of Publication.
Th3 Somerset Herald
, .hMrrerT Wednesday Morning at Z 00
!.'"' ., j i advance; otherwise 3
' B"Jri,,'i m H1 discontinued until all ar-1
w. i.iiJ tt. Postmasters neglecting to ;
",n"t"'whU sul.scrll.ers do not take out their
'' " ,. h, h,'l J liable for th ubseriitloa. ,
.-s!T ri U removing from one Postomc. to an-
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:tbe office. Addre-
" somerset Printing Company,
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ESTABLISHED, 1887.
VOL. XXI.
SOMERSET, PA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1873.
Hiu-inr Cards,
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'V"".;. ivnn'a.
Hardware.
mil'"'
rrL h. OAimaa.
A llimwv at lAW.
All trifceai..nl business ;
W in "Mammoth Mock," :
n..r;
i.i. I IffW
E. it. Marshall a rug mm.
HARDWARE.
K
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,;.r. '
v n.LEK ha permanently located
,.ril.e practice of his profesaton.
lir Ciianr.
-.lf.
.!.' vdt mntlnne to practice
1 1'- F J tewh-n hU pr-.fci..nal acrvl
I J u' ..f Nm.eraet and surrounding
t "", 1 i Hie old place, a few doora east
e':,J H nW- ' 'h
m THlKEK tenlerf hi pror.-wl.mal
H '"' Jl,,Tiien of Somerset and vleln-
st of t he ltar
jan. JO, 70.
u.miNTZ. ATTORNEY AT
,i-iU.I M will give prompt attrn-
... fnuu'i
Ortice in
the Jail
1 tt
1 A'
v..ru-K -AlewnJer H. O.ttroth has
r- " . , , Somerset and
"' ;!T ,ilw in the Recorder s office.
"to.
.... -jrt. a
J j f.Jru.
I.1KKN. ATTOUNETS AT
auo;. 12 ljr.
AT LAW, SOM-
tlend to all hunineM
anred on collection
t f.-f'idcn.'i, Main ireet.
v,i l llUATTOHNKY.
r!.'- Mneyadvan
John P. Blymyer
llai reopened hit atore a
Few Doors Above the Qid Stand,
And offera to hia euplomera and frlendi a lull Mne
of icoodi at the very loweat pricei.
Hardware of Every Description,
Mineellaneom.
JOail DIBKRT.
ion D KOBKKTS.
JOHN DIBERT k CO.,
IRON,
NAILS
A . i,ilrnnrrlrate.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Somciwi, i a., win
,:imi "
M.u entruwed to hi. care with
" . a. I..IK1- BUK. IA-IJi
i'M 1 . --
k if I HAKIt, ATTORNEYS AT
l J . i'.nr.-U l'a.. wl prartire In Sm-
Vf,; ,h.m iU U- pr.n.pily attended to.
1 H ll , i tn ml lrt of lalL up .Uira.
I 1 - ;.'JV M 'tound ,.re,red to do
i,hc '. " rwuiatinK. ex-
liH"""".! t.-lhol allkmda. and of
june7, TU.
.'i, mortal, h'sertcd.
ntteo- .
tniMEU ATTOKMti
AT LAW,
Vm Z,7 l"a. .11 attend to all lasime en
tl 'M '
,m. rwtnd nd.wining; eoun-
fl .I" XW1
Kb. 19, '7-ly.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
jan. 11 tf.
tRYl.Sl HM.l
I 1..II
.i1'-.Mrt House.
,VkTs Mt;YE.AORNEV ALAW,
I wrwu:. - . lM somewt and
"u-!n .; om:- on l reet.
rcct. nppo
jy. tf.
MAKSET tVrSE
i Tsiwimilv inform the pub
T" , i iTlni. ri'll ln.n hotel in the
';u . .. m--t Hi' hi mention to keep
:f..V2 anHrheh, wUlrlve -H.isiaotion to
A.U.v rhaabt'-rjm
All. -
p KNi rrr.K. ri,vslcinnd lVntit. llerlln.
. l'. W'll K' I""1 "fntl"n w "
.;Ji;(d h cure. i
S. iUOl,
soni:itM:T. ia.
l.irni'Cou Main Street.
ae472
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after twelve
1. Clianl Will. hU
rear Te i-r-ti': .u i
u, tl.r tiui. ii ol S.n.-r-t and Tlcinlty.
tec is ll lin formerly occupied by A.
Jl worre lie .in le.--ulted at all timea,
pro(wi.mlly etaeeil.
lyhifsilfpn-nipiiy auwered.
jer.li. Tl l.v.
kl' H PiiSTLETHW Al l r, n".;
. .t Uw S.ni. rrt l'a. I'rolewlijnal iHud-
.Wrtluny .iu-liej anu 'umv.j
u
AiroKNEY AT LAW,
Someract, renna.
li.CiU'.
ATTl'liNEY AT LAW,
T-n.r. P.i I'Ml.'l.mHl minei entruted
-.it.
i ailh promptm-wand ndclity
i e. (i'itki 'Th. w. uvrrsu
rrsuTH k ni tteu attorneys at
U A.l t u-nn'w entrusted to theircare will
.uMUiillv attended to.
ifr:.i-s-. ii 1 tlurr -'f aonthern end of Mao
:k ''1. Ln: ranee from liamid.
DENTISTRY.
" i v.'.un a T.ill Hill continue the praellce of
.:in: nr.' pr. wred to perlonu all opperationi
k V"t maun. r and at a low price a the wine
: ..' rk fan lie done anywhere in the State,
i. .MM trrth.irM: ad.iiilileset lortli. All
i', -urr:ihU'l: and teeth -rael with-
jun 7
AND GLASS,
Wooden Ware or All Kinds,
COAL OIL LAMPS,
COAL OIL,
CHIMNEYS,
And everything belonging- to the Lamp trade.
