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FLOWERS FOR THE BRAVE.

Programme OF the Decoration Ceros
monies at Mount Oiivet To-day-Ths
Annual Tribute to the Memory Of
the Confederate Dead.
Let it be remembered that the graves Of
the Confederate dead at Mt. Olivet Gene
terry are to receive the annual floral offer
ings this evening at 4 O'Clock. Ample pro-
vision has been made for the conveyance of
all who desire to participate in or witness
the beautiful ceremony. Cars will run
from the Chattanooga Depot, and a large
number of vehicles from the end of the
Cherry and College street railroad.
The charge for conveyance will be
a mere pittanee, and nothing need him
der any one whom the solemn sentiment Of
respect and admiration for onr fallen heroes
may incline to go to the grounds.
Commencing at P. NJ, omnibuses for
Mount Olivet will connect with the Cherry
street cars at their depot in South Nash
vile.
The Tennessee and Pacific Railroad will
run a train CT cars, leaving the Chattanooga
and Decatur depots every half hour between
and P. NJ, the last train returning at
7:30 p. NJ
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Washington and Lee University Conn
meucemenf.

Our Acknowledgements are due Mr.. VIM.
Doli, clerk of the Faculty of Washington
and Lee University, for an invitation to at
tend the commencement exercises of that
institution, which occur June q, %, %
and "a, in accordance with the following
programme:
COMMENCEMENT RXERcIsEs.
Sunday, June 81: IL A. NJ. Bacealaure-
ate Sermon, Rev. E. T. Winkler, D. D.,
Alabama. SPIN Sermon before Young
Mems Christian Association, Rev. w, z.
Munsey, d. D., Tennessee,
Monday, June %; S. p. NJ. Celebration
of the Literary Societies.
Tuesday, June %: 8 A. n. Alumni Tie
union. 81 PA. Alumni Address, ]. Har-
vey McLeary, Esq, Texas.
Wednesday, June "a: 10 A. n. Com
mencement Exercises. II II. Address
before the Literary Societies, Gen. r. L,
Gibson, Louisiana. Pm. Alumni DIM
neT.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Tuesday, June %; % p. NJ. Ugly ,Cl,h
Wednesday, June "a: s p. NJ Me-,
and Promenade. 8. P. NJ. Bal
ATHLETIC AssoCIA',1ox
Monday (afternoon), JU-.,e %. Rasa Po1
Match Game.
AQUATIC.
Tuesday (afternoJn), June %. I ..Har.
~ Lee" VS.. "Albert Sidney: six-oared race
for challenge cup. Course, North river.
Two miles straight-away. 2. Swimming
matcb-2OO yards-nine entries. 8, Tu6
race-lo0 yards-60 entries.
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The Pilgrims Progress.

The Diocese of Nashville is represented
in the first American pilgrimage by the fol-
lowing delegation from Memphis and vi
cinity: DR.. E. Miles Willett, Messrs. NJ.
and p. j. Magevney, NJ. y. McKeOn, Mr..
and Mrs. Vaccaro, and Mrs. j. w. Dawson.
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Delegates to the Exchange Convention

The Nashville delegation to the Conven-
tion of Cotton Exchanges, to be held at
Augusta ON the 10th of June, will consist
of the following named gentlemen: John
F. Wheless, chairman; j. P. Mcclure,
Tbos. Parkes, T. B. Sample, James Wilkes.
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In order to make a change in my bust
ness, am offering my entire stock of new
and desirable Dry Goods at cost for cash.
A. C. Beech, 10 Public Square.
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W. E. Wards Seminary.

W. E. Wards Semlnary.-Class Day,
Friday, the 9Th of June. Reports of stand
ing for the Year, Glass ValedictOries and
Music. The Commencement Exercises
of the Senior Glass of forty-six young ladies
will include Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, the sth, 9th and 10th. 1t
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sale of EdgefeId Lots.

