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THE CONVENTION Or DEMOCRATS At MILwAu
KEE.


NEs' ....
St~cfal Df+pafsh TO 71t Tribune.
MILWAUKEE, Jun. Is. Thu Democratic Cttn-
,.,,t,t,,, mr. a, 41r a,-,,,nv ~ ,fp.t to.,t..
.I'''''. 'ie' ~. .' Ns.","' W 'usN .'"a..
iWcnty-tltilr Counties WeTp fPnrchertcd ~ alj
delegates, tjrp, Eli s. Bragg waJ chosen tenn
,,,r.,. fp,1,,,,,, ,,,,,.t,, , d.. .,.,,,,, ~ ~.
crrtanrc. CO1'nttcr+ were appointed, md the
Convention adnururl till afternoon, The Con-
feHtlo'' EeasS"H!''tt al ne"Fh, Which, a1tcF
rambling remarks by J. Eli cottr!ll, ttu reports
t,f run,nl,tcrs were rrr,,y,t,. Ma,nr Knttrr
Prcai'icuts from. earl. district Iils Honor read
80, ,,.,ru.. ,,I,,,,t,,> tbo, ,r,It,, ,... ,1,,.
III! a'"ses' ''A'.,'''s '""' 't''e" "as e!ee'~
I'd, and init tho l}clnnrlta would l1yo
their rfrhts .3cpattiy # th.y r{,,IId fjrrIb]Y fE
~" ''N"'" ~, - 'ss ,,. ". -
1hcs 1!sss ela''ls'E THAT the rsc't 10 enuut tuo
yntc i mt vcattt! III tho President ot tha Scn-
mir, Int In fin, iva Hou,cs nf (5,nprcts. md
~, ""s ' 49, '.',,, ,.'.,...., -@
tnaI WY eo"pr,"'se "s''l,a pe a"eohsta'a''ooal'
nI,,.., NJ, rr.,,u,;or, ,,nI. n h,t AMI wn,.
-" VI. ~. " IVY VIZ "
IKE speech u alH'lI the faEtsc c!IcsL NJ 1ho oth"
crs 1he resolutions wcyc uuptvla a,,tl the Cum
r.,t,,,n adjourned, ,,utu evening VIM, t,c,-
0enrcu u. Smith, of Madison, spoke tSu hnurs
III larcc audience, trlpginaIr on TIL cspc.I.
i,tt ,.,,tstn, '.,-.,,,. H.. ,',,,,t t,a .t.t,,.
cnrcs lis !;hu'4laa a'i5,hG Tue so.nt: ne G!a!a' @
I'd that the Pcoptc VI that State were "ow11'
trotluen by tarIMt'tM:Ects.
The people Of tlr Stutr VI Wlscu1sln, represents
I'd in iAls Convention. do hrrehy resolve a. fol-
/. Tua.. believing =. wc do, ,hst Gov. rilaen It
, 1877-01-19
A FAIR TRADE.

A FAIR TRADE.
The Full Text Of the Joint
Electoral Committees
Report.
Scenes in the Senate During
the Reading Of the
Document.
Prominent congressman AMI
Others Interviewed
upon the Sub
jcct.
The Opinion General that the Plan
Is the Best Attainable;
And Tint It Will Secure II Major.
ity III Both Houses.
A Democratic Conference
Views the Scheme Fa-
vorably.
Chandler Again Subjected
to a Rigid Exan1ina-
ton.
| The Democrats Thus Far Meet
with Little Success.
Further Insight into the Reform
Campaign IN Mississippi.
Two Members Of the Louisiana Return.
ing Board Arrested in
Washington.
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SENTIMENT ELSEWHERE.

