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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-03-25
How Yankee Farmer Flailed Out a
French Officer.

Grace Greenwood's "reminiscences in New York
Independent.
YET another affair of honor took place
in Lebanon, during its occupancy by the
French troops Some of the Due de
Lauzun's aristocratic young suhalterns,
not initiating the GDlenite and m0desty OF
their chief, were disposed to be rather
supercillious, and to put on airs toward
the young people Of the town, when ad-
mitted to their informal parties and merry
makings. In this way a gay, handsome
young Captain gained an uuenvible social
distinction, and finally came to grief. At
a rural ball, to which he had managed to
gain admittance, his rowing fancy was
caught by rustic beauty, merry little
coquette, who, not having soul above
buttons" was not illpleased with his
ardent glances and gallant, broken Eng
lish, and who was immensely amused by
marking the effect produced by his devo-
ton on the countenance and demeanor OF
a certain stalwart young farmer present,
and lowering darkly in the back ground,
to whom, if the truth must be told, this
naughty little maid was betrothed. At
last the dashing soldier grew little too
bold and empresse in his attentions. The
lady became slightly alarmed. and her lover
quite furious. He strobe up to the French
man, with his eyes blazing and his hands
clenched; but addressed him in cool,
steady tone, thus "Look here. Monseer,
YOU French fellows come to America to
fight, not to make love. So none of your
flatterin', and palaverin' and parlez vousin,
about here. This young woman belongs
to NE i, and you may jest make yourself
scurcs. double-quick time"
The young woman In question turned
very white, Monsieur le Cdpta,ne turned
very red but, seeing that his Yankee rival
locked very black, and was altogether an
ugly customer to deal with on the spot, he
merely said, very significantly: Mon
sieur, have rdisOn. Certdinement we come
to Amerique to fglH" Then, bowing low
to the lady, he strobe haughtily away,
- With his sword, cling, clang."
The next morning, an elderly French
officer, who had grown grim and grey in
the service, yet had been engaged, as prin-
cipal or second, in more duels than battles,
waited on the young farmer, whom he
found in his barn, threshing, and presented
cartel. The farmer, laying down his
fail. very deliberately opened the note,
and tried to spell out its contents; but as
il was written in French, he was obliged
TO get the Frenchman to interpret it.
Somewhat To the surprise of that officer,
who was eager for some agreeable event
TO break the monotony of a long winter
encampment, he redily consented 10 a
meeting. The second then reminded him
that he, as the challenged party, was en-
titled TO the choice of weapons.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-03-25

| have been res tless all day, expecting
or rather hoping to hear the result. But
it is now late in the afternoon. The post
man has made his last rounds and brought
me naught.
] cannot but begin to feel melancholy.
n. B. (Half an hour later). am exuber-
ant, and [ certainly have cause to be.
Let everybody wish me JOY. Marie's little
brother has just come in with the follow
ing note. 1t contains but two lines-but
such lines =
-" Non cher, you are forgiven. | trust
this will reach you before you leave home.
Call this evening"
To be sure will
l have had Il lesson-I will drink no
more.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-03-25
3ooetrp.
YOUR HOUSE.

BE true to yourself at the start. young man,
Be true to yourself and God;
Ere Won build your house mark we'll the spot,
Test all the ground, and build you not
On the sand or the shaking sod
Dig, dig the foundation deep, young man,
Plant firmly the outer wall:
Let the props be strong, and the roof be high,
Like an open turret toward the sky,
Through which heavens dews may fall
Let this be the room of the soul. young man
When shadow shall herald care.
A chamber with ever a roof or thatch
To hinder the Lighter door or latch
To shut in the spirits prayer
Build slow and sure; tits for life, young man,
A life that outlives the breath;
For who shall gainsay the Holy Word
- Their works do follow them said the Lord,
- Therein there is no DEATH
Build deep, and high, and broad, young man,
As the needful case demands;
Let your title deeds be clear and bright.
Till you enter your claim to the Lord of Light,
For the House not made with hands
-Ihckard's Monthly.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-03-25
A MORNING SUNBEAM.

A NESTING in the little crib,
A soft hand laid upon my head,
gentle whisper in my ear
Mamma, I'm tumin' into bed,
" y nor said. twill never do;
Now shut those little peeDers tight,
Ard sleep and dream till morning breaks:
Then you may come-when comes the light.
Again nesting in the crib,
As down to rest my birdie lay;
listened, for thought she spoke:
Huddy up, Light!" heard her say.
Then all was still We slept again
Till dawn lit up the eastern sky;
Then sang my birdie sweet and clear
Now light has tum, and so has ~
- Young Folks for March
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-03-25

A CERTAIN cure for founder in q horse,
says correspondent of the Rural World,
is To stand him in water 10 his belly.
have known this course successfully prac-
tiscd for fifty years"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-03-25

Hone KONG has an annual trade of
$20O,000,000
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
PERSONAL.

