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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23
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TANGIER. Morocco.
March 10, 1871.


March 10, 1871. !
Dear Ones at Home Since last writ,
ing several days have elapsed. Days
frought with the interminglipg of pleas
MT and painful recollections. Ihave suf
fered from neuralgia and nervousness in
cident to severe cold. The pain was so
severe that at times reason fed. Sick
away from homel That is bad enough,
but of all things spare recurrence, sick IN
Morocco. William and Willie stood by
me nobly through the day and night
watches until endurance reached its limit,
when Scott, the Colonels interpreter, the
Colonel himself, and the laudlady of the
Hotel FRANCHISE came to their support
with such devotion and untiring self sac
rifice that can never think of them save
with the deepest gratitude of heart. Ny
illness has much 6issrranged our plans
and compelled us to refuse the Coloners
proffer to accompany us to Tetuouap.
Twas intended we should be guarded by
Moorish soldiers and proceed to that more
interior city upon visit to the Bashaw,
but now we shall hasten away from Africa
proceeding 10 Gibraltar this afternoon. ]
have not mentioned our faithful guide,
Mahomet, who has been ever at our com.
mand, and only too happy in orr service,
menisl though it sometimes was. As q
faithful ehropicler, must note DISPOSE.
ton on our part to command bin severely.
Some men are particularly fond of horses
for the opportunity afforded them in the
display of mastery. / fancy that one OF
the selfish pleasures of the slave holder is
the satisfaction of undisputed command.
The feeling is foreign to scarcely any hui
man heart, and we have been giving vent
to 1t upon Mahomet, our subject. There
is no need of gentle words or constrained
smiles. No "lf you please, or "Will you
be 80 kind but the stern infexible, "Ma.
homet do this i! or do that go here, or
go thereT Loud as may be our praise of
the benifcence of democracy, while in
Africa we have been as autocrsts in our
dealings with faithful Mahomet, who has
clung to us tenaciously, aud seemed
rather more willing to serve Americans
than to rule Africans. Rule did 1 cav |?
Yes, the most abject servitude and brute
like slavery is here. These Mohommedans
buy and sell the black, in the streets of
Tansier as they would q like number of
sheep or oxen. A good likely negro may
be had for sum not to exceed twenty
dollars of our money, and the children
much less. Walking with Samuel one
day, observed fat saucy black boy, q
rare type of his race, VIXEN Samuel sur
prised me by valuing him at about 81,
English money. When Moor has any
thing Of value to sell he parades it through
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23

BY JOHN G.. WHITTIER.

Heap high the farmers wintry hoard
Heap high the golden corn
No richer git has Autumn poured
From out her lavish horn.
Let other lands, exulting, CLEAN
The apple from the zine;
The orange from Its glossy green,
The cluster from the vine.
We better love the hardy gift
Our rugged wales bestow,
To cheer us when the SONS shall drift
Our harvest fields with snow.
Through wales of grass and flowers,
Our ploughs their burrows made,
While on the hills the sun and showers
Of changeful April played.
We dropped the seed DER hill and plain.
Beneath the sun of May,
And frigh'ened from our 81 routing grain
The robber crows away.
All through the long bright days of June,
It's leaves grew bright and fair,
And waved in hot midsummer noon
Its soft and yellow hair.
And now, with Autumn's moonlit eyes,
Its harvest time is come,
We p'nck away its frosty leaves,
And bear its treasures home.
Then richer than the ,bled gifts
APOLLO shouered of old,
Fair hands the brown grain shall s'ft,
And kneed It's meal OF gold.
Let vapid idlers roll in silk
Around the costly board;
Give MS the bowl of samp and milk,
BY homespun beauty poured.
Then shame on all the proud and vain,
Whose folly laughs to 'orn,
The blessings of our harry grain,
Onr wealth of go den corn.
Let earth Withhold her good Y root;
Let mildew blight the rye;
Give II the worm the orchards fruit,
And wheat fields to the fly;
But let the good old crop adorn
The hills our fathers tro1
Still Ie- us for His Golden Corn,
Send up our thanks TO G d.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23
That's nv little hymn; good by =