Special 0isroteh to 1aS 1s1sus4
NEW loKK, 'fai'. l9.-Thc prominent Reput-
licans uf this ety. ~ far a. they hare been seer,
mr., Without exception, opposed to the cornpro-
t1IItc bill. Various members OF the Union League
C1n1' express thcmsclye. vigorously on tho sub
jet, nml agree with each otlrr In thetr aycrsTon
to any course hu. t'as whIc u,cy consider to
be constitutional and established ly precedent.
The 1'nrs lakes vigorous stand III opposition.
Regarding the Compromise btl1, the Tt46uas
eays cllturially: "We 10 not believe that thtS}
report pFovlslra constitutional method Of
trutlng The Elrstnral vote, and shall regret It's
nd"ption as precedent full nf pcsil.'
The Tin.ts says: "Thc plan would bo oh.
tce'fHhatlc It all that cuull be said against Il
were that It ferks outside Of the Constitution
what ts:c Constitution Itself provides. Add to
tt'!s ohlrttis.n the tIanagc dnlic to tho Supreme
Court unl tic tsSnntcnt md distrust tlla& will
fnl!n~ til. uttlIuate dccsiu,,, ailll the lmpoj{cy
hr denied"
INDIANA.
Sptctdf pi4pa4ch 10 The Tftt4er
1SpttnA1uLls, Ind, Jan, 15.-Thc Republican
ra1lc1is ts'-n,urrow night on tho Presidential
question. Will Eas. reao!ut!o',s decidedly upon
the election Of l1aycs and Wheeler, and against
tile hlca that Congress ca,i reject the regular
vute OF my State.
DEMOCRATS IN COUNCIL,
TiLkIS0 0FEH THE SCHEME or sETTLEMZST,
Sitcfus Dispdfch to Tie Tribune
WASHINGTON, u. e., Jan, 1S,-After thu all
tournu,cn, nf III, 1tors. 4h,-. ~. ..,,a,,. ~,
:, .... ~ ~ s..te ""' p" e1ueoo u
4'etEte1al'e IleHiDcsb lut TIC purpose VI Inter-
changing yIcws upon tic rcpoFt III counting tho
Electoral yptc, The caucus va. IN ,r.,for m
| Inn, ,u, ,ro. ,,a.<.,,, ,>ss,.a... 80, ~
'"u'' ".,' VISA .''cIs'' cohSefsatloha'' specch
"os maac ny ilahton IN explanation Of tho &C.
t[un nf tic joint Committee and of the guea-
tto,ls thry considered. There was s6mc t,iYcr.
curc If ,,,1ntou In tlc e.,,t,. a,u,nt ", tor,r. -
~ 80. -. Nv .@"' ",s s.e 'e'o,s "
t""'l''u"'Sr' put " u1'i not lha1ratc ferIolf8
disposition 10 oppose tile report on tho part Of
considerable number Of members. The feeling
of lHsce maturity NJ t),c ,a,,tut. xat Thai whtto
H., ,,,,,,,r,,;.., -. t.. -, .s "'.e
i"' .o'l'p'"''ee ,'easu1e "". tot III ny respects
"hat cblt!a have been dearc1. 1t hail tho merit
of t,ayiug good faith on Its facr, md mas hasel
upon
no4,rrs or r,r,,,7,,,
~ t'.,.' ~ ~ '"l"'ol,s"'
'!'eIe was ls!foslt'on IN "c'cF largely 10 tho
"ist!on' uni high Integrity III the icadfnE Scna-
tuss anil tnun,cr1 Of the .Inlut Committee, It
uxltiun II, rl,r shtvc ,m,,i,,u.h1r- n w,. ol.o
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NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, June 5. Gsff Fleischman & Co.,
dealer IN swlll milk, have been Indicted by the
grand jury in Greens county, for cruelty to ami
mails, add fol- selling adultersied and poisonous
mix 10 the inhabitants of Brooklyn.
Hard Mon'y.
tits stated that President Hayes yesterday ex-
pressed surprise and regret that Gov. Cullom of
Illinois, bsd vetoed the silver bill passed by the
leg ature of that state The President hea.tily
fryors restoring the old silver dollar.
Political.
The World saws the effort made to onst Internal
Commissioner Raum in favor of b. Wilson, has
been abandoned, aud Marshal PIkin won't re-
sign, pfeering removal by Hayes.
The World also says Beo Butler last night in
formed delegation Of citizens of Washin, ton,
that he could not assist them with the Ple.ident
as Corcorou, and Gen Gordon had more influence
at the White House than any one else.
Gold.
Gold, los 8 4.
Stephen fancy of Providence. suiciied on the
steamer Massachusetts, by shooting himself IN the
he ad.
Seven hundred laborers employed on the Jersey
docks, struck against reduction of wages to. dsy
1t is believed they will make trouble if new me II
are employed.
Suspension.
A proposition is under consideration to suspend
all work in the iron furnaces throughout Pennsyl-
vana: for sixty days, owing 10 prospective labor
troubles.
Indian fairs.
A Leavenworth despatch says the remains of Is
officers who fell with Custer, are to be buried the
with funeral honors by the whole city on the 23d
inst.
Annual Meeting.
no JTniyersal Daaco En;o, hall ,bo oIo.o.. Al,
anniversary meeting to-day
Horse Race,
At Jerome Park races TO day. the m lie dash was
won by Fugitive in LA ga. Redcoat WAS second
and Dsuness third.
The Westchester Cup, two and quarter miles,
was won by Tom O'Chtree i'll A. 90. Abilene was
second, Fellowcraft third and last.
Maryland stakes, one mile, for three years old
fles, were won by Zoozoo in LAC ga.
The mile and three. quarters dash was won by
Shylock, Vigil second, Galway third. Time 8 10.
The seeple chase won by Trouble, beating
Resolute and Deadhead.
The Hudson Driving Park.
HUDSON, June 5. The first meeting of the
Hudson Driving Park Association WAS held to-
day. In the two fifty class William T. Allen was
the winner, Tommy second, Newton third. Time,
2.3S, 2.43, PAP. In the two thirty five class
Young Sentinel was the winner, Common second,
W. III. Arnold third Time, IS, 2.35 IL, 2 SO IL.
Railroad Matters.
RoNDoUT, June 5. The Waikiki Valley Rail.
way was sold to-day nnder foreclosure, and bought
by the creditors for Sl2S0
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STATE NEWS.

