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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13
What Henry Wilson Says.

In a speech delivered, in New Hampshire,
during the last campaign. Henry Wilfoa. then
not candidate for the office. said. Il thank
my God shat a man in the United States to-day
can earn from three to 70 dollars in tea hours'
work, easier than he could forty years ago earn
one dollar, toi,ing from twelve to fifteen hours.
believe God made thi.
world to grow good men and women, and not 10
pile mup cney. That is my belief, and want
TO see the men srd women who bear the burdens
and do the work have full shsre Of ali they
earn, and that an honest day s work shsll Slssys
have fair days play
Why is K that the Democrats Of New Hampshire
are circulating Free Trade documents, pictorials
and CARTOONS over the Sta;e2 Why should they
strive to deceive poor lsboIing men, when they
we're never so prosperous as nov under the system
that tends to Diversity our industries, increase
our production, aid our own wealth, and take
care Of our county ? Ny heart goes out to the
working men Of England and Irel.nd, Of Ger
many and France, aye, and Of Aftic. tee. 4
man ia = man, no matter where he was bcrn, or
what blood courses his veins, believe that
God made him and Christ died for him, anl that
be ia destined to an immortal inheritance. l be
heve. toe, in that comprehensive policy that
watches over the poor and lo~ly, ard takes care
Of the interests of al the world; but, after all.
| sm for the Republi. Of the United States, one
and iudivsible and the people Of the United States
before ary ether couutry cr any other people.
| am for taking care Of cur interest, and not al
lowing the important houses Of Eaglishmen,
Frenchmen or Germans to control the financial
or business affairs Of the United States. think
Fe are old enough snd large enough to
take care Of ourselves -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

WARRINGTON IRyINd poI2G rHE A0srzAELg TO
tQUAv-rHAT HER HUSBAND DID AE-ur
IT.
The f,liow.ng is An extract non some :ee.l-
leetiors Of Washington ir,irg ia lhe I75as
Journal.
~ wa, uesrly killed g.. al Inai.u cree, ' said
Irsiu- one evening " hen I was 4 yolng
iaSu wss travelling in Csrsds with friend.
There we're more Indians there then than there
sre Eaite men now. One r.s, chilly day We
were rowing IN = canoe ca he ST. Lswrence,
with an iadisu for guide. As We uesred TIE
spot where Ogienshurgh now s;Enis, he invited
US 70 his vigw&m t. get comsthing to est. Sc
curing the csu-c to the shore, We followed him
,hort distsace 60 bis hut, where we found lis
f1usw bGsily king veniten. Our guide mo-
toned us to sast by the tife, AMI then proceed
ID to drink large quAntiiy Of whisky. Sly
friend watched him closely; but | talked 70 his
wife. Who st first gave a abort answer, glSncing
st her lord and master 10 see il be listened.
which be seemed not to DO; thea she talked more
freely. The sQuaE Wse very ugly, having the
ovetburtened lock ;hst you fee sm5ng Iudi&u
women; 50 from half pity, IS she took the large
hsunch from the Gre, rose to stsist her. At
the same moment her jealous husband raised
club, striking me on the head blow that made
ne fall iusensible st his feet. As be was about
to repeat the blow, my friend caught nee in his
arms, and, rushing from the wigEsm, de-
posted me in the canoe. and WAS taking me
rapidly down the stream before our half drunk
en- pursuer reached the shore | soon recovered
my senses, bat | never wSs polite 10 ssGuaw
again -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

Fr. ~ Pamphlet circulated in the recent Ia tine
CoLyeI or qu ted by tie y. Y. Tirss.