CLERICAL ST1MULUs.-The difference
between the labors of lawyer and =
clergyman is found in the fact that the
one appears occasionally in court, while
the other is in the pulpit twice every
week But the former on the rare occas-
ions referred to is expected to exert
Strenuous effort, and is st INFLATED by the
Importance of the case and the equal inn
portance of maintaining his reputation
Hence he il under very great stimulus,
and legal efforts at such times are wit
messed by sdmiring crowds. The clergy
having an inoessant work, lose that pc
culiar view of the occasion which law
yer experiences. One Sunday rolling on
another, gives uniformity to professions al
life which is apt to degenerate into a
mere rut. Our clergynen fud it impos-
sible to create great occasions, but their
lack may be made up by style and sub
ject The Bible affords an ample range
of themes, tender, tragic, emotional and
sublime, which may afford sensation SER
mons if rightly handled. What is want
ed is the determination to make an i'm
preston on the hearts of the audience
ANY man who will commence with such
a determination, and who will keep it mp,
will become popular preacher. This is
the point where our able men show their
power, and here also our feeble men show
their weakness.-1 r0y Times
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23

Grain and Lumber, our evanescent towns
man, the heir of three fortunes who "plays
for keeps" this time H. s. Fltch-by
giving the following brief description Of
him. He was about 80 years old, some
six feet high, weight about $50 lbs, dark
complexion, and side whiskers. He wore
when he departed, dark clothes and tall
or "stove- pipe" hat.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23

be can only produce that part of the plun-
der which fell to his share, and it would
seem that be acknowledges only those
burglaries of which he retained the pro-
ceeds. To do more would tend to imp]i-
cate his confederate.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23

FILKINs ATTEMPTS TO EsCAPE.-The
Albany Express says: at i reported that
Filkins, the express robber who shot Hal
pine, made an attempt to escape from
Clinton Prison few days since. His plan
was to escape with the aid of keys, which
he had in some manner obtained, but bic
project was discovered before be could
carry it into effect, and was placed in
close confinement"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23

A noble red man drank water to
excess, planted bis wigwam on Mime
sofa railroad, and soon departed to the
happy hunting-grouuds.
A correspondent affirms that his "very
soul was coiled up in horror" by some in
cident of the Chicago fire.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton held their annual concert of prayer
Sunday November 18th, at the Congrega-
tional church. La the afternoon the Rev.
Mr.. Bates delivered an address to the as
ISOLATION. The point that he dwelt on
particularly wss the uniting of Christian
effort. He censnred that kind of piety
which consisted chiefly ia an attachment
to some particular religious sect. In the
evening he remarked that Christians
should go labor together that men might
say not how those Congregationalists. or
Baptists or Methedists love one another,
but how those Christians love one another.
The annual business meeting was held
on Monday evening, at which time q. l..
Arlington was reelected President of
the Association. The meetings of the
Society are largely attended.
The Rev. Mr.. Kenney has lately
come among US as pastor of the Methodist
church. Although he has been here but
short time be is fairly established in his
good work, and is gaining the esteem of
all by his earnestness in religion, and
faithfulness in the many duties of a pas
tor.
The new school house is now about
com pleted, and will be ready for the win
ter term of schools. Our schools here are
to be more thoroughly graded. The
teachers in the several departments for
the ensuing term are as follows:
Prineipal-Mr. S. A. Griffin.
Preceptress Miss Mary Pierce.
Intermediate-Miss Sarah Marshall.
Primary-Miss Chase.
The High and Grammar schools are
called Black River Academy. The next
term of this institution commence Nov.
22d.
The examination of teachers for this
town was held at the Academy chapel
on Saturday the 18Th November, COM
mencing at nine o'clock in the morning.
-Messrs Whitcomb & Atherton have
their new hall about completed. We
understand that they have made arrange
ments with the Germania Band of Boston
to give grand concert in the course of a
few weeks. The hall is beautiful one.
"A barn situated little north of the
village was burned on Wednesday night.
1t was owned by Mr.. Wright. A large
quantity of hay and many farming uten-
sils were destroyed.
The annual musical convention OF
this place ia to be held on the 18th, 18th
14th and 18TH of December. Prof. John
P. Morgan of New York, has been en-
gagged to conduct it, and Prof. T. P. Ry-
der, of Boston, is to take charge Of the
instrumental music. r..
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23

MINISTERIAL CHANGE.-Rev. ]. Isbam
Bliss, rector of St. James Church, HYDE
Vile. has received the unanimous call of
the Wardens and Vestry of st. Peters
Church in Bennington, TO become its rec
ter, and having accepted the same will
enter upon his duties the latter part OF
December next.
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,. Il. Coughs story.

