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Year: 1878

Bill Redding was the telegraph operator
at Grenada, Miss, and at the same time the
correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer
bright young fellow Of only twenty-three,
with the vigor of youth and the hope of a
long life before him. When the yellow fever
broke out at Grenada he telegrsphed to the
Enquirer private message, saying that the
Yellow Jack threatened to give them fierce
tussle, but be would stay and might be relied
upon for the news. His dispatches were
graphic and careful, coming from a brave
man, at first, but day by day, as the situation
became more alarming, they changed their
tone They were graphic still, but the hor.
rible scenes through which he was passing
gave the eloquence of woe to what he wrote.
One day he commenced his dispatch:


"1'o describe the scene is beyond the power
Of mortal man. Although h the deaths are de-
.creasing, it is not from an abatement Of the
disease, but from the want of material Our
little band Of we'll ones are quickly counted,
and we miss them hourly, requiring the
strongest nerve and courage for US to battle
against the plague.depon. We imagine we
can almost see it in the air, and We feel like
it was lurking around US, waiting for an un-
guarded moment to strike US down."


That gave an idea Of what brave Bill Red
ding and his associates we're doing for human
ity. A week ago be sent another private mes
sage, saying that he didn't know how long he
would live, and be wanted the amount of his
compensation fixed, that he was braving the
dangers for his mother and those dependent
on him. A liberal sum was named for bis
services to that date, and still more for his
future pay. Two or three days later his dis
patches came with an apology at the foot, say
ing that he feared that he could not write
coherently, as the room in which he wrote
contained four persons down with the disease
and corpse. The four persons were Bill
Redding's wife, his mother and his two sisters.
The corpse was that of his child. Was it any
wonder that he could not write coherently
Two days more elapsed and his dispatches
came along as usual, only the woeful picture
drawn in them increased in its dark colors.
There was no hope at Grenada, but Bill Red.
ding still remained, battling in the face of
despair. Then two more days passed, and
there was nothing from Grenada. The of.
fee could not be reached by the wires.
This was Thursday and Friday. The town
seemed to have dropped out of existence.
Saturday the wire was opened again, and
with its opening came this message: "Bill
Redding is down with the fever. This for the
Enquirer. Yesterday came still another: !:
"Reddi died at balfpast eight" The be-
no had fought his last, fight and was con-
quered by him who conquers all.
Year: 1878

One day spent IN p'o nie-ing
and getting ready to attend The
Press aid State Conventions, must
plead our excuse for the lack o.
interesting matter in this issue
as material IN abundance was al
baud. Rext week, we will be ab
sent, and as we were disappointed
in the failure of Mr.. Henry Shuts
putting in his appearance, accor
Ding to promise We are without
sufficient mcchanical help to issue
n paper next week, Therefore We
will leave our readers t9 the tender
mcrcics OF the candidates, who,
during our absence, will entertain
them promising on our return to
make up for all DEFICIENCIES.
Year: 1878

4 man may sneer at q woman all he will
because she can't sharpen q lead-pencil, but
she has the smile On him when he stands
holding an un0cCupied euspender button In
his hand and wondering whether it will hurt
less to pull the needle out Of his thumb the
svme way it went in or push it on through.
Year: 1878

The Viaduct celebration promises to
be an imposing affair. A large number
of invited guests of distinction from
abroad have signiied their intention Of
being present, A splendid banquet will
be given in the evening, at which many
speakers of national reputation will be
present. The principal business houses,
public buildings and residences will be
ornamented and decorated during the
day; and cordial greeting will be given
to all comers. The latch>string of every
house must be kept plain in view, and
the stranger within our gates must be fed
and entertained with genuine hospital
ity.- C2sVSlaKd Herald.
Year: 1878

Rather than enter the CompAniopship of such,
accept the invitation to better feast the
promises OF God are the fruits; the harps OF
heaven are the music. Clusters from the vine.
yards Of God have been pressed into the tankards
The sons and daughters OF the Lord Almighty are
the guests. While standing at the banquet, to fill
the cups, and divide the clusters and command
the harps, and welcome the guests, is a daughter
OF God, on whose brow are the blossoms OF para
disc, and on whose cheek is the flush of celestial
summer, and her name is religion, "Her ways
are ways OF pleasantness and all her paths are
peRCe.n
Year: 1878

