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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
What is Man, Chemically 4?

An exchange gives a new answer to
the old question. For the Scriptural
assertion, Gail flesh is grass" it sub
stitutes this, Man is but few bottles
of Congress water. Its position is
maintained as follows:
"Man may be viewed from almost
any standpoint. We speak of the tall
man, the short man, the corpulent man,
the lean man, and, in an intellectual
and moral sense, of the wise man, the
foolish man, the good man and the bad
man. We now propose to look at the
chemical man. We see him in all his
solidity and strength, and sometimes as
dry and tough as leather. We place
him upon the scales and he weighs lao
pounds. Now, who would ever dream
that this identical man is a standing
body " of water, with a few pounds of
solid mixture? 1t is even so; seventy
per cent. at least of him is water. An
alyze him and you will find 101 parts of
water and only 80 parts of solid sub
stance. Burn him and you will get a
few ashes, that's all; the rest has
been consumed or evaporated. Nearly
20 pounds of the solid in this man is
carbon, and, of course, will burn.
Nearly 80 pounds of the solid 40 will
disappear in the process of burning, and
you have left only some 10 pounds of
bone ashes. Eight pounds of these
bones are phosphate of lime, and the
balance of the solid substance in the
body is phosphate of magnesia, of pot
ash and of soda, with small amount of
other minerals in the form of chloride
of sodium, and of potassium, oxide of
iron, carbonate of soda and sulphate of
potash.
"Now, if we compare this man with
a bottle of Congress water we shall
find that he is made up of nearly the
same materials, with some slight diff.
ferences in the proportion of ingredi-
ants."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
The Shooting Of the FOrtr.EIght.

In our edition of yesterday, says =
paper in Havana, we mentioned the ar
rival of the war steamer Bazan, which
left Santiago de Cuba at noon of the Sth
instant, and gave notice of the number
of those executed. Tried by the Naval
Council holding its session upon the
Tornado, were condemned to death the
captain and thirty-six of the sailors, or
of those called sailors. of the Virginius,
for among the former came persons
who belonged in no way whatever to
the legitimate crew. They were execu-
ted on the shore the firing party have
been detailed from the marine force of
our vessels. This voluminOusness and
promptness proves the activity and zeal
displayed by the presiding magistrates
in the case and by the gentlemen of the
Council, and we have heard it affirmed
that the declarations of the prisoners
and the documents leave no doubt as to
the purposes of the crew and the expe-
ditionists of the Virginius.
The military council of war which
had condemned, after Identification,
Bernabe Varona, Cespedes, Jesus del
Sol, and Organ likewise exhibited the
same activity and imposed the last
penalty upon twelve more of the expe-
ditionists, who were shot in the limits
of the slaughter.house, the ordinary
locality for such executions. Neither
the captain, crew, nor the expeditionists
of the Virginius concealed their guilt
otherwise so apparent-but, on the con-
trary, they confessed that they were
bringing a cargo of arms 5000 guns,
we believe), ammunition, provisions,
and other warlike stores, and that they
came to disembark upon the coast OF
Cuba with the object of giving new life
to the rebellion and to extend it through
the country. We do not deem it pru,
dent to enter at present into further de,
tails which might not, for the Other
side, relate the indispensable truth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
A Specimen of Spanish Cruelty.

A most touching instance of heroism,
and one of the most atrocious acts
cruelty, the truth of which is vouched
for by the most respectable authority,
occurred during the Columbia struggle
for independence.
The Spanish General Morillo, the
most bloodthirsty and trecherous tool
of the Spanish King, was created Count
of Cartagena and Marquis de la Pueria,
for services which rather entitle him to
the butcher or hangman.
While seated in his tent one dav, he
saw young boy before him drowned in
tears. The chief demanded of him for
what purpose he was there.
The child replied that he had come
to beg the life of his father, then pris-
oner in Morillo's camp.
What can you do to save your faith
er?" asked the General.
I can do but little, but what I can
shall be done"
Morillo seized the little fellows ear,
and said:
Would you suffer your ear to be
taken off to procure your fathers life p
81 certainly would" was the un-
daunted reply.
The boy wept, but did not resist while
the barbarous order was executed
Would you lose your other ear rath-
er than fail of your purpose ?" was the
next question.
q" have suffered much, but for nv
father I can suffer STILL" was the an
swer of the boy.
The other ear was taken off riecemeal,
without finching on the part of the
noble boy.
'And now go p exclaimed Morillo.
untouched by his sublime courage; "the
father of such son must die"
In the presence of his agonized and
vainly-suffering son, the patriot father
was executed.
Never did life picture exhibit such
truthful lights and shades in national
character; such deep, treachous villainy
such lofty enthusiastic heroism
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
CHOLERA AND PA1N-KILLER-The eff.

