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YOL : a . HAKTFORD, CONN., SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1870. NO. 49.

batteries. The men stripped oft* their He failed to report at the expiiation of while wearily pacing his lonely post on Ijouis at ioine. coats and knapsacks, and charged up a his leave, and was pronounced a deserter. the banks of the Rapidan, or watching hill and across towards the woods, where Officers were sent to arrest him, but he the stealthy foe in the wild morass of the “ ALWAYS KEJOICING.” they were literally mown down with could not be found. His father hearing Dismal Swamp, fervently prayed that the Jly life flows on in endless song, grape, cannister, and musketry. It was of it, and knowing where he was, went to day would yet come when he could turn Above Earth’s latnentiition! hero that Meagher’s horse was killed un­ his son and asked him if he was a deser­ the military information he was acquiring I catch the sweet, though far oli' hymn Tiiat hails a new creation ; der him by a cannon ball, and Meagher ter. to some account in striking a blow for Through all the tumult anil the strife jumping up exclaimed, “ Boys, look at “ Do you think I am going down South dear old Irela.nd, no matter where, so as I hear that niu.sic ringing ; that flag ! Remember Fontenoy !” to fight for niggers ?’’ was the son’s reply that blow was aimed at England. Yes; It linds an echo in my soul— But courage and valor were of no “ Aye, but you took the bounty, and cruel, tyrannicul England who not coii' How can I keep from singing 1 avail, for already a panic had seized the you took an oath to serve your country, tent with oppi;essing and pei-secuting us What though niy joys and comforts die 1 The Lord my Savior liveth. army, and on the right and on the loft and if you don’t go I’ll go in your place,” at home, now in an indirect and cowardly What though tlie darkness gather round, it was all confusion. ’ Instead of an said the father. manner sought the destruction of the na­ Songs in the night he giveth ; And the next day an old man might tion that furnished us means of escape No storm c.iu shake my inmost calm ordei'ly retreat it was an niter rout. While to tliat Refuge clinging— (Jolonol Sherman,(now General Sherman) have been seen roaming thrtmgh the camp and an asylum from their own unjust and Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth in whose brigade the 69th were, ordered of the Corcoran Legion, making inquiries tyrannical rule. How can I keep Iroui singing ? the regiment to fall back, which it did of the several officers if they had the name From Newport News we went to I litt my eyes; the cloud grows thin; fighiiug in good order, to its former of Alexander Gray on their rolls. Upon Suffolk, Va., where we did considerable I see the blue above it ; meeting one who answered in the affirma­ fort building, picketing and fighting And day by day this pathway smooths position. And as the brave mariner in Since tirst 1 learned to love it ; the midst of the tempest, when all hearts tive he said: “ I’m Aleck’s father, and I’m through the Dismal Swamp. The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, fail, seizes the helm and tries to save the come to go in his place.” When the offi­ Here we were for six months without A fountain eveV springing ; cer proposed to get the old man a bounty All things are mine since 1 am His— ship, so Corcoran, scorning to retreat, receiving any pay. Uncle Sam's port- How can I keep from singing'? boldly placed himself at the head of his of his own, he emphatically answered, monie being empty. I shall never for­ b ind, and there, fightipg like a hero, “N o! all 1 wantis for you to change the. get, while one day doi ig picket duty on trying to stem the torrent of disaster— name and age on your rolls;” and honest the b inks ot the Dismal Swamp Canal THE COIICOBAN^ IRISH LEGIOK not fleeing with the crowd, but in the John Gray donned the uniform of the reading in the New York Herald a speech A paper read by Capt. P. O’Farrell beJore Natbiiiiiel position assigned him b^’ his superior 69th, and marched forth at the age of of Mr. Pendleton’s in Congress. There J^yoii I ’ d.-it N o .'2, Depurtincnt o f Counocticut officer, at his post of honor and of duty, forty-five to do battle for the land of his was an extra appropriation of twenty omrades of the Grand Army :— I am C ! he was taken prisoner. A Southern adoption. A braver man never went into million dollars called for by the Secre­ called upon this evening to present you j officer said that amidst the few whicli action, nor was more faithful sentinel tary of the I’reasnry, in order to pay olT with a sh >tt sketch relative to the history held their ground, Corcoran’s regiment ever placed on guard. He was in every the troops in the field. Mr. Pendleton of my regiment, the 69th New York, Cor­ stood like a rock in the whirlpool rushing engagement up to the battle of Coal Har­ opposed it and concluded one of his most coran’s Irish Legion. The 69th was an past tliem. The Irish fought like heroes, bor, where he was severely wounded. He vigorous srieeches by saying that he organization in good military standing iiind at the end slowly retired. The recovered in hospital, and is row living thanked God that he never did and never mustering over 1,800 men at the com­ I 69th lost in this fight upwards of 150 in New Ycrk, in the enjoyment ot a pen­ would vote a*vay one dollar to pay North­ mencement of the war; and when the men, killed and wounded, including Baltimore, which they protected for the.n, and he would cheerfully surrender Then hero’s to our flag of joy, my boys, ^ the troops under his command for their a short time, they were ordered to Arling­ That green flag of Fontenoy, my boys ! his life if the Souther»iers chose to take Long, long may it wave, good conduct and gallant bearing in the ton Heights, where (hey erected Fort it.” After his release he received a The Union to save. engagement of Jan. 30th, 1863, at the Corcoran, over which the first war flag brigadier-geuerars commission, with rank Entwined with tlie stars and stripes, my boys. Deserted House, whii;h resulted in driv­ was hoisted by the North. They remain­ d.iting back to the battle of Bull Run, and Arriving at Newport News, Va., wo ing the enemy across the Black V ater. ed here u n t i l the following July, when in the midst of the splendid ovations then went into camp of instruction where we Most of the regiments were under fire the whole army was moved toward Ma­ tendi red him, he never lost sight of his received our arms and were mustered for the first time, and turnished those so nassas plains, upon which was fought the duly to his country. Ho immediately into the U. S. service Nov. 17th, 1862. unfortiuiate as not to have a part in the disastrous battle of Bull Run. I commeoced to laise the Corcoran Irish Wo were armed with the 'Enfield rifle expedition, examples of patriotism worthy It would be out of place in a papor of Legion, wiiich task was completed in six captured on a blockade runner. The of emulation. this hind to attempt lo relate many of the weeks at Camp Scott, Staten Island. men, could they have had choice in the By command of Major General Peck, incidents connected with that unfortu­ Here let me relate an instance of honesty matter, wculd have preferred Uncle Sam’s Benjamin B. Foster, nate battle, but it was here the 69th and patriotism which occuri’cd while we shooting irons, having an antipathy to any Major and A. A. General. achieved its first distinction, and earned recruiting. A young New Yorker, nam- thing Eiiglish, although we sometimes During the following April, G oq’I. its first 1 lurels. Aoout three o’clock on ea Alex mder Gray, enlisted and got his used to chuckle and laugh at the idea of Longstreet with 30,000 laid siege to that memorable day, the regiment re­ bounty of $50., which was the sum then Johnny Bull unconsciously furnishing Suffolk. There was not much hard fight­ ceived orders to charge a position of the paid by thtf state. In the course of a few the Corcoran Legion, his bitterest ene­ ing, for Longstreet finding the place so enemy which was held in the woods, and days ho got a furlough to go and see his mies, with some of his most effeciivo well defended, did not venture an assaul^ where they had concealed their masked parents previous to leaving for the field. weapons; and many a brave Irishman but retired behind the Blackwater after 2 THE SOLDIERS’ RECORD. throe weeks iiivestmeut. In the limits breastworks of the enemy. We were the city which had not a coinmisaary Comrade Colonel Theodore W. Bean ol’u pupi:r of this desoriDtion, I find it very fortunate in this assault, not losing store opened, distributing rations free delivered, on May 16, before General impracticible to dwell on the uiuny bat­ a in in; while those who came behind us gratis to the C'tizers, even to the fami­ Zook Post, No. 11, Norristown, Pa., a lec­ tles and Skirmishes which svo .vere eu- lost heavily. In fact, the few rounds that lies of those who were then serving against ture entitled “ My First Ride with Sheri­ gfv;tendcd along the land’s Station '>n the railroad, 13 miles once more. We had a glorious^ triurn- Comrades Beers, Assistant Inspector Orange and Alexandria railroad uuarding south, of Petersburg Here we were pha.it entry into Richmond, and another Gen’l, and Dailey, S. V. C. of Po?t , vis- the commnnicatioi'S betvver'ii Washington halted for refreshments, but alas, we were into Fredericksburg. 8 'ted Post 18, of Danbury last week. Of and the Artny at the iVont, with onr doomed to disappointment; the commis­ After arriving in front of Washington course they met with a cordial reeeption. headquarters at F drfa\ C. 11 , where we sary refusing to issue us rations, remark­ we went into camp on Munson’s Hill to Whether they left town “ in a wheel-bar- lose our beloved Commander, (ieneral ing that the 69th, drew three days ra­ prepare for the grand review in Washing­ ow” (stolen at that) as Julius asserts all Corcora i. And here let me tell iiow that tions the night previous; but these were ton, which took place on the 23rd, of do who ever get out of the place, we do unfortnurite event occurred. General behind where we lelt them in the morn May 1865. The grand old army *vas ot learn at the present writing. Meaghe>' was on a visit, to the Legion at ing, most of us thinking that we would now consolidated into one corps And Fairfax C. 11., about three miles from the never have occasion to use them. Gen here let me remark that the Corcoran P ost 6 , of Middletown, with the patri­ K. II. station, and twenty miles from c’lvor, our brigade commander, repor­ Irish Legi m had the honor to be the last otic citizens of that city, have a new and Washington After the visit, while ted the circumstance to the Corps com­ organiz ition which was allowed to retain noble work on hand— that of erecting a Meaghe • was returning, Oorcoran and mander, who .compli nented us by issuing ammunition in the old army, and was soldiers’ monument, as suggested by Mr. stair rode dciwn to the »tation vvith him. an order, stating that on account of our solely relied on for the pre.servation ot Pike in his address on memorial day. It There being no freight car attached to gall intry in the morning we could go back order during the muster out of the remain­ is proposed to erect it on the summit of the train, Meagher’s horse had to l)0 led for our lations and report iu Petersl)urg ing portion ot the troops. Indian Hill, a beautiful and commanding back to the c«jurt-house, and while Cor­ for a train guard, which would enable us During the month of July we were fur­ position in the suburbs of the city, and coran and party were ab(jut returning, to overtake the main army. Back we nished transportation to New York, in the center of the fine cemetery which some one remarked that the (General’s marched, arriving at onr old quarters where we were received oy the Mayor and bears tiiat name. It is hoped that at hoise had lost a s loe, and it was suggcisted next morning, but the guard which we several of the miliiia regiments of' the least $5000 will be raised, and subscrip­ that he dismo.int iVom his own horse left over our stores was gone. Fearing city. They gave us a fine reception, and tions are already being solicited. and ride Meagher’.