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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
LYNDON CENTRE.

A petition recommending David
Wiley for postmaster is in circulation.
The teachers and students at the
Institute were invited to a sugar
party at l.. B. Harris last Saturday.
Rev. F. E. Dawson, agent of the
Free Baptist denomina ton of the
state, will preach here next Sunday
in the interest of his work
Sugar makers have been very busy
during the past week, and have aver
aged to make about one pound to
the tree. Those who tapped early
have done better than this. L. B.
Harris tapped more than 5000 trees
and had made 5000 lbs. up to last
Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
AT THE ACADEMY.

The winter term closes next Thurs
day and the spring term opens April
16.-The joint exhibition of the Adel-
phian and Atherian societies comes
next week Thursday.-At the last
meeting of the Adelphian society the
following officers were elected for the
coming term: Pres, c. H. McDuffee ;
vice pres, A. B. Wilmot; sec, L. S.
Brock; treas, w. w. Smith; second
director, ]. H. Brooks; third direc-
tor, ROllin LOOmiS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The 45th annual session of the
Vermont conference opens at Nor
risvilIe April IS, with Bishop Ninde
presiding. At the anniversary of the
temperance society on Saturday af-
ternoon Rev. T. p. Frost will be one
of the speakers. Among the promi-
nent Methodists from abroad who
will speak at the conference are Dr.
Broadbeck of Boston. DIR. J. s. Chad
wick. Dr. Gillet and Chaplain Nc
Cabe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Last week was a great week for
the sugar makers and several parties
were made up from here. Judge j. G.
Hovey entertained number Satur
day and on Friday a delegation of
the Grand Army visited E. E. Hovey
in West Waterford
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The sociable entertainment at
the Free Baptist vestry Friday even
ing was quite successful with q good
attendance After a feast upon new
maple sugar there were literary ex-
ercises, singing, etc. The ladies real
lied some $15, which is applied on
their annual pledge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

There were seven attended the
special school meeting last Tuesday
evening l. w. Rowell was chosen
moderator and it was voted to hold
a spring term of nine weeks for the
primary and eleven weeks for the
higher schools. This is the same
length of term as usual.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
NORTH DANYIILE.

Sugar parties are the order of the
day.
Isaac Kelley has bought James
Smiths house.
Miss Ida Thompson of St. Johns
bury is visiting friends here
Charles Hubbard goes to st. Johns
bury next week to work for Miner &
Hill.
Herbert Stanton, who has been
quite sick, is improving.-Lydia Stev-
ems, who is sick at Will Stanton s, re-
mains about the same.-Julia Robin
son has been quite sick with a quinsy
sore
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
REAL ESTATE CHANGES.

James D. White has sold the Dyke
place north of Paddock Village to
Randall Mcdonald; price, $3.50.
Dan. Streeter and M. Clifford have
bought the Mrs. o. Ward place on
Prospect street; price, $4,000.
T. ]. Tierney's real estate pur-
chase from w. ]. Bray consists of two
building lots on the north side of
Clark avenue, and not on Maple
street as reported last week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
New Ads. i'm this Paper.

e. {. Brooks-Custom Tailoring
w w Wright's Est-Comr. Notice
@. s. Abbott-Fine Boots and Shoes.
Ira A. Shattuck-C objection of Taxes.
Geo. L. Crow per cent Mortgages
William Williams Est-Comr- Notice
w. III. Preston-SmaT Farms for Sale
CIaudius A Brock-Inso1vency Notice
" n Preston-Second-H Hand Wagons.
+ ID Steele * Co-New Spring Clothing
Cbas = Hastinps-I life and Accident Ins
Horace +. Andrrs' Est-Settlement Motto
= ID RIodgett &, Co-Employers' Insurar
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Next Sunday evening the Rail
road street Baptist Sunday school
will give the Chapel Builders" =" an
exercise arranged especially for Sun
day schools, consisting of Scripture
reading, recitatiOns, responses, sing
;r,n e+c
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
Special Notices.
BuckIen,s Arnica saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts Brui-
ses, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Flint Bros, Druggists. TOO
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The Rogers Brothers are waiting
to hear from one more place before
they decide where to locate their
new factory. If they will consider
this location favorably special town
and village meetings will be called.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The samples of maple honey sent
in by Fred NJ Stanton of North Dan
vile and w. c. Hill of West Water
ford were of the finest quality and
were fully appreciated by the typos.
There is no trouble in marketing such
productions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The pigs in the clover puzzle
struck st. Johnsbury yesterday.
Fred Calden has driven them home
in Is seconds and Frank Richardson
claims to get them all in and out of
the sty four times in one minute.
According to the Record a Boston
man has solved the puzzle in eight
seconds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
RYEGATE.
Sugar makers were very happy last
week ha vino made lots of S11oar

