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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-17
MEDICINES.


embracing nearly every article usually kept in
DRUG STORES. Our stock is very large and va
red, offering excellent opportunities to the Phys
ician, Planter and Merchant, who will do well to
call and examine for themselves.
All our preparations are in accordance with the
prescribed rules of the U. s. Pharmacopia. 1t
shall be our particular care to faithfully represent
the quality of every article sold by US.
Our purchases are made under circumstances
enabling us to sell upon terms and at prices the
mostaccommodating. Our stock consists of Drugs,
Medicines, Chemicals, Dye Woods and Dye-Stuts,
Oils, Paints, and Painters Articles; Varnishss
Window- Glass and Putty; Glassware; English, A.
mcrican and French PeJumery; Toilet and Mduing
Soaps; Tooth, Flesh and Hair Brushes;
Surgical and Dental Instruments;
Trusses Supporters and Bandages; Spices, Snufs,
Fine Chewing Tobacco; Cigars of finest favor !;
Superior Inks; Pure Wines, Fancy Articles, sc.
rea- Prescriptions carefully dispensed. Goods
carefully packed and forwarded as directed.
p6r Prompt attention given to all orders. -5a
L. P. BARNETT & co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-17

From the Cotton Planter and Soil.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-17

This instrument is made by stretching a
SQUIRREL or other thin skin over the end OF ho.
low log, seven or eight inches in diameter, and
about fifteen inches long. In the centre Of the
skin small incision is made, through which
knotted or tarred and ssnded string is inserted !;
the movement of which, either way, gives an ugly
sound which can be varied
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-09-17
GHEHIGiLS. DRUGS and MEDICINES.

A NEW SUPPLY.
yINHE Subscribers respectfully call the attention
l. Of the citizens of York, and the adjacent
counties of North Carolina, to their new stock OF
Fresh and Genuine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26

CRUELTY AT SEA.--The captain and two
mates of an English ship have been sentenced
to be hung at Liverpool, for torturing to death
a sailor on board their ship. 1t was proved on
the trial that he was Aogged every day by the
three prisoners-that large mastif dog was
set to worry him, which tore tie flesh from his
body in large slices, causing the blood to how
in streams, and leaving behind the most ghast-
ly wounds and ulcers-that an iron bolt was put
across his mouth and bis hands chained 10 a
strong bolt in the deck behind his back-that
he was put into an empty cask and rolled along
the deck-that his own excrement was forced
down his throat that he was sent aloft naked
to furl sails, and severely beaten with rope be-
fore making the ascent-that rope was placed
round his neck, and he was raised from the deck
to the elevation of three feet, where he was sus-
pended for some minutes, and that when lower
ed he fell on his back like dead man Death
at length more charitable than his prosecutors,
put an end to his sufferings, when his body was
found to be indenied with the marks of the rope,
and his wounds full of maegots.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26

friends They will say, What if he is an Aboli-
Zionist aud we Pro-savery What If he is radi-
cal and we conservative The poor fellow lives
in first.cass house, and is punished enough
without our adding to his msiortunes
Meanwhile, We practice the same charity. We
rail no more al Fith-a'cnue, and admire what
sanity virtue enables so many to carry cheerful
faces who live in houses with even more con.
veniences than ours. We are grateful for our
happier lot. Though we are worse off than peo-
pie in two story houses how much better are
we placed than If we lived in FIfth-avenuc
We bear our burden patiently, knowing that
in the very moment Of despair, persons are at
the very point Of deiverencc. Who knows but
he may have fire as well as his neighborsl One
hour would suffice 10 set man free from all his
troubles, and permit him to walk the streets at
liberty, embarrassed by plumbers, carpenters
timers glaziers, gas fiXerS, carpe-fttcfs, bell
hangers, a ID the whole tribe of bell pulers
We are now living at peace. We are in a
plain two-storv country house, without "convcn-
irnces." We are recruiting Nothing GETS out
of order We do not wake to hear the wafer
trickling from hurSled pipes; we have no chan
delier 10 fall down she gas never leaks we are
not afraid to use our furniture; our chairs have
no linen cloths on the carpets are wit hout drug
gets. The children bless the country and a
country house, in which they are not always
scratching something, or hitting something with
shoe, or button, or finger-nails. And we al
ready feel that few weeks more will so far in.
vigoratc us that we shall be able to return for a
ten months life in a mUtierh house rih cOnren-
ieuceS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26
NEW ENGLAND HUMOR.

