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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-09
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Conversation.


Conversational power is gift of birth
1t is some mems nature to talk. Words
flow out necessarily, like drops from a
spring in the hill-side-not because they
are solicited, but because pushed out by
an inward force that will not let them
lie still. We have known persons whose
tongues ran from the rising of the sun
until the going down of the same one
sentence ran into another as continuous
" as one link in an endless chain took
hold of another link. We always mar
vel whether they do not wake up OF
nights and have good talk all by them
selves, just for the relief it would give
them. From this extreme there is every
degree of modification until we come to
the opposite extreme, in which men seem
almost unable, certainly unwilling, to ut
ter their thoughts. Some men are poor
in simple language. They have thoughts
enough, but the symbols of thought
words-refuse to present themselves, or
come singly or stingily. Others are 81
lent from the structure of secretiveness.
Others are cautious, and look before they
speak, and before they are ready the oc-
casion has passed.
In regard to language itself, the habit
of reading pure English, and of employ
ing it every day, is the best drill for a
good talker. People always act more
naturally in their every day clothes than
they do when dressed up for Sunday, and
the reason is, that they ara unconscious
in the one case and selfconscious in the
other, 1t is so in speech. If one allows
himself to talk coarsely and vulgarly ev-
cry day and out of company, he will
most assuredly find it not easy to talk
well in company.
Habit is stronger than intention, and
somewhere the common run of speech
will break through and betray you. To
converse well at some times requires that
you shall converse we'll at all times
Avoid on the one side vulgarisms, all
street colloquialisms, even when they are
not vicious; for by-words and slang SEN
fences amuse only while they are new.
As soon as they become habitual they
corrupt your language, without any
equivalent in amusement.
On the other extreme, avoid magnil-
oquent and high-fown language of every
kind. Nothing is more tedious than a
grand talKer. Everybody laughs at a
pompous fellow who Tugs into his CONVEX
sation big words or pedantic expressions.
The best language in the world is that
which is so simple and transparent that
no one thinks of the words which you
use, but only the thought or feeling
which they express. Henry Yard Beech
en-.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-09

AT the execution of Sir Walter Ra-
leigh, the executioner asked him, ''If his
head lay right on the block p at mat
tiers little, friend, was Sir Walters an
swer, :, how the head lies, if the heart be
right u
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-09

Refined homes are the end of civiliza-
ton. The work of all races for thousands
of years is represented by the difference
between a wigwam and lady's parlor.
1t has no better result to show.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-09

We are all blandly liberal until some
body treads upon our own theological
eorns, and then we at once discover that
the offender isn't much of man and a
brother after all.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-09

At social party, where humorous def.
initions was one of the games of the even
ing, the question was put: What is re-
ligion 2" Religion, replied one of the
party, more famous as man of business
than Wit, is an insurance against FIRE
in the next world for which honesty is
the best policy"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-09

FEEDING FowLs.-Don't keep food al
ways by your poultry, because if LAYING
fowls, they are made too fat, and if fat
tening ones, not fat enough. To fatten
poultry, feed three times in twenty.four
hours all they will eat, and remove all
they leave, and they will eat more than
when cloyed and dtgusted by the con-
slant presence of food. To keep layers
in proper condition feed twice or thrice
daily regular ration, but not as much
as they will eat. Some say feed as long
as they will run for what you throw to
them and eat greedily, but that is not
right; for they get too fat, unless they
are laying freely. They will show ca
gerness about as long as they can swal-
low, and will scramble for what you give
them until in their rivalry they stuff
and cram themselves week after week,
and become a mass Of fat, yet they will
act at feeding them as if they were half
starved Feed your regular laying stock
moderately and be governed by their
state Of flesh rather than by their greed.
Take few fowls from the perch at night
occasionally to test their weight, and
little practice will enable you to quickly
decide on the condition of the flock. In
crease the ration as the yield of eggs in
crease, and so long as the laying keeps
pace with the diet you may give them
rich and stimulating food in any quanti-
ty. Feed the select breeding stock more
sparingly than the rest of the layers, so
as to give only a moderate yield of eggs
for Matching purposes, Cor if you pro-
mote great prolifcness in the parents the
result will be weakness in the progeny.
Chickens during the period of their rap
id growth, should be fed very often, with
a variety and all they viii eat. While
they are growing, there is no danger of
overlooking if they are fed frequently
and allowed perfect freedom, so that they
may take the exercise that is indispen-
sable to their thrift.-Hearth and Home.
An irascible old gent, who formerly
held the position of justice of the peace,
was one day accosted in the street by a
youth in manner that did not come up
to bis honor's idea of the respect due to
him. "Young man." said he, 81 fine
you five dollars for contempt of court f."
" Why, Judge" said the offender, "you
are not in session" "This court" re.
piled the judge, thoroughly irritated. sis
always in session, and consequently al
ways an object of contempt"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-09

