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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1877-12-15
The MISSING BRIDE
And the laughable farce G. !:
QUASH or PRACTICE ;

A14iL Va lSSiNU 1)EkllE
And the laughabie farce G..
QUASH or PRACTICE :;
On the evening Of Dec. 81 will
be given the beautifully and sen
tlmental Drama that has attract
ed immense houses in all tie prin
clpal cities of the Union, with new
and original scenery, entitled :
SHOWED IN
to be followed by scotch songs in
national costume.
The festivities Of each evening
will he concluded by a Soiree Dan
Sante in which the young folks
can drive ''dull care awav," and
"be happy.p
Refreshments, on each evening
can be had at moderate prices.
A fine string band has been on
gagged for the OCCASION. and no ef
forts will Get spared, or means ne
elected to render the occasion one
OF great pleasure and unsullied
enjoyment. No better guarantee
of this fact is required than the
ability of the LADIES at the heAd
OF this entertainment, and the
uniform success heretofore atten.
ding their effats'"in such enter.
priSes.
Tae'price of admission for all
"6oth great and small" will be
fifty cents.
IhE CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS RETURN.
OR HE Lost CAUsE.-A magnificent pic
ture, beautiful i'll desien-and artistic in exc
clifton. 1t represents a Confederate soldier
AMER tie wal returning to his home, which,
ne hhds ruined by shot and shell, looking
lonely and desolate. Ia front of the!ruined
cottage, telling a sad tale of the misiries of
war, are two. graves with rude crosses. on
one Of which some friendly hand has hung
IL garland. The graves are overtime nv =
weeping willow. in the shadow of which
.saiids the returned soldier with bowed
ltai' as if thinking Of the past. To the
right tie calm river and rising moon in
'ilcate peace and rest. "he stars seen
through the trees represent the Southern
Cross, draped over the graves, and emblem
the Confederate flag as we'll as harbingar
brighter days to come. The flood of glo.
rious moonlight streaming through the
trees and rtfetting on the peaceful river
adds 70 the sentiment and beauty OF the
scene and its surroundings. No dissertation
Of this gem Of art will do it justice--i it must.
be seen. 1t is a picture that will touch every
southern heart and should find place in
every southern home; 1t is IA x Is inches
in size. on heavy plate paper. One COW
will Ie' sent by mail, in a paste board roi-
to any address, postpaid, on receipt of
. cts three copies for go cts, or six tor
IL currency or postage stamps. Agents
everywhere, to sell this and a va.
OF other popular cheap pictures. No
money required until they are sold. No .
robbie to sell them. Send stalnp for ouI /
catalogue and terms. Address,
A. GREGAR & CO., Publishers.
i6S Market S., Chattanooga Tenn.
3t.l0,noy. !
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

PROPOSED COLONY IN WEST VIRGINIA.
The following particulars have been hand
ed MS in regard TO tract of country in
West Virginia on which it is proposed 10
found a colony of Northern people in the
coming spring. II farmers or mechanics
are determined TO leave homes and associ-
atoms in which they are already comforta-
bly, established, perhaps they had better go
South than West; but we cannot refrain
from expressing the conviction that in
ninety-nine cases out of hundred they
will find themselves better satisfied and
better off in the end by staying where they
are than in undertaking to meet and over
come the dangers, privations and discour-
agements off pioneer life:
The tract on which the settlement is to
be located comprises $1,000 acres, and is
situated 10 Randolph Co., w. Va, on the
head waters of one of the forks OF Cheat
river, forty miles south of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. Some portions of this
country are too rough for cultivation, yet
are excellent for pasture, while a large
portion OF this and adjoining counties is
beautiful farming land. No better soil can
be found in cur country for all kinds of
grain aud grass. About one-third of this
tract is heavily timbered with variety of
valuable woods. The farmers all make a
business of raising cattle aud sheep. What
ever grain they raise is consumed on the
farm, and they sell nothing except stock.
Girdling the standing timber kills it SO
that crops may be raised amongst it, or
grass will spring up and grow, making
good pasture land. The soil, timber, water
and climate are represented as being all
that could be desired. As soon as a saw
mill can he started, the best of lumber will
be abundant and cheap, and very extern
sive quarry of limestone, that runs through
the tract, will furnish lime and stone, so
that building can be had as cheaply here as
anywhere. The proprietors of this colony
claim that in year society, schools and
churches can ba established, and that in
from two to three years time farm can
BIO made comfortable and productive. A
railroad is now being built which will run
through the tract or very near it. Soft coal
is found in abundance. These lands can
now be bought for So per acre, and if per-
son wishes 10 pay one-half down and the
balance in three or five years, on bond and
mortgage, it can be had ON those terms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

