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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-01-22
The Ups and Downs OF a Stock Specu-
latOr.

There j. lively curiosity I'm the public
mind 10 know "A little more OF the history
and antecedents OF the now famous Stock
well, President OF the Pacific Mail Compa-
nv at the time II distributed about a million
OF dollars 10 influence Congress i'm the
granting Of an additional half million dol
lars Of subsidy for ten years. The New
York Nation casts the following biograph-
zeal ray of light upon his pathway:
One of The most curious and illustrative
incidents in the history of the Pacific Mail
Company was the rise and fall of MIR.
Stockwell, some time President and fac
totum OF the concern. lie is the son-in-
law OF Howe. the sewing machine invent
or. and '. being possessed of large means.n
a. they say, determined, though without
either education or ~acutencss, 10 distin-
guisn himself a an operator in the stock
market, and for this purpose, strange as II
may seem, got himself made President of
a steamboat company. While in this po-
sition, however, he paid no attention TO
the boats whatever, and gave his whole
mind Ia the stock. and with such vigor
that he impressed what j. called society
with the notion thai he was the coming
rich man. He accordingly w2s invited 10
all the balls, became n sort of leader of
fashion. furnished the ladies and dancing
with = points, and gradually rose Il
a very high emiEence a. "A glyer and re-
ceiver of Inequalities" the ships OF the
Company all the while going 10 the bot
at intervals. His operations. howev-
er, having all gone wrong, and having
been more than once caught in his
. corners" society began 10 let him down
with amusing facility. From "Commo-
dore Stoekwell," in which capacity he at
one time attended " banquets.' he became
= Capt. Stockwell," then plain 'Stock-
WE'LL and then Stockwell with an oppro-
brious epithet, and then disappeared alto
TO give place TO other operators
and leaders of fashion, His career, in
short. furnishes a remarkable exemplifica-
ton both of the way the Gambling spirit
DESTROYED legitimate commercial pride
among a large body of our moneyed men.
and OF the way in which paltry adyentur-
Frs can. with the assistance of the Stock
Exchange. suddenly shoot up into POI
which formerly were only won by
long years of sagacious labor and self-de-
NAL.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-01-22

cecd to New Orleans. Aickshurg, and Jack son
and ascertain the real condition ~ affairs In those
locahticSi accompanied by an order from the Adj
iutant- General authorizing him. AZ his discretion
% assume command of the Military Division Of
the south or any portion thereof.
=. The various kilograms nom General sheridan
q the SECRETARY Of Var relating toterrorirm. ban
diti, etc. toge tller with a longer dispatch giving
a more detailed account ~ the murders, etc,
committed la various sections ~ the state.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-01-22

Among the documents accompanying the Pres
dents message are
1. Various letters and kilograms from Governor
Kellogg, Marshal Packard, and others. o. prcsi-
dent Grant and Attorney General Williams. stat
Ing the existence 81 Instruction In the state, ac-
companied by terrorism and violence. and urg
ing the assistance ~ the FEDERAL authorities, to-
grther with the various replies thereto.
?. A confidential letter from the Secretary %
War to Lieut.. Gen1 sheridan, dated Dec. -, 1874,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
New Hampshire Items.
Lancaster.


From our wagon in the village, Saturday last
one Linen Horse Blanket, checked with orange
and bound with red. Also July Sd Wooden Lap
Robe, bound with black red, black and white
The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same
at our store.
R. P. KENT & Son.
Dog days-we pity the dogs that have
to sleep out of doors.
The boy that threw a base ball through
the window of Hosmer's blacksmith shop
yesterday made o "home run"
Mrs. Stuart, of this town, has a sword
cactus five years old, which had at one
time last week, LOG blossoms, and over
zoo blossoms and buds.
Richard p. Kent & Son are selling
goods lower than eter. They are re-
ceiving new goods every week, and prices
always correspond to market rates.
Headquarters for paints and oils. Sole
agents for Masury's celebrated Railroad
colors.
Arson f. Rogers, son of DR.. G. O.
Rogers, fourteen years of age, has re-
turned from China, where his family have
been residing for the past three years.
"Ansie" has been completely around the
globe since he left Lancaster, and has
seen a good deal of the world for u young
man Of his years He comes here for the
purpose of attending school,
Thus far the summer hotels and board
ing houses are having q eight run" of
business. Hillside Cottage, however, is
full, as usual. and what speaks well for
the proprietor, Mr.. w. i. Rowen, and
Mrs. r., Most of their present boarders
are those who have been with them for
several successive seasons. The venera-
BILE Mr.. McElrath, Horace Greeley's old
partner in the newspaper business, is
now guest at the Cottage.
BASE BALL.-Last Friday the "Soon.
crs" Of Lancaster went down to Littleton
70 play the 'Pastimes" Of the latter place
one OF the members Of the Lancaster club
was unable to go, and consequently they
had to play with eight men. The boys
say they found the nine they had to play
against made up of somewhat different
players from what had been represented
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07

