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The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

impertinent fcllowr And leaving him thus
delugcd, she quietly walked off,
There was no further travelling that night;
nor the next day, nor for many days after
The energetic answer of the insulted girl had
touched avibrating chord in our young mans
heart. From mere dmatesr's admiration
his feelings had turned to respect. 1t was so
novel an adventure that he resolved to follow
it to the end.
On that very night, after he had announced
his wish to stay at the inn for a few days, he
made enquiries about the young girl. She
was well known as the beautiful Petronela,"
and better known as the proudest girl of the
country; one to whom no one dared to offer
the least familiarity, and whose low birth was
hidden under her noble and spotles character.
Our traveller went to the small farmhouse
where she lived with her old parents, the
youngest of four children, and the only daugh-
ter. He saw her there; he apologized to her;
he spoke to her with the respect he felt: and,
at last, after many parley and discussion
with the old people, the young girl was taken
to the school of the neighboring convent,
there to be educated; taught to read and
write, and embroider on satin-the three re-
quisites of lady's education in those plain
and easy times
Three years did she stay there, until the
day she became twenty. On that day, and
by the pastor of the village church, she was
married to the young man whom she had
once so bravely repulsed, and whose patient
waiting and deferential courtship were fully
rewarded by the loveliness and rare beauty of
his rustic bride; they had lost nothing of
their perfection by being taught how to shine.
The milkmaid became the wife of the rich
banker, and for many year adorned his
princely mansion, and did the honors Of her
husbands table, with native and striking
grace that every one noticed. But very few
were made acquainted with her carly life and
rather novel courtship: she did not wish to
become a wonder and curiosity to her hus-
bands friends, but to those who had become
intimate enough to be told of her native place
and av.cation, she used to say that when she
carried the mik-pails and milked her fathers
cows, she felt as high-bred, if not as high
born, as the first lady of the land. Nature
had made her a lady, and circumstances had
only given her the lady's attire.
Her first child, a daughter, named after Pc
troneIla's mother, Jenny, married one of the
most widely known, living religious writers.
In that daughters house my grandmother en-
ded her days, respected and loved by all, and
beautiful even in death. She was buried very
near her native place, and, by her wish, in an
out of the way, secluded village church yard,
by shady fields.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

A Tan Ny brethren" said good old
backSoods preacher, a I'm g'wine to preach
you a plain saunent that even wimmin
can understand, You can find my text IN
the five verses of the two-eyed chapter Of the
one-eyed John" II was some time before II
was perceived that he meant John ], chap
ter IT.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

A man who had recently been elected ma
;or of militia, and who was not overburdened
with brains, took into his head, on the morn
ing of parade, to exercise little by himself
The field selected for the purpose was his own
apartments Placing himself in military atti-
tude, and with his sword drawn, he exclaim-
ed:
Attention company Rear rank, three
PAGES, march," and he tumbled down into
the cellar.
His wife hearing the racket came running
in, saying: r a7o. Do DE-.
"My dear, have You killed yoursclf7"
"Go about your busines, woman" said the
hero, "what do you know about WARP
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

Two Irishmcn were going to fire off a can
non just for fun; but being of a rather eco
nomical turn of mind, they did not wish to
lose the ball. So one Of them took an iron
kettle in his hand to catch it in; and station
ing himself in front of the loaded piece, he
exclaimed to the other who stood behind il
holding lighted torchi s3-a
"Touch it sisv, Tommyn r. Hr..,
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

JOE BALDwIN-Jee Baldwin, Of Alabama, has
been elected one Of the judges Of the Supreme
Court Of California, and he vel deserves it
We have heard good anecdOts Of the Judge
His vocation required him 70 travel in the mines,
and necessity required him to sleep with an
Irishman Says the Judge to Paddy, you'd
be long time in Ireland before you could sleep
with Judge" Says Paddy to The Judge "Yiss
and ye'd be long time in the ould country
before ye'd be elected Judge"
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