A communication was received from the Secre


tary of the Treasury in response to a resolution
calling for information as to what balances on
loan accounts were standing 10 the credit Of the
United States in any National Bank from March
IS 1876 to the present time. The letter was read,
on motion of Mr.. Hewitt New York;, who, amid
much confusion and calls Of "order," endesvored
to have the table Of figures read because, he said


he wanted the world to know there has been for
elk months an average Of thirty millions to the
credit Of the United States in the First National
Bank Of New York. Adjourned until January 7.
Year: 1878

IT is noticed that the Chaplain of the
House of Representatives, although heis
a Methodist and governed by no formula
of the church, makes the same prayer
for Congress each day, and the Wash
ington Star suggests that he is waiting
to have it answered before making a
new one.
Year: 1878

After the singing he read the Ten Commandments
and another selection Of Scripture interpesing
the reading with comments. Just before the ser.
mon, he announced his intention OF preaching a
series Of sermons on the personal explorations in
leading cities in the d. He then read his text
aud spoke as follows;
Year: 1878

VIM. CULLEN BRYANT, the venerable poet
and journalist, met with an accident on Wed
nesday that, it is feared, may prove fatal. He
had participated in the ceremonies attending
the unveiling of the bust of MaZzini in Central
Park, having delivered an eloquent address,
and exposed himself by standing uncovered in
the bright sunshine. Subsequently he fell while
in the act OF entering the residence of General
back of his head struck the stone platform
with considerable violence, and he was uncon.
Scious when assisted into the house. His hat
mad fortunately prevented the inf1iction of any
serious injury. He remained in a half uncon-
scious state after midnight, unable to recog-
nlze those around his bed. but resisting any
attempt to feel his pulse or make any eXamina-
t1on to ascertain the extent of his injury His
condition, in connection with the fact that ne
is in his eighty fourth year, causes his relatives
and friends much anxiety.
Year: 1878

A POINT ABOUT THE POTTER INvEsTlGA
TION.-The House this morning passed the bill
appropriating $4,000 for the expense of the
Potter investigating committee. After the
Senate passes it, the bill will have to go to the
President for signature, and if he signs it he
committee with money to conduct its opera
tiOpS
Year: 1878

JUDGE KEY does not think that the criti-
cisms upon his open letter to the people of the
south demands, at present, an answer When
he hears from his friends whose former inqui
rieS brought forth the letter, and not, as stated
the demand by the republican party for his re-
proper to deny the many stories afOat about
his letter, and state more explicitly the causes
which led to his writing it: 1t may be stated,
General does not consider that any
act OF his has placed him outside of the demo-
cratic party. and that he is confident that be-
fore long many who denounce him as having
turned an out and out republican will change
their ODiniOD
Year: 1878

OF the country reports come Of the
Immense sales anu Increasing demand for
that deservingiy popular Sewing Ma
Chine, The Old and Reliable standard"
the price of which the prOprietors wisely
reduced to $50 including all the attach
menJs, and at once secured for them "a
popularity among the people, Tar beyond
that ever attained by any other machine
at any price, the consequence of which
Is, agents are leaving the old high priced
machines and seeking territory for the
standard" Knowing from experience
that with the best goods at the lowest
price they can outsell all other machines,
where the superior quality and low price
is made known. This splendid machine
combines all the Improvements. Is far
ahead of all the others in beauty and dur
ability of its work, ease Of management,
light running and certainty ofoperation,
is sensibly made upon sound principles,
with positive working parts all steel, and
can be safely put down as the very per-
fection of a serviceable sewing machine,
i'll every particular, that will outlast any
machine, and at a price far down below
any other. 1t is thoroughly warranted
for five years. Kept in order free of
charge. And sent to any part of the
country for examination by the customer
before payment of the bill. We can
predict equally as large demand for
them i'll this section as in Others Fami-
lies desiring the best machine manufac-
tured should write direct to the factory.
And enterprising person wishing to seize
the chance should apply for so valuable
an agency See advertisement in another
part of this paper. Address, Standard
Machine Co.. Cor Broadway and Clinton
Place, New York.
Year: 1878