This medicine is prepared by careful, expert.
60 the desire of numberless friends in the profes.
sion, IN the trade and among the people. Every
bottle 10 warranted to contain the full strength Of
the medicine in its highest state of purity and de.
velopment and is superior TO any medicine ever
compounded for this terrible complaint.
In simple cases sometimes one or two doses
suffice In most chronic cases 1t is sure to give
way by the use of four or FIVE bottles. BY this
simple and efficient remedy hundreds of dollars
are save to those who can least afford to throw It
away, as surely as it IL by the purchase Of useless
prescriptions.
The DIAMOND RHEUMATIC CURE is for
sale at all Druggists throughout the United
States and Canada. IF it happens that your
druggist has not got it in stock ask him
to send for It to the Wholesale Agents, WELLS,
RICHARDSON & CO., Burlington; BUSH 6
Co, Worcester, Mass, WEEKS e POTTER,
GEO. c, GOODWIN 6 CO., Boston; G. Ii. MAR
TIN & co. Concord.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
State at Large.


The hearing before tie Special
Masters in the matter of the Vermont
Central accounts was resumed, Tues
day morning. The forenoon was
principally taken up by trivial matters
by the opposition counsel. After din
ner, Colonel Walker ask ed that JIM.
Haven, Treasurer of the Rutland road,
be appointed as an expert to examine
the accounts. Ex-Governor Dilling-
ham, for the Masters, said if the Court
mad thought necessary to have experts
it would have appointed them in
stead of the Masters. You decline
to give reasons for pushing this eX-
pert matter; we will hear any evidence
you have to offer, and on that the case
must proceed, The books in this
building are legally under our control.
The request was refused.
Governor Smith then expressed in
emphatic terms. the hope that counsel
WoGld cease to waste time in quib-
blings, and come to business. The
cash book was there, with all receipts
ard disbursements upon it, and coun-
sci could very easily COME at any mat
ter if they wished Mr.. Davenport
then produced soma important discov-
cries of fraudulent expenditure made
by his examinations during recess,
among which were items Of salary
paid b. B. Smally as passenger agent,
fifteen years ago. dt the rate Of $1,000
year; board bill Of j. D. Hatch at
Montpelier, $500, paid at about the
same time, for the encouragement Of
the State Agricultural Society, which
brings a large amount Of business to
the road and some Thanksgiving tur-
keys presented to the employees one
year, during hard war times.
Altogether, the day has been i'll spent,
and no progress has been made tow
ard the ends which compliments claim
to be seeking.
-. D. X. Bennett, for many years n
well-known gunsmith of Montpelier,
committed suicide, Tuesday, by shoot
ing himself ct his residence on Barre
street. Five minutes prior to COM
laitting the act, he had pleasant con-
versation with his wife, when he left
her and went into the chamber, where
tile report Of d pistol was heard, fol-
lowed by a heavy fall upon the floor
above. His brother and two carpen-
tiers who we're at work below making
repairs on the house FASTENED up stairs
and found Mr. Bennett lying upon the
floor dead, with pistol lying by his
side and Il fatal wound through his
head. lie had appeared unnatural
for several days and seemed depressed
in spirits, and is believed to have been
insane. A few days ago he told his
wife if he could not sell his house he
would kill himself. he leaves a wife,
and son about fourteen years of age.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07

parties, also wished for a subscription
paper that other parties might have an
opportunity TO subscribe for stock.
Much Of the testimony put in by both par
ties was eontradicted by the opposition.
by agreement the decision Of the referee
is TO be final.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
DIAMOND RHEUMATIC CURE

advertised in another column. Wedo thishaving
some experience in the matter. Being slightly
skeptica as to the results promised, we purchased
a bottle of tina cure for a friend Of ours, who was
much troubled in the shoulders and hands. Hardly
three months have elapsed after using single
bottle, and she has not had Il recurrence of rheu-
matte attack, although previously she suffered
with it almost constantly.
We scarcely could hope her to be cured from
using only one bottle, but it has convinced lis that
it is a sovereign remedy We believe couple of
bottles more will effect permanent cure, and
would urge our readers to give it a trial also.
j. i. WOODLAND, Editor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
SheIhnrna.

