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queer episode in Connaught life was
the case of the king at the relation of
Dennis Bodkin versus Patrick French.
The plaintiff and defendant were neigh
bors. The latter was of the "ould
shtock, full of airs, and possessed of an
intolerable temper He and wife had
conceived deep dislike for Mr.. Bodkin.
who entertained an equal aversion to the
Trenches. Bodkin had happened to of
fend the squire and lady. That evening
they entertained o large company at din.
ner, when Mrs. French launched out in
abuse of her enemy, concluding her wish
that somebody would cut off the fellows
ears, and that might quiet him" The
subject was changed after while, and
al went on well till supper, at which
time, when everybody was happy, the old
butler' one Ned Regain, who, according to
custom, had drunk enough, came in. Joy
was In his eye, and, whispering some
thing to his mistress which she did not
comprehend, he put large snuff box into
her hand.
Fancying it was some whim of her old
servant, she opened the box and shook
out its contents, when lol a pair of
bloody ears dropped out on the table.
The horror OF the company was awakened,
upon which old Ned exclaimed: .'Sure.
my lady, you wished that Dennis Bod.
kins ears were cut off, so told old Geo
ghegan, the gamekeeper, and he took a
few handy boys with him, and brought
back his ears, and there they are, and
hope you are pleased, my lady" The
gamekeeper and the "boys" left the
county. French and his wife were held
In heavy bail at the Galway assizes, but
the guests proved no such order was
given, that it was mistake on the part
OF the servant. They were acquitted.
The boys and their leader never reap.
peared in the county until after the death
OF Bodkin, who lost his ears many years
before his Enlargement.
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Next Fourth OF July.

A man who was making great efforts
not to betray the fact that no was a great
deal the worse for liquor halted a pedes.
trian on Monroe avenue and asked:
SHAY can ask you few queshunss"
Eyes, sir"
"Shee anything wrong wiz me. ehg"
Your You appear to have imbibed too
freely"
"Do II Wouz you notice it If was
walkin longl"
Il think would"
do talk like it9"
yes"
Much bleeged. Wouz you try an
talk politics. few were me?"
II would not"
"Get candidates all mixed up. wouldn't
''You probably would" 90
Might holler FIR Clezeland an Harrison,
chr"
you might"
much bleeged. Yous true friend
Of mine. Do jess you say bout it.
Doan' want to give myself way you
know. Made up my mind I'd shee how
zhrunk | was. Pm too zhrunk to talk
politics, to go home or to shtay on 'er
shtreet. therefore I'll sit down on 'er
stairs. Goo'-by. ole fel-shee you Foth
Zhulyl"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-08
THE SURPRISE.

Joy met Sorrow In place
Where the branches interlace,
Very secret, still and sweet,
Safe from all profaning feet
why art heres" Joy, startled. cried,
why art hereF" gray Sorrow sighed
II came here TO weep" said joy
Tears are ever my employ"
Murmured Sorrow yet see
Tears as grateful were TO thee,
Come, young novice. and he laugh.
How to ease thy heart o'erfraught"
JOY sat down at Sorrows feet,
And was taught a lesson sweet
Re n would he make kind return;
Sorrow, art too old TO leaIns
Nayi Then tarry yet while,
TIL have taught thee how TO smiler
Since that hour the two have been
Bound as by mysterious kin;
Since that hour they so exchange
Tears and smiles tits nothing strange
II sometimes puzzled heart
Scarce can tell the twain apart
Edith Thomas In Boston Transcript.
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A LARGE MAJORITY

of people at this season of the year suffer
from that painful disease, Rheumatism.
Its cause, Tactic acid in the blood, can be
wholly eliminated by taxing one or two
bottles of Anti-Apoplectinr. 1t is in ev-
cry sense 4 CURE Tor heErt disease, that
deadly follower of rheumatism, aud The
vatious forms of stomach, liver and kid
ney troubles that make life miserable. Ii
IS invaluable. Send for descriptive cir.
cularS and testimonial; to d.. F. S.
Hutchinson & Co. Enosburg Falls, Vt.
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The Irrepressible Peruyiaus.

