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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

A COOP SQUARE MEAL Is too often fol-
lowed by a disordered stomach, symp-
toms Of dyspepsia or indigestion. Every
miserable dyspeptic in the land should
know tina, he can be cured by a timely
use of BurdOck Blood Bitters Price 800,
trial size 10 cents. Sold by Dorr &
Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

S11oemakers, Stick to the last.
Just what J. Schwan has done for the
last 81 years, and now has the largest
stock of boots, shoes, slippers, rubbers,
arctics, or anything in the shoe line, which
he will sell at bottom prices. Money saw
ed by giving him cali.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
Henry Jacobe.

Is one of our leading and oldest Mer-
chant Tail0rs. At his store can
be found as fiae an assortment of cloths
for autumn and winter garments as the
city boasts of, and Mr.. Jacobs attends
personally to the measurement and the
cutting of all his garments, and satisfac-
ton is guaranteed to all who favor him
with their patronage. We commend him
to all in search of ready made, or gar
ments to measure. Mill street.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

Hon. VIM. Taylor, Boston, Is well again.
Completely cured Of scrofulous humor
which poisoned his blood, covering his face
and head with sores, by Cuttcura Resolvent
externally. 5ss s ss-
Chas. Eayre Hinkle, Jersey City Heights,
years, was completely cured Of q terrible case
of Eczema BY the Cuticura Remedies. From
his head to his feet Was one mass Of scabs.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
Eh&lnhSs Gnn an m Mt nm EllHA

This is beyond question the most successful
cough medicine we have ever sold, few doses
invariably cure the worst cases OF cough,
cess in the cure of consumption is without
parallel In the history of medicine. Since its
first discovery it has been sold on guaran-
tee. q test which no other medicine can stand.
If you have a cough we earnestly ask you to
try 1t. Price 10 cts. 50 cts. and $l.0O. IT your
lungs are sore, chest or back lame, use Shi.
loh's porous Plaster. Sold by
NOnyE Il FRENCH.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
Get Ont Daarn.

The close confinement Of all factory work
tites, languid miserable feelings, poor blood,
inactive liver, kidney and urinary troubles,
and all the physicians and medicine in the
worlf cannot help them unless they get out
best remedy, especially for such cases. hay
ing abundance Of health, sunshine and rosy
cheeks in them. They cost but tr1fle. See
another column.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

u. NJ. THOMPSON has purchased fine
lot of coal, hard and soft, and will furnish
il to all who want al bottom prices IN any
quantity. Don't fail 10 see him before
buYing.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

The Travelers' Official Guide for No
vember IS on hand, as complete and per
feet as usual, and it is usually about as
perfect and complete as it is possible tc
make publication Of this kind.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

The mortgage. which has 50 long rested
upon every home in minnesota, is about
10 be lifted; and Minnesota the home
Of the brave Governor Pillsbury, will be
free-yes, we hope, forever free.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

No MATTER WHAT HAPPENS You NAV
rest assured that you are safe in being
speedily cured by Thomas Electric Oil
in all cases of rheumatism, neuralgia,
toothache, etc. One trial only is neces.
sary to prove Its efficacy.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
Wood for Sale.

You can buy good body oak of D. NJ.
Thompson for $3.50 per cord In carload
lots on track at Austin, and $685. per
cord at Ramsey. By buying soon you
will save money.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

BRUSHES, toilet soaps, perfumery, fine
cigars, &C., at Clemmer s. Pooler's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
Sole agents, Austin, MINI

DYSPEPSIA in its worst form will yield
TO the use of Carriers Little Nerve Pills
aided BY Garter Little Liver Pills. They
not only relieve present distress but
strengthen the stomach and digestive ap.
paralus. Sold by Noble & French.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

The crown in England is valued at
9134OeO No wonder crowns rest heav.
lily upon the brows Of those who wear
them,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

To THE LADIES: We now have COM
plete assortment flower pots and vases, for
fall use. CLEMMER s. POOLER.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

WE have the finest line of albums ever
brought 10 town and at prices that will
sell them. FERNALD q 20.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

