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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
Why the Clam Should be Happy.

The moral and intellectual condition
OF the salt water clam is OF kind that
cannot be particularly enviable; aud yet
there are many reasons why the clam
should be considered O fortunate indi.
vidual, and why it's lowly lot should be
longed for by man. The clam never
suffers from tight boots and corns, and
it is never worried because its pantaloons
don't fit. Its placid temper is ever dis
turbed by the hired girl question, and
it never endangers its life by trying to
learn to skate. No clam, we believe,
ever yet skated. It never lives next
door to girl who practices four timaa >
daX op,thAfnig around Under its window
to keep it awake at night. 1t mover has
to blow its nose when it has a cold in
its head, and it never suffers from bald
ness. Its nervous system is never un-
strung by political excitement, and it
retains its firmness when there is fnan-
cial panic. It may refrain entirely from
dancing when it goes to party. 1t
does not have to wash on Saturday
lights, and nobody ever asks it to sing.
1t is not prosecuted by life insurance
agents, and it runs no risk OF ever re-
ceiving dog bites. It is never annoyed
by wilted shirt collars in hot weather,
and it never is Frustrated with measles
or lumbago. It never has to give we'd.
ding presents to its wife's relations, it
never has to pay when it rides on q rail
road, it never has to carry an umbrella,
and nobody ever sits Oh it's coat tail. So
taking it all in all, the clam ought to be
happy, no matter what the condition of
the tide. -Echangc.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
Old Sol as a Thief Taker.

When photography was in its youth,
an artist in that line went out with his
instrument, and plates, anu baths. on a
bright, sunny day, for the purpose of
taking Photographic views Of some of
the more wild and romantic of the forest
scenery of Fontainebleau. Having found
place wild and picturesque enough to
suit him, he set his tripod, and placed
his camera, and, having got his focus,
he prepared q plate and inserted it.
When he deemed that he had caught
the sylvan vista and glade, he removed
the plate to his little dark box, where he
was subiecting it to the necessary chemi-
cal manipulations for "develo oing" and
"fixiDg," when he experiel ced an I'M
ceremonious tap upon the shoulder.
Upon raising his head and looking
around, he found himself confronted by
gigantic specimen of the sans culott,
who, in very rough and peremptory
way, demanded of him his purse.
The photographer was small man,
AMI unarmed, and, as matter of per-
sonal safety, he drew forth his purse
The 1obber took it, and having seen that
there was gold in it, he made off into the
forest, without even stopping to return
his thanks.
The artist, as soon as he could collect
his scattered senses, returned to his glass
picture, or negative" and found that
its development was perfect. But
what is this9 Holding the plate up be-
tween his eye and the light, he found
that he had caught the picture of man
who had been lurking in the coppice.
The face was in full view, and perfect
the face OF tho man who had robbed
him The rascal had been lurking in
the wood, and had held still while the
artist had been looking that way.
As quickly as possible he returned to
Fontainebleau, where he printed fine
proof from his plate. Then he repaired
to the commissary of police, and having
related his story, he exhibited his photo
graphic view, with the likeness of the
robber.
The police knew the man. and ON the
following day he was arrested, and the
photographers pulse found upon him.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
The Massacre OF the Alamo.

