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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04

ne winter meeting OF the addison
county jockey and trotting club was 10
have been held yesterday and to-day on
the ice above Middlebury village.
Both parties to the Burdett- Estey organ
litigation have excepted to the masters
report, There is a chance that the case
may yet be ordered back to the master,
and if it is not, it is likely to spin out
three or -four years before the supreme
court. 1t is said that each side has thus
far spent $4,000 in the fight.
TIE BENNINGTON BATTLE MONUMENT
The select committee of the House on
the Yorktown celebration, on Saturday,
considered Il petition asking aid to erect
at Bennington, VT, Il battle monument
in commemoration of Stark's victory over
the British under Baum, on the 10th of
August, III. The petition was re ferred
to 4 subcommittee with instructions to
report as soon as practicable. New
Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts,
which furnished troops for the memorable
occasion, appropriated S27 900 which has
been increased by subscriptions to about
$4,000 The petitioners seek TO obtain
from congress an appropriation of 500
900.
DARING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS entered
the house of James Scott, well-to-do
farmer of Nottingham, Friday night.
The old couple reside alone on Il farm,
some three miles from the village centre.
A day or two ago the old man had $500
paid him in settlement of u debt, which
for safe keeping, he deposited in private
drawer in secretary. About l o'clock
masked men forced an entrance to the
house, and, awakening Scott, stood over
him with n loaded revolver, threatening
him with instant death if he made the
slightest outcry. While one of the party
guarded the old couple,the others ransack-
ed the house, stealing Il few minor valua.
bles and the $500 previously mentioned.
They then escaped in the storm. About
an hour after the affair the old man
alarmed neighbor by appearing at his
house and relating the story of the out
rage. Search WAS instituted at early
daylight, but, so far, no clew has been
obtained.
VERMoNT's MARBLE EREsr.-The
marble producers of Vermont held a
meeting at Rutland on Friday to consider
matters in their line. An organization
was effected, called the Vermont marble
dealers association" They made choice
of w. Y. w. Ripley, president; Chas.
Sheldon, vice president; Ed. II. Ripley.
secretary; Redield Proctor, i. p Gibson,
H. G. Root. lockwood Barrett, Wyman
Flint, executive committee. They hope
to accomplish not only good for them.
selves, but for their customers by securing
greater uniformity of prices and re fusing
credit to irresponsible parties who have
done great injury to the trade by under
selling legitimate dealers throughout the
country, and restore this great industry to
its former prosperity. There will be an
advance in prices-lcss than ten per cent
which is less than the increased cost Of
production. 1t is also proposed to cut off
the system of indiscriminate account,
which has prevailed of late and has been
so unjust in its operations.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04
Probate Court.

HARVEY rtLDEN, Judge. MA. CHASE, Register
The following business was transacted
in the Probate Court of the District Of
Washington during the two weeks ending
Feb. 2, 1880:
Jan. 20. Nath'l Proctor's estate-C.
H. Pitkin, trustee for Mary Estes. Chas.
Brooks neutrality-suspicious. to sell real
estate granted.
Jan. %. Emeline A. Joslyn's estate
administration account referred to Febru-
airy l4th. John Robinson's estate. Cabot.
administration account allowed. Ira
Richardson's estate-application for ex-
tension referred to February 18th.
Jan. "a. Lotisa NJ. Hayden's estate
administration account referred to Febru-
airy 18th. j. Rich. Kent's estate-admtn.
stration account allowed and decree
made. Hannah Hastings estate-admin-
istration account allowed.
Jan. 26. Lucinda Cutters estate-E.
cense to sell real estate granted.
Jan. q. Charles NJ. Fishers estate
Maria l.. Fisher, administrative; w. Z
Chapman and j. P. Brown, appraisers
and commissioners; license to sell personal
estate granted. James Woodward's estate
application for license to sell real estaet
referred to February 14th.
Jan: 20. Della NJ. Thrcsher's guardian.
ship-David s. Lyman, guardian.
Jan. 81. Nathan Trow's estate-exten.
sion granted. Chester Bugbee's estate
ADMINISTRATION account referred to Febru-
airy oath. '
Feb 2: Alonzo Jackman's estato-ad-
minlstratlon account referred to March
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04

