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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-09-13
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4 gentleman wss witness, faw DAYS
ago, @ shsrp trick al cards on a pas.
sehgrr train Of one Of cur western rail.
roads noted for the favor in which three
card monte men and other card shsrn.
hold i. a well dressed, clerical looking
gentleman bad attracted crowd Of pap.
iue passengers around hlm by a number
q Ingenious and sklfully executed tricks
with = pack q playing cards, aud At last,
shuiilipg The cards several times sbd
sapping them down on bis knee, be
said l'll be, any man 10 the crowd iha,
| can cut The lack of dlmonds at the arsl
attempt Every one hung back susrl.
oiously, until green, gawky looking 10.
diNiduab with hay seed In his hair,
pushed bis way forward Mister, he
questioned, may take squint at them
6eords! Certainly, replied the profrs.
sional, as he banded them over. Tha,
man inspected them raspiciously, aud
then, apparently satisfied, returned ihom,
but did not take The bet The card. arc
Al light aren't they the professional
asked Ia'as, guess they'd suit me.
The other said, hesitaiingy Why don't
you take my bot, theny WAL, don't
know, ! ain't much Of betting man.
The professional saw that tho man was
more than bali inclined to take him up,
and 70 make sure Of his game be said
Come, IN betSl0 to s., Sl5, $40 TO s5i
Blamed II don't take ye, exclaimed the
man, after moments hesitation, and,
diving into his pocket be drew ont
strip of calico (spparenlly sample TO
show his GRID, some confectionery, a
Plug Of tobacco, several horseshoe nails
aud, lastly, a dyspeptic looking leather
wallet, from which he extracted a greasy
five dollar greenback, which be placed IN
the hands ofa bystauder. The profes-
sioual speedily covered the deposit with
twenty fresh from Uncle Sans priu-
ling bureau, aud then thoroughly
shnfillne the cards as prelude, ho
grasped the pack firmly Ia one hand, and
and producing sharp pocket kuie be
actually cut every card IN the pack IN
two. There? he exclaimed, triumph
antly, haven't cut the jack of dmonds2
IN be eternally swallowed IL you have,
replied the other man, producing that
yoiilable card from his sleeve, whittier
he had dextrously conveyed It while pre-.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-09-13
sELF SACRIFICING.

This is true story. The happy cir
cumslances occurred on last Sunday eve.
ming. He escorted her to and from
church, aud upon arriving at her home
their discussion OF the sermon and tho
extreme heat suggested an invitation
readily accepted by Charles, that they
step into the house and parlake of a cool.
ing glass Of lemonade. She took him 10
the dining room, and there found
naughty Ben about to squeeze the last
lemon in the house for his own ndvId.
ual benefit Calling him aside she In
duced Ben, by means OF sundry threats
and promises, 10 dissect that lemon aud
make Charley and herself glass. A
self-sacrificing thought struck her, No
Ben, she said, put the juice Of the whole
lemon into Charles glass and bring me
glass Of water. lie won't notice It,
there is no light in the parlorl Ben was
making one good strong lemonade, as
directed, when Charlie quietly slipped
out and remarked: II say, Ben, put the
Juice Of the entire lemon In your sisters
glass and bring me some ice water
there is no light In the psrlor and she
won't noticel Ben's forte was in obey
ing orders. With merry twinkle In his
eye be drank the lemonade, then carried
them each glass Of water, which they
drank with much apparent relish, asking
each other between sips, II IL was sweet
euoughl Aud naughty BROTHER Ben,
with the taste Of that lemonade In his
mouth, STOOL ont IN the bali aud laughed
/ tin his sides aehed, TO hear them assure
each other that Il was Just right, SO pal
atable aud refreshing.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-09-13
SELLING
SELLING
THE
INVALUABLE FIRE KINDLER

Pays better than digging for Gold
Ny kgsuis have sesaet.aes made As high ~ SO
Ia GAY, EvefE fAnsgly III sane eHilsH tovns.
estu, hkFe hanEkg gne-9 hausspda ~ Tesilas-
mails ard D.plenss fron Al pafts 81 lie Uuiab.
Va geErt q 4Ht. siiA neftNsaEK AID overs Ian.
lhs ax1es AstHts wasted ~ every nHuecsplsd
Iusn sEH EpaGts la the A3Eite Nra GaUa3as
CtfceiAfs EsfHg fsG raEtc1asfs seat ca cat
A klEestf stni q 1ag cHt a8st zne 90 lsnana an
Assat, fef " esnts. Aeents rtetlfs thtf tef.
litagg tree
Aa&rtas R r. SMITH.
BF1stf ~ Heis4t Nia
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-09-13