The recent death of Santa Anna re-
calls to mind the early struggles of the
infant republic of Texas, when her
Houstons, her Crocketts, her Lamara,
her Travises and her Burnets were
battling against fearful odds for the lib.
erty and independence of the young
American settlement. Under the leader
ship of these gallant men. fifty thousand
Texans, without organization, without q
regular army, navy, national credit, or
even national recognition, carried on a
war with eight millions Of people, pos
sessinR almost unlimited control of men,
money aud material, and commanded by
able leaders, with Santa Anna at their
head. The war was long, and many
times doubtful, presenting many in
stances Of heroic effort, brilliant triumph
and glorious martyrdom. The brutal,
cowardly murder of Colonel Fannin's
command, the victory of San Jacinto
and the massacre of the Alamo cons i
tuted thrilling chapters in the record of
the young republics achievements.
Few of these incidents possess more
tragical interest than the event known
as the I" Massacre of the Alamo" The
details, however, of this bloody catas-
trophe are meager and unsatisfactory.
Two of the ill-fated garrison only sur
vived the horrors of the massacre, and
their narratives, with the reluctant adj
mission made by the Mexican butchers,
are all that has come down to us to give
the story of the brave mems martyrdom,
It was the aim Of the Mexican tyrant to
place the seal of death upon tho lips of
his unhappy captives, fully intending
that not one should live to tell the
bloody story.
In Jasuarv, 1886, Santa Anna, with
large army, commenced the invasion of
the territory of the rebellious State.
The little settlement called the volun.
teers hastily together to meet the threat
ened danger. Colonel Travis, with
detachment Of picked men, was sent
forward to the town of San Antonio to
watch the movements and retard the ad
vance OF the enemy. The colonel had
inst arrived at his post and disposed bis
men for the night, when his pickets
were violently attacked by the Mexicans
and driven in.
A brief reconnaissance convinced
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
Honor 10 the Brave,

The order Of General Terry thanking
three privates of the army for their
valor in going out rs volunteers through
the Sioux country with dispatches to
Crook was graceful act. 1t is impos.
sible to conceive of deed of greater
courage. The rule in the English army
is more exclusive than with us. There
no private soldier can ever be mentioned
in general orders. The battle of Inker-
manu- was saved to tho English by the
bravery and military skill of soldier.
Yet, although this obscure man protect
ed tho honor of England, his name
could not be enrolled with Englands
heroes. We are glad that no such dis
elimination exists with us, and we
think that Congress before its adjourn
ment should recognize the services of
the three humble privates who have
won the high praise of their command
ing general.--New York Herald.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
Sew n /" Minds. /"

Mind your topguel Don't let it speak
hasty, cruel, unkind, OF wicked words.
Mind
Mimi your eyes! Don't permit them
to look on wicked books, pictures, or
subjects. Mind
Mind your ears Don't suffer them
to listen to wicked speeches, songs, Or
words. Mind
Mind your lips Don't let tobacco
foul them. Don't let strong drink pass
them. Don't let the food of the glut-
ton enter between them. Mind
Mind your hands! Don't let them
steal or fight, or write any evil words.
Mind
Mind your feet! Don't let them walk
in the steps of the wicked. Mindl
Mind your heart Don't let the love
OF sin dwell in it. Don't give it to
Satan, but ask Jesus TO make it His
throne. Mind
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
Not Tortured.

Gen. Terry sends the following letter
to the press: Please publish the fact
that there is not the slightest evidence
that any one belonging to General Gus
ter's command was captured alive and
tortured by the Sioux. On the contrary,
everything leads to the belief that every
officer and man was killed while gsllantly
fighting. 1deem it proper to make this
statement to contradict the narrowing
accounts given in some of the papers in
regard to tortured prisoners.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
How They Went Down.

Some years ago an English transport
ship on her voyage from Portsmouth to
the East Indies was expected to go down
every moment. A regiment of British
soldiers was on boaad. and were ordered
to stand while the women, children, and
other passengers were being removed
from the sinking vessel, and which was
safely performed. But it was too late
10 save the soldiers the ship went down
iih them, and they were all lost. As
they sunk, standing in solid rank, they
fired parting volley-being thesold;ers'
requiem over their own grave.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26

Here was the petite brunette dressed
plainly, yet as she stood she was worth
in dry goods and jewels (omitting her
bracelets) over 81, 600 in her promenade
costume, not to mention her other tot
let's. Worth has some lady clients who
spend 81, 600 year for dress alone.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
C.. E. PETERS.

T livery STABLE. GOOD TEAMS FURNISH.
IL ed at all times, and at reasonable prices. Stage
to and from Depot Apply at Stable Office, rear OF
TrOter House.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
c.. 6. STEVENS.