p'oN' cDtCT -
In one of your issues soon after the
September election, and also in tbe
Manchester journal of the 18th and
10th of September, there appeared
certain correspondence from NJ. J.
Hapgood in regard to certain tbino.
that Hapgood says that were said and
done by myself and j. C. Lakin in
regard to the county ticket. All OF
which | answered in the Manchester
journal Of the 18th of October de-
nounclng every word to be untrue OF
unfairly stated, and at the same fine
l gave true history of the whole
matter. In the Journal of the 25tb
OF October Hapgood undertook ia
reply, but found himself choked bacl,
by the truth and finally slid off into
some insinuations that had done ar
said something that was wrong. Now
l will propose to settle this matter in
this way. Mr.. Hapgood may pick
three good men from Londonderry or
Manchester to investigate this matter.
and they shall have five dollars per
day and expenses. | pledge myself
TO pay the expense, if do not prove
the following facts. If | do Hap
good to pay the bill.
LIST. That ! have not done by
word, act OF deed, anything ungentle-
manly in regard to anything connect
ed with the county ticket in the Sep
TENDER election.
I'd. That everything that Hap
good has said and done in regard TO
this matter has been untruthful. de
ceitful and ungentlemanly.
Sd. That Hapgood undertook to
build up his senatorial political for
tune by abusing neighbor.
4th. That everything that Hap
good has written, said, and done has
been for the sole purpose of making
the Republican bosses in this county
think that he had done the party a
great service in uncovering smut,
when in fact all the smut that has
been seen is on his own hands.
GEO. X, DAVIS.
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Letters from the People.
Editor SITTER;

Editor SUter'
The arrogant, domi-
neering and intermedling spirit dis
played by English Government, since
the time she dispatched a Royal Gov
ernor OF New York to Hartford, to
wrest from the Connecticut Colonist
their Charter, until this good hour,
has just received well merited re-
buke in the decision of the Admins
tration TO hold no further intercourse
with Her Majesty's Government,
through her present minister, With
malice aforethought, Her Majesty's
Ministers allowed that country to be-
come the magazine, arsenal and dock
yard Of the Confederacy, and it was
not the browning glory of Grants adj
minstration that CdSus Bell cost
ing us thousands of millions should
be condoned for fifteen millions.
With eighty ton guns distributed
along our northern frontier, with
Canada vast military camp and with
the opening of the Canadian Pacific
II. X. the English Government oc-
cupy the interior line so far as the
Behring's sea difficulty and our entire
Alaskan interests are concerned; in
fact she has us girdled with line of
fire, Let us hope that no detinitive
treaty shall be made that does not Sc
cure to Us at the northwest the uni
tication of our territory and at the
northeast some recognition of the
services of New England in planting
British Guns before the walls of
Louisburg and carrying her colors up
the heights of Abraham, by the anne
Iteration of some of the hard condi-
tons attending the fsherman's lot.
HORACE l.. STILES.
Washington, d. c., Oct. 81, 'SS.
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The above briefly gives the result
of last Tuesdays balloting. Returns
are so incomplete that we defer Civ
ing majorities until next week. There
is no doubt of the election of Harri-
son & Morton, and that the next
Congress will be Republican. Yer
mont, as usual, leads the van, incom-
plete returns indicate a 10000 ma
iority.
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Putting 1t Very Politely.

A while ago a student preached in
New England city with a view" After
his Sunday evening sermon one of the
pillars said to him: 1--WE have been
much pleased with your sermons and an
very sorry wo are never going to seo you
again. This suggestive remark con
WINGED tho candidate that he was not
likely to be- elected to thevacant pulpit
Christian Inquirer.
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Washington, d. c., Oct. 81, 'SS.
Ninth Volume of AIden's Manifold
CycIOpedia.

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and is gratitied to find that except in
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ali precedent, placing it within popu-
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postage Toe. A specimen volume
may be ordered and returned if not
wanted.- John b. Alden Publisher,
New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and
San Francisco.
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For Sale or to Let!

