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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-13
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, March H. 1877.
BENAroR cAMERoN's RESIGNATION, AND WHAT
BROUGHT IT ABOUT.
The resignation of Simon Cameron OF the Sem
ators from pennsy lvania created good deal OF a
Bation here tonight, and has been chief topic OF
conversation Ten days ago tho idea OF giving up his
place In the Senate Is thought 10 have far
moved IRON the mind Of tho veteran politician as any
idea could well be- To appreciate the motives that
have prompted him to take so unexpected a step, as
well as the meaning Of his action, IL Is necessary to
understand OF the inside history tho Cameron
In the Cabinet. As soon it became certain that the
Hlycs, the Cameron party. It is SAID, work to
hold the Cabinet fort they had captured. The story .
that before Governor Hayes lett OHIO he was up
preached ON the subject, and when he arrived here
delegation alter delegation called upon him In Don
Cacrons interest," while he plied with letters and
kilograms from all parts Of Pennsylvania and that
addition TO ALL powerful social influence brought
20 bear tv induce him TO CHI anec his determination to
remove all the members OF tho old Cabinet, aud 10
keep at least his councils. Tho pressure thus
brought TO bear tho President tremendous and
II was not until last Sunday week that the Cam.
eron faction said ~ have abandoned the hope OF
,cng able to achieve their ends. To Mr. Benjamin II.
Brewster, OF Philadelphia, and half o dozen other
leading politicians Of Pennsylvania, who called
npon him to request Mr. Camcron's retention, the
President Is said te have declared that his purpose to
retain no OF General Grants Cabinet unaIter-
able; that his policy laid down and could not BIZ
changed This ended the Cameron struggle Tor tho
place.
The senator was. Of course disappointed, but II s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-13
LARGE MAIL DESTROYED.

Adviccs from Toledo Ohio, reached Postmaster
James yesterday Informing him that upward OF 20 900
ordinary and about 500 registered letters dee
stroycd by the burning oil the postal car attached to
train No. I, on the B0alo and Chicago Railroad, lcav-
ing Chicago at ten minutes to nincA VI. on the sth
insI This tram coidcd with freight train near
Sedan Ind the shock upscttng the stove and burning
up the car and contents Mr. James expresses the
opinion that tho registered mail lost must have been
very valuable this tram usually brings tho bankers
rcrntsnces OF bonds and other coliatcrals, besides
many costly articles sent registered, and Tor which NO
refund can be obtained
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SENATOR CAMERoN's RESIGNATION.
THE OLD wINNEBAGo CHIEF PUTS OFF HIS WAR
pAINT--hIs ToMAHAwK TO BE WELDED BY
YOUNG DON.
TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.


BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
HARRISBURG, Pa. March IL, 1877.
political sensation created In this city to-day
by tho announcement that Hon. Simon Cameron had
transmitted his resignation TO tho Governor OF Penn
syvana as United States Senator, with view IL Is
hnted of having his son. the late Secretary OF War,
elected TO the Office The proprietv OF such move
mcnt had been discussed among tho members OF tho
Legislature since II became known that President
Hayes would retain tho War Minister. Nothing
was developed until to-day, when 1t was rumored that
an arrangement had be-n entered into between the
father and that the latter should succeed
In the United States Senate. The news was
ceivci with disavor by tho few republicans OF
tho Legislature who are opposed 10 the Cameron dy
nasty, but large majority rejoiced IT, The dem
ocrats construed tho prospective election OF tho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-13
THE SOUTH BROOKLYN FIRE.

The total loss by tho fire which destroyed Taylor's
Chemical Works. on sackctt street. South Brookiyn,
sunday morning last, Is estimated to be $40 000
The establishment was insured for sos 600, distributed
SIS 600 and stock, $4,000 The losses pretty
evenly divided between twenty-five compantsok ~
losses In each ranging from 81, 200 70 tls0Q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-13

