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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20
A story of Tom COrwin.

- heard good thing of the late Gov
ernor Corwin. 1t seems that while thi
gentleman was i'll the Senate he sat a
dinner one afternoon entertaining tn,
mess with amusing stories and witticisms
such as Corwin only could throw out
when the servant, a new hand at tn,
business, announced a visitor in the par
/ lor desirous of an interview with til,
Senator Corwin paid no attention tt
the man at first, but, after time, irri
tated by the continued interruption, said
impatiently, 20, tell him to 60 to
" Corwin continued his dinner, and al
the end, suddenly recollecting the visi-
tor hurried to the parlor and found no
one there. He rang for the servant, and
When the man appeared, said
John, did you tell me there was
some one here O.
9 Yes, sab, responded John.
Why didn't he wait p
well, sab, / took him youl message. -
What message ?" asked the aston
ished senator.
why, sab, told him dat you said
he should go to, and he went" Cor
wins indignation at the stupidity of the
servant was only equalled by his anxiety
less the person insulted should prove to
be constituent, or perhaps brother
senator. He heard nothing, however.
for two weeks, when he was called upon
by an old friend who belonged to the
ministry, looking after the charities and
welfare of other people. The Reverend
gentleman, when he saw Mr.. Corwin.
burst into tears. The political humorist
thinking that some of their numerous
relatives had departed this life, fastened
to ask the meaning of the sudden grief
"Ah, Governor Corwin," responded
the poor man, Il thought never to call
upon you again. The last time | was
here you sent word ont to me to go to
to 90 to
g Bless my soul !" cried Corwin was
that you | am 50 lad | feared it was
one Of my constituents, and my constitu-
ents are such tarnal fools, while you are
TOO sensible to mind such an absurd
message Here, let me give you ten
iollars fyr the ready relief of aged cler-
rymen -
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20
What the Germans did nj DIennc

Extract from letter received from ,
gentleman long resident in Dicppe:
After the entry of the troops into tb,
town | followed the Uhlans into Nh,
Phge, where the broad expense of ,bo
ocean, which many Of them never beforo
beheld, seemed suddenly to excite feel
ings of admiration. Count Alvensleben
who commanded the detachment, faccd
the men towards the sea aud called ON
them to give three hurrahs for The kim
and Fatherland After orders 10 dis.
mount, most of the men flung down
their arms and rushed wildly towards
the sea, most of them leading their horses
down to wash their feet The order was
gwen to remount, and they galloped
across the Plage Ia town quarters. The
system pursued by the Germans is sim.
pie and effective. The officer inspects
the outside of the house, and chalEs
upon the principal entrance the number
of men and horses to be anartered 10.
gether with the regiment aud division
All the vice-consuls escaped this billeting
nuisance, with the exception of the Con
SUI for Great Britain, who was Obliged
to turn ont his own horses to make room
for those of the Prussians. The town WAS
very quiet the whole of the day. and
continued so until the departure of the
troops next morning nj s o'clock. The
staff officers were quartered at the Hotel
hoyaL 1t was "a matter of general sur
prise with the German advanced guard
that town, the male inhabitants of
which outnumbered them ten to one
should have capitulated without IA strug- !
gle, Alter billetting, the men walked |
luletly about the town making purchases.
md conducting themselves in the most
orderly manner. As no resistance was
'fiered, the Prussia9s levied no contri-
oution. Perhaps they were ignorant
hat the town authorities had "A million
n hand to meet emergencies. While
'ome uhlans were securing wood in
he nelghborhood of Dieppe they dis
covered the body of huzzar tied bv his
leels to the branch Of tree his ewes
lad been gouged out, his nose snd ears
mt Off The savage inhabitants had no
loubt captured the unfortunate man
when separated from his companions,
md then, in the most barbarous manner.
lad either murdered him outright. or
EFT him to die lingering death. Such
liabolical acts rs these, which would dis
rae, ,eathendom, are the caases of
he bitter acts of retaliation which have
marked this war.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

spondent says that at Versailles a scheme
had been discovered iol tilc assassination
of the King of Prussia, General Won
Moltke, and Count Won Bismarck. For
a few days previously an unusual number
of strangers had arrived in the city.
On Wednesday the gates were closed,
and every one was ordered to remain in
the house on pain Of death. Patrols
searched every place. Two hundred
arrests were made among them seventy
persons were se.zed who were armed
with guns or pistols.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