WHITE LEAD,
LINSEED OIL,
VARNISHES,
BBVSHES,
PAINTS IN OIL AND 1RY, AND
PAINTERS' GOODS IN GENERAL
A large etork ol
Table Knivett and Forks,
PIH'KET KNIVES,
Na 240 MAIN STREET.
JOIIXSTOW N , P E NXA,
We tell Draft negotiable In all parti of the t'nl
ted State and Oanatla. and ln Forelirn countries.
Huy tKild, Doupims and Uovernment Honda at
hlKheat market price. Loan money on approved
county, uratia ana uneca on other banks cash.
ed. Money received on depotit payableon demand
Intertill at the rate of Sit per cent, per
Annum paid on Time Drjwirits.
Everything; In the Banking Line receive our
prompt attention.
Thankful to our Men. I and customer for their
pat patmnaare, we solicit a continuance of the
itiue. and invite others who have hnaincxa In our
line to Rive ua a trial, assuring all, that we shall at
an time no all we can to rive entire aatiataeiion.
Eel. 21 7e JOHN DIUEHT It CO.
A LITTLE WHILE.
J0IIXST0WX
SAVINGS BANK,
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120 CLINTON STREET,
CHARTERED SEPT., 1870.
OPENED FOIl THE TRANSACTION
OF BUSIN ESS FEU. 23, 1871.
SPOONS.
SHEARS
AND SCISSORS,
PORCELAIN LINED KETTLES, Ac, Ac,
Together with many article too numerous te men
tion In an advertiaement. He la determined to
(ell at the very loweat price. Oive hUn a call.
June 12-72.
'i. UAKVLY a, CO.,
tlUEH (OM.yfVSIO.V MEKCHASTS
EX( IIANf.E I'LAl'E, BALTIMORE.
TnniT.y matt!.
ui v nr.MiAM
WITH
AMESRUSSEL&CO.,
nii.u.riiAi.E nr.Al.Knn is
:bacco and cigars,
No. 222 Market Street,
1'HII.AIiELPHIA.
DIAMOND HOTEL,
Samuel Custer, Proprietor.
r: i, (av,.r.l with a lanre share of Pt-
,t, u.k. fur a cintlnuauce of the
ii ij ...niinfHliiti,.n arc first cla. the
" ' 'ii lnnn-a.1 at all lime with tlie;I.CKt
5'k.; an.iril. in.fi can lieaocommadat
' i'tu-'iih fimi Uiardinc and on reai
Hi. h.ia. Ir ine ruooiy I alway
' '" ""n- .i.aure partiea: alao rl and
1 'u'ji i,.r tlnrtv hmd of horae.
SAM I EL CCSTER.
'" il 1'i.. Iheiuiwr 4-,b, lsri
J. HORNER,
Buggy, Carriage
AND
LIGHT WAGON
MANUFACTURER,
SOMERSET 1JV.,
I now preared to manufacture to order every de
scription of
CARRIAGES.
Bt'tKlira.
SULKIES.
Sl'KINO WAOONS,
HACKS.
SLEIOHS.
Ac, Ac,
In the Litest and must approved styles, and at the
jLoweftt Poowiblc PrleeH.
ALL III WAST or A
First Claw Carriage,
Or anv other vehicle, are reapf etfully invited U,
call and eimlne bis work. None hut the very beat
material will be n-d in the manufacture of hi
work, and none but the
i:i:st WOKKMKX
Are employed In Ills etablihment, some of whom
have had an experience of over twenty year in the
l.nainc. He I, then-f., enabled to turn out a
first-class vehicle, Ub In point of material and
workmanship. All work warranted to be as repre
sented when leaving the shop, and satisfaction
guaranteed. All kinds of
ltKPAIKINfi AND l'AINTING
Itone In a neat and suhotantlal manner, and at the
shortest notice. He I determined to do all his
work In such a manner, and at such prices as to
n.ake it to the Interest of everybody to patronlie
him. Call and examine hi work before purchas
ing elsewhere.
ana D.J.HORNER.
BANK OPEN DAILY FROM 9 A. M. to a P. M.
ALSO. ON WEDNESDAY ANDSAT
VRDAY EVENINOS. FROM
T0 7S O'CLOCK.
LOANS SECURED BY BONDS AND
MORTGAGES OX REAL ESTATE.
SIX PER CENT. GUARANTEED.
Ilcpusit received of aI ikmj nef lrt$ then On
Dollar, and a dividend of the protitadeclarcd twice
year, in June and Deceinlier.
Interest ct.iiimcnceathe Ur.l day of each month.
Interet when not drawn out la addcl to the
Princiw I, thus compound. ng twice a year for the
ill
depositor.
Itooks containing the charter and by-laws w
tie lurnlnel at the Itaiik.
D. J. MOKR ELL. President.
IR4NK U1KEKT. Treasurer,
C Itl S 1X.IIKK. Solicitor.
Only a little while, darling.
Only a day or year ;
The golden hours are slipping paat.
The web to the end Is raveling fast.
That twilight la drawing near.
Only a little time, at beat !
But a little time to love ;
The fairy hour with winged fuet.
How soft, and solemn, and strangely sweet,
As they near the home above.
I dreamed f angels yesternight,
And this was the song I heard :
"Lire is to fleet on his shadowy wing.
Love Is to sacred and holy a thing,
For ever an angry word."
'TIs but a litt le while, darling,
May be but a day or year ;
The loving and tender, the real and true.,
Are falling from sight and slipping from view,
A the nightfall Is getting near.
IIOW HE EARNED HIS WIFE.
BY MART GRACE LALPINE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Jume Cooppr, David Diliert. George Frit I, A
J. Hawes, F. W. Hay. John Lowman. Danii-l M
Lauirhlin. James McMillan. Janie Morley, Lew
is 1'litt, C. H. Ellla. Powell SUu-khouse. Conrad
Supiies, eo. T. Swank, W. W. Walters, and I.
J. MorreiL President. letiK
s. c. aaiif. i. d. LivenoowD.
EIM & LIVENG00I),
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SALISBURY' ELK LICK',
SOMKKSET COCKTT, PKXK'A.