on late occasion, the embarrassment was
the other way. A candidate being placed
in the pulpit, with his audience OF two
before him. thus addressed them: 1.-The
congregation here present divides itself
into two portions, the evil and the good"
Here the archbishop somewhat hurricdly
interposed with That will do, sir;" and
prevented the preacher going into further
particulars.
The past week has been arctic in Lon
don. only fit for polar bears. In spite of
every appliance conducive to warmth, we
SILVER ,,still, and suck Browns bronchial
troches all day. Fur is in great request
and capes of fur, which reach to the
ground. are general. To match these, |
have seen long fur cuffs reaching to the
elbow, which must be comfortable, and a
protection against frozen fingers, which
are further protected by muffs, and such
wonderful mufs they are; made in all
kinds of material, and ornamented in
every way that ingenuity can execute.
The new muff suspenders are made with
fine silken cord, which passes round the
neck, and is connected by a bar of fur
which goes through the muff, so that the
hands are always at liberty when requir-
ed, and cumbersomeness is avoided. obvi-
atinU likewise the chances there are of
laying down your muff upon a counter,
and so forgetting it. Beads are as plenti'
full as the sands of Sahara; every article
is more or less trimmed with them. There
was bead mania some years ago. but the
beads now used are of a superior make
One popular ornament is velvet throat
let covered with beads Of every hue.
ALPHA.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04
An Uneasy Head.

The car of all the Russias must know
pretty well by this time the truth OF the
old saying that uneasy lies the head that
wears crown. Indeed it is reported that
the troubles that beset the empire and
threaten his life have so weighed upon him
that he exhibits signs of deranged mind.
Though her territory is continental in
size and location Russia is practically
isolated from the rest of the world so far
rs attack by other nations is concerned.
If the empire itself was at peace no coun-
try could 90 on more steadily for devel-
opment of its resources and growth in all
that benefits the people.
But notwithstanding the liberal tenden-
cie4 of the Russian government of late
years in liberating the serfs, and the efforts
to extend railroads and bring in modern
improvements, the ancient traditions are
so strong in the reigning family and among
the higher mobiles that Russia is yet gosd
exemplar of despotism.
This is to be deplored and. especially in
Il nation which our own country has reason
to thank for friendly help in time of need
When our rebellion was rank aud other
countries of Europe were on the way tc
recognize the confederacy the stand taken
by Russia caused others to pause and
prevented the proposed recognition per-
haps.
Russia is too infested with the most
ultra of all revoutionists. The nihilists
are for tearing down without regard to
building up. They are rank socialists and
do not hesitate to class assassination
among the legitimate means to be used to
accomplish their purpc SEES. The various
attempts on the life of the car are not
individual efforts but the result OF organic
ed movements. The late attempt to
wreck train near Moscow on which the
ear was travelling shows that repeated
failures have not deferred continued eff
fort at murder.
OF course we should he glad if the car
would do those things that would make
his countrymen more free, if he would
get outside of the traditions that make
him the temporal lord of the people in all
things. But it will not do to condemn
him too harshly for represSive measures
1t is doubtful whether any reasonable
concessions would satisfy the nihilists.
They apparently want all government and
property rights destroyed.
So with despotism on the one hand and
anarchy ON the other Russia is in such
condition as to be watched with more OF
curiosity than sympathy 10y Americans.
Either way the result is not likely to be
one that lovers of good and free govern
ment will be pleased with.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04

