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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15

THE events recorded below took place
at Salado, Mexico, March %, 1S43, when
seventeen Texans of the Mier expedi-
ton We're shot by the Mexican authori-
ties. The story is told by correspond
ent who signs himself R. P. H., of
Blanco, Tex, a brother of one who
drew a white bean.
One hundred and ffty-nine white
beans were placed in the bottom of the
mug, and seventeen black ones placed
upon the top of them. The beans were
not stirred. Such was their anxiety to
execute Capt. Cameron, and perhaps
the remainder of the officers, that first
Cameron and afterward the other Off
GERS were made to draw bean each
from the mug in this condition. Cam
eron, in the act of drawing first, said
with his usual GOODNESS: Z" Well, boys,
we have to draw; let's be at it, SO
saying he thrust his hand into the mug
and drew out white bean. Next came
Col. William F. Wilson, who was chained
to him; then Capt. William Ryan, and
then Judge f. M. Wilson, all of whom
drew white beans. Next came Capt.
Eastland, who drew black one, and
then came the remainder of the men.
They all drew their beans with that
manly dignity and frmness which
showed them superior to their condi-
ton. Some of lighter temper tested
over the bloody tragedy. One said:
Boys, this beats rafting all to pieces"
The knocking off the irons from the I'M
fortunates told who they were. Poor
Robert Beard, who lay upon the ground
sick, said: Brother, if you draw a
black bean I'll take your place" The
brother said: "No, l am stronger and
better able to die than you" Several
of the Mexican officers who officiated
in this cruel violation of their country's
faith expressed great dissatisfaction
thereat, and some wept bitterly. Soon
after the fated were placed in separate
courtyard, where about dark they were
executed Several of our men were
permitted to visit the unfortunate pre-
vious to the execution, to receive their
dying requests. Poor Maj. Cooke said:
boys, | told you Inever failed to draw
prize; and then he said to Judge
Gibson: :" Say to my friends that died
ingrace." Judge Gibson was so much af-
fected at this last parting that he showed
it in his tears. The Major said: "They
only rob me of forty years. and then
sat down and wrote sensible and Dig
nified letter to Gen. Waddy Thompson,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15
Cancer Radically Cured.

Drs. McMichael & Dimock, Sc Niagara
street, this city, who have been deyoting them
selves for several years to the treatment of
cancer, are performing some acondafid cures
without the aid of the knife or caustic, prac-
tically demonstrating the theory that this most
dreadful disease can be cured without either
of those agents. The superiority of their
treatment over the knife is obvious, as it does
away with the loss of blood and consequent
weakness from the latter. A great many of
their cases have come under our personal OBJ
servation, wherein they have effected perma-
nent cures; the patients suffering but com
parative little pain losing no blood or sleep,
and now enjoying the best of health. The
doctors are most atfable gentlemen, well
known throughout the city as practitioners of
long experience and unquestioned probity of
character. We would earnestly recommend
everyone afflicted with cancer to consult them,
our confidence in their treatment warranting
US to say We believe they have the real mode of
treating cancers curing them and preventing
their recurrence renee In TINS particular specially
for their circular. -BmfdlO Christian Advocate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15
How Morrissey Conciliated Colfax.

1t is related that when John Morris
sey was elected to Congress, and Col
fax was Speaker, Morrissey, knowing
Colfax's liking for a good cigar, diff
IDENTIFY approached the door of the
Speakers room in the Capitol building
one day, but drew back when he saw
that number of other members We're
inside. At length, the last visitor hay
ing departed, John timidly ventured in.
Colfax received him with kindly open
hand. ''You like good cigars, Mr.. Col
fax?" blurted out bluntly Mr.. Morris
sey Mr.. Colfax smiled with an affirm
alive motion of the head "Will YOU
please accept from me a box of the very
best Havanas ever landed in this coun-
try?" "It would delight me exceed
ingly, Mr.. Morrissey, to receive it. -
''rll send two of them to your house
this afternoon" "Oh, Mr.. Morrissey,
you are too generous" Mr. Morrissey
played with his fingers awhile, and then
blurted out again: Mr. ColfaX, | have
a favor to ask of YOU" Colfax started,
alarmed, but asked: "And, pray, what
is it, Mr. Morrissey?" "Why, you are
just now making up your committees,
and l would like to have you, if you
will, put me on one where I'll have
nothing to do" Mr.. Colfax, relieved,
smilingly gave assurance that the de-
sire should be granted. And Mr.. Nor
rissey was made Chairman of the Com
mittee on Revolutionary Pensions
San Francisco Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15