We may judge of men by their con-
versation toward God, but never by
Gods dispensations toward them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-09
NEW FIRM /!
New Store! New Goods /!
E.. LEE & CO.
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS
MAIN STREET. CHESTER. vERMo

n F, WOODS has just received $1,000 worth
W. ofvery fine BLACK and JAPANESE TEAS
which he Is offering at low prices. 50
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POLICIES WRITTEN IN THE

Any amount and every class of Insurance required
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Expiration Notices Promptly Given.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09
NUMBER A
For our Geraan Friends.

ali - sfFsab is9uJss niit il IL
Elm schriastelles. dessen Gessinnung
kWuAich war, wurde yon einsm Anderan
dadarch beleidis., .dass diescr .voa ihm
aagte er sci nicht. wcrth, dasss er aus
off.nem Markte durchgeneitscht verde.
zum Wiedsrruf gczwansen, esklaerte
der Bcleidiger: "Er ist es zer.h..o
Elm Schornsteihfegcr kucsats cine hue.
bsche Muellerin so das ihr weisses Habi.
ganz schwarz gestrcift ward. Darueber
ward sic SO roth, dass man sic hette ala
nordde utsche Flagge verwendep kon-
men.
Fine junge Dame, die bel der siren.
gen K~ite in Folge elmer Affection der
Luftrehre die Spracho verlor, erhielt
in der Hodnung, dass sic dicselbe nicht
wiederfnde, sofbrt mehrcre Heirathsaa.
trRge. .tr
VIE heisst das, was Nicmand su haben
wuenscht und doch Jeder4u yerlieren
;fucrchtct. Fin Proccsz ferlehs.
Elm schr fpommcr Mann wurde Won
einen' Trunkenbold um cine Gabe angea,
prochcn. "Wcnn ioh Euch etyas verab-
rcichte, wucrdc es doch nur. vie egewehn-
iiehh, in den Branntweiniadcu wandern.r
sagte der Frommo. "Warum last Ihr
Eucr hpszliches Saufcn NIGHT 2" sDas
gent nicht," REF der Trunkenbold
cifrig, "dio kirche braucht abschrckende
Beispiele."
Sag Hal, IIanncs, warum wird Graf
Bismark INNER nur nit drei Ilaaren auf
dem Kopf absebilde.. "tYe.l cr die
andern auf den Zehncu hat, Chri..
toph." sH!gs.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

CRITICisING NEWSPAPERS 1t is a
very easy matter to critioisc newApa.
per; but to publish live one, so as to
interest, amuse, and instruct the public
is no small undertaking. Those in this
community who are SO prone to find
fault i,h every little item which docs
not suit their critical and exalted ideas
should buy type, ink, and paper, aud
publish an organ OF their own Let them
try it for three months only, aud if it
don't give them some idoa of the news.
paper business, then we are no Judge OF
human nature. The conccit would be
taken out of such individuals so quickly
that they would hardly know what Wa,
the matter with them, or whether they
stood on their heads or feet. -Ecchangr
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

