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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-08
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The pain increases, from time to time, until your
nerves seem TO snap and crack jerk and jump, and
play all sorts OF FRANKS, from the top of your head
TO the tips of your toes, the demon shooting forth
like lightning along the unfortunate nerve and now
trying 10 tie another into Il thousand knots, then
attempting to make a bowstring of another some
times in the region of the heart, again in the face,
head, neck etc; in short il you have neuralgia in
its worst FORM with all the agony distilled TO its
most excruciating degree, use dr. j. BRIGGS
ALLEVANrOl, and in a trice your neuralgia with
all his demons, has departed, and once again you
NAV be hanlX. Sold hN Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-08

Il: Z. .N-s NJ sss.s :
Look at those features ana see une agony depict.
ed in the face. 1t cannot be helped while the
trouble remains. The sutferiDgs from piles is OF
very aggravated description. lou cannot walk with
any comfort; you cannot ride in peace you can
not sit with ease, and the suffering when attending
to nature IL almost unbearable, and causes such u
feeling OF dread that II is put OF at great sacrifice
to health and comfort in many instances increasing
the difficulty to an alarming extent. Use DR. Briggs
me remedies according; directions to cure in
ternal external itching or bleeding piles They
mild and reliable and warranted as represented
Sold by Druggists
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

reedy with reply at once rejoined as
follows: Accept my thanks for your
kindly advice Red Hot. bat it might
prove IS it once did in St. Paul. Twas a
dark night, and was sauntering up a
dark alley, when SEINE careless chap let
bludgeon fall on my Uranium and docile
ss lamb laid down and shut my eyes
After while gathered together sucb
sense IS had left, and began to soiilo-
quise thus Where am ? Saint Paul !
Am not in a free country Yes! Are
not equal rights guaranteed all in this
free Republic q? Yes Mys pocket book
and watch are gone. Mutterirg freedom
and equal rights seized CLUB and start
ed out to get another watch and pocket
book from the first man l should meet
Finally l espied fellow ahead of me and
slipping quietly behind him tapped him
on the Uranium. He laid down just as
docile as I did" At this point in his
story Minnesota halted and Red Hot ask
ed "Well, did you get watch and poe
ket book Z" "Yes !" said Minnesota,
Three of each and one OF each proved to
be my own, L only noticed that the chap
who was resting 90 easily on the ground
had mutton chop wbiskers aud looked
like an Englishman, then l deoamped."
Lulled by Spanish guitar, its gentle
strains making sweet music in the quiet
balmy air, I must bid you happily good
night. j. H D.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

WooDsTocK.-Tbe Age says the editor
of the Post is powerful aBxions to baV'
some Democrat "tread on his coat tai.
Levi Washburn, who is ga years old
last week stuck hog with all the skill
and viger of young man.
The National Bank OF Woodstock
holds its election January fifth.
The Standard, in noting the numbe'
of liquor dealers in Rutlsnd County, ssys.
1--WE should call it a good missiona airy
field.
Rev. ]. o. Drum has resigned the
rectorship of St. James Church, in Wood
stock, to take effect the first of May next
The Woodstock Age says: In th'
gale here on Tuesday, XVIII was blown
down, and on picking himself up be ex'
claimed, "you darned old Democrat Y de
had reference to Boreas.
j. Reed Pember, Esq of Boston, is II
attendance upon the Windsor County
Court as photographic reporter.
Mr.. J. J. S4ltery of Woodstock, who
has been operating the gold rancho" on
Locust Creek, the past year, has some
nice specimens of Vermont gold. Dir. 8
is now prospecting on the same ground
with view to a more vigorous camp Iigr
next season.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

ST. JoHNsBURY.-Tne four clergymen
of st. Johnsbury have arranged fer Sun
day evening course of lectures to young
people. A good idea for the four clergy
men of Rutland to follow.
The Messrs. Fairbanks, of st. Johns
bury, besides their enormous manufactur-
ing business, have commercial establish
ment that is a big thing in itself. being
probably one of the largest, if not the
largest, retail store in the State, the sales
amounting to upwards of $2O0,O00a year.
Mr.. Horace Fairbanks has formally
presented the foe Athep aum building
and the library therein to the town for
the free use of the inhabitants. The GER
emonies were preceded by several short
lectures by clergymen and others. By
this noble act Me- Fairbanks has earned
the gratitude of genera'ions yet unborn.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

