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Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14
Now.

If were to give you motto to 60
through life with, one that would
stand you for warning and counsel in
apy strait in which you might find
yourselves, 1 would give it in this
word, tNow).
Don't waste your time and your
strength, and your opportunities, by
always [ meaning) to do something
{ do it,. Only weakness comes of in
decision. Why, some people have so
accustomed themselves to this way OF
dawdling along from one thing to
another, that it really seems impossible
for them to squarely make up their
minds to any thing, They never quite
know what they mean to do next, and
their only pleasure seems to consist in
putting things off as long as possible,
an6 then dragging slowly through
them, rather than begin any thing
else. Don't live single hour of your
life without doing exactly what is to
be done in it, sand going straight
through it, from beginning to end.
Work, play, study, whatever it IS,
take hold at once and finish it up
squarely and cleanly; and then do the
/ UeAG IulHS, "lIuOuU icVeihS ohJ. hAo
ments drop out between.
1t is wonderful to see how many
hours these prompt people contrive to
make of day it's as if they picked
up the moments that the dawdlers
lost. If you find yourself where you
have so many things pressing upon
YOU that you hardly know how to
| begin, let ME tell you secret take
hold of the very first one that comes to
hand, and you will find the rest all
fall into file and follow after like a
company of well-drilled soldiers and
though work may be hard to meet
when it charges in squad, 1t is easily
vanquished if you can bring it into
line. You may have often seen the
anecdote of the man who was asked
how he had accomplished so much in
his life? My father taught me"
was the reply, " when l had anything
to do, to go and do it," There is the
secret-the magic word Now.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14
A Desperate Beast.

Mrs. Jane Swissheln, furnishes the
world with description Of the cougar, OF
American tiger, that is thrillingly interest
ing. She says that at certain time past,
her husband bought in Arkansas cougar.
six months old, which had been caught
while kitten in the woods. The crea-
ture was brought home, and remained a
prisoner four years, at the end of which
time he died. Tom, such was his name,
was nine feet in length, of gray color on
his back and sides, and nearly white on
the belly and throat. His back was gen.
orally perfectly straight, his form symmet-
rical, and his movements 1.-THE and grace
full. If in exceedingly good humor he
would purr; but if he wished to intimidate
he would raise his back, erect his hair, ard
spit like a cat. In the twilight of the
evening the animal was accustomed to
pace back and forth to the full extent OF
his limits, ever and anon uttering short,
piercing shrek, which made the valley
reverberate for half mile or more in
every direction. Mrs. Swisshelm says
these sounds were the shrilest, and at the
same time the most mournful she ever
heard. They might, perhaps, be likened
to the scream of woman in an agony OF
terror.
The natural ferocity of the panther was
at length so far subdued, that his fair
mistress sometimes ventured, when he
was in good-humor, to stroke his head and
feel his paw. On one occasion, IL deed,
when he had broken his chain, and all th,
men in the house, with the exception OF
Mr.. Swisshelm, had fled to the barn tor
safety, she seized him by the collar as he
took refuge in the dining-room, and held
him until her husband took effectua'
measures to secure him. AT length, how
ever, the lady was thrown from a carriage.
and so severely injured that she was con-
fined to her bed several weeks. She
says:
"When we appeared on crutches we
inadvertently went quite near the cougar,
and were warned by low growl that ne
was regarding US as his prey. We turned
and found him crouched within five OF
six feet of US, ready to spring - his eyes
green and blazing, and the tip of his tail
moving from side to side. We kept our
eyes fastened ON his there was no one
within call, and we *ried to make him
remember us by talking to and naming
him..
6. Tom-poor Tom !" but Toms eyes
lost none of their fire, and the tail kept
up its regular motion.
"Then we tried to intimidate him, as
we had often done before, by assuming d
voice ofcommand. Tom !! Tom ! Down
Tom = but Tom kept his hostile a'tl'
tude, and vein doubt as to whether
his chain was long enough TO reach US, OF
strong enough to resist the spring we saw
he intended making kept our place and
tried to stare him out of countenance.
"After what appeared to US long
time, trusting to the power OF the eye to
keep him still, we set our crutches, and
still speaking to him, threw ourself back
ward a step. The -tant we moved he
sprang, but the chain held him, and being
too short, he rebounded against a post
and fell to the floor some eighteen inches
from where we stood"
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

