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Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25

OF the houses were dragged from theil
beds, while the devouring flames were
destroying their houses and house
neutrality-suspicious. acquired by
years of constant toll. MFR. and Mrs,
Bean, then in the decline Of life, the
latter suffering from infirmities, were
treated with the most brutal inhumani.
ty, and were frequently threatened
with death in the burning pile. Capt.
Sullivan was taken prisoner. The 9th
ers, denied sufficient clothing to pro-
tect them FROM the dreadful severity
OF that winter night, indeed, almost
naked. were left to care for themselves
as best they could. The blood from
their bare feet, cut by the sharp crust,
marked their long and tedious way to
The shelter of their nearest neighbor,
Capt. Sullivan was conveyed on
board the "Aieyence," . prisoner. TAX
en- to New York, he was incarcerated
in filthy prison, where brutally treat
ed, half starved, he was prostrated
with disease, and after lingering ill
ness, died. Relative to his death. ac-
counts disagree in some particulars.
1t has been SAID that the English Of
fered to release him on parole but this
offer he Indignantly refused. His
imprisoners claimed that he died in lit
OF anger. His descendants, now re-
siding in Sullivan, claim that it 10 q
fact we'll established by tradition that
he died in prison from the effects Of the
brutal treatment he received there.
kidder's Eastern Maine and Nova
Scotia, in the Revolution" says that
when Capt. Sullivan was exchanged
"he was in so feeble a condition that
he died on his way home.'
III the memory of the writer is not
at fault, the editor Of the Belfast Jour-
nal, himself a descendant of Capt. Sui
liyan, attempted TO prove few years
ago, in an editorial article, that his il.
lustrious progenitor was an unqualified
tory. The writer has his information
second handed, having never seen the |
article IN question, and cannot, there.
fore, vouch for the truth Of the state
ment. If the editor did write the ar
ticle as stated / am at loss to under
stand on what he based his statement
Tor with this exception, all the evil
ience have ever read or heard of, goes
70 prove, and in my opinion does
prove, beyond the shadow Of doubt,
that Capt. Sullivan's devotion to the
COLONEL cause cost him his life.
j. G. G.
Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25

Our JENNY.-She is the most discon-
tented, unhappy little monkey that ever
lived. She finds something to cry about
twenty times day. Yesterday saw
her sitting on box in the back yard, q
small monument of despair. The tears
were running slowly down her cheeks,
aud old Carlo, the Newfoundland dog,
all decked in rags and strings, stood
wagging his tail and watching her sym
pathetically. l took her up in my arms
and asked her what she was crying a.
bont. 80. many SINGS" she said. "What
things, darlingY' II wish you hadn't
borned mo-" ''Tell mama what is wrong
now" Well, den, old Tarlo's tail drOwed
out behind, when l wanted it to drOw
out tween his shoulders, tos why for q
pummel, SOS t0uld ride on his back
aud have something to hold on to-"
Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25
StltfttD Storp.
A Prodigal in Buskins.
From the Allan tic NASazine.I

