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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-23

The Norfolk Landmark, in its notice of COL
Ashby's candidacy for the Office of doorkccper
of the Virginia House of Delegates, which was
copied 10 yesterdays Gszettc, probably mis-
took the Colonel for his namcsakc, the famous
cavalry general of the Valley. who was killed
during the war. Our Colonel however, would,
doubtless, have made name equal to that left
By the Valley cbieftain had the opportunity
been afforded him, aud his qualifications for
the position be is now seeking could not posi-
oily have been excelled even by those of his
gallant klusmen, or anybody else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-23

The break in the canal, at the nine mile level,
proves to be not so serious as vas supposed and
boats passed there yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-23

Information reached New York yesterday
thar $4,000 had already been rased 10 Ken
lucky toward the $4,000 to make the match
offered by Mr.. Pierre LoriIlard to run his horse,
Parole, against Ten Brock next summer, two
miles and abalf over the Saratoga course or
at Jerome Park for that sum,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-23
From washington.

SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, d. g.. Nov. %.
The Senate was not 10 session to day, having
on yesterday adj ourncd uuril Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-23

General Ord yesterday received an official
copy of the order of President Diaz to Ger eral
DaIeon, commanding the Mexican forces on thu
border, to repe Invasion by U. s. troops b5
force. and General Trevino has been ordert d to
he Rio GroDde with $500 troops to carry ou!
he order. General Ord has telegraphed TO the
President for another regiment of cavalry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
ssAdaREDSJS FEVEssS,

Y0u arc 1t liberty to use my name in praise
OF your Regulator ss prepared by you and re-
commend it to every one as tho best preventive
for Fever and Aguo in tho world. l plant in
southwestern Georgia, ncsr Albany, Georgia.
and must say that It has dono moro good on my
plantation among my negroes than any medi.
cino l over used. It supersedes quinino if taken
in'timo. Yours. &C.. Hon. Il. Il. HILL, Ca.
CHILDREN!-You our Rog-
illstor is superior to sny 9TH
CT remedy for Ma!srial Di-
soascs among children, and
il has a large salo in this Soc
tion Of Georgia.-[W. NJ.
Russell A lbany Ga
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
TUST RECEIVED.
PANCY CASSIMERES, for sutings,
BLACK DOESKIN CASSlM ERES,
HIUE MIDDLESEX CLOTH, &c.
AZ WNI. N. BERKLEY s son.
a FEW MORE OF THOSE CHEAP
n WHITE COUNTERPANES
received and for sale by ,o,1
A MOTHER LARGE LINE OF CHOICE
n DRY GOODS.
Dry Goods at Popular Prices.
We opened to-day Staple and Fancy Goods IT
yrest variety and invite an early examination
Bl.ck Goods a specially. Goods sold to country
merchants ut about Baltimore prices. Our stoct
!. Glling up very fast, and We deiy compellI'oh
u. F. BRASHEAR,
r. = Hoomcs. No. 100 King street.
.n2 Alexandria, Va.
5000 YARDS BEST cAhlcoES'
REMNANTS.
ATFIVE CENTS PER YARD.
D. BENDHEIM. ll2 King street.
sp2 adjoining tho Marshall House.
DLACK SILKS AND HENRIETTA
IS CLOTHS.
A full limo Of tho above goods at low prices
received TO day. together with othor caol2o
D. +. BRASHEAR
NH Il lO3 King St. Alexandria, Va
CroslNa oF7Hs
GREAT COMBINATION STORE.
Mr. HENRY SCHWARZ respectfully an
uauacos to tbs citizens Of Aosandris that ha
has this day sccoptet engagement: with Air
Isaac Echberg successor to SiaymaI;or Ca :, for
the purpose Of taking tho management Of that
business, and will resign rs Manager Of the
Combination Storo Tho stock, Fixtures AMI
Merchandise Of tha latter will be sold out i'm.
meliately, either IN psrts or the wholo, al
GREAT SACRIFICE. Mr.. S has msde ar-
.snusments and marked all his goods down 50
- to havo the entire stock closed out by tins
early part of April. POSITIVELY CLOSING
OUT SALE. The dealers ara cordially invited.
Respectfully,
HENRY S0HWARZ,
NH - Manager Combination Store
RErzFB1DER& CoMpY.
Are now opening
NOVELTIES IN SPRING GOODS,
and would nsmo in part
Dolman Cloths new styles and colorugs, with
rringes to match.
Nowost Fabrics in imported Dress Goods, in
entirely new shades.
Csssimoros, Worsteds, Disgonals Meltons
"A Cloths, &c, in large variety; newest de"
Signs at unusually attractive prices.
Spring shades OF Kid Gloves, in two butt onR,
81 II. Every pair warranted
PRETZFELDER s. CO..
& p. Taylor. [mh III
NEW GOODS.
handsome liIo Of
BLACK GRO. GRAIN SILKS.
These goods are very handsome and cheap.
Parties in want OF Black Silks will lind it TO pay
them to look at thom. They range in price
from 81 50 to 81 80 per yard
Vory handsome Navy Bluo and Invisible
Greon do.
Pin Stripe do for tho Spring sales.
Black Csshmeres, Tamiso Cloth and other
Mourning Goods
fine stock of Cashmere Long Shswlsi square
ditto.
Black Grape Wells.
Best Black Kid -Gloves, Prints. Bleschol
Goods, Lonsdalo Cambrcs a pacas very choap,
with other Dress Goods.
NH; j. NJ. STEWART.
NEW GOODSl NEW GOODSi
Nav l;no of CASSIMERB5 for men snl boys
woar, very cheap.
loDysris of FINE IRISH LINEN, in rem
nsn!s al half price.
Auction lot Of FINE HAMBURG EDNING
from lc up.
klD GLOVES in all shades every pair guar
Sntoed
Also a complete limo Of TAILOR TRIM
MlNGS, sc.
ID. BENDHEIM, 1l2 King ST.,
NH d Adj'g. Marshall House.
CLOTHING, HATS. CAPS, DC.
HYTJIJJhM M1IRRAY
MERCHANT TAILOR,
No. l:3 KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA,
Has just received his
SPRING & SUMMER STOCK OF GOODS.
lap 5-lml
1877 1877
mn, 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
ATEXANDRIA. VA TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1877.
GROCERIES AND 5.sittssEs%.