NOVEMBER. - Now it is November.
Now the leaves have fallen, or are fall.
ing, one by one-"the last hold upon
:he tree Now the fruits are all gather,
cd in. The apples are in the bin. The
golden-yellow pumpkins, that have been
for two months turning up their fail
round bellies to the sum-" are safely
housed. awaiting resurrection in pies OF
matchless flavor. Now the white frosts
crisp the pale green grass blades, what
time "the boys" drive up the COWS in
the morning for early milking, in the
blessed amt quiet country. Now do
boys, with bare feet, much desiderate
the warm spot on which the milch-kine
have slept over night, on which to kneel
and ''press the yielding udder." Now
in the metropolis do citizens meet who
have been soiourning at watering places,
in various haunts afar. "Tom, how well
you look! You are positively fatr'
Jim, YOU are raising whiskers, I see.
They become you now-but you were
very thin in July" Now is the step
rapid, and the eye bright, and the voice
clear and sonorous.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

DIsCoNTENT.-Some people are never
content with their lot, let whnt will
happen. Clouds and darkness are over
their heads, like, whether it rain or
shine. To them every incident is nn ac-
cident or a calamity. Even when tn ~
have their own wsy they like it no better
than Your way, and, indeed, consider
their most voluntary acts as matters of
compulsion. We saw a striking illustra-
tion the other day of the infrmity we
speak of, in the condnct of a child about
three years old. He was crying because
his mother alwar shut the parlor door.
Poor thing" sH,1 a neighbor compass.
sionatoly; "you have shut the child
out It's all the same to him." said
the mother; she would CRY if called
him in and shut the door. It's peculi-
arity of that boy, that if he is left rather
suddenly on either side of a door, he
considers himself shut out, and rebels
sccordingly." There are older children
49, A-A--h- same view of things.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14
Fox / Legends In Janan.

The fox plays considerable part in
japanese mythology. Kitsne, for such
is Reynard's name there, is by turns sa-
cred, witty, perfdious and diabollcal.
they render him homage and again ridi-
cule him, but ale seldom without some
dread of his malice. One of the favorite
pllgrimages near Yeddo, are the gardens
and orchards of Odji Inari, which have
from time immemorial been under the
invocation OF Kitsne, who honors them
with his special protection.
His little temple, perfectly covered
within with votive offerings, is re che d
by an avenue lined with red banners.
The path is mountainous, winding, full
of roots, and can be ascended only by
stopping. In this posture, you reach
the lawn before the holy place, and pass
between two malicious granite foxes.
The votaries bow respectfully, perform
their ablutions, drop some money into a
box and kneel to pray on the temple
steps.
On the 18th day of the first month,
the place is crowded. Afar off, in the
marshes, can be seen the great tree,
around which, the preceding night, the
foxes held their annual Sabbath. Per-
sons who profess to have seen them are
eagerly questioned. According to the
reports of those who have witnessed the
gathering-each fox preceded by q will
of the-wisp, courteous volunteer from
the rice swamps-prognostics are formed
as In the coming wear. its crops, its
lucky or unlucky character for war, love
or commerce. Then, in the tea houses,
they discuss the mysterious influence of
the fox in human affairs. What is
chance? What is good fortune? Whence
Ioes it come? If you cannot explain,
Ki1sre is as good solution as any other,
at least to a Japanese mind.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14
Spec1aI Notices.
CONSUMPTIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently cured Of thai
dread disease Consumption. By simple remedy is anx
ious to make known to his fellow sufferers the means
cure. To all who desire it. he will send copy OF thu
prescription used free Of charge) with the drection
for preparine and using the same winch they will find
SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION. ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS
and all throat or lung difficulties.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
l9I Penn Street. WilIiamsburah. ". Y
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14
Location of Houses.

