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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-05-21

The world has been somewhat startled
Of late BY the forcibe presentation of the
subject Of incremation Of the dead, instead
of the common process Of burial, Some of
the prominent sayans Of the Old World,
and especially Of Great Britain, have ad-
duced arguments Of considerable strength
in favor Of the idea, although they would
hardly apply in this country. They argue
that, in the first place, land is too valuable,
considering the proportion ofinhabitants tc
the area OF the soil, to take il up useless
y for burying grounds. The infection Of
water BY dscaying animal matter, percolat-
ing for great distances, is a cause of much
i'll health. The doctrine Of burial is by.
CHEMICALLY incorrect, and, as a matter Of
fact, very iucouvenient. There is nothing
to recommend II but long usage, aud this
it Is declared, should now give way to in,
cremation, or burning
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-05-21
less than we had supposed.

We wish some one would tell us the ne
cessary connection between Pacific railroad
and corruption. They have got it in Canada
now Correspondence has been brought to
the attention Of the House Of Commons
duplicating Sir Hugh Allan on charges in
connection with the Canada and Pacific
Railroad 1t is represented that letters
are discovered which passed between Allan
aud his associates which show that the for
mer secured the Pacific Railroad contract
from the Government by expanding various
sums Of money, amounting in the aggre-
gate to 100000 in carrying the elections.
The house has ordered the immediate reas'
sembliug Of the Special Committee Of lnves-
tigatioD into the aaairso ftbe Pacific Railroad
to receive and consider the correspondence
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-05-21

The nephew Of the late Thaddeus
Stevens having failed to comply with the
conditions Of his will relative to abstaining
from the use Of intoxicating drinks, the
executors are about to apply the residue Of
his estate, estimated variously from s50,-
600 to 100000 to the founding Of the
Orphan Home in Lancaster, Penn, design
cd by him in case Of such failuc. The will
provides that no preference shall be shown
in respect Of race, religion, or color in ad,
mission or treatment, and that all the in
mates shall wear the same style Of dress
aud eat at the stms table.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-05-21

Tho brave Candy went to the fata
meeting feeling that there was little hope OF
his returning alive. iu his last interview
with Mr.. Steele. Of Yreka, when that gentle.
man, upon taking leave Of him, begged that
he would not expose his life to the treach-
cry of the Indians, General Candy replied
al believe you are right, Mr.. Steele, and |
shall regard your advice" aud then, with
a pleasant smile, he added, but it would
not look very well for the General in COM
mand to be afraid to 90 where the Peace
Commissioners would venture"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-05-21

Cain and Ransier, two of the colored
South Carolina congressman, have nominal.
ed white youths, who excelled 10 the com.
petitive examination, to West Point cadet.
ships. Cain has also nominated colored
youth, who stood similar test, to aucther
cadetship. Plat of Virginia, has nonin.
ated a colored boy, after competitive ex'
animation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-05-21

Just as we expected. Stories Of de-
ceptions and scandals in connection with
the use of postal cards are already rife,
though the cards have as yet been distrib-
utcd 10 very few places. But is noticeable
that all these stories have previously done
duty in England, and their repetition in
our papers shows poverty of invention
that is pitable. The theological student
home for vacation, whose father is shock.
ed by bill for wines, etc, is now located
at Utica, but he formerly lived in one of
the rural counties Of England. The good
deacon who is scaudalized by a note asking
him to put bottle Of Redercr on ice, has
removed from Birmingham to Philadelphia,
and so on. If the postal cards cause no
greater annoyance than the reproduction Of
the English jokes about them, the objec-
tons to their use, though considerable, are
less than we had supposed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-05-21

This time it is Mr.. James A. Coe. q
broker in Boston, who turns up as rsscsl.
lie has altered the den ominations Of various
securities In bis posse sion, and in this way
has managed to swiud 10 certain Boston par.
ties to the extent of over 100000. He
is in Jail.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-05-21

An honest southern Congressman felt
that he could not conscientiously retain the
$4,000 back pay, SO he turned it over to-
his wife.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-07
The ''Morris Cotton Gin"

