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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

The old bourbon clement of the Dem
ocratic party, by the way the Freedoms
mating influence of sal dparty, have a
last occasion to rejoice, and be exceed,
glad. For awhile it seemed that the re-
former Cleveland with his civil service
ideas would leave that faction out in
the cold, but few Of his late appoint
ments, it would seem, ought to rejoice
the stoutest bourbon heart.
These embrace two or three unre'
penting and mforgiven ex-rebels, mel
who disdained to ask to have their po'
litical disabilities be removed; Pillsbu'
~, the engineer of the famous attempt
to steal the vote of Maine in lS19-SO
Chase, member of this notorious
counting out board, and last but not
least, Kelley of Richmond, Va, who,
after the war, wrote book entitled
"In Vinculis" in which occurs this par
agraph:
81 hope to live to see the day when
the infamous atrocities Of Hunter in
the Valley of Virginia will have Il fit
ting historian; when the monstrous ty-
rany and knavery Of New Orleans rule
will be exposed; when the secrets OF
the bastiles will be given up; when the
murders of Tennessee and Missouri will
be heralded to the world, and above all
when the story of that hellish carnival
of lust and rapine and outrage and an
son and murder and nameless villanies
which yankee poets and magazines ell
phoniously name the Great March
from the Mountains to the Sea- shall
be painted with broad brush and a
free hand, that mankind may shudder
again to think of the crimes committed
in the name of liberty"
There you have Mr.. Kelley, Minis
ter plenipotentiary to Austria-Hunga-
~. If there is soldier who voted for
Cleveland that reads this article we beg
to ask him if he believes that Shermans
march to the sea deserves to be charac-
terized as ''hellish carnival of lust.
rapine, outrage, arson and MURDER"
and that if he feels satisfied in assisting
in elevating a man to the presidency
who could make such an appointment,
persist in making such an appointment,
for this Kelley was first given the mis-
sion to Italy, but it was discovered that
he had made hot-headed speech re-
fecting upon the Italian government,
and for fear that he would not be kind
ly received by that power declined, per-
force, this mission, but is now given
the one to Vienna.
And this is not all. After his ap-
pointment as minister to Italy, in a
speech in Richmond, in this year of
grace, 1885 he declared that the [. 5.
government els founded on what
consider gross and bloody violation
of public rights" What can be thought
of man who receives Office from a
government founded upon ''gross and
and bloody VIOLATION of public rights?"
And what loyal American does II o
blush when he thinks that his country
is to be represented, at one of the prin-
cipal European courts by man hol.
ding such monstrOus and untruthful
sentiments.
MANY of President Cleveland's ap-
pointments have been good, and the
better elements of both parties have APP
plauded them, but Pillsbury, Troup'
Chase and Kelley are beyond forbear-
ance and will neutralize scores of good
appointments in the eyes of sensible
thinking men of all parties.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07
The Vermont Brigade.

Major Ben, Perley Poor, in his re-
miniscenes has the following:
"The Vermont Brigade was the pet
organization of the army of the Poto-
mac, and Miles O'Reilly described
them as honest farmers turned vaga-
bonds-simple countrymen changed i'll
to heroes. They stole ancient horses
and bony cows on the march. They
pillaged moderately i'll other things.
They swept the diaries and stripped the
orchards for miles where they travelled.
They chased rabbits when they went in
to camp after long marches, and they
yelled like wild Indians, when neigh
boring camps were silent through ia
tigue. They were ill-disciplined and
familiar with their officers. They swag-
gered in cool, impudent way, and
looked down with a cool, patronizing
Yankee GOODNESS upon all regiments
that were better drilled, and upon that
part Of the army generally that did not
belong to the Vermont brigade. They
were strangely proud, not of themselves
individually, but of the brigade collect
lively; for they knew perfectly well
they were the best fighters in the known
world. They were long of limb and
could outmarch the whole army. They
were individually self-reliant and skill
full in the use of arms and they honestly
believed that the Vermont brigade
could not be beaten by all the combin-
ed armies Of the rebellion. They were
veterans in fighting qualities almost
from the first skirmish. This was at
Lees Mills. They crossed narrow
dam under fire, made the attack they
were instructed to make, and came
back wading deep in the water, with a
steadiness that surprised the army.
They were an incorrigible set of rascals.
They were much sworn at during their
four years of service; yet they were, at
all times pet brigade. There were but
two things they would do-march and
fight, and these they did in a manner,
peculiarly their own. They had a long,
slow, swinging stride on the march,
which distanced everything that follow.
ed them. They had quiet, attentive,
earnest, individual way of fighting that
made them terrific in battle. Each man
knew that his neighbor in the ranks
was not going to run away, and he
knew, also, that he himself intended to
remain where he was, Accordingly
none of the attention of the line was di-
rected from the important duties OF
loading and firing rapidly and carefully
When moving into action and while
holly engaged, they made queer, quaint
jokes, and enjoyed them greatly. They
crowed like cocks, they ba-a-ed like
sheep, they neighed like horses, they
beloved like bulls, they barked like
dogs, and they counterfited with excel
lent effect the indescribable music OF
the mule. When, perchance, they hat
a picket line in the forest, it seemed a,
if Noah's ark had gone TO pieces there
When the Vermonters led the column
on march, their quick movements hat
to be regulated from corps of division
headquarters to avoid gaps in the col
umn as it followed them. If rapid OIL
forced march was required it was {
common thing for Sedwick to sa,
with aquiet smile: "Put the Vermont
ers at the head of the column to-day
and keep everything well closed up"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