The following lots in Williams addition
to Edgeield were disposed af at auction by
A. V. S. Lindsey & Co. yesterday.
J. 4. Goodwin purchased lots 12S, 129
and 100 for 500.
A. w. johnson purchased lots 131, 1S2
and 1873 for 1896 81
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Just ReeeiTed-2S pieces Black Iron
Frame Grenadine, warranted silk and wool,
at SOC, worth 75c; 20 pieces Black Iron
Frame Grenadine at 75c, worth s1.25, at the
Philadelphia Store, p Public Square. 1t
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CITY NOTICES.

Ice Tea! Ice Tea,-Eyerybody is fond of
Ice Tea IN hot weather, and the place to
find the largest variety, finest quality, and
at the cheapest price, is at w. w. Totten s
Bros. You can also save money and very
annoying labor by buying fresh Roasted
Coffee of them. % College street. 1t
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Grenadines-A handsome line of Striped
and Embroidered Grenadines at 10, 12I, Is
and 20c. per yard, at the ''Orleans Store, "
Is Public Square. Olwill Bros.
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Mustard! Mustard, Mustard,--A very
large stock Of COleman's English Mustard
all sizes, at reduced prices, at Phillips
Jackson & Cos. my31 eOd1w
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EDress GOOds.-We will offer from this
date forward ourentire stock ofDress Goods
at great sacrifice. Orleans Store, Is Public
Square. Olwi1 Bros.
May 81, 1874. my31 1w
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New Goods for Walking Suits.-We
offer to-day large lot of elegant Lace and
Satin Striped Brown Linens for Walking
Suits at 37s cents, worth 60 cents. A rare
chance. Thompson Bros. & Kelly, Summer
street. my27 st
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oval large IL TX black Fan CHAINS, Para
sols, rams Ladies' and Children's Trim
meu Ia 5, and variety of Fancy Goods, at
the Exposition Dollar Store. my31 2t
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Heavy Damages.

In an action for damages, determined in
the Law Court yesterday, wherein Lewis
Frankland was plaintiff and j. l.. Price
defendant, judgment was rendere IN favor
of the plaintiff for one cent.
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slippers! Slippers!-Ladies' Kid Slip
pers 40 cents pair; Misses and Children's
Slippers, plain and fancy colOrs, at low
prices. Eagle Shoe Store, o Union, be
tween College and Market streets.
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Avoid sickness and the use Of drugs by
using freely that excellent Chalybeate water
at the east end of the Suspension Bridge. II
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Be sure to call soon and procure some
of those great bargains offered at A. Z.
Beech's, 10 Public Square.
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If your liver Is inactive. use Lauce,s
Aperieht' IL regulates u -Ie liver and bowels.
Druggists sell it. mv31 D..
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We are selling Ladies' Hats and Bonnets
cheaper than any other house in the United
States. A. Winter & Bro, Is Union st.
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Revision of the Congressional Com.
mifIRea.

Thos. H. Payne, of Hardin, has been ap-
pointed a member of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee for the Eighth dis
trict, rice W. r. Hinckle, who has removed
from the district. In revising the Congress
sional committees, the State Executive
Committee has made no changes, except i'll
case of removals from the district, or in
case member has been a candidate for
Congress.
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Victoria and Bishop Lawn and Paris
Muslin at a great sacrifice at the Philadel-
phia Store. 1t
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While Pique, Victoria Lawn and White
Swiss, at reduced prices at A. Winter &
Bros. my31 sun, lived, sun st
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There is no excuse forp poor biscuits, rolls,
bread, griddle cakes, mullins, WALES etc.,
when Dooley's Yeast Powder is used.
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70 SeasOnable Shoes for ladies and
gentlemen, just received and offered at low
est cash prices at Ramage's. my9 #
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Grange Organized.

A fine Grange was organized at Craggie
Hone. Cheatham county, yesterday, A. L.
Thompson, Master, j. II. Kendrick, Secre-
tarv, and Mrs. J. 2. Kline, Ceres.
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sOUARING ACCOUNTS.
Another Payment on the Edgeieid
and Kentucky Railroad.