OBITUARY.-A copy of the Iowa City
Press, has been handed US, containing
no tice OF the death Of Mr.. Hubbard Win
chester which took place there on the 9TH OF
December last. Mr.. Winchester was na-
tive of Ma rlboro in this county, where the
first half of his life was spent, and he is
still remembered by many OF our older
readers as a man OF unusual force of char
acter aud strength OF convictions. lie re-
moved to Iowa City thirty eight years ago.
The Press, in its notice Of him, says:
"Mr. Winchester was born in Vermont,
February 18th, 1906, and married Miss
Buell. on Nov. 1sth, 1917. OF this marriage
nine children were born, OF whom but two,
we believe, survive. In his native place he
was a man of mark, being early chosen TO
public responsibilities, and for seven con-
secutive terms serving in the Vermont
Legislature. His religious convictions
were decided. In early life attached to the
New England Congregational church, he
finally became one OF that band OF bright
young men who held up the hands Of Hosea
Ballou in establishing the Uniyersalist
church. For this he was excommunicAted
with all the solemn forms dedicated to the
Puritan church by Cotton Mather and
Jonathan Edwards. Mr.. Winchester's re-
ligious zeal supplemented by his fine liter
airy culture soon impellod him 10 become a
teac her of his new faith and he was ordain-
ed to preach, his commission in this field
bearing the signature of Father Ballou him
self In after life he was very interesting
and constant correspondent Of the church
journals and kept up lively interest in
the local work OF his church in this city,
serving for many years as President Of the
Board of Trustees, which post of honorable
preferment is vacated by his death"
Although nominated TO the Iowa State
Senate, and solicited to take other public
positions, he declined them all because Of
his expressed conviction that "he who bar
tiers domestic quiet for public responsible
ity makes but losing bargain"
"Men who are now nearing gray hairs
remember, when they were boys hore, the
most marked figure was Mr.. Winchester.
Time touched him 50 gently that in nearly
forty years of reputable citizenship he
seemed but little changed, either as TO tho
manly and intellectual face or the lively
and sympathetic spirit, which are now
pleasant memories, and at the last he
had glided so easily into the ripeness of
| great age, that his passing away was pain
| less and placid as Sleep"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

"A series of lectures has been instituted
under the auspces of the Grange. a week
ago Monday Rev. Il. Hapgood of South
Windham lectured at the middle of the
town TO good audience, on couture" On
Wednesday of this week Rev. d. N. Good
rich of this place lectures at South Wind
ham. Subject unannounced.
Next Friday evening the lyceum dis
cusses the woman suffrage question-on
which occasion four ladies, previous to the
debate will sing a solo and quartette en-
titled-"We women are going TO vote"
The lyceum paper, "The Cleaner" thus
far has been edited with more than the usual
ability expended on such a sheet. Editor
and editress for this week, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
A. Ballou.
During the bad, stormy weather of the
first part Of the winter, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b.
Lawrence celebrated their tin wedding, but
the drifts and storms prevented but a small
attendance, aud Tuesday evening Jan.
30,) they re-tinued il, with large com pany
present.
"A railroad meeting was held here on
Tuesday, addressed by Hons. b. d. Harris,
L. L. Waterman and j. L. Martin. There
was full attendance and lively interest
was manifested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
Wilmington.

