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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
SENATE.

SENATE,
4 In the Senate the Post-otlice Appro
priation bill was taken up.
An amendment for an increase of tn,
+ subsidy to tho China and japan Steam
ship line was tabled by vote Of 3.
TO 10.
/ In the Senate, an amendment direct
ing the Secretary OF the Treasury TO pay
over to the Pacific Railroad one-half the
compensation for services rendered 10
the Government, was adopted by II vote
of SO to Is.
The resolution for continuation in the
forty-second Congress of the investiga-
tion OF Southern outrges was adopted.
The Army Appropriation bill was taken
up, and tho amendment extending the
jurisdiction of the Court of Claims to
loyal Southerners was adopted-34 to
%.
The report of the Conference Com
mlttee on Indian Appropriations was re-
ceived and agreed to.
The bill repeating the duty on coal was
read once, but Mr.. Vckers, of Maryland,
making objection, no further action was
taken.
In the Senate, resolutions in favor of
the repeal of the Income tax were receiv-
Ell.
The bill making Jersey City collect.
ION district and a port of entry was
indefinitely postponed. Among the
amendments to the Deficiency bill adopt
ed was one limiting the cost of the
Boston Post Office to 81 800, 600.
In the Senate, the House bill regulat-
ing telegraph cables was passed, with
an amendment limiting charges. The
Conference report on the Texas Pacific |
Railroad bill vas adopted.
HOUSE
In the House, the bill authorizing the |
construction of the Cincinnati and South
ern Railroad was passed by vote of l3l |
to 81.
The rules were suspended and the bill
repeating the duty on coal passed by a
vote Of l4l to 40.
The bill providing that no tax shall be
imposed on the undistributable sums of
the contingent funds and unearned pre-
NUNS of insurance companies was
passed.
The calendar was then taken up and
all amendments concurred in, and bills
passed to which no objection was made.
In the House bill was passed divid-
ing Illinois into three judicial districts.
A bill prohibiting the sale of public
aads except under Homestead, Pre-
Agricultural College, and
Bounty laws, was lost for want of two
thirds in its favor, as was also the bill to
repeal the income tax.
In the House, the Conference report
N the Texas Pacific Railroad bill was ,,
adopted. The Senate amendments to
he Telegraph Ca5le bill were concured !
II. !
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17
An Insalubrious Season

spring is welcome, but not its diseases We sbonld he
glad to have its bloom without its fors it, vonor. il.
sudden changes Of temperature and the agnes sts y,
Indigestion bilious attacks and other har,ssins dsr
uers winch they engender. As this cannot he if he
hooves all sensible people to do the best they can 70
cape such serious drawbacks on the poetry Of the aso
ASK any physician what the weak and delicate op0b IN
do when miasma infects the air The answer will be
tone and regulate the system" But how Tb,.istb.
important question. 4 dozen medical men ,sould r,
ably recommend as many different medicines Nv a..
oher nand the thousands who have tested the
Hostetters Stomach Btters as an inveorsn and alto.
alive, Will recommend but one the wholesome ,o.,...
and restorative in which their own experience has
them 70 trust Acourse Of this rare vece able ti,,,
commenced now. would save many panc IN 49,, -
ana debiiItated- II would be si-e econar,, a., -.
Mohid probably preclude the neoessit, for r,ad;.t
"hou' encouragement % profession which al i-,l,.
gent men and women respect and honor !, ;s ms. 81,
u possible 10 keep out Of the doctors hands 81 a,
"ouid nave comparatively few cases Of fever "a =,
dyspepsia bilious ness. Nervousness AMI ge,r,I 49,.
:" attend to- Il this agreeable aud keAlthful ecc ,
in universal Use. e'e
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

A HUNDRED DISEASES may proceed
from one source, IA diseased or debilitated
stomach. No human being can be healthy
when digestion is disordered Tone the
stomach and liver and regulate the bowls
with DR.. Wa'der's Feqeta5ie Vipeqa5'
BHerS, and the work of assimilation and
excretion will go bravely on. This vital
elixir conquers the causes of all physical
Irregularities. BY insuring perfect di-
gestion and a proper flow Of bile. it
lnsures pure blood, a vigorous circulation,
and the prompt discharge of all waste
matter from the system.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