Winslow and Wilson made another pay
ment of $4,000 in new Tennessee bonds
to the Governor yesterday on account Of
Edgeield and Kentucky Railroad. This
leaves the balance on the third payment
due August 29th, 1873, $1,000, with in
terest. The fourth payment falls due
Aug. 20, IVA.
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snarkles the Baden Baden Springs. In
every drug store you can find Lances
Sparkling Effervescent Aperient.
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IL yOu want to save money, buy your
Dry Goods at A. Winter & Bros, 13 Union
street. my31 st sun, wed,sun
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~ The best stock Of Boots and Shoes
at yery low cash prices at Ramage's, As Col
lege street. my -
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Juuped for six Years.

In the Criminal Court yesterday Frank
Hubbard, alias OFT, was convicted OF
burglary and sentenced to six years in the
penitentiary.
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RRPanlnrRd.

Three colored convicts who recently es-
caped near GaIlatin, where they were
working on the railroad, have been recap
furad
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A Bleached Cotton, excellent quality,
at 10c. yard at A. Winter & Bros.
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TRAINS
Eastern Fast Line, ex-
cept Sundsy........-
Cincinnati EXPIRES, d'ly
Cincinnati night Ex-
press, except Sunday
Lexington Mail, except
Sunday...-..-.......-
Lexington Express, ex-
cept Sunday.........
Lagrange Accommoda-
ton, except Sunday
Lagrange Accommods-
ton, except Sunday
helbyville Mail except
Sunday.....-....-..-.
shelbyville Express ex-
cept Sundsy-.-.-....
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Boots and ShOes.-Our summer stock
is now complete, and will be offered at the
lowest prices. John Holahan, 0 Union st.,
between College and Market. my91 If
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Relieve your headache with doe q;
Lance's Sparkling Aperient. druggists
have it. ,,,.a1 D..
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A beautiful assortment of New Prints at
the Southern Palace, Church street.
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Ten Cent Dress GOOds.-French Dress
Goods, in all colOrs, only 10 cts, worth IS
cts, at the Southern Palace, c. .urch street.
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Only s5 Cents.-Fcty cent French
Prints reduced to 25 cents, at the Southern
Palace. Church stree my31 st
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The best assortment of Ladies' Linen
Suits of every description, and by far the
cheapest in the city. G. Rice & Co.
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Great OOrgains in Grenadines and Linen
LawIF, at the Southern Palace, Church St.
w'yS1 St
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New Cashmere; at Hogan Bros.
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Dry Goods of all kinds best and cheap
est at the Southern Palace, Church street.
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SIippers! Slippers!-Ladies'

Hogan Bros is the place to buy dry
goods cheapest. my31 st
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A fresh supply of Ladies' Suits on hand.
G.. Rice & Co. myS1 st
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summer Sllks and Silk Poplins cheap at
he Southern p alace, Church street.
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Ladies' Suits! Ladies' Suits Children's
Suits Children's Suits. Cheap. cheap.
cheap. G. Rice & Co. my31 st
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Ladies' Suits made to order a. shortest
notice. G. Rice & Co. my31 st
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A fresh supply of those handsome Chill
dren's Suits. G. Rice & Co. my31 st
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New Ribbons as Hogan Bros.
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New Fans and ney Chains at Hogan
Bros. uva1 o.
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The shortest and quicke-t route TO Washing
ton, Baltimore, the East and Southeast.
CONDENSED TIMB TABLE THROUGH TRAINS.
VIA PARKERSBURG vo.+Tino St. Louis
MAY 10, 1874 49, A@'iie Express.
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TRAINS.

LOUISVILLE a CINCINNATI SHORT
LINE RAILROAD.-TTainsle leave and ar
rive at Louisville as follows:
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GENTI!EMEFPS CLOTHING.
MIKE POWERS

UIAKES PLEASURE IN INFORMING HIS
i customers and the public at large that he
has now on hand the largest, best and cheapest
stock of Ready-made Clothing. for both
men and boys, that was ever offered in this mar
ket. Those who wish TO purchase Ready-made
Clothing, and save from Is TO 20 per cent, would
do well TO give him call at the Star Clothing
Store, corner Market street and Square.
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Linen Sheeting.-A good artici'e O
Linen Sheeting 7jc per yard at the OrIean,
Store, Is Public Square. Oly''' n Bros
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CITY NOTICES.