OF q speaker than am, he Is an educated man. being
graduate OF Princeton and is, besides, a business
man, and am sure he will acqut himself with credit
and show his ability and worth any place no IS called
to Ill.
AS for myself have not determined what I shall
do. have thought would GO travelling for pleasure
ana take tripto Europe, but as have always be-
come seasick on the ocean | am somewhat apprehen-
sivo about It, However, l bought the farm of my
grandfather the other day, and II nothing better can
be done can go ana enjoy myself there for the rest
my days lie came there one hundred years
ago from Scotland with a Presbyterian clergy.
and settled down. l shall be glad 10
receive my friends In the Old stone house which
is still we'll preserved It. can say this on retiring
from public life, having been engaged In 1t here for
thrtytwo years. that have made u dollar by it
In any why, though, from my position, | could
very often, by speculation and my influence, have
made thousands OF dollars But shall be able to get
along and take care OF myself
One word as to Secretary Sherman and his conGrma
ton In the Senate the other day OF course voted
against him, and did II, ! 10 not hesitate TO
say, because some sixteen years ago when I was
nominated as Minister to Russia by Mr. Lincoln while
l was Secretary CT War, he said he would name my
successor. To this objected, and said wanted 10
name hun, and said wanted Mr.. Stanton. To this Mr.
successor as Secretary Of War. When my namo caruc
up in the Senate tor confirmation Mr. sherman said
II should go over Tor thrcc or four DAYS
for consideration lie has forgotten this, but I
have not. and the other day In my objection
took occasion to remind him of II, but have no
unknd feeling against John Sherman or any other of
my brother Senator's. They have always treated me
kindly, and icel grateful TO them ALL
Again, when tho nomination OF Mr. schurz for Sec
rotary Of the Interior came up, do disguise
voted against his confirmation, aud this was the
reason - When President Grant insisted upon a change
In tho chairmanship OF the Senate Committee ON For
elgn Relations, while Mr. sumner the head Of
II, account Of tho unpleasant relations between
them, l became eligible by reason of being the next
senior member. went to President Grant and be-
sought him not to require this, as 1t would place
very embarrassing attitude; but he would not yiod
and l became Chairman Of the committee VIII lch
The Morning herald., 1877-02-02
The Contents Of 4 Bottle.

An interesting addition to the history o.
the development of species is to be found
in q recent experience OF her Msjesty's Gus
tom officers in London. There arrived in
that port from Hamburg nice little bot
tls Of harmless appearances, containing hall
10 gallon Of q mysterious liquid. This
liquid on analysis, was found to be nothing
less than pure nicotine, and msst cay the
chemists, have been extracted from some.
thing over ton Of tobacco sweepings, duly
msistensd with alcohol. The purpose Of
the importers though not expressed, was
pardonably presumed to bs the transfer.
nation of considerable quantities of the
humble cabbage into the fragrant leaf Of
Havans-a change which it ispretty we'll
known that useful vegetable not unfre-
quently undsrgoes when, as MI. Darwin
would ray, "under domestication." The
Commissioners of Customs, it seems, after
taking on . sample for their museum,
politely returned the precious consignment
70 Hamburg, where, or rather ct the neigh.
boring city Of Bremmen, it will no doubI
be profitable, if hardly bene6cially utilized
The Morning herald., 1877-02-02
~ WEAR A SMILING
FACE

.. n wear . smiling hAos
T. . ~ %'o own ohesrfal'hsart
Ana o"r o,orms sball gather In tho sky
wne, ~ ."nabins shall depart;
Anu .". '. to f,rmly stand By truth
No matter whore 'sou -
:. . ,.ro true is one who mia /.
nv ~. hottest Of the nght
...,,.. Iss .1 aost strongly 'sainst wrong +
rs.. vould usurp the right:
-. .. ...r, upon his banner shine
'Iprish,sr than star ~ n'sn''
:, ,,ot.r, IL i. their CLEANS,
W. ."a ,lory in their rays
Ana s,o,.h vhioh ehsll 'lame the world
= many bsastsous ways,
~ l,sr,ohter . make with happiness
Iiiss quickly flset'ns 49,"
-. ,.. It's sorrows and II joys.
W. y. n d.rk and bright for all;
~. a he when round his way
!" me heavy shadows fall v
W. -. .uided by the star Of hope.
mr. rnr aid on heaven shall CALI
And keeping ever On his way
VI obstacle shall fear,
|a.,. that beyond the shadows desp
'1 r.. sun shall shine nore elsar.
.,d aarth in all her loveliness
supreme once more appear
ma traveller, long the weary road.
No matter who thou art,
ma clouds that lower DER thse to-day,
Tomorrow shall depart,
b, thou but wear . smiling hee
And own q cheerful heart.
The Morning herald., 1877-02-02
lD[s:pa.d's ! syss brighte.sd.


