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Year: 1863

TThe following is an authentic account of
a Vermont bear fight, of olden time furnish
ed for the Record by an elderly gentle
man of Brandon formerly residing near the
vicinity WHARF the event occurred and who
is perfectly conversant with the facts in the
case. t. tl ~.


Among the early settlers of the town Of
Sherburne, W.T., was one man by the name
of Avery, who commenced an improvement
on piece of land near the Queechee river.
A short time after, his son, Parsons Avery.
made pitch on the next lot down the river,
built log house, cleared few acres and
got some of it seeded down to grass. Early
one morning he discovered huge bear
making an attack upon young calf then in
a small pasture near the house. Avery at
once seizing his gun and fired upon the
bear, wounding him. Bruin Immediately
left the pasture and made up stream ];
whereupon young Avery informed his
father what had happened. The old man
at once seized his gun and made for the
river. The bear soon appeared and re-
ceived another shot, from the old man. AT
this the bear became enraged and made
furiously for the old man, who attempted TO
escape from him by springing up steep
bank, when his foot slipped and he caught
hold of small tree with one hand, the other
being thrown back /; at the same time the
bear coming up, seized his hand in his
mouth and held it fast, pulling and scraping
his arm with his huge paws. During this
time Young Avery was following up the
track of bruin until he herd the report of
his fathers gun when be fastened to the
spot WHARF he found his father, as above
described. The young mans gun was
empty-the old man bleeding and faint
the skin and flesh ofthe arm being severely
lacerated-there was no time to be lost
and young Avery at once began strikin the
bear over the back with the breech of his
gun, the third blow left nothing but the
barrel, with this he continued to pelt him
until he found it made no impression, he
then turned and struck under, so as to come
| in contact with his vitals, at which bruin
quit his hold upon the old man and turned
upon the young man, who would, as oppor-
tunity presented, give him blow with the
! gun barrel, while a small dog would snap
him in the rear at every turn. So the game
went on striking, jumping and swapping
alternately, until lucky blow hit his bear
ship on the nose, which made him yield
| the blood flowing in streams therefrom
| when his adversary sprang upon him and


with his pocket knife severed the veins o.


his neck. The weight of the bear was over


400 pounds. After awhile the old gentle.


mans wounds healed up, leaving upon his


arm, however, ample evidence of the fearful


encounter Vermont Record
Year: 1863

HoW ObR oOLDiEho LlN II AND DIE.


In late number of the Boston Common
aoealM we find the following sketch of
scene in one of the army hospitals at Wash
ington from the pen of Louisa M. Aleott, of
Boston, who performs the duties of nurse:


DAVID AND JONATHAN.


One evening l found lately empded bed
occupied by large, fair man, with fine
face and the sternest eyes | ever met. One
of the earlier comers had often spoken of
friend who had remained behind that those
apparently worse wounded than himself
might reach shelter first 1t seemed
David and Jonathan sort of Friendship. The
man fretted for his mate, and was never
tired of praising John, his courage, sobriety,
self-denial and unfailing kindness of heart,
always winding up with g" He's an out an
out fine feller, ma'am, you see if he aint."
| had some curiosity TO behold this piece of
excellence, and when he came, watched him
for night or two before | made friends
for to tell the truth was little afraid of
the stately-looking man whose bed had to
be heightened to accommodate his command
ing stature, who seldom spoke, uttered no
complaint, asked no sympathy, but tranquil
| ly observed what went on about him, as he
lay high upon his pillows. No picture of
dying statesman or warrior was ever fuller
of real dignity than this Virginia blacksmith
| NO HOPE.


A most attractive face he had; framed
| in brown hair and beard, comely featured
and full of vigor as yet unsubdued by pain,
thoughtful and beautifully mild while watch
| irg the affections of others, as if entirely
forgetful Of his own. His mouth was grave
and frm, with plenty of will and courage in
its lines, but smile could make it sweet as
any woman's; and his eyes looking one fair
| ly in the face, with straightforward glance,
which promised well for such as placed their
faith in him. He seemed to cling to life as
if it were rich in duties and delights, and
he had learned the secret of content. The
only time ! saw his composure disturbed
was when my surgeon brought another 10
examine John; he scrutinized their faces
with an anxious look, asking of the elder,
g. Do you think l shall pull through, sir 2"
81 hope so, my man." And as the two
passed on, Johns eye followed them with
an intentness which would have won clear
er answer from them had they seen il. A
momentary shadow fitted over his face, then
came the usual serenity, as if in that brief
eclipse he had acknowledged the existence
of some hard possibility, and asking moth
ing, yet hoping all things, left the issue in
Gods hand, with that submission which is
true piety.