CHOLERA AND PAIN KILLER-The eff
cacy of Perry Daviss world renowned Pain
Killer in all diseases of the bowels, even in
that terrible scourge, the Asiatic Cholera, has
been amply tested by the most convincing au-
thority. Missionaries in China and India have
written home in commentator of this remedy
in terms that should carry conviction to the
most skeptical, while its popularity in commune
ties nearer home is ample proof that the virtues
claimed for it are real and tangible. The Pain
Killer has been BET Jre the public over thirty
years, and has won leservedly high reputation
as an aleviator Of pan and preserver of health.
1t has become household remedy, from the
fact that it gives i'm mediate aud permanent re-
lief. 1t is purely yegetable preparation made
from the best and purest materials, safe to
keep and to use in 5ery family. 1t is recon-
mended by physician and persons of all classes,
and to-day, after public trial of over thirty
years-the average ife of man--it stands un-
rivalled and unexct led, spreading it's useful
ness over the wide world. It's large and in
creasing sale afford positive evidence Of it's
enduring fame Com.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
Wood i'm Salt Miues.

1t is said that in the salt mines of
Hungary and Poland the galleries are
supported by wooden pillars, which last
uuimpaired for ages, in consequence of
their having been impregkated with the
salt. Pillars of brick and stone, used
for the same purpose, crumble away in
ashort timely the decay of their mortar.
1t is also found that wooden piles driv.
en- into the mud of salt marshes last for
an unlimited time, and the practice of
docking timber by immersing it for
some time in sea water after it has been
seasoned, is generally admitted to make
the timber more durable. External
causes of decay, such as dampness, may
be made imperative by the painting OF
the wood, but dry rot takes place ire
speetive of the presence of paint, and
seems to be due more to heat than to
dampness. Possibly salt might be so
used as to preserve wood from dry rot,
while paint would protect it from at
mospheric causes Of decay.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

APPLY THE REMEDY.-It appears that
we need no longer be tormented with
Liver, Kidney, Bladder, and Glandu-
lar diseases, Mental and Physical De-
bility, Partial Infammatory and Chron-
ic rheumatism, Dyspepsia and Morbic
Humors of the blood. DIR. WALKERS
VEGETABLE VINEGAR BTTTERs conquers
the causes of all the above irregularities
by securing perfect digestion, a proper
foaO Of bile, and free discharge of all
aOaSte matter. 1t is not vile doctored
whisky, cotton up to deceive the pub
lie and tickle the palate. 1t is medi-
cine to the sick stomach, the relaxed
nervous system, the weak circulating
blood, and the overworked, Frustrated
brain. An infant may take it, and to
children affiliated with worms, and even
adults who suffer from this cause,
ignorant of the fact-and their numbers
are millions-it is the greatest remedy
of the age. Take one bottle and you
will be satisfied that this is no catch
penny nostrum. Com.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
New Discipline.

General Ord has recommended q
change in the method of army disci-
pline. In case of the trial of a private,
he would have two of the same grade at
the Court, and not have different meth
DDS of justice for commissioned officers
and enlisted men. 1t is claimed for
this innovation that it would elevate the
condition of enlisted men, and would
result in securing a superior material
for the ranks of the army, at the dete-
rioration of which army officers now so
much complain. It is maintained that
this change in the military law would
remove one cause of jealousy and deser-
ton, which has now become so general
in the military service. This principle
has long boon adopted in the German
army, where it is said to have been &C
companied by good results.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

Conduct an agency for the reception Of advertise
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
Slaughtering.