Science of Health has some sensible
suggestions on this topic, which are ap-
propriate here:
Houses should be built on upland
ground, with exposure to sunlight on
every side. During epidemics, it has
been noted by physicians that deaths oe-
cur more frequently on the shaded side
of the street, than on the sunny side;
and IN hospitals physicians have testified
to the readiness with which diseases have
yielded to treatment in sunny rooms,
while in shaded rooms they have proved
intractable.
Let there be no bogs, no marshes, no
stagnant water in the neighborbood.
Then let the cellars be thoroughly drain
ed. Inattention to this subject has
caused the death Of many person. No
father or mother should rest one moment
in peace while their innocent babes are
sleeping in rooms over damp and moldy
cellars. Cellars should not only be
drained, but thoroughly ventilated. other
wise the house must be unwholesome.
Let the drains also be constructed for
Cne cOOuuctlOu VI Slopo auo sewage vi
all kinds to common reservoir, ut a
distance from the dwelling, TO be used
for fertilizing purposes.
Door yards should be kept clean and
dry, composed largely of green sward,
on which children may romp and play.
This should be their play ground rather
than the carpeted room. They are en-
titled to it, that the breath of Nature,
and of Natures God, as it filters down
through the blue sky. may fan their
rosy cheeks, and fill their souls with Joy
and bodies with health.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

The emigration from Germany to the
United States increases daily. Thou
sands of emigrants. including not only
farm hands, skilled laborers, and trades
men, but people Of the wealhier class,
are constantly arriving at Hamburg to
take the steamers for New York.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14
Use " The Queens Toilet" for improving
and beautifying the CompleXion.-Com.

Twenty Years Younger.-To say that hun
dreds Of maids wives and widows look twenty years
Younger than they are in consequence OF the COM
pexional freshness derived from the use Of HAGANs
MAGsoLIA BALM, Ia simply to stste an absolute fact
which might be promptly verified by direct tefti-
mony if ladies' willing to tell their ages as to
use the best means Of making themselves lovely.
Nature sometimes butvery rarely, crowns the charn
of perfect features with complexion of exquisite
clearness but even then time soon begins to make
proads upon the velvet cheek. the fair white brow
the ivory bust. the rounded arm To preserve the
"glory of woman unblemshed, even after the
meridian of life has been passed, II only necessary
TO use daily this cooling healthu vegetable rrepara-
tion.-ICom.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

JOINS COMPLAINT. -" What's the
matter, John ?" II amt done nothing,
father" "Well, what are you crying
for, YOU lubber 2" ;"I was afraid you
would whip me-" "What whip you
when you don't do anything ?" " Yes,
sir" "Go in the house, you BOBBY"
John felt quite relieved, and went into
rhe house, and his father went down t.
the farm. Very soon his father came
back in a rage, and laying cowhide
over the urchin's back, said: Did not
tell you when I went away to hoe that
corn ?" "Yes, sir, but you told me just
now you wouldn't whip me if I hadp't
done nothing" Fortunately Johns wit
lidnt save HIM the whipping.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

The SKEPTICAL CoNvINCED.-Every
advance in Medicine. every new remedy
has encountered an opposition, which is
the test of truth. Galen and Jenner
only were believed when they proved
their discoveries against opposition.
But men are observing, and benefits
always make believers. No incredullty
can stand the silent arguments OF good
results. When DR.. Walker proclaimed
that he had produced from the medical
herbs of California an Elixir that would
regenerate the sinking system and cure
disease not organic, the inrredulous
shook their heads, Yet his VINEGAR
B1TTERs is now the Standard Restora-
tive of the Western World. The truth
could not be resisted. Under the oper-
alton of the new remedy, Dyspeptics
regain their health, appetite and strength
the Bilious and Constipated we-e re-
lieved OF every distressing symptom ;
the Consumptive and Rheumatic rapidly
recovered Intermittent and Remittent
Fevers were broken up; the taint OF
Scrofula was eradicated. Who could
gainsay facts like these? Not even tn?
Faculty. Skepticism was routed. All
doubts as to the claims of the Bitters to
the first place in the first rank of modern
medicines we're silenced, and this Won
derful preparation is to-day the most
popular Tonic, Alternative, and Blood
Depurent ever advertised in America.
In common with other journalists, We
are free to add our testimony to this
remedy. It is a domestic medicine,
and no household should be witho it.
Com.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