The following letter from Rev. @. W. Mansfield for
mery pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. HYDE
PARK and at present settled in Lowell must convince
every one who reads his letter Of the wonderful curative
ritter Of the blood.
HYDE PARK MASS, Feb. Is, 1875.
MIR. H. R. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-AbOut ten years ago my health failed
year later was attacked by typh0dever in its worst
FORM 1t settled In my back and took the form of
large, deepSeated abscess which fifteen months in
gathering had two surgical operations by the best
suffered great pain at times, and constantly weak
ened by profuse discharge. also lost small pieces OF
bone at different times.
Matters thus about seven years. till May 1874
talk with you of the virtue Of vEGETINE. l did So
ana by your Kindness passed through manufactory
noting the ingredients ETC., by which your remedy Is
produced -
by what saw and heard gained some confidence in
commenced taking 1t soon after but felt worse from
us enects still persevered, and soon felt 1t was bene-
fitting in other respects Yet did not see the results
than year when the difficulty in the back was cured
and for nine months have enjoyed the best of health
have in that time gained twenty five pounds of flesh
being heavier than ever before In my fe and I VOC
never more able TO perform labor than now w.
During the past few weeks had scrofuOus swelling
as large as my INST gather another part of my body
took VEGETINE faithfully, and 1t removed il level
with te surface IN month. think should have been
doses after having become accustomed to its effects
Let your patrons troubled with ScrOfa or kidney dis
ease understand that takes time cure chronic dis
eases and II tney VIII patiently take VEGETINE, it
Will, In my Judgment, cure them
With great obligations am i
Yours very truly,
- O. W. MANSFIELD, '
PASTOR OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15
Distress Under the COnfederacy.

In the course of a spirited and inter-
esting paper on "Home Life in the
Confederacy,' which appears in the
Philadelphia Times, Mrs M. p. Handy
says, regarding the cost of existence in
those days: If the Confederacy did
not die in the last ditch at all events
they went nearer to it than most of
them will ever care to 90 again. In the
spring of 1865 a barrel of flour sold in
Richmond at $1,000, while a pound of
bacon was worth S15 and sugar S75 a
pound; turkeys were 1926 pound: but
ter, $50; eggs, $50 dozen, and apples
30 apiece, while all the necessaries of
life were dear in proportion. There
were those favored children of fortune
whom want did not come near. but by
far the greater number of Confederates
learned from experience what actual
hunger meant. Sherman's march to the
sea, Sheridan sdesolating tramp through
the valley of the Shenandoah, after
which he boosted that, if crow should
fly across the fertile country from Staun-
ton to Winchester, he must carry his "a
tons with him or starve-these were the
death-wounds of the Lost Cause-want
and hunger, the deadliest foes with
which its armies had to grapple: and
jeff. Davis himself virtually ended the
conflict when he sent the provision train
which should have waited for Lee at
Amelia Courthouse on to Danville.
Fitz Lee and his staff did not surrender
at Appomattox with the rest of the army,
but made daring and hopeless effort
to find their way across the country and
join Johnston. The next day they
stopped for an hour at the home of the
writer, days march on the journey to
North Carolina A hasty lunch was
prepared for them, to which the staff
did justice; but the General sat apart,
his head bowed upon his hands, scarcely
tasting the cup of real coffee which
had been made to do him special honor.
Only once, except when asking as to
his route, etc., did he rouse himself:
then a lady present spoke bitterly of
the number of stragglers who had poured
through the country, and past our gates
Madam he said, the men were not
to blame; they fought like devils as
long and longer than their rations held
out; they never struggled until the of
ficers told them to go and get something
to eat. The rations from Amelia to
Appomattox Courthouse We're an ear
of corn apiece for the men, nothing for
the horses. Could men do m0re?'1'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15
A FrOst-PrOOf Stable,