As specimen Of many examples brought for
ward in recent lecture upon the characteristics
of New England humor, the Boston Post quotes
the following:
1.-The lecturer was enforcing the idea that the
sense of contrast and opposition OF idea was Of
ten reached through the effect of total and en-
barassing disappointment in the expected point
of story. OF this kind, he said, was ques-
tion which was one elected from grave matter
oi-fact old man in the town of Andover, by an
animated account OF fire in tie neighborhood.
As the usual occupants of the bar-room were
sitting about the fire in the evening, each with
his cigar and glass of susplcious-looking liquor
in his hand, there entered farmer from the
North PARISH with the air of man who had
much on his mind to communicate. 'Ye'd ought
to ben over to the North Parish this morning.
said he there was little the wost fire, guess,
that they have had for twenty years in Essex
County Pettingells new barn is burnt down
fatter'n Jerewsalem. Pettingell, he was of
down to Newburyport with load O. hay, and
there came white owl and lit there on the end
O the barn. WE'LL that ere wild Irish Paddy
he's he'd over there don't see no use o havin'
no such good for nothin' shoat reound-he went
and got out Pe,tingell's old kings arm to shoot
him. jest to please the children, jest foolishness.
Well they expect some Of the waddng went
into the barn winder, into the hay emmy how'n,
bout halrn hour, the barn bust out all in lite
blaze, burnt up more than twenty tons o English
hay, and much as sixteen or seventeen cows,
and three O. Pettingell's horses-they didn't get
out but jest one critiur, and he arn't worth moth
in'-burnt the rest on 'em all up Clean When
this circumstantal narrative was concluded, there
was general silence-the result, probably, of
sympathy for Mr. Pettingell, and of speculation,
perhaps, upon the singularity of the accident
which had led to his loss After the lapse of
several minutes, however, the pause was broken
by dull, frosty-faced old fellow, who had been
staring intently at the Goals ever since the speak
er had finished. Looking up with an as yet un-
satisfied expression Of face, he inquired "Well,
did they kill the owl 2"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26

SOME DoG.-A gentleman left Holyoke on
Friday afternoon for this city in buggy, taking
favor,e dog with him. AS they progressed
towards Williamansett the gentleman amused
himself by plagning the dog, till he had got the
animal into stale of complete worry. Pre-
sen,ly the gentleman's hat blew off, and he went
back after it, leaving his horse and buggy stand
ing in the road /; then the dog took advantage o f
his masters absence to jump into the buggy and
start the animal, who trotted gaily towards the
river, followed by the gentleman yelling" whoa"
to TO purpose. His faithful dog now took po-
sition upon the seat, where he could keep an
eye on his master and another on the steed, to
see fair play in the race. They approached the
Connecticut river, into which the waggish brute
drove and, keeping his seat, foated out behind
the horse. who swan, after getting beyond his
depth They were seen at this juncture, by per-
sons on the south shore, who put off in a boat,
and got them safely to land,-the dog in high
glee at his successful experiment in driving
and then went hack after their owner, who will,
no doubt, leave that dog behind the next time
he goes to ride. The best of this story is its
truih.-Springf field Republican,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26
A MODEL DUN.-An editor out West" thus

A MODEL DUN.-An editor out West" thus
talks to his non-paying subscribers and patrons
Friends, Patrons Subscribers, and Adpertt-
serS: Hear us for our debts, and get ready that
you may pay trust US. we are in need for we
have been long trusted; acknowledge your in.
debtedness, and dive your hand into your pock-
cts, that we may promptly folk over. If there
be any among you, a single patron, that does
not owe us something, then ID him we say-step
aside, consider yourself a gentleman If the rest
wish TO know why we dun them. this is our an
swer. Not that we care about cash ourself, but
our creditors do. Would you rather that we go
to Jail, and you go free, than you pay our debts,
and we all keep moving? As we agreed, we
have worked for you as we promised we have
waited upon you but a, you don't pay, we dun
YOU Here are our arrangements for job work.
contracts for subscription, promises for long
credit, and duns for deferred payment. Who
is there so mean that he don't take paperl If
any, he needn't speak. we don't mean him. Who
is there so green that he don't advertise? If
any, let him sde-he isn't the chap, either
Who is there so bad that don't pay the printer
If any. let him shout, for he's the man we're af
ter. His name is Legion and he's been owing
US for one, two. three, four, FIVE, SIX, seven, and
eight years-long enough to make us poor and
himself rich at our expense. If the above ap-
peal 10 his conscience don't awaken him 10 a
sense of justice, we shall have to try the law,
and see what virtue there is in wrs and con-
stables.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26

