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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-07-28

Mr.. Benson was out in his garden Mon.
day daubing coat of tar on. the trunk
of choice cherry-tree, when his next door
neighbor, with whom he is not on very
good terms, came out and induStriously
set to work mailing lath between the
pickets on the line fence.
81 thought I'd fix this tree so that
your dog wouldn't be able to get into it
when the cherries are ripe" sarcastically
observed Benson, as the work went on.
Yes, see," was the reply, land it
reminded me that if the space between
these pickets was reduced your cat
wouldn't reach through and pick my
raspberries."
A deep and profound silence followed.
- Fulton Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-07-28
LOVE AND DEATH.

l.
Now, WHO can take from US what we have
known
We that have looked into each others eyess
Though lowering night should blacken all the
skies
The day is ours, and what the day has shown
What We have seen and been hath this not grown
Part OF our very selves? We. made love-wise
What power shall Stay our steadfast memories
And who shall take from us what is our own?
So when shade of the last parting fell
ms thought gave peace, as one deep comfort
hath
Who, thirsting. drinks cool waters from a well.
But, sudden saw that spirit without breath
That body bOdiess, that invisible
Maker of visible woe: / looked on Death!
We know not where they tarry who have died.
Inc gate wherein they entered is made fast
No living mortal hath seen one who passed
Hlther. from out that darkness deep and wide
We build on Faith; and some less bold have cried
Behold the butterfly THE seed that's castr
Vain hopes that fall like flowers before the blast
What man can look on Death unterrifed?
Who love can never diel They are part
OF all that lives beneath the summer sky:
With the worlds living soul their souls are one;
Nor shall they in wide nature be undone
And lost IN the general life. Each separate heart
Shall live, and find its own and never die
49," The Otd CABINET" ScrjbHer for Jlly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-07-28

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-07-28

A CITIZEN was seen cutting down two
magnificent shade trees in front of his
property this morning. When neigh.
Dor passing. in tones of great surprise,
asked the reason for the destruction of
the handsome trees, the reply was that
" he did not propose to have all the
baby-carts in town rendezvous under his
shade trees, and be continually running
on his sidewalk" 1t takes all kinds of
people to make world Vallejo Chron-
5cLe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-07-28

-" Why do they call it the Horseshoe
Fall?" said Mrs. Younghusband at Mag
ara to her " hubby" Why" said he,
" because-bccause-why, you know, be-
cause it's got the shape of an anvil in a
blaCksmith's shop
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-07-28

NTNETY-NINE out of hundred people
make great mistake when they cut off
dogs tail, in throwing away the wrong
end.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-07-28

THE model town in the State of New
York is Alfred. 1t has 600 Inhabitants
has never had single glass of liquor
sold within its limits, and never pauper
to support.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-07-28

Two INDIANAPOLIS musicians had a
foot race the other day The one who
wasn't armed with horsewhip outran
the other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14
The Maine Election.

The Maine election, which occurred Mon
day, was very quiet one, resulting In the
twenty consecutive victory of the
Republican party. Betnrns from LA towns
give Governor Common a majority of over
1000, which the towns yet to be heard from
will probably increase TO 1900. The vote
polled was very light one, and in its fea-
lures shows some marked changes from
that of last year, the Democrats making
decided gains in some of the larger towns
and cities. Still, the result is an unmis-
taxable Republican triumph, and it is hail
ed as a satisfactory victory by all classes of
prominent Republicans in the State. With
Gov. Conner again In the executive office,
a Senate almost unan imously Republican
and House having two-thirds of its men,
bership Republican the Dirigo State may
well be proud of its loyalty TO the party
which having saved the Union, aims TO
perpetuate it. The Independent Greenback
party barely asserted its existence, and
polled but a beggarly vote, showing that
initiation is not popular "down east" On
the question of the amendments to the
Constitution the one limiting the extent TO
which towns may loan their credit 10 rail-
ways was probably adopted, while the one
making the payment of poll tax pre-
requisite to the right of voting, was reject
oil
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14

THE STATE WoRK-HoUsE.-The commits
sion on the new state work house and coun-
ty Jail at Rutland have accepted the plan
will advertise for bids at once. The build
ings will be constructed throughout with
view to the health and comfort of the in
mates. The cells will be we'll ventilated
and lighted, and in the cold season heated
by steam. The lay of the land affords the
best opportunity for drainage. The super
intendenrs house, fronting on the creek,
will be 81 feet long by 80 feet wide, two
stories high, and connected with The cell
department for men by an ell 81 by 81 feet,
with driveway on the ground, and offices
in the upper story. The cell department
for men will be 1888 feet long and 80 feet
wide. There are three stories of cells, and
in the centre of this large building are
guard rooms and chapel. Thirteen feet
north of the mems department will be a
building for a hospital and for female con-
victs, 100 feet long by 20 feet wide. The
workhouse and receiving room, 50 feet
west, and on the limo of the south end OF
the main prison, will be So feet long by 26
wide. The buildings on the west side will
be connected by an eight inch bricx wall,
enclosing ample grounds. The distance
from the front TO the rear of the building
will be 200 feet. The Herald and Globe
thinks that the new institution will be
credit 10 the State and a marked improve
ment over the present Rutland county Jail
which has been the source of many scan-
dals.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14

