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The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

A fantastical story is told Of the eoat
of arms OF tho Bismark family, which
consists Of . clover half eutwiued by
three nettle leaves. The chronicle runs
that one of the maidens Of this family, .
beauty called Gertrude. being oourted BY
many admirers, selected one Of her 6r.t
cousins. However, there oame = rough
baron from the German Ocean, aoco@pa
pied BY . hundred horsemen, to ask for
her hand. Wh.p it was refused, be tool
the castle by storm, killed Gertrude
father. and finally embraced tho maiden
remsrking. "You golden clover Of my
heart, you are no usttle and do NO
sting !" whereat the sprightly maiden
observing II sw . nettle when wish
and can sting, and % do usttles eve
sting the one who would break Glove
LEST Of The Bismaroks, quietly smote th,
adventurous lover under the 9th ril
With dagger, injuriDg him 80 that b
oleo. lr t-t 'sra 10 aipl
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18
POlitness.

Perhaps, the higest compliment, oil
things considered, which We eau pay to
Hugh Miller, was this-that be was 10
the bost sense gentleman, that he was
truly and strictly polite. True polite.
ness is one Of the rarest thinssi it ".y
be met with in the hut OF the Arab, 10
the courtyard of the Turk in the cot
tage Of the Irishman, and it is exces.
sively scarce in bathrooms. 1t is iudc
pendent of accent aud Of form it is one
of the constant and universal noble at
tributes Of man, wherever aud howsoevel
developed. We venture to deiue i
thus: Politeness 10 natural, genial
manly Difference, with delicacy 10 dealing
with the feelings Of others, and withou
hypocrisy, sycophancy, or obtrusion
We cannot agreo that johnson wa
polite, that is, if politeness is to b
distinguished from nobleness, courage
and even kindness of heart. Burns va
polite, when jeweled Duchesses wer
charmed with his ways; Arnold was po
lite, when q poor woman declared tha
be treated her like q lady; ChaIme'
was polite, when overy old woman /
Morningsile was elated and delighte
with bis courteous salute. But johnson
who shut civil mans mouth viii
"Sir. I perceive you are . vile Wing,
who ate like an Esquimaux, who defer
red 80 far to bis friends that they dare
to differ with him only in . round robil
was not polite. Politeuess il the Ia
touch. the finishing perfection Of mob
character. It is the gold on the spir
the sunlight 10 the corn field, the smi
: on the lip Of the noble knight iowerir
his sword point to his ladye love.
F.. results only from the truest balsn'
aud harmony Of soul.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

APRAoTIcAL JoKE.-A correspondent
writing from Forestdxle, r. l., tells the
following story: .i ....i. ...i.af 7r..
Some dozen years ago, when tho scythe
business was brisk, and shop hands we're
Jolly, there worked in the shops at this
place Two young knights Of the hammer,
whom l shall call Smith and Brown, %
they are doubtless both living and might
object TO their real names being used
Smith got . little the best Of Brown in
the practical Joke business, 40 the latter
set his wits to work to get square, aud
this 10 how be succeeded Taking hi.
black NTH tongs, tho handles Of which
are two feet long, he heated the ends
nearly red hot. and placed them astrids
his neck, marched very slowly BY Smith
who was seated BY bis hammer looking
seither right nor left. No sooner had b
got past, than up jumps Saith and grab
the handles Of the tongs. with the inteu
ton, no doubt, of giving Brown terrible
squeezing. but he didn't, and the blister
on his hsnds prevented him from working
for several days. Ever after that, il
order to excite Smiths ire. you had onl
to ask him how he liked the style o
Rrowu's cravat. ga l.esn err 5-qa .i1
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18
Heroisn and Cruelty.