whereas, in truth, he had not studied the lesson
at all. that is, he had not attended to it so as to
notice the differences and resemblances in the
several words. No explanation had been given
him Of the manner in which he was to proceed
and he did what bis mother-wit suggested But
young pupils cannot study long at time under
the best directions. Their recitatons, therefore,
should come often, for they make the best pro-
gress while the teacher or some older pupil is
drilling them in their exc else. They should
be taught how to study as soon as possible. The
teacher should never take it for granted that
they know how to study before they have tried
IT, or before they they have been made to un-
derstand what it is TO study, and been trained
awhile in the practice Of it,
Hon. Horace Mann tells story of colegian,
who entered common school as teacher, and
finding child who did not know single letter
OF the alphabet, took its book and marked off
the first six letters, and without naming one Of
them, set the child to studying them for its first
lesson. This was an extreme case, yet many a
teacher, though not erring 60 grossly, has made
mistakes somewhat similar. They have told pu-
pills to do that which they had never been taught
how to do.
Teachers should always endeavor to ascertain
the manner in which their pupils study Or try to
study. A little familiar explanation may great
ly facilitate their efforts, and encourage them to-
self-applicaton. In penmanshp, when the pr-
pills make awkward movements, tea hers should
take to correc, thenr as soon as possible lest
they become fixed habits. The mind in study
may work awkwardly as well an the fingers in
writing, and correction is needed in this as much
as in the other case The teacher who is best
able 10 induce in his pupils proper intellectual
effort, will do the most good, though there may
be less show at an examination. 1t has been
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26
BRATTLEBORO, W.: SEPT. 26, 1857.

such pretence we do not wish 10 re'iranslatc
the Bible, or to modify our translation; we would
deem it presumption, almost sacrilcge, 10 lay an
innovating hand upon that text in any material
point. Then, gentlemen, how do you dare touch
it at all Who made you judges and rulers
over us as TO what is and what is not material
Where is the warrant in virtue Of which you
take one ot or one title from that volume which
is al once the guide OF our lives and the golden
storehouse Of our language. What assemblage
of men can give you authority in this matter !!
Who taught you the skill to gld refined gold and
paint the hlly. DO you not see that 1t is better
than unimportant defects should remain in this
work, than that there should be even the reno
test chance OF its destruction pecemeal And
if you do, did you ever read Of ''the letting out
of water -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26
PURITAN WOMEN.

New England history mentions the names of
few women. Rose Stand'sh, Dorothy Bradford
Anne Eliot, Arabella johnson, Anne Hutchin-
son, Mary Dyer, Anne Bradstreet and Mary
Rowlandson, these and few others have been
preserved But we are not to forget the thous-
ands besides, who left the security and comfort
of homes in England to brave the stormy ocean,
to land on these bleak, wild Shores to front the
miseries and trials of pioneer life, and sink into
untmely graves, as so many did. These were
the martyrs who laid down their lives for free
dom md for u.s. to them, therefore, let us un-
cover our heads.
The women of New England were truly helps.
meet for men; they bore fully their share Of la
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26

A CoNNoIssEuR IN ART.-A down-easter
strayed into the square in front of City Hall,
Yesterday morning, and planted his brogans firm
ly in fIont of the bronze statue Of Franklin look
ing upward to the benignant face of the old
philosopher with great apparent interest.
What ole feller's likeness is that 7" asked
he Of by-stander.
"That, sir, is statue Of Benjamin Franklin"
Statew of Franklin, eh ! wall I've read all
about him. Putty good old feller in his way.
Never fit much in the revelushun, but was great
on soft sodderin the French. But say, yeou
How ddrned yellar he ioas "-Herdid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26

Coleridge was admiring waterfall in Eng
land when he overheard well dressed stranger
saying to his companion, IN is a majestic wa
terfall !" The poet was SO delighted with the
epithet he could not resist turning round and
saying, Yes, sir, it is majestic you have hit the
expression it is better than fine, sublime, or
beautiful" The unknown critic, fattered by
the compliment, pursued his strain of admira-
lion in this wise !: " Yes, l really think it is the
majestickest, psrtiest thing Of the kind ] ever
saw !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26
e. G. GRO = s,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

TN CONSEQUENCE OF THE LATE FIRE, will
Il hereafter dispense his Medicines from Nos. ID s. SO
BrauIeborO House. l will always endeavor To be at
home saturday from 10 O'Clock r. NJ, to consult with
patents from distance. JI-ln
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26

A man attempted to seize favorabel oppor.
tunity,' few days ago, but his hold slipped, and
he fell to the ground, considerably hurt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26
ADVERTISEMENTS.