TRAMP OUTRAaEs IN PENNsYLVANIA.-
There is war between the tramps and the
citizens of central and western Pennsylva-
mia, the latter having organized vigilance
committees. The tramps are uucommonly
numerous, bold and troublesome, and in
clude many notorious city criminals. They
have a regular rendezvous at Smoketown,
on the Pennsylvania road, and between 500
aud 1000 of them arrive at and depart from
Smoketown in the course Of day, the east
ward and westward bound freight trains
which stop for water affordiug them
chance TO Jump from town TO town at a
quick and cheap rate. A hundred marau-
ders recently had battle with band of
citizens and officers in Grayhilrs woods
near Lancaster, in which a number of VOL
leys from firearms were exchanged, and
five tramps were wounded, while one far
mer named Powers was fatally wounded.
Milton Gramm, prominent citizen of
Duncannon, was robbed and killed by two
tramps as he LET; the train at Marysville re-
Gently. Tramps wrecked freight train
between Malveston and Frazier's station a
few days ago and attempted to plumber the
cars, aud, during fight with the train
hands, one of the latter, William Convers,
was killed. The authorities Of West Ches-
ter sent assistance and two outlaws were
captured. Eight tramps, who said they
were in the late strike at Pittsburg, board
ed train near Columbia and tried to run
it but they were taken by officers and put
in Jail, from which they soon escaped.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14

been made at the point selected. General
Burnside, however, succeeded in crossing,
an advanced nearly TO Sharpsburg, when
the enemy receiving achievements, he
was compelled TO turn back and recross
the river. The following day, the 18th, no
attack appears TO have been made on the
enemy along our whole line, and the next
day he recrossed the Potomac unmolest-
ed" In conclusion, General Hooker says,
in regard to the whole affair, that "this bat
tie has boon called n victory for our arms,
but, whether rightly so or not, the country,
AFTER reading my report, will be able 10
form an enlightened judgment, and If II
should not confirm the verdict of some Of
our authors, will understand the reason for
our failure. Our attacks, Instead of hav-
ing been made simultaneously, and by the
whole army, were made feebly, 10y corps,
extending over a period of "a hours, and at
least one corps Of the army nowhere en-
gagged" General Hooker thus conveys a
direct and deliberate censure upon General
Mcclellan, who was commandor-in-
at the time. 1.-THE corps of the army me-
where engaged" referred to, was the COM
msnd of Con. Fitz John Porter, which did
not fire shot during the battle, and was
too far in the rear when the enemy was
beaten TO be of any service in cutting off
their retreat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14

If we Trust the President in his purpose
of reform it is only reasonable, it is accord
ing TO common sense, 10 trust him in the
met hods by which he is carrying 1t ont.
We believe that The country will trust him
in both.-N. Y. EVenin1 Post.
The negro has at length become an ell
ement in Southern society not 10 be fought
and bounded, but TO be assiduOusly Guilt
waited and most faithfully cared for. For
he is now in a situation which will soon
make him the balance of power in every
Southern Stale and there was never pol
itlcian yet, whether at the North or South,
who did not make most kindly obeisance
to whatever element he regarded as hold
ing the balance of power The time will
come when the Southern negro will bless
Hayes rs his second Lincoln Utica Her.
aid.
If Mr.. Hayes had made no choice, or had
chosen the other course, the same causes
that had relatively weakened the party
from 1879 TO 1876 would have weakened it
in an accelerated ratio from the spring TO
the autumn of 1877. The Presidents posi-
ton, therefore, is that which, for its own
success, the republican party ought TO &C.
cupy. We agree that there is great dlscon-
tent, even indignation, and that i'll feeling
will make many republicans Indifferent at
the elections OF the autumn. But, on the
other hand, there would have bsen more
formidable detection and indifference had
the administration pursued different
course.-Harper's Weekly.
The news from Maine is not calculated 10
fire the heart OF the expectant patriot of ell
Their political party. The comparison of
votes or msjorities with last year is, of
course, absurd. But even on that basis, it
will be found that over the entire Slate the
falling off on the Democratic vote Is greater
than that on the Republican, and it should
be remembered that the total vote falls
10000 short of that polled last year, while
as compared with 1875, there is still defic-
1t on the aggregate vote of about 5000.
Since the Republican majority is obvious
ly larger than 1t was two years ago, it may
be assumed either that the Democratic par
ty in the State has been making progress
backward or that an unusually large pro-
portion Of 1t stayed at home.-N. Y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14
New London, Conn.

