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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-02

The Ninth Encampment of the Vermont
Department Grand Army of the Republic
convened at Burlington on Wednesday,
oath inst, Department Commander +. S.
Peck in the chair. Thirteen Posts were
represented. The annual report of the De-
partmenl Commander mentioned the es-
tabllshment Of five new Posts and addi-
lions Of 32l members TO the department
loss by suspensions and removals, 1853
total membership, s2l. a resolution was
adopted that the department do not meet
at the Bennington Centennial as a separate
organization; also one looking to the
founding of a Soldiers and Sailors Home
in the State, and a committee appointed to
report on the matter at the next Encamp-
ment. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Department Com
nlander, 4. S. Peck, Burlington; Senior
Vice Commander, c. D. Williams. North
field; Junior Nice-Commander, II. d..
Hard, Arlington; Medical Director, c. p.
Thayer, Burlington; Representative at
Large and to National Encampment, G.. G..
Benedict, Burlington alternate, Fred
Smith, Montpelier; Delegate 10 the Nation
al Enca mpment, J. II. Gouldng, Rutland !;
alternate, Willard Holden, Arlington. At
the camp fire in the evening, Comrade Lull
of Montpelier read paper on "Prison Life
in Andersonville."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-02

"A Gospel meeting, under the direction
OF The State Executive Committee of the
Young Mems Christian Association will be
held here, commencing Friday evening,
Feb. "a, and ending Sunday evening. Feb
4tt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-02

Among q large number Of dispatches
tending TO show that the Cronin affair was
concocted by Mr.. Tilden's personal friends,
and that $4,000 was placed to the credit of
the Oregon Democrats TO carry the plan in
to effect, is the following telegram, which
candid people will conclude isn't just the
thing for a man to receive who desires to be
the Chief Magistrate Of forty million peo-
pie:
PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. l., 1876.
Hon. 8. j. 1ilden, No. Is, Grdmercy Park,
New YORK: Heed. Scantiness. Cramp.
Emerge. Peroration. Hothouse. Survivof.
Bronze. Of Piameter. Dottish. dollhouse.
Exactuess. or Services. Highest. Cunning.
Dottish. OF A. Galvanic. Survivor. BY. Ac-
cordngly. Respectful. Merciless. OF. Sena-
tor. 1nconsequent Coalesce. GoDDLE.
What howl there would be raised should
cypher telegram TO Governor Hayes from
some "Gobble" in one of the disputed
States be brought to light. But the critical
"independent' paper evidently thinks it
all right for Mr.. Tilden TO receive such
from Oregon pending the Cronin business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-02

BRATTLEBoRo d WHITEHALL RAILROAD.
we wish TO call the special attention of
our citizens to-day TO the Brattleboro and
Whitehall railroad project. Much has been
written about it in our columns, and more
or less has been said about 1t by our peo-
pie, but just now has come the time to act,
and action in this matter aoD is more than
words. We call attention to the facts as
they at present stand. There is without
doubt deeper feeling and more anxious
hope to-day in all the towns in our West
River Valley than has ever before existed.
The feeling is that it is now or never in re-
gard to this TO them, vital interest, and it
lsaPparent that all the towns along the line
are exerting themselves to the utmost to
make the project a success, aud, whether
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

