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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
A Nervous Officer.

A good story has been told of a lisp
ing officer in the United States Army
having been victimized by q brother
officer (who was noted for his cool delib-
eratiOns and strong nerves., and his
getting square with him in the follow
ing manner. The cool joker, the cap
tain, was always quizzing the lisping
officer, lieutenant, for his nervous
ness.
"Why," said he, one day, in the
presence of his company, nervous
ness is all nonsense 1 tell you, lieu
tenant, no brave man will be nerv-
GUS"
"Well, inquired his hsping friend,
chow would you do, Impose shell with
an inch futhee thould drop itthelf in a
walled angle, in which you had taken
thelter from "A company of tharpthoo-
terth, and where it was certain, if you
put out your nothe, you'd get pepper
ed 2"
"How?" said the captain, winking at
the circle. "Why, take it cool, and spit
on the fusee."
The party broke up, and all retired ex-
| cept the patrol. The next morning a
number of soldiers were assembled on
the parade, and talking in clusters,
when along came the isping lieuten-
ant. Lazily opening his eyes, he re-
marked
L want to try an experiment thith
morning, and thee how exceedingly
cool you can be-"
Saying this, he walked deliberately
into the Captains quarters, where a
fire was burning on the hearth, and
placed in its hottest centre q powder
canister, and instantly retreated. There
was but one mode of egress from the
quarters, and that was upon the parade
ground, the road being built up for de-
tense; the occupant took one look at
the canister, comprehended his situa-
ton, and in q moment dashed at the
door, but it was fastened on the out
side.
"Charley, let me out if you love mel"
shouted the captain.
"Thpit on the canither p shouted
| he, in return.
Not moment was to be lost he had
at first snatched up a blanket to cover
egress, but now, dropping it, he raised
this window, and out he bounded, sans
culottes, sans everything but very
short enlargement, and thus, with
hair almost on end, he dashed upon a
full ground. The shout which
hailed him brought out the whole bar
racks to see what was the matter, and
the dignifed captain pulled a sergeant
i'll front of him to hide himself.
why didn't you thpit on it ?" in
quired the lieutenant.
Because there were no sharp-shoot-
ers III front to stop a retreat" answered
the captain.
CAL I got to thay, then, ith," said
the lieutenant, chat you might have
thafely done it; for I'll thware there
walnut a thingle grain of powder in
itp
The captain has never spoken OF
nervousness since.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
A Case of PRESERVATION.

The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Daily NeaOS writes A rare if not
an unprecedented case of personation
has been tried by the Assize Court of
Quimper, in Brittany. Nine. Gault,
the wife of a well-to-do wine-shop
keeper at Brest, giving way to bad tenn
per, committed assault and battery
upon female neighbor, for which she
was convicted and sentenced to week.
imprisonment. In France, 'traverser,
condemned for light offense, is not, as
IN England, carried off straightway
from the dock to prison. He is al
lowed to do his prison within any
reasonable time convenient to himself.
There is no machinery for enabling the
jailer to establish the identity. A per-
son presents himself at the Jail with a
paper recording his condemnation, and
says [ have come to constitute my
self prisoner pursuant to this SEN
tence, and he is received and slowed
away without question. l only wonder
under these circumstances that people
with money sentenced to Imprisonment
donot very often get substitutes. How
ever, the idea appears to be a new one.
M. Gault and his wife, the cabaretierS
of Brest, were agreed that it would be
disagreeable for Madame to go to jail,
and foolish, moreover, since for trivial
sum another woman might be found
who would be delighted to suffer vicari-
ously. A char-woman named Corroleur
agreed with Gault to do the weeks i'm
prisonment for fifty francs. After the
bargain had been made, Gault, wishing
to behave handsomely, gave her fifteen
francs to get separate bedroom, and
ten francs for largesse. The voluntary
and fraudulent prisoner was received
without difficulty, and but for an anony.
mons letter to policemen the substitu.
ton would not have been discovered.
The unfortunate Gault (who will Ger.
tainly now not get substitute) was
sentenced to two years Imprisonment
for his fraud upon the law. The poor
woman suborned by him was acquitted
on the ground of her distress and igno
rance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