A most touching instance Of beroism,
and ono of tho most atrocious acts OF
cruelty, the truth Of which is vouched
for by the most respectable authority,
occurred during the Columbian struggle
for independence.
The Spanish General Morillo, the most
blood thirsty and treacheroas tool Of the
Spanish King, was created Count Of
Carthagenia and Marquis de Ia Peoria,
for services which rather entitled him to
butcher or hangmau While seated in
his tent one day, he saw young boy
before him drowned in tears. The chief
demanded to know Of him for what pur'
pose he was there.
The child replied that he had come to
beg the life Of bis father, then a prisoner
in Morillo's camp.
"What can you do to save your
father 2"
II can do but little; bat what l can
shall be done"
Morillo seized the little fellows ear,
and said:
"Would you suffer your ear taken OF
to procure your fathers life ?"
II certsinly would" Was the undaun!et
reply.
A soldier was accordingly called, ant
ordered to cut of the ear with eingl'
stroke Of the knife.
The boy wsps, but did not resist Will
the bavbsrous order vas executed.
"Would you lose your other ear fathe
thau fail Of your purpose p was the nex
questions. 2 ha = =
II have suffered much. but for %
father I can suffer STILL" Was the snsws
of the boy.
The other ear was taken off piecemea
without flinching on the part Of the nobl
boy. . ~
"And now go I" exclaimed Morrill,
untouched by bis Sublime courage "tt
father of such son must die"
In the presence Of Chis agonised 90
, vainly suffering son, the patriotic tsth'
was executed. Never did life pictul
. exhibit such truthful lights and shad'
|, 10 national character, such deep, treacl
erous villainy, such lofty, enthusiast
. beroism! a''.s
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

AN UNCOMFORTABLE CoMpANIoN.-As
two civil engineers we're 1t work in the
wilds Of Michigan couple Of weeks ago,
eighteen or tweaty miles from any camp,
one Of them began to suspect that the
other had become insane, . suspicion
which was made certain when his com
pauion came to him and said ~ wish
you would hide my revolver and tho
axes for I came very near killing you
with them last night. l got the revolver,
and cooked it at your head three times ;
but something told me- not to kill you
with that, but to get the axe, and then
was commanded not to kill you then,
But I am afraid will If you don't hide
them, and God knows I don't want te
hurt any man." This was not very pleas
ing information, and he did his best L
persuade him to 20 back to the camp
Failing 10 this he left him, went back
alone, procured assistance, and the uu
fortunate man is now in an asylum.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18
Brishau Vsusg ssce w. n. Seward'i
q n7i,fq Gardener. ''
[rrom the Cincinnati commsrcial.1

[From the Cincinnati Commsrcial.1
Mr.. Seward, early 10 March, was 10
Calcutta, and the editor Of the Calcutta
Euplishman was 90 much interested 10
Mr.. Seward's recital Of his visit to Brig.
ham Young, that be furnishes bis read
ers with this account:
II knew you years ago 10 Auburn, Mr.
Seward, and wo ought to be friends, said
Brigham Young. -.
"Surely, you must be mistakou," was
the reply, and Brigham colored . little,
ss jealous Of his powers Of memory or
his ability to speak the truth. 10 tone
Of self defchse he vent on to cay to Mr..
Seward: "You studied Law with judge
Miller, in the town of Auburn, in the
state OF New York" ..
IL commenced tie practice Of law With
Judge Miller, said Mr.. Seward, end Au-
burn has always been my home"
| Brigham went on to tell M.. Sewart
who he married, and named one connec'
ton of his after another, till Mr.. Scwar'
began to perceive that he was really talk
inv with o fellow townsman, If not will
an old ueighbor. Coming little Desre
to the mark, Brigham said:
Don't you remember the man tha
laid and arranged your garden? al
that man. Don't you recall the man VII
built your house? l am that mechanic
am now one Of the richest men i
:. America; have built this great city, an
D have more than one hundred thousan
" followers. disciples Of the Church Of Go
: Of the Latter Day Saints, settled fur an
t vide Of this, turning the wilderness
Utah into a garden, up and down bel
;. for two hundred miles.
To cap the climax, no sooner did Bril-
$ ham Young understand that his fello
e townsmau, Seward the lawyer. afterwa'
e Governor of the state Of New York, the
Q for years, Senator 10 Congress Of Il
's United States, then member Of the Pre-
D. ident's Cabinet, and Secretary Of Sta
p Prime Minister for the whole COUNT
lc through Liucoln's double term Of servic
y was about to visit British India, than
81 cordially offered him . handsome lett
ID Of introduction to one whom he had lo'
re since known as friend. so he said; Al
who should that be but Earl Mayo, q
Viceroy and Governor General Of Indi
st That letter will probably be presented
r. only for the fun Of the thing. o..
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

