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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
[ TAR.


WAsHINoroN. February 23 A salt Lake dies.
pttcn to the rcw Mormon delegate here announce
that the Legislature of Utah has passed cleo
ton law tor that territory, which practically Dis
tiancAse- the Gentlles add places the central of
elections nrovocably IN the hands OF the Mormon
Priests
The object Of the passage Of this law il SAID to
gees on the Utah election bill, now before the
House Committee on Territories. But notwith
standing the act of the UIah Legislature was rp
proved to-day by Gov. Emery, it Is denouuoc a,
a mere subteifuge botl here aud in salt Lake
City, where an indignation meet'g will he held
Tuesday nght, for The purpose of asking Gov.
Emery TO resign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
HEAVY GALE.
Buildings Swept Away and Other Dam.
age at Staten Island.

New York, February %. Several small hous-
es on the seward side If Staten Island were
sweep, away by the high tide and gale, the inhaoi-
tants having vely narrow escape. Two large
docks and a coal yard were destroyed near quar-
anime landing, by the high tide, and about 200
tons of coal lost.
Tue residence Of Mr. Proctor on Staten Island,
also was flooded, and j. W. Williams OF Rhode
Island, who was lodging in the house, came near
losing his life. lie wsded through four feet of
water before reaching high land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

MIR. Parsons, nominated for district attorney o (
Alabama does not believe 10 the 18th and l4th
ame ndments, and will not be confirmed.
The local option bill was defeated in the Penn
sylyauia House, Friday.
There is no change 10 the position of the gov =
ernment on the Mexican question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
ISSOUKi,
Murder.

ST. Lotus, February a. \ wrestling match
was followed hy MURDER Friday niAhr, at De
" 1T, Carroll Co., No. Jake y matage, u saloon
keeper. bad been thrown several times by jaime :
Barnard and took hi. defeat il-humoredl' After
the wrestling was over, and while Barnard stood
converting with friends, Armatage came up he
h nd him and plunged knife into his throat. sew
eIins the juguar vein. Armatdgc surrendered
hHse II to the autEOuue-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
SITTING BULL,
TROUBLE ANTICIPATED IN THE
SPRING.
From 5000 TO 5000 Warriors In the
Field.

New YORK, February %. General Crook at
Omaha on saturday is reported as saying: "Sit-
ting Bulls band and the British Territory In
dians will remain north while game lasts When
1t fails they will return across the line and make
trouble with their allies 10 the Saskatchewan re-
gion. They will number from 600 to 5000 men.
lie estimates the entire number in that region at
from 10000 to $4,000 persons. Crook and party
have been inspecting the Indian territory and do
not report very tavorsbly as to its agricultural
advantages"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
THE kAFFIR WAR.
The War-Approaching the End.

IoNDON, February %. Adyices from Cape
town, 9th, says that the Ksffir war is approaching
the end. Governor Erere and the Ministry had
differences regarding military affairs, and the
Ministry was dismissed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
BRUNSNICk.
Destructive Fire.

Brunswick, February ~. Store No. 2, Ar.
cale Block owned by Harvey Stetson, was dam
aged by fire last nght to the extent of about $500
fully insured The sto of ready made clothing
and furnishing goods, owned by Frank NJ. Stot-
son, Yearly total loss. Insured for 5000. Fire
probably inceDdary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
CON ECTICtJI.
Fatal accident.

MERIDEN, February %. The ten year old
daughter OF Aopzo Johnson was struck by
engine on the Hartford, Providence and IIskee
Railroad at New Britain, this morning and was
fatally injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
Boston Stock List.

Sales at the Brokers' Board
Boston, February %, 1873.
Eastern Railroad. -a54
Boston Maine railroad, -al0ois
Portland, Saco X Portsmouth, all
Boston & Maine Raj road Is, allnh
Eastern railroad (uew), 56,sa5I-
Maiae state Is, li2-a0UO-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
Arrested.

