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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-08-18

What Yankee Papers Say.-The New
York World says, since Grants great
11nsco at Petersburg, owe cannon taKe
Richmond. It has been evident to gooa
Judges for several weeks, that Gen. Grant.s
campaign is a failure
Heretofore Gen. Grant has dlctated the
movements of Gen. Lee, but hereafter
Gen. Lee will dictate the movements OF
Gen Grant.
Washington will, within ten days, oe II IL
greater danger than any to which hlon-
mond has been exposed since the opening
of this ill-starred campaign.
The problem is no longer the aes'Ioo- l'-
ton of Lees army, and the capture OF
Richmond, or even the capture OF Is's's-
burg, but the defence OF the loyal osa1ss
against the rebel armies n
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07

The Colossal BIRD OF MADAGASCAR.
In the year 1850 French ship-cap-
tain named Abadio, being on the south
east coast of Madagascar. observed in
the hands Of native the sholl Of g-
gantic egg which had been perforated
at one of it's extremeties and employed
for domestic purposes. NJ. Abadio
being attracted by the unusual dimen-
sions Of the eg y,sct to work to procu'o
specimens of it, and ultimately sue
ceeded in obtaining from the natives,
besides the specimen first seen, two
o.hers-one of them found in the de-
bris of recent land Zip, the other was
d sinterred from recent alluyial TO-
m ltion, together with some bones Of
apparently no less gigantic size. W
on these objects, which were shortly
aftcrward forwarded to Paris. the late
Professor Isidore Geoffroi St Hilaire
founded new genus and species of
extinct struthous birds, allied to Din
ornis, for which he proposed the name,
Epyornis Marimus. The most strik-
ing character Of the egg of .Epyornis
is their enormous size. The l,rg at
of the two received at Paris measured
lengthwise no less than two feet ten
inches, and breadthwise two feet four
inches in circumference. It's extreme
length in straight liue was twelve n
ches. Professor Geoffroi St Hilaire
estimated that it would contain 10 1-8
quarts, or nearly MS much as six ostrich
egg. A large ostrich eggs, we may
mention, is only about 6 II inches in
length, being little more than half that
of the -Epyornis.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07

bowl ready filed, and-my newspaper.
Then follows an hour composed of
three thousand six hundred of the hap
piest moments Of my life. light my
pipe, and take up my paper, duly dried
and cut, without which enjoyment is to
me impossible. have seen men on
the outside of an omnibus attempt to
fold a newspaper in a high wind, read
ing to the bottom Of column, and
then suddenly becoming enwrapped,
swathed, smothered, in tossing crack
ling sheet. Call that reading the news
paper l like to read bit, and puff
my pipe a bit, and ponder bit and
my ponderings are not about the ma
chinatioDs of the Emperor Napoleon,
not about the probable result of the
American war not about the confer
ence, not about the state OF the money
market, but about that much tnlked-oi
march of intellect, that progress OF
progress, that extension of civilization,
which have shown their product in my
newspaper lying before NEIL III,
Year Round.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07

New ESGLASD's AGRIcULruRF.-Th
Springfield Republican says,in speaking
of the New England Fair t. como off
in that city: The territory occupied
by the six New England States, covers
an area of about $4,000 square miles,
and had a population in 1860 of 1885,
2S3. OF it 20,0OO,OO0 acres are i'm
proved. 1t has 256,172 horses, &c.
962 cows, 26S, ISL oxen, 5S0,101 other
cattle, 1,749,560 sheep and 322,157
swine. 1t raises about 100000 lbs
of wool, and manufactm O. Al, 900, 600
pounds of butter, and 21,000,000 lbs
of cheese per annum. The value OF
its farms is estimated Mt $i73, O00, 900,
its implements of husbandry $4,000
900, and its live stock $6S,000,00O, or
total of 1857, 100000. The wealth
and power of New England Agricul-
ture is greater than that of any other
interest. A selection of the choicest
animals and products of New England,
would make an exhibition worthy of
any country or cline. The eyes of tho
world are upon her, and those who
take prizes at her first exhibition are
working for Immortality"
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07

