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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-10
The Romance OF the Captive uni,e

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1t seems that something more inspir-
ing than his pay as scout has induced
the half breed Kanaka, Frank Gruard,
to offer her services to the Government;
and quite romantic story is afoat con
cerning the motives which prompt him
to risk capture, and certain torture and
death if caught.
From various sources it has been
CLEANED during the past five years, that
in Crazy Horses village there was a
captured white girl, now grown into
beautiful but untutored womanhood
Indeed. so young was she at the time
of her capture, that she appears to have
no knowledge of her situation, and no
recollection of her past. She is respec>
ted and even reverenced by the Indians
W suUn O1Aucno~-,0iItsO "4.o
young men OF the village are permitted
to become her suitors; and she remains
as pure as When she was borne from
the embrace of father and mother.
Doubtless she wonders at her fairer
complexion. more delicate pysiognomy
and softer hair, never having seen a
white man or woman since; but 1t IS
thought she attributes the possession
of these to supernatural interposition
whereby she was created q princess
among her people, in which belief she
is encouraged by their unremitting at
attention. She is called Petah San, OF
the White Cow.
Such is the singular history of this
unfortunate young woman, for the truth
of which Frank Gruard vouches. More
over, he confesses that her beauty and
gentleness first won his admiration, and
subsequently. MS his cupidity progress
ed, his warm attachment and devo-
ton, were in q measure reciprOcated
To him she owes the only revelations of
her condition; but they were either in
explicable, or else she scorned to receive
them. Frank was however unrctlrlnS
in his affection zeal for her welfare, and
before his escape, made as many as
twenty unsuccessful attempts to carry
her off Last winter he led the troops
to what was supposed to be Crazy
Horses village, but it believed now by
most of the officers who participated in
the campaign and fight, that it was that
of Little Big Mantle instigator of al
most massacre at the Black Hills
Council, last year-and his band OF
renegade Cheyennes and Sioux. The
three scouts viii set out ON their mis-
sion as soon as ii is dark, and will travel
only at night.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-10


We regard the condition of the crop
as somewhat more favorable than ono
week ago. Apprehensions OF overflow
on lower Red river 10 longer trouble
planters and generally speaking tho
weather has proved very favorable.
Every week safely passed at this stage
of the season counts toward the certain
ty of large crop and while we do not
forget the many contingencies yet to be
| encountered, must estimate according
to the present status.
We have taken great pains to ascer-
tain the facts regarding the reports and
complaints of worms which have beeu
made during the past week. Outaide
tof Alabama We are inclined to think
them exaggerated aud as having exert
cd undne influences. We he~F f.s...'- :, '-''-'-s,
points where picking wal euor.is oom
mence and with promise OF aouhd"ht
| yield. We shall not feel surprised to
soc reports of condition for July by the
various cotton exchanges and agricultu-
raj bureau more favorable than many
anticipate, and if so depressing effect
on prices.
The active buying movement on the
part of the English Spinners, (noted in
our last,) continue and the replenish
ment of their depleted stocks, has re-.
suited in quito heavy movement
The market has been strengthened also
by the recovery Of silver to 51!d per
ounce, resulting in more favorable rates
for Eastern exchange and a slight ad-
vance in goods and yarns at Manches-
ter. The advance in silver is not re-
garded in well-informed quarters as
healthy, and is thought to be due large
ly to manipulation, aided by the posi-
bility of legislation in America requir-
ing large amount of bullion. The
fact of the price receding, (being quot
ed sod as We write) would indicate the
above view to be correct.
Regarding the immediate future wo
incline to the view that the elements Of
weakness predominate. The above
movement Of the past two weeks will
very soon, if continued, stock up spin
ners and be succeeded by light sales
and dull market. Silver has fallen off
and condition of crop is likely to prove
more favorable than recent reports
would indicate.
The American position we can state
as unimproved on authority of frequent
and accurate reports received from the
manufacturing districts. The Cocheco
mills "a very large copcern) have just
shut down for thirty days.
Liverpool has ruled active and firm
advance of Id, now quoting middlirg
Orleans 3-16d.
New York has responded rather fee
bly, to Liverpool, merely recovering &c,
cline Of 1-16. made last week, and IS
now steady at II 15-16c. for middling
Orleans. Our market has ruled more
active, with quite liberal movement
at &c. advance except for low grades in
which Improvement is fully &c. Mid,
ding is now quoted 1ls.-FdrmerS'
VtGdtc0tOr.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-10
NO. SO.
a Mem Advantage.