Two clergymeh entering into conversation,
one lamented the little power his preaching
and admoaition had toward reclaiming his
parislioners from then vices; 10 which the
other replied he had been more lucky, for he
had made many Of them proselytes to the
three capital virtues, namely, faith, hope, and
repentance. "Ay," said the other, @you have
been very fortunate, indeed. But pray, BY
what means did you bring them to 50 happy
"a conversion r'-"why, by borrowing Their
money; for, had they not had faith in me
that should pay them, they would not have
lent it; after had been indebted to them
some time, they hoped I would return iss bat
now they know cannot pay them, they
heartily repent ever having lent it to me- 7
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

AuNeftisntdls may DC feneNeda NJ any flne Dy
ing Tor eomp'esiIioa, 81 wi Thousand eins.fs
Displayed advertisements charged for the space oc
cuped.
teaded notices charged Is cents line.
~ Articles OF personal character only admitted
at option of the Proprietor and charged 20 cents
line.
The pay for yearly and half yearly advertise
Inents due quarterly and those inserted for less than
three mouths, .apay due when the advertisement is
out.
Transient advertisements payable in advance.
Announcing Candidates for City ofIiecs.... 2 so
- County Offices. 90
District and State. 10 90
10 be pad invariably in advance
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

The EMPRESS EuGENIE-A letter from Paris
thus describes her as she appeared at a Court
Ball:
The Empress is beautiful in the truest sense
Of the term-morc beautiful on near view than
at distance, more beautiful in evening than in
carriage toilette. Her features are beautiful in
detail, and beautiful ensemble; beautiful in re-
pose, and beautiful in expression. Beautiful is
the orly word that can express the charms Of
her person. So easy, so chil1Hke, so elegant in
her manner, every movement every attitude is
the perfection Of grace. She never seems con-
scious of her diamonds. Her Majesty wore
robe Of white tullc, trimmed on the cOrsage,
and the june to the knees with green leaves, and
over this was thrown tunic of argentine. Her
swan-like neck rose out Of bed Of diamonds.
and her soft auburn hair lay back under dia-
dem Of the most exquisite .facoa. She wore dia-
mond bracelets; but 50 well does she know
what to Do with her hands, one scarcely notices
them She was beautiful picture ineircled in
> soft etheral stnosPhere-an atmosphere Of
beauty and soul, Of delicacy and refinement
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

A frequenter Of pubic dinners complains
of the overwhelming quantity Of dry toast, on
A man on passing through gateway in the/
dark, hit his nose against the post
al wish that post was IN h--An said he. =
aBetter wish it somewhere else" said q
bystander, q you might run against it aggsinA"
Wlrena Worcester girl Is kissed she icoks i.
surprised and says. 4HOw could soaip to-
which the swain is sure to reply: -. viii
give me pleasure TO show yOu," and proceeds
to give her duplicate. o - 7s1ib Sd ~
The Welsh have saying, that if wo-
man were as quick with her feet as her tongue
she would catch lightning enough 70 kindle
the fire in the morning. s's ia'e Z s.a' p =
1t was remarked BY Dionysius, the scPhist
in counselIing moderation in pleasure, thst ,
honey should Be eaten from ths,tip of ~
finger" --8 s-s-s
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

The GENIUS OF NAPOLEON IN SERGEANT
How COMPANY WAS SAvED.-We have been
informed by an officer of the United States army
of most remarkable instance of ingenuity and
presence of mind in a Sergeant of the army,
which occurred few weeks ago, by which he
saved his own life and that of his party. A SER
gcant with about twenty-five soldiers, had been
sent out some miles from Fort Defiance, New
Mexico, to guard some stock which were sent to
Craze, when, unexpectedly, they found that the
party was surrounded by about four hundred
hostile Navajo Indians. The brave and skillful
sergeant took position on an eminence, and by, a
vollcy from the long-shooting rifles of his party,
at first drove of the savagcs, who however, soon
rallied, and were preparing to storm the little
party on all sides. The sergeant in taxing his
brain for an expedicnt by which to convey intel
ligence Of the desperate peril in which his party
was placed, took a single dog which had accom-
panied The party, fastening to his collar note
written With pencil, informing the commander
at the fort OF has situation, took tin cup in
which he put some pebbles, which were confined
with piece of cloth over the top, fastened it
with string to the dogs tail, and turned the
dog loose, knowing that he would in his alright
run to the fort He dashed with his greatest
speed to Fort Defiance; the note was discovered
and read Straightway party was sent to the
rescue, and arrived just in tmc to save the lives
of the whole party. This sergeant justly mer'
its commission, which we hope will be awar-
ded him by the President nt-Rentuety Flag.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-06-06

his hat, but waving it with his left hand, his
right being wounded, cried out:
/" Hurrah brave Highhnders -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-24