Salmon sells in Bangor at Is cents per pound.
Large crowds of pleasure seekers are continu
ally arriving at Phillips, and the larger part Of
them go through to the Lakes.
The Journal says that most severe and terrific
thunder shower passed over Ii sbon at Sunset. on
Saturday night The atmosphere was so highly
charged with electricity that many persons were
completely Frustrated by it. la the midst of the
shower the fluid struck the house occupied by
Arthur Wakefield, on Park st. Fortunately Mrs.
| Wakefield was down stairs and received no dam.
age beyond q severe shock. The lightning struck
the chimney and flew from that to the rafters-
making some of them into excelsior-tore off the
shingles and smashed things generally. Some
who were near the place were so seriously shocked
as to be almost thrown down. Many are still sick
and weak from the effects of it. The lightning al
so struck in many places on the Ridge road. The
house of Lorenzo Staples was struck, also Horace
Jordan's; tee by Edward Smiths house, and
one near Mr.. Hannsfords.
The Wing says that F. Shaw & Bros mill at
kngman, took fire about six O'Clock Saturday
night, and before an alarm could be given the
whole mill was in flames. Ii burned very rapidly
and was a total loss. The bridge and dwellings
near II were saved by every man in town working
until late hour. +. Shaw & Bros, loss Is about
Sc, 600; insured for about $4,000. ]. Z. Estes,
who leased half of the mill, loses about 81 500 ;
no insurance.
Mr.. Daniel A. Robinson has accepted the posi-
ton of Master Of the Grammar schools Of Baa-
gor.
Hon. George T. Davis Of Portland, is convalesc-
ing very rapidly, and hopes to be out this week.
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Gardner IoraI Nems.