MANUFACTURER OF DIR. DOTY'S CELF-
1Nl bfated Mandrake Bitters, Favoring Extracts
and Essences, etc, at Wholesale and Retail
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26

Doors AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIP-
ID ton for Ladies', Gentlemens, Youths and
Children's wear kept constantly on hand. hope
by fair dealings to merit my share of pubic patron
age. Opposite Post office.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
E, H. EVERETT


(Successor to DIR. ]. N. Clark),
nENTIsT, HAS ALL THE MODERN I'M.
~ provements. All work warranted to give sat
tt,u. Inquiries by mail promptly answered.
Hardy's Building.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26

DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON. ROOMS roR-
i merry occupied by J. n. Clark, Dentist.
Special attention paid to Female diseases and dis
cases of the Lungs.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26

TNOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
IL Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats and Caps, Gro
ceries Teas Salt, Fish, Pork, Lard and Country
Produce. Main Street.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
j, II. JONES. M. II.
c.. H. CURTIS.

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
IL Once at Residence. First door south q
Bank.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
G. L. BUTLER.

l. ture, Cofiins, Caskets, Robes, Caps, Plates,
Musical Instruments, etc. First door touth of
Trotter House Main Street.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
e. II. HARDING.

WATCHES, CLOCKS. JEwELRY, SPEC.
w tacles, sta,iouery, and Yankee Notions.
Watches and Jewai y repaired and warranted. Post
Office Building.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
C. G. DOTY, ACT.

OYSTER AND ICE CREAM SALOON, FRUIT
" Confectionery, Soda, Light Groceries, etc.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
A. N. CARPENTER.
nEPUrY SHERIFF, coRTNTH, VT.
j. H. GILMAN.

I itTlOSrER, WILL ATTEND TO ALL
"a orders promptly. VIII write auction bills and
get them printed s; desired. vsrshire, VI.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
@. N. STEVENS.
EATON g. co.

TRoTTER HOUSE, BRADFORD, VT. G ACb
l. to and from all passenger trains, day aud nisa.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
PRICHARD & HAY.

HARDWARE, IRON. STEEL, COAL, NAILS,
IL Cutlery, Seeds, Gaes, Betting, Cor,!ngc, etc.
Wholesale and Retail. Main Street.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
ROSWELL FARNHAM.
j. B. CRMSBY.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"A Master and Solicitor i'll Chancery.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
"A Wells River, vt. Office with Judge Under
wood,
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g n 'insss Garns.
BRADFORD.
L. F. WHEELER

Successor to II. strickland),
IRON FOUNDER AND MACHINIsr, AND MAN.
i ufscturer Of Agricultural Implements.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
r. M. HARVEY,
rORNEY AND COUNCILLOR AT LAW,
West Topsham, VT.
MRS. MARK S. PAGE,

VNEACHER OF VOCAL MUSIC. Especial at en-
l. tol given TO formation and proper of the
voice. Thorough instruction on reasonable terms
Free of Piano RI sidence one door north OF
Bank Building, Bradford, Vt
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
T. M. WARnEN.

Il Ware. Spectacles, Cutlery, Revolvers, Fancy
Goods and Toys. Particular attention given 10 Re
pairing Fine Watches. Office w. U. Telegraph Co.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26

CURGEON DENTIST, HAS ALL THE MODERN
~ improvements. Also owns the Folsom Patent
for Orange County. which ia of the greatest i'm
provements in Dentistry. All work warranted equal
to any done in the State ONCE over Printing ONCE
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
VIM. +. GEORGE
H, L. BIXBY,

A UCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, TOpSHAM
n Vt. Orders promptly attended to.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
ORIN GAMBELL, Jr,
e. H, ALLEN,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
"A Master and Solicitor in Chanccry.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
EDGAR w. SMITH.

NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS. CHELSEA.
IN Vt. Open Mondays, Thursdays and satur.
days
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EAST CORLNT'H.
MISCELLANEOUS.
H. C. BURNHAM,

NJ % 0O ISN 11xAA,
nEpUTY SHERIFF, SOUTH STAFFORD, VT.
IL Agent for the Peoples Mutual Fire Insurance
Co., of Burlington, Vt. Insures dwellings. farm
property mercantile and other risks. Paid up poll
ces of three and five years issued on buildings and
farm property.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-26
B. T. PILLSBURY.
DIR. O. H, STEVENS.

CTovEs, TIN WARE, IRON WARE, WOODEN
~ Ware, etc. Main Street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15
Handy Helps.

There are some things which farmer
wants but once year, and there are others
which he always should have ready. No
tool comes oitener into play than ham
mer for example, Every new or old wood
EN- tool should be oiled. Have barrel or
keg or can of crude petroleu m always ready
in your shop. Keep everything well anoinr-
ed. The crude oil goes right into the pores
aud makes any wood durable as cedar
Keep it constantly on hand. Again, save.
every piece of rope, and leather strap. They
will be useful for repairing. The next
time you go to hardware store, get fifty
cents or dollars worth of copper wire and
copper straps.-Copper wire is great deal
better than iron wire, because it is much
more flexible, like cord, and copper straps
are capital for repairing any fracture in
woodwork, it may be so easily wrapped
around, or nailed on with small nails of
different sizes, that will clinch readily when
you use them. You will remember that in
driving these or any other nails into hard
wood, they will go more easily by first
to uching the points with u little grease, but
do not let the grease get on the face of the
hammer,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15
Experience with Alfalfa.

A correspondent of Colman's Rural World
gives his experience with alfalfa as follows
have just finishtd d cutting and getting in
my first crop of alfalfa, and am very much
pleased with the result. Sown one year ago
the roots now penetrate the ground to the
depth of three feet. During the first seasons
growth, the smart weeds grew six feet high
and had to be cut and removed, the ground
having been very weedy, and the season
very wet. Now, however, the alfalfa has
fully smothered the weeds and taken DOS.
session Of the ground, nothing being seen
at the time of cutting but the mass of pur-
pie blossoms and green leaves. Not being
able to learn when to cut it, from any of
the numerous articles published in agricul-
tural papers about this grass, I follow ed
the ri, o for other grasses and cut while in
full bloom; and it has made fine and very
fragrant hay. II is greedily devoured by
all kinds of stock, and no injury has result
ed from early and pretty full feeds of it.
The stems appear tough, wiry and woody,
and have not pith like red clover but
find none Of them left by either my mules,
horses or cows. 1t certainly cures more rea-
dily than red clover, and is less liable to
heat
BY reason of an accident to my moving
machine, and the rainy weather, it is some
ten days since began cutting the alfalfa,
and already the second crop is well started
where the cutting was begun, and the hands
fear it will be ready to cut again by the
time they finish cutting some late timo-
thy.
| had been unable to get any information
as to which cutting of alialf, should be
thrashed for seed until met an old Ger
man who raised it in Germany, where they
run it through cutting box and mix it
with bran, etc, to fatten hogs upon. He
says i must leave portion of the first
growth to stand and produce seed-that it
will grow and bloom and ripen seed for a
month or two after it should be cut for hay,
before the seed lobes will be filled and ripe
for cutting.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15
PUBLIC REPORT
OF A
p Q L I G. Il M A NJ.

