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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-11-10
From Rev. Sylvanus Cobb, Of Boston,
Gocrlerly Editor OF the "Christinn


|
foccierly Editor OF the ''Christinn
Freeman"
DEAR Srn:-It may be some satisfac-
ton to you to be informed of the result
of the trial of the Peruvian Syrup in my
family. My daughter was brought low
by typoid fever last Spring. and after the
fever left her she continued very weak, !
and the simplest food distressed her.
For months she remained in the same
debilitated condition; but from the first
of September last, when she commenced
taking the Syrup, the digestive functions
improved, and she steadily gained
strength and vivacity; and now. after
taking two bottles. she is restored to
good state of health; indeed. she appears
more really healthy than she has for
several years past. l am of opinion that
the "Protoxide of Iron" contained in
the Peruvian Syrup, was adapted to her
case, and effected what no other known
medicine could have effected.
Yours truly. 3. CoBB.
Sold by all druggists. olS-lm
"a DROWNING MAN WILL CATCH At A
STRw III he catch it, it will do him no
good. Thousands of people, who have
neglected colds and coughs until they
have become dangerous, will rush to al
most every nostrum for relief. This is
why so many experiments are tried by
the sufferers. Go to your druggist, buy
bottle of W1sTAR's BALsAM OF WILD
CHERRY, and use it with confidence. 1t
will benefit at once and ultimately cure.
1t is no straw; hold on to it and be
saved. Sold by all druggists. olS.1m
TAKEN Up.-A light bay saddle horse
with white star in the forehead. was
taken up by me in Dry Valley on Octo.
Der l4,h. The horse is also branded
but am unable to make it out. The
owner is requested to call, pay charges
and take the horse away
o2l.1m E. THIBAuLT.
DID You SAY SOMETHING? -.Celebrate
Boca Beer, fine Wines and Liquors and
elegant Cigars, only one pricel one bit
at Panaca Saloon, Lacour street. NJ
FULL assortment of groceries and pro
visions at T. q. Poujade's, Meadow Val
lev street, If.
IMPORTED sherry, port and claret wine
; at Poujade's. If
CooNAo, brandy. fine whisky, HOLLAND
gin. and old Jamaica rum, at T. c. Pou
jade's. If
BEST brands of Tobacco and cigars a
3 Poujade's. IT
A HOUSE and stable to rent.
. W. r. Wilson.
t CHEEsE.-Fresh White River chees
Q just received at T. G. Poujade's.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-11-10
STREET QUOTATIONS.

Sierra Nevada-1lb llA5
Savage-l3a
Mexican-26a
Ophir-49A
Union Con-l2hb A.
Modoc-5Ia
Gould l. Curry-l3Ab
Best 4 Belcher-44b
Iustice-22Aa
Alpha aga
Julia-7a
Hale l. Norcross -7b
Belcher-l6
Yellow Jacket-lTAb
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-11-10

We are again prepared to do all kinds
of tin, sheet iron and copper work and
also to put up stoves so that there is no
danger Of fire. Parties desiring that
kind of work will save money by giving
us call. j. j. HALPIN 4 Go.
o13-tf
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-11-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Nov. S.-Silver opened at
539S pence and closed at "a pence per
ounce.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-11-10
LOCAL lETE.LiCEN NICE
PASSENGER TRAVEL.

DEPARTURES.
~ aILMER q sALIsBuRYs HAMILTON LINE:
W Clute A c Atkins
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

THERE arc fpurtcen fsu games in
Virginia City, Nevada, each df which,
pays the State, county and city IN
quarterly taxes the sum of $475.
Eacl, game employs three dealers and
three casekccpers. who work ON eight.
hour shifts. The dealers receive $3.50
per shift and the case-ke~pers4 IS.
Each game il supposed to pay SIS to
the bar every cighthodrsi Tor drinks.
With these figures it is easy to calcn.
late The total daily expense Of ru1-
ming faro game. For daily average
license, s.; wages ofemploycs, $ll2.5o;
bar toll during the twenty-font hours,
$40. Total sum. coming, from the
pockets Of those who play to support
each game, $lS2 50; sud every tween
ty.f.ur hours the fourteen games resp
again Of ,$2.a76.nr~r
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

l',sHoP WHIPr.E, of Minnesota, pub
fishes n long letter, contrasting the
way our Government has m:sman
aged its Indian affairs with, the Chris
tan treatment shows the aborigines
by the Government Of Canada. He
points to the fact that our Indians are
the most worthless savages. while
those in the Dominion are cnmpar.
ativcly civilized.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

