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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
of grapes there lay check for $1,000

from DR.. Boneset.
From under his bushy eyebrows, the
old doctor glanced stealthily at Nellie
as she looked at the wonderful paper,
saying-'What's this? check for me !?
What for, doctor?"
"Why, to be thankful over, to be sure,
to spend on fol-de-rols and gim-craeks.
My life isn't worth much, to be sure,
but | guess it's worth that amount. [
might have been lying at home with a
broken head, or no head at all, if you
hadn't been as quick as flash and as
brave as Comanche No-don't bother
me what to do with it ! Yes--send
Charlie to school, and paint the house,
and buy mother black silk-and never
mind about the wedding gown, Che glanc-
ed at ring that wasn't grandma's at
all, on her hand since yesterday I'll
be Uncle Rat and ride to town when
that time comes. F"
Nellie laughed and cried and put her
arms around the old mans neck, as she
whispered softly, ''Oh, dear friend, how
can thank you
There was queer quaver in the doc
| tors voice, and nervous tremble in the
hand he laid on her head, as he said:
Il stood nigh unto death, Nellie, and
| wasn't fit, little woman, | wasn't fit.
| thought it all over, when the crash of
our sudden stop made brave men pale.
And | looked down off that steep bank
into the shining water when we had stop
ped, and found how near we had been to
death. and it seemed to me that little
Minnie's angel-face looked into mine full
of trouble and sorrow I've looked
straight at the clouds instead of the sun
shine. I've thought God served me
hardly; but | seem to see him more
clearly now, and by his help I'll serve
him better. There, 60 away, child, I'm
going to walk in the meadow while
Thanksgiving is no idle word to-day
Nellie"
/ That was not the end of Nellie's brave
deed yet, for that wonderful railroad cor
poration did actually deposit in Berry
burn bank sum which to the little
teacher seemed fabulous, although i
would not have paid for broken car
or a lawyers suit. l hope my reade,
has guessed, although | said [ would
not tell, that somebody loved somebod,
so well that he nevUr saw the touching
waver in the straight outline, covered b,
the shining hair, but looking into tn
lovely face he asked for it to keep for
ever. And by-aud-by when the tw
somebodies 60 off to the little new cot
tage by the hill, poor Uncle Dan is com
ing here to care for mother, and tax
Nellie's place in school when Charlie ha
gone away to college, and the brothe
and sister will drift down softly to tn
bright Beyond.
And so when Nellie counted up be
mercies, her ten fingers were not enoug
for the happy tally, and she put them a
in one heart-song of Thanksgiving
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
A, 81 j. TWOlIBLY

EVTHOLESALE ana retail dealers in Flour, Corn,
wv Pork and Lard, Pants and Oils. Hardware,
lest India Goods, Groceries Butter and Cheese. Also
Tm L. Bradley's l. X L. Phosphate and Sea Fowl Gu
no.
AARON TwoMBLY J. L. TwoMBLY.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

A MoNsTRosIrY.-The following story
is little tough, but it will rise again:
A negro woman living on farm near
Catham, ya.,has given birth to child
having seven eyes, three on one knee,
two on the other, and the other two In
their proper places. The child is well
formed with the exception of the legs,
which are twisted backward in the SIM
ilitude of rams horn. 1t occasionally
Kisses and licks out its tongue after the
manner of snake. 1t is now about a
month old, and seems to be healthy and
growing finely.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

Fair LAURA FAIR is in trouble. The
son of her victim has warned her to
leave California, and hints at ugly re-
suits if she should tarry. She has just
escaped the gallows, and now has 10
relish for falling a victim to the trigger
or dagger, but she thinks young CRIT
TENDEN "means business and will
probably act accordingly, as it is an
nounced that she is about to locate in
New Orleans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
DO Not be Humbu@@ed
30 PER CENT. LESS
Farm For Sale!

Consisting Of 100 acres Of good land. l25 acres o
ood land about 80 acres of spruce-remainder hard
food-situaed on Barton River and the road lead
be- from Barton village to Barton Landing one mile
nd half from the village Said farm has a good sug-
" orchard of $500 trees Good barn, shed and
ortable house. Never failing water on the place
Terms Of payment made easy Inquire of JAMES
BUSWELL, next door north Of Hotel, Barton village,
Vermont. 35-Iso
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
A RICH STORY.