FoR square Of 10 lines less nonpare type he small
lest size used three insertions t for each subsequent In
serton 20 The number Of insertions be maiNed
all advertisements they will be continued until ordered
out Contracts will be made with advertisers by the col
fractional parts thereof at liberal rates. Transient
advertising to be paid In advance.
foR all Probate advertisements excepting notices Of appca
tions TO sell real estate s1to each for three Insertions
PosrAcETuI VERMONT PHomx Is sent into all the towns Of
Windham County free Of Portage To any part Of this State
out Of this County for 10 per year. elsewhere 90 cents
per year-payments in all be made quarterly in
advance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-26

L. G. MEAD,
ATTORNEY AND COuN uNSELLOR AT LAW practicng In
the Courts of Vermont aud New Hampshire.
AdGST or rnr .ETNA Fire Insurance Company, and
Windhdm CDWHig hYfHai do.
ALSO Agent to procure Pensions, and bounty Land
Commissioner for tie States of New York aud New amp
shire. California and Notary Public.
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II. NJ. FUNKHoUSER * co.,
{enrmdrnirtq aim Commission

NJ Z r { tt A \ 7 5,
81 SECOND STREET, BETWEEN OLIVE AND LoCUsT,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
II. ". FuSKHOUsER, W. n pVhthAANi
&. l. PorrLE, IL p LAND
II, NJ. +. 4 co., will advance on shipments to their
correspondents in New orleans, New York, and Boston,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-10-03

koIiCGts hereby given 20 the 0vnsTs of the
lots tss1ritedin tbs f0ssgoipg iist ssvssSa il sAs
City Or Keokuf, Lee County and STATE o. I6wa,
whose names are msntDneAs and ia ohsrs interest
ed thats special tax has been assessed and levied by
the city council VI aAid city Tor McAtamising apd
carbsng BtosdsS-st In front ofsAid lois ~ ds@,s
Sated In tbs above snicss pay n~ns be made
Of The tAxrs levied and also ali cost, before the
day Of Ostsber, A. b. 1857, thssaid iots or q
nnsh thereof ~ shall bs necessary 70 ischssgs
said tAxand costs, will be sold on tbs day afors-
said, II the Mayors Once In sAid city. between
the hours Of o'clock N. and s o sleek ,. N.
G. q. STEVENS, sss
Collsctorof heCisy Of KsskRk.
5 Sept. II. l857-dtd
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4 HAvl thisday soA q n. n. Runner nysAtiss
/ stock Of Hpts. Caps, Millinery 0so4p, sse., aad
q he bastnsss and worthy Of thsir petycsiuEs
Match n 1857. y.k.HUMYH1uY..
AtNo, 81 will siwsys W found epo1 stock and
the asvs.tstyfss, and 70 ny f!isnds spd d4siefs u
and for sale low IL the largest and best sssoftsnt
Of spriag and summer goods nov offered u tAi6etsy
No. ~ Astti-st. Ksokuk Iowa. ssa
uehl0dtf II. II. RUNNRH
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TIN AND yAPANNaD WAnE.
Jsbbtng - sIl Kinds deae with
Promptnc~s.
ROOFING DONE, ! ALvANIzEUI IRON cokNI
CEs PUT UP ON SHORT NOTICE.
WARM AIR FURNACESl

W. are nov prepared to put up Warm Afr Par.
nscss for heating DwsIiings, Churches, Public
Halis, ~. Tbs Furnacs ssed 10 ths mAnufaetur,
Of Lotss,of CinrinSs,i, Who 10 spared no psiau
or expense In perfecting heating apparatus which
and convenience. safety from hrc, hsAlihful vsnti
latlon and purs quality VI heated Air.
aug25d hickey ABBOTT.
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SS~&o~ - O~st
no. iis Moan.ss., Dos. A8A 4 1sh, Il.
wnoLnsALn AND RkrAiL DEALnRs n
BUILD s. HARDwARE. NJ
LAVE new In store full stock a Hul21i1g
Mat rails, such as Rim and MerSsee Hoens,
Latches and Knobs, Butte, Screws and Bcits, Sash
Pulleys ard Cords, Sash Fastenipgs, Balls, Car
risges, Wardfobs Hooks, Gate lIinsss. Ac., -.
Also, lar &c stock Of
CARPENTERS TOOLS.
FLU NJ MEN 4 co.,
DEALERS IN ~
SASH, GLASS, PAINTS, OILS,
A RE prepared to furnish French and American
"A Glass VI any sias desirsd. Alse, British
Crown iHss Sash Of all common sixes Linssed
Oil, Vatnishes, Spirits Turpentins. Alcohol !;
Paris Chrome Green, dry and in oil; and al the
cheaper quslitiss Of Green al sorts Of Draining
Colors Gold Leaf Silver and Copper Bronae
Paintand varnish Brushes. Also.
WHITE LEAD AND WHITE ZINC.
We are also Agents for the State Of Iowa for
''Fostet't Patent Friction Window Supporter,' -
which now coming into very general sss, and
are excellent gu bstitute for weights pallsys,
and great saving of expense
Rp A entswAnted to sell them through the
State.
We ar also agents for Keokuk for "Whits' .
Pendulum Curtain Fixtures" the simplest and
| best Curt ain Fixture ever invented.
pLUMMEK Co.,
| iy30iLw Connss Building, 1l6 Aain.at.
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The Gate CITY aEaihss che WsElA.
Keoxuk Mattress Mandatory
A.C. Orr 9