THE DOcrORs WERE WELL.-"How
are things to-day" whispered a young
man to friend who had just come from
Gen. Grants hall door, where he had
been speaking to servant.
"Better," replied the friend, in the
same cautions tone. douglas has eat
en- his breakfast with some relish, and
DR.. Shrady is resting comfortably"
''But how is Gen. Grant?' asked the
first speaker.
"GrantY was the answer. "Oh,
didn't ask about him, l was merely anx-
ious to ascertain how the doctors were
getting along"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

VIM. M. Pingry died in Pcrkinsville
Friday of pneumonia, aged 70 years
and II months, He had practiced law
for many years, been in both branches
of the legislature and probate judge in
the Windsor district, and at the time
of his death was county judge and town
clerk. lie had wide acquaintance
throughout the state and W as highly es.
teemed and universally respected. Gov.
Pingree is his nephew.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07
Various ylands,

We believe it is cold day for victuals
when they're left.-[ Y0nkers Statesman.
EVERY cloud has a silver lining"
That's where the clouds get away with
vest-pockets
1t is a mistake TO judge the menu Of any
hotel by the size of the diamond stud sup
ported by the c!erk.-lFd Rtrer Herald.
Often cold shoulder pleases the re-
cipient, especially il it happens to be cold
shoulder Of lamb Waterloo Observer
An English circus clown is reported hale
and hearty at the age of eighty Shows
what a.light diet will do for man lived
on sawdast for years, probably Boston
Rslletin.
A household msgazine says that Every
nice Goldfish balls are made by cutting a
Goldfish up fine" ETC. We supposed that
nice Goldfish balls were made by cutting a
piece Of liver up fine, etc. 1t seems like q
queer notion to put Goldfish in Goldfish balls.
-tMOrrtstODn Herald.
A new plan of gradually driving the
poor out of town has been adopted in
Urbana, Ohio. The society young ladies
have organized a cooking club, and they
prepare basket of food at each meeting
and take it to some poor family Ono
basket for each family is enough.-(Cfn-
ctnnati Merchant IrdUellcr,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07
She Cautioned Him About Being Too
Previous.

She was daffodil and possessed all the
sweetlings of her SEX He asked:
"Would there be any objection from
tho head of the table If we should conclude
to Siamese ?"
Silence prevailed until he could explain
matters. He took fresh courage, and con-
tinued:
"Iwould shield you, my darling, from
the cold and frosty winds of heaven, and
from the dismal bowling storms of earth.
! would love you ever and ever, and pro-
tect you from those who would make your
life dreary and unhappy. Speak, dearest,
speak,"
"Well, john" she replied. ito speak
candid, don't think father would consent
If you should say anything to him about
twins right off"
He didn't ask the old man any serious
questions concerning the daughter at the
tea table that evening. -tLoa:tsUitle Cour-
ier-Jo,ti'ndl
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07
John Bull throws ny the sponge.

Indications for the past few days are
decidedly peaceful, as between Russia
and England and those who have spec
ulated on the expected rise in bread
stuff are left in the lurch.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07
FOR SALE!
The Subscriber wishes to sell his
HOUSE, BARN AND LOT,
Situated IL the Village Of BondyiIIe.