-,, lest he might injure that they might be gobbled up by some of we h idjust reason to question the old Merriam Post No. 8 , of Meriden, will his own as the weather being frosty the the straggling enemy, they had dug a adage which says “ Republics are ungrate­ lold a strawberry festival on the I 5 th, ground was v»;ry hard at the time. The la rge pitf, lining it With shelter-tents and ful,” indeed we could see no signs of in- 16 th and 17 th of this month. They an­ party were riding at what might be call­ oil-blankets and h..d buried edibles giMtitude here. Onr regiment at the ticipate a fine success. Rev. J. J. VVoolley, ed a smart militiry canter. Near F.dr- clothing &c, covering it over witlii brush; muster did not number more than 120 chaplain of the Post, preached an elo­ fax (/. LI. there was a rut or small ditch blit we soon set to work, digging for men, and of these, ihere were not more quent and interesting memorial sermon in across thcj road, which ow in g to the something better than gold. Having than six who were not wounded. We the tJenter Congregational, on Sunday af- frosty weither was pirtly dried up. Cor- completed the work of exhumation we were paid off at Hart’s Island, New York noon, from the text: “ '1 hy dead men co ia n ’ s o w n horse was in the habit, of made a hearty l)reakfast, and started for Harbor, in the latter part of July 1865, shall live, together with my dead body springing easily over :he rut. Forget­ Petersburg. As we inarched along the the men once more returning to the shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that ting Ue was on a strange animal he came inside of ‘the enemy’s works, we had a peaceful pursuit of civil life, there to med­ dwell in the dust : for thy dew is as the dashing along in his usual style; but. in­ complete view of their tortitications. In itate on the eventful history of the past dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out stead of that easy arid elastic bound with some places the dead remained unburied four years. Proud in the consciousness the d e a d .’ which his own horse overcame this obsta­ and the scenes of carnage were truly ap­ of having participated in the glorious P o st 8 will unite with the soldiers of cle, Meagher’s shied to one side, jumping palling At Fort Mahone, one ol the war which regenerated this great and Wallingford to-day, (Saturday) in decor­ <;lean from under him , he falling U-it on sirongest of the rebel positions, there mighty Republic and placed it on a firm­ ating the graves of their comrades. hishback, breaking his heart, lie was was dre.idful slaughter on both sides. er basis than it ever was before, and also perfectly sober at the time, as indeed he Here Gen. A. P. Hill was killed. In a that they now could proudly point to the Our Post correspondence has become alw.iys was, for Corcoran was scarcely bomb proof inside of this fort, where the Stars and Stidpes and exclaim with truth a very acceptable leature of the R ecord. known lo drink. He died Dec. 22nd, rebel wounded were carried for safety, “Flag of the free.” Yes, and satisfied It not only answers the end we had in lSt)3. Had he fallen on the battle-lield, you could see cartridge boxes, belts, mus­ that they assisted in giving the death-blow view— that of making each soldiei-corre­ wo w.ould not have so much reason to kets, <&c., buried in human blood. Some to the pernicious doctrine of caste, and spondent personally interested in our pa­ mourn his loss. In him the country lost of our brave heroes were literally im­ that in future, when the American maiden per, and to promote the eaily recognition a faithful .servant and an honest patriot. paled on the checaux de fri.se and a b a tis in joins our gallant comrades on Saint of the fact that it is a paper which advo­ As a soldier and tactician he had few front of the enemy’s works. Flora’s day in order to bedeck the graves cates the interests, and expresses the sen­ of our departed heroes; the remains of equals in the volunteer service, lie w h s We marched into Petei'sburg with the timents ot every soldier, high or low,— those, whose descent can be traced from succeeded by Brigadier General Rob’t. remains of our o.ice splendid drum corps but it has shown more fully than could O' Tyler of Hartford, ('onn , who used to playing ‘ Patrick’s Day.’' We halted the .Nile, the Rhine, or the Shannon, will otherwise have been done, the workings be equally remi-!ini)ered, honored, and say he was sent to command us on ac­ and stacked arms in one of the principal of the Order everywhere. We want com­ revered. But above all, doubly proud count of his having an O' to his name. streets and while resting on the side-walk rades everywhere, in every Depaitment And now comes the Spri..g of 1864, a middle-aged woman stepped up to one that they maintained the reputation of the and Post, to volunteer their services as and with it the glorious Grant Campaign. of our officirs and speaking with a strong gallant sons of Erin, and by their deeds our “ special correspondents” and furnish 1 am sorry time and space prevent me Irish accent she addressed him thus: of heroism on the battle field had carved all items of general and local interest, as from recurring to some of those great “ What regiment is this?’ a niche in the American temple of fame, well as discuss the various topics intro­ whereby would be handed down to pos­ battles in which we had the honor of par­ “ It is the 69th, ma’am,” answered Capt. duced by others. Throughout New Eng­ ticipating during that great tight it-out- B ell. terity an account of their faithful and land especially, the paper should have on-this-line Campaign. But I consider it “ 1s it the Corcoran 69th?” “Yes patriotic devotion to their country in her such a helper in every Post, and thus be glory enough to say that we we. e b iga- ma’ am .” hour of need made a medium-of the Order which shall ded in Hancock’s 2nd Corps, and with thought so by the green flag,” she be welcomed by every comrade. We have “ 1 Here is a dispatch said to have been thatglorious marching and lighting C'orps, exclaimed, “ and thanks be to God that I seen many admirable projects introduced sent from President Lincoln to General were in every battle down to the full of live to see you here, not as prisoners, as by lovers of the Order cariied to a suc­ Hooker: ‘-Iftlie head of Lee’s army is Petersburg. At the battle of iSpottsyl- I saw your Colonel 4 years ago, but as cessful issue through discussion in these at Martinsburg and the tail of it on the vania our Clolonel, Matthew Murphy, was free men and conquering heroes as you columns. If every one who reads the plank road between Fredericksburg and severely wounded in a charge when the dCvserve to be, for you have the right on above request will interest himself in the Ohancellorsville, theanim d must be pret 2 nd. Corps were credited with making your side; and many a day we’ve longed work, we may have a weekly Grand A r­ ty slim somewhere. Couldn’t you break a ten strike. He soan recovered and as­ to see the old flag and the old times back my visitor which will be a 'powerful in­ him ?— A. Lincoln.” sumed command of his regiment and oc again. And now there is a barrel of ap­ strument of good. Comrades, will you la b o r w ith us ? casionally of the Legion. He received ple-jack within there that C'tst me tw elve GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. his death wound the 5th of February, dollars last Saturday and its at your ser­ I CoimuandorH of Posts ovtlioir iiil.jutaiits are reipieated MAS'iACHusETTS.— Post 45, of Glouces- i 860, at tiie battle of Hatchers Run, No. v ice .” to foi'Wiird roiiovts o f ohiiiij'tt.s occurring therein, iiiid toiiirailea fjeiionilly an; invitoil to coiiuunnictito all iiiiit ten, have introduced the Clara Barton , givi.ig up his life for his c 'untry at the 2 After doing justice to the apple-jack tet's o f inturuHt to thu order.I degree. early age of 24. He was an accomplish­ we encamped for the night. The writer P ost 12, of Norwalk, exists no longer— ed and brave officer. of' this happening t'l be officer of the the result of a general lack of interest on Post 41, of Westfield, with the citizens of that place, observed Decoration Day In the final assault on Petersburg, April ruard, was met by Capt. Haggarty, our the piirt of soldiers. in a very complete and successful manner, 2nd, 1865, the 69th had the honor of 'jommandiint who ordered a guard to go The Rev. Phoebe A. Hanaford, of New under the direction of their popular and forming the storming column of a forlorn down town and hunt up I'erry Rooney and Haven, preached a very impressive mem­ efficient commander, E. B. Smith. ,'\ fine hope, for the 2nd Div., 2 nd Corps. On one or two others, who were off looking orial discourse in the Universalist church oration was delivered by the Rev. H. the morning of that memorable day, a for a drop of the creature. Meeting Dr. OH Sunday evening. W. T. Nealis our surgeon, I proposed to Hopkins. The graves at West Parish stall’ oiHcer came up and told Capt. Rob’t The officers and soldiers stationed at him to come and play Provust Marshal were also decorated. Haggart, who then had command of the Fort Gardiner, C. T., have petitioned the and I would bring my guard along. He regiment, that the 69ih, was to go ahead; Commander-iu-Chief for a post to be or Decoration Day was appropriately lion- agreed, and in this way we visited a the men to divest themselves of all extra ganized at that place. ored by Post 44, aided by other ex-sold­ encumbrance; coats, kn ipsacks, haver­ great many of the principal places in the iers and a large concourse of citizens. A- The patriotic ladies of Glastonbury sacks, blankets, &c. were all piled in one city, always inquiring i' Terry Rooney bout 60 co:iirades, under Col. Parsons, have presented a beautiful silk Hag to the heap and left behind uudei* guard, the was there. The citi^seus seemed agreea­ Post commander, visited Hatfield, 11 ay- Grand Army of the Republic in that men carrying nothing but rille and am­ bly surprised with the treainent they re­ denville, and Williamsburg to decorate town. It is four feet by six in size, anc munition, and a canteen of water. The ceived. There was a guard placed at every the graves there. Appropriate addresses cost $50. oflicers even without their bolts, with hou^-e, rich or p oor. A n d even with our were made, and at the latter place a din­ nothing but the naked swords. At the Provost Marshal and Terry Rooney ex­ Comrade G. N. Brigham, Post com­ ner was provided for the tired soldiers. word ofcomtnand wo rushed forward with cuse we could not get admission to any of mander ut Rockville, becaflie the happy In the afternoon the ceremonies occurred one of those rousing Irish cheers which them until the cor])oral of the guard was prosessor ofa son and daughter, on tlie at Northampton, the address being deliv­ seemed to phake the very ground be­ called . 21st of May. On the 14th a son was add ered by Rev. H C. Trumbull, ofthis city. neath our feet, and in a few seconds we Petoisburg was taken the 2nd of April, ed into the household of Comrad'e W . .J It is spoken of as a most eloquent and were scrambling up the parapets and and on the 4th there was not a ward iu N oad. touching trib u te to the m em ory o f the d ea d. THE SOLDIERS’ RECORD.

