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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-08-10
VOL. XXXVIII.

" l saw the sled a straining there, and |
couldn't bear to see it so all through Sun.
day"
Mr.. Morse was the possessor of an old
ram which. without just provocation. had
more than once caused Daniel to realize
the hardness of its head. Daniels dis.
eliminating sense of justice urged him to
lnfIct some punishment. Venturing one
evening at dusk to pass through corner
of the sheep pasture, he spied at little
distance what he made out to be the old
ram asleep. He saw his horns and knew
just where the head lay. What chance
lhe ram was so near the fence that Daniel
could give him good kick and scamper
out OF reach before the old fellow would
recover from his astonishment. The how
crept up cautiously and inflicted good
rousing kick upon-no the ram, but gran
ite boulder. Oh, the poor bare foot! Blu,
" nanny " had compassion and bound i,
up tenderly. One thing was gained, how.
ever. Never afterwards did the bows
imagination, as that of most children will.
magnify imperfectly discerned objects into
terrible animals or unearthly shapes. He
would always summon his cool reason to
his aid.
In 1899, as Mrs Morse and Daniel stood
in the doorway one day, Mr.. Morse came
riding home from 1.-THE meeting house,
i. e., the village at the centre of the town
they noticed he was crying.
Mother" thus he always addressed
his wife, and now his words came broken,
/" the father of our country is dead"
What! General Washington is not
dead?"
Yes he said, 1.-the father of our
country" And he wept upon his horse.
Mrs. Morse burst out crying. and Daniel,
from sympathy, cried too.
The happy state of affairs with this
household was not to continue. 70 be
sure they lived very simply-there was
not china plate in the neighborhood.
Mrs. Morse possessed two or three large
pewter platters which she secured bright
with rushes gathered by Daniel; but fur
ther than this, besides iron pots, could set
forth only fow wooden trenchers. But
Daniel had found Il mother in Mrs. Morse.
The youngest daughter had married DR..
Dennison, and the old people had made
the oft-committed error of thinking that
they would be happier if relieved from all
cares of property, and had only an assur-
ance of support for life. The farm was
conveyed by deed to DR.. Dennison, and
trouble began. AS Daniel lay in his
trundle bed at night, he heard Mr.. and
Mrs. Morse talk over their grievances,
chief among which was his own ill treat
ment by Dennison. Mrs. Morse, too,
would frequently go out into the field and
help him finish hard stint set by his new
master Question soon arose as to Daniels s
support, and rather than surrender him to
the severe treatment of Dennison the good
old couple felt called upon to part with
him. He was then nine and one half
years old. and went to reside in Berlin
(VermonD, with his sister and her hus-
band, Israel Dewey.
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When Daniel was fourteen years old he
chose for guardian his brother Sylvanus
Baldwin, who was ten years his senior
and was then prosperous carpenter and
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-08-10