There was quite spirited temperance
meeting at the Methodist church last We'd
nesday evening, with Rev. Mr.. Field in
the chair. Addresses were made by MFR.
James Fisk of Bratlleboro, Miss Lotlie
Wheeler, Rev. Mr.. Buckley, Judge Butter
field and Rev. Mr.. Fowler; after which
reformed club was organized, aud the
pledge circulated.
The funeral of Mr.. Carley Winchester
was attended last week Friday at the Uni
versalist church by the pastor, Rev. Mr..
Barber, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Fowler. Mr..
Winchester was one OF the oldest and most
respected citizens in town. Although
nearly IS he was able, until few weeks
before his decease, to attend to all his bust
ness; had quick judgment could read
fine print without the aid of glasses was
fine singer and genial man, whose word
was as good as his bond. He leaves a wife
and four children, with numerous grand
children, and the public generally to
mourn his loss.
The village schools under the care of
Mr.. Goodnow and Miss Hescock, closed
last Friday with public examinations. The
department in both schools was very good
and the exercises interesting, especially so
were some of the declarations by SOME Of
the little scholars in Miss Hescock's de-
partment. The attendance was as good as
could have been expected considering the
Indictment winter.
Rev. Mr.. Barber received parish Wis
1t last Monday evening.
-Messrs. Aker and Makepeace, of West
Brookfle!d, Mass, drove of 10 head of cat
tie from here last Monday morning. F.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

On the evening of the Sd Of February,
the friends and nelghbors of Mr. Emory
whitney and wife, TO the number Of fifty
two assembled at their house, TO celebrate
the 3Oth anniversary of their marriage.
After a few hours of social enjoyment, all
were invited TO the dining room, where, 10
the surprise of host and hostess, a bounti-
full repast had been prepared. Amer an
hour spent there, the dining room was
cleared and the young people amused
themselves by playing games while the
older members of the party went back to
the parlor, TO take up the thread of con-
versation where it had been left, when sup
per was announced. Thus they enjoyed
themselves until the early hours of morn
warned them that they must go. They sep
arsted with many good wishes, and hop
ing that they might be permitted TO join
with the bride and bridegroom in celebrat-
ing their fillieth marriage anniversary.
Many tokens of remembrance were given
to Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
VERMONT ITEMS.

The water in Lake Champlain Is the
lowest IL has been for twonty.sevcn years.
1t is Vermont man who talks conf
IDENTIFY of having been to the Theological
Gardens, when no was In Philadelphia.
Two brothers named Barron Of Ben
nington quarrelled, Wednesday, and one
threw a stone griddle at the other, killings
child Of the family standing near.
The Fairbankses Of st. Johnsbury, be-
sides building fine scales, like 10 do a little
farming also. They have in the home farm
some 700 acres Of these, $40 are under Gull
tivation. Last year 400 tons of hay, besides
grain and roots in proportion, were taken
from the farm. They have, at present, for
stock, 40 horses, so head of cattle, flock OF
sheep aud 81 hogs. Most noted among the
stock is a fine herd of Jerseys.
The Vermont Baptist Historical Socie-
ty, recently organized, held a meeting at
Rutland on Wednesday and voted 10 mako
arrangements for the purchase of valuable
historical material relating 10 tho Baptist
denomination in Vermont.
"A Rutland man, who was some time
since sent to Stale Prison for three years,
left colt off on a mountain pasture, which
was attached by one of his creditors aud
sold by him to a man in neighboring
town. The original owner served out his
sentence, cane back and replevied his
horse on the ground that he was entitled to
it under The statute, and now drives it.
"A story having been circulated TO the
effect that the iron bridge on the Central
Vermont Railway at Waterbury, VT, was
unsafe, the structure has been examined by
competent parties and pronounced perfect
ly safe, and as strong as when erected.
Prof. Noah Greasy delivered two lee
lures at Woodstock last Friday afternoon
and evening, under the auspices of the
Vermont agricultural college. He spoke
al North Troy on the l4th, at Highgate on
the 18th, AID other engagements are an
nounced for Montpelier, Stowe, aud ST.
Johnsbury. lie Will begin March 18th at
the college, a series of 25 lectures, TO be Civ
en-, two per day, TO the academic and medi-
cal students, and which will be free TO all
the farmers sons who will attend.
The thriving little village of Swanton
with its 5000 inhabitants, had a fire last
IludN ulbul NniNh VI
the business portion OF the town, burning
out seven firms, two family tenemenis, one
lawyers Office, and one dentists Office, the
postofIice, and the Masonic hall, compris-
ing six blocks, besides damaging several
stocks of goods by removal from buildings
that were threatened but did not burn. The
street for blocks was literally strewn with
household effects, and merchandise Of ev-
cry description. The less is roughly esti-
mated at $4,000. Only last month a serl-
Gus fire occurred on the other side of the
same street.
MIR. Asa Knapp, an industrious and
quiet shoemaker OF the village Of Walling-
ford, aged CT, became weary OF life, and on
Tue sday, in a deranged slate Of mind, took
a sufficient quantity of opium TO end his
troubles. He leaves an aged and infirm
wife and four children in INDECENT circum'
| stances.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