t,iora as NINA sa.kipg to relieve THE
,o1r n.,no 70 - aiyht of stairs that led e
5onr ,hicb Iad into room reaching
MAJ mo l.tes He knocked. A feeble
voice sid Come in aud he went in
There WIS no Night, but as soon his
ewes became adapted to the place, he saw
lying upon heap Of CHIPS and shavinga
y boy about ten years Of age, pale, but
with sweet face.
What are you doing there ? be asked
of the boy.
Hush! hush l am hiding.
HIDING What 'ot anu lit Spo"en
hIa e hlte arms covered WIN bfulses ana
swollen
.yrrL, .., :. boat van r. that .
Don't tell him my father dld H.
sWh4t for =
.E.,i.r ,,o+ drink ana Iaat ma haranse
Did Won ever steal =
w. cir WAS thief once The So
ror1, thieves never hesitate TO acknowl.
49, - i l. +bair nrofession\
..Thar ,,,h,, do,,,r Won teal now p
.paoa,so ,yo,t 70 the ra,ged school
ID +hau toI3 mo Thou shalt not steal
,,,,3 49,, +oI1 me- of Cod in heaven. I
u,;It -, : stga1 sir ;f NV father kills me.
Sid INV friend. Il don't know what ia
do 1n;tb vcu Here il shilling. I will
so a,h,t Al for voo'
1,f'aL, ,,,1,oa - :, O ,nonept and
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
y. II. OO I,
County Supt. Schools.
A Plucky Woman-Raid Upon Liquor
Seller.

Ia neighboring town, few weeks ago, a
lady whose husband was unfortunately addicted
to the habit of drinking, took it upon herself
to visit the place where her liege lord got the
means of his ruin, for the purpose of putting
a stop to its sale so far as her family was con-
cerned. She went into the bar.room With a
stick in her hand and using it with vigor upon
the head and shoulders of the dealer in liquor,
soon caused him to beat retreat, She then
broke decanter on the counter, smashed the
lamp overhead; in her wrath and fury knocked
the windows, sash and all out Of the room,
and played smash generally. A number OF
gentlemen who were in the bar-room at the
time retired in good order" seemingly appre-
hensive that their turn might come next. The
injured wife and mother, after boarding the
lion in his den, and wreaking her vengeance
upon the implements of his trade, quietly re-
tired to her home, no one offering any resis-
lance to her. The strangest part of the whole
story is yet to be told: The conduct of this
pIucky woman was endorsed by the good PEG.
pie Of the town generally, SO that no legal
steps were taken to punish this infraction OF a
liquor-seller's rights. We mention no names,
lest it should bring u. s. troops to look after
one of the Southern female K. ks.-Rock
Re0lster
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
Deaths.

On the 23rd nltimo, in this place, at the resi-
dence of her husband-Mr, John s. Lipscomb-
Mrs. CoRNELIA LIPsCoMB.
Near Mt Scion, Augusta county, Va, on the
25th day of April, 1871, Miss PALMY JANE RAW
LEY, aged 20 years, months, and days.
Palmy embraced religion and joined the Uni.
ted Brethren Church several years ago; lived
quite consistent Christian life +; bore her pro-
tracted illness with becoming patience and res
ignaton; and departed in peace; leaving Wid-
owed mother, brothers and sisters to mourn their
early loss, which we trust is her eternal gain"
J. L. G.
Departed this life, at his residence near Middle
brook of neuralgia, on the 18th of January,
1871, Mr.. JACOB BOWMAN, in the 59th year OF
his age.
and generous hospItable and true-a friend to
ALL and by his friendly actions he had won the
esteem and respect of all his neigh5ors; SO that,
at his death, he left larger circle of relatives
and friends to mourn his demise than most men
of his age.
His burial was attended with solemn and impress
sive scenes. A large concourse of friends assem-
bled at the house of mourning to pay their last
tribute of respect, and, as If to enquire of the
Lord of this sore affection. In the language of the
Evangelist:
Jesus answered and said unto them, What
I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know
hereafter.
He was, in early life, instructed in the princi-
pies of the Christian religion and was confirm
ed member of st. Johns German Reformed
Church. When first taken sick, he was con-
cerned with fears and doubts in regard to the in
terest of his soul The writer read from many
passages of the Bible; talked and prayed with
him, and instructed him to trust in and rely
wholly upon the merits of Jesus Christ, for the
removal of all doubts, and feel that he was made
acceptable unto God only for the sake of His
Son.
While it was our privilege to see and converse
with him at intervals during his illness, which
side shortly before death 'if he could trust Je-
sus ?" he responded with an apparent joy on his
countenance, that 'he could trust Him as his
Savior and Redeemer; he was not afraid to die. y
He will be missed in every circle in which he
moved the church has lost one Of her strong
supports the community a true and trusty
friend his children an indulgent father; his
companion an affectionate husband; but let al
remember that he is happier now than ever, and
his voice is mingling with sweeter songs and
notes than this world can afford. B. w.
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Married.