,eBdie to examine the caFds. The man
quietl, pooketed tie stakes, and the pro
fession 81 slank Of iat0 another car.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-09-13

The pleasures Of The table are growing
dangerous 10 American nolablIilies
Brigham Young is The 10 test victim to
a rash appetite. He ate 10 much bot din
ner one hot day last week; and the lay
ing on OF hands By al the iormon epis'
eopacy could not save lin from the
clutch Of cholora morbus. Sea&tor Nor
ton has narrowly escaped destk ffom "
salad OF eoft.shel crab with WhAch Ben
Hollsdsy poisoned hin; aud senator An.
lhony's experience with iaasel FED
grouse aud other things Is fresh 10 saesa
ory. President Hayes seems 10 be The
only prominent dun r-out whose d'Ees
tion Is proof agaiust freqne OF and AberA
banq uets and from this total abslineno'
adyee ates may perhaps dras a m2fal.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-09-13

The Virginia (Ney) Enterprise relates
the following TIE other day the fesi-
dents Of the eastern portion of the city
were surprised, aud not little terri
lied At Gfst, BY the appearance Ia The
heavens, aud apparently lowering over
them, Of fiery serpent Of immersc
dimensions. lls head appeared lnrid
fame while ID. eyes rolled as II IN
search OF victims lie motions through
The air as it biiowed here aud there.
were like the eontortions OF huge
suske This monster was subsequently
Ascefiaiucd 10 be Chinese kite. Its
head was red paper eyes halt red and
halt white, which rolled as the wind
found rs way through the apertnres rep.
resenling the sockets. This bead Kite
was followed BY eighteen othors, about
eighteen inche. apart, made Of tinted pa.
per, obIong Ia shape, through the centre
Of which passed slender rattAns, the tips
extending some distance On each eide.
and trimmed with fire red tassels. Sim
liar tassels along the tail aud pendant
from the head gave The whole Gying
aud fiery appearance truly startling.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-09-13

Americans who dine with the u lnese
are surprised at The perfection TO ~bich
they have carried their cooking Dur
ing recent Chinese banquet at san
tFancisco, az orange was laid at the pisle
~ each guest. Tbe orange Itself seemed
Ike any other orange, bat on being cut
open was found to eoalain within five
kinds of delicate jellies. One WIS At
iifst puzzled 70 explain how the Jeilles
g5i 10, and giving up that chain of rfssc-
zion, was 10 worse quandsfy 10 kuoW
hos the pnlpy par. Of tbe orange got out
Colofsd eggs we're also served ID the %.
side of which were found nuts, jsliies,
meats and confectionery. When one Of
fte Americans present ssked the later
peter 20 explain this iezeFdemaia Of
a9a4efy, hc expanded bis mouth 10 q
hearty laugh sad shook bic head aud
s.d Mclean nan heap smart, why hes
n0t ludce oui
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-09-13

Engy shooteth Of oihers aDd wouadelh
herseii.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13

We predicted, or rather expressed the
hope, some time since, that Gov. Grover
ct Oregon would be denied seat in the
u. S. Senate. to which he was elected by
the Oregon Legislature. Ills troubles
began when he presented his credentials
Senator Mitchell read petition, signed
by many leading men OF Oregon, re-
ques,ing that Grover be denied admission
to the Senate, on the ground that he OBJ
tanned his election by the corrupt use OF
money and by fraud. His credentials
were laid aside for the time, but were
afterwards taken up and no was sworn in.
This latter action was due TO the fact That
his seat was not contested, and his Gre
dentials were regular. The method oil
procuring them Is a question for future
investigation. We hope for the sake OF
the country that he is not guilty OF such
an offence; but we hope. for the same
reason, that if he is, he will be ex-
posed and held up to double scOrn and
inlamy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
The ADDRESS.

On the first page of this paper we print
President HayeS's inaugural message. In
it he briefly outlines the policy OF his ad-
miniStration. 1t is forcible and prae-
tical document, which meets the hearty
approval OF all good citizens. Most OF
the Democratic papers. Join with the ad-
ministrstion organs in commencing L..
Mr.. Hayes evidently intends to hold his
party up TO the promises OF its platform.
His civil service views will meet hearty
second from all. His Southern policy, il
carried oct in It's true spirit, must lead to
state of harmony throughout the
country. such as has not been enjoyed for
more than . decade We believe that
Mr.. Hayes has the will 20 carry out all
his plans Of true reform, and fulfil the
promises of his acceptance letter and in
augural.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
Senator Blaine.