the facts, attribute the rupture 10 another
and very different motive. At one OF
the last interviews between Dom Fernan
do and the Spanish Minister, at which
the Countess D'Ela was present, His
Majesty inquired what would be the
eventual position Of his wife, should he
go to Spain After putting this question
he withdrew, leaving Madame and the
Minister to settle the delicate point
between them. The Minister stated
that she WAS at liberty to name any title,
distinction, or donation, adding that she
wonld always be the first lady of the
palace. To which the Conrtess replied
So far so good but His Majesty de-
sires my position to be as clear az
possible What ! wish to know is, what
will be my part on great ceremonials liz
the opening OF the Cortes or othe.
corresponding occasions ?" The aim of
this inquiry was evident, and the Minis
ter was not taken by surprise. He
rejoined that she might be made duch-
ess or grandeo, on have any other title,
but as "Queen, never, never
This took place on the 18th of July,
and when the conferences were going on
there WAS n perfect understanding that
the refusal of Dom Fernando to take
the throne would involve the most grave
complications, and probably the war
which is still raging for it was then
known that the Spanish Government in
tended to turn to his Majesty son-il law,
the Prince of Hohenzollern, if the nego-
tiations completely failed,
:
there was no probability of inducing
Dom Fernando to go to Madrid unless
the Countess D'Ela was recognized as
Queen, the offer was made to Hohenzol- /
len. So it NAV be said that a great
European war, with all its vast conse-
quences, is to be attributed to the /
ambition of Boston girl. -
WASHINGTON Patriot
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

| FRENCH PRISONERS The eight thou-
sand five hundred French prisoners at
Ulm, according 10 an article in the N0rth
German Gdzete, are on the whole harm
less and contented About quarter of
them are daily employed, partly on the
fortifcations, partly by private persons !;
but most of them show no inclination to
earn money in this way, though in ia
vorable weather the cooking, cleansing,
&c, leave hardly any idle. Many show
great cleanliness in their persons, and
take great pains with their hair, espe-
cially the Turcos but they pay less at
tention to the cleanliness and ventilation
of their rooms. Through the interven-
ton of the English government meas
ures have been taken by which they re-
ceive their pay from the French govern
ment, and lectures, newspapers, and
other attentions have been provided for
them by benevolent societies.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20
Imports and EXPORTS,

The monthly report of the Bureau OF
Statistics of the United States shows
that, of the total amount of imports for
the nine months ending Sept. 80, 1870.
500, 2S6,947 consisted of merchandise.
and SIS, COS, 04S of gold and silver The
dutiable merchandise amounted to 1899.
s92, ,305, and free of duty S34, O02, ,6s4.
Entered for consumption, S21s, 722.97I !;
entered for warehouse, S155.I72.O1s.
Of the total amount of exp )rts, specific
values, S27l, ASS. ass was in merchandise,
and S56.6l3, 76s in gold and silver. OF
the total amount OF merchandise. S282.-
4S3, 23l was exported from Atlantic
ports, and IS, ,975, 227 from Pacific ports.
OF the total amount of foreign exports.
Sl2, 64O,044 was merchandise. and eIO.-
5o3, 994 was gold and silver. The total
valuation Of foreign commodities re-
naming in warehouse on Sept. 30. 1870.
was S5l, ,06l,s7 against $50. $50 29O in
1869.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

A VILLAGE SACKED. .-Advices from
Santiago de Cuba, dated 23d ultimo,
state that 300 insurgents, including forty
negresses armed with cutlasses, sacked
and burned Socapa, a fishing village
distant five mile; from that city, oppo-
site the MORO fortress, at the mouth of
the harbor. They forced small de
tachment of defenders to retreat, and
killed nine persons, including two wo-
men. They decamped after taking
everything from the village. The Nor
70 fired twice at the party, but ineffec
tually. As there were 40 boats to carry
troops over, those which were sent to in
tercept the party arrived too late On
entering the village they found the
corpses of the victims partly baked and
in horrible condition.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20
RATES OF iADvERTIsIMo.
In the Trenches.