From the Allan tic Magazine.
The river boat arrived some time
during the night and made fast 70 the
levee at s.. l have faint remem-
brance Of turning over in my berth
with heavy weight on my conscience,
when l realized that the machinery
was no longer churning the blood Of
some hundred and odd passengers
with its tedious and incessant jar.
At daybreak l went out into the
frosty and still deserted streets, feel
ing as forlorn as possible, and every
once in while having kind Of spasm
in the region Of the heart; for l kept
coming upon great placards announc-
ing the unprecedented attractions at
the -. Theatre, and away down in
the bill was one line that somehow had
marvellous fascination for my eyes,
though Heaven knows l didn't wan,
TO see it any oftener than was abso.
lutely necessary
1t ran thus =
MR. BLANK.
HIS fIRSr APPEARANCE on ANY STAGE.
1t is scarcely three years since
donned the buskin, but it seems at
least three ages, aud shall treat the
subject with that liberal justice pecul-
iar to people who have outlived the
bitterness Of an experience and are
beginning to cherish the memory Of it.
To begin with, had become rest
less At home.-I always do,-and that
is what has made prodigal Of me; l
suppose some Of the dear fellows whom
I half worshipped because they we're
such deliciously melancholy Hamlets,
or such pathetic and lovable Romeos.
had fired my young ambition, and l
began to think it quite lark when l
packed my trunk to enter upon nv
first engagement.
Of course the parents were resign
ed. l have observed that it 10 one of
the first duties offs prodigal to break
in bis parents. have also observed
that your orthodox prodigal must try
TO do something for which he is emf
nently unified, or he at once sinks in
to the bottomless pit of the common
place, and ceases to be any longer an
object Of interest; this is probably
why felt called upon to adopt the
stage as . mOmentary and spasmodic
profession.
Sis particularly dull place of
an early morning. felt as though
was about TO become acquainted with
the cold charities of the world, and l
WAS low-spirited in consequence.
After . while broke nv fast at q
wholesome little chop-house, where .
motherly waitress brought me omelet
and coffee, together with the morning
paper.
OF course my eve at once fell upon
that ominous line, "Mr. Bland. his
first appearance on any stage; !" it was
in the smallest visible type, but l saw
it ~ soon as l had spread the paper
against the sugar-bowl, and l saw lit
tie else 20 long Is I sat in the com.
Portable heat Of that consoling chop
house.
wanted TO confide in that motherly
waitress. wanted to ask her il she
had seen the announcement that "Hr.
Blank" was about to take the most
desperate and decided step Of his life
and when she had assured me that she
had all the morning been broodine
over the mystery Of Mr.. Blank, and
that che had the greatest sympathy
for him under the peculiarly trying
circumstances, and that she lived Will
the hope Of one day clasping Blank b.
Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25
Now and Then.
ny ALICE CARY.

by ALICE CARY.
"Sing me \ song NV nightingale,
Hid in among the twilight flowers;
And make ii low he said. Il pray,
And make II sweet" But she said Nay;
Come when the moon begins 10 trail
Her golden giories DER the gray
Morn is the time for loves all hail ~
He said, The morning Is not ours'
Then give me back, nv hearts delight,
Hid in among the twilight flowers,
The kiss gave you Yesterday
See how the moon this way has leant,
As II TO Weld son consent.
Surely" he said, "you will reQuite
Ny love is his"' But she said. Nay"
Yea. now" he said. Bu, she said, Hush.
And come 10 me at morning blush
lie said, The morning i not ours.
But say, at least, you love me. Love,
Hid in among the twilight flowers,
No winds are listening, far or near
The sleepy doves will never hear"
"Ah. leave me in my sacred glen;
And when the saffron morn shall close
Her misty arms about the rose,
Come. and my speech, nv thought shall prove
Not now,n che said mot now, but tben.-
He said. The morning is not ours!-'
Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25

CivIL KIGHTs.-A yer J good story Is circu-
iating ia Washington at the expense Of Mr..
Morrill,, of Maine. 1t seems that the Sen
ator was out for walk Sunday evening.
In passing leading colored church, be
was so pleased with the singing that he
went in. He had been seated but = few
minutes when colored dignitary ap-
preached him, and said in substance that
the church was for colored people, and
they preferred to be left undisturbed BY
people during their services. Mr.. Morrill,
Immediately retired. A few days before
he had been earnestlyworking for the pas.
sage OF the Civil Rights bill.-SprisaGeld
Republican.
Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25
IMPORTAN TO
BREEDERS OF HORSES.
N~ l shall stand the following Stallion
"S the coming season, In this city.

