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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
Mrs. DR.. Mary Walker In an
Awkward SIX"

"A " d w al ~ - ~~
The recent accounts of the fail
ure of this lady to obtain an in
terview with General Grant be-
cause she wore pantaioons, have
revived the following anecdote:
"While with the army OF the
Potomac, in the summer OF 1863,
DR.. Walker visited the head-quar-
ters Of Col. (afterwards Genera)
Samuel Carroll of the second army
corps. Failing in all her efforts
to obtain her regular commission
as surgeon in the army, and hav.
ing only permission to remain
with the troops in the capacity OF
nurse, the doctor was frequently
obliged to accept the hospitality
OF officers. On the occasion refer
red to. she plainly stated to Col.
Carroll her intention Of tarrylng
at his headquarters few days
for the laudable purpose of look
ing after the sick. Of course the
General consented and being as
gallant as he is brave, offered her
the sole use Of his tent, which she
accepted. So far so good. Early
on the morning after her arrival,
a field officer Of the 7th West Vir-
ginia regiment, of Carroll brigade
"a bluff, honest, brave, devll-may-
care back-woodsman-took q walk
over to brigade headquarters, and
noticing the flies of Carroll''s tent
werestill tied, thoughtlt wassome-
what strange that his command
ing officer, generally an early RI
ser, should remain in bed at so
late an hour. 4 have it, said be,
thinkinga a moment; and approach
ing the tent, he quietly united the
canvass doors, winking at the
same time to several staff officers
who were near by, attempting to
COuGFOl Guelt IlSlOIllliSo' nv As.SS
of the sleeper was hidden by the
bed covering, and the officer,
quietly lifting at the foot of the
couch, and encircling two warm
ankles with his brawny paws,
while he watched the head Of the
bed intently to see if the sleeper
awoke, shouted at the top OF his
lungs as he dragged the body
completely out Of the bed to the
floor: Carroll, you lazy cuss,
get up here! It's 8 o'c-' The
rest Of the sentence was lost in a
piercing scream, such as only a
female in distress can furnish at
short notice, and the jolly officer,
abashed and dumfounded, bound
ed from the tent like stag struck
by a three ounce bullet. The joke
was too good to keep, and the re-
suit was that every soldier in the
second corps knew the story
about Col. - of the Seventh Vir-
ginia pulling DR.. Mary Walker
ont of hnd -
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
Language of the Handker-
chief.

"The handkerchief, the hand
kerchief!" calculated the jealous
Moor, and killed his loving Desde-
mona because she failed TO re-
spond.
Fans and flowers have each
their language, and why not hand
kercbiefs No reason having
been discovered, it has transpired
that handkerchief hirtations are
rapidly coming into fashion. AS
yet the "code of signals is con-
fined to select few, but we do
not intend that they shall enjoy
the monopoly any longer, and &C.
cordingly publish the key.
Our Informant says that it may
be used at the opera, theatre, balls,
and such places, but never in
church ; and we hope that this re.
striction will be observed, and are
quite sure that it wont:
Drawing across the lips-Desi-
rous ofan acquaintance.
Drawing across the eyes-l am
sorry.
Taking it by the centre You
are too willing.
Dropping-we will be friends:
Twirling in both hauds-Indif-
ference.
Drawing it across the cheek-1
love you.
Drawing it through the hands
I hate you.
Letting it rest on the right
chcek-Yes.
Letting it rest on the left check
No.
Twirling it in the left hand-1
wish to be rid of you.
Twirling it in the right hand-l
love another.
Folding tt wish to speak with
you.
Drawing it across the forehead
We are watched.
Over the shoulder-Follow me
Opposite corners in both hands
WAIT for me.
Placing on the right ear-You
have changed.
Letting it remain on the eyes
You are cruel.
Winding around the forefnger-
1 am engaged.
Winding around the third finger
am married.
Putting it into the pocket-No
more at present.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