DESTRUCTION IN DISGUISE. fact
that mixtures of bad liquors and acid
astringents are often given for medi-
cines. They are potent to destroyl and
may be safely warranted to ruin, moral
ly and physically, any human being that
sticks to them long enough. More
drunkards have been made by these
villainous connections, labelled medi-
cines, than by the liquors of Com
merce. Alcoholic poisons, advertised
as remedies, are more miscellaneous than
tavern drains. For intermittent and re-
mittent fevers, as well as for all other
diseases which these fiery frauds are
falsely certified to relieve, DIR. Walkers
Vinegar Bitters, the ne Plus ultra of
vegetable medicines, is positive cure.
But this is not all the great Temper
ance Elixir is sovereign specific for
the depraved appetite for stimulants,
created by the false tonics and bogus re-
storatives, of Missionaries of Irtemper-
ance. Within the present year many
well known citizens have certified that
course of Vinegar Bitters invariably
obliterates the desire for spirituous ex-
citants.-COn1.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
Nature,s Appeals for HeIp.

Every indication Of debility and exhaustion is a
mute appeal of Nature for medicinal aid to arrest
the progress OF decay. How are these silent sp-
peals Of physical weakness to the resources Of the
healing art usually met Too often unfortunately,
the drugs prescribed aggravate the symptoms.
whoever recommends drastic purgatives, or
mineral salivants, or poisonous alkaloids, under
such circumstances, is an ally OF the ailment and
an enemy of the patient. Whoever, on the con.
trary, advises the broken down and Responding
sufferer to resort to that peerless vegetable invig-
GRANT, Hostetters Stomach Bitters, for aid and
comfort is true philanthropiIt. 1t safe to say
that there never was instance in which such
advice was given and accepted without the happi-
est results. From the very depths Of weakness
and dependency thousands have been restored to
vigor, health and cheerfulness by the renovating
operation of this wholesome stimulant and altera-
tive. All its medicinal ingredients are remarkable
for their sanative properties. and in combination
form an absolute specific for ind geston liver
plant, nervous affections, rheumatism, intermit-
tent and remittent fevers general and local weak
ness, and every species Of disorder incident to
change Of season or climate. The stimulative ele-
ment Of this invaluable protective and restorative
is not an impure excitant, but the thoroughly
tilted essense of sound rye, admitted by all good
chemists to be the most healthful of exhilarants.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
Hints for Young Mothers.

The three requisites for babies are
plenty of sleep, plenty of food, plenty
of flannel. The saying that man is a
bundle of habits is as true of babies, as
it is of grown children. If an infant is
accustomed from its birth to sleep from
six o'clock at night until daylight, the
habit of early sleep will be formed, and
the mother may have all her evenings
to herself. If the baby sleeps all night,
a long morning nap will naturally come
about dinner time, after which the child,
except when very young, should be kept
awake until six o'clock. Perseverance
in this routine will soop result in secur-
ing quiet evenings for both the child
and parent. Some mothers have long
season every morning and every night
in getting the baby asleep. They rock
them and sing to them till Morpheus
enfolds them. With most children this
is entirely unnecessary. An infant can
be accustomed, by few days training,
to go to sleep itself for morning nap
as well as for the longer rest at night
Exchange.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
Fruit.

Pears, when left to ripen upon the
tree, are soft, but often destitute of fine
flavor. 1t is recommended to gather
them several days before they are to be
eaten, and place them in the dark,
taking care that they do not touch each
other. Many persons put them between
layers of dry flannel in warm room.
When they have become mellow and
brightly colored they are delicious.
Peaches are different they are best
when eaten ripe from the tree. Grapes
are usually served upon Che table as a
dinner dessert, but perhaps they are
really relished most when eaten as q
first course at breakfast their cooling
iuiceis then peculiarly grateful. Melons
also are best at the morning meal.
Plenty of good, ripe, fresh fruit is the
most wholesome and agreeable food for
the summer season.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
FoR Loss OF APPETITE. Drsne