IDAHO Wnl BEAT THE WORLD "A let
ter to the Arulaachs says that tho Buffalo
Company intend to send to the Centennial
the bullion product Of ten tons Of ore
from their Atlanta ledge, in Alturas coun.
ty. The highest grade ore from this ledge
goes ten thousand dollars and upwards pei
ton. The world will stare in wondermer,
at the mineral display made by Idaho .,
the Centennial.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

WILL CARRY THE NEXT ELEcTIoN.-I
the band Of robbers in Boise valley is no
soon blpken up we may expect q see tim
ID candidates next fall hunting about fol
q member Of the gang to take their name.
in TOR initiation under the belief chat Il
join would insure q nice majority. The
impression is gaining that the thieves viii
be strong enough to carry the next cleo
ton in Ada county. Joking aside, tho
gang is becoming as formidable as the no
torious crew that infested and were hung
in Montana, in the early days Of that Ter
ritory.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

NOSE kE.rSER occasionally has quec,
Characters in his employ u, the Peach
Blow Farm, on the classic Beaver. One
drilled in On him las, fall, who was sub
jcc, 10 spells. Together in the deep pine
forest one day one Of those changes came
over The individual alluded to, and point
ing with finger. he suddenly exclaimed
Don't you sec him." Trained from boy
hood up 10 never tell lie. Nose promptly
replied, "No. / don; see him" but"
vehcmcn'ly persisted the wild party
don't you sec him there in that old pine
iree!" Moses curiosity was somewha,
aroused II This, and he Quietly asked. '.Sec
aho:' "Why, Jesus Christ" loudly re.
piled The man with The spell. Firmly be.
l!cving In the Second Coming, Nose turn.
cd In The direction Indicated, and gazed
long and earnestly, but finally had TO &C.
knowledge that lie cor,tl see nothing bu;
the rugged bark covering the tree. This
dizziness of comprehension, or shortsigh,.
cdncss. on his part, seemed 10 excite the
man to frenzy, and an uncarthly look
Cleaned from his blocdshot eyes. his mat
ted hair stood on end and he foamci at the
mouths. He was gian; in stature and
p'wcrful Of limb. was this enthusiast. and
Nose almost wished himself back on the
ranch. The fellow now stopped him
down and arose with big club in his
hands. dAgain poin,ang : 10 the tree. a. he
approached with heavy tragedy step, he
raised his formidable weapon and fairly
Kissed through his clcnchcd teeth: "Nom
do you zee him 81 The Aim that had oh.
scured the clcarncss Of Moses vision
through some cause disappeared, and his
organs Of sight resumed their vented
functions; and taking hasty glance at
the maniac, the appraised club, aud lastly
at thc tree, he Enthusiastically, and even
ieplietl.. eyes, 1 believe /
do see him now!" This appeared to lift
the cloud that for the time being darkened
the mental faculties Of his eccentric
friend, and Nose reached home alive, fully
impressed with tho idea that 4, man can
see aaytAing when hesWants To-. To OBJ
tain employment at his ranch the seeker
must now give references. i,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

SUPPOSED MUHDER-Thc remains Of a
mnn were found yesterday on the soul,
side Of the couri.hou-c in horribly n,,.
tilated condition. lie is supposed to have
been the individual whom VIM y, a mem.
her Of the War Eagle Minsircls, had ter.
riblc fight with on the night Of one ofthc;r
performances q: :his place. He was
known here under The name of y. Jimmie,
and was very quiet and peaceable m:ls,.
An investigation Is TO be had.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

REcovEGrSo.-Thc many friends b:
Mrs. J. J. Tompkias will be pleased 10
learn that she has 50 far recovered. As 10 be
able 10 attend 10 her household duties. /,
will be remembered thai she WAS suffering
loss OF reason snpcrinduccd By grief n:
the death of . child, bn; fortunately It has
proven Of temporary nature, and she
will soon be fiilly restored.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

