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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31
LIST OF TEXT BOOKS.

rIlHE followin. is list Of Text Books selected by
/ the Board Of Education, to be used in the public
schools Of the State Of Vermont for five years begin
the first Of November, l,6S:
Reuters Town and Holbrook's Series excluding
the Intermediates and Hillard's Sixth Reader.
Mathematics - Greenleaf's New Primary: Green
leafs Intellectual. Greeuleaf's Practical Walton
Cards and Keys, Nos. I and .. Davis University
Edition for High and Normal Schools only. Green
leafs new Elementary Algebra,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and political. - Mitchell 3
First Lessons Mtchell's Primary. Mitchell Inter
mediate Vermont edition. Physical. - MonteIth $
Physical and Astronomical. Guyots Common school
Guyots Wall Maps.
Granmars-Tower's Elements Norton's, Weld,
and Quackenhos.
Hisf0rics.-Lossugs Common school. Hair ilisio-
~ and Geography Of Vermont.
SpeHers-Town and Holbrooks Progressive.
NatUa, Philosophy. Quackenhos' for graded and
high schools only.
Psnmmsbip.- Dunton, and Scrihner's.
A. F. RANKIN. Sec. Of Board Of Education.
January - d&wit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31
FAIR AND TUOROUGH TRIAL

OF our goods from all who are interested In buyinga
frsclass article Of Tea and Coffee, at the lowest pos
sible rates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31
GROUND COFFEES.

PURE RIO. % p and 30 cents per pound
BEST OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA, 40 cents per
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31
TrRNER,s TIc porLorRErx OR

May
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

Coon RULES FOR PARESTs.-From your
children's earliest infancy inculcate the ne
cessity Of instant obedience.
,. Unite 6rmness with gcntleness. Let
your children always understand that you
mean exactly what you say.
3. Never promise them anything unless
you are sure you can give them what you
promise
T. IL you tell child to do anything.
show him how to do it, and see that it i,
done
5. Always punish your children for viii
fully disobeying you, but never punish in
anger.
5. Never let them perceive that they
can yex you, or make you lose your self
command.
:. If they give away to petuIence aud
temper, wait till they are calm, aud then
gently reason with them on the improprie-
ty Of their conduct
3. Remember that little present pun
ishment, when the occasion arises, il much
more effectual than the threatening of q
greater punishment, should the fault be re-
uewe1.
0. Never give your children anything
because they cry for il.
10. On no account allow them 10 do az
one time what you have forbidden, under
the same circumstances, az another
II Teach them that the only sure and
easy way 70 appear good IS % BE- good.
II. Never allow Of ale-bearing
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
y o y q L { ANT.

Lctnc into the breakfast room. BriJz-t-
III he good girl Is you viii;
And SEC If can I he a LADY,
And see if I don 81: sill.
on wash me and curl me and dress me.
lou say thu; ] 10 not look TT:
You think that IL tease for the sugar:
J won't doit-hardlv bit.
J won put ny foot on the tall.
Nor make the leasta atom Of fuss:
won drum at All with tie ,easpopn:
wen pull The cloth in . muss.
Papa, IL lie only had seen me.
know would have said Let hex stay"
Eu, just as pushed the door open,
You came there and sua.chcd me away.
ON say "No YOU can't, and then Kiss N e.
ou re not half 50 kind A. you seem
don want 10 stay with YOU. Bridget.
q dear 10 afraid shall scream.
wonder II folks that are grown M.
And thinking 70 have what they want.
Are patient when doors are shut On them.
Aud good when they re- told "Noyou can. I.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

How Many STATES The question
has Of late been repeatedly pat 70 US 10
know the number Of states in The Union.
We thought We had an opportunity Of hay-
ing the matter tested on the sth, and de-
cided by authoritative declaration. The
General Assembly voted thc firing Of ma
iional salute 10 honor Of the day-one gun
for each State-aud We counted with eager
ness the reports as the artillery thundered
from Arsenal Hill. At the close our score
showed thirty The southern States
had evidently been recognized, but 80 also,
thought We, Lad the ACKNOWLEDGMENT q Vir.
gini1. We sought the gentleman who de-
sigaated the number 0f rounds 10 b. fred
Did you intend to recognize West Yir-
ginia IN the salute p We euquired. "Not
BIT Of il" said be, placing bis foro-fngsr
b The side q bis nose, ana eyeinc ~ a.
ssnce "Thsro arc only thirsy-sin bona
fae States, bu; then We could not hslp
giving two rounds for the glorioas State Of
Yirginia--God bless her -! -FSanktorG
(KeHfscky) Ieonaa
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
GENERAL ROBERT LEE
~ NEs. v. 2. c.ARk, OF &C.

