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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-11-08
CLOSING SCENE OF THE SITTING BULL
COUNCIL.

Generals Terry and Lawrence. exhibited
little concern during the progress of the pro-
c~eedlngs. The Indians, who seemed to be
rather chagrined at the non.effect of their,
tactics on the Commission, imperturbably,
arose and were about to leave the room. h,t
the Interpreter arrested them for a moment
ana was desired by Gen. Terry to ask tho
following questions:
small we say to the President that you
rafnse the offers he has made to you?o..
+; are we 10 understand from what you
nave SAD that you refuse those offsassg',
a long pause followed. All The. red skins
present. including Sitting Bull himself, felt
'as occasion Was important. They cast in
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-11-08

curing glancss toward colona
and Major Walsh, who gave ~. ad%
sponslve sign. They locke, ,'' 10 h.
towards the Interpreters. 'rha .pF0NA
were uninterpretable. Thew 1,'4ptta
with some trepidation on an ;"tf'a
concerned so greatly the futurn n>"' Shd
OF themselves, their families a,s y We
pie. "'N' ps,
SITTING BULLS uLr1usrrn
Sitting Bull again stood IN a,a
II could tell you more. b,t y, '""'
have to tell you. II we told von Sa
you would have paid nc at:eutio, 81, Wy
all have to say. This part Of ~ 'Nt
does not belong to your pson,a ,''''
long on the other side. This s;do W.
to u.s. ''"Nh
During this decislreA Araagae b. d.
"ho"' cf:thc assembled rel xl;a. "'
more and,mo:e emphatic. "S
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05

At discussion at the Centennial Grange
Encampment, 1 see that many advised sett-
ing fence-posts top-end down, although no
one could give any reason for their lasting
longer in that position. This question may
often have arisen in the minds of the readers
of the Country Gentleman. A study of vege-
table physiology led me to try several ex-
periments, many years ago, to throw light
upon this question. The sap or moisture
goes up In the sap-wood from the roots to the
leaves of trees, I found if the post is but
end down, the pores are open upwards, and
water can 60 up, and thus keep the post
moist between wind and water, which must
cause rapid decay. 1t appears probable
that the pores were open only upward, and
not downward in the tree. To test this, l
cut small maple sapling(two inches through
in May, leaving the limbs all on, and placed
the but-end in pail of brine. In 36 hours
the leaves were saturated with this brine. the
taste of the salt being strong.
At the same time, had cut another maple
sapling, and cut off the top branches leaving
the rest of the limbs on. After winding a
cloth over the but-end, to prevent evapora-
tion, placed the top.end in pail OF brine,
and allowed it to remain several days, but no
brine had been absorbed at the top-end. 1t
had not even penetrated the pores as far as
the end was immersed in the brine, for If the
BARK was scraped, there was not the slight
est taste of salt to be found. This being the
case in the green tree, how much more must
the pores OF the dry tree be closed from the
top-end downward2 l have tried many SINH
lar experiments, and think the question set
tied that if post is placed top-end.down, no
moisture can ascend from the bottom of the
hole up the post to rot it; but when the but
end Is down, the moisture can ascend the
pores very rapidly if green, and very slowly if
dry. Seasoned posts are found to last much
longer, because the pores are more or less
filed In the seasoned wood. 1 should also
infer that placing the top-end down
would make more difference in green, than
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, IS.
at the Supreme judicial Court begun and held at
Portland, a0tthin and for said C0unty of CuDtber-
land, on the second Tuesday of January, Anno
Donini, 1877
Upon the foregoing petition, it was Ordered,
that the petitioner the said respondents, Su-
san D, Fulton and William Morrill, to be served with
an attested copy OF the said petition and this order
OF the Court thereon, fourteen days at least before
land, within and for the county aforesaid, on the
second Tuesday of April, A. D., 1877, and also by
order thereon three weeks successfully in the Port
land Press, newspaper printed in Portland in said
county, the last publication to be fourteen days at
then and there in said Court appear and show cause
if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioners
should not be granted
Attest: f. j. LITTLEFIELD, Clerk
Atrue copy of the Petition and order OF court thereon
Attest; F. j. LITTLEFIELD, Clerk.
fe20 d1aw3wW
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05

