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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29
4 Simple Weather Glass.

This little instrument, says the Journal
Of APPLIED Chemistry, is prepared in the
following way: Take a. glass about ten
inches in length, and one inch in diameter,
fill it up with the following liquid Two
parts camphor, one part nitrate of potash,
and one part sal ammonia, and dissolved
in spirits Of wine, add water until you
have partially precipitated the camphor.
The extremity of the tube can be left open
or Theoretically closed. The glass tube
thus prepared is then fixed in horizontal
position against the wall or board.
The changes in the weather are thus
indicated
/. IF the weather is to be fine, the
composition Of the substance will remain
entirely at the bottom Of the table, and
and the above liquid will be perfectly
clear and transparent.
2. Before the weather changes 20 be-
come rainy, the preciptate will raise by
degrees, and small crystalizations, similar
in shape to stars, will be seen to move
about the liquid.
3. When a storm is imminent, the pre-
cipitate will nearly rise to the top Of the
tube, assuming the shape of a leaf, or an
assemblage OF crystals; the liquid will APP
pear to be in a state of effervescence.
This change very often takes place twen-
ty-four hours before the change in the
weather.
4. The side from which the wind will
blow in squall will be also indicated by
the particles of the substance floating in
the liquid and assuming the shape of long
hairy needles.
D. In the summer time, the weather be-
ing warm and dry, and crystalization will
have tendency to remain lower in the
tube, the the liquid will also be more
transparent.
The amount of crystalized particles
which will be seen floating in the liquid
will be sure sign Or indication of a fine or
bad weather; will depend entirely upon
the suddenness of the change in the wealth
er which is to take place, acting in the
most energetic way on the composition
above described.
The value of this simple instrument to
forewarn of an impending storm, also to
indicate the continuance of fine weather
will be readily appreciated by those whose
occupations are affected in the change ol
the weather.
An over-worked horse is like an um
! brella-t's used up.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

remounted his seat, and wrapt his mill
blankets about the chiid's chill form.
Rover leaped in after him, and they ratified
away.
The master Of the "Elms" sat in his
huge velvet-chair before CHEEKY fire that
night, slipping his Mocha, and toastlng his
slippered feet. His housekeeper entered
hastily, with an excited face.
'Excuse me, sir; but we must bring
her in here" she said "She's half frozen,
and the other fires are low. A little child
it is, sir, that John picked up in the snow.
Come right in, John"
John obeyed, carrying the little figure,
in her scarlet wraps, closely followed by
the great Newfoundland. Daisy opened
her blue eyes, as they seated her before the
fire, and stared about her with startled,
sleepy gaze.
The old man put down his cup, looking
on in amaze, something in the little ones
face stirring his heart to its very depths,
and bringing up banished memories of
happier days. Meanwhile Daisy slowly
collected her senses.
1--WE must go, Rover" she said, present.
ly, as her eye caught sight of tae dog /;
"we've rested, now we must 60"
"Where are you going child? Who are
you ?" asked the old man.
I'm Daisy Arnold, sir; and pm going
to the Films to see my grandpa, cause
my own papa's sick, and poor mamma
cries SO, and we're all SO hungry; and
Brindie can't give much milk till summer
comes. stopped to rest bit, but |
must go now"
She stopped short, something in the old
mans face attracting her-her quick,
childish instincts comprehending the whole
scene.
"Oh" She cried, presently, clapping
her hands, ''this is the 'Elms, and you are
my grandpa! Oh! you won't send Daisy
away?'
The dog crept pace nearer, something
very like human solicitude In his eyes.
The old man stood speechless a moment,
struggling between wrath and love; but
at last he put out his arms
''No, little one, he half sobbed, II can
not send you away"
That mad been a terrible night at the
schoolmaster' cottage. All through it. in
the storm and darkness, with what aid she
could summon, the poor mother had search
ed for her missing child, while the father
tossed upon his bed in impotent despair.
Morning dawned, clear and glorious over
the snow-clad earth. Bessie Arnold came
out, pale and hopeless, turning her de-
spairing eyes toward the rising sun.
WAS not my cup of misery bitter
enough" she moaned oh my God /.
hast thou utterly forsaken me! -
A closed carriage drove down the vii
lage road, on to the crossing, up to her
very door. \ window few open, and a
little scarlet head popped out.
Mamma Mamma ~ called a silver
voice, 1--WE come back went to grand
pa, and here be is-you won't cry now,
will your
Before the bewideIed woman could get
her breath, Rover bounded flom the car
riage with noisy barks, followed by the old
master Of the '.Elms." He came to Mrs.
Arnold's side, and took ner in his arms.
Forgive me, Bessie" he said. I've
been hard and cruel, but the little one has
conquered"
Bessie sobbed upon his bosom, and then
there was a joyous reunion; and before
sunset the scaoo.master's cottage was de-
serted, the whole party having eoae to
live at the Films
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