Mr.. j. E. Davis has twenty-three varieties of
strawberries in his garden.
Smoked Damariscotta herring have beer
brought into market in great numbers during the
past week.
Rev. Mr.. Baisde, pastor of the Winter Street
Free Baptist church, baptised seventeen convert.
by immersion at the City Landing last Sabbath
morning, at an early hour.
Three hundred volumes of the MAYORS address
and annual reports of city officers of 1877, have
just been completed and issu ed for distribution
They may be obtained at the off ice of the city
clerk.
Mr.. Ebcn Day of Pittston, has found silver
mIhe on his farm from which he has taken, it is
said, valuable specimens of ore, and has started a
subscription for shares in a company to work the
mine at two dollars per share.
4 tent meeting addressed by Elder j. Cum
mlDgs, Second Advent Missionary of Boston, il
being held afternoons and evenings of this week
at ner Of Brunswick and Central streets. Elder
Cummings lectures on the Eastern war, as viewed
from religious standpoint, and its bearing upon
the worlds dispensation.
Last Saturday forenoon a Young lad by the
name OF Anderson, while at work at Bakers ice
houses in Smthtown, fell from a staging A dis
lance OF eighteen feet 10 the ground, striking on
MS mead and back. No bones were broken, but a
violent shock given 10 his system. He was at
tended by Dr. 5. Z. Whitmole. and is now doing
well.
Last week petition to the City Marshal, in his
capacity as Health Officer of the CITY, to abate the
Till-pond nuisance, was circulated and received
numerous signatures of persons doing business in
its neighborbood. Mr. Siphers thereupon made
some arrangements it'll the owners of the prop
eity and tue matter is to be remedied at once
We understand that the leaks in the bulkhead and
dyke OF the pond are TO be repaired and the pond
Is to be Kept Hooded and the sewer discharge thus
covered.
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DtRu.
In Chicfgo, 18th nit, Ira L. Eldrldge, aged 25
years, formerly of Ba lgor
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Fatal Accident.

killed at fiolyoke this morning, by falling en-
bankment. Joseph Christine, another workman
was severely bruised
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THE DESTRUCTION OF MT.
CARMEL.
TWENTY-FIVE DEAD BODIES
FOUND.

CINCINNATI, June 5. Mount Carmel, Illinois
which was totally destroyed by a tornado last
evening, was thriving town OF about three thous
and Inhabitants, on the Cairo and Vincennes rail
road. The most prominent buildings destroy ed
were the house, two newspaper Off .es, three
churches, one of them the finest in southern lii
nois, and two school houses, about twenty bust
ness houses aud nearly hundred residences were
destroyed or damaged by storm or by fire. The
loss is estimated at from $1,000 10 $500, 900
The same tornado damaged number of building
IN other towgs lying in its pathway.
A despstcE from Mount Carmel since the lorna
do states that twenty-five bodies have been found
thus far.
The fire was subdued after six hours steady
work by the firemen. Many were won nded
whose names are not sscertained. The loss OF
life cannot now be estimated. A number Of farm
ers were In from the country. whose teams were
scattered among the debris Physicians were
brought from Corinlh and adjoining towns by
SPECIAL trains, to assist in the Of the wounded
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and World, Boston Advertiser, Journal, Post and
Herald, Portland Press, Argus and Advertiser
Daily Lewiston Journal. Daily Kennebec Journal
Bangor Wing and Commercial, and large num-
Der of weekly papers. The Dingley Brothers
have erected new building for "The Squid,
which is unique and beautiful, patterned after
one of the Centennial buildings, that attracted
such attention during the great show. You eau
see the building far out from the shore, especially
the big sign on the roof-"Squid; his printing
Office"
Charlie Kenrick will run the store As usual.
Twenty-Five people already on the island, al.
though the season W i'll not fairly open until about
the 10Th of this month. The large number in this
city who have summer cottages at the island, are
looking forward to a pleasant season.
skow hogan Locals.
The first decidedly hot spell Of the season is
past, and all now may enjoy these pleasant day,
of June. There is one drawback, however, to
this, especially with those who the streets
For the last two or three days the air has been
constantly lied with dust, defy ing all the efforts
of the sprinkler. This of course annoyed the
traders exceedingly; the less pous using forcibe
cxpletives.
Caterpillars are appearing in this vicinity in
very large numbers. One gentleman states that
in the Cornvile direction immense numbers are to
be seen almost every tree. They labor under
one disadvantage this season, because they des-
troyed nearly everything estabe last year. Many
orchards are completely ruined because of their
rayages.
Strawberry festivals are now in order. The Or
thodox people propose to have grand time in
this direction Wednesda evening" followed by
the Methodists on Friday evening.
There we're two baptisms in town Sunday. Rev.
0. j. Hancock (Christan) baptized IA persons at
the eddy, and Rev. o. Aver (Baptist) baptized 3
converts the island. Many of our people like
wise went to Norrdgewock to witness the baptism
of ten persons by Rev. Mr. Clark Baptist.
The Directors of the Maine Central Railroad
were in town Monday evening, to look after the
interests of the road. 1t is hoped that they no.
ticed our Insignificant little depot, aud decided
unanimously to build another.
Tue Directors of Mouse Island have decided to
open their new hotel on Wednesday, June 9th.
Doubtless many from this town will be present.
Some have already gone there for the summer.
Crops are looking finely and a good hay crop is
expected.
1t is reported that Mr. A. ii. Fletcher, formerly
successful produce dealer in our town. will re-
turn to Skowhegan, where he will erect a store on
the grounds Of the NJ &. X. r., and establish him
self in the old business.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
-TOTHE-
DAILY Ksanshee auuraal.
PORTLAND.
Annual Meeting.