Iraft Nmght and sold, and eolrertlons made on
an (an oi tne country.
Intereat allowed on time dcpolta.
Guardian and other
Special arrangment with
who hold moneys in trust.
Jan 17 Vi
KYN0I.Is, ST KEN & CO.,
'1'ite St. Charles Hotel,)
U " I'Stu- IT, PlTTr'BUBCII, PA.,
fl'r auin nsTtare aud Haiiufar
turen, wf (.lassware.
U I.
"'wumm: giuxdks,
2" Liasri7 S'-rect,
Pittsburgh.
AKTIFK'IAL TEETH
J. V. YUTZY.
KXTIST
tJr, S.,mtr,tt Co.,
WM. BOOSE & Co.,
F0UNI1EIIS & MACHINISTS,
SALISBURY, : : PEXX'A.,
Alanufaoturersof all kind of
CASTINGS & MACHINERY
Ordcn by mall promptly attended to.
Address WM. BOOSE tt CO.,
Salisbury, Elkllck P. O. Somerset co., Pa.
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GOODS,
NOTIONS,
sGROCERIES.
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WttTTatitJ til tie of th. vr l,Mt
' and Hiu.ia.jnie. Insf-rted In the
t v ill u;"r "'tenth rmld to the pre.
1 .ti!., unJ tw:,h- wlahlng;
'n " do ae by eiieioaing stamp.
r, "-lSSALE DEALERS IN
tS Ml ISMS.
30 Baltimore St.
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Wfatuf IIVMrd,
OLD
UOVH MILL.
MHI built on the site of the
""ENXISOX MILL,'
i a t ii- .
Nil ru,h ""wt
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tT "a.nirt a "' t Improve
I ALENHM HAY.
QROU.SE k SHIRES,
Mvnufaclurt-raof all gratU-s of
CIGARS,
BEDFORD, PA.
Attention partlcnlarly asked of Jobbers.
44-Order solicited by E. H. Atarsliall.drugglst,
Somerset, Pa. my. .
gIMMONS A XI.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS la
Tobacco and Scg;ar,
40H Market Street, AUre Fonrth,
PHILADELPHIA.
-E. H. Marshall, agent, Somerset, Pa.
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d, a there are too many articles kept for.
si enumeration.
C3
OPPOSITE
SOJIKJtSICT IIOISF
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JAMES PUG II,
MAIN STREET, SOMERSET, PA
1 now prepared to manufacture all kinds of
WAGONS, SLEIGHS, Ac.
He will also promptly attend to
G
REAT INDUCEMENTS.
Persons wanting first -clot Fruit Tree, Vine
and Plant should call on
HARNEDSVILLE,
Somerset County, Pa,
You can purchase of him at lower rate than of
any otner party. Feb. -'7Z.
rpiN W
ARE.
The anderilgncd le prepared to manufacture all
inks of
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
tVmatantly on hand a supply f eomter and brass
Kettle, trult cans and all kiwi of
Houste FurnUhln; Uoodm
nsually kept In hi 11m. Snap owe door west of
Caeebeer store. Main Mreet, Bomerwet, Pa.
ta-iy. AO AH CAbEBEEB.
None but the BEST MATERIAL will be used
ALL WORK WARRANTED
Ali tone In the latest and most approved
style., tne
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
Somerset, March 6th.
WITH
gOL UIIL,
A. H. Franciscus & Co.,
mroRTEua ad DtALXitsis
COTTON YARNS, RATTS, WICK,
Twine and Ropes,
LOOEIXO 0I.A88ES, CLOCK", FASCT BASKETS
Wooden and Willow Ware, &c,
m ASTrACTrmxR aud jobbkks or
CAKPi:TIiT0,
OIL CLOTHS, MATTING, RUGS, &c,
61 Market Street and tlO Oommeree Street,
Philadelphia.
Jane l-tt
. A 1
Ana so you want to marry my
datipliter young man ?" said farmer
IJilfkins, removing the pipe from his
mouth and looking at the Young1 fol
low sharply, from head to toe.
Despite his rather indolent, rfferui-
nate air, wbieh was mainly the result
of his education, Luke Jordan was a
fine-looking fellow, aud not easily
moved from his self-possegsion, but
he colored and grew confused be
neath that sharp, scrutinizing look.
" Yes, sir, I spoke to Miss Marv
last evening, and she she referred
me to vou."
The old man's faced softened.
" Molly is a very irood c-irl a
very good girl," he said, strokinrr his
thin, with a thoughtful air, and she
deserves a good husband. What
ean vou do 7"
The young man looked rather
blank at this abrupt inquiry.
II you reier to my ability to sup-
. -
pori a wne, i can assure you "
I know you arc a rich man. Luke
Jordan, but I take it for granted vou
ask my girl to marry you, not your
property. nat guarantee can you
give me, in case it should be swept
away as it is in thousands of instan
ces that you could provide for her
comfortable home: lou have
hands and brains do vou know how
to use tliem J Again I ask what can
vou do ?"
This was a style of catechism for
which Luke was riuite unprepared.
and he stared blankly at the ques
tioner without speaking.
i oeiieve you managed to set
Ui
thrusting his head into the kitchen INDIAN TREACHERY
door.
Molly tripped out into the entry,
the round white arms were bared
above the elbows, And bore traces of
flour she had been sifting. Her dress
was a neat Gingham, over which
was tied a blue checkered apron, but
she looked winning and lovely as she
GENERAL CAXBY AXD
l'K.K'K C'OMJHISMOXjEKM
AHNANI.ATED.
The Red Skin to bo Kererelj
l'uuiHiieu.
T . a v a T? kw-v 4 1 11 iftn s a
always did wherercr she was found. A i, 12.Yesterday afternoon five
VKa l.l.ilkA.l .nif Cmilill na altn an w I -
Indians aud four squaws came into
She blushed and smiled as she Baw
Luke, and then turning her eyes up
on her father, waited dutifully to
hear what be had to say.
