davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-04-17
Agents Wanted.

- ABCus W &MIc0s - =
We WAIT FIRST CLASS AGEyTs 10
TIE SEWING MxcaIMEs LII
ordinary, Inducements 10 eocf salexsnsn.
Fnrthsr p.rtScalArz, and sample work furnish.
e on application to ". q. WILSON 4 Ca
Ts-nd. Ohio Boston. Nass-; or st. Lsuis.
no - Ian
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-04-17

~ TIKRces DAVIS SUGAR CUE
HI STAR HANS S-s5,sss t,iis =
10 tisress 20 plxia Hsns ~ MILL
Just received and for ss1s ~ q
uax1l - -, = = 20
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-04-17

In each Of these Departments is conferred
distinct BAcHELoR's DEGREE and the Audubon
al Degree of MASTER OF AXIS Is open TO all Stu
dents who complete the required course.
The DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE includes fun
course of APPLIED MATHEMATICS, and CHEMISTRY
applied TO MlSUFAcTuRKs and AGMcULTuRE,
together with complete Schools 81 CIVIL AND
MINING ENGINEERING, in which distinct Dipio
mas are conferred
The Student may attend any one or more oil
the above courses OF study, at his option.
The Course of instruction is thorough ana
oomnlete In every Department. The discipline
is founded upoR such principles as are believed
10 be NEST efficacious In the development OF
manliness aud self.respect among young men.
Ample accommodations furnished in College
Building, or in the town Of Lexington. Neces
sary expense for the half session estimated at
tlT5
Tuition and College fees for half session $50
Board can be had at the College Hotel at sl'
per month.
Z. Z. GORDON,
lam Clerk Of Faculty.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-04-17
Baltimore Live Stock Market.

- Special to tie Register.I
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-04-17
EDUcATIoNAA
WASHINGTON COLLEGE,
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA

bEATNU NVN' NH
President, Gen. ~. II. Lkk'
rI,HE NEXT TERM BEGINS FEBRUARY
Isl. and closes on the third Thursday in
June, 1865 s,.
each Of the following departments
Department Of Arts;
Department Of Science;
Department Of Philosophy
Department Of Law.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-04-17

The many Thousands cured ut this establish.
meht within the last twenty years, and the nu.
mcrous important Surgical Operations performed
by DR.. Johnston witnessed by the reporters of
the Sun, and many other papers, notices of which
appeared again and again before the public, be-
sides his standing IA q gentleman of character
and responsibility, is sufficient guaranty to the
afflicted.
Skin diseases speedily cured. augs-dly
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

The Publisher. ut the Euthul DAILY
auI Weekly HeWun, have determined
I, enlarge the HEgALp, January l,t, ls'is,
Thgy nre impellel 70 this course nom 'ae
unprecedented success OF the HEHNp'
and its rapidly increasing subscription
lie, and patronage, as we'll a. that the
r,pii growth Of Rutland, in bushes, and
r.,r,ul,,jon. demands that il, leading pa
.hould bs In no wise behind it, other
interests The large and increased patrons
tse ~ the present year, over that OF any
f.rr,. us periul, leads Us 20 announce that
when -. ,rgel, the HERALD will be the
largest paper Ia Vermont, and among the
t,r,,.., in Now England. They would re-
.t.ru thrIf -rtirfu, acknowledgements 70
rhcir Patrons, for the hearty aud geaer'
.f,- support that has been given the HER
.I.n. and the interest they have manifest
"A In il, prosperity the present year, In
ntAina a large increase 81 subscribers and
IA return We propose 20 give them the
#miuy year, the largest and best paper in
Vermont
Arrtus,mtuts have been made for daily
Intelligence from every town and village
ia Rutland county, and from all the larger
towns OF Addison, Bennington, Windsor
anl Wiu1hain counties also, from Wash
,B.,t., fa4nty. y. y, which makes the
.flIrA n especially interesting A. local
rsucr a, homo and abroad, and no effort
viii be spared u obtain all that Is gong,
promptly and fally.
H., columns will also be filled with let
ter, from various sections OF the State
sareiyn correspondence, historical, literary
md p,liticl articles. Special correspond
anoe from Washington, Boston, New York
ana Chicago, and other reading matter OF
current events, thus making g paper
worthy the patronage Of the people OF
Rutland, Rutland county, and OF Yer
;aont.
A corps Of writer's in aid Of the mRnag'
ing editor, Henry Clark, have been en-
gagged, who WALL assist in giving 10 ouI
readers the latest aud freshest thoughts
upon the great questions which are con
stantly arising IN American society ant
pohtiup A. well As - give the latest new
~ telegraph and from other sources.
The subscription price, to both DAILN
and WEEKLY, will remain unchanged
. aud Notwithstanding tho large outlay in
volyed in this improvement, and the in
creased expenditure, we enter upon IT will
the utmost cheerful hopes, fully behevin.
we shall be sustained by An appreoiativ
public, aud that We are, giving our read
crs the largest, best, and cheapest paper il
Vermont.
WEEKLY HERALD, 81 so
DAILY HERALD, ~ 90
TUTrIE & Co.
Rutland, VT, Dec. :, 1868.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24
BOOK NOTICES
Holiday Books.