HAVING enlarged my business. I again
IL offer the above Gin 10 the planters of
South Csrolina: Having, been thirty. eight
years In the business, I fsel confident I Gan
ranted to please, or no sale. They, run
lighter, gin cleaner, make more lint from the
sam, quantity Of seed cotton, than any other
Gin made. The price lo,oer than any Gin in
will please order early, to avoid delay.
Price, $3. 80 per saw. .'cts.
WOOD TURNING Of every style done with
neatneas and despatch, And cheaper than
Nortnern work can be brought here for. Ad-
dress - ,E. MORRIS,
July Is 3m Columbia. 8. q.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-07
Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Davis
nS account Of his recent speech, has been
" severely criticised by the press. The
!'lND1AN GIRL" has also caused considera-
BILE comment. hy introducing Cigar at IS. 90
per huudred OF course, NOT as good as the
Cabinet
And General Grant
Smoke, but Of such superior quality for the
price, as to cause rush to her Cigar Empo.
rum. Whilst ladies by their actions often
cause gentlemen to become offended with
each other and
To Fight q Duel
Before Satisfaction ia obtained, this sMaid OF
the Weed" always causes them to be in q
good humor, especially it they try Cent
Figaro, which can only be obtained Of her.
Only S1.OO per package-just enough for
Sundays smoking. Sept G
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-07
The Georgia Gin.

1H6 06ofBIH 0ln. ~
NJ entering our. ffth season with these
EVERY case parties aho have bought them
or seen them used have been DELi4HTED
with them, and pronounce them the BEST
they have any knowledge Of. n! 'r-I--1-- :.
We WeGUARANTEE them to gin as clean run
as LIGHT. GIN as FAST and turn out as
GOOD SAMPLE as ANY GIN THAT rs
MADE. Please order early, 80 Is to avoid
disappointment. Catalogue and reference
forwarded on application.
LORICK & LOWRANCE,
June Fl Sole Agente for South Carolina.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-07
Shingles.

oN1HE ICSs
WYE are now prepared to furnish our first
w clsss CYrkESS SAWED SHINGLES in
any desired quantity and upon the shortest
notice. Foc economy, dura ability and supe-
:ior iinish, they cannot be e1celled. Ship
ntnts made to any part OF the country
promptly.
IcMAsTER. MoNTEITH ROATH.
March IL emo
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-07

Fresh Teas.
~ CHESTS choice NEW TEAS, fresh
~ and fragrant, at prices which laugh
at competition. Try that At so cents per
ound and be convinced.
Aug 80 GEO. SYMMERS,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-07

- AMONG late improvements in the
H&8 manufacture Of FLOUR. by far the
most important ia the recently-diu.
covered edmethod ofPURIFYINGMID.
DLiNGS. This wonderful invention is des-
tined to revolutionize the entire Miliine sys-
tenn in this country. By II more thorough
separation is effected between the outer husk
snd the farinaceous portion Of the grain, and
3 Flour is produced Of greater and more uni
in the old style, and with no incroAse in coet.
We have, at heavy expense, introduced this
NEW PROCESS" into our Mill, and are pre-.
pared to offer Flour greatly improved In color
in the usual method. -
Liberal deductions made on car-load d lots.
Aug 26 3mo STOVALL HULL.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-07

A new toy has Just been introduced,
and will surely become very popular.
It is wax doll in crib, The doll be.
ing dressed IL night clothes and q
dainty lace cap. By some mechanism,
the doll baby, at certain intervals, after
being wound up in the crib, puts out
its arms. and distinctly calls, "mamma." /"
The inventor thinks mo family should
be without cne."
a colored man, named Ben. Ellerbe,
was found dead on Monday evening last,
near Bennettsyiile. he came to his
death from old age and starvation.
We regret TO record the death Of Mr..
VIM. Pearson, alter protracted illness,
on last Monday, at Bennettsvills.
A cobb!er in Lynn, Mass, who re-.
Gently burned 7ovn his shop, has been
found guilty Of ommitting shoeieide.
National Republican., 1873-06-30