Er. ~ Pamphlet circulated in the recent Ia tu.Irc
C0Lye- or qu ted by tie y Y. TiNs'.
Oar PARTY has failed for msny years to con-
vince the mstses OF its abih'y to carry tao coun-
try Snl obtain The dispensstions Of power AMI
il hss Consequently remained in the minority.
It's Sbiliry 70 schisve t1ccess row, uazi1ei, Is
doubted ,tiii more than ever, sud thSt fact Gsu-
dcIs il Idle to attempt ia. We require sssist-
sncs 20 gain tie vantage ground once more. and
when there intTeuche1, VT shall he in position
TO refuee s1lifs. or 10 he All ally, On any teTms
whatever. Il is the obligation Of duty TO accept
il, 1.-THE termination OF Greeley exsci s fair
proportion Of the patronage, sud proceed 20
fortify our oU'potts for tuiure independent
effort to recover absolute power. BY this course
we shaH enlist recruits and FL up cur rsuks
and our organization will he s;rengtherej, srd
not impaired I; consolidated, snd not tshauicl.
But ii the extinction OF one O. the
pSrtiez were necessarily to follow, 10 pursusnce
Of natural Jaw, it must ineyi.Shly ts the weak
er enc, and could not be ours II would be sb-
turd to say that the pemocT.tic Party wculd be
s5sorbed by party ouly ouc-!ouflh is nun
berr, sni thus lose its identity. rs well might
it be ssid that Mr.. Greeley, glass Of water teiug
PCT TO three times it's quantity of good Demc-
crstio whi.key, would impsrt the quality Of
wSier to the whole bulk.
But it ia raid that our support Of Republican
candidates il surrender ct principles, and Of
our post How can this he, when those c,ndi-
date adopt cur principles. and unite with us for
the express puIpCte Of advancing the position Ct
those principles 10 the central point Of power
The effect is prccifely the reverse
Its violence to reason to sssurue tiat oue Who
MSS executive Office b,stoSed upon him hy s
party controlling threc-fonribs OF the nuiaeri-
csl force contributed, and gho, having necessity
for legisl.tive support while the onice c0ntiuues.
and his own party being insufficient to that fud,
will choose to rely upon that alone, and reckless
ly esst oT sn ally constituting such tower o.!
strength Bhtn in accord and favor, and tuch =
power for mitchief Sher opposcd sud outI'gd
He must have party friendly to him in Con
crets II he woud mske hs Administration a
success. and he will have more of adequate pro
portions, except our own He cannot OF course,
count On cur aftstEnce, unsFs We are invited to
take an active pGrt in the Government. And
the necessity for our support exstiIg, the coz
tineebcg Of our participation Is certain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

That INSULT TO FRED. D0UGLAss. Since
Senator sumner insists that Fred. Douglass
was slighted by Gen. Grant on certain oe-
casion, despite Douglass s disclaimer, the lat
ter gentleman has again, and in unmistaka-
bic language, shown that he has suffered no
such indignity as that which Mr.. Sumner
pcrtinaciously declares has been Tut upon
linn bv the President. In his admirable adj
dress Wednesday evening at Bangor, Ne.
Mr.. Douglass, in referring 10 tins topic
said
Mr.. Sumner gives the impression that
went with the Commissioners to Washington
and that the President extended to each 9th
er one an invitation and Intentionally left
inc out. 1t was no such thing. So much
for that Let me here say that ! think | can
be safely trusted with the care Of my own
dignity. Nobody need publish my wound
cd feelings as defence for their course. !
believe now. as said Immediately after hay-
/ ing received indignities on the Potomac by
/ Seing refused admittance To tho cabin to dine
1 with the Commissioners, 10 the miserable
/ skippor, that had the President of the Uni
/ ted States thought of the matter sufficiently
! 70 invite nc to dine at his house it would
/ have been a lust rebuke. Ii would not have
been without nay experience 60 be SO invited,
/ for when that coed man Abrham Lincoln
was in office, he did not hesitate to invite me
OF tell me that there was 4 knife and fork
and a plate at his table for NE Whenever !
wished to accept them. (ArIlause.) can
say this of General Grant That / know OF
n6 creat public man in the cOuntry-aHd J
/ have. perhaps, associated and been brought
in contact with many Of the high men OF the
republican whose presence | feel more al
case that hf the calm, steady, modest and
uhassuming man who sits tonight in tho
Presidents chair. (Applause.) l want A'en-
Grant to be President four years longer, be-
cause be is accessible to ghc poor, the rlch-
the white and .he black, all, without dis
tinction of race or color, religion or nation
alitv'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