o. Green Of this place recently exhib-
TIED some splendid specimens Of rye, the
heads Of which were plump and well filed.
One plant 'tips the beam" at 6 feet inch
es, but others could be selected longer
even than that.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07

Co ihem-the pitcher aud catcher being
crack players from Jersey City; ocnse-
tuently the odds were Very much against
them. The game was Brought 70 an end
in the 9Th inning by reason Of The rain,
and just when the lancaster club were
gaining on their adycrsaries, having al
ready put out PLAYERS, without any runs
being scored. The score stood FOR 8
innings 10 to in favor of the PaStime.
Saturday the Waumbeks," composed OF
bOarders at the different hotels on Jeirer-
son Hill played the "Sooners" on Centen-
NAL Park, in Lancaster village. The
game opened brisk, the Waumbeks scor-
ing to the Sooners l in the first inn
ing. 1t soon grew tedious, however, On
account Of the numerous runs scored at
each inning, and at close of the game the
score stood 90 to "a in favor of tile Lam
/ caster club
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
All Who Have FUSED It Will
Believe This.
PORTLAND, Nov. II, 1874.
Prof AiphoBse Hitler,
Dear Sir-I wish to add my testimony to the
efficacy Of the valuable medicine called the
Diamond Rheumatic Cure,

having been under treatment Of it for few days.
L think it is truly wonderful tile effect it has had
1t to all who are suffering from rheumatism |
have an abiding faith that the medicine will do all
II is recommended to do Thankfully yours,
MISS S. b. WATERMAN,
Cumberland street.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
Whiteheld.

w 44lbVlLSLAAs
AN ENTERPRtSING CORPORATION.
We should Judge from the way the
Browns Lumber Co. are charging their
facilities for business, that the hard
tinCs," we hear SO much talk about now
a-days, don't interfere with them or dam
pen their zeal for pushing things, They
hove nearly completed building 1856 feet
long by 80 wide, IN which to manufacture
wood pulp and paper board. The ma
chinery for this business is to be propel-
ed by q 800-horse power engine, the
drive wheel OF which Is 90 feet in diane
tor and go In circumference. 1t requires
four lafge boilers to generate the steam
necessary to supply the engine.
The main belt IL 40 inches wide aud 1870
feet in length, and is Il curiosity Of 1t.
SELF The tnglGg and main drive wheel
were manufacture by the SwumsGct Matt
ufacturlng Co., South New Market, n, II.
The factory Is built with monitor roof
thus making large and convenient room
in the attic story. This mill, as has been
stated, Is designed for manufacturing
pasteboard from wood, and there can be
no doubt OF the success Of the enterprise,
Financially, as the company will cut the
mateiia l Oh their own lands, and work It
up from It's rIW state wish thoA GWH ma
chineIy, thus avoiding paying any profit
to other parties. The construction Of the
building and OF the wood work Of the
mill has been done under the supcrinten-
dence Of Mr.. Harwood Conner, through
whose kindness we were "shoWn round"
and to whom we are indebted for many
of the facts here given. The machinery
Is Being put in under the superintendence
Of chief engineer John E. Dustin, whose
long and successful service in the above
capacity is a sufficient guaranty Of his eff
ficiency.
Another great undertaking which this
Company have engaged in, is the bringing
Of water from IIale's pond, one and one
! fourth miles distant through wooden and
iron tubing, ranging from to II inches in
diameter The pond is $50 feet higher than
the location Of the mills, which atlorbssuf-
iicient head to drench anyp&rt Of the build
| ings with tremendous force. The wateris
to be conveyed in pipes to all portions of
the mill buildings and will AFFORD amost eff
fectual safeguard against loss by fire.
n
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3. c. & N. r. Il. TIME fArLt.
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS.
Guildhall.

Gull01ldAls
Essen PROBATE COURT, Aug. 2d.-Ja-
son Fuller's estate. Hon. Milton Cook
appointed administrator. Alya Stevens
and Henry Fuller, Jr,, appraisers and
commissioners.
Aug. 4th.-Michael Shehees estate
Order of notice for misunderstanding
August 2Sth, at the Probate office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
Dalton.


We. have been repairing our church in
this town, by removing the desk to the
opposite side, where a neat and tasty one
has been furnished by the libcrality OF
Mr.. S. e. Wallace, for which he will
please accepS thanks The pews have
been turned around by voluntary work.
The painting, granting, and paper-hang-
ing was performed by Messrs. Bean and
Thompson, Of Bethlehem, who have per-
formed their job in way that reflect
great credit upon themselves. Our PEG
pie are very much pleased with the inside
Of the church. Now let them build al
all will feel better pleased.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
East Concord.