A RAT SToRY.-A neighbor, whose
statements are entitled to implicit con-
idence, relates story of the cunning
and intelligence of rat, which is truly
remarkable. Being plagued with the
depredations of the rodent mammels
he made verious attempts to secure
the representatives of this small race
of quadrupeds. The trap used was n
wire one, and so constructed that, on
a rat entering and nibbhng at the bait,
the trap would spring and cage the
intruder. Our neighbor, when he
went to examine his trap, always found
it sprung, but no rat, and. what was
the strangest OF all, the bait gone. So
he resolved to watch the trap. His
patience was presently rewarded by
beholding half dozen rats making
their appearance and at their head
one who appeared to be leader. This
rat advanced slowly and cautiously
towards the trap, and when the others
would make a move as if intending to
rush at tbe bait, the old fellow would
wag his tail and they would fall be-
hind him. After viewing the trap
closely, the old fellow approached the
back part of it, and getting on it.
shook the raised part until the trap
sprung, and then put paw through
one of the openings between the wires.
and taking the bait, he made good
his retreat with his booty.-Noyolt
Old Dominion.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07

Ny HAPPIEsT Moment. 1 know when
the happiest moment of my life really
comes off. Not when / receive my
dividends from those very abrupt gen
tlemen who have, apparently, n natu-
raj hatred of their customers, across
the bank counter not when / go to
my old wholesale grocery stores in
lower Thames street, and smell the tea
and taste the sugar. and dip my hand
into the piled up rice. and learn from
my sons of the yearly increase OF the
business in which still keep my sleep
ing partners share ; not when that
fair haired, knickerbockered boy who
calls mo "grandada." makes cock
horses Of my knees, and rides innum-
cradle steeple-chases, clutching at my
watch guard for bride; nor when
his sister, fairy elf, makes a book
muslin glory on my lap, and kisses me
as her "dear dada"-these are tri-
umphs if you like, but there is some
thing too exciting in them. they are not
the happiest moments Of my life. That
blissful period is to me, 30 far rs can
Judge, about 10 A. NJ. Ihave had my
comfortable breakfast |; my wife has
gone down to see to the domestic ~,
engagements for the day if it be sum
mer, / stroll on to the corner. Of my
garden il it be winter. ! shut myself
into my little snuggery but summer
or winter. / find laid ready for me
box Of matches. my old meerschsuM
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07

unfrequently glutted with. Especially
where children are numerous, great
attention should be paid by parents or
guardians, to prevent their children
from gormandizing great quantities OF
fruit which has not fairly arrived at a
state Of perfection. These few friend
ly hints, we'll meant, if taken into con-
sideration, we are convinced, will be
conducive Of good results.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07

EATING FRuIr,-The following from
a contemporary is both timely and true;
AT this season of the year it may not
he amiss. by way Of advice. to caution
our readers against the introduction
and too frequent indulgence Of unripe
fruit in their families This is time
Of year when diseases OF bilious
and virulent nature are most to be ex-
pected, even when the strictest caution
is observed; and certainly much more
80 when the individual thoughtlessly
INDUCES in foolish appetite for the
unripe trash which our market is not
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07
MANS LOVE IS SOMETIMES
TICKLE.

Mans love is sometimes tickle
But oftener fear,
'Tis deeper than a woman's love,
More earnest and sincere;
For has not womans vanity,
And trihine with fate,
To ruin and sin sent many heart
That once was good and great
know pretty rosebud mouth,
And ewes OF violet blue,
Nav for the moment turn his head;
But deem him not untrue.
II he weary OF the rosebud mouth,
And sunny, golden hair
It's the passing homage beauty claims
He does not worship there.
He wants gentle spirit, too
Mere beauty does not win
The constant love of his noble heart;
There must be grace within.
And Oh, woman surely knows
She is gifted with the power
To make his life a weary load,
Or brighter every hour.
And what would be our only lot
without his tender care;
His strong right arm to work for us,
And all our sorrows shsroI
II woman guards her sacred trust
To strengthen and to save,
She finds his heart ~ leol and true
As generous and brave.
And however bad man may be,
Each one Of rs can prove
He is never wholly, fully lost
To the influence Of love.
And those who love may mould him
For better or for worse
Nan Is as woman makes him
A blessing or s curse.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07
The Legend OF Sorrento Castle.