There were no services in the Univer-
salist church last Sunday, owing to the alb
sence oftbe pastor, Rev. J. Hilton, who
las gone to Michigan to visit his afflicted
mother.
"A Sunday school concert, intersperscd
with Rotations, Bible quotations, ETC., at
tracted alarge gathering in the vestry of the
Congregational church Sunday evening.
Next Monday evening TIE literary So
cety will consider whether "lhe existence
of political parties is beneficial TO a State"
&C. n. Clark's juvenile singing class is
TO give musical entertainment Wednes-
day evening, Feb. %. Parents should re-
member that children delight in their
presence on occasions similar 10 this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

While Francis Moore was at work in
L. Ii. Nash's shop, in Westport, Conn.,,
Saturday afternoon, a buzz saw left its
shaft and struck him, tearing out one eye,
fearfully decorating his arms and breast,
and cutting open the top of his head, so
that the brains oozed out. lie is not ex-
peeled 10 recover.
Henry Ward Beecher preached in Mr..
Moody's church in Chicago, Sunday. The
crowd was almost unprecedented. People
gathered around the building from O'Clock
in the morning, and by the time OF opening
there were more seeking admittance than
could have possibly been put into build
ing five times the size. Upwards OF 10000
people were turned away.
"A Philadelphia through express on the
Boston and New York Air Line road, pass
ing West Chester station in the town OF
Colchester, Conn.,, Sunday morning, slow
ed up to let engineer Andrew Bacon get on.
He seized the hand rail of the engine but
slipped, so that The tender wheels passed
over his right leg above the ankle and left
foot crushing them. He was taken TO his
wife's home in West Chester, where he
died Sunday night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

Last Sunday evening the worshippers
at the NJ. E. church in the village were sur
prsed to find at the close of the services
that each doorway was llanked by patient
aud shivering phalanx of young men. 1t
was very suspicious evening for a short
stroll on the crust.
Prof Holiness singing class gave
concert at the town hall Friday eve, Feb.
9th, the exercises consisted of duets, quar-
tets and anthems.
The dramatic club will present the
drama entitled 1.-THE Bottle" Feb. 22d, for
the benefit of the temperance club.
The conference Of the Congregational
churches was held at Putney, Feb. 9. The
sermon in the evening by the Rev. Mr..
Emmons of Jamaica was listened to with
much interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
Weatnainster.

The lecture by Charles A. Dickinson
last Friday evening entitled "The Citizen
of the new Century," was excellent in both
matter and delivery. After defining what
should be understood by the word citizen,
he took up the subject of emigration, show
ing its deleterious influence upon our coun-
try. With few noble exceptions the emf
graut is ignorant, vicious, and degraded;
his religious and political training is antag-
onislic to republican institutions. Intelli-
gence, integrity, courage, and indepen-
dence are indispensable in the character
of a true American citizen. Mr.. Dickin-
son drew vivid and truthful picture of
our country schools and school houses as
they exist to-day in many a New England
district. He deprecated The demand for
cheap teachers and advocated a higher
standard of education in our common
schools. Regarding the politics of our
country, he believed that both the great
parties contained many true and noble cit
liens, and could they unite in forming a
grand political organization, rejecting the
corrupt, Intriguing, aud vile of the present
parties, the perpetuily of our country
would be assured.
The lecture, which occupied more than
one hour in its delivery, was closed by re-
peating part of Lis class-day poem at Har-
ward University. Mr.. Dickinson is ma
tive of this town, and the enthusiasm and
cordial greeting extended to him at the
close of his lecture showed that prophet
is not always without honor even in his
own country.
"A festival will be given in the town
hall on Tuesday evening, Feb. 20, for the
benefit Of the Westminster CorDet Band.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
Grows Apace,

Like an i'll wind, and cannot be mastered too early
What ia rihing attack of sickness to-day may, IL un-
attended to, become a serious case in week. Small
ailments should be nipped in the bud before they
blossom into fublown maladies. If this advice
attended to- many heavy bill for msdical attendance
might be avoided When the liver is disordered, the
stomach foul, the bowels obstructed, the nerves
disturbed, resort should at be had to that
preme remedy, Hostetters Stomach Bitters, a few
doses Of which will restore healthy action and put the
system in perfect order. 1t is wise precaution to
keep this incompatible preventive in the house. since
it checks, with unriValled promPtitude, disorders
which breed others far more dangerous, and in their
latest developments are themselves often fatal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