Work has been commenced on
q canal so miles long and 100
feet wide for irrigation purposes
south Of Talau Lake, Cal. It
will irrigate 60, 900 acres of land
and will cost $3.50, 900 or % 80
for each acre, to which must be
added a. much more for the lat
eral and minor canals, thus in
curing an expense Of s. per
acre before attempting . CROP
Add to this the expense Of clear
ing the land and it involves an
outlay which would purchase a
iirst-oaass hill farm in North
Louisisns and stock it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The Hon. r. M. Bishop, who
has just been nominated as the
Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor of Ohio is a leading whole
sale grocery merchant of Gin
cinnati, has been mayor of the
city and is quite popular. 1t is
claimed that he can carry Ham
ilton county, and enable the
Democrats to elect fourteen
members to the legislature,
which will give them the legis-
ture and a United States Sena-
tor to succeed Matthews. The
nomination of Bishop will not
be favorable to the Senatorial
candidacy of Pendleton, and the
defeat of Ewing is thought to be
unfavorable to his Senatorial
aspirations. The ticket is COM
posed of the very best men in
the State, and will undoubtedly
be elected by a large majority.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The Southern Pacific Railroad
should be constructed, if for no
other reason than to destroy the
monopoly of the Union Pacific,
which has received such munifi-
cent aid from the government
and then repudiated its obliga-
tons and broke its faith with
that government. The compile
ton of the Southern Pacific
would be of immense advantage
to the railroads and commercial
cities and business of the South.
Jacksonville (Fla. Semi Tropical.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The Cincinnati Commercial,
discussing Taft for Governor of
Ohio, says: "The fact is per-
haps not as we'll known as it
should be that Judge Taft, as
Attorney General, insisted upon
keeping troops in South Caro-
lima and Louisiana long after
President Grant and Gen. Sher-
man and Secretary Fish thought
the time had arrived to remove
them" This is why the anti
Hayes Republicans rally around
Taft so irresistibly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The N. Y. Sun, always for Civ
ing "honor to whom honor is
DUE" writes of that celebrated
soldier, Freedman's Bureau
Howard, that with 400 soldiers
he encountered 800 Indians, and,
after several hours fighting, cap
tured one squaw.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The striking miners in the
Pennsylvania coal regions, have
stopped the pumps and flooded
the mines. It viii take from one
to five years constant work to
clear them from water and make
them again productive.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

A sheep farmer in California
drove a flock of pure blooded
Merino sheep to Colorado. He
was 16 months on the way, and
brought in his Merinos in good
order. It is stated that a number
of sheep raisers in California,
having 10000 sheep on these
ranges, contemplate driving
them to Texas, on account of the
splendid pasturage to be obtain
ed in that State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

Thirteen counties in Texas
produced last year 100000
bushels of wheat, valued at s.
600, 0o0, and the production is
rapidly extending. 1t is said
that wheat grown in Texas is
peculiarly suited for expectation
to hot latitudes. st. Louis man.
ufactarers believe il makes the
best -four for exporting to Brazil.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The Farmer says there has
never been a finer crop of corn,
wheat, oats and fax in the east
ern part of Indiana, and the
weather has been very favora-
BILE for harvesting.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

Counterfeit alf-dollars are be-
ginning to abound, and must be
watched for by those who are
so lucky as to get a whole half
dollar at once.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

These glorious Radical times
Railroad strikes! Mine suspen-
sions! Soldiers Mobs! MUIR
der! Blood! Pillage! Rob-
eryl Fire! Starvation! Whoop
FER upa Rah for Radicalisml
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

1t is claimed that $4,000
worth of hogs have died during
the past year Of cholera, in a cir
Gle Of five miles around Homer,
Ill.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The Republican party in Mis-
sissippi, which took down its
sign a few weeks ago, has been
succeeded in business by half
a dozen independent move
ments." Old wine in new bottles.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

In a recent hail storm in Jeffer-
son county, New York, horses
and cattle were killed by the
stones, some of which weighed
over a half pound.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The Radical papers havn't a
word to say now about the re-
vival of business or the good
times they promised last year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

California sent abroad 3O1
cargoes of wheat and -four dur
ing the year ending June 80, val
ued at $81, 477,5OO
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The importation of potatoes
from America has been prohib-
tied by legislation in Germany,
France and Belgium, on account
Of fears that the Colorado beetle
may be introduced abroad.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The new Constitution of Geor-
gia will provide for State cleo
tons in October, beginning in
1880. A clause has been adopt
ed making the salary of the Gov
er $4,000. It is now $4,000.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

Crop reports from Nebraska
and Western Iowa are most ia
vorable, indicating the largest
yield of all kinds of grain for
years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

An order was received from
England recently for 200 or 800
skilled carpenters and joiners to
go to that country, guaranteeing
them good wages and steady en-
ployment.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09