SAN FRANCISCO, February "a Joseph {. Dun
can the detaulung President OF the Pioneer Bank
wa captured tn, mOrui1g At 800 kesrney street,
within stones taroS OF The Guy Hall He WAS
removed to the city prison. His son is sharing
hi cot fuemeut. The arrest has caused grest
sensation tn cay. Duncan refuses to be inter
viewed concerning hi, adventures. lie is much
broken down 10y II uole, and has also been suffer
ing from pneumonia His pecunarv means are
utterly exhausted lie took on his disappearance
about $1,000, which were all used IN devices for
conceaimeut and escape. When captured he had
but a dollar ard half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The United Friends d. amatic Club of this city
will give grand entertainment at Meonlau Hall
tomorrow evening, when they will present The
Idiot Witness" meo drama in three acts, which
is meeting with immense success at the principal
English and American theatres; to h" followed
by comcsl songs. after which "Jumbo-Jum, q
roaring farce, which cannot fem to please, will
close the sage performance. To conclude with a
social dance. Inc above has been in prepai alton
for several weeks, and cannot fail to please all.
IIanagans Orchestra furnishes music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
Weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
and lower lake region rising barometer, north to
west winds, colder and clear partly cloudy
weather are probable with occasional light sno VS.
in the last district
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The Silver Question.


The Silver Question.
John Munroe an American Banker in Paris,
now here, says to the Tribune that parties there
selling American securities a. fast as they can,
and American credit /, badly shaken by the course
Of CoDsi e,s on the silver question.
!MafInc Notes.
The schooner Paul ;. Evoy reports having seen
January 80 at the mouth Of the Amazon river, an
American steamer, which IS supposed 10 be the
Merct dItI. Fears have been entertained for her
safety.
Il Is stated that President Potter of the Liber-
an COLONIZATION Society, has purchased the barque
Azer, IN Boston, and ii will soon sail for Char, -
ton, where large number OF negroes will EN-
bark for Liberia.
ARRIVAL.
The steamer Eleanora fiom Portland, arrived
to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
PORTLAND.
Nomination for Mayor.

PORTLAND, Me, February 49, At the conven-
ton of Republican delegates from the several
wards TO- night, Hon. NJ. NJ. Butler was ieuon-
mated for Mayor by reclamation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

John Murfays Metropolitan Company appear
tonight and for tonight only, in the grand eques
trian and spectacular drama of "Mazeppa." The
title role is assumed by Miss Kate + .sher, the
dashing equestrian actress, who Will appear with
her trained horse, BLACK Bess." This lady has
been received with great applause in nsny Of the
ny composed Of twenty-oue people, have per-
formed for the past ten weeks to crowded houses
In he ole ne Mnsic LII Ill In l lusInn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
RHODE ISLAND.


PROVIDENCE, February %. The freshet in the
river is subsidIng. Considerable damage was
done by high wafer ard some mills cannot run to
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
ISiIbDEFOiiD.
unlIIlatiOu,

BIDDEfoED, February n. The republicans
nominated CHARLES NJ. Moses for Mayor Tie
election occurs March ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Cure that cough How With Adamson's Bo
tanic Bal-am. 1t is warrented to cure coughs,
colds, and all lung difficulties Sample free.
Large bottles 50 cents. Sold at Kinsman < Cos
Drug store. an2jtSwlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
LEW ISTOS.
Contract Awarded.

LEWISTON, February %. Tie contract ior fur
nishing brick for the Lewiston Water Works has
been awarded to the Franklin Company of this
rtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
nIInc NnIes.
AIiIiOK

The steamer Eeanora flom Portland, arrive
to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
THE UNITED STATES MINT.
The Silver Coinage.

WASHINGTON, February "a. DIR. Lindcrman,
director OF the mint, expects to receive sample
OF the new silver dollar on Tuesday in anticipa-
ton OF the silver bill becoming law at an early
date,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
Wanted,

situation to do house work inquire at
feb23 tot 40 COURT STREET.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
PI1TSTON.
: uICIde.