4 SToRY OF a PEAR.-A Freach noble.
man. observing bis tenant shout to de-.
stroy Roe, thrifty pear tree, inquired The
cspse. He vas told that Il vas chance
seeding, and had borne no fruit in twenty
year.. He had already cut the roots pre-.
Paratory to the 6rst stroke, but was
ordered 10 lstlt remain IIs did 60, sud
in the following year il wss doadsd with
superb fruit Of a. entirely unknov
variety, which at onos became celebrated.
The root.prsuing the gardeser had given
Il worked like charm Not many years
afterward, when the Duchess 4 An
eouleue was passing through Lyons it,
iubabitants sent 10 her . committee Of
reception to extend to her their hosp:
tslitiss. Nine fair maidsns presented he
Duchess With golden sslvsrs, on wh oh
lay hssped this precious fruit. and beg.
gsd her to bsstow on il har name sod
the pear nov recognized - the erovsiss
glory of oil fruits vas lheuosforward
known % the Duchess d. Angou!sme.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18
OLD AGE.


Fling dowa the faded bisssous Of the sp'ing,
Nor clasp the iosss with sgrstfsi hand,
The Joy Of summer 10 . vanished thing .''' i
Lot It d.part, and learn 70 understand
The sladness Of great calm--ths autumn rest
The peace human joys the latsst and the best.
Ah, remember how In early days A,sr
The primrose and the wild flower grew beside
Ny tangled forest paths, whose devious ways
Filled me with joys Of mysteries untrisd, :.
And terror that was more than half delight,
And sense Of budding life, and longings INFINITE.
And remember how, In life's hot neon'
Around my path the lavish roses she'd
Color and fragrance, and the sir Of June
Brsathsd rapture--now those sammer days arc
Asd;
Days Of sweet peril, when the ssrpentlsy
Lurking at every tura on lifs's enchanted way.
The light Of spring. the summer glow, are Ger,
And rejoice In knowing that for me
The woodsiae and the roses bloom no more,
Tho tender srsou Is gone from Geld and tree,
Brown, barren sprays stand clear against the blue
And leaves fall fast and let tho truthful sunlight
through.
For me the hooded herbs Of autumn grow,
Suuare. stem u. ed and sober mini aud sage,
H Hoarhouud and bslm-ssoh plants ~ hsaier''
| know;
And the decline Of life's long pilgrimage
IL soft and sweet with majoram and thyme,
, Bright with pure evening dew, not serpents gilt
tering slime.
And round my path the aromatic air
Bresthes health and perfume. and the turf!
ground
Il soft for weary feet, and smooth and fair,
With little thornless blossoms that abound
i In safe, dry places, whore the mountain side
Lies to the setting sun, and i'll boast can hide
What Is there to regroti Why should I mourn
To leave the forest and the marsh behind,
Or toward the rank, low meadows sadly turn
Since here another loveliness find,
Safer, and not less beautiful-and blest
With xlimpses, faint and fair, of tho long wishet
Q for Rest.
And so drop tho roses from my hand,
70 And let the thorn -prcks heal andtake my va
Down hill, across far and peaceful land,
Rapt in the golden calm Of dying days
Glad the night Is near, and GLAD to know
That, rough or smooth the way, have not
togo.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18
Worship Of Wooden Csds.

