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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-20
THE INDIAN QUESTION.

Two phases of the Indian question are again
being pressed upon public attention: frst
conflict of opinion between the Indian Peace
Commission and the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs and second, a threatened outbreak of
the wild tribes of the Southwest against the
people of Texas, etc.
All telegraphic reports relating to the con-
troversy between the Indian Commission and
the Commissioner of Indian Affairs which
credit the latter with extra regard for
economy should be received with many
grains of allowance. If there ever was body
organized in this country which was animated
by pure and patriotic motives, and at the
same time endowed with great business sa-
gaoity and high sense of commercial honor,
it is the Indian Peace Commission; while, on
the other hand, the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs is, from the character of his position,
and from its inevitable surroundings, neces-
sarily subjected, to great extent,
to the influences typi6ed by the
expression of the "Indian Ring" That
''Ring" embraces men in many walks of life,
including politicians of high standing, Sena-
tors and Congressman, who are experts in
the art of stealing the livery of heaven to
serve sordid purposes, as well as hosts of
SPECTATORS who have long fattened upon
the spoils of the Indian camp, and who
are determined to employ every possible
expedient to prevent true reform. The facts
relating to one of the existing controversies
(that which affects the transportation of In
dian goods westward) are given in an article
in our local columns, and similar disputes
may be apprehended on other subjects, which
find their best explanation in the determine
ton of the Peace Commission to inaugurate
thorough reform, and in the disposition of
the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to
thwart it.
The other phase of the Indian question
which relates to threatened outbreak on the
Southwestern frontier-affords a new proof
of the inherent difficulty of thoroughly main
tanning peace and order in all portions of our
widespread dominions. The Kiowas, Apaches,
and a portion of the Camanches represent
the widest and wickedest tribes in cur terri
tory, and at the same time they have been
subjected to fewer humanizing or repressing
influences than any other considerable
body of the aborigines. The veteran in the
! play who expresses his astonishment at the
sudden regard he has conceived for man
with whom he has just fought, had in him
much of the spirit animating the Southwest
ern savages. Scarcely a single tribe among
them has ever thought seriously of civiliza-
tiop, or of repressing a natural love for
white scalps, before it was we'll whipped by
an American army; and the outlaw Kiowas,
Camanches, and Apaches need this discipline
before their rude natures can be subdued.
One COED campaign against them, however,
will, it is to be hoped, teach them the folly OF
further resistance, and incline their stubborn
and untutored hearts to permanent peace.
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FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS,
To the amount OF sl2, 500 per mile, and
SECOND MORTGAGE BONDS

To an equal amount the principal and interest OF
the latter being guaranteed by the State OF Loui-
sana. The price OF the two classes is the same, and
subscribers can take their choice.
The Bonds are only in the denomination OF $1,000,
or e2OO each interest payable January and July, at
the rate OF eight per cent. currency In New York,
or seven per cent gold in London at the option OF
the holder, at the time each coupon is due. Bonds
can be registered, if desired.
One thousand dollars invested in these eight per
cent bonds will give the purchaser more than seventy
per cent greater annual interest than the same
amount invested in the new Government Five Per
Cents.
The Bonds are dated May l. 1871. The first cou.
pom WILL therefore, be fractional one, running from
May to July1. The price is 90, and accrued In
remittance.
Subscriptions will be received in Philadelphia by
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-20
A LAW TO MAKE PHILADELPHIA
COMMERCE. 4 PREY TO OFFICIAL

