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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-03-19

DEsrITUrION N TIE EAST OF LONDON.
In part of South Hackney. with a
population of between five and six thou
sand, living in the District OF London
Fields. most of whom are dock laborcrs,
shoebinders, and costermongcrs, there is
said 10 be great privation. That part of
the neighborhood is always poor, but the
poverty has been much aggravated of late
by loss of work and the severity of the
weather. There are five hundred families
known to DO destitute at pr sent Mile
End Oh Town has population of twelve
thousand, nearly the whole of whom are of
the working class. One third of them are
destitute, and nearly the whole of the pop
ulation are in state of dependence
From the closings Of the docks and other
causes, the distress was represented as
appalling. The poor rate last year was
five shillinSs in the pound. 1t was stated
by dePutation from that part OF Lambeth
chiefly bordering upon the river, from
Waterloo to Lambeth bridges, that of Il
population Of twenty five thousand, about
four-ffths are ont Of work, and that about
two thousand were in distress, chiefly from
the want of employment at Mandsley's,
the cessation of large contracts and other
causes, There is in Holy Trinity, Lam
berth, n population Of seven thousand, five
siIths of them being of the laborng class
Upwards of two thousand are said to be
in distress, which is attributed to tho late
commercial panic, AMI to the discharge of
more than one thousand men by one firm
The expenditure in indoor relief had IN
creased from $500 week, $500. In
Christ Church, Straiiord, with a poor pop
ulation of four thousand, AMI which was
a district heavily visited by the cholera,
about a fourth of these people are out of
work and in distress The poor-rate was
five shillings in the pound last year.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-03-19

festivities it was noticed that the noble
man became very sad. His face wore Il
melancholy appearance, and those who
stood nearest to him saw him weeping.
What could have caused him to he mel
ancholy at such time ms that One of
the pieces that these musicians had played
was his mothers favurite melody. She
had often sung it to him many years ago,
and he had not heard it since, until the
students played it. 1t was enough to
make him sorrowful, and it drew these
students to his heart in such way that
he could not express his feelings They
had recalled to his memory a piece of
music which he had never been able to
find in any music store and which it was
worth fortune for him to hear.
must now make my story short
The nobleman kept the four students in
his castle two weeks became acquainted
with them very fully, and learned their
Object in leaving the university to give
concerts. lie supplied them with three
thousand guldens, and told them he would
pay their expenses at the university for
foar years and that they might have the
privilege Of making drafts on him at any
time.
Their fortune was better than they
had reason to expect. Ernest had already
written to the owner of the house and
garden that he might expect them to take
it, so that it was now engaged.
The students returned to the university
AMI reached there Just few weeks before
the end of the year when the house must
be ready for the owner. On the evening
of the day when the old man promised to
appear, he stood below the window in
the bright moonlight playing on his violin.
lie was true to his word, and expected
the promise to be kept. The young men
went down to invite him up, and told
him all that they had done. They show
ed him the deed for his place and gave it
to him. On the following day he formally
took possession of it, and they supplied it
with furniture and groceries for house
keeping.
The young men felt that they were
am ply repaid for their faithfulncss to their
word; by the gratitude and JOY Of the old
man. But they were not only repaid in
feelings they were more than repaid even
in money.
Fourteen years after that time that
place came into their possession for the
old man had dic1 and bequeathed it to
them in his will that part ol the town
rose suddenly in value. Many things
contributed to its increased value, which
| will not crumer"tv. IL L. enough 10 say
that in seventeen years from tie time the
four students gave the deed Of the house
AMI garden to the old musician the same
property which had cost two thousand
guldens was worth eighty thousand. The
students, therefore, were not merely paid
in heart. But also in money. They had
kept their word; and the memory of
being faithful to their word even to the
poor old man who had no power to com
pei them to be true to it, was pleasant
memory as long as they lived.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-03-19

But l must pause, or my prolixity will
weary your patience. Before you hear
from me again hope to be sailing over
the seas to visit the country of olden
tales. Yours, ever, s. z. *.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-03-19

The iavorte air nowadays is a mill
lionaire.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
Boy or GjrIt