Every parent, among the Christmas and
Holiday gifts that they present their
,hildren, should include one or more vol
umcs Of books for their amusement and
profit. In no department of literature, is
here so much effort being put forth as in
he preparation of books for the OBLIGATION
md profit Of the young, which meet with
4 ready sale, and indicates that the peo-
pie are in lining toward the instruction and
entertainment of the rising generation,
which is one Of the bright signs Of the
present era. Among the most successful
publishers OF this class OF Books, are
Messrs. Lee & Shepard, Of Boston, Henry
Hoyt, of Boston, Appleton,& Co, of New
York, George Routledge 4 Co, of Lon
Ion, with a Branch House in New York.
We should be pleased to give a definite
uotise of most Of their contents in ad-
vance of the Holidays, but their number
md our space forbid only mention at
this time; and hope hereafter by perusal,
to give our little friends a more definite
summary of their contents as these long
winter evenings will give them an oppor-
tupity to read many volume.
-Mcssrs. Lee 4 Shepard OF Boston,
publish a very large variety of works es-
pecially adapted to the instruction and
| entertainment Of the young Among
hese we note the popular books by Oliver
optic, which are always so popular with
the little folks, and many other works in
sets, suitable for faulty or Sunday-sehool
libraries
The Alden Series" by Joseph Alden
D. d., four volumes-The Cardinal Flow.
r, Henry Ashton, The Lost Lamb, The
Light-heartol Girl 'Dotty Dimple Sto
-ies, by Sophie May, author Of Little
Prudy," to be completed in six volumes
illustrated Little Prudy Stories by
sophie May, six volumes, handsomely il
.ustrated. in a neat box; Elm Island
Stories, by Rev. Elijah Kellogg, author
If Good Old Times, etc, to be complet
ID in six volumes, illustrated "Eminen
Statesmen The Young Americans Ii
orary of Eminent Statesmen-uniforn
| with the Young Americans Library o
| Famous Generals--six volumes, hand
,omely illustrated, in neat box, compris
ing Benjamin Franklin, William Penn
Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Daring
Deeds, Noble Deeds; Famous Generals.
The Young Americans Library of Fa
nous Generals-a useful and attractive
series for boys-six volumes, handsomely
illustrated, in neat box, comprising Gen
eral Washington, General Lafayette, Gen
eral Taylor, General Marion, General
Jackson, Napoleon Bonaparte; "Gler
Morris Stories" for boys and girls, by
Francis Forester Rev. Daniel Wise), five
volumes, each volume complete in itself
and illustrated with five engravings, com.
prising Guy Carlton, Jessie Carlton, Dick
Duncan, Walter Sherwood, Kate Carlton,
and very many others.
Henry Hoyt, No. 0 Cornhill, Boston,
publishes large number of books fol-
youth, suitable for children in the family
or the Sunday school Mr.. Hoyt's pubhca'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

SUDDEN DEATu.-The Fairhaven Jour
nal thus notes sudden death in Poult-
ney; a girl named Mary Clark, aged six
teen, living in the east part of the town OF
Poultney, died suddenly on Friday morn
ing, the 18th inst. Her mother died
about year ago, and the care of her
fathers family devolved upon her. She
had for short time been under treatment
for rheumatic pains. but her case was not
deemed critical. On the morning of the
18th shSwas around as usual About
nine O'Clock she reclined upon a lounge
and played with the children who gath
cred at her side. At ten, without any
premonitory SYMPTOMS Of dissolution, she
ceased TO breathe. A solemn edmonton
to friends and acquaintance, and to the
readers Of these lines.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24
BnANnoN.-At am annual Meeting :