SHARHS.
At the meeting of the Board of Trade held
last evening a law passed at the last session
of the Legislature, but not yet signed by the
Governor, was ventilated, which has for its
evident object the grant of an opportunity to
official sharks, and to future schools of Office
holding sharks, to prey upon the languishing
commerce of Philadelphia. The bill has the
innocent title of "An Act to establish Board
of Port Wardens," but the Secretary of the
Board of Trade states that it is INTENDED to
legalize, and authorize to be collected by
summary process, a fee Of not less than one
hundred and fifty dollars from e0ery oeSseI,
and eoery little shGIIop Of Ooer seoenty-foe
tons burden aohich shall enter our port, and
to compel the masters of the same to make
pilgrimage-in many cases of miles-to enter
his shallop;" the sole object being ''the ex-
acting, under color of law, of unearned mo-
ney by one set of men from another"
1t has hitherto been considered that the
height of meanness was typifed by the con-
duct of the wretch who stole the pennies from
the eyes of a negro corpse, but this distinc-
tion should henceforth be reserved for the
unscrupulous gentry who devised this scheme
to extort money from the vessels plying to the
port of Philadelphia, and their legislative ac-
completes. Time was when offices were
created for the public good, and when officials
set bounds to their extortionate greed, but
this period seems to be rapidly passing away
in PhilAdelphia; and if Governor Geary signs
the bill designed to gorge the maws of the
sharks of our harbor, we may anticipate at a
future session of the Legislature the passage
of a law transferring the whole river front to
gang of rapacious spectators.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-20
seasonable Dress Fabrics.

111S OUR OWN MAKE OF CHAMPION
sl'Cs Hoop Skirts, in all the newest styles, the
best and cheapest in the market
Also, good Eastern-made Skirts, from IS to 40
springs, from 81 to 6Oc. Solled Skirts, quarter price,
CoRSETS, CORSETS-1ls styles, and prices from
4oc. TO $685. Misses Corsets, superior quality.
csc. for French Woven Corsets: reduced from s5c.
THOMSON'S Glove fitting Oorsets at s195, 81 so
STA, $3.50, $3.50, s4T5 and So so.
to So.
MADAME FOY'S Corset Skirt Supporter at siOs.
EVERY desirable style OF COrsets at prices which
defy competition.
PAEIER BUSHELS, in 80 styles, 25c. to g.
BON TON BUSTLES, from 41c upwards.
PAhASOLS at wholesale prices.
LADIES' UNDER-GARMENTS "A complete
assortment at lowest rates, Call and examine our
goo0s, at No. 1Ss N. EIGHTH Street, and No. Ills
CHESNUT Street.
5 % tuthsrptf WILLIAM T. HOPKINS.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-20

Republican newspapers please copy.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-20
THEPUBLIO BUILDINGS.

IHE Public Buildings Commission held a
meeting yesterday and passed resolution re-
pealing the former action designating the in
tersection of Broad and Market streets as
the site for the public buildings. This yield
ing to the clamor Of a small body of property
holders whose interests are directly antago-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-20

THE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE of the Repub-
can party OF Pennsylvania will meet at the Logan
House. Altoona, on Wednesday, June 81, at IL NJ
A full attendance is requested, as business of i'm
portance will be transacted.
RUSSELL ERRETT,
Chairman.
Republican newspapers please copy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
BENNINGTON COUNTY.

Rev. Mr.. Hicks Of Bennington, who
tasted 81 days, did not receive the bene-
fit he hoped for in the severe trial but
died last week.
The first n.ilk tram will start from
Rutland March LIST, and will run thu ouoh
to New York and return daily and a
large number of Bennington county dali
rymen, including Mr., Park, of North
Bennington, who has bought 100 cows,
will sell milk and doubtless make a
profitable business OF it.
John b. Peckham of Pownal INDUCED
his malice by scattering scrap-iron in L.
H. Brownelrs meadow, which had a
very damaging effect on his moving ma
chine An accomplice told on him, and
Peckham is now medltaling in Bcnnlng-
ton Jail.
William III. Barnum, the great iron
man OF Connecticut, has purchased 20,
600 acres of woodland in ReadsbOro,
Searsburg, and adjacent localities; an(
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

before light one morning with their mail.
1t was cold, dark morning. 4 dim lamp
was burning in the post.office, and in his
haste and the cold. he entirely forgot the
step inside the door. Suddenly entering.
he rs suddenly tell-not upon the floor.
however, but upon the post-master's bed
and into the arms of the sleeping post
master. The U. S. official was thorough
ly aroused. He was a large, heavy man,
While his antagonist was about the size of
the vice president OF the late confedcracy
Under the impression that he was attack
cd, Dimic'l gave the intruder one bear hug,
before there was time for explanations. 1t
would be difficult TO tell who was the most
astohishcd party, but the laugh all came
upon the postmaster. who never heard the
last of his carly morning attempt at assert
inc the male
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