faawlyAn when We went away
With all the martial clang and rattle
of trump and dram, the trim array
OF uniform, bedecked for battle;
| saw YOU, in the Market Place
You stood and chcered IN lusty fashion,
GLOW upou your honest face,
Your heart AL big with martial passion.
Won thoughi at least such thoughts found
II tn n read Alright your features-
How poor your trade Of tillng ground
70 that of killing human creatures,
How mean yotir blouse by our gay coats,
How dull your life how small your chances
.J those that came from cutting throats
Of winning fame and girls' bright glances.
yop thought Of us in time OF peace
Longing, lazy lot ~ fellows,
Carou-ug, laughing without cease,
And making worthy people jealous
Imagintd us in time NJ war
A. living IN camp of pleasure,
And winning battles by the score
Az gayly as we tread a measure.
And thus your thoughts were shaped, my lad.
When have grown little older
III throw away my pick and spade
And take n musket on my shoulder.
III be az brave aud fine, in sooth,
A. any who have sought for glory"
Ah friend. You know but half the truth,
ind half the truth IL but story.
There's toll and hunger. cold and wet
Deep roads, black nights, and sodden
trenches
Sharp wounds disease that's sharper vet
Damp lodging. and death-breeding stenches.
Think twice my friend, before YOU go
To strut in Wars grim play as masker
For there's litte girl | know,
Would have her, If you would but ask her.
And there was once girl knew,
asked her aud we two were married
She loved at first, as not few
Then loved me for the coat | carried
She loved me for my martial air,
But better love soon grew upon her,
And now she hates the coat wear.
And 20 should had 1t not won her.
Ofttmes at night, when all alone
Nv thoughts fly homeward and | wonder
All lass Of mine, now am gone
Dost pray and long for me out yonder?
And YEARLY the time doth trail
lie laggard course most melancholy.
Al friend if reason can't prevail
Let love persuade you Of your folly.
We dig aud delve like you, my friend.
But far the harder toll il ours
And We dig for another end,
~ death and plague we are the sewers.
Be happy, friend, and think not then
The soldier better than the peasant,
For tis not good this killing men,
And beng killed IL still less pleasant.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

JOSEPH NOT A CARPENTER When the
British ArchlGogical Associations were
inspecting the gallery of paintings at
Charlton House, attention being called
to the picture of Joseph working As
carpenter, assisted by the child Jesus,
Mr. Black said he wished Joseph had
been represented in his proper business
as mason. the original term used signi-
flying architect, builder or mason, ana
not carpenter The term carpenter,
he urged, was undoubtedly an error, as
in the climes where Joseph dwelt, no
wood was used i'll the construction of
houses, but stones only
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

ANGRY ABOUT TT. - The N1nckeste,
GUdrdidn contains statement that King
William and the Princess Royal of Prus-
sia wrote to the Queen of England that
they were opposed to the marriage OF
the Princess Louise with the Marquis of
Lorne. The Queen replied with vehem-
ence advising them 20 mind their own
business. The incident has materially
changed the feelings of the English
Court towards Germany.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

During marriage ceremony In d
church i'll Indianapolis, one evening last
week, the gas suddenly went out, leav-
ing all the interested persons standing in
dismal darkness. Candles were procur-
red, and the ceremony was completed
despite the whispered croakings of few
spectators, who predicted all sorts of
direful evils to follow the bad omen.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20
Revenue RecpiptS.

The L. S. Bureau of Inter rnal Revenue
has prepared a comparative statement
showing the receipts from the sources of
revenue taxable under existing laws for
the first four months of the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1870, and June 80, 1871
Also the aggregate increase, and the
increase or decrease from each source:
The receipts from July to October
1870. were
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20
A French Colonel Secures Discipline,

Some weeks back a French Colonel
was placed at the head of regiment
being formed in a central town-at
Nevers, if we have been rightly informed
The officers spent their time in the cafes
the soldiers in like manner went to the
caharets, every one coming into barracks
when he liked, and paying little at cntion
to the beat of the drum as to exercise.
little of nothing was done. This can
not last, said the Colonel and for the
next day he commanded long drill in
person march occupied the afternoon.
On the succeeding day they had a long
march, and after soup the soldiers were
again called to drill. Murmurs soon
broke ont, and threats wereuttered, of
which the Colonel was informed and on
the third day, after long and tiresome
drill, he came alone into the harrack
yard. An old soldier, who had spoken
good deal and had drank somewhat at the
canteen, came up to make complaints,
and III doing so employed an insolent
gesture. The Colonel very coolly drew
a pistol from his pocket, and blew out
the mans brains ; he then had the rappel
beaten, and standing beside the corpse.
he said "You are 5000 here, and am
alone you can murder me- but you will
Kill brave man who has punished a
coward and traitor" The response
was, " Vive lie Colonel = and from that
order and discipline were re-
stored
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