Also quntity of Furniture, consis-
ting, in part OF, the following articles:
Bedsteads, Bedding, Chairs, Tables,
l Bureau, old fashioned Chests, 9
Pork barrels, lot of tsllow, TIN, Glass
and Croekcry ware, and great many
articles too numerous to mention.
If you wish any of the above articles
they eau be had at bargain.
JONAS Hill, Bondyille, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07
lie Was Prepared.

lie Was Prepared.
"Young man, are you prepared to go ?"
asked the revivalist of young man in
the back row after the meeting was over.
Yes, sir, perfectly"
I" Do you think every night as you go to
bed that you may e called before morn
ing p
"That's right And you are always
ready to go whene, er the angel comes,
without warning and unannUunced ?"
Yes, sir. | always sleep with my clothes
all on ard my OverCoat ami an eAtra paper
collar on the chair beside my bs9. I'm al
ways ready"
f'But, my dear young man, YOU must
mistake me-
riot at al, sir. Pm u handsome coach
man, and know my business Whenever
the angel o. the household calls Pm ready
to take the !:rSt tran. Chicago Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

The epidemic at Plymouth, Pa. con-
tinues. Eleven deaths occurred Mon
day.
Senator Edmunds is expected home
about the 10, of this month.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

Tho following are the appointment
of the NJ. E. Conference for the bres-
ent year:
Barnard, ii. F. Reynolds.
Bellows Falls, A. Is. TruaX,
Bondville, C. f. Partridge.
Bradford and Fairlee, r. L. Bruce.
Brattleboro, l. McAnn.
Brownsville, G. ii. Walter
Cambridgeport and Athens.
Guilford.
Hartland, q. W. Barrows.
Jacksonville.
Landgroye.
Ludlow, w. d. Malcolm.
Mechanicsville, W. M. ellis.
Proctorsville, II. F. Forrest.
Perkinsville, f. w. Lewis.
Putney, L. E. Taylor.
South Londonderry, w. II. Wight
South Reading.
South Royalton, j. 5. Little.
South Tunbridge. .-
Springfield, W. j. johnson.
Thetford.
Union Village, W. A. Bryant.
Wardsboro, j. S. Allen.
West Bradford.
West Fairlec. j. Hamilton
Weston, w. r. Davenport.
White River junction, A. j. Hough.
Williamsvillc.
Wilmington, G. f. Arms.
| Windsor.
Woodstock. A. H. Webb.
Churches not included in the above
list are to be supplied.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

A number of persons lost their lives
by the burning of tenement house in
NY, Sunday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07


In his speech in reply TO the. address of
the Mayor OF Liver DOL General Grant ut
tered these signii.tent words; am q
soldier, aud, rs You know n solder must
die have beeh President. 5u. NE know
that the term of the Presidency expires !,
and when il has expired he is no more
than dead soldier
Shortly after the battles OF Chattanooga
General Grant said to General Mel IS: +"
don : believe in strategy in the popular
understanding of the fern. ! use II to get
up just as close t. the enemy as practic.
able with as little less of life as possible
Then, up guards, and al 'em -
just before Grant made hts second as.
sault upon the rebe, works q, Nicksbarp
he called all his co:is commanders to-
gether and had chem. sci ;ier watches by
his own timepiece. &c ina. lie onset N. Q ht
might be Ike the Lrsak.ng OF one mighty
wave.
During the siege al N:c@sburg Grant
said: " If we can get p.e:.tysoi onions and
potatoes we u take 3.ir IOWA. He made
this remark upon ordering supply Ct vec.
etables from the North. inc.pient sSurvy
having appeared among the soldiers.
81 never had time, replied Grant 10 all
officer who asked him If he never felt feai
% the battlefield
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07
For Sale

A full set of Timers Tools and
Stock lately owned by Mark IL Farms
worth, deceased. Said tools are first
class and nearly new. a large lot of
manufactured goods, l sap heater, su-
gar pals, stoves and other goods usual
ly found in tin and stove store. Said
goods will be sold at reduced prices.
Shop open each afternoon from this
date, and at other times by calling at
the house, Mrs. Abbie S. Farnswoath,
Administrators.
Londonderry, Jan. 5, 1885.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

Now that Gen. Grant has gone to
work ON his book it is thought that the
doctors will be able to pull through.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

APPOINTMENTS BY THE M. f. CONFER
ENCE.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07
100000 .. ,''' s:.s y', e: 8 ;

cents postage, and you will get free a
package of good of large value, that
viii start you in work that will at once
bring you in money faster than any
thing else in America. All about the
5000, 900 in presents with each box. A
gents wanted everywhere, of either
sex, of all ages, for all the time, oil
spare time only, 10 work for us at theiI
own homes. Fortunes for all workers
absolutely assured. Don't delay.
III. HALLETT 4 Co., Portland, Maine
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