There were score or more Of women
gathered together at Mr.. Johnson's.
Mr.. Johnson is good-hearted man and
q respectable citizen. though he is rath-
er skeptical about some things. The
women had just organized "The For
eign Benevolent Society" when Mr.
Johnson entered the room. He was at
once appealed to to donate few dol!a,s
as foundation to work on, and Mrs.
Graham added:
"lt would be SO pleasant in after
years for you to remember that you gave
this society its first dollar and its first
kind word"
He slowly opened his wallet, drew
out ten-dollar bill, and as the ladies
smacked their lips and elapped their
gasa fe G. ssd the poor ta1 Il
tries?"
Eyes - yes - yes - yes!' they all
chorused.
"Aud it wants money!"
"YeS-yes"'
"Well, LOW" said johnson, as he
folded the bill in tempting shape
there are twenty married women here.
If there are fifteen of you who can
make oath that you have combed your
children's hair this morning, washed
the dishes, blacked the cook stove and
and made the beds, I'll donate this ten
dollars"
Il have" answered two of the crowd,
and the rest said:
"Just hear him." each one looking at
the other.
"If ten of you have boys without
holes in the knees of their pants, this
* goes to the society,"" said johnson.
"Such man, they whispered.
"If there are five pairs of stockings
in this room, that don't need darning,
I'll hand over the money" he went on.
"Mr. Johnson" said Mrs. Graham,
with great dignity, uthe rules of this
society declare that no money shall be
contributed except by members; and as
you are not a member, beg that you
will withdraw, and let us proceed with
tho routine of business.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-10

range from the beach and they reserves
their powder.
Out of the harbor they went IN conio
sion and dismay. The ship weighed an
chor and ran ou. her big guns, but qio
not fire shot. Darkness fell down On
the scene as the boats reached the snip
Then she sent n round shot towards the
light. 1t fell short and threw gfea'
fountain of white water into the air
The girls saw it, and dropped tle'r
drum and fife, sat down on the bach
and laughed till they cried.
That night the ship sailed away The
gleat American of two had arrived, and
she thought it wise to retreat in tine!
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-10

A YOUNG man having preached for his
bishop, was anxious to get word of
applause for his labor of love. The
bishop, however, did not introduce tho
subject, and his younger brother was
obliged to bait the hook for him. 'I
hope, sir, did not weary your people
by the length of my sermon to-day?"
mo, sir; not oil, nor by the depth Ell.
ther."
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-10
THRESHiNG MACHINES

Such as Gray's Light Running, One Or
Two Horse Railway tread) power
Threshers. Separators and Cleaners, at
the very low price ofss33G for one horse
and s275 for two Horse Nj Machines, and
freight from Factory, are invited to send
in their orders at once. The one Horse
.Thresber will thresh and clean 10 10 10
bushels of wheat in a day; the two horse
machine from 200 to 25O bushels per day
and double that quantity OF oats. Also
the celebrated
Vibrator, Thresher and Separator,
with orse power for &, 8 or 10 horses
or for steam threshing engines. Also
Reapers and Mowers, Hay Rakes, Cotton
Gins, Cotton Presses, Wheat Fans,
Steam Engines of all the best makes, In
Guiding the J. C. Hoadley and SINNERS
4, 6 aud 9 horse power. Smali Engines
use.
n1Write for prices and terms. Goods
shipped direct to buyer from the Factory.
Address q. ID. Esu-tsamense,
iune 22-9m jackson, NJ iss.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-10
EO2. Sale

The west half of block V, comprising 8
lots in the city of Brookhaven. These are
the lots on which the late residence of Mrs.
Strickland was situated. II has ON it a
fourishing young orchard of well selected
fruit trees, and il situated in the very best
part Of the city. Apply for terms to
ily I3.2m J. w. BENNETT.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-10
Tlse alrookharea geager.
Advertising E.ases.

One square, first insertion, $3.50; each
subsequent insertion 10 cents.
One square one year, SIS; two squares
ono year, y25.
Oue-fourth column one year $Co; ont
half column one year 500.
One column one yeaI $1se.
!. Local Notices twenty cents line.
The space occapied by square ~ one
inch.
Marriage notices and deaths. not PIX
ceeding six lines, published free. A II
over six lipes charged for Ut regular adj
verti5ing rates.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-08-10

To-day century's honors crown
The land for which our prayers are given
And endless honors pouring down
Shall bless it in the sight of Heaven;
So millions yet unborn shall rise
To hail the hour which now we hail,
lis glory sparkling in their eyes
When we have passed beyond the vale
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