BRANDoN,-At an annual Meeting Of
Farmers Chapter, No. ., Brandon, VI,
Dec, 10th, The follywips officers were
chosen;
II, Roberts, ii l.
r. Pierce, h.
A. NJ, Stiles. s,
J, Capen, O. III.
Il, 5, Meaoham, 7, 5,
J, V. Parker, II, A, c,
Rev. w. w. Atwater, Chaplain,
J, l., Knapp, Sd V,
W Morrill,, cav,
c, Il. Fenton, lst V.
+, ]. Bliss, Treas
II, Forbes, Sec,
r. Alum, Tyler
After the election Of officers, the fol-
lowing Preamble and Resolutions were
passed
Farmers Chapter No, 9, r, A. NJ, Com
panious, since our last meeting, We have
been called by the will Of Divine Proyi-
dencc, To part with our NJ, + High
Priest, Companion David Warren, who
died on the 9th inst at the advanced age
Of :, years, Therefore
RsSolecd That in the death of Compan'
ion Warren, our institution has lost .
true and ardest friend, one who has stood
by Masonry in its DARK days, as well rs II
its sunshine and prosperity, we shall re
member with interest not only our de
parted companions firm adherence 10 thu
fraternity, but also his uniform friendship
and kindness Of heart a. a citizen Of oul
Town
Rsiolred, Also, that We hereby sympa
thi7e with hi. two daughters, in thei
great loss. who are now the only rcpresen
tatives of once happy family, i.
We as Masons. also recognize God
ever watchful care over his creatures, II
sparing 50 long, so many Of the old stan
= dard bearers of masonry, while we ar
solemnly reminded that a few only c
those veterans, yet linger among u.s., an
not many years will pass before the chat
that now binds the o'8 and the atr WI
E bc severed.
4 Voted, That a copy Of these resolution
be forwarded the children OF the decease
ana also publish in the Rutland HERAL
and Independent, and that the jewels
, the Chapter be draped in mourning +,
, three months. Adopted unanimously.
RoEEET FORBEs, see,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

CHINrsE.-Thcre are in California G2
900 Chinese, nearly all enrolled in siN
clubs, corresponding 70 the six district
from which the emigrants came, On IA,
arrival of an emigrant ship, agents from
the clubs proceed on board and TAX
charge Of those who have come from tn
districts represented by their companics
Al the club house the emigapt is boardco
and lodged at small cost until he hu,
obtained employment, Should he be out
Of work at any time aiterward he is Per
mit,ed 10 return, or should lie Do SICK,
lodging - provided for him n
case Of INDECENT, sick or disabled, tho clul
if they are not provided for by private
contributions, find lodgings, pay doctors
bills, and, in eases whore til, necessary
for the patients to return to china, detra3
the cost Of their passage. The n1ne o.
every member Is inscribed in a balE KEEP.
for the purpose, and, To prevent the ah
-condiug Of deflulting debtors, all person.
proposing 10 return TO China are bound L
report their intention to the committee o.
the club, who only allow them to dcplr
when they are satisfied that in doing 81
they will leave no just claim unsettled
/ In most Of the club houses, a room, O.
part Of room is set apart for the worship
Of the spirits Of deceased members. Their
an altar is erected, on which are place
the offerings of friends and relatives
while behind it is kept the lcnsthcuin
melancholy roll of those Who have die
in the land of their exile.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

,cl, Of the navy are classified as follows
vessels OF the first rate Of = 100 tous and
upward, %, coz guus, vessels OF the Sec
nd rate Of 1900 20 2,iOO tons, ~, is3
guns; vessels II the third rate Of 600 10
| 200 tons, 20, 4li guns vessels of the
fourth rate, under GOO tons, ID, Isl guns ;
total POO vessels l,ti3 guns. The fol-
lowing indicates the character Of the YES
,el,. Iron-clad vessels, ~, 1870 guns;
screw steamers, o. e3s guns; paddle
wheels, 2s, 100 guns; sailing vessels, III,
IL guns. Total 2u6 vessels, l,1i3 guns,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