The Farm known as the Stevens Farm
in Londonderry, IL miles from Lon
donderry Village, comprising nearly 300
acres. Keeps 30 head of cattle and team,
good Sugar Orchard with house and
utensils for 500 trees Large Orchards,
best Of fruit, all in the highest state OF
cultivation. Water works new and in
good condition. Fine place for gentle
mans summer residence, situated on the
shores of Lowell Lake, popular sum-
mer resort. 1t is unsurpassed for natural
and beautiful scenery.
Stock and tools with the place or sep
craze.
For further particulars enquire of S.
NJ. Holden So. Londonderry, F. E. Stew
ems on the place or
GEO. H. PAYNE. NJ. D.
Boston, Mass,
$50 fremont st.
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NJ ARR

AT Colorado Springs, Colorado,
Oct. 20, by Rev. Mr.. Gregg, Ever
cite E. Goold and Lula |. Harring-
ton, both formerly of Chester.
In Weston, Oct. IS, by Rev. M.
Adams Loren G. Bryant and Miss
Gertie B. Marble.
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The latest novelty ia pins. Oxi-
dyed silver on the natural Oak
branch. Chas. A. Tlipp & Co..,
Brattleboro jewellers.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE Or HARpJrr RryrnN

ESTATE OF HARRIET BUXTON.
We, the Subscribers, being duly APP
pointed by the Hon. Probate Court for
district of Westminster, commissioners
to receive, examine and adjust all claims
aud demands Of all persons against the
estate OF Harriet Buxton late of Lon
dondcrry in said district, deceased, and
also all claims and demands exhibited in
Offset thereto; and six months from the
first day of September last being allowed
by said court for that purpose, we do
hereby give notice that we Will at end to
The business of our said appointment at
the Office of A, E. Cudworth in SO. Lon
dondcrry in said district on the first Mon
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from 10 o'clock a. m. until 4 o'clock, p.
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HDaniel."
eyes, SIRE"
SIS there any good fishing grounds
up salt river?"
81 think so, sire"
"And do they have Memorial days
up there?"
''Onlv once in four years, sire"
"Well, Daniel, We'll 90 there. In
wife Lord Sackville to join us on the
fourth of March,"
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Notice..

The Tax Payers of the town of Lou
are hereby notified that the Sc
lccimen have placed in my hands for~col-
lection tax of 10 ccuts on a dollar Of
he grand list of said town, for town pur-
poses; also tax of 10 cents on the same
for highway purposes, and a tax of l 2
cnlS on the same for coul. Y TAX.
Therefore. know We that 80 days are
given by law for the payment of said
taxes, and deduction of 4pcr cent. on
said town tax if paid in said time.
H. d. TYLER, Treas.
Londonderry, VT, Sept. LIST 1888.
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Of the fifteen students sent by the gov
eminent of Siam to receive professional
training in England. four are young
women
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HEADO UARTERS
FOR PICTURE FRAMES!

wh"n you go 10 B!T;'leboro call on A. +
WILDER. rear of Re folmer Office who ha. rue
arsest sock OF MOuIdings lin town. Price
Low Work nea Y done,
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Sitter John, Editor.

THURSDAY EVE, NOV. s, 1888,
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THE
ILONDONDERRYasSlFTER 1

HENRY M, SHANKs, PuRLisERH,
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Benz am-in he did.

The poor Prohibs are left with an
empty bottle,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-08

Dakota with its $50, 900 inhabitants
will receive justice at the hands of
Republican Congress.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-08

There is no loss without some small
gain. The Republica will give the
sold Roman" free snuff.
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THE DEMOCRATIC COLUMN.

Great Britain not heard from, but
probably for Cleveland.
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ONE DOLLAR.