Rome, for when person, from freak Of
luxury, ordered one to be placed on his
dlnneT-.able he drew upon himself the dire
oSloquy Of the whole city.
The,robln Is considered In several countries
a sacred bird; TO XIII one Is little less than
sacrIlege; and lts eggs are free from the hand
Of tic blrd-noster. II Is asserted that tho ro-
spect shown to IL by man Is Joined In BY the
animals Of the wood The weasel and Wild
cat, II Il said, wi neither molcst II nor cat ~
when killed. One cause for the generation
In which II Is held may be the superstition
which represents II as the medium through
which mankind was warned Of approaching
death. Before the decease Of a person, a
robin Is believed, In many instances, to tap
thrice ut the window Of the room In which
the sick person Is lying Grimm says that
the peculiar yeneration with which this bird
Is treated has been shown by the whole Ger
man race from remote times; and he refers
to the birds color and lis name as evidences
that II was sacred to Thor, the God Of light
ming.
1hc swallow, too, In Germany, Is deemed q
sacred bird. Like the stork, II preserves th,
house on which II builds its nest from flro ant
lightning. The Spanish peasants have a ira
ditlon that II was q swallow that tried u
pluck the thorns out Of the crown Of Chris
as he hung upon the cross; hence they nav'
q great reverence for this bird, and will nove
des roy II,
In France, In the Pays dc Caul, the wrct
Is q sacred bird. To Kill II, or rob Its nest, !
deemed an atroclty which will bring dow
the lightning on the culprits dwelling. Sucl
an act was also regarded with horror In Scot
land. Robert Cunningham mentions the fol
lowing popular maledlctlOn upon those VIII
rob the nest of the wren:
Mallsons, malsons, mair then ten,
| That harry the lodge Of Heavens henl
- BplJrdrin.
National Republican., 1873-06-30
Sacred HlFds.

Extraordinary honors were paid TO the
goose In ancient times, and II Is still held in
great veneration by some of the ancient ma.
tIons. The figure that occurs so frequently
on Buddhist monuments Is the Brahmanee
goose. The ancient Britons, according 10
Caesar, held II impious TO eat the flesh Of geese.
The ibis was another bird held In the highest
sanctlty by the old Egyptians. There are
still numerous pits containing Ibis mummles
In that country The largest Of them, a little
to the westward Of the pyramid Of Aboutir,
Is about twenty feet deep. The floor Of this
pIt, for probably depth Of many feet, Is
covered with heaps on heaps, and layers on
layers, OF coarse earthen jars, the lids &C.
mented down, containing each the body OF
an ibis, preserved with bitumen, and lnclosed
with numerous folds OF narrow cloth band
ages. "some of the mummies arc found, v
SAYS Lord Nugent, in his LANDS Classical
and Sacred" 'ln a state Of great preserya-
tion--black and charred, and incapable of
being taken whole out Of the bandages, but
all the bones, the heads and all the feathers
entire, Whether these animals were thus
ombalmed and brought to this place Of burial
when found dead, or whether collected here
only as objects Of worship, Is question OF
which no ancient authority assists In the So
luton
DIR. Shaw states that tho Mahomotans have
great veneration and esteem for the stork.
IL Is almost as sacred with them as the ibis
was with the Egyptians; and they would
look upon q person as profane who should
kill or even harm one. So precious were
these birds held In Thessaly-whlch country
they are said to have cleared Of seTpents-
that the slayer Of stOrk was punished with
death. They were thought much oi at
National Republican., 1873-06-30
Offensive Advertising

The Massachusetts, Legislature has passed a
law against the DETACHMENT Of natural scenery.
This, We take It, applies to the painting o
Advertisements upon rocks, mailing them on
boards upon trees, and the general obtruslon
OF the notices Of quack medicine venders all
along the lines Of our railways. II Is quite
time such law was enacted In all our New
England States. Some Of the very finest bits
Of landscape arc rendered worthless, COM
paratlyely, TO the observer by the daubs Of
paint thrust upon the sight In or on the most
salient point. We have In mind now spot
mcr and autumn, combination Of beauty
seldom seen. The water, the flowers, the
dropping bushes, the evergreen trees and the
background Of gray rock form o picture
bright refreshing aud attractive. But on
this rock, over which the green vines aud red
yariegatcd leaves trail so gracefully In the
September days, and which OF itself Is con-
| spicuous object, there Is a sprawling, partl-
colorcd advertisement Of Indian bitters. As
II the fences and the boulders and the barns
were not enough, these fellows Of the baseI
surt" take possession Of every available spot
regardless alike Of the laws Of trcspass and
aesthetics, II the people would enter into 0
| solemn league and covenant never 10 pur'
chase anything so advertised the evil would
soon be cured, but rs II Is we shall probably
have no spot Of purely natural scenery
within the vision of the railway traveller
Such an offence against good taste ought not
however, to 20 unwhlpped Of justice. Proc
/ ilfnce Journal.
National Republican., 1873-06-30
DELACROIN.