PORTLAND, June 5. The annual meeting o.
the society of Friends will commence here Fri
day next, lasting nine days. 1t has met at New
iport for twenty-five years. Preparations are be
ng made for over one thousand persons. Tn,
meetings will be held at City Hall. w. o Hal
OF Lynn, clerk, who is presiding officer, and sew
eral others have already arrived.
New England Fair.
AT a meeting of the trustees of the Maine Ag
ricultural Society, to-day, it was decided to oei
eight thousand dollars in trotting purses at the
coming New England Fair in this city. There
will be two races on each day of the Fair Il
was also decided that the committees of awards
shall consist of one expert. with authority to Join
others if he sees fit, instead of committee Of
seven selected from dlfferent parts of New Eng
land, as formerly. The total amount of the
premiums outside of trotting purses, will be ten
thousand dollars.
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WYOMING TERRITORY.
The Indians.

OMAHA, June 5. Private kilograms from At
lanuc City, Wyoming, state that the Shoshone In-
dians are 10 an almost starving condition Their
supplies are lying at Green River and Bryan sta
tions. Some fears are entertained by the settlers
that the Indians will be driven to commit depreda-
tons, 10 keep from starving.
1t appears the lack OF supplies for the Shoshone
Indians is attributed to the neglect of the contrac-
tor to pay the freight charges over the Union Pa
cihc Railroad and to 1--WE the order for their de-
livery. The Indian Office has been looking seve
raj days for the delinquent, and hopes soon to for
ward the supplies.
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False Impression.

1t is generally supposed by a certain class of
citizens, who are not practical or experienced,
that Dyspepsia can not invariably be cured, but
we are pleased to say that Green's August Flow
er has never, to our knowledge, failed 10 cure
Dyspepsia and Liver Compliant in all its forms,
such as Sour Stomach, Costiveness, Sick headache
palpitaiion of the Heart, low spirits, &C., &C
Out Of 10000 dozen bottles sold last year, not a
single failure was reported, but thousands of COM
plimentary letters received from Druggists OF
wonderful cures. Three doses will relieve any
case. Try it. Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regu-
lar Size 10 cents. For sale by all druggists.
mavll- teod&wtf
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FarmiagtOn Locals.


Decoration Day was observed in Pennington
with more than ordinary interest. Competent
judges estimated that there must have been be-
tween three and four thousand spectators assem-
bled to witness the exercises. From early morn
ing until two or three in the afternoon, teams were
constantly arriving from the country around, and
when the time arrived for the address, the COM
mon in front of the Forest House was nearly all
occupied by persons, both standing and sitting,
Music by the band and choir being finished, Rev.
o. W. Rogers offered prayer. Then followed re
marks by X. Woodbury. and the reading of the
roll of honor by Maj. S. c. Belcher Miss Lizzie
II. Ellis graduate of the Normal School, read an
original poem, followed by the address delivered
by NJ. l.. Stevens, Esq, Of Portland. The pro-
cession composed of two military bands, Memo
rial Association, all the scholars in town, and cit
liens, was formed by Marshal Becher and Lieut..
Chlds. 1t was very long-the longes. one prob
ably seen in Pennington for many years. When
the cemetery was reached, after prayers and sing
ing, the Memorial Association decorated thirty
eight graves. The exercises were closed with
America, by both bands and choir.
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EUROPE.
India.