In the Christian Church, at Middle Grove, on
the 9th instant by Rev. j. r. Taylor, DIR. A. j.
HARRIS, to Miss S. E. HERsMAN. Ali of Mon
roe county, Mo.
On the 9th instant, by the Rev. J. W. Pratt,
VIM. P. HOUSTON. ESQ., to Miss E. j. MoCLUNG,
daughter of DR.. j. W. McClung-all Of Lexing-
ton.
On the 18th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Horato
Thompson, Mr. M. MILEY, to Miss M. T. MAC
KEY, daughter Of Henry Mackey, Esq.
''Cards and Cake"
We would be recreant to the sincere feelings
of our heart, if we failed to tender this couple
our earnest congratulations upon their new rela-
tons in life. We hope the future, which they
now picture to themselves in bright colors, may
have no negative; but grow brighter and more
pleasing, till the mellow touches of time, tint,
and shade it down into ripe and happy old
age.-Lerangton Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
n0MMIssIONER,s NOTICE.-In nur.

Z suance to a decree OF the Circuit Court for
Augusta county rendered November 9th, 1870,
in the cause of Davis creditors u.s. Davis trus-
tees. I shall proceed at my Office in Staunton, on
Thursday, tie 11th Of May neat, to take the fol-
lowing accounts, viz:
list, An account of the transactions of the de-
PENDANT, John b. Baldwin, as executor of Brax-
ton Davis, deceased.
2nd An account of the receipts and disburse-
ments of the defendants, Alex. I'll. III. Stuart and
John B. Baldwin, as trustees of Braxton Davis
and OF the trust subjects administered and to be
administered by them.
3rd, An account of the debts secured by the
trust deed executed to the defendants, showing
which of them have been paid, which remain
unpaid, and the trust means with which to dis
charge the unpaid debts.
Given under my hand as Master Commissio
of said Court, the 18th day of April, 1871.
apl94t JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

RAILROAD CHARGES Legislature of
Illinois, it is reported, has passed bill, limit
ing the charges of railroads in that State,
which is now awaiting the signature of the
Governor. This bill provides that roads earn
ing $4,000 mile per annum and over can
only charge two and half cents mile per
adult passenger roads earning between $4,000
and $4,000 mile per annum can only charge
three cents; those earning between 81 900 and
So 600 mile four cents, and those earning less
than 81 900 five and half cents. Only half
these rates are to be allowed for children under
twelve. Another bill limiting freight for short
distances to pro rata proportion of the
charges demanded for the entire lengths of the
respective roads in Illinois has already been
signed by the Governor; 1t is argued that the
railroad companies OF Illinois Will Ind means
of eyading the provisions Of these laws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
DEATH OF JOHN r KooaLER. Eso.-V

DEATH OF JOHN r. KooaLER, Eso.-We
regret to record the death of our late fellow
citizen, John r. Koogler, ESQ, who died at
on Friday evening last, in the 57th year of his
age He died OF typhoid pneumonia, and was
confined to his bed but short time. He was
taken sick few weeks ago, but had partially
recovered and was attending to his business as
usual, when he relapsed and was taken down
about week before he died. Mr.. Koogler
had been Sheriff of the county, and was an ac-
tive, energetic business man. He was a good
neighbor and most hospitable gentleman. His
remains were committed to the grave on Sun
day morning last, large concourse of his
neighbors, FRIENDS and acquaintance being
present to witness the sad ceremonies of inter-
ment. He leaves widow and five children to
mourn over his death. -Rock Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