A Parksburgh paper says that several
members of the Legislature took the cars
at Grafton late on the evening of the
10th ult., for Wheeling, and among the
number was Mr.. g., of somewhat large
proportions, physically, and a Mr.. d., of
proportional undersize.
These two-the stalwart Mr.. g., and
the smooth faced little Mr. D.-took a
berth together it seems, in sleeping
car. The little man laid behind, and
the good natured, waggish Mr.. G., be-
fore.
Mr.. D., soon was sleeping and snor-
ing furiously. Mr.. g., more restless
under his legislative burdens, soon arose,
and was sitting by the stove, when an
elderly lady came aboard, and desired a
berth.
"All right madam .' said g., 81 took
berth with my son, and you can occu-
py my place in that berth where my
little boy is sleeping
Taking Mr.. g., at his word the lady
disrobed; and laid down with the boy.
After a quiet repose of some time, the
boy, Mr.. d., became restless from some
cause, and began to kick around to the
annoyance of the old lady. So, in a
maternal manner she patted him on the
back and SAID:
Lie still, sonny; pa said | might
sleep along with YOU
Thunder and lightning!' cried the
legislator '.who are you am no boy
I'm member of the West Virginia Leg
islature %
1t is said the lady swooned, and could
not be brought to till D. promised thai
g. should be impeached.
D. swears that the thing shall not rest
here.
What action the legislature will take
for the purpose of protecting its own dig
nifty, remains to be seen.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
A. G.. ROBINSON,
WNI. w. CIRCUIT,

.VVHOLESALE dealer in Flour, Grain, W. l. Goods,
w Groceries, Lime, Plaster, OIL Fish, Salt, lron
eel, Nails, Glass &c, Depot Store, Barton, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

Never iquire thou of the editor for the
news, for behold it is his business at the
appointed time to give it to thee without
asking.
1t is not right that thou shouldst ask
him who is the author of an article, for
it is his duty to keep such things unto
himself
When thou dost enter his Office, take
heed unto thyself that thou dost not look
at what may be laying open and concern
eth thee not, for that is not meet in the
sight of good breeding.
Neither examine thou the proof sheet,
for it is not ready to meet thine eye, that
thou mayest understand.
Prefer thine own county paper to any
other, and subscribe for it Immediately.
Pay for it in advance, and it shall be
we'll with thee and thine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

A TTORNEY AT LAW and Solicitor in Chancery.
. viii attend courts in Orleans and Caledonia
1unties. Prompt attention given to collections
VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
w. w. EATON.

IA TTORNEY and Counselora at Law and Claim Agent
. Will attend the courts in Orleans and Caledonia
bunties. Barton, VT
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
MARTIN ABRGTT
i. Il. DWINELI,

Carriage Maker and Genera
w Job Worker. Open and Top Buggies, and va
ous STYLES of carriages always on hand. Glover VT
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

FAINTER. Painting Glazing, Graining. White
washing and Paper Hanging. All work done in
best style and satisfaction guaranteed. Saws filed
prder
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

Bar soap should be cut into pieces of
convenient size, and left where it will
become dry. 1t is well to keep it for
several weeks before useing, it goes fast
when it is new.
Rich cheese feels soft under the pres
sure of the finger That which is very
strong is neither good nor healthy. To
keep one that is cut, tie it up in bag
that will not admit flies, and hang in a
cool dry place. If mould appear on it.
wipe it off with dry cloth.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

- h' "
HEALER IN BOOTS, SHOES, and findings ofthe
y best kind and quality. offered cheap for cash.
ire over A. & ]. L. Twombly's.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
LII. WOODNIAN,

DALE 81 ROBINSON,
TTORNEYS and CounselOrs at Law, Barton, VT
GEO. DALE. J. d. ROBINSON
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

The King of Spain is confined to his
palace by illness.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

j. Il. DWINELL.
a MANUFACTURER and dealer in Furniture of all
VA kinds and descriptions, Carpets, Room Paper
urtains and fixtures, also Collins and Caskets, Picture
ames, Spring Beds &c. Glover Vt
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

MISS a. j. CUTLER,
DTILLINERY, DRESS MAKING and pattern rooms
| Barton, Vt
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