For watches, s,lverware, jewelry
spectacles, etc, a complete stock, prices
the lowest, and all goods warranted, 60
to HAYES BGO's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

CARLOAD winter apples, Just received
at TAYLOR g. BALLS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

MONEY to loan, at lowest rates, annual
interest, on First Mortgage, on Improved
Farms. Apply to D. B. JOHNSON, Jr., at
the Mower County Bank.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

Our stock of steel engravings and eb.
ony frames are very fine. Call and see
them FERNALD u 60.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

DoS'T forget that we always carry the
finest line of willow goods, and sell them
at prices that can't be beat.
FERNALD & Co.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

MONEY TO LoAN.-$600to loan on good
farm security, without bonua, by an Aus
TIN party Inquire of Ormanzo Allen.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

NEVER interrupt any conversation with
q hacking cough it creates a bad i'm
preston. Better invest a quarter Of a
dollar in a bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup and cure it.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

CALL at Mrs. Fishers, below the post
office, II you would get square NEAR
che0o
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

The best mixed paint sold is the Gutta
Percha. We have it IN all shades and
sizes desired. CL1MMER & POOLER.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

SCHOOL BOOKS, blank books, pens. inks
pencils, and all That belongs to the sta
tionery trade, at Clemmer & Pooler's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

BIRD CAGES, fishing tackle, and fancy
goods. at Clemmer s. Pooler's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

Our stock Of wall papers, borders, cur
tain fixtures, &C., is good and complete
for fall trade. CLEMMER s. POoLER.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
important to Travellers.

Special inducements are offered you by
the Burlington Route. 1t will pay you
to read their advertisement elsewhere in
g issue
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

WANTED, at the Railway Eating House
one dining room girl, one laundry girl,
one girl for general work.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
Answer This Question.

Why do so many people we see around us,
seem to prefer to suffer and be made misera
BILE by Indigestion, constipation, dizzinasss.
loss OF appetite, coming up of the food, yell
low skin. when for rs cts we will sell them Shi-
loh's Vitalizer, guaranteed to cure them.
Soldby NOBLE FRENCH.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

SoLNER has fashionable drees goods
trimmings, laces, and. in fact, everything
in the line of ladies' goods desirable.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

SCRATCH Books, in large variety at tn
TRANSCRIPT office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

LosT-Apo pocket book containing pai
of sleeve buttons, Masonic design. The
finder will please leave them at this Office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

CASH paid for old iron at the Foundry
AMEs BROTHERS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
LOOK HERE!

Here we are again! With much larger
stock than ever before, and lower prices.
Our stock IS much larger this fall than
ever before, and before you buy your Ham
nels, underwear, blankets, skirts, hosiery.
gloves, mitts, yarn, cloakings, or any of
your fall or winter goods, call on US, and
examine our stock, which we are bound
to sell at prices to suit you. We have
some bargains. Call on us. We will be
pleased to see you. KING u FISH,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

l cAN boot the largest boy or the small
lest man for less money than any other
man in the city. Give me a chances. N
-. -. = :. J. SCHwAN.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

REYNOLDS BROTHERS, celebrated
ladies' fine shoes are the best. J. Schwan
is sole agent for them.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

A FRESH invoice of maple sugar, at
TAYLOR s. BALLS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

SH1LOH's CArARRH REMEDY, A marvellous
cure for catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth.
and head ache. With each bottle there is an
ingenious nasal injector for the more success.
ful treatment of these complaints, without
extra charge. Price SO cts. Sold by
NOBLE f. FRENCH.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

OF shawls and cloakings, Solner has
fine assortment
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

JEwELRY, clocks, plated and solid sll
yer ware, at Hayes Brothers,.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

SE1F-RA1sING buckwheat -four, at
TAYLOR s. BALLS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
At DaIager Brothers.