1t Is not very uncommon ior practical
jokes to be attempted towu-mecting days.
The character of these gatherings are fire.
quently such as 10 show OH the Yankee
disposition of independence. (not to say
impudencc.) to good advantage. There
was an excellent Illustration of how these
jokes sometimes recoil upon the perpctra-
tor. in our meeting Of Tuesday. When
the office of pOund-keepcr came up, some
one thought it would be smart 10 nominate
4 man who failed of being elected fins Sc
lectman. and so called out the name OF
Calvin Morrill,. The motion was put, and
voted down. when some one Immediately
nominated the person who made the first
motion, and he was elected by tremcnd-
Gus ave
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

To l.. W. PEABODY. ESQ,
and Isl others.
iI:lIlW;ck.

Tie Quarterly meeting held here Feb.
20. WAS very Interesting. Two were hap
tised. four received into the chuich. and
eight joined on Notwithstanding - Tor
the last quarter. Meetings are now held
in four places on the charge. and the in
t2rcSt i increasing.
Railroad matters are progressing finely.
Parties are at work at five different points
in town. anG the number of ties and
amount of dimension timber along the
line indicate the early completion of the
enterprise.
\ young, unmarried man, by the name
of Harris. late of Sutton, was killed by an
cmtankment falling upon him. Feb. %.
When taken up his leg was found broken
and he was removed to Il house near by
and while the physician was examining
the injury. he Vas seen to be fainting
which resulted in death in few moments
1t is believed his spine, or some internal
organ was seriously injured. He was {
son of the late Elder Harris o: Sutton. W.
| believe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

i,ir-I 'mrLcl,-Mcctinps in Hall Of CAl'doniar
EIock-U:rv. ". l.. %oyc-, I'ist"r) Saliati
-cryiccz a; 1r:3' \. liza and ca L. NJ. Sab
Itt!i : oil At 1I:'r 81.
HfrEr.r.r Caur'n-tl;ev. J. W. Walker, rartor.
sanbth 'ryicc- at 1o:"" a. IL. ii5 rnd g.,
=. Il. abb .th school at 12:G0 N.
,"aru C"NU'L CnrE,H,-Q:cv. Chas. ". S.utleatc
Ins'orl 'Lblth 4crviccs 81: 1n:i0 T. Il. aut
$50 VI. sab! all school at 1:l5 +. NJ
.t,,I III C"Nn'L CmI rCH-tcv. l.. o. Brastow, Pastor
sabbath scr, ices ut 1O:3n NJ. and ,:jO r. NJ
sabbath School at 1880 NJ. Iraycr Meetings al
each Church "Wednesday EVENING" at i::Ir
Y"i NJ MISS CHRISTIAN AssoCINTIoN,-PraycrM Meet
iEra 1t their I;oom-, Union Block, Friday even
iu;,s 1T ~:uO o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
Marriages.

In East st. John-Lury, Feb. IS, Mr.. Henry l. Arm
ington of Picrmont, y. H., and Miss Eva Mullin OF
Passumpsic.
In Barnet, Feb. IS, by Rev. L. 5. Watts, Mr.. Cum
mings Somcrs and Miss Jane NJ Ssmuc both of Barnet
In Wella River, Feb 2S Ly Rev. VIM. 5. Palmer,
Mr.. Francis NJ. Jones and Mis- Clara Belle fleming,
both of Ncwhury.
In Concord, y. H., by Rev. d. W. Fauncc, Mr.. Geo.
Grow AID Mi Helen L. Perry, both OF Eycga.c Vt.
In Groton, Mr.. John \. Young of Pctcham, and Nil
PhcLe j. Plummcr of Cigoton.
In Greenfield MaEs., by the Rcv.S o. Dyer, Mr.Ector
w. Hartman Of ST. John-bury, and Miss Mary H.,
daughter of = l.. Ea tmau, Esq of New York City
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
1910 40
RESOURCES.
Whole No. Of dcposi:ors
4 Local "Reminiscences.
1870 30
St5