| Il " ip 9.itT SFss>
DEDUCTlnN IN PRICES o. ultn!:,|
IL FAMILY BACON.
10000 LIS ENrkA BACON,
my own curing, put up VIII! &7oa! care, ~ !H
| st tho following
KEDuUED PRICE:
"s"' '''' BREAST rIEUEi l2.a.
| SHOULDERS TO-
SIDES and JOHl4S st lik0 ro
| durion in rates Also PURE LEAF LARD
! in small packages snd tierces. ut reduced rrI2r5
| Call early at SAM'L. j. REEDS,
NH + II south Fairfax street.
z. W. AVERY
CHOICE FAMILY AND Fancy GROCh.
KlES, WINE LlQUOES, &c, &c,
22G King st., cor. Alfred,
sopS ALEXAN DRlA, VA.
NJ" sroEF' Ngw oooy,s,
NEW PRICES |
The subscriber respectfully announces that
he has taken tho store
NO. Ai7 KING STREET,
and is prepared 10 offer q full and carefully Sc
lectod stock Of
FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
at prices which cannot fail 10 please. Goods
delivered promptly to all parts Of tho city. and
Satisfaction guGrantoeu IN every pAftlcu!Ar. An
inspection OF stock solicited
my 6-tf +. j. DAVIDSON.
w A. JOHNSON,
GROCERY, LIQUOR, FEED AND COM
MISSION MERCHANT,
Northeast Corner Cameron auI Royal streets
ALEXANDRIA,, Va.
2gs- Ali orders from .Ao country will receive
prompt and careful attention. An 9S-tl
GEORGE McBURNEY & SON.
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY UROCK.
RIEH, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and EEOMN
STOUT
Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HEERl
and MACkEKEL
NOS. tG6 AND 40 KING :5TkhET,
(Washington Hall Builing.l
AlexsndriM, w.
Ordoes promptly hllch. til "i~tt
~ WM. RAMSAY,
WHOLB3ALE AND FAMILY GROCER,
TEA DEALER.
S. E. COR. KING AND ST. 4.GIPH SOS,
nov 22--tf Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10