MRS. GEO. c.. DAVIS,
OANT AND VEST MAKER,
Barton, Vermont.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
MI. L. SMITH.
FRED. IL. MORSE,

J. n. WEBSTER,
AUOTOGRAPHER. Dealer in Stercoscopes, Views,
oval square, aud rustic Frames Of all kinds.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
USTNESS DIRECTORY.

l.. X. WOOD, JR.
|GN WRITER Signs, Banners, Ornamental Paint
ing and Designing.
ass Signs speciality.
Barton, Vernon.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

j. B. CASSIDY,
u kAVING AND HAIR DRESSING. Special atten-
ton paid TO cutting ladies' and children's hair
bon, 1t. Al
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25
DE-. PARKHURST,

DIR. q. 4. BElIIS,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Is CTaftsbury, Vermont
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-11-25

DAVID GILLIS,
AEALER IN HARNESSES, blankets, whips, curry
combs, &C., Barton Landing, Vt.
The New York herald., 1872-07-11

their editorial columns. When the mass Of
the democratic papers throughout the country
hoist the Greeley fag as it ID expected they
will after the action of the Baltimore Conven-
ton becomes fully known, it win probably be
seen that large preponderance of the psrti-
san papers of the country, both as respects
influence and circulation, are in favor Of the
election of the philosopher Of ChappaquA"
That is the way the compass points to-day.
Where it will point tomorrow would puzzle
"Old Probabilities himself to tell.
The New York herald., 1872-07-11

LIoNIzING AND ITs REsuLTs.-It is seldom
that visitors from Europe who have dis
tinguished themselves in any way and be-
come the sensation of the hour here escape
being spoiled by the Aattery, of which, un-
fortunately, many of our people are too lavish.
Dickens came and was Eonized to such an
absurd extent that the only return he could
think of was to lanpoon us numerically.
Now Strauss seems to have lost whatever little
judgment his mercurial head possessed, and, in
Quixotic humor, insists upon rushing into
print because some one said that it was
rumored around that President Grant was to
come all the way from Long Branch to dance
to the music of the testy little Austrian. Well,
suppose it was not the case, there was no
reason for an allegro furioso movement with
the pen on the part of the composer of ssThe
Beautiful Blue Danube" The trouble is that
Strauss has been spoiled, like others, by too
much fattery, and his head is inclined TO fol-
low the example of the heels of his listeners.
We would advise him to keep his temper for
the future, stick to his fiddle and bow and
leave the pen TO more judicious hands.
The New York herald., 1872-07-11
THE WEATHER
WAR DxrARrnESr.

OFFICE or TIE CuTKF SIGNAL OYvfcnRi
WASHINGTON ID. O.. July Ill A. N.
Probabilities.
Cloudy weather, areas OF rain and easterly winda
probably prevail over the Gulf states; partially
cloudy weather and soutncry to westerly winds for
the South Atlantic states; westerly winds and clear
and clearing weather for the Middle States: woGk
orly winds for New England.
The New York herald., 1872-07-11

WALL STREET took the nomination of Horace
Greeley at Baltimore with great equanimity.
Gold was trihe higher, but the advance was
due as much to resumption of specie ship
ments as to anything that was anticipated in
connection with the candidacy of the Chap
DaOuan Saoe
The New York herald., 1872-07-11

The RANDALL ISLAND HoRRoRs are receiving
additional chapters daily, which make strict
inquiry incumbent upon the Managers of the
Institution. Revolt after revolt occurs, and a
fresh draft of boys arrives at the Tombs, but
nothing is done to modify system which is
wrong radically, and vicious in Its details
The statement of the youth Kinney in
another portion of the HERALD will be found
to give some startling information on the tenn
poral rule of Pope Jones, who should be given
some charge more suited to his abilities and
disposition than that of leading erring boys
into the right road. The rattan and thumb
hanging are not the reforming agencies which
this century can afford to encourage
The New York herald., 1872-07-11
The Release OF DIR. Houard-The Never
Ending Cuban Troubles.