BUSTON.
Parker House. School Ss. Ell. ID. FarkesES
Co., PrOpriet0rs.
St. James Hetei-J. Il. Crccker, PropriJ
etOr.
fremont House, fremont Sf.-Caapin,
Gurney g. Go. Proprietors.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
SheriH'S Sale,

CUMBERLAND, IS.
NNAKEN on Execution and will be sold by public
L auction, to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY,
O'Clock in the afternoon, at the Sherif's Office in
Portland, in said County, all the right in equity
Groveton, in the State of New Hampshire, survi-
wing partners of the late firm of G. Soule & Co.,
has or had on the fifth day of November, A D. 1874
at nine o'clock and thirty minutes in the forenoon
being the time of the attachment of the ON the
original writ, in the action which said Execution
was obtained to redeem tie following described
flats and buildings thereon, in said Portland, known
as Perley's Wharf, on the Southerly side of Cemmer
cal Street, and being about one hundred and thirty
one Q3D feet on the Street and extending to the
channel, keeping the same width, excepting the
interest of Geo. E. B. James & Co in any buildings
erected by them.
Dated at Portland, this twenty.sxth day of
February, A. d. 1877.
GARDNER M. PARKER,
w3w9 Deputy Sheriff.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
STATE OF MAINE.

SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
CUMBERLAND, SIS.
To the Honorable Justice of the Supreme
judicial Court now held at Portland. .
within and for the Comfy of Cumbe r.
land:
RESPECTFULLY represent Andrew Libby of
IL Casco, Amos Spiller and Almon r. Strout both
OF Raymond, and all in the county of Cumberland
aforesaid, formerly co partners in business under
the name of Spiller, Libby & Strout; that by virtue
OF contract with one William Morrill, OF said Raw
mond, made in the month of March, A. D.. eighteen
hundred and seventy-six, to saw and manufacture
at their mill in said Casco out of timber to be fur
nished therefor by said Morrill,, certain oak and
birch staves between that date and the tenth day of
April then next ensuing at the rate of eight dollars
Thousand to be paid or before said tenth day of
April; they did saw and manufacture itty-four
thousand of said slaves before said date amounting
to the sum of four hundred and thirty-two dollars
for which they claim lien said staves the same
having remained ever since their manufacture in
SAID Libby, Splller d Str0ut's possession and they
never having yet been paid for saving and manufac
turing the same by said Morrill, or any other person.
Ihat the ownership of said slaves has been claimed
by Susan D. Fulton of said Raymond, and by said
William Morrill,.
wherefore, the petitioners pray for process to en-
force their lien upon said slaves according to this
statute made and provided, and that such proceed
lngs may be had that the amount due them as aore-
said with interest, may be paid out of the proceeds
OF the sale thereof.
Dated this nineteenth day of January, A, D.
eighteen hundred and seyenty-seven.
AMOS SPILLER,
ANDREW LIBBY,
ALMON r. STROUT
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Cop. Bolts. .

OUPs 1OlUD' OA
I'M. sheath
ing. ....... a 20
Bronze do... "a 20
Y. M. Bolts. a 25I
Cop bottoms 80 q 81
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05

] hhd.(s buy 2 25 q $50
Bonaire. -. 225 a 2 50
Cadiz, ,du.pd. 2 % a 2 so
Cadiz in bind l 37a9 l 70
Liverpool.
Duty paid. Q 25 q $50
In bond. :. 1 373@ It's
Grind butter 20 % box
Liv.fine sack 1 70 a 2 90
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05

dry post. In pursuance of the fact that the
pores of green timber are open from the but
to the top, timber has often been saturated
with different solutions to preserve it, by i'm
mersing the but-end, freshly.cu in the solu-
tion to be absorbed. 1t will also be noted
that burning or charring the post only closes
the pores and prevents the absorption Of
water.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
Chicken Salad.