GARDINER. February "a. A man named Theo-
dore knight, living in Pitt-ton, hung himself thi.
afternoon. Cause unknown. He leaves W lie
and daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The Governor : made the following nomlna-
tions:
Marshall Cram, Brunswick, j Z. Q. for State.
Fred A. Millett, Poland, 1Ilal Justice.
Samuel WATSON, Sury, "
Francis Heating, Appleton,
Chas. Humphrey, Yarmouth, Z"
Benz +. Fernald, Winn, Notary Public.
Chas. &. Smith, Durham, j. Z. Z.
Dennis j. Callahan, Lewiston, "
Franklin Skillipgs, Portland, "
VIM. f. Morrill,, Deering, "
A. b. Lovewell. Otsfeld, e
Worthy G. Barrows, Port and, "
John A. Waterman, Golham,
Oscar A Richardson, fremont,
o. w. Young, Hancock, 4"
Chas. W. Hussey, Albion,
NJ. b. Mathews, Warren,
A. S. Fales, Gushing,
w. ii Mesefvy, Appleton,
Abel Z. Bachelor, Bowdoin,
n. S. Purinton,
Levi J.. Lucas. st. Adams,
John +. Foster, Thorndlte,
&. w. Gates, MschiaspOrt,
J. NJ. LiveImore. Ea tpoil. -
Ssml l.. Clark, Wells,
X. ii. Mott, Ssco,
Frank Wilson. Sanford,
Is. Emery Pratt, Harrington, Notary Public.
Henry G. White, Gardiner, Z"
Edmund Eastman, Saco,
Cyrus H. Farley, Portland, Harbor Commissioner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
DtCh.

In Bangor Feb 18th, seth Emery, aged 80 years.
In Bos on Jan. %, Geor.e Elhss, only child OF
Charles L., and Sadie y Benson, aged mouths;
Feb. 10th, Sadie n, vile of Charlie, X. Benson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

About as quick way to remind an absent
minded person upon the street that he is sttl IN
life is to have bushel OF SO Of snow come down
from the houserooi upon his ''deieuceless head
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
Postal Changes.

Postmaster appoiated-Marcu. W. Towne, a
Alfred, York Co Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Our readers will notice that Pro-. Brown, the
practical op,icisn, is il the city again. Many Of
our citizens have rcason 10 remember the Doctor
from the benefits h, y have received from him.
The wonder Of the past week in Warren, has
be n a baby that ighed one and a half pounds.
A tea cup would cover the head and rest on tue
the shoulders. A seven days wonder, then its
brief life ended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Collars and cuff, done up TO look like new, only
cents each, at the Chelsea Laundry. Agency at
the Augusta Branch. Clothes taken Tuesdays
aud returned Saturdays. Try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
EICN.
Marine Intelligence.

LONDON, February %. The British steamer
Lake Megantic. from Liverpool. February l4th,
for Portland, etuIned with loss of two blades of
her propeller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The Maine ice men arc feeling sli Shlly blue over
the large crop that 1t is reported has been @ne VIII
be taken from the waters of the Hudson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
NEW NOtk.


NEW YORK, February %. Four steamers fJI
Europe tod. y, take small lists OF passengers and
iul eatgoe7 oi produce.
Gold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The Bangor Commercial says "a snee zing
ciabe is the latest novelty" This Is style Of
socatle we have never btfOle heard of, OF i tend
ed, but should Judge from the name they would be
rather hiQh-t0Hed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The Sir Knights of Trinity Commandery ATE
requested to meet at Masonic Hall this afternoon
at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
MASS ACIiUSEITS