Mr.. Blaine. during the last legislative
session. remained very quiet il the Sen
ate, and led many,by his silence, TO believe
that he had lost bis lighting qualities but
az the opening OF the present session he
has shown his Old time pluck and judg-
ment. Tuesday. when the question OF
seating Mr.. Kellogg Of Louisiana came
before the Senate, Mr.. Blaine made q
most able speech in favor OF his accept
ance, and followed it up. the dag ensu-
ing-by q continuation OF the same
powerful arguments. He maintained tue
position that II Mr. Hayes Was elected in
Louisiana, Packard must also have re-
ceived majority vote. ami in that case
kellogg's credentials were regular, and
that he should be seated. This argument
seems to be sounds and Kellogg evidently
has . pribla taeie case. The debate which
Mr.. Blaine thus opened was long and
powerful one, as il practically settles the
case of Louisiana, SO far as Inc Senate
may control il. Mr.. Thurman strongly
opposed Blaine's position, and the matter
was finally referred.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
Fryeburg

The third Of the baud entertainments
came OF Tuesday night, and tbe hall
was fl led. The next viii be March 10,
and will consist OF vocal and inslIu
mental concert, and it is thought that the
farce, Seeing the f ephant" will be re-
peated on that evening.
The temperance Law and its repeal is
to be discussed before the lyceum next
Thursday evening.
A. Il. Jenness has just received one OF
the finest full blood jersey heifer calves
ever reared in this section.
A second child. the youngest son OF
Mrs. Hall, the postmistress, died Wed
nesday night, Of consumption. She has
but one child left, son.
The decision of the Electoral commits
sion greatly distressed one man. for he
says he should rather have had Hayes
assassinated than inaugurated, and The
initials of the mans name are Albert
Colby.
Col. James Walker had his shoulder
put out Of joint one day last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
Lowell.

March Monday evening Mr.. and
Mis- Bsnilnin Russell gave party in
honor OF The election Ot uayes and
Wheeler. There were betaeen seventy
aud eighty present, whO ParlODk Of an
excellent supper given by nine host
Tne discussion OF mathematical. pbilo-
sophical. and political questions was The
theme OF the evening. The iOudeSt dem-
Onstration Of enthusiasm on the late
election was when the two-years Old son
OF j. w. SANFORD came forward AMI
Amrahed Tor Hayes and Wheeler.
The best manifestations OF loyalty in
this town is 10 tue rising generation. On
election day the little three-y ears old son
of j. F. SteaTns questioned the propriety
ol even giving shelter to the horse OF
"flibusIer" when he inquired of L gen
teman who desired that privilege: "A'e
you Democrat ~ No. sir. a thorough
going Republican, said the friend. Then
the little patriot returned TO the house
satisfied.
The Christian Circle met last with Mrs.
Cyrus Andrews. One hundred and live
were present. The entertainment in the
evening consisted OF Rotations. a dia-
logue, singing of select pieces, e.. after
which the society all i)ined IN song led
By c. X. Chapman, organist. A better
time was never enjoyed.
Rev. Henry Carpenter OF Bridglon
preached at the Congregational Church at
the Centre Feb. 18th, 7. N. The Chris
Iian Society adjourned their meeting and
met with the Cong. Society TO hear the
Irish yelled prophet" 1t was pro-
nouuced By the best critics OF both
societies one OF the ablest sermons ever
delivered in the place. Quey.-Why
don't the people engage him 10 deliver
lecture? Truly, he would receive good
house. e.. IL. T..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
The Cabinet.