Sugar makers were very happy last
week, having made lots of sugar.
At late meeting of the Ryegate
and Wells River dairymen's associa-
ton. resolutions of regret at the
death of Waterman w. Wright, and
deep appreciation of his worth and
services to the society of which he
was a member and officer, were
passed.
The dramatic entertainment Mon
day evening by the ''Ryegate Corner
Dudes" came off according to pro-
gram, and considering the state of
the roads, was well attended. After
paying all the bills dividend of 81
cents apiece to each of the four dudes
was declared This is very encour-
aging and much better than deficit.
The young folks Farmers club,
which met last week Friday evening,
was decided success. The dramat-
ic performance was good and well
executed. The young ladies paper
was both instructive and amusing
and showed an amount of talent
that we have reason to feel proud of.
The music by the quartette was fine
and contributed largely to the
amusement of the evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
WEST BURKE.

Mrs. Elmer Stoddard is having
quinsy sores in her throat.
Conductor Roundy's little boy is
threatened with lung fever.
Julia Solomon is visiting friends
and relatives in New York city.
Mrs. Newell is gradually failing
and Mrs. John Colbyis very low.
Mrs. Clark Kimball has gone to
Newbury, n. H., to visit relatives.
Jennie Johnson has returned from
Pepperell, Mass, and Mrs. Wilbur
Gaskill has returned from Spring
field, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The article on the famine in Chi
ma, printed on second page, was
copied and sent us by Miss Calista
Downing, ST. Johnsbury's devoted
missionary there now these many
years. For her sake, if not for hu-
manity's sake, there should be a
prompt and generous response.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
Births.

At st. Johnsbury, March 21, a to Mr..
and Mrs. Charles j. Peterson.
At st. Johnsbury, March &c, to Mr..
and Mrs. John c. Clark.
At Hardwick, March %, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs r. F. Carter.
At East Burke, March 81, a to Rev.
and Mrs. IOhn E. Barrow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Walter G. Cook has rented his
farm on the Danville road to VIM. II.
Jenkins and has moved into the Lane
house, Spring street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The ladies foreign missionary
society of the Methodist church give
an entertainment at the vestry Sat
urdav afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