Ned Morse recently captured three large
hawks, the largest measuring five feet
from tip to tip. Ned has a true eye and
is hard to be excelled as a rifeman of but
little experience.
We would say the piece that came out
in the Lyndon Union July I'd, was SLAM
der, and that the person who sent it to
the Union for publication should call on
those mean neighborS of his and settle for
stolen property at once, before the, stat
utes be put in force.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07


Number of cars over the different rOads-Boston
q Lowell p: Fitchburg, 81 total, 10.
Prices of Market Beef-A few choice, $il.-;
extra I0.25 to $l075 first quality 80 % to $1,000;
second quality $500 to $780, third quality, 5000
to $3.50,
Prices of store Cattle-working Oxen, per pair,
from 500, $50, s175 TO ,S240.
Mich Cows and Calves from $85 to 500; extra,
s65 to 500. Farlow COWS, $40 to $40.
Iearlings, $40 to so; two years old, $ls to $50
three years old, s2S to &l5. -t.
Prices of Sheep and I.ambs-In lots, $2.0O8225, TO
$2.75 each, extra $500 to 1925 each, or from
to lie perth.
Spring Lambs, to l.2c per lb.
Veal Calves, $500 to $1,000
Prices of Hides, Talow and Skins-Brighton
hides, &c per Id; country hides, &c to lie
per Id. Brighton tallow, 81 2 to &c per Id; coun-
try tallow, 8 to l-2c per lb.
Pelts 30 to 60c each. Calf SKINS IA to l5c per
h.
CLASSIFICATION or CATTLE AND SHEEP.
n. b. Becf-Choice grade includes nothing but
stall fed 100 to 400 lbs bullOcks Extra and FIRST
quality include The best, large, fat oxen. second
and thrd quality includes oxen and two and three
year old steers,
Sheep Extra includes cossets, and when those
of inferior qualiiyare thrown out.
REMARKS.
Cattle-Notwthstand the dull weather cattle
are selling quicker and prices range at an ad.
vance from last figures. Much Of the sales are ut
Western yards, Light receipts predicted at
Brighton this afternoon and tomorrow, ana most
~ in the hands of one FIRM which occasions the
quickness Of the trade here
Sheep and Lambs--Still on the decline and still
they come in increased numbers Drovers want
and ask So. per lb., but can only obtain - for
best 1ockj.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07


In Guildhall, Aug. 4th, Mrs. Mary p, wife of
Elblidge q. RosebrOok, Esq, aged 80 years
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
Stratfofd Hollow.

Stratford Hollow.
School closed in Dist. No. T. in this
town, on the Goth ult., taught by Miss
Ellen Z. II. Forbes, a teacher finely quail
fed in her vocation, who gave excellent
satisfaction.
A trout Weighing 1-2 pounds, was
caught the other day in the mill pond of
3. S. & c. w. English, on Bog brook, five
miles from its mouth. Tlerty of other
trout there now ready to bite.
The Picnic and Fair here last Saturday,
was very pleasant affair Good attend
ance during the clay, Cor the season, and
in evening G5 couple, and large crowd of
spectators.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
Carroll.

The Beecher party arrived at the Twin
Mountain House last Tuesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-08-07
wArERT0wN UNION LIVE STOCK
nj 4 II

For the week ending Tuesday, Aug 3, 1875.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKET
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We take the following from the YER
dict rendered by the coroners jury at
Victoria after several days patient hear
ing of testimony relative to the "Pacific"
disaster. A number of witnesses were
examined, whose evidence all pointed
to the facts set forth in the verdict:
The "Pacific" struck the "Orpheus"
on the starboard side with her stem q
very light blow, the shock of which
should not have damaged the "Pacific"
if q sound and substantial vessel. The
collision between the "Pacific" and the
"Orpheus" was caused by the "Orphe-
US" not keeping the approaching "Pa-
cifc's' light on the port bow, as when
first seen, but putting the helm hard to
starbOard and unjustiflably crossing the
''Pacific's" bows. The watch on deck
of the Pacific" at the time of collision,
was not sufficient in number to keep a
proper lookout, the said watch consist
ing only of three men, namely: one at
the wheel, one supposed to be on the
lookout, and the third mate-a young
man of doubtful experience. The "Pa-
cific" had on board about 2SS persons at
the time of collision. The "Pacific' had
! five boats, whose uttermost carrying
capacity did not exceed $50 persons.
The boats were not and could not be
lowered by the undisciplined and insuf-
! ficient crew. The captain of the "Or-
pheus" sailed away after the collision
and did not remain by the "Pacific" to
ascertain the amount of damage she had
sustained
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