Ills Great Picture, 'Lc Sardaunpaic."
Dclacroix's picture, "Lo Sardanapaio," has
recently been sold at Paris for the enormous
price Of 5000 francs, aud the owner an-
nounccs his intention Of exhibiting II In Lon
don and pcrhapsln this country. The picture
was first displayed to the public In 1897, the
same year that witnessed the exhibition Of
'The Apotheosis OF Homer" by lugrcs.
Paris was divided on the subject Of these
rival pictures, and by their admirers and de-
tractors they were alternately laudc1 and
condemned unsparingly; the enthusiasts for
color the stcklcrs for severity Of drawing,
wagcd wordy war. The academy carried the
day, and DelaeroiN was stlginatiZcd as dcstl-
tute alike Of taste and execution. He was at
that time poor and proud-so poor that some
months later, after completing his picture,
la Baruue de Dante" only day or two be.
fore the time appointed for the meeting Of
the committee, he was without money srill-
cient 20 buy frame for the picture. In
despair he made one himself, but fearing the
fraTe would cause the picture TO be rejected,
with but faint hopes he sent II TO the Louvre.
| On the opening day Delacroix has'cnod to
the palace, went through the rooms, and,
not tceing his picture, turned away dlscour-
aged. As he was descending the stairs, he
/ met one OF the custodlans, who said:
"wcll, you must surely be satisfied now"
"Why"
go Into the grand salon, and look at the
picture which faces the entrance"
DelacrolN hastened back, and there, In the
place of honor, saw his picture In mos.
superb frame. lie inquired and learned
that, owing to the meanness Of the frame,
his picture had been cast aside without eX.
animation, when Baron Gros, after the last
fully, then, sending for the finest fiame IL
the store-room, had the picture reframed,
and ordered Il hung In the place Of honor.
| Delacroix, though personally unacquaintcd
with Gros, hastened to his studio to thank
him for his kindness. He found the Baron
whose polish Of manner did not equal hIs
kindness of heart, before his easel, palette In
hand
"Ah!" said Gros as he was announced,
you arc the man who painted the ship It's
well done assure you"
81 am very grateful
mo, no, your picture Is fine ono, as far
as color Is concerned, a very fine one but
for tho drawing-you must let me tell you
you draw like hog !"
In after years DelacrOiX used to tell this
story of the barOn with innnlte relish
National Republican., 1873-06-30

TnE QUESTION of reannexlng Alexandria
to the District of Columbia Is the subject of
much discussion in that ancient burg. The
exact method by which this Is to be accom-,
plished II accomplished at all, Is not readily
ascertaued; but 1t Is known that interested
parties have circulated petitions and sub
sorlption lists for the purpose Of rails
Ing funds, &C., with which TO defray
the expense OF presenting the matter prop,
erly before Congress and the courts. We
OF the District will interpose no objection to
formal and legal recession by the State OF
Virginia, provided u majority Of the people
of alexandria arc favorable thereto, and we
suggest that the most satisfactory way Of ar
irving at the desired result will be to petition
both the Legislature Of Virginia and Con-
gress ON the subject. That the question now
receives unusual attention clearly shows that
our present form of government and our
comprehensive system OF improvements"
have attractions which, In the minds OF our
nearest nelghbors, who are the best judges
In the case, are sufficient TO answer the
charges that 'thc District is rlng-rldden
community"
National Republican., 1873-06-30
PERsoNArINn sroKEs.
A Fanny yEpi.eds sf Life In the Toms
Practical Jsherr Arpona the Prlsoner..