Eternaliy opposed 10 all rings, ciiques,
clans ana faetions--The Peoples Organ.
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One Dollar pays for TINS paper to
Jan. Ia 1890, to all new subscribers,
This also applies TO Campaign Sub
scriJerS ,ehoSe time erpires Wih our
neat issue.
The National tribune., 1888-12-06
Entering Atlanta.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / see by your
paper of the 18th OF October, 1888, a communica-
ton headed as above, and written by w. II.
Mcintosh, Co. F, 23d Wis, and as was there at
the time, | wish TO give my version of the affair
l was First Duty Sergeant, Co. Z, 14th Ill. Cav
There was a little squad of the 14th camped at
the bridge that Mr. Mcintosh speaks of We
had been with Stoneman to Macon, Ga, and
there was only $50 who returned. For week or
10 days Gen. CobuTn had been detailing from 10
to 20 of US to take the advance of the skirmish-
line to see if the enemy was still there. On
the morning of September / there was detail
made from the 18th, (of Co.'S and E. led by
Lieut.. Brown, of Co. q. We had advanced to
within about two miles of Atlanta before we
saw any enemy, near fort made of sand bags.
The road ran in an easterly direction, and the
Lieutenant called a halt at the cross roads. /
looked down the road, coming IN around the
breastWoTks, and saw a rebel caValryman sit
ting on his horse in the road about 800 yards
distant. | spoke to the Lieutenant and drew
his attention to the man, and he told me to
take one man and capture him. We started
for him, and he turned and ran and l chased
him about mile. The man with me under
took to cut him of, and ran into the breast
works and could not get back to me. / gained
on the fugitive very rapidly and fired several
shots at him. Finally his horse stumbled and
fell. The rebel struck his head againsta stump,
in falling, and skinned his temple. / rode up
and took is:aa nrisQner; also l took the horse
and two heavy, loaded EeYolYers and an old
gun. broke the gun over a Stamp and
mounted the rebel on the old gray horse, and
as l came back with him the boys cheered
Justify The town of Atlanta was not very
hSSd to take, as we % men met the Mayor of
the tow. who inquired for the General, and
we told him 10 90 on and he 1recld meet him:
We had some pretty hsavy skirmishiIig through
the town, and the infantry followed close in the
rear. AS far as the blue smoke at sandbag
fort is concerned all l saw was 3 campfire
and few ovens and skillets. Any camrade
wishing information about this section of the
country will be accommodated, as | have lived
here since 1866.-HENRY II. BRINKLEY, Ser
geant, Co. Z, 18th Ill. Cav, Airlie, Ore
The National tribune., 1888-12-06
A FIGHTING FAMILY.
They Take an Active Part in Two Wars.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Being reg
ular subscriber and reader of the best paper
issued in the interest of the soldier-IHE Ma
TIONAL TRIBUNE take great pleasure III
placing before your many readers the record OF
one among the foremost of the loyal mothers OF
this great and grand country Of ours, as well as
to let your readers know that Lower Egypt
played its part in crushing the rebellion as well
as some other portions of the country. nave
been acquainted very intimately with the fam
lily for % years. of which the following is
simple statement of facts, as told me by one oil
the surviving comrades and member OF the
family, and the truth can fully be substantiated
by many of the most reliable and trustworthy
citizens of this (Pulaski) County, H.
In the month of April 1S43, John and Mary
Barthson moved from Morgan County, o., to
this County to establish a home, in which
effort they fully succeeded. When the call was
made for volunteers TO enlist for the war with
Mexico, John the father, and his two eldest
sons A. C.. and Ed, enlisted in Co. b, I'd III.
Inf, leaving the mother and seven sons at
home TO take care of the farm. In the battle
of Buena Vista the father was killed. The two
sons served out their term of enlistment and
safely reached home. When the war of the
rebellion broke out Mother Barthson sent
eight of her sons to protect our flag and coun-
try, who all served with honor to their com
mands and themselves in the following named
lLu' oSINSu III w Is O3SS A@''' 49,
younger brothAr, Jas. L., being Captain of the
company; Erastus and John w. served in the
same company and regiment; r. B. went as
Captain of Co. F, 18th His; w. r. served in I'd
III. Cav; w. w. in Co. II, 18th Ill., Alonzo in
Co. H, 18th III. Alonzo died in the service.
w. w. was wounded in the battle of Fort Don
elson. Capt. Jas. L. was captured at the battle
Of GuntQwn, Miss, and held a prisoner for FIVE
months, and john w. was also captured in the
same battle, aud served six months in prison at
Andersonville he is nov IN honored citizen
Of the Jayhawker State (Kansas). Ed, rne
eldest, is an inmate of the Military Home at
Leavenworth, Kan. w. w. is now wealthy
merchant in GAINESVILLE, Florida. A. G. and
Jas. l.. are honored and much-respected citi-
zens of this County. The balance have answered
that last roll-call " and Joined the great army
that have crossed that mystic river That
noble mother of all these boys lived to see the
rebellion crushed, and passed to her rest in
January, 1868. Now, l think, Egypt is entitled
to the ribbons-the highest number of recruits
from one family; at least, it is the highest
number l have noticed i'll The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE. Next w. II. LElDIGH, Co. +, 10th
Ohio America Ill.
The National tribune., 1888-12-06