A PREoouous YoUTB at Bridgeport
lately robbed his father, aud being in
different to parental authority, was hand
ed over to the law. He was not punished
or sent to the Reformatory, but fined for
the benefit of the Commonwealth, and
the father who had been robbed was com
PEELED to pay the fine. The boy will
never venture Hpon second offense af-
ter having Justice dealt out in this stern
fashion.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

The FISHERIES special despatch
from Ottawa to the Montreal Gazette,
says Il understand that mighty salts
factory dispatches have been received
from England relative TO the position
assumed by the Canadian Government
in reference TO the fishery question.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

A real smart man wanted to see how
they made wood pavement in Williams
port, Ia, so when the workmen were
not looking he dipped up little of the
chloride of zinc in which the blocks were
dipped. and put it into his mouth. The
doctors have taken his measure for an
artificial mouth, and he has lost all in
terest in wood pavements.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

A lady who was acting as grat,utous
amanuensis in writing letter for lady
friend last week, had the impudence to
throw the letter in the fire when nearly
finished for the simple reason that the
lady for whom she was writing modestly
requested her to close the letter by say
ing, please excuse bad spelling and
writing.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

A Boston lecture committee recently
invited Olive Logan TO lecture in that
city on Sunday night. Whereupon
Olive replied as follows: six DAYS
shalt thou labor and do all thy work
but the seventh is the Sabbath Of the
Lord thy God in 1t thou shalt not do
anYlYork
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

The SIX leading news companies of
the United States, do business, in sell
ling newspapers and monthly magazines,
of over eight millions Of dollars per An
mum.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

AT METZ ARTILLERY and engineer off
GERS have arrived from Berlin for the
purpose of directing the armament and
restoration of the forts on the Prussian
system. A governor, commandant. and
police superintendent have been appoint
ed, and all the arrangements seems to be
designed for permanency, whereas at
Nancy and other places they are tempo
rary. The explosion in the large outer
fort of Piappeville on the 2lst is attribu-
ted to accident. A detachment of the
Seventh Westphalian Artillery was en-
gagged in exploding the large ST res of
French cartridges and powder wnen
part of the powder suddenly took fire
The soldiers tried to ascend to the door
of the casemate, bat could not open it
quickly enough, and, portion of the
casemate being blown up, seventy artil-
lerymen were killed or severely injured.
A Western engineer has invented
hot-water pump to squirt deaf men off
the track.
Trouble, like capital. is usually two
thirds borrowed
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20
The Coal Trade,

A complete summary of the anthracite
coal trade for the past year, has reported
in the Pottsville Miners Jowmai, shows
that the whole supply of anthracite sent
to market this year is as follows. But
to this must be added about AIS, 600 tons
not reported, against 450, 900 tons not
reported last year in either of the tables
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20
JOB PRINTING

of all kinds neatly executed at the lowest Living
Prices; our once ~ well furnished with mater
lal and stock for this department, and we now
have experienced aud competent workmen To use
them, ~ You want any printing done Won need
not go 10 the city, or out of the county. for Won
ssn get az good work and as low prices at this
Office a. at any other
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20

PHnApELPHA's Police is expected 10
cost 1855. .31s next year.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-20
RATES or SUBSCRIiTiON.

ohe copy, one year In advance, ,,,,,,,,,,,tl 80
not pad within three months,. s,..,,,,,,.2 2 90
NO variation whatever from these rates.
No paper discontinued until all arreirages
are Paih' except al the option Of the publisher.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-04-06
Ellsworth Price Current,
Correcscd Weekly.
Bangor Produce Market.

