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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-22
A LIVELY BEAR FIGHT.

A real bear fight in the Adirondacks,
''and no mistake" is described in let
ter from Indian river to the Saratogion.
1t occurred about six miles from that
place at shanty, which is owned by a
number of gentlemen who visit that sec
tion about twice year for the purpose
of hunting and fishing The party con-
sisted Of Mr.. Parker of New York, Mr..
Pulver of Luzerne, two gentlemen from
Conklingville, and a Cedar river guide
named Bonnie. Returning from their
days hunt, the two Conklingville hunt
ers went back with stretcher for the
purpose of fetching deer that had been
shot, Bonnie started from the shanty to
get pail of water, some little distance
away. Parker, who is in poor health,
and Pulver were left in charge of the
cabin, and the latter was engaged in
making hot sling for his invalid friend.
All at once Pulver heard his friend give
fearful scream, and upon looking up
was paralyzed with fear, for there on his
hind legs was huge black bear growl-
ing and snarling in the most savage
manner. The bear advanced toward
Pulver as though to take him in its en-
brace. Pulver, acting upon the impulse
of the moment, dashed the now boiling
water full in the animals face, at the
same time endeavoring to make his es-
cape to the loft overhead. He had bare
ly time to reach the top round of the
short ladder when the now exasperated
bear caught him by his leg and held
him as in vice. lacerating his limb.
Pulver cried Justify for help. Parker,
nearly frightened to death, caught the
bear by its short tail, and prevented him
from making further advance on his
friend. They now both cried piteously
for help and it came quickly in the form
of Bonnie, the guide, whose experience
in the woods had taught him that cool
ness and decision we're the things need
full in such an emergency. This ht
showed in his quickness in getting gur
and shooting the beast.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-22

ORNAMENTING THE SCHooL-H0UsE.-
The school-house should be the centre
of attraction in every country district.
1t should be model in its inner arrange
ments and outward embellishments. We
have now to deal more particularly with
the latter, because these come within
the realm of horticulture. In the same
way that museum of specimens is col
lected for instruction within doors. there
should be collection of trees and plants
about the house. Pupils should be made
familiar with the growth of plants,
shrubs, and trees, by immediate and
constant contact with them at school,
and they will become especially interest
ed in any that are placed under their
care and protection. The idea that the
school grounds are simply romping
place is erroneous. There is nearly as
much to be learned in the yard as in the
house. from May until October. and the
material brought into the yard should
be protected as carefully as maps, charts,
globes, etc., indoors.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-22
THE VOLUNTEER.
A THRILLING FLIGHT OF oRAToRY.

At the reception of Gen. Grant in
Chicago, Col. R. G. Ingersoll was called
upon to respond to toast, and in doing
so made the following speech. one of the
grandest of the many efforts of this
matchless master of language:
When slavery, in the savagery of the
lash, and the barbarism of the chain,
and the insanity of secession (applause)
confronted the civilization of our coun-
try the question, ''Will the great repub-
lie defend ltself?" tremblcd upon the lips
of the lover of mankind. (Applause.)
The grand north, filled with Intelligence
and wealth, the products of labor, mar
shaled her hosts and asked only for a
leader. From the people man, silent,
thoughtfully poised and calm, stepped
forward, and, with the lips of victory.
voiced the nations first and last demand
unconditional and immediate surren-
der. (Applause,) From that moment
the end was known. That utterance
was the real declaration of real war,
and, in accordance with the dramatic
unity of mighty events, the soldier who
made it received the final sword of the
rebellion. loud applause.) The SOL
diers of the republic were not seekers
for vulger glory, neither were they ami
mated by the hope of plunder or love Of
cruel conquest. No, no. never. They
fought to defend the homestead of iber-
ty and that their children might have
peace. (Applause.)
They were the defenders of humanity,
the destroyers of prejudice, the break
ers of chains, and, in the name of the
future, slew the monster of their time.
They finished what the the soldiers ol
the revolution commenced. They have
relit the torch that fell from their
august hands and filled the world again
with light. They blotted out from oul
statute books the laws passed by hypo'
critics at the instigation of robbers Cloud
applause,) and tore with brave and In
dignant hands from the constitution Of
the United States that Infamous clause
that made men the catches of their fel
low men. They made it possible fol
judges to be just, for statesmen to be hu
name, and for politicians to be honest
daughter and applause) They broke
the shackles from the limbs of slaves
and the souls of masters, and from the
northern brain. They kept our country
on the map of the world and our flag il
heaven. They rolled the stone from thu
sepulchre of progress, and found therein
two angels clad in shining garments
Nationality and Liberty. loud ap
plause.) The soldiers were the savior
of the republic. they were the liberator
of men. In writing the proclamation
of emancipation. Lincoln, greatest Of ou
mighty dead, whose memory is as gentle
as summer air when reapers sing annie
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-22

