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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-06

Three thousand representative
negroes of Alabama, at Birming,
ham, the other day adopted re.
solutions calling upon the negroes
of America to emigrate to Africa.
1t was also resolved that as the
white man had brought the ne
groes to America, he ought to
pay their way back. If these col
ored gentlemen desire to emigrate
to Africa the way is open for
them, and they are free to go
To suppose that a wholesale
exodus of the race from the Uni
ted States will ever occur, is ex,
quisitely absurd, 1t is impossi
Bile. simply because the vast ma,
jority of the race prefer to stay in
the United States.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-06
J. IT. IOIIDIN,',
Secretary Of Civil auI Military AnaIT"'

When will the Wilson bill be
come n law? The debate in the
Senate has but just began. 1t is
not deemed probable vote can
be reached until some time in
June. Then it will have to go
back to the House, for the con.
sideration of the Senate amend
ments. Probably there will have
10 be a conference committee OF
the two Houses, and it is not
probable the bill can become a
law until nearly election time
next fall. And the business OF
the country must remain stag
nant until then.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-06

As depicted by his counsel in
the opening plea, there is a great
deal of the "old Adam" in Col.
Breckenridge. He had banker
ing for forbidden fruit and the
meanness to blame the woman.
Then, too, he will discover, if we
are not mistaken, the men of his
age, education and social stand
ing are not excuSable when
they deliberately commit crimes
against morality. The verdict OF
the court matters little in such a
case; it is the verdict of respecta
Bile society that counts, and that
was passed against Breckenridge
when he confessed his relations
with Miss Pollard for a period OF
nine years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-06

It must be a source of regret to
all who take an interest in public
morality that the daily papers
persist in publishing extended re-
ports of the Pollard-B reckinridge
breach of promise suit. The de-
tails of this extraordinary trial
are unfit for general reading and
our enterprising contemporaries
are dong an injury to the COM
munity by printing them. 1t is
a pity that the presiding judge
did not follow the example Of a
Massachusetts justice and put an
embargo upon their publication.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-06
Fast Day Proclamation.

Io.,itutIon. established ny the early faith
ere. cru,nted by universal consent and OBJ
served through all the generations since tue
generalization VI our civil government. ought
not to he lightly considered OF easily laid
aside. -
IL is part of the executive duty to preserve
the customs OF the p~Uple aEd to transmit
Institutions with lustre undimmcd, that
whatever is beneficial in them may beenJoyed
by our worthy successors.
I therefore appoint Friday, the oth haN OF
April in the wear ut our Lord, one Thousand
eight hundred amt ninety four. As day OF
public tasting and prayer, inviting the people
To assemble and unitedly render THANKS 70
Almighty God for all mercles s1d TO seek
divine all in The work Of life that our beIoNeu
State may be the recipient of those thNors
which are good tor the people. and thet .he
nation NAV enjoy all the blessings OF freedom
that the President and Ongress OF the Ohi'eu
states may be endowed with n large measure
of wisdom the work OF the husbsnurna"
blessed; and the honest toll of labor sulthpiy
rewarded; that calamity and disease may VIC
kent from our households and Gods larger
love lead us in VISIONS ways.
''Righteou<uesS eKnltrth nation, nut SIN
IL "A rcproaCh to any people.
Given under nv hand and the seai OF tne
state at Brattleboro. this htteenth uhS Oh
March in the year OF our LORD. one thou-
sand eight hundred and nincty-four, anu Oh
the Independence Of the United states inc
one hundred aud eighteenth,
I.kV1 X, FCLLER.
by The Governor;
l. II. GoULDIS;,
Secretary of Civil auI Military Affairs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-06

The leader of the April Forum
IS a candid, and impartial
though frank and sharp, review
of the first year Of Mr.. Cleve.
lands Administration, and Of
Democratic control of the Gov.
ernment. The writer rs anony
nous, but is so plain spoken that
the article will doubtless provoke
widespread discussion and com
ment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-04-06
HENRY OWEN,S STORY.