Boil the chicken until done, in as little water
as possible; when done cut up in small bits;
take half as much celery stalks as chicken,
cut into very thin slices; have ready two hard
boiled eggs slice the whites into the chickens
mash and mix the yolks with one tablespoon
full of mustard; stir in hall and half vinegar
and the water in which the chicken was
boiled, as much as needed to cover the salad,
heat to boiling, and pour over your chicken
and celery.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed and has taken upon
himself the trust of Administrator de bonis non
with the Will annexed of the estate of
REUBEN MERRILL, late of Yarmouth,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and has
giving bonds as the law directs. Ali persons
having demands upon the estate of said deceased,
are required to exhibit the same; and all persons
indebted to said estate are called upon to make
payment to
OSBORN B. MERRILL,
Admir- de bonis non with the Will annexed
Yarmouth, Feb, 20, 1877. feb21d1aw3wWs
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Super6ne -. 5 70 q 6 25
Ex-Spring.,. Z 90 @ 7 so
Xxx Spring.. IT'S q 8 70
PATTI Spring
wheats. 10 0e Oil 90
Mich'n Win
ter best.... s 25 a s 30
Lo W grade
Michigan. Z % @ z 50
St.Louis win
ter fair. -. a 875
Win'r good 9 80 @10 90
4" best. 8 rs @10 90
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05

PASSENGER TRAINS leave Portland
for scarboro,. SacO, Biddeford, Ken
nebunk. Wells North Berwick, SOaih
RerwiCk, Conway Junction, EIi0 {,
Kittery. Portsmouth, Newburypori,
salem, Lynn, Chelsea and Boston Mt
300 a. M, arriving in Boston at LAO p. m.
Saco, Biddeford. kennebunk, Kiitery,
Portsmouth, Hamptons, NewburyPOrt,
salem, Lynn, Chelsea and BOSTON at
800 p. M, arriving in Boston at 7.30 p. In., in
season for New York and Western connection,
Pullman Parlor Car attached.
$40 p. m. Biddeford accommodating train,
Returning, leave Biddeford at 8 90 a. m.
Night Express with Sleeping Car, for
Mondays)
RETURNING,
Leave Boston at Z 80, 1880 and Mt S 100
p. M, connecting with Maine Central
and Il. 4 N. A. Railway fer st. John
and Halifax. Pullman Sleeping Car attached
Through Tickets to all Points South and West at
owest rates. Pullman Car Tickets for senfs and
Berths at Ticket Once
Passengers by this line avoid all change.
oc9dtf GEO. BATCHELDER. Supt
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