have not enjoyed good health for several years
past, yet have not allowed iU to Interfere with my
LABOR. Every one belonging 10 the laboring class
knows the Inconvenience Of being Ob 1ged TO labor
when the body, from debility almost refuses 10 per-
form Its daily task. never was Il believer In dosing
Win medicines but having heard the vegetlue
spoken Of so highly, was determined to try II, and
sh Ill never regret that determination. Az a tonic
(Which every one needs at some time) It surpasses
anN thlug ever heard Of. 1t invlgOraes the whole
SYSTEM IL Is n great cleanser and puliter OF the
blood. There are many Of my acquatntnnCeS who
have ken 1t, and all unite IN praise of Its satisfac
tory effect
Especially among the aged class Of people, 1t i'm
parts 90 them the one thing most necdtul IN old age
nights df calm, sweet tepusc. Thereby strengthen
ing the mind as wei as the body. Unp aged lady,
VINO has been suffering through life from scrOrua
and has become blind from It's effects, having tried
many remedies with no favorable result was induced
b friends to try the Negetiue After taking few
BOTTLES, she obtained such gr at relief that She
pressed wish for her sight that she might he able
10 look upon the man who had sent her such bless
ing Yours respectfully,
O. -. II. HODGE, Police Onlcer, station G,
BOSTON, Mass May o, ISL.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15

They attempted to take one of Barnum's s
new giraffes across Rhode Island last week
just as it was on the Massachusetts, line it
reached over and ate up about half of hay
stack in farm yard in Connecticut and
when the farmer came out with club and
attacked the Connecticut end, the Massachu-
sets end got mad aud kicked man in
Boston, and nearly killed him. 1t created
good deal of excitement at the time in
Rhode Island, and most of the people
stepped out of the State till il was over.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15

A frontiersman was requested by the sher-
la to come to the Jail to identify an inmate
who was charged with serious offence.
"Pll go and look at him. but am not 60
log to be familiar with him until he apollo
gizes for shooting my brother-in law last
fall, " was the native reply of the guileless
child Of the hower-bespsngled prsiries.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15

One night, we were sitting out-of.doors in
the moonlight, unusually SILENT almost sad.
Suddenly ssme one-a poetic looking man
with gentle, lovely face-said in low
tone: "Did you ever think of the beautiful
lesson the stars teach ?" We gave vague
appreciative murmur but some soulless cl cd
said; "No, what is it?' "How to wink
he answered, in sad, sweet voice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15

The Taunton Gazette makes this record !:
II was good and prayerful old lady of this
city who said she had stopped praying for
her husband because 81 have prayed for
that man so long without effect that l think
the Lord has jest as poor opinion of that
man as have"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15

whats the difference" asked a Centen.
nial visitor, pointing to Memorial Hall,
whats the difference between that build
ing, and vein in a young lady's arm ?'
why, ones an art gallery and the others
gal artery" They carted him off in an
ambulance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15
MAKE 1T PUBLIC

:. :. . UUUTH 3,
H. r. stevens, Esq.
Dear Sir-I have heard from very many sources of
the great success or Vegetne IN cases Of Scrofula
rheumatism, Kidney Complaint, Catarrh, and otner
diseases OF kindred nature make no hesitation In
ing that know Negetne to be the most reliable
remedy for Catarrh and General Debility.
My wife has been troubled with Catarrh for many
years. and at times very badly. She has thoroughly
tried every supposed remedy that we could hear OF
and with all this she has for several years been
gradually growing worse, and the discharge from
the head was excessive and very offensive
She was In this condition when she commenced to
take Vegetlne could see that she was improving
on the second bottle She continued taking the Veg
etine until she had used from twelve to fifteen bot
ties am now happy in informing you and the
public f you choose TO make It public) that she is
entirely cured, and Vegetine accomplished the cure
after nothing else would Hence feel justified in
saving that Vegetine is the most reliable remedy
and would advise all suffering humanity to try It.
lcine, and shall not hesitate to recommend 1t.
! am, &C., respectfully,
L. c. CARDELL
Store ihl RroadyyaY
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15

An exchange says: "a fat man can sit on
the thumb nail of the statue of the Goddess
ofLiberty to be erected in New York har-
Dor by the Frenchmen. But no pure minded
Goddess Of liberty wants fat man sitting
on her thumb nail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-12-15

Uoal ashes have wonderful effect upon
pear trees, especially those growing in light
soil. The ashes of last winter were used
around the trees in liberal quantities, and
those treated have outgrown anything in
the orchard. Some that were even sickly,
and apparently ready to give up their hold
on life, have been restored to perfect health
by those remedies.