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Verdict Of a jury Of Bows.

When DR.. Nathaniel Prentice taught
public school in ROXbury he was yerv
much of favOrite, but his patience at
times would get nearly exhausted by
the infracticn of school rules bv the
scholars. On one occasion. in a rather
Wrathy way, he threatened to pussi
with six blows OF 2 heavy feriile. the
first boy detected in whispering, and ap-
pointed some rs detectOrS. Shortly
after, one of these detectors shouted,-
Master, John Ziegler is whisperine.v
John was called up and asked if it was
a iaet- John, by the way, was a favor
ltei ooth OF the teachers and his school,
mates.
"Yes," answered John, 'T was not
aware of what was about I was intent
on working out a sum, and requested the
one who sat next to me TO reach me the
arithmetic that contained the rule 1
wished to see.n
The doctor regretted his hastv threat.
but told John lie could not suffer him to
whisper and escape the punishment, and
continued:
Il wish / could avoid it, but I cannot
without forfeiture of my word, and
consequent loss OF authority, will leave
II, continued he, Ito any three scholars
YOU may choose, to say whether or NOT
shall remit the punishment
John said ne would agree to that, and
Immediately called out three bows.
The doctor told them to return a ver-
dict; this they soon did, aftera consuIta-
ton, as follows:
THE masters word must be kent in
violate. John must receive the threat
ened punishment of six blows of the
lerule; but it must be inflicted on volun-
teer proxies, and we, the arbitrators, will
share the punishment by receiving each
of us two of the blows"
John, who had listened to the verdict,
stepped up to the doctor, and with out
stretched hand, exclaimed
Master, here is my hand; they shan't
be struck a blow; / will receive the nun
ishment.u
The doctor under pretence of wipinp
his face, shielded his eyes, and telling
the boys to 90 to their seats, said he
would think of it. believe he did think
of it to his dying day, but the punish-
ment was never inflicted Teacher.
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WOMAN's DRUDGERY.-The Hygienic
system is pre-eminently the cause of
woman-both as respects the preserva-
ton of health and the treatment of dis
ease. A simple and wholesome plan Of
cooking would relieve her of one-half of
her present hard toll and drudgery,
while it would promote the health of
every member of her household At
least four fifths of all the money ex-
pended for medicines and medical ad-
vice are paid because of the disease of
women and children And nine-tenths
of all care, nursing, night-watching, and
privation of sleep and rest because of
sick children, are performed and suf-
fered by women. The Medical Society
in New York, which, on one of its fes-
tive occasions toasted woman i'm the fol-
lowing words, had truth if not poetry AT
the basis of the sentiment: "Woman.-
Gods best gift to man, and the chief
support of the doctors.-EfoH1 Science o.
Health.
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DIRECT YOUR LETTERS CAREFULLY.
The Postal Record says that during the
past year there were sent to the Dead
Letter Office nearly three millions of
letters. SiXty-eight thousand of these
letters could not be forwarded, owing to
the carelessness of the writers omitting
to give the country or State; four
hundred thousand failed to be sent be-
cause the writers failed to put on stamps,
and over three thousand were put in the
post Office without any address whatever.
In the letters above named were found
S92, 900 in cash; drafts, checks, ETC., to
the value of S3,O00,00O. There were over
thirty-nine thousand photographs con-
tanned in the above letters. OF course,
nearly all the money and valuables were
returned TO the owners, but much need
less delay, many charges of dishonesty
might have been saved if the writers OF
the letters could have been little more
careful, and taken the precaution to see
that their letters could have been little
more careful, and taken the precaution
TO see that their letters were in mailable
condition before despositing them in the
post Office. IL is more than probable
that nine tenths of all the complaints,
losses and delays, which are laid to the
post Office department, are, in reality,
due to the carelessness of the letter
writers
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-08-23