"0h. then, sincs you allow mo 20 swes
PRIVILEGE. ! will - and accompany you.'
III you fail me I will stay 1t home,'
said shs laughingly. -
He did no fail her, but at the appointed
time went u. to tho Grange. Some stran-
gers were there, and Hrs.. Thornton Ray,
him look Of deep disappointment Th,
stranges were evidently going to spend
the day, 20 Dsspard, after short call
Withdrew. Before hs lsit. Nn. Thornton
sbsented herself On some pretext for 1 few
momenta, and q he quilted the room she
went TO the door with him and gave him a
hote. 4qss ~
He walked straight home holding the
note in his hands I'LL he reached his study;
then hs locked himself in, opened the note,
and read a. follows:
"DzAR Nh. DnsPAHD,-How does it
happen that things turn odt just a. they
ought not? was 90 anxious to 20 with
you to the church to-day about our music.
l know my own powers; they are not con-
tsmptible they arc not uncultivated; they
arc simply, and wholly, and irretrisvahly
commonplace That much l deem il my
duty TO inform you.
These wretched people, who have spoil
ed 9 days pleasure. dropped upon me as
suddenly q though they had come from
the skies. They leave on Thursday morn
ing. Come on Thursday afternoon. If
You DO not. I will never forgive you. On
that day give up your manuscripts and
books for music and the organ, and allot
some portion Of your time 70, Yours
~, r3 IT. T."
On Thunday Dsspard called, and Nm.
thornton was able to accompany him.
The church was an old one, and had one
Of the best organs in Wales. Despard was
to play and she 70 sing. He had his mus
ic ready, and the sheets were carefully and
lesibly written out from the precious old
Greek scores which he loved 20 dearly
and priced 70 highly. *
They began with the canen for Easter
day ofst. John DAmascene, who, accord
ing to Dsspard, wis the best Of the Emt-
srn hymnist. Mrs. Thornten's voice Va.
rich and full. As she came to the Resur-
rection Day ID took up tone Of iudes-
VAAOoV1O VAuttosAVu, UAVuWAuS WASu Cu0 tHls
umph peal Of the organ. Dspard added
his own voice-a deep, strong, full-toned
basso- and their blended strains bore aioft
the sublimest Of utterances, "Christ il
arisen p
Then followed more mournful chant,
full Of sadness and profound melancholy.
the Last kiss, the hymn Of the dead, by
the same poet. g
Then followed sublimer strain, the
hymn Of St. Theodore on the judgment,
where all the horrors Of the day Of doom
are set forth. The chant was commensu-
rate with the dread splendorsof the theme.
The voices Of the two singers blended in
perfect concord. The sounds which were
thus wrought out bore themselves through
the vaulted aisles, returning again to their
own ears, imparting to their own hearts
something of the awe with which inasina-
ton has enshrouded the Day of days, and
giving ID their voices that ssddened ca
dence which the sad spirit can convey to
it's material utterance.
[To BE Continued
The Morning herald., 1877-02-02
Yortune in Buttons.

The first manufacturer Of buttons in
America was one Samuel Williston. Wha'
he was dragging along as country store
kesper-his eyes having failed him while
studying for the ninistry-hls wife BE-
thought that she could cover BY hand the
wooden buttons Of the time, and thus earn
an honest penny. From this the couple
advanced in their ambition, until they had
perfected machinery for covering buttons.
the first employed for this purpose in Amer
ica. From this sprang an lmmense factory,
and then others, until Samuel Wlliston
made half Of the buttons used In the world.
His factories are still running at Easthamp
ton. coming wealth for the proprietors, and
knovn to every dealer in buttons all over
the world. Samuel Williston is now BE-
tween seventh and eighty years OF sge. ana
IA worth from Eve TO six millions of DOL
Isrs and has given $400, 900 to Eas!hamp-
ton for . seminary and churches, $2OV,OOo
for the founding Of . female seminary, and
S2OO, 900 to Amherst College besldes lesser
elfts to other kindred Institutions.
Il was the wife Of . ragged hummer who
said 1t midnight, ::'It is never 70 late 70
mend"
The police Of Moscow have frequently
found of late plscards upon walls, Pvssed
during the night, which demands tor hus. ~
sia the same Constitution lately granted Dy
the Sultan of Turkey.
The number Of cattle slaughtered in san
Fraucisco during the year 1875 was % doo. i01.
.invs: BulIocks, s6,400; sheep, S36,Ooo:
iss,ny, 126, 900; or monthly average g son .,
1900 iullocks, $4,000 sheep, and lo'ooo
Rain. formally very large 10 Lover Lover
.r2 IS|f:, fe;.,iro in consequence Of the extensive
planting of the mulberry IN 'n@' '''''''
The Morning herald., 1877-02-02
NHAuUlAL.
Wu1HINo9op. !