NrOTICE-Ilaving T. purchased tho stock and
~ good will OF tho DRUG STORE formerly
corner of King snd Royal strcots, We have tho,
roughly rclittc1 and renovated tho same, and
supplied it with 3 FlRST GLASS SIOGh 20 OF
everything pertaining to tho DRUG BUSl.
n ESS, and propose to carry it on rs 81 branch of
our establishment at No li5 King street; The
branch store will be under tho charge Of Mr.. G.;
J. ". SUMMERS, whom we have associated
with US in business, end who will be prepared to
compound Physicians Prescriptions, or DIS
pensD medicines ;t Hny Eour OF the day or night
Nigh. bell at Tho King strcot door: >,c
CO.. or .jANNET s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
SEEEg HEADACHE.

SEEEa HEADACHE.
EDITORIAL-We ha7a
tested its virtues, personally,
aad know that Tor Drspops
.aia, Biliousness and Throt-
bng Headache, it is tho bcs:
medicine tho world ever SAW.
We have tried forty other
remedies before Simmons
Livor Regulator, but none
o: them gsv0 us moro thsn
temporary relief; but the
RcgulNt0r not only relieved
but curod ua. - EaiLor Toie-
graph and Hossongcr, Mn-
ron ifN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
EsaeUdis. CHEMICALS, dc.
Take Simmons Liver Regulator

]. Vt! Z lHlSUS Ut IIU IliN Ct OlUIIII NINl N
WILL CURE
DYSPEPSIA.
UNJUST OWN that your
;iimmons' Liver Regulator
fully deserves tho populari-
" it has attained. AS FAM
iIy medicine it has no equal.
1t cured my wife of mala,
dy' had counted ncurablc
that wollsbane Of our AMI
nrican people. Dyspepsis.
A. T.. p. ALBERT,
Professor in Nicholas Pub
lie School, Parish Of Ter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10

MESSINA ORANGES received and foE
IM sale low by
NH F. j. DAF1pSON, Ia AihG -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
d R u G. @ I s T 8

II, '7F -I-- '71'
PRESCRIPTIONS !. speciality. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet :;oapa; Genuine
Fsrina Cologne; Magnolia, Hedy9smis Gera-
mum and Fiorida Watcr Genuine Lubin's Ex.
tracts Spongcs, Hair Brishc: and Combs; best
English Tooth Brushes; full assortment OF
Patent Medicines; Coxo'a Gclstino; Corn
Starch Sra Moss Farno; spices CT oil KINDS,
and select stock ol all articles gold by drug
gi;ts at prices as low &s tho same quality can be
eehtoined olsnwhcra dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
TISSOLJTION or COMPREHENSIVE
- The firm of A. Ii. MOTT g. bRO. is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. ALL parties
having claims against tao firm will lpresent tn EN-
for settlement. al parties indebted to US will
please come forward and settle.
April lst, 1s7.f. ALEX. J. MOTT.
TTAViNG DISPOSED OF OUR STOCK
la and good will to Mos5rs. Mclean & Uhler.
we respectfully solicit tho liberal patronage cx-
tended lis bo continued to thom. Their stock OF
House Furnishing Gcols is complete in every
particular. =. Il. Null " bhO'
"AVIN4 THIS Lax EGTKREn INTO
i'll a copartnershp under tho firm namo Of
MCLEAN g. UHLER for tho purpose of con-
ductng General House Furnishing Business,
a: No. l07 King street, the undersigned will be
pleased to see their friends and tho public .gen :
orally, aud hopo by strict attention TO bu:lncss
TO merit 3 liberal share Of their patronage.
DONALD MCLEAN.
ap 5-lOt GEO. UELER.
DONALD MCLEAN. GEO. UHLER.
MCLEAN s. UHLER,
lN (Successors to A. Fl. Mott s. Bro.,l
DEALERS IN
HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS, CUTLERY,
PLATED, PLANISHED, STAMPED,
IAPAN ED, TIN, WOOD
AND WILLOW
WARES,
(of every descriptlon.j
lO7 King street, Alexandria, Va.
N. B-hl orders from the country promptly
filed. Oily
A GREAT UONVENlENGE.
Save your time, labor and money by calling at
Mrs = *. NIDEKS
"a RIETy ST o Il E,
"a door from s. h. cor. King and Fsirf4 sts.,
To make your purchases in
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
She has in store and is constantly receiving
large quantities of China and Quoonswarc, Glass,
Tin, Wood and Willow Ware, Brushes Of all
kinds, Dustcr5 Brooms, Rope, Backing, Lam
t5rus, Lempa and Lamp Goods. all kinds Of IL
Illuminating Oils ana Toys in gleSt variety.
NH nI-nm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
ROOTS AND SHOES
ROOTS AND SHOES.
1877 SPRING TRADE 1877
w. .B. WADDEY,
BOOTS AND SHOES
- KING STREET

