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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-25
CATCHING A C0UNTRYMAN.


" YaNR " Adams, GOA BIIIIardIat
PICK Ell Up" nv - Village Cham.
piOn-NOt 80 Green as he APP
peared.
He was a rustic-looking chap, as
he alighted from the Providence
coach in the village of Medway a
day or two since, and cast a glance
upward at the dial of the town
clock, and audibly muttered: 1.-TWO
hours yet to car time" With a
yawn and a stretch, he shook him
self with the air of a man who felt
cramped by his long ride in the
narrow and confined coach. Hear
ing the click of billiard balls he
sauntered into the Quinnobequin
House billiard.rOom and Joined the
L" wall-howers" who stood looking
on ut game nearly finished, be-
tween the village champion and a
young man with more money than
skill. The champion had beaten
the young man by twenty points in
a game of thirty-four, and was now
" chatting" him on his poor display
of skill. The verdant looking
stranger took cue in his hand and
examined it with apparent great
curiosity, Satisfied with his inspec.
ton he balanced the cue on the
back of his hand, with his fingers
spread wide over the cloth, and
made an awkward "punch at O
ball, The ball flew as if shot from
a gun, and bounded over the cush-
ion onto the aooF.. "Gosh," he
muttered, soto Voee, "hoR the darn
things du ROLL" Would you like
to try a game, sir?" inquired the
il" "champion" blandly. "Well, l
dunno p answered the rustic, Civ
ing another vehement "punch" at
a 6all, "What du they taK for this
thing?" rThirty cents an hour is
what they charge, but q man can
play two or three gameSi Ia an hour"
responded the champion, assuring
ly. "Wali, ! don't know anything
about it, but Eve got teW wait for
the keers to Boston, SO | guess III
try QUE" The preliminaries being
arranged and time called, the game
began, the champion volunteering
instructions to his opponent Ia
making this and that kind Of a shot.
The " spread" of the rustic on the
table afforded q deal Of amusement
to the lookers-on, they frequently
volunteering such remarks as
"Don't mako Q bed of it, Johnny"
and "You're a good agricultural
player, Jonathan" But 'gohnnyB
preserved his equauimitv, and man
aged, by a terribly b9d scratch, +"
to score q double shot. His an
tagenist ran the game out, the score
being thirty-fcHr to two, " Let's
try another" said Johnny, "Tm
Citing kinder interested in this
gamey if ! could only learn to put
on that duFasd English you talk
Of, perhaps | could try 8 game with
Cousin Jake, down to Boston"
On the the second game the cham
pion, as if to encourage Johnny,
. played off," leaving the balls in
such a position that Johnny
couldn't help counting" at the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-25

AVJsstrttss. W
1877 Prizes. amounting iN,,.....,.......Sl1h.4 400
,hesp0Idoie IroEpOndipg agents wanted al
all prominout polnts to whom a liberal com.
psnsatlon will be paid.
Application for rates to clubs should only be
made 70 the Home Office in New Orleans.
write, clearly stating ull addgesa, for nr-
ther information or send oYdeYa 20
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
Or No. West Couit street. Memphis. Tenn.
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are
under the supervision and mans cent Of
Generals g. I. BEAURE6ARn and JUBAL
AZ EAkAl Ss al-w6s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-25
A DiRlOHEiip would he Hotel
NufPOaa

Saxon " in tho Hotel Mail
| have been trying for several
days to get D young woman friend
of mine admitted as boarder to
the Woman's Hotel, and | have
some reason to expect success. She
works in q aressmaker'S establish
ment-threads needles and bites off
the thread-and is the only support
Of q widowed mother and a dozen or
tive preeeeiens half orphans on
their fathers side, Ny young ap-
plioant has recommendations from
any quantity of distinguished peo-
pie, including G. the Count Joannes,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-25

A Newspaper in the fullest sense Of the word,
at once adapted to the Merchant, the Me-
okanic. the Farmer, and everybody
desirOus Of keeping up with the
stirring news of this live and
progressive age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-25
LOTTERY.