~
There are young men in this village who
can remember on precisely the site where
our present elegant aud cOmmodious post
office now stands. Il small, wooden one
story house. in the cellar of which Victor
NJ. Dimick kept the St. John>bury post
Office. The entrance was through sort
OF bulk-head on the south side OF the build
ing; and from the door-silI-there was a
step down before one reached the floor Of
the pOst-office. The room itself was not
so large a. the present office; yet it was
large enough to contain. besides a few
pigeon-holes tor mail matter, and chair
or two. Il bed for the postmaster-who,b be
ing an old bachelor, made the office &c
double duty. that OF Il home as well. Dur
ing the daytime this bed was jacncd-ur
against the wall. but when let down fol
use, it came directly in front of the out
side door. In those days the stages az
rived quite late at night or. very early il
the morning; and it was the postmaster
custom to get up and change the mail .anC
then lie down and have another nap. On,
morning IN the shortest days of winter h,
had attended TO this duty as usual, ant
was busily engaged in making up lost time
meanwhile dreaming Perhaps OF a chang,
| in the administration and the loss of hi
Office, or more likely, of some bloody at
tempt at robbing the mails. when he wa
suddenly awakened. Ii happened III thi
wise: A quite near-sighted man, in tn
employ of the Messrs. Fairbanks, went III
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
LYNDON.

Town meeting passed Oft quietly. not
withstanding considerable interest was
felt and manifested by both parties in re-
gard to the result of the election. The
business was all done, and the meeting ad-
jOurned by II o'clock. The democrats adj
vocated "Union;" the republicans couldn't
see it and elected Il straight ticket by about
90 majority.
The ''Thespians' give an entertainment
at the town hall at Lyndon Centre on Fri
day evening of the present week-the pro-
ceeds to go toward paying for the Baptist
church organ. The object is deserving OF
full hall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
st. JOhnSbury Town Meeting.

J The March meeting in this place was o.
: father more than usual interest, bringing
out goodly number of the voters. The
list of officers elected will be found else
where. Many of the old officers were Ie-
elected: and the places of those not chOs.
en- are generally filled with good men,
Emerson Hall was elected one Of the list
er=. but he declined The honOrs. Jacob G.
IIovcy attemptGtthe same course, nut the
town voted not to accept his resignation.
The Article in the warming to see ii
the town would vote to abolish the school
district system. was dismissed without a
Voice to peep in behalf of the new law.
This subject can come up at any future
town mcctfn" until the town system is
adopted.
An article in the warning. to see if the
town would pay the claim of Peter Gil
man. was somewhat discussed by several
voters. 1t seems that some twenty wears
ago. 81. bloomsbury was assessed. in COM
mon with all the towns between Barnet
and Canada line. TO pay for building the
road on the east site of Wiiluu%l.y Lake.
Dir. Gilman took the contract of building
the read. and also The obligations of these
towns to Fay Tor lie same. BY some
means St. Johnshuiy cot i'd of paying her
share for the job. which was SlcO-al-
though it was said il. the meeting on Tues
day. that il cost the town $50 to fight the
sui; in the Orleans County cou:t. The
voters thought, on the whole. that al
though the law did not compel it TO pay
the claim, it was due in equity. and so vo-
TED 500 to Mr.. Gilman-thuS paying at
tie last. $3.50 10 settle 500 claim-an-
other Illustration of what good thing it is
to 90 wooling If you want to get shorn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

AT the annual meeting of Excelsior
Hook and Ladder company, held at thcir
hall on Friday. March 3, the following OF
iiccrS We're chosen for the ensuing year
Foreman, c. l.. Carpenters;
LIST assistant Foreman. \. W. Roberts;
ID assistant Foreman. ID. {. Boue,t;
Clerk and Treasurer. F. f.. Carpenters;
.Steudrd. George Wells.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
y Crying Evil.