QUARTER CRACK IN HORSES HOoFs.-
Many plans have been devised by which
to heal quarter crack, such as scoring
with q knife, blistering, cutting with
sharp. hos iron, riyeting and the like; all
which, in many cases, have proved fail
are. Now, if YOU will follow my direc-
tions, you may have sound foot in three
months. Above the crack, and next to
the hair, cut with your knife an ineision
one-half inch long, crosswise Of the crack,
and one-eighth or one-sixteenth Of an
inca deep. Nov, from the incision, draw
a line one-quartet inch each side, parallel
with the crack, down to the shoe; then
with your knife follow those lIaes, and
cut through the enamel, or crust Of the
foot. Now, there is piece of the crust
to be taken out. This is done by loosen
ing the top OF the piece next 10 the hair
with your knife, then with your forceps
take hold of the piece and pull it off; that
leaves space of one-half inch of the crust
taken out from the hair down to the shoe.
Fill the cavity with tar, and lace on
soft piece OF leather to keep the tar IN Its
place.
Keep the animal quiet for three or four
days, and he is ready to drive. Shoe with
a bar shoe, leaving some spring to the
heel, so it will not bear hard upon the
weak quarter, and in three months you
will have sound foot The bar shoe is
often exceedingly useful. 1t is the con-
tinuation of the common shoe around the
heels, and by means of it the pressure may
be taken off, in some measure, from some
tender part of the foot, and thrown on an
other which is better able to bear it, or
more widely and deeply diffused over the
whole foot. 1t is resorted to in cases of
corns, pumiced feet, and quarter crack,
etc. In such cases the bar shoe can be
used to advantage, but it should be left off
as soon as it can be dispensed with. Any
intelligent blacksmith can make them.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

Farmers wives and daughters can do
very much toward making the toilsome
life of the farmer pleasanter and hap
pier one. When returning from the field.
the barn, or the dreary winters ride from
the city, cold, hungry, and perhaps dis
couraged-as who is not at times tho
cheerful greeting OF smiling, neatly
dressed woman, and more than all, the
blazing fire and well-laden supper table
waiting only for father, will do much to
Tighten any burden, and inspire him with
renewed activity for business and life
No good housekeeper, or duty-loving
wife, delays the preparation of meals of
the day till after or just before the COM
ing in of the men from the field How
tedious it must be for them to be obliged
to wait for the food which should have
been previously prepared How un-
pleasant to them to move from this side
to that, and from that TO this, that you
may get nearer the stove or the oven, thus
reminding them that they are in the way,
when the fault is really your own
Then if you have had trouble with
your hired help, or the children have been
unusually cross, do not weary your hus-
band with your fretting and complaints,
and unless you are sick enough to need
his active attendance, or the advice of 4
physician, do not tell him of it nothing
weakens the strings of affection sooner
than constant fault-fnding disposition.
Do not excuse yourself from the duty Of
making home pleasant, because your hus-
band is cross and morose May not your
dilatoriness in household matters have
something to do with this At any rate,
try the better way; make home cheer
full and pleasant to your husband and
children, and at the same time you will
find that life and home will have new
charms, and new comforts unfelt before
for you.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29
THE RICHEST PEARL.