BLEEDING AT THE NOsE.-This is
commonly a harmless affection, al
though individuals have repeatedly
been known to have died from it. In
childhood and early youth it is idio-
phatic, dependent upon active conges-
ton. In old age it is sympatomic and
or danger.
Various means are adopted for its con-
trol-raising both arms over the head
and holding them for a time is usually
successful. The best remedy, when il
can be obtained, is bunch of common
tansey held TO the nose, and the aroma
snuffed up into the nostrils. How it is
we do not know, but we are certain ii
stops the nose-bleed.
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EXCELLENT INTEREST RULES.-For
finding the interest of anv principal
for any number of days, the answer
in each case begin in cents, separate the
two right hand figures to express it in
dollars and cents.
Four per cent.-Multiply the princi-
pal by the number of days to run, sepa-
rate the right hand figures from the prod
uct, and divide by Q.
Five per cent.-Alultiply by number
of days and divide by -
Six per rcent.-ATultiply by number of
days; separate right hand figures and
divide by 6.
Eight per cent.-Multiply by number
of days and divide by 75.
Nine per cent.-Iultiply by number
of days; separate right hand figures and
divide by 4.
Ten per eent.-Multiply by number of
days and divide by SO.
Fifteen per cent.-Multiply by num-
Der of days, and divide by 2L
Eighteen per cent.-AIultiply by num-
Der of days; separate right hand figure
and divide by ..
Twenty per cent. Multiply by num-
Der of days and divide by Is.
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WoNIANLY DELICACY.-Above every
other feature that adorns the female
character, delicacy stands foremost
within the province of good taste. Not
that delicacy which is perpetually in
quest of something TO be ashamed of,
which makes merit of blush, and
simpers at the false construction its own
ingenuity has put upon an innocent re-
mark; this spurious kind of delicaey is
as far removed from good taste as from
good feeling and good sense; but the
high-minded delicacy which maintains
its pure and undertaking walk alike
amongst woman as in the society of
men, which shrinks from no necessary
duty, and can speak when required with
seriousness and kindness of things at
which it would be ashamed to smile or
blush
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BE PATIENT.-Be patient with the
children-poorly organized children,
nervous children, irritable children, that
tend to fret and grieve. Be patient with
children that are obstinate and ugly.
whose lower nature seems to be more de-
veloped than their higher. Be patient.
that, if possible, you may be able to
eounteraet, or restrain or bind that evil
in them which otherwise may come
rolling over with accumulations 10 curSe
the coming generation. And, moreover,
when you are saving them Won save
yourselves; for the very discipline and
self-denial which are required TO train
those who are difficult to train. reacts
and makes you better.
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A Portrait Of Henry Wilson.

The following pen portrait Of Henry
Wilson, is by Miss Laura Ream, in the
Missouri Democrat: -.
Let your readers imagine mah-tsssse G
past the meridian of life, but with the
years resting lightly upon his head. y
tall, Siuewy, square-shOuldered man,
with hand as soft as velvet and as firm
as friendship, and a figure admirably
prOpOrtiOned-there is in the pose of the
head the suggestion of an ear always in
clined to the plants OF suffering
humanity. 1t is a round, shapely head,
with the organs of benevOlence largely
developed. The broad forehead as
clearly defines the qualities of order and
causality which are essential to practical
results, and beneath the crown of brain
we have soft brown eyes-pure wells of
virtuous thOught-which have the
quality Of carrying conviction to every
heart.
A large nose, in artist parlance of the
general order, neither Roman nor
Grecian, gives character to the smooth,
round cheeks and the mouth more
worthy of trust. The lips are mobile in
the sense of generosity and tenderness.
but are less expressive of courage, self
reliance and fiTmness. IL is a mouth to
be trusted forever. \ decisive chin
completes the perfect oval of q face
which is shaded by soft gray hair, worn
long and thrown back from the temples.
The face is smooth shaveu, and a rOseate
complexion indicates the healthy old
age of q well-spent life. The morning
we saw him he had been in the Senate
until four o'clock, and had taken no rest,
but he looked as fresh and strong as a
boy from his morning bath. This, too,
is only the day but one after his nomi-
nation to the Vice Presidency, and he is
as serene as a summer sky. His voice is
round and full, with an organ depth of
tone which insensibly commands atten-
ton. It stereotypes, to use a figurative
expression, the truthful language of the
age. Withal, my pen has failed of its
purpose of it has not conveyed to your
readers the idea of great and good man.
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How TO KEEP THE BoYs.-An INTEL
iiigent and thrifty farmer says: But for
the cooperation of my boys I should
have failed. The eldest is near twenty
one, all the boys in the neighborhood,
younger, have left their parents; mine
have stuck to me when I most needed
their services. attribute this result to
the fact that / have tried to make their
home pleasant. I have furnished them
with attractive and useful reading, and
when night comes, and the days work is
ended, instead of running with other
boys to the railroad station and adjoin-
ing towns, they gather around the great
lamp and become interested in their
books and papers.
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Life's Brightest Hour.