A RPLEEDID OPPORTUNITY vH
"A WIN A FORTUREl-F Fifth Grano
distribution. 1873, at New Orleans. tuesday,
May l4th.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY GO.
This Institution was regularly incorporated
BY the legislature Of the state for Eduoa-
tlonal and Charitable purposes in 1868, with a
Capital Of sl,OO0.000, 10 which il has since
added reserve fuud Of s35n, ,fe0. ITSGRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTIONS will
take place monthly on the secon Tuesday
lT EKyER sOALRs OR POsTPONEs. Look at the
following Distribution;
CAPITAL PRIZE. $4,000.
IOO, 200 Tickets at DaIIa,s Each.
Half Tickets One Dollar,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-25
Five Thousand Copies
Are read By at least


old and young, every week. 1t is Just to say
that the patrons of the WESTERN
METHODIST belong to the best class of
community.
We desire our business men to make note
Of the above facts before completing their
advertising arrangements for the coming
season.
We use our best efforts to keep our columns
free Of all irregular and irresponsible adyer-
tiaingi for many good people seeing an ad-
vertissment in paper. especially their
church paper. take it as guarantee of re-
spOnsibility. Such confidence should not to
abused when it can be helped. We want,
therefore.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-25

No wonder the people have conf.
dence, when the best physicians are pre-.
scribing DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in all
cases OF cough. cold, etc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06
Editor aud Publisher.

Vermont, as of cid, sent
forth one of her rousing Repub-
1ican majorities. The Republi-
can State ticket carries its ma
iority in proportion to the vote
cast and will foot up 10000.
The Legislature is as strongly
Republican as ever. The Re
publican County tickets are
elected, with few exceptions.
The Republican Congressional
nominees in the first and Sec
ond districts have been elected
In the third district the full
vote is not yet ascertained, but
sufficient is known to show tina
Bradley Barlow is the peoples
choice. The following is the
latest information we have
been able to obtain in regarC
to the third district =
=' -~Fv. I'll uIIv an
District GO towns give Barlow 8795
Grout, 1865; Waterman, 3164
Fourteen towns are yet to hear from
two in Orleans, three in Chittende
and nine in Essex.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06

carrying on n prosperous business.
and night and day his engine keeps
its fires aglow. Avery fali he sends
from forty TO eighty horses and their
drivers into these Vermont forests for
timber, and the lumber finds its way
to many distances.
The Grand Trunk depot with its
long rctinue Of custom houses, freight
houses aud cattle yards, is the nucleus
Of the business energy Of the village.
It's innumerable officials tread upon
each others heels in their round of
duties, and indeed, the man of Island
Pond is universally clothed in the
Grand Trunk railroad regimentals.
The monthly pay roll of the road in
this little village is not far from slO,-
600. Few people are aware, perhaps,
how quietly, hut surely this road is
extending its influence in this coun
try. Even now it is raising its Eng
lish head in defiance to Vanderbilt
our own railroad king.
At one end of the long covere'
: platform is the United States custom
house; at the other extremity, tn
. Canadian. There are gauntlets
through which one must be war.
, indeed, if in a ssing, there be BIT &
| English lace, or pinch Of American
} tobacco in his possession. These Gus
tom house officials are memorable i
the Performance Of their duty, an
t their tender mercics know no distint
. Gun.
f Zone hour for dinner p they or
=, out on the train, then pass your bas
4 gage"
Z That means that you are to NEE
S them again at the custom houst
There you will find them, hoyerin
i over your trunks which you mus
t claim as your property, and happ
t may you be if the key is not demand
0 ed, your trunk opened, and its col
tents upheaved FROM its lowest -four
d dations. The professional "mix uT
j Is something after this fashion: III
trunk being opened, the right hand
the inquisitive officer plunges down ;
one end of the interior, and with IL
expert sweep Of long practice, TIL
end of the trunk is topsy turvy in
a second; then the left hand makes
: dive at the other end, and the volcar
= is complete!
e Comments are unnecessary!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06

