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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

on Friday evening last the ffiesds Of Mir and
Mrs George W. Smith, Of Barre assembled at the
vesry Of the rniyorsalist church, to celebrate with
them the twenty fifth anniversary Of their mar.
riage. About one hundred and seventy persons
were present, and the occasion was a most happy
one. The gifts were numerous and Of the most
useful sort, among them being silver dinner
castor and pickle forks = tea castor stand, silver
spoons and forks, butter knife, cake basket, nap.
kin rings, easy chairs, etc. the whole amounting
to the handsome sum Of one hundred dollars, the
brother Of the bride paying twenty dollars. An
appropriate presentation speech was made by
Judge lilden, and the response was given by Rev.
Mr.. Vincent who spoke most earnestly upon home
culture. Remarks were also made by Mr. J.. W.
Odds. Refreshments followed the speaking, after
which the entire company marched around and
saluted tile bride and bridegroom, expressing the
wish that they might be permitted to be present
at their golden wedding. Mr. and Mrs Smith de
sire to return their heartfelt thanks to the kind
friends who were present, and for the valuable
gifts which they brought, aud which are valued,
not 10 much for their intrinsic worth a. for the
expression Of good will and respect. They also
wish to thank their kind neighbos and friends,
who 50 kindly relieved them Of the entire care Of
the evening
SECOND silver wedding took place in Barre
on Monday evening last-the honored couple in
this case being Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Andrews
The occasion was surprise TO them, bnt passed
OF nevertheless, in most satisfactory and pleas
ing manner. About two hundred people were
present, all Of whom did their host to add to the
Interest Of the occasion The presents included q
quantity Of silyer-ware aud donations OF money
Mr.. 5. II. o. Bosworh made a few remarks u
welcome 10 the friends and appropriate speeches
were made by Rev. Mr. Tenney, and Others. a
poem was read by Mr.. Hiram Hayward, aud one
composed by himself by Denny whiaemore,
which was very fine production Afteran even
ing Of real pleasure the guests departed, leaving
their best wishes for the couple whose silver we'd
ding they had just celebrated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29
GEL HAR,EY's ESTATE.

The undersigned. having len appointed by Honorable
Probate 'our fort District Of Washington, Commissioners
10 receive examine. amt adjust All claim. ami demands all
persons against the estate u DEL Harvey, late Of ias
Montpelier In sad District diseased and all cains eahlb
tel IN Offset thereto hereby gfc notice that viii meet Tor
ne purpose Aforesaid ~ tr residence Of the widow, beissy
Harvey the st dy Of June and the 1st day Of August
nom u'cfk NJ until four O'Clock, y. each Vt said
days and that siX months the rt day March, A. D.
1876 u the time limited by said Court for said creditors
present their claims 10 ms Ton examination and allowance
Dated Ht fnst MONTPELIER this 9th day OF March. l-7b
PA hNDRfw InACY, commissioners
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29
What /. ,ege,inof- 10. a Compound e4lracl

What Is Negetincf LISA compound extracted from
barks roots and herbs. tn Natures Remedy II PEE
fectly harmless from any bad effect upon the system Its
nourshng and strengthening II acts directly upon the
blood. II qniets the system II gives you good
sweet sleep At night II great panacea for aged
fathers and mothers for gives them strength quets their
and gives them Natures sweet sleepas has been
proved by many aged person II i the great Blood
Purifier 1t soothing remedy Tor ont children II has
relieved and cured thousands II very pleasant To take
every child likes H. Il relieves and all diseases orig
mating from Impure blood, fS the YEGrrIsr Give ia
faI trial for your complaints, then yon viii say To your
friend neghbor and acquaintance Try lt it has cured
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

PRonArE CouRr.--The following business was
transacted in the Probate Court, for the District Of
Washington, during the week ending March 9th,
1876: March 2lst-T b. Cutters estate admins
tration account referred to April 18th. March
2d-loshua : Dart Sc state, will referred for pro-
bate 10 April 18th. David J.. Frost's estate, com
missionerH report returned. March 24ih-H 4.
Chambers guardianship, William Hinkson, guar
dian D. y. Neyeuxs estate, license to sell real
estate granted March 25th-J. W Wheelock :
estate will proved l. L. Wheelock, executrix
j. A. Page and C. W Willard, appraisers and
commissioners. March 27th-Loomis Palmer :
estate. administration account allowed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29
IraaI Jufres.
ELISHA e. rIsI's ESTATE;

II COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed By the Honorable
Probate Court Tor The Distinct of Washington, Connsson-
10 receive and adjust all claims and demands
q all persons against the estate Of Elisha e. fi-k, late Of
Woodbury., In said District, d,teass and all claims
hbited IN Offset Thereto hereby give notice that will
meet Tor the purpose aforesaid a the dwelling house OF
Josephine y Fish, IA Woodbury. the ih day OF NAV,
and III day Of August next tiun ten ucek, 4 uih
four o'clock each OF aid days and tat SIX mouths
from the 18th dav at February A. u. lr16 "a the iine lin
tied by said Court Tor . creditors To picseni their claims
10 rs for examination and allowance.
Dated At Woodbury., this llh day of March, A. D. ls,d,
LYMAN \. GALE r.,.,,.t. .,,
1875 ilESEY wlllfEN, commissioner
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

CALAIS. AT the Republican caucus held last
week for the purpose of choosing delegates for
the convention az Burlington, Messrs. \. Dwinoll
and G. II. French were elected, with benjamin
D. Waters, aged respectively ninety and ninety
two years. occurred singularly near each other
Rarely do couple walk LIES path together so
many years over rough and smooth and that they
should leave it together for the realities Of the
unseen world seems but the beautiful closing Of
useful careers Mr. Waters was prominently CON
neeted with the early history Of the town, and
was ever energetic and perseyering Tor It's welfare.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29
Marriaaes.
Marriages and Deaths inserted grdiis, Obituary
Notices, due cents per line, Invariably.

IN Montpelier March 2. by Rev. j. Edwar Wright cal
NlN H. fAkhLN lLh, 0f Montpelier, and ALfA L. PRAY,
Of talas
In Montpelier March o. by Rev. H. A. spencer, fRAN-
CfS u. uAHlLL, jr Of lianNiek, and MARY A. VIII
LIS, of Marshhed.
In Montpelier, March y, nl the nencr Of g. Morse,
by Rev A. u. Mccoy, CHARLES H. ilEAfuN and SADIE
L. MORSE, both of Montpelier.
In droion March a. by Rev J. Hamilton, JolfN BALD
WIN aud MARIA fLiMMfk, both OF Hruon,
IN Wells River Manrh y, by Rev T. j. Ran.ou IIENHY
4. WEDGE aud iASsh BtHnlCk, both OF HrurnshorO.
In calais. March 20, by Iey Oun Davis. CHARLES
bury.
In Gnton. March =, by Rev. !. Hamilton, ALBERT
BAILEY, of Wells River, amt ADkL bttANNAN, Of
tarslu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

NEW GR,NGrs-Deputy D. L. Boyden recently
organizcd B" Connecticut River Valley Grange, at
Guildhall, with forty members, and the following
officers Master, T. Il. follansby; Secretary, j. Il.
lhnnaford
Also Frontier Grange, at Canaan, with
ihity-seyen members, and the following officers;
Master, 5. T. Jones' Overseer, Daniel Heath; Lee
turer, Gilbert Hartman; Steward, Edward Weeks
Assistant Steward, C. }. stoddardi Chaplain, Mis-.
Caroline b. Weeks; Treasurer Samuel Weeks
Secretary, J. T. Moore, Gate Keeper, Napoleon
Bosseaui Ceres Mrs. A. Beecheri Pomona, Mn.
:. Weeks Fiona, MIS-. A, NJ lIartshom; Lady
Assistant Steward, Mrs Carrie T.. Jones.
Also " Industry Grange" at bloomfield, the
2Oth instant, with twenty-five members and the
following officers: Master Cyrus X. Bodgett
oyeNeer Henry W. Burbank; Lecturer, ;. w.
liolbrook; steward, George Watkins Assistant
Steward, Il. A. Bowker; Chaplain, Milton Cook ,
Treasurer, Mrs, Milton Cook Secretary, Mrs D.
4, Bowker; Gate Keeper, Nelson Snow Ceres,
Mrs. g. Watkins Pomona, Miss Eva \. Bodgett )
Flora, Miss Stella Bowker Lady Assistant stew
ard, Miss Emily r. French
lie Will organize grange at Holland, Thurs
day evening, March Goth, and will lecture as FOL
lows At Morgan. Friday evening, March nth !
AT Newport Center, Tuesday evening April f'l
AZ North Troy, Thursday evening, April ON q.
Jay, Saturday evening, April sth, aud al SCUM
iny, Tuesday evening, April llth subject
iatrons OF Husbandry." The lectures VIII COM
uehce at seven O'Clock, D, NJ
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

This convenient term includes numerous ll-dehned and
supposed ncurable foms Of disease accompanied BY gen
eral assiude and exhaustion without any ascerainable
external internal The PEBuyiAs sfHrF sends rs
renoyatng Influence TO the Utmost OF the system
and has relieved In our community many OF supposed
ln.lral NE llana.n- ~.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29
WerhW UHket.