Not long since, | met a gentleman
who is assessed for more than a million.
Silver was i'm his hair, care upon his
brow, and he stopped beneath his bur
den of wealth. We are speaking of that
period of life when we had realized the
most perfect enjoyment; or, rather,
when we had found the happiness near
est 10 being unallOyed. 'I'll tell you"
said the millionaire, ''when was the
happiest hour of my life. At the age of
one and twenty | had saved up $500. /
was earning $500 a year, and my father
did not take it away from me, only re-
quiring that l should pay for my board.
At the age of twenty-one / had secured
a pretty cottage just outside the city. /
was able to pay two-thirds of the value
down, and also to furnish it respectfully.
was married on Sunday-a Sunday i'm
June-at my fathers house. My wife
had come to me poor in purse, but rich
in the wealth of her wOmanhoOd. The
Sabbath and the Sabbath night we
passed beneath my fathers roof, and on
Monday morning / went TO my work
leaving mother and sister to help in
preparing my home. On MOrday even
ing, when the labors of the day We're
done, / went not to the parental shelter,
rs in the past, but to my own home
my own home. The holy atmosphere
Of that hour seems to surround me even
now in the memory. l opened the door
of my cottage and entered. ! laid my
hat upon the little stand in the hall, and
passed on into the kitehen-our kitchen
and dining room were all one then. /
pushed open the kitchen door. The ta-
ble was set against the wall-the even
ing meal was ready-prepared by the
hands OF her who had come to be my
helpmate, in deed as well rs in name
and by the table, with throbbing, ex-
pectant look upon her face, stood my
wife. l tried to speak and could not. L
could only clasp the waiting one to my
bosom, thus showing her the eestatic
bliss Of my heart. The years have
passed-long, long years-and worldly
wealth has flowed in upon me, and am
honored and envied; but rs true as
/ heaven-I would give it all-every dol
/ lar-for the joy of the hour of that June
evening in the long, long ago."
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4 recipe, telling little people how to
ruin their health:
l. Sleep in bed late.
,. Eat hot suppers.
3. Turn day into night.
/ Never mind about wet feet.
.. Have a dozen doctors.
6. Try all the new quacks.
:. Ifthey don't kin, quack yourself
S. Wear unreasonable clothing,
And If this don't make you sick, then
you'll do to run at large, and have your
own way in everything.
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Some of the largest steamships burn
eight hundred tons of coal crossing the
Atlantic.
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SONORA HEWITT.

Entered, according 10 the Act Of Congress. in
the year Is72 by Mrs susie WithereII. in the or
fee rthe Librarian Of Congress al Washington
Cifv1
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G5e new Aertbaoasf.

\ Journal FOR the People
Devoted to the Interests Of Humanity.
Independent in Politics and Religion.
Alive to all Live Issues, and Thorough.
Radical in Opposing and Exposing the Wrong
OF the Masses.
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Correspondents writing over assumed sigma
lures must make known their names 10 the
Editor, or no attention viii be given to their
communications
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The gem cannot be polished WItiioe;' WIZ. ~
friction, nor man perfected NI'li'"' 80
versity.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-12-13

ClseGs-D' Guvre of Art.

From the proprietors of The Aidiac Ia pub
LEGATION which We have more than once taken
occasion to praise We have received two chro-
.nos, than which better performances can not
be obtained il the country.
One ('ghe Village Belize represents a
young woman, in artles' rustic garb, with
sickle across her beautifully rounded arm, =
shcaf Of ripened wheat gracefully disposed
upon her shoulder, bearing a water kcg TO the
toiling harvesters in a field in the back
ground. The figure is that of robust, vigorous
womanhooh, and the fare marvel Of
innocence and beauty.
The other picture ("Crossing the Moor
shows young mother making her way home
ward, after a longer wall, with her darling lit
tie boy than prudent The little fellow clings
lovingly round the neck OF his mother and
seems to share her alarm, as she scans with
anxious eye the gathering clouds that portend
speedy storm.
Both pictures arr admirably dawn, and
have nothing overSrought about .hem, as is
generally the case with inferior performances,
and are well worth the price Of the subscrip-
ton paid for this most excellent monthly.
These pictures are printed with twenty-five
impre sions, on a Ci'.rell * Babcock super
royal cylinder IN HE Aldine establishment
send and get them friends, one can not
have such pictures in ones house Without be-
ing made better by their silent but touching
influence.
Mr.. A. r. Penny is agent here FOR The Al
dine.
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fDEFERRED LErrER.l
FROM MOUNT VERNON.