l.
As went the kEis GIT with sword anI shield
To iouruav or 10 battle field,
Pledged to the lady fair ana true,
For whom his knighuy sword he drew
You offered at your country call,
'lcIr life, your fortune and your all -
Hedging your sacred honor high
For her TO live, for her to die.
VIII her YOU cast your future lot.
And now, without one single spot
To dim the brightness Of your fame,
or cast shadow DER your name,
on lay your sword with honor down,
And wear defra; as twere crown;
Nor sit Ike Marius Lroodiug Ger
=. y ruin which can rise no moro,
But from your P4v.a bear away
\ glory Frightening every day.
Above the wreck which round you lies,
Calm and serene see You rise,
y grand embodiment Of Pride,
ChaStenei by sorrow AMI allied
To disappointment but to show
How bright your virtues meath it glow;
But Who may tell how deep its d4rs
Is ranking in your noble heart,
Or dare to pull the robe aside,
\" mch Cesar draws his w,uu Is 70 lille!
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

ET Upon the authority Of 'Bumor' Pres
idcut JOHNSON used to get some pretty hard
'Iabs' about an alleged fondncss for odd
Bourbon, from the Radicals. Cen. GRANT
is now catching it frora the same source
WENDELL PHILLGps writes:
Now rumors reach Us from Washington,
coming from different and trustgorty sour
ce-, that Gen GRANT has been seen uuuis-
takably drunk in the streets Of that city
within few weeks. We know nothing our
selves Of tie truth q these rumors We
make no charge against General GaANT in
this respect. But even the possibility 81
che truth Of these reports IS of TOO momeu-
tous importance 70 be lightly dealt With.
The nation j. bound 20 inquire as 10 the
habits cf candidates for high ONCE. After
ths experience u the last three years, il
h4s 10 right 90 run the slightcs, risk 10 this
respect. No public man, whose friends are
asking f)r him high Office, ougb. 70 COM
plain II tie strictest scrutiny b. tie pub
ic as 70 bis habits 10 this particular
OF course fidelity to tie negro mus. be
our fret and decisive test Il any mans E,-
mes. for The Presidency But this test of
temperance l. also vital
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

E Corn soaked in very strong I've made
Of wood ashes, IS said to be an infallible re-
medy for kidney worm in hogs. Salt and
birthstone is preventive, and, indeed !,
the only one known. Comfortable quar-
tiers aud good food are of really more i'm
portance in the successful management OF
hogs than many are inclined 10 suppose,
and should never on any account be n.g-
leeted.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

SA correspondent of the Germantown
Telegraph says A mixture Of wood ashes
aud salt, three parts of the former to ono
Of the latter, constitutes an excellent mix
ture for all domestic animals It's alkales-
cent and saline qualities are both eongenisl
to the animal system, and when used in pro-
per quantities and at proper times, are high
~ promotiye Of health.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

PRESERVING EGGs. A correspondent,
I. H., of Chicago, Ill, writes that he is
now using eggs two years old, preserved by
recipe which he has successfully tested
for eight years. He gives it as follows -
peck good lime; OF. cream tarar; l
teacup of table salt. Stake the lime with
hot soft water; when cold, stir in the sal.
and tartar
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

SHEEP IN THE ORcHARD.-A prominent
orchardist informs the Prairic Farmer ,hs,
in enc of his orchards where sheep ran du-
ring the season, the apple crop was almost
entirely unaffected by the cooling moth
Next season his entire orchard will be pas
tured with sheep. This IS IN item worth
RENE M beriny
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

WoRTH KSowISG.-The American ir-
tisaR says if screw is rusted into WOOD, or
there is nut or bolt that will not readily
turn, little kerosene oil should be poured
on il aud allowed to remain. In a little
while the oil will penetrate the interstices,
so that the screw, nut or bolt, can be easily
removed.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
Farmer and House-Keeper.