At canorig' and BRIGHTON for ne week ending ru.saay.
March y, lslo
AMOUNT ~ STOCK Ar aARnEr.
CAME. Shsep slofss Ha1s c,.ffe,
i ls,' We, ss,t ,.."... Sais sm % sa d
a. ~ ~ caiiie- ie and heavy premium oxen.
~ w h,l u.t gnaiy q geti ~ second quality, 500
. n. iaaw and de.s,Ti beef A few cloiae single pairs
n~sieg Vfen siNVe.te n par. OF according 10 their
value A. l-et. Handy Steers, sfefis1 n pair
AieA togf-faif quality, sltet60; EXTRA good ee<fs.
ar ~ s5,2n, calves, A. may be Agreed farrow and Or
slsgttflgol three-l eafs-ohis' s~eils.
HA,sP .inin9n, as .ci rftr ga ~ " on live
fu Hogf-st,flql,c am.
va tairff Sos " head.
Midtf-hfleioul ~ ifflc county iuif 80 az a. a
aaf SKINS, NpetAe. 1aiuw fefNte b H. Cointry 81 d.
ais. " '''''' '''' s''i'
hfMAnSs The supply ~ cattle has iscn heavy Inrina
We weck ant was made up ns-ty ~ Western steer
Hathaway swift sud car oad. average $40 ns az
lad ~ = leamaui. average 1850 hs az g. and two Ne
We hunrhes % $50 " n. q tolwel sold sixteen se,s 10
g. D. Wnr average 200 ne, Of SIC, and steers ayef.
age l2i u.s. a &C IN. g. " Bailey sold seventeen steers
average 30 hs IT saS ficwt Working oxen sold slow
to-day with an Increased supply. There aiso light
dennnd tqr mich cows. Adric johnson sold COWS ~
sNtl1 " bead. Tho sheep mostly " medium grade
was argsl, composed Of lambs. with some r,afse pfl
sheep They were very nice aud sold 81 NJ Westefn
shcr sod nt ttefitc o. N. little poultry arrived ihN
morning. and sold AZ lic ~ pound.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

E,st BtrHEl-lhe ham Of A. b. Perry, Of
Randolph, together with one horse, a wagon,
sleigh, farming tools, and considerable amount
OF poultry, was consumed by fire on Tuesday, the
2ist ult Mr. Perry in the morning repaired 10
the harm with his gun, to shoot some crows lie
mounted a scatiold on which was a quantity Of
hay, and protruded the barrel Of his gun about
four inches through a large crack in the west side
Of the barn. After discharging the piece he ran
TO secure his game, and from thence went 70 the
house TO warm and reload. On returning 70 the
barn he found it in flames beyond recovery. A
high price for crows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

SrArg CoNVENrIoN. attendance at the
state convention at Burlington to-day, is very
large Tie latest received from there is to the
effect that Ex-Governor John b Page would be
selected "a, President Of the Convention. Judge
Poland. aud Cob " G.. Neazey Of Rutland, will
probably be- two of the delegates at large For
the other two, the choice will lie between eN-Gov-
ernor ilolbrook and Hon. George Howe, Of Wind
ham county, and C. II. Bigelow and John J.. Ma
son. ~ Nhlttenden county.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

IL Is not what you eat hut what YOU digest that
makes you strong Tales. the food taken perfectly dis
solved assinlaed and converted Into pure blood general
and physical pro.traton inevitably result the whole
system Impoverished degeneration OF the organs and It's
follows, and II there be hereditary predsposton to
sorofua consumption will surely be developed and tie
constitution gradually broken down. The foundation
good health and sound mind j. vigorous stomach and
perfect Dr. Wheeers Compound Elixir Of phos-
phates and Calsaya Nature. remedy for deange-
ments Of the digestive organs purely physiological haun-
less and possel, certain 10 restore and muscular
force. M1lll5
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29
Children Cry for Castoria. II

Children Cry for Castoria II b. ~ pleasant to take
a. honey and is absolutely harmless. II Il to e1pe
worms, wind collie, regulate the bowels and stomach
and overcome irrtabiy caused by rash cutting teeth
It perfect substitute for OIL and for
In young old there nothing existence and
reliable. w,,H-al
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

CrNrENNfAL--The Rutland Herald understands
that Mr. Spague has written a letter IA Governor
Peck, stating that the time is so short it will not
be possible for him to erect headquarters build
Ing for the state upon the Centennial grounds
This letter settles the question, far as Colonel
Spmgue has anything to do with it, and It is
doubtful nav whether any other person will nm
dertake job which be finds it impossible to do
This is about the way We supposed the matter
womb tnrn nut
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

RESTORING GRAY HAIR
To It's Natural vitality aud Color.