VIM. Blakesee, who resides in Yarmouth
fell from his wagon in fit, while driving in
town, yesterday morning, and injured an ankle
bone seriously.
George Cressey, a boy about IL years of age,
was drowned at Falmouth Foreside, Tuesday,
while fishing with another boy.
The people of Freeport thought they had a
case Of small pox the other day, but it turned
out to be scarlet fever.
Coroner Gould says he did hold an inquest on
the body of the man French in 1871, and that
he has the verdict recorded.
The Mechanic Blues met last evening and
voted to adopt the style of uniforms selected by
the committee short time ago. The coats
will be of dark blue and the pants of light blue
cloth.
The rehearsal Of "The Yankee Artillerist,''
last evening, was witnessed by large number,
who pronounce it the finest military drama
ever given in this city.
The yachtsmen are busy getting ready for the
coming season. Trips to Philadelphia are
much talked about.
The most of our streets are as dry now as in
July.
Remember the Easter Monday ball at City
Hall.
The Reform Club will hold public meeting
this evening in the hall of the Y. NC ASS
citation, commencing at q o'clock.
Dusty-just little.
Stafford's block was alive as usual last even.
ing The proprietress of the building had a
few words with her.husband, whereupon officer
Langmaid arrested the latter for making dis.
turbance. His wife demanded his release, but
he didn't release worth cent.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
U. y. District Court,
BEFORE JUDGE FOX.

bEtORE JUDGE FOX.
WEDNEsDAY.-Court came in at 10 o'clock.
Alvin E. Wilson, lib't, VS.. Remission, Cobb g. Co.
In the month of June, 1875, Wilson chartered to
Remission, Cobb & Co., the schooner Elizabeth Ann
for the sum of one hundred and twenty-five dollars
per month and all damages done to vessel or mate.
rial used by careessness neglect of the captain or
crew except wear and tear common to such cause
vessel to be engaged in the porge business and con-
tnue four months or longer if needed and vessel and
all material to be returned at the end of the season.
except wear and tear and unnecessary expense to
be made
This libel is to the value of the vessel which
was lost while in the employ of the charterers value
claimed to be twenty-five hundred dollars and for the
four months use amounting to five hundred dollars
The vessel went ashore June 29th 1875 upon Goose
berry Island ledge near Cape Small Point, and was
lost.
Defense-that the wreckiug was by the periIs of
the seas and act OF God and for which they are not
liable.
Putnam for respondents.
Judge gave his decision awarding five hundred dol
lars for of vessel for four months with interest
from time specified in charter, and thirteen hundred
dollars as value of vessel when lost he having been
lost through the carelessness neglect of those in
charge of herr with deduction of one hundred and
forty dollars on account of sails, &c., saved from the
wreck 0the respondents having the option of taking
the stuff saved or claiming the reduction within ten
days. with costs.
The following petitions in bankruptcy have been
filed:
George FL. Aldrch of Freeport.
John ID. McGraw and Timothy McGraw of Dam
forth.
Noah W. johnson of Garland
Albion Written of Pittsfed
Court adjourned to Monday April oath.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.


r. 4. FNEPy POSTMASTER
Omc q Hours.
FROM 40 a m to g. % m, Sundays excepted
~, sundays s open Tor Carriers and General Delivery
PORTLAND. Me-. Dec. "a, 1875.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston End intermediate offices. Arrive at 12O
r. "a. and 1870 a. m. Close at $40 m, and $50 and
Boston and the West. Arrive at 5oopm.
Intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
H6aadnway. Arrive at 1.2O and $40 pm. Close at
o.zv a VI and 230 pm
Gre Southern and Western Arrive at !. 90 D. m.
'l n go M Close at $40 M 2-30 and 900 p. m.
angor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes.
al rive at 800 p. m. Close at 1890 D. m.
m; and 90 ?. m. Close at 1890 and 500 p. m.
=. Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
atZOO q m Close at 800 p m.
Skowhegan, intermediate offices and the north.
arrive at 800 P. M. Close at 1890 p. m.
Canada and ntermedise c oess al ia yVS
rive at 22O p. m. Close at 12.45 p m.
Morning Northwestern by G. +. R. Arrive at s45
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 900 a. m 800
and $40 p. M Close at $50 m, 1890 and 500 p M
2.0gpm. '''' -n' gnu
North Conway and other offices on the P. &o.R
H. arrive at Il.25 m, and 5.55 m. Close at 7.45
=, BY the Bridgton Stage Arrive at p m. Close at
,Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at 600 m.
Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, Mount Desert, Mill
Hb.u;ge, 9onespert ana Machias, via each steamer
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Arrive
THURSDAY at 6 a m. Close Saturday at 3.sOpm
Foreign Mails per Allan Line direct close every
Foreign Mails, via New York, day previous to sail
ing OF steamers Close at 2.30 m.
Collections from Street letter boxes at ZOO a, m .
Y 10. and 90 and 500 p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