Editor Of Herald Sir, 1t is my
opinion that if the same amount Of
energy, expense and perseverance
was used by The working men of the
country in trying to elevate them
selves by improving the opportunities
which they have for culture and en-
lightenment, instead Of trying to pull
down those who have worked their
way above them by their energy,
tact and business saGaclty, that 1t
would be ''labor reform" of q far
nobler and more effectual and lasting
nature than can possibly result from
the carrying out Of any Of their erro-
neous and ruinous plans. 1t is de-
plorable state of affairs if the masses
of working people Lave no more
sense and judgement than to allow
themselves to be blindly led TO their
own ruin and the ruin of the best in
terests Of the country Those men
who advocate such erroneous ideas
are the working-man's worst enemies.
Their sole object and aim seems to be
to get money without work. Let the
laborer {" look before he leaps" anG
sec that he does not iDjure the cause
he would aid. HONEST MECHANIC.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06

very near being the ruin OF the town.
The water accumulated in the noun
tains to such vast proportions that It
came rushing through the streets at q
terrific pace. Upsetting P Chinaman
who happened to be in its course, il |
carried him to the lower end OF the
street where he was fished out in rath-
er dllapidated state. You can inn
agine something of its dimensions, as
the first wave was three feet deep and
ten feet wide. 1t swept everything
from the streets, filed all the cellars
| full of mud and water, where dry
goods and Ii uors were stored, and
even the first floors in the saloons and
stores were filled with water about
two feet. 1t is stated there was about
$4,000 worth OF property destroyed.
W. Lombard arrived in Palisade
all safe and sound. We were all very
clad to sec him as we are always glad
to hear from home. l guess Will. is
very near initiated, OF something else,
by this time. The day after his ar
rival he camped out with a few OF
the Ladd's, and had delightful time
trying to sleep through a refreshing
! rain storm. In the morning, two
worthless, Lombard and your humble
servant, made break for the town
(only l6 miles from camp which was
nearly the death Of me.
AL. Shartz, the murderer of Kicker
who, if you remem Der, | wrote abou
in my last lattnr was o--''~'-~~r1 &
1 States Prison for the natural term o
; his life; and what is more sorrOwful
p. the night Shartz was sent TO prison
) little boy was born, who will hav'
to bear the name and dishonor of hi
fathers crime.
And SO ends the tragedy which
was enacted on our streets one quie
Sunday evening, where one man los
: his life and another was consigned t.
: a living grave.
e We are having very warm days ant
f cool nights. Hoping You are equall
5 blessed, | remain Yours truly,
2 G. w. LADD.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06
The Season of Harvest.

To-day closes the season which may
lie called that Of seed-sowing, watch
fitness and anxiety. Tomorrow the
day of autumn begin-the season Of
harvest, The period Of anxiety is
oyer. As rule vegetation may be
said to have reached its maturity.
We have come to tue crown Of the
year. Uncertainties have passed and
certanties may be counted on. For
the most part the danger of blight or
ravage ofinsect has passed. The har-
vests are almost as good as secure
at least 50 nearly so that the result
may be canvassed.
Never before in the history Of the
United States were such bOuntiful har-
vests gathered as during the present
year. With rare exceptions, the re-
ports from all quarters indicate har-
vests which exceed in abundance and
richness those of any previous season.
Indeed, in such rare localities as re-
port short crops there is no complaint
of scarcity-only smaller harvest
than was contemplated some time since.
1t is scarcely necessary to call atten,
ton to the importance ofsuch en- alb
undant harvest to the prosperity of the
country. Without it, the utmost con-
fidence and the greatest courage would
be OF little effect. With it, ordinary
care and the revival Of confidence will
bring prosperity. TO refuse to rec
ognize the lavish blessings of Provi,
dence in the abundant harvest would
be almost objectionable.
But the new season affords other
signs Of encouragement. From al
quarters there comes reports calculated
to encouragement. The prices Of all
kinds of goods have reached the bot
tom, so that no man can purchase
without the expectation Of a falling
market. To-day, it may be added
the country gets rid of the Bankrupt
act, which has been so long source
of positive mischief: When it is done
away, there must be a return Of bette
methods in trade and of confidence
which has so long been needed.
During the first days of next montl
thousands will return to their worl
with fresh courage and new strength
New life will be felt in trade, activ
ity will extend to all the useful in.
dustries Of the country, and fresh con
lidence and courage will prIng til,
country gradually to an era of rea
prosperity.-BOSton Journal dug. 81
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06