From the Bellefonte T. a.J Watehman
One of our exchanges, the
Clearfeld Republican, is of the
opinion that the ex President
now holds the same position at
English parties that the elephant
does at the circus-he is the big
gest of the lot. But Grants as
sumption that the honors paid
to him are rendered to America
through him is partly bloated
arrogance and partly sham mod
esty. 1t is arrogance for him to
assume that he is the man who
is so identified with this Repub-
lie as to receive in its name the
homage of nations. Louis XIV
might say 81 am the State" hut
Grant cannot say 81 am Ameri-
ca" for in point of fact no man
ever left the executive office
more thoroughly dispised than
he. Even the hero-worshipping
populace had at last learned
that he was a selfish, leaden des-
pot, a despiser of law, a debaser
of all noble political feeling, and
a powerful friend of systematic
fraud, plumber and corruption.
The fact that his successor in
Office is a fraud is the only thing
that makes his political memory
tolerable. 1t is sham modesty
also for Grant to say that the
honors are to America and not
to him. He is feted now chiefly
because the Engligh love lions,
and Grant serves their present
purpose. They made quite as
much ado over the Shah of Per
STA, who was even more ignorant,
selfish and corrupt than he; and
they did not intend that as an
honor to Persia. They put up
with his insufferable and dis
gushing habits at table, and the
English ladies put up with his
odious leering, because an ORR
entail monarch was a sort of a
show. A great many English
men in like manner 60 to see
Grant, out of curiosity to look
upon the man who sent Emma
|
mine Schenck to them as Amer
ica's representative man, and
helped him to escape the clutch
es of the English Constable and
to return to America with the
swag, and then gave him a ban
quet at the White House. Ate,
all, Grant has not been treated
with the honors accorded to SOY,
ereigns. When Louis Napoleon
interchanged courtesies with
Queen Victoria, he kissed her
such is high imperial etiquette
Grant has not thus far been &C
corded that inestimable priv
lege, though we suppose that he
would be allowed to relieve thu
overcharged emotions that b.
says words are inadequate
to express by kissing Mr.
Disraeli.
i The Southern Pacific Railroad
t~l1-1l L. ~~-.k>-nk1l 80 g. -
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09
BELLEVUE, La,
Thursday, ::::::::::::::::::::::::August 8, 1877.

The strikers vacation was short
but lively.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

There are one hundred tbous-
and head of cattle near Dodge
city, Kansas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09
Home Rule.
From, the Boston P0st.l

The consolidationists are TAX
ing advantage of the present dis
turbances to urge the necessity
of a stronger Federal Govern
ment." This is all wrong. 1t is
precisely the opposite thing that
is needed. Had West Virginia
been possessed of an old-fash-
toned home military force, such
as the fathers believed in, the
instruction would have been
quelled at once, and the frenzy
of disloyalty to law and order
would have spread no further
This looking to Federal power
for protection every time there
is a disturbance Of the peace has
become a National vice. 1t is
high time to adopt prompt rem
edies for curing it. Massachu-
sets had no difficulty in quell-
ing the formidable Shay's rebel
lion of 1856 without calling on
the General Government. The
home militia was ample for the
purpose. When the leader with
1900 men started on a raid to
capture the Sprinfield Arsenal,
Gen. Shepherd with his militia
men made short work of it by
firing upon the insurrectionists
and putting them to flight. But
it did not stop there. Gen. Lin
coin soon followed after them,
and having tsken more than a
hundred prisoners the remain
ing rank and file scattered to
their homes, and the leaders
sought refuge by fleeing into
New Hampshire.
No, it is not Federal but local
forces which are needed. The
people must be taught to pro-
tect themselves, not to rely on
the General Government. To
this end our young men must be
trained in right principles, and
to the use of arms. If the sys-
tenn of a volunteer militia is not
sufficient, the old one of enrol
ment of all able bodied men of
suitable age should be restored.
Every State and community
needs an organized relia BILE force
of some kind to protect ITSELF
1t is more necessary now than
ever. If the General Government
had all the troops the strong
est consolidationists might de-
mand, they would be powerless
in a time like the present. To
protect all our lines of railroad
would be impossible. Before
they could reach the disturbed
districts the mischief would be
done, and the spirit of violence
would diffuse itself throughout,
the country, as we have seen te
be the case.
We must 60 back to first prin
ciples on this subject. Self
protection is the primal law, ant
there can be no safety to indi
viduals or communities when i
is ignored. A Federal army is TO
Federal purposes. When State'
and communities are properly
ly provided with q local fore,
/ <ho~o ILL H. -o~~~~;t,, -, -
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