Teach a child To he useful Whenever
opportunity may offer,
Let every ministerwhile he Is preaeh'
ing, remember that God is one OF ms
hearers
High houses. are mostly empty in the
upper story,
The mantle Of charity is garment
not apt to be worn out in bad weather
Pain may be said to follow pleasure
as its shadow,-t0toH,
Glory is the shadow Virtue is the
companion.
How can We expeo, TO live with God
in heaven, il We love not to live with him
on earth - Re-, j. Mason,
Something Of rebellion Turks in the
heart Of the most submissive, something
Of mystery in the heart OF the most
prosaic,
We must not dispute about tastes
they are too many, and too varions, TO be
the objects Of rational discussion.
The seeds of repentance are sown il
youth by pleasure, but the harvest Il
reapcd in age by pain.-Col'oH,
-"Rehect before you act, but when ,h'
time for action arrives, stop thinking wa
maxim OF Gen. jackson.
Every act of sin is more injurious L
him who commits il, than il can possibl,
be to any other who suffers by it; it vii
return into the conscience, and perform
strange work there
"A white garment appears worse wit
slight soiling than do eolored Carmen,
much soiled; 80, little fault in goo
man attracts more attention than grca
lffense in II bad man,
There is a greater depravity in No
repenting Of sin when it has been con
mitted, than in committing it at first. 1
leny, as Peter did, is bad; but not
weep bitterly, as he did, when we has
denied, is worse,-L Paysog.
Always speak reyercntly and gent
If your mother, always act toward h
kindly and tenderly; and, in after yea
YOUR memory of her whose love and cal
we're the blessings of your infancy al
childhood will be very sweet.
4 In the depths Of the sea the watel
IRE still; the heaviest grief is that bori
IN silence the deepest love flows throul
he eye and touch; the purest Joy Is IA
,peakable. the most impressive preach
It a funeral is the silent one whose III
are cold.
10 We have only to respond to the =
e ,ious efforts making for u, TO accept 4
= precious help and uplifting infucnc
y Providence has provided for our good al
slory, to trust Him as our father, and
% Him even in our sins, and ask forgis
ness, and follow His directions, and !
! will give us the hcIlth and peace y
i aeed.
y Work with will. and also with yo
d hands and head. 1t is such that ACHE
The great things of the world N"thi
-, is easy that has value. Lazlness and slu
10 aevcr raised a man above the grade o.
q monkey. Work does the thing. the rig
a thing, the whole thing. Those who ha
y aevcr performed any should try lit
!, 1t is healthy, besides being useful.
:. 1t is not great calamities that c
20 bitter existence; it is the petty vexatic
md small icalousics, the little disappoii
ncnts,. the minor miseries, that make I
heart heavy and the temper sour. Do
81 ct them Anger is waste of vitality
st always foolish, and always disgracef
e kept in some very rare cases, when il
:, <indlcd 10y seeing wrong done to anotn
" md even that noble rage seldom mel
III" matter.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

TIM NAVY Tic report Of the 'Sccrc-
tary Of the Navy gives the following fact,
and tgurc- with reference 10 the prcseu,
condition 81 that branch Of the service:
Tie number Of vessels in squadron ser
vice as cruisers, ,toreships, and receiving
j. -. CARRYING Al guns;a reduction dur.
ing the year Of II vessels. carrying 90
guns The number of vessels Of all de
scriptiouS III use as cruisers, storcships, re.
ceiving ships, tugs aud the like. is II, car
ryiug G!5 guns, reduction of last year o.
- vessels. CARRYING 2U5 guns The total
uumber.ut vessels borne upon the navy
hslis 2OG. carrying ,a43 guns, reduc
ton during the year Of - vessels, carry
ing l26 guns The following figures ex
hibit the present employment and condi
sion OF the naval force Cruising yessel'
in squadron service 1886 guns; vessel
returning from squadron, 1874 guns
storrships for squadsons 4, 81 guns
special and lake service, 8, 10 guns; ap
prentice ship, l, / guns practice vessels
and in use at Naval Academy, 10, III
guns; receiving ships, 6, 92 guns; quar-
tiers Tor onlcers, League lslahu ana MA
rine Barracks, Norfolk, ., p guns; tug
at navy yards and stations, powder boate
Sc, l.. * guns total in use. 81, So
eaus: Iron-clad vessels laid up. 46, l0I
guns. irun-clad vessels not completed, 5
Is guns sNeam sloops not completed, II
253 guns; line-ofbattle ships not com.
pleted, 50, - guns: other vessels laid up
repairing, fitting for sea, and for sale. 81
592 guns. Total number of vessels Of all
descriptions in use, building, repairing,
fitting for sea, e06. LAB guns. The yes.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

ntGEsrRun or MEAr-lF Loeb
mann has found that NEST stripped en-
tircly Of fat requires much longs, u'"'
for digestion than meat having the happy
medium of "a streak Of lat and streak
Of lean" When the proportions Of fat and
lean meat are distributed, so that the fatt,
part too largely preponderates, or when d
considerable proportion Of alcohol is con-
t,uuslly consumed Tor alcohol is fi
producing food, the extra fat rabs the
muscle, Of their lean parts, and produce
a fatty degeneration Of the muscles. This
is observed in the mea, Of stall iea oxen,
aud in the muscle Of drunkard-. Show,
ing itself in the whitish or yellowiot
greasy spots seen in sections Of butchers
meat
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

A New SpRrNa.-A new spring OF ek'
cellent water has been found in the rear
of Congress Hall, Saratoga, beneath sn'
foundation of a building destroyed by tue
recent fire.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