EETo remove warts from horses, tho
.Kdias Farmer recommends passing con-
siderably large needle with two threads
through the centre Of the vart, aud tie the
threads securely on each side Of its neck,
and let the threads remain until the wart
can be rubbed off
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
AGENTS WANTED FOR TIE
GRAY ACKE TS,
AND HOW TuTT LIVED, FOUGHT, AND
DIED FOR DIME, WITH

DIED FOR DIME, WITH
INCIDENTS AND SKETCHES or LIFE IS
TIE CUNFEpERACY,
Caapri'irg .V7yrg'ir,' n T'srson1i Air,p'p-e.
-trnV Ire. Nlf1i .iirsH'nrS. Hone Ltts PR
hsfH DrrHg. Ire in fis CHAP Fi-lf anil
HbspEli. T.geArr trtH He !Ssng. Btl-
i4as. .iHe-ao'' ant Hnnor,sf I7ct-
alHI Of re U.rr for S5lthsra In
fJ..ri-1-s
There is n certain portion or fha war 'h7t VI
never go .ufo ilc regular histories. nor Dee ema5-
died In romance ~ poetry. which is q very real
la-t ut b. and vIil, 90 preserved. convey t0 sue
reeI.n. generations better iinl of fhc spirit az
us conflict tHin many dry reports or careful nar-
rt'.sts " events. tal ,Is pasi May Tie c..Iiel tbc
gossip fHr fun tc rl.h's ~ iie rlr. This '-
Illustrates tae character 81 iHc leaders the lluu.r
90 'he soldiers. 'hc devotion 0f soueu the brave
~ 90 men. tIe p'uUt uf our heroes the Romance
and hard-hIr> Of tle service
lhe Valiant and Brave Hearted the Tir,u--
cs4uo and Dramatic the Witty aud Marve.lJU-.
fae Tender and Pathetic nn3 thc whole panor.-
ut oi tns War ore here tnrIigE'v portrayed To-
g MASTERY manner. At once historical and roman
ur. rsri.rfnE DO tIe most ample. unique brilliant
and readable book that fIe var has called forth
Auuscmeuta Wcii as iustrlc zion mav he found
in every page as graphic detail. brilliant viL
and authentic history are skifclIy iuterw oven
iu this work Of literary art
Send flr Circulars and see our terms. and a fail
description ri tle work Address
JONES BROTHERS & co.
Jan 2. l,,s.-1w Richmond, Va.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

EY-GovERS0E AIkEN The Charles
ton News, referring 20 q paragraph going
the rounds Of tie papers stating that this
once wealthy citizen Of South Carolina is
low very poor, remarks
Mr. AIKEy, before Tho war, was worth
ab9u: a million and half Of dollars -
Tie owned about one thousand slaves. auI
bis rice crop was sold for from 500, 900 to
$4,000 Last year Mr. AIXES planted
but small portion Of bis tract, bat be has
lost none Of bis landed property, aud bis
real estate IN this city alone would realize
f1riuue. II Mr AIErS j. POOR, s. T..
SlrwAEr Is not rich
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
MOTTO z

FTNuE notes given 90 tbe sale 90 Nrs Susan Pc
ters Dee ere now ile Az persons know
iU.s themselves 90 Uc indebted OBJ tie Estate w.l
be expected 90 make pr0mpt payment as indul-
gcucc cannot be given. Those having cllicis a.
-aiust tic Estate, wi, produce .hc same daily ..a-
ta-utleatel for s,tf.mtl
JAMES SUEETZ,
administrator.
Romney, Jang1ry 3. l>GS liz.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
I Ii f l. L T Il BONNET

We will lay it BY, We will keep il still,
Though it bring from the heart a sigh,
For the little form that wore it on &C
Is an angel in the sky
We win keep it still, aud it will recall
Through the days which are to come,
\ little child with a smiling face
That graced for awhile our home.
And then ere the leaves of the forest fell,
Ere the winds Of winter blew,
When the flowers OF summer began to fade.
Our darling faded too.
Now this little relic seems to tell
OF the sunny hours gone by,
When beneath it smiled the happy face
Which is smiling in the sky. .
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

A Few HAED TWNos. Experience
AMI observation have taught men that 10 j.
Hard 90 quit chewing tobacco.
Hard 90 keep from eating toomuch
Hard 10 duuk liquor and not O. De iu-
temperate.
Hand o. 7ly our debts
Hard o. resist temptation
Hard t. believe mau you know to be a
liar
Hard g. tu-n ihe other cheek when We
arc struck
Hard q borrow money from friend, when
wc need D.
Ii.-4 g. JOS. .Js .utul..
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