DANBY.-rho last week in November,
was remarkable for cold weather. At
one time the thermometer was eight de-
grees below zero.
The funeral of Caleb Colvin, took
place at the church at the corners, Tues
day, Nov. 2Sth, being largely attended.
Fanny Davis Smith of Brandon, delivered
a highly instructive discourse.
The religious meetings at Dandy
Corner, have been discontinued until bet
ter weather, when they will be recon-
mencea.
The common schools of the town
have all commenced, being supplied with
competent and experinced teachers. The
project of having select school at the
Corners is abandoned.
Quite large number attended the
ball at the Dandy Hotel, on Thursday
evening, Nov. 30, more than was antici-
pated on account of the extremely cold
weather. Jew.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14
THE RUTLAND HERALD
Remember the Poor.

Recently we have been requested to
mention the condition of several poor
families in our community, aud ask for
aid in their behalf, but it is repugnant to
our ideas to parade the misfsrtunes OF
poverty before the public, by giving
the names of individuals, for we all have
duty individually to perform in this
matter. Ii special eases come ~to our
knowledge, it is duty to do something,
and ask our neighbors to assist us in re-
lieving want and not to display the name
of the suffering ones in the columns OF
newspaper There is a humanity az we'll
as charity 10 the world. Meme desire to
b. put before the public, ss asking aims,
like professional beggars, for sickness, dis
ease and penurv are bad enough without
publicity. We have also had complaints
that the town authorities do not give heed
to actual necessitous applications, and that
many are suffering, where a little aid
would enable them to help themselves.
We have RETAINED from mention of these
matters, believing that the public authori-
ties have their own reasons and that it is
the duty of all to contribute 'from their
abundance by way of private charity.
lest the people forget their duty to the sor-
rowing and the suffering in the commu.
nifty.
Now that the winter has virtually set
in, attention should be turned to the poor
shivering, half-starved individuals to be
found IN our midst, and some action be
takeu to render them az comfortable az
possible during the coming cold months.
In place of consi1ning suudry articles to
the rag bag, because they are out of fash
ion, people would do well t. look around
and ascertain if they cannot be disposed
of In a manner which will do the donors
credit and render some unhappy mortal
comfortable. Look on the street and see
the children shivering in their rags, and
then ask yourself If it is right to refuse
them your aid. Go to the out of the way
parts of the village and see the wretched
sufferer shivering over some dying en-
bers-the last morsal of food gone and
wood and coal all used-and ask yourself
if you can not afford to tighten, in at
least acme small degree, the weight of
suffering and starvation. See the poor
woman toiling after midnight, so that
some young lady can appear to advantage
at the shop" and Sigh that things are
thus. We know of poor people who have
been driven from the doorstep and in-
formed Go to the Ladies' Aid Society for
succor" We would urge on our citizens
to re A ct on this matter and retrieve the
past by doing something substantial in the
benevolent line this winter. 1t will bring
blessings to their door steps. Do not
ever again turn poor mortal from your
door. 1t is far better to give to one hun
dred unworthy ones than refuse one
worthy Of assistance. Think of this mat
ter !and then work accordingly. The
time has arrived for action. Do not wait
for some one to inform you but brave the
cold or the storm and do what good you
can. Think with what satisfaction you
could say 81 have rendered aid to one IN
happy mortal and, perhaps, saved him
from starvation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF COAL
We are beginning to realize the favorable
effects Of the estabHshment ny the Hud-
son aud Delaware Canal Company of 3
coal yard, and receiving of coal daily d.
rect from the mines. The following prio-
es have been established for the present
on the varieties Of coal named stove coal
$3.50 per ton Egg coal So Crate
coal IS 25; Chestnut $500, The prices
are for cash on delivery. The prices that
have been paid up to this time have been :
Stove $3.50; Egg 1925; Crate 1925 ;
Chestaut 5000; from which it will be
seen reduction is made of one dollar per
ton on each variety. Were it nat for the
establishment of general market by the
Hudeon and Delaware company the price
of coal would be $40 to $11 per ton. Thus
are we realizing at once the advantages Of
general market in our midst. The COM
pany's sheds are on Furnace street.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