LONDON, June s. A despatch from Calcutts
says the latest news from the famine districts are
much more cheerful. A general rainfall has
greatly improved the prospects.
Death.
Sir Henry c. Pely, member of parliament for
Huntingdonshire, died of sunstroke in HYDE
Park, yesterday.
An Agreement.
ATHENS, June 5. The four party leaders have
finally agreed upon basis of policy for a coali-
ton of the ministry. Conmoundowros subse
quently informed the chamber that the present
cabinet had resigned, and m inistry representing
Oil parties was ABOUT to be formed.
Denial.
BERLIN, June 5. The statements that the gov
ernments of England, Germany and Spain nave
come to an understanding in respect TO the taxa
ton OF British and Gem subjects in Cubs,
prove incorrect. Germany and England have
objected to any war tax at all. st
Anniversary.
CoPENHAeEN, June 5. The anniversary of the
granting of the constitution is being celebrated.
A crowd of 20, 900 persons marching through
the streets. Owing to the political feeling, pre-
cautions have been taken against riotous demon
STATIONS. Before the Kings residence the police
are strengthened, ane part of the garrison con-
lined to their barracks.
Greece.
LONDON, June 5. A despatch from Vienna
says the Porte, as precaution against the grow
ing war az tation in Greece has ordered the call
my out OF the militia and reserves 10 Epirus and
ThessalI, and the distribution of arms among the
population oil the frontier districts.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago June s. 1877.
FLDUR-ENtra spring. 81 75as So
WIFE At No. sprIug. aka -; cash ia
53-; Julyil 80; August No. ). son a cox (;
az " rejected, 95-a 10,
CORN-No. mixed. A.: sash 46h; July, 4s5S
August 4S1l.
OATS a7'sc: cash. s7atc july; Ss- August.
KYE-No. =, lie.
BARLEY-No.3 spring, 60 a00c.
PORK Cash, IS Oo-al3 s7h. July, Is 06- (;
August, ID 10.
LARD Cash, o90- cash; 930--a9 50 .. July; ;
August . 425aagil1.
BULK MEA f>-ohouldors, Sac; short rib
sides, la &C; short clear rib, N c.
WHIoKEI-Westcrn,l o. =.
FRElGHfS-C0rn to Buffalo, Sc; wheat do,
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CORNISH.
June Meeting.

PORTLAND, June 5. The June meeting at the
Cornish 1rolting Park, opened to-. day. The first
race was for three minute horses, and was won by
Presumpscot Girl, with lvanhoe second, and Lit
tie Mac and Charles Edwards were distanced.
Time, 1903, 2 So. 2 So In the race for two forty
class, Centennial was first, Nettie second. judy
NEXT third. Time, 245, 247. 2.43, 249. PAS IL.
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- pare the Birdie.

DEAR JOURNAL is it not about tin to have,
by some means, stop put to the wanton deslruc-
,ion OF the beautiful birds who make their homes
amongst the branches of our noble shade trees
during the spring and summer months. cheering
ii, by the beauty Of their plumsge, as well as with
ihelr delightful songs A case has recently come
10 the knowledge of a neighborhood, where four
or C of those raie BIRDS the "Oriole," were shot
and Killed, and what could prompt such act,
especially at the time when the birds were rearing
Their young, but pure sedness The me of the
misciesut who committed this deed should be
made public, and then have dose of the same
medicine administered to his lower extremities
as he gave the birds. A prosecution under the
law for Cruelty to Animals" might possibly force
fine, bat there are hardly teeth enough in that
law 10 meet this case. Yours, &c,
ROBERT LINCOLN
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The Season at Squirrel Island.

Col. NJ. v. Is. Chase, President of the Squirrel
Island Association, has Just returned from trip
to the island, and reports everything there gay,
blooming and inviting to pleasure seekers. Sew
EN- new cottages are either completed or in pro-
cess of erection; lumber is now on the spot for
others. The literary facilities on the island are
to be enlarged by the erection of building for
reading room. 1t is to be 80 feet square, surround
ed by seven-foot piazza. 1t will be completed
about the first Of July. and besides the reading
room will contain the post Offices. The reading
room is provided by the generosity of the Associa
tion, and Its privileges will be free to all. 1t will
be supplied With the New York Times, Herald