BANGOR. Saturday, April LIT. ls.I.
The following report is obtained by particular
obsery alton the market, and the quotations are
the prices paid for produce from the country trans
this day, or about the average for the week past:
HAY-Loose Hay comes in In sufficient suppiv
g. keep the range OF price ri from ss0 t. e.. and
81 per ton for the best qusltiez Coarse. inferior
grades, including ale hay, sold at from Is
10 els.
sIRAw-Loose straw is plenty on the marke; II
from go TO sls per ton.
OATs-searoe. and good clesn grain sell quick q,
from - 10 - cts. per bu-hei.
BARLEr-Occupied steady position in the mar
ket. and sells at from - to d cts. per bushel.
RYE-worth from o., Is To 81 20 per bushel
BEASs-Not an xiously Looked FOR by the stree,
brokers they were few week ago and "
should quote them little heavy at from ESQ to
$50 and sometimes e. 10 for good clean yellow
eyes. Extra haud-pCked pea. or bue-pod beans
eel in small lots at nom ESQ to t5.s5 per bushel
BUTrER-At this season Of the year butter comes
in IN small quantities. and should quote the
Of the market for the week past at from % 10
IS and g cents per pound, with occasional
lots selling at 40 cents.
EGGs-Have sold At various prices the past week
from ID to 10 and II cts. per dor according 10
quantity.
PoTAToEs-are not coming to market in great
quantity, on account of the bad travelling nor Is
the demand for them very brisk lust now At the
present price-from 20 cts. 90 81 90 per bushel
DRIED APPLEs.-A good fair article seems to be
worm aDout from 10 cts. per pound, while
choice lot would sell at higher price; but the
market Is pretty well supplied with both home aud
Western fruit.
Wool, &e.-wool is worth on the marke, from
:. to ~ and . cts per pound according to quality,
and wool skins from o. o. - 90 each Calf skins
sell from 10 to ]. cts per pound and hides cents
per pound.
RouNp Hoes are now selling quick at 10 cents
per pound.
WooD-seasoned hard wood is now worth from
ts-oc TO ESQ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-04-06
The Store on the Point

Mr. EpiroR About three years ago,
Capt II. J. Anderson Jr., OF Belfast, son
OF Ex. Gov. Anderson, came TO s. w.
haroor, and went into business. in a store
nearly opposite the steamboat landing.
he put In large stock of goods, and the
hrst year was success. Feeling much en-
couraged with patronage that erc.eded
his expectations, he increased his business
still more by adding TO his stock in trade.
Capt. A. has done quite business in fit
ting out fishermen" especially ''shore
fishermen" and in this community they
are numerous.
The people are net attracted to this
place OF business wholly on account of the
large, and well assorted stock OF goods.
The polite and gentlemenly treatment
| which oil customers receive, adds much to
the popularity of this place of business,
and has greatly increased the trade. For
three years. Capt. A. has furnished an
illustration Of the past, that success IN
trade. depends more upon the man, then
upon the location Capt. A. is a live yankee.
and scholarly gentleman, and cannot fail
OF success in business. He will probably
move his family TO his town and make this
place his home.
fremont. can boast of as enterprising
and successful traders, as any town in this
County. Such men as Anderson, Clark
& Parker. J. w. Freeman, s. A. Holden
& Co.. c. II. Holden & Co., .. NJ. Kit
fridge & Thomas Clark, will succeed under
difficulties An honest man, is a
| blessing TO any community. Success to
the fremont traders. MUNsoN
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-04-06
Bluehl II lteaas.

Mr.. A. II. Dresser has received q new
supply OF Cabinet organs.
The mills are in active operation now
both DAY and night.
The Whooping Cough is prevalent and
in some cases proves fatal.
business is lively at the Granite Quarry
and preparation for the summers work is
rapidly going on.
MI Thomas NJ. Lord while at work
on the house of Soloman Slverman found
jack-knife which he lost when at work In
the same place thirty-one years ago. The
knife is little worse for its exposure to the
destroyer, oxygen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-04-06

The Eastport Post Office is to be en-
larged and the Custom House at that place
repaired.
The Sentinel says that on Friday last.
a small fishing boat was capszed by a
squall on Deer Island in Eastport harbor,
in which was Robert and Edwin Norwood /;
before assistance could reach them. the
latter was drowned.
The Lewiston Journal SAYS there il a
far better feeling in real estate in that city
and Auburn than year ago. Prices are
fully 10 per cent higher. We hear of CON
siderable transactions at good prices. A
piece of real estate sold in Lewiston re-
Gently for s22co. which was bought in 1861
for SI1n1