PITTsFIELD, February %. The mangled re-
mains OF VIM. Silvernsll, formerly superintendent
Of an ore bed at West Stockbridge, Mass, va:
found on the track OF the Boston X Albany Rail
road yesto rdsy 1t is believed he WAS murdered
and the body placed on the tack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The second crop OF ice i'll the vicinity Of Bel
fast is now ready to cut, and IS more than u foot
in thickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Mr.. l.. IL. Copeland, was on Thursday ordained
to the work OF the gospel min stry, at Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Mr. Charles II. Berry Of Phtston, is to give
public readings at le,ce IN Waterve, for the
Reform club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Diphtheria is said 10 be rapidly on. the decrease
all parts of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Two or three representative. still linger amid
the scenes Of their winter. labors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Yesterday was Qulnquagesima Sunday, or the
last Sunday before Lent. Ash Wednesday will
occur March 9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The March coal pile will be the better for Feb
rusry's mildness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

A correspondent writing to the Hallowell Reg
ister from this city, in speaking of our forthcom-
ing municipal election, says "rhe suppositon
that Mayor Nash will be the Republican nominee
is strongly advanced" We are requested to say,
in this connection, that Mayor Nash is not a can
didate for third term. Even re the honor Of
nomination for Mayor sgain tendered to him he
would feel compelled to decline it, private bust
ness affairs demand his undivided attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The Unitarian society Of Wateryille, are fill
ing their subscription tor a pastor, and propose
Immediately to open their house and resume their
meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
MARINE DISASTER.
4 DIS ASTROUs COLLISION IN NEW
YORK UARBOR.
Tn Ftry-boat james Ike Jr. COL
lideS with n Schooner.

ONE MAN KILLED AND OTHERS SUP
POSED DROWNED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Hon. ID. ii. Thing, Master OF the State Grange,
will deliver an address to the public. on Thurs
day, 2slh, at . Z. NJ, in Ditigo Hall in Buns
wick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
Mining Troubles.

New YORK, February %. San Francisco
special SAYS the main shaft Of the Bonanza mines
badly crushed, rendering the Suspension Of OPP
cfatious probable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

An exchange says: Look out for yellow candy
The children are being poisoned. Yellow candy
is the wickedest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

There is great rejoicing in some Of the country
towns in the State over the repeal of the dog law.
Wendell Philips, the "silver tongued orator,
lectures in Camden upon Wednesday OF this
week,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

The regular meeting OF the board OF Trustees OF
the Maine Baptist State convention will be held
ia the lecture room of the Baptist church in this
city, this evening. Also the Board of Directors Of
the Baptist Educational Society will meet in the
same place aud at thu sane time.
Among the victims OF the we'll poisoning at
Rchlord, VT, was Walter Hatch, the youngest
son Of Rev. Dr. II. c. Estes of Paris. Me. The
young man aged about twenty two years.
lie vas a very promising young man, and was
stldying law with friend of hIs fathers. He
died SATURDAY forenoon. His brother, Rev. ID. F.
Estes OF Belfast, was with bn when lie died.
The following from the Pennington Chronicle
may be of local interest
One Of the citizens of New Sharon has his
hand the scar caused by wound from a Ratchet
in the hands Of one Of the PurGg ton boys, the day
before he whole family we've murdered by the
father, ia Augusta, many years sgo. They were
at play together. and the wound was accidental.
lie remembers the scene of the tragedy very dis
tlnCtly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Electric Bellies are now what they style fe-
male telegraph operators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
iIIed

LOWELL, February %. An old man named
Symmes, ON Tewsbuig. was Killed by freight
train this afternoon, on the Boston & Lowell Rail
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