his field w usefuluis lie is demonstr.tia'
the theory thsj there amt no sieh thing c.
treszon, snl, e. matter uy coUrse, thst there
amt bin DO crime CON uitlei by my friend
Davis Friends Il Ii1rris is esta5iirbin the
fact thSt the war agsin ny friends in the South
wsz upjustifab!e, | tkouldn't be surprised ef
the next thing he does, ID order that jus;ioc nay
be done, will be TO asist that their nigcers he re-
turned to EN-. After al. | s2e'st 't.i's vet
he's driyin st Now that slavery .i,lel,
bleeve he'd ike to hey it rastorei, taai le n.4y
her suthing to do HIS ckAepssLun's gone.
He's shor; nv = subiiet now. His pan ktz hin
go usei to HIitin sls7ary! slsvary slaysry! that
he kin write it no more, Io wsuis that joocy
old sin set up for him to batter st salia-he
wants Lovejoy shot over sgain, and bleedin'
Kansas 70 be repee;il Wats Professional re
farmer ef there amt noihin' to reform? watts
corn doctor in country wher they wear 81;
boots Mo- let him 90. He's shoore Of pun
ishmea; enuf any how. He's = Uniye!ssiisi, a
doctr;n' the r,tske OF which he diskiver so2e
day, but he's very likely to realize his ijee Nv
puuithment en- earth, for Wendell Pbillips is ST
Ter him, and Wha: wuss can he suffer. Set this
last act Of his n down ez t-nesty ttreakt with
loonsey; or rather the Icon y bein' the biegist,
-cz loonscy ftreskt with /, -tty, and leave bin
out"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

Hon GEo. 4. BALLARD Geo 4. Bsl2rd's
m.j1rity for Senator 672. The hSrieft fight
vas made against him, because it sn thought
that owing to location, maiuly, he would be the
easiest to beat If the 1" tidal wsve,'' with all
the personal popularity Of o. S. Rixford to givo
it impetus, Couldn't come within 672 Of breshiug
into the republican wall, what can it do where
it hk, nothing but its own declining strength
for relisneel Mr. Ballard, though running
behind his ticket, las every reason to fee. graft
fed with the result, e,pecislly in view of the
fact thst he g2s the center Of attack and proved
vastly more ihsn equal to all forces combined.
His experience in the House will mske him st
home in the Senate and he will prove infu-
entail and valuable Senstor.-St. -fibaHs Mes
sfRger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13
Poetry.


~ KATE PCTsAM OScOoD.
"iioy g1ag Wit tho1 the m1ek rcmsin
Oh dgdris WlD leave thee thus, achiud
Cr Cal heroic mould contain
A lesser soul than pi-l15 5-Stst
Nilt thO1 have lived through lnalhUHa's prime
Yet not have ka0Tu whsJ living in3dE- ~
Ia tAe -rlu1 b ..tle of t7s t.ine
No bioE have s.racE, No aid have Leaf
Thou sttest nevotLericss IA tle dust,
Jumludiul Of the glorious tray
Neglected in their scabbard rust
The weapons that should cut thy way.
or thine own untiet strcns 9Th sifaid,
Nor daring 10 be wholly great
Thou 1ilercst, for thine idle blade,
The c0Ea-a's feel plea Of i2tc.
DFlte What is fate weak chance, that holds
Dislrustul purpose In its bands
spiders web, whose n!msy folds
are spun about a giants hards
Wauldst thou Dut oucc essay the might
The eJduke stature given thee,
GRiitas q strol- dame 20 its height
Thou sAcu!d-. -uSp up erect and fiea
i-flt fear the ia.e thygeI may make
For custcm's qGicEs2nd ) ct can drCwl,
And thine own powers, LngoYeFEed, take
HehCllious force 20 drag thee doSn,
Eethiuk thee that the GIANTS weight
Silks lower tnan the pisiny can
and tremhle, l7>t heroic state
IwIrlle o. something less than man in
S1fibHel = Monthly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