IT is entirely practicable, even in our
Northern climate, to make stables frost
proof while they are occupied with cat
tie. We all know that this can be done
by packing the side with sawdust, tan
bark, sea-weed, straw, or other good nom
conductors. But we visited barn last
winter in which it was done by simple
faithfulness in building The stable
was Immediately over the basement,
and had for one of its sides the bank
wall. This was pointed with cement.
The other sides were made of tongued
and grooved inch pine boards, and bat
tened, the lumber well seasoned and
painted. The windows and doors were
close fitting; and there was no crevice
left where the wind could creep through.
The trap doors, through which the ma
nure was passed below, were perfectly
tight Wewere surprised at the agreeable
temperature as we entered the barn on
bitter cold day. 1t seemed as if
stove or furnace must have been used
in the building. But the proprietor
said that the animals We're the only
stoves in use, and the manure had
liiulJ pcCH llOAcu EVEN Ill lnt zero
nights. He spoke with great satisfac-
ton of the economy of such a stable
1t saves greatly in fodder All the hay
and grain that are used to keep up an
imal heat in the open air in the winter
goes, in such a stable. to the produc-
ton of flesh, fat and milk. The saving
is about one-third the value of the fod
der consumed. The flow of milk is
kept up, and butter is made all through
the season, when, on most farms, the
COWS are entirely dry. Animals fatten
readily under such conditions, and can
be sent to market when prices are at the
highest notch. The manure goes, with
the animal warmth in it, to the COM
post heap to help the fermentation of
the mass beneath. The water is never
frozen. 1t costs but little more while,
we are building, to have the job thor
oughly done. The Investment is Sc
curity stock, and will never fail to pay
dividends. Holes and cracks in the
siding and floor are holes in the purse.
Those who are building, or about to
build, will do well to consider these
things. Agrtculturist
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15

nevertheless. The women are as proud
OF the deeds OF their braves as are the
braves themselves, and they crown the
warriors returned from victory with
green twigs. The triumphal ceremony
is observed whenever the warriors re-
turn from avictorious campaign, loaded
with spoils, but not after triumph in
defense of their camp or stronghold.
such as they regard the Custer fight to
have been.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15
Safe and Sure.

MR.. H. r. STEVENS
In 1872 your VEGETTNE was recommended to me-
and yielding to the persuasOns of friend consented
TO try it, AT the time was suffering from general de-
DIZZY and nervous proStraon, supernduced by over
work and irregular habits Its wonderful strengthening
and curative properties seemed to affect my debiitated
system from the first dose and under its persistent use
rapidly recovered gaining than usual health and
good feeling. Since then have not hesitated to give
NEGEIINE my most unqualified Endorsement as being
SAFE sure and powerful agent in promoting health and
restoring the wasted system to new life and energy
xEGETlNE is the only medicine use and as long as
live never expect to find better.
Yours truly, W. H. CLAPK d.
100 Monterey Street, Allegheny, Pa =
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15

On the day the President went to Rich
mond, resident of Petersburg dis.
charged, for the first time, pistol he
loaded in 1862 as means of defense
against the Union troops.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15
RICHFIELD, Summit County, Ohio,
no+ n 1910

GEORGE KELLOGG, EsQ.-Dear Sir l have
just received information of my final discharge
as a bankrupt in the District Court, and ought
to be grateful that none of my creditors has
made any opposition to such discharge being
given. ] shall now, if my life is continued,
have an opportunity of proving the sincerity
of my past professions, when legally free to
act as choose. am sorry to say that in con-
sequence of the unforeseen expense of getting
the discharge, the loss of an OK and the desti-
tute condition in which new surrender of my
effects has placed me, with my numerous fam
lily, that | fear this year must pass without my
effecting in the way of payment what | have
encouraged You to expect Notwithstanding
have been Generosity prosperous in my business
for the season.. Respectfully your unworthy
friend, john Brown
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15