THE RICHEST PEARL.
Beside the church door, a-weary and lone
A blind woman sat on the cold door stone;
The wind was bitter, the snow fell fast,
And a mocking voice in ftful blast
Seemed ever to echo her moaning cry,
As she begged her aims 'of the passers-by;
" Have pity on me, have pity, pray
My back is:bent and my hair is gray"
The bells we're ringing the hour OF prayer,
And many good people were gathered there
But covered with furs and mantle warm,
They hurried past through the wintry storm.
Some were hoping their souls to save,
And some were thinking ofdeath and the grave
And alas they had no time to heed
The poor souls asking for charity's need.
And some were blooming with beauty's grace,
But closely mufied in wells of lace,
They saw not the sorrow, nor heard not the moan
OF her who sat on the cold door stone.
At last came one off noble name,
By the city counted richest dame,
And the pearls that o'er her neck were strung
She proudly there to the beggar flung
Then followed a maiden young and fair.
Adorned with clusters of golden hair
But her dress was thin, and scanty and worn
Not even the beggars seemed more for!orn.
With fearful look and a pitying sigh,
She whispered soft mo jewels have l.
But give youmy prayers, good friend, - said she
and surely know God listens to me"
On the poor white hand, 50 shrunksn ard small
The blind woman felt tear drop fall,
Then kissed it and said to the weeping girl.
1T is you who have given the purest pearl"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29
Who is the Greatest ?

There are many young men in the
ministry and many others contemplating
it, with desire to devote their lives to it.
These young men, or a majority of them,
at least, desire to be great preachers. 1t
is natural, yea more, tits right they should.
He who engages in any vocation, and lacks
the zeal and energy that aspire to some
thing higher than mediocrity, is sure to re-
main in the lower ranks. 1t is this burn
ing zeal to do something great for Gods
glory and honor, this noble aspiration to
be master workman, that enables the
faithful minister to heed Paul's admonitlon
to Timothy: Study to show thyself ap-
proved unto God, workman that needeth
not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the
word of truth" In the ministry, as else
where, 'there is room enough up stairs
the lower rooms may be crowded, but
"up stairs" never.
But what is great preaching? Who is
the greatest preacher? There is divers
ity of opinion. If, as some men seem 70
think, the great object of preaching is to
make name, to draw crowded houses.
to create a sensation, then surely The
greatest preacher is he who makes the
greatest name, and creates the greatest
sensation. But Paul says: "lVe preach
not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord,
and ourselves your servants for Jesus
sake" II tire object of preaching is
TO overwhe!m the mind with great dis
play Of learning, to delight the magma
ton with glowing conceptions, or dazzle
the fancy with scintiIlations of beauty and
loveliness. minging in kaleidoseopibal cor
ruscations. the greatest preacher is he who
is most successful in these things. But
again Paul says: II had rather speak
five words with my understanding that by
my voice | might teach others also, than
ten thousand words in an unknown tongue"
And again: "Christ sent me to preach
the gospel not with wisdom Of words lest
the cross of Christ should be made ofnone
effect And what says the Master? ?
How reads the commission ? "Go We in
to all the world and preach the gospel to
every creature. He that believeth and is
baptized shall be saved; but he that be-
lieveth not shall be damned" Two
things are very plainly taught here.
l. We are to preach the gospel.
2. The object of preaching is the saliva
tion of souls Then the greatest preacher
is he who breaches The gospel most faith
fully, and is instrumental in saving the
greatest number of souls, either by bring
ing sinners to reper sance or building them
up in that holiness without which they
cannot see the Lord.
A Il A
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

VALUE OF A Word A young lady of
seeming refinement met the effort of an
escort to awaken her enthusiasm over the
gorgeousness of an October forest in
Maine, by saying, in answer to his WELL
turnedperiods, ''Oh. yes-well enough
but they the leaves) look pretty well
played" His sentiment and his esteem
went out together.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

Never be sorry for any generous thing
that you ever did, even ii it was betrayed.
Never be sorry that you were magnamin-
Gus, if the man was mean afterward. New
er be sorry that you gave. 1t was right
for you to give, even if you were imposed
upon. You cannot afford to keep on the
safe side by being mean.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

A crowded horse-ca r: First passenger
Ito sturdy laborer standing in front ofhim)
| say there! I've got toes Second passen-
ger-Y-e-s IA CLEAN ofintelligence light
ems his face), felt 'em.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29
TANNERY FOR SALE.