gathered sheaves, (applause,) copied
with their swords. (Applause.) Grand
er than the Greek, nobler than the
Roman, the soldier of the republic, with
patriotism as careless as the air, fought
for the rights of others, for the nobility
of labor, and battled that mother
might own her own child (applause,)
that arrogant idleness should not scar
the back of patient toll. and that our
country should not be many headed
monster, made of warning states, but a
nation, sovereign. grand and free. ZAP
plause.) Blood was water, money was
leaves, and life was only common air,
until ope flag foated over one republic,
without master and without slave.
prolonged applause and ringing cheers.)
And then was asked the question, Will
free people voluntarily tax themselves
to pay nations debt? The soldiers
went home to waiting wives and to their
glad. children, and to the girls they
loved. (Laughter.) They went back
to the field, the shops, the mines. They
had not been demoralized. They had been
ennobled. Mocking at reverses, laugh
ing at poverty, they made friend of
toll. They said, "We saved the ma
tion's life, and what is life without hon
or?" (Applause) they worked and
wrought with all of labor's royal sons,
that every pledge the nation made
might be redeemed. And their great
leader, having put a shining band of
friendship, girdle of clasped and low
ing hands around the globe, came home
to find. and finds, that every promise
made in war has now the ring and CLEAN
of gold. (Cheers.)
There is another question still-Will
the wounds of war be healed? answer,
yes. CA voice, "Good.") The southern
people must submit. "a voice, "Thank
God.') Not to the dictation Of the
north, but to nations will and the
verdict of mankind. They were wrong
and the time will come when they will
say that the people are the victors that
have been vanquished by the right. Free
dom conquered them, and freedom will
cultivate their field, will educate their
children, will weave robes of wealth,
will execute the laws, and fill their land
with happy homes. (Applause.) The
soldier of the union saved the south as
we'll as the north. They gave us ma
tion twice "a voice, with a big NJ
They gave us liberty here. and their
grand victories have made tyranny the
world over as insecure as snow upon the
lips of volcanoes. Bringing applause.)
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-22

A mans character is like fence; you
cannot strengthen it by whitewash.
What is the difference between a
mothers brother and mothers sister d?
Ones an uncle, and the other aren't.
"You are precious PEARL" he said,
as he drew her to his manly breast
"Oh, john" she sighed, 'you are my
OYSTER"
A western editor wishes no bodily
harm to his subscribers, but he hopes
some of them will be seized with remit
tent fever.
People who take moonlight strolls on
railroad tracks shouldn't be offended if
the coroner doesn't recognize them
Nea0 York Mail.
A wrestling match differs somewhat
from political convention. The man
who has the floor is at a disadvantage.
Utica Observer.
Never put the mucilage brush in your
ink stand. True, the temptation is
great; but remember that cleanliness is
next to godliness.
"Well, Johnny" said fond mother,
"hurry up and say your prayers and get
into bed" "Oh, I've fixed that all
right. I've hired sis to say 'em for me
this week.
Discussion between a wise child and
its tutor: "That star you see up there
is bigger than this world" mo it isn't"
"Yes it is" ''Then why don't it keep
the rain Off"
They met, twas on the street-"Oh,
such a bonnet!" thought the one-the
other thought "what feet !" Yet they
did talk-together walk-and kissed
each others cheeks-and chalk.
The following advertisement appeared
in an Edinburg paper: "For sale, a
handsome piano, the property of young
lady who is leaving Scotland, in wal
nut case with turned legs"
Ebenezer Stone and his wife, Flora.
out in Illinois, were divorced not long
ago, but afterward they came to an un-
derstanding, were remarked, and are
now happy together as far as We know.
1t was case of Eb and Flo, it would
seem; at any rate, they are tide now.
The boy who doesn't leap over seven
hitching posts, kick lame dog. snatch
a handful of navy beans in front of
every grocery store, knock over box or
two and work the handle of every pump
on the sidewalk ON his way home from
school, is either lazy or doesn't feel we'll.
Atlantic Monthly.
A young lady who had been married
little over year wrote to her matter
of-fact old father. saying, ave have the
dearest little cottage in the world orna-
mented with the most charming little
creepers you ever saw" The old man
read the letter and exclaimed, Twins,
by thunder p
1t seems that base ball is an old
Hebrew game, as Solomon refers to the
pitcher being broken at the fountain
Inc TACT of its being broken shows that
the old Jewish players were most like
those OF the present day, though it il
dithcult to understand what he was do.
ing at the fountain, unless all the lager.
beer shops were shut up.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-22