ACE OF POULTRY. usually
sell poultry alive. Poultercrs in town,
ON the other hand, kill and pluck every
sort If fowl for sale, so that the pur-
chaser has it in his power TO judge of the
carcass +; and if he buys an inferior arti-
Gle at high price, it must be his own
fault. II is easy to Judge of plucked
fowl whether old or young, by the state
of the legs, II a hens spur is hard, and
the scales on her legs rough, she is old,
whether you see her head or not but
the head will corroborate your )bscrva-
ton, il the under bill is SO stiif you can
not bend it down, and the comb thick
and rough. A young hen has only the
rudiments of spurs, the scales OF the
legs smooth, glossy, and fresh colored,
whatever the color may be, the claws
tender and short, the under bill soft,
and the comb thin and smooth. An old
hen turkey has rough scales on the legs,
callesites on the soles of the feet, and
long, strong claws I; n young one, the re-
verse of all these marks, A yong goose
or duck is distinguished by the tender
ness of the skin under the wings, the
strength of the joints of the legs, and
coarseness of the skin.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

a WEALTHY Spectator calling himself
Muscazorotf, and living in great state in
Moscow, is said to be an American.
formerly of New York, who went abroad
as the Captain of a merchantmen %
years ago, and began trade in CONSTANT
NOBLE
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17
Matrimonial.
THREE WEEKS AFTER Marriages

THREE WEEKS AFTER MARRIAGES.
Ny dearest, are you going out
Indeed, tbs very cold.
Let me, sweet love, around your neck
This handkerchief enfold.
Ton know how anxious tor your health,
My own dear George, anil.
One loving kiss before we part
Good-by, sweet chuck, good-by
THREE YEARS AFTER MARRIAGE,
You're going ont who don't you go'
eau not help the rain.
You wouldn't grieye me nightly
To noer come back again
Umbrella don't know where It's
Whatu you want next, ] NondorY
Don't poster me about your cold.
Good gracious, go to thunder!
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

The wives Of members of the Cabinet.
in their receptions at Washington this
Winter, offer no wine to guests
Sir, you have broken vour promise. 4"
said one gentleman to another. "Oh,
never mind, | can make another lust as
good.
A Maine paper noting that tbs Their
is s degrees below zero, informs
its leaders that camphor is a cure for
bites
The amount of ice that will be cut in
the vicinity of Boston will not be much
less than 5000 tons, the largest crop
by far for many years.
The Versailles N0aitem. states that
SOP tield-pieces of the Army of Paris
were delivered to the Germans. and
l, 357 cannon, were found in the forts.
OF the forty-four professorships of
Harvard University, twenty-four bear
the names of the individuals who found
ed them or in whose honor they were
designated.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

CHApPED HANDS, face, rough skin, PIN
pies, ringworm, salt-rheum. and othel
cutaneous affections, cured, and the skin
made soft and smooth, by using the Ju-
NIPER TAR Soar, made by CAswE11,
HAZARD & Co., New York IT is more
convenient and easily applied than Their
remedies, avoiding the trouble of the
greasy compounds now in use
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

4 MOTHER in Massachusetts had a
school-teacher arrested the other day for
excessive punishment of her ten-yeer old
boy. The poor little thing had been
struck about the face, she said, with a
ferule, leaving ugly bruises, and there
was the lad with two black and blue
sears reaching far down on each check.
The Justice called the boy to him, and
tenderly touched the scars to see if the
face was sore, when 10 the marks came
off wherever the fingers came in contact
with them.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17
WALTHAM
WATCHES.