Why don't our agricultural societies CITES
premiums for the best walkers, as well as for
the best trotters 1t is quite as important 10
farmers to encourage good walking as fast
trotting. There is Il great difference in horses
in regard to walking Farm horses arc not
required to go faster than a walk yet in most
cases fast walk is desired and some will
do a third more work in a day than others,
owing wholly to their gait.
1t is natural for some horses to so faster
than others, when at work on farm. But
speed may be improved by proper training
made by the breeders of horses should they
turn their attention to this point. Let no
horse be kept for breeder unless he is fast
walker. On long journeys horses in carriages
are expected TO walk much OF the way. They
are unable to keep on the trot much more
than half the time, on journey. 1t is quite
important, therefore, to buy horses that can
walk fast.
Yet how many purchasers are there among
us who make any inquiry i'll regard to the fac
ulty of walking? Fast troiters or racers are
anXiously looked for, and very high prices are
paid for racers, lin modern phrase trotterS. If
purchasers would be in the practice of inquir-
ing into the walking powers of horses the
breeders would learn better and keep better
Sres
We find the best teameters unwilling to let
, their horses trot, even when on descending
ground, where the draft is easy. They con,
tend for fast walking and say that it Injuries
their fast walkers to let them trot down hill.
Walking is what they want in team horses,
whether they are going up or down hill.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-24
From The Malne Farmer. Dec. 20.

ORCHARD HOUSES. We have recommend
ca 'nfSe structures, winch seem to be vel
calculated Tor the culture OF dwarf pear, peach
ana plum trees, or grape vines il pots, and
the rpening OF their FRUIT with greater certain
" IN our climate. They were first construct
edand put INTO successful operation by Mr. Rjv-
ers OF England. lie publishes pamphlet,
describing the manner Of building, and man
a az OF the fruit trees and vines in it.
I us u, tfea'ise has been repubIlshed by SaXton
q 90. OF New YORK, and can be had OF them
Tor forty cents The orchard house has been
descfloeu rs merely glass rooted shed They
are OelhG punt IN many places IN New Eng
Ianq, ana found 10 be very useful.
r, we ma IN the last number OF the Working
+ FARMER armef, letter nom d. w. Cot OF Norwich,
Oonh', VINO mas ouilt nm one OF these houses,
WIN WIlca ne n, mas been very successful. We
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-24

by the fire or rubbed with the hands until per
tcctly dry extra covering on the lower limbs,
but little on the body.
7. Should be compelled to be out Of doors
Tor the greater part of daylight, from after
breakfast until halt an hour before sundown
unless in damp, raw weather, when they
should not be allowed to go outside the door
s. Never limit healthy child as to sleeping
or eating, except at supper; but compel regu-
larity as to both; it is of great importance
9. Never compel a child to sit still, nor in
terfere with its enjoyment, as long as it is not
actually injurious to person .or property, or
against good morals.
10. Never threaten child it is cruel, un
just, and dangerous. What you have to do.
do it, and be done with.
II. Never speak harshly or angrily. bnt
mildly kindly, and, when really needed, firm
ly-n0 more.
II. By all means arrange it so the last
words between you and your children at bed
time, especially the younger one, shall be
words Of unmixed lovngness and affection
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-24

REARING CniLDREN.--l. Children should
not 90 to school until six years old,
z, Should not learn at home during that
time more than the alphabet, religious teach"
Jugs excepted
3 Should be fed with plain, substantial food,
at regular intervals of not less than four
hours
A Should not be allowed to cat anything
within two hours Of edimc.
D. Should have nothing for supper but a
single cup of warm drink, such rs very weak
a OF some Lind, or cambria tea, or warm milk
ana wafer, with one slice Of cold bread and
putter-nothing else.
o. Should sleep on separate beds, or hair
mattresses, without cap, feet first well warmed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-24

CRIME IN FRANCE.-A dreadful crime has
been committed at Genesse, near Paris. AS
an inhabitant OF the village was, on the morn
ing of Saturday, passing the house OF a Mad
anne de V with whom he was acquainted
he saw the outer door open. and went in 10
say good day TO the lady. To his surprise he
saw no one, and on ascending to Madame de
VS. bed chamber he was Mortified to find
her lying on the floor quite dead. in a pool of
blood, with three large stabs in the throat. He
then went to the room of the servant. and
there he found her fastened to the bcdstead
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-24
IA manufacturers of and dealers in
M H l. O d Il o N $.