The subscriber will sell his tannery in Craftsbury,
together with the stock, fixtures, &C., now on hand.
He will also sell his house and land-the premises
to carry on the tanning business. The above prop
erty will he disposed of at a bargain, as the sub
scriber's health viii not admit of his carrying on
the business. will also sell my farm in North
Greensboro, consisting Of 245 acres Of land, with
good house, barns and sheds, together with the
stock and farmiog tools. A. w. WILLIAMS.
Craftsbury, Mar "a, 1870. l3u
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

NOVEMBER 1870.
Austin Joslyn have just opened large stock
of
NEW AND DESIRABLE GOODS
including Double and Single Shawls,
BEAUTIFUL AND GOOD.
Velveteens, Cassimeres in all Grades and Styles,
Black and Blue Broad clothes, Heavy Beaver.
Good Water Proof at 81 T. Up'oards.
Domestcs at prices that illustrates the advantages
of our Ready Pay System, and Dress Goods to suit
all tastes.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

TWILIGHT.

When DER earth the night is falling,
Thoughts of thee before me rise;
/ hear thy voice my name still calling,
Through the gloom l see thine eyes,
In the twilight rise unbldden
Thoughts and hopes oflong ago
Hopes that die with Springs sweet blossoms,
Thoughts that perish with the snow.
Now the stars are calmly peeping
From the sky like angels eyes.
Art thou smiling! art thou weeping:
Say; do thoughts of me arise
Now the moon is proudly rising;
Soft DER earth she sheds her rays;
Is her pale light DER thee streaming
Dost ever dream of by-gone days:
Oh let memory's magic power
Bring my mirage back to thee,
In this calm and holy hour
When night descends o'er earth and sea,
And when, upon the mighty plain,
The stars like gems begin to shine,
Then know on them sadly gaze,
And that my sweetest thoughts are thine.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29
Advertising AphOrisms.

Judicious advertising always pays.
1fyou have good thing, advertise it.
If you don't, don't.
Ii you don't mean to mind your own
business, it will not pay to advertise
Never run down your opponents goods
in public Let him do his own advertis-
ing.
It's as true Of advertising as of any,
thin. else in life, if it is worth doing at
all, it is worth doing well.
We don't recommend advertising as the
best way to get a wife but we know that
it is the best way to get good trade.
Don't expect an advertisement to bear
fruit in one night, like the prophets gourd.
Like Ayers pills, advertising will take
effect, but it takes more than one night to
do it.
You can't eat enough in one week to
last whole year, and you can't advertise
on that plan, either.
\ large advertising once aud then dis
continued, creates the impression that the
man has fzzled.
Injudicious advertising is like fishing
where there is no fish. You need to let
your line fall in the right place,
A constant dropping will wear rock.
Keep dropping your advertisements in the
public, and they will soon nslt under it
like rock salt.
Large type isn't necessary in advertis-
ing. Blind folks don't read newspapers.
If you can arouse curiosity by an ad-
vertisement it is a great point gained
The fair sex don't hold all the curiosity
in the world.
Don't be afraid to invest the printers
ink, lest your sands of life be nearly run
out.
When you advertise, see that you do il
on the same principle that you buy goods
Get the most you can for the money.
People who advertise only once in three
months forget that most folks can't re
member anything longer than about sever
days.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

Give your tongue more holidays than
yohr hand or eyes.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29
GRANDY. SKINNER q PARkER.