The next night, as went my rounds with
DR.. P, happened to ask which man
in the room probably suffered most, and to
my great surprise lie glanced at John.


" Every breath he draws is like stab,
for the ball pierced the left lung, broke a
Year: 1863

The people believe In the psrpetuy Of the Republic;


but they can not believe In eternal weakness They be-


leve In the ultimate triumph Of the national cause; but


they can not forever endure chronic apathy and i'm
providence that no experience, however sharp and
adversely however appalling can stimulate or instruct


These words are more than criticism Of the
past. They are an open revolutionary menace
for the future. The World has never said
more than this in denunciation of the "war
policy" Of the governmental has never said
90 much as this In the way Of threatening and
browbeating the government For the World
has demanded of the government only what II
urges upon the Democracy, only what the Dem.
ocracy Of America demand OF the government
and maintain as their own standard-respect
for the Constitution and the laws, honesty in
the Interpretation of the one, energy 10 the ex-
ecution of the other. Has the Chicago Times
done more or less than this And fit had, II
the worst lbels that this silly martinez puts
forth were as true as they are false, who made
this man Judge above the judges, who COM
miesioned him censor over the American
Press in these Free States OF the North, who
annointcd him an Autocfat over American law,
G Cz'r over the political opinions and senti-
menis aud tendency Of men who are his equals
before the Law, aud his supsriors at least in
this, lhst he has been charged by the servants
Of their will to do their will justly, moderately,
decently, their will and not his own
Year: 1863

ADVICE TO HUsBANDs.--The best way
to ascertain whether your wife is
Jealous, is, to lace up another lady's
shoe, and let her see you at it, If
that don't make her round shouldered
nothing will
Year: 1863

would 6nd them. With what has been DONE ::
will require no very large sum to effect this
About eight miles west Of Troy, it would cross
Wolf River. Completed that far, and in the
opinion of some persons experienc ed in such
matters, the object would be attained. At this
timeit would not be advisable for st. Joseph to
increase her debt. Other localities are, howev-
er, as deeply interested ourselves in this road
Aunited effort, in time of peace and prosperi-
ty, weuld raise q considerable part Of the
means. A mortgage on. the road would secure
the balance.


This plan would consult no foreign corpora
tion, is not dependent upon Congressional aid
and requires no additional legislation which will
not be granted. It is based on the true element
of success-the inherent worth of theroad, and
the ENTERPRISE and ability of those most Interest
ed to build it. The distance to Wolf River is al
most twenty miles. OF this near twelve miles
are graded, FIVE of which are in running condi-
tion, and the balance nearly ready for the su-
perstructure. Enough Of iron is on hand to lay
four or FIVE miles more. Thus it appears, that
the grading and the bridges, the cross ties and
iron sufficient to lay ten eleven miles Of road,
with the expense of laying the ties and track apd
some repairs, are all that prevent those so deep
ly interested, from attaining an end SO desirs'
BILE. Is it chimerical then to say, that in time
| of peace and prosperity these obstacles will be
overcome? The equipment would cost but lit
tie. Wehave locomotive, tender and two open
freight cars, and one passenger car, with some
repairs to the locomotive, is all that would now
be required. Considering the vast importance
of this road to US, we should never cease our eff
forts until itreaches the eastern terminus of the


Union Pacific Rail Road, or finds its way into
the mineral regions of Colorado. Then will St
Joseph command the trade of the far West, and
begin to fulfill the "manifest destiny" which
awaits her.
Year: 1863

We hear that orders have been received
from St. Louis, ordering the Sd Colorado
to report forthwith to that place. They
will probably leave on Webn esday.-
The boys are anxious to be doing some
thing. Many Of them have left a good
business to aid in the suppression Of the
rebellion. May good luck attend
them.-Bullstin.
Year: 1863

Creditors never annoy a man % long az
he is getting up in the world. A man Of
wealth only pays his bills once year.
Let bad luck overtake him and his meat bill
will come In every morning "a regular a. the
breakfast and hungry children. Again We
cay. never plead guilty Of poverty. So far
as the world is concerned, you had better ad.
NIT that you are a scoundrel.
Year: 1863