A deep bay window in the west room
of the Castle del Sorrento held two
figures that appeared clear and distinct
in the bright rays of an October moon.
One of the figures was youthful cav
alier, with profusion of dark curls
shading an olive brow and cheek. The
other was fair haired girl, whose
white arms and hands looked still
winter in the moonlight, and whose
soft low tones contrasted strangely
with the passionate voice of the youth.
1t is in vain, Julio she said, softly.
My grandfather has threatened me
with Imprisonment if l do not receive
Count Luani as my husband. l am
constantly watched by that horrid
Montani, whom my grandfather en-
ploys, simply because l dislike him so
much; and whom have now eluded
only because he now believes me fast
asleep in my chamber.
And there is no hope, Armida 2
None, Julio. We must now say
farewell. Think of me sometimes in
the lonely cell to which l am doomed /;
Tor, believe me, will not marry the
Count
But the cell shall not be your por-
non, dearest Trust me. / will find
some way to enable you to avoid it.
An Julio, you know not the resolute
character OF my grandfather. Once
determined upon matter, he will
move heaven and earth to accomplish
MS wishes. He showed this feeling to
my poor mother, whom he married To
man older than himself; and / feel
certain that already the chain is tight
ening around me-
Armida looked up moumfully into
,uhos eyes with such an expression OF
Aeeh' nnmitgated anguish, that his
neart was more deeply touched by
hef sorrow than his own. 1t was a
A"ra tate indeed, that SO lovely girl
es Armida should have no alternative
out that of prison, or of marrying
IN old and disagreeable man; for
oOuht Luani was of stern, unyield-
s and dictatorial disposition; and
nfmida knew how unceasing would be
niS watch upon her words and looks
De''er with hut in the Alpine soil
'uues with Julio, than the splendid
palace of Luani with its morose and
selfish master.
Armida's grandfather, the Count
oar'h' had become very poor from
some cause unknown to the public, O,
even TO his own family. 1t was whis
Pered that his confidential servant
'iohtani, held rod above his head
W some deed committed long ago
""u mat the drain upon the old mans
Estates found its way into the pockets
a. aontani 1t was we'll known thai
,ae latter kept sharp oversight upor
~'da' and that he was eager tina
quo should marry the rich old Count
s VINO claimed her hand upon tn,
Avns'h OF her grandfathers promise
'ears ago. the Count Cari6, in /.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07

The OLp RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM PrsY.-
The old house at the southeast corner
OF Second street and Norris Alley. be-
low Chestnut street. Philadelphia. hsS
recently been purchased BY, a, pre-
gressive citizen. It, viii sAprtly be
torn down to. make room for buildings
more in. accordanca. with the present
age. The old house derives its chief
interest as the only residence Of Will
liam Penn. The house was bait for
samuel Carpenter. 1t was occupied
az the city residence Of William, Penn
and his family. while in Philadelphia.
on his second visit in. l700. and in this.
house was born his son, John Penn.
tho american" the only one Of tho
race ever born in this country. The
house is Row about one hundred and
ssvsnty-6ss years old. and u tho last
relic OF tbs Penn family.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07
Ancient use OF Perfumes.