"A dividend of 4 per cent has been
declared on the Odd Fellows building,
making a dividend of per cent for
the wear
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Jack Frasier, the tlsh-man, has
been very sick, but is now improving
and hopes to be able to mount his
cart again in few days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Change of post office name. Af
ter March 81 the name of the South
Danville post office will be Harvey's
Hollow
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The Avenue house reading room
and sample room are beng furnish
ed with corrugated iron ceiling.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Harry Mann's minstrels are
booked at the Opera house next Tues
day night
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. l.. B. Atwood of West Ran
dolph is visiting her friends here.
Mrs. Frank Walker of Littleton is
visiting her brother. Noah F. Gle.
Mrs. D. A. Morrison goes to Bos-
ton next week after millinery goods.
Mr.. and Mrs S. A. Nelson and son
Willard have gone to Boston for a
short stay.
Rev. Daniel w Hardy of Bethel,
Me, has been visiting his brother the
past week.
Miss Mary Bradford ofSherbrooke,
a former resident, has returned home
after a weeks visit here with former
friends.
Mrs. A. E. Rankin and daughter
Mary are spending little vacation
at Washington and other southern
points.
Miss Abby F. Mitchell, formerly
teacher at the Academy and now
teaching at Andover, is visiting old
IllCHQS III lONli.
Alfred H. Brooks of Worcester is
visiting at his old home. Mr.. Brooks
is Organist in the church which origi
mated the famous musical festivals
and is now playing.for the rehearsals
of the chorus.
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Gates are
anticipating visit the present
week from two of their children
Owen H. Gates, now in a theological
seminary at New York, and Bertha
Gates of Wellesley college.
C.P. Andersen, an Academy gradu
ate in the class of 'S5 and now a
senior at Dartmouth, has been chosen
one of the competitors at the Rollins
and Nj orse prize speaking which takes
place at the June commencement.
J. Austin Paine, for some years
moulder at the scale works, moves
to farm five miles from Montpelier.
John F., one of the post office
ClCIkS, VIII IOlloW lllS loiliiNi ii>AI
week.-Walter Allen takes Jolnny's
place in the post Office.
Mark L. Miner returned from Chi
cago last Saturday where he has
graduated from q vetinary college.
He has also studied in the schools
and hospitals of Montreal and New
York and intends to locate in Massa-
chusetts, probably in Amesbury.
Miss Lucia Alvord, who has been
teaching in the union school at Mont
pelier for some time past, is paid
handsome compliment in the report
of examinations last week as given
in the Argus Miss Alvord is daugh-
ter of ohm M. AlvOrd of this place.
At the prize contests among the Sc
cret societies at Dartmouth last week
the first prize in the Delta Kappa
Epsilon was taken by Charles d.
Hazen of this place. The second prize
in the Psi Epsilon society was award
ed O. S. Warden of Monroe, n. H.,
who graduated from the Academy in
the class of 'S5.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The South church have their last
sociabIe this evening. Music, read
ings and songs by the Peakes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

There will be a sugar party at
the Universalist church Saturday
evening
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The church of the Messiah have
engaged Elery Graham, recently of
Colebrook. n. H., for their choir
leader
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The Curtis Star Comedy company
are playing to good houses at the
Opera house this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
Marriages.

At Barnet, March 90 by Rev. d. NJ. Nc
Kinlay, James Stevenson of Barnet, and Car
re J. Mcdonald of Peacham-
AT Seville, Fla, March 20, John Palmer of
Seville and Mary R Sperry of Crescent City
At Lyndonville, March 27, by Rev. ]. C
Bodwell, CharlesJ ]. Clark and Alice F. Wright,
both of st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The Legislature at its last session
passed a law requiring owners or
keepers of stations for breeding pur-
poses to file with the county clerk,
before advertising, a certificate Civ
ing the name, color, age, size, pedi-
gree of stallion and the name of the
persons by whom bred. Several GER
tifcates have been filed with County
Clerk Nichols and the returns are
probably not all in yet. There is a
fine of 800 for neglecting to comply
with this new statute
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Joseph Drouin has bought out
his partner, Joseph ClOutier, in the
lumber business at Victory, and the
business will hereafter be carried on
by MIR. DrOuin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
CHEAP HOMES.

Energetic men in every town to sell the best
subscription book in America. Highest com
missions paid. Address TICKNOR & Co,
211 fremont St, Boston Mass. too
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Patrick Kinney was arrested for
intoxication by the police on Monday
morning Hewas tried before Justice
Sargent on Tuesday and fined So and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
NEWS ABOUT HOME.

There was slight fall of sugar
snow this morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
GREENSBORO.

X. B. Smith. the station master,
was appointed postmaster at the
Bend on Tuesday
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
THE NEW YORK TRAIN.