Linen LaWns.-Linen Lawns, Linen
Suitings, ETC., cheap, cheap at the ''Orleans
Store" 10 Public Square. Olwill Bros.
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DIED.

Tslsgraphsc Report from Signal Service C5rps q.
g. A., Of ObservatiOA, at 3:56 p. Ny he
Western Union Linz.
Place e 0O'eF- Bar rhr Wind ws Sss.s o.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

IT Runs LIKE PRAIRIE FIRE DIR.
WALKERS VINEGAR BIrTERs runs like
a prairie fire. The fame of the Temper
ance Tonic is, however, but poorly ex-
emplified by this figure of speech for
a prairie fire runs only in one direction,
whereas the reputation of the bitters
spreads toward all points of the COM
pass. There is not square mile of in
habited territory in the United States
where this meritorious preparation is
not appreciated. If any theoretical
gentleman thinks he is prepared to
show that there is "nothing in it." We
advise him to go to the Prairie States, in
the Mississippi Valley, to the deltas of
the Southern rivers, to New England,
in fact, anywhere within the limits of
" Uncle Sans real estate" and venti-
late his views. By so doing he can raise
heartier and more general laugh than
has ever yet shaken the sides of an in
telligent people. Persons who have
been cured can't help laughing at other
PEOPLE who tell them that the medicine
which saved their lives is failure. IL
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
Bold Bank Robbery.

A dispatch from Corinth, Miss,
dated Dec. 8, gives the following par
ticulars of one of the boldest bank rob-
berries on record
Last Thursday four men, who had
evidently ridden a long way, arrived in
Corinth, and quickly announced their
intention of remaining a few days.
They were provided with blooded
horses, for which they obtained quar-
tiers at livery stable, while the men
themselves boarded at a restaurant.
They made several visits to the Tishom-
lingo Savings Bank, ostensibly for the
purpose of selling gold. Yesterday,
between l and 2 o'clock, an important
trial was in progress at the Court
House, and very large audience in at
tendance, the streets being deserted.
The four strangers suddenly called fer
their horses, and rode to the door of
the bank, which is the principal insti-
tuition of the kind in the place. Three
of the men alighted, and, leaving their
horses in charge of the fourth, went
into the bank. They found there A. 81.
Taylor, the President, engaged in writ
ing behind the counter, while a colorea
man, Anthony Williams, stood outside,
waiting to make a deposit. The men
drew their revolvers as they entered the
door. One placed his weapon to the
negro's head and held him, while the
others sprang behind the counter. One
of the robbers went straight up to Tay-
lor, exclaiming, "Old man, we have
come to rob you and to kill you - at
the same time giving him slashing
cut across the forehead. The blood
gushed from a severed artery, and
streamed down over the bankers face.
My informant says that, notwithstand-
ing this injury. the banker attempted
to defend himself and was shot fatally.
While one stood guard over the negro
the other two rapidly plundered the safe.
The sight of the treasure attracted the
attention of the guard, and the negro
slipped through a side door, and start
ed to run. He had not made fifteen
steps when the robber perceived his
flight and followed, filing at him.
Williams, however, ran on, shouting
for help at the top of his voice. The
robbers hastily threw their plumber
into sack, and mounting, rode rapidly
away, firing at several parties who APP
peared on the street in answer to the
negro's calls. They took different
routes, as If to elude pursuit.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
Taxes in Different States.

A table recently prepared from off,
cial statements for 1873 and 1874 gives
the taxable valuations and the rates of
taxation in the several States. The
rates vary all the way from 10 cents on
the 800 in Connecticut, to the enor-
nous sum of S2.15 on the 800 in
Louisiana. The rate is so cents in
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Maine,
Minnesota, Texas and Virginia; 40
cents in Georgia, Kansas, Ohio and
Tennessee 20 cents in Florida; 1O
cents in Connecticut; "a cents in Hi
nois Is cents in Indiana; IL cents in
Maryland % cents in Michigan
SLIP! in Nevada; 72l cents in New
York /; Is cents in Oregon 20 cents in
Rhode Island, and 20 cents in South
Carolina. The great difference in the
rates is remarkable. Indiana and Mis-
souri, have about equal populations, but
the Indiana rate Q5 cents) is one-third
rs large as the Missouri rate as cents;
this is partially explained, however, by
the fact that the Indiana valuation
1880, 800, 0O0) is nearly twice as great
as that of our State (S57S, 755, O00.-
st. Louis Republican.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
A Duel i'm Wagons.