Dapple Gray, six years old IN June next stands
l5s hands high, weighs le3O lbs. He is by Gen.
sherman he by Gen. Knox. Sherman's Dam was
the Seayey Mare, Of Waterville; she BY Hiram
trotted when Eve years old in 3.35. Bismark's
Dam, Maggie Mitchell. she by the Merrow horse,
be by Witherell, he by the old Winthrop Messen-
ger.
1t will be seen by the above pedigree, that il
would be hard TO find u horse with more trostlng
blood in his veins. And the horse fulfilis the
promise OF his breeding, without training; be can
show n 40 Kait and he 10 considered BY the best
of Judges TO have splendid trotting actioa. And
his colts all show it. He has some colts two
years old this spring. that will compare favorably
" ith any of their age, in the state. ] shall Limit
him to a small number Of Mares
LEXINGTON.
Dark Bay. without white) with black points,
stands l53 hands high, is four years old past He
is by Gen. Knox. Dam Horteuse by the thorough-
breed running horse Lexington, (the winner OF
twenty three races, and e7I.000. and the sire Of
more winners than any horse iu Anne rics, } Second
Dam By Imported Glencoe.
Lexington was broken the past winter. He has
good action, and can show goo4 speed Tor ne IN
tie handbag be has had. s
This presents good opportunity for the people
OF this county 70 improve the blood Of their
horses.
The terms will be for ei1hae q he above, tWen.
ty five dollars for the season. Cash o. satisfAc-
tory paper q tAe TINE a services.
Ellsworth. April u, ls7l lesf
Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25

It is declared that one-third of Louisiana
Il still under water, and that eighty thous-
and people are still in destitute condi-
ton. Sad sickness and suffering threaten
to prevail all Summer.
Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25

A precocious boy Of eight Summers At
tributes the death Of . pet gold nsh-his
sisters id0l--go the fact that It couldn't
take joke. He used to catch 4 Occa-
si0nally with bent pin.
Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25
Gen. Hancock !.

nEE. HANCOCK will make the season of 1874
u Nav !. to Sept. /, al my stable in Bucksport.
Gen. Hancock Nas by Dirigo, he by old Drew:
Dam Messenger Mare by the Bush Messenger.
Gen. Hancock is l3 years old last June !;
weighs ll00 lbs hs taken the first premium At
every Fair held IN this county for nine years. has
trotted his mil. i'm 2 ~ without lifting and can
repeat it any day on a good track. He has a big,
open. easy gait, and be transmits to his gets be-
yond comparison.
TERDos
Single Service, Cash. tl5.
season go; payable at time of first service.
Warrant, rs; pay able ten days after the mare
foals.
Boarding or pasturing At q low rate. All
mares 81 the risk of the owners.
IVORY GRANT.
Bucksps.t, April -, le7A Amosle
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

GoNE.-The little house on the block
north of the Mint, and for a long time
used, as the obese proprietor of the
Hormsby Case says, as an hoil room,
has gone deponent knoweth not where.
But on its old site will soon be moved
the large three story hotel formerly
owned by J. S. Bryant. +. Walker, the
happy, jolly and accommodating pre-
pnetor OF the Mint House in days gone
by, has purchased the Bryant house and
proposes to give it another move lit
having been moved from Clear Creek.
and when thoroughly reftted and re,
paired will open up. and keep, a first
class hotel, complete in all departments.
We understand work will be commenced
Immediately on this enterprise and
pushed forward with all possible dis
patch.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

THE OPP FELLOWS of Carson VIII have
a party at Masonic Hall, ON Monday
evening next, the occasion being the
Celebration of the Fifty-tifth Anniver-
sarv of the Establishment of the Order
of Odd Fellowship in the United States.
The date Of the anniversary is the 26th
Sunday. At Genoa, We are Informed
the celebration will be on Saturday, the
Goth. 1t will he social reunion with
Music and dancing.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

A Big RAcE.-The Constable Of this
township, in the performance of his
official duties a day or two since. was
engaged in the service Of some papers
in a civil case and could not for a long
time find his man (the defepdant) so as
to get service. At last, after many hours
waiting and watching and some strategy
he saw his individual not far ahead max
ing for the unknown regions of Uncle
Tread's fields. He hailed him and made
known his business, when he took it for
granted that be bad been tapped off for
= race and away he went. Constable
followed, hnt was soon distanced by this
ancient war horse, and when last seen
by this crest fallen official be was going
up the flune at two forty speed. Stern
says if he ever does get service on his
man, he will have huge bill for mileage
to pay. as he charges double when he
has to run d man down 10 serve a civil
process.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