A FULL ACCOUNT OF THB sUFRRRiNGs
AND RESTORATION OF Mr.. AND MRS.
HENRY c. OWEN RELATED TO
BLADE REPRESENTATIVE
Most E1cruciatinE Pain Endured-PhySi'
rIans HsIplrss-A Remarkable and in-
terestIng Narrative.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
Sheridan's Ride,

The conversation turned on General
Sheridan at a New York dinner-table
the other evening. The host told a
story of how the generals figure on
horseback had disappointed some young
women up on the Massachusetts coast.
They had never seen Sheridan, but
mindful of his ride, they had ready for
him on his arrival at their fathers
house mettlesome horse, in order that
they might see hin in the saddle.
When the guests arrived, instead of the
slender, active cavalry leader Of their
visions, they saw red-faced, thick
wasted, short-winded old gentleman,
whose appearance on the back of the
animal caused apprehension rather than
admiration. Give heard Sheridan's
side of the story" said one of the
guests, when the host had ceased speak
ing. "A friend of mine met him next
day, and, noticing that he limped, asked
what was the matter. Sheridan's
reply was: "Oh, was over at --'s
yesterday, and those girls of his asked
me to ride with them. There was nc
getting out of it, but as hadn't beer
on horseback for year, I'm pretty sore
all over."- Pioneer-PresS.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
Robert L. Lees Charger,

Few people in this broad land do not
know that the late General Robert Z.
Lees warhorse "Traveler" gained al
most as much fame as did the celebrated
Confederate commander himself. After
the war an artist wrote to General Lee
asking for description of Traveller"
which General Lee wrote for him. This
is what the general wrote about his ia
vorite horse:
elf / were an artist like you, l would
draw true picture of Traveller rep
resenting his. fine proportions, muscular
figure, deep chest, short back, strong
launches, flat legs, small head, broad
forehead, delicate ears, quick eyes,
small feet and black name and tail. Such
a picture would inspire poet, whose
genius could then depict his worth and
describe his endurance of toll, hunger
thirst, heat and cold, the dangers and
sufferings through which he has passed.
He could dilate upon bis sagacity and
affection and his invariable response to
any wish of his rider. He might even
imagine his thoughts through the long
night marches and days of battle
through which he has passed. But
am no artist and can therefore only say
he was a Confederate gray. l pur-
chased him in the autumn OF 1861 in
the mountains of Virginia, and he has
been my patient follower ever since
to Georgia, the Carolinas and back to
Virginia. He carried me through the
seven days. battle, around Richmond,
the second Manassas, at Sharpsburg,
Fredericksburg, the last day at Chancel-
louisville, to Pennsylvania, at Gettysburg
and back to the Rappahannock. From
the commencement of the campaign, in
1864, at Orange, till its close around
Petersburg, the saddle was scarcely off
his back as he passed through the fire
of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold
Harbor and across the James river. He
was almost in daily requisition in the
winter of 1S64-5 on the long line of de-
fences from the Chickahominy, north of
Richmond, to Hatcher's run, south of
the Appomattox. In the campaign of
1866 he bore me from Petersburg to the
final day at Appomattox Courthouse.
You know the comfort he is to me in
my present retirement. He is well sup
piled with equipments. Two sets have
been sent to him from England, and
one from the ladies of Baltimore, and
one from the city of Richmond, but l
think his favorite is the American sad
die from St. Louis. OF all his compan-
ions in toll, Richmond Brown,
Roan,:: Ajax and Quiet Lucy Long,
he is the only one that retained his
vigor to the last. The first two expired
under their onerous burdens, and the
last two failed. You can, l am sure,
from what have said, paint his por-
trait"
This ends the description, signed with
the name of the famous General Robert
E. Lee, Lexington, Va, the summer
before he died.-St. Louis Republic.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
High Tide Of Grand Army.

