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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-06
DISEASES OF THK sIOMACn.

STAFFORD ORANGE Co., VT.
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physicians without effect, was induced to try
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RUSSELL.
Sick Headache.

SoUTH SnArTsBURY, BENNINGTON Co.. VI.
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suffering with Sick Headache.
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For Asthma.

PuTsEY, WMDHAh Co., VI.
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Cures Piles.

CovEsrgY, 0AiKAss. Co., VI.
Dear Sri vas troubled for many years with
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until l began using your INDIAN BLOOD
SYRUP, which completely cured me.
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GREATLY BEN EFIrED.

vIcroBY, ESSEX 90 VT.
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LIVER COMPLAINT.

THETfoRD, ORANGE Co 4, VI.
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recommend its use 70 suffering humanity.
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An Excellent Rem edy.

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FOR NEURALGIA,

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Cure for Heart Direase.

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Dear Sg:-My wife has used your INDIAN
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For Headache.

sourH eHAyIsBrAY, BEssIsoros Co., VI.
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o. FIERCE. .
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The very wasteful practice Of feeding
green corn, about ripe enough to roast, to
hogs is pres Aleni in the West The hogs
make rapid growth upon this feed. but
il takes deal Of corn TO make pound Of
pork.
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A Very Excellent Remedy.

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arSU;-As was troubled with Disease Of
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MISE JANE pOTEE
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CuREs IiEADACuE.

BoUTH SHAFIsDuRY. BENNINGTON Co Vt.
Dear Sri was suffering with sick Headache
and was advised to try your INDIAN BLOOD
SYRUP. Iprocured some from your Agent. aud
IL cured me.
HENRY PLEASANT
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which have no agent Particulars given On sf-
plrsti0n
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Will positively cure Fever and Ague, Dumb
and all diseases o. the Liver, stomach, and
Blood. Price 81 80 by mail. Send for Prof
Guilme;te's Trea,ise on tie kidney and Liver,
free by mali. Address
IA Toledo, Ohio
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
Why Convicts M aim Themselves.

From time to time terrible stories of cruelty come through prison walls. That told to Sasn reporter by Nelson IS one of them. Here was man who, repeat edly logged to insensibility for not per forming 8 task beyond his ability, in order to get into the hospital and thus escape continuance of the floggings, sacrificed three fingers of his left hand. He said that men, overworked in the prison laundry and certain of terrible punishment, jumped out of the windows and off the gallery, to injure themselves and thereby reach their only refuge, the hospital. The foreman of the laundry corroborated his statement with the cool remark to the reporter that at one time ''there was sort of epidemic of jump iug off the gallery" Now, people don't main themselves or jump out of win dows and off galleries for nothing; cer- tainly no amount of laziness could ever create an epidemic of that sort. Such acts of desperation are the result of barbarous cruelty. Melson's injured hand and the admissions of the prison officials prove it.
 If these atrocities are allowed to con- tinue in our prisons, our Judges may as we'll add the words to sentence to the penitentiary, "And there you shall be overworked, starved, and fogged until you are dead, and may God have mercy on your soul. ."-N y. Satn.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
The Country Boy.

The Boston Herald says:-A writer in the Contemporary RevieV calls attention to the fact that very few of the leading men of New York City were born in the city. The great ma. jority of them were born in the country, and very large proportion emigrated from New England. This is not only true of men whose names are familiar to the public, but it is also true of suc- cessful business men whose names are not so we'll known. We suppose it is true of other cities as we'll as of New York. An of the leading men of Boston in the learned professions and in business will show that large ma- iority of them came from the country. It is evident there is something in country training which develops energy of character. Country boys learn at an early age to contend with opposition and to work for what they want. They naturally form habits of industry and economy, and these tell in the struggle of life. It is true the world over that cities need to be recruited by fresh blood from the country,
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
A Story of the Clubs.

Mir. George Alfred Townsend sends this to the Cincinnati Enquirer:
 ''Sitting in one of the Clubs the other afternoon, friend, who spends most of his time eating dinners, told me curious story about New York tuft hunter. He said that when the ed itor of the London Times, 8 man named Walter, was here recently, he received the card of our tuft hunting friend, asking him to the annual recep- tion of his family-which we will call the Haggisses. The editor inquired of somebody if that was respectable family, and was told: Oh, yes; harm less people-owns a house; etc. So the editor accepted the invitation on behalf of himself and wife. Forthwith Haggiss went to his card-printer and had new plate made, inviting every distinguished lady in town to come to his house for the purpose of meeting MT. and Mrs. Walter, of the London Times. Consequently the house was crowded with people who would never have bothered with Haggiss under any circumstances. Walter went away un der the impression that his new-made friend was one of the greatest men ir New York, and the rest of the guests left with an idea that Haggiss was some how person of great influence witt editors. Then Haggiss wrote descrip tion of the thing and put it in the paper and made quite solid reputation b. if"
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
A COgent Reason.

