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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-03-26
sentinel on guard six hours at

In the guard-house not a crca-
ture! The only supposition he
could form was that the regi-
ment had gene to occupy an
other part of the Island. He
shouldered his gun and walked
off across the country in search
of the regiment. ON the way
he fell in with farmer plough
ing a field. "Can you tell me-"
he asked, din which direction
the French have marched~
"They arc gone" was the
startling reply. "They embark
ed this morning, stepping
lightly, and without a word, in
consequence of an order receiv-
ed from the Emperor"
"Gone away, leaving me be-
hind! | shall be reported as a
deserter. Confound that cor
poral; he has been my ruin. |
now understand what poor Ca
pucin meant. 1t is not the
death l fear so much;as the dis
grace"
"Don't take ON that way" in
sisted the farmer, in a consola-
tory tone. Stay here, and make
the best Of a bad business. If
the French come back again, |
cantprove it was no fault of
yours"
My good man you don't un-
derstand the severity of our
rules"
"They will not punish you
for a crime you have not COM
Meanwhile you can
not live on air. You probably
were brought up in the coun-
try and are accustomed to do
country work?" T''"
'"Certainly. can plough for
instance"
'"The very thing for, me. |
can offer you good board and
lodging, with small weekly
payment in the bargain. 1t is
the best thing you can do un-
der the circumstances"
The soldier hcaved a heavy
sigh, and slowly gazed around
the horizon to see whether any
of the ships were still visible.
Beholding nothing, lie said at
last; 81 thankfully accept your
Offer" r ... .-..,...
@Goodr said the farmer, Pc
ter Baxen. "Come and break
fast at once. We, will go on
with the plowing afterwards"
At BaXen's farm the soldier
ploughman had plenty of op-
portunities of proving his ca
pacity. He found such favor
II the farmers eyes-and in
'ther peoples too-that Baxen
determined to try and keep him
or good and 2ll. .n..,...,, !
MY worthy fellow" he said
'ne day, Il lock upon you al
most as a son." a r....
'qf my poor old father" Fir
nan answered, "were not anx-
ously awaiting my return to
france | would willingly stay |
II Rugen." .or tl r.f |
"You can bring him, back
With you, the next time you go
o France. But what l want to
ay to you now concerns my
.f.,f fa a..r
Firman colored up to the
yes. g'.a.ra 1j3f are'. |
"Unless ] am much mistaken
on and she are the very best
# friends" t.rasT
Firmin uttered a few unin-
words. i..s .gdr
"The neighbors even say you
re in love with her" m ss-.
Il assure you l never uttered
word which could lead her
o suppose that sr a,z;u
d knew it; and for that very
eason | took it upon myself
0 tell her that, if you had no
biection, she might have you
,r a husband."s .
Sand she said-p r.r,.
"Not a word; but she threw
er arms around my neck and
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-03-26
out he had almost forgotten


past soon fades from our men,
ory when the present is salts.
factory and the future promis-
ing.
One morning the lookout
man in the town OF Rugen sig
nailed fleet of ships in the
ofIing. They were men.ofwar,
carrying the Rrench flag. 1.-THE
French are coming" shouted
the people to each other
"They are going TO landP'
Firman Bonard hear it. "The
French are comiuglp rang in
his ears like the boom of an
alarm-gun. 1t told him that he
was a lost man. Nevertheless,
a thought Struck him which re-
lieved his heart by a glimmer
of hope,
He ran home, put on his uni
form, seized his arms, mounted
guard on She very spot where
five years before he had been
unintentionally Abandoned
Meanwhile boats full OF SOL
diers froNed towards the hill
lock. In the forepart of one
Of the boats was "a black and
white poodle. AS itapproach-
ed the beach, the creature
barked with JOY. In spite of
his anxiety, Firman'S eyes filed
with tears as he recognized his
old Capucin., The dog, una
ble'to master his impatience,
jumped into the sea and swan
to shore, ~ r -,,,.r
As soon as the boats had
come, within earshot, Firmin
"made ready" and shouted at
the top of his voice, "Qui yiver'
"Qui vive, yourself?p said
the occupants of the first boat,
which was filled with officers
composing Marshal Davoust's
staff t'Who are your And
what are you doing hereW
81 am a sentinel keeping
guard" "gu' Y#' "a. y12v
"A pretty sentinel'lr How
long have you been on guard2'
"Five years. vtiraiga,
sit Is time to come down,
shouted the officers, laughing.