You will find fresh apples, by the peck
or barrel.
The best tea in the market-only so
cents per pound.
"Old Country Soap,"-endorsed by all
the good natured women-14 bars for 81.
AS fresh ard choice a stock of gro
cerles as there is in the city.
The best goods and lowest prices; and
last, bit not least
That beautiful gold.band crockcry 80
much admired by everyone. Call and
see it. They have large stock of glass
ware.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

BALLS HEALTH CORSET.
"A combination of coiled wire springs,
whalebone and corset jean, which is pro.
nounced by our best physicians less TO-
furious TO The wearer than any other cor.
set made. Fits perfectly greater varie-
ty of forms than any other. Yields read
lily TO every inspiration, and is equally
comfortable in any position assumed by
the wearer Warranted to retain Its per.
fec, sh ape till worn out. BY ityou secure
a more graceful figure than with any 9th.
err corset. Please give it y single trial and
YOU will ear no other.
HALL s. WEST,
Sole AGENTS. Austin. MINI
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
Main street, Austin, MINI.

MINISTERS, lawyers, teachers, and
others whose occupation gives but little
exercise, should use Carter's Little Liver
Pills for torpid liver and biliousness.
One is dose. Sold by Noble j. French.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
NOBLE & FRENCH for fine cigars.

For blankets and ready made comforts
60 to SOlDer's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

APPLES by the peck or barrel, at
TAYLOR s. BALLS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

MAcKINAw BLANKET1NG. 60 to Sol
maria
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
MAR RED

ON-BENNETT--Att the Railway Hotel,
Nov. 8, 1881, by Rev. e. d. Belden, Geo. w.
BENTON of Window, and MRS. s. c. BEN
NETT of Mona, Iowa.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

NOBLE s. FRENCH for Minnesota pal ct
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

OYSTERS at Anderson's. Buy can
or take stew.
PRESERVED figs in heavy syrup al
TAYLOR & BALLS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

VnnNn MN If you would Learn Telegraphy in
lU!tNu MIN four months, and be certain OF
situation, address Valentine Bros, GAINESVILLE, Wis.,
~-77 YEAR and expenses to agents.
~ Outfit free. Address P. O.VICK-
cry, Augusta, Ne.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
LAYS! PLAYS. PLAYS! PLAYS!

For Reading Clubs. for Amateur Theatricals, Tenn
perance Plays. Drawing Room Plays, Fairy Plays.
Ethiopian Plays, Guide Books, Speakers, Panic,
Fire Burnt Cork, Theatrical Face Preparations,
Jarleys Wax Works, Wigs, Boards. Aonstaches,
Costumes, Charades and Paper Scenery. New cat
aloRues sent Free containing full description and
prices. SAMUEL FRENCH & SON, 3s E. 18th st.,
New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

NOBLE & FRENCH for bird cages.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
CITY AND VICINITY.
SEE Solner's plush cloaking.

NOBLE & FRENCH tor wall paper.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09
FX-SO| DIFRS A Should ;: :ii :.1 Hs s5:

that wonderful paper The World and Soldier, publish
ed Washington D. c. 1t contains stories of the war,
camp life scenes from the battlefield and thousand
things Of interest TO counrys defenders. 1t
tains the laws and instructions relating to pensions
and bounty for soldiers and their heirs. Eight pages,
forty columns, weekly. 81 year. Sample free. Ad-
dress World and Soldier, Box 5S8, Washington D. C.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

NOBLE & FRENCH for dado curtains.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

were only six clear days IN the month,
eighteen rainy days and the rest cloudy
Miss G. A. Pickard has 30 far regain
ed her health as TO again resume teach
ing, her beloved work. She is engaged
in a small school near her own home, and
hopes to be able to take larger school
for the winter.
The concert given by the missionary
society connected with the Methodist
church. at jones' hall Monday evening
was>not very we'll attended we are sorry
10 say. We like to see home talent we'll
patronlzed. ...>
w. W. Noble Is opening up Q very
handsome stock Of goods preparatory to
large, sales for the holiday trade. His
prices are very satisfactory, and purchas-
ers will find novelties in an endless and
choice variety. ;.
We came near having an attack of
hay fever when we learned that hay sold
10 Austin for SIC per ton. But then we
knew such spell could not last long,
and our stock waits the decline. and dimes
On straw beds.
Who has one Of "Father Kemp's"
singing books, and will loan it to the
ladies Of the Congregational church for
their old folks' concert next week! The
books can belief with Mrs. +. King, and
great favor will be conferred.
General schenk, ex minister to Eng.
land, has been cured Of that &c nerally
fatal disease, Bright's disease Of the
kidneys, and nothing but milk being
given him, 10 said TO have produced the.
cure. This sBhould be remembersd.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-11-09