We are in receipt of a complimentary material aid ? I answci, th« ‘Grand Army of tlio 10th C. V. Hero ])rayer was olFcred by Rev. Mr. I cannot describe the eagerness with whieh my letter from Comrade A. U. Ward, of Iluimblic.’ If it liad accotnplishud nofciiiu'^r more ]3reckcnridge, followed by singing of the decora­ eye ran from column to column, resting each mo­ wIk) luiioiiji; us (loiild roaaoiiably coiiipiaiii or liiid tion hyinn published in the Rtscord, after which Worcester, A. I. G of this Department, fault. Bill; coinnido.s, it has dono uiuch nioro;it the detail proceeded to decorate, alter which a ment upon .some familiar nain((„nor niy still great­ in which he refers to the R ecord ns f o l­ has given us opportunities to gatlier togetiier at er .surprise as it fell uj)on my ywn, nit'iifioned in its oncainpinonts in social intercourse, tliere to short iiddre.ss was inade by Kev. Mr. Sheppard of connt\ction with a movemontof the (irand Army lows :— “ 1 have taken considerable pains light over again our battles, nnircli over tlie old iSaybrook, Conn., lollowed by v«!ry (doqivcnt ad- to institute a sinlar and noble ortler, and still Alayor Btjiirdsloy. Aftiir ea^ well as editorial. It seems more waves triumphantly throiigliout the lenirth and zations to their respective places of nieeting7aiul any other organization of men on the fai;e of the l)readth of our liiii)ul)lic. Comrades! can we af­ broke ranks. earth, it were less ditlicult to find litting terms in like athan others.” He then ford or consent to do without the ‘Grand Army of X. PUCTMOKK. which to iicknowhjdge the compliment, tind less refers to the correspondence feature, and the Republic r . F ii.k C lo s h h . ‘ embarrassing to express an oi)inion in their p’-cs-' urges the necessity of securing good cor­ ence. THE G. A. K. IN rilOVIDENCK. BAi.ToionK, Md., Juno 1st, 1870. respondents throughout New England. To the Editor o f the S o l d i k k s ’ R e c o k d . But these men have saved the life of a nation, Proviukncic, R. I., June Gth, 1870. Decoration Day was observed at Loudon Park perpetuated the greatest Roiiublic the world has We refer to this here because it supports Dkak Rkcouo ; Memorial Day with its solemn Cemetery, th'ree miles west of Baltimore City, ever known, broken the shackles of four millions our own view, thut Posts and comrades though pleasant duties, wns celebrated in Provi­ where twentythnic hundred departed boys in ot slaves, anil given freedom to a raite. The he­ must consider the paper their own, and dence, as it appears to have been through(»ut the blue are tenting umler the blue firmanent of'heav- roes of an hundred battle lields! who shall couu- loyal states, nime generally, and probaidy with en, ina more interesting and imposing manner sel them '{ aid it by their contributions of material griiater ellect than ever before. As on former oc­ than ever before. Promptlv iit three o’clock the And yet their glory, bright as it shone in war, as well as funds. Will not our Massa­ casions, the four Posts of !;his city united in the is out lustered by the nobleness ot their lives in ceremonies, under the orders of the Department various Posts of the G. A. R. together with other peace. The soldier is lost in the citizen. The chusetts comr.ides act promptly upon the Commander Gen. C. R. Brayton ; but e.ach Post organizations participating with us. lornied in wariiors have not only beaten their swords into suggestion ot comrade Ward ? was assi;jne(l to the duty of decorating the graves procession at the gate of the cemetery, one half plough shares and pruning hooks, but with the in a particular cemotery. To Prescott Post No. 1 mile from the graves, and marched to' the enelo- single hearted tenderne.ss of a gentler race, are Rhode Island.— We are pleased to suro containing our Union dead in the following patiently bearinif in their arms, as they struggle was assigned the North Burying Ground ; to Slo­ order : Grand Commander, E. Y. Goldsboronoh" on in the toilsome march of life, the weak and learn that the ‘-Drummer Boy” has met cum Post 10 the Swan Point Cemetery ; to Rod­ Stall : E. r. Daneker, S V. C.; Felix Agnus, .J. wounded comrades and the orphan chihlre.u of with a decided success in Newport, R. 1., man Post 12, the Elmwood jind Catholic Cemeter- V. C.; C. II. I’iichardson, A. A. G ; N. If, Crt*u*^or, ------L., it , X. , cemetery of Grac A. Q. ]\L G.; .J. R. King, A. I. G,; Win. Stahl, those who perished by their side. whore it was on exhlblton three or lour j Church. A delachmentoi Post 1 also visited Swai Council of Ad.; Aids, Lewis Snvder, Post No. 1 ; That in a work like this, they shoiiM invite to niglits in succeission, last week. The Point to decorate the grave of Lt. Prescott whose their aid, the mother, tho wife, and the sisicr is name the Post bears. 'I'he general exercises ap­ Chas. Raphun, Post No. 4; J, N. Richardson, Post •natural and right. Opera lion^e was filled every evening, propriate to the day were held on the Exchange rso. i; 1. F. Harris, Post No. .'j; G. W. Strong, Post 11, that it be asked of nui, if a l)(>gr(!(^ institut­ and the dilferent parts of the interesting Place, near the site of the Soldiers’ Monument, No. 4; J. R. Felhnan, Post No. 16. Capt. Itzell’s ed lor the purpose of tiiaking this aa a legitimate now being erected by the Stfite, and consisted of Cornet Band, Co. A. 8th b!eg’t M. N G. Capt. H. anil recognized work, shall take the name I st;e drama were well performed. The G. A,. a dirge by the American Band and a prayer l)v S. Y'agart, commanding; Posts Nos. 1.4,5, and IG, pro[iosed for it, I can only rejdy. that if such name R. re.ilized a very handsome sum from it, G\ A. R.; House of Refuge Band; United States can be made more useful to the cause than anoth­ the Dep’t Chaplain, Rev. S. \V. Field. On ace’t Union^ League, No. 1; company of seventy boys er, it is at the service of those who desire to use which is to be appropriated to procure of the great length of the route of march and the trom St. Mary’s House of Jndiistry; Orphans fro'm it. But if not, and another will serve a better head stones fur the graves of their fallen ; most of the cemeteries, the customary Asylum eighty in number; Dr. purpose, cast it aside and take the better. o...„,.a.ios bunodii, the oily of No^vport. i i hihp Pheifter, an aged soldier of the Grand Ar­ But, on the other li.ind, if it were asked of me my of the first Napoleon, sup[»orted by comrades if such a Deiiree should exist at all ; if the moth­ of Post No. I() G. A. R. ; inmates of M»‘l. Soldier’s er, who, at her country’s call, laid her hand on Home, in carriages containing Orator, Ministers the head ot her darling boy, on whose strong and Invited Guests, Carriiig(;s containing(.'itizens. youm; arm she had thought to lean when feeble I'he procession was niiisscd in front of the speak­ and old, and with her blessing, bade him go st.'ind er’s stand, a substantial structure decorated in a by the nation's Hag till it was furled in triumph, in g cou d ition . T h e lute im pressive dec- Se lred\nonnt.M?’ Po “ l': bcantihil manner, where at half past three o’chck or he slept beneath its folds ; if the wife, whose *.• J ... pt.iicd nioiiiitiju, 1 1 iiiHi 13 (lisniountcd, and the memorial services were commenced with a downcast eyes gave the assent her lips could not oratlug services and the success ot the Po,st 12 in barouches. There were tlnee bands in hymn ‘Once more the spot,’’ by a choir of ama- utter, a’ldstood clasping her babes, and listening “ Drummer Boy” are h ivillg a Hue ell’ect, American, What Cheer, and Gilmore’s lenrs under the leadersliip of Professor (Jen. J. M. . I * IIIKIItlti-iiiM(mounted), and these, 4-together...... with .'Jl the j 1 elegant­1 Deems of Post No. 4. Rov. Sanimd Philips of the to the breaking of luu’ own heart strings as that and the good cause is looking up. (Jom- ly decorated llower wagons which followed each hrst English Reformed Church delivered a pray­ gallant lorni [lasseil forever from the door ; if the rade F . Ll. SVil.ves is P ost C om m an d er Post contributed to make the proee.ssion one of loving, gentle-eyed sister, whose fairy lingers had the most imposing which Memoi ia.1 Day has ever er, lollowed by the reading oftien. Logan’s gener­ woven garlands of ,'aurel and bay in mimic chap­ and has our best wishes in his eilbrts to called out in this city. It was gratifying to notice al order No. 8, by Chas.’11. Richardson, A. A. G. lets lor the playmate brother’s brow, whose heart lead the l)oys on to victoiy. A large Alter the reading of the order the procession was had never known a sorrow, till that dreahaus Iroin the L'uioii Asylum some of tIuMu py (lays, when the battles are won, iiml the dan­ so tiny that they could scarce pet'p over the heail gers past, if these mothers, wives, and sisters sliould boards, waiting IW the signal to decorate with bo accounted worthy to come and lay their hands llowers perhaps their own father's grave. After beside those ol ilie soldier in his later works of the graves had been strewn with llowers the or- peace, lovo, and charity ; if by all their i>ast they phans suu^, The ui”;Iit winds arc uiournliillv bjive not won this place, and proved their worth : breaking, and the procession was again refornii'd it it is due, not only to them, tint to the huniiuie Willie Newuoiii Capper, occupied a prominent ami marched to the stand where the whole audi­ cause the soldier setiks to serve, that they be call­ position iu Lue line, and altracted much atleu- Cheer Band, and the excursionists arrived home ence joined in singing the Decoration llyinn, about .5 a. in., all well please, aii'il ol the committee, born on tin; arms ol I'air maids, llowers as they went, after which they rcitiiriied to Adjutant General Grand Army of the Republic; the city. Comrade Howard deserves great praise Vou are respoctnilly informed that it is the de­ loi the perfect matiiicr in which the arrangements sire of the (Quartermaster (jenoral th.it a record for decoration were carrieil out at Laurel Cenuite- shall be prejiared of the graves of the deceased ly. /t least twelve thousand jteoplo were ])ies- Union soldiers interred in civil cemeteries thioUf;li- ent at the two cemeteries, the best of order pre­ ont the United States. It is believed that inncli vailed at both places and all seemed to be imijress- valuable information can be obtained from indi­ eil with the solem ity of the occasion. But one vidual members of your association, and you are unpleasant oceiirrence niiirred the return home theieforo respectfully reiiuested to take such Comrade Samuel Barrett of Post Reno No 4, re­ steps to assist this ollice in the undertakiui'- as ceived a severe cut from ;i knife in the hamis of you may ueem advisable. “ some unknown person supposod to be an cx- All the oflieers of the Army serving iu the Quar­ liiay back, ’ ot whom sevei'al Avero liatwiii"' termaster’s Department have been instructed to around. “ ” receive such information iuid forward it to this Yours in F. C. & L. ollice for compilation. T k u e B l u e . Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ^ M. C. Mkius, • Good Samaritans, Citizens on foot and in carria­ (Quartermasf er General, Brevot Maj -Gen. U. S. A. inys of our beloved order than from any other ges. 'I'he procession under Chief Marshall Cro- LETTER FiiOM CLARA BARTON. In compliance with the loregoing request of the source, ami am glad to luol that we are progress- | Tu.vt n"‘c 'o,r7.rnil'“.rrr' Quarterinaster General, and in aiil of the publi­ ing smoothly la this JJepartment, allliough the th,-(M) I V *"c rli.-n *in 9' WHAT SHE THINKS OF THE NEW G. A. R. cation ()1 this oflicial record of the last resting DEGREE.— THE GLORIOUS OLD ARMIES places oi our late comrades in arms, it is hereby ganizaiions 1 inigut mention,—not so much ol the hIii, „.,fi„n.il i aii e e- OF THE UNION. direeted that each post of the G. A. R., upon re­ SwiTZEKLANi), May 17th, 1870. ceipt ol this order, appoint committee whose steady, onwara movement that is sure to place | the Post by a coniniittr f Im ierth^^^^^^^^^^ duty It shall be to prepare a record of the graves To the EDiTOKof the Soi.uiKJts’ R e co k d . ol all Unimi soldiers and sailors who served dur­ D Alt SiK Some numbers of the Riccdki) ing the latij war, tiiid whoso remains have Ihjou have been following ino over the continent of interrod in civil cemeteries iu the vicinity of the Europe, until at length they lind me here. I re­ location ol the several posts. turn you many thanks for your kind renienibrance This record should give the name of the ceme­ ol me, at this long and iiniet distance, and I need tery, where located, tho county and State, the not assure you tiiat no publication could be so iiiimeofthe soldier or sailor in full, date of his welcome to me, as that which tells me of the do­ enlistment, tho company and reifianent or ship iu rangeiueiits lor ilw proper ohservance '{ W h o p u ts Protestant cumetery wis visited, when tlnj jno- ings, the welfare, and the progress of the soldiers’ which he served, date of death if killed in battle, it luto the hearts oi the people to come forward cession formed around the grave where rest the ol my country, for whom my respect, interest the name of tho battle or engagement, or if death so hobly with their couiriljutiohs of llowers uud ronmius of Col. Chas. Russell of the gallant old and gratitude have, from the earliest days, known occurreu in hospital, the name of hospital; also no change but to deepen and brighten. « Comiuued ou Gth page. THE S01DIBR8’ RBOORD.