You deserve to suffer, and if you lead
a miserable, unsatisfactory life in this
beautiful world, it is entirely your own
fault and there is only one excuse for
you,-your unreasonable prejudice and
skepticism, which has killed thousands
Personal knowledge and common sense
reasoning will soon show you that
Green's August Flower will cure you of
liver complaint or dyspepsia, with all
its miserable effects, such as sick head
ache, palpitation of the heart, sour
stomach, habitual costiveness, dizziness
of the head, nervous prostration, low
spirits, &c. Its sale now rearhes every
town on the Western Continent and not
a druggist but will tell you of its won
derful cures. You can buy sample
bottle for 10 cents. Three doses will
relieve you.
Year: 1878

Really, now, is it not little too strong
a statement to say that Father Bartlett
is the only eft man in the county for the
Office of Superintendent of Public In
struction." We have hearty respect
for Mr.. B., but to have such an assertion
as the above made and reiterated, only
disgusts sensible men. Mr.. Frank Root,
the present incumbent, has given the
best satisfaction and is fully as eft" as
any man in the county, ANONYMOUS
scribblers to the contrary. Mr.. B. and
Mr.. r. are both educated gentlemen and
would not endorse the statement that
either or both are the only fit men in the
county for that Office.
Year: 1878

Ex-Gov. S. J. Crawford announces
himself as candidate at large for Con-
gress from this State. The address
wherein he presents his claims and the
probability of Congress recognizing the
Justice of admitting another member
from this State, is too lengthy for our
columns at present, but at an early day
we shall quote somewhat from it. 1t
will be good idea to cast a vote for him
in any event.
Year: 1878

The admirers of frSt-class stories have been
worked up to the most delightful antciDaons by the
promise OF new and powerfully dramatic story by the
princess OF nOyelists Mrs May Agnes Fleming These
autcpaOns may be realized for we observe that the
opening instalmcnt OF the great story Carried by
Storm" is now ready in No. OF The Ncw-York Weekly,
which is tor sale everywhere Carried by Storm Is
reallY a grind production.
Year: 1878

Mir. M. L. Fewell, the mail carrier be-

 tween Prescott and Wickenburg, on his

 trip during the early part of the week, Jeff

 the latter place about the middle of the day when the thermometer stood at 120 in the shade, and in the sun at heat beyond the capacity of thermometer to indicate, his course being over the Walnut Grove trail, which follows sandy wash several miles. Before passing from the wash, with its scorching sand. he noticed that his horse became restive and apparently in much pain. Upon making his exit from the sandy wash, and finding large tree that offered pleasant shade, Mir. L. con- cluded to rest his paating steed and ex- anime, if possible, into the cause of the noble animals distress. The horse would first raise one foot and then another, giving the rider to understand that something was wrong with his feet; when he made an examination, and found the flesh around the upper partof the hoof thoroughly roast cd ard the same ready to drop of. The animal, in few minutes was unable to stand, and the mail carrier was compelled to shoulder the mail, abandon his noble charger, and taxing it on foot to Walnut Grove, distance of 20 miles, which he made, undergoing, however, considerable fatigue from exposure to the excessive heat of the sun.
Year: 1878

It seems strange that country so thor oughly adapted to the culture of tobacco should import all of the article used so ex- teasively by the lovers of the tweed" By giving the cultivation of the tobacco plant proper thought, great home industry could be established which would give em. ployment to a large number of people, and be a source of revenue to the Territory. All that is necessary for the establishment of tobacco and cigar manufactory in Ari- zona, is small amount of capital invested in the planting eff tobacco seed and the ball set in motion by some energetic party who has knowledge of the business. There is money in it.
Year: 1878

It is common remark to hear uttered that delegate from Territory can't do much. This depends entirely upon the kind of material the delegate is made of It seems that the Delegates from Montans Dakota, and Utah manage to get what they ask for. 1t is about time that Arizona was looking after Delegate that would work a little for the interests of the Territory, and not all for self. These gentlemen who are aspiring for Congressional honors, and have only one aim in life-that of the mighty dollar,-should be allowed to re- main at nome and measure out tape with a Dutchman's per cent. or indulge in little draw as the occasion may present, and send a man who has at least little interest in the welfare of the Territory and its people
Year: 1878