Chi1alry dates from the middle
of the 10th century. Its origin
was not unlike that of the various
orders of knighthood which are so
intimately associated with it's his
tory. Some brave men of gentle
blood, united themselves for the
purpose of protecting the weak,
deyoting their swords to the work.
One of the;. ehiefvirtues was cour-
age, for without it their uudertak-
ing would have been childish.
Chastity was enjoined, for it is the
sentiment of noble minds to re-
spect woman, and she s.ood in Pc
euliar danger in an age of brute
force.-Of all the weak, she ap'
pealed most strongly to the chival-
rous adventurer, and this senti-
ment produced that devotion to
the sex which was the supreme
manifestation of chivalry. The
knightly character, consequently,
was exalted to an almost iDcredi-
bIe pitch, and the dominion of wo-
man became unbounded. The
knight who had no lady-love was
regarded as a tree without fruit or
leaves, or q body without a soul.
An old writer of mediaval times
quantity observes: "He who 10y
ally serves his ladye, will not only
Be blessed to the height Of mans
felicity In this life, but will never
fall into those sins which will pre-
venthis happiness hereafter. Pride
win be entirely efaced from the
heart of him who endeavors by
humility and courtesy to win the
grace of q ladye. The true faith
ofa lover will defend him from
the other deadly sins of anger,
envy, sloth, and gluttony ;'and his
devotion to his mistress renders
thethought impossible of his con-
duct ever being stained with the
vice of incontinence."
In those days the education of
the woman corresponded to that
of the man. She was taught to
dress simply, to bear herself be-
comingly, and to be courteous to
all. She had some knowledge of
medicine, and was skilled to heal
the wounds which had been in
Aicted in her behalf. She did not
'sremble amidst dangers, or faint
at the sight of blood, but was
thoroughly imbued with the spirit
of the times. 1t is possible there
may be some exaggeration in what
Is said of the position of woman in
the age of ehivalry, but still it was
high one; the effect was good
then, and has been productive OF
good until now, the lofty consid-
Grafton in which the sex is held in
all civilized countries being one of
the consequences Of this institu-
tion.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

Many people spend their time
trying to find the hole by which
sin got into the world-lftwo men
break through the ice into a mill
pond, they had better hunt for
some good hole to get out, rather
than get into a long argument
about the hole they fell in.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

The DEAD CH1LD.-Thc child is
dead. All night long We have
listened to its dying moans, and
just as the day dawncd its clear
eyes closed in death, and it's pure
spirit went back to the God that
gave it. It is ours no more on
earth; it's voice is silent in our
household, and the powers of its
little feet make music around our
hearthstone no longer. All ! it is
hard to feel that our little darling
is gone from home and hearts for
ever-gone to the grave, with its
hands folded on it's icy bosom, and
it's face covered up from the balmy
air and the warm sunshine it loved
so much; but I will not weep. 1t
is the Lords; he has taken it home
to live with Him. AS the mother
takes her youngest child the pet
and darling of the household, and
carries it in her arms to her up
per room, and lays it down to
sle-p with kisses and blessings, so
God has taken our little darling,
carried it to his His everlasting
arms up to His own home to live.
And it is our child still. Though
we cannot see its dear face now,
or listen to it's playful prattle, it
is still our own. And when this
life is over, we will find the pre-
cious one again, and fold it to our
hearts forever. in that better and
brighter home
"Where the beautiful fades not away"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

There is a family residing in
Waverly Place, New York city,
consisting Of three persons, whose
united age is only twenty.nine
years and a few months. The
physicians certificate describes
the father as a scbool-boy, aged
fifteen, and the mother as school
girl, aged fourteen. The child is
only twelve DAYS old.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

The RESULT OF SAVING A LADY's
L1FE.-During the past few weeks
a man named Samuel Temple, re-
siding at Yardley, Bucks County,
Pa, has been shot at on three
different occasions, but in each
case miraculously escaped injury.
The cause of these unpleasant pro-
ceedings has just transpired: A
few mornings since, says the Phil
adelphia Star, Mr.. John Biting,
of Newton, found a letter under
his door addressed to Temple. 1t
was dated New York, March 20,
and signed "Viola, in neat hand.
The writer stated that two years
ago she was riding near Fairmount
Park, Philadelphia, when she was
thrown from the saddle and
Temple came to her rescue. She
fell in love with him at once, and
afterward wrote him two letters
telling him so. AS he paid no. at
tention to them, she resolved that
no other woman should wed him,
and employed four Spanish assas-
sins at $1,000 apiece to kill him.
She afterward concluded to make
no more attempts at his life,- but
she had not an opportunity to got
word.to her hired accomplices be-
fore the last attempt was made.
She says sheis wealthy, and highly
educated that she is now going to
Europe, and that he is in more
danger, as she now has lost her
love for him, and would not marry
him.-Tcmple says he remembers
the circumstances Of reScuing the.
lady; that he asked her if she was
hurt; she answered in the mega
tive, and they parted.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
Twtnklings from the star.