siege, in command of the 21st Mass, and was
from one end of the breastworks to the other,
but never saw a bale of cotton used as pro-
lection from the enemy, and does not believe it
was used for that purpose.
Joseph Fessler, Muscatine, Iowa, says that
% years ago the mess to which he belonged had
Notification. They had a good supper and
other refreshments while speeches were made
by the mess Chaplain, Hon. Charles siiIler,
and others. The mess was coul,,ssed of VIM.
Taylor, John w. Taylor, Carries Wilson, Dali
las Wamsley. Milton Strecht, Eiva Strecht,
John G. COulQth, and the writer. He would be
pleased to bear from any. of the old boys
w; ". Fenton, Quincy, H., enters the claim
Ct the I'd Ohio battery to the distinction of
losing less men from the effects of battle than
any other command of equal numbers and
amount of service, it having been in active
service from Aug. 3, 1851, to Aug g. 1862 par
tieipating in the battles of Pea Ridge, Vieks-
burg and its preliminary battles of Champion
Hills and Black River, Banks's Red River
expedition the capture of Mobile, and perhaps
other engagements not now remembered, and
only suffered the loss of one man killed and
one who died from his wounds.
Edwin NJ. Hershey, Canton Post, No. %, Mid
die Branch o., believes himself to be one of
the youngest members of the GAR, barring
musicians, etc. On March 7 last he was 80
years old. Any Post having upon its rolls a
cOmrade who carried musket and enlisted as
private who can beat this record, he viii be
glad to hear from him.
NJ. l.. Adams, Stephens, Chickasaw Nation,
Indian Territory, says he is almost alone in his
section of the country as ex- Union soldiers are
very scarce there. He has plenty of fun with
the JOhnnies now that Harrison is elected, and
their lips hang pretty low. He would like to
hear from some one of Co. c. Goth Ind, and
hopes they are not all dead.
B. Lockhart Co. G., LIST Mich. Eng, Ale
gan, Mich was one of Sherman's bummeTs or
thieves, as they were sometimes called. SheT-
man did not permit his men to steal, but be
would allow them to forage, and they never
took anything that was out of their reach.
The first day his company was detailed as for
ayers they OILY took seven hogs, two sheep and
100 bushels Of sweet potatoes, which made the
regiment pretty good meal.
Henry j. Jenkins, Co. G, 10th Wis, Still
water Mimi, received a discharge for disability
in 1862, and re-enlisted in 1863, and lost his
discharge papers in the Spring of 1865 at the
battle of BentoHville, n. c. He would be glad
to obtain them.
D. n. Calender, Co. F, 111th Ohio, Gregory,
Kan, says he was in Knoxville, Tenn, during
the entire siege, and never saw bale of cotton
used in the construction of the Notifications at
that place
R. c. Rankin, Ripley, o., says there were
seven brothers of his family in the Z. S. serv-
ice during the rebellion. The eldest is y years
of age, while the youngest is 80. The father
died at 81 and the mother at S. Truly long
lived family.