He HUMAN EYE.-I0e language OF the
eye is very hard to counterfeit. You can
read in the eyes of your companion, while
you talk, whether your argument hits him,
though his tongue will not confess it.
There is look by which man shows he
going to say a good thing, and a look
when he has said it. Vain and forgotten
are all the fine Offices of hospitality, if
there be no holiday in the eye. How
many furtive invitations are avowed by the
eye though dissembled by the lips. A
man comes away from company; he has
heard no important remark, but if in sym
pathy with the society. he is cognoscent of
such stream of life as has been flowing
to him through the eye. There are eyes
which give no more admission into them
than blue berries; others are liquid and
deep wells that men might fall into and
others are oppressive and deyouring, and
take too much notice. There are asking
eyes, and asserting eyes, and eyes full Of
fa'th-some Of good and some Of sinister
omen.-Emerson. lot 0as
Year: 1863

porlunity should occur, have no doubt. =
sympathy with the Southern States in insur-
reclion is sympathy with the overthrow Of the
National Government No man can bear
with qualification Of a reverse to our arms who
is not at heart traitor lsf y l9t


My predecessor, in an official communica-
lion, expressed the opinion that " a majority
Of our citizens, If not in all our counties, at
least in the two lower ones, sympathize with
tho South" Without admitting the corr ct
ness Of his estimate of numbers, do not doubt
Of the existence of widespread disaffection
That there has been no outbreak here is the
result Of want Of opportunity. 1t is the duty
of the Executive, not only of the United
States but Of this State, to take caro- that no
opportunity shall be afforded. IT. to secure
the public peace and to prevent insurrection,
it becomes necessary to arrest any individual
within this State, whether he be citizen OF
a non resident, l will not only assent TO the
act but will maintain it. MaI $50


Invested by tho Constitution with no pow
or Of veto or review of the action of the Log
islature, the Governor has a general control
over the operation OF criminal enactments, and
such control will exercise to its utmost ex-
tent TO protect any person acting under tho
authority of the President Of the United States,
or any citizen aiding such person in bringing
to light any conspiracy, or in arres.ipg any
one guilty of cisloyal practices Or reasonable
designs against the Government.


l shall issue my proclamation in conformity
with these views, giving to the people of the
State Of Delaware information of my intended
action. WILLIAM CANNON.
Year: 1863

fS-Iu New Yo.k the Copporhsads arc sub.
siding and the Union sentiment is burning
more brightly than over. When the first note
Of Federal victory comes 10 from the arms
tho people will turn to and bury fathoms deep
all token Of home sympathy with tho rebels
Year: 1863

~ We gut the following paragraph from the Paris
eorresnondsnce Of the New YORK Ford


am told that the Msssrs. Barring, of London, have
some five millions Of dollars Of mtne5 deposit be-
longing to citizens of the South, who either in
Europe or their way here At the present price Of
cotton it does take very large cargo amount TO
g very lsrgs in Liverpool. know Of one concern
that has made three millions Of dol lara by running the
blockade and presume Beaaregard far out Of
the way when he told the people Of Georgia not long
Year: 1863

Ta1 PayrsAli tAx payers who do not pay
their State tax to tue City Sheriff by next Sstur-
day will be returned 10 Court Monday next as In
solvent, sud have their real estate sold, should
they he 90 fortunate 81 to own any. The free ne
EToes who do not pay up by Saturday next tho
shcs is required to sell, at the front door of the
court House. for such length Of time a. VIII suf
dee to eatisfy the demsuds of the Stats on them
Year: 1863

GEN. RosEcRANs, than whom truer soldier
never led his men to battle and to victory, gives
the editor of the Catholic Telegraph his views
upon the institution of slavery: 81 am heart
and hand with you in this cause. Slavery is
doomed, and those who would now uphold it will
be held up in very short time to public odium
and eXecration. No statesman will vindicate it,
no friend of human progress will stretch forth a
hand to break its fall, no lover of humanity and
religion will grieve for its overthrow. have
lived long enough in the South to see its work
ings its disgusting features, debasing the higher
principles of our nature, warning with religion,
and patronizing vice and immortality. Almighty
God has certainly ordained its destruction in this
country, where it has been more offensive and
immoral than in any other, and until it is utterly
extinct this war cannot, from the nature of
things, cease. | am in favor of cessation of
bostilites at as early day as possible there
fore, am in favor of the Presidents proclama-
tion. This State (Tennessee) was made for white
people and free labor, and when slavery no longer
blghts its borders we may expect to see the
church and the school house take the place of the
slave-pen and market"
Year: 1863