Morton Stebbins, ESD, of Westiicld,
and Mr.. Jewett Farman and wife have
left Newport for Edgerton, wis where
they expect TO locate. Mr.. Stebbins
owns farm of 400 acres there, situated
on the Catfish River, on which he in
tends to settle
The Troy Times learns that Chas. u.
Hart, Esq, who for three or four years
past has cid the Office of cashier of
the Second National Bank of New York
city, has been appointed Treasurer the
Delaware & Hudson Canal Company
the largest coal cooperation in this coun-
try-capital, SO, 900 600. Mr.. Hart was
formerly Cashier of the Commercial
Bank, of Burlington, and subsequently
cashier of the Manufacturers and Far
mers' Bank Of Troy, and has hosts of
friends wherever lie is known. The
Delaware & Hudson Co. may be con-
graduated on securing so competent and
tlusty an officeri in the responsible charge
of the treasury.
President Grant has appointed, as
postmistress ofRichmond, Va, MissNan
Lew, the loyal woman who was SO de-
vo ed to our soldiers during the war, and
whose services have been so gratefully
acknowledged by the officers of the
Union army rs having rendered efficient
aid during their operations against the
rebel capital. The JouTn0's correspon-
dent says that her political supporter
was Senator Pomeroy, who pressed her
appointment earnestly, not only on ac-
count Of her services to the Union. but
rights.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
RereuUe OWcerS.

We are aware that the impression has
become quite general that rotation in
Office is to he made the rule of General
Grants Administration but of the rea-
sons fer this impression we confess ig-
norance, and presume that few can fully
satisfy themselves. 1t may have been
obtained in part from Gen. Grants in
augural address, but the instrument
cannot be construed TO advocate the re-
moval of good and honest men from
Office. Our laws are very voluminous
and complicated, and to he an efficient
officer requires experience and long
study-none can hope to attain to emf
nence Immediately. a general rotation
would be neither prudent nor wise, and
those only who have been rccrcant to
their high trusts, or have been above
the law, uncivil and ungentlcmAnly,
should be affected by it, The men who
by severe trial, have proved themselves
honest and worthy shou Id be retained,
and the experiment of making new APP
pointments il the revenue department
should only be tried where there can be
no doubt about the superior qualiiica-
tons of the applicant.
The New York Times refers to this
matter as follows:
The new Commissioner of Internal
Revenue finds himself at the very out
set embarrassed to the utmost by the
general impression which seems to pre-
vail, that there is to be general sweep
of all the officers throua hout the coun-
try, and that their places are to be filled
with new appointments, on the princi-
pie of rotation in office. This has led to
such an overwhelming avalanche ofap-
plcations as substantially to block all
the business of the Department.
Under these circumstances, Commits
sioner Delano desires it to be understood
that no such rule has been adopted, and
that it is not the policy of the Depart
ment to displace loyal and faithful Off
GERS whose record is good-snd that a
strict examination will be instituted in
this matter, and those only marked for
removal whose record betrays infidelity
or inefficiency in the discharge of their
duties.
1t is not of the slightest use, Therefore,
to make application for appointments to
places that are already filled by compe-
tent and faithful men. Where there
are vacancies, or where corrupt or UNI
faithful men are in Office, new appoint
ments will of course be made ust n fast
rs the requisite Investigations can be
made.
1t is hoped that knowledge that this
is the course to be pUrsued may some
what diminish the tore Mt of applica-
tons that is now pouring in upon the
Department.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
CURES WITHOUT SNEEZING i!
TO FEM ALES.

nR FRED'K MORRILL,, Physician and Sur
- geon, gives exclusive attention to Diseases
OF women. He has made diseases of woman his
study for the past twenty years. His practice
has been ve-y extensive both in Hospital and in
private practice. His reputation has vouchers
in all the city papers, patients, and The medi-
cal profession, both here and abroad, as being
the most skiful specialist here, and thorough
master of all sexual diseases
DR.. Morrill, is admitted by the best medical
talent of the country to have equal in the
treatment of Female Complaints, andi is no un-
usual occurrence for physicians in regular prac-
tice to recommend patients to him Tor treatment
when afflicted with diseases in his speciality.
Ladies will receive the most scientific atten-
ton, both medically and surgically, with private
apartments during sickness, and with old and
experienced nurses, if they wish.
The poor advised free of charge. Physicians
or patients wishing his opinion or advice, by let
ter, and enclosing the usual fee, will be answered
by return mail
Medicines sent to all parts of the country.
Office, No. As HOWARD STREET,
214-1y Boston Mass
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
The Tragedy in Georgia.