Those who attended the sale of the animals from Barnum's Hippodrome, in Bridgeport, the other day, report the following occurrence:
 A tiger was being offered. The bid ran up to $4, 500. This was made by a man who was stranger, and to him it was knocked down. Barnum who had been eyeing the stranger uneasily dur ing the bidding, went up to him and said:
 "Pardon me for asking the question, but will you tell me where you are from ?"
 "Down South bit," responded the man.
 "Are you connected with any show ?"
 'No."
 s'Are you buying the animal for your self ?"
 "Yes."
 Barnum shifted about uneasily fol moment, looked alternately at the man and the tiger, evidently trying his best to reconcile the two together.
 "Now, young man," he finally said 'you needn't take this tiger unless you want to, for there are those here who will take it off your hands,"
 "I don't want to sell," was the quie reply.
 "What on earth are you going to dt with such an ugly beast if you have nt show of your own, and are not buying for some one who is snowman
 "Well, I'll tell you," said the pur chaser. ''My wife died about thre weeks ago. We had lived together abou ten years, and-I miss her." He paused to wipe his eyes and steady his voice and then added: "So I bought the ti ger."
 "I understand you," said the grea snowman, in @ husky voice.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
How a Message was Stolen.

During the excitement over the Ala
 bama treaty, some few years ago, @
 message of President Grant got into
 the newspapers before it did to the Sen-
 ate. No one knew how it did so then,
 though all knew that it did. It came
 about in this way: W. B. Sawyer, the correspondent of the Boston Iraveler at that time-who has since gained prominence as the inventor of number of electric appliances, notably an cleo. trio lamp-happened to be near the State Department building as the mes
 sage, which was prepared by Hamilton Fish, the then Secretary of State, was being sent down to the Executive Man sion for the signature of President Grant, preparatory to being sent to the Senate, which was then in special ses- sion for the purpose of considering the questions arising out of the spoliation and damages done by the Alabama to American shippers. Taking it for granted that the messenger had the document which all knew would be sent to the Senate that day, he spoke to him in an authoritative way, saying that President Grant was in great hurry for it, and so great was his hurry that he would take it to him himself. Ills manner of talking threw the messenger off his guard for the moment, and he quietly handed the package to Sawyer, who jumped into carriage near by and drove away without giving the messen- ger time to think. .....
 Instead of going to the White House, Sawyer drove about the city until he could copy the message, and after filing it at the telegraph office he went to the White House, where he delivered the message as he promised he would do. President Grant occupied some time in reading it over before it was sent to the Senate. By this time the message was in Boston and was being read on the streets of that city in the IraUeler be- fore it reached the Senate. The Senate being in executive session, even the sub- stance of the message was not given out until Senator Sumner called the attention of the Senate to the fact that he had re- ceived telegram from Boston saying that tue message was printed there en- tire. In view of this fact, the Senate allowed a copy to be given out. Sawyer took chances and won, as many do who take chances. All sorts of stories were put in circulation as to how it got out, the general impression being that Ben Butler had hand in it. The true story was the above, and this is the first time that it has ever appeared in newspaper.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
The Contribution Box.

On Sunday morning Henry Ward Beecher asked for collection in aid of the Women's Sewing Society of the church. While the baskets were passing he said: ''I dislike to take collection for any object, as I think it demoral- izing. It gives many people an excuse for evading their duty. Many men of ample means avoid their fuil obligation by putting in ten cent or 8 five-cent piece. Now, I like to see pennies in the basket, because know that they are put in by children, but when I see the dimes and nickels I say Here come the army of mean men, We ought never to take collection here of less than $1,000, and from that to $5,OOO, and it is my duty to say that if you don't do better in this respect than you have done, I shall not permit you to have collection at all." Naughter.)
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
Dangerous Play things.

There has been long suspicion that the pretty little toy balloons, of various colors, which children love to convoy about the streets at the end of 8 string and Haunt in ones face in street cars and railway trains, are not as innocent and harmless as they look, and recent mishap in London strengthens this sus- picion. A gentleman was waiting for a 'stram car" to approach when one of these balloons, floating in the air be- hind it's proprietor, touched the end of his lighted cigar. A loud explosion in- stantly followed, and simultaneously the beard, moustache and eyebrows dis appeared from the gentleman's face, to- gether with a considerable amount of exposed cuticle. If Providence had not afforded the eyes better protection than sinful mortals deserve, the un- fortunate smoker would have lost his sight also.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
The Rush for Office.