VIRGINIA CITY PIcTURED.-The Santa Cruz
Sentinel contains racy letter from correspond
ent in Virginia City, evidently written before he
had obtained the desired number of 4" feet u"


Virginia is high old place. in fact it is
much like a New York dandy-awfully stuck up !;
a mile and quarter nearer Heaven than your
beautiful city of Santa Cruz. The altitude is
SO great and the atmosphere so oppressive that
ones throat becomes dry and parched. Walking
up the hills upon which the city is built, makes
one puff like sick calf, and real hard work is
out of the question. During the most of the
season, high winds prevail from sunrise to sunset
and from sunset to sunrise The dust mixed up
with rock has become as fine flour by the con-
stant passing of heavy teams, has most nsinu
ating way of getting acquainted with people.


The water is so mean that it has been ruled
out of good society, the people having unan-
mously declared that though water may answer
occasionally, yet, for a constant drink give them
something else.
Year: 1863

1t was lust before the last fierce charge,
When two soldiers drew their rein,
For parting word and touch Of hands
They might never meet again.
One had blue eyes and clustering curls--
Nineteen but a month ago
Down on his chin, red on his cheek


He was only boy, you know
The other was dark and stern and proud
If his faith in the world was dim,
He only trusted the more in those


Who were all the world to him
They had ridden together in many IA raid,
They had marched together for many mile,
And ever till now they had met the foe


With u calm and hopeful smile.
But now they looked in each others eyes


With an awful CHASTITY gloom
And the tall dark man was the Ars' to speak
Charlie, my hour has come
g We shall ride together up the hill


Aud you viii ride back alone
Promise little trouble to take


For me when am gone.
You will Gud face upon my breast
shall wear II into the light
With soft blue eyes, and sunny curls,
And smile like morning light
"liko morning light was her love to me-
II gllddened u lonely life,
And little cared for the frowns Of fate
When she promised to BE- my wife.
" Write to her, Charlie, when am gone
And send back the fair, fond rcc
T'll her tcnderly how died,


Aud where is my resting place,
Tell her my soul will wait for hers
In the border land between
The earth and heaven, until she comes
1t will not be long, ween."
Tears dimmcd the blue eyes OF the boy
His voice was low with pain:
will do your bidding, comradc mine,
If ride back again,
But if you como back, and am dead,
You must do as much foe mo;
My mother at home must hear the news
Oh, write to her tcndcrly.
cone after another, those she loved,


She has buried husband and son
was the last. When my country called,
She kissed me and sent me ON,
''Shc has prayed al home like waiting saint,
With her fond face white with woe
Her heart will be broken when am gone
shall see her soon, know"
Just then the order came to charge
For an Instant hand touched hand,
Eye answered eye, then, on they rushed,
That brave, devoted band
Straight they went to the crest of the hill,
And the rebels with shot and shell
Plowsd rts of dsath through their toiling ranks,
And ieercd them rs they fell.
They turned, with horrible dying yell,
From the nights they could not gam
And the few whom death and doom had spared.
Went slowly back again.
But among the dead whom they left behind
Was the boy with the curly hair,
And the stern dark man who rodo by his side
Lay dead beside him there.
There is no one to write tn the buo,eyed girl
The words that her lover said
Aud the mother who waits for her boy at home
Will but hear that he is dead,
Aud never can know tho last fond thought
That nuught 70 noftet ler peini ?
Until she crosses the River OF Death,


And stands by his side again.
Year: 1863

A MOTHERS LOVE FOR HER FIRST B0RN,-Sim
ply expressed, and truthfully, as many wit
nesses, were it needful, might be called upon to
prove is this statement of u father relative to
the death of his first born:


