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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1880-10-23
Fate, or What ? j..
STRANGE HISTORY OF A MICHIGAN
REGIMENT.

STRANGE HISTORY OF A MICHIGAN
REGIMENT.
No historian of the war will ever
write of companies and battalions,
and the strange fate which followed
a company of infantry attached to
a regiment from Michigan need
not be looked for in history, al
though it would make an interest
ing page in any work.
The company was mustered into
service one hundred strong, and a
better lot of men never took the
oath Of allegiance to Uncle Sam.
Before leaving the state three of
the men died. On the trip from
Detroit to Washington two were
killed by the cars. In marching
along the streets of the capitol an
other fell dead. In going into
camp another was accide ntally shot
through the heart. Inside of three
weeks there were seven deaths in
the company, and not even case
of sickness in any other. The regi-
ment was in camp near Washing
ton for four weeks, and two more
men died out of this company, a
third was drowned, and the fourth
was shot dead in street brawl.
This made eleven men, and not an.
other company had lost a man.
In its first skirmish the company
lost four men, while no other COM
pany had man wounded. Its first
lieutenant and third sergeant were
two of the killed. Promotions had
hardly been made when the COM
pany was detailed for outpost duty,
and guerrillas killed three of it's
men at one volley. Tbs first lieu.
tenant and third sergeant were
two of the three. This made eight
cen men, and only one other COM
pany lost a man. Promotions were
again made, and the regiment be-
came engaged Ill q battle. Other
had men wounded, but
this one had five killed. The first
and third sergeant were
the number, This made the
total twenty-three. Not man
had tallen sick hut to die. Not a
man had been hit except to 60
down.
By this time the ill-luck of the
had become camp talk,
and men were not ashamed to be-
lieve that there was something
and superstitous about it.
1t was hard work to find men who
would take promotion, and three of
the rank and file were 81 unnamed
that they deserted, Out of loss
Of twenty seven men in the regi-
nent up to this time twenty.six
lad been from one company.
A curious change now occurred.
in the next fight the company lost
our men. The first and fifth cor
porals were two of these, Within
! week these two same positions
we're vacant again. In six months
i've first and five fifth corporaIs
we're killed, while the first lieuten.
mt and third sergeant were not
Nor did it lose any
)ther commissioned or nOn-cOmmis.
stoned officers.
When this company had been re-
luced to sixty-one men no other
had less than ninety. Ten
recruits Joined it on Monday, and
all were killed in fight on Thurs
lay. In couple of weeks seven
more came, but in less than a
month death had reduced the num-
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1880-10-23

1t was the opinion of b. Arnold
to his dying day that he was dis
honestly counted out Elmira
Free Press.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1880-10-23