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
The largest anl best so!ocLod stock of Boots
and Shoes evor oIDSDd in this market. The
especial attention oI tho trade is invited TO our
stock Of
LADIES, tiENT5 MISSES, YOUTHS.
CHILDKEM5 and INFANTS WEAK,
comprising al Of tho varieties and now styles,
from tho heavy Bfogan to tho most delicate
Slippor-msdc to order, ard Of tho very best
material.
.@COUNTRY MERCHANTS will find it
to their advantage 10 examine our stock from
which equally good selections can DO made at
prices that will compare (svorably with those
OF the Northern cities.
In tho RETAIL DEpARTMENT We have
all Of the latest stylos Of Ladies Gents Misses
and Children's Boots, Shoes, Gsitors and Slip.
pers, finished in the mos. ologan. atylo, and
warranted durable.
Our Word is Our Bond-Any goods we sell
with verbal guarantee for certain service such
as not to rip. etc.. in a given time, will be mend
ed free of charge If found not 10 stand AS repre-
| sented.
NH 20 ". h. WADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
CONSTIPATION.

OF GEORGIA.-I have used Simmons Liver
Regulator for constipation Of my bowels, caused
by y temporary arrangement Of the livor, for
The last three or four years. and always, when
used according to tho directions, with decided
benefit. thin! Il is q good medicine for the
arrangement Of tho ivcr--at loast such has been
my personal experience in the use of it.
HIRAM WARNER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
C0hgU ANEs G:sUEEs IN HORSES.

Having hsd during tho last twenty years Of
hsd so much trouble with them with Collie,
Grubbs &c. gavo mo great de:l Of trouble.
Having hosrd Of year Regulator as q euro for
Tie above diseases, | concluded 10 try il. After
trying ono PACKAGE IN MAs!: [ found it to cure
in every ins:anca /. is only TO be tried to provo
what havo said in its praise. can send you
certificates from Augusta, Clinton and Macon
as to tho cure Of horse.
GEORGE WAYMAN
G.,i-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10
Successor to Slaymsker Company

(Successor to Slaymsker Company
Alexandria, Virginia.
SUCH a vast amount of stock has never before
been exhibited al any ono time
in this city.
Best of Standard Prints All wool Cashmerss in
in the most elegant all the leading shades
patterns cheaper than at G2lc yard
ever.
ColorcI Silks o. the
newest shades and
The choicest styles in best qusl't'cs'
Ginghsms. Percals
Cheviots and Shirt
ings. Basket Suilings in plain
and Elaid to match,
for skirts and over.
skirts.
fn1l end con,nlsta Puro Silk and Wool
line in Mournlng 0p''"' "1''
S: Sooos w sa'' '"o 'a0''
Fancy Dress Goods in Damassa and rongeel,
very Gnestin the mar.
ket, Msdloso, in striped fig.
ured and plain, in all
Inc nhe't gFaae''
full and complies Inc lii " h'te eooqs: Nam
socks, Swiss, PlaIds. otrIpes' MaFaeiiles aio
fl4ues'
lnserIlngs anu huE'ns'' ~ o'"'oi''', ,'"''''
1acohels' h'er'"s'''ss' "c
Newest designs in i!obbin and E"oTlAst'
Handkerchieis, in Linen, SILK ana Lace IN I'll
styles-PIaln' Hemat'tefed and oo'oFoa DOT
dered,
a., .. e,o..
,nanos ~, 1o,oi, s,u,o, IN crlorod ond whito
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-10

Such vast amount of stock has never before
been exhibited al any ono time
in this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-11-29
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Curious Facts.