bears lier name, it expresses in an el­ acquisition of the island because on ac­ was borne in tlie c^Miterofthe column. ®|je ^ o liifrs ’ |\frorI) oquent manner the noble seoliments for count of its vast resources it will sustain 5ach division of the procession was pre­ wlricli she sacrificed, at\d will vividly ten millions of people, while the present ceded by a mounted squadron of the or­ AND recall to many a Boy in Blue the faithful population is only one hundred and twen­ ganization. GRAND ARMY GAZETTE. earnei>tness and loving zeal which char­ ty thousand; its geographical position The entrance to Rural Cemetery was acterized h(^r wonderful services during command the entrance to the Carib­ decorated with flowers, and the stars and stripes were arched across the way. The W, F. W ALEEB, Editor and Publisher, the rebellion. bean sea, and the commerce of the Isth mus, and because its annexation will build ot appropriated for soldiers was decora­ Office. No. 2 State Street. The editor ot the Norwich Bulletin up an immense coasting trade, and greatl/ ted with a mound of flowers, and the stimulate domestic manufactures. He has motto, “ The final camping ground of tluvtfordi Conn., June 11, 1 8 7 0 , in The issue of Monday, May 30th, re­ marked as follows concerning the d e c o ­ infonnation that a European power stands our noble coiirades.” After the pro­ ration of soldiers’ graves:— “ The cere­ ready to offer $2,000,000 for the bay of cession halted in the cemetery. Chaplain Subscriptions to the Soldibr.?’ Rkcord,$2.00 per S-imana alone. He pictures some of the Quint read a list of names of veterans nnnum, payable in lulvance, uoi including ))ostage, m ony o f the day is n o t only an expression wbicli is twenty cents pcriinnuni, und payable at the ofhonor and of affection for them (the results of its possession by the United whose graves were to be decorated, also otHco where tlie paper is delivered. Papers in liart- f!)rd county arc free from postage except on those de­ “ dead braves, whose memory is kept fra­ States, in the following glowing and one lady, Mrs Eliza G. W ood, who died livered by carrier, when the regular postage is charged. grant by the symbolism of Horal decora­ truthful terms “ The acquisition of St. at her post as a nurse in an army hns- The followinir are our club rates; four copies, $7.00 ; Domingo is an aiherence to the Monroe iital. Prayer was offered by the Rev. tea copies, S15.00 ; twenty copies $30.00. The get­ tion” ), but it is a sacred pledge from all ter up of a club of twenty will be entitled to one copy who particip ite that they too hold their docrine. It is a measure of national pro­ Mr. Paine, and the floral committee pro­ free. Specimen copy mailed free. Money should be country to be worthy of ihe costliest gift tection ; it is asserting our just claim to ceeded to the performance of its sacred Bent to us by Money Order when possible. All com­ a controlling influence ovwr the great duties, the New PJedford band performing munications, business or otherwise, should be address­ in their power to oiler.’’ Doesn’t this ed to the Publisher, P. O. Box, 364 Hartford, Conn. sound a trifle like buncombe in view of commerciai traffic soon to flow from East appropriate selections of music The attention of all our readers is called to the list the fact that the Bulletin only recently to West by way of the Isthmus of Darien; After decorating the graves in Oak of periodicals on another page, which we have prepared refused even to r e c e iv e communications it is to build up onr merchant marine; it is Grove cemetery the procession proceed­ for the accommodation of our subscribers who may from soldiers in the city, which in fair­ to be furniah new markets for the products ed to the common where a salute of 21 wish anv of them. We have made special arrange of our farms, shops and manufactories ; guus was tired, and the military drawn ments w'ith the publishers to send them with T h e ness they could not refuse to publish 1 H k c o h d at the very low rates offered. Persons who But perhaps the Bulletin man didn’t “ par' it is to make slavery insupportable in up in line. Thousands of people were arc forming clubs for our paper will find it greatly for ticipate”— only indulged in fine writing Cuba and Porto Kico at once, and ultima­ gathered here to listen to the exercises. their interest to exhibit this list often. Auy other tely so in Brazil; it is to settle the unhap­ periodical published in the country will be added if a little to gratify those who did. Prayer was offm-ed by Rev. S. A Winsor, desired. py condition of Cuba and end an exter­ after which the Hon. George Marston minating conflict ; it is to jirovide honest Send remittances for sub.scriptions by Money T h e at Woodstock on the delivered a very able and eloquent ad­ celebration means of paying our honest debts with­ Order, or by dratt ou New York or Boston. If dress, which was received as a fitting those are not eonvouiently accessible, send the Fourth of July bids .^air to be a magnifi­ out overtaxing the people; it is to furnish tribute to the memory of the honored dead. niouey in a Kegistered Letter. There is no danger cent success. It is now certain that the our citizens with the necessaries of every of loss by mail if properly registered. The reg­ President and Mrs Grant will be present, day life at cheaper rates than ever be­ The procession was then formed again, istration fee has been reduced to fifteen cents. For ninetv-five new subscribers wo will present to and gallant Phil. Sheridan also if possible. fore, and it is, in flue, a rapid stride to­ and marched past the Soldiers’ Monu­ the getter up of the club, a handsome uew Cabinet The Presidential party propose to leave wards that greatness which the intelli­ ment on the Common, which had been Organ, in ornamented black-walnut case, with Melo- on Friday evening, July 1st, for New gence, industry and enterprise of the citi­ lavishly strewn with flowers, auii thence dia, Forte, Vox Humana Tremolo stops, and knee through Purchase, Union, 'j'hird and swell. York, and on Saturday proceed to Hart­ zens of the United States entitle this coun­ To any person sending us one hundred and twenty- ford, and remain over Sund;iy as guests of try to assume among nations.” Sc-hool streets, to ihe Ferry wharf, when five new subscril)ers, we will present one of Mason & < t o v . Jewell. On Monday they will leave it embarked at 2 o’clock for Fairhaven to Hamlin’s New Cabinet Oriians, the very best organs m e m o r i a l d a y . visit Riverside Cemetery. manufactured. Any person of ordinary ability can by early train for Woodstock, thereto attend the celebration. At its close they “ A debt that we can ne’er repay, The artillery fired 20 guus as the pro­ earn one of these organs in one week. To them is justly duo For one hundred and thirty-five new subscribers we will go to Norwich as fruests of Senator And to the nation’s latest day, cession left the Common, and 20 on will send a beautiful Library Organ, in richly carved Buckingham, who will give a reception in Our children’s children still shall say ; Merrill’s W harf as the ferryboat left for They died for me and you. black walnut case, containing two hook closets for lonor of the President. Thence they F airh aven . music,* having Melodia, Forte, Vox Humana, Coupler Four hundred thousand of the brave, and Sub-bass stops, valued at $200. will proceed to the Pequot House, New Made this our ransomed soil, their grave ! The day was generally observed, busi­ London,and thence direct to Washington For me, and you ; ness being suspended in many places, and Good friends, for me and you. I»iil>lisUer’s Special Notices.—A Blue Cross At Woodstock Ex-Lieut. Gov. Stewart L the city properly decorated witli flags and before this uura^raph indicates that tliu Hubscription has expired. W e shall bo very happy to have it renewed. Woodford, of New York, will deliver an patriotic einblemns. The graves at Fair­ A T N e w L o n d o n . A Rei> C r o ss before this paragraph denotes that the oration,and Benjamin F. Butler and Hen­ haven were decorated with appropriate eubscriber is iu arrears for HUbHcriptloii. This is uiipleas The comrades of Strickland Post No. ant for the MUbseriber «n d a seriou s liin d ra u ce to us. W e ry Ward Beecher have accepted invita­ ceremonies. can Rive you a much better paper wliun e v e r y d e lin q u e n t 21, G. A. II., commander Win. H. Tubbs, tions to speak ou the occasion. Senator subscriber iius p a id us tlio ainouut duo. W ill you n o t for- assembled at the Court House at 1 p . m ., w ard the amount duo at o n c e J . i Buckingham will preside. on Monday, May 30, for the due observ­ A t W o r c e s t e r , M ass. Send, ix s the n am es o f such o f your friends, far ,,nd near, as y o u think will or o u g h t to ta k e the K k c o k u , ance of the day. About 2 o’clock the , u d wo w ill in a il them specimen numbers. The citizens of Worcester, who are' T h e LAST issue of Every Saturday con­ line formed, enroute for the various bur­ Additions to Clubs are always in order, whether thoroughly in sympathy with the Grand in ones, lives, tens, or any Other number. A liost o f i)eopl« tains another of Mr. Nast’s cartoons, ial places, iu the following order, pro­ are dropping otlier papers abou those days, and our agont Army in all its movements, unired most Iriends slioiild im prove every occasion to securo such un re which we cannot commend as heartily as ceded by martial music : Members of enthusiastically with them in the o’oserv- c r u its fo r t.ho l^ECOUD. another we alludod to in a recent number. the Post with bouquets, numbering a H ow to lielp tU« JR ecord.—Thero are numer- bout fifty or sixty ; disaliled soldiers in ance of Decoration Day, which so lorci- o «8 w.'ivs in wiiicli its friends cun aid in circulating our pa- The subject is Decoration Day, and repre­ carriages; Decorated Car with fiowers, bly and beautifully recognizes the devo­ der. First, show th And wears to-day the widow’s weeds, and clasps AN APPENDAGE. ple seeming to vie with each other in nounce the observance of Decoration Day the orphan child. Appended to an application for a fur­ paying tributes of respect and affection in a more complete and general manner lough, forwarded to General Joe. John­ the honored dead. Have these no part in all the scene which gree s than ever before. In New York a long the vision here ; ston’s head-quarters, was a letter, of In the afternoon business was generally Shall we not hush while they bedew these gar­ procession formed on Union Square at 9 which the following is a copy. The ap­ suspended, all the stores were closed, and lands with a tear ? a. m., and marched down Broadway to Have they no dear-bonght right, these sweet ob­ plication for absence was made for the thdiisands of people lined the streets to Brooklyn ferry, where an oration was de­ servances to keep. purpose of getting leave to go to Georgia, witness the march of the procession. At O'er which, if there be tears in heaven, the pious livered by General James B. McKean. to carry out a niatrimoi.ial engagement, two o’clock the comrades formed in two angels weep! Minute guns wore fired from Governor’s and was approved by the (Jonfederate divisions as before, and in column by Island battery from 11 to 1 o’clock. The Alas! dear friends, sad thoughts must come this general for fifteen d.ays. The writer’s companies marched through the principal hour to each an, bsader. ing year ; glow. Commander A. C. Soley, Adj’t H. C. Jameson. And come once more to decorate with sweet me­ higher than any one else First. Company, P. F. Murry. morial flowers, Still warms the stricken breast, and bids it brave­ Second Company, J. Stewart Brown. The early graves, the honored graves, that haply ly bear the blow. Mr. , bear in mind—you know Third Company, T. J. Hastiuffs. had been onrs In years to come, as older grown, the orphan boy you once said that you never could live Fourth Company. J. B Willard. and see me in the arms of Another man. Fifth Company, George E. Barton. The grasses thicken o’er those graves ; more shall read, Sixth Company, George H. Conklin. thickly intertwined. How in some grand, terrific hour, was wrought Know is the lime to prove it. You will Seventh (Col’er. in Harris’s Hidl. The oration was de­ forth to die ; whoso perfumes sliall arise, livered bv General'riiayer. United States The maid, who gave the honeyed kiss, as bravely From graves of heroes near and far, to scent the General Court— waiting on three or Senator from Nebraska. Everything was from her side, very skies, four girls at one time. THE SOLDIERS’ KEOORD.