Protecting TREEs.-The easiest,
cheapest, and surest way to protect a
tree from rabbits during winter is to
wash the lower part of the stem with q
thick mixture Of COW dung and water or
to smear them over with blood or but
cher's offal. Either application will turn
the stomach of the most shiftless rabbit
and do no injury to the tree. Of course
renewal will be necessary if the roultice
gets washed away. An effectual though
more expensive plan would be to fix a
collar of wire garze.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

SADLY FRIGHTENED.-We had an ac-
quaintauce, some years ago, says all ex-
cnange, who, upon business trip, left the
crowded streets of New York, and threaded
the then half-wild wastes of Northern
Mississippi. While riding along, he heard
in the road what he supposed to be stray
kitten, ard upon examination discovered,
among some dried leaves, a juverile wild
cat, that could scarcely walk. Without
reflection, he transferred the little creature
to his coat pocket, where it kept up its
cries. Suddenly theeentlcman was star
tied by a growl in his rear, and to his
horror he discovered the inluriated mother,
fierce with rage, and ardently bent upon
avenging the attempted abduction OF her
young. Striking spurs TO his already jaded
horse, he dashed along the road as best lie
could, the while finding it perfectly impos-
sible to pull the kitten out of his pocke.,
50 firmly did the young imp fastcn it:
claws to the lining. Each moment seemed
more imminent with peril twice did the
"varmint" nearly succeed III fastening upon
the launches of the horse, but, as good tor
tune would have it, the appearance OF a
plantation, and the sound o: dogs, alarmed
the cat, and she beat q retreat. 1t was
many months before our friend got entirely
over his "scarc." anG was relieved OF
dreams that he was pursued by dread
phartom that rescmbled that terrible cat.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

Best and Oldest Family Mediclne;Lo91s' "a.
roRn's ITyER yIGORAToR.-A purely Vegetable CA.
rHARTro and ToSrc-for Dyspepsia, Constipation;
Debility, Sick.headachc, Bilious Attacks, and all
arrangements of Liver, Stomach and bowels. ASK
vonr DRUGGIST forit BEwAyv OF FIMITATIoSs.-lCom i
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

azss Instant Relief has stood twenty years test IL
warranted to give immediate rerto all Rheumatic. Neu-
ralac. Head, Ear and Back aches. .
Or Money Refunded. Com
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

Cristadoros Excelsior Hair Dye stands unrivaied and
alone Its merits have been universally acknowledged
that IL would be supererogaton to descant on them
An, further-nothins can beat it.-Con'.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

Elegant, sweet, light and wholesome Bread,
Rolls, Biscuits, Corn Bread, Mullins, BuckwEeat
and other Griddle Cakes, and Pastry and Cakes
with Dooley's Yeast Powder. Sold by groccr5.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

TRAINING BEARs.-Many years ago
Zebu!on Stanhope, farmer residing
near New London, Conn.,. trained a
couple of bears to pillow and do other Ia
bors of the field and road. Ol one oc-
casion he started to town with sleigh
load OF wheat, but some of the harness
breaking, the farmer set about repairing
the damage, when one of the bears
seized him by the leg and sorely wound
ed it. The bears then simultaneously
ran of, leaving the farmer to reach his
house alone, which he did with difficul.
ty after four hours labor. Two or three
days were spent in useless search, and
bears and sled were given up as lost;
when, upon the third day at noon, q
noise was heard in the road, and, to the
astonishment of the Stanhopes, they
beheld the two bears drawing the sled
into the barn, and instead of the wheat,
four large bears and three cubs. The
door was suddenly closed, and the stran-
gers were shot with a long gun thrust
through the crevices of the building.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