Much has been said and is being
said about" high tide" in the Grand
Army. 1t has been predicted for the
last ten years that each year would see
a decrease in the ranks which would
continue to increase until the order
would become extinct. Up to the pres
ent all these are false prophets, and
the order is now not simply holding its
own, but actually growing in many sec
tions. This is observable in the rural
districts. There is reason for this.
In our large cities and towns 1t costs a
good deal to maintain post. Rents
are high and general expenses are in
proportion, and the poorer comrade
frequently has hard time to get along
and keep himself and family without
the burden of paying dues or attending
veteran meetings. Probably there are
thousands of this class in this city and
Brooklyn. 1t is this that keeps the de-
partment of New York from being at
the head of the line. The state fur
nished over 500, 900 men during the war
and ought to have at least $50, 900
left from that number, one-half of
whom at the lowest figure should be in
the ranks of the Grand Army. This
would place the state in the front rank
and where she stood during the war.
In the rural districts the expenses are
comparatively light, and many posts
have their meeting rooms free OF cost.
About the worst trouble they encounter
is getting to the encampments. Com
mander Shots is paying strict atten-
ton to the matter, and it may be o
matter of record very soon that several
thousand more will be on the rolls.
The death rate this year is not alarm
ing, and if the affairs of the order are
we'll managed it will be several years
yet before "high- water" mark is
reached. -Ne,D York Advertiser.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
Grants Goodness Under Fire.

The day the outer lines of Peters
burg were carried, and the troops were
closing up upon the inner lines, Cen
eral Grant halted near house on a
piece of elevated ground which over
looked the field. The position was un-
der fire, and the enemy's batteries
seemed to pay particular attention to
the spot, noticing, perhaps, the group
of officers collected there, and believing
that some of the Union commanders
were among them. The general was
engaged in writing some dispatches,
aud paid no attention whatever to the
shots falling about him. Members of
the staff remarked that the place was
becoming target, and suggested that
he move TO less conspicuous position,
but he seemed to pay no attention to
the advice given. After he had fin
ished his dispatches, and taken another
view of the enemy's works, he quietly
mounted his horse and rode slowly to
another part of the field, remarking to
to the officers about him, with jocose
twinkle in his eye: swell, they do
seem to have the range on u.s." Dur
ing one of the fights in front of Peters
burg the telegraph poles had been
thrown down and the twisted wires
were scattered about upon the ground
While our troops were falling back be-
fore a vigorous attack made by the en-
envy the generals horse caught his foot
in loop of the wire, and in the ami
malls efforts to free himself the coil be-
came twisted still tighter. The enemy
was moving up rapidly, delivering q
| heavy fire, and there was no time to be
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
A COlOnePs Adventures.

Colonel M. A. Cochran, of the Sixth
Infantry, read an entertaining paper,
entitled "R miniscences of Life in
Rebel Prisons,' at a meeting of the
Loyal Legion in Cincinnati. He told
of his being captured after the battle
of Chickamauga, and of the trip, with
100 others, to Libby. His auditors
laughed knowingly at some of the
pastimes INDUCED in by these philo-
sophie men. In the prison they told
stories, held moot courts, in which
most ludicrous cases were tried, gave
theatrical entertainments, made orna-
ments out of bone and other materials,
and occasionally opened a box contain
ing eatables, or can or two of good
whiskey labeled tomatoes" From
Libby prison the colonel and his asso-
ciates were removed to Danville, Va,
and from there to Augusta, Ga. While
being moved a third time they over
powered the guard, captured the train
and made good their escape,-Pionee'
Press
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
Sons of Veterans.

If for no other reason than that it
keeps alive in the breasts of its men,
bers the patriotic sentiments which i'm
PEELED their fathers to fight for the pres
ervation of the Union, the Sons of Vet
Grams ought to be encouraged. 1t is a
splendid organic tion. The young men
who take pride in the achievements of
the soldiers and sailors who upheld the
Union cause in the civil war are bound
to be patriots and good citizens, and in
these days of distress and distrust in
republican institutions the more patri-
otism is encouraged the better it will be
for the country and its people. Every
man whose father was soldier or a
sailor in the Union army ought to be a
member of that organic ltion.-Er-
change.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22