During the past hot season considerable
number of our Brattleboro people have
found New London, Conn.,, to be an excel
lent point at which to enjoy that change of
air and scene which is so essential to hu-
man health and comfort during the heated
days of Summer. Making the elegant an d
handsomely appointed Croker House their
headquarters they have found quiet enjoy
ment in the sights and scenes of this ancient
and substantial town, while the ample IA
cilities for excursions to various points on
Long Island Sound and the broad ocean,
have given them favorable opportunity
for taste Of the invigorating sea air. The
advantages which New London offers to
people in this vicinity who desire to spend
little time at the salt water are many, and
they are coming to be more and more APP
preciated every year. To begin with, the
town is the nearest and most accessible
point upon the seacoast for our people, COM
munication by rail being direct and trains
running three times each way from and to
Brattleboro. In the next place the Croker
House furnishes an unusually agreeable
and homelike place to both permanent and
BuCbtoy CopSCihiiy IL IL 81 W
Brattleboro people, who are always sure of
warm and hearty greeting from MIR. and
Mrs. kellogg, both of whom cherish the most
cordial recollections of all their friends in
this vicinity. And lastly, the salt water ex
cursions before referred to embrace hourly
trips about the beautiful harbor, daily ex-
cursion by steamboat TO Watch Hill on the
Rhode Island coast, trips twice a week to
Block Island, rs miles outside the Sound,
daily excursion to Shelter Island and Sag
Harbor, and trips two or three times a day
to Fishers Island, which is destined to
speedily grow into popular Summer re-
sort. In addition, there are abundant facil
tiles for rowing, sailing, and fishing, and
through all these means one may obtain all
the variety of scene and recreation which he
could reasonably desire, and if he tires of
them each in succession he may still go
"home" TO his hotel, sure of rest and COM
fort. The 'season" is virtually over for
this year, although the mild aud sunny
September weather offers peculiar induce
ments for visitors to linger by the sea side.
We believe that another year will see a
largely increased amount of summer trav-
ell setting from this part of the Connecticut
valley New London-ward.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14
TbeVtrmont 9benit.
BRATTLEBoRo:
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT IA, 1877.
Brat,leBoro and whitehall naIIroad.

Now that the busy farming season Is over,
the friends of this enterprise are beginning
TO move again in lis behalf, and with de-
gree of vigor which shows no abatement in
zeal and in confidence in its final success.
Last Saturday afternoon a meeting for dis
cusslon was held at Factory Point, MAN
chester,) presided over by Ex-Lieut. Gov.
Sargent, which was addressed by Hon. b.
ID. Harris of this town, Ranney Howard,
Esq, and Loveland Munson, ESQ, of Man
chester, aud others. A very earnest and
determined spirit was manifested, and the
friends of the road, both in Manchester and
Dorset, are confident that their efforts TO
vote aid will be successful. The meeting
in Manchester to vote on the question of
aid, was notified for Wednesday of this week,
but, owing to an error in the warrant
the meeting was called at Factory Point in
stead of Manchester street, where, by pre-
vious direction of the town II should have
been called-no legal vote could be taken.
1t is understood that another meeting will
be warned without delay, when we conf
IDENTIFY look for favorable results. Dorset,
too, we learn, proposes to vote upon the
question at an early day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14

A SAD INCIDENT OF WAR.-A more
touching story in connection with the sad
ness caused by war could not DO found
than the following which is narrated in tho
Helena (Montana) Herald: The courier
from Helena bearing dispatches from Glib
bon reached Fort Shaw the following day.
AS the dust-covered horseman approached
the quarters, lady sitting in front of one
of the cottages, with young baby in her
arms, accosted him; "Have you news
from the commandf" "Yes, madam, L
bring dispatches" "Toll mo the news,
quick" A battle was fought on the 9th.
Captain Logan and Lieutenant Bradley are
among the killed." The baby dropped
from the nerveless arms, and the young
mother fell back in a swoon. 1t was Mrs.
Bradley, the wife of the brave officer first
to fall in the battle of Big Hole.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14
"Belated HistOry."