CERTAIN CuRE FOR FOUNDER :
soon as you discover that the horse is
fnundcred, take him To the nearest
branch or stream of water and tie him
standing i'll the water nelrly up to his
bciiy--his head being 80 high that hc
cannot drink. If the weather is warm,
let him stand in the stream several
hours then take him out. rub his lc.s
thoroughly to promote circulation, and
again tie him in the water, il he is still
lame. by repeating this process two or
three times, the horse will be effectively
cured. If the weather is cold when the
horse Is foundcrcd, the horse mlst not
be allowed to stand in the water more
than about twenty minutes ut time ;
..e should DO taken on: aud his logs
rubbed diligently till they become dry
and warm aud the circulation of the
blood made active, aud this process must
be repeated till the horse is cured,
which will b. generally within 2,l hours.
This remedy will cost nothing, can do
no possible harm, and will, in every
instance, cure if the disease has no,
been of too long standing. Don't be
afraid to try it it-RurM Wo,M
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09
FLOUR of all grades.
BACON, LARD.
SUGAR and &C
At Private Sale.

NNHE PLANTATION forming part Of
Il the Estate of the late Col. keitt, and
known as the DARBY PLACE The tract
consists of about GOO acres. one half we'll
Timbered. the remainder Rich, Bed, Loam
Soil, adapted to Crops Of oil kinds These
are the Finest Lands in the District, and
were valued at SO per aero in 1866. Would
he sold for one half that price now One
fourth cash, the remainder in three install
mcnts bearing interest from date and So
cured 10y mortgage of tho same.
This is a splendid chance for any one de-
string TO secure Rich Lands, fine Water pow..
cr, excellent Cattle Range and Refined
Ncighhorhood. Apply to
Mrs. l.. NJ. KEITT,
Or j. q. KEITT, Esq
iLn6 II
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o.
NEPrIsa Hoos.-The KeatScky rule
is said to be, for the first 100 pounds,
deduct 70 for gross; for the scSoni i1G,
deduct 123; for the third 100 pounds,
deduct CT; all over the third hundred,
is nct.-The net weight of hog weigh
ing 100 gross, is 7albs. hog of $50
gross will net 1881, Of gao gross, s099
net, and hog, the gross weight of
which is 300 pounds viii net 256i
pounds.-From the gross weight of a
hog that goes over 300, ,43a pounds only is
deducted, even should the weight be 400.
This rule, if correctly stated, may be Of
use to somcbody.-Carolina Farmer.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09
Money from Mutton.

The great secret of success in the win
:sr fattening aud management of sheep
is to attend to them yourself. A hired
man who will iced at given hour every
day aud in the accustomed order; who
will exercise a little juIgmnet as to the
amount requircd--fceding little more
grain and hay during cold, stormy day,
than during warm one; who will see
that the sheep never want for water and
that they may not have to drink water that
is reduced almost to the freezing point
by snow and ice, but who will, on the
contrary, pump them fresh water three
or four times day and always Mt n fixed
hour; man who knows how to fodder
the sheep in such way that they are
tempted to ent as much as they can pos
slbiy digest without leaving any to get
stale in the racks; man that will litter
tho sheds and yards two or three times Il
day, doing it with Judgment and never
allowing anyipart tosguG dirty, hut hav.
ing ut all times nice, clean bed for the
sheep 20 lie on; man that will do all
this and who has quick eye to detect
the slightest symptoms of disease and
lamencss, want of appetite, arrangement
cf the stomach and bowels, nervous rest
lcssncss, etc.; a man that eau tell from
the eyes and ears and general aspect that
sheep is not doing we'll and mho has
promptncss and energy to separate that
sheep ut once from the flock aud give il.
the requisite attention; man, l say.
that will do this, is treasure indeed. [
never hope to find such man ready
made. Possibly by taking bright, in-
telligcnt boy that is willing to learn, you
can educate him up ,o it.
This is the real reason why so few of
our breeders of improved stock ever at
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

During the sitting Of Court in Con-
necticut, not long ago, on very cold
evening, crowd Of lawyers had collect
ed around the FIRE that Lazcd chcerfullv
on the hearth in the bar-room, when a
traveller cntc;Sd, bcnumbed whith cold,
but no one moved to give him room to
warm his shins, SO he lcanc back as,ins,
the wall in the back part of the room.
Presently smart young Ii NIB of the
law addressed him, when the followin.
i;-,------. .>.i. n,ooa,
"Iou look like a travelor?"
"Wall, suppose l am; / came all the
way from Wisconsin afoot. at any rate!'
From Wisconsin! What distance
to come on one pair Of legs"
''Wall, ] done it, anyhow
"Did you ever pass through hell ia
any of your travels!"
Yes, sir; I've passed through the
outskirta"
Il thought likely. Well what are the
manners and customs there i? Some of u.
would like to know"
"Oh, you'll find the NJ much the same
as in this placo-the Lamyers SIT nca,vs
the .f1rc."
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