For Loss OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia,
indigestion, Depression Of Spirits and General
Debility, in their various forms, FERRo-PHos-
PoRATED ELIXIR Of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL,
HAZARD a Co., New York, and sold by all drug
gists, is the best tonic. As a stimulant tonic
for patients, recovering from fever or other
sickness, it has no equal. If taken during this
season it prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers.-COH.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

At the Vienna Worlds Fair, the
grand medal, which was the recognition of
highest excellence in reed organs of all classes
and from all nations, was awarded to the Mason
& Hamlin Organ Co., the well-known American
manufacturers. Other American makers we're
not successful in obtaining any medal.-Con
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

A gentleman who takes business
view of things, when recently asked re-
speeding person of quite poetic tenn
permanent, replied, "Oh he is one of
those men who have soarings after the
infinite and divings after the unfathom-
able, but who never pays cash."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

Contagious diseases, such as horse
all, glander, &C., may be prevented by the use
OF Slleriddn's CaUalry Condition Poloders
Persons travelling with horses should take note
Of this.-Com.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
FAMILY IMMINENT

Is the best remedy in the world for the following
complaints viz Cramps in the Limbs and stom
ach, Pain in the Stomach, Bowels or 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 Elk
ternal use,
It's operation is not only to relieve the patient
but entirely removes the cause of the complaint
1t penetrates and pervades 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 a. BROWN,
No. 2I5 Fulton Street, New York
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

Missionaries and others soiourning
in foreign lands should not fail to take with
them good supply of JoIlnson's Anodyne Lin
imen. 1t is the most reliable medicine for all
purposes there is in the world.-Cona
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

LIKE LIGHTNING are the miraculous
Cures effected with Flagg's Instant Relief
Aches, Pains, Sprains, Bowel Complaints, ETC.,
cannot eIist If this great medicine Is used. Re-
lief warranted. or money refunded.-COm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

CRIsTADoRo's EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE is
the most sure and complete preparation of its
kind in the world; its effects are magical, its
character harmless, its tints natural, its quail
ties enduring.-CO7n.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

Try Dooley's Yeast Powder, you will
soon find it not only the best, but also the
cheapest, Baking Powder Put up full, net
weight Conn.,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

The reason given for the postpone
ment of the trial of Marshal Bazaine is
that at Compiegne there is no proper
accommodation for the court.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
PAIN PAIN PAIN
WHERE is THY BELIEVER?
Readers, you will find it in that Favorite Home
Remedy
DEppV UTCr IN FITTED

1t has been tested in every variety of climate, and
by almost every nation known to Americans 1t is
the almost constant companion and inestimable
friend of the missionary and traveller, on sea and
land, and should traUeL on our lakes rivers
without it,
ITS MERITS ARE UNSURPASSED.
If you are suffering from INTERNAL PAIN,
Tt0enty to Thirty Drops ina Little Water will al
most instantly cure you. There is nothing equal to
it, In few moments it cures
Collie, Cramps, Spasnls, HEARTBURN, Dtarrh@d,
DySenteTy, FIiGr, Wind in the BOiUels, Sour
Stomach, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache.
Cures CHOLERA, when all other Remedies Fail
It gives Instant Relief from Aching Teeth.
In sections of the country where FEVER AND
AGUE prevails, there is no remedy held in greater
esteem.
For FEVER AND AGUE.-Take three tablespoonfuls
of the PdiHKueT in about half pint Of hot water,
well sweetened with molasses as the attack is com
ing Bathing freely the chest, back, and bow els
with the Pain-Riter at the same time. Repeat the
dose in twenty minutes if the first does not stop
the chill. Should it produce vomiting (and it prob
ably will, if the stomach is very foH, take little
Pdin-RiHer in cold water sweetened with sugar
after each spasm. Perseverance in the above treat
ment has cured many severe and obstinate SOS 0
this disease.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

A fire in Gloucester Mass, destroyed
property valued at $75, 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
GREAT CHoLERAn REMEDY
PA IN Kill ER