GERMANY is the greatest potato-grow-
ing country of Europe. Her annual
crop is more than double that of either
France or the United Kingdom; but it
is not exported, unless the price to be
obtained rises above the rate which the
crop yields when made into spirits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15

WHEN it comes to a question of per.
feet grace and the poetry of motion,
there is nothing in the world to be COM
pared to woman walking on her heels
over a muddy crossing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15

EVERY one of the six men who were
drowned in the attempt to rescue the
crew of the Cleopatra caisson leaves a
widow. The men volunteered to per
form the hazardous duty.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15

Our Minister'S Wife,

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 16, 1877.
Dear Si7-Three years ago l was suffering terribly
with lntiammatory rheumatism. Our minister's wife
advised me TO take VEGETNE After taking one bottle
was entirely relieved This year, feeling a return Of
the disease, again commenced taking it, and am being
benefited greatly. 1t also greatly improves my diges
ton. Respectfully
MRS. A BALLARD.
1011 West jefferson Street
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RIcHFIELD. Oct. II. 1872


WHEREAS, l, John Brown, on or about the
18th day of June, A. d. 1899 received of the
New England Company Through their agent
George Kellogg, ESQ., the sum of 81, 800 for the
purchase of wool for said company, and inn
prudently pledged the same for my own bene-
fit and could not redeem it, and whereas |
have been legally discharged from my obliga-
tions by the laws of the United States, here
by agree lin consideration of the great kind
ness and tenderness of said company toward
me in my calamity, and more particularly of
the moral obligation | am under to render to
all their due), to pay the same, and the
interest thereon, from time to time, as divine
Providence shall enable me to do. Witness
my hand and seal. JOHN Brown
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-15
A Relic OF John Brown,

From papers in possession of the New
Eng land Company we take the follow
ing letter and document. Just before
Brown was executed he made his will,
and in it he bequeathed fifty dollars to-
ward paying the New England claim.
That company received the money and
placed it to his credit, but have received
nothing since:
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-09
THE ROLL OF THE HOUSE.

The republicans claim il the roll of the
house is properly made up 1t will stand 149
democrats to 144 republicans. According
to the clerk, Adams, the democratic major
ity at the opening will be ten or eleven
and when the seats are full, fifteen.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-09
The Situation in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, April 8.
A joint committee from the democratic
legislature waited upon the commissioners
yesterday. The consultation lasted two
hours. The committee made 4 detailed
verbal statement of the status Of the gov
eminent giving the number of parishes and
officially acknowledging allegiance to
Nichols. The Packard supreme court
judges subsequently argued before the
commission as to the sta.us Of
their court. Chief Justice Ludeling
and the associate justices of the
supreme court laid before the commission
a printed brief showing their title to office,
whether Packard or Nichols was the right
full governor. District Judges Marks, Cole
and Hunter of the fourth, fifth and riuth
judicial districts, each elected on the re-
publican ticket, had, emphatically declared
TO the commission the sentiments of their
districts 10 be in favor of the
Packard government. During the In
terview Judge Hunter being questioned
said ho voted for both Nichols and
Tildep, was a lifelong democrat, born In
the state. Being asked why he now de-
serted the democratic party and supported
Packard, he replied, because the democratic
party has left me and does not protect the
rights of citizens but advocates murder and
l do not approve OF murder, and because
l believe Packard squarely elected and a
majority of the white people Of my dis
trict prefer him for governor.
Gen. Harlan had long .private inter-
Wow with Packa d in the evening. Inform
al consultation was held by the Nichols
supreme court with tho commission. Rep
rssentative Cox WIS invited on by the
Nichols legislature to deliver an address,
but declined, owing to the conditions of the
public mind. A large meeting in Iberia
parish declared for Nichols.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-09
A Card for Rational Readers.