When ndescended from
his hill, Capuchin ran to meet
him half way, barking withjoy
and jumping into his arms,
"Peor Capuchin, have it all
your own way This time. Dirty
me, tear my clothes; / shan't
send you away. ought to
have made a better return for
your attempt to serve me."'
Followed by his faithful dog,
Firrhin joined his fermer COM
rades. He gave aplaih account
of what had happened. BY a
lucky chance, the corporal who
had forgotten him, and who
had since been promoted, be-
longed to Marshal Davoust's
staff. He received his comrade
with open arms. Firmfn, in
return, invited his comrades TO
the farm, where he entertained
them with liberal hospitality.
The adventure reached Mar
shal Davoust's ear. He laugh
ed at Flrmin's strategem, and
presented him with a discharge
drawn up in due form. 81
should not like the brave fel-
low" he said, "to appear before
a court-martial, after having
kept guard so long," 1oy ab
Firmin continued farmer. He
had alarge family, who at pres
ent fill the most important Of
fees in the island. They are
commonly known a, the Sen.
tinels Family. When the
French finally left oRugen, Ca
puchin remained. Like ashis
he forgot his military
tastes, and devoted himselfiex-
to farming. o siuHsne
! WHAT, is the difference BE-
tween the Ancieptsl and d tho
Moderns,s The Ancients urned
their dead; the Modernss a rs earn sa
'helr nVlheadi ,sasYard ot sa
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-03-26

ADAM EPPLY tclss0N. Hosiery, Gloves, But
% West Pearl Street. - ~ -
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-03-26

Sorsets skirts, Umbreilas, ParasOs Dress Thmnlngs
Silk Nets, White Goods, Laees, Embroideries, Gents
Furnishing Goods. Cor. Pearl Walnut SIS. a.
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good friends, bound by the
strongest ties ofmutual attach.
ment.
The corporal of the post had
stationed Firmin as sentinel on
the hillock exactly at mid
night. The latter, therefore,
calculated on being relieved at
two in the morning. He then,
from two to five in the morn
ing, would have three hours to
dole and slumber in the corps
of guard. So Firmin Bonard
beguiled the time by anticipa.
ting this supreme indulgence,
and by thoughts of. his village
people, of his aged cures an
cient housekeeper, of the hay.
stack where he used to play at
-hide-1nd-seek, and sundry 9TH
er recollectiOns. In this the
minutes slipped slowly by, and
tho two hours'guard were draw
ing to a close.
All at once he heard a slight
noise. He listened. ut is the
corporal coming to relieve the
guard he thought, and pre-.
pared to utter the "Qui Vive."
But the sound, which resembled
that of human footsteps, was
soon followed by complete ST.
lence: 81 couldn't be mistaken"
he said to himself, "besides, my
time must now be up" He
listened again, still more at.
tentiyely. Almost Immediately
he heard the barking of a dog,
who came running forward in
his direction. On recognizing
CaEucin's voice the sentinel
looked around him anxiously.
Perceiving nothing which
threatened an attack, he won
dered what could be the mean.
ing of this nocturnal visit. Be
fore he had time to consider the
matter the animal had climbed
the hilland was jumping upon
his legs, .r...
sits you, Capucin. Very
good. You got tired of waiting
there; and | am tired of stand
ing here. The air is keen and
l am terribly sleepy. You
should have brought the cor
poral with you. His watch
must have stopped. He ought
to sell it for old iron and buy
Il new one" ..'agFa ..
Gapucin'S answer was a fren-
zied bark and a series of mad
leaps around his friend. %. ~
b 81 understand" said Firmin,
smiling.b "You are asking me
to dance and warm myself It's
a pity you are not provided
with the password and q mus
ket." 2e.I. ..u .a ...,HI
Capucin commenced to bark,
right and left like a
creature possessed. Finding
all these manoeuvers useless,
he ran up to the soldier, pulled
him by the coat, and tried hard
to drag him away, renewing his
efforts with such violence that
he tore the soldiers uniform.