One day last W eek ababe oulv n. fav
days old, snugly enveloped and care
fully packed IN basket, was found on
the front steps of ono of tho Catholic
institutions OF this city. Some little
girls carried it iu to the good Sisters,
who immediately decided to care for
the foundling untilit was reclaimed
or could be sent to the Orphan Asylum.
First, however, it was necessary to
have it bapuzed, and for this pious
purpose it was dispatched, in charge
of the institution.
Arriving at his room, and annouuo-
lug their mission, the good Father
conducted them TO the chAple, and
taking the little "waif' Ia his arms,
while the young devotees looked up
with all their eyes, ho asked the usual
question, "boy or girl?'
This was n poser. Mono could ans
wer it andSt vas repeated. .iT
Don't know your reverence" one
of the youngsters ventured to stammer
out.
"Then take it out doors and exam
Inc" ordered the good father. -8
Tho girls departed aud returned
and in answer to the inquiry from tho
eyes of tho priest, one SAID "boy," and
blushed all over.
The ceremony Of baptism was then
completed, and the girls, with their
ChristianIzed charge bearing the name
of Saint OF the Day, returned TO the
Sisters. They inquired the name; said
il was nice one, and hoped the child
would live 10 be worthy the name il
bore, to all of which the little girls
dutiiully replied, "Hope So" 1t was
decided theI to send the walf to tho
Asylum, and for this purpose appro-
pirate clothing was procured, in tho
arrangement of VIII jh startling dis
covery was made-the "boy was
girlp f.
What was TO be donor 1t would
never do to have girl with boys
name. SO. after some deliberation, q
justifable amount of rather grave
amusement at the awl1wardness OF the
situation, and the blunder the young
devotees, they were sent back with
their squalling charge TO the good Fa-
ther to rectify tho mistake. The rito
was properly performed for the child,
the name only was misapplied, so, with
an innate enjoyment OF the fun Of tho
thing, he gave feminine termination
to tho masculine name, and sent the
party back TO trouble him no moro on
the question Of boy or girl Cincinnati
| Commercial.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04

we have introduced, would give to the
losing parties legal remedy against
those who occasionod tho loss. And
probably the reason that no such suits
arc brought rs because the influences
employed TO interfere IN such contracts
are so intangible and difficult of proof
that the evidence must in nearly all
cases be deficient
The subject is one ofgreGt interest,
and includes within itself some of the
most intricate of social problems.
there is SO much ofright on each side
that the public press, usually shrunk
from It's dicussion, SO as to allow the
experiment to work itself OUT Per-
haps this is really the wiser course.
1t must come at last to the arbitra-
ment of necessity. The laws of de-
mand and supply will control the
question. If wages are so high that
men cannot afford to build, they will
bury their money in the various Sc
culities which are offered, instead of
investing 1T in real estate, and thus de-
mand for labor will diminish until it
comes into the market alta price which
will command a sale.-Ne10ark (NJ)
Advertiser
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
An Old Axe.

A few days since, Nathan Salisbury,
ESD yag SJagd n Way ETSfy Gsa5hI GPsGaa5dhIar 0 axe
The circumstances arc as follows; AT
an early day, when Mr., Salisbury, in
company with others, was chopping
and clearing the forest of his newly
acquired farm, they came upon very
LARGE hcmlock standing near the stream.
After cutting the tree down, Mr.. Sal.
isbury discovered that what appeared
to be the heart of the tree, was really
separate tree from the one just fallen.
On examination, it was found that this
tree within tree had been girdled at
some previous time, leaving a small
portion uncut so that the sap had con-
tinued to traverse tho trunk until its
growth had completely Overgrown the
girdling, and another tree was formed,
growing to enormous dimensions.
A few days since, near the trunk OF
that tree about twelve inches below
The surface, was found this peculiar
axe. 1t is ten inches in length, by
three and one fourth inches on the cut
or edge. 1t is made of iron. Now,
what is remarkable about this tres
and axe, is this-that the girdllng or
packing Of the inner tree corresponds
precisely Y with the axe found, and
counting the concentric rings of the
growth of the outer tree, 10 found the
remarkable fact that the inner tree
was gIrdled about one. hundred years
before the landing of tho Pilgrims.-
J Who was in that locality uaing an AK
! three hundred and fifty-seven yeAH
} aqoS I sf
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
boughtfor sl50. Terriers are often