Mr.. B. +, FOSTER, Of the firm of Fos-
ter, Freeman 4 Co., has just returned
from business trip to San Francisco.
Those desiring to purchase the greatest
Injuries in tho fancy grocery line will
not fail to make note of this fact, ard
III due season present themselves at his
place of business.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

CIGARS AT TIE CAdE.-Starkweathe
the great chief of Pythian fame, and of
late the oracle Of nicotine, has another
cage about ready for occupation; this
time he opens the golden bars Of his
silded cage, in a mich OF Fred's barber
shop.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

HOUSE TO EE VOTED FoE.-ln these
days when the growing talk among
politicians Is who shall be voted fo:; for
Governor, Senator, etc, 4 novel idea
has been developed by some ladies who
have provided the mansion. and pro-
pose that il shall be voted away Tonight
at the Episcopal Far, This elegant
mansion is complete in all its depart
IGents, and its many rooms are
magnifcentIy furnished in the new
est aai most fashionable style.
The architect informs us it is
what is known among builders rs the
ConTCsi. order, composed in part Of
DoI:r, Ionic and Corinthian. The fur
ni,rge is n! imported from Europe, and
the carpets and curtains are from the
most extensive manufactures of France
and Switzerland This macnifcsnt
combination OF n. and taste, will be on
exhibition. and Is, we understand, to be
voted - one Of Cugsan's most beautiful
voung ladies W no is soon to be married.
Unlike other elections you will be cou-
PEELED to pay to exercise the night OF
franchise on this occasion. Bat there is
40 lazy against buying votes for your, or
nyb0dy ols='s girl.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

MISUNDERSTANDING for two nights
only, and tonight is the first appearance
in Carson. OF this splendid troupe we
have no occasion to remind our readers
of the great attraction of the program
me to fill the house, only to let the pub
lie generally know that tonight and to-
morrow night is all the time this talented
company can be with u.s.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

Piano TUSING.-Prof. f. 4. Herring
this morning, that he is prepared, and
competent, to tune pianos, organs. and
other musical instruments, and that he
will do so on the most favorable terms.
He guarantees satisfaction: if he does
not give that he will receive 10 pay.
That he is reliable man, and sklllful
in his profession, many Of orr citizens
can testify.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

BASE BALL.-We are informed that
the Minstrel nine propose to play a
game Of base ball with the Carson club.
on the grounds Of the latter in Uncle
Tread's field, on Thursday at P II.
Fun ahead for the BOYS.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

A handsome marble tombstone, de-
signed to be placed on the grave of Will
liam Henry Elrod. who died some
months since, has been received from
San Francisco
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

LET EVERYBODY Go.-Eemember that
tonight is the opening night of the
Episcopal Fair for the benefit of the
Church. Remember. also, that the
ladies of this Church always give full
value received for all the benefits con-
fsrred. All who 60 will get more than
their moneys worth in pleasure, and
can materially assist in paying off q
heavy debt incurred in the enlargement
of this now beautiful Church In adj
dition to the programme of the enter
tairment. as heretofore announced, the
lady managers have arranged to have
vocal music, by private parties. on each
evening-ton night and tomorrow night
When we consider the artistic accom-
plishments of some of our resident lady
and gentleman singers, the attractive
ness of the st-mentioned part of the
entertainment is evident. At Moore l.
Parker's Hall
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22
MAGuIRE' 5 MINs1KrLs, under the man.