1t is an External and Internal Remedy. For Sum-
mer Complaint or any other form of bowel disease
in children adults it is almost certain cure,
and has without doubt, been more successful in
turing the various kinds of CHOLERA than any
other known remedy, or the most skiful physician
In India Africa and China, where this dreadful dis
is more or less prevalent, the PdiH-Riler is
considered by the natives as well as by European
residents III those climates, SURE REMEDY (;
and while it is most efficient remedy for PAIN it
is perfectly safe medicine in the most unskillfuI
hands. 1t has become a household remedy, from
the fact that it gives immediate and permanent
from the best and purest materials, safe to keep
and in every family. 1t is recommended by
physicians and persons of all classes and to-day,
after public trial of thirty years-the average life
of man-it stands unrivalIed and unexcelled,
preading its usefulness over the wide world
Directions accompany each Bottle.
Price 25 cts, 30 cts, and 81 per Bottle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

An immense Descriptive Catalogue of the best
Novels best Hand Books, best Song Books, and hes
Miscellaneous Books, mailed free application by
letter to II. N. DEWIIT. 80 Rose Street. New York
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

Twelve of the artilleymon who mutt
MED in Barcelona have been sentenced
to death.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

Ten currency mills make cent; but
fancy what ten gin-mills would make
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

There were four lives lost by the Belle
Vernon disaster.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

MALARIA, or bad air4is the cause of every form
Of Fever and Ague, Shallenberger's Pills are an
antidote to this poison, and cure Instantly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
For sale by all Druggists.

KIDNEY DISEASE, DRoPsY. and all diseases o
the Kidneys and Bladder, can be cured by the use
of HUNTS REMEDY. Thousands that have been
given up by their Physicians to die, have been
speedily cured by the use of HUNTS REMEDY. Sent
to any address securely packed on receipt OF one
dollar and twenty-five Isl 25 cents Send for Illus
trated pamphlet to WILLIAM Il. CLARKE, Sole Pro.
prietor, Providence. r. 7.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

HABTUAL OR TEMPORARY CosTIvENEss may be
gotten rid Of and with it great source of serious
disease permanently removed, by using judicious
ly DR.. Jayne's Sanative Pills.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

Keep WIsTAR's BALsAM always on hand.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13

Best and Oldest FPmily Medicine.-Sdn
ords Liver InUigOrdt0r-a purely Vegetable Cdthdr
tic and TOnc-for Dyspepsia, Cons tpation, Debility
Sick Headache, Bilious Attacks, and all derange-
ments of Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Ask your
Druggist for it, Bet0dre Of limitations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-13
BROWNS yERMIFUGE CoMFITs
CURTIS q BROWN, Proprietor
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA,

No. 2I5 Fulton Street, New York.
Sold By Druggists and Chemists, and dealers IN
Medicines at TWENTY FIVE CENTS Box
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-07

OTfords Senior Speaker, by WILLIAM oA-
roRn d. H. Butler COZ consists OF SELECTION OF eAeI
ses m the various kinds OF rhetorical composition
esncc,,uv adapted 10 decamahon rather than to the
reading OF narrative or description The choice O pieces
has been made with uncommon Judgment and knowledge
OF dramatic effect embracing extracts from the MOS.
celebrated American and English public speakers anu
writers Of force and fire. The volume is Handsomely
brought out with variety Of appropriate illustrations
including portraits OF several prominent authors many
Of which are not mere caricatures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-07

The Land Of Moab, by II. b. TRIsrRAM, T.
r. s. Harper BrotheTsl is the narrative OF Impor
tant expedition undertaken 1872 20 the country on the
east side Of the Dead and the Jordan which is often
referred 10 in the Old Testament Scriptures. ana init
maely connected with Jewish history, bat which has
not been thoroughly explored by any visitor since the
fan of the Roman empire The journey rich in the
fruits OF antiquarian research Several ancient sites
were identified the OF John the Baptst's imprls
onment and martyrdon verified the locality Of
the city of Zoar established beyond reasonable
doubt and the ruins OF splendid palace
Of the time Of ChOsrOes H. were found in a
tOeraby good state Of preservation. Much light
is thrown by the discoveries of the author
and his companions many obscure passages Of Holy
Writ and the prophecies Of Isaiah and jeremiah. the
illusions Of Amos and Zephaniah and the story OF the
Jewish wars will be with fresh interest by those
who have noted their wonderful coincidence with the
present state OF the country. The descriptions OF Ara
ban life, with which the volume abounds, illustrate
primitive aud picturesque condition Of society. a.
form "a valuable addition to knowledge of Oriental
manners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-07