The Release OF DIR. Houard-Thc Never
Ending Cuban Troubles.
II will be seen by special despatch to this
paper from Madrid, published in another COL
umn, that DIR. Houard has been set free by an
order of the Spanish government. 1t appears,
however, that the Doctor demurred to receive
his freedom as matter of grace. He seemed
to think that would imply that he had been
guilty of the charge on which he was con-
demned, and might debar him from claiming
compensation 1t is said, indeed, that he was
actually forced out of his prison. He imme-
diately after called upon our correspondent at
Cadiz. We have urged on the government not
to stand upon any punctilio with the Spanish
government, but to obtain the release of DR..
Houard in any proper way in which it would
not sacrifice its dignity or any right, and we
are glad to learn that he is free. While we
hold that the government of this republic
should protect its citizens all over the world,
we cannot see the justice or propriety of
straining the right or privilege of citizenship
so far as to quarrel with foreign governments
over men who, while claiming to be citizens,
never reside in the United States or perform
any of the duties of American citizenship
Temporary absence from the country on busi-
ness on the part of either native or naturalized
citizens should not deprive them of the protec-
ton of the flag, but those who take up fixed
and permanent residence abroad and perform
none of the duties of American citizens should
hardly expect our government to interpose in
oil cases of difficulty with the authorities of
their domicle. American citizenship is too
precious to be triAed with in such manner.
1t seems that the troubles Of the Cubans, as
well as the trouble of the United States about
them, are never ending. Every few days there
Is some fresh event OF new embarrassment con-
The New York herald., 1872-07-11
TRIPLE S HEE T.
CoNTENTs OF TO-DAY's HERALD.

New York, Thursday, July IL, 1874.
The New York herald., 1872-07-11

The Circulation OF Partisan Papers.
We give to-day list of some two hundred
of our political exchanges, culled at random
as they came from a single days mail 1t will
be seen that out of about million claimed
circulation the number is about equally divided
between Grant and Greeley. This is both
curious and extraordinary. 1t is curious be-
cause the Grant papers have had the advantage
of several weeks time since the regular repub-
stration, and it is extraordinary because the
Greeley papers have, to great extent only
indicated their Presidential preference through
The New York herald., 1872-07-11

Just or unjust, their purpose OF united oppOsi-
ton was evidently earnest and serious, and the
Convention was only faithful to the people it
represented in making the issue distinct and
in boldly and openly accepting both the plat
form and candidates of the liberal republicans
as their own.
We regard it as fortunate for the country
that the present election is thus to be fought
out upon the single question of the endorse
ment or condemnation of the existing admin
istration, because, whatever may be the result,
it is likely to lead to desirable reforms. The
American people are essentially revolutionary,
and large number of persons may always be
found in favor of a change for the sake of
change alone Our citizens could not live
under permanent centralized government
such as many affect to believe is contemplated
by Grant and his adherents, or under mon
archy, however limited in power and however
strongly guarded by constitutional guarantees
Their quadrennial elections are the safety valve
of their democracy, and with these secured to
them and always TO be looked forward to at
short intervals their revolutions are fought
with ballots instead OF with bullets. A French
man when he desires to overturn the existing
condition of affairs rushes to the barri-
cades; an American makes his way to the
polls. This restless American spirit has grown
weary of seeing the Southern States still
held in the iron grip of their sins of rebellion,
and of hearing of the suspension of the habeas
corpus, the imposition of proscriptive test
oaths, the enforcement of military despotism
and the establishment of negro balance of
power as check upon white men all
over the South. Eight years have passed
since the close of the war, and there is no evil
dence, except that concocted for political effect,
that the bulk of the people of the rebellious
States are not contented to accept its lessons
and results and to re-establish their prosperity
peacefully and Loyalty as good citizens. if per-
The New York herald., 1872-07-11
ADJUSTMENTS TINS EVENING.

OLYMPIC THEATRE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OR, The
LID Hous. RHINE-RIP VAN WINKLE.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-07
lreciste Of washington.