The railroad officials have made
arrangements for the summer train
from New York city to the White
Mountains. Trains are to begin
running Monday, July 1, and to con-
tinue until Saturday, October 5. The
train will leave New York city at
9.O2 a. M and will arrive at Faby
ans at 8 p. m, returning it will leave
Fabyan's at 9.15 a. m. and will
reach New York city at $40 p. m.
Trains will be equipped with elegant
bouffe parlor cars for the first time
in any summer season. If connection
with this train is made at Wells
River over the Passumpsic, as usual,
it will bring the train through this
place at about the same hours as
last year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

e. d. Steele & Co are completely
overhauIing their store, decorating
inside and are to have plate-glass
windows. The store will be greatly
improved
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Houses on the Plain, at Paddock Village
and in other parts of the village. Price from
$1,000 to $4,000. Building lots and farms.
No better time to buy or build than when
prices are low and rents scarce.
SStf w. PRESTON, Real Estate Ag't.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
HARpWICK TAXES.

Ira A. Shattuck, Town Treasurer, will be
at E. Hardwick Tuesday, April 2, and Tues
day, April Q, to receive taxes. The time for
saving the per cent discount expires Satur-
day, April 9th Is your dog licensed! 1t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

Signs of the times-that new one
at Dickerman & Cooper's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
LEGAL BLANKS.

More than 80 different forms of Deeds,
Writs Notes etc, constantly hand All
Deeds are now printed on linen paper.
At CaIedonian Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
EAST BURKE.
artery meeting March 81.

Quarterly meeting March 81.
Tillie Lowell is spending a part of
her vacation at Newport.
There are several cases of mumps
in the family of Frank Fisher.
Mrs William Beldenis still confined
in bed although a little more COM
Portable.
There will be quarterly review at
the S. S. concert in the M. E. church
next Sabbath evening
DIR. Burton preached in exchange
with Mr.. Farrow in the M. E. church
last Sabbath morning.
The oldest inhabitant does not re-
member such flow of sap as those
who were ready for it secured last
week
Napoleon Harvey is finishing the
carpenter work, and Dwight Eggles-
ton the mason work on Horace
Cages house.
George Gregory moves Tuesday to
the farm owned by the Walter bro
theirs, and Bion Humphrey moves in
to Gregory's house.
Mr.. Abner Coe and wife who have
been spending the winter in Connect
cut, stopped here on their way home
to Island Pond, to visit Mrs Goes
sister, Mrs. G. H. Page.
Horace Hall has taken Mrs. lanes
Newell's youngest boy, and may
adopt him as his own.-Mrs. Newell
has gone to Kirby to work taking
her little girl with her. The oldest
boy is at his grandfather's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

-Rev DIR. ]. w. Wellman, of Nal
den. Mass. who preached at the
North church last Sabbath is expect
ed to supply there for the next four
or five SabbathS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
rOmpt and generous respOnse.
The freight business on the p;

The freight business on the Pas
sumpsic railroad is very heavy and
every available engine and man is
kept busy day and night Much OF
Line" and Canadian Pacific road.
There is much more than the usual
amount of freight going north and
west over these roads.
Rev. +. E. Dawson closed his
pastorate at the Free Baptist church
last Sabbath. Rev. John Mason of
Lewiston, Me, is expected to sup
ply next Sabbath. Mr.. Dawson en-
ters at once upon his work as state
secretary for the denomination, aid
ing the feeble churches and helping
wherever help is needed. He will re-
side in this town.
The young ladies of the woman's s
home missionary society of the Meth
odist church presented an allegory
last Friday evening representing the
work done by the home missionary
society. The people living in mis-
sionary fields, such as the Indians,
negroes and ''pOor whites" were
dressed in costume. The entertain
ment was one of the most enjoyable
ever given and the vestry was filled.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
Deaths.

At East Hardwick March Is, Miss Alnira
Goodrich, aged about 76.
At Philadelphia, March 20, Robert E. Jones,
aged rs, of Peacham.
At Sheffield, Mar. 20, John Ferguson, aged
II.
At Lyndonville, March %, daughter and
only child of Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Spaulding,
aged four years.
LachIin, aged about Al.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
Wenther Record.

At Bingham's Drug Store. for the week
ndiro, Mar q $50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
CABOT.