Under this heading the New York Trib.
une publishes from the archives OF the War
Depart ment, General Hookers official ac-
count of the battle of Antietam. That bat
tie was fought on the 10th and 18th of Sep
TENDER, 1862; but, for some reason, Gen.
Hooker's report of it was not placed upon
the files of the department until recently.
Gen. Hooker's report bears date Of Nov. 8,
1862, and contains a succinct account of the
battle as written by himself at the time, so
far as relates 10 that portion of the army
under his command. Accompanying II is
a supplementary statement, written in Ju-
ly of the present year, embodying his opin-
ions of the conduct of the whole battle, af-
ter revisiting the field subsequent TO the
war. It will be remembered that Gen.
Hooker commanded the right wing of the
Union army, and Gen. Burnside, the left.
1t was intended that the attack should be
simultaneous along the whole line, but 1t
was not, as Hooker's troops engaged the
enemy early in the morning of The 10th,
while Burnside did not commence his
movement until 10 o'clock of the second
day, and after carrying the bridge suspend
ed his advance for two or three hours. This
gave the rebels an opportunity to mass
their troops against Hooker's division, but
he says: al never had the enemy so much
to my advantage, and knew the opportu-
nifty was improved to the fullest limit OF
my ability" General Hooker's supple
mentary statement does not reflect any
censure upon General Burnside. He says:
"I have no knO wledge whether he Burn
slde) was acting under his own orders or
those of his commanding general, but only
know that il a more difficult and insur-
mountable point of assault could have been
found on the Antietam river from its source
10 its mouth, have been unable to find it."
He says further that "the river between
the bridge over which he crossed and the
one over which Burnside attempted to throw
his troops had numerous practicable fords
aud fewer commanding heights for batteries
10 occupy or defensive works Of any kind for
the enemy to avail himself OF, and that his
only saTPTiSe Is that the effort should hAvs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14

THE MORMON GovERNMENT.-The apos-
ties of the Mormon church with ]. w.
Young and Daniel II. Wells, late COUNSEL
'lors OF Brigham Young, publish circular
saying that, on the 4th of this month, they
held meeting and waited upon the Lord,
who blessed them aud revealed 10 them the
steps they should take. John Taylor, Sc
nior apostle and acting president of the II,
is unanimously sustained in that position.
1t is also provided that quorum of tho IL
apostles is presiding quorum aud the au-
thority of the church. This was the plan
pursued at the time of the death of Joseph
Smith, and was so ordered by Smith and
sustained by Brigham. To facilitate the
transaction of business, it was ordered that
President John Taylor be assisted by John
w. Young, Daniel Ii. Wells and George q.
Cannon. 1t is set forth that the last days
are at hand, and all the saints are exhorted
10 be faithful in building the temples and
paying the tithes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-14

FUNERAL OF Ex-PREsIDENT THEIRS OF
FRANcE.-There was an immense crowd at
the funeral of ex-President THEIRS in Paris
on Saturday, many people coming from the
provinces and from England, but, in spite
of the intense political feeling of the pres
ent time, there was no disorder. 1t rained
early in the day, but great crowd gather
ed near the late bome.of Theirs, on the
place st. George and adjoining streets. The
police took great precautions against troub-
lie, and the head of the department gave the
strictest iDjunctions TO his subOrdinates to
prevent an excess of political zeal. The
funeral service was performed in the church
of Notre Dame de Lorette. Madame Theirs
was accompanied TO the church by Madam
oiselle Dasue. The whole route of the pro-
cession, q distance of about two leagues,
was lined by an immense number of peo-
pie, who respectfully uncovered as the cof-
fin passed. The shops closed, and display
ed on their shutters were the words, "Na
tional mourning" Gambetta was cheered
as he left the church. The speeches in the
cemetery were remarkable for moderation.
NJ. Grevy, ex-president of the Chamber of
Deputies, first recapitulated the political
career of the deceased, particularly dwell
ing upon the great and patriotic sacrifice
he had made by renouncing his earlier
monarchical convictions in favor of the re-
public. Admiral Pothnan and NJ. NJ. Sd-
cy and Vitry variously enlarged his splen-
did administrative, literary and oratorical
talents. Jules Simon, who made the prn-
cipal Grafton, said that the first feeling after
so great a loss was one of Encouragement,
but Theirs had taught them by the exam
pie of his life never to despair, and never
10 draw back. Patriotism shines forth
throughout the books of Theirs and the his
tory of his life. He served king only on
condition that the king himself was faith
full servant of the constitution. Simon con-
cluded his Grafton thus: "Adieu, in the
name OF the country, TO the historian of
the revolution, to the champion of liberty,
to the liberator of the territory, and to the
first president of the French republic"
All the diplomatic corps were present, in
clud ing United States Minister Noyes and
ex- Minister Washburne.