To Do UP Sntar BosoMs.-Herc is
n receipt, said to be worthy CT pscserya.
tion i'll every family:
Take two ounces Of fine white gum
arabic powdcr-put it into pitcher, and
pour on pint or more of wator--and
then having covered it. let it stand all
night. In the morning pour it carefully
from the dregs into clean bottle, cork
it and keep it for use. A tablespoonful
of gum water stirred in pint of starch
made III the usual manner, will give to
lawns, either white or printed, Look OF
newncss, when nothing else can restore
them, after they have been washed.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09
MAKE HoME Arrn,ot1pr.-No1y

MAKE HONE Arrn,orIvE--Notf.
ing adds moro TO the handsome apear.
ancc of "a house outside, and to its cheer
iulness inside, than good clear window
Slass, and bright oolored ornamental
glass at the sides and over the tops of
the doors. Tho first lets in all the
bright warm light OF tho sun, while the
latter admits tho light at the same time
that it shuts of the view of prying eyes.
The best French and American glass.
both plain and ornamental. as we'll as
doors, baluslers, ncwels, manttls, &c,
are to lie had Of Mr.. p. r. ToALE. No.
20 Haync street, Charleston, S. G..
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

Already there are two Presidential
tickets in the field, with the prospect of
two moro Mt least. and possibly three,
which will make things lively next fall.
AS already announced BY telegraph, tho
Labor Reform Convention, which met
at Columbus, Ohio, has nominated
Judge David Davis, OF the United
States Supreme Cour:, Tor President,
AID Governor Joe! Parker. of New
jersey, for Vice President, and Judge
Davis has accepted the nomination on
the ground that tho chief magistracy
of the republic should neither be sought
nor declined by an American citizen"
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

lfyou do not keep your paper, cut
this out and put it where y.u can fl nd
it.
~ surveyors chain is 4 poles or &C
feet, divided into one hundred links or
792 inches.
a square chain is sixteen square
poles; aud ~ square chaius arc an acr,
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09
Save Your Money !
J. P. HARLEY'S
Nd buy CIIEAp. Dry Goods, Roots,
~ Shocs. Hats, Caps, &c.. of which hs

Nd buy CIIEAp. Dry Goods, Roots,
~ Shocs. Hats. Caps. Re. of which lie
- ~: ::a... -. ::..-'; :..:,,;.,
FLOUR Of all grades
BACON. LARD
SUGAR and COFFEE
Of all grades.
BESIDES numerous other articles in NV
Grocery Department all of which am sell
ing at Prices not TO he cxcelled for CHEAP
NESS IN the Town. Come and SEQ for your
selves.
RsaS- All Persons indebted to mo must pay
up Immediately NJ am compelled to close
my books. word to the wise is sufficient.
j. u. HARLEY.
oct Ii may u lv
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

The two most precious things this side
the grave are our reputation and our
ss. hnt il is to be lamented, that the
most contcnTrruIr nirs,,or s1sue ..a, lssIya ssprIya
US of the one, and the weakest weapon
Of the other. H'lif|
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

Are you guilty or not guilty7" asked
the clerk of arraigns of prisoner the
other day. can sure now," said Pat
what are you put there for but to fad
that out?" a
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

a farmer in Pennsylvania who tho
roughly undrrdraincd his land says the
money thus used, paid him better, than
il he lad Invested in bonds, or bank, or
railway stocks, as his capital is doubled
every five years.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