VNO THE HONORABLE SENATE
H. AND louise OF REPRESENTATIVES, in Gen
eral Court assembled. -,
Respeetfnv petitions the undersigned that he and his
associates may incorporated under the name OF the
southbydge and Palmer Railroad Company with power
IA bud RAILROAD form point In Southbrdge, near
Inc Hamilton Wooden Mills, to some point in the town OF
Palmer at the Western Railroad, .,,,a,,r
For himself and others
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-24
GQlants

NJ ANTED-SECoND HAND FURNI-
W TURE-For which the highest cash price will be
paid Persons breaking housekeeping, and wishing
dispose OF their goods for cash. without the trouble OF
auction sale would do well to leave their orders E.
LAWSON x CO. Auction and Commission store g. 6S
and ~ Main street, which will be prOmply attended TO,
see advertisement in another column. diff mhl3
ROARDERS WANTED.-A few cen
- tlemen be accommodated with Board and
pleasant rooms at MRS. EARLE'S, q Thomas street
s2l diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-24

IssA FOR SAI.E-Ilouse No. Market
ii street corner Of Union street the residence OF INC
l late Nathan Mu2zy Is Thoroughly Dllt anu 10
sood rnnair, contains len finished rooms besides an
el win an excellent hard bottomed cellar The lot con-
tains about 5000 feet with variety OF thrifty young run
'rf ic5o ana ouS', noiow&wtf LEWIS G. MUzzY.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-24
furniture. 1T.
n Jew FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
Substantial and Elegant Furniture.

Z. W. VAIL late OF the firm Of f. G. PARTRIDGE & Co
would inform his friends and the public that has leased
the beautiful aud spacious Warehouse. No Flagps Build
ing opposite the Bay state House Worcester and vii
give his attention to the Furniture business in all its
hdicheS and Will Keep constantly hand a we'll select
ca stock Of substantial and elegant Furniture bought fnt
cash from the best manufactures in the country will
warrant the same equal in style and finish to any sold in
NurceSter County @" the money Will De refunded. His
assortment Will consist of rich and medium Drawing
Ipoil' farlor. Dining Room, and Chamber Furniture,
Looking Glasses I'm every variety and inish will
Keep on hand the best Live Geese Feathers pure crled
Horse Hair Mattresses, and all other kind Mattress
e; also very desirable assortment of elegant Window
shades l%tures ~ all Of the most approved kinds Of
spring Beds and in every article usually found IT,
Furniture establishment Furniture of all descriptions
Upholstered t. orderin superior manner Do tail TO
call and examine the stock before buying.
u2A dE,yt
& L c ON D-HAND FURNITURE
Persons Swing up housekeeping and wishing to sell
tAel Furniture for Cash, and have it removed without
further trouble win find to their advantage call on
PUTNAM & CLARK,
L-Ll- : Lran
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-15
Approved, November 81, 1850.
No. lo.-An Act relating to Elections.
IL is horeby en- lcted, &c.

SEC. /. In each year when the election of presi-
dent and Vice President Of the United States is to take
place, the first constabes and in case of their neglect
the town clerk, and in case of the neglect of both
either of the seectmen of the respective towns in this
State, shall set up n notification at the usual place oil
warning freemans meeting, mt least six days before
the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November
in such year, warning the ireemcn of such town to
meet on the Tuesday next after the first Monday III
November at the Same place and the same time OF the
day Of holding the next preceding reeman's meeting
ber of electors of President and Vice President Of the
United States this State may at such time be en-
titled to Propiied, that any meeting of the ireemer
of any town in this State holden in the year A. ID
1860 for the purpose of electng electors of President
and Vice President of tic United States shall be ega
II warned and holden in accordance with the provls-
ions Of the Compiled Statutes.
SEC. g. This act shall take effect from its passage
Approved, October 90 1860.
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No. 34.-An Act Relating to the Grand List
IL is hereJv enacted, &c