{jivo t,ho caiisn of death fcoiii wounds or disease GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. Kellogg Post No. 20, Derby—F. Cronert commander, fo .lo w in g dlrectmns had better bo obser^-ed in using Sher­ coiilriictod in the serviuc. meets 2d and 4th Tuesday evenings. idan s (.avalry ( oiiditlon Powders. Give a horse a table Wlion two or nioro posts are located in the McGregor Post No. 27, Danlidsonville—Wm E. Hyde ? every other same citj' or town, joint coniuiittecs should ho ap­ ROSTER OF OFFICERS. commander, meets every Thursday evening. night ior 4 or 0 niwhts j tho same for andlch cow, and twice .John A . IjOffnn. ^ommnndor-in Cliiof. W nphington. as much for an ox. iho addition of a little flue salt will pointed anil this work divided hetweeu the posts. Dutton Post No. 28. South Coventry—C. H Corey com­ bo an advantage. Lucius Kiiircliild, Senior V'ioo Cominandcr-in-Cllief, mander, meets 1st and 3rd Saturday evenings. iMany posts of oiir orf^anizatioii have procured Madison, W sconsln. a record of all who entered the service from the Louis Wa}{'>'‘r, Junior Vice Commander-in-Cliifif, riiil- IJussell Post No. 29, Ansonia—II. E. Matchelor com- "We have heard recently of one or two cases of spinal town or county in which the post is located. All ndeli)hia, I’enn. rriander, meets 2d and 4th Thursday evenings. diseasecuixjd by Johnson's Anodvne Liniment: one case Sniniie) A Green, Snrfreon General, ]io.ston, Mass. Terry Post No 80. Willimaiitic—C. Babcock commander, ofa man forty-five years old, who had not done a day’s should have such a record on lile iti their archives. Georjj;e VV. Collier, Clmnlain-in-Uiiiel', Froniont. Ohio meets eveiy Tuesday evening. work for four years. The back should lirst be washed, theu It is a (ittin;^ tribute to our departed comrades, William T. Collins. Adjatnnt Gi'neral, Washington. ------Post No 31, Glastenbury.—Chas. H. Talcott w av;;;,r;Rs'- and it is believed this work will receive the aid F. A. Starring, Inspector General, ‘‘ comrnauder, meets every evening. of every member of our association. E. F. M. Fuehtz, U. S. Hrown, Assistant Inspectora General. AVashburne Post No. 32, East BerHn—Shermnn Paddock In order that tliese headquarters may be ena­ commander, meets 1st and 3rd Monday eveidnffs. W. F Morse, ans, 106 Washnmton St., H o ra ce D odd; 121 Wash bled to secure sucii records from all j)arts of the Timothy Lubey, (^nartermnstcr General. Palmer Post. No. 33, Winsted—S. A. Grajige.r comman­ nigton St., and S. M.. JPettenKiH 6 o ., N ew country, including every civil cemetery in the N. P. (Miipman, .Judge Advocrtte General. der, meets 1st and 3d Thursday evening in each montli. ork and Boston, are our authorized agents to make ad­ UniteL Wood"’orth. “ Chicago, Ills. A d v e rtis e rs should remember that tho R e c o rd these headquarters, addressed to the A-ession of counten-ince G(!org A . Parker, Junior V ico Coniin.iude.r, Lewiston. F. A. Stearns Post 37, Spencer, Edward Townsend, com­ ll(!iiry C. Houston, Assistant Adjutant Gen’l, Portland. mander. interests ol soldiers generally, 1 tako great pleasuro that fore tells disaster and humiliation to .Tolin Yeaton. J r , A c't’g As.s’t Q. M. General, Portland. Dexter Post S8, Brookfield, Artemus D. Ward, com­ in comtnending The SoLDijijts’ Record to all ccm- the rush youth who ventiU'Cs to aspire to Samuel B. Morrison, Medical Director, Bangor. mander. rmles, as tho most sncctssfiil paper now pnhhshed in Rev. N. W. Taylor Root, Ghaplain, Portland. Needham Post 3!), Lawrence, E. A. Fiske, commander. the interest oj the Grand Army cf the Republic. honors and glory before his Uead is sprink­ Council of Admi'aintration.—M. F. Wentworth, Kittery; Lincoln Post •HI, North Weymouth, Francis A. Bickuell, George Prince, Buth; I. S. Faunce, Lewiston; E' E. commander. VVji. T. C oj^l i n s , Adjutant General. led with grey, or the fires of youth are Small, Bangor; A. C. Hibbard, Bucksport. Camp Lyo u Po.^t 41, W estlield, Edw in B. Smith, com- mauder. quenched or left smouldering by the B. F. Butler Post 42, Lowell, Charles H. Kimball, com­ DEPARTMENT OF RHODE ISLAND. N E W A n V E lt T I S EM JEN TS. weigiit of passing years. “ Too young!” mander. Charles R. Brayton, GrauiUKoinniander, Providence. John A. Rawlins Post 43 Marlboro, James S. Stone, AleXfuider the Great, had conquered half Le.land D. Jencks, Senior W ee Coin’der, Woonsocket. coininander. Clias P. Williams, Junior Vice Coinniiiuder, I’henix. John Stidgwick Post 44, Northampton, Joseph B. Par­ the known world before he arrived ^t the J. L. Sherman, Assistant Adjutant Gen’l, Providence. sons, commander. WE WILL PAY AGENTS H en ry Allen , AssI.s ant Q. i l . General, Providence. Col. Allen Post 45, Gloucester, Beujauiin F. Cook, com­ age of 25. ‘‘Too young!” Byron’s cele­ Henry K. Harker, Inspector General, Provii^ence. mander. brated answer to the Ciitics was written H oward W . Iving, M. J). .Medical Director, I ’ rovidence. Richard Borden l ’.ost4G, F.dl R iver, E. T . M arvell, com Rev. S. W. r'leld, Cliaplaiii General, I’rovidenee. mauder. J. W. FR IN K & Co., Marshall, Mich at the ago of 23 “ Too young!” Kilpat­ Council of Allministration.—K. C. Pomroy, Providence; Major Uowe Post 47, Haverhill, Luther Day, command­ R. F. Nicliola, Pioviileuce; E. G. Cuiidall, Ashaway; I. er. rick was a Maj. Gen’l at 26,' a d Ousler a U. Parkis. Pldtervillo; J.imes Aborn. Providence. Geo. S. Boutwell Post 48, Groton Junction, G. C. Brock, A R E M A R K A B L E little Brig. Gen’l at 23. “ Too young,” Abra­ Delegates to Xatioaai Encampment,—E dw in M etcalf, A - commander. I'lre-Arm- " C. Eddy, Providence. A. W. Bartlett Post 49, Newburyport, Joseph L. John­ ham Lincoln represented his district in son, commander. J. B. Plunininr Post 50, Barre, Sidney Sihly, commander. the legislature u hen but 24 years of age, DEPART.MENT OF NEW TOUK. PostSl, North Brookliold, Henry S. Johns'ou, command­ Edward B Lansing, Grand Commander, Brooklyn. er. in new eounirie.s as a ilefensivo weapon, or lor liickin g oil' and John ,B. Gongh had laid the founda­ John. C. Robinson, .-senior Vico Commander, Binghanip H. B. Randall Post 52, North Easton, John A. Lynch, ton. cummander. game, and uselul generally upon the larm wliere wild ani­ tion of his wondrous reputation before mals, large or suiall, are common. A beautitiil little pieco John A. Reynolds, .Tiinior Vico (lommander, Rochester. Charles H. Stevens Post 53, Leominster, Frank W. Pol­ the bloom of youth had faded from his Janies L. F.irley, Ass’t Adjutant General, Brooklyn. icy, commander. lor amusement in tiirget pr.ictice. For circulars, &c. send G eorge F. Hopper, Ass t Q. AI. General, N ow Y o rk . John B. Gough Post 54, Berlin, Edward llartshorn, com­ ______M. W^DOWD, Bristol, Conn. countenance ! ‘Out upOu you,’ driveller.'^, Jiinu's Jourdan, Ins|)i?ctor General, Brooklyn. mander. Henry K. Tremaine, Judge Advocate Gen’l, 'New York. Malcolm Ammidown Post 55, Southbridge, Wm. A. il. who would have Lhe best years of man’s John Howe, M. D., Medic.d Director, New York, Grant, cunuu.inder. Q HUGENDUBEL & E. LESOHKE, life spent in ignoble idleness and who Council of A'Jministration.— John P. Short, Brooklyn Cli.irles Beck Post 50, Cambridge, J". Warren Cotton, George D, Weeks, Brooklyn; Alonzo Alden, Troy ; .J'oliii commander. MANUFACTURERS OF would have no young blood on the foi um W. Marshall, New York; A. H. Mulligan. New York. P. Stearns Davis Post 57, East Caml)ridge, Heniy B. TIN, COPPER, and SHEET IRON WARE, or in the council. Let the mind, not the LeiglitoM, commander. DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA. Reynolds Post 58, Weymouth, Nelson Hubert, coui- DEALERS IN age, be the measure of the man Let mander. A. R. Calhoun, Grand Commander, Philadeljiliia. Post 59, Sterling, James A. Pratt, commander. honesty, competency, and ability,be the G eorge S. Wood. S. V. Coniniander Buchanan. Je.s.se L. Reno,I, PostPc OJ, W hitinsvllle, A. A. White, com- Stoves, Eaiiges, Euniaces, &c. Vj. Albright. J. V. 0)inmauder, Maucli Ghunk. nuuider. N o . 2d Temple Street, only rule by which to judge the qualificA- 11. B. Be.ith, As.-iistant Adju tant General. P ottsville. N.ithaiiiel Lyon Post 01, Webster, Amos D. Shumway, tions of men, and let age sink into obliv­ W . J. Smith, Assistant Q. AI. Gen'l, Philadelphia. commander. H AliTl' Olil), VOMN. Levi lluiier. Inspector General, Pottsville. Cbai h's Ward Post 02, Newton Centro, Charles P. Clark, Planished ware of all kinds made to order. Everv kind ion when placed as a criterion by which ,D. S. Porter, Judge Advocate, Indiana. commander. oi job work iloiio in the best niiiuner. inl4:«!w J. W. DeWitt, Medical Director, Philadelpliia. Gi n'l Si dgwiclc Post 03, Natick, diaries E. Gerrold, to judge men mentally or morally. J. J. Mark.s, Cha|)laiu General, Brookville. commander. Council of Adminlntrution.—Charliis S. Greene, Philadel­ Y outh. phia; Thos. A. Nichols, St Clair; Lune S. Hart, Harris- PAIN KILLER. uurg; C. Iv. Campbell, Pittston ; Frank Reeder, Easton. SEDGWICK POST No. 1, NORWICH. H’OK I'lIIRX-ir Captain George Warren, Jr., comman­ DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT. der Lyon Guards, Co. F, Third regiment, I'arlor.H in Jtichards' ISuiUlhiff, Main Street, and popular remedy, tho William II Mallory, Grand Coinmander, Bridge­ 1 AIN IvlLLLR, manulactuied by Perry Davis & Son. C. K G., was presented on the 23d inst., port. Moots on the 1st. and 3d. Friday Evonings of each monthi 1 lovidence, K 1 , heeii btfoie the public, and during that time has become known in all parts o f the world, and been w ith 0. sword, sash and belt, costing John E Ward, Senior Vico Grand Commander, B. P. Learned, Commander; H. M. Durlev, Sen. v. c . ; used by pe»ii)le ol all uutions. Kaiiipf, Adjutant; S. $150, by members of bis company. Norwich. 1. C. Mei'win, (luartennaster; Chas. M. (Jarlelon, surgeon; It reuiains to-day that same good aud ellleient remedv John G Broiuch, Junior Vico Grand Commander, G o. W. Hnntingtoii, chaiilain ; W. F. Smith, serg’t m.ij; Its wonuerjui power in relieving Hie most severe pains is uiiequalid. anti it iia.s earned its world-wide i)oimlaritv bv Middletown. Geo. McClure, y. m . s .; L. A. Manning, o. u.; G. S. Town, WORTn KEMEMBERIXG. ollicer o f the guarii. its iiitrinsie uu rit. N o curative agent has h.id so w id e, Hein-y E Taintor, Assistant Adjutant General, spiead s..le or given such universal s.iiisfaction, and it pro' All num who oulistod between July 12, 1861, Hartford. bably has a wider and better nputation than any other Charles E Fowler, Assistant Inspector General, NATHANIEL LYON POST NO. jtroprietary medicine of the present day. It is a suliicient and June ii5, ldG3, were entitled to SlOO if they evidence ol its merits as a standaid medicine, to know served two years. Now Haven. UAKTFOKI). that Its sale is constantly on the increase. No curative a- All men who enlisted in old organizations from L A Dirrkinson, Assistant Quartermaster General, gent has had such a wide spread sale or given such uni- October 24, 18G3, to April I, 18U4, Hartford Parlors at Talcott & Post's Upper Hall. \ersal .sati.slai tion. I t is a purely veg. table compound, All men who enlisted in new organizations Nathan Mayer, Assistant Surgeon General, JIart’d. l.st .'Id I'riuuu evcuiug.s in vuvU Month. aiul perlectly sale even in unsKilllul hands. It is sold ev- from December 24, 186:5, to April 1, 1864, $300. l i e Trumbull, Assistant Chap General Hanford. II. U. Morloy, P. C.. II. S. ilrown, y. V. C., e i ) W here. A lw ay s k e e jj a su p p ly in y o a r J'uiuily. All men who enlisted from April J, 1864 to Ju­ C T Collins, Judgo A0ST8. well as numerous departments o f U iillty iiitlie hou.sehold, ved two years—or to expiration of term-^or who render H the luost acceptaide as well as'the most artisticai: were discharged on account of Governmeut uo S ed jw ick P o s t No. I, Nonwioit—U. P . Learned, com ELIAS llOVVE P O S T N O . mauder, meets every Friday evening. J r . 3. ly be.iutilul Magazine now itublisliedj to each subscriber lonjrer rc(|uiring their eorvicos. BKlDGEPOliT. is_ also sent a large and iiiaguilieeut Steel Engraving, by All veterans who enlisted as veterans prior to N a t i i a n i e i i L y o n P o s t , N o . 2. H a r t f o r d — H . R. M or- .)u inclie.s entitled ‘ T h e P icn ic on the Fourth o f J iily, val April I, 1864, were entitled to $400, ley, commander, meets every Friday evening. I'arlors in Sturdevant Buildiug, Main Street. lit (I at 9 i u • ’ E l i a s H o w e , J u ., P o s t N o . 3, B u i u g e p o r t - Geo. A . lte(/til>ir JJiivatnpinen twcri/ Tuurnitii/y Eveniufj. The engraving is all done in lino aud .stipple, from the o All moa who enlisted after July 18th, 1864, for Staples, comnuuuler, meets every Thursday evening. riginul i)aiiiting by Lily M. Spmicer, and besides the coiiy one year, and who served full term, were entitled to Post No, 4. Manchester—John Dutton com­ George A Staples, P C ; William Daly, SVC; right, co.st o\er .seven thousand dollar.s, and is acknowled­ $100. mander, meets 1st and 3d Monday evenings in each month. ged by artists to be the moat perfect and i.eautiful lar^e en R. S. Heers, J V C ; J. T. Platt, Adjutant; Ercd. g ia v iiig ever I.ssued in this country. Surely Slu. w ill n ot All men who enlisted after July JSrh, 1864, for Burpee I'ost No. .5, Rockville—G. N. Brigham comman­ N C'o.K, Q M; Win B Nichols, Surgeon; George A l»rocure another that combines so much interest ami be iu- two years, and who served full term, were entitled der, meets 2d .Friday evening in each mouth. Parkingtun, Chaplain; Wm Eennimore, Sergeant .Ma­ ______Feb.'iSS to $200. Gibbons PostNo.6,Middletowu-JohnC.Broatch, coni- jor; Norval Green, M. Serg’t. All men who enlisted after July 18th, 1864, for muuder, meets every evening. gEXUAL PHYSIOLCX^T three years, and wiio served full term, were entitled Harris Post, No. 7, Mystic Bridge-W . W. Packer, com­ to .