SAVED FROM AN. ACCIDENr.-A drunk
en- passenger in night train on the Pan.
handle Pa. railroad, lately prevented 9
serious accident. He refused to pay hi
fare, and the conductor stopped the tran
to put him off Just in time to avoid ruu
ming into a huge rock which had falle,
down across the track.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24
gISCoPNI
Nj TIIOlbI~I

Special religion, interest Is reported
Of the Methodist congrcs atoms At New
bury, Milton and st, Adams.
The Methodist society in Newport
have nearly raised the amount necessary
to build their church, and are making
preparations to erect it next season. 1t is
designed to complete it by the lst Of Au-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

sHREwsBURY.-A company OF the
friends of Rev. \. Mooney and family, as
sembled at the parsonage, in Northam, on
the afternoon and evening of. the 18th
inst. A pleasant visit was enjoyed, and
the people left with their minister money
and valuables to the amount of forty-two
dollars, for which they received the heart
felt thanks and most earnest prayers of
the recipients
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

NoTlcE.-There will be New Years
Ball at Hyde's Hotel, Sudbury, Friday
evening. Jan. 1st. Those desirou. of par
ticipating in social dance, cannot fail OF
having their desires gratifcd, providing
they attend this Ball Stiles full band
furnishes the music.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

moro like photographs Of facts, tinted by
the Imagination Of the writer, even as
picture is touched BY skiIlful artist.
This volume, although, is not quite equal
to her other works, as its characters are
not as interesting or so truthful 70 nature,
but the book abounds in morals and
maxims that should leave their impress
sion upon the heart and life Of every
reader,
Dir, HowEIL's Fanny, ly Ms, II. b
Goodwin, Boston; Leo 4 Shepard
This ia publication in one volume OF
the excellent story which was published
last year in the Waterman and Reflector.
and which attracted so much attention
aud created such a demand for that Jour.
nal, Ii is written by tho author Of
Sherbrook,' which had 50 largo a eireu.
lation year or two since, aud which ean
be found in almost every household, The
admirers Of Sherhrook" cannot fail to be
equally interested in "Dr, Howelrs fa'
mily," which is written with grace and
ease, rare Characteristic Of modern fc'
ti'n writers, and makes one feel aoquaint
ed with all the characters represented,
and il Of the kind which eleyates and
iuspircs a feeling OF religious fervor, max
ing it among those volume I adapted 20
reading in every family
MADAME THEREsE; or, TnE NoLUN-
TIERS or %. BY NJ, NJ. Erokmann-
Chatrian. New York: Charles Serb
ucr \ CO. Price ~ 80.
This ia clearly printed copy, with ten
full.Isc Illustrations issued from the
pres, Of Sgribner & Co. This isa French
felton, which has been finely translated
from the thirteenth edition, by Miss
Charlotte L. Forten. The work Is the
Joint author,hipof two literary savans OF
France, whose former works have attract
sd LARGE attention. The writer's ara ub,o-
lutelv uuequallcd in their own peeulu
Gcli The simple, faithful realism OF
T. thcif style only brings ont in stronger
relief tho noble purpose which animate7
Il an the works oi Madame Th,re,e ia one.
' False glory. military ambition and wod
never perhaps had enemies more powerful
appearing in SO modest form This Is a
l. graphic story. which in ,iuFuigrly attract
I'VE, and the greatest events, are sc'n
through d translucent medium. Ia II,
pages, some country hoy looks on tho
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

TnE PATENT OFFICE-Two Aundre3
and twelve patents will be issued by th'
Commissioner on the 10Th instant. tn
number of applications filed for the wce}
ending on Monday wa, 29S. Number oil
cavcst. during the same period, b.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

RAILaoAD BoNps.-A sale in Boston,
recently, of nearly $4,000 Vermont Cen
trail mortgage bonds, belonging to parties
in another city, attracted some attention
Prices ranged from y to 75i.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

MgRuy CaRl5TMAs--It is less than a
week to Merry Christmas, and the show
windows would tell one so, ii the alma
macs didn't Many of tho toy stores
make very attractive displays, and are
surrounded daily by crowd of delighted
Youngsters. In some Of the windows the
benignant face Of Santa Claus himself
peeps through pile of toys. Evidently
there will be no lack of beautiful Christ
mas and New Years gifts, and those who
are in search Of them will find variety
so large as to suit every taste, If not puE'
zle every choice.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-12-24

The WORLD Mantou Mlr'lo, it j.
said, owns uiue-tocnths Of the Worll
What shall "A man profit If he gains TN
whole World and lose his own soul