH
BITTERS and whenever the vital powers seem to Ian
gnsh there any to Suspect that the animal
functions essential to the sustenaron aud pnricatio
OF the body perfectly performed this Invaluable
invgorant and antiseptic should at be resorsd
Indigestion always produces weakness Of tho bodily
powers. Sometimes 1t happens that the appetite de-
mands more food than the STOMACH digest though
not more, perhaps. than Is required 10 keep up the
full strength Of the frame. The object under such
cumsances Is to increase the digestive capacity Of the
asslmilatpg organ. make II equal to the duty
imposed upon it by the appetite and capable supply
ing the building material of the system as Ills
CURED This object iaIiiy accomplished by the Of
the Btters They tone and gently stimulate the cellular
membrane which secretss The gastric Juice, and the
suit Is that the solvent Is mingled with the food IN sf
hcient quantity TO convert Az its orHhing particles
into pure ard Wholesome clement n, ON the other
hand there i deficiency Of appetite without any
responding deficiency of digestive power the effect
the tonic " tn snplte desire for food In nineteen
cases out Of twenty, headache nausea nersousnssa
aintn@-hs. spasHs, ard indeed, most of the casual
aches pains to WHICH humanity Is subject, proceed
primarily indigestion complicated with billions
ness aud for boti thee complaints H0STETTER's
sToNAcH BITTERs are rseonIH'endsd ava F-seay aud
.a-t .iu rorad~,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
DIED..

EYERIST.-On the cd instant, after a
short illness, RUTH, wife of Joseph Everist,
la the roth year of her age.
HICHAEL.--On the morning of the 30th
of March, at Perymansville, EUGENE
BUSH, youngest and beloved son of VIM. B.
and Rachel E. Michael, aged year months
and days.
HARWARD.-Near Churchville. on the
Eth inst, James H., beloved son Of VIM. H
and Kate F. Harvard, aged eighteen years.
James was young man Of gentle and loving dispos
tion. His lustrous black eyes sparkled with inteI
gence and good humor and he was q favorte with all
sho knew him. Peace to his memory.
Peaceful lie thy silent slumber,
Peaceful In. the grave 50 low,
Thou viii join number,
Thou no more our song shall know. ~
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day Of life Is fed,
In Heaven above to greet thee,
Where NO parting tear 10 shed. S.W.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
M A R RIED.

-wEEMs.-At the NJ. E
Parsonage, Abingdon, April 4th, by Rev.
J. G.. Moore. OLIVER G. BRAMBLE to
Miss ANNIE 8. WEEMS, all of Hartford
county.
wATKINs-BAGLEY.-On Thursday,
March 25th. at Monument st. M. E. Church,
by Rev: Richard Norris. JOHN b. WAT
KINS, of Long Green, Baltimore county, to
CLARA A., daughter of j. Orrick Bagley, OF
Hartford county. VA
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
!, Notice ID Teachers. VI I

VSHE Board of School Commissioners
willmeet 81 q -ii NV - 1s1so 90
Nv On THURSDAY, APRIL ga, 1859.
to audit the accounts for tho Torn ending
Thursday, April 18th. Teachers are nj
quired to present their reports to the Com
missioner of their respective Districtsn and
also the number ofbooks on hand, ON or
before Tuesday, April 20th, 1859, esq sito
b. IA ~ B.F.MYERS, President
ROBERT HESRY, Secretary.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09

'Mischief that may be helped Is hard to know" said
Lord Brooke. But the mischief that time would work
the human hair be forever avoided by the use
"Barreits Vegetable Hair Restorative which fails
10 bring back the hair to Its original beAutyRoeester
Democrat.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
NEW AnvRpTIsRMFxyms
q "a q q q "a q Q