The Woman's Relief corps advertise
a sugar festival Thursday evening.
Miss Mary McAllister goes to
Georgetown, Mass, to teach in the
graded school.
Mrs. B. P. Elmer of Barre and Miss
Rosa Sumner of Waterbury are Wis
iting friends here.
Mary Knapp, Gertrude Walbridge
and Arthur Lance are attending
school at Montpelier seminary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

The Athen9um will be closed on
and after Monday, April s, for a few
DAYS for the annual inspection. All
books must be returned on or before
Saturday, April 6.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
WANTED,

All kinds plain sewing done; also will max,
suits after they are fitted.
MRS. Il. {. MCFARLAND,
94tf 1S Central Street
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28
FOR SALE.
SEWING WANTED

The Langdon ]. Cummings premises. Coco
house and barn. and five acres of excellent
land. Enquire of w. II. PRESTON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-03-28

evening
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19
" Rally Round the Flag, Boys!"

The Grand Army Reunion to be held at Mil
waukee august 36 to 81. inclusive will, In
many respects. be one OF the most noteworthy
or commemorative events. There will be no
lack OF distinguished speakers. But the most
attractive features will be the 'tie that binds
men who have fought. starved and bled fer
sacred cause, the renewal OF old-time associs-
tons the rehearsal OF war experiences, and
the reminding upon the altar OF patriotism OF
undying devotion to lone flag and one coun-
try" Veterans and their friends will De
pleased to know that from all stations on the
Chicago, Rock Island q Pacific Railway.
on it's main lines and branches both east and
west of the Missouri river, the price OF tick
cts has been placed for this occasion at one
fare for the round trip, while childreH under
| Il and over years OF age will be charged only
ene-han this excursion rate. or one-quArter
the regular fare for the round trip tickets
will be for sale at all principal stations on the
Rock island Route August Il TO August =.
| 1ssQ inclusive. good for continuous passage
| to Milwaukee IT any time between these
| dates and good for return passage. leaving
| Milwaukee on any date oetweeR August :.
| and September 5. lssQ. inclusive Holders OF
| such tickets who desire TO make side excUr'
| sions from Milwaukee TO points beyond 10
| any direction. can. by surrendertng their -
turn coupon tickets for safe keeping 20 the
Joint Agent az Milwaukee, have them hon
ored TO original starting point where ticket
| Was purchased 10y proper indOrsemeutl. or
any date not later than September - lsss.
The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-07-19

examiner of the General Land Office
at salary Of $4,000 per year. Add to
this all the Internal Revenue offices
given Kansas. special Treasury |
Agents, together with those in the
State, to say nothing of the innumer-
able postoffices, and none of which
Negro could hope to aspire to, much
less hope to get, and you have a
vague idea of the infinitely small and
modest request of the colored mem-
Der OF the Republican party of Kan
sas when he asks for not more than
half dozen places and gets none. cit
was ever thus" and we are fearful
lest it will always be so.
Nationally the Negro is receiving
appointments as follows:
John r. Lynch to be 4th Auditor,
J. Nj. Townsend, Recorder of Lands,
and Frederick Douglass. Minister to
| Aayu.
Rumor has it that Ex-senator b. X
Bruce is to be handsom ely liked by
the President soon, and should ne fail
it will never be due to the lack OF or
ganlzation on the part of the coloTed
men of Mississippi, for Lynch, Hill
Bruce, Herst, Spellman ct al, ct al are
to all intents and purposes solid as
one man for each other; and Kansas
could we'll afford 10 organize. The
result would be quite different if she
could present united front in the
interest of any one person. But why
hope or ask an impossibility3
Hon, Frederick Douglass will Sal
on Sept. 1st for Hayti.
Nearly all Washington is of to the
mountains and seaside-that is, those
who are able financially.
Senator John J. Ingalls, spent few
days in the city last week and ha
left for sunny Atchison once more
He is not inclined favorably TOWARD
the administration, judging from hi
loose manner Of speech. Evidently
Mr.. Harrison has Informed the impe
riOus Senator from Kansas that he
Harrison, is President Of the United
States of America. He is telling
, the same to every body and Senate
Ingalls,, take it, did not prove tn
: exception to the rule, hence his Ire
has been raised. "Semper [ dem."