An idolatrOus Chinese temple Was
dedicated recently 10 San Francisco.
The Morning Call says that seventy i've
gods we're recently added to the number
in this new temple. The principal ones
are two which are placed outside the main
entrance to the edifice. These are twenty
feet high and thick iu proportion, and
arc dressed 10 tiusel and gaudy clothing
Of the colors Of the rainbow. In the
center of the breast Of each Is small,
circular looking glass. One has /. foot
and neck of . strange animal unknown
10 our reporter. These two giants, or, as
the Cinnamon call them. "boss Josses,"
are stationed at the door to keep out the
bad spirits. The four rooms are also
crowded with images Of oil shapes, forms
aud sizes, which represent gods Of peace
strength. agriculture, etc.
The dedication Was the anniversary Of
the birthday Of the numerous gods" ol
the northern district of the Chinese Em.
pire, and was selected as o suitable day
for the dedication Of the temple, - the
worshippers would not be under the ne
cessity Of taking two days for it. Az fa'
as our reporter could see, the services
we're not unlike those which take place
on any holy day. A great many prayer
wers burned on . small altar. Fresl
pork. chickens, cakes. macaroni, tea ant
other necessaries of life, we're replaced
before the gods and the old article
taken away.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

+ The "Dsviw of . nsvspsper ia Vallejo,
Cal. recently stepped into dry goods
store to negotiate for cap Not having
the pecunisry consideration about his
clothes, 10 told the trsder TO charge il to
him. Trader entered the account upon
bic books 10 Satan, and the other day
whom the bill VAS presented tSatan, Dr.,
to o. P. Vsn 6ohenck. for one cap, 81
"Dsv." remarked: "You charged it to
Satan, did yosf We'll just 60 TO hell
and collect III" '''
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

TIME MoDERATEs iIRIEy.-There vs.
Dutch woman whose husband Dietrich
Won Psnk, kicked the buoketsand left
her inconsolable. Folks said grief would
kill that widow. She had . figure. .lof
v ood carved that looked very much like
her husband, in order to be constantly
reminded of the dear departed. In
abo1t half a year she became interested
in a shoemaker. who finally married her.
lie had visited the widow not more than
a fortnight when the servant told her
they we're out Of kindlipg wood, and
asked what should be done. After q
pause. the widow replied 10 . quiet way !:
Maybe it ish veil enough now to spill,
up old Won Ponk vot ish up shtair.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

A little Sve year old boy was being
instructed 10 morals BY bis grandmother.
The old lady told him that all such terms
as "by gelly," by lingo" "by thunter," q"
etc., we're only minced oatbs, and but
little better than ether profanity. In
fact, she said he could tell . profaue oath
by the prefix "by." All such were oaths.
"Well, thea, grandmother" said the
little hopeful, "theie's big oath in the
newspaper BY telegraph. " The old
lady gave it up and the boy is bewildsred
on morals.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

Sargent s. Prentiss fought only two
duels one was with Foo,e. When
everything wss 10 readiness Tor tho little
ceremony, and the great crowd Was gath.
ercd on the ground, so deusely that there
was but lane left for the passage Of the
bullets, Prsat,ss heard . poise behind
him, aad, tursiag around, saw hali-elsd
urchin eli bing . tree not far in the rear.
"Ge. down, sonny" he said "you are in
q dangerous az there Foote is shooting
quite wild to day"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

A CAUrIoU MANA fellow who w,s
travelling in Western New York entered
bar room, and after .Nlling for drinks
for two, looked about over the loungers.
apparently after . friend to drink with
him. To every ones surprise be invited
q Fifteenth Amendment, who eagerly
accepted and swallowed his "pisin" with
great svidity. The traveller, however,
leaving his untouched. very coolly
lighted . cigar and seated himself at tho
Are. After some time tho landlord
inquired, rather sharply, II he did no,
intend to drink that whiskey. "Why
certainly" said be. "if it don't kill tha,
man within ten or fifteen minutes"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