tmpEEN Ar rHF WATERING ElACs-
SmyltrttH- I.u3teafs. Last night a
cailv dressed little human DOL, about five
ycars of age. st1ollsd tirough the parlor7 OF
this fashionable hcicl She had a pretty,
pink complexion: culg lair, fastened at
the back of LCr head IN kind OF waterfall /;
small, black, shiny eyes, ard hands and ieet
SO tiny that they seemed only an imitation
Of nature on very small scale She wore
a silk dress. over which was huag q bright
dolly Warden, while her hack was half
hidden by the IrodigioUs bows If a large red
sash In all respects Sic was like a grown
40 woman OF fashion. save in size. Her face
was tie face of child, and Yet it was won
dcrfullv old. In fact. she looked like a lady
of thirty secn through the wrong end Of an
opera glass.
This little creature sat On hcr chair with
all the pTimncss Of recognized spinster.
There was very little exhuberance about her.
She danced in every quadrille and IN several
waltzes and polhas, and was quite at home
IN all the steps She curtsIed m the ldncers
with a grace that would have been stately
but for her size. and did not once make a mis-
take in even the most intricate figures. She
was painfully ladylikc. There was no romp-
ing or childish gaioty in her dancing, bat III
stead an almost painful expression Of mental
concentration upon her task. 1t was evident
that to her even at that age 10 dance well
was the one great object Of life.
The life Of a child of fashion is this 20
rise about O'Clock and take late breakfast
with mamma. To be imprisoned in the bed
room TIL towards dinner, or at the most al
lowed only little run on the piazza. Then
to undergo dressing and suend an bour or
two at tie dinner table. Then 10 stroll an
tho piazza or 20 out riding, to take tea in
the evening to dance. This is the daily ron.
tine Of many child at our principal sum.
mer hotels. Ii is true that a majority nj
them eat at the table arranged for children
and servants, rise earlier and are sent Il
bed in reasonable time. But ON the othe,
hand there are too many preclcious young.
slers who are treated precisely like adults
HE result is obvious; the health is i'm
pared, the mind becomes devoted to fash
lonable irivolity. and the unfortunate child
ien are children in years only and not il
haDi's' taste Or languase.-Long Brand
Correspondence Of Nac York Ma,i
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

HIS WILL SwEAR.-A story ia told Of two
prominent ministers of Newport, the fsvoriie
New England summer resort, which is too gcod 10
be lo.t. Rev DIR. T., Of the Trinitarian CougTe-
catiounl church and Rev. Mr. b. of the Unitarian,
being on the beat terms, were one day invited TO
dine at the house of mutual friend. Mr. B.,
for rome reason. failed to come, snd come one at
the table took occasion to remark upon bis ex-
eelent qualities. "Yes." said the Doctor, ''he
ia A yery fine man; but isn't it pity he will
tvesrY'' s'Mr B. swear What do you mean 2''
wss the general exclamation from all sides. "Mr
z. issvery fine man. persisted the Doctor,
.but sm sorry to say he sometimes swe4rE. -
being prested for sn explanation, he finally yield
Ell. Some time before the two had been out
fishing together, and as the Doctor ,ioad on one
rock, he beard some conversation between Mr..
r. ard 6shermsn, who were at a little distance
on another. The fisherman said, 1--WE got
d--eood Bit" $50 hare l." answered Mr..
B. "You see.'' persisted the Doctor, that
though Mr.. B. is very fine msa.hs viii swear
Boston Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

We call attention TO the sriicle from ths Ne~
York Commercial .fdrerfiser. in our columns
to-day, concerning the Worlds Fair at Vienna.
Major Blodgett, Of this city, Asst. COmmissicner
for the u s., will furnish blanks and all desired
information to exhibitors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

ATTEMPTED SUICDE-A young man named
Howe attempted to commit suicide in Msidttone,
Vermont, Tuesday, by shooting himself. At
last accounts his condition was not considered
critical, AID it is probable he will recOvsr. Dis
.ppointment in love affair is said to be the
csu.e Of the rash act.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

KILPATRIcK--A correspondent # the Man
chester Journal says that, at Fairfax, lone of
Kilpxiriek's soldiers had brief interview with
him, during which he asked what was his reason
for leaving the Grant party. of which be two
years ago was strong defender? why said
Fitzpatrick, don't you work for money! 'Yet,'
said the toldier. Well s.id Fitzpatrick, so do
"-Ruiland Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