wv H0LESALE and Retail Dealers in Flour,
w Corn, West India Goods, Groceries, Hardware
and Agricultural Implements Special attention
given TO the Paint Stock Trade. Agents for Luke
Buzzell. Manufacturers of Dressed Clapboards.
Depot street, Barton Landing, Vt.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

''SoJoURNEE TRUTH" ON THE fashions.
Sojourner does not believe in the present
style ofwomen's apparel. Her opinion Of
it was given in an address at Providence
last week, as follows:
"l'm awful hard en- dress, you know
Women, you forget that you are the
mothers of creation; you forget your sons
were cut of like grass by the war, and the
land was covered with their blood; Eou
rig yourselves up in pauniers and Grecian
bendbaebs and hummeries; yes, and
mothers and gray haired grandmothers
wear high heeled shoes aud humps on
their heads, and put them on their babies,
and stuff them out so that they keel over
when the wind blows. OH mothers.
I'm ashamed of ye! What will such
lives as you live dofor humanity? When
| saw them women on the stage at the
Women's Suffrage Convention, the other
day, thought, what kind of reformers be
ye with goose wings on your heads, as if
ye was going to fly, and dressed in such
ridiculous fashion, talking about reform,
and women's rights. Pears to me you
had better reform yourselves first. But
Sojourner is an old body, and will soon 60
out of this world into another, and wants
to say when she gets there, Lord | have
done my whole duty, and kept nothing
| back"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

SHEEP TIcKs.-A writer to the Ameri-
can Institute Farmers Club gives the fol-
lowing method to expel sheep ticks Il
feed sulphur. 1t not only keeps them off
sheep, but drives them. | feed it with
salt mixed in equal parts, at the rate of
three pounds Of sulphur to one hundred
sheep. Tien after FIVE days give anoth-
er dose, the same as the first. Before [
begin dosing, let them get salt hungry .
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

An over-worked horse is like an um-
brella-t's used up.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-27

The ORGAN OF HOLY COMMUNION CHURCH.
Last night the Church OF the Holy Communion,
on Ashley street, was filled to overlowing by q
fashionable audience collected to hear the trial
of the new organ recently constructed for that
church. An alcove had been built to the north OF
the church, adjoining the vestry-room, and the
organ was furnished by Mcssrs. Steer & Turner,
of westfed, Mass, especially for the niche. The
a,cove is trumpet.shaped, and the works OF the
organ fit compactly in the recess, allowing the
full volume OF sound to be heard in the church.
Tho outer pipes are drab-colored, relieved by
gliding and fancy painting, while the wood work
Is In imitation ofmaple. 1t has two key-boards,
and pedal OF twenty notes, and combining
the different sounds that render the music Of an
an organ so peculiarly adapted for religious pur-
poses. 1t was tested last night by several Of the
professors OF music and organists OF other
churches In the city, and the melody produced
showed not only the full power OF the instrument,
but gave thorough satisfaction to both the builder
and the congregation. The organ was furnished
at cost Of about $500, and was so constructed
as to exactly fill the place designed for it, leaving
nothing to offend the eye, but adding greatly to
the appearance Of the church. No organist has
been engaged as yet, and the choir is now being
formed.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-27

A NEW INSURANCE COMPANY.-We print in
another column report OF the proceedings Of a
meeting of the trustees of the 'Policy-Holders'
Life and Tontlne Assurance Company held in
this city yesterday. The company was fully Or
ganized, and the president, vice president and
other officers were elected. Mr.. William McBrr-
ney, the president Of the company, is known
throughout the State as gentleman OF ability
and spotless integrity. General E. p. Alexander,
the vice president and actuary, was gallant and
accomplished soldier, and is well lifted to dis
charge successfully the duties OF civil life. Upon
the committees are our leading bankers and some
OF our most eminent merchants.
The scheme OF the new company is an admira-
Gle one. 1t is sufficient to say now that: l. The
company is purely mutual, so that all the profits
will be divided among the Insurers. .. No policy
can be forfeited by default OF payment el pre-
mlums 8. Where the sum insured is forfeited for
violation of contract, the amount of premiums
paid the company is returned to the representa-
tives OF the insured.