The ADDISON RAILROAD.-Trains COM
mence running regularly to-day on Ad.
olson Railroad, from here to Port Henry.
We have perfected arrangements to send
the Daily HERALD to each of the towns
on the line-Shoreham, RichviIle. Orwell.
Tioonderogs, Crown Point and Port Hen
ry-and send bundles to-day. We shall
have local correspondent in all these
towns, and shall especially devote space
in THE HERALD columns to Ticond,eroga,
Grown Point, and Port Henry, as Rut-
land is now closely identified with them
in all their business interests as we'll tina
we are neightors and our relations are
mutual aud reciprocal
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

THANKSGIVING IN BRIDPORT-Reli.
gious services were held in the Concrega-
tion church, the pastor, Rev. w. W. Win.
chester, taking for his text, "The glory
of children are their fathers" and he
found occasion for gratitude and thanks
giving in the men in Bridport who have
been raised up and educated since the or
gauization of the church there, June Both,
1890 He gave q brief biography OF
about 80 men. two-thirds of whom were
ministers, and nearly all were educated
at Middlebury college. The ministers
wives also, who were natives of Bridport,
were briefly referred to.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14
AT Night.

How heavy the heart is at night after day Of
little vexa'ions, little troubles, when things have,
to use common phrsze, gone wrong with U.s."
There has heen no great sin committed. To the
eye of the or mary observer all has been smooth
ue have borne a fair AM christian experiment to
the outer world, but our heart knous its own hi =
terness. A small provocarion-lt N ~ be h4rp
word, a morrifyipg accusation, or a sad di~ap-
continent has rufled our spirit. and we have
had bitter thoughts, spoken unwisely with onr
lips, neglected little duties, and set a feeble ex-
ample.
Conscience has reproved us at the moment, but
We have set it aside until more convenient sea-
sou; aud now at nigh, when all is hu~he T-when
the rush and hustle of the world is overt makes
itself heard, and we have a sense of failure, q
feeling of self accusati n, loss of self-respect
Oh at this time. what relief it is to pray, and,
in the words of he beautiful hymn
"If there ba weight upon our breast,
Some vague impression of the day toregone,
5carce knowing what it is, we fly to Thee,
And lay it down"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

VERMONT POETRY-We are glad to
learn that Prof. A. J. Sanborn, of the Mid
lebury Graded School, is about to issue q
volume of new and original poetry of
eighty of Vermont's most gifted poets
This volume has been the labor Of years,
on the part of one of the most industrious
ard perseveriDg men of the State. and one
we'll qualified for such service. We
look with pleasing anticipations to its
issue from the press. A few years since
volume of similar character wa4 pub
li-hed by Miss Hemmiuway, which il
now ont of print, but is eagerly sought
for at great price. Prof. Shnborn's vol
ume will supply the demand. and every
household should secure a copy, if not for
their own use, for their children's. Yer
mont's poets have pred uced some of the
sweetest poetry in the land, and have won
an envable feme at home and abroad.
Eastman, SAKE. and Mrs Dorr. at least,
have a national reputation. We trust
this volume will have a wide sale, and it's
compiler be richly rewarded for hje uu-
wearyirg labors in bringing it before the
public. 1t will be sent by mail for $500
Address, a. J. Sanborn, Middlebury.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

come to Thee tn.right
In my lore closet, where no eye can see.
And dare TO CT ave an interview with Thee,
Father of love and light
If this day have striven
With thy blest Spirit, or have bowed the knee
To aught of earth, in weak idolatry,
pray to be forgiven.
If in my heart has been
An unfor living thought, or word or look,
Though deep the malice which 1 scare could
bro, K,
Wash me from this dark sin.
If have turned away
From grief or suff ring which L might relieve,
Careless the soup OF water" cen to give,
Forgive me, Lord, pray.
And teach me how to feel
Nv sinful wanderiugs with deeoer smart.
And more of mercy and of grace impart,
My siufulness to heal.
And now, Father take
The heart I cast with humble faith on Thee,
And cleanse its depth from each impurity,
For my Redeomer's sake.
Earnest Thoughts for EEreTy Dag
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

RAILROAD SURvEY.-A railroad sur
vey is now being made along the western
shore of Lake George from Caldwell to
Ticonderoga. The only obstruction to
such road is Hague Mountain, and it is
said there is ravine in that through
which a road may be run with rise of
only thirty-five or forty feet to the mile.
GIens Falls has long determined on
a connection with the Whitehall and
Pittsburgh Railroad somewhere.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

VEReENNEs.-The boat of J. O. Drew
arrived at Vergennes, last week, loade ed
with coal from Rondout.
The citizens of Vergennes have pur-
chased thirty season tickets TO the Bur-
lington lecture course.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