Last Wednesday, President Hayes sent
the noRnations for his cabinet to the
senate for approval They were as fol-
lows: w. NJ. Eyarts of New York,
Secretary of State; John Sherman OF
Ohio, Secretary OF Treasury; George w.
M'Crary OF Iowa. Secretary OF War;
Richard ". Thompson OF Indiana, Sec
rotary OF Navy; Charles Deyens OF
Massachusetts, Attorney General; David
NJ. Key OF tennessee. Postmaster Cen
ersl; Carl SchuIz of Missouri, Secretary
OF Interiors
The list comprises many OF the ablest
men in America. Bu; one or two Of
them lack national reputation, and their
fitness for the several positions is gener-
ally acknowledged. However, the qucs-
ton OF their confirmation is sill one OF
doubt. Tue Senate, by an unprecedented
act. referred every nomination 10 the
committee under whose jurisdiction the
matter would naturally fall. This action
does not Indicate auY lack ot confidence
in the Executive; but Was the result OF
personal objections, or OF supposed ur-
fitness. According to rule no such NOM
inatiOn can be approved before reference
TO a committee, if there be one objection :;
and there proved to be one, in each OF
these cases. Ii is not likely that many,
II any OF the nominations will be rejected,
when brought before the Senate for sc
ton. There will be strong and perhaps
just objections to Mr.. Key OF tennessee
because he IS an eX-rebel and s demo-
crat-he having led q confederate Iegi-
ment in the late war. His nomination
was made in accordance with Mr.. Hayes's
ideas OF Cancellation and civil service re-
form. There will also be some reasons
for rejecting Mr.. SchufZ's nomination
No doubt the O,heIs will be confirmed.
On the whole, We think the people will
be satisfied with the Cabinet which Mr..
Hayes has nominated. Ii would be i'm
possible 10 appoint cabinet to which
there wOuld be no objections in any mind.
With such advisers IS Mr.. Hayes has
selected, ali classes and conditions OF men
may feel that they are represented, and
that none Of their Interests Viii be over
looked. Maine was rendered a position.
in the person OF Mr.. Hale. that Of Secre-
tary of the Navy, but it was declined for
reasons which must have been considered
sufficient by that gentleman. Mr. Frye
was also presented as proper person for
appointment, but it went elsewhere, thus
leaving this State without representation {;
but giving her two Of the mos, expert
eneed legislators in the House and the
ablest statesman in the Senate
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
4 Model TOiCn.

The true, practical principles of "econ-
omy and reform" seem TO have been put
in practice by the people OF Andover.-
With valuation OF Sl0l ,697 and a voting
population of l73, it has balance Of but
about eight hundred dollars standing
against the town. Nearly fourteen hun
dred dollars were expended Tor schools,
during the past year,-that sum being
equal TO all other expenses OF the town
combined, and about five times that paid
for pauper bills. The Selectmen's bills
range from S26 10 S35. while school su-
pervision costs but $2j. $505 were ex-
pended on roads and bridges, 1928 Tor
the towns poor. Sl4l for current and
contingent expenses, SlG2 for town Off
GERS bills, and S2iS for outstanding debts.
This is o remarkable showing, and we
do not believe another town can make
such satisfactory exhibit. Still The
words Of censure applied to The good
young man of parable fame must be
repeated in this case-"one thing thou
lackest." Among The resources We fiod
due on collections for lS72-3-5. $7l9.-
We, of course, know nothing of the cir
cumslances attending this delay; but if
taxes are not paid, the property on which
they are assessed should be sold, and if
they have been the collector should fork
over" more promptly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
Hartford.

March ga term OF twelve weeks OF
au extra school at the Line since the
dedication OF the house was taught by
Elmer b. Austin OF Buckfield, student OF
Hebron Academy. The review on the
ID including select reading. recitations
and destinations was listened to with
much interest by the present and ex-S. S.
Committee, and by many OF the parents
and other friends OF education. The
custom of "boarding round" gave the
teacher not only good exercise but a
knowledge of the district.
Town officers elected on the fifth all
Republicans for the first time for years.
Those who voted yea for the dog law
when at Augusta no doubt will find some
opposition in country towns.
HARTFORD.
At meeting of Forest Lake Lodge !.
o. OF G. T., Hartford, March Sd, 1877,
the following resolutions were presented
by Moses Alley, and unanimously
adopted:
Whereas our Divine Master has in His
infinite wisdom and mysterious proy-
deoce removed from our midst our be
loved brothers, Carol b. and Herbert l..
Hutchinson, therefore
ReSOlCed. That the brothers and sisters
ct Forest Lake Lodge lament the death OF
TWO of its most worthy members, young
men who were true to the principles Of
temperance and manhood.
ReSolCed. That by this unexpected
stroke the happy counienances Of devoted
brothers will he sadly missed at our gath
triHgs. ard that our fraternity and So
ciety at lsrge have met with loss which
We deeply teel.
Rescued, That we tender The bereaved
parents, brothers and sisters our heartfelt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
UetiieI.