To THE woRKiso CLASS II am now prepared to fur
nish all classes with constant employment at their
holmes, the whole Of the time, for the spare moments
Business light aud profitable Fifty cents 10 S. per
evening easly earned by persons Of either Sex and
the boys and girls earn nearly much Great
inducements are offered those who will devote their
whole time the business and, that every person who
this notice. may send their address and test the
business fof themselves make the following unpara
lel-l offer To all who not satisfied with the BUSH
ness. will send 81 to pay for the trouble ofwrlting
by mail FIR 10 cts. Address L. c. ALLAN, Augusta,
Me
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-04-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
rl'HIs Is TO. GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scriber has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Md Letters Of Admin
itration on the personal estate of 4.as
8f JAMES ST. CLAIR, e8
late Of Hartford coanty, decd. Ali persons bav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby mo-
tilted to exhibit the same, with the legal vouch-
ers thereof on or before the 9o.a
lstday Of March, 1870, 'tae g9E
or they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. .f fsis1t
All persons indebted to said estate areirsquested
to make immediate payment e&
Given under my hand and seal, this lst day
OF March, 1869. ....-..... .s2af5t
JOHN v ST. CLAIR,
mh5 noiq Administrator.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-08-12
TO THE PUBLIC.

have purchased the one half in
terest in the OTrUMwA COURIER, for
merly owned by VIM. G. Holden, ESQ.,,
who retires from the paper. This
purchase has been made by me chiefly
as an investment for pecuniary profit.
Having the fullest confidence in the
rapid growth and prosperity of our
city, l have no doubt but that a paper
occupying as the COURIER now does,
a prominent position in the State,
and regarded at home as necessary
and first-class fixture, will rapidly
ripen into journal of far moro CON-
manding Importance, if it shall keep
pace with the remarkable prosperity
of it's locality. The editor-in.chief
will be as heretofore, Gen'l John M.
Hedrick, who has SO ably and suc-
cessfully brought the paper up to
take front rank among State journals.
| shall give such attention to the
editorial department and general bus.
mess affairs Of the office, as shall not
interfere with my professional busi-
ness as an Attorney. Fifteen years
of residence in this county, and a
consequent extended acquaintance
with our people, makes it unnecessa-
ry to announce the political views I
shall be found advocating through
the columns of the COURIER.
A. II. HAMILTON.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-08-12
Pounding Stone.

A petition is in circulation in Day.
enport asking tho next Legislature
to pass an act providing for the EN-.
ployment Of healthy Jail birds in
pounding stone on the streets, or do
ing some other hard labor to pay
their fines instead of being allowed
to eat and board them out, as at pres.
ont, at 1898 per day. This is a
movement in the right direction and
We hope the members to be elected
from this county will bear it in mind.
The Board of Supervisors in Scott
county have signed the following Pc
tition. Let our people generally
follow suit:
To the General Assembly of the
State of lava:
The undersigned members Of the
Board of Supervisors of Scott coun-
ty, Iowa, respectfully petition your
honorable body to enact law provi-
ding for the employment of prisoners
without tho limits of the iails under
the control of proper officers, in
work upon the roads, highways and
other such works as may be directed;
escape to be prevented by the use of
ball and chain or other suitable
means.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-08-12
Oskaloosa College.

We have the annual catalogue of
the Oskaloosa Christian College.
finely printed at the Herald Office.
before US, by which we learn that
that Ins nstitution is in a highly flour
ishing condition.
The next term of thirteen weeks
begins Sept. IA, 1869.
The following is the Faculty:
B. w. johnson, A. NJ, President
and Professor of Sacred Literature.
George 7. Carpenter, A. NJ, Pro-
fcssor of English Literature and
Natural Science.
Orren Goodrich, A. b., Professor
of Mathematics.
+. NJ. Kirkham, NJ. D., Teacher of
Chemistry and Physiology.
M. P,,Givons, Principal Of CONNER
cial Department.
II. Aug. Pond, Teacher of Instru-
montal Music.
M. p. Givens, Teacher Of Vocal
Music.
Mrs. Laura A. Drake, A. b., Teach
or Of Painting and Drawing.
b. E. Thomas, NJ. D., Teacher OF
Gymnastics.
M. p. Givens, Secretary of tho
Faculty.
+. N. Kirkham, Librarian and
Bursar.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-08-12
A Circus Tent IN A Storm.