Practical Jsher- Amens the Prisoner.
tFrufn the New York Times Jlns lal
Since the Incarceration of Edward 5.
Stokes in the Tombs Il Is calculated by the
keepers that about 1900 mon and women
who never had any previous acquaintance
with the prisoner have interviewed them. II
IL constant source Of annoyance to the
officials, the other prisoners, and even to
Stokes himself. The other prisoners on the
second tier have OF late referred visitors ask
ing for Stokes TO cell No. ~, on the third
tier, occupied by Eli Brown, tho great West
ern countcrfclter, aud Brown, entering iuto
the spirit Of the Joke, has p9reonatc1 Stokes
to great advantage on many occasions. Yes
torday Mr.. Henry Elwood, prominent
politician Of Long Island City, visited the
Tombs, and, Of course, made for Stokes
cell the moment he came on the second
tier, Stokes was at the time Ia the counsel
room In consultation with Mr.. Don Passos.
Elwood was turning away disappointed, when,
one Of the other prisoners said "Who are
you looking for !" I'm looking for Stokes, "
replied Mr.. Elwood, 'but sec he Is not In
his cell" ooh, replied tho prisoner, "that
name on the door Is only blind to keep Gu.
rious people away. He's on the third tier, In
No. %, under tho name Of Ed Brown, hut
don't let the keeper know told You" Mr..
Elwood handed the poor prisoner thirty
cent cigar, and went TO 90. "Arc you Mr.,
Stokes I" said he. 81 am" said Brown; 'hoN
did you nnd out | was here p Zone OF the
prisoners told me-" II wish tho prisoner
would mind their own business" 'Oh, you
needn't feel annoyed, Mr.. Stokes, said Mr.
Elvood. II am not q reporter; am Mr.. FL
wood, Of Long Island City" ''OE, In thai
case" said Brown, ~ am very glad to &C,
you. Since my obtaining new trial I hav,
been fairly pestered with visitors" 81 ap
Drcclate your position fully" said Mr.. Fl
wood. "What do you think Of your pros
pects1" Mr.. Brown nj this squared him
I, self for the encounter and spoke. "Wcl'
/ really, Mr.. Elwood, | hardly know what :,
say to that. At present tim afraid canno
answer. My position Is such peculiar one
my senior counsel being absent from this clt'
| (engagod on my casc) In Albany, and shoul'
/ not like to make any statement which w0ult
not meet with his iull approval. But | on
free to say that shot Mr.. Fisk In sclf-de
fence, In order to prevent myself being shot
and would have shot you under the SAM
circumstance" Here Mr.. Brown looked So
cmn. "Do you smoke, Mr.. Stokes 2" said NJ
Elwood. II do" said Brown. ~ have a boz
or two now In my CELL" TRY these, then,
said Mr.. Elwood ''you will hnd them excel
lent" and he passed half dozen Of tn
thirty-ccnt cigars Into Mr.. Brown. "Call an
day, Mr.. Elwood," said Mr.. Brown, 81 vii
bc happy to sec YOU" As Mr.. Elwood wen
down stairs Mr. Browns side partner In tn
next cell said, Keeper, another man re
manded for sentence" Mr.. Elwood, on lcaN
Ing the jail, sell Mr.. Stokes was q very pClit
gentleman. but was not by any means a
handsome as he was represented.
National Republican., 1873-06-30

Tue ENTHUSIASM with which the nOnilna.
tlon of Mr.. Nelson Diugley as their candidate
for Governor has been received by the Repub-
licans of Maine shows that the young men Of
the party, or more properly the men Of young
ideas, are firmly established in its control.
The claims of many men who had grown
gray in the service" were ignored in his nom.
ination for the evident reason that the masses
Of the people demanded representative Of
modern and progressive ideas. 1t Is q mis-
take to suppose that the people arc to bs sat
Ished with past records" They demand,
and viii have, men In Office who keep pace
with the age.
National Republican., 1873-06-30

some TIME AGO the Petersburg Appeal de-
clared that 1t had weighed President Grant
and found him wanting. Whereupon the
Richmond Enquirer remarked that at must
have caught him without his sword" Inas.
much as General Grant laid aside his sword
long ago, when he declared his'policy to be
"Let US have peace" 1t Is possible that the
Enquirer Is right; but 1t is significant fact
that those who felt It's force have not for
gotten that sword. While he was welding
1t at the head Of our armies, however, 1t was
the custom In the South to denounce him as
man unit for his position. We arc Of the
opinion that history will demonstrate the
fact that he possesses u similar successful
'unhtncss' as civil leader.