Fowls THAT ARE GooD LAYERs.-The
different breeds of fowls may be easily
divided into two classes,-those which
sit and those which do not sit. These
last are generally called everlasting
layers" and comprise only three breeds,
namely, the Hamburgs (gold and silver,
etc., the Polish (white-crested black,
gold and silver, etc., and the Spanish
(Andalusian, Minorca, Black and White
Spanish). The fowls which sit, and are
not SO good as layers, are the Brahmas,
Cochin-Chinas, Dorkings, game fowls,
Malays, etc. OF course there are indi
vidual exceptions to the above division.
A Spanish hen will now and then sit,
and Dorking will sometimes go through
the season without doing so, but as
general rule the distinction is quite cor
rect, and those who want eggs only will
find their account in keeping to
the three breeds l have named. For
the table cross between the Dorking
cock and Brahma hen will be found ex-
cellent The chickens retain the good
qualities of the Dorking, and inherit
size from both parents, and find them
harder than the pure birds on either
side. The Brahma alone cannot be
recommended for tie table, but both
Brahma and Cochins are good layers in
winter, a time when other breeds are
generally deficient. Where, then. eggs
are chiefly wanted, Hamburg, Polish or
Spanish fowls should be kept. Where
fowls for the table are wanted, birds of
the other breeds should be kept.-Ihe
Farm, Dublin, Ireland.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-22

Shubel Winslow and his wife, Azubah !;
Arunah Fuller, Roswell Lombard, Mary
Stebbins and Miriam Stebbins-ten in
all. Josiah Hitchcock was the first dea-
con. The first installation In the Valley
is supposed to be that of Rev. Silas
Lamb, who came to Westfeld from Berk-
shire and was installed pastor of the
West6eld Congregational church. The
exercises were held in Elisha Hitchcock s
barn. TO BE CONTINUED.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-22
ORCHARD WEDDING.

There's a wedding in the orchard, dear,
know it by the flowers;
They're wreathed on every bough and branch.
Or falling down in showers.
The air is in a mist. think,
And scarce knows which to be-
Whether all fragrance. clnging close,
Or bird-song wild and free.
And countless wedding jewels shine.
And golden gifts of grace;
never saw such wealth Of sun ..
In any shady place.
1t seemed heard the fiuttering robes
OF maidens clad in white,
The clasping of thousand hands
In tenderest delight;
While whispers ran among the boughs
or promises and praise;
And playful, loving messages
Sped through the leaflit ways.
Then were there swayfng ana no,
The weeds a-tiptoe rose;
And sang the breeze a sudden song
That sank to sudden close;
And just beyond the wreathed aisles
That end against the blue.
The raiment of the welded choir
And priest came shining through.
And though / saw no wedding guest,
Nor groom, nor gentle bride,
knew that holy things were asked,
And holy love replied.
Mary Mdpss Dodge'S book of poem
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-22

A letter addressed to Mrs. Lucy S.
Smith, Bangor, was further marked
thus: "Please give this to the carrier
that goes on the second street from the
river, that runs parallel with the river,
between the draw-bridge and the next
bridge above, as don't know the street
myself, but was told that it was handy
about there, and oblige stranger
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The sun., 1879-06-24