The southern portion of the Chicago
exposition building is being converted into
an amphitheatre for the coming republican
convention. 1t Is expected that 10000
persons can be seated.
There arc 35S colleges" in the United
States or one to every 40, 900 inhabitants.
This is an increase of 6S colleges in Z
years, according to the new report of the
United States commissioner of education.
The New York republican state conven-
ton to elect delegates to the national
presidential convention will be held ut
Utica, on "Wednesday. February 25tb-the
date of the Vermont convention. Penn
sylvania leads oil this week.
Governor Davis of Maine is still COM
paratively young-only 81. As Il boy he
worked on farm. and went through the
public schools. As soldier in the army
he filled up the intervals of fighting with
studying Latin and reciting to an officer.
After the war he studied and taught.
II is generally admitted that it will be a
troublesome matter to secure Il proper
person AS Indian commissioner, particu-
larly in view of the short term and Of the
great responsibilities of the office. Secre-
tary Schurz has already offered the office
to one person who has refused it. Western
men will take advantage of the present
situation to press the proposition to trans
fer the bureau to the war department.
Vennor, the Canadian weather guesser,
predicted blockading snow storm for
yesterday and to-day, followed by a four
days cold snap. lie then allows milder
period with rain and slush, succeeded by
another snow blockade on the 10th, and
low temperature thereafter. Heavy snow
falls are announced for March II and 81 =,
with more snow during the windy month
than during the whole winter before.
Honor TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE
DEAR FREE MAN:-I noticed in the papers
last week that the new church that was
recently dedicated in Richmond was called
Il" Unitarian church," and not long since
II writer from Wiliamslowu called our old
Universalist society in that town |" Uni
tartan society" Now as know that both
societies in the above named towns are
and have been many years, strong Uni
versalist societies, and are in fellowship
with that order, l wish 10 correct the
mistake, unintentionally, no doubt, made,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04
WOMAN'S WISDOM.

"Sbc insists that it is of more import
ance that her family shall be kept in full
health, than that she should have all the
fashionable dresses and styles of the times.
She theoefore sees to it, that each member
of her family is Supplied with enough Hop
Bitters at the first appearance of any
symptoms of ill health, 10 prevent fit Of
81 c kness with its attendant expense, care
and anxiety. All women should exercise
thei r wisdom in this way."-New Hartn
Palladium 4-u2
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04

The Montpelier District Ministerial As
sociation of the Vermont conference. NJ.
Z. church, at meeting held at Gaysville,
Jan. 2Sth, 1880, unanimously adopted the
following. and instructed its committee on
resolutions to forward n copy of the same
to the states attorney of Washington
county, and also to cause its publication
in such newspapers us they deemed
proper:
WHEREAS, The liquor traffic, which is
APPLY described as the " gigantic crime Of
all Crimes is the deadly foe of the
church in all its work oflove for humanity,
and the inveterate enemy to the peace,
safety and morality of the people; and
WHEREAS, The officers of the civil
government of our state, to whom is en-
trusted the responsibility of enforcing the
statute laws prohibiting this traffic, are
opposed by al the influence of the power
and wealth represented in the traffic, and
are constantly maligned by the foul Sian
ders of the friends of this uuholy business /;
therefore.
ReSolred, That we hereby extend to
these officers, who are faithfully discharg-
ing their duty in this direction, the pledge
of our earnest sympathy and cooperation
in every manner consistent with our
position as citizens and ministers of the
gospel,
Rcsolrcd, That we will use our influence
to promote, will put up our prayers in
behalf of, and will everywhere advocate
and sustain the full enforcement of the
righteous law of prohibition against the
sale of intoxicating liquors; and while
commencing the faithful efforts put forth
by some Of our states attorneys, we call
upon all officers of the civil government
of our state, especially upon the depart
ment of the Judiciary, to prosecute 10 full
conviction all violators of the law without
partiality and with no show of fear or
favor.
Resolved, That we desire especially to
commend the effort to suppress the traffic
in intoxicants in Montpelier, and urge a
continuation of the work, until this iniq-
uitous business is no longer disgrace to
our capital.
j. r. BARTLETT. WILLIAMSBURG,
j. II. HAMILTON, Rochester, }Com.
e. p. TAPLIN, Chelsea,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04