Joe, the white race have main
> tained their liberty by their valoI
Are you willing to- fight f9TT ours
} Ay, fight to the death = ~
'rse fight for yous any tim'
Massa john iits-
II believe you, Joe. But l hav'
desperate work on hand tonight
and l do not want you to engage Il
J It without prospect Of reward
If / succeed Twill make you q fre'
man. It Is u matter Of life ant
death-will you g0f
Il will, Massa.'
| Then kneel down and swear be
fore the everything God that, ifyot
falter or shrink tile danger, yor
may be consigned to everlastin
fire.
4 swear, Massa,' said the Ysgra
kneelingl sAnd I <hope tlns
Almighty may strike me dead it l
don't 60 wild you through water
and ebry tingP
Il am satisfied, Joe, said his mas
ter, then turning to the young girl,
who had been ~ mute spectator OF
this singular scene he continued i:
'Now Matte, you get in the wag.
on and III drive down to the par
sonage, and yon remain with Mrs.
Peters and the children until
bring you some intelligence of your
father
While the steady old blacksmith
was awaiting the return Of his
daughter, the party that he had re-
pulsed, returned with increased
numbers and demanded the minis.
ter. A fierce quarrel ensued, which
resulted in their seizing the smith
and carrying him off. They con-
veyed him to a tavern half mile
distant from the shop, and there
he was arraigned before what was
termed a vigilance committee.
The committee met in q long
room on the ground floor, dimly
lighted by a lamp which stood upon
a small table in front of the chair
man. In about half an hour after
Bradley's arrival he was placed
before the chairman for examina-
tiOn. The mans arms were pinion-
ed, but he cast a defiant look upon
those around him.
bradley, this is grave charge
against you. What have you to
sayT said the chairman.
What authority have you to
ask T demanded the smith, fiercelE
eyeing his interrogation. /
The authority of the people Of |
Tennessee was the reply.
Il deny it,
Your denial amounts to nothing.
You are accused of harboring an
abolitionist, and the penalty of that
act, you know, is death. What
have you to say to that charge y
i say that it is lie, and that he
who utters such charges against
mo is scoundrelv
Simpson, said the chairman to
The leader of the band that had cap.
tured Bradley and who now appear. I
I'D with bandage about his head
TO bind up wound which was the
result of blow from the fist
of Bradley. Simpson, what have
you to say''
The leader then stated that lie
lad traced the preacher to the
,lacksmith's shop and that Brad
ey had resisted his arrest and that
lpOn their return he could not he
ound, and that the prisoner refus-
ID to give any information concern
ng him.
DO you hear that, Mr.. Bradley 2
lsked the chairman:
Il do. What of it9' was the re-
by.
lis it trueT
'Yes.'
sWhere is the preacherT
THAT is none of your business
'Mr. Bradley, this tribunal is not
o be insulted with impunity. /
gain demand to know where Mr..
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| mo-
Mr.. Bradley, it is we'll knqwy
that you are not only a memser,
but an exhorter in Mr.. Peters
church, and therefore some little
excuse is to be made for you- zeal
in defenaing him. He is from the
North. and has long been suspect
ell, aud is now accused Of being on
adolitionist and very dangerous
man. You do not deny sheltering
him, and refusing to give him up.
If you persist in this you must take
the consequences. l ask you for
the last time if you vii. inform us
of his whereaboutsf'
sAnd again l answer no.
sMr. Bradley, there is also anoth
er serious charge against you, and
your conduct in this instance con-
firms it. Yeu are accused of givinl
comfort to the enemies OF you
country. What have you to say
to that
Il say that it is false, and thai
he who makes 1t is villainv y
j accuse him of being a traitor
aiding the cause of the Union
said Simpson. +
IF my adherence to the Union
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28
WHO Is MRS. WlNSLOWl

As this question Is frequently asked,we will sim
ply say that she Is lady VINO for upwards OF thirty
years has untiringy devoted her time and talents a.
a female physician aud nurse principally among
chiaren. She has especially studied the constitu-
tion and wauts Of this numerous class, ana rs re-
suit of this effort, and practical knowledge obtained
I'm a lifetime spent as nurse and physician, she has
compounded Soothing Syrup for children teething
II operates like maeic-giving rest and heah-snd
is moreover. sure 10 regulate the bowels In cobses
auence of this article Mrs. WINsLOw Is b. coming
word-renowned as a brnefact0r OF her race; chill
dren certainly DO RISE UP aud bless her; especially
s this the case in this city. Vast quantities Of the
Soothing Syrup are DAILY sold and used here. We
think Mrs. Winslow has immOrtalized her name by
This Invaluable article, and we sincerely believc
Thousands Of children have been saved from On
early grave by its timely use and that millions yet
unborn will share It's bepe1ts and unite In calling
her blessed. No MOTHER has discharged her duty
TO her suffering little one in our opinion, until she
has given Il the benefit of Mr.. Winsow's soothing
Syrup. Try II, molhers-TRY 1T Now.-Lddtes
Visitor, New York city. Sold by all drussisfs-2o
cents a bottle de lu-eodlw
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LOCAL MATTERS.
A Fight for Liberty.