A correspondent from Wellsville,
Ohio, gives the particulars Of the
following accident which occurred
there on Wednesday: G. w. Noyest
circus visited this place yesterday
1t commenced to give performance
in the evening, but in about three
quarters of an hour a terrible storm
came, blowing down the canvass,
which took about one thousand per-
sons in its unwelcome embrace. Tho
scene was alarming for Il few mo-
ments. Amidst the thunder and
lightning could be heard tho screams
OF women and children. One lady
had fits until midnight. The men
belonging to the show worked hero.
ically in tho rain to relieve those un
able to help themselves. A few were
struck by the center pole, but none
were seriously hurt. The big snake,
twenty feet long, escaped, and was
not found for several hours. The
darkness prevented the terrified peo.
pie from seeing it. After a long
search it was found coiled up in d
bundle of canvass, apparently enjoy
| ing the scene with more composure
| than any other person interested,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-08-12
G.. A. r

The annual Encampment of the
Grand Army of Iowa, adjourned at
Davenport Tuesday evening the 9Th
inst.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Comrade Il. w. Rice, OF Oskaloosa
Grand Commander.
Comrade VIM. Vanderer, of Du-
buque, Sr. Vice Commander,
Comrade VIM. r. Akcrs, of Maren.
so, Junior Vice Commander.
Comrade A. b. Brooks of Daven.
port A. A. Gen.
Comrade III. +. Lcib, of Davenport
A. @. NJ. Gen.
COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
Comrades J. W. Pearman, Daven-
port. G. V. Gardner Marengo. C.
G. Bennett, Washington. JIM. He'd
rick, Ottumwa. W. F. Sapp, Coun-
Gil Blutfs.
General Rice, the Grand Comman-
der of the State, passed through this
city yesterday, and informed us that
the society is to be at once thorough
ly reorganized, and that the new de-
grees just adopted and the amended
ritual, makes the secret service of
the organization highly attractive.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-08-12
Hints From a Postmaster.

When you call at the office tor your
mail, and the Postmaster hands it
out, ask him if that is all?
If you ask for mail, and he tells
you there is none, tell him there
ought to be; then go home and send
the rest of tho family around to ask
at different times through the day.
Don't bring your mail to tho Office
until the mail closes, then curse the
Postmaster for not unlocking the
mail bag and putting your letter in.
When you want a stamp on your
letter, tell the Postmaster to put 1t
on; if he don't lick it, you lick him.
In case you put the stamp on your
self, soak it in your mouth long
enough to remove the inucilage, it
will then stick till it is dry.
Be sure to ask the Postmaster to
credit you for stamps, and if he has
any accommodation about him at all,
he will do it.
If you have a box, stand and drum
on it until the Postmaster hands out
your mail; it makes him feel good,
especially il he is waiting on some
one else.
While the mail is being assorted,
rush into the distributing Office and
crowd about the Postmaster and his
assistants. They like to have dead
beats around; moreover, tho law
prohibiting all but sworn officials
from entering the asserting and dis
tributlng office, is an arbitrary one,
and trenches upon the rights of the
Great American People.
If you are fortunate enough to
have forty-eleven children, be sure
to have them all stop and enquire
for mail in relays while they are en-
route to and from the school.
When you address a letter, be sure
to cut some double demisemiquavcr
about the address, so that it cannot
be read, and eventually finds its way
to the Dead Letter Office, for which
don't fail to curse tho stupidity Of
Postmasters.
ITO be continued.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-08-12
To our Patrons.