The Australian method of slaughter
ing bullocks seems to be an improve
ment on the usual mode. At Sydney
the animals are driven by five at time
into the slaughter-house, where there is
no person to be seen. While they are
quietly staring around the strangely
quiet apartment, man silently passes
above them, walking along the open
beams which closely cross the house.
He is armed with a lance with a point
like mortising chisel. One by one
the beasts are pierced with this weapon
just behind the horns they drop in
stantly, and, MS soon as all are down,
the other men waiting in the next apart
ment enter, and bleed and dress the
carcasses.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
Give your children newspapers.

SAVED BY HIS PAPER. An cid bachelor
who raises hogs and lives alone near
the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco,
fell into his well the other day. AL
though not much hurt he could not get
out, and he shouted in vain without OBJ
tanning assistance. The next morning
the carrier who left his paper thought
he heard a call, but did not wait to in
vestigate it, and it was not until he re-
turned the following morning that the
prisoner was found and rescued, very
much exhausted but not beyond re-
covery. A two-fold lesson suggests it.
self-the danger of living a bachelor
life and the wisdom of taking a news
paper
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

A CONSERVATIVE CURED. DR.. Fl.
James, while experimenting. accidentally made
preparation of Cannabis Indica, which cured
his only child Of Consumption. This remedy
is now for sale at first-class Druggists. Try it
prove it for yourself. Price $3.50. Send stamp
for circular. Craddock & Co., proprietors, 1882
Race St., Philadelphia, Pa.-Com.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

The young ladies of the Wheaton
Seminary at Norton, Mass, in view of
the panic, have resolved that they will
spend upon themselves ono money
not imperatively demanded by honesty,
health, tidiness or mental improvement,
and will carefully avoid every species
of wastefulness, which Is very sensi-
BILE resolution to make and to keep.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
MOST CAREFUL PARENTS

can place in the hands of their children without mis-
gvings While it is a ,Sbriehty and Readable Pf,fod-
fcaI Tor tie Young Folks il is free from every thing
objectionable both in the reading matter and illustrations.
Each number contains as large pages, and will be a
welcome visitor bringing its treasure of good aud glad
some things eOe,y month, making handsome volume
of $40 pages for the year,
Only Two Dollars per year cash, in advance
Send twenty cents for a specimen number.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

Every farmer who owns a good stock
of horses, cattle and sheep, and intends to keep
them through the winter, should get at once a
good stock of iSlle1idan'S CdUdhy Condition
POWDERS. One dollars worth will save at least
a half ton of hay.-Com,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

Persons who have been thoroughly
chilled from any cause, may have their circula-
ton at once restored by taking into the stomach
a teaspoonful of JOltnSOn's AnOdyne Liniment
mixed in little cold water, well sweetened.-
Com.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
THE GOLDEN HOURS
FOR THE
BOYS AND GIRLS.

This IL a Monthly Magazine specially de-
ago and has become great favorite with its patrons
Each number has a Beautiful FrOntisptece,
and other Nice Pictures, New Music. Good Sto-
ries, Sketches of Travels, biography,
Science, Natural History, etc. A corps OF
able contributors among the most popular writer's Tor
,I,a ;slt ha artici 'lha
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

For loss of Appetite. Dyspepsia, In
digestion, depression Of Spirits and General
Debility, in their various forms, FERRo-PHOs-
PHoRATED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by CAS-
WILL HAZARD & Co., New York, and sold by
al druggists, is the best tonic. As stimulant
tonic for patients, recovering from fever or
other sickness, it has no equal. II taken dur
ing the season it prevents fever and sgge and
other intermittent fevers.-G ON
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
AN OLD NURSE.