The refusal of Gov. Rice to deliver
II. H. Kimpton into the hands of
Wade Hampton's officers, will meet
the appreciation Of every right-mind-
ed man. The slender nature of the
claim for this Fugitive" is exposed
in the fact that Hampton's legion has
offered him immunity in case he
would turn States evidence. The
requistion is simply designed to give
the rebels fresh opportunity to
make it hot" for every man who
does not support the nomination of
Wade Hampton. That is the whole
foundation Of the case, and they
don't want Kimpton for q criminal
prosecution. Gov. Rice and the At
torney General have wisely fathomcd
this new rebel conspiracy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06
g&oAl Mpiifes.
Ns <TsTTrH q cvISSSSTSSNSTT~Nl~~~~~~

STATE OF VERMovT,
ESSEX District.
In Probate Court held at Guildhall within
and for said District, on the I'd daV of Sep
TENDER A. D., 1878: an instrument purport ing
to be the last win and Testament of Joseph
L. Ingalls,, late of Canaan. in said district de-
ceased being presented to the Court by Mr9.
Mary NJ. ingalls,, for Probate.
1t is ordered by said Court. that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at q
session of said Court to be held at the Probate
Office in Guildhall on the Goth day of Septem-
Der A D.. and show cause, If any they may
have, against the Probate of said Will
For which purpose it Is further ordered,
that copy of the record of this order be pub
lished three weeks successfully in the Essex
County HERALD printed at Island Pond pre-.
vious to SAID time appointed for hearing.
VIM. IL, HARTSHORN, Judge.
true copy of record,-Attest.
VIM. III. HARTSHORN, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OLE Ircrrs nAskALL

ESTATE OF LuCfUs HAsKALL.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate court for the district OF
and adjust all claims and demands of ali
persons against the estate of Lucius Haskell
late of Guildhall in said district, deceased
and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purposes aforesaid, at the dwelling house OF
Mrs. Adeline Haskall, on the 9th day Of Nov.
ember and the 9Th day of February next from
10 O'Clock o. m, until O'Clock p. m, each OF
said days; that six months from the 10th day
of August A. d., 1878, is the time limited by
SAID court or said creditors 10 present then
claims TO us for examination ana allowances,
Dated ut Guildhall. this goth day of August
a. D., ls7S.
0ramel Crawford)
. Commissioners.
William Long,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06

there is unreasonable fear of being
sent to the hospital or infrmary, hence
the discoveries of, to-day.
New ORLEANS, La, Sept. 4. The
weather is unfayorable heavy rain.
New cases, PIP, deaths, y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF MARIA YOUNG.

ESTATE OF MARIA YOUNG.
The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for tho district of
Essex. Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against the estate of Maria Young late of
Bloomfield Vermont in said District deceas.
ed and all claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give netice that we will meet for the
purposes foresaid, at the dwelling house OF
Alva stevens in b oomfeld, on the 18th, day
of September and 9th day of January next,
each OF said days: that six months from the
26 day of July A. D., 1875, is the time limited
by said court for said creditors to present
their claims TO us for examination and allow.
ance.
Dated at Bloomfield, this 18th day of Aug,
A. D., 1873
Henry Fuller 'F commissioners.
Alya Stpveua
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06
EUREKA, NEv., Aug. 9th 1878.