As daylight can be seen through very
small holes, SO little thugs will illustrate
q persons character Indeed, character
consists in ac,s habitually aud honorably
performed; daily life being the quarry
from which wc ba ID it up and rough
hew the habits that farm il. as
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

too much to tho people Of South {
to hazard the consequences Of
misu lderstood as to tho motive,
step which has received such an
cd public notice. do not fear tll
misunderstood INC now nor th
reasons which have influenced n|
course in this regard, will fail to
that consideration in other mi
which they may be fairly entitled
J ] have the honor to be, very
fully, your obedicnt servant.
G. w. DUDLE
Baacthrilto, S. C., February q
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SATURDAY. aioRNINe MARCH 8, 1872

the gates ofsho fort wkithih which they
are en.rcnehs5 ==-->A 81 sss,st raibersiss
to these, fsoe whom they have been
wrss.ed. Wien the people OF South
Can lima become fully satisfied e. make
this proof, thsa; add then only, will the
vote Of the aosorcd people be a. their
disposal. Aeil "a - aa Ia !.
For one, 90, willing to satisfy them
of my sincerity, in say way they pro-
pose. III can do so by niugling with
them at theft public meetings, and
Offering such counsel us may be 10 my
power-or by promising them that I
will oppose tier party no longer, but
vote will, .han for all proper men and
measures, if .Sis be any sacrifice on my
part, / am Wiling to mike it. for tho
priceless advantage Of having them hear,
without distruls, such views as may be
presented on Pcuding issues that will
rescue our suiuSd State from its impeud.
ing doom not aiessrs Editors, because
it is ."the strongest party" as your ,e
marks might sem to imply, but in the
hope that lew line Of policy, ,'shus
resolved upou, night do more good than
the many miserable failures of all at
,tcmpts an any ghcr basis.
Whatever msy be said of the Rcpub-
lican party bytreasnn of the unwor,h.
iness Of sou,e sof it's members, it is
nevertheless onlnipotent in shaping the
public policy OF these Uuted States.
Aud if Bleeding from the wounds of
some Of its members. it is honored by
thousands Of natncs truth will demand
for it the respect Of mankind in all lime
to come. Tho South has nothing to
fear from it as party, just so long as it
gives evidence Ola willing cooperation
in sustaining the principles upon which
that party, is based. But to my mind
that cooperation is ina;aocasoJl,, and it
is only necessary for the people to dc
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

'ermine how much moro they will
by allowing the selored people an,
party TO dread their hostility,
they viii finally consent to join W
in the declana that We will
that party nc iangeFs sni viii IN,
hereafter in supporting all thci
.men and measures. 1t will no
resolve upon this in secret. v
wanted Is an open expression
hnncst intention to coniurm to il
would be well for South Car,
every county in the State would
it's list of written pied -:es, so
might be known throughout the
that an armed soldiery was no
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-09

ucedcd here, against a dclunct dem.
ocracy There are those of our friends
and relatives, now pining in Northern
prisons, who would feel the benefit Of
this secured Appo,nlttax surrender, in
an executive clcmency, which no threats
or violence will ever cx,urt II Gene
raj Graut Is mere man, he has had
enough of vi'upcratlon tro:a the press of
this State to cause him ~ fear the spirit
Vi rebellion yet existing, and t" view
the white people of South Carolina as u
compact mass OF bitter, pultic.l. aud
personal enemies How then could il
be expected that their very worst con i
tion could ever excite his sympathy !.
Unfortunately We have furnished him
with no reasons, but io deal with Us AS
his deadly foes, aud to see the best in
tcrcsts Of his administrators to consist.
il need be, in our utter extcrmiua,ion.
Having accomplished nothing hereto,
ioru in che way Of reform, by holding
off from the Republican party aud abus-
ing it without mercy, il is time to cousi
- .:--':--- : .:-- :: r@.~ys, -.-.c:. las
cot brought anything but defeat, should
not ut oucc be abandoned; aud even at
this very late day We should not consent
to accept the tcruls, in ehcir broadest
extent, which disastrous victory in tho
battle field has imposed.
| fear Messrs. Editors, that I have
drown too largely upon your courtesy, in
this lengthy statement of the reasons
which indncod me to participate with
the Republicans in their Convention at
Bennettsville on tho 10Th ult. You have
q right to conclude that they are of no
public concern whatever-yeL with my
sell, personally, it ls far otherwise. owe
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