The old man regarded the daugh
ter quizically.
" Molly, this young man mayhap
you've seen him before has brought
me a lot of tubs and barrels, all of his
own make a right good article, too.
He asks a pretty steep price for 'em;
but if you are willing to give it, well
and good. And, hark ye, my girl,
whatever bargain you make, your old
father will ratify."
As Mr. Rilfkins said this, ho con
siderately stepped out of the room,
we will follow hia example. Rut the
kind of a bargain tho young people
made can readily be imagined by the
speedy wedding which followed.
Luke Jordan turned his attention
our camp and were made presents of.
clothing and provisions by the Peace
Commission, and a message was sent
out by the Commissioners asking for
a talk thrs morning at a point about
one mile from over the picket line.
Liater in tne evening Uogus tliarley
came and told the picket that he would
take his gun, that he (Charley) did
not intend to go back any more. The
picket brought him to the tent of Gen
eral Canby, where Charley left his
gun, and remained at the tent of
Frank Riddle during the niht. This
morning Boston Charley came in and
told the Commissioners that Captain
Jack and five other Indians would
meet the Commissioners outside our
lines. Bo3ton Charley and Bogus
then mounted a horse and started for
the Lava Bed. About an hour after
.t e ..e
IU UIU 61UUY UI UieUll-lUV, Ol WUIUl ,l , ,l,lor,nn f:n-.rol fo,W TW
profession he became a useful and in- TbonS,,, A. 15. Meacham and Mr
Dyer, with frank Riddell and his
squaw for interpreters, started for the
place appointed. The party arrived
at the place appointed, and were
fluential member, but every year, on
the aniversary of his marriage, he de
lighted his. father-in-law by some
specimen of his handicraft by which
he won what he declares to be "the
best and dearest wife in the world."
Which was Beaten r
rough collfge have you any pro
fession ?''
" No, sir ; I thought "
" Have 3 0U any trade ?"
'No, sir; my father thought that,
with the wealth I should inherit, I
should not need any.
" Your father thought like a fool.
then. He'd much better have given
you some occupation and cut you off
with a shilling it might have been
the making of you. As it is what
are you fit for? Here you are, a
strong, able-bodied man, twenty-four
year old and never earned a dollar
in your life I You ought to be
ashamed of yourself.
"And you want to marry my
daughter," resumed the old man, af
ter a few vigorous puffs at his pipe.
"Now, I've given Molly as good
girl
, .
auvaniagcs lor learning as any
i., t
iu town, and ne nasn x inrown 'em
away ; but if she didn't know how to
work, she'd be no daughter of mine.
If I choose, I could keep more than
one servant; but I don't no more
than I choose that my daughter
should be a pale, spiritless creature,
full of dyspepsia, and all manner of
fine lady ailments, instead of the
smiling, bright-eyed, rosy-checked
lass she is. I did say that she should
marry no lad that had been cursed
with a rich father ; but she's taken a
foolish liking to ye, and, I'll tell ye
what I II do ; go to work, and prove
yourself a man ; perfect yourself in
some occupation I don't care what,
so it be honast, then come to me, if
the girl is willing, she is yours."
As the old man said this, he delib
erately knocked the ashes out of his
pipe against one of the pillars of the
porch where he was sitting, tucked
it into his vest pocket and went into
the house,
Pretty Mary Blifkins was waitincr
to see her lover, down at the garden
gate, their usual trysling place. Th
smiling light faded from her eyes as
she noticed his sober discomfited
look,
" Father means well," she paid, as
Luke told her the result of his appli
cation. " And I'm not sure but what
he is right," and resumed, after
thoughtful pause, "for it seems to me
every man, be he rich or poor, ought
to have some occupation."
Then, as she noted her lover's
grave look, she added, softly :
".cver mina, i n wait lor vou
Luke."
lukc .Ionian suddenly disappear
ed from his accustomed haunts,
much to the surprise of his gay asso
ciates. But, wherever, he went, he
carried with him, in his exile, these
words, and which were like a tower
of strength to his soul: "I'll wait for
you Luke."
une pleasant, sunshiny morning,
ate in October, as farmer Bilfkins
was proping up the grape vine, in tho
front yard, that threatened to break
down with the weight of its luxuri
ant burden, a neat cart drove up
Irom which Luke Jordan alighted,
with a quick, clastic spring, quite a
contrast to his former easy, leisurely
movements.
"Good morning, Mr. Bilfkins,
understand that you wanted to buy
sonic uuttcr-tuos and cider barrels.
bink I have some here that will suit
you
" Whose make are they ?" inquired
the old man, opening the gate, he
paused by the wagon.
Mine," replied Luke, with an air
f pardonable pride, ana I challenge
any cooper in the State to beat them."
Air. Bilfkins examined them criti
cally, ono by one."
1 hey'll do," he paid coolv, as he
set down the last of the lot "What
will you take for them ?"
What I asked you for six mouths
ago to-day your daughter, sir."
1 he rougueish twinkle in the old
man's eyes broadened into a smile.
" 1 ou've got the right kind of met
al in you after all," he cried. "Come
in, lad come in ; I shouldn't wonder
if wc made a trade after all."
Nothing loth, Luke obeyed.
" Molly I" bawled Mr.
We were boys together, George
Gibson and I. We were employed
as salesmen in a grocery store. Bus
iness being quite dull, our employer
gave us permission to close the store,
that we might attend a ball to be
given that evening, I had been pay
ing my respects to Miss Kate H,
George also seemed interested in her
closely watched by the signal officer,
Lieutenant Adams, from the signal
station on the hill over-looking our
camp. About half an hour after the
party had arrived a cry from the sig
nal station was heard, saying that the
Indians had attacked the Peace Com
missioners and that an engagement
had commenced between the Indians
and Col. Mason. In a moment the
troops were under arms, and deployed
as skirmishers, under command of
Col. Greene, and orders were given
Jacksonville, caused intense excite
ment among the people. There was
loud denunciation of Secretary
Delano. They hold him responsible.