Firmin, considering the proof
1f affection more troublesome
han pleasant, lost his temper
md gave poor Capucin a kick.
The dog, bowling atfnding him
self SO cruelty maltreated and
misunderstood, retreated a few
oaces distant, bat soon return
ID, needless of his friends un-
Kind treatment. All he did |
low was to look forgiveness,
md lick the soldiers hands. /
,'EBe quiet, will you? and take
yourselfolf," said Firmin, harsh
y, as he threatened to drive
lin away with the butt of his
,un. Capucin, finding that he
could do no good, unwillingly |
made up his mind to depart
lie arrived Just in time to go
IN board with the last detach-
nent Of the corps. ''..''.."''
At four o'clock he began to,
ose patience. Discipline for
,ade his quitting the post; but
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Thinks a man can buy oxen and
work them and make more than can
be made on horses.
III. G. johnson thinks where a
farm is large enough to keep yoke
of oxen and pair of horses, he
would keep oxen, but on a small
farm, that a pair of horses can car
ry on, lie would use horses. Thinks
there is not much difference in the
cost of keeping yoke of oxen or a
pair horses but it costs more to rig
horse teal, than an OK team.
NJ. Il. Chamberlln thinks every
man wants one horse. and thinks he
may just as well have one more and
not have the bother drumming for an
OK team. Thinks a good pair of
horses will do as much work as two
yoke Of oxen.
|. Willard says that he can do his
work cheaper with horses than oxen.
One advantage is, he can ride more
with horses, but has made more on
oxen than horses. Thinks two acres
a good fair days work for a pair of
horses blowing.
ID. X. Cummings. Does not agree
with Mr.. McDuffee on oxen. Thinks
a pair Of horses will do twice the
work of yoke of oxen.
II. G. johnson, had rather have
horses for he can hire help to drive a
horse team a good deal cheaper than
to drive oxen.
a. Brown, is in favor of horses,
ioI the reason, they can be used at a
greater variety of work. Had a
brother in company with him farm.
ing, who was in favor Of oxen, and
they tried them one year, and the
next he induced him to try horse
team. Thinks one horse will do as
much work as a yoke of oxen
Thinks horses are more liable to
sickness and lameness than oxen.
but thinks accidents depend mostly
on the teamsteI'
ID. X. Andross, is in favor of
oxen. On some Of the river farms it
may do well enough to work horses,
but the great trouble with horses is
the great risk in them. There are not
many unsound oxen. but not one in
six of the horses in town are sound.
Subject for next week--The rails
ing and management of horses and
the different breeds.
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Bradford Farmers Club.

SUBJECT discussed Monday even.
ug-Relative value of Horses and
oAeh Tor farm purposes.
d. McDullee thinks that on large
,"'HIS 1t is convenient to have both
nurses and oxen. Wants horses to
w 'uc moving and raking, but for
." ''I'S nay and all such work, pre-.
.,'e' oNen' Has had a good many
,oNe OF oxen and has got from ten
!" Vulfty dollars advance on them
"" "vSl !, all the work they have done
~ inc iarm. Says that it does not
, '"' DIS much capital to rig an OK
'ea''' as a horse team, and when Won
se' through with TENN for work.
hwy are worth something for beef /;
w "iieh you Get through with a
wo. ,, 'c''ln for work they arc not
o. O,'n much. Thinks that when
ing or blowing he can do rs
b" with oxen as horses, but
A'''es will do more narrowing
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y VERMONT ARTIST.-ln mott
eng the paintings exhibited in the
National Academy Of Design. the Y.
y. Commercial Adcertjser thus COM
pliments Montpelier boy:
Thomas Waterman Wood contri.
butes No. 40. american Citizens.r
This is the strongest and best figure
/ picture in the exhibition, and as a
4 study of character. it is wonderful.
In it are represented four different
uatioualjtieS the negro with his
swelling eyaiids, and laughing coun-
tenance, the paper ballot grasped
/ in his fingers, exhibiting .he emo
tons Of a child with its first toy !:
the Dutchman with face and form
square built, indicating resolution /;
Pat, with his facial lines short, and
nose turned up, indicating mirth /;
and the Yankee with face full of
craft, which is implied by the sharp
nose and thin eycIids. In compost
ton and manner of execution, this
picture is admirable.