Weak whiskey and strong butter ruin
many grocer.
Longstreet is now . "conirmed" Re-
publican.
Whsn is IN arithmetician like the Gov.
ernmene of the United Ststes2 When
BE wants to Cuba some.
'sYoung ladies' are generally honest /;
bns they will hook dresses" But they
never do it except when many eyes are
1oa them.
4 Fowl eonuGdrun: Why do chick:
ems haSs no future existence. Because
they have their necks twirled in this
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

From the;New Orleans Picayune.1
ii FRAGMENT.
60 beautious purple
Cloud floating in air,
4 x0h 60 Zand encircle
Her matchless face fair.
wilt tell how miss her,
Thou gossamer thing?
Then tenderly kiss her,
And heIs TO me bring.
Nov in the weird twilight,
When stars gin to dance,
Fcsave from her eye bright
"A soh levingglance. .-,-
Yes, gently enfold her
In tints Of a flower,
Say ] to behold her
Am yearning each hour.
4And.whisper I'm thinking
s,sa, OF her ever more,
-. Together am linking
Sweet memory OF gore.
~ On earth I shall love her
81 As long as Pve breath,
And then up above her,
:. Triumphant DER death.
Pray make no delaying
Her home TO discern,
For here I'll be staying
Till thou dost return.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

"a Mrs. Dixson shot and killed
her husband at Rockford, ILL.,, last
week, while he held her new born
infant in his arms" We keep
telling Forney and Greely that all
the horrors are not peculiar to
the South.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

The following lines-evidently
the concoction ofsoue uxorious
lawyer-were found scratched up
on a window-pane Of an inn in a
Welsh county town
Fee simple or simple fee,
And all the fees entail,
Are nothing when compared to thee.
Thou best of fees--female.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
Promising to Marry the Girl

Promising to Marry the Girl.
We heard rather a good story
on one ofourcity ministers. During
last winter, a revival was in pro-
gress in one of our country church
es near the city. Among the reg
ular attendants on the meeting
was @ beautiful and estimable, but
rather unsophisticated young lady,
whose friends were very anxious
to have her unite with the church.
She seemed, however, reluctant
to do so, and the minister in ques-
ton was requested "to talk to
her." This he did several times,
on one occasion, saying in a
iocular manner-"Miss NJ,
if you will join the church, I'll
marry you," meaning lie would
perform the ceremony. The girl
seemed pleased with the PROPOSE
tion and in afew evenings after
walked up to the altar and united
with the church.
Several weeks after this the min
lister preached at the church, and
after church met the young lady.
"Brother--." said she, "you
know you promised to marry me if
I'd join the church. Are you to do
so? 1 don't want to wait any
longer" The minister saw his
dilemma, and attempted to ex-
plain ID meant [ would perform
the ceremony" he said, "tha't all.
I can't marry you myself, for | am
already married, and love my
wife too much to desire to swap
her off for another.
The young lady became in
dignant, declared that she'd leave
the church and that she ''never
did have much faith in these
town preachers" Our minis
terial friend declares that he
will never again use any other
than plain scriptural arguments
to induce a young lady to join the
church.-Albany Commercial.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

Let no man be too proud to
work. Let no man be too proud
of a hard fist or a sun-burnt coun-
tenance. Let him be ashamed
only of ignorance and sloth. Let
no man bo ashamed of poverty.
Let him be ashamed Of dishonesty
and idleness.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

The following sentiment is at
tributed to Napoleon Bonaparte,
"a handsome woman pleases the
eye, but a good woman pleases the
heart. The one is a jewel-the
other treasure.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16
James Bowie and Henry Clay.

James Bowie and Henry Clay.
One day Hegry Clay, who had
arrived in Frederick, Maryland,
by stage coach from Wheeling,
met Reverdy Johnson in the
street. .~.;..
aReverdy," be said, II have
Just had an extraordinary aequain-
tance back here at Cumberland.
A man got half my seat in the
stage coach, a little, knotty, freck-
led fellow, and on the next seat
were man and his wife, on the
third seat seat couple Of big
men.
eve had no sooner started and
got clear of Cumberland than one
Of the big men on the forward
seat lit cigar. He puffed and
puffed till in a little while the
stage coach was full Of strong
fumes and the woman grew very
sick. She asked her husband to
raise the window, and still unable
to bear the smoke told him she
must lean upon his lap.
The husband leaned over and
said to the big man: -....
":My wife is sick. Please do
not smoke by her side
"The big man smoked like
blast chimney and paid no heed
whatever. The woman grew
fainter and coughed. My blood
was boiling, but I knew the man
could double me up and throw me
out of the window.
"Suddenly the little being at
my side leaned forward, pulled a
long bowie knife. out of his coat
collar, and said to the smoking
giant: -.....
"Yes you damned son-of-a:pussy
cat on the female side! I am
James Bowie. Throw away that
cigar, or I'll split you into half
apples !" -
"The man." concluded Mr.. Clay,
"dropped the cigar like an auto.
maton, and we had not word
spoken for 80 inmates ~
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