II never had time, replied Grant 10 all
officer who asked him If he never felt feai
90 the battlefield
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-05-07

The days went by, and Mr.. Pulsifer came
no more to Mrs. Jayne's. He did not even
call on Miss Redd But Miss Redd was a
busy young woman, and had too many
other friends TO give this one any special
thought
The days went by until they numbered
fourteen. a long fortnight was this to
Dolly Hawley, and SCARCELY shor,er to Mr.
Pulsifer. In fact, that gentleman was glad
enough one February evening TO discover
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-02-14

From he Sou,lan comes the news
of the fall of lIhartoum and the
death Of Gordon. England's fatal
policy OF "lu,licrouSly too small
forces. Sn distant rs ~ be ont of
the reach oipromrt confinement,
is n the bottnn oft!iis fatetu, blow.
Gor;ioH received his t.as,;., wound
III tie back vt this hands OF All us
s2sSln IL The moment the Mahadi'S
forces entered khartoIm through
the treay.,try of Two paShaS. No
higher tribute can Ne paid Gordon
than the brief words of Gen. WolSe
ley in 4 recent private letter: 81
have personally known but two he
roeS in the course uf my life. One
WIS General Lee: the other is Gen
eral Gordon As if t. seal the
fate OF the British Ministry anotil-
CT death-rhat of Gen. Earle
GENES to add its damning proof OF
neutrality-suspicious.
becIlity.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-02-14

passed eealr, an,, sill; oHil'@ ~ .hc
trunh!e it entails w,,, rarely com
piled with. Among the papers furn-
ed over to the anditur by w. II.
Smith, lato clerk of that Office, but
now awaiting. trial for the diversion
of funds, were cliecks,& to the
amonnt OF over S.lD,0GO.
Under the Governors order the
auditor cannot endorse these, and
they cannot be placed IN bank for
collection. IE,,.o same difficulty arises
in regard toolher revenues daily re-
ceiyed at the auditors office under
The old SyStem. All of the money
SO received cannot he made availo-
bic to the Commonwealth unless re-
tuned to the parties by whom it
was RENTED, and they in turn pay
it in the manner in which the law
directs aud which the Governor
says shall ne inforcrd. To smooth
out these complications legislation
seems badly decided, and its neces-
sity will probably 10 urged upon
the Governor with the view uf Sc
curing III extra session OF the Leg
iSl:itute.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-02-14

The. R.cesi Y;rsisia -Eor;aH Decisions
\ Richmond jya.) letter says:
"The ELECT OF the decision render
Ell by the Court III Appeals THURS.
day, 18th inst, touching tho .Inris,
diction of That Tribunal in certain
coupon eases will he TO greatly
dimlni>h fhc Success Of the Riddle
berger bill. In one of tho supple
meni;ll acts The Court of Appe; 8
WAS given jurisdiction nall apl,ea.s
affecting the genuineness of cou.
punS, regardless Of the amount i'll
yo!rcsi. The object of this was to
allow the Conmonxoalth to OH
sis'ri the h"ndhol;lerS by appeal
ing from the lower courts TO tho SUI
prcue tribunal. Thursdays decis-
son clears away this obstruction =
All the houdnol,lcrS will now have
to do-u;iltS> Ills case involves five
hundred dollars or morc-isl to
prove>>li!e, gcnuiucss of hi coi;I,ons
and tender them for taxes after so
proving them.
''Tlie decision is an imporians
one. sad taken with the action of
Judge Hughes Thursday in another
coGpuu case. is likely To haze All
important bearing tn file future
Policy oi' this State. Mahonc'S own
court has declared one of the most
Important supplementalacts passed
by his Legislature to be OF no ei-
feet. Tie action Of the federal
courts is louked forward to with
interest. Tie effect Of Judge
Hughes decision is looked upon by
The caaitol officials to oc ali order
directing the auditor to receive for
license tax coupons. He will have
u full hearing of the case on the
10th. In the meantime many II
hon'lli"ider will avail himself of the
order entered Wednesday he l1th
10 shove i'll his coupons Tor license
taxes"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-02-14