bit regarding table etiquette from the
Rural Ncw Yorksr. LIE, the parents call
the attention OF their children to it. and
some parents, perhaps, better read and re-.
member themselves: One thing should
never be allowed at tabie-the habit of
putting potato skins, chicken bones, etc,
on the cloth beside the plate. If the
dinner plate is not lar &c enough to hold
this refuse, ., small plate set between
every two plates, will serve the purpose.
It is much easier to wash dishes than to
wash and iron table cloths we'll. Train
the children to the most tidy habits pos
sible at table, in regard to the soiling Of
the cloth as an offence to be sorry and
ashamed Otto keep the knife and fork
ON the plate and off the cloth. A we'll
ordered table, at which cheerful amenni.
ties prevail, is worth more to the growing
up family than the finest parlor that can
he had -
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23

DILLHE ADS, LETTERHIEADS
ID and Cards, printed ct the ssSrrNEL ofacs
atrsduoed prices
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23
Foreclosure Of Lien.

In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial
District of the State Of Nevada In and for the
County of Eureka.
T. L. Conran. Plaintiff, against George N.
Compton and John Compton. Defendants.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT T. L.
N Conran has this day commenced an action
IN the above-entitled Court against George NJ.
Compton aud John Compton, for the foreclos-
ure Of mechanics lien against Lots and 8.
In Block 81, McCoy's survey Of the town OF Eu-
reka, Eureka County. Nevada. All persons
der the provisions Of an Act Of the Legislature
Of the State Of Nevada, entitled IAN Act TO
secure liens to mechanics and others, and to
repeal all other Acts in relation thereto" ap-
proved March Q, 1875, are hereby notified to be
and appear before said Court on Monday the
7th day of February. A. d. 1881: at the opening
Of Court on said day and to exhibit then and
T. L. CONRAN
ALEXANDER WILSON. Attorney.
Eureka. December 81. 1880. jasoawsw
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23
PATE N T S

Obtained for our new inventions, or for i'm
provements in old ones, Caveats, Infringe
msnts. Trademarks, and all patent business
promptly attended to.
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN RE
JECTED may still, in most cases. be patented
by us. Being opposite the o. 8. Patent once,
and engaged In PATENT BUSINESS ExCLU-
SIvELY, we can secure patents in less time
than those who are remote from Washington.
When inventor send model or sketch, we
make search in the Patent once. and advise a.
to its pAtentability FREE OF CHARGE. Corres-
pondence confidential fees reasonable /; and
TANNED.
We refer, by permission. to the City Post.
master, and to the superintendent Of the Post
Once Money Order Division IN Washington.
For special references, circular, advice. terms.
etc., address
C A, SNOW g. Co..
Opposite Patent Once Warrington. d. O,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23

ALPHA LODGE NO. 1. A. o. U. w.
NEEETs AT THE FOLEY AND RIoKARD
Nl building every Tuesday evening Ct
O'Clock. Eojourning brethren In good standing
are invited to attend.
Examining Physicians DIR. III. Rockmsn and
DR.. @. II. Thoma.
l. O. O. wHITMoRE. Recorder.
Eureka. July "a. 1890. jy23-d
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23

BEATIFIC LODGE. NO. =. X. OF p,
MEETS EACH FRIDAY OF EVERY
lN month, at so O'Clock P. NJ. ct Its Castle
Hall, In theyRickard- Foley building
Ali Brother knights, In good standing. sre
frsternally invited 70 attend such meetings.
W. Il. DAVENPORT. o. O.
O. h. CADx. X. Of R. and 9.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23
ELEGANT PRIVATE ROOMS.