Mr.. Lncoln's letter about one Jacob
Freeze, expressing personal wish y
that Freeze be made colonel of n colored
regiment and "this regardless of whether
he can tell the exact shade of Julius
Caesars hair" is being good deal quot.
cd by newspapers who have little faith in
civil service reform. The point taken is
rather dulled by the fact that Freeze is
now serving term in state prison for
embezzlement. Knowing 1.-the exact
shade of Julius Cesars hair " might not
have improved his morals, but IL system
which made more Of the qualifications of
an appointoe and less of the personal
wish of the president is better calculated
to secure men of honesty for the public
service.
A Boy FALLS 120 FEET INTO MINE
AND STILL LIVES. The Patts burgh Sen
Hnel says that the other night II boy fell
to the bottom of the Bowen and Signor
mine distance Of 100 feet striking upon
the platform. was taken up insensible, and
surgical aid being secured. was restored
10 consciousness. and mt last accounts
there were believed to be fair prospects of
his recovery. Of course he is in critical
cal condition, one arm and his jaw being
broken, and all one side being severely
bruised.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04
MONTPELIER MARKET
RETAIL PRICES
For the loeek ending Tltesfnn. E.hrunr,. .

For the 0eet ending Tuesday. february 3. isso
Apples, dried new SAFE :. n; Butter. aCd8or;
Beei, 4o2oc; Beef dried, green weight, zoe; PORK
fresh, 6Gl3 &c; Pork, salt, loo; Ham lir; Land
Io1c; veal 5dl2c; Beans, r bushel, slda 81
Corn. S1sc Corn meal, = Lis bs, 81. 81; Otts .
ers $50; Coal, v ton, $3.50 10000; Cheese, = =
boise; Fish-Fresh Cod, dressed, Iir; Hahout,
&c; shad 50; Mackerel, $780, salt Fish, Col, 70;
D mon, SnlOc b fripe. l1'sc; kerosene
o. Pgallon, 2oa; Potatoes, - busAel, si0d51r.
san bushel, SOC; Dairy, lI0!c y 4 sugar
rehns !, 96ll &c; brown 7dSt, Molasses y gallon.
i0dso; Tea, 5Osa0 IS; Coffee, Old Java roasted,
&c; RIO, roasted, 25c y Il Herds Grass Fce,i,
SL1S; Michigan Clover, o Dlo. y. Nj Northern rv
York do, liDt2o Y pound.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04

Vital statistics of St. Johnsbury for 1879: Births,
l2s; deaths Il death rate, l6 in 1000. OF the par
ents of the children born, l33 were born in Canada,
IA in Ireland, in England, in France, in Ger
many, and III Scotland. The other lO7 are native
born. Over one-haf of the children born were of
foreign parentage. OF the births, CD were boys
and 65 girls.
Rumor says that 5. J. Tilden is TO be married
this week to a Miss Fannie Ranck OF Lewisburg,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04

3d.-Attendance and receipts light; mark
ct very quiet. We quote: Winter made
butter from Is 10 % cents; small
quantity of extra choice at % cents per
pound.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04
REWARE OF MALARIA.

The preval ence of ma larial diseases in country
and town indicates a danger TO which we are all
exposed. These diseases are easy to contract and
hard to Ell adicae. But Warmers safe Pills neutral
ze the poison and cure them. AMI they are
equally effective against all bilious troubles. jt2
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04

Pr,-co,fB PARTRIDGE cooHISs.
George Davis. East Montpelier. LIST premium
and ist on chicks. ,-N,-A-
s W. Arms East Montpelier, ID on ehicAs'
LIGHT BRAHMAs.
George Davis. East Montpelier. LIST and
on fowls, and LIST and II on chicks
DRESSED POULTRY
georve Davis. East Montpelier. LIST premiu
SPECIAL PREMIUMS,
No. I-Georze Davis. East Montpelier. best and II,
largest variety Of poultry ......-,.:.;...: %
s-George Davis, cock scoring hlkhest a
number of points 49,
&" 3-George Davis. cockerel scoring h1HnoS' q
4-Ge0rge Davis. hen scoring hishest a
5-George Davis, rullets scoring hishest q
dttO........-..--.-.-- ss-. s.'''''"''' ! Il
" 6-(feOrge Davis, heaviest coo k.......--......
7-(ieorge DAVIS, heaviest cockereL....s.-...
s-(ieOrge Davis, heaviest hen I
9-(ieOrge Davis, heaviest pullet ;....:.;.....
" iu.-C. Z. Roleau, Montpelier hshtest Oau- a
u-Ge 9a Biair Montpelier, highest ban
tan cockerel b,i;,..sit. han
/" I3.-Georse Blair, Montpelier, ltshtest pan , ,
tam pullet. -;
" H-Georse Davis, East Montpelier, best ,
breeding pen. :....;-.,i
" l5.-Dr. Charles A. Sperry, West Hartford "a n
" iS-Mrs Lewis P. Thayer, Montpelier. best
17-Nrs. ", +. Scott Montpelier, ID ditto
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-04