Advancing years, sickness, carr disappointment and
hereditary pns-posion. all turn the hair gray anil either
Of them Incline To shed prematnrciy.
AYERS HAIR NIGOE, by long and extensive use ha.
that stops the falling Of the hair immediately
often news The growth, and always surely restores s
color, When faded or gray tsmnaies the nuuye organs
to healthy activity and preserves both the hair aud IL.
beauty. Thus bnashy weak ky hair becones glossy,
pAbe and -irengthenei hair regrows with lively
presoni falling hair u checked and -tahshed; thin hair
thckens aud faded gray hair their original color.
Its operation and harmless. II dandruG heals
all humora and keeps the scalp cool clan and soft under
which condition. diseases Of The scalp arr impossible
As dressing for ladies hair the vGOI praised for
grateful and agreeable perfume. ana valued fof The soft
iustfe ard rclne-s of tone Il lmparts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

DtNnrnN John Atkins while loading logs
pu, chain around his load and then, taking
hold OF the binding pole, he brought It down with
all bis force. IN so doing, he came against the
end OF an iron crow-bar, that was standing beside
the sled, which burst through his pants and en-
tered the anus about two inches Il seemed only
slight injury, but Inflammation set n and in
just one week he died. Mr.. Atkins was young
man Of industrious habits and leaves wife and
two children.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

Hos & HoHAcE IlunnARD, Of Springfield Vt,
AN extensive dairyman, member Of the State
Board Of agriculture. and editor Of the Vermont
Fo.urr, says in his paper d" Dr r. II Iloskins.
Newport W. sends rs the ninth annual price list
Of the Mcmphremagog seed Farm and Nursery
Parties ordering trees seeds from this establish
mcnt can rely ON their being true to name and
corresponding TO the description in the price list "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

Hundreds Of lives have been saved by the use Of
HUNTS REMEDY the great Kidney Medicine HUNTS
REMEDY cures DroI@y and all Diseases Of the Kidneys
Bladder and Urinary Organs HUNTS REMEDY Is purely
vegetable and used daily by physicians their practice
Do not DELAY. bot iry nrNTs REMEDY Immediately.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

Mothers can secure health for their children and rest
for themselves by the of Casora perfect substitute
for castor oil. II i absolutely harmless and pleasant
to take as honey for windcoic stomach,
constipation for Young DID there is nothing
like it. II Is certain, is speedy. II cheap. wc20s2
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

BAnE-A Centennial entertainment, consist
ing Of music, a drama and farce, will he given
In the yestry Of the Uniyersalis church, on rday
evening March 3ist Proceeds for the benefit Of
the Sunday -school Admission twenty -fyc cents
childrnn tom nent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29
3lrm e4dterfsrnrnis.
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MURRAY NIL PUBLISHING co lTnns r. iTwrIf.
Manager, ~ hast ish struet, New York Di-1a
PROPOSALS SOIttITUD.-Prouasaisw Will be re-
- ,s,rd ioi erecting school building IN the Graded
s,loo District IN Nutthhfld until April sth, s1g. Rn-
wv he received for Foundation and building all complete
Tor each arnrataly Plans and atus lot Tie same
may b. The house OF W. "a. H. tlaan on North
street Tie building committee frsrr,r tho rri Ia risi
ans &c on PROPOSAL.
.. H. ORC UT.
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W. 49, a. tLNfLfN, t"ninitie'.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

The respondents counsel desired a postpone
ment of the trial till this morning. but the court
thought that something might bO done then The
iinpanelling Of the jury was accordingly pro-
ceeded with, and the following were accepted and
sworn in.
Newton Martin, Of Marslfed Geo. W Sanders,
of Fast Montpelier K, J. Stone Of Worcester;
Lucius d. Savage, Of Waitsfeld; j. &. Jewell, OF
Woodbury.; Nelson Demis, of Marshfeld David
r. Stanton, of Roxbury; {. W Atherton, of Dux-
bury Harrison Mears Of NIarshield Edwin Aus
tin, of Berlin John Is. Thompson, Of Fayston
c. G.. Hill, of Calais.
Messrs. j. W Ellis, Of Montpelier, Andrew T.
Denny, of Mortified, and C. G. Richardson, OF
Waterbury, were excused for having formed and
expressed an opinion against the innocence OF the
respondent Messrs. A. A. Atherton, OF Water
bury; ;. T. Joslyn, Of Waitsiield Horace NJ Vim
cent, OF Fast Montpelier and II. : Wiley, Of wor-
cester, were peremptorily challenged
The jurors having been sworn, the indictment
was read by the clerk. The respondent pleaded
not guilty at the September term, 50 that formal
ity was dispensed with. sheriff Lyforl and Depu-
ties Dudley and Howe, were sworn In rs officers to
take charge Of she jury, and recess was then
taken fin This uotniuu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29