} RcBBERss Roosr DrscovxREp "A let,
Ter ffom Boise City says that cave Ind
been discovered ON Table Rock, near the
Warm Springs, in which the officers found
masks, burglars toofs, bottics Of whisky,
and other paraphcrnalia Of the band tot
robbers, as well as way-pockct taken
ffolllhe astsgf, ttlt no7iplpcttea1c arrests
had been made. II seems 10 ID that
in that cave would have been good pl@oe
to set watch of armed men to await lie
,11lu.n III lie fokbefl nsa1I T.lsa
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

] Home Cured Meat have On
hand and Tor sale ! LOT ofha,ns. sl,oul.
ders and bacon. If onr own curb
The hogs were grain fed andfatten@d
by Us. The NEST L solid and sweet
McDEvrrr 8 GxRRrcr,r.
'alDAHc Cry. Jan. "a, 1915 eaass
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

JACK THOMPSON. known as Happy
Jack" captain Jack, ""Chipmunk Jack, y
etc. ,is said 70 be in Jail at San Francisco
charx with swindlisg woman. Jack,
we believe, Is Mexican, and il a rafting
negotiasor where quartz lodges are TO BE
bought or sold. iII6' may be in Jail now,
but before choke cherries come again he
will be here at the head Of new mining
company. expenses paid, ETC., and accom-
panied win 4 fnif corps Or quartz sharps.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

REPAIRING rHE RoAD.-Nr: J. I. G..
Smith. proprictur Of this end of.,l,e toll
road leadiogto Boke City. IS hard a, work
with a gang OF men repairing the bad
places here and there lie Ii now opcrat-
ing near the Cold Springs Ranch. aud
says lie will soon have the road in the best
possible condition
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

AT the firing of Charley Downcy's PTS
tel. the other morning. Boise City few to
arms and finally surrounded and holcd a
track or two up about the fort. The
adroit track-m.kers disappeared In n hill.
side and pulled the hole in AFTER them, and
NO clue 10 the stage robbers" again
passed al0n. the line. ~ w
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

WHAT are the motives which prompt
these raids on treasure boxes known to be
empty: Echo says: what motives -
But never mind. we can wait until the
light shines, and then we shall see what
we shall scc.-Stafssmah.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

CLEANED Cr-Riggs (Kcn:rckl. who
has claim on Grimes Creek, below Bos-
lol, made Et'lc cleanup Of two hundred
dollars las week, aiter short run, This
is'he ilrit cleanup that We have heard oil
this season.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

''HE wives Of India no longer burn
themselves to death when husband
dies. Christianity has taught them
that it is better to settle up the estate
and go for another man.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

Nh. X. p. ProwMxx came in from,
is placer mines on the Paye,;e the
other day lie cannot work them 10 nd
vantage until The water goes down little
which viii be several DAYS.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

JOHN Coop is charging his garden spot
" @king in another strip Of ground on
Ae south side OF his premises. He is
!. building new cross fence and otherwise
improving the APPEARANCE Or hts property
yum garden truck is already springipg
~ ana nc will soon have nice frcsh vcSe.
tables for sale. "a I71T'|-'
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

my son. said an old man, "bcware
of prcjud;ces. They are like rats, and
mems minds are like traps; prejndiccs
get in easily, but it is doubtful it they
ever get out. ~ es
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

THsA glimmcr:ng nghs of the eulch
miner j. now nightly seen high up the
mountain sides. These glazing beacons
light up the surrounding gloom into a
picturcsqneness that IS quite charming.
Some imagine tina, BY the flicker Of his
night fire can be iol! whether the delving
toilcr is in pay dirt.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

AsS'vERsARr.-Last Wednesday was
'he ifty-scven,h anniversary Of Odd Fe;.
b*ship in the United Salts 4 fsy
noaied all day from the staff on the roof of
odd Fellows Hall y, this place, IN homer
Ct the event
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

a COMPANY Of Cinnamon arc working
n'er a.iotof tailings Mt the upper end Of
Daeaa Vista Bar. As the ground Is said
/" hare been poorly worked lii the iitst In.
sance' and very rich, they will no doubt
realize good wages. MA IN y
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves and
restores the complexion: removes trccklcs
tan and sallowness; makes the skin soft,
white, and delicate. It's application can.
MOI be detected.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

EsoutxArx thciogians reverse Aheav
er and bell. placing the penitent and
saved in "A sheltered world under
ground, and keeping the sinners
above. where they are frozen. !
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