Constantine the Great provided fra
CANT oils to be burned at the affairs of
the greater churches in Rome; and st.
Paulinus, of Nola, writer of the end
of the fourth, and beginning Of the
fifth century, tells us how, in his time,
wax tapers were made for church use,
so as to shed fragrance as they burned:
"Lumina ccrotis adoluutur odora papysis"
A perfume in common use, even to
this day, was the invention of one of
the earlics of the Roman mobiles, named
Frangipani, and still bears his name;
it is a powder, or sachet, composed of
every known spice, in equal proper
tons, to which is added ground iris or
orris root, in weight equal to the whole,
with one per cent. of musk or civet
A liquid of the same name, invented
by his grandson Mercuto Frangipani,
is also in common use, prepared by
digesting the Frangipani powder in
rectified spirits, which dissolves out
the fragrant principles. This has the
merit of being the most lasting per-
fume made. The perfumes used by
the ancients were undoubtedly moth
ing more than the odoriferous gums
which naturally exude from various
trees and shrubs Indigenous to the
Eastern hemisphere That they were
very extensively used, and much val
ued, we have only to read the Scrip
lures for proofs: "Who is that COM
eth =. perfumed with myrrh and
frankincense, with all the powders of
the merchant (Song of Solomon,
iii, g. Abstaining from the use of
perfume in eastern countries is consid-
cred sign of humiliation: The Lord
will take away the tablets, and it shall
come to pass, that instead of sweet
smell there shall be stink. IL Exod.
xxxv, %; Isaiah iii, 20-24. The word
tablets in this passage means perfume
boxes, curiously inlaid, made of metal
wood, and ivory. Some of these box
es may have been made in the shape
Of buildings, which would explain The
word palaces" in Psalm xiv, s; "Al
thy garments smell of myrrh, and al
oes, and cassia, ont of the ivory pala
aces, whereby they have made thee
glad" From what is said in Matt. II
| II. it would be considered among the
most valuable gifts which man coulo
bestow:-And when they (the wise
men) had opened their treasures, they
presented unto him Christi gifts: gold
frakincense, and myrrh. AS far as
we are able to learn, all the perfumes
used by the Egyptians and Perslan'
during the early part OF the worlc
we're dry perfumes, consisting of spike
nard NdrdoSdchyS J1dmdnst,) hyrrh
olibanum, and other gum resins, near
" all of which are still in use by the
manufacturers of odors. Among The
curiosities shown at Alnwick Castle, Ii
a vase that was taken from on Egyp
tian catacomb. 1t is full OF q mixture
of gum resins, &C.. which evolve
pleasant odor to the present day, al
though probably three thousand year
old. We have no doubt that tn
original use of this vase and its con
tents were for pertaining apartment
in the same way that poa pour'a
now used. Scientific american.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07

"a There is no use in distributing
Ir.cts among the untraetable.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-10-07
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-30

These Bltters are prepared, IN pure bourbon
whisky, from acombination Of over 90 different
kinds ofroots, banks and herbs which act in per-
feet concert one with the other prepared from the
original formula given by the great chief, Red
Jacket, to DR. Chaplin, who used them succe ssfully
in his practice for many years, and by their use
gained so great popularity in the cure Of dyspep-
STA, Liver Complaint. Constipation Sick and Ner-
vous headache, Fever and Ague, and aid iseases
arising from torpid liver or Indigestion Persons
suffering from either Of these loathsome diseases
will find sure cure by the use Of these Bitters,
which are perfectly pure and free from oil those
drugs and poisons usually put up in such prepar-
atoms, and palmed of on m unsuspect ng public.
One trial will convince the most skeptcal that in
Red Jacket is virture which none other possess.
They strengthen and invigorate the system.
They are unequaled for general debility.
Thew are sure cure for dyspepsia
They give . good and healthy appetite.
They assist digestion.
They are the best stimulcnt in existence.
They are preventive Of fever and ague.
They relieve constipation.
They cure nervous headache.
They are perfectly pure and palatable,
AGED persons and delicate females will find they
can save large doctor bills by ofthese Bitters
Beware Of counterfeits. Red jacket Bitters are
only sold in bottles, with our name blown on the
e,da
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-30
TRUSTEES sALE.


WHEREAS. on the 5th day Of March. A. D.
w 1857, Harvey Leonard and Pelagie Leon
ard his wife. executed unto Austin COrbin, -
trustee. certain deed of trust, conveying TO
said trustee the land in Scott county, Iowa. des-
cribed % follows, to-wit: Lots No. three (3) and
four az in block No. five 80 in Mackintosh's
second addition to the city of Davenport, with
all the buildings md improvements thereon !
which said conveyance was made by the said
Harvey and Pelagie for the purpose Of securing
the payment Of certain promissory notes and
Leonard, and dated the first day Of January, A.
d., 1857, one Of which was payable as follow:
for the sum Of ten hundred and seventy-6ve
(AlOTsl dollars, due January 1st, 1850, to the
order Of Ralph Metcalf, At the Banking House Of
Macklqt / Corbin. The said deed Of trust y re-
corded In book "a" ef town Lot Mortgages,
page As, Scott county, Iowa, records. to which re-
ierenceis made for sfnll description of property
andkindebtedness.
And. now, said described note having
become due and payable, and the said
Harvey Leonard having failed to pay the same,
I, Austin Corbin, trustee as Aforesaid, do
hereby give this public notice, that BY virtue
of the power which il in me vested BY said
deed Of trust, VII On esfurday, the Slst dey ef
December, A. D., 1881, = the hour
81 IL, / sSs Court House : door q tSs
s :: :tPs:: , e i = s 3: ~ !;
5Seorib6A Oro6uoch IG6tooft - 6Anll ~ neQptoE1
$500 = ~ "a 6l61sng u - -, IT.
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Motto.


DUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the
i undersigned, Referees appointed by the Dis
trict Court Of the County Of Scott in the
State q Iowa in pursuance Of an order Of
the said District Court, entered on the 25th
day Of November, A. d. 1864. in cause
therein pending, in which William E: Car
M chicl ct al were plaintiffs, and John Z.
Henry ct. al were defendants, win, on
W ednesaay, the 18th day Of January, A. D:
1865. at the hour Of o'clock, P. NJ, Of said
day.. at tie door Of the Court House, in the
CssE, Of Davenport, expose and offer for sale
at3bublic auction to the highest bidder, tire
seal estate hereinafter described, to-wit !:
/ iot. N one "a, and ten feet off Of the east
side OF iot'N two (a), in Green's Second
Addition to the City Of Davenport, in the
chunty Sf Scott, and State Of Iowa.
: 7s,;as.sf Sale Cash, or portion fthe
purcha Ssi money not exceeding one half
thereof may, il the purchaser desire, remain
Acuredsbn the premises for one year, bear
ing i6te est at the rate Of ten per cent. per
=. CHARLES II. KENT, Refsrees
e. JAMES GoLDsprRv,t
!, davenport. Dec. 9th. 1864. dts
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-30

DIARpnGA AND DYsrxrEnY.-We have
examined great number Of letters from
some of the most prominent citizens in
Cincinnati and Covington, ETC.. speaking of
the highest terms Of Dr.. Stricklano's Anti
Cholera Mixture for the cure of diarrhGa
and dysentcry. The letters are too long to
publish. Mr.. Woods, Of Covington, says
he WIS pronounced incurablc by the best
doctors in Cincinnati, and one: bottle Of DR..
Strickland's Anti Cholera Mixture effected
= permanent cncc after suffering for months
with the worst form of diarrhHa and dys-
enterv 90 cts bottle. For sale by all
Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-30

For Medical and Table uses, which are perfectly
pure. and need only be tried to be appreciated
each bottle, and our initials pressed in wax over
the cork. Sold by ill druggists and dealers
throughout the country. Call for our goods and
take no other Circulars to the trade applied
on application to BENNETT PETERS CO.,
sold bv No. 81 River st., Chicago
&. s. Bailord, ct Wholesale BY Beiderbecke /
Miller. iune2O-d&w1y
Hold at wholesale in Chicago BY Fuller, Finch
4 Fuller. Dushman + Van Setback w. d. Har-
ris 4 Co., and c. F. Smith, druggist Of Day
anuort by Beiderbeck Miller.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-30

DYSPEPSIA, NERVOUSNESS AND DEBILITY
DR.. Strickldna's 7ontc-We can recon-
mend those suffering with Loss of Appe-
tite, Indigestion, or Dyspepsia, Nervousness
and Nervous Debility, to use Strickland's
Tome. It is q vegetable preparation, free
from alcoholic liquors; it strengthens the
whole nervous system; il creates . good
appetite, and is warranted to cure Dyspep-
STA and Nervous Debility.
For sale by Druggists generally At 81 per
bottle. Prepared by DIR. A. Strickland, 6
East Fourth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
iuly2O-dGwtf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-30

EXTRACTING JUICE FROM GRAPEs.-A Ger
man has devised novel means Of extract
Ing juice from grapes. Instead Of pressing
them in the ordinary manner, he places
them in . drum provided with a suitable
strainsr, revolving at rate Of from 1000
to 1900 revolutions per minute. It is said
the following advantages result from this
plan: l. The time required for the opera
ton is greatly lessened, the whole of the
juice from one cwt. Of grapes being obtain
Cd in FIVE minutes. 2. The quantity Of juice
is increased by Ave or six per cent. 8.
g Stalkin' is rendered unnecessary; and 4,
the agitated juice 10 SO mixed with cir, that
fermentation takes place with great rapidity.