;a.y, ln;cunls tn ..i';:9! c;ii a plam.
l,ri from Ills mctllctl we must be-
l;eve lie, uulikc "Johnny," is not ia
good little boy" The former got
his plum honestly-the latter,
chat is his company proposes to
steal a little plum s.most probably
rapidly" We commend this case
to the Grand Jury, and urge
that while "llic requirements ofthe
Laws Of Virginia will prevent this
Company from tvansacting any
new business in that State,' they
will see toit that "t!le requirements
of the Laws OF Virginia will pre-
vent this Company from further
violations, and inilict, rs far as may
be. puuishnen, for past violations
OF these laws.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-02-14
The attention of that rripartite

The attention of that tripartite
fossil known as The Board on the
Chesapeake and its Tributaries" is
called to The fact that our waters
are being rlitled by foreigners on
this side the bay. Ii they are not
too Uusily engaged in their usual
game of hugger mugger theyare re-
queSted to attend to the matter ut
once. AS all inducement to speedy
action we gently hint that possibly
Admiral SkaggS may not be in
command and they may coquette
with the maids of the 'Dancing
Molly ieaIiesSly while they turn
the raScalS OUT
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-02-14
Group. A Motl.er's T,.buto.

uWhile in tho country last winter my iittle
boy. three years old, WAS taken i'll with Group;
it seemed Ms II lie would die from atranGu..
lation. Que Of the family suggested the use
OF AYERS CnEIHy PEcTonAL, q tottle .qfT
which MAS always kept in the house. This
was tried in small and frequent doses, aud
10 our delight in less than half an hour The !
little patient WIS brenthing ensily. The doc.
tor said that the CHERRY PEcronAL Lad
saved my daring's life. Can you Hondex 81 !;
orr gratitude? Sincerely yours,
Mrs. EMMA GEDNEY.'ilf'5
$50 West 12Sth ST., New York, May 10, 1897.
81 have used AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
In my family for several years. and no not
hesitate to pronounce il the most eroctuRl
remedy for coughs and colds we have ever
tried. A. j. CRANE.
Lake Crystal. Mimi, March 10, 1882.
"IGutfered for eight years from Bronchitis
and after trying many remedies with no sue ,
cess, was cured by the use OF ArEE's CHEZ
ny PEcTonAL. JOSEPH WALDEN.
Byhalia, Miss, April 8, 1852.
ell cannot say enough in praise OF AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL, believing MS ! do That
but for its use should long since lave tiec
from lung troubles f. BRAGDoN."
Palestine, Texas. April %. lSs::.
No case OF an affection Of the throat or
lungs exists which cannot be greatly relieved
by the use of AYERS CHERRY ELECTORAL.
and it will alpays csre when tho disease II
not already beyond the control OF medicine.
Prepared BY
Dr.. J.C.Ayer& & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by MI Druggists.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-02-14
The Frauds in Virginia.

Friday last Gov. Cameron. of
Virginia. addressed the following
communication TO Mr.. Norton u l.
rye, auditor of public accounts OF
hat State: In connection with
irregularities and alleged frauds
Which have occurred in the pay
ment of money into tie public
treasury through a long series of
years, to which the attention ofthe
Governor has been called officially,
which irregularities could not lave
occurred if the law had been com
Piled with, your attention is called
to the provisions of the statute as
embodied in the It'll, Sth and 9th
sections OF chapter 43 Of the code
OF 1873.
at is ordered that the provisions
of these sections of tie law be here
after strictly complied with. 1t is
further ordered that no officer,
clerk. or other employee in the Off
ces of auditor of public accounts,
second auditor or treasurer shall
act as the agent of any officer or
other party for the payment of
money into the public treasury; aud
the banks of the city of Richmond
which have been designated as
State repositories are forbidden to
receive money on account Of the
Commonwealth except in strict
compliance Of law"
Commenting on this order the
Richmond State says: "The audi
tor will suggest to the Governor
the propriety OF Withholding his or
der for ten days, in order that the
treasurerS, clerks, notaries, &C., in
the State may be Informed upon
the subject. 1t is well known that
the law relative to paying money
to the State has not been strictly
complied with to the very letter
every clerk, treasurer, notary, &c.
will have to come to Richmond aud
pay the money into the tic;isury in
compliance with the law. oi' they
will have to appoint agents to pay
tie money for them"
Tile order issued by Gov. Cam
e.rll to the auditor, requiring ell
:orcement Of the law directing all
revenues to he paid into State de-
ro,itoricS, has been made to apply
only to remitlanceS received attle
auditors Office after the time that
the order was issued. This allows
tile auditor to collect and deposit
to the credit of the Commonwealth
all checks found among Smiths pa
pers, as we'll as all other remittan-
ceS received since the Governors
order.