The Schedule of Prizes offered for this year
by this society contains full amount of
$1,000, of which $1,000 is appropriated for
plants and flowers, 81 300 for fruits, 81, 900
for vegetables, and $500 for gardens, green
houses DC. Prospective prizes ranging from
$50 to $50 are offered for new varieties of
fruits, flowers and vegetables originated sub.
sequent to 1860, which after full trial shall be
deemed superior in quality, or some other
characteristic to any now extant. Certifi-
Gates of merit are also awarded from time to
time for new and superior seedlings of fruits,
flowers and vegetables, and also for skill
IN the cultivation of specimens exhib-
tied. Competition is not confined to
members of the society, but is open
to all persons. The appropriate motto
OF the society is Commune Bonum-The
Common Good. Exhibitions are held IN
horticultural Hall every month in the year
except December-and every week in some
of the months-of some of the plants, flowers,
fruits and vegetables appropriate to the time.
The annual exhibition which includes all the
above departments will be held Sept. 1S, 10,
20, 21.
Special prizes of $25 each are offered for
the best essays upon, The Culture and
Varieties of Roses; The Culture of Flowers
and Foliage for Winter Decoration and the
Market, with list of the most desirable
varieties; The Ripening and Marketing of
Pears; The Advantages and Limits of Gar
den Irrigation; The Benefits and Methods OF
Bottom Heat; Chickweed, its Effects and
how to Eradicate it. The essays are to be
sent in before next November, and as compe-
tition is open here also, some of the prizes
ought not to be out of place in our own
state.
The Whitcomb premium OF 5000 is offered
for the best Seeding potato originated after
January 1st., 1871; such Seeding to be eX-
hibited before and tested by a committee of
the society for at least five years and adj
judged by them to be of superior quality, the
premium not to be awarded prior to the year
1878.
The transactions of the society are on the
whole of such an admirable character as to be
almost above censure or criticism; and it
may be an ungracious act to dissent from
any Of its decisions. We can hardly refrain
however from suggesting that it may have
been over-wise or over-nicc in smothering
the beautiful and almost fragrant word Gera-
Mum, under the. heavy barbarism of Pelargo-
Mum. Geranium sounds the best, and looks
the best, and for its own variety is the best
word; and we doubt not that it will remain
in use by the people SO long as the society
shall exist-and we trust that its shadow will
never be less.
Next to the delightful treat of attending
one of the exhibitions of this society, we rank
in order, the privilege of stepping out of the
din of street traffic into the quiet retreats of |
Its library; and of examining the literary
treasures always literally displayed by the
courteous secretary or treasurer. Those who
avail themselves of the opportunity, may be
sure of laying up material for very pleasant
recollections.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
d. III. BARNES, Accountant,

DOCKS opened, examined. balanced, and closed;
ID Trial Balances and Cash Accounts investigat-
ed; Complicated accounts adjusted: Special atten-
tionto bankruptcy matters the settlement of Estates
examination Of agencies and other matters requiring
the services of thorough accountant. Orders left
at ~ Exchange st., Portland, Me or forwarded by
mail, promptly attended to.
aug2Gdtf W&Ssep30tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
ESTATE OF ROBERT T. STERLING
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

f1vHE undersigned having been appointed by the
l. Hon. Judge Of Probate tor the County of Cum
berland, on the First Tuesday of February, A. d.
1877, Commissioners to receive and examine the
claims of Creditors against the Estate of Robert T.
Sterling, late of Portland, in said County, deceased
represented insolvent, hereby give notice that six
months from the date of said appointment are
allowed to said Creditors, in which to present and
will be in session at the following places and times
for the purpose of receiving the same, viz: At the
office Of Burgess Fobes g Co., 80 Commercial ST.,
Tuesday, July 10th, and Saturday, August A. 1877 at
O'Clock p. M, on each Of said days.
Dated at Portland, this nineteenth day of
February, A. D. 1877.
FRANKLIN Fl. MORSE, lcon,r,iss;onous
LEANDER W. FOBES. ! commissioners.
febl9 dtaw3wM
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
COLLINS
V0LTAIC
PLASTERS.

A N Electro-Galvanic Battery, combined with the
"A celebrated Medicated Porous Plaster, forming
the grandest curative agent in the world of medicine
and utterly SURPRISING all other Plasters heretofore in
use They accomplish more in one week than the
Old Plasters in whole year. They do not palliate
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
WANTS.
Wanted.
Wanted.

A Woman to do general housework for small
Webbs office, So Exchange St., Portland. fe24dtf
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
CLAIRVOYANT.