data IL appars that the deposit which affords the tour
roalne IA of little depth and limited n Its area lnis
Tncil degree of deposit not confined to the to
maine mt Is observed wah most OF the gems, ana WIN
sorno NJ the rnetals IL would though the ngh'
Of tho sup was requircd in the production OF the gems
40 we'll "A of tho plants and flowers Of vegetauon
Eol ALI Of our precious stones have been found on OF
near tho su,fce OF the GARTH The contact Of the air anu
a raw of light appears required 10 build up their lor
and nerfeet their hues The diamond and the sapphire
hoone ~ superacial terrains. The amethyst OF tuo
Rc1 Maintains vanshes below the depth OF twenty OF
brtv feet The topaz Of Brazil the beryl OF sioeriA
the cbrvsophrase of sesia, the turquoise OF Thpc'
tho opals OF Hungary, all occur near the suIlAoo
NJ the earth, and never found peo"
a certain depth No other deposit in the worm
vet known 10 the mineralOgist has yielded tourhaii
of sueh a variety OF color those OF the State OF o
described In this volume. Some Of the nag
,nepts NJ the broken crystals surpass the emerau'
of Peru in linpidty and brillancy. Others rival e
nurest rubelltes OF Siberia, which resemble the rou
sapphire or initiate with great perfection tne u"
green CRYSTALS of Brazil, the light green OF st. Gothu
the pink OF Elba the light yellow OF Ceylon the oiu
sweden and the rare white OF Ariolo 1t is often sara
that the tourmaine has but little commercial Vaue o."
,s immigrant only for scientific purposes But among
the connosseurs in gems, II Is regaraeu Us equ'
nice 70 the ruby the emerald the sapphire and the
tonaz when it resembles those kinds Of precious stones
The presert monograph leaves little TO be said in regard
T., the Genius and habits mineral question III
is written with the enthusiasm Of personal interest III
the subject but without any violation OF scientific accu
rocv Although tho gem to which II Is devoted can
meyer bocoe an important element In the productions
OF the county, it forms an interesting leature III "
natural history,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-07

Elements Of Physical Manipulation, by Ed
WARD c. PICKERING (Hurd Houghton) Is designed Tor
special textbook adapted TO the laboratory system OF
teaching physics After copous introduction devoted
to general methods OF inve sgaton and the more com
mon applications Of the mathematics to the discussion
OF results forming the groundwork Of short course oil
lectures before the students commence their work IN the
laboratory the treatise il taken with the description
of series Of experiments Intended TO be performed by
the pupils themselves. The work. which Is the fruit OF
several years OF professional experience 1t VIII oe per
ceyed IL on novel plan, and fills an unoecupied place
IN the course Of practical scientific education
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-07
Manual of Moral Philosophu, by ANDREW

A Manual of Moral Philosophy by ANDREW
p PEABODY. d. d., LII D. "a. B. Barnes & Coz Is
worthy of attention as plain and unpretending com
pepdum OF the leading principles of ethics as received
by the usually accepted authorities, with the pret MS
otca notices that are necessary to eucdate the de
velopment Of ideas in consecutive ORDER VI "ioe
erudtion profound thought the Work can maze no
hst nor scarcely of an attractive style, but its sim
plicv of statement and its avoidance OF purely specu
atye problems adapt the purpose for which 1t was
written that Of manual for students Of moral science
in high schools
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-07

The limited circle of students of Japanese
literature will lind an invaluable aid TO their laDors N
tue Japanese and English Dictionary by j. c.
NJ D., IL d., recently issued by A. ID. r. Klhuo'Pn "
Co. II is an abridgment Of the larger ule'ouaiy "
Ih, who is one of the most eminent living authorl-
Ties on the subject having devoted many years 10 INC
study Of the language, with ample opportunities ior iS
attainment.