ANEw FLYING MAcHISE An English
lawyer, who evidently spurns The things Of
earth, has f9rsakou the gown and bar 70 in
vent and perfect flying machine. lie pro-
poses % convey Passengers through the air
~ steam bird or flying steam engine, Ct
ted With wings capped by the action Of
steam a patent has been taken out for
this continuance, but the machine j. NOT yes
ready.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
-TrNS or ADVERTISING

The rates of Advertising are, for n square item
- % joss USE Dollar AND FIFIN CLS1s for
.-.r'ious-lar-cr ones in the same proper
..- Ea-l continuance Thir;y-seyeu aud a half
t-..s.
-..-'-. half yearly and yearly advertise
z...s .l--t,.ia a. liberal reduction on the above
r-t-
YEARLY advertisers disseminating during the
....u b., charged regular rates.
N.a.te-tisemenl Ia BE- considered by the month
...- specified ou Tie Manuscript, or pre-
.. agreed upon betv cen the parties
ua.s 81, associations, communications Of
t5e-, aud notice, 'Uf deaths exceeding
sNI.l De charged ten cents yer line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
South Branch Intelligencer.
William Harper, Editor.
air. Corner Nam and Crarol Lane SIS.
EyxSEr, WEST VIRGINIA.
TFRNIs:

THREE DOLLARS per annum-or TWO
.t.S AND FIFTY CENTS if paid in ad-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
II o L TIC a L.

20 The following lines were written by lit
tie girl upon hearing friend tell Of bright lit
tie niece, who left her bonnet at her Grandma )
home, when she wen, with her parents to the sun
ny South. Little 'lDA" was too pure FOR earth,
and the good angels took her to Heaven
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14
JOHN J. JACOB.
n o { {; c g

'ToGS, ADMINISTRATORS, QUAR-
rIANs, &c, &c.
'N -r-sivcI Appointments "a Clm1i.l-
800 'hinc>r, auI COMMISSIONS. Of
an uIg rctl. o. trtns ,-t .,ly 81 I
I'd .tmHY be- entrusted T. ,l. rs such
..tss and dispatch.
JAMES PARSONS
W.,: ~ bee IL. iSG7 .--m.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

GS-Wbat IS higher aud hasdsomer
Ehen the bead Is OF A pillow.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-02-14

Napoleon read the proof Of bis 'Lif.
Of Crsag' iwcuty- times.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

The VALUE OF A SCRAP Book. Every
ono who takes newspaper which he In
the least degree appreciates. will often re.
gret to sec any number thrown aside for
waste paper which contains some interest.
ing and important articles. A good way
to preserve these Is by the use Of a scrap
hook. One who has never been accus,
toned thus to preserve shost articles, ean
hardly estimate the pleasure It affords 10
sit down aud tiHn over the pleasant, famil.
iar pages. Here choice piece Of poetry
meets tho eye, which you remember you
were 30 glad to see in the paper, but which
you would long since have lost had II not
been for your scrap book. There isa wit
" anecdo,e-it does you good to laugh
over It yet, though for tho twentieth timo.
Next is a valuable recipe you had almost
forgotten, and which you found just In time
to save much perpiexi,y. There Is sweet
little story, the memory Of which has
cheered and encouraged you many timc,
when almost ready to despair under the
pressure of life's cares and trials Indeed,
you can hardly take up a single paper
without rcperusing it. Just glance over
the sheet before you, and see how many
valuable items Ii contains that would be of
service to you hundred times In life. A
choice thought is far moro precious than
bit of gliuering gold. Hoard with care
the precious gems, and see at the end oftho
year what rich treasure you have accll-
mulatcd.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

PourENEss OF PAUL. An old poet has
quantity called Jesus 'the first true gentle
man that ever breathed." Pauls polite.
ness, too, must not DO overlooked, com.
pounded as il was ofdignity and Difference.
Il appeared in the mildness Of the manner
in which he delivered his most startling
and solemn messages, both to Jews and
hea,hens; in his graceful salutatiops IN
his winning reproofs-the "sxcellent oil
which did not break tho head;" In the
delicacy Of his illusions TO his claims nn'l
services and, above all, in tho calm, self:
possessed und manly attitude ho assumed
before the rulers Of his people and the Ro-
man authorities. In the languages Of Peter
and John to their judges, there Is an ala
ruptness savoring tho rude fisherman life,
and filter for the rough echoes Of tho Lake
or Galilec than for tho tribunals Of power.
But Paul, while equally bold and decided.
is far more gracious. lie lowers his thun.
dcrbolt before his adversary ero he launch
es It. His shaft is "polished" rs we'll Us
powerful. His words to King Agrippa-
81 would to God that not Lnly thou, hut
but also all that hear me this day, werc
both almost and altogether such as am,
excep, these bonds"-are the most chival.
rous utterances recorded in history. An
angel could not bend moro gracefully, or
assume an attitude Of moro exalted cour-
tesy
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