MADAME N. 9. MADDOX the celebrated
M Clai5voyant, Fortune Teller and Doetress. can
Store, owposite ohe Horse Car Depot where she can
be consulted by all who wish to make her a call
ing fortunes, searching out lost hidden or stolen
treasures &C., and was never known to be at fault.
Do not miss this opportunity of consulting the great
new business profession, She con ucting Of which
they do not understand will find it to Their advan-
of friends in any part of the world and describe them
perfectly. She also describes all manner of disease
that flesh s heir to, and gives medicine for the same
She has given universal satisfaction to all who have
consulted her in her constant travels since she was
seven years old.
Good testimonials given if desired.
Terms, Gents $1.00; Ladies so cents. Office hours
rom A. M. to 9P. M. no9itf
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
LOST AND FOUND.

Lost.
IN FRIDAY Night between Brown Street and
~ Arcana Hall, Waterproof Cape. The finder
will confer favor by leaving it at
ma3d3t* THIS OFFICE.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
Grand Trunk Il. IL. of Canada.
ALTERATION OF TRAINS.
WINTER ADVANCEMENT

SgaHHa3 On and after MONDAY, Oct. 49, 1876,
trains will run as follows:
Express train for Gorham at ITO a. m.
Express for Auburn and Lewiston at Z. 90 a. IN.
Express train at 1925 p. for Auburn and Lew
iston.
Mail train 200 p. m. tstopping at AL stations to
Island Pond,)# connecting with night mail train
for Quebec, Montreal and the West.
Express train for Auburn and Lewiston and
South Paris at 5.l5 D. m.
Trains will arrive as follows:
Express train from Gorham at 8.45 a. M,
Express from Lewiston and Auburn at S.45 a. IN
Mail from Quebec, Montreal and West at 25 D. m.
From Lewiston and Auburn at 2.25 p. m.
Express from Lewiston and Auburn at 5i5 D. m.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
TESTIMONY FROM CANADA.

TESTIMONY FROM CANADA.
MONTREAL, November 25, 1876
Messrs. SEABURY & JOHNSON,
GENTLEMEN:
II notice with great pleasure that you have carried
on all the honors at the Centennial Exposition.
your articles received test, as you had com
petltors from all parts of the world. I think that
you should feel specially proud in remembering that
Two OF tne judges were foreigners, and if anything.
great victory for you. doubt if there was another
line OF articles which carried everything before them
judges, that Benson's Capcne Plaster made by YOU
is one of the most important and valuable remedies
in the world find it the only plaster that acts at
once, and relieves pain quickly. L am using them
IN IN my practice with great success. predict that in
hve years they will be the only external remedy in
nse."-RoBr: MCCoRD, M. d. W. F. Phillips &
Co.. Portland, Agents. ma1eod&wfm
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
RAILROADS.
PORTLAND &WORGESTER LINE
Portland & Rochester II, IL.
DECEMBER 5, 1876.

Trains will run ms follows
E1YTf1U7 Leave Portland at q 80 a. M,
2.3O, $50 and go p. m.
1.30 A. M. Accommodation for Worcester. Ar
rfves at Rochester at 955 a. M, connecting with
Eastern and Boston 81 Maine Raroads.) At
Nashua II AT a.. M, Lowell 12.15 p. M,
Boston LIS p. M, Aver Junction 12.4O D.
M, Fitchburg LIS p. m and Worcester
at 2.10 p. M, connecting with trains South and
West.
$50 p. MI. Steamboat Express through to
New London without change. Con-
meets at Rochester for Dover and Great
Falls, at Eppinx for Manchester and
Concord at Nashua for Lowell and
Boston, at Aver junction for Fitch.
burg and the West via HOOsac Tunnel
Line, at Worcester with Boston d Albany
Railroad for New York. at Putnam with
"Boston q Philadelphia Express Line' for
philadelphia, Baltimore and WASH
lugtOn, at New London with Norwich
Line Steamers, due at Pier No, 90, North
River New York, at 600 a. m.
$50 II. M. Mixed Train for Rochester
$40 r. M. Local for GOrham
Trains leave Rochester at 100, *l.25 and i'll AS n.
m, arriving in Portland at 9.35 a. M, *1.2O and
1910 m.
Leave Gorham 600 a. M, arriving at Portland $40
a. m.
MIXED.
*Steamboat Express stops only at Springvale. AL
fred, Saco River, Gorham, Saccarappa and West-
brook, making close connection with through trains
of Maine Central and Grand Trunk Railroads.
de4dtf j. M. LINT, Supt.
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House Wanted.