An Atlanta, Ca, special gives the fol-
lowing account of the lynching Of DR..
George w. Darden, by the Ku Klux !:
DR.. George w. Darden a respectable
and wealthy citizen. had personal
quarrel some days since, which resulted
in his shooting his opponent, Wallace,
the editor Of the Ku KluX journal at
WarrentOn. lie Immediately surren-
dered to the civil authorities, and was
placed in Jail on Friday last. Sheriff
Norris, fearing Darden would be unsafe
there, called on the better classes of cit-
liens to guard the Jail over night, but
the citizens declined to act, being over
awed by a band of IIu KluX numbering
about one hundred, who took immedi-
ate possession of the town. They then
demanded the keys from the sheriff,
who sought safety in flight, taking the
keys with him.
The band then at midnight returned to
the Jail and broke into il. Fearing that
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
B U G II u /.
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The remedy has also been II commended in Dys-
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Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
The Tenure Of office Question.

The debate in the Senate on the re
peal of the Tenurc-0f-otlice bill, has
been very animated. Mr.. Edmunds
argument is pronounced the ablcst that
has been had in the Senate Chamber
since Mr.. Evarts defended Andrew
ent, who makes the statement, says that
he took the ground that we have Coy
eminent of laws, instead of Il Govern
ment of men, and that the representa-
tives of tn, States of the Union, to
whom the Constitution has intrusted
not only legislative, hut administrative
powers, as advisors If the President,
should pause before they surrender pow
er conferred upon them by law.
Mr.. Carpenter, of Wisconsin, made
his maiden speech in defence of the Act
commanding throughout the attention
of the other Senators, and of the crowds
in the galleries. He expressed the ut
most confidence in the President, and
in his belief that the Executive would
be in full accord with the Legislative
Department Of the Government during
the coming year, but he thought the
matter should be looked at from legal
point of view. Seen thus, without per-
sonal prejudice, the law was all that il
should be, and neither wisdom nor de-
cessity called for its repeal. In the
course of his remarks, Mr.. Carpenter
made some scathing illusions to the of
fice-seekers there, which are not relish
ed by that noble army Of II artys; but
every one else who heard him, admired
his oratorical powers, classical language
and felicity of expression.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
SpcuH Kindiy to me EEriny.

Speak kindly to the erring one,
And strive his heart to win.
y word of kindness. fifty spoken,
May tend to draw from Sin.
Then do not harslily turn away,
But for the orring work and pray.
See thou that parents wandering son,
Whose feet away have strayod
From Wisdom's path Of pleasantncss
To Sins dcccitiul glade?
Mark thou, that mother knccl and pray
That God may meet him in the way.
And though for months. and oven years
That prayer seems yet uuheard,
She still puts all her trust in God.
And in His holy word
But now that prayer of days long past,
That mothers prayer is heard at last
Then let us to the crring one
With kindness speak Away
Forgetting not that we, likewise,
Have faults as well as they,
But ever strive with all our might,
Togui1c them in the path of right.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20

Mrs. S. A. Aliens Improved Hair
Restorer and Dressing. The attention
of the public is invited to the very inn
portant change recently made in this
article. We offer the Improved Prep
aration, a Restorer prompting it to its
natural color and beauty, together with
an agreeable Dressing all in one bottle.
This combination is perfect and uneX-
ceptionable in every respect, and is used
With great satisfaction by old and Dung.
iment, designed exclusively Tor Dress
ing, Strengthening and Identifying the
Hair, a refreshing toilet luxury, far pre-
ferraele to French pomades, and sold at
half the price. Sold by all Druggists.
2G0-7
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20

Darden had n PISTOL the cowardly as
sassins built Il fire at the doorway and
smoked him out. DR.. Daiden asked
time to make a will, which was gran cd d.
He was then taken out and murdered,
not less than $50 pistol balls piercing
his body. The sheriff is now here ask :
ing military protection for his county
and his own life. The county of War
rem is the headquarters of the Ku- Klux
for the six surrounding counties, and it
is in this section that the outragcs and
murders upon Republicans have boon
most frequently GO omitted
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
Life.
why all this toll for triumphs of al

Why all this toll for triumphs of an
hour,
Life's short summer, man flower.
BY turns we catch the vital breath
and die.
The cradle and the tomb, alas so
nigh.
To be, is better far than not to be.
Though all mans life may seem a
tragedy.
The trust that's given, guard, and to
yourself be just
For live we how we can, die we
must.
Insure in the Vermont Life Insurance
Company, Sid. p. Gates Agent, Adams.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20

The FRAMING PRIVILEGE. Frank
ing by machinery may now be regarded
us at an end, the Postmaster-General
having issued general order that, in
accordance with the recent law of Con-
gress, all ranking stamps must be dis
regarded. AS only autograph sigma
lures can now be used in ranking, it is
probable that the revenue of the Post
Office Department will be increased,
neither the time nor the disposition OF
members of Congress being equal to t,
task of keeping the supply up tothe old
standard.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
VERMONT DAILY TRANSCRIPT. MARCH 20. 1863