bought for el50. Terriers are often
crossed With tho 1lItalian greyhound,
producing aveiy delicate, but extroino.
ly useless dog. The Scotch terrier is
the hardest Of dogs, is very courageous,
and is worth from $40 to $50.
The Scotch deerhound is the rarest
and most valuable of hunting dogs.
They are rare, and are owned prinoi
pally by the nobility of England
They are worth 800 each
The beagle is the smallest Of the
hound kind, of ofsuperior scent and en-.
durance, and in short best sort OF q
rabbit hunter.
English greyhounds, the Aoetost of
dogs are worth from s25 TO 500 each
The Italian greyhound is merely
parlor dog. The pure breed is rarS
and valuable, fine ole being worth
$3.50. A'ie' 'e'
There is a great variety Of pointers,
settlers and spaniels. The King
Charles variety is the most valuable Of
spaniels. he is supposed to have or
iginated IN Japan, where a similar
breed exists. He has a large, full eye,
black and tan color, and never weighs
over ten pounds. They have been 20, &
at auction in England, at so, 600 each
The coach dog is from T,on,nark.
and is not Of much value.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
REPARAToR cAPILLI.

Por restoring hair upon bald heads (from
whatever cause il may have fallen out) and
forcing growth of hair upon the face, IL has
equal. 1t will force, she beard to grow upon
the smoothsst face IN from five to eight weeks
or hair upon bald heads in from two TO three
months. A few ignorant practitioners have as
serted that there Is nothing that will force or
hasten the growth Of the hair or beard. Their
assertions IRE false, as thousands Of living wit
nesses (from their own experience) can bear
witness. But many will say, how are we to dis
tinguish the genuine from the spurious2 It
certainly is difficult, as nine-tenths Of the diff
ferent Preparations advertised for the hair and
beard are entirely worthless, and you may have
already thrown away large amounts in their
purchase. To such we would say, try the Re-
parator Capilli; II will cost you nothing unless
fully comes up 10 our representations. II
SSor Druggist does not keep L, send us one dol
lar aud we will forward II, postpaid, together
with n receipt for the money, which will be re-
turned you ON application, providing entire
satisfaction is not given. Address,
W. l.. CLARK 4 CO., Chemists,
10. West Fayette Street, SYRACUSE, n. Y.
feb. 6-lyr.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
About Dogs The Different Var
ietIeS.

Few eIsous are aware of the value
and variety of dogs, varying as they
do in weight from $50 pounds to less
than ono pound, and value from about
$500 to less than nothing, A descrip-
ton of the different varieties may not
be uninteresting;
The Siberian bloodhound weighs
about 100 pounds, and measures 40
inches in girth, and is worth nearly
$500.
The st. Bernard dog, which is of a
bluff or light lead color, is very large
and valuable,
The Newfoundland dog, wherrpure,
is entirely black, and its pups are
worth from $40 to s25.
The Shepherd dog, or Scotch cody,
is wondeful for its patience, fidelity
and bravery, 1t is worth IRON $40 to
500.
The English mastiff, a good watch
dog. is worth from S15 to S25.
Ofterriers, the black and tan is
most admired. 1t varies in weight
from one pound to twenty-five pounds
and increase in value as it decreases
in weight. A member of the bar in
this city has ono which weighs less
than one pound, and is the smallest
we have ever seen, II could not Of
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
A speech by CharIes Dickens.

Mr. Dickens presided at the annual
dinner of the Railway Benevolent
Society of England, on the 5th inst.
In proposing the toast Of the evening,
Mr. Dickens said: There is story
once told me by n friend of mine, which
seems to my mind to have a certain
application. My friend was an Amer
ican soa Captain, and, therefore, 1t is
quite unnecessary to say hls story was
quite true. Laughtor1 lie was Cap
tain and part owner Of d largo Amori-
can merchant liner. On certain voy-.
age out, in exquisite summer weather
he had for cabin passengers ono
beautiful young lady and ten more or
less beautiful young gentlemen
Light winds or dead calms prevailing,
the voyage was slow. They had made
half their distance when the ten young
gentleman were all nadly in love with
the beautiful young lady. They had
all proposed to her, and bloodshed
among the rivals seemed imminent
pending in the young lady's decision,
| Laughter. In this extremity the
beautiful young lady confded in my
friend the captain, who gave her dis
Greet advice. lie SAID. "If your
affections are discngaged, take that
one Of the young gentleman whom you
like the best and settle the question.
Laughter To thisthe beautiful young
lady made reply: ~ cannot do that
because like them equally well"
Laughter. My friend, who was u
man ofresourcc, hit upon thisingenous
expediant, said he: "Tc-morrow at
mid day, when lunch is announced, do
you plunge over board, head foremost.
l will be alongside to rescue you, and
take the one of the ten who rushes TO
your rescue, and then yon can after
wards have him" The beautiful
young lady highly approved, and did
accordingly. Bnt after she plunged
IN, nine out OF ten more or less beauti-
tul young gentlemen plunged in after
her loud laughter --and the tenth
remained and shed tears = loud laugh
ter looking over the side Of the
vessel. They were all picked up and re-
stored dripping to the deck. Laughter
The beautiful young lady upon seeing
them said; "What am L to do? See
what sight they are in. How can |
possibly choose, because every one OF
them is wet?" Laughter, "Then'
said my friend, the captain, acting
upon sudden inspiration, "take the
dry one" Loud and continuous
!aughtcr.] lam sorry to say that she
did 30, and they lived happy after
wards. [Cheers.l Now gentleman
in my application Of this story, OK
actly reverse my friend, the captains
anecdote, and l entrcat the public, il
looking about to consider what are fl
subjects for their bounty, to give eact
his hand with something IN it, and no
., .,-.,",.I !. h"nu W Che ihuusITIou'
railway servant, who is always at hi
back. Cheers.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04