The extensive use Of these watches tor the aAi teen
years by Railway Conductors. Engineers aud Express
men, the most eyac,ng Of watchwearers has thoroughly
demonstrated the strength steadiness durability aud
accuracy of the Waliham Watch To satisfy that class
In all these respects 10 decide the question rs to the
| real value Of these tme-keopers,
Moro than 500, 900 OF these watches nov speak
ing for themselves in the pockets Of the people-a proof
and guarantee Of their superiority over all others
Thesuperor zaton and great extent Of the Com
pany's Works At WafhAn enables them 10 produce
watchcd At price which renders competition futile, and
those who buy any other watch merely pay from 20 to 10
per cent. more for their watches than is necessary
These time peceH combine every improvement that
long experience has proved of real prac, Having
had the refusal OF nearly every invention in matchmaking
originating this country IN Europe only those
finally adopted which testing by the most skful
artisans IN works, aud long the part of the
pa bic demonstrated 10 be essential to correct and endu
r.ag time keeping.
Among the many improve cnts We would particular
re;
The invention and u,c OF eentre-pnion Of peculiar
construction to prevent damage Ia the train by the
breakage of is original with the American
watch Company who having had the refusal OF all other
contryance adopted foggs patent pnion as being the
best and fautess.
Hardened and tempered har-springs now universally
admitted by Wachnakers to be the best are used IN all
grades OF Nhlllhln W itcht-.
Al Waltham Watches have dus-proof caps protecting
the movement from dust and lesser ne the necessity Of
the frequent cleaning necessary other watches,
our new patent sten-wndor or keyess watch IL al
ready decided success and great improvement on any
sern-windng watch in the American Market and by far
the cheapest watch OF It's quality offered TO the pub
lie 10 those living in portions of the United States
where watchmakers do not abound watches with the
above mentioned improvements which tend To ensure ac-
curacy cleanliness, durability aud convenience, must
prove invaluable.
The trademarks Of the various styles made by the Com
pany are foil
AMERICAN WATCH Co, WathNm, Mass.
ANN WATCH CO., Waltham Mas.
AMERICAN WArCH CO., Crescent St., Wsthhm, Mass
APPLETON TRACY 4 CO., Wsltham, Mas.
AMERICAN WATCH Co, Adams St, waltham, Mas.
WALrHAM WATCH Co., waltham Mas
p, s. BARTLETT, Waltham, Mas,
WIN. EiLERY, waham Mas.
HoME WATCH 60, Boston Mas,
Examine the spelling OF these names carefully before
,uy,nR, Any variation OF single letter Indicates
For sale by all leading jewelers. No watches retailrd
" the Company
An illustrated history Of matchmaking, containing
much useful information to watch-wearer4 sent "a any
ddress on application.
ROBBINS a APPLEToN,
General Agents for American Watch Co.,
lS2 RrpuuUux
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

The following estimate of woman's
love appears in an English contemporary
" A French woman will love her husband
If he is either witty or chivalrous Ger
man woman if he is constant and faith
full a Dutch woman if he does not dis
turb her ease and comfort too much a
Spanish woman il he wreaks vengeance
on those who incur his displeasure an
Italian woman if he is dreamy and poeti-
cal Danish woman If ne thinks that her
native country is the brightest and happi-
est on earth "a Russian woman if he das-
pises all westerners as miserable barbar-
ians an English woman if he succeeds
in ingratiating himself with the Court
and aristocracy an American woman if
he has plenty of money.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

II is known that about 1880, 600 prison
ers were taken in Paris, with l,o.u con-
non and 400 field pieces and mitrailleuses.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

A RECENTLY married lady lately con
suited her lawyer on the following
question =" As | married Mr.. Smith
for his wealth, and that wealth is now
spent am | not, to all intents and pur-
poses, a widow, and at liberty to marry
again 2"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

A CHTNAMAN was caught in Nevada
City in the act of stealing a sack of flour.
On being accused of stealing. he stoutJv
denied. saying. Me no stealee. me takee
home and bling back one dollar silk
bittee."
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

A PORTLAND paper is publishing what
purports to be extracts from diary kept
by Hawthorne, when boy of ten years,
while he was spending some time in
Maine. This is paragraph This
morning the bucket got off the chain,
and dropped back into the well. / want
ed to go down on the stones and get it.
Mother would not consent, for fear the
well might cave in, but hired Samuel
Shane to go down. In the goodness of
her heart, she thought the son OF old
Mrs. Shane not quite so valuable as the
son of the Widow Hawthorne. God
bless her for all her love for me, though
it may be somewhat selfish
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17
Funeral Of /" doc" Simmons.

The funeral service over the body of
the engineer, Edward Fl. Simmons, was
read III the Church of the Holy Apostles.
in New York. The large structure was
completely filled by the numerous indi-
viduals who desired by their presence to
show their sympathy for the family and
respect for the memory of hero who died
at his post as firm as a rock, in the face
of supreme danger. More than half of
those who thronged the aises were I'M
acquainted with Simmons, were perhaps
not even aware of his existence until the
tragedy at New Hamburger. There were
many ladies who evidently belonged to
fashionable circles. These had come
from no ignoble curiosity, but from
feeling that their presence was a duty.
Beside them sat the wives and daughters
of the officials of the railroad. Every
engineer, every fireman, every conduc- /
tor, whose services could be dispensed /
with was present The chief mourners
were the brother of the deceased, his
Sister-inlaw, his wife, and his sister, who
took their seats at the upper end of the
church, in full sight of the coffin, on
which some affectionate hand had placed
,wo wreaths of white flowers.
The beautiful service of the Episcopa-
ian Church was read with much feeling
by the two clergymen, and at its conclu-
sion the coffin was placed in the centre
If the principal entrance, and the con
5regation filed slowly past, taking long
ook at the remains. The face seemed
and ungashed The art of the
undertaken had removed any appearance
If wounds on the face, and the BODY
vas carefully wrapped in folds of black !
nerino. When the last person had filed
'ast the coffin was placed in the hearse l
md removed afterward by rail to Trinity $
cemetery. Many Of those present took
ldvantage of special train, and accom-
panied the body to its last home.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