aoLD AID HoHL QuorA1IoHa.
.rs .s1SSesS "a sroRy p S e;. g. Bank.
The Morning herald., 1877-02-02

cEND sse. to @. p. ROwELL 4 90 New
y York, for pamphlet Of 100 pages. contain.
ing lists OF 5000 newspapers, and estimates
showing cost Of advertising.
The Morning herald., 1877-02-02
raaLA A1Aa.a.maA aANAsls.

DRY GOODS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-02-26

Extract of letter from Rev. Richard
Edes, of Bolton, Mass. "For years |
was sufferer from boils, so that my life
became wearisome through their frequent
and persistent recurrence. A carbuncle,
which ultimately occupied space OF
three or four square inches. formed IN
the small of my back. During it prog
ress large pieces of decomposed flesh
were every day or two cut away and
the prostration and general disturbance
of the system were great. Before | had
recovered from this attack two smaller
carbuncles broke out higher up. and L
was again threatened with the recurrence
of the sufferings to which | had so long
been subjected. 1t was at this time that
[ commedced taking the PERUVIAN SYR-
UP. | continued using it until l had
used five bottles; since then | have had
nothing of the kind. | attribute this
| improved state of my system entirely to
the PERUVIAN SYRUP and | feel that
cannot express my obligations to 1t IL
terms too strong. For years | was one
of the greatest sufferers. Other medl
cines gave me partial and temporary re
lief; but this remarkable remedy, will
a kind of intuitive sense. went directl.
to the root of the evil, and did its worl
with a thoroughness worthy of its estab
lished character.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-02-26
Derby Academy.
Prof. T. c. ALLEN, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL

The present (winter) term will close Friday evening,
February 90, with exhibition at Academy Hall,
commencing at o'clock Tickets 25 cents; children,
Is cents.
The next (Spring) term will commence on Wednes-
day morning. February %. Liberal arrangements have
been made to accommodate students from abroad with
hoard and rooms at low rates. Strange students, on
arrival here, should, before engaging rooms, present
themselves to the Principal, who will direct them TO
proper places Let all such bring letters Of introduce
ton or mendation. There every indication OF
large attendance from all directions, and consequent
" early application by mail may prevent applicants
from being too late.
EXPENSES-In the Primary Department So per
term for pupl S. for two from the same family
or Sc for three For the Common branches, including
superior daily lessons in Penmanship, $3.50 Higher
branches $3.50. Latin Greek, or French $3.50. Two
or more languages, $3.50. instrumental Music, $40
for twenty-four lessons Use of Piano, 81. No bill
will be made out for less than half term and pay
ment must be promptly made at the MIDDLE OF the
term when bills will be presented. No reduction made
for temporary absence. instruction in Bookkeeping.
equal to that given in the best Commercial COLLEGES
also in Photographic Short Hand, will be given WIN
out extra charge except of the higher branches
making this school the cheapest in this region Board
including everything s. week. Fifty cents per term
rs cents in the Primary Department. is charged f0r
| schoolroom expenses.
REV A. NORCROSs. A. NJ.
! f. w. CLARK, M. D.. Elk. Com.
]. G. ELDER, ESQ,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-02-26
Neao AdUertis ementS.
STATE OF VERMONT,
Orleans District, SIS,


In Probate Court held at Irasburgh in said District,
on the 23d day Of February A. d. 1877.
Homer Thrasher, Guardian of Kate L. Thrasher.
said district deceased, makes application to said Court
for license to sell the right title interest and estate OF
his said ward and to certain real estate in Coventry
premises decided to Charles Thrasher by James S.
Moore by deed dated December Sth A. D. l84S, and
recorded in book page liz of Coventry Land Records
Also the land and premises decided to Chas. Thrasher
by Elijah Cleveland by deed dated April 1884, and re-
corded in book page 1913 of Coventry Land Records
Also one other piece of land conveyed to Charles
Thrasher by Daniel Bean by deed dated the 10th day
of January A. D. 1850 and recorded in book s. page ID
Of Coventry Land Records, reference being made to
the above mentioned deeds and the records thereof for
more complete description of the aforesaid land and
premises representing that the sale thereof would be
conducive to the interests Of his said ward that the
money arising from such sale may be put to interest OF
| invested in stocks other real estate.
| Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court that said
apnlicalion be referred to session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office III Irasburgh, on the 18th
day OF March, A. D. 1877, for hearing and decision
| thereon.
And is further ordered that notice hereof be gvel
to all persons interested by publication OF the sam'
three weeks successfully in the Orleans County Moni
tor newspaper published at Barton in said District
previous to said time appointed for hearing that the
NAV appear at said time and place, and, If they Sc
| cause object thereto.
! By the Court,-Attest.
L. II. THOMPSON Judge.
true copy of Record,-Attest,
| oil L. H. THOMPSON Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-02-26