The STATE FAIR.-The Trustees continued
their session yesterday and completed the ar.
rangement OF the premiums. Two sweepstake
premiums are offered for drawing oxen, one of
$21O and one of 800. For the races of the
first day purse of 5000 is offered for green
horses $3.50 for the 2.40 class, and $3.50 for five
year ol6s. On the second day, the champion
belt will be offered for stations, $3.50 for the
2 80 class, and $3.50 for four-year-olds. On the
third day, 5000 for the $50 class, $500 for the
2 "a class, and $3.50 for the three-year-olds. On
the fourth day, $500 for the 9 45 class, and 500
free to all.
The Trustees concluded their session last eve
ming. The premiums as arranged amount to
about $4,000 on cattle, sheep aud swine, $1,000
for trotting purses, AM about $500 on farm
implements and other articles, aggregating
about S6000 On the third day of the Fair it
IS proposed to have balloon ascension and
the Trustees are negotiating with Prof King of
Boston to make the ascension. 1t is thought
hat it will draw large crowd to the Far
All entries, trotting included, will positively
close August 18th The entrance fees for fair
exhibitors have been abolished, except for trot-
tiers. There will be no non revenue tickets.
Arrangements will be made with Mr.. A L.
Dennison of the Stock Breeders Association
to act as assistant secretary to Mr.. WATSON,
and be will be authorized to receive any and
all entries in Portland after August /.
Officers were elected as follows:
President-Ruius Prince.
Secretary-Samuel WATSON.
Assistant Secre Laries-Frank Buck and A.
L. Deuuison.
Treasurer-Wlliam p. Hubbard
General Su periDtendent-B. +. Hamilton.
Superintendent of horses-S. III. Tewks-
bury
Superintendent OF mplements-Seward Dill
Superintendent of hall-W. P. Wingate.
Superintendent of tickets-W. Titou.
Superintendent of cattle-Warren Percival.
Superintendent of ground rent-H. G. Bur-
leigh,
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
Supreme Judicial Court.

WEDNEsDAY-Juries organized as folows
First Traverse Jary-Nathaniel Brown. Portland
brennan; Daniel L. Brett. Otisfeld; James q. Cox
Brunswick; John A. Coombs, Brunswick; William
A. Charlton, Portland; Winthrop B. Dresser, Stand
ish; Rufus Fluent, Westbrook; Joseph Halves, Deer
ing; Ephraim Higgins, Standsh; Samuel Harding
Gorham; Frederick e. Jordan, Cape Elizabeth
Franklin F. Knight, Naples.
Second Traverse Jury-Hiram c. Loveitt, Wind
ham, foreman; Charles S. Kilby, Freeport; Samuel
Libby, Sd, Gorham; VIM. F. Mayberry, Windham
John N. Noyes, Freeport; Elphalet G. Reed, Cum
berland; Andrew j. Rich, Portland; Henry s. Sands
Westbrook; Royal Senter, Btidgton; Silas E. Skill
jim, Cape Elizabeth; Charles Watts, Yarmouth
Bradbury Written, Gray.
Thomas H. Weston VS.. Sumner Adams. On trial.
S. G. Strout-Butler. Cleayes,
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

THE LITTLE HELPERS. very pleasant
entertainment was the par.or concert given by
the Little Helpers last evening at the residence
of Mr. James Bailey on State street. Its object
is to secure funds for the purchase of an eleva-
tor for the Maine General Hospital. Songs,
piano solos and declamations by the children,
together with select readings by Mrs Purirg
ton and Mr.. Bryant made two hours pass very
quickly. Miss Reed played the accompani-
mens in very graceful manner and the songs
of Miss Brown were very favorably received
The hit of the evening, however, was Qaker
song in costume by Miss Prince and Master
Bailey. The declamations and songs all re-
fected credit upon the performers and will es
tablish for them reputation among their
many friends
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-Thc following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Deering-Lot of land from Chas Il Reed to
Joshua S. Roberts.
Portiand-L1t and buildings on corner of
State and Gray streets from Geo. w. Nichols
to James A. Healy.
Lot and buildings on Bracket street from
Chas. s. Chase to Rose l. Whittemore.
Yarmouth-Lot Of land from Ansel L. Lor-
ing to Samuel Bucknau.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