without will; for Mr.. JUn-s had a
nephew Jacob, who was an awful
graspin' man.
I" He came in the very next day, and
we looked over all Mr.. jones' papers,
but we couldn't find any, Then Jacob
spoke right up: Mis- Jones, you can
have your thirds, but you can't have no
more, for, legally, the rest goes to me-
"Mr. Jones had been real kind hus-
band, and | felt awful lonesome any
way. SO just broke down and began
to cry. Jacob got up and went out;
but | knew he'd come back, and he d I'd
the next mornin', and brought lawy err
with him. They said we didn't need
to have an auction, and they'd give in
good many of my things; but the
best of 'em must have price fixed,
and then Jacob put his hand on that
chest of drawers, and said: This thing
is worth more than it was at first, but
I'm willing to let ii 60 for S25.'
"l'd got some money laid by me, and
/ waited until things were settled.
Then brought it out, and paid down
for all had. He and the lawyer were
standin' right there, and l had all |
could do to bear it. l was so wrought
up s'pose l said more N ] ought; but
| did speak my mind to Jacob. l told
him that he needn't ever darken my
doors again, for he was no better than
thief. ] said the law ought to help
widows, when husbands died so sud
denly they hadn't no time to make a
will; but if it didn't, their relatives had
no need to take advantage of it.
Mr.. Jones was worth considerable
property, and so MY third gave me the
| house and garden over again, and
money enough in the bank to keep me
besides; bul i never had any call to in
wife Jacob here after that final settle
ment.
{" Well, 'twan't ore'n two years
again before, one cold winter night
when / was sitting here real comfort
able by the fire, l heard knock at
the front door. l opened it, and there
was MIR. Smith, who lived in another
part of the town.
"He was a widower, though his wife
hadn't been dead more than six months.
] never thought what he'd come for.
He alw avs seemed to be well.meanin'
man. l hadn't anything against him.
"He took seat by the fire. 1t was
pretty hot, and he kept pushin' his
chair back until he got beside that chest,
and then he couldn't get no further.
Before long he took hold OF one OF
the handles and began to work it back
and forth; and then he burst out;
" Mis- Jones, don't you think you
and l could get along together? We're
both pretty lonesome
/" / should MT have f1ared up as l die
if l bad MT seen him holdin' on to thai
handle; but it all came over me how Ic
had to suffer, and just rose right up
and said:
"Mr. Smith, I've bought and paid fol
that chest of drawers three times, ant
I'm goin' to own it as long as live
and no man is ever goin' to have s
claim on il again!'
{" He understood, for the folks all ovel
tow n had heard about my things. He
got right up and said: Good night
Mis- Jones. l guess III be goin'. My
horse don't like to stand long,
"He warn't to blame, but i barred
the door after he'd gone, and then salt
to myself:
"Abigail Jones, you are widow ono
more, and you'll stay widow the res
of your days" Christian Register.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
Queer Substitutes for Money.

The collection Of coins, Or more exactly
Ipeaking, the articles which have passed
Tor money In different countries and In
different ages of the world, at the National
museum is complete one and well repays
one for visit The earliest American
coins are believed to have been those made
by Cortez, by permission Of the Spanish
government, and were issued about the
time of the death of Columbus, which oc-
Curred In 1905 They are of copper, and on
the one side is a representation of the
"Pillars Of Hercules.
Next in point Of time comes the money
for Bermuda which was minted In Eng
land. These coins are of copper Of the
value Of shilling and stEpence, and on
one face is the picture of hog; hence 1t Is
known as the hog money" The early
settlers of these islands found SO many of
these animals roaming about that they
used 1t to mark the coin. Only one six
pence and two shilling pieces Of this
money are believed to exist, and both are
owned in Boston. Among the oddities Of
the collection is the knife money" Of tho
Chinese, used about the commencement Of
the Christian era. The pieces are shaped
something like razor, about inches long,
are Of copper and worth about 8 cents.
Ring money" is another curious vsri-
ETY., which was used by the early Gauls
and Britons. In those days, as there were
no banks and safe deposit companies, 1t
was the fashion to carry all ones wealth
upon ones person. The amount was
wrought into ornaments Of various de-
signs, but of q fixed standard of weight, and
they were frequently made in two OF three
parts, which could be readily separated
and used as change. But coins Of the diff
ferent metals have not been the only arti-
cles which have been used as money. Salt
nodded into bricks Of a fixed size and
weight is used in countries where this ne
cessity Of life Is hard to obtain and far
more valuable to the people than any met
al, no matter how precious. Tea pressed
into squares is used very largely In ST.
IBERIA, and the price Of this commodity
regulates the price Of everything else.
Tobacco was the money In the Virginia
colony, and the New Englanders were SO
hard up for something to use In exchange
that corn, Goldfish and peas served as me-
diums. Good lead bullets paid many debt
In Revolutionary times, though in mum
Der of the colonies copper had been coined.
The shells which are used as money by
the South Sea Islanders and in parts OF
Africa form an important exhibit at the
museum, and the study Of the money OF
the world as represented there gives an
excellent idea of the degree of civilization
which nations have ained.-Philddelphi
Ledqer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22