Correspondence H'eriar -5rrual'
The horac-discasc has appeared in our coun-
ty but in a mild form. No deaths reported,
and none likely tn occur.
We have lad little change from the or
binary Affairs Of life, in our town, lately, as We
have had a singing class in operation, taught
BY ,horough master Of the profession. lie
did much to elevate and improve the standard
81 vocal music IN our midst. and goes from
here 70 Crab Orchard TO teach another class.
Doctors Brow, ef this place, performed an
operation recently upon an old man, for re
tention Of urine" which was entirely success
ful, and hopes are now entertained 6N-si~7ssf''
mate recovery; yet, n account Of bis old age
he may not survive the oPera;itI.N<-o
Two weddings are on the tapis in ourvillage,
Of which we will inform you, when they
occur.
THANKSGIVING day was not observed in our
mountain town, as all the stores were wide
open, and no turkey adorned the table Of you7
hungry correspondent This was all wrong.
The day should have been duly observed. As
a people, We Of the South have too few holi-
days Less work and aorc play would make
US happier and more prosperous. II NO.
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VII. ANDERSON keeps refined Sew
ing Machine oils.
Good Templars Lodge.

Mr.. q. W. Balm. the Grand Wcyihy Chief
T,mplsr Of Kentucky, who delighted our pco-
PIE with Temperance lecture last week, has
announced III. intention to visit ~ again after
the holidays, and will make an effort to re-
organic the ioirc Of good templar- at ,ais
place. lie says he recognizes Stanford as a
Geld worthy Of bis Iahors, aud feels confident
that he can build up lodge Of one hundred
and hfty mem era in our midst We hope he
may carry out thi. determination. II We would
shun the giant evil Of intcmperancc We must
practice total ab.tainencc. The drunka.l who
reels and stacgois through cur streets wiclds
less influence for wrong than the moderate
dram drinkor, or the Manufacturer Of dumos-
tie wines One is fearful warning 10 the
young, while the other tcmpts the youth Of
the land to taste the sparkling beverage which
a. last il will bite like a serpent ard sting like
an adder. How many Of our good citizens
had the smell Of the poisonous Gre on their
brcaths on la; Monday? They are not mum
hered now win our drunkar,ls, but how soon
will they fall beneath the mighty sccpter Of
the wiley foe. Let Ms have reform nov
Whea NJ, Rain, the eloquent exponent II the
cause of temperance visits US again, we hope
he Nili receive the attention and encourage
ment of the community
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You Can; Moss Always, Perhaps.
SoInetislcs Tell.

To say that there was kicking" and "hol-
leu wolf" when the list of lu,ky numbers
cam, feebly expressed the "cayorsn" all up
ana u'Tn the line, among the unfortunate
uc@et-h .ders in the late drawing 81 the LIZ
brary fchSnc. why. gentlc-msH, aid a tall
spurred-an-booied cavalier, whom our RI poft-
er took TO - from the ella ic regions OF
Waynesburg, hsnl his pct and dialect; 'why,
gentlemen, knosed thar~as someth:n' WINS
about the kaards tln minute seed the nab.
Its unnatural for ka.rds to 6sak that rough.
They didn', go no way? continaed he of,the
knob brogue, warming With his ilNme and
battered ty the attention paid him by the
crowd around him. "No, they iidn'tgo no way;
they didn't tall tvo-asde, thre aside, rur 20
thrVagh; nur did they single rur double mar
chop; they never played right in any purtiklar.
Thar was dog har, gentlemen, in that deal, ("
"you herd me"
Our reporter rocallei many lessons, learned
long year, ago, O. the uncertainty a III hu-
man calculations, a he dispersed to muse upon
the exceeding respectibleness that money
reflects.
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ROCHESTER g. Co. have mag
nifcont stock Of stylish hats.
Snsall-ssON.