The new home on Dog river in Berlin
was reached, as already signifed, in the
year 1902 (February), Daniels brother
in-law had begun here in the wilderness
only II short time before, He had effected
clearing of four or five acres, and had
erected log house and barn, 1t was the
! first farm in Berlin on the west side of Dog
river,as you come from Northfeld,an sew.
en- miles from Montpelier, then Wig
orous settlement, though it had but
two houses west of Worcester branch.
The road to and beyond the house
towards Mortified Falls was impas.
sable to wagons, supposing there had been
any, which there were not. 1t was such a
road as the farmer makes into the woods
for his logs. The nearest neighbor down
the river was Seth Johnston, one and a
half miles. Up the river two miles was
Mr.. Carpenter. East, on Irish hill, it is
true there was habitation distant only
one mile, but for all practical purposes it
was further away than the other, for there
was no road. Passers by, of course, were
rare. The tones of wild animals were
heard more frequently than was the hui
man voice. Daniel slept in the garret,
reached by ladder. close under the bark
roof. Snow drifted in through the i'll
fitting bark He covered his head at such
Tunes and in the morning found the drifts
thick on the bed clothes. There was great
need of work in this kind of life, and boys
tegan early to do according to their capac-
ty. The first spring Daniel assisted al
making sugar. The boiling was done in a
kettle in the open air, and for sap tubs
halves of Eastwood logs were followed
out and charred to prevent leakage
through the pores. The regular business,
directly after the q crops were in," WAS to
clear a new piece. The number of acres
freed from the forest marked the pioneer
prosperity.
In the summer it was one of Daniels
duties to observe when the sun reached
the top of certain tree and then drive
home the COWS from the woods, where they
ran in lieu of pasture. One night after g
long search the boy suddenly realized h'
had lost his way. Two or three attempts
to follow a straight line in what he thought
the homeward direction had resulted in {
return upon his path. 1t was growing
dark alarmingly fast Lion, the dog, was
fortunately with him. He made up hi
mind he must pass the night in the woods
; climbed a spruce tree, made as com
Portable and safe bed as possible among
; the branches, and tried to make Lion, VIII
was whining at the base of the tree. under
stand he was to remain and not desert hi
: Young master. How still it was when th
Q dog was quiet! " Tink-tink--tink.
I came very family to his ears. Surely tina
r was the bell on old "Lineback."
Hear the bell, LionP Can you fetc
! the cowsP"
v He bounded away. Daniel called hin
! back, descended, and, by listening care
d fully and by aid of the dogs acute ear, tn
cows were finally found lying patientl
chewing their cuds. The regular move
O ment of " Lineback's' jaws had caused tn
4 bell to send forth the faint notes. Th
COWS knew the way home and started o
, in direction contrary to Daniels Judg
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-08-10

saw the sled a straining there, and I
couldn't bear to see it so all through Sun.
Aav
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

FRsM another item in the Vicks-
burg Commercial Of the 9th ult., we
conclude that journal refers to our
paper when itsays:
The Mississippi Messenger now
says that Maj Barksdale, with his
strong personal following, should
for the sake Of harmony, mind you
allow Senator Lamar to be re
elected to the United States Senate
without opposition"
II TIE Commercial meant the
"CHIcKAsAW" MESSENGER, when it
said the mississippi" Messenger.
we "deny the allegation and defy the
alligator" to prove his assertion. On
the contrary we never had any re
spect for the "harmony plan" before
nor since the State convention. We
expressed our desire then and since
that Maj. Barksdale and Col. Lamar
should canvass the State and discuss
before the people the great issues"
which have divided the Democratic
party into two fractions, designated
by the names of the two great lead
ers, and at this late day we most
respectfully, but firmly, decline to be
sadded with such inconsistency as
the Commercial imputes to us, even
when tempered with the euphonic US
cry Of "harmony."
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

Carr Pr DARDrN addressed the
people OF Houlka. Buena Vista and
Houston last week. We were pres
sni at bis alpointmen, q Buena Wis
e, where q hrge aud iatelligent
crowd had assembled. ami had The
pleasure Of listening 10 his speech,
most Of which we are prepared to
endorse lie Is earnest and euthu-
sissiic 10 hts work, and bis manner
snd ulterances give assurance that
bic chief desire is the good Of Mis-
sissippi and Mississippians. Darden
is no hide bound proscriptionist nor
policy monger, but a bold aRd fear
less advocate Of the rights and inter
ests Of Mississippi, and, although
acknowledging his adhesion 10 tue
Democratic party, he has the courrge
to proclaim that those rights and
interests should not be made sub.
seFvient to party lealty. Many good
men diner with him in his view
upon this subject, but We believe b,
is right, and We know he ia honest
Il was our good fortune to NEE
many OF cur old friends and patronI
OF the MESSENGER At Buena Vista
and we're gratihed to learn that GU
exposition OF some Of the doings 0
tho political ringsters had not rem
dered the paper unpopular or weak
ened its influence. The MEssENGE
is still regarded as faithful sentr
on tie outpost Of political liberty
1t is rec ognized as the earnest frien
; Of the people-hSving the courage t
, deuounoe wrong, even il perpetrate
a by our own friends inside the rank
y Of the grand old party, to which "
have given twenty Of the best yeai
i Of our existence
!, To DR.. John 7. Murdoch and b
It estimable lady are We indebted +,
D, an elegant dinner, and to ell the GOO
e people Of Buena Vista and vioinit
= for pleasant day which, we spe
II most agreeably.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