A PRISONER, AFTER DESPERATE STRUGGLE,
ESCAPES PROM THE HENRICO JAIL-THE
JAIIER OyERPOwERED-FIGHIIN Fer THE
POSSESSION OF PIsTOL-A NOTORIOUS
THIEF AT LIBERTY.
Yesterday morning between 6 and Z
O'Clock John Thomas (cOlored), a prisoner
confined in the Henrico-cOunty Jail, made
his escape from that place by overpowerng
The iailer, Mr.. ID. II. Jones. Thomas was
partially examined before Justice Russell
last Saturday morning on the charge of
stealing COW from Mr.. James Cotman, a
farmer OF Vlrina district. The case was
continued by the Justice until tomorrow.
and the accused was committed to Jail to
await further examination.
The jailer went to the cell where Thomas
and three other prisoners were confined,
and unlocked the door so that they could
come out into the iail-yard during
the day. He then started to return to his
Office, and as soon as his back was turned
to the cell in which Thomas was confined
Thomas came out and followed Mr.. Jones
until be reached the outer prison-door. As
soon as the iailer unlocked this door the
prisoner, who had followed him there
without being discovered, seized the
officer from behind and attempted TO
~
The taller tried to draw bis pistol. but the
Jones's arms. Finally the pistol fell out of
the iailer's pocket and exploded at bis feet.
The ball lodged in the prison wall near
where the two men were. The iailer at
tempted TO pick up the pistol, but was pre-
vented by Thomas, who had his arms
around the jaier's body, and was standing
between the officer and the weapon.
desperate struggle was made for the pistol
by both men. Each fought with all their
power for the weapon, which was
lying but 4 few inches from them.
The negro finally got possession OF 1t,
and ran out Of the prison-yard into the sta
ble-yard, and then out into the street, with
the pistol in his hands. The ialer followed
on behind as rapidly IS possible, and wac
fast gaining upon the prisoner, wbo threat
ened TO kill the officer il he continued to
follow him.
A colored man who was standing in the
courthouse yard at the time made an effort
to capture Thomas, bat was prevented
only at the point of the pistol. Thomas
got into the street and ran rapidly to-
wards Rockets. the iaier pursuing for
a time, but had 10 return to the jail
to lock the outer door, so as to pre-
vent the other prisoners from escaping.
He afterwards followed Thomas as far as
Rockets, where he lost sight OF him.
Thomas is about five feet ten inches high,
and weighs 100 pounds. He is rough
looking negro, and is very black, has borne
a desperate character, and is well-known
chicken-thief.
The three prisoners who were confined
in the cell with Thomas say they knew no.
thing Of the affair, and were asleep at the
time, but were awakened by the report OF
the pistol. They ran out OF their cell just
in time to see Thomas make his escape from
the prison-yard. One OF them went out
into the street to watch the chase, bat re-
turned to the Jail.
During the struggle Mr.. Jones had one
of his hands slightly hurt by the pistol,
which is a Colts Cavalry five.shooter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

The following had no opposition j. W.
Brosaugh, city treasurer; II. Fitzgerald,
cty sergeant; and ii. +. Duyal, clerk Of
Hastings Court.
CITY COUNCIL.
First Ward-R. Il. Ballowe, 81; Z. A.
Jones, who was not candidate, received
q votes. ~,
Second Ward-A. G. Gibbs, C9; Il. Oai-
lepber. 42--not a candidate.
Third Ward-W. Ii. Walker, 81; w. L.
Perdue, 81; s. Logan tcoloIedl 49,.
Fourth Ward-A. Royal, 10G; j. II. Gun
ningham (colored) received about 90 votes.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
The following are elected:
First Ward-Dr. A. 5. Mchae.
Second Ward-J. NJ. ferdue.
Third Ward--G. w. Cole.
Fourth Ward-G. w. Meredith.
In the First Ward a number OF votes
we're east for George w. Jones, who was
not a candidate, ,,
In the Third Ward NJ. a. Harris (colcred,
received 43 votes,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