A revival preacher says the toughest
customer he ever came across 10 the pur.
suit of bis calling was rough old fellow
in the valley of the Green Mountains,
who approached him at the close Of au
evening meeting with 9 very long face
and asked gravely: "Did understand
you to say that hell was q lake of Gre
and birthstone? ?" "Ye-," said the d..
vine, thinking he had at last succeeded in
making an impression upon the hitherto
obdura'e hearts, and going on to enlarge
upon the horrors Of the place Of torment
.'Nonsense nonsense!" interrupted bis
listener IL don't believe q word of it
you pile it on too thick man wouldn't
live minute in such a place" "They
will be prepared for it," said the minister
i,npressively. "Oh! prepared for it
will they ?" exclaimed the anxious ques
toner, Frightening up. "l'd as soon bt
there as anywhere, them" and of b
walked, perfectly satisfied, and as gay a
lark. % az ''.- "''
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

Miss Elisabeth Stuart Phelps says
there IL no use qusrrell,pg with woman.
the press, . railroad company or tho
telegraph. 80 aff gaf srt rseItl{ed
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

10 tAsre word 10 tho kuglish lsp.
Ruags that contains al the vowels J
Uoqssstiouobly there 10. aft-
A Providence nau fell dead the other
day while directing letter. A warning
against directing lsltsnA
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

Mrs. Elizabeth Small. Of Portland,
Me-, al the time lies ip bed, and sats
nothing unless obliged BY force to swsl.
low food. She 10 declared to be 'iu .
trance; )" yet . true woman 10 she for,
eating nothing, keeping her bed, not
knowing her nearest frieuds, she con.
tinues to converse aud to sing. Really,
this 10 interesting. Stomach gope. legs
if we may use tho word) gone, eyes
refusing TO recognise cid faces, the
tongue yet remsins triumphantly lively.
By the way, what is . "trsnce2' II Ia
important to know dsdaitsly 10 this time
Of trance mediums, whether Il Be scstacy,
or rsptuss, OF epilepsy. II used to Be
one Of these /" old fashioned days lit ID
pretty hard to determine shat Il 10 now.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

An Eastern paper, in q Ct Of revolu-
tionsry enthusiasm, says: "iiurrah for
the girls otter "A New Jersey paper
says;. "Thunder ! that's too dArsed old
No, mol Hurrah for the girls Of IL !"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18
TERMS or ADvER rIsiNG.
Sowe ladies use paint as 6ddlers do
rosin, to cid them 10 drawing . beau.

What 10 the difference between High
Church Episcopslian and . Bspti u
One burns wax candles and the other
dips. iuaa.m l.nr-3 .fn'h't 'r''.'nH
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

7"Are you co'orcd ?" asked On officer
Of dusky lookiug inebriate 1t the Prov
idence, N. n. ceutrsl station the other
evening. NO." answered the enfra.
chised drowsily, II war boru 90. -
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

"Grandms." said . shrewd child, "do
you want some candy? ?" "Yes, dear, l
should like some" "rhsn II you'll buy
some Ill give you half" said Polly.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

There IL On editor 10 New Jersey who,
70 addition to his editorial labors, runs
ank, an insurance ofhce and grave.
ward. ''ii <D.A -i =
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

-"Fellow tsabblers," said . colored
preacher, 'ef l had been eatin' dried sp-
Piles for week den tux to drinkin' fur, .
month, l couldn't feel moro swelled up
dan am dis minnit wid pride aud vanity
at seein' sieh fall tendance here dis
ebin," 4Gt'i r..il t. ten
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

Cattle are dumb beasts, bat BY getting
themselves together in large uumbers
them mako themselves herd. sgag
The reason Why 90 nsuy editors have
their manners spoiled, 10 because they
receive % many evil eeumuaications.
Texas hiss . ucv game Of cards lone
holds . revolver, the other holds the
cards. A coroner holds the inquest.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

A wonderfully beautiful young lady Ia
amougiths high born japanese who have
lately come to this country. She has at
trscted the profoundest admiration el
those Who have seen her in the streets
Of New York. Her ,eomplsx'on 10 /.
lovely transparent olive; her eyes dart
aud lambent; her features classical and
aris, ocsatie; her hair black, short and
curly. Her dress 10 . compromise be-
tween that Of . japanese lady aud thai
Of On American belle. She wears nc
psnier or cripolins. aud the Hpe, outlin.
Of bsr vigorous limbs 10 dsSssd through
her ciingloe and graceful drapsT,ss. Shs
walks proudly and displays tho most Per
feet self possession in publte. Who thi
lady il has not been revealed
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