SEC l. In the appraisal of real estate by listers rs
provided in act entitled san act relating to the
grand list" approved November IA, 1866, the listers
shall have reference TO the value Of such real estate
on the first day of April of the year in which such ap-
praisal shall be made.
SEC 2. In addition to the abstract of the appraisal
certified by the listers Of the several towns required
by section thirty of said act, to be sent TO the house
OF representatives, it shall also be the duty Of the
chairman of the convention of listers of the several
towns in each county for equazing appraisal of real
estate in each year of such appraisal send or cause
to be delivered to the clerk OF the house of represen
tative or before the second Thursday of October
next after such appraisal, abstract of such appraisal
in each town in such county, therein distinguishing
between farming lands and other real estate, Us pro-
vided in section twenty of said act with the amount
of the appraisal Of each Of said two classes of real
tate mentioned in said section twenty separately, with
the number Of Of each of said two classes re-
spectyely, in the respective towns together with the
doings Of said convention and such alterations in the
appraisal rs such convention shall have made all duly
certified by such chairman.
SEC. 8. The laws Of this state shall not be so con-
strued as to exempt from taxation any real estate
owned by the several towns, and used by said towns
as town farms for supporting their poor.
SEC. 4. Section one Of an act entitled IAN act in
relation to the effect Of altering listers valuaons of
real estate by averaging and equazng committees and
form of oath' approved November IS 1856, is here
by repealed.
Approved November 81 1850.
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so driving, shall not be liable to prosecution for dam
age by reason of the escape of such animals into any
enclosure adjoining said highway, unless the fence be-
tween said highway and snch enclosure shall be
deemed lawful fence within the meaning Of section
one of "an act relating to the building and repairing
Of fences" approved December 9, A. u. 1853
SEC. /. All acts and parts Of acts which arc in
consistent with the provisions Of this act arc hereby
repealed.
Annrnvn1 Nnvnmlnr 10 1pGn
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BUSINESS CARDS.

A ID. X A. G. NOURSE, Manufacturers of
u. Doors, sashes, and Blinds and Dealers in Lumber
steam Mil for Planning, Saving, Mouldings &C., &c.
Estey Green's Building,
BRATTLEBORO VT.
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No 43.-An Act to regulate the Organization of
Towns in this State.
MS hereby enacted, &c.
SIC. l. Section nine Of chapter fifteen of the COM
piled statutes shall be amended that it shall not be
the duty OF the inhabitants OF any unorganized town
to become organized unless there shall be at least ten
families residing therein who shall have resided there
in at least three months previous to such organizations
ana amy organization attempted to be made where
there shall be less number Of lmilies residing there
in, who shall have resided three months as afore-
said shall be void
Approved Noyember %. 1850.
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DAVENPORT & HASKINS, Attorneys
~ and Counseors at Law and Solicitors In Chancery,
WILMINGTON VT.
c. N. DAvEsPoRr, II.
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BRADLEY & KELLOGG, Attorneys and
- Counseors at Law and Solicitors Chancery Office
opposite the Brateboro House, Bratttleboro, Vt.
j. d. Bradley Geo. b. Kellogg.
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GEORGE HOWE, Attorney & Counsellor
" at Law, and solicitor and Master in Chancery,
BRATTLEB0RO, VT.
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~ f. GALE, Surgeon and Physician
VI. Office No. Brick Row. directly opposite Bratteboro
House, Brattleboro, Vt.
Residence, Elliot St., Sd door West Revere House.
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E c. EDWARDS, successor to l.. ID. SAILS
IL BURY, Book Binder and Manufacturer of Blank Books,
and dealer in all kinds of Writing and Wrapping Papers,
BRATTLEB0RO, VT.
" The highest prices in Cash paid for Rays, Cotton
Waste and all kinds Of Paper Stock.
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II J. CARPENTER, DEALER IN
L. Toys, Fancy Goods, Books, Stationery, Newspapers
Magazines and Periodicals.
Subscriptions received for the Principal Newspapers and
Magazines, and forwarded by Mail or otherwise.
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T N. THORN, DRUGGIST & APoTHE-
CARY opposite the Post onice, BRATTLEBoRO, VT.