GRAND Grove DRUIDs.-The Grand
Grove, u. A. o. ID. of Virginia, met in this
city yesterday evening at Druid's Hsll. A
great deal of important business came be-
fore the body. The Grand Secretary's re-
port showed that the Order had increased
in membership at least double that Of any
other year. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing wear: w. l.. Bald
win, N. G. A.; w. Ii. Dean, d. G. A.; W..
4. Cree, grand secretsry; {. &. Thon,
grand treasurer; l.. Richmond, q. |. g.;
J. b. McKenney, grand marshal; !. Solo
mon, &. o. G. w. Il. Cree and I. L..
Courtney grand representatives to the
Grand Grove OF t6e United States.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

4 PogTIcAL SHOWER BATH SQUELCHES AN
ARDBNT LOvER.-The elite Of Richmond
were gathered at the country residence OF a
prominent banker last Tuesday evening,
the occasion being a fashionable "garden
party" Love, moonlight, and strawber.
ries were prominent features Of the eve
ming. Seated in the most romantic nook oi
the grounds, with all the surroundings in
spring tale OF love, an ardent and earnest
youth was heard 10 address his fair com
panion in these words:
81 know not why it is in contemplating
the beauties OF nature my soul desires some
kindred spirit with which TO share the min
gled Joys and sorrows OF this life. | never
loved before; till | saw you, dear Sarah
my heart was rs free ~ the evenings
breeze. YOn bright moon-the queen o
night-sis smiling on my suit, and bids mt
hope that your answer will bring Joy to my
heart"
He paused for reply; and as she raised
her bright, roguish face there was twin.
kle in her laughing eyes that sent his heart
bounding as he waited with breathless eX-
pectancy her first Joyous utterance OF A"
knew it too well ever to have forgotten il
the lines are these":
" Who sit his ears? Not |, said the Cadet;
'TMan't me, you may bet, diJnr slit 'em.
And the Recorder declared on his life
That he never owned jlck-kuife:
And >cbodcld Will sware that he wasn't there;
50 the only conclusion arrived at
l. that nobody slit 'em;
They tell In Wnttaker's mouth as he slept
And he bit 'em."
The young man is now engaged in wri.
ting an essay upon the degenerlcy and colo
hearted practical tendency OF the age.
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Conservative nominees namts in Roman
letters; Readi iUsters in italics.
The name Of Mayor w. G.. Darlington
was placed by the RCadiusters on theil
ticket.
There was an imitation Conservative
ticket out containing the names OF all the
Conservative nominees except Mr.. HolZin
ger. For lrs name that Of Mr.. Dabney was
substituted.
The Fleet.
Mayor: William &. Darlington.
Attorney for the Commonwealth George
ID. Wise.
Sheriff: John w. Wright.
Auditor: James B. ROyster.
Collector Aylett X. WoOdson.