"Will you accept q tract, young
n.an ?" asked an elderly lady.
"Well. ma'aD," replied the young
man, pleasantly, "if tie good large
tract, in an eligible situation, graded
and improved, eve minutes walk from
the horse cars, churches, schools,
ETC, thank You, ] don't care Il / do.
I'm q stranger il Boston, ma'am /;
often heard Of your unbounded hos;
pilality, liberality and ali that sort o.
thing but, bless me I never had en-
idea Of this kind.
She Simply remarked: " Poor young
man, how little you know Of usI
Boston people"
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

Carr A. J. FLANAKIE, a native Of
Huntsville, Ala, but resident Of
Vicksburg. Miss, since the war, died
at his home 10 the latte. city on Sun
day last
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

OK Thursday last the condition of
the President was regarded as almost
hopeless, and the surgeons in atten-
dance fixed Saturday or Sunday as
the probable time when the end would
come. But to the great Joy OF every
body, unless We except the scheming
cabal, who we're to profit by Mr..
Garfeld's death. Saturday he raj
lied, Sunday was better, Monday the
improvement was still more marked
and Tuesday he was declared to be
in more hopeful condition than for
weeks past We sincerely hope he
may be spared to give to the country
that wise and impartial administra
ton, which the whole people Of the
Republic had a right TO expect from
his course during the few months he
has served.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

TIE convention ia Monroe nomi-
mated, on Saturday last, Messrs. +.
0. Sykes, j d. Triee and j. c.
Burdiue for the Legislature; i L.
Sykes for Sheriff; J j Mckinney
for Treasurer, and 2. If. Cabot for
Assessor From this distance il
looks to us to be a good ticket, and
with the lights before Us we sincerely
wish it may be triumphantly elected.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

MR J j CHAMBERS, Of Iuka, an
experienced newspaper man will ere
long commence The publication of the
Tishomingo Reporter The subscrip-
ton price win be only sI0O We wish
oar old and new contemporary un-
bounded success.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

Aswr predicted the joint couven-
lion Of Independents, Greenba'kers
aud Republicans, which assembled
Al Jackson last week, has nominated +
a monerel ticket consisting OF one
conservative. three Greenbackers
and three Republicans Il was
hardly reasonable to suppose that
clements so incongruous could and
would unite into one harmonious
whole. and at The same time select o
ticket that would gather strength
from the white Democratic Consery-
alive voters Of the slate, and IL we
understand anything OF tho situation
politically in Mississippi, We would
saw that no uprising Of the people
/ need be expected in the interest OF
1.-The mixed concern which is repre-
sentod by the following ticket;
FOR GOVERNOR
BEN KING, Conservative, Of Copiah.
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR
JB.YELLOWLY.G G.. B. Of Madison.
FOR SECRETARY or STATE.
81. sPELLNAN, COL. RAP. Of Kinds
FOR AUDITOR
AT. WIMBERlY. O. b. Of faabpsha.
FOR TREASURER
j N. BYNUM, hEP. of Aloorn.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
VIZ. FITZGERALD, EEP. Of Warren.
FOR suPT. PUBLIC EDUCATION
W.D.HOWZE, G. B. Of Desoto.
The ticket as a whole is not for
midable one. but It must be admitte
that It contains some good mateTia
and we warn our friends that wii
apathy and disaffeetion existing
our own ranks it will require som'
thing more than bitter denunciatiC
-, Of Ben. King as g "sorehesd' 70 d.
feat him. The howl Of demagogu
about negro domination, and carp
bag rule, will not avail in this car
vass. Live issues must be met al
discussed, and the people, havil
the right to choose for themseiF'
demand that their will as express
by their ballots deposited, shall
respected. Nothing but honest,
ST tive, earnest work on the part Of
Democracy will prevent Mlssissil
FROM having 90 king" 10 rule %
her for the sext four years, and
the party is not prepared to en-
the canvass on this basis the yictC
had as we'll be conceded 10 the {
for there are thousands and tens
thousands of the best Democrats
our ranks who would welcome {
feat fairly expressed ct the polls
preference to victory attained y
through any questionable metho'
"a fall vote, free ballot and a
count" is the sentiment Of ev
honest Democrat in the State, {
the hybrid crew assembled at Jat
son on the 25th must not be perm
ted to solely appropriate it. We
dorse the sentiment, are willing
meet the issues presented by
Opposition under that banner,
faithfully and honestly abide the
- suit, and so are the honest Den
o If cratic masses.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