LEICESTER will be donation
visit and oyster supper at the house Of
Mrs. Sarah M. Z. Bullock, on Thursday
evening, Dec. 14th, 1871. For the bene-
fit of Rev. n. Ludlum.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

Turks Island in the West Indies, has
recently taken census, and the follow
ing figures are reported as that Of the
general religious den.mina,iops in the
colony: Baptists, 1850; Episcopalians,
1000; Wesleyaus, 1.400; Presbyterians,
100.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

A Louisville ball troke up so late that
no conveyance could be procured. The
feet OF the dsncers were too swollen to
to walk, 90 the beaux and bellies trudsed
home barefoot.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

COURT ANFCDOTEs,-The tedious ses-
sion of the Supreme Court at Pittsfeld
was relieved by an incident, one day la t
week, that drew little smile. A lead
ing member Of the bar, rather noted for
his strategy ~ Confusing witnesses by
working them toto a passion, had under
cross examination woman who seemed
an apt subject for his favorite tactics
having wound her up to the desired pitch,
he inquired, MADAM, are you now living
with yonr first or second husband ?"
That's none of your businessl' sharp and
hort. With An air of offended dignity,
the attorney turned to Chief Justice
Brigham, who remarked, with a smile,
Il think the witness is about right in
that, is she not p Which reminds the
oder members of the bar of similar
misadventure that still more distiu-
zuished member Of the Berkshire bar
nnce met at the hands of Chief Justice
Shaw. "Where did you get the money
with which you made the purchase spok-
en- of ?" asked the "learned Brother" of a
witness under the fortunes of cross exam
nation. None of your gentle expletive)
business !" thundered the victim. Nov,
nay it please yen, are counsel to be in
-slted in this manner?' appealed the
lawyer. "Witness." said the Chief JUS
tee" compassionately, "do yoa wish to
change ynur last snswer ?" "No, sir. l
don't" "Well. wouldn't if were in
your place." And The chuckle that shook
the bench was su6ibly echoed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

THE TRIAL OF JAMES IRVING.-Tbe
trial of James Irving. ex.Assemhlymau,
and at present Alderman of New York,
for an alleged violent assault upon Deputy
Marshal Dowlay, was continued Thurs
day in the United States Circuit Court.
before Judge Benedict, in the presence of
crowded auditory. The prosecution is
being very ably and onergeticelly pressed
by counsel for the government, while the
lawyers upon The other side ere leaving
nothing undone to serve the interest Of
their client. The result is looked forward
to with much interest
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

THE MESSAGE ABROAD-The mess
age, which fnda no favor in the demo-
cratic newspapers, excites the general ad-
miration of the English press 1t is GER
tainly we'll received by the republican or
Qans, and by the outside world. With
this. possibly he can bear up under the
whitening scorn Of the refined critics of
the democratic press
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14
METHODIST.

Dr.. Nexunan's Me ct church. IN s. -
ing'on. is at. ended by Pre- ideDt G-sn'' Va
President Col.sx, srn-i"ra HalAD' Logan 4'f
ton, Wright. Jucge chsse, ct.
The New England M-thodi"t Eopo1'i'.
O,nvenriun held rec~nt y In Boston, TroFea > -
SUCCESS. lions Herald ca Il II ore q de =.
valuable cDDvenJIoLs ever he'd n ibs choi'-,
SINH ar convent obs sre 70 be held IN 81 IAnso'
tie coun ~. A densioa wise enough % p ~
lowed by other denominations, or r't eT oy 'I-'
ti4n educators. irrespecuye Of deDon'nzilobS
Rev. DR.. Curry is TO write the bfs Of 3 SLY
Clark.
During the psst We succ' ssfni 81 80, -.
Iy atrenoed st4re Methodist eurs o. -
venrIon, ha- ! EN- he d ~ syra u.s., y. J. -.
ersI Of the lead pg cl-1gy men Of The 1fo' -.
f. re ce, were PRESENT 81 lsrleiPAiso IL -
ceediIgs.
EcMAE CATHOLIC.
AT ,be fun.rai OF Mn. Z / onaa FiIs
Frsdonia, finn IT NsIys duIfh. hUisd
last web. The ,fScist ny eg, men feJ nH1 ..o7e
The friend. Of rle d.eeseo fof ',, ths
than eli, ht cs,risses 70 al"w &c.,
bishop having limited his Sosx " slSs
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-14

Now We see the party sgain in the front
room-tha parlor. The woman ia caring
for her 'hildren, and for poor creatur.
who seems weak aud sickly. The OLD
gentleman ia reading the great volume
At times he pauses to speak of what be
has read or learned from the pages before
him. The one who fastened from the
carriage seems TO Be writing. Somebody
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-01-28
A Dreadful Catastrophe.