Dear Editor Since my last letter
to the HERALD, / have been so busy
/ could not find time, or in fact, did
not have anything to write about.
August 9th there was cloud burst
in the vicinity Of Eureka, which came
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-06

Of which we keep on hand, The
best qualities of Spring Wheat Pat
ent and Winter pastries that the
country affords.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-01-04
TOuTHE PUBLIC.

LEAVING assumed since the Ist Of January,
i 1877, the proprieiorship Of Moors's lIotel IN
Leonarat0wn, The undersigned respectfully be-
speaks q continuance Of the liberal patronage
which has heretofore been extended TO the Hoasa
and takes occasion to assure the traveiing pabIie
that no effort or endeavor win be wanting on
his part 10 maintain the ancient high reputation
oFthe establishment as . place Of entertainment.
HERBERT 7. xocRE.
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WeemS' Line or Steamers TO the
PatuXent River.
FALL ARRANGEMENTS.

On and after SUNDAY, September Isth, 1877,
the steamer WEN0NAH, PLANTER and
MATILDA will run as follows:
WENONAH every Sunday night at o'clock,
for Patuxent river direct, far up as Hills Land
ing. Returning win leave Bristol every Monday
at IL O'Clock for Baltimore, calling Mt all land
ings below Benedict (except Parker's and Plan
ter 81, going and returning for passengers only
PLANTER every Wednesday and Saturday
morning at 30 o'clock for Fair Haven, Plum
Point Governors Run and Petuxent river, far
up as Benedict Returning leaves Benedict ev-
cry Thursday and Monday morning at O'Clock
for Baltimore.
MATILDA every Wednesday nightat Q o. clock
for Patuxent river direct, far MS as Hills Land
ing. Returning leaves Bristol every Thursday
nj IL O'Clock for Baltimore, calling nj all land
ings below Benedict Except Parker's and Plan
ter'sl going and returning for passengers only
Freight received at Pier Light street Tues
davs and FRIDAYS for steamer Planter.
Freight received at Pier g Light street We'd
nesdays and Saturdays for Matilda and Weno-
nah.
REDUCTION OF PASSAGE.
First class passage to Fair Haven, Sl.25
Second class passage 10 Fair Haven, 100
First class passage 70 Plum Point, Govern
or's Run and all river landings, 1.50
Second class passage TO Plum Point, Gov
errors Run and all river landings, LIS
HENRY WILLIAMS, Agent.
s. FORBES, Superintendent.
Office ia Light street wharf.
Oct 4, 1871.
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THE GAZETTE,
BALTIMORE.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1873.

The Publisher takes pleasure in announcing
that The Gazette for 1873, will be more than
ever q newspaper for the people. 1t will be his
aim to constantly strengthen its corps OF writers,
increase its news facilities and enlarge its sphere
of activity. As heretofore it viii be first-class
morning journal, democratic in principle indie
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posed to all monopolies and the Incorporating
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that which deserves rebuke, and cordially coE-
mend that which commands praise, without stop
ping to inquire what political party Is affected
thereby. The news feature of The Gazette win
be, If possible, more striking than ever. A reg
nlar news bureau has been opened in Washing
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tional capital will be unexcelled by that OF any
journal in the country. Its special dispatches
will cover every news centre ofimpoFtance, while
the Associated Press will furnish il with the latest
ndvices from all parts of the world It's local re-
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Tained, and its miscellaneous matter will be OF
character to interest all classes Of readers. Spe-
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in this particular The Gazette will be far in ad-
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Notice to Land Owners. {;

RnEANTrD, land owners snd farmers who are
W DESTROYS Of selling their property, 70 send
full description Of same 20 the undersigned, Civ
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on the salt water preferred, address,
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