We were to leave our lodgings on Monday
morning but on Saturday evening the child was
seized with commissions, and all Sunday tho
mother watched and prayed for ii but IL pleased
God to take the innocent infant from u.s. and on
Sunday, at midnight, IL lay corpse In its
mothers bosom. Amen. We have other children,
happy and we'll now round about us and from
the fathers heart the memory of this little thing
has almost faded but do believe that every
day of her life the mother thinks of the hrst-born
that was with her for 80 short awhile aud many
and many time has she taken her daughters to
the grave, where she lies buried, and she wears
still at her neck little, little lock of gold hair
which she took from the head of the infant as he
lay smiling in his coffin. 1t has happened to me
to forget the chld's birthday, but to her never /;
and often, in the midst OF common talk, comes
something that shows she is thinking of the child
STILL some simple alusion that il to me mex
pressiby affecting. | shall not try to describe
her grief, for such things are sacred and secret
and man has no business to put them on paper
for all the world TO read.
Year: 1863

CAUTIOUS CoPPERHEA ADs.-.Intimaton are thrown
out by some of the Confederate Democracy that
the Sth of July Convention is a mere experiment.
If the Secesh wing find that they can control it
to suit themselves, they will nominate ticket
and stand by it. If, on the contrary. there is any
namby pambyism in favor of the Union and the
war; they will bolt aud make new ticket on the
18th of July, at the Convention called by their
State Committee. The Union Democrats must
be careful not to offend their masters. Let
moderation prevail n-Bee
Year: 1863

We can't see how man who runs on the
Butte Platform can be eligible to Office, or how
foreigner can vote that ticket without perjury.
The oath of Office and citizenship, requires sup,
port and not opposition to the policy Of the Gov
ernment. Opposing the policy towards rebels
means to oppose war and nothing shorter
Yreka Journal.
Year: 1863

FEET ORA good story is told of II rustic
youth and country girl who sat facing each
other at u husking party The youth, smitten
with the charms of the beautiful maiden only
ventured on sly looks, and now and then touched
Betsy's foot under the table. The girl deter
mined to make the youth express what he APP
peared so warmly to feel, bore with these ad
vances little while in silence, when she cried
out: Look here-if you love me why don't
you say so but don't dirty my stockings"
Year: 1863

UNGRATEFUL AND MEAN WRETCHEs-There are
certain creatures-we shall not call them men,
in this county, to whom God Almighty has given
the shape and features Of men, who dig gold
from our mines, produce fruit grain and vegeta-
bles from our soil, and make cent per cent in our
marts of trade who yet raise their voices against
this Government We hear them every day III
our travels-they are to be heard by anybody
who goes around only for short distance. We
have the patience to listen to these mean wretches
because we do not wish to quarrel with anybody,
and never seek personal difficulties but we al.
ways think this He who earning his living
under the protection of this flag and this Govern
ment still traduces both, is a contemplate dog,
whom it were gross flattery to call a man.
Mountain Messenger.
Year: 1863

BRIGADIER GENERAL.--A General for this
Brigade is TO be appointed to fill the place made
vacant by the resignation of Gen. Butler We
trust the powers that be will select military
Year: 1863

Loves Doings.--We find the following
romantic account Of gay gambler, who gave
up his "profession" and turned coffee roaster
all for the love Of young widow, rich and
pretty, in the Detroit Free Press 1t says


"Whle the lamp holds QUITE burn" &c-
The correctness OF the above is illustrated in
the history Of gambler who has been for
years a resident Of this city, but lately living
in ST. Louis, where he was temporarily plying
his profession. He owns considerable proper
ty in this place, but like everybody, is anxious
for more Some time since he went to St
Louis and opened faro bank. During his
soourn in that place he formed the aequant-
ance of widow, young, rich and beautiful
What could mortal ask for more. He became
enamored Of herself, or possibly her fortune
She likewise looked favorably upon him, but
could not be induced to consent to risk herhap
piness on so slim basis as a gamblers love,
and, therefore, would not think Of any farther
ties than those then existing, until she had
seen sure indications OF reformation He i'm.
medately pledged an improvement, as who
wouldn't2 sold out his rooms and set up in the
coffee roasting business He may now be seen
daily riding through the streets In a cart drawn
by mule Of unpretending proportions, to
prove he is not proud II is 10 be hoped his
efforts to weAn himself from former habits and
become a good coffee roaster, will meet the
approval Of the citizens ofthat city, aud they
encourage him in bis new path. Should he
succeed and win his bride, the wedding shall
be noticed without the customary fee.