He was burned in effigy there to
night. Yerka, April 1210 p. m. The
news of the horrible massacre of
General Canby and Commissioner
Thomas has cast a fclooni over the
whole community, and the excitement
is intense. A feeling exists that the
Indians should now receive the pun
ishment they richly deserve, that not'
one should be left of this terrible
massacre. 11. C. Tuckner, who
brought the official dispatches, left
headquarters at five o'clock last
evening, lie say3 that orders had
just been issued for an advance along
the whole line at five o clock this
morning. The plan was to advance
slowly, taking everything 83 they
the Indians were plundered on the
one side and the Government on the
other, but President Grant has broken
up the corrupt ring and placed the
whole Indian question in Christian
band. The peace policy meant mur
der and death. He had no apology
for the Modocs, who had strmk a
blow at their own existence. The Presi
dent and Commissioner say "Peacu
j before war," but they believe in pun
ishing breaker or the law, whether
Indiuns orwhite men. He thought
the only solution of the Indian ques
tion wa.4 in confuting citizenship on
certain tribes, even before conreraion
ami regeneration.
The nw Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, Mr. Smith, said he had been
struck to-day by over-hearing femarks
ia the street, church and Sabbath
schools in execration of the Modoc
massacre, and even pious person
seems to have accompanied them to tcJ th; crJ n knew,ittle about
the dificultv. The Government had
NO. 15.
sary military preparations to enforce
Obedienco to the conclusion of the
Peace Commissioners, after which he
welfare, and knew that I would be t0 "Forward, double quick." Very
certain to send her my compliments
sometime during the day, and re
quest her company to the ball.
In order to get ahead of me, he
sent his invitation quite early in the
morning, l was not in a good hu
mor after George triumphantly show
ed me his note of acceptance; so
when evening came I determined I
would not go to the ball or stay in
the store. We closed about dark.
George was ready to start, but had Lanby, and then Dr. Thomas. Then
some moments to spare, when, as if - aptain Jack made a speech, asking
to ariuse himself, he picked up an old for "Hat creek and Cottonwood," the
revolver, which we always kept places now occupied by Fairchild and
about the store, and was poiritinff at Davis fur a reservation. Mr.Mcacham
different objects in the room, remark- told Jack that it wa3 not possible to
ing how easy he could pnt a hole give him what he asked. Schonchin
through it. told Meacham to say no more, that
hen he pointed at an oil can, tic (Meacham) had said enough upon
which was auite full. I immediately that subject, and while Schonchin
hortly after Mr. Dyer returned and
told ut that the Indians had attacked
them, and that he thought he was the
only one who had escaped, but in a
few moments after Riddle and his
squaw were seen within the picket
line. From him we gather the fol
lowing account of how the massacre
commenced :
Meacham made a short speech to
the Indians, followed by General place of all idea whatever of peace,
went, having water and provisions
with them. It may be two days be
fore the trouble is ended. It is pre
sumed General Canbv's and Com
missioner Thomas' remain will be
forwarded to this place.
A courier left here at 0 o clock to
night for Gillem'd headquarters with
a dispatch from General Schotield.
By many it is believed the Modocs where, after the
will make a desperate fight till the
last man dies, and that they will not
leave the caves. By others it is
thought thry have already made their
escape Iroin the Jjava bed and will
commence a relentless war en all
weak parties they may meet. It is
upposed that Scar r aced Charley and
Curly, Headed Doctor were with the
Indians who attacked Col. Mason's
position. That was a blind to attract
the attention of General Gillem from
the conference between Jack and his
followers, and the Commissioners.
LATER.
Washi.vc,t"N, April 13. The ter
rible new of the treacherous assas
sination of Brigadier General Canby
bv the Modoc chief, . and the intelli
gence received at the same time of the
murders committed by Apaches,
cause a profound leeling of grief and
indignation, which finds expression in
all quarters, particularly in the army,
where General Canby wa held in
great esteem and affection, with utter
ances of an earnest desire for the ex
termination of these savages. This
feeling of indignation ha taken the
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au.t iiic !.iiiilv?i Luutuiiniiuii - n 1 1 ' ' t
be given to any other proposition
inserted a pin near the scat of his was speaking, Captain Jack got up
pants, which caused him to pull the and walked behind the others and
trigger. Zip 1 the bullet went turned his back, and exclaimed "all
through the can, and the oil com- ready," drew his pistol and snapped
menced running out in quite a stream a eap at General Canby. He cocked
through the holes the bullet had his pistol again and fired. General
made. Canby fell dead, shot under the right
Jump, quick, and stop the leak eye. Schcnchin then shot Meacham
with your fingers!" I exclaimed. in the shoulder and head, but he is
George knew the mischief would still alive. l5oston Charley and an
tic to pay if our emnloyor found the other Indian shot and killed Dr.
floor covered with oil, and he obeyed Thomas. Nasty Jim chased Dyer
my order immediately. Then a hap- for some distance, but Dyer turned
py thought struck me"; I would leave pon him with pistol in hand, and
him that fix, and go and take Miss Jin ran. An Indian knocked down
Kate mvself. Amid a volley of Riddle's squaw and took her horse,
oaths, I made my hasty departure, but Captain Jack made him return it,
Arriving at the residence of Miss and then another Indian chased
Kate, 1 informed her that George Riddle and shot at him. This last
was not able to attend, and had sent may be taken with a grain of salt.
me in bis stead. Miss Kate accept- I he troops are now about a mile in
ed the apology, and we attended the the Lava Beds, lying on their arms,
ball. It was late when I returned to the and will probably advance to night
store, and found George still in his under cover of darkness. There are
uncomfortable position, swearing at aoout six nunuren troops wnich can
me profusely. e brought into active service, and I
The bullet had passed through the believe they will end the Modoc war.
can, and he dared not remove cither Meacham is not expected to survive
and. 1 then procured an empty -kw iobk, April iz inc ionow
barrel, intending to pump the oil out mff '3 a portion of tho Herald'.