Remember" said a trading Quaker
to his son, ''in making thy way in the
world. ep'nnful Of oil will g,,fnr-
ther than IA quart of vinegar"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

JUDGE JonN GRAY came up by stage Of
"Wednesday. Some Of the boys say that
J I'm is he.e looking for new lead, tile
Boise bridge extension having been
worked out.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

How JonS u CASNADr, Of Pioneer
Ci'y. came over on Tusslaf. lIa footed
1t most Of the way. as the condition OF the
f'a'! would not admi, Of any ether mode
IL travel Mr.. cannady returned on
Wednesday. DIESEL
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

Mn. JESS BRADFORD has gone over
70 CANYON Creek to look after his quartz
interest
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

BRopBEcK 4 Go. are working their val.
liable placer claims in HNmbug Gulch,
about four miles above town, on More
creek. A4ai ~ aaa4
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

THG Chinese company that rented the
Landing hydraulic claim above the saw
mill, are tearing the hills away nj fear.
full rate. The company number aboa,
twenty men, and they are all a: work.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

p,cS TRAn.-It is said that men arc Il
work making the pack trail from Atlantis
!, Boise City.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

, PACK TRAIN arrived on Wednesday
loaded mostly fof the Chinese merchants
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

WE learn tlla, the IT. TSP Of Placer.
Vile have already taken steps towards col
ebrating the coming Fou.sA of July.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

+ s1DAT APRIL g 1919.
Postcmee Hours.

n,-;nr week days, until further notice,
u Pastoff;cawill be kept open from seven
4 az II, nntikninQ paM:N Id
=. sundays -, nom kelf3astV Twelve 20 enc,
Su s;,,s' four Until SIX r. u.
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
rq,c Money Order Office will not lie
,.aned # All on Sundays; and no Money
n.1ar business will be transacted Oh Sat-
v ..uisrs n.lcr four O'clock r. AT.
u'"s S. &. SILSBY,
r,sho CITY, Dec. 5, 1875. Postmaster.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

FRoas.-About million frogs make
music day and night hcreabouts singing
grand Centennial jubilees. Some people
profess a dislike to the croaking Of the
lisht-hcarted frog, but there's as much
music IN j. as in the mErmuring brook or
the s1gAing hreexc.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

REMOVE THE CAPrTAL.-A citizen s,sz,
gests that II Boise City Is not purged 81
tI,e riscate whdse operations ne fat par
'alyznx. Oh b,vlhy&. gld& ho Intends 70
circulate petition praying for the reno
val Of the Capital Of the Territory to this
place' TlipH will hardly como TO tlia'
complexion, however, as the parties who
committed the last stage robbery have al
r.ady bern chased through Davis orchard!
We don't know whether their tracks were
measured But how much longer will Nc
honest citizens Of Ada county allow them
selves 70 hc ipp9gsd upQn' So
Z sirss7o1 b6lI:sFs fa m skxsos|
"Alturas,' writing TO the Aralanchs pm
Rocky Bar, among other items about Che
Aalapse jsdsss mentions fle following III
Is believed the mina win yield 1esslyi Il
not quite, 81 100000 this season. NY cpl,
mats of thc yield df Our mines for this
year (e7O0O00) II ct least half = millIon!
below what will Be the real figure II
Iontis informs me- that they expect q sdnd
!, ths Centennial thc. bullion product q
ten ~ d the ricl,elt ore; Whist tllc vall.l
& ~ butllop vilI ~ can = Judged nPIa
- ~ (1kcre h nov ~ haud
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28
,royuY ORDER BUSINESS

VIZ learn that work has been suspended
=, tl,e Keystone ledge for few daxk
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

ROWE BucxHAfAs, Of Grande Ronde
valley Oregon, and who was here last
SUMMER, y going to work for McDevitt,
At Placerville.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

Ms HrGH WILHELM had the misfort.
une to sp.ain al ankle two or three weeks
ago, and il will yet be several days before
she is able 10 walk
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

NOSE KEMPNER, the sage Of Beave,
Creek aad tn . proprietor Of the Palac,
Hote! out there. is down in Boise vale,
getting together his stock.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

j Tus Boise City road is said 70 b. in !
horrible condition in places.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