The Oregon papers arc nearly unanimous in the opinion that the war now raging in Eastern Oregon, is one of the most inexcu- sable of all our unfortunate conflicts with the Iudians. They point to the fact that ii is the first time in the history of the coun- try, that the Bannocks have ever attacked white men, and attribute their present out break to the infamous treatment they have received from tho agents. The Bannocks themselves say that they have been literally starved into acts Of war. Many of them had even become farmers and were well-to- do. But now, from gross mismanagement, the Umatillas also have been alicnated from us, and a number of them actually joined ths ranks of their hostile kindred. The MIXER has, on more than 6 score of occa- sions. recommended the transfer of the care of all Indians to the military department, and if we are not greatly mistaken, Con- gress will soon get its eyes open and be- come convinced of the fact that the people who whip Indians into the traces when they kick over are the proper ones to watch out for their interests in time of peace. Upon the shoulders of an unwise Congress and few dishonest hangers-on around the Indian Agencies, rest the murder of . large number of peaceable, hard-working Ameri- can citizens. the destruction of millions In property, and the expense of carrying on a war of no mean proportions, and one that could and should have been avoided.
Year: 1878

The Bible is like large, beautiful tree, which bears sweet fruit for those who arc hungry, and affords shelter and shade for pilgrims on their way to the Kingdom of Heaven. It is like cabinet of jewels and precious stones, which are not only to be looked at and admired, but used and worn. It is like telescope that brings distant ob- jects and far-off things of the world very near, SO that we can see something of their beauty and importance. Itis like treasure house, store-house for all sorts of valuable and useful things, and which are to be had without money and without price. It is like a deep, broad, calm flowing river. the banks of which are green and flowery. where birds sing and lambs play, and dear little children are loving and happy.
Year: 1878

The Liver is the imperial organ of
the whole human system, as it con
trols the life, health and happiness of
man. When it is disturbed in its
proper action, all kinds of ailments are
the natural result. The digestion Of
food, the movements of the heart and
blood, the action of the brain and
nervous system, are all Immediately
connected with the workings of the
Liver. 1t has been successfully prov
ed that Green's August Flower is un-
equalled in curing all persons afflicted
with Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint,
and all the numerous symRtesns that
result from an unhealthy condition of
the Liver and Stomach. Sample bot.
ties to try, 10 cents. Positively sold
in all towns OH Western Continent.
Three doses will prove that it is just
what you want. For sale by w. H.
COley.
Year: 1878

Election daywill soon
roll around. This is a
free country. Vote for
who you please. Buy
your goods at the EN-
porium when the price
suits you. We have got
lots Of them, and can
please everybody. We
carry the NOBBIEST
GOODS in town
Year: 1878

Our Temperance society held it's first meet ing, last Thursday evening, which was well attended, and very interesting. Those who had little desire that the temperance workers should be invited here, or faith that much good would be accomplished, ,are now the most zeal ous in the cause. It is evident that the work is to go on, and it is encouraging that so many tongues have been unloosed to speak in it's behalf The last thing decked in blue have heard of is a good mans cider barrel. A day or two after hesigned the pledge, he dis covered a blue ribbon tied to the faucet. We hope to hear that more are treated in the same way, so that even cider drinking may become a thing of the past

 Services were held as usual, last Sabbath but were thinly attended in consequence of the storm. Communion was postponed till next Sabbath.