1t is with great pleasure that we refer to the en-
ter;ainment given by the "Dorics' of Bowdon
College, at Granite Ha |, on saturday evening,
bringing out the grand comedy of "Our Boys"
Scarcely a public entertsiumsVt for the winter
(aud there have been many has been so entirely
successful aud fault,ess. In tue first place, the
comedy it-elf is rich in incIcDt and lively and
humorous in it, conversation, and loses not par
tcle OF the authors meauing and spirit ia the
hanH's OF the Young men from l,Avdon. Mr.. III.
Is. Wilson, the retired Butter Man. has we'll been
placed first IN the cast Of characters. lie has the
qutlitlts of true actor; his facial expression is
woNderiu, aud every movement and gesture Is in
keeNlng Ith the authors thought. he piece
appears to have been written for Wilson's special
thalacteiiza'ion Nh II. W. Ring appeared as
his commou-scnsc cul IVA Ell AMI ind, pendent son,
exhibiting sturdy manliuess, m1lued with an
affection for his father in his seemingly rough and
u cultivated WAYS. This part WAS eXcelieutly
done, was also that of the drawing fop, by Mr..
S. L. Smith, who personated the yoang man who
cultivated billiards instead OF brains. His was an
exceedingly ha d role, but was well carried out
Mr.. G. NJ Jacobs appeared "a the dignted Baro-
net, and was the realization of the ideal of gnity,
strugs ling to mainta II the family name and repu-
tsiiOu. The lady aracters were As FLOWS Nio-
let Melrose an heiress Mr.. w. &. Davis; Mary
Melro>e, her poor cousin, Mr. ii. +. Henderson
Clatissa Champneys, Sir GeUifty's sister, Mr.. Ill
Goddard; Belinda, lodging house slave, MIR. W
=. Martin. The difficulty OF gentlemen assuming
lady characters will be readily recognized; and
yet these young gentlemen succeeded finely. ~The
appropriateness of their costumes and grace upon
the stage, showed that in their lie sure nome nts
they have devoted some time to the study Of the
very best rep. natives OF the softer and better
sex. The members Of the company were fire.
quently applauded during the evening The
Bowdoin Orchestls a, of ten pieces. furnished mu
sic, which OF itself would have been sufficient fol-
a whole evenings entertainment. We join witr
the good audience present, in wing to the Bow
dsin boys, "come again"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

here metaphors make us blind, SLIP
PER1 ELM LOZkNGEo make us see that they
are good Tor Coughs. &C. For sale BY all Drug
glsjs.
Caswell & Co., corner Washington and Winter
SIS Ruston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

l. I he steamer foI China aud Japan took 29j, 2jl
silver dollars. Large quantiti' Of ores are Ar
irving from Arizona, aud stamp mills aud hosting
mach uers are beng sent there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
Loral ann State Nems.

February borrowed the custom tf January and
gave us thsw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25

Mr. James Par.on, the lecturer, is l-c;uiing in
he State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-25
Italy.

VIENNA, February "a. The Austrian govern
ment has sent telegraph despatch to Rome.
thanking the Italian government for its attitude
during the conclave. The ministers have held
several meetings lately upon the question Of sum-
moning the delegations.
LONDON, February "a A special to the OBJ
server from Vienna, states that the delegations
meet March I'd.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-05-18
THE MERIDIONAL,
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Payment of all advertisements is con
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Advert! not marked with the
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charged for accordingly.
Ten dollars in advance is required fol
announcing candidates for Office and
election tickets or other job-work mus
be paid for on delivery.
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The Confederate Soldiers Return,
2r the Lost Cause.

or the Lost Cause.
The Confederate soldiers re
turn, or the LOST CAUsE-A mag
nificent picture; beautiful ID desigr
and artistic in execution. II rep
rcsents a Confederate soldier after
the war returning to his home
which he finds fuined by shot ahd
she'll, looking lotely and desolate
In front of the fhiued cottage
telling sad tale of the miseries
Of war, are two graves with rude
crosses, on one of which somt
friendly hand has hung a garland
The graves are overhung by 9
weeping willow, in the shadow o.
which stands the returned soldier
with bowed head; as if thinking o.
the past. To the right the calm
river and rising moon indicate
peace and rest. The stars seen
through trees represent the South
ern Gross, draped over the graves
an emblem of the Confederate flag
as we'll as a harbinger Of brighter
days to come.
The food of glorious moonlight
streaming through the trees ano
rejecting On the peaceful river
adds to the sentiment and beauty
of the scene and it's surroundings
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