I TIE Hon. s. 8. Fem will take his seat
as Delegate in very few more days.
lI1cyc are only two contested cases ahead
ot him to be disposed of.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

Hon. 6s enl1 Conere1
from Idaho, ~ letter y ! gentleman -
this county writes y follows:
United States Postal Agent Underwood,
lot Oregon, was bofore The House Com.
miftce on POstOflces and Post Roads, 3
short Gmesago, end 1k6ted that he thought
Hhat stllp service could be reduced to- less
|ghel daily mails bnsfhe Kdlton Ipr Wine
|nemucca routes, ~ bth, Without if1con
yeniencc to the public. Icalled on tho
POSTMASTER General and protested against
any reduction Of service. He informed
me that lie was now obtaining all the in
formation he could and should act upon
that received, Think the people OF those
counties directly Interested should at once
demonstrate against the reduction Of mail
service on your daily routes. The whole
situation and the importance Of daily mail
service will be understood by you at .
glance. think that with slight effort
on the part Of the people OF the Territory
by promptly demonstrating that it will
not be disturbed. Probably if tie depart
ment becomes satisfied there has been
fraud in the contracts some Of them may
~ ss1iuuIiCu ttuu ucW OllcS lcL. DuL nope
AID trust that the service will not he re-
duccd on our daily routes, or any other, in
Idaho.
The importance Of a daily mail on the
great thoroughfarc cast and west is so
well known TO all the people residing be-
tween kclton and Portland that ii is only
necessary 20 intimate that the Department
is likely to discontinue it in order to
arouse the public to remonstrance against
the occurrence Of such a calamity. Let
the citizens of Boise county Immediately
take active-measurcs for the retention Of
the dailymail service. Start your petit
lions going, gentlemen, aud forward them
well signed to Hon. S. s. Fem. ut Wash.
ington City. The Statesman says the citi,
zens Of Ada county are hard ut work circll.
latipg demonstrating petitions, and Boise
should forthwith commence the same.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

. M ANEs MoRRIsoE will give any
dollars 70 any one plotting him out u
Yankee Fork, Lcmhi county.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

. 81 lhisnt child Is Nj. alllI Nil. &. s E
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

T.. A.hH was man from the Paycttead-
,-asea insane last fail and placed under
, uea'ment at the county hospital. He =
;n .se ye., or was the other day, b,t has
!. prov 50 much mentally and physical
-. .Aa. ne shows rooted antipathy to any
sof' OF manual labor. That should be
r e.oaa sufficient evidence Of a total
'e'y from mind diseased, seems to as.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-04-28

! a, Pr ni s.lge-robbery farce now going on
~ c CIly Is creating laugh. all over
-, - soas'. The acton Of the robbers shows
MAJ. 'ne gang iAust be pu9ep,nasa have
, ,,'s ''s OF good friends somewhere down
W.. ~. A1ey don't scem 70 have aays f{ai
III a's ra9r...T The boys have carried he
:. ~ enough and ought u 81 ,s:opped,
ihs;. M .eug serious might iarisc kfom
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-01
An Unmitigated Nuisance.

Our revenue laws, and our whole system
OF external duties, as at present practiced
may safely be pronounced an unmitigated
nuisance Merchants of undoubted probitv
continue to get entangled in the snarl of
customs laws and regulations. Jordan,
Marsh 4 Co., of Boston, are in the tolls
One of the largest cotton houses in New
York is held for an apparent differentiation
amounting to six thousand dollars. Frank
Leslie has been sued for penalty of one
hundred thousand dollars, for duties on
packing, accidently omitted by clerk in
returning amount of paper imported in 1871
and 1872. The duty was paid on the paper,
but it is held that the packing must also be
entered, aud for this error amounting TO
six hundred and sixty-nne dollars and
twenty-seven cents a penalty of one hun
dred thousand dollars is claimed. At a
meeting of the New York Chamber of Com
merce last week, Mr. Thomas Barbour, of
the firm of Barbour Brothers, gave de
tailed account of the seizure of his store by
the government, and condemning the whole
proceedings as unjust. Goods he had i'm
ported in April, he said, he had not received
till September. The words Custom House !"
and appraiser were terror to merchants
who hardly dared to come forward and show
their faces for fear their business would be
ruined. Rather than be in opposition to the