4 Father Sees THREE Children Burned
in HI, House-M Rides Naked q
lMiis.
Detroit .7drsriissr ,nt Tribune .7H'.
gan, Michigan lruer. The residence "t
Emanuel n.lpnan. situated on section
IA. of rhe township OF rrownbtidee. was
entirely consumrj BY 6re on The nigh, ot
tie 24,h. with three al the eh'ldren--one
boy and t~o glrls. Mr. aud Ms. Help
man barely escaped with their o'her Two
chidIen.
Mr.. Helpman had worked hsrd al day
and retired quite early. H. family soon
followed. leaving the stove redhoi and
we'll filed. The fre must have caught
IN The roof from the P,Pc, - there VAS
no chimney. and Hr. H.. was swakened
about midnight Nv the runf islllng IN.
The IRE had ,her blocked Up the passage
through the door. snd he immediately
aroused his wife, broke open . window.
and pulled her aid two oi The children
out. none OF ihen having anything an b"i
Their night clothes, and even those beng
nearly burned of. ~. other hoy cams
10 the window. and NJ. H.. had nesrly
succeeded IN puihng him o"l by ,he SHIRT
when he garment. which ~ss badly
burned. parted and ,he boy :ell back M"
The flames. The cries ei ihe hwe .uile'-
ers we're heGrd for someiIms sI'ers. ard.
but they could not be saved.
Mr. llrlpman then covered b" ~'io
and rescued children op IN III. hay ~ ms
barn, and rode horse one mile io h'.
nearest neghbor for assistance when
he arrived he was nssIl, frozen, that be-
ing the cnlde., niehi "i the season. and
he wholly naked !Ie sunk INTO snt'
OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .. soon ss he told tho
story. The mel Ighbors Immediately ni'
he'd, and furnished sll The ss,l.lsneo ~l'h.
IN ihelr power.
Mr.. H.. is in a critical condition. being
roasted and frozen IN places. No caIa'p'
nv la. ever before cast such . uniser'l
gloom over the commuouy,S 'hn. Se'r'
rsl hundred dollars have slresdy bern
isI.ed fer the family.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-01-28

THE LAST MILE STONE.
Sixty years through shine and shadow

Sixty years through chine and shadow
Sky years, my gentle vile
You and have walked together
Down the rugged rosd OF lIe.
From the hlls Of sp,ng We sssrled
And through all the summer lAnd'
And the fruliful suiumn country.
We have journeyed hand IN hand
We have borne the hes; and burden.
Tolllog painfully and slow;
We have gathered in our harvest.
Win rejoicing, long ego.
Leave tie uplands ior oor chllGren-
They are strong TO cow and reap;
Through the quiet winter IoSlaDds
Now our level way We keep.
We have had our time ol rIadne,s
Twas proud and happy day
Ah tie proudest Of our journey
When we lelI that we could say
or The children God had given,
Looking londly on 'be ten;
"LoyelY women are our d4ughters-
And our SOUS are noble men =
We have had our time OF sorrow-
Our time OF anxious fears,
When we could not see Ihe milesIones
Through the blndness of'cur tears.
In The sunny summer country.
Far behind Us lIuIe May.
And Willie, too. grew weary.
And we left them on the way.
Are you looking backward, mother,
Ths, you stumble in the snow
| am still your guide and staff, dear,
Lean your weight upon me, 20
Our road is growing narrow
And, what is 1t wife, you say :
Yes! know our eve. are dim. dear,
But we have MOI lost lhe way.
Cheer thee cheer thee faithful hearted
Just llule way before
Lies The prea, Eternal C>iy
OF the King that We adore.
| can zee tie shining splres
And the King, tie King, my desr.
We have served him long and humbIy;
lie will bless us, 60 not fesr.
Alb lhe snoE falls fact and heavy,
How vUu shlver with the cold.
Let NE wrap your mantle closer,
And nv arm around you fold.
We are weak, and faint and weary,
And The sun lpw in ,he West.
We have reached The gate. my darling.
Let us larry here and rest.