EttHMi u VI blHl
BRONZE TURKEYS.
James H. Young, East Montpelier LIST and ID premium
Oh chicks, amt Isl On fowls.
NARRAGASsEr TURKEYS
D. " Sowles Barre. list premium GU fowls, and ID on
Charles Morse Plainaald, I'd on chicks.
BLACK TURKEYS.
George O. Willard, Barre, LIST premium on fowls.
WHITE TURKEYS.
Charles Morse, Plainhed LIST premium on chicks
George C. Willard, Barre, I'd on chicks.
GEESE.
D. W Sowes Barre LIST premium on African fowls; LIST
on Brown China fowls and I'd on White China chicks.
PEA FOWLS.
George c; Willard, Barre. LIST premium fowls, and
George G Willard, Barre, LIST premium on fowls and
I'd on chicks.
George G: willard Barre LIST premium fan tail, snd
LIST on tumblers:
African fowls and LIST on black barbs.
BIB. R. GAMES.
Dr. Charles A sperry. West Hartford, LIST premium on
Fred Emmons, Montpelier. Cd on chicks
RED PILE GAMES
Charles Morse, Plaiufeld. LIST premium on chicks
WHITE PILE GAMES
Alex H. Libby. Springfield LIST premium on fowls and
I'd on blue piles chicks.
DUCK WING GAMES
hreu hmtnohs montpelier, LIST premiums on chicks
WHITE LEGHoRNs.
B. .Debby. Burlington, 1st premium on fowls. and
I'd on chicks.
Fred Elm nons, Montpelier. Cd on fowls.
BROWN LEGHoRNs
Fred Emmons, Montpelier LIST premium on fo,vls
L. Il Tanner, Montpelier list on chicks
g. w. Arms, East Montpelier, I'd on chicks
B.B.R. n4NTAMs
George Blair. Montpelier, LIST premium on chicks.
DUCK WING BANrAMs.
D,lao
rFed Emhons' Montpelier. LIST on golden chicks
sEABRIoHTs.
F. +. Gonyeau Winooski, LIST premium on coIde,
chicks. fA oA hoIuen
PLYMOUTH RocEs.
!, D. kngsland. Burlington LIST premium on cbicks
". y. White Barre, I'd on chicks AS'
HAMBURqs.
)mres Morse, Plainfeld LIST premium on silver nan
cIel chicks, and list on golden penciled fowls IVA
i H. curtis, Bradford, LIST on silver spangled fowls
HUSDoNs
and LIST on chicks. 'Nn io"ls'
LIS Town. Montpelier. I'd on fowls, and I'd on chicks
, 1880-12-25
What every body Gays must be true.

What every body Gays must be true.
The Judges Of all great competitive tests
OF the last twenty years, all over the
world, have so uniformly declared that the
Fairbanks Standard Scales are the best, it
is hard to see how anybody can believe to
tie contrary. The last triumph OF the
St. Johnsboyy inventors and manufacturers
was at the International Exposition OF
1880, at far-of Sydney 10 Australia.
The report of the jury of award, show
ing the reasons for the decision, is publish
ed ia full in another column, and ls worthy
the attention of all who are interested in
American inventive genius, skill and enter
prise. As the Fairbanks came 10 competi-
ton at Sydney, with the best scale makers of
Europe as well as America, their triumph
is ascompleie as it must be gratifying,--
The Springfield Daily Union, May 26, 1880.
, 1880-12-25
Glass Ware,