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP IS THE
PRESCRIPTION OF one of the best Female Physi-
clans and Nurses in the United States, and has
been used for thirty years with falling safety
and success by millions of mothers and children,
from the feeble infant of week old to the adult
1t corrects acidity Of the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels and gives rest health,
be the Best and Surest Remedy in the World in all
cases of DYSENTERY and DIARRHGA IN CHILL
DREN whether it arises from Teething or from
any other cause. Full directions for using will
accompany each bottle None Genuine unless the
fac smile of CURTIS Perkins, is on the outside
wrapper.
SoIn BY ALL MEn1c1NE nELIERs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

LIKE LIGHTNING are the miraculous
Cures effected with Flagg's Instant Relief
Aches, Pains, Sprains, Bowel Complaints, etc,
cannot e1iSt if this great medicine is used. Re-
lief warranted, or money refunded.-COm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

ALARMING | Colds that settle on the
Lungs soon become very dangerous if not
promptly treated with HALE's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
MPAaxRbxNM

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR
CONSU Nj PTl0 N
which can be cured by a
timely resort to this stand
ard preparation, as has been
proved by the hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. It is acknowl-
edged by many prominent
physicians to be the most
reliable preparation ever in
troduced for the relief and
cure of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to the public,
sanctioned by the experience
of over forty years. When
resortcd to in season it sell
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in the most severe
cases Of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, Whooping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness in the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding.
at the Lungs, &c. Wistar'a
Balsam does not dry up .
Cough, and leave the cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
loosens and cleanscs the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing the cause of
the complaint.
PREPARED BY
SETH W. F0WLE & SONS, Boston, Mess,
And sold by Druggists and Dealers generally.
" SECRET OF SUCCESS IN WALL ST.
81 pages. Bulls, Bears. Profits on puts and calls
costing $40 to 500. Mailed for STAMP by VaIentin
Tumbr dye Co, Bankers, brokers, 39 Wall st.,N.Y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

CRIsTADoRo's EXCELSIOR DYE is the
most sure and complete preparation Of its kind
in the world; It's effects are magical, its ehArAc-
ter harmless, its tints natural its qualities en-
during
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
Cooperative Implements.

At an exhibition and test of American
reapers at Grignon, in France, it was
remarked that the presidents of the va
rious local agricultural associations
were the most and interested observers
After close and painstaking investiga-
ton of the merits of the various compe-
ting implements, these gentlemen pur-
chased largely for their respective asso-
Citations, with the view of hiring the
machines out to their fellow members,
thus saving very considerable invest
ment in buying singly for individual
use. The plan adopted is to offer the
use of the machine at public auction,
the highest bidder having the first
claim. The reserve bid is Sc, for which
amount the use of the machine for the
harvest is granted, those going above
this limit taking precedence in proper
ton to the amount of their offer. This
idea is worthy of consideration by our
own agricultural associations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

Wade, the murderer, who was hung
in Pennsylvania, left 1927, 1000 secreted
where no one can find it,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
ONE COPY FREE.

Any person sending Ave subscribers and $40 in
cash will receive one copy of the Magazine for the year
free: or any person sending Six Subscribers
and $50 can retain the other ~ for getting up the club
Send money by Postal Money Draft, Express,
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06

Peerless Clothes Wringer.
L, Heyniger & Co., IS Fulton Street, New
York.-[Com.
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Cincinnati, Chicago, or 81. LOmii

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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
IOWA FARMING LANDS.

Over 1, 100000 acres Railroad Lands on the G.
N W. and Ill. Cent. Railways in Iowa. for sale by
the Iowa Railroad Land Gothic best, chea Dest and
nearest good lands now in market prices and
terms the most favorable. Maps and pamphlets
sent free For Land Exploring Tickets or any
desired information call on or address JOHN b.
CALHOUN, Lana Commissioner, 90 Randolph
Steeet, ChicaRO or Cedar amid s, Iowa
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-06
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA,
AND
FAMILY LINIMENT

Is the best remedy in the world for the following
complaints, viz Cramps in the Limbs and stom-
acb Pains in the Stomach, Bowels Side, Rheu-
matism in all its forms, Bilious Collie, Neuralgia,
Cholera, Dysentery, Colds, Flesh Wounds, Burns,
Sore Throat, Spinal Complaints, sprains and
Bruises, Chills and Fever. For Internal and Ex-
ternal use.
It's operation is not only to relieve the patient
but entirely removes the cause of the plant.
1t penetrates and prevades the whole system re-
storing healthy action to all its parts and quicken
ing the blood.
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA Is PURELY VEG
etable and All Healing
Prepared by
CURTIS BROWN,
No. 2l5 Fulton Street, New York