Mr.. d. S. Parmelee, an ex-member
of the Nebraska Legislature and a
grain dealer at Elkhorn, Neb., recently
shot and killed Tom Keller, notorious
Omaha rough. For years there had
been an ill-feeling between the two
men, and Keller had frequently been
heard to threaten Parmelee's life. The
Omaha Republican gives this version
of the matter: Mr.. Parmelee had been
doing a grain business az Elkhorn Sta
ton, and has warehouse there. His
place is about three miles north of Elk
horn, and Keeler's is a quarter of a
mile beyond. Mr.. Parmelee was at the
station yesterday, engaged all day at his
business. Keller was also at the sta
ton, and had been drinking considera-
bly,. Keller started for home at about
4:3O o'clock, and Mr.. Parmelee followed
him few minutes later. The two men
met in their wagons about half a mile
north of the town, when Keller saluted
Parmelee with the most insulting cpl
thets known to the prolific Western vo-
cabulary of epithets, and invited him
to fight, which invitation Parmelee,
seeing no other course left him, ac-
cepted. Keller was armed with a
double barreled shotgun, loaded with
buckshot, and Parmelee had repeat
ing Winchester rifle. Keller turned
loose both barrels of his shotgun, badly
wounding Parmelee's horses, and in
fl; ting several flesh wounds on Par1ne-
lees person. The latter drew up his rifle
and pumped the Winchester at him
three or four times" Keller was struck
three times, twice in the neck, and once
in the lungs. He died without uttering
word Mr.. Parmelee went to town
and gave himself up. There were sew
eral witnesses of tie shooting. Keller
was disturbing spirit in his own
neighborhood. He never went to town
without arms generally he had two re-
volvers strapped on his hip. He was
never backward about taking hand in
fight, and always made his boasts that
no living man would have the chance
to "get the drop" on him.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
Teu Thousand People i'm Nebraska on
the Verge of Starvation.

Gen. James S. Brisbin, who was APP
pointed to collect funds In the East for
the relief of the destitute people in the
grasshopper regions of Nebraska, has
issued an appealin their behalf through
the columns of the New York Tribune,
in which he says
There are 10000 people in the west
ern part of the State of Nebraska who
are reduced to the verge of starvation.
Nebraska usually so prolific, has this
year met with sad mishap in the loss
by the grasshappers and drought OF all
the crops grown in Dundy, Hitchcock,
Gosper, Boon, Furnas, Phelps, Greeley
Howard, Sherman, and nearly all in
Franklin, Buffalo, Hall, Antelope, and
Butler counties. L lately travelled over
the devastated region, and found the
inhabitants In most deplorable condi-
ton. Fully one-third were bare-footed
and clothed in rags. There were no
potatoes, no corn, and but little shriv-
eled wheat. Many of the families were
living on small pieces of black bread,
parched wheat, or melons and squashes.
There was not over a ten days supply
of food in any of the counties. These
counties were without meat, and most
of the inhabitants had not tasted animal
food for six weeks. Unless we feed
these people they will certainly die of
starvation. The State of Nebraska is
doing all it can, and although rich in
soil, it is too young and poor financially
to carry all these destitute people
through the winter. There are as many
as 10, 900 in want, and at 81 per head
per month "a low estimate) it will re-
quire 1000 every 80 days to feed,
clothe, and warm these poor people.
The task is great one, but 1 believe
the generosity of the people is equal to
it, and that they will not permit any
one to suffer, much less die of starv-
alton. The sufferers are our frontiers
men, the pioneers of the West, and we
are equally interested in the settlement
and development of that great country.
Generous people of New York, the facts
are before you what will you do in the
matter? The case is urgent, and 1 pray
you to do quickly what you do at all.
These people of the West should not
be permitted to starve or be driven
from their beautiful and fertile homes
for the want of bread.