SATIsFIED.--Onss heart must needs melt
over this feeling, appealing colloquy be-
tween a store-keeper and his customer ::
StoIe-keeper. g That's a bad fifty cent
piece. / can't take it. It's only lead sill
rered over" "WeIl," replies the customer.
admitting such to be the fact, | should
say that the ingenuity displayed in the
deception might induce you to accept it.
Admire, Sir, the devotion Of the artist to
the divine idea Of Liberty, the idol of us
ali! He, having wrought her efigy in
humble lead, in order to make it worthier
of that glorious Impression, resorts to toe
harmless expedient of sivering it over
And shall ,re harshly repudiate his work 2
Oh, no, sir you'll take it; know you
will !" "Enough said," he did take it
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

That Iron Il Valuable as a Medicine has
long been Known but it only since its IN
the form OF Peruvian Syrup it's full power
over disease has been brought to light les enect IN
cases of dys pepsia and debility Is most sautary
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

Have you a severe wrench or sprain? Have
you rheumatism in any form? Have you stiff
neck, or lunches caused bv rheumatic pains !?
If so, JoHSsoN's ANoDYNE LINIMENT is specific
remedy, and is also the best pain killer in the
world.-COIn.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

We often see large stock Of cattle which do
not seem to thrive, and come out "spring
DOOR" all for want OF something TO start them
in the right direction. One dollars worth OF
SHERID DAS's CAVALRY CONDITION POWDERS. given
to such stock occasionally during the winter
would be worth moro than an extra half ton OF
hay Com
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

For dyspepsia, indigestion, depression OF
spirits and general debility in their various
ferns also, as preventive against fever and
asue, and other Intermittent fevers, the "Ferro-
Phosphorated Elixir ofCalisaya," made by Cas-
well, Hazard & Co., New York, and sold cy all
druggists, is the best tonic and as tonic for
patients recovering from fever or other sick
ness, it las no cqual.-COn.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

The POWER OF WnL.-Rev. George
H. Hepworth says: young men, an
earnest will can accomplish anything
that is good and anything that is bad,
It is the master element in mans nature;
it is very like omnipotence. 1t can fix
your purpose and keep it fixed until the
end is reached no matter how difficult
the path may be. he who has strong
will has half won the victory. He who
has strong will, and cc.sscrated one,
already feels the laurel on his brow"
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

RECEIPT For MAKING EVERY Day
HAppY.-When you rise in the morning,
form resolution to make the day hap
py one to fellow creature. 1t is easily
done: kind word to the surrowful, an en-
couragrng expression to the striving; trifles
in themselves light as air will do 1T, at
least for tie twenty. -four hours; aud if you
are young, depend upon it, it will tell when
you are old; and if you are old, rest assur-
ed it will send you gently and happily
down the stream OF time to eternity. By
the most simple arithmetical sum, look at
the result; you send one person, only one,
happily through the day; that is three
hundred and sixty five in the course of the
year; and supposing you live forty yeas
only after you commence that course OF
medicine, you have made l4,GOO beings
happy, at all events, for time.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-11-14

You should write to Mr.. Charles W.
Hassler, No. 7 Wall st., n: T., if yon
wish to buy or sell any Railroad Bonds.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-10-06
The Germars of New York.

In the following article from the New
York EUenil1g Post of Monday-a paper
that may be relied upon for trutEfulness-
we find the following gratifying statement
relating to the German vote of New York
City: ...f
''There is every indication that the Ger
mans of this city will cast larger vote
for Grant and Dix than they have ever
thrown for any Republican ticket. In 1868
there were but about seven thousand
names enrolled on the lists of the German
Republican ward clubs. Upwards of four
teen thousand have been enrolled thus far
in the present campaign, and the average
daily accession is about four hundred while
the German Greeley and Brown clubs
make but little headway, and have obtain
ed but about six thousand names up to the
present time.
''There are altogether about thirty-five
thousand German voters in New York.
The best informed German politicians be-
ieye that Grant will receive fully twenty
thousand of these; that five thousand, fol-
lowing the advice of the Stats Zeitu,eg,
will abstain from voting, and that if Gree
ley gets the remaining ten thousand he
will do well.