lost. The staff officers began to wear
anxious looks upon their faces, and be-
came very apprehensive for the gener-
al's safety. He sat quietly in his sad
die, giving directions to an orderly, and
afterward to an officer who had dis
mounted, who were struggling ner-
vously to uncoil the wire, and kept
cautioning them in low, calm tone of
voice not to hurt the horses leg.
Finally the foot was released; but none
too quickly, as the enemy few min.
utes later gained possession of that part
of the Fl Id = General Horace Porter, IN
McClUe'S Magazine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22

ALL FREE.-Those who have used
DR.. Kings New Discovery know its
value, and those who have not have
now the opportunity to try it free. Call
on the advertised druggist and get a
trial bottle free. Send your name and
address to II. f. Bucklen & Co., Chi
cago, and get sample box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills free, as well as
a copy of Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. Go to G. Blakely's drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
SOLDIERS BUDGET.
The Song of the Soldiers.

Comrades known in marches many,
Comrades tried in dangers many,
Comrades bound by memories many,
Brothers ever let us be-
Wounds or sickness may divide us,
Marching orders may divide us,
But whatever fate betide us,
Brothers of the heart are we.
Comrades known by faith the clearest,
Tried when death was near and nearest,
Boupd we are by ties the dearest,
Brothers evermore to be.
And If spared and growing older,
Shoulder still in line with shoulder
And with hearts no thrill the colder,
Brothers ever we shall be.
BY communion of the banner,
Crimson white and starry banner,
By the baptism of the banner
Children of one church are we.
Creed nor faction can divide us,
Race nor language can divide us.
Still, whatever fate betide us,
Children Of the flag are we.
Miles O'Red
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
Wild Horses In Nevada,

In some parts of Nevada wild horses
are 80 plentiful that they are positive
nuisance. The stations, often splendid
fellows, haunt the ranges and coax
away the civilized mares, which soon
lose all the effects of domestication.
They are like men who get outside of
civilization. The cowboys have killing
picnics when they shoot down the stall
lions as they would other wild ami
mails. -Erchange
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
For Sale at a Bargain

House, Barn and Building Lot on Mechanics ST.
One acre of land, partly covered with fruit trees.
On Mortified street: House and small Building
Lot, First-class inv. stment. A. j. HOWE,
Real Estate Agent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
BRADFORD ACADEMY.

For the higher education of young women; bulid-
ings unsurpasse d for comfort and health. twenty,
Ave acres-twelve in grove. Lake Tor rowing ana ana
SEATING Classical and general course OF study also
preparatory aud optional. Year commences sep
'e mIss ia q AnPES Principal Bradford, Mass
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22
Pinkerton Academy.
DERRY, N. III.

The first term of the eightieth year eommehees
sentember 4 A thorough preparation for any coll
lege or scenthc sch90 Tuition six dS l a 3, ss az
p er Svaak For catalogues apply to q. W. INGHAM,
Principal, or B. f, PARSONS Secretary. .,a.oo
The trustees are preparing fine, large residence
,veIi sitnated and conveniently near the academy,
where Young ladies of the school may find salts
factory home
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22

A VERY small humming bird, not
much larger than house fly, is com.
mon in the East Indies.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22

THE tongue RECEIVERS from an injury
much more quickly than any other part
of the human system.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22

BOILED water tastes flat and insipid
because the gases it contained have
been driven off by heat.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22

THE donkey carries three-quarters
of his own weight long distances.