clared that if he could be allowed to
return and secure his money he would
willingly give up his daughter to the
overseer. Az every station the former
guard tried every means in his power
TO secure the arrest of the old man,
declaring him to- be confirmed man
iac, but failed at all points Ho then
telegraphed to Columbia, requesting
the assistance of two policemen, but
Before arriving at that place the friends
of the ''maniac' had him safely slowed
under the pile of wood in the tender,
and the discounted guard was assured
that the old gentleman had jumped
from the train, and ran back toward
Brentwood. Cn hearing this
the guard at once got off and turned
back to Brentwood, while the old
planter crawled from his hiding place
and rode safely through to Decatur,
having achieved complete triLmph
over his enemies, and escaped the
dreaded ayslum forever,--NdShviHe
Union and Dispatch, goth.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY.
VIM. G. T r e 8 IZE
still continues. to accommodate the public with
PHOTOGRAPHS,
FERROTY
........ AMBR0TYPES,.

Not Much Ofa ManScc-An Ala
bama Planter in the Role of
"a 1Iadman-His Escape on "a
Railway Train--rhe Deep
Laid Schemes OTa Crafty Over
seer and Dcstined bride
Fruatrntcd--The Old Man Trts
umphant.
There is wealthy old gentlemen
on largo plantation near Decatur,
Alabama, the father of Il lovely daugt'
CT just upon the threshold of blooming
womanhood and short time since
had IN his employ an overseerin whom
he placed the utmost confidence, but
who, as n suitor for the hand Of the
peerless young lady, he could not once
think Of recognizing. Not at all dis-
couraged, the overseer pressed his
suit with patience and perseverance,,
and at last obtained the consent Of the
daughter to a union for life. The ac-
quiesenco of tho father was asked but
he sternlY refused TO listen to any such
proposition probably with an ego to
what he considered better match for
his child.
The young people were determined,
however and lost no time in planting
and carrying into effect their schemes,
and in some way tho overseer
get hold of a largo amount of tho old
mans money. With this secured, he
at onco circulated story that the old
gentleman had gone stark mad, and
that careful treatment in an insane
asylum would be the only remedy for
him. So skillful was the whole thing
managed, that upon the testimony OF
n bribed physician, the old planter was
placed in the hands of q guard, who
was instructed to accompany his
charge to tue insane asylum at Mash
vile
All seemed working we'll The
old gentleman took the Nashville
and Decatur Railroad for this city and
only a few short hours Icy between
them and their destination. Bofor,
the train reached this point, however
the prisoner, seeing that his protesta
tions of insanity fell unheeded upor
the ears Of all, resolved to attempt I,
escape, and at moment when The
guard had relaxed the strict vigilancC
NhiSh hAN bOph previously hOPU VI
he jumped from the car and w9s soor
ont ofslght.
The guard shrewd follow, dctermin
cd 10 recapturo the old gentleman an'
carry out instructions gwen him. II
order to DO this, he kept himself upol
the trans as much as possible, and II
Brentwood, a day or two since, wa
rewarded by seeing the old man il
the act of getting upon the southwark
bound train. He forthwith made 70
) the escaped prisoner, and was about +
prevent tho. old gentleman's gettin
upon the cars, when the later COOL
drew pistol and warned the relent
less pursuer that if he did not keep hi
hands off ho would be dead man /
a most conceiyably short time. Th
I. conductor stopped the train and tn
wranglers got aboard, the Old gentle
man, however, enlisted the sympathiC
"a of q number of persons, whom he cor
yinced that the story in regard to b
insanity was fabrication, and Ii
y would be oaptor was compelled to II
gloriously subside. The old man de
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
ASTROLOGY.
The Void As on ished
AT rHs woNDERFvl sJvrA rArIoSs
MADE BY TIE GREAT AsTRoLoGlsT,
Madame III. A. PERRIGO.