Commissioner OF The Revenue: Robert b
Munford.
Sergeant: n. VI. Lee.
High. Constable: Il. Holzinger.
MARSHALL WARD.
Alderman: T.. 4. Saunders.
Common Councilmen: Mcs,rs. Curtis
Davis. Gum, Hayes, and Weisiger.
Justices Mcssis. Crew, Mays, and Shine
JEFFERSON WARD.
Alderman j. G.. Smith.
Common Councilmen: Messrs. Cole, Fer
gusson, Higgins, Phillips, and Warren.
justices: Messrs. Granger, Holmes, and
Taylor.
MADISON WARD.
Aldermen: Messrs. Crenshaw and Mere
dith.
Commou COuncilmen: l,esTs. Clarke
Davis. Hargr0ye, Pizzini, and Taylor.
Justices: Messrs. Fisher, Jones, and
Shields.
MONROE WARD.
Aldermen: Messrs. Bass and Wexford.
Common Councilmen Messrs. Elicit, FL
tyson, Manson, Mcdowell, and Straus.
Justices: MessrS. Isbell, Laube, and Nc
Gehee.
CLAY WARD.
Alderman G. l.. Todd.
Common COuncilmen Messrs. Campbell
Edwards, Gum, Hooper, and King.
justices Messrs. Brannan, saunders
and Whtmore, Jr.
ran OF above are Conservatives, and were
regularly nominated at the primary elec
! tion.]
JACKSON WARD.
For Aldermen: Messrs. Crump and Ran
kin. Mr.. Rankin was on both tickets.
For Council: Messrs. Forester, Tinsley
Foster, Robinson, and Lubbock (Con.l
For justices Messrs. Holleran, John
son, and Sparks (Con.)
All those not marked Con-" are Re
pubicans. As the vote in this ward Is yer,
close an official count may vary the aboy
somewhat.
MANCHESTER.
JAMES A. GENTRY ELECTED MAYOR; c. $
WELLS, HIGH CONsTABLE; A. c. ATTKIsS0N
COMMoNwgALTH's ATTORNEY; AND A. A
ALLEN, COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
A QUIET But EXCITING CONTEST
The election for cry offices took plac,
Yesterday. 1t passed off very quietly. Th'
contest for the four offices mentioned aboy'
was animated, but pleasant. The friends
of all the competitors were very active. o
the names endorsed by the colored RepubIi
cans, Messrs. Clarke and Howle were de
feated, and Messrs. Attkisson and Aller
elected over one hundred colored vote
were poled. The following is the result:
FOR MAYOR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE YOUNG MEMS
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION TO-NIGHT.-At the
Iecture-room Of the Seventh-Street Chris
tian church at O'Clock tonight will be held
the annual meeting Of the Young Mems
Christian Association.
This meeting will elect officers and con-
slider matters OF vital importance to the fll-
ture interests, il not the existence, OF the
Association, and every member OF the AS
ISOLATION and its friends generally are cor
daily urged 10 be present. The report OF
the president will show the Association to
be, in many respects, in a more flourishing
condition than ever before, while at the
same time circumstances which may be easi-
ly overcome place it in condition OF great
peril.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