WEDDINGS. wedding of Miss Eloise M.
Reynolds of this city, and Rev. E. S. Small of
Brunswick, was solemnzed at the First Bap-
fist church yesterday afternoon by Rev. DIR.
Sbailer The church was well filled with the
friends Of the contracting parties.
A very pleasant wedding took place yester.
day noou on Cumberland street, the contract
ing parties being Mr.. James Pooler of the
Preble, AMI Miss Ida Elder. The cou ole were
we'll remembered by their friends, the presents
being numerous and costly. Among them was
very substantial one in the shape of five
twenty dollar gold pieces, from Jimmie's
friends at the hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

EXPLANATION NEEDED.-Is it true that cer-
tain officers in pursutof liquors at hotel early
yesterday morning, climbed up and looked
through the transoms over the doors of private
rooms? If so, it seems a shameful abuse of
power ard an affront to decency. If guests,
whether ladies or gentlemen, at hotels are ex-
posed to danger of such disgraceful espionage
there is certainly something very much out of
Joint in the administration of our laws.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

CoMslENDABLE.-Frank George at Upper
Bartlett, has built commodious dining saloon
at the railroad station there. This will be a
great convenience to the travelling public.
Trains are necessarily delayed at this station
some fifteen or twenty minutes. Over the din
ing rooms is fine hall. Mr.. George has had
liberal offers to rent the hall for billiard sa-
loon, but he intends to keep it to accommodate
the citizens in the vicinity, and pleasure parties
who like to "shake the light fantastic toe"
He has rented the dining rooms to e. c. Far
rlngton' who will take great pains to please the
traVelhng public, 1t can be truly said that
FRANK George is stirring business man, deter
mined to make progress
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

GENERAL EXERCISES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.
The general exercises of the High School
girls class of '76 yesterday forenoon were well
attended. The programme embraced the usual
number of declarations, instrumental solos,
songs and readings. The paper read By Miss
Small was rather more creditaole literar v
effort than some of the preceding ones have
been, and was much enjoyed by those present.
A lively class song closed the entertainments
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

Owing TO the great depression in
business i'm Boston and New Ork
markets it enable me to buy
many kinds of select family
stores at greatly reduced rates.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

COLBY UNIVERSITY. Hon. Henry w. Paine
of Boston, has accepted the invitation of the stu
dents to deliver the Grafton at Commencement.
Rev. Wayland Hoy Of Boston, will preach the
sermon before The Boardman Missionary So
ciety at their next anniversary. The work of
renovating South College has commenced. The
Colby Rifles, escorted by the Watervile band,
will parade the streets of Waterville on Fast
nav
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

The CIRCUIT TRoTTING AssocIATIoN-The
members of the Maine Centennial Trotting
Circuit met again yesterday morning and COM
peted their arrangements for the spring Cir
cult. The classes will consist of horses that
have never beaten minutes, 2 50, 2.43, 239,
235 and 2S1. or six in all. For the first and
second classes there will be prizes of $125,
$50 to the first, $50 to the second, and Sis to
the third. For the second class a purse of $3.50
800 to the first $40 to the second and 500 to the
third For the fourth class purse of 5000,
$11O to the first, $50 to the second and $50 to
the third. For the fifth and sixth class purses
of $780, $175 to the first. S75 to the second and
$50 to the third. These races will be trotted
under the national rules. Hay and straw will
be furnished free to all horses entered for the
trOtS.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

CATERPILLARs.-Mr. L. T. Hall of Cumber-
land Center, during the winter, found on the
branches of his apple trees, collections of the
eggs of caterpillars. He off few small
twigs on which eggs had been deposited and
placed them in a window where the sun would
strike them. A few days since he examined
the branches and found that hundreds of min j..
ute insects had already made their appearance
He found similar collections of eggs on forest
trees in the woods
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
New Advertisements To-Day.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
pne MEDICINE that Cures-Vegetine
A Good Assortment-Henry Dunn &, Son.
Patchen Colt for Sale
homeopathic Dispensary.
1ost--A Red Morocco Pocket Book.
SITUATION Wanted-SeveraI Swedes.
New Maple Sugar-Owen & Barber.
Dr. Lamb-House on Congress st.
Proposals for Fresh Beef.
Dobbins Starch Polish.
Announcement-Sebago Dye House.
A Great Saving-Ge9rge q. Shaw.
Lease and Fixtures of a Store-Enoch Knicbt
AUCTION COLUMN.
Furniture, Carpets, &c.-F, O. Rs;lou g. ~