>1)300. mander, nii-ets 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings or each ADMIRAL FOOTE POST No. 17, NEW All men who cidisted for two years hetweeu May 3 month. HAVEN. This work contains the latest and moat important Dis­ Merriam Post No. 8, Meriden-J. J, W oolley command­ I'urlors at WhittlesvyKs Hull, Cliiij)cl Street. coveries 111 tho Anatoiiiy aud Physiology of the Se.xes; lfi.\- and July 22, 1861 are entitled to $100 if honorably er, meets every Alonday eveuing. plains the origin ot Human Life; how and when Mens­ discharged for any cuiuso. truation, Liiprugn itioii aud uuclioa ocuiir ; g iv iii"'th o ------Post No. 9, Waterbury, no meetings. Moots 1st. 2d. 4th and 5th Wednosday evenings in ovory Entitled to Land Warrant a laws by which the iinmder and sex of otl'spiing are control­ ------Post No. 10. Sprague—M. B. Chesney command- month. Sociable 3d Wednosday. Clara Bartoa Degree No. led aud valiicble information in regard to the begetting All who served in any of the wars from 1790 to ■ r, meets every evening. 1, meets 4th Wtdnosday in each month. and rearing ofhealtby children. It is high toued and March 3, 1 855, ono minute in battle, or 14 days in Stanley Post No. II, New Britain— E. L. Goodwin com- M. A. Buttricks, c. u.; Cornelius H. Porter, 8. v. o.; A. should be ro.ul by every fam ily. W ith eighty line cngrav camp or i-lsow'liore, are entitled to a 160 acre land mandei', meets 1st aud ;id Tuesday eveuings in each muntli. A . Smith, J V. o ; (;iiarles A Butrick, Adj’t; Charles J. liigs Afjentu wanted. Send stamp for circular. I’lice, bv mail til. ' warrant where the soldier is dead the widow, when Post No. 12, Norwalk—Wm.. A. - _KellotiK _llogg ccom­ Buckbee, y. M.; David T. Johnson, Cbaplaiii; O. A. iVek, then! is no widow dioso who were minor children munder. meets 1st Wednesday evening in each month. Surgeon; Frank Powers, Sg’t Ma.j.; William Jlorris, 0. W ood l-Iolbi»ook, 15 Laight St. N. Y. M. Ser;ieaut. ^ (under 21) March 3, IS.'i.'j, are entitled providing the Manross Post No. 13, Bristol—A. D. Thompson, co*in- soldier did not receivo it. nninder, meets 1st Tuesday evening in each month. There is no law giving bounty land to soldier? of Post No. 14, New Slillord—Gad N. Smith com­ STEDMAN POST No. 22, HAliTEOKD mander, meets every Wednesday evening. thu late w'ar, but (''ongress will pass a Uw for their Parlors at Stedmau Hall Oor. Main and Pratt. heuetit. Post No. 15, Collinsville—Chos. Babcock com­ Singer Sewing Machine. mander, no meetings. MevtH ii(itent biitton-hole cutter, died since discharge. comnninder, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings of Fedr'k Cronert, i* c; Wm I) Gilbert, s v o; O F Miicliino.s for Siilo, to Kent und liopaircd at Sold iers' Widows. euch month. Liitlirop, JVC; Oscar Cornish, Adjt; Austin P , There are nmny who have been drawiui; jiension Stednnui PostNo22. Hartford-L. A. Dickinson, com­ Kirkhain, Q M; AW Philips, Sur;‘Scolt Bak(«r. ' No. 5, A L L Y N HOUSE BLOCK, who do not know that the children under 16 years of mander, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening in each month, Chuo. Chub W Gesner. Sg’t Maj ; Geo Miller, Q M H a r t t o r d . lire ------Post No. 24. Greenwich-Wm. H. Richardson, age entitled to pension on the re marriage of the commander, meets every------evening. Sgt, Sumuel Mooro, 0 D ; Edward Clark, O G. willow. All such should secure the pension duo tho Post Mather, No 25, Chester— Walter S. Clark com­ GEORGE D. GAUVIE, Agent. little ones. mander, meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings. Horse Men and others who pretond to know, say tnat the bg THE SOLDIERS’ RECORD.

NEW ADVERTISEME^^TS. DRUaS & MEDICINES. PERIODICALS. BUSINESS EEOORD.

AT PUTNAM’S MAG a ZINE, 1870. ^ l b e h t s k i n n e e , PUBLISHED BY THE ‘ORIGINAL” L Y O N ’ S N E W MERCHANT TAILOR. Jig H. See Sea. Putnam Magazine Company. Two ladies (how fair!) once met on the walk, Rooms, No. 357 Main St., up stairs. Drug, Chemical, and Family Med­ Among-tlio Shareholders are Mr. W ji. C u l l k n B u y a m t And stood lor a moment to chut; and several practical business men. Form erly o f 20th C. V. They both spoke at once, now can this bo beat? Each tlie other understood for a’ that! icine Store, The contributors include the ablest and most popular It would puzzle a conjuror to miike out their talk, writers iu every section. We intend that thie Maitazine Tho’ ’twas pleasant their smiles did betray; IN shall be ^ HENRY E. TAINTOR, And nodded approvingly at this and nt that. W hatever the other did say. DANIELSONVILLE, CONN., “ VVide-awako, Pure, Practioul, Entertaining,” Attorney and Counsellor at Law Many passed them and bowed; and hats were oft raised. And such as an iutellij;cnt fim ily *• cannot afford to do .l^fain Street, In respect to beauty so rare; Can be found an extensive stock of ev­ w ith ou t.” JVo. But the twain misroly glanced or returned a slight bow. erything ill tlie line of lC7*’Solid information ov all matters connected with the (Room 17, Hill’s Block.) TTuvtfbrd, O l. Of what else did those two creatures care, W orld’s progress in Literature, Science, Ait. Domestic But the topic on which they so eagerly spoke. Economy, the Art of Living, the comforts of Travellinir, And agreed very well, I dcclarc! Drugs, Medicines, Social Science, National Interests, and Individval Rights, L. A. DICKINSON, Till one had to pause, I believe to take breath. w ill be specially cultivated and developed, tOL'etlier Avifh Or—gaze at the other one’s hair! Patent Medicines', Stories and Lighter Literature for the family. C ITY AGENT Fancy and Toilet Articles, “ At the head of the Magazines of to-day.” —Norwalk Ga­ Now I am not o f the eaves-dropping kind, zette. But when one so loudly does talk; Sponges, Brushes, •I’re-eminent among the mouthlie.?.” —Buifalo Com. A d­ I cannot help hearing, (not list’ning you mind,) vertiser. Aetna Fire Insurance Co. The fair ones W no stood on the walk. H a v a n a & domestic cigars. -‘Tho admirable plan o f this publicafiou takes in all top­ OfiQ.co 226 M ain Street, Hartford. Conn. Y es, one cl'th em paused, (1 am not certain w h y,) ics ol modern thought and study, while everv subject is And the other, right on waul kept she; Tobacco, Japan Varnishes, nivariablytreated with ability Albany Evening Journal’ Thus: “ Come to my home, wo’ll finish our chat, And drink a hue hot cup of White Lead, Putty, “GOOD BOOKS FOR ALL.” 8 Main Street, Hartford, Conn Linseed Oil, Kerosene, 1 TEA T u rp en tin e, P ota sh , G lu e, i&c. “ Books which are Books.” Ladies auii Qeiitleiiieii’s Ice Cream Saloon Oh, magical word! and woman’s best friend! AMJ A t least, as fur as 1 k n o w ; ^^O oods are sold lower than hy any oth­ Here is a list of snch Works us should be found in x>i3sri:isrc3- But see, they’ve arrived at the house I related Above, the last verse will show. er house in Eastern Gonnectieut every Library—witliiii the reach of every reader— Now since 1 begun’t I ’ll follow them in, jau8701y works to entertuiii, in.struct and improve tho mind. And observe the enjoyment at hand; Copies will be sent by return post, on receipt of price. J. D. BUR NH AM & CO. So after more talk aud rattling o f cups, And saucers, and silver spoons, and J^eiV PhysiOf/fioytiy y or Signs of Character, M auufacturcrs and Jobbers In H eatin g the w ater ‘ till steam risus high, as manilesfed through Temperament and External Forms And drowns other sounds witrits din; Geo. W. Williairis & Co,, and e.speeially in the “ Uuninii Fi.ce Divine.” Wilh more The table is ’proached, the bev. is poured out, than one thous.ind lUiutrations. B y S. R. W ells. I'riee iu Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars, “ Take you milk, with sugar thrown in?” one 1-,'nio volume, 7G8pp. handsomely bound, if5. ’ S04 State Street, A*os. 77 and 70 Asylum Street, Now see dainty lingers, what beauties they are! 3Iau ill Geiiesi.H anti in Geolorn/ : or, Uplifting the bright silver spoons. the Uibliciil Account of Man’s Ure.ition, tested by Scien- HARTFORD, CONN. How they sip, aud they smack their four pretty lips, fihc 'L’lieories of his orii;iu and antiquity. By Joseph 1*. J. D. Burnham. E. D. Willii.ims. Aud roll up their lour eyes* like moons. Thompson, D. D., L. L- D, One vol. 12mo. §1. A. A. Burnham. The invited one a.sks, with eagerness too. J. H. Burnham As she sipped tiiurich Uev’rage once more: I V e d lo c h ; or, the Ri<;ht Relations of tho Sexes, “ M y dear Mr.s. C w ill you tell me one thing, Potash, Rosin, disclosing the Laws of Conjugal selection, and showing VVhere bought you this tea, at what White Lead, Putty, who may and wiio may not Marry. For both sexes, Bv S R. W lels, §1.50, Wm. C. Steele & Co., Jjinseed Oil, Window Glass. D ealers in Paints aud Colors, Kerosene Oil. lloiv tO‘Vead Character. A new Illustrated STORE? Handbook of rhrenology and I’iiysiognomy, for Students and Exaininei-s, with a Chai t for recordiiiif tlie sizes of tho Cw-rocei’ies Provisions, Now in dressing and sich, wo very well kn w. D flerent Organs of the Brain, in tlio Delineation ofCiiar- With each the other will vie; * acter, witli upwards o f l^O Engravings. Muslin §1.S!5. Wood, W illow aud Stone Ware, * But when it approaches the great queetion, Tea! No. 7JLJ- M ain Street, Each the other is anxious slioiild buy W illia m s Flavoring: JBxtracts, J^illlcatiO'll f Its elenientaey Prniciples founded A ll he.v Tea at the place that in llartlord’s the best, on the Nature of Man, by J. G. Spquzueim, M. D. With Hartford, Oonn. (For calls of this kind are returned; LEMOJf, VANILLA, ETC., an Appendix, containing tlie Temperaments, aud a Brief This last line lefersto the ladies above;) Analysis of the Faculties. Illustrated, 5?!,50. AVhy! W e’ve drank all the -i.ea in tlie urn. Thcao Extracts are niado from best selected fruits, and Faniild I*/lysician. A K eacly Preseriher and So with a sweet look, full of confidence too. every bottle guaranteed strictly pure. H ygien ic /^dviser. W ith Ri^fereiico to tlie N aturr, causes, GEMMILL, CLARKE & CO. Our hostess replied to her guest— prevention aud Treatm ent ol Diseases, accidents anil casu “ At the bran new Tea Store 270 Main Street, alties of every kind, with a (Jlossaiy and copious luucx. Merchant Tailors, Where o f things they keep the very best. By Joel Shew, M. D. !Miislin, !jj4. They’ve recently moved from the old place, you know, Williams Liquid Bluing. A n d Dealers in Just opijosite the State- House, above; F'ood aud JJut. With observations on tho Di- Clotliing-, Cloths, €assiiiicre»>, But the building’s now falling ’neath crowbar and pick, etical Regimen, suited for disordered States of tlie Digestive This Article has been in market 25 years, and given To make way for a new one my love ” Organs, and an account of the Diclaries'Of soiiio of the Vestinys, Gents’ Furuisbing Goods, &c., ■ universal satisfaction. Principal Motro])olitau and other establishments for Pau­ “ Tis falling, I said, ’twill soon be no more. pers, Lunatics, i.Jrimiuuls, Children, tlio sick etc. By Jon­ John Geuimill, No. 29 Asvlum St., But mark you the difference here— athan Poreira, M. D., F. R. S. and L. S. Edited by Charles Th e bttxinean o f 'lE A is not fa lliu g— oh, n o! A . Lee, M. D. SL75. KKBunumm. Hartfovd, Couti. But the^;rtcc5-they w ill—never fear!” H o te ls an d F an iilies su p p lied Avitli E x ­ ,‘Yes, 1 know the plucn well, quickly answeied dame B—, Hand-book for Home Improvement; John Geiumill. late of tho IGth Coiiu. Vols., of tho firm ot A u d the new 270 said you? bg Gem m ill, larke & o. tracts and Bluing in bulk. coiiiprihing, “ liowto W rite,H o w to Talk,’ “Howto Why that is riglit opposite B. <.t T ’s fancy store. Behave,’' and ‘'How to do Business,’’ iu one vol. §^.a5. And tlie great Tower Bull full in view!” Constitution of Man. Considered in rela­ DANIEL REDFIELD, Y es S70 jlfA iy STJtKKTs the ideutical spot, tion to Exernal Objects. By Gkokge Domiie. The only The fair dames were chattering about; DENTISTltY. aiuhori/ed Aniericai. Edition. With twenty ergravings Successor to Dow & Rediiekl, (When they stood on the walk’ as before I ’ve observed) and a Portrait of tlie Author. Muslia. JUIS. MIGK.OJEIAN'X’ TAILO K - Of this l ’v e P. W. Eli.swoiitii, M. ])., Hartford, Ct. of Fruit Trees. Descriptions of tlio best varieties. §1. J o h n O l m s t e a d . E s q .. Hartford Ci- Inclose tlie amount in a regisgtcred leffr or in a P. O. or­ PHOTOGRAPHEE, der, for one or for all the above, aud address S. II. Wells, Publisher, 389 Broadway, New York. Agents wanted. 3 Doors Above Post Office, UAKTlt'OJtD, €OJV^J!f Noted for jriving satisfaction iu making Soldiers COLTON Photogra])lis. Tlie Best and Lowest Priced Gun in the World. 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Extract of a letter from Uen. tSigelfin regard to hin trial of the The Soldiers’ Record Claim Agency Parker Oku, at the late SjioHsinen'n Festival in New York.- SAMUEL PARKER, “ The shots were very evenly distributed over all the tar­ was instituted for tho purpose of affording a R E LIA B LE gets. This even distriljution o f the shot, togetjier with the Welister’s UiaWilpl DMoiiarf, simplicity of the construction of the gun. and' the conven­ No GOG Main Street, . M EDIUM lor the collection o f all unsettled accounts against ience of your cartridges for loading ammunition o f one’s I 0,000 Words and meanings not in other Dictionaries. Manufacturer and dealer in the Government. No charge is made when unsuccessful own selection aud for use in tlie field, make it the most de­ SOOO JSnf/ravlnffs; 1S40 Vaqes Quarto, I't'ive $ Iff. aud the utmost promptness aud despatch in exercised iu sirable breech-loading sporting gun I ever saw. F. tiluEL, ifite Maj. Uen. U. S. 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IKSTJRAlSrOE. MUSICAL. MEDICAL. TRAYELEES’ RECORD.