The FIRE YEsTERDAY.-Just before III
O'Clock yesterday morning smoke was seen
issuing from under the edges OF the roof OF
the large iron-front building abou; the mid
die OF the square on Main street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets. The members
OF Hose Company No. were notified, and
line OF fabric hose was laid of and a
stream taken to the roof, hole cut
through, and the fire put out. Subsequent
ly an alarm was turned in at Station IL, cor
ner Twelfth and Main streets, which
brought out all the apparatus. Damage TO
buildinv about $50.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28
NOTICE In the summons Of multiple

NOTICE. In the summons OF multiple
~ poinaiag aud exOneration Ia ihc Court of ses-
SION In scotland, raised az the instance of MIS-
Calheriue Midland Bisir and Mary Davidson ,air'
residing Ia Edinburgh ex|cu,ricss of J05n BAR,
Writer 10, the Sisnef Edinburgh, prrsaefs against
ieni,min Howard Shackeifofj. sttofney. Warreh-
ION Va. United states OF Amer admin,.trator
ds 5OniS nOa ~ the Estate or me dee' A. bii.m
u.n, os F,udnieP county. IN the State of virginia.
md n ,,fed states sf Amtrti q. appointed by me
Fauauifr Coun'v COart OF virginia on IN. Zo'h dsy
OF srptembr 1872 conform 10 ssIs oi ms
dor ~ hand OF william n. jcnDinfs tne c'efk OF
said court. aud Richards tayDe nrsinns JpsiSs
nsr sof both dated sth Oc:tber. 1903, ahn ,ynn =.
Kelly of Culpcts< county. IA lhe cat OF Snyinis
arcreszld or elsewhere abe cad. and OrAnsinc ..
rIly OF CuipeIsf county. IN The S,a'e oi slIss"S
alpreSaid, or elsewhere abroad aesisnpk pnnss' ,s
eaeeut0r or administrators. nominaied sn" ,p'S.a
81 by George Denl OF Flaquier county. sna o's.o
OF yirginis afbresaid. ssd Others. detrhosr', ~ ~
ference TO the balance IA he hsads Ot lh. s."
scIrrices OF the iniromfssioss OF the sau y.n,S
hert able subjects situated Ia Renfrew aud ro.e
Glasgow, 'Ae Honorable Lord Adam Ordinary los
pronounced The 5citesins tnisrioeoior; ~
of In March last, sna Cur,iacs ate Vt Int,msAsea
No as OF roce w8keas She process; fsrihss On
The motion OF the and neal rsistrs rssk
lie osder ior eosdesessssnces sna claims - 1870 snS
Nj, i,n The next six wseAs. and Directs in a1aAiton
OF the depeno~ee OF aats procc:s u oe msas ~ az
,eIisemen' twice AT an interval OF Tour vns
OF the leading uewslspers Ia each Of we nnowlus
towns IN irsinis, uitted states of Anxrea-va |.
xichm0pa Aicxapdris, tSirfax, and Wsrrrn'on /,
and a,so oloe ia each % he kdinbnSh Cvura"s
aud Seotsmds newspipers, ana t~ssr w Tue "'''-
gov Fe,a,a .a, p'"'p'pe' .JAMYs ADAM
SCOTT, BRUCE CLOVER
Wsf.aer. Asens.
Enlsnyno, HILL srasxr issh MAy' 1880
my 28&tz
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

POLICE CouRr.-Acting Police-Justlce J.
J. Crutchdeld presided al the Ponce court
Yesterday morning and disposed OF quNc .
lengthy docket. None OF tue cases were y.
importance, and the fines collected opiy
amounted to $40. ,
The case OF Monroe Haskins (coio'edl
charged with assault and battery w~' con-
tinued until to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28
THE HYGEIA HOTEL,
TARRANT.S sELTz sR APERIENT.

DON,T OUTRAGE YOUR STOMACH
with violent caihartlcs, but use that pleasant ana
saluiary laxative.
TARRANT's sELTZER APERlENT,
which acts gently, though effectively, promotes de
gtslon and appetite, induces active circulation OF
the blood. sIou,es The dormant liver, aud benefits
the whole internal organism. dose IS insiantane-
ousy prepared, and the article is refreshing and
portable. Prove the truth of This by using it.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Imy l7.M,W&F2wl
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IFrom the state of Yesterday. ]

Ny name having appeared for the first
time this morning in the papers for the
office of Collector, desire, this my first
opportunity, to state that am not canGi-
date for any Office in the gift Of the people.
have been lifelong Democrat OF the JEFF
ferson school, and shall, II Providence per-
mils me, support the nominee OF the Gin
cinnati Convention in November next, be
he " hUm he may. THOMAS y. SIARkk.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

DAIRYMAlDs' RkcEPTION.-Th popular
entertainment will be repeated tonight In
the lecture-room Of Broad Street Methodist
church. An excellent programme OF exer-
cises has been arranged, consisting OF favor
te selections OF music aud reading. Inc
procession and chorus OF the Dairymalds Is
a very attractive feature. See advertise
mpnt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

WoIK on THE New RAnRoAD.-Thc
grading on the Richmond and Allegheny,
railroad is progressing satisfactorily ana
rapidly ut the rate OF about one ana ha'i
miles day. 40.
The contractors are now delivering ties
on the line between Bosher's dam ana Ken.
mond. Ties have been distributed Tor apou'
twenty miles.
The rails for part OF the line are ex-
pected early next month.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-28

EXCURSION TO Box AIR.-The West End
Beneficial and Social Society Of Manchester
will give an excursion and pic mic at Bon
Air Tuesday. The train will leave Rich
mond at 5 A. NJ. and ll:45 A. NJ, stopping
at Manchester and Bele-Isle junction. The
committee who have the matter in charge
seem bent upon making the excursion
success and the whole affair a very pleasant