The n. y. EreniRg Post notices
this and other of Mr.. Woods paint.
ings in equally complimentary
terms.
Mr., Finney of Troy, has bought
in Castleton, in the last ten days,
eighty thousand pounds of W DOL.
paying from thirty to forty cents a
/ pound. Mr.. VIM. Batchelder has
stored and for sale in the old Landg-
don store 10000 pounds. Many OF
, the farmers have two or three years
clips on hand. One man has nine
years stock in his store rooms, for
which he was offered three or four
years ago over one dollar a pound
for what he then had.
Some six years since, more or less,
Major Aldrich, of Newfane, left
town quietly without publishing
his future head quarters, and no ira.
ccs Of him were found or left; vet
the body of a man frozen to death
was discovered in the valley of the
Connecticut, and presumed to be
that of the missing man. February
9th, 1868, to the JOY of his friends
here-appeared to his relatives in Bos
ton, alive and well, assuming with
naive truth that he had been labor
ing within GO miles of Boston since
leaving Vermont.
James NJ. Campbell of Rochester
was killed on Monday the 10Th inst
while engaged in company with his
brother, in telling a tree ON theil
farm. The tree, after being cut
caught in Che branches of adjoining
ones, and after relieving it from this
position, in endeavoring to escape
he was overtallen by a falling, limb
which, striking him upon the bacl,
of his head, caused such u severe
conclusion as to produce death al
most instantly. He leaves y wife
and Eve small children.
On Wednesday last two men nam.
ed Charles Trudo and Frank Rub.
lin, employed at the Powers lime
klns in Whiting, while engaged in
qualrying stone, were, by " prema.
ture discharge Of blast, thrown
some ten feet into the air,and severe.
ly injured about the head and face,
80 severely as to destroy their eye.
sight forever, even should their
lives be saved, Of which, we are in
formed, there is considerable doubt
The unfortunate men were attended
! by DR.. Dyer.
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PERFECT SATISFACTION.

Any infringement will be prosecuted to the
full extent of the law.
All inquiries by letter, or otherwise, will re
ceive prompt attention.
DIR. o. II. STEVENS.
Dr.. Stevens respectfully refers to the follow
ing named persons who are wearing artificial
teeth of his manufacture
Mrs. }. =. Tabor. Mrs. Warren Eastman. Ea.
Topsham Vt; Mrs. Timothy Meserye. Top
sham, Vt; Mrs. Joseph Rowe, Mrs, Leroy
Rowe Mrs. Daniel JackmaA, Mrs. Susan Farr.
Miss Helen Taplin, Miss Ann White, Corinth,
VI; Mrs VIM. White, Mr.. Miller Richardson,
Mrs. f. A. Crane, Newbury, Vt; Mrs. James
Armstrong, ID, Mrs. Robert W Clough, Mrs.
VIM. Dickey, Mr.. James Dickey, Mr.. Hubbard
Wright Bradford, Vt. Mr.. Charles Brigham.
Mrs John White, Wells River, Vt Mrs NJ.
i. Clark, Mrs. A. H. Clark, So. Ryegate, VT
Dir. George L. Hibbard, Bath n. Ii.
Jan. %. 1868. "a
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The Tongue of Fire. or Extemporaneoua
Preaching. Queen Nietona's Experiences.
Two ways Of I.oving-Loying the Good aud
Loving the Wicked.
The Methodist Bishops--Thompson. Norris,
James, scott, Simpson, Baker, Ames. CLARK,
DR. kinslcy, Edward, Thomson-"as able men
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An Old Newspapcr-The Federal Spy and
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Town MELIlNG'-l he loIlo"Il9
asa Nst OF officers elected at the
. Town Meeting on Tuesday, the Sd
john Z. Pickett Jr., Moderator.
T. Edward W. d. rr.clard, Town Clerk
T. r, AId,ic1 sa,ectmon
d. X. Audross.
John j. Pickett, Jr., Treasurer.
Nv. Bliss, Overseer Of the Poor
A.us Bliss. Constable and Collector.
A. b. Williams.
Joseph II. Peters, Listers.
CIiUS 9'e"riis, )
lawn r. Ozark,
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