election laws or OF tho dangerous and uncon-
sttutional principle OF this bill. TINT the power
vested In Congress TO originate appropriations
involves the right TO compel the Executive to
approve any Legislation which Congress may
sec ilt to attach to such bills undor tho penalty
OF refusing the means needed to curry on es-
sental functions OF the Government. Ny
views on these subjects have been sufficiently
presented in the special messages sent by, me
To the House OF Representatives during their
present session What WIS said in those mes
saRcs regard rs conclusive to my duty in re-
spoct TO tho bill before mo. The arguments
urged in these communications against tho
repeal OF the election laws, and against
iho right Of Congress TO deprive the
Executive of that separate and Independent
discretion and judgment which the COnstitu-
ton conters and requires, are equally coRent In
opposition to this bill This measure leaves
the powers and duties of tho Supervisors OF
Elections untouched, The compensation OF
those officers is provided for under permanent
laws. and no liability for which an nppropria-
tion Is now required would therefore be in
CURED by their appointment. But the, power
OF the national Government to protect them in
tue discharge Of their duty Mt the polls would
be taken away. The States may employ both
civil and military power at the elections, but by
this bill even tho civil authority to protect tho
Congressional elections is denied to the United
States, Tho object is to prevent any adequate
control by the United States over tho national
elections by torbidding tho payment Of deputy
mnrshals, the officers who are clothed with
authority to enforce the election laws.
Tho fact that these laws arc deemed ohjec-
tonablo by majority oi both Houses OF Con
gross Is urged as sufficient warrant for this
There are two lawful ways to overturn legis-
latiyo enactments-one is their repenl. the other
Is tho decision Of n competent tribunal against
their validity. Tho effect OF this bill is TO de-
prtve the executive department OF the Govern
ment OF tho means to execute laws which arc
not repealed. which have not been declared in
valid. ana which IL IL therefore tho duty OF the
executive nn1 every other department OF the
government % obey and 10 enforce.
have in NY former message on this subject
expressed willingness to concur in suitable
amendments for the Improvement OF the cleo
ton lawH. hut cannot consent 20 their absolute
aud entire repeal. and | cannot approve legisla-
uun which seeks TO prevent thcir enforcement.
RUTHERFoRp B. HAYES.
EXECUTIVE MANSION. June 23 1879.
After the reading of the message. Mr.. McMn-
hon tDcm., Ohiol moved to proceod to the re-
consideration OF the bill. and the House voted
on the que vstiOn whether on reconsideration the
bill should pass Tho vote was n strictly party
ono. and resulted-yeas, l0t nays. rs. THE
necessary two-th rds not voting in favor OF the
bill. IL was rrJe ted.
Accompanying the veto was Hayes's approval
OF the Army Appropriation bill
The sun., 1879-06-24

NEW YORK, Monday, Juno 23.-Freah offer
inss Of beeyes 4eso total i9r The week. ~ Market
remain substantially unchanged Some roor native
steers went as low as 7sc n, TO dress % ms car
loads ot lixht Cherokee cattle 6ic. s.
several car loads Of fat altcd bulls At sas3sc. r n.
live weight; medium 10 prime steers at Si,snisc 70
porters used upward Of 80 At gsiuc. n n Shipments
Tor the week exclusive the go cattle which await tho
re drng OF the steamer Canada, were i2i live cattle
hh hhnd xose, quaI.tts S beei NnlNes were hrmer ann
calves; 4A@ikc ior mixed and 5S65sc. ior milk.fed
Venls
sheep and lambs depressed under receipts of a.7D
for today and ~ $50 for the week and prices dropncd
&c e No. to aaitc n for poor 10 good sheep. and go
&c r poor &C. good southern and western alnhs A lot
Of picked wethcrs l23 rs reached - 10 n 100
Ms Arrivals included $50 sheep FOR direct cxportaon
alive Shpmcnts for the week lob live sheep and s93
carcasses OF mutton
O the se1O fresh arrivals cf hogs ii2 good cornfed
hogs l73 bS nvcraxc, changed hands alive at 81 70
100 ms Remainder owned exclusively By saughterers
Nominal quotations sfc,t4 ~ a iuu ms
The sun., 1879-06-24