Is Your LIFE WORTH 10 CENTS p
Sickness prevails everywhere, and every
body complains of some disease during
their life. When sick, the object is to
get we'll; now to say plainly that no
person in this world that is suffering
with dyspepsia, liver complaint and its
effects, such as indigestion, costiveness,
sick headache, sour stomach, heart burn,
-palpitation of the heart, depressed spir-
its, blIiousness, etc.. can take GREENS
AUGUST FLOWER without getting relief
and cure. If you doubt this, go to your
druggist E. f. Dutton, Barton, or l.. d.
Wilson. Barton Landing, and get sam
pie bottle for 10 cents and try 1T. Reg.
ular size 70 cents. Two doses will
relieve you.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-02-26

- We are compelled, for reasons that ica suggest
'ssires 70 our patrons 10 adopt ne course Of many
n papers and setaPari column for announcements.
and minor personal matters nat are Of no par
far bcngt % our general readers. Our friends
patroHs' not from any particular fault Of theirs.
aPs, use our local columns for all sorts Of "pu6s"
10 advertisements, and minor announcements and
pTesHp'e hey '0H es,eem Il priUiieOs 10 pay for
space hey use, and ne expense hey put as 10 in
'hshiHg their notices. TYPE setting and printers
~ cost money Hereafter zoe shall charge ten cents
each Tine Of sir cords ne cash 10 accompany the
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-02-26
4 Wonderful DiscoverV,

"
Our exchanges come to filed with accounts of
most wonderful cures effected by DR. CAGES "MEDIcAL
WONDER. 1t is said to be the greatest Vitalzer vet
discovered giving buoyancy to the spirits elasticity to
the STEP and making the invalid hearty courageous
and strong. 1t cures all diseases of liver, stomach
kidneys and spine; scrOfula and all blood diseases
cures prostraton and weakness of either SEX
restoring tone and vigor to the whole system Read
the following cures:-
Prof. II. A. WILSON, Saratoga Springs, N. Y, widely
known as Principal of of leading institutions
of learning and Superintendent of Sabbath Schools
says that his wife has used the medical Wonder for
complication of diseases with the most happy results
No other remedy had ever touched the case though
she had tried many.
with liver and kidney complaints neuralgia dyspepsia
&c.
Mrs. @. P. ORDwAY, Centre St., Concord n H. con-
ned to bed with female and kidney disease; no beue-
fit from five physicians medical Wonder cured her
in a month
DR.. A. DALTON, Morrisville N Y, sister confined to
bed with female and nervous prostration cured by
Medical Wonder"
NORMAN HUNT, Sheds Corners, N. Y. wonderful
cure of dyspepsia and heart disease.
ELIZABETH WOODS, Sheds Corners, N. Y, ovarian
tumor and dIopsy reduced fifteen inches around body
miraculous recovery.
Mrs. IRA s. APPLETON, Hillsboro, N. H., spinal and
H1ney diseases with great prostration; doctors had
Mrs. 2. A. WHITE Sheds Corners, n. Y. :, n.-- Nor
risvle, cured of terrible scrofula gained 40 lbs.
AIBERT TRUEsDALE, Sunceok, n. H., loathsome
scrofula; supposed to he in consumption; cured.
ns8-Hed we space, thousands of cures of different
diseases could be given. Ask your druggist for
MEDICAL WONDER" and be cured; there is moth
wholesale by Wells, RICHARDSON & Co.. Burlington,
and all Boston DRUGGISTS ga
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-02-26

ed, and Mahmoud Damad, the brother
in-law of the Sultan, becomes Grand
Vizier, with policy aiming it is said,
at the abrogation of the Constitution.
We could hope that some change might
come over the character of the Turkish
government without coercive power, but
the leopard will as soon change his spots
voluntarily as the Turk the nature of
his rule.