below the bullet hole. In order to facial about the massacre of General
do this, it was necessary for him to Canby and the Peace Commissioners,
be on the other 6ide of tho can. He uaieti, i.ava liens, inn, j p. m. lie
atrrced to change if I would hold mv tween ten and eleven o'clock this
fingers over the holes until he went morning the Peace Commission party
around the can. This I was unwise comprising General Canby, A. B
enough to consent to. Meacham Dr. Ihomas, Mr. Dyer,
No sooner had he got me in this Riddle, the interpreter, and squaw,
fix. than he proceeded to wash his and Bogus Charley and Boston
hands; then taking up the lamp he Charley, went out to the designated
went up stairs to bed. I was man ; spot. There they met Captain Jack,
language cannot begin to express my John Schonchin, Black Jim, Shack
feeling. I swore, I entreated, I then Nasty Jim, Ellen's Man and Hawker
tried to bribe him to relieve me. Like J'- They had no guns with them
him. I dared not leave the can. for I hut each carried a pistol at hia belt.
knew it would cause my dismissal if In previous interviews they had their
our employer found the new floor g"n wun mem. iney sat down in
spoiled with oil, besides the damage a kind of broken circle, and Genera
it would do the good. Canby, Meacham and Dr. Thomas
How I spent the remainder of the sat together, faced by Captain Jack
night I shall not attempt to describe ; anu ocuoncuin. iyer stood by jack,
it is sufficient to say I staved their holding his horse, with Hawker Jim
until morning. and Shack Nasty Jijn to his lctt.
.tieacnani opened me talk and gave
Wok and Call Me Early Mother lou maiory oi nuui tuey wanted
Dear." to do for them, after which Genera
Canby and Dr. Thomas both talked
Calling a boy op in the morning for some time. Captain Jack then
can hardly be classed under the head talked in an apparently good, serious
of "pastimes," especially if the boy is strain, and when he finished, stepped
fond of exercise the day before. And back to the rear, near where
it is a little singular that the next Meacham's horse was hitched. John
hardest thing to getting a boy out of Schonchin then began to talk, and
bed is getting him into it. mere is while he wa3 speaking, Dyer heard a
rarely a mother who is a success at cap miss fire, and looking aronnd,
rousing a boy. All mothers know saw Captain Jack to his left with his
this ; so do their boys. And yet the pistol pointed at General Canby. This
motner seems to go at ii in me ngnt was a signal for a general massacre,
way. bhe opens the stair uoor and and a half a dozen shots were fired
insinuatingly observes "Jonny. 1 here inside of half a minute. Captain
is no response. 1 ben there is a short. Jack fired again on General Canbv.
sharp "John," followed afterward by and the noble old gentleman ran off
a prolonged and emphatic "John Hen- to the left, but was speedily shot
ry." a grunt irom me upper regions down aud killed instantly. Meacham
signifies that an impression has been was shot at by Sehonchin and wound
made and the mother is encouraged ed in the head. He tried to draw his
to add, "You'd better be getting Derringer, when two Indians ran up
down here to your breakfast, young and knocked him down. Mr. Thomas
man, before I come up there aud give was killed almost instantly bv two
you something you'll fell." that so pistol shots in the head. Riddle ran
stratles the young man that he mi- off, and it appears they did not Arc at
mediately goes to sleep again. And him, but they knocked h s sonaw
the operatien has to be repeated scv- down. Dyer, Riddle and the sauaw
eral times. A father knows nothing returned in safety to the camp. A bout
about this trouble. Ho merely opens one hundred yard to the west of the
his mouth as a soda bottle ejects its place of meeting was found A. B.
cork, and the "John Henry" that Macham, badly wounded, with a
cleaves the air of that stairway goes pistol shot over the left eye. Fifty
into that boy like electricity, and yards further on was the body of
pierces the deepest recesses of his Rev. Thomas, lying on his face and
nature. And he pops out of bed, in- stripped to the waist Life was ex-
to his clothes and down stairs, with a tinct from the pistol shot wound in
promptness that is commendable. It the head. Tho body of General
is rarely a boy allows himself to Canby was stripped of every vestige
disregard the parental summons, of clothing, and lay about one hun
About once a year is believed to be dred yards to tho southward, with
as often as is consistent with the rules two pistol shot wounds in the head
of health. He saves his father a great San Francisco, April 12. The
many steps by his thoughtfulness. news of the murder of General
Bilfkins, 1 Danbury News. 1 Canby and Dr. Thomas, received at
than that to move at once to the
severest punishment of the Modocs.
The following is a dispatch received
at the office of the Adjutant General
of the Army:
Headquarter, Division of the
Pacific, April 13. To General W.
T. Sherman, Washington The fol
lowing report of horrible treachery
and murder ha just lcen received. I
have telegraphed to Colonel Gillem to
let the puuishment of tho Modocs be
as severe as their treachery ha
merited, and hope to hear soon that
he has made an end of them.
Signed J. M. Schofielp,
Major General Commanding.
Copy of telegram to the Assistant
Adjutant General.
Department of California, from
the Modoc Erudition General
Canby, with the peace commissioners,
went to meet the Indians alwut one
mile in front of the camp at 11:30
this morning. At 1:30 p. m. the sig
nal officer whom I had watching the
conference reported firing. Upon
reaching'the place of meeting I found
that Gen. Canby and Rev. Dr.
Thomas had been killed and Meachan
wounded. The other commissioner,
Dyer, escaped unhurt. I shall at
once commence active operations
against the Indians.
Signed Alvin Gillem.
Col. 7th Cavalry Commanding.
Dated at camp south of Tule Lake,
April 11. Similar official report
were also received by Assistant Ad
jutant General W. D. Whipple, at
army headquarters, from Assistant
Adjutant General II. Clay Wood, at
Portland, Bregon, who has been ad
vised by Col. Gillem of the tragedy.