proverb about the sheep. Well, worked
upon those two ideas until Mr. Reed offer.
cd mo an an interest in his business.
The first morning alter the co'partner.
ship was announced, Mr.. James Gcery, the
old tea merchant, called to see mo, and
said to me, You uro all right now; I have
one word Of advice to give you: be care
ful whom you walk the streets with Thai
was lesson number three.
In this connection must repeat an an
ecdote told Of the late Robert Lennox. A
country merchant came into tho store oi
Mr.. Morton, highly respectable Scotch
merchant, to purchase goods. He spoke
abou, credit, references. &c. Mr.. Morton
said, 4 win give you what credit you wish.
But said thu merchant, Il am an entire
stranger to you.' Mr.. Morton replied :
Did not see you at church with Robert
Lennoxf p Yes. I was at church with him.
We'll, I will trust any man whom Robert
Lennox will take to church with him.
Ihopc these three lessons Of watchful-
ness over the interests Of their employers,
watchfiilness over their partners interests
and their own, after they are joined, fol.
lowed by intense waichfulness that no black
sheep creep into their folds. may be i'm
pressed by these anecdotes upon the minds
Of those for whom they are intended.
One other lesson feel il very necessary
to inculcatc-,hat Of patience.
With little patience most young men
will find position as high rs they have fit.
ted themselves to fill.
In all the changes which have taken
place in my firm since 1922, no partner has
been brought in who has not served as a
clerk in the establishment. And now
leave my house well organized, prosperous
and free from complications, still In the
hands of those who have served In 1t as
clerks for longer or shorter period. !
mention this as encouragement to young
men to pcrscvere in the faithful perform.
anec Of their duties"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
Fires IL CossfantinopIe.

Two fire.towcrs are on tho highest points
on each side of the Golden Horn. One Of
these is old Genoesc fortification IN Galaia (;
the other is Turkish structure, rather ef
fectiye than otherwise, as II soais ssveral
hundred feet above the water. In the gal-
leries Of these towers, watchmen walk day
and night with spy glass in hand. On the
discovery Of a fire red ball Is hoisied in
the daytime. and red lantern at night
from flagstaff above, and guns are also
fred from battery on the Bosphorus.
The alarm is then given to all the police
stations, and runners arc sent throughout
the city and its suburbs who call attention
by beating the pavement with iron.shod
slaves and follow this by crying, "Yangan
Var" "'rhere isa fire." giving ont also
the location Of the conllagra,ion. Nothing,
Gun be more impressive than this alarm,
ringing far and wide throughout the silent
streets at dead Of night, and bringing terror
to many heart. I remember hearing this
cry FIVE times on wild winters night in
my boyhood. aud, on rushing up to the top
Of house, seeing the sky ablaze like an
oven and tho snow-covered roofs red as
blood, while the crash Of falling houses aud
the shouts anil shrieks of multitudes, as In
n battle, mingled In the warring sounds Of
the elements. Eighteen hundred houses
were destroyed that night. As soon as the
alarm Is given, the fire engines are horne to
the scene Of action; but thcyTre Of llttlc
use, for they are only three or four feet
square, small enough to he carried on the
shoulders Of the firenen. who rush through
the narrow streets, stripped to the whist,
and yelling lice demons. These fremen
have little or no regular pay, but, except.
ing a hack k.sheesh at the New Year, are de.
pendent on the owners Of burning houses
for the remuneration Of their services.
Tho bargain goes on amid vast deal OF
Oriental chaderiny, and, ten to one, before
an agreemuat is reached, tho building in
question has vanished into smoke and ashes.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21
BIDDEFORD Me-. FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2l, 1868.

bin amalgama,in and misgenoratin, ontil
you he'd got the two nces Into one ho.
mogenus mass. Deekin don't anser-l don !.
require Il But can't help remahsin thu,
I kin select dozen, moro or less young
niggen in these paris, who resemble yoo
more than yoor own children do. Go on,l
only desire to correct the President where
facts don't bear him out
There wux no yoose in preceedin while
he WIZ present, not the least and there.
fore / waited till he lea, wich he shortly
did.