 The season is very forward fruit trees in blossom grass very green 'and luxuriant Farmers are busy news, scarce. | Yes, MT. Editor, our young people are s part of our good people. X.
Year: 1878

AN ASTONISHING FAcT-A large propor- tion of the American people are to-day dying from the effects of Dyspepsia or disordered liver. The result of these diseases upon the masses of intelligent and valuable people is most alarming, making life actually a burden instead of pleasant existence of enjoyment and usefulness as it ought to be. There is no good reason for this, if you will only throw aside prejudice and skepticism, take the ad- vice of Druggists and your friends, and try one bottle of Greens August Flower Your speedy relief is certain. Millions of bottles of this medicine have been given away to try it's virtues, with satisfactory results in every case. You can buy sample bottle for ten cents to try. Three doses will relieve the worst case. Sold by all A. s. Wright S Co.,, of Lttchfleld
Year: 1878

The Irish Home Rule party seems much broken up. It is an organization from which we could never foresee much good. The Irish race suffered great wrongsfrom England, but we doubt whether they will find separation the true remedy for the evils they still suffer. Those evils are shared by the peasantry of England and Scotland, and are the result of domination of rich over poor, rather than of any tyranny of race over race.
Year: 1878

The latest foreign reports hold out more hopes of an accommodation between Russia and England. The basis of negotiation is that of allowing Russia control of Bulgaria north of the Balkans, Turkey retaining the rest. Thessaly and Epirus, under this arrangement, are to have the right of government
Year: 1878

No gentleman will think Of making his New
Years calls in these hard times, without being
dressed in in keeping at with the day with
the friends he visits and with his station life. For
this AK special attention the card of
old and reliable house Of Wheeler Pierson, l3 and
Camp street, which pu bsh the th page our
present issue These gentlemen have . most maguia.
cent assortment OF elegant New Years dress suits
stylish and woll-mAde, which they Offering at
tremely moderate prices. Call and ex anime
Year: 1878

lSC. OlOuu l1mes.


These developments have sent thrill of
horror and shame throughout the length and
breadth of the State. The murder of McDon-
aid cannot be excused on the ground that
the means used were necessary to compel
him to take his medicine and food. Better
far that the poor maniac should have been
permitted to die of voluntary starvation, than
that he should have been choked to death by
brute, under the plea of affording nourish-
ment to his victim. It is quite probable that
Belts under estimated theefect of his brutal
treatment, and that the PATIENTS death was
surprise to him, but the circumstances illus
trate the terrible temper of the brute whom
the asylum authorities had placed in charge
of hundreds of poor demented beings, who,
devoid of mind and reason, were not respon-
sible for their acts, and were entitled to the
kindest treatment which could be bestowed
upon them by their fellow men. We have
been accustomed to allude to this institution
as the ''noblest of our charities are
now compelledto hang our heads in shame
and humiliation at the disgrace these devel-
opments of the brutalities practiced therein
bring upon the fair fame of our State.


We are gratifed to know that the commit
tee is determined to make a complete over
hauling of the asylum. Should justice be
meted out, there are some in there now who
will yet wear the checkered garb of our State
prison convicts.
Year: 1878

SENATOR CAMERON Of Wisconsin and + W
others sought to make some capital by re-
pudiating the late speech of Tinloaowe, and
they met with a fate which ought to be a
warning to all such sycophants. They called
in body on the President, and assured
him that they had the utmost confidence in
him, and that the speech of Howe was made
without consultation with them. and did not
meet their approval in any respect. Having
thus laid the groundwork, the self consti-
tuted delegation gently suggested that one
Cobb of Wisconsin was just the man for
Register of the Treasury, a position made
vacant by the death of Allison. They
endorsed Cobb i'll the highest style of the
art, and received the hearty cooperation
Gn tallz) of Mr.. Hayes. He endorsed Cobb
also, and the delegation left the White
House feeling sure that by abusing Howe
they had secured everlasting favor for them
selves. No sooner had they reached the
other end Of the avenue, than they learned
to their dismay that Schofeld had already
been appointed, and his name was sent into
the Senate while they were with the Presi-
dent. Mr.. Cameron then began to feel that
he had sold himself cheaper than Mr..
Bundle. He almost wished his name was
Howe, 50 that he could denounce the Presi
dent little on his own account.
Year: 1878




To us, simple locker on, without know
ing what proyocation DR.. Bertlett had for
such insolence to the committee, we should
say he was an unfit man to be superintendent
of SO important an institution. And if he
had provocation, he should have more self
control than thus to insult the committee.
We judge the doctor was mad and lost his
balance.


We hope the committee will make a
thorough investigation, and if abuses exist
as has been proven, in similar institutions in
the older States to be the case, that they will
be brought to light, and as far as possible
corrected.