4 patent has been. obtained for
the manufacture of waterproof
paper. It would be no uncommon
thing, by and by, to carry a quart
Of milk home in a paper bag.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

Wanted, strong adhesive plas-
ter, to make busybodies stick to
their own business.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

UNCLE B1LLY's SPEEcH.-When
I was a drunkard, l could never
get my barn more than half full.
The First year after l signed the
pledge, 1 filled my barn and had
two stacks; this year I filled my
barn, and have four stacks. When
l was a drunkard, l only owned
one poor old COW, and l think she
was ashamed Of me, for she was
red in the face; now [ own five
good COWS, and / own three as
good horses as ever looked through
a collar. When l was a drunkard,
l trudged from place to place on
foot; now I can ride in a carriage OF
nv own. When [ was q drunk
arc, l was three hundred dollars
in debt =; since signed the total
abstinence pledge, I have paid
that debt, and Eave purchased
two hundred acres of wild land,
and [ have the deeds in my pos
session ; TWO Of my sons, who are
teetotalers, are living on that lot:
When I was drunkard, l used
toswear; have ceased to bepro-
fame. The last years ofmy drunken
ness my doctors bill amounted
to thirty dollars: since I signed
the pledge, I have not been called
upon to expcnd a red cent for
medicine. l am not poet, but l
have put my farewell to rum In
to Verse:
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-06-16

Farewell, drunks, so nigh and handy;
Farewell, rum and gin and brandy;
Farewell, empty pots and kettles; =,
Farewell, cupboards without "Vittals
Farewell, rooms free TO all weathers;
Farewell, beds which have no feathers;
Farewell, floors that need a swab.f!e;
Farewell, yards that have no wood-plie
Farewell, faded vests and breeches
Farewell, coats more holes than stitches;
Farewell, hats that have no rims on;
Farewell, faces red as crimson;
Farewell. tubs that have no bacon
Farewell, WAYS that I've forsaken
Farewell, broken chairs and tables;
Farewell, dwellings worse than stables;
Farewell oaths that have spoken;
Farewell, VOWS that | have broken
Farewell, landlords and bar-tenjers;
Farewell, all blue-dcvil senders
National Temperance Advocate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03
A lALARIous MONTH.

March, that gives US a President a also the inau-
guul month Of many harmsslns disorders. Entangled
In It's gs the seeds Of coughs colds and Of that al
formation Of frigidy and Ere, widely known than
admired, called fever and ague The only way 10 avoid
these little unpleasautnessess is to render the ys
ten strong enough to fight of the atmospheric poison
that produces them, and the best way to endow II
with this repellant power Is TO tone with HOSTEL
TERs STOMACH BITTERs
Il wayfArer eredbly Informed that rulian was
waiting at the corner he would doubtless turn in
his tracks and take safer route 10 his destination.
with just about the Of trouble the attacks
Of diseases prevalent at this may be evnded.
Nay the trouble viii be less for drug stores lie in every
ones route, and every respectable druggist in the Union
kocps On hand HOSTErTER's BITTBRs. The article
Is staple Of trade and would he a. easy 20 End gro
Gerry without sugar, the store Of apothocary with
out this popular tonic remedy.
In view the experience Of the nation with regard
the article during the space twenty years it seems al
most unnecessary 10 recapitulate It's merits TO Americans
But population is increasing at the rate Of q
couple OF millions year, in the natural way and by
mmi grafton, IL may be we'll to hint TO the rising gem
Grafton and arrivals, tho old settlers know all
about 40 that IOSTETTERs STOMACH BITTERS Is
the most wholesome and potent vegetable tonic ever
manufactured that il Is specific for debility dyspcp-
sa, biousncss, and masInac ieyers that il prevents
we'll these complaints and their complica-
tons that It rot bad to take and absolutely
harmless. b-5s
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