The information was communicated
to the President at a late hour last
night by Adjutant General Townsend
and General Sherman wa also ap
prised at a late hour of the occurrence.
The feelings of the President and
General at the sudden announcement
were of the most intense sorrow anil
indignation, and there was not an in
stant's hesitancy in the declaration
that the Modoc shall be made to
suffer to the severest extent for their
crime. It is now evident that the art
was long premeditated, and this fact,
added to the deep sense of wrath that
the massacre has aroused, the Presi-
til 11 a a
ueni Das unreserveuiv expressed ni
sanction of the severest measures
now necessary to properly punish the
Modocs, and his views in this respect
have been fully stated to the author
ities acting under the War Depart
nient. General Sherman has also
telegraphed to general Schoficld in
structions to move his entire force
upon the Indians. General Sherman
has also prepared the following order
announcing the death of General Can
by, which will be promulgated to-m jr-
row:
Headquarters of the Army, Wash
mgton, April 14, 1873. General
Order No 3. It again becomes the
sad duty of the General to announce
to the army the death of one of our
most illustrious and most honored
comrades, General Edward R. S
Canby, commanding the Department
of Columbia. He was, a Friday
last, April 1 1th, shot dead by Chief
Jack while be was endeavoring to
medicate for the removal of the
Modocs from their present rocky
fastness on the northern border of
California to a reservation where the
tribe could be maintained and pro
tected by the civil agent of the Gov
ernment That such a life should
havo been sacrificed in such a cause
will ever bo a source of regret to his
relations and friend. Yet the Gen
eral trusts that all good soldier will
be consoled, knowing that Canby lost
his life on duty and in the execution
of his office, for he had been especi
ally chosen and appointed for this
delicate and dangerous trust by rea
son of his well known patience and
torbcarancc, and for his entire self
abnegation and fidelity to the ex
pressed wishes of hi Government
and his large experience in dealing
with the savage Indians of America.
He had already completed tho ntct a
the last conference with the savage
chief in a supposed friendly council,
and there met hi death by treachery
outside of hi military lines, but
within view of the signal station.
At the same time one of the Peace
Commissioners wa killed outright
and another mortally wounded, and a
third escaped unhurt.
Thus perished one of the kindest
and best gentlemen of this or any other
country, whose social equalled his
military virtues. To even sketch his
army history would pass the ymits
of a general order, and it must here
suffice to state that General Canby
began hi military career a a Cadet
at West Point in the summer of 1835,
graduating in the summer of 1839,
since that time he ha cijiitinuou.-ly
served tiurtv-iigiit years, passm
through all grades to Major General
of volunteers and Brigadier General
of the Regular Arntv. He served
hi early life with marked distinction
in the Florida and Mexican War
and the outbreak or the civil war
found him on duty in New Mexico,
defection of his sen
ior, he remained in command and de
fended his country successfully
against a formiablc inroad from the
direction of Texas. Aftetwards
transferred to the east, to a more ac
tive and important sphere, he exer
cised various high command, and at
the close of the civil war was in chief
command of the military division of
West Mississippi, ia which he had
received a painful wound, but had the
honor to capture Mobile ami compel
the surrender of the rebel forces of
the southwest.
Since the close of the war he ha.
repeatedly lcen chosen for special
service by reason of hi superior
knowledge of law and civil govern
ment, his kuown fidelity to the wish
es of the Executive and hi chival
rous elevation to hi profession, in
all of which hi success was perfect.
When fatigued by a long laborious
career, in 18U9 he voluntarily consent
ed to take command of the Depart
ment of the Columbia, where he ex
pected to enjoy the repose which he
so much coveted. This Modoc dif
ficulty arising last winter, and it being
extremely desirous to end it by peace
ful means, it seemed almost providen
tial that it should have occurred with
in the sphere of General Canby
command. He responded to the call
of hi Government with alacrity, and
ha labored with a patience that de
served better success. But, ala !
the end is different from that which
ho and lii best friends had hoped for.
and he now lies a corpes in the wild
mountains of California, while the
lightning flashes hi requium to the
furthermost corner of the civilized
world. Though dead, tho record of
hi fame is resplendent with noble
deed well done, and no name on our
army register stand fairer or higher
for personal qualities that command
the universal respect, honor, affection
and love of hi countrymen.
General Canby leave to his coun
try a heart-broken widow, but no
children. Every honor consistent
with law and usage shall be paid hi
remains, lull notice of which will be
given a soon a hi family can be
consulted and arrangements conclud
ed. By order of General Sherman.
W. D. Whipple,
Adjutant General.
Many personal friend and old as
sociate of the distinguished deceased
called at the War Department to-day,
though the offices were not open to
the public for official confirmation
and particulars of the painful story.
Officers of the army on duty here,
including those holding official posi
tion on General Sherman's staff,
were appealed to both at their homes
and in the street by anxious friends
of the Modoc victims, to know if there
could be the slightest hope that the
tale of savage treachery was less
terrible than ha been recounted.
General Sherman has been ia con
ference with the President to.night
not kept faith with the Modocs, but
there was nothing to be said in exten
uation of the savages' crime. This
act of atrocity should not, however,
turn aside the friend of Christin civ
lization from their beneficent purpose.
New York, April 13. A San
Francisco special ha the following
relative to the Modoc massacre. The
attack on Colonel Ma.son's camp com
menced by the Indian firing on Lieu-'
tenant Boyle and Sherwood, who
had wandered some five hundred
yard out of their piuket lines. Lieut
Sherwood wa shot through the arm
and lug, but Lieut Boyle escaped
without injury. Both officers got
safely back to their camp. This at
tack was only a fein to enable Cap
tain Jack to carry out hi murderou3
design with greater safety to him
self and those accompanying him to
the council.
Headquarter Modoc Expedi
tion, Lava Bed, south side Tulc Taike,
April 12. There i no important
change. Meacham may recover. He
will have a finger amputated. Col.