Irrational people always reject good advice,
and In nothing is their folly more frequently
conspicuous than in ignoring precautions nee
essary for tho retention OF health Forecast,
on the other hand, is q notable characteristic
OF tho rational, and 1t is the exercise OF this
quality which we would suggest to them. Pro
tect the system against diseases which fasten
upon the debilitated, the nervous and the dys-
peptic, by bracing the physique, regulating the
stomach, bowels and liver. and banishing des-
pondency with the purest and most efficient Of
botanic inygorants, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters. That these effects follow its use, and that
1t prevents as well as annlhilates intermittent
and remittent fevers, arc facts established by
indisputable evidence. To enjoy the twin
blessings OF "a sound mind and sound body
In all their plentitude, try course OF this sterl
ing medicine.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-09

Now York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, April 2.
CorroN-Market is vusted quiet. Mlddling up
lands at IKE.
FLouR-Market is quoted 6alOc better. Re-
ceipts 1000 bbls. Sales $4,000 bbls.
RYE FLouR.-Quiet. sales 800 bbls at $4.sos
500 for supernne.
WHRAT-l@2c Better. Receipts none. Sales
1900 Market quoted at $3.50 for No. 2Chicago,
and sl.ol for No. 2 Milwaukee; Sl.So9l4s for
ungraded spring.
RYE-Quiet. Pennsylvania 90 for track.
CoRR-firmer. Receipts 69, 900 bushels. Sales
$4,000 bushels at ISOLDE for new western
mixed; b5a56Hc for old western mixed.
BARIEY-Market is dull and is quoted; No,
Canada at 5000, for six-rowed state o5970c !;
for tWo.rowed state 60a65c.
OArs-Stronger. Receipts 200 bueh. Sales
10, 600 bushels at 4l@6dc for mixed western and
state, and 45(a6sc for white Go.
PoRK-Dull. Sales OF 100 barrels at $14 90
LARD.-Firmer. Sales OF 100 tierces aJ S9.6o.
IUrTER.-Market is quoted at 1898 for
state and Pennsylvania new, B930c.
CHKEsR.-Cheese is quoted al s9l4Ac for
common 10 prime.
SU0AR.-Steady.
WHIsKY-Dull. BIOS per gallon, govern
Eoss'~steady at lie for state and Penn
'PETRoiEUM-Quoted at loHc for crude; re-
coiICoaiet at s. 2Os4 9O per cargo. for
anthracite.
LBArnRR-Steady. Buenos Ayres and Rio
Grande light TO heavy weights 2Y@25c.
WOoL.-Dull for fne grades. Domestic
fieece nc ss@bsc; unwashed. l292sc pulled
20043c.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-09
The Jewett Tragedy-More Evidence

New York, April 8.
II is stated that Coroner Ellinger has dis
covered important evidence regarding the
Jewett tragedy which he declines to make
public at present. Thomas jackson, ianitor
of the building, corroborates the testimony
Of Charles Taintor as to his being a wit
ness Of the whole affair. jackson saws he
was In room above when the explosion
occurred and rushing down he looked
through broken window in the rear door
of the office and saw two bodies on the
floor. Then four shots we're fired where
upon jackson ran round TO the main door
and on entering met Taintor on the thresh-
old of the inner door as If just coming out.
The funeral of Orville ID. Jewett took
place to-day from his uncle's residence in
Brooklyn, and was largely attended by
relatives and members of the Loyal Legion
of the United States Of which the deceased
was brevet lieutenant colonel. The body
was taken to Greenwood for interment.
The remains of Geo. w. Jewett were also
inferred to-day in the same cemetery, hav-
ing been brought over from Staten Island
accompanied by relatives and employees Of
the firm.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-09
Judge of Prob ate.

The elevation of Hon. Walter G. Dun
ton to the bench of the supreme court, will
leaue vacancy in the office of judge of
probate for the district of Rutland. Serer-
al names are mentioned in connection with
the appointment and prominent among
them is that of Thomas c. Robbins, the
present register of the court; who has held
the position for several years, and during
the illness of Judge Dunton, two years
since, performed the duties of the office
satisfactorily as acting judge. His claims
are urged upon the grounds of civil service
and his experience in the administration of
the duties of the office.