Our town selertmcn paid Rev. l.. IL.
Tabor S3G2.O7 tor damages sustained in
being thrown from Il wagon in passing
over watcr-bar on the East village hill :;
and yet, with such warnings before them.
almost all highway surveyors in Caledo-
MA county continue to construct these
ncck-brcaking nuisanccS. What this pant
ofthe country seems to pre-emincntly need
al the pres mt timc.is men no understand
the scicIcc of road-makin".
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

1t was stated in the papers but few
weeks ago. that Geo. y. Merrill was to re-
main as superintendent of the Rutland
railroad under the new order of things :;
but the Springfield Republican of Monday
reports him as the new superintendent of
place of j. +. McMauus. resigned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
Obituary,

Sarah T., rclict of the late Joseph Nit
trcdge, died suddenly OF apopleXy, at o.
tumwa. Iowa. Feb. %. aged 20 years. Her
maiden name was Sarah Upham. and She
formerly lived in this place; afterwards in
Sutton. and in Portland. Maine. Her hus-
band was brother OF Hon. Moses ki;-
| TIC imr Oh Iii. Niliamr
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
The New superintendent.

lhr rumors in regard to the appoint.
m'ht OF superintendent of the Passump.
sc railroad, are all premature and unwar-
iahted. The directors have not yet de.
'''ed upon the man TOR The place. nor is il
probable that they will appoint any one
whose name has yet been mentioned in
CONNECTION with the place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

,..,,Sf-Southeru AMI Wc-tcrn, so 4 Vi. northern
and rtlsc mail i:30 T. NJ
NEIIVE.-EorthCnG Sis AN. Southern and Ncst"rIi
al =. Il. Stage mails sd \. NJ.
rAGES LEAVE for the East and West on ir'ivi OF
Ill r. Nj. train, lcturIin- TO connect vita "i>
train next morning.
Office houIs from \. ". to $ =. NJ
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

The State Board Of Agriculture meet
at this place to-day and tomorrow. W,
publish the Secrctary'S program elsewhere
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

There will be Il sugar party at the Ely
Vile school house next Tuesday evening
Music and dancing after the sugar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
HENRY Z. FLETCHER.

LYNDONvILLE, VT. March 5, 1871.
GENTLEMEN: | acknowledge receipt OF
Il valuable gold watch and chain left I'M
tremendously at my rooms during my alb
sence last evening. Words fail TO express
my surprise and qualification. Sincerely
do thank you. Ever will it be cherished
as valued token from warm friends re-
manning here, and every tick will call to
mind time spent pleasantly among you. I
desire to acknowledge my obligations to
the Heads of Departments and Employees
all. tor the hearty cooperation have al
ways met at their hands. in my efforts TO
promote the welfare of the Corporation tor
which we have labored together. Regret
ting the necessity which sewers the con-
ncction, | assure you l shall at all times
be happy to see any Of you. wherever
may in the future he located.
! remain. verEtruly yours.
y. II. PERRY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

-PostpOned-th usual winters sleigh
ing. Mud is OvcI shoes, and overshocs are
muddy-and both growing no better very
fast.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

A. b. TinkEam, the horsc-buyer. ha
balcd the young man who ran away will
the married woman from Canada. and Ia:
been in Jail here for TWO weeks past. Thu
justice is again cheated of its dues. and TIN
law thereby weakened.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

We are indebted to town clerks, ant
others. for a very full list OF town officer,
which we give elsewhere.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

The concert by Morrison II Bcane's
-in"in% class. came oil Saturday evening
with credit to both class and instructors.
contrary to eXpectation,M Mr., Morrison was
80 tar recovered as to be able to be pre-
cent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

Capt. p. ID. Blod"ett has the charge
Of the town hail. and L. 3. Flint is JAM
tor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

The spring term of the public schools
Of the village will begin next Monday
March ID.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10

An array OF musical talent is promised
at the convention here next week. which
i seldom heard in the country. The cX-
ercises begin Tuesday morning. Concerts
Thursday and Friday evenings. and mat
inrc Friday afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-03-10
THE CALIFORNIAN.
LOCAL AND STATE ITEMS.

/ JOiINSEJiil, VT, FRIDAY, NAKCH 10, ISL.
- Friends III this section of the State will
ia materially TO the interest of the Caledo-
a;au ly sending Us local items promptly ard
.. :. bret. legib!e form.