fA A small family without children desire {
#; rent in the western part of the city. House
sl must contain from seven to nine rooms, hayinl
considerable direct sunlight, and be supplied wlti
gas and good water. Reference given. Addres
IT,, Box 1857. jan29dtf
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w anted,

W anted.
100 Agents, both Male and Female. to sci, onr
lOO useful household articles. They will sell
to almost every house. Any one can sell them. We
have agents that never sold anything before making
Please call and examine the goods, every housekeep-
er needs them and wants them. We have a large
variety n. B-Busiuess chances bought and sold
here Call, or address with stamp, I. F. BOWIE,
119a Exchange street, Portland. ia9dtf
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05
COLLINS
VOLTAIC
PLASTERS,

For Local Pains, Lameness. Soreness, Weakness,
Numbness and inflammation Of the Lungs, Liver,
Kidneys, Spleen, Bowels, Bladder, Heart and Mus
plants and shrubs.
Price 25 cents. Sold by all Druggists Mailed on
receipt of price, 25 cents for one, $125 for SIX
S2,25 for twelve, carefully wrapped and warranted
mas WSSow
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05

FTyO borrow, on ample security, ten thousand dol
Il lars payable in ten years with interest annually
$1,000 payable in two years, and the balance at the
rate OF $1,000 per annum. Address
fe13dtf BOX 97S, Portland Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
~ has been duly appointed and has taken upon
himself the trust of Administrator of the estate of
FRANKLIN CURTIS, late of Pownal,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands upon the estate of said deceased, are
requredto exhibit the ;and all persons indebted
to SAID estate are called upon to make payment to
SAMUEL A. HOLBROOK, Ad'mr,
Of Freeport
P0wnal, Feb. goth, 1877. w3w9
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MnNEVt to loan on first class Real Estate
MO1NH l. Security, in Portland, or vi
entity ehiity Rents collected taxes j mpaid &C. on Com
Real Estate, 3791 Congress Street. no1Sdtf
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FOR SALE OR TO LET.
NEW AND ELEGANT RESIDENCE.

NlHE New Three Story First-Class Dwelling
Il House, containing fourteen pleasant rooms;
brick furnace and all modern Improvements; situated
on Congress Street, between State and Dow Streets
next door to residence of Payson Tucker, ESQ.
Apply at office of
ROLLINS, LORING s. ADAMS,
No. % Exchange Street.
Also to Let-Two New and Desirable Houses on
Park Street, and one Green Street. Apply of the
above. dec23dtf
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-05

tdls Olice, ' w.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
SLEEP AND SUICIDE.

William Ii. Lynch aged twenty.four, committed sui
eide yesterday morning at No. ~ Bowery, where he
employed IN the clothing store Of s. L. Petit Il
Co. Coroner wotman, who Investigated the matter
found that deceased had shot himself through the
heart and verdict was rendered in accordance with
the facts elected. Frank Willis and George e. Rush
more Lynch's fellow clerks testified that they had slept
with him In the store the night previous
and he retired before they did; when
going TO bed they heard Lynch muttcrng in
his sleep. they thought, but this not
markablc. as hc had been suffering from melancholy
Tor time. Indeed they had often heard him say
that he tired OF living but why he never divugcd
They went TO sleep, from which they were awakened
by the groans OF Lynch, VINO was wrappou IN HIS
ceving no reply, were so alarmed that they
Oliccr Adams4y and with him examined the deceased
They found pistol at his right side, his arm ghtly
burned and himse quito dead The Coroncr's inquest
revealed tie He had shot himself through tho
heart, but tell why. lie bore good charac.
tor and was doing we'll