THE Grand Lodge of Good TEN
plars viii convene at Saltillo. instead
of Okolona, as first selected 1t will
meet on the 9th Of rext month and
continue in session several days
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

We regret TO see the announce
ment Of tie death of Capt Harris
Barksjaie, one of the editors and
proprictors Of the Clarion, which sad
event occurred at his home in Jack
son. on the Dist inst.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

The worms are playing the mia
chief generally in the prairies. In
nearly every quarter we get informa
ton from they are actively at work
stripping the plant bare, and cutting
the leaves from around the boII
They are doing much damage. AID
as they have come 70 stay as long as
there is material for work. We nav
confidently expect they will cut he
crop short Columbus Index.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

Tor the district composed Of Chicka-
saw and Monroe met AZ the Temple
Building yesterday, Pursuant to cali.
Present, The following delegates
PROM CHlCKAsAw.
W. d. Couch, W $. Bates, DR. W.
F. Walker J R. Mcintosh, W Z.
Baskin, J. l. s. hin, II. B. Lacey,
John Williams, MsDuH Green, and
w. T. Houston, proxy.
FROA MONROE.
S. A. Jonas, A. f. Dalrymple, J
81. Trice, and I. J. McQuiston.
The convention organized by Sc
lecting S. A. Jonas as chairman, an,
A. +. Dalrymple and II. B. Lacey 81
secretaries.
The convention adjourned to tWl
o'clock. Up to the hour Of goinl
10 press 1880 pm. no nomination
bad been made.
LArER IS. L. Wilson nominate
BY acclamation,
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

TIE Peoples ticket as it is called
hasa CONSERVATIVE head, a "Repub
liean" body and a "Greenback" tail,
but the conglomcTated party wants
"A full vote, free ballot and a fair
count alice samee, and we say they
ought to have it, regardless Of the
effect upon our party in the coming
election.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

BRornEB THOMPSON, Of the Aber-
deem Weekly is just now learning
the proper station Of q newspaper
man The average editor is a fret
class institution, so long as be helps
to elect some other fellow, but per-
sonal aspirations are simply prepros
ferrous. We've been there, Ed, and
we know exactly what we aro talking
about.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

From this tim e forward Capt.
w. G. Stovall may be found at
his Cotton Yard, ready to
serve his farmer friends when
they come to this market With
cotton. Everybody knows
Stovall is a first-class Ware
hOuSeman,
Sept. 1, 81.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

The proposition TO beat out the
anti railroad members Of the Board
OF Supervisors in Monroe county
didn't "pan OUT any extraordinary
results. Tie "Bar Of Aberdeen"
don'tremore the obstropulous mem
bers ia an hour" Not much.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

Coz. J g MoARTHUR, Of Meridi-
an, will commence the publication
Of paper TO be called "Our Coun-
try" about the lst ofSeptember. The
paper viii be Independent and non.
partisan in politics. We cheerfully
place it on our exchange list.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

In Garfield dies, Secretaries Blaine,
McVeigh and Hunt must 60, says the
side whiskered expectant. Ergo, il
Garfield gets well, Blaine, MeVeigh
and Hunt will stick, and Arthur,
Grant and Conkling can go the ID
for all the country cares.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

THE Hon. J B. Yellowly is de
risively spoken Of by one Of our ex-
changes as the prince Of Changers. +"
. It's not a part Of our business to
defend Nj YelIowiy, now that he is
the opposition candidate for Lienten-
ant Governor, but we wish to say that
bic being q Granger is no disgrace to
him, nor is be any discredit 70 the
Order.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

WoN'T the "Guiteau party" be sick
With disappointmentifPresid Gar
field survives the assassin's bullet aud
the doctors malpractice
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01
SILRRIFE,s sAIE-