^ONTINENTAL LIFE INSURANCE COMP­ Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Nestled in the bottom o f Pandora’s box and hope plumes her wings anew since the publication o f Railroad. ANY OF NEW YORK. On and after May 30, 1869, trains w ill leave as follows Numlier of policies issued, 15,700 Unqualified Satisfaction D R . A . H . H A Y E S ’ GOING EAST. 3,000,000.00 NEW MEDICAL WORKS. Hartford for Providenc o ’at 6 10 a. m. and 1 50 p. m. Assets, conneting for Boston 1: 50. m., connecting for Wor­ This company offers superior wlvnntagcs to all persons IS PIXPRESSED BY ALL Which are teaching thousands how to avoid the maladies cester, via Plainfield. that sap the citidalot life. (See advertisement ot Peabody Hartford for Willim antic, 6 10, a m.. 150«nd6 20 wishing reliable insurance on the best ternjs. Who hare purchased one of Medieal Institute.) 6 2.) p. m.: the 6 10 a. m , 1 50 and 6 20 p. m connect for New Loudon; the 6 10 a.m, and 1 SO p. m. conucct POLICIES ARE INCONTESTABLE. F a REIS’ Peabody medical Institute^ fo r Palm er Thirty day’s grace allowed in payment of premiums, and Hartford for Rocicville, 6 10, 9 45 a. m., 1 50, 4 45. 0 20 and 7 25 p. m. policy held good during that time. No, 4. Bulflnch Street. American Model Organs. H artford fo r South Manchester, 6.16,9.45 a. m., 1.50, 4.45 Opposite Revere House, Boston. This Institute now pub­ 6.20, and 7 25 p. ni. a l l p o l i c i e s NON-FORFEITURE. lishes the popular medical book entitled the “ S c ie n c e o k Plain field for P rovid en ce, 6 45 a. m., 1215 ond4 3f) p. m. These new Organs combine all of the latest and most L i f k . on SK Lif P resebvation , " written by Dr. Hayes. It connecting from Norwich; at 8 30 a. in., and 12 15. p m. ■valuable improvements. They are made of the best mate­ treats upon the errors ofyouth, Premature Decline o f Man­ connecting from Worcester. Policy holders may travel in any part ot the world with* rials by mechanics o f long experience in tbs business, ana hood, Seminal weakness, and al diseases and abuse.- of the Washington for Providence, 5 45, 7 55, 9 30 a. m., 1 18 out extra diaree ! One third of the premium may r main are put up in elegant cases, the de.Mgns fo r which are secu­ Generative Organs. Thirty thousand copies sold the Inst and 5 30 p. m. Saturdays at 8 p m. unpaid as a loan ! red by patent, and are classed into the following styles, year. It is indfied a book for every man—young men in Waterbury for Hartford. 7 50 a. m. and 4 20 p. m.. con. viz l orlor <>j'(7on.» (for tte Home Circle), Oetn Or(/nn necting from Winsted ; 12 05 p m connecting from Bridge NO NOTES IlEQUIRED. particular, price only $1. (for Schools), JJhrni'y Or(tan« (for Churches »iid Lec­ This Institute has just published the m ost perfect treatise port. #100,000 deposited with Superintendent o f insurance as ture Rooms): and the J^arlor Orand Oryuna (to r the ofthe kind ever offered to the public entitled. “SEXUAL Bristol for Hartford, 7 15>, 8 35 a m , 12 45 and 5 05 required by law I’lie Di-'idend declared in January 1869, Drawing Room). . . . i. PHYSIOLOGY OF WOMAN AND HER DISEASES.’ p. m. was F O K T Y per cent ! Reflect upon these mauHfest advan­ Our aim is to furnish aflrst-class instrument at profusely illustrated with the very best engravings. This PlainvilleforH artford, 7 20.8 55 a. m ..l 10 and 5 25 and tages and insure with the ut nental of New York. book is also trom the pen of Di. Hayes. Among the vari­ 7 30 p. m., connects from C ollin sville at 8 55 a. m. and 7 30 New England Itrancn. ous chiu>ters mav be m entioned. The M vsteiy o fL ifc , Beau­ p.m.. New Haven and Northampton, 8 55 a. m., 110 and 7 tiful Offspring, Beauty, its value to woman. Marriage, Gen­ 30. p.m. BARNARD BROS , MANAGERS, Than any other maker. Accordingly we have adopted a eral H ygein e o f W om an, Puberty, change o f life, Exce.«ses New Britain for Hartford, 7 35 and 9 10 a. m., and 1 15, Devonshire and W ater Sts., Boston scale of prices lower than the lowest. o fth e M arried. &c. In beautiful Freuch cloth, $2.(i0; Tur­ 2 40, 5 40 and 7 45 p. m key Morocco, full gilt, $3,5D. Either of these books are GOING AVEST. $ 9 0 . 0 0 sent by mail, securely sealed, postage paid, on receipt o f Hartford for Waterbury, 8 20, II 20 a. m. and 4 10 p. m. price. connecting for Winsted. The 11 20 and 4 lu p m trains Buvs a model Parlor Organ, five octavcs, with stops Melo- Thoughtful clergymen recommend these books for their connect lor Bridgeport. gTATEMENT OF THE dia. Forte and Vox Humana Tremolo, in case of solid wal­ high moral tone, and all eminent and skillful physicians Hartford for Bristol, 6 15, 8 20 and 11 20 a. m. and 4 10 nut. carved and qanelled, with velvet lamp-mats Knee earnesntly reoommend them to the public as the only sci- p. m. swell, &c. eutiUc an^ reliable treatise ofthe kind published in America. Hartford for Plainville, 6 15, 8 20 and 11 20 a. m.. and PHOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSUR­ “ A v o id all Quack or Advertising Docsors and get these 4 10 p. m., connects fo r N ortham pton ut 6 15, 11 ^ a. ni., $ I 0 0 . 0 0 Popular Books.” —American Journal of Medicine Science. and 6 30 p. m .; fo r C ollin sville at 11 20 a. m .,a n d 6 .30 p. ANCE COMPANY, Buys a Model Gem Organ, five octaves, with two setts of The “Peabody Journal o f Health,” Dr. Hanes, Editor. m .;fo rN e w Haven at 8 20,11 20 a. m., and G 30 p. m. reeds, M elodia, Flute, and V o x H umana ntops. S olid wal- Terms, one dollar a year in advance. Address as above, H artforri fo r N ew B ritain , 615, 8 20 aud 11 20 a. m., 1 20. nut ease, carved and panelled, with lamp mats, &c. A l b k k t H . H a y e s , M. D., resident aud consulting physi­ 4 10 and 6 30 p. in. For the Year Ending June 15th, 1869. cian. W illim an tic fo r H a rtfo rd , 6 20, 9 40 a. m., 5 00, p. m.,con $ I I 2 0 0 necting from New London; 6 2i/, 9 40 a. m., and 5 00 p m Premiums received during' the year, $1,964,390.65 from Palm er at 9 40 a. m , and 5 00 p, m. Interest received during year, 210,906.96 Buys a Model Gem Organ, with two setts of reeds and five Preparatory Medication. R o ck ville fo r H a rtfo rd , 5 45, 7 05,10 15 a. m., 2 18,4 50 stops viz: Melodia, Flute, Piccolo, Forte, and Vox Hum­ 5 30 D. m . *2,175,297.61 Total income for the year, ana Tremolo. The human system, the most delicate and sensitive o f all South Manchester for Hartford, 7 00, 10.30 a m, 2 10, 5 50 p m. DISntrnSEMENTS. $ 1 5 0 . 0 0 created things, should be duly prepared to meet the shock J’rovidence for Hartford, 7 00 a. m. and 2 20 p. m., con occasioned by a sudden change in the temperature o f the nectin}' for New Haven, New York and Springfield. Paid claims by death, , . ^ Buys a Model Library Organ with seven stops, viz: Melo I’aitl commissions and salaries to agents, 41 air. Even the solid metals contract and expand under Providence for Wusliington, 7 00 9 &5, and 11 45 a. m. dill, Flute, Piccolo, Viola, Dulciuna, Vox Celeste, and 2 20, 5 20 and 6 40 p. m Paid dividends and for policies surrendered, 2-2(,01l 48 Vox Humana Tremolo. Elegant case of solid walnut, car­ c Id and heat—so that if men were composed of iron, in­ Providence for Plainfield, 7 00 9 55 a. m., 5 25 p.m con­ Paid physicians’ fees, salaries, taxes, pnuUng, ved and panelled, with book closets [for sheet music and stead of frail tissues and fibres, circulating fluids and brit­ necting for Norwich; 9 55 a.m., and 220p.m. connecting postage and other expenses, books] lamp mats, &c. tle osseous matter, his frame would not be proof against for Worcester. 4 bg SAMUEL NOTT, Supt. Total expenditures during the year, $810,959 19 $175.00 the vicissitudes of climate. As it is, it behooves every one ASSETS. especially the feeble, to fortify the frail tenement of mor­ Buys a Model Librory Organ five octave, C scal^ two ans on real estate. $960,588 00 setts of reeds, with stops Melodia, Flute, Piccolo, Forte, tality against the inclemency or the present season. A AGENTS WANTED. Bank stocks and railroad bonds, 214.085 00 Manual Suh-Bnss Octave f'oupler, which doubles the pow­ wholesome, strength supplying vegetable tonic and alter­ 281,46-J 50 U. S. Registered and State bonds, er, and V o x Humana Trem olo. ative is the preparatory medicine required, and among Hartford city gaa light company stock, 7,960 0(» Twenty styles at equ.illy low prices, ranging frpm $90. Loans on collateral security, 09 up to «.360. (iall and see our ‘‘i:hef de Ouvre” wnich we medicinal agents o f this character, h o s t e t t e u ’ s s t o m a c h ^GEN TS WANTED FOR Bills receivable, omply secured. 2.186,939 73 style the F a rlo r Grrn.nd, ox* O rch estral O r- BiTTE K s stand supreme. In a successful career o f nearly a ■ 14.128 65 Furniture in home and branch ofnces, s a n , and which, as its name implies, hos the power vari- quarter of a century, the preparation has never been equa[- Cash on haud and in banks, 186,86J 77 ety and effect ofa lull orchestra. The stylo ofthe case is the [ Accrued inteiestaiid deferred iireniiums. 105,771 79 most beautiiul and unique Itefoi e the public. The movable led or approached, and its sales are now larger than those •‘WONDERS OF THE WORLD.” Premiums in the hands of agents, and in lamp mats. Brockets and Book Closets render it ot once o f any h a lf dozen articles, purp ortin g to belong^ to the 389,461 00 O yer o x e THotrsAWD illustrations. Th o largest, host course o f trunamission, ornamental and useful. Stops as follows: Melodia, Flute, same class that has ever been advertised in this country. Piccolo, Viola, Dulciuna, Sub-Bass, Octave Coupler, the selling, and most attractive subscription book ever pub 84,367,259 64 new and charminff Vox Jubilante, the equally bejiiitilul As a remedy and preventative of D y s p e p s i a , and oil its lisded. Send for circular, with terms, at once. Addivs.