The only place In Eureka where Candy Is
manufactured. Fresh and Choice Candies for
sale. either Wholesale or retail. d2Stf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23

Tf you have q cold, or your lungs
l. are affected. get bottle OF Rock and Rye
4 KEMP's.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23

EUREKA LODGE. MO. Is. r. q A. M.
rT,Hr STATED ooMMuNIcATIoNs OF EU.
i reka Lodge, No. 1e, r. b A. NJ, VIII Do
held in Odd Fellews' Hall Saturday. on or De-
fore the full moon.
brethren in eood stsndine' are cordially invit-
cd 10 attend. EVAN JONES' W. ID.
ALEX. D. ROCK. Secretary.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23
A. D ROCK.
SOCIETIES..

ST. JOHNS CHAPTER. NO. 8.
YTyHE STATED coNvocATIoNs OF ST.
Il Johns Chapter, No. s, r. A. NJ, will DO
held ct Masonic Hall. on the Saturday next suc-
ceeding the pale Of the moon In each month.
All Royal Arch Nasons, In good standing, ere
' ' q. JOHNSON, H.p.
p. ANDERSON. Secretary.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23
Turn Out Your Stock.

nErE MAGLAY WILL RANCH HORSES
and cattle at reasonable figure by the
month, at his Antelope Springs ranch. 1t is .
good winter range. and will take stock from
town every two weeks, returning them when
desired. ols-u
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23

0ONN1ON I'm NAZzN NVs Nv
I. o. o. F.s
TTcLDs REGULAR SESSIONS ON THE
i'll Firat and Third MONDAYS Of each
month, at ~ O'Clock. p. NJ, in the Foley
Rtckards' Building.
sojourning patrasrchs are invited TO attsnd.
q. D. HENRY, O. p.
r. NJ. HzrrMAN, Scribe. mrlof
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23

FTyHE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
American Labor Union will be held at
Armory Hall, on THURSDAY EVENING OF
each week. Any person desiring information
in regard to the Union, can obtain the same by
applying TO the Secretary. at Armory Hall, be-
A. @. BISHOP, President.
A. NJ. OAMPBxIL. Secretary. apl7-h
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23

NTEEr EVERY FIRST AND THIRD SAT
M urday OF each month, at their hall
corner CLARK and Edwards streets, at 7:Sl
O'Clock. THOs. MURPHY, President.
PArRIcx HANNoN, Secretary.
Eureka. July 10, 1880. jy2o-u
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-22
Letter from Yorktown.
In CAMP AT YORKTOWN. VA,
October 18th, 1881.

OCVUUCi 1tths lCCls J
Mr.. EDITOR:-For the motive
which drew Lord CORVALLIS to this
place and induced him to stand the
siege and resist the fierce assaults of
of the Colonial and French armies
for so many days, one hundred years
aog, L must refer your readers to
history. This, however. / will say,
unless the place has undergone a
very extraordinary metamorphosis
within that time. If your correspon-
dent had been in command of the
British forces upon that occasion, the
place would have been surrendered
without resistance. OF course there
are associations which cluster about
this, to us. CLASSIC grounds, which by
the way, is the best part of it, and
which are more wildly called up by
sight of the remains of the old
works which were SO gallently car
ried by the assaults of our fore fathers
and their brave allies, and yet my
own impression, from what have
seen and felt here is that emmOtions
of patriotism are much more rapidly
enkindled and enthusiasm is much
more fervid even in the bosoms OF
the truest. when unsuffocated with
dust and free from an envelope of
fog. Still 1 would not be understood
as wishing to detract from the many
pleasant and even splendid features
of this grand occasion, for suppose
if there is one proud moment in our
history. and there are many, it is
that in which the arrogance of Brit.
ish power yielded to the patriotic
weakness of her colonies what they
had resolved should never be wrested
from them.
The camp is most pleasantly and
! beautifully located upon wide and