J. W. ALTERNATELY, Fir,t Di.trict
VS.. J Chfefaaau "a
J. G. RISH, a WIFE. alias execution.
Judgment Cor Sixty seven dollars and Eisbty
i've cents and Costs.
Qf virtue oflhe above stated execution 10 me
- directed ffom the ohice Of James Patter.
son Justice Of the Peace Of Calhoun county,
| wiz, On
Monday, the Ist day OF August.
1881, proceed to sell 10 he highest bidder for
cash, within legal houFs, 10 frani 81 he Court
House door, In the town Of Houston, The follow.
ing described property, to-Wit Sc y Section
80, Township l2, Range 2 East The above
property Was levied upon as the proper " Of J.
g. kish and Wife, and will be sold 10 satisfy
said debt and an costs.
s. L. WILSON, Sheriff,
b. c. A. MoFFArr. D. s.
JuIy
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01
COUNTY TICKET.

FOR LEGISLATURE,
j w BUCHANAN,
N. B CRAWFORD.
FOR SHERIFF,
w. G. STOVALL.
FOR TREASURER,
T. G LYON.
FOR ASSESSOR,
J. i. THOMPSON.
FOR CORONER,
J. w. McNAMEE.
FOR SURVEYOR,
II A. PATTISON.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

DOES anybody suppose Arthur,
Grant and Conkling are happy over
the prospective recovery Of the Pres
identi
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

JOHN BATES, e. a.. Chsncsry Court.
No. So vs.. First District
ELIZABETH y. BATES.l Chickasaw Countr.
DI virtue Of decree made and entered in the
ID above eause in che Chancery Court 81 the
lst District Of ChieksaH couutr, Mississippi.
az TIE May Term 1881. !, IS Commissioner viii
sell in front Of tie SouFt House door in tha
town Of Houston, said county, on
Monday October SYST. IssR,
Tor one third cash. ths remaining tro-thiras n
be raid IN i've equal payments, one ana tvo,
years from date Of sale, The following desrribeS
property to-Wit the Southwest ousfter So
nos Thirty-i X, Township Fourteen Re-.
II rec East. The purchaser will n rsSni-,S
% execute notes for lhe deferred psvmebs T..
besr legal interest from date Of ale III
eonvey such title as Is rested IN me As Com
p. sionst' 2, +. MEDLIN,
aug Commissioner,
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01


Hay students board on the mess system
gar stanl aix doh ars per month.
re University Is il all respects prosperous
The Board meets AZ Oxford on "a Monday ID
September o elect thrle additional Professors
= &c 81 aadem Language, one Of Natural
History, and one Of Metaphysics.
Apply for catalogue end Information to 0ES.
A. 7. SfEwARr, Chancellor.
n. n. SULLIVAN,
aual-if seefetaFT Rasrd Trustees
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01
ADVERTISE IN TIE MESSENGER,
NON-RESEDENr,s NOTICE,

MARY BELL wALLACEl
No. 337. vs.. hih faF Divorce
DANIEL WALLACE.
To Daniel Walsss, Huntsville, Ala.
Won are hereby cited to appear at the
i November Term 1881, Of the Chancery
Court 2nd District, Chickasaw county, Missis-
sippi, at the Court House in Okolona on
Monday, November -, EssI,
to answer as defendant IN this cause.
E.F. MEOLIN, Gle (,
Aug. By II. B. LACEY, d. c.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01
OKOLONA
FEM ALE INSTITUTE

Fall FaCulty-ThOFOuEh Course
Earnest Work Ia ali Depart
memta.
THE FALL TERN BEGINS
Tuesday, September Is, 1881.
Tuition from $500 to $500 per month Mu-
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Board, with fuel and lights, sl2.0O per month
Washing al cost.
Boarding pupils will furnish, each, blank
cts. sheets, 2pillow-eases, their towels and
toilet articles
Payments quarterly, IN ADVANCE, or at
The end Of each month.
Address, D. G. DEUPREE, President,
jol24-tf 0k0lona, Mss.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01

- Esell 4 Son are seliiag Oh
their imm.use stock of goods at
Bankrupt prices. You can buy beau.
uful calico from them at Sc per yard
and al other goods equally as low.
Call on them il you want a bargain.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01
Jnion Female College,
OXFORD. MISSISSIPPI.

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The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1881-09-01
UNIVERSITY
OF MI66IS6IPPE,
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eHi session opens
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Tuition still FREE 70 al students from anv
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