AT an early day in the history of Barre
II. Town moved there from Stoddard, N. H.,
and became the father of eight children. OF
these, six are now living, four residing
in Barre, the united ages Of the six being
4eO years. they being 81, So, 81, ~, 70 and
"a, respectively. Few families can boast Of
such longevity
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03
JACKsON's CATARRH SNUFF


A DELIGHTFUL AND PLEASANT REMEDY IN
cairh, Headache, Bad Breath, Hoarssness Astlaa 8ron
ohifis, Cough, Dsq'aess, Sc,
And all Disorders resulting from COLDS in
HEAD, THROAT AND VOCAL ORGANS.
This Remedy dses not Dry upn Cstarrh but
oossns It frees the head Of all offensive matter quickly
removing Bad Breath and Headache alys and soofhss
the burning heat in Catarrh If mild and agreeable in It's
effects that it positively
~ CURES WITHOUT SNEEZINGl Il
As a TRoonE POWDER, is pleasant to the taste, and
when swallowed instantly gives to the
TAro0f and Focal orgaHs
Delicious Sensation of Goodness and Comfort
Is the best Yoies Tonic In the world
Try it. Safe, Reliable and only 30 Cents
Sold by Druggists, or mailed free, address
COOPER, WILSON CO., Prop'rs, Phlla.
Wholesale Agents g. q. Goodwin 4 Co, Rust, Bros &
Bird, NJ; S. Burr Co.. Weeks Potter, Boston, Henry
4 Co., Burlington, VT
AT RETAIL By DRUGGISTS EyERYBHERE.
Nov. g, 1868 397l-daW
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03
Aa aria es.

In Danyllle, Feb. 49, by Rev 2. Merrill, Mr., HRSRY
g. BEAMAs st, J0hnsbury, and Miss ABBIE A. WEEKS
Of Danyllle.
In Wheelock, Fob. 4, Mr. CLARASoEP OWEN Of Glover,
and Miss ANNIE r. CHASE OF Wheeloek
In Burke, Feb. D. by Rev W. l.. Noyes Mr. S. A. Mel
son, and Miss EMMA J. BusDf, both OF Burke.
Ia Cambridge Feb l6, by Rev. T. Whoolook, FRANCIS
5. EDWARDS and AuRILLA DAVIS, both Of Cambridge.
In Stowe Feb Il, by Rev, J. r. Ford, Henry SARGENT,
and CLARA A. JONES, both Of Stove
In North Hydepark, Feb, 10, by Samuel Cinnamon,
Esq, GEoRGE A, GRIswoLD Of Eden, and AMY ID. GAL
mn ~ WaterVlle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03
STATE on VERMONT.

- RANDOLPH DISTRICr, S.
In Probate Court held at Chelsea Ia said District,
ON the sth day Of February, A. ID. 1859.
Nathaniel King, administrator OF tho estate Of Joseph
& Noyes late Of Tunbridge said District deceased
presents his administration account for examination
and allowance and makes application for decree 81 dc
trbuton and partition Of the estate Of said deceased
Whereupon 1t is ordered by said Court that sad 40
count and nd application be referred session Of sa
Court to be held at the Probate oce In said Chelsea
the 18th day Of March, A. d. 1852 for hearing and de-
hereof be given TO all persons interested By publication
" the three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In Watchman
and state Journal published at Montpelier previous to
said time appointed for hearing that they may appear
at said time and place. and show cause any they may
have why said should not DO allowed. and such
decree made.
5l56 j. r. CtEAvELAND, Judss.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

There are probably hundred or more persons in this
and neghborng towns, who daily suffer from the distress
sing effects Of kidney troubles who do not know that
Johnsons Anodyne Eminent" is almost certain cure
In cases, great relief may be obtained II not
perfect cure.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03
SECURITY on THE noNns.

II needs no argument 10 show that Frst Mortgage II
$500 per mile upon what for long time must be tho
only railroad connecting the Atlantic and Pacific States
PERFECTLY SECURE. The entire amount of the mort
gage will be about so0n0OO and the Interest 81 $4,000
per annum in gold The present currency of this In
terest Is less than s5O0Oo0 per annum while the gross
earnings for the year lsG5, FROM WAY BUSINESS only
on AN AVERAGE OF LESS THAN 200 MILES or ROAD
IN OPERATION, WERE MORE THAN
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