Lamps Of all sizes and styles,
Brackets complete, Students Lamps,
Lanterns, Oil Cans of 2 gals. | gal.
J and ! gal, Chimneys, and Wicks.
Tumblers, Goblets, Wine, and Claret
Glasses, Flanged and Square Buffers,
Cheese and Bread Plates, Pickle
Jars, Finger Bowls, Dishes-all sizes,
Spice Jars, l & ] gal. Decanters,
Bowls and Mappies.
Wooden Ware, Brooms, etc.
Shaker Brooms, Baskets, Clothes
Hampers, Mats, Knife Trays, Pals,
Crumb Brushes and Trays, Spice
Boxes, Manila Bags, Shoe Brushes,
Sleeves, Bottle Corkers, Pipes, Bowls,
Scoops, Willow Table Mats, Lemon
Squeezers, Dust Brushes and Whisks.
Toys and other Knickknacks, such as
Hills Spelling Blocks, Crisis Cross
Puzzles, Toy Candles and Holders,
Roulettes, Pop Pistols, Glass Boxes,
Magnetic Fish, Tops, Comets,
Trumpets, Harmonious, Napkin
Rings, Paints, Autograph Albums,
Collar, Cuff and Glove Boxes,
, 1880-12-25

Albums, Games, g Merry Men,
Ambuscade, Gobang and Right and
wrong), Backgammon Boards and
Chess, Indelible and Copying Pencils
with spare Leads, Bouquet, Chrome
and slate pencils, States, Inks, Game
Counters, Hair, nail and teeth
brushes, Match Boxes (Swiss) Wal
let's, Ladies' Bags. Thermometers,
Paper Weights, Weather Houses,
Boxes Paper and Envelopes, (Moun-
t%aineer, Comedy, Atom and Pres
cott), Fancy Boxes, C%ornucopias,
Bon Bons, Celluloid and Rubber
Dressing and Round Combs, Rouge,
Spring Tapes, Warblers, Bat Balls,
Plaster Figures. Mechanical Engine,
Tin Swords, Stoves, Kitchens, Flutes,
IronBanks, Hatchets, Hammers, Paris
and Dressed Dolls and Decorated
Candles.
A few Clocks, Neptune Strike alarm,
Pansy, Princes, Peep o'Day, and
Cuckoo.
West End, st. Croix LIST Decbr. 1880.
v. ~Junghans
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-04-22

Second Lieut.. J. f. Patten, 2lst Infantry,
has reported for duty at the post.
Colonel C. L. Gillespie, Corps of Engi-
neers, and Mrs. Gillespie, are visiting the
post.
Lieut. J. s. Parke, 2lst Infantry, arrived
this week from Fort Klamath in charge of
military prisoners.
Second Lieut.. G.. NJ. Truitt, 2lst Infantry,
is relieved from temporary duty at Vancou-
yer Barracks aud left yesterday for his STA
ton at Fort Townsend.
Lieut. Col. E. I. Bailey, Medical Director,
lectured at the Unitarian Church, Portland,
on Tuesday evening, before large audience
on "Sewers aud Drainage"
Miss Edith Keefer, daughter of Major j.
B. Keefer, Paymaster, U. s. A., was mar
ried on Thursday last, at Walla Walla, to
Mr.. Harry Paxton of that city.
Mrs. Governor Dennison of Ohio, and
daughter, have been spending several days
at the post They left yesterday for Walla
Walla, where they intend to spend several
months.
The following army officers were at the
garrison this week: Capt. Edward Hunter,
LIST Cavalry, Fort Colville; Capt. sc. Whip
pie, LIST Cavalry, Fort Klamath; I'd Lieut..
II. Ii. Benham. I'd Infantry, Fort Cpur
d'Alene.
Capt. w. F. Spurgin, 2lst Infantry, ar
rived at the post last Friday from Fort Lap
wal, to conduct a detachment of recruits to
the latter place. He returned on Monday,
taking with Linn 20 men for forts in the up
per country.