This anecdote is from Parton's biog-
raphy of Washington: The Father OF
his country, it is here stated, was out
hunting in the Virginia forests, accom-
panied BY his favorite hound, Governor.
A heavy storm of rain and mist came
mn, he lost his way, his powder became
useless, and to add to the evils and in
eonveniences of his situation, he found
that he had not his pocket compass with
him. In this sorry plight he wandered
in circles, as people do who are lost IN
the bush, wetted, weary, hungry. for ne
had no food, save Wild berries; ne
was almost exhausted, when happy
thought occurred to him. Tying MS
pocket flask and his powder to the dogs
tail, he fastened his long scarf around
the dogs neck, holding one end in his
hand. Then he planted tremendous
kick in the animals lumber region. The
animal was 50 completely surprised at
this treatment that he stood tor NOM
emit paralyzed, then wheeling about ne
struck bee line for home.
1t is curious but undoubted fact that
any sudden alarm or attack will quicken
a dogs perceptive faculties, render more
subtle his scent and powerful his mem
DRY, and induce him, like Marco Bozzar-
is, to strike for his home. So the dog
fed, and Washington followed desper-
ately, over stumps through boys, into
briars, until, finally, the sash gave way.
With one tremendous yell, Washington
scared still further the frantic animal,
the terrible banging and Gathering OF
the TASKS of his heels added to his speed,
and in a moment he was out of sight.
After hsarty laugh at the incident,
Washington Ieisurly marched in the d.
rection the dog had taken. 1t was
easy to do SO by observing the messy
side of the trees, the direction OF the
longer branches, and the other sights
with which an experience hunter is &C
quaiptcd. 1t was not long, therefore.
before he reached a clearing and was
once more in safety. .
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-07

The following illustration is given OF
etiquette in the time of Louis XIV. In
the Queens apartment there are two
chambers. One day the Queen saw q
speck of dust on her bed and showed
it to Madame dc Luynes her maid OF
honor. The latter sent for the rdlet de
chan,bre, bed.maker to the Queen, that
he might show it to the ralet de chGmbre,
bed-maker to the King. The latter ar
rived at the end of an hour, but said
that the dust was none of his business,
because the bcd-makers OF the King
made up the common bed of the Queen,
but were forbidden to touch the State
bed. The Queen gave orders that they
should be sent tor, and every day for
two months she asked if the dust had
been brushed off, but they had not yet
found out whose duty it was to remove
tho speck. Finally the Queen took up a
feather duster and brushed 1t off. Great
was the scandal thereofbut no one dream
cd of blaming the absence OF officers ;
they only found that the Queen had been
wanting in etiquette.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-07

The Crown OF ENGLAND.-The crown
of England is a costly "baubles," be,
dazzled with jewels enough to found
three or four public charities, or half
dozen ordinary colleges. There are
twenty diamonds round the circle, worth
$500 each, making $3.50, 900; two large
center diamonds, SIC, 900 each, making
$4,000; fifty-four smaller diamonds,
placed at the angle of the former, each
$500; four crosses, each composed of
twenty-five diamonds, 100000; four
large diamonds on the top of the crosses
$4,000; twelve diamonds containing
in the fieur-de-lis, $50, 900; eighteen small
er diamonds containing in the same, slO,-
600; pearls, diamonds, ETC., upon the
arches and crosses, $4,000; also hun
dred and forty-one small diamonds, $685.
600; twenty-six diamonds in the upper
cross, SIS, 500; two circles of pearl about
the rim. $4,000. The cost of the stone
in the crown, exclusive of the metal, is
therefore, nearly half million OF dol
lars.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-07

n.ss. xsssss . aAaxos ~ - - ~S = =
80 - - =. ssw s--es esvs ss-Sa . - 80
sss 0s<hsss zen ssu.>nnk $4,000 = - onee
-. - - - eemw 49, UaDyuoe - - - -
ssss. a4Gs cd - -. uw00 - - pc -
20 <.asyr BE sas~ksg Ds~0L
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-07

LOOKING AHEAD" Do you allow any
reduction to ministers?" said young
lady to salesman in well known sew
ing machine agency on Washington St.
Boston, tho other day, where she had
been trying to drive a bargain.
"Oh, yes, always. Are you q minis
ter's wife,"
"Oh, no; Pm not married." said the
lady, blushing.
daughter, then?"
"No."
Tho salesman looked puzzled.
"Tm engaged to a theological stu
dent"
The reduction was made.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-07

A Texas paper, in the course of an
article on the rebel General Albert Sid
ncy Johnston, written by protested in
innate friend, says that his sense of hon
or was the cause of his death. Besides
of HIS defeat at the battle of Donelson,
he was bitterly denounced by officers
jealous of his fame, and severe and I'M
truthful articles against him published
by . portion of the New Orleans press.
This so mortified and exasperated him
that, in the battle of Shiloh, he threw
aside his rank as q General, and went
foremost in the fight, where he received
q mortal wound.