they SAT monkey outlet in Brazil.
At Logansport, Ind, the COS me.
ters register the consumption in dol~
lars and cents.
In California, trees occasionally
make 1900 fest OF lumber, and no
great stakes either.
A Jersey City man still insists that
he has got the principle Of Fl success
full flying machine.
Among the Cheviot Hills of Scot.
land they boast Of sheep whose wool
will measure eleven and half inches
in length
1t is said that quart Of excellent
oil for burning purposes can be obs
tanned from a four quart measure Of
pumpkin seeds
One Of the sevorest punishments
inflicted upon criminals in Holland,
up to few years since, was to de.
prive them of salt.
The 14th of January has been
found, on striking an average for
several years, TO be the coolest day
in twelve months of the year.
1t is said that fully one half the
population Of the whole earth sre
drinkers of tea--"the cup which
cheers but not inebriates. y!
In tho town OF Bergen, in Prussia,
Is q largo fine church, capable OF
holding 1000 persons, constructed
entirely Of papior-mache.
It's believed that between the
years 1914 and 1853, no japanese
voluntarily left his ocean bound
home. Two centuries is long period.
Cupid has rarely been buster than
at present.
CHANGING THE Colon OF FLOWERS
An English paper describes a case
of yellow primrose, which, when
| planted in rich coil had the flowers
changed to brilliant purple. 1t also
says that charcoal adds great brilli-
ancy to the colors of dahlias, roses,
and petunias; carbonate of soda red
dens pink hyacinths, and phosphate
of soda changes the colors of many
| nlants.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-11-29
Ccv Cullcm's Thanksgiving Procla
nation.
bloomington. IN, Pantaiiraph


Illinois is entitled, we rather think
u the credit Of giving the official
recognition OF the actual object Of
Thanksgiving Day Gov. Cullom,
in MS proclamation just issued, takes
the bull by the horhs-or rather
holds up the turkey by the feet
aud tells the people just what they
are really expected to do, Says
Gov. Cullom:
IL therefore call upon the citizens
of Illinois to assemble in their places
of religious worship aud around
their tables and firesides, to make
this holiday, q day of rest and
fesuvity not forgetting its religious
observance, but, above all day for
the reassembling of scattered kin
dred, in order to the closer knit
ting OF those domestic ties which are
the pledge and ground Of national
union aud prosperity"
This il not quite so plainly ex-
pressed asit might be but some
thing must be pardoned TO the ha5-
it of using diplomatic laaguage in
official documents; aud on the whole
It does very well. lie must DC dull
reader who does not SEQ that the
Governor means that folks are to get
together and cat turkey and cram
berr, sauce, and have good time
generally, and go home with the
girls in the ovening-and that is
what the day is for,-although they
may, incidently, go to church if they
feel ike ii.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-11-29

Salmon color is in vogue again.
Braiding is seen on some cloaks.
Velvet cloaks are not to be worn.
Black silk dresses are passe.
Jula Ward Howe is in Germany.
Scotch plaids are on the taps
once more.
Soalskiu sacques are long and half
fitting.
Large lace collars like those worn
in olden times are again coming in
to fashion, as though young ladies
had suddenly become their own
great grandmothers.
Six and seven inch fringes are Sc
lected in preference to deeper kinds,
and ball and drop tIinges arc con-
sidered the extreme Of elegance for
out door garments.
Scarcely any dresses are now
made entirely of one material-silk
and wool, silk and satin, satin and
velvet, and other combinations be.
ing considered moro elegant
Sambo, is your master good
farmer ?" ooh, yes, fass rate farm
er-he make two crops each year"
How is that, Sambo ?" "Why he
sells all the hay in de fail, and makes
money once den in do spring be selie
dc hides Of dc cattle dat die for want
OBJ De hay, and makes money twice
GRATITUDE is toe fairest blossom
thai springs from tho soul, and the
heart of man knoweth none moro
fragrant. While It's opponent, in
gratitude, IS deadly weed, not on
" poisonous 10 itself, bnt impregna
ting the very atmosphere in which
il grows with field vapors.
IN the pathway Of life it is not
The great obstacles bnt the iittle
hindrances which overcome us. 1t
must be high wall which We cam
not eurmount, but it is he little
stone which trips US up"
A young man sent sixty cents to q
firm ia Michigan who advertised q
recipe to prevent bad dreams. He
received slip Of paper on which
Tas written "Don'C 60 70 sleep"
The great happiness OF life, find,
after all, 10 consist in be regular
discharge Of some mechanical duty.
- Schiller.
PREDJUDIcE and sell enficiency
naturally proceed from inexperience
Of the world and ign france Of man
kind addison
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-11-29
The True Charm of Home.