| desire to take the occasion Of
Mr.. Holden's withdrawal from the
Courier, .and the installation in
his stead Of Major A. Fl. Hamilton
to sincerely thank our patrons for
their uniform confidence and good
will, from the day Of my first con-
nection with it, now about three
years since.
Of Major Hamilton, my new asso-
ciate, in the business management
and editorial control Of the COURIER,
it would seem to be a work Of super
erogation for me to speak in terms Of
commendation. |
A faithful and gallant soldier dur
ing the entire rebellion ; . lawyer
and State Senator of we'll known
ability and reputation at home and
abroad and a citizen Of means and
public spirit, his connection with the
paper cannot fail to prove satisfacto-
~ to the public, and add materially
to the strength and efficiency of its
business management, and the inter-
est and ability of its editorial and
local columns. ls'
The political millennium having
been ushered in with the inaugura-
ton of President Grant, and the
causes for bitter political animosity
having, to a great extent passed
away, the COURIER will therefore be
able to pay more attention to the
local and social questions of interest
to the public, then heretofore, with
out however, abating one jot or title
of its devotion to the great funda-
mental principles Of the Republican
party.
As the recognized organ of the
people of Ottumwa, Wapello and ad-
joining counties, faithfully and stead
fastly devoted to the building up of
all their local interests and the devel-
opement Of their magnificent resour-
ses, may the COURIER not claim the
right to appeal to the public irrespec-
tive Of party, for support commensu-
rate with its efforts in working up
and maintaining a first class daily
and weekly paper?
The mechanical department of our
Office will be in charge Of N. D. Mus
selman and VIM. FL. Caldwell, two of
the best printers in the State, which
will be a sufficient guarantee of the
quality of our work in their depart
mont, while our pricos will bo as low
as any Office west Of Chicago.
Respectfully
J. M. HEDRICK,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-08-12
Emphatic.

We have highly esteemed, and
strictly pious friend, in an important
official position at Washington.
He is now away recrea ting, and
writes us thusly:
!" Stop your paper to me at Wash
ington, and don't forget to send it to
mo again there on tho lst of October,
for it's no fiat footed and don't. .carc-a
damnativc that like to road it.
Yours, truly,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-08-12
THE WEEKLY COURIER
HEDRIcK & HAMILTON, Editors.
Valedictory.

Valedictory.
| II is with feelings of regret on my
part that I have been compelled, by
circumstances over which I had no
control, to sever my connection with
the Daily and Weekly Ottumwa
COURIER, connection that has been
endeared by moro than three years
labor upon it.
In June, 1866, Mr.. }. w. Norris re-
tired, and trio Of practical printers
took hold Of the paper and went to
work with q will to build up and
make it frst-class paper, second to
none in the State, and all will admit
that from the time Musselman, Cald-
well & Holden took charge Of it, its
appearance greatly improved, and it's
business rapidly yextended. The above
named trio all being practical mon,
and all putting our shoulders to tho
wheel" enabled us to improve more
rapidly, and to build up more ex.
tensive patronage than the paper had
ever before had.
Mr.. Musselman was the first OF the
trio to retire, and was succeeded by
J. M. Hedrick, leaving Mr.. Caldwelps
name at the head of the firm. In
February last he too retired, since
which time Holden & Co., have been
the publishers and proprietors.
During this time the Daily and
Weekly have both been enlarged and
beautifed, and the circulation of both
widely extended and its business in
creased from almost nothing to that
of a wide and extensive one, and in
building up this business and extend
ing it's circulation, l think 1 may say
that no one connected with the CouR-
Ter has done more than myself.
J. M. Hedrick has been its editor
ever since its purchase from J. w.
Norris, and whatever reputation it
may have gained cditorially during
this time, is due him, as he has had
exclusive control of that departments
A. III. Hamilton, we'll known, at
least by reputation, in Wapello and
adjoining counties, as an honest, ca
pable and influential citizen, and an
earnest radical Republican, takes my
place, he having purchased my inter-
est in tho paper, aud all its accounts,
and in connection with J. M. He'd
rick, will, with his trenchant pom,
make tho COURIER u valuable and
interesting journal.
In conclusion, l desire to return
thanks to tho many warm friends
that have given mo their support and
assistance during tho time / have
been connected with the COURIER !;
and will add, that, should life and
health be spared, hopo at somc H.
turo day, should an opportunity
offer, to again onter tho newspaper
business in Ottumwa.
w. c. HOLDEN.