Green came near losing hi life by
the accidental discharge of a pistol in
the hand of another officer. The
bullet cut the front of hi cap away,
bruising hi forehead fclightly. The
attack on Col. Mason yesterday wa
treachery. Lieut. Sherwood, officer
of the day, saw a white flag outside
of the picket, and went to see what
wa wanted. Lieut. Boyle, accom
panying him, found an Indian boy
who wanted them to come into the
rocks where he was, but they would
not. Steamboat Frank raised up
from the rock and called them to
come, but they refused, when the
Indian opened fire on them. At the
second volley Lieutenant Sherwood
fell, shot through the thigh. He wa
also shot in the arm, severing an ar
tery. The troop turned out under
Mason. They rescued the officer
500 yards outside of the picket line.
Boyle was unhurt, but Sherwood i
dangerously wounded. It was a plot
to capture the commanding officer of
both post? a well a the Commis
sioner. The plot to capture the com
manding officers is evident The
Modoc sent for General Gillem, who
could not go, and Col. Mason could
not attend, and thus their live were
saved.
All About the New Postal Bill.
upon question arising or likely to
arise from this change in the scenes
of the Modoc war, but upon the
policy to be pursued there is nothing
less than already indicated in thi
dispatch, namely that of complete
and enduring punishment by the
troop of thi Government of the
hearties race which has proven how
thoroughly harsh treatment is now
deserved by them.
Washington, April 13. The feel
ing of indignation against the Modoc
murdereis, as attested by conversa
tion with all leading officials in Wash
ington, reaches a degree of intensity
which no Indian treachery ha ever
heretofore created. Every member
of the Cabinet has alluded to the
necessities which the outrages have
precipitated, and it can be. said there
is no difference of opinion whatever
as to the policy that should now be
pursued toward thi particular band
of Indians. The Secretary of the In
terior was informed of the murders
last night, when he immediately ex
pressed view. concerning the future
treatment of the Modoc similar to
those entertained by the President,
the General of the army and others.
To-day Delano had a long concul
tation with General Sherman, and
firmly concur with the latter upon
the subject of punishment to be in-
nicied upon tne savages, ihe in
structions to General Schoficld arc in
most positive terms, showing con
clusively that the authorities are con
vinced an occasion has now arisen
which will not permit of the slightest
show of leniency or hesitation in
thoroughly eradicating the evil. Mea
cham was impressed from the first
that the Modocs meant treachery, and
when he left this city, several week
ago, he said to a irieiid, to wuom he
was bidding adieu, "Good bye, my
friend, you may never see me again,
am going on a very hazardous en
terprise. '
A public meeting was held in the
Congregational church to-night to
consider the subject of the Christian
policy of the Government toward
the Indians. Tho notice for the
meeting was issued before the infor
mation concerning tho Modoc mas
sacre was received here. Gen How
ard, in addressing the assemblage,
spoke of the former manner in wbieh,
As stated a few days since 5,000,
000 of the new postal card author
ized by Congress will be delivered
to the Postmaster General for issue
by the Morgan envelope Company of
Springfield, Mass., on the first proxi
mo. It has been stated that there
will be two kind of such card one
ruled and the other without line
but such i not the case. There will
be. but one kind of card, and that will
be of cream color, five and one-eighth
inche in width. One side of the
card (the one intended for the mes
sage) i entirely plain, and the oth
er bears an ornamental scroll-work
border, one-eighth of an inch in
width. In the right and 'upper cor
ner i a picture of the Goddes of
Liberty, surrounded with a scroll
work border, in Thich are the word;
'U. S. Postage one cent" In the
left upper corner, and extending two-
third across the card, are the word
in velvet-brown letter: "United
State Tostal Card ;" and below, in
smaller letters. " Write the address
only on this side the message on
the other." Beneath this, and on
the left is the word "To" in script,
followed by a line extending acros
the card, for the name of the party
addressed. Below this are two oth
er lines one being for the name and
postofficc and the other for the coun
ty and State. Although it is not ex
pected that any one will put more
than the address on one side, there
is no prohibition against filling both
side with writing, provided that the
address remains legible; nor i it con
trary to law to place printing on the
card instead of writing. The card
will be distributed to postmasters
throughout the country on requisi.
tion, the same a other supplies, and
will be sold at thn stamp window at
one cent each. The question has fre
quently been asked whether a plain
card, bearing a one cent stamp, will
not be allowed to pass through tho
mail the same a the government
card ; but the law prevents the use
or transmission of any but official
cards. The cost of the postal card
i $1 30 J per thousand, that being
the bid of the successful competitor
for their manufacture.
Puttiso a hoop on the family
flour barrel i an operation that will
hardly bear an encore. The woman
generally attempt it before the man
come home for dinner. She set
the hoop up on the end of the stave,
takes a deliberate aim with the rolling-pin,
and then shutting both eye
brings the pin down with all the force
of one arm, while the other instinct
ively shield her face. Then she
makes a dive for the camphor and
nnbleached muslin, and when the
man come home she is sitting back
of the stove, thinking of St. Stephen
and the other martyrs, while a burnt
dinner and the camphor are strug
gling heroically for the masVery. lie
say if she had kept her temper she
wouldn't have got hurt And he
visit the barrel himself and put the
hoop on carefully, and adjusts it so
nicely to the top of every stave that
only a few smart knocks apparently
arc needed to bring it down all right,
then he laughs to himself to think
what a fus his wife kicked up over
a simple matter that only needed a lit
tle patience to adjust itself, and then
he get the hammer, and fetches the
hoop a sharp rap on the one side, and
the other side flies up and catches
him on the bridge of the nose, filling
hi soul with wrath and his eyes '
with tear, and the next instant the
barrel i flying across the room, ac
companied by the hammer, and
another candidate for camphor and
rag is enrolled in the great army that
is unceasingly marching toward the
grave.
Spurgeon, the noted English pulj.it
orator, has been tendered $50,090 fpt
a course of fifty lecturea in th 'ai-
iidiaa affairs were managed, saying ted States.
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