1t needs not wealth, with its splen-
did accomplishments to make home
beautiful and attractive. No eie-
gance of garniture, no collection OF
the choicest works OF Art, can atone
for the deficiency if the true spirit,
which is the very essence of home
life, be wanting.
Young Bride suffer not your
heart to feel one pang of regret that
YOU cannot fill your new home with
the costly adornments of the rich
Sigh not ovor the neat "ingrain car
net" wishing it were an expensive
brussels. or richer "velvet tapestry
nor allow one murmur oil discomfort
20 creep into your heart while select
inc the humber articles for domestic
use. Believe US when we affirm
there is that within your own soul, q
power, if rightly exercised, that car
do more towards making up the bes1
attractions and beauty of home thar
all the trappings of upholsterers end
cabinet shops in Christendom; thai
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-11-29
Gan. Grant on Volunteers.

At banquet given By The corpora
tion OF Brighton, England, recently
Gen. Grant spoke of tho English re-
serve forces. He SAID : "They are
what English.speaking people are TO
rely on in the future. l belong to
that class myself. | believe hat
wherever there is q great war be-
tween one great civilized nation and
another. it will be these forces in
which they will have to place their
confidence. We English-speaking
do keep up tho public schools in or.
der to advance aud maintain the
general intelligence Of our country,
and in time they fit cur people for
volunteer service and far higher
training.
"You will always fad men among
thom who are equal to any occasion
In the course Of ray experiences L
went cut as q volunteer, and had oe-
casion L. hUld bridge 5000 feet
long across a very rapid stream ; |
found that the volunteers were capa-
bic Of doing the werk. 1t WIS dar-
lug tho Vicksburg campaign, and the
success OF my scheme was dG e
that. l always fad ib1. among vol
unteSsa but never among regulars.
We don't find taas Intelligence in The
rank and file Of the regulars. They
can do manual labor; but among the
volunteers you find that you have
mechanics and men of every profess
sion and capacity, SO that wi b them
[ built 1000 feet OF bridges where
there was great depth of water aud
great swif;pess OF stream, and that
too, with very little delay. That is
where the volunteers CONS in and
play the most actiVo part, and the
abiest mart.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-11-29
y
Death of Elk Lit. Gov. Wyman Spooner

Last Sunday morning one Of the
distinguished citizens and early pion.
GERS of Walworth county, Hon. Wy
man Spooner, died at his home in the
town of Lyons. His advanced age
and gradually failing health led his
friends to expect the final event at all
most any time. The following dis
patch to the Chicago E0ening journal,
gives some interesting facts concern
ing his life.
Ex-Leutenant Governor Wyman
Spooner died in the town of Lyons,
in this county, this morning, aged 80
wears. He was born at Hardwick,
Mass, on July 2, 1895. When about
81 he went to Vermont and com
menced the publication of weekly
newspaper, which he continued for
twelve years. He then began the
study of law and was admitted to
practice in 1888. In 1912 he removed
to Wisconsin and in 1916 settled in
Elkhorn where he resided until 1875.
In 1916 he was elected Judge of the
Probate Court, which Office he held
until the Probate was merged into the
County Court. In 1853 he was APP
pointed Circuit Judge, which posi-
ton he held until the eectian at Judge
Doolittle. lie was elected to the
Assembly in 1850, 1851, 1857 and
1861. In 1857 he was elected Speaker
of the Assembly. Hs was elected
State Senator for the terms CT 1862
and 1868. In the last year of bis
term he was chosen President of the
Senate, and became Lieutenant GOV.
ernor whom Lieutenant Gov. Salo-
mon succeeded to the executive chair
on the death Of Governor Harvey.
In 1868, 1865, aud 1867, no was
elected Lieutenant Governor, and by
virtue of his office, he presided over
tbs Senate for six consecutive terms.