Dr. S. p. Craig, Of this place, is attending
the three cases OF smallpox at Dir. Ben. Holtz-
claws, nearGilbert's creek, in this county, and
reports that they are all doing well. We have
perfect confidence in DIR, Crag's ability, and
know that he will, in the kindness Of his
heart, do AL in his pswer to alleviate the sur
ferinys Of the poor afflicted children, and will.
to the fullest extent of his power prevent the
disease from spreading Ia the community,
Tho people Of Stanford and vicinity should be
'.ateful TO him for his precaution while at
tending the Wren family so near rs, and We
hope his faithful attention 10 the poor who are
afflicted with this dreadful disease will meet
with a reward Commensurate with the danger
attending H. We presume the county court
will make him a generous allowance out Of
the public fund, vaether demanded or not
Al least We hope 50.
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won the admiration N H. The Misas MN
nard, Burnside, Walker All ANDERSON, were
beautifully auircd, and contributed
much 10 the cnt crtainmcht n the guests.
Miss Sutton was dressed in pink slaiaca which
harmonired with eyes Of blue, soft brown
,w'''s as.Lair, and checks Of ftinfeet rc-e.
the recipient Of numerous cr'1NAN'ip'fftE VI. from
the assembled company. Women arc ..as'.
inst little wcak; and jp~'a little wieke'si.
NAV be. We, still nc sweetest hcine- in the
world" Mr.>6eorge Denny srs was tastily
enrohed. n as one o. the committee Of re-
ccn,,yn. s,ood while conrtesy Of formal well
conc vs. bestowed, and in this capacity show
ed 18th the grace which is a part Of her VA
ysfe.
Mr.. Lige Burnside, the genial gentleman,
and host within himself, ~ a member of the
reception committee did signal service. lie
was showercd with compliments on all sides
but he bore his honors, IL blushingly, with
that spirit that never deserts him in the most
irving emergency. Mr.. Charles Gallagher by
hi. urbaniiy, Tor which he il truly noted, did
the "gentlemanly usher" in Chestcrfeld-iar
style. "Age cannot wither nor custom stale
it, infinite variety" OF the CAV and festive
gentlemen bcaux, We will say bat lite. They
certainly had the gin OF gracious manners aad
as man loves praise, 30 was be praised on IL,
evening Of the leap year party. This il right
";hc love Of praise Ellis life with fins ameni
ties" II Is an appctence which lie who mad,
the human soul, made TO be satisfied.
The leap year party was not en- innova
ton, every one acknowledged the propriety o.
the step. Even the worshipful siicklcrs foi
the good old paths had not word to say
Our good women will not disturb the millen
ial pcace.by any impious attempts to MAX,
Themselves equal with n..n. All recognise III,
vast gulf that scpaf%eNhe masculine from
the feminine soul, als>ri9iAsn' social engin
GERS need nQt aspire ,s.L,,Nge the cham
Woman i;;;;f HSen, in her APPOINTED orbit as
the satellite OF man.
ole for God only she f,r Col in Mn"
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FROM WAYNE COUNTY.
MoxricELLo, XIV, Dec. 7, 1872.
rpfyeotic-A swi.dIer-ribrnry Draw.
Matrimonial rcrsorsf 10 Recover.
Southern News.

~a,.,wor,.,- pcrsor., = r.co,er.
southern News.
corre,poaeea,s Interior J5wna'i
rrrzoorlc.
Tho on;,oo,ic which WA 40 long a terror 10
-. liz. no, n, Io,g,h made n. s,rcor.
=. J.. "a. ,,,,ls,. Lu, /, ,u,,s an, The ,ral;,v
= no, n.,r q, orion. a matter as our imaein.
a,,on. L.d ,,c,urcd from reading the newspa.
~. .oaann', a. I,h,sb In this county
sore ,brce week. and not single horse ha,
'''' AxwISptrn.
o,o n on, old and. hitherto considered.
.,.non.,iJo ci,;,op, bas lately bccn guilty Of
a bro,cb Of trust. 70 the serious detrimcnt Of
J;,or. and .u,lrv Il the homes, ycomanry of
o,r county nor,,r, Rankin. a native Of the
c,r,,,, s,,cc.cd,,l in purrhasinp hoqs and eat.
A.. e,,,, an. noorer class Of our farmi-,. ON