/ Snow man uiacturing Mattresses Of every do
! scrittlon, spiral Spring, curied Hair, Woofen,
Fsltinp Cotton, Moss, Birch, Shuck, and Straw, OF
the best quality. Pillows aud holsters Of all
kinds Also Comforts and Feathers. sRsMs
Hotel and Steam boaf orders promptly attended
to, and all articles manufactured Or cold 1t ny
establish ment will b offered 1t fair terms, and
warranted chAliengc the production Of superior
work III sny ishment Of the kind in the West
crn country. You are respectfully invited to call
and eIa .ninc specisnsnr Of my work. WArsroon
eorner q Fourth street md kxchsnge.
\ have In operation nc WY invented and expen-
aive machinery, which enables mo to mAnnfAs-
ture better work nj more liberal rates, than In
fsriar ork otherwirc manufactured can be a6srd-
Cd for. Matcriaifor Bedding etc. prepared BY ma
chinery IL IN orr uniformly and perfectly prspar.
"a, and the workfArsupcrior In quality.
IN o!esdle and Retail.
Maroh 10 ls5S-dIy
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To PAINTERa.
"E Invite yeNS attention TO enr full and con,-
w pisse rtock " Paints, Oils. Ac., which usa.s
constantly reeiving ffcn New York. Cinsi matt and
other eitfsf, We elder
SEQ hogs Pure White Lead, VI
so do LitAAIEe.
80 IA Red Lend
80 ~ Hnew white Zine.
10 bbis. Linseed oil,
10 Tcvpcntine, a4s
10 do tlinn, &&
Brushes Of all kinds, gf&s
Nsrnfshes I" 80
At the cheapss, rates for cash or ON short simeu.
Cali and zee, - No. ~ Main street, Keok ul ,Iovs
sug2ld ,. RkADRN 4 Co..
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PATENT MASTIC ROOFING!
G.. COW LES, JR.,

(oFFICE MAINST.. OVER THOMPSON'S SHOE SToRE)
ohecit.e nto Kekuk
Of Roofs
the ar props redto p
I Il Kusscl
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Ptent bh
! dewhany de- ralleY
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MELAINOTIRkA.
::;: ::::: !:
IL the MELAIsorYPg,
which is taken on an ennmeled iron plate, pre-
pared expressly for the purpose.
Ilis finished without balsam Of ar or varnish oil
any kind aud therefore will not blister OF crack in
cold weather, as will the Ambrotype. Instead VI
being vanished the picture Is galvanized in gal
yanic battery. which, by giving it coatingof sill
vor renders IL imperviuus TO atmospheric changes.
The Meiainotype possesses many advantages over
all other pictures. 1t will receive fall without
fracture, a bend without injury. II may BE- washed
whom soiled, and handled without the faoe being
married, un!ests Lassd by rough scratching, which
would detace the bestoi painting. In perfect de-
liBeation ~ detail its4uals the best
while 1t has none OF the glare whchforms thechief
objection TO those pictures.
When colcrcd, the Mclainpty pevcry muc b rsse m :
blss painting on ivory. Fer inserting In ioekets
pins rings, NO other picture pare With IT,
The Mclainotypc Is q Patent PICTURE, and CUE
BRO are tho only artists in this city who have
II ght 70 take them. Ii yen want COOP prcrurr.
cali attiU ES'GALLERY, No. 50 Main street. be-.
tween % and 4tL, and examine specimens OF the
MELAlHaTfpf. Ifeb6.d