She reveals secrets thatmorial ever knew. Sho
restores 70 happiness b oso who, from doleful
events, catastrophes, crosses in love- loss OF re-
lations and friends, loss OF money, &c, have
become despondent. She brings together those
long seperated gives information concerning
absent friends or lovers, restores lost or stolen
property, tells you the business you are best
qualified TO pursue and in what you will be sue
sessful, causes speedy marriages and tells you
the very day you will marry, gives you the
name ikenessand characteristics of the person.
She reads your very thoughts, and by her al.
most supernatural powers unveils the dark aud
hidden mysteries Of the future. From the stars
We see in the frmament-the malcfc stars that
ovaeome or predomnste in the confguration-
nom tho aspects and positions OF the planets
srd tho fixed stars in the heavens at the time
pi birth ahe dcduces the future destiny OF man.
rail not 10 consult the greast Astrologist on
earth. II costs you but tribe, and you may
never again have so favorable an opportunity:
Consultation fee, with likeness aud all desired
information, 81. Parties living at a distance
can ona,ilt the Madame by mail with equal
safcty and satisfaction TO uienselvs AS II in
person. A full and explicit chart, written out,
with oil inquiries answered mud likeness enclos-
and sent by mail on receipt OF price above men
aaned. The strctest secresy will be maintain
cd, and all correspo adence returned or destroy
cd. References OF the highcst order furnished
those desiring them. Write plainly the day OF
the month and year in which you were born,
enclosing 4 small lock Of hair.
Address, MAoANE II. a. PERRlGO,
p. o. DRASER ?9S, BurFALo, NJ Y.
fsb. s-lyr.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
BEAUTY (!
Auburn, Golden. FIaxen s. SiIken
CurIs,

CurIs,
PRODUCED by the use Of Prot. DEBREUX
FRI6ER LIE CHEVEUX. One application
warranted 10 curl the most straight and stub
born hair of either sex into wavy ringlets, or
heavy massive curls. Has been used by the
Iashionables Of Paris and London with the most
gratifying results. Does no injury TO the hair
Price by mail, sealed aud postpaid$ 81: DeserlP-
.BHUTTs 4 CO., Chemists, No. 286 River st.
Troy, N. Y, Sole agents for the United States.
[feb 8-lyr, ..-.....--.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
ReparatOr CapiIli,

Throw away your false frizEes, your switches,
" your, wig
Destructive Of com fort, and not worth igi
Como aged, come youthful come ugly and
fair.
And rejoice In your own luxuriant hair
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
Whiskels and NIuStaches

I1toneEp TO grow upon the emoothest face In
IL rom three to Hye weeks by using DR.. Sc
V1qNe's RESTAURATUER OAPIDLAIRE the
most wonderful discovery In modern gciehce, act
lnR upon the Beard aud Hair in 40 almosI miraou-
tpus manner. lt has been used by the ents Of
Paris aud London with the most fatiering suct esH.
Names Of all purchasers will be registered Rndif
entire satisfaction Is not given In every instance
she money will be cheerfuliy refunded. Price by
mail. sealed and postpaid, 81. Descriptive circu
lars and testimonials mailed free Address BER
0ER, SHUTS a Co., Chemists No. 2s5 river
areA Troy, N Y. Sole agents for the Unite d
Stat1s. feb S--lyr
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1867-07-04
Free t : Every Body.

Large PIP Circular, giving information Of
the greatest importance to the young of both
sexes. ~
h teaches how the homely may become beautiful
ana the despised respected, and the forsaken
no young lady or gentleman shonld fail to send
the address, and receive a copy postpaid, by
q MN mail Address p. 0.DrAwe;2,I
Teh. e--6m.l Troy, n. u