THE CANADA THISTLE. - Henry
Ward Beechcr says, 1.-the only way to
extcrminate the Canada thistle is to SOW
it for a crop and propose TO make money
out of it. Then worms will gnaw it,
bugs will bite it, beetles will bore it,
aphides will suck it, birds will peck it,
heat will scorch it, rains will drown it,
and midev and blight will cover it,
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
SPECIIL NOTICES.
TWcHiY-Vrc fears Practice

In the Treatment of Diseases incident to Fe-
males, has placed DR.. Dow at the head of all the
physicians making such practice specially, and
enables hin to guarantee Il speedy and pcrman-
ont cure IN the worst cases OF Suppression and
all other menstrual arrangements, from ,cLai-
'ttr cause. All letters for advice must contain
81. Oihcc, No. EndicUtt Street, Boston
\. Il. Board furnished to those desiring to re-
main under treatment.
BOSTON. july. 1865. 226 lyrdAw
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20

MEsSRs. BRYANT, SrRATroN AND
IIBBAi,D, Of Boston, recently offered to
the scholars of the st. Adams Academy
prize of Life scholarship in the Com
mcrcial College, orthe best composition,
and tie contest has resulted in awarding
il To IIermon Warner.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20

INFORMATION guaranteed to produce a luxu-
6eartlless face also recipe for the removal of
pimples, botches, eruptons, etc, on the skin,
leaving the same soft, clear, and beautiful, can
be obtained without charge by addressing
TIIOS. L. CHAPMAN, Chemist.
GG-ly 1913 Broadway. New York.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20

New HAMPSHIRE ELECTION. - Re
turns from all but two towns in the
State give Stearns, the Republican can-
didate for Governor, 3,743 majority.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
HtrOH ct Suggesting Pris m.
Escape Of Coauicts, and Murder Of q
Night Guardsmdn - TW0 C0npcits
Mortdty, dnd Rcc others siighty
IVoWllGd.

SING SING, y. y, March isth.-Be-
tween three and four O'Clock this morn
ing, Thomas Forrest, Might Keeper,
was seized and gagged, by five convicts,
whom he was taking to the mess to get
breakfast for other prisoners. At the
mess room they seized and gagged Ed-
win Craft, (the Night Guard,) and made
their escape from the roof. Craft was
dead when found, having been strangled
by the gag. TWO of the convicts were
su bsequently arrested in a barn at Tar
rytown, and the other three will prob
ably bc re-captured soon. Forests in
juries We're slight. About one o'clock
another squad of convicts made an at
tack on the guard at the middle dock
and rushed upon him with huge knives,
soon overpowering kim. They then
having supplied themselves with arms
from the Guard House, boarded the
sloop " EXchange,o which was lying at
the dock, and attempted to drive the
men ashore. An alarm had spread,
however, and detachment of the guard
came down upon them, and a lively
musketry fire took place. The convicts
finally surrendered, James McCauley,
Il convict, was prol ably morally, and
Allen, another convict badly wounded.
Five others were slightly wounded.
The officers and guard were unhurt.
All is quiet at the prison tonight, and
an inquest is being h I'D on Craft.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20

The rapidity with which PLANTA-
TIoN BITTERs have become household
necessity throughout the civilized ma
tons, is without parallel in the his
tory OF the world. Over five million bot
ties were sold in twelve mo nth, and the
demand is daily increasing. Rich and
poor, young and Old, ladies, physicians
and clergymen, find that trevives drOop-
ing spirits, lends strength to the system
vigor to lie mind, and is exhausted ma
ture's great restorer. 1t is compounded
of the choicest roots and herbs, the cele.
brated Calisaya or Peruvian Bark. etc,
all preserved in pure st. CroiX Rum.
1t is sold by all respectable dealers in
every town, parish, village and hamlet
through North and South America, Eu-
rop, and all the Islands of the Ocean,
MAGNOLIA WATER,-Su to the
best imported German Cologne, and
sold at half the price. W,
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-20
1T Works like a Charm :"

This is the best family remedy. to cure all
kinds of pain, you ever tried,
you use it faithfully it will do you good.
Directions on each bottle. Buy Of the Drug
gist or Merchant where you trade Ii they have
not got it on hand they will send for it, at your
Killing Magic OIL, at the manufacturers lowest
price at retail.
WM. REENE, Sole Proprietor and Manufac.
turer, pittslied, Mass.
Sold in st. Adams by all Druggists, Weeks
Reynolds, Grocers. In Swanton Falls by d. T.
Morrill,. [23l-ly-sow