The MOST beautiful girl in the United
States lives near Lincoln, Ill. Her hair
is of that peculiar hue that field of ripe
wheat throws toward the setting sun.
Her eyes send forth n light so efulgent
and magnetic that strangers become
spcll-bound underits influence and stand
rudely gazing. Her cheeks bear a bloom
like the sunny side of an early peach.
A pearl would seem almost black beside
her teeth, Her form is so graceful that
men worship her before seeing her face.
Her hands suggested the idea of waxen
fingers tipped with vermillion. Her
smile seems to actually illuminate her
presence, and when she laughs tie listener
fancies he hears sweet music in the dis
lance.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17
The San Domingo Commission.

The following is the correspondents,
between the San Domingo Commissio,
and Baez:
ADDRESS or THE COMMISSION.
Mr.. PRESIDENT We have the honol
70 place in yonr hands nm autograph let
ter OF the President OF the United State.
which will explain to you the object OF
our mission. Your Excellency will So,
that 1t is mission of peace and good
Will. We come under instructions from
the Congress, commissioned by the Pres.
ident Of the United States. to make sun.
dry inquiries regarding the Republic OF
which you are the Chief Magistrate.
These instructions explain themselves.
We trust that We shall be received MS
friends and afforded such facilities for
the prosecution of our inquiries as may
he necessary. Accept from and through
us, the most cordial wishes of the peo-
pie of the United States for the lasting
peace and prosperity of the Dominican
Republic.
The autograph letter of the President
OF the United States read as follows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON ID. c. Jan. ID, 1871.
lis ErceA'ncH b. Bae,, President of Me
RepaJiic Of Santo Domi,sgo;
SIR: In accordance with Joint reso-
luton of the two Houses of Congress of
the United States, have appointed three
distinguished citizens of the United
States, to-wit; Hon. b. j. Wade, for
many years Senator, President A. D.
White, Cornell University, and DR.. S. .
G.. Howe, distinguished for his philan-
throphy, learning, and services in re-
lieving the blind and the mute of much /
of the monotony of life natural to their
infirmities, by opening to them the !
world of letters-as Commissioners to |
visit the Republic of :janto Domingo.
and to obtain the information called for .
by the resolution. As ,ociated with the
Commission, is also Judge A. A. Burton.
Secretary to the same, gentleman who
has honored his country 10y serving in n
diplomatic capacity. | beg to introduce
hcse gentlemen, and to ask for them
'our offices.
With great respect,
Your obedient servant
L. S. GRANT.
REPLY OF PRESIDENT BAEH.
President Baez replied in French, /,
which was translated by President White.
lie said
GENTLEMEN / have received with
much pleasure the autograph note which
rs Excellency President Grant has sent
ne through so highly appreciated a me- ]
ium
understand that your mission, ordered
y the Congress of the United States, is
ne absolutely of peace. This is the as ,
iration and object of this Republic q
ne of the grand motives which has pro- t
uced these negotiations. Our people i
esire the pacification of the country.
he development of its riches by mean
I labor, and to see guaranteed the g.
'tence, liberty, and property of the ci.-
ems. /
You may count on the most ample and O
bsolute liberty in the exercise of your c
The Government offers I
'hatever data you may consider neces-
airy, and will take especial pleasure in "
living you every satisfaction
In making your investigations as to
he spontaniety of the resolution of the r
Dominican people, we desire ardentlv n
nat you will consult not only the i'm 9,
lense majority in favor of annexation, 81
ut also those who are opposed. O.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

ARTHrR's HOME MAGAZINE for March.
is certainly very handsome number.
well maintaining the reputation of the
work The engravings are life-like and
SPIRITED, and the reading matter such as
any family may read with interest and
profit. The Editors Department is a
feature of Arthur and the stories are
by general favorites.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17
River and Harb0r Bills,

The River and Harbor bill, now before
Congress, appropriates, in bulk, 81, 1874,
800 divided as follows
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