Over two million bushels OF
wheat were shipped from New
York to Europe recently.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The Republicans of Maine
will make their nominations for
State officers to-day, and the
Democrats on next Tuesday,
The election will take place on
the 10th day of September.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

The advocates Of a strong GEN.
trail government" are doing all
they can just now to show peo-
pie what a demsgogue is.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

New York receives annually
$1,000, 900 worth of eggs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-09

About a ton of perch and her
ring are taken out Of Lake Mich
igan in front of Chicago daily.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-20
A TRIBUTE.

Mrs. MARY E. STANDIsH, daughter of
William and Ann Ward, ami widow of the
late j. NJ. Standish, died Monday, October
18th, 1877, aged 81 years.
She WAS a member of the M. E. Church,
South faithful in attending upon the ordi-
nances of God liberal in contributing TO
the interests Of the church, and open in
heart and hand to the necessities of the
poor. Hers was u living faith that found
expression in daily charities. She Constant
ly expressed a desire to prove what is
that good, and acceptable, and perfect will
of God"
At my first int view with her during
her last illness, her soul became so full,
while at prayer, that her emotions were be-
You'd the control of her will. am inform
ed by the minister who was with her in
her last hours. that, as she entered the val
ley--when her voice was already hushed in
the power of DEATH she would smile in re-
sponss to the mention of the name OF Jesus.
She has left four young children. :
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-20

FIRE-Destruction of a DaOellimg.-
About four o'clock Monday morning
Mr.. George A. McKenzie's dwelling
in Beall's first addition, was discover
ed to be ON fire. A number of citi-
Gems soon gathered and set to work to
extinguish it, but the breaking of a
wellrope frustrated their efforts. The
crowd then safely removed all the fur
niture, and the house burned to the
ground.
Meanwhile, Mr.. F. A. Maurey's
dwelling was in danger of catching
FIRE, but liberal use of water, now
brought near by the extension Of hose
from Broadway plug, enabled the
citizens to save 1t from damage.
Mr.. McKenzie's loss is estimated at
about 81 900, of which $1,000 Is COW
cred by insurance. He is an indus
trious, worthy man, and this calamity
falls very heavily upon him.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-20

For Dyspepsia, Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Debility, Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Dropsy, Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Neuralgia, Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Chronic Diarrhea, Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Liver Complaint. Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Boils and Humors. Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Chllls end Fever, Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Loss of Appetite, Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Nervous Affections, Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
For Female Complaints, Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
To Tone up the system. Use
PERUVIAN SYRUP
To Invlgorate the Brain. Use
... PERUVIAN SYRUP
SETH W. FOWLE & SONS, Proprie-
tors, 81 Harrison avenue, Boston. Sold by
dealers generally. [Oct Cat
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-20
New Advertisements.
GRAND VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL
CONCERT!
Monday Evening, October %, 1871
AT ODD FELLOWS OPERA HOUSE,
Commencing at " o'clock.
For THE BENEFIT OF THE CoNaRReA-
TIoNAL CHURCH.


PrOgra m me-Part L.
1. Ndrch-Instrumenta
Miss Mollie Armstrong
g. Glse-"Hail, smiling NOM
D. Davis and party
g. Duet-"The lovers quarrel
Miss Ann Lewis and Mr.. William Hopkins
4. Solo s. p Thomas
g. Solo and chorus-"Silvery bells"-
Miss Thomas ani party, of Cumberland
g. Duet-"Ah! how, Sophia p
d. Davis and party
2. Solo Miss Armstrong
8. Duet-"Cup of woe
Mess. Thomas and Nor ran, of Cumberland
g. Descriptive song-"The rescue
Rees D. Rees
TO- Glee-"Home"-- D. Davis and party
II. - s. P. Thomas
r. Descriptive 6allad-"When the tide
comes in"-Miss Nollie Brant, of
Cumberland
10 Song and c1torus-"Let my brother go"
Miss Lizzie Davis and party
IA 7rio-"O, rest ess sea-
Miss Thomas and Messrs. Thomas and
Morgan
IS. Glee-"The mighty conqueror"-
ID. Davis and party
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-20
SPEER'S PORT GRAPE WINE,
Four Years Old!