Hamlet classes "the insolence of of- fee" among those "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" which tempt a man to suicide. A modern Hamlet would add thereto the intrusiveness and per tinacity of office-seekers. A painful illustration of this is given by gentle man who called on General Jackson during his last illness.
 The old hero was slowly dying. One lung was consumed and the other was diseased. A cough tormented him day and night. Few and short were the moments when he was free from pain.
 Hero-worshippers and ofice-seekers pestered him with their calls. His in- fuence was still powerful, and MT. Polk, the then President, was an old friend and follower. Therefore those who sought office came to the dying man to secure his signature to their petitions.
 The gentleman referred to says he found throngs of people waiting to see the dying general. After tarrying an hour, he and stranger were asked into the sick room, where, lying upon sofa, was the hero of New Orleans. A negro boy stood near, brushing away the flies.
 The stranger presented letter to the feeble man, whose ghastly appearance intimated that he might die at any moment. It was from Gen. Armstrong, an old army and political friend of Jack sons, and commended the bearer to President Polk for some office. He had come to get Andrew Jackson signature, before he carried it to Washington.
 "No, no, no l" said the old general, sternly. 'I can do no such thing; they Il say I'm dictating to the President.
 '1'm dying" he continued, sadly and feebly, Gas fast as can, and they all know it, but they will keep swarmine upon me in crowds, seeking for office intriguing for ofice-intriguing fol office." .....
 It was painful illustration of tha thirst for office which makes the seeker indifferent to time and place.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
DON'T LET THEM BURY ME DEEP
BY WILL CARLETON,

BY WILL CARLETON, Tt wilt interest readers to know that thi poem is founded upon an actual oc which has lately obtained some pub Lcity through the newspapers.l Lift me bit in my bed father;
 Press your warm lips to my cheek; Put your arm under my head, father am so tired and so weak. Icannot stay long awake now
 Many night shall sleep. Promise one thing for my sake, now Don't let them bury me deep Cover my bed with sweet flowers, father, Those so w ell loved to see, So, Tn the long lonely hours, father,
 They'll be companions for me. If should wake in the night, then, Their lips my sad face would sweep. Make my grave cheerful and bright, then Don't let them burym deep! When to the church you all go, fathers =, 7, At the sweet Sabbath bell s tone, f x U I shall be dreary, you know, father, " ' Lying out there all alone. ,....'.. Hang my bird near in the tree, then
 Watch over me he will keep; ,a He will sing sweet hymns to me, then Don't let them bury me deep! Call on me whene'er you pass, father,
 Where by your side I oft ran; --s Put your face down on the grass. father, Near to my own as you can. If could look up and hear you,
 Into your arms would creep; Let me sometimes nestle near you
 Don't let them bury me deep! Look who has come for me now, father, Standing near to my bed? Some one is kissing my brow, father
 Mamma, thought you were dead! See she IS smiling so bright to you,
 Beckons for you not to weep; 'Tis-- not good-by, but goodnight, to you They cannot bury me deep!
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
aaStOriia=a a=asno.s.

50 cents. A Mothers remedy for sleepless and irritable Children. The Recipe of Old D~. Pitcher, Free from Morphine, ana not Narcotic. Formula published with each bottle. For Flatulency, asslmllating the food. Sour Stomach, Feyerishness, Worms, and Disor- dered Bowels, CastOria has the larg- est,sale of any article dispensed by Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
A Look Ahead.

The chubby boy, whose danger sig nal hangs sadly through the lattice work of his pants, knows that time,
 who waits for no man, will one day, if he struggles heroically on, give him
 knowledge and suspenders, and 8 solid girl, and experience, and soft, white mustache. and eventually low grave in the valley beneath the signing elms and the weeping willow, where in the misty twilight of the year, noiselessly upon his breast shall fall the dead leaf while the silent tear of the gray au. tumnal sky will come and sink into the yellow grass above his head, .,j '- .--..
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
Settled It.

Two big slices of bread and chunk of beef formed the sandwich which @ St. Louis servant glrl gave to beggar; but he was not satisfied and demanded Q cup of coffee. She said there was no coffee ready, and he commanded her to make some at once, enforcing the order with slap. Then she knocked him down, and set very hot iron on his breast. He will bear the brand until bis death, which may take place soon, for the burn is possibly fatal.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
THE, OLD SERGEANT.