rs NOTICE TO CoNsUMERs.-Th increasing
popularity of DooIey's Feast Ponder has in.
duced certain firm who manufacture Baking
Powder to copy verbatim, our advertisements
simply substituting their name in place of ours
While this proves the standard excellence and
worth of our Yeast Powder it is calculated te
deceive the consumers, and reflects the charac
ter of the parties as we'll as the goods which
they are endeavoring to force upon the unwary
Be sure that you call for DooLEY's YEAST Pow.
DER, and take no other. DooLEY 81 BROTHER
Proprietors, SO New street, New York.
apl8-1meow
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. The dwelling house of
Mr.. Duke, at the Virginia Slate Works, about
seven miles from town, was entirely consumed
by fire on Tuesday last about O'Clock p. NJ
The fire caught from the cooking-stove. About
half the furniture and all of Mr.. Dukes pri-
vate and important papers were destroyed
An office 10 the yard and one or two other out
houses were also burned. Loss very heavy
and no insurance - Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02


At meeting of the Executive Committee OF
the Augusta Memorial Association for the Con-
federate Dead, Thomas Crowder was added to
the Collecting Committee for Ward No. l, Staun-
ton. sa..si
1t was resolved to celebrate the Memorial Day,
as fixed by the Constitution of the Association,
on the 9th of June, with appropriate ceremonies,
and to publish the programme for the occasion.
It was resolved also, to urge upon the Col
lecting Committee in the county, the necessity
--ting every effort to increase the funds OF
Oh eAe-- the roll of membership of the
and to enlarge
Association.
It was further agreed TO appoin. - D.
itors for the purpose, to be present at eacn
cinet on the 18th of May, to collect funds from
and to report the people the deplorable and hui
initiating condition of the graves of our dead.
S. TRAVERS PHILLIPS,
Sec'y of Elk Committee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02
Poisonous Medicines

The theory that the virus of disease can be
safely counteracted by doses of poison, is false
and dangerous. Within the last twenty-five
years, not less than score of virulent poisons
have been added to the repository of the medi-
otherwise they would destroy life Immediately
but even in minute quantities. they produce I'LL
timately, very disastrous effects. 1t is unwise
and unphilosophical to employ, as remedies,
powerful and insidious drugs, which, in subju-
eating one disease, SOW the seeds of another still
more unmanageable None of these terrible
indictments operates with as much directness
and certainty upon the causes of disease as Hos
letters Stomach Btters, q tonic and corrective,
aoithot single deIeterios ingredient IN ats COM
position Arsenic and quinia given for in
termittents; bromide of potassium for nervous
disorders; strychnine and prussic acid for gen.
eral debility mercury, in various forms, for
liver complaint; preparations of chloroform and
opium for sleeplessness; and yet these deadly
drugs do not compare, as specifics for the disea-
ses above enumerated, with that wholesome veg
etable invigorant and Alternative, while they are
all so pernicious that 1t is astonishing any ply
stefan should take the responsibility of prescri-
bing them Let invalids for their own sakes,
try the Bitters before they resort to the poisons
The relief they will experience from course of
the harmless specific, will render recourse to
the unsafe preparations referred to, quite unnec-
essary. may21m
4 STANDARD REMEDY.-BAKER'S
n PREMIUM B1TTERS, which has stood
the test of thirty years trial. has lived to see
Universal Panaceas" Cure Alls," and the
like, rise, flourish, and collapse, never again to
be revived. We do not mean by STANDARD
Remedy some quack nostrum of sweetened wa
ter and bitter herbs, highly inflated with the GER
tifcates of men of straw warranted good for ev-
erything, but fit for nothing. When we use the
term standard Remedy we mean as applied
to certain remedy for Dyspepsia Liver Com
plant, Dysentery, Diarrhea, Cramp Collie, Chol-
era Morbus, Nervous Headache, Loss of Appe-
tite, and all diseases arising from disordered
condition of the stomach and bowels, and as such
we recommend BAKERS PREMIUM BIT
TIERS, medicine that has, by its own merit,
gradually worked itself into popular favor thro'-
out the entire South.
BAKERS BITTERS are compounded en-
tirely of vegetable extracts, which are so harmo-
niously blended that all ages and sexes may use
them with benefit and without the fear of the
least injury. Try them and then speak of them
as they deserve.
Sold by Druggists everywhere
Il. BAKER, Proprietor,
fel4 Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-05-02

Frzzed hair, hanging low over the forehead,
is no longer worn by the ton. The plain, simple
and elegant style adopted, is to draw the hair
loosely back from the brows. This is becoming
to all except persons having very high fore
head great deal Of latitude is permitted in
the arrangement of the hair, so to suit the con-
tour of different faces.