S,az.,r Sumner. before having as Eercfe
Tuesday, c5lfiej 20 +. ~. Bird. CHsirmtn Of
the M.fssoLuietls Liberal Republican State Con-
mitiee. fos publication, ffI5eeh which be had
intended 80 deliver in Faaeuii Hal Tuesday
evening. M. samnsr ia his Ioie to Mr. Bird.
says
e hsd coth leniiy hoIei on returning home
TO meet my fellow citizens in that venerable
forum, 80 dear 20 us al, ard to Epesk
once more Gu the great ques;ioas in
volyiug the welfare Of cur country, but recuT-
ring symptoms Of painful character warn me
sgain.t any iueh attempt Ny physician AZ
vises that | must no; for the prerent make any
public eiiort, and he prescribss rest
The address is enlil,eI, "Ihe Presidential
election: Greeley or Grant, lie closes by ar
cunning that the time hss arrived when the olive
branch should te accepted in sil sincerity. and
the pen take the place OF the sword, snd that it
i. time fol tie executive mansion 10 be changed
from barrsek e9sspool to a life giving fountain.
The speech is Of great length and discusses recon-
cilisiion-elsin,ing that the rebels have in good
faith accepted the proEerei hand Of friendship,
and that the Democratic party will be true to its
profession at Baltimore; and urges the election
Of Greeley SIS tire only couFIe to rid the nation Of
the military Incubus now in the Presidential
chair Of America.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

Tie New York Tribune had predicted that
The Republican majority in Vermont would not
be much over 50O0 At the Liberal headqu.r-
tiers in New York Tuesday the general opinion
was thEt the Republicans would have less than
1900 majority. 1t is bard for those men to
comprehend the times in which they live.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13
Poetry.
EY MRS. ALBERT saIIH.

~ MRS. ALBERT sAiih.
A l.ttle fellow leans upon your IEeo-
NCur tired knee, that as 80 much to tel-
A ouilt's dear O. os are locking lovingly
From underneath a thateh Of tangled hair.
Perhaps you DO rot heed tho velvet touch
~ warm, moist fin eers, folding yours 50 usht -
Eou DO not prize this blessing over much
No1 almost are 70 tired 20 pray tonight.
Bat it ia a blesssdness. year ago
did net SEQ it as do to-day
We are 50 dull and thalkless, and too SLOW
To catch the sunshine till II slips away.
And now Il seems surprising strange to me
That, while l wore the badge Of motherhood,
did not kiss more oft and tonderly,
Tho little child that brought lie only good
And if some night, when you sit down to rest,
You miss this elbow from your tired knee,
This restless, curling head from of your breast,
This lspne tongue that chatters constantly.
II irOm your own the dimpled hands had slipped,
And ne'er would nestle in your palm again;
II the white feet into their grave had tripped,
could not blanc You for your heart ache then.
| wonder so that mothers ever fret
At Little children clinsing 70 their gown
Or that the footprints, whom the day wet,
Are ever black CROUCH 10 made them flown.
II | could Cad a little muddy boot,
Or cap, or jeckct, cn my chamber floor;
II could Kiss rosy, restless foot,
And he3r is pattsr in my home ouce more
Il eoa'd mead broken car. 20 day,
to-morrcW nah a kite 10 reach the sky
There Is no woman IN Gods wcrlG could say
sic was more bis iElly content than |.
rat an the canty pillow next Lay own
Is never rumpiei by a shining head
My sing N birding from its nest is flown
The little boy l used to Kiss IS dead
II diaS for SsPf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13