He had been lying very still for the past hour, and the weary nurse dozed and nodded-struggled to keep awake nodded again-,and finally slept in her chair.
 Then the old clock began calling "Tick tack ! tick tack ]"
 The sleeping man moved uneaSily, and the thin, bony hand on the coverlit was lifted as if in protest.
 "Hck, tack tick, tack P called the clock, in louder tones.
 The sick man opened his eyes and stared about him in surprise. His hair was thin and gray, his face wasted and pale, and death had stolen silently in as he slept and placed it's seal on his brow.
 You were soldier?" said the clock.
 "Ayel that I was l' responded the man, as he gathered sudden strength and half rose up. "Company G, fal in Right dress Front 1 Atttention to roll-call Adams, Ansil, Artman. Averill, Allport, Amsden-"
 They do not answer" said the clock as the sergeant paused. .-...
 "No; they lie buried in the trenches at Manassas I" solemnly answered the old man. Barnard, Baxter, Buchan an, Burton, Bloom"
 2" do not hear their voices," said the clock. .f | "I had forgotten-they died at Fail Oaks r whispered the sergeant. "Car ter, Claxton, Coleman, Curtiss-"
 "And what of them ?"
 "We laid them side by side in the same grave at Malvern Hill. Davis Denton, Dougherty, Danforth-"
 "Absent without leave," said tht clock. .' "Absent forever !" ans wered the ser geant. "The green fields at Sharps burg drank their life blood. Enright Eberman, Eckliff
 "On guard" said the clock.
 "Then the dead guard the dead ! whispered the soldier. CT saw then lying stark and stiff on the field a Spottsylvania. Fenton, Fairfax, Forbes Foster -" ..
 "Dead l" said the clock.
 "Deadr' answered the sergeant Graham, German, Gosport-"
 "Where ?" queried the clock. "In the thickets of the sombre Will derness Hulburt, Hill, Hauford, Han over, Halman, Harker, Hooper, Hen derson-"
 "And those, tooW
 "Aye! They answered no more t. roll-call after Gettysburg l" "Your lines are but the shadows o the dead p said the clock. "The dea, and buried can make no answer. Unde the trees at Chancellorsville-under tn, sod at Fredericksburg-in the meadow around Winchester-no rolI-call cal awaken them P ....
 "Ingalls, Irving, Isham," called tn sergeant.
 "Dead at Kernstown 1" answered tn clock. ...
 "James, Justin, Jordan"
 "They sleep at Petersburg !"
 Hampton, Ladue, Larkin, Lowering Lumly-"
 "Call no more Only when the ange calls the rolf of the unnumbered dead a the last great day will the dust an swer You alone are left p
 The sergeant fell back on his pillo' and the shadows marched by the righ flank into the darkness of midnight The nurse started up with 8 shivel looked at the clock, and then wake softly to the bedside and whispered
 "Sergeant Grim it is time!"
 "It is past time P said the clock.
 Sergeant Grim, awakel"
 "It was the last roll-call," said th clock, "and he has answered to hi name at the gates of eternity. I'M. QUA1
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21

A NORTHERN paper speaks of young farmer who "run rapidly through his property" His property was an open lot. He wore red shirt, and 8 crank bull was in the wake of the young farmer. r.-NeU OrLeans Picauuae.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thou. sands who were suffering from Dyspsp, @a, Debility, Liver Complaint, Bolls. Hamors. Female Complaints, etc. hmphlsts free to any address. Seth V. R0wa $ Sens, Bostsa.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21

Have Wistar's BaIsam of Wild Cherry always at hand. It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and all Throat and Lung Complaints. 50 cents and $d a bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21

JosEFFY sets one good example for all amateurs. He does all of his practising on dumb pianos, i~,' '1A ~'-- ''-i o' t9
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
UNDER FIRE.

Every street and square in Petersburg were exposed to the fire of Grants ar- tillery from the first, and as he con- tinued to push his lines a portion of the town was subjected to cross-fire. The Federal commander made no for nal demand for the surrender of the city, and therefore gave no warning for the removal of on-combatants. Had he done so, however, it would have made no great difference. Some few families had relatives further south, and very few had enough wealth to warrant them in deserting their homes, but the great majority reasoned that they would suffer more by leaving the doomed city than by remaining and talk ing the chances. Thus it came about that women and children endured and experienced the same hardships and dangers as the soldiers quartered in the town.
Connecticut western news., 1881-12-21
UNDER FIRE.

LIVING UNDER THE GUNS AT PETERSBURG.
 While Yorktown was invested, Colum- bia burned and Fredericksburg bom- barded, the residents of Petersburg were expected to go on with the daily routine of business with balls and shells dropping down upon their house-tops. When Grant first made a dash for the city and was halted mile and a half away, there was great panic among the people, and thousands of them fled to Richmond. But many returned after 8 short absence. Richmond was over- crowded, prices were enormous, and want of money obliged many to return and face the greater danger.