"A London despatch says the famous
Shorthorn cow, "Tenth Duchess of Geneva"
is dead. This animal was bought by Lord
Beehive, at New York Mills, State of New
York, in 1873, for over $4,000.
james Joy, boarding-house thief, was
convicted Monday in Brooklyn of grand
larceny aud sent to the Penitentiary for
eight years. He has travelled over tue
United States, Vletimizing boarding houses
in Boston and other cities.
The American Hotel block and Arcade
building at WATERFOWL, N. Y, have been
purchased by Mrs. Judge Schley, formerly
Mrs. Henry Keep, and they will be turned
into home for the aged and infirm, TO be
called "Henry Keeps Home for the in
firm"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
Jacksonville.

The ladies social circle recently elected
The following officers for the ensuing year:
Mrs. z. Hall, president; Mrs II. d. Brown,
vice president; Miss Jane Carley, secre.
tary aud treasurer; Mrs. I. A. Hicks, LIST
directors Mrs. Joseph w. Morse, ID; Mrs.
Minerva Nelson, 80.
Maple sugar was made 10 small guam
this vicinity.
james NJ. fainter recently slaughtered
a hog which weighed when dressed 60i
pounds.
VIM. A. Brown has put fifteen horse
power steam engine into his saw mill.
e. Il. Putnam is manufacturing butter
boxes aud tubs quite extensively.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

vital Vveakness or Depression; a weak
exhausted feeling energy courage the result of
Mental OVerwOrk, IndIisc retiOns or Ex-
cesses, or some drain upon the system is always
cured by HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC
No. 9s. It tones up and nvigorAes the system, dis
pels the gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy-stops the drain and rejuvenates the
tire man. Been used twenty years with perfect sue
BY thousands. Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per
single vial $500 per package Of 1--WE walls and s2OO
vial Of powder. Sent by mail on receipt Of price.
Address IHumphrey's II OmcOpathicM Wed
icine Company, 562 Broadway, New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

Ga0~ Probably no two hotels in the coun7
try have been so much looked up TO ana
talked Of as models TO be initiated aud en-
ulaled as the fremont and Revere Houses
of Boston, and in the lusty winter of their
age they still defy the competition Of many
of their more pfetentious rivals. Messrs.
Chaplin, Quincy & Co. now manage both
houses, than whom none know better how
TO minister TO the wants of sojourners at a
hotel. Both houses are well patronized,
most distinguished artists, diplomats and
scions of nobility.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
Westminster West.

AN unusually interesting time was had
at the last meeting of Maple Grove Grange,
held Feb. SIh, when two Of the members,
Mr.. Chas, f. Moore and Mrs. Laura A.
Fernald, were united in marriage by VIM.
b. Cutting, Esq. About 100 persons were
present. Refresh ments were served, fine
presents were bestowed upon the happy
pair, and the social festivities of the occa-
sion were something TO be remembered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
DEatla.

In Brattleboro, Feb. 8, Emeline D., wife Of H. z.
Taylor and daughter Of the late Stephen Dutton Of
Dummerston, aged 49, Jan. 81, Timothy Moynihan,
aged CO.
In Brootline, Feb, :, Mary B., widow Of the late
Edison Higgins, aged 10.
In Jacksonville, Feb. II, Malva A., wife Of E. L
Roberts, aged IS.
In Newfane, Feb. 10, George Fisher, aged II.
In Wilmington, Feb. T. CArley Winchester aged 50.
In Grafton, Peb. g. Francis Daniels, aged OF, Feb
8, Dea. Parker A. Chapman, aged At.
In Bellows Falls, Jan. 80, A6bio j. wife of Homer
E. Rand, aged "a.
In ohicopee Falls, Mass, Feb. o. Henry Scott, aged
In Cambridge, N. " Feb 10, Of heart disease, Dr.
Henry @. Gray, aged 81.
In Westmoreland, N. H., Feb. T. silas White, aged
TO- Feb 8, Mrs. Jane Scott aged 80.