March 9.-There was not any snow or
rain fall in this town from Jan'y l1th 10
! Frb'y l7sh. It. was an unprecedented
droulh. and many wells failed, aud tie
brooks and small streams became drg.
Tuesday evening DR.. n. I. True gave
his popular lecture on the History Of
Language. 10 the Congregational ' rSuy
to an appre cialivc audienc. Every town
! ia the Safe should avail IN mselves Il
the privilege OF hearing ii. The doctor
corrects The Old ideO, that our English
language is derived mainly from The
Latin. and tina: from the Greek. and that
again from the Hebrew, and shows con-
clusivoly that these languages have one
common parentage. The lecture is not
only fall OF interest. but is exceedingly
instructive.
The temperance club held their ami
versary yesterday, but as the editor oil
the Democrat was present, leave il for
him 10 report. W.
Woodbury.. Purington & Co. have just
put in 900 bushels OF corn.
March S.-The Republicans OF this
town Ia grand inauguration dsess bail
at the Bethel House last Monday evening.
About seventy-ive couple were present.
and good time was had. Dixield Band
furnished the music for the occasion.
Elder Martin of Augusta occupied the
pulpit of the Methodist church last Sab
bath afternoon. He had large audience
Mr.. Eber Clough has shipped some
over twelve thousand bushels Of potatoes
to The Boston market since last fall. Mr..
c. intends 10 rebuild his starch factory,
which was burned last year.
The Spring term OF Gould's Academy
opened on Tuesday of last week with Ga
scholars the first day. Mr.. Fiske comes
highly recommended. \ large attend
ance is anticipated, as additions are beng
made every day.
There was large attendance at the
Sabbath School concert in the Methodist
church Sunday evening, Feb. 10Th. The
children had been trained in rehearsals
By Mrs. Cente, and Miss Lizzie Mason,
and sung finely,
lIoratio X. Goodwin, Esq., proprietor OF
Lake House, Upton, recently offered c.
T. Bartlett OF this town $1,000 for his
farm but was refused.
Frank Nee lham has opened an eating
saloon or Main Street. in front OF the
pos,-ollice.
We learn The only son of The late Dr.,
Roberts Of RlmIorI is just alive at the
house Of James Roberts, Esq. OF Hanover,
with consumption, this being The third
son who has died with this disease.
We are pleased 10 learn that the wife
of Beoi4min Stevens. who has been
dangerously sick with lung fever, is re-
covering c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
TOWN ITEMS.
Albany.

Mr.. Rawson Hutchinson and vile COM
pleted fifty years OF their married lie on
the 27th ut. They have resided during
this whole period on the farm in South
Albany where they commenced hall
century ago. |. was their request that no
demonstration should DC made on 'he oc-
casion of this their Golden Wedding -
They were remembered 10y their many
friends, some living at distance sending
cong ra,ulalions. Mr.. and Mis-. Ill are IN
possession OF uncommon vi1or Tor peo-
pie OF their years. peIf,rmi"g Their do
meslic duties with the same regularity
and diligence as in former yeats
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-13
Sharp Talk.

As the late Congress was about dis
solving. the outgoing demacrots INDUCED
in some pretty profane language, and
bitter denunciations. Mr.. Blackburn
made a very ungraceful allusion to the
incoming administration, which was
promptly cast back in his teeth by Hon.
c. &. Williams OF Wisconsin. The latter
gentleman spoke to the people OF Oxford
County, several times during the late
campaign, and won much praise for his
able arguments and fine rhetoric. We
append the passage as recorded by The
associated press report.
Mr.. Blackburn said to-day is Friday.
Ga that day the Saviour OF the world
suffered cruciixion between TWO thieves.
On this Friday. in q constitutional gov
eminent. judicial honesty. fair dealing,
manhood and decency, suffer crUclhXIon
among number of thieves. IL was on
that day that this presidential fraud re-
ceived his nomination at the hand oil
party convention; il was on that daY as
1t required, the determination as reached
by the bhs,ered, peuured miscreants
who constituted majority OF this COM
mission, was promu gated. Ii is on that
day that You propose TO consummate
your iniquity. but the people will at
length rise 20 punish, even perhaps IN
blood, the perpetrators OF ell the scoun-
dreiiSm and villainy OF this proceeding.
Mr.. Williams replied to Mr.. Blackburn,
saying there was no day more fitting than
Haugmsn' : day, and no hour more lifting
shan that at which grave-yards yawn, for
the ci5belting TO death OF the bastard
party OF political reform which had vexed
the eyes of good men Tor the last twelve
month.