Mr.. JOHNSON lately introduced in the
Legislature of Mississippi bill contain
ing four provisions, as follows "Firstlv
any person or persons found guilty of
stealing horses, mules, or stock of any
kind, should be hanged by the neck IN
til dead, on the tenth day after convict
ed. Secondly, That any person or per
sons aiding or assisting to conceal stolen
property of any kind. the penalty shall
not be less than thirty-nine lashes, nor
more than three hundred, on his or her
back, Thirdly, That any person or
persons found earring firearms on the
Sabbath, hunting on the Sabbath. or
using profane language on the Sabbath.
the penalty shall not be less than s25
nor more than $500 Fourthly. That
any person or persons found guilty of
playing cards, billiards, or horse-racinp
on the Sabbath, the penalty shall not be
less than $500 nor more than 81. 900 and
not less than three nor more than six
months in the County Jail.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17
LIiLY'S WATER ELEVATOR,

be,, and simplest in use Hardware and General Deal
r. Mecnanlcs and others invited to send for circular
sample Curb, $3.50 weighs ~ lbs
WHO WANTS TERRITORY Who will
pay su per state go to $50 per County First some
hist served Make u an offer Must he sold
j, LILLY 4 co.
Ill
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17
OVER THIRTY YEARS
SINCE rHE INTRODUCTION OF
Perry Davis
PAIN KILLER.

Atfr thrty years trial the Pain Killer" ,n,v b ;.
.SItl tI,e great medicine of the world for tSare - -
toh U tue globe INTO which II has not found ~
anu h"he Nnere IT has not been largely usad ard h,Si
p,Asu. moreover there is climate Ia which 4, ass
~, I.stn 70 be wei adapted for the cure Of a en-,
every race II has lost none OF it's good nane ~ Ior
~ ulals but II continues 10 occupy nrornnen, ,,Iat;
~ esety iamlly medicine chest and j. SIN IN
=, H. testimonials TO its virtues from ,erso,s
oi me phe highest character and responsbiltv P7's
81 tle hrst responsibility recommend IL a,
Is nor o, - tphraton Tor the extinction of pain II
60 polLs the test remedy known for Rruises
, phrh', &C. but for Dysentery or Cholera or anr
"a % Dove complaint. II a remedy unsnrrassa4 g.,
III. ahu rapidity Of action. In the great CITIES NJ
a. d1u "her not climates II has become the sian
ra clne tor all srch complaints well as Tor Dvs
Fo1r Cor r complaint and other kindred disorders
49,. '1usns and Dds. Canker. Asthma and Rhenrn.tic
LII ~ mas been proved by the abunds M and
cuh' 1cng testimony 10 be an Invaluable nedirina "
ever attained TO such unbounded ponnlsrtv Tbo
aro' MS Tor which the Pain Killer an unfniinr Gre
20 wei known TO require recaptuation in this Al
srtsment Is an external and internal rnedicine tho
Pam Killer stands unrvalod ''i'e 'ie
h,slg la1,s certainly long enough time 70 nrov
ne efhcacy OF any medicine. and that The Pain H.
1e-etyng o. all its plopretors claim for Il il ami,
RVeu o. me unparalleled popularity il has ATTAINED
II Is sur and sTecfire remedy -'"'A-
II IL sold in almost every country in the yr,-ia
coming more and more popular every year Its be,i
foperies have been fully tested all over the s..i
i need only 10 be known 10 be prized anu
E7- Sold by all Druggists
J. N. HARRIS CO., Proprietors
CINCINNAT1, Q, /
PERRY DAVIS L. SON
General Agents,
H..
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

For Rivers the appropriations are as
follows
Mississippi, Missouri, and Arkansas
Rivers. S5l7, 900 Ohio River and Louis
vile Canal, $500, 1000; Rivers in Michi-
gan, $3.50, 900; Pennsylvania. 5000 :;
Hudson and East Rivers, New York. in
Guiding He'll Gate, $500, 900: Rhode
Island, $4,000 Connecticut, $50, 600 ::
Massachusetts, 100000: Maine. S2OS.
500; Missouri, $50, 600; Tennessee.
$50, 600 land Virginia, Si15,000 making
total for River improvements of s.. O6l,
600.
For surveys and examinations of har
bors IN the Northern and North Western
lakes and on the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts, Sic, 000is appropriated Exami-
nations are ordered of various rivers and
harbors in Alabama, Arkansas. Connec-
tlcut, Florida, Michigan, Louisiana.
Georgia, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Vir-
ginia and Vermont, and of the soip
canal route from Sturgeon Bay to Lake
MICHIGAN
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-17

The Cotton Brokers' Association of
Mobile have adopted the New-Orleans
system of brokerage : that is, one-half
per cent from the buyer, and one-quart-
er per cent from the seller