MAGUIRE' 5 MINsTKELs, under the man
agemept Of Mr.. John Piper, will be here
to-day, and appear at the Carson Thea
ter this evening. This will doubtless be
the greatest treat to the lovers Of min
siTel music and entertainment ever given
in Carson. The troupe is Il very cele
brated one. The box sheet is already
well filled. Those who contemplate at
lending, if they have not reserved seats,
will be wise to secure them at an early
hour this morning.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

The sprinkling cart is again making
its rounds through our principal streets,
and quoting the dust.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

EELLIGEEINT.-ycs Yesterday a couple Ct
web known citizens. brilliantly hilalio1s.
Id q lively little set to on Carson street,
growing ont of the misconstruction Of
the application of pet names. when
number three, gentleman well known
to tie Nevada press, stepped in. III the
capacity Of a peacemaker; hut his flag
Of truce was not respected-both parties
caromed on his face and head with we'll
directed shots from the shoulder. the
battle vas short and not particularly
bloody, the forces being drawn of in
good order, and no arrests. No. Three
Is not certain but what that little circus
was gotten up for his especial benefit
and that the result was, rs anticipated.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

OLcovIcH Brothers have just received
fine stock of new goods. See their
new advertisement,
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

The Curry Engine Company have
elected the following named officers for
the ensuing year: Foreman, Jacob Null
Ter; First Assistant, p. II. Mulcahy;
Second Assistant. A. A. Borges; Secre-
tary, J. c. Bunker; Treasurer, J. Tobri-
Nor
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

1EsANE.-We heard on the street yes-
terday that brother of General Cradle
bangh, living on the Carson river, had
become insane and will be sent to the
Asylum at Woodbridge, California,
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-22

The REroRT OF THE STATE TREASURER
Of the State Of Nevada for the Fiscal
Year 1873, in pamphlet, is received.
The arrangement and completeness of
the tabular statements would seem to be
perfect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-28
rhe Trenton TroubIes.

To the Editor Of the Ledger:
Both of our morning papers publish
call signed by many OF the most promi-
nent citizens Of the city for meeting
to be held at the Exposition building to-
night. The object OF the meeting is to
mass a series of resolutions condemning
the willful and deliberate murder OF
sixteen unarmed and helpless citizens
at Trenton, Tennessee, on the night OF
the 25th inst. That the murders were
committed there can be little doubt In
the minds of those who have read the
full accounts as published in our city
papers for the past three days, but
these meetings with cut and dried resolu-
tions are not the means OF expressing
the disapprobation OF all good and
lawabiding citizens" The papers of
this city, surely the representatives OF
public sentiment, have with a singular
unanimity justly and severely con
demned the action Of the mob who,
vi ct arms, raided upon the Jail at Tren.
ton, and after forcing the surrender OF
sixteen negro desperadoes murdered
part or all of them. (Some accounts
say six, others say sixteen.) That this
was an outrage, all law-abiding citizens
agree, and the press so says. Then, why
call a meeting and pass cut and dried
resolutions to this effect2
The true and only remedy for these
threatened riots, as at Somerville, Aus.
tin, in North Carolina, at Columbia and
at Pickettville, rests with the conserva-
tive and law-abiding people OF the
country. In no one of the threatened
riots above mentioned has white man
been the aggressor. A personal or
business alteration with negro of late
begets riotous feeling among people OF
his color. They have no respect for the
laws of the land, and on the slightest
provocation resolve themselves into
mobs leave their places OF work, congre-
gate on street corners after nightfall,
drill in the suburbs and in the early morn
fire their arms of in the immediate vicin-
ity OF country homesteads, thus begetting
feeling of alarm and uneasiness among
peaceable citizens. They ambuscade
white men when on a public highway
and when captured fold their hands and
With lamb like meekness tell their pen
itence and await the slow process of a
trial by q court of justice-often too slow
to serve good. The true and only solu-
ton to the vexed problem will be to teach
the negroes who they are and what their
rights and privileges are, and when they
organize for riots or ambuscades let them
know that they forfeit all claims for pro-
lection from an outraged people. The
negro has his rights and can maintain
them by appealing to the courts of the
land The white man has no right ex
cept that guaranteed to the negro, and
when either are detected in attempts to
assassinate, rob or murder, they should
be prepared and required to pay the
fnrfeit u.