No physician who has watched the effects OF HALks
HosEr HoREnorsp Tan, In chronic colds coughs
influenza, will hesitate to say that il the finest pull
monic yet discovered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-29
Montpelier odd relIou.' Director,

M"h'i'"i"f va" feiiows directory vermont
Lodge, No. 2, l. o. q. p, meets every Wednesday evening
at half past seven O'Clock, at odd rcows Hail. over the
unit'd states Post ohce \. e.. Dewey y g.; A. ". Ter
rim, Recording secretary.
Golden Gate Degree Organization The dr-l 1hnrs-
day evening in the month G.. ! -nmncrs u NJ \. W.
Perrin, u. secretary.
Thomas Wdey Enamptnent 40 %, meet. the FIRST and
third Friday evenings In tie month Visiting members al
ways welcome. A. G.. Dewey, CTS D. W Morse, SCRIBE
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
Tho European War Cloud.

Tno Wer siouus
LONDON. October Ala Ragusa dis.
patch says that Msdan has capitulated
10 the Montsgrans. who held the British
garrison Of 1000 men as prisoners OF
war. Tho Monteerans have also guns
aud ammunition from tho Turks.
PARIS, October Alt IL stated that
England has replied to Russia that ns
she has already supported tho six
months armstice she cannot now re-
commend q six weeks armsticc; but
she will not oppose IL. No power up.
pearing TO take tho initiative tho qucs-
ton rests between Turkey and Russia,
n solution can thus only be looked
for at Constantinople. Diplomatic
circles still hope for n peaceful settle
ment.
BERLIN, October a. Tho National
zeiing states that Germany has defined
her position upon the armistice ques-
ton o. follows: She Is indifferent
whether nh armistico Of six weeks OF six
months Is granted ; therefore her in.
tsrposition with the object Of bringing
about Nh understanding between the
Powers ON this particular question can
avail but little. But, ON the other hand,
Germany never fails TO recognize that
the object To DO arrived ut Is the rsstora-
ton Of an understanding between the
Powers, with tho view Of procuring n
durable peace.
LONDON, October 2l.-The story that
the British Cabinet, nj n meeting on
Thursday last, decided 10 occupy Con.
stantinople with 1000 troops supported
by q heavy ieet. tho instant that Russia
invadss Turkish territory. and that
II Germany. Austria or France
should oppose this step. II would be the
policy Of Great Britain to occupy Egypt,
was set afloat yesterday by a bohemian,
who unsuccessfully offered 1t for sale at
two guineas In the morning papers and
tho noTs agencies. lie states that hs
received il from Lord John Manners.
Tho best evidence that England does
not look to hostilities IL found In the
further propagation Of Parliament.
LONDON, October Ala Vienna dis.
patch says that Russia has presented
the Porto an ultimatnm embracing. In
substance, tho following points: First
A weeks armistice, Internationally.
Observation-Disclosures autonomy for
Bulgaria. Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Third-Tho execution OF reforms, under
the supervision OF commissioners TO be
named by the Great Powers aud TO be
protected by an armed foreign force.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-21

a Chinese Murder In New York.
NEW YoRK. October 2i.-A China
man named Apo stabbed and instantly
killed an Irishman named Kelly last
night. Kelly provoked the fight. Apo.
who recently served q fifteen years sem
tence for killing his wife. was arrested.
Two other men were also arrested.
Sitting Hull 10 ..siek."
WASHINGTON. October 2l.-The fol.
lowing was received at the Indian Blu
rsau this morning:
FoRr PECK. Montana. October 49,
To the Commissioner Of Indian AZ
fairs A messenger from Sitting Bulls
camp reports that tho entire hostile
camp has crossed the Yellow Stone at
the mouth Of the Big Horn en- route for
this place. They claim to want peace.
What coun shall I pursue towards
them MITCHELL,
Indian Agent.
After consultation with General Sher-
man, instructions were telegraphed to
Mitchell this afternoon as follows {:
" Inform Sitting Bull that tho only
peace 10 his surrender. when no will DO
treated AZ a prisoner Of war Issue no
rations except after such surrender and
when fully satisfied that the Indians can
br held at the agency. Make every pre-.
paration to defend the agency stores
and property. The military will co.
operate as far as possible.