This Justly celebrated native Wine is
made from the juice of the Oporto Grape,
raised in this country. Its invaluable
Tonic and Strengthening Properties
are unsurpassed by any other native Wine
Being the pure juice o. the grape, produced
under Mr.. Speer's own personal supervls-
ion, its purity and genuineness are guagan..
teed. The youngest child may partake OF
its generous qualities, and the weakest in
valid use it to advantage. 1t is particular
ly beneficial to the aged and debilitated,
and suited to the various ailments that al
flict the weaker sex. 1t is, in every respect,
A Wine to be Relied On.
INvALrDs USE sPEER's PORT GRAPE WINE.
FEMALES USE sPEER's PORT GRAPE WINE.
WEEKLY PERSONS FIND BENEFIT FROM ITS USE.
Speer's Wines in ii ,spitals are preferred
to other Wines.
Sold by Druggists generally, who also
sell Speel Standard Wine Bitters. Trade
supplied by all wholesale dealers. See that
the signature of Alfred Speer, Passaic, N.
J., is over the cork of each bottle.
ALFRED SPEER,
Mt. Prospect Vineyards, New Jersey.
Office No. "a Warren St., New York.
For SALE BY MCNEIL s. McCULLoH,
July l4-y Frostburg, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-20
III In to Mothers Nursing In

fslnts.-It is conceded fact that mothers
who have the care, anxiety and draught of
nursing infants are weak and need the aid of
some strengthening tonic to make up the
nourishment required tor til growth of the
child. Ale, porter, and lager beer have
often been recommended. OF late since
physicians have become aware that the
Port Grape Wine produced by Alfred
Speer Of Pass ic, n. j., is strictly pure
they have prescribed it instead Of ale and
porter This wine is principally sought
for by mothers who have nursing infants
at the brea1t us the best supplying medium
to be found. The wine is rich in body and
not intoxicating but gently stimulating.
Druggists generally keep it. 1t is coming
in great use among the best families IN
New York at evening entertainments
EnQUirl"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-20
Part III.

l. Mdrch -Instrumental-
Ernest Shriver, of Cumberland
3. Glee when winds whistle cold'-
d. Davis and party
Soto- s. p. Thomas
4. Solo-"The vagabond' L. Morgan
g. Song and chm us--"Has father been
here?"- Miss Lizzie Davis and par Y
9. Du>t-' How ST. e.t to lne The home"--
Miss and Mr.. Thou as
7. Solo--"The JEWS maiden"-
Miss Moll Brant
9. Trio The s'"mt,e'ng trio -
Messrs. Harvey, Evans and Hopkins
9 S2'o-"Waitng"-Mlss Laura Thomas
10, GLee-"From Oberon and fairy land"-
ID. Davis and party
IL. &Olo-"My soul to God, my heart to
thee MIR. John L..rrhomas
10. Cherus-"After the storm
Thomas and party, of Cumberland
10. Male ch0ras--"Comrades in aims
ID. Davis and party
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-20

DEATH OF AN EsTIMABLE LADY
Mrs. Mary E. Standish, relict of the
late John M. Standish, died at her
residence in this place N ondav morn
ing last after an illness OF over tN .
months. Her funeral Oh Tlesday
was attended by numerous sorrow
stricken relatives and friends. Rev.
L. w. Haslup, Of Baltimore, delivered
the discourse and attended the re-
mains at the interment in Allegany
Cemetery with the usual services.
She leaves four children. Mrs. S.
was an eXcellont lady, and her death
occasions loss to mahv beyond her
bereaved household. In this connec-
ton, her pastor elsewhere contributes
a worthy eulogy of her christian
character.