BLANCHARD-BRANcH. On Wednesday June fs At
the residence u the brides parents by the Rev n
Chaplin. II. D. George W. blanchard Emma, daughter
Of William Branch. all OF this city.
CAkR-CoLr-On Thursday. june TO- at the residence
ton ID D., Livingston Carr of this city tn Margaret c.
daughter OF the late Robert Colt OF Pittsncld Mass
CORNELL-DUSENBEK Tue aiay june H. At
the residence Of the brides parents. by the Rev &
virgin Charles Cornell 70 Carrie daughter of q. G.
DuscnbcTy, all OF this city.
fORD-BECKw1TH-At the windsor June 10 by the
Rev william n. Ford, assisted by the Rev L. r. Beck.
with Mr. Alfred Ford 70 Miss Nelma, eldest daughter
Of q. G. Beckwith Esq.
GRINNELIs-RtssILL-A Greenfield. Mass. June
70, BY the Rev DR.. Hollingsworth James = Grnne 10
RAIL-wILMARTH- Monday June 10. az the
Presbyterian church. New Rochelle. by the Rev r. Ran
dali Hoes. Thomas c. Hall TO Carrie E. daughter OF John
oAKLEY-FRALEiGH-At LleweIyn Park West
Orange, J., Thursday June TO- al the residence "
the brides brother. Charles 7. fracigh hy the Rev w.
&. II oakley, HaniOrd oakley TO MARY Anna FTacRh.
PEEk-BUfILR.-On Monday. June Is by the Rev.
David Terry. D. D. David l. Peek 10 Miss Maigaretta b.
Butler, both OF this city.
POMEROY-ABBoTf-on Thursday. June 10, at st
Thomas's Episcopal Church OF this city, by the Rev.
william p Morgan ID d. William L. Pomeroy 70 Jennie
= Abbott, daughter Of the late William Lo,tner.
lOlhANs-GkAfTON In Nnona. MINI, June IA,
BY the Rev. T. % Field Of the Baptist Church. Charles
Gtace Grafton daughter Of J. II. Grafton. The bride
rich dress u wine cnlorcd silk aud diamond
namcuts. Among the presents were OF solitaire
diamond eardrops from the silver tea set from
Mr. aud Mrs ioumans also a carriage AMI gold mounted
harness nom the same, aud check for $1,000 to the
ladies' OF the Congregational church an elegant gold
pendant studded With diamonds
The sun., 1879-06-24

walked toward Broadway. He. said We had
them. and that wo would, mako the bnnk como
to time. He mentioned Hone this time, and
sSaid Hope was al right He said to me that II
all for tho rest OF our natural lives"
. DO you know Of your own knowledge any
already told?"
:, Yes. sir; he told me that he got the tip from
dhs,aJ1nart1Ts' % and mt he & was hs9d1nartcrs
that Jimmy Hone and all hands implicated in
4 got tho tip from him; that he know every
have now told you ali l can think of At present
nhout Nugcnt in connection with the robbery.
Tho first time ! net him he said was one of
To the Court-Ryan introduced Nugent to me.
kelly had told me he would send this man to meet
reading u paper when Nugent cRmo into the
store. Ryan and Nugent were convorsng to-
over and introduced me, and Nngent and had
IA conversation Ryan lon US. After that. at the
second conversation 1 had with Nugent he
that received some Of tho money. | did not ask
Nugeut what he had done with the bonds. The
berry Of the bank Nassnt I'D not %TV give sTS %o any any
Of the bonde. 1 did not see any bonds in his
possession. Nugent did not give me any
This ended Shevelin's g examination. Through
out he maintained the most complete conf
posure, and was not ut all disturbed by the
hndgering OF counsel. As he finished Justice
Murray said:
Shevelin. DO YOU eolomnlv declare and tden-
tjfy this man here. John Nugent. ns being inn
pllcoted in the robbery Of tho Manhattan
Bank 2"
81 do positively identify him. could pick
him out from million men"
" Is therc the slightest doubt in your mind ?"
" None at ALL am rs sure OF II MS that have
| q left hand" As he uttered these words no
! looked Nugent straight In the eye. Ho re-
pcatrd:
There can bc no mistake. That is tho man."
Nugent returned tho glance and flushed to
| the roots of his hair His lower n trcmhlcd,
| AMI he muttered some low words. which seemed
| to be n curse.
The formal examination questions were then
| put to Nugent and he said that he WAS 30 years
| Of age. born in this city. resided At 1913 East
| Twenty third street and that he wac apatrolman
! in the New York police force. In answer to the
J charge ne said: 4" am not guilty OF the charge"
| His counsel addressed the Justice. saying there
| was undoubtedly no use in asking him TO dis
| charge Nugent. hut tho bail might be placed at
| u reasonable sum. He would show at the trial
| by other police officers. by NuRcnts family and
| by the police surgeon who attended him wherc
! Nugeut was Mt tho tmc of tho robbery, and
| would cOufute Sheveltn's lies.
| They are not lies" " interrupted Shcveln.
| Justice Murray said the bail would remain
| NJ $50 600 until he had conferred with the Dis
| trict Attorney. Nugent will be taken before
| Judge Potter in Supreme Court. Chambers this
morning on writ OF habeas corpus.