Eve vss the 6vss bone . part
4 1t doesu't hort saud 70 pinch IL
Sose Of ths oyssss-Kssp me iu my
little bed. He
The vifs's sssrst'-Hsr opinion ol
her husband.
A vsg .dvsrsisss baby ,juupsn al
'bpriug goods"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18
Reech,r,s stepn stAer Dancing Z jig.

q
'lH0 tBostvn Journa, New York Lsttsr.1
Il 10 we'll known that Mr.. Beecher
Keeps Q reporter 10 bis church. The
form Of Mr.. Elleuwood 10 - we'll known
as that Of the Plymouth pastor. He has
sat for years at . little table 10 front Of
the platform, aui takes down everything
Mr.. Beeoher says--his notices, prayers
and sermons. These Mr.. Beecber revisss
before they are published. Sharp, racy,
Numerous uttersnces, keen remarks, sen.
tenccs thrown of in the heat Of speaking,
witticisms that shake the Plymouth
sujience % the forest leaves are shaken
by tho winds, are often missed in the
report. Many of the illustrations lose
much of their point, because no reporter
can take down the manner Of their utter.
auce. Last Sundsy morning he brought
bis step mother on the platform. He
de. cribed her as woman Of great ex
cellence, but 40 . great martinez. Strict
10 her religious practices and teachings
and like tho mistress Of Dotheboys Hall
she gave her children weekly stiff dose
OF the Catschism. She WAS the pink o
propriety, and held in adherence al
vain and triAing amusemcnts. Dr.
Beecher had weakness that Of playini
on . fiddle. He mixed up Yankee
. Doodle, round country dance, and Oh
Hundred, and he did not exactly know
where the one began and the other ended
Ono day he was amusing himself on hi
: favorite instrument, aud struck up gen
uine jig which unsancti6ed had bee
ruu"ing in his head ever since he va
. boy. Just at that moment the mcthe
came 10, aud, catching the inspiration o
the tune, placed her hands oo her hip
and actually danced minuet. Nj
Beecher described the scene. He steppe
back on the platform. placed his hand
on his hips, and showed the audienc
how his mother did. He described II
CONSERVATION Of the children. u
clasped his hands, rolled up the Whit
Of his eyes like q regular mawworu
opened his mouth, drew down his Ii
d. and stood the personi6cation Of rust
horror. The whole scene was irresistab
comic. He wound up with the NOR
that if bis mother had danced more al
" piled the catechism less be would ha
had happier childhood.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-05-18

sosg Of the billiard ball-"Oh, Carou
me back (" '4-~
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-30
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Charles Jolly and John Armstrong, murder
ers of the Laplne family, five in number, near
Potosl, Nevada, were publicly hung in the
courthouse square, at Potosl, on Friday. A
very large crowd OF persons were present,
some coming from twenty to thirty miles to
witness the execution. Jolly's head was near
Iy severed from his body by the rope, and Arm
strong died By slow strangulation by some de-
rangement of the moose.
The tug PhGHix, towing the ship Hudson,
from London, up the New York bay, exploded
on Saturday. fireman was killed and seven
persons were Injured. Another tug lowed the
ship to The harbor.
The Marion Emerson, reported on fire at
Bremenhaven, was burned to the waters edge.
A small portion OF the cargo was saved.
A suit commenced on Saturday in the United
States Circuit Court in New York by the OH
GERS of the Southern Association for the RELIEF
of Widows and Orphans of the Southern states'
against Nathan J. Morse, John B. Butts, Henry
Cotton and Charles Murray, to recover ssooo
bonds given by the defendants to the associa-
tion in December, 1869.
The Deutschland sailed for Europe Oh oaIui-