Tb.ak, 10 the gallant renuhlic,ss Of Vermont
Again. ss an hundred tiraef before. they l,si the
wsy 10 vicrorv in Novertsr .rI NV Yr-l. will
follow.
F,om.,.e B..to-. I...-,,l
1.,,
II NOIiL seein 'ilil 'He 't'non' ei,c''sH h-i
o'' w ii'" J'e. nov y IN
y IS III We uCat'e' 'He' 5li "a 'le HCe's
i,Puo'" - i. my n''e 0'''e~- III ,aei'
cS'nlf' 'einloA', Ironi lIe ll'''>afe 'ePuoncSn
-iice Vi l's "As eAAot'y ,-s
"'~'e 1" Ii.Ae e'liea'- e.; ,He eieol'cH ns7
CONF tHd II sho"s 'uHl 'ls husi2l sdeDSln
i'-'y Suounis 10 HC,nlh- 'nA' Is-'be Ueuloo.s /
" o' 'eihon', WIN u cir Ho" Iecfu''s, S'e
S.,e 10 uJ no ne''er al '-c safe Ho''s 'A'a l9'J
"li s'01e 10 1000
Fro-l Che nAevcftI.er
If NJ Gr,sle,,s ,rdb,. J--;l,.,., c.,.il
have m.Je an i,nr-fs,;.r snvsbere II x.a IN
VorT,or+ I, 49, -, r~a,,b IL -
srepI much mop4y here. B1t Il .pTesr. That
the T,jf,,ge b,a b1rt Mr. Creslav even IN Yer
mont Wherever il /. r,,I tbe (i-eelsv v7ts d.
n,;oi,bes R-,b ,..,ra ,-e r,t,1
"-,l '-5 e.5 e''o'i-u io' we
80, .', - - '-s ~, l'.s.. re-
u''H eI' -. 81 il' 'He 'l''e -'7 anu p'
I-i5ll sc .i'-i ~. .l1 rA.'y
vac - - '"5 '-s
'''-''' '-' S''-'- u'i-7 WY "s'i
rron 80 y. Herald
Tes;erIav's election IN Vermont resulted IN 3
decided stministratioa victory There Was 10
doubt that Coaverte voli be elected. but Lis
nun i'iEel ''l1i sven Iel eo-l.,-s
,,res, ,ss,,.tr g. ,r5 go, -, t'.',s,,l
H., - r-'i. -. -, 49,
-r,or.i iit.-s.f IN, -, 5, tha csn,s,f IN
not d,,ersrs,e il s;-.e i,,si,rcs ir,o ,i;.sr3cr
Both psriies dil their best TO win ami the result
il therefore very significant. The verdict Of the
people Of Vermont e. ulloutt,iy, thst General
Grant shAil remain in the White House f5s Sc
c0ud term.
In lie heal liueS announcing tie rescit in Yer
mont, the Herald speak' q Sc, Greet Admins
traiion Victory Dc The Greeley Coalition
Dead Failure, 80 " TIE liz Is uD-the child j.
chris ersd, Srd his uSme s Ulysses 5 Grant.
d" Waterloo Defeat for lhc ogpgsition,' Se,
Sc.
F-oiu che Rochs-te- Democrat.
The Greer 7,,nr.t,i, hoy, t,v, ,c,.,it.sl
tfqr,,elyss ,ctlg rle-b.,s t,-l.-..i H. ,bo
ye,v r.r.tt, .,.ti --,,,t-r,..' IN -Ia ~ h., tss
Grcels,i.a. sBI haze .rr.eI tbo be.rt of The
re,nlo trrr Thee b.s I'm s,r,stI,ir- If an
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-09-13
Reunion II,h Vermont Via ,eer..

LUDLOW. Vt, Sept. >, 1872
Dsr Ccmrels :-Seveisl Of the late con-
ralas Of CO. G, 1lth Vermont Volunteers have
corc,iyei the project Of holding reunion at
Bsllo#s Falls, Vt, on Thurtlsy, Sept -, 1872,
the anniversary Of The battle Of Winchester, ard
have bcid preliminary meeting to bring the
matter TO the attention Of the coIa-sdes.
It ID proposed to hsve dinner, speeches snd
toss;s, to recount the triSls AMI experiences Of
the past, ard reneR,with increased devotion, the
love we bore each other N the dark day1 Of the
rebellion. Seven long ye2rs have passed since
we were mustered cut. Let every couraie
come and enjoy " the f5a.t C; reason aud the
fiow OF soul"
Please n.tify say memter Of tie llth Yer
mont whom you Hsy know, sad urge them to
come. P.esse notify tie secretary At the earliest
moment Of your intention to come, ii-t 7A
necessary arrangements nay ae ras.e.
Frs,ernsly yours,
L. T.. HAruoRs. Sec Ludlow,
pATnc6 pic1H-. ProiIlut
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AR, soldiers Farewell. .'-Kntet.
Has ike already b7ol cn
The ranks hy war u..t5t.
AMI withered ev'fy toEen
ttia.tn SO freely p.i gated,
NLcl Gee that sat od u nations mama
La won fer Grant a hcro's Ems9
Al ne, the ranks ara ready,
buitcd, Grm as ever,
ladru1'ed. stem AID steady
No trickerv can sever
Tie faith IN Grant tlat basc them tAroa- d.
When l1cd fell fast. taa1 the dew
Tia. ilith is still u1.llken.
Those aIks are even s.rln -cr
Inla when hichm1ld " - tlFel.--
Cur fighting iile row longer,
raj nov as then wc'u win the day;
For Grant aId Wilson hs=d the i5ay.
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