* V ox iimana oud Vox Celeste. Price from $190. to $300. complications, it may be said to have lived down competi U. S. PU BLISHING CO., 411 Broomo St., N. Y. I. John G. Root, Auditor Phoenix Mutal Life Insurance sep254w Company, do soleumlv Hwear that 1 have made a careful tion and to be the standard specific o f the Western Hemis examination of the accounts ot said <'ompany, comparing A Warrantee for Ten Years, phere. A course of this genial n-storative at the com­ mencement o f winter tis he surest safeguard against all the items with vouchers and the statement herewith submitted ^G EN TS WANTED FOR THE is a con'i'ct showing o f the condition o f the company. 1 he Accompanies each instrument. complaiuts which are caused or aggravated by exposure to total assou amount to|4,367.2M 64^ ^ Monthly payments, from $5.00 upward, received and one cold. declSw to two years time allowed. Aiso to rent, and one year’s C o u n t y o f H a k t f o r d , s s . rent deducted if bought. SIGHTS AND SECRETS H artford, June 29th, 1869. SOAPS, i&C. Sworn to before me on the day and year above w> Itten, Large stock of new and second-hand CUAUNCKY HOWARD, Clerk of the Superior Court. OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. Number of policies issue.l during ihe year, 8.5Q7 Melodeons, for sale cbeap! The most startling, instructive and entertaining book of Amount issued during the year, |2-,414,655 J g L I Y E N ’S ARABIAN PI^TE TAR tae day. Seud for circulars, and see our terms. Addrcsa Organs and Melodeons tuned and repaired. Also taken tr. S. PUBLISHING CO., 411 Broome St., N. Y. Total amount of losses paid, $768,375 00 in exchange. , _ , .. ^ , sop254w TABLE OF COMPARISONS OF THE BUSINESS OF Send for Illustrated Catalogues and Descriptive Price S O A P , T H E Y E A R S , 1867,1868,1869, ending June List, Mailed free to any address. 16th, respectively FARRIS’ MUSIC ROOMS AND FINE ART For cleansing and healing purposes. A GEi'TTS Wanted for the Best Book OF t h e o f tho P eriod : GALLERY, This Soap is prepared from Mutton Tallow, Coeoonut Oil, Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co., 197 and 201 M AIN STREET, Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Arabian Balsam, Pine Tar, &c., and is janSly Opposite Athenaeum. the finest article for cleansing and healing’ Boils, Corns, WOMEN OF NEW YCRK, Number o f policies issued in 1867, 4,331 Bunions, Frusted Feet. Chiluloiiis, Cuts, i$urns, Scalds, • > “ “ 1808, 7,167 Chapped Hands, Tender Feet, all eruptions of the Skin, Or, The Under World of the Great City. Ring-worms, Ruii-rounds, and all other Skin Diseases ever « “ “ 18G9, 8,527 The nio.st startling revelation of modern times. New introduiied. Increase ot 1868 o ver 1807, 65 per cent. York Society Unmasked. “The Ari.stocracy,’. “ Women NUBSERIES. It is also beneficial fer washing the H oir, os it strength­ 18U9 1866,97 of i’ leasure,’’ “ JMurried W om en," and all classes thorough­ ens *he same and inparts to it a beautiful glossy appear- ly ventilated. 5U Illustrations. Price §3. 110.792,749 once. Am onnt insured in 1867, Address at once tho New York Book Co., I45 Nassau 1868, 19,568,254 I t is recommended by leading physicians as the best med­ g E N T FREE! Street, N e w Y o rk . sep254w “ 1809, 22,414,655 icated healing soap ever invented. Increase o f 1P68 over 1867, 82 percent. ‘‘ 1869 o ver 1867,108 “ M O’KEEFE, SON & GO’S F O R T O IL E T P U R P O S E S $914,882 60 Income in 1867, It has no equal, os it cleans and beautifies the skin and com “ 1868, 1,445,211,50 1 1 1 1 ^ ^ 1 2.175,297,61 /S E E D CATALOGUE, plexion, removes tan, sunburn, freckles and in all respect TO th e w o rk in g c la s s .—We are now prepared to “ 1869, su]ierior to other soaps costing double its price. Price 25 Increase o f 1868 over 1867, .’i8 per cemt, furnish all classes with constant employment at home, the cents per cake. None genuine without the name, as above whole of the time or for the spare moments. Business new, *• 1869 over 1867,138 “ And Guide to tlie stamped upon the cake. EAGT^E MANUFACTORY, light and profitable. Persons o f either sex can easily earn Assets in 1867, $1,746,507,72 23 &25 Huntington, Street, B roo k ly n , N . Y. from 60c. #5 per evening, nnd a proportional sum by devo 1868, 2,092,84'l,11 FLOWER and VEGETABLE GARDEN Office 100 W al Street. ting their whole time to the business. Boys ond girls earn ‘ ‘ 186D, 4,:i67,259,64 nearly as much as men. That all who see this notice may Increase o f 1868 o ver 1867, 71 per cent. F O R 1870. send their address, and test the business we miike this un­ " 1869 over 1867,150 Published in January. Eveiy lover of flowers wishing paralleled offer : To such as are not well satisfied, we w ill this new and valuable work, fiee o f charg, should address will send SI to pay for the trouble ofwriting. Full partic­ Rec’d from interest in 1868, $146,808 33 immediately M. O’KEIiFE, SON & CO., Ellwonger & ulars u valuable sample, which will do to commence work Paid in losses in 1868 114,I4U 34 A. CONSTANTINE’S Barry’s Block, Rochester. N. Y. on, and a copy of The People’s Literary Companion, one of Received fVom interest over losses paid $32,66 99 A. the largest and best family newspapers luiblished, all sent R e c e iv e d fr o m in te re s t in 1869, |2I0,91'6 96 free by mail Reader if you want permanent and profitubie P ^ in losses in 1869, ■ 193,725 55 VICKI’S Persian Healing or Pine Tar Soap. work, address E. C. A l l k n & Co., Augusta. Maine. Received IVom interest over losses paid, 17,181 41 FLORAL GUIDE TOR 18^0- Each cake is stamped “ A. A . Constantines Persian Heal , xces of receipts from Interest over Ing or Pine Tar Soap. Patented March 12th, 1867.” No The first edition of one hundred and twenty thousand amount paid losses $49,849 40 other genuine. L O W PRICES ^ E. FESSENDEN, President. copies of Vick’s Illustrated Catalogue of Floral Guide, is For the Toilet, Bath and Nursey, this sonp has no equal. pu bliB h ed and ready to send out. It is elegantly printed F. BURNS, Secretary. It makes the compleviou fair, removes all dandruff, keeps on fine tinted paper, with about 200 flnh wood engravinga the hair soft and silky,and prevents it fVom railing off, ami of flowers and vegetables, and a be.aiitiful C o l o r e d p l a t e is “ the best Hair Renovater in use.” cousiating of seven vorieties of Phlox Drummoudii, mak­ It cures chapped hands, pimples, salt rheum, frosted feet, in g a fine buras, all diseases of the Scalp and skin, catarrh ot the head, and is a good shaving soup. QTJICIi SALES JEtna Insurance Company B oqu et o f JPhloxes* This soap has already won the praise and esteem o f very mauy o f our first families in New York and throughout the Is the Motto at It is the roost heauaifui, as well as the moot instructive country. Floral Gnide published, givintcplain and thorough direct­ It is used extensively by our best physicians. Wherever ions for the Cixlture o f Seeds and flo w e rs . used it has become a household necessity. We advise all • HARTFORD, CONN., Tho Floral Guido is published for the benefit of my cus­ to try it. For sale by all Dealers. Ageiits wanted. Call LYONS’ DRUG HOUSE, tomers, to whom it is sent frbu without applico)ion, but it o r address. Incorporated 1819, Charter Pei-petual. will be forwarded to all who apply by mail, for ten cents, which is not half tho cost. Address, A. A CONSTANTINE & CO., IN JAMES VICK, Rochister, N. Y. 43 Ann Street, New York City. aid up Capital, . ^3,000,000.00 Aflaets July 1st 1868, - 5,0Qa,SS0.10 For sale by DANIELSONVILLE, CONN. Losses paid iu 50 years, - $23,600,000.00 E HAVE OPENED D. C. TYLER, Here is the L a r g e st Stock of Drugs, FOR THF HOLIDAYS, McDonough Drug Store, Middletown, Conn. Medicines, Chemicals, Fancy and Toil­ L. J. Hendee, Pret't, J. Goodnow, Secretary, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fanov Goods, &c Wm. B. Clark, A»st, Ste'y, THE LARGEST STOCK et Goods, Cigars and Tobacco of any OF store in Eastern Connecticut. L. A . D lo k in so n , Agent for Hartford and Vicinity DIAMONDS, JglRCH ’S MAGIC WATCH KEYS A heavy stock of Leads, Oils, Var­ WATCHES, and are self-adjustins and will fit any watch and last a life time. When fitted to the winding post of a watch tliey nishes, and other similar goods FINE JEWELRY, cannot slip, thus insuring the J^OOK OUT! LOOK OUT! at prices below competition. Ever offered to the Public of Hartford. For your best intereBts, and purchase your SAFETY OP THE MAIN SPRING, May 1870. Fancy Goods in great variety and And pjevents tho key from HATS, CAPS, AND FURS at all i)rices. A T T H E WEARING OUT. CHEAP MUSIC. Silver Ware, Bronzes, French Clocks, Th ey are wel,l finished, desirable and n eatly mode, and KNOX HAT STORE, the squares are ofthe finess tempered Steel Eleg-ant m ditionsl Plated Ware of all styles and all pri­ Price each 5U cents, per dozen, $4.&0. Agents wanted NO. 45 ASYLUM STREET, Bethoven's Sonatas, complete, 420 pages, . 93.00 everywhere. Address, J. 8, BIRCA, ces. e John Street, New York Chopin’s W altzes, “ 02 ‘‘ . 75 cts. ABBOTT & BRONSON. Weber’s 10 Overtures, “ 15 “ . “ LARGE STOCK AND LOW PRICES. Overture, single, 70 varieties 5 to 10 “ .ISots “ 4 hands “ 10 to 30 “ .30cts A FORTUNE IN AN Y STATE. Riphts for PAPERS STEVENS & PAGE, Catalogues gratia. Seud 15 cts. for sample Ovrrture. . A ll largo aizuB for aale ut this office only 75 eta per Sale—New patent iirticlefor every feinnle. Sample $2 8. T. G O RD O N 706 Broadway, New, York. hudrcd. Call aud take ’em. S84 Kaln Street, Hartford. Address INVENTOR, P. O. Box 2438, New York.