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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
FOOte and Benton.
Scene in the U. $. Senate Chamber.

scene In the U. ~ Senate Chamber.
In one of his "reminiscences, Hon.
Henry S. Foote gives the following {:
GA scene occurred in the Senate be-
tween Mr.. Benton and myself which 1
should here briefly explain. in the
summer of 1850, while Mr.. Galhoun's
remains were being transported from
Washington to South Carolina, but be-
fore they had left Washington, Mr..
Benton rose up one morning and made,
as L understood them, some very disre-
spectful illusions to the illustrious de-
ceased. I stepped to tie chair of Mr..
Butler, Mr.. Calhoun's own Senatorial
colleague, and urged him to say some
thing in response. He seemed not ex-
actly to understand the import of Mr..
Benton s words, and therefore responded
to him in very confused and ineffective
manner. l rose up to subjoin one or
two observations, in q style; as 1 am
willing to acknowledge, not little ami
mated and indignant Mr.. Benton rose
up suddenly from his chair, which was
some distance from mine, making at
the time a prodigious noise, and ad-
vanced rapidly in the direction of my
position, which was On the outer circle
of seats, not far from the central door
of the chamber, and seemed to be aim
ing to get behind me while was speak
ing. in order to strike me when in this
unprotected attitude I had been
warned by Senator Pratt only day or
two before that he had publicly threat
ened to do me violence in the Senate if
[ ever undertook to allude to him again,
and [ had deemed it expedient to put on
arms for my own defense. was wear
ing at the moment a Colts revolver,
which certainly intended to use should
it become necessary. On drawing it, l
took a step or two to the right, which
carried me to the central aisle of the
Senate. [ then turned toward the CEN
tral door of the chamber, intending
certainly if Mr.. Benton should pass the
corner near my seat and advance a sin
gle step down the aisle / was standing
in, after having warned HIM of my in
tention, to fire upon him at once, con-
ceiving that in shooting in the direction
of the central door I should be able to
avoid doing injury to any one else for
[ undoubtedly did not intend to sue
cumb to his violence while in the de-
corous performance of my Senatorial
duties. When Mr.. Benton saw 1 was
armed he paused, and in a second OF
two allowed Gov. Dodge, the venerable
Senator from Wisconsin, to conduct him
to his chair. Before he had fairly re.
seated himself, Mr.. Dickinson, of New
York, asked me for my pistol, which ]
willingly handed him. Then it was
that Mr.. Benton broke out again vo-
ciferously, exclaitning Let the assassin
shoot + Gat the same time thoatl LEGALLY
tearing open his vest. L made a short
explanation of my conduct to the Sen
ate, after which the affair was referred
to special committee, whose report
and the evidence annexed thereto oc-
cupy one large printed volume, in which
future generations will find huge and
somewhat incongruous mass of facts of
very ludicrous and interesting char
acter."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
A SYRIAN Wedding.

A wedding in Syria is always at night.
There is feast for the whole week, and
and then the bridegroom goes to the
brides house, to get the bride from her
father, and carry her to her new home.
Musicians walk by the side of him.
There are men and youths, to blow the
horn, the trumpet, the flute, the dulci-
mer, the mouth organ of pipes or reeds;
and others to play the Tyre, the harp,
the viol, the timbrel, the cymbals and
the tabret.
Girls and boys dance, as he walks
along; and a number of unmarried
young women-"virgins," as the old
word was-go with him also, with light
ed torches, to give welcome to the
bride and show the way. These torches,
or lamps, are fixed at the end of q long
stick. They are something like brass
dishes, and then are filed with rags, oil
and pitch.
The oil soon burns away, and more
has to be poured in; so the young wo.
men must carry oil with them, or their
lamps will go out, and then, besides the
pretty procession being spoiled, the
people would all be bustling against one
another, because the night would be
dark and they could not see.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
A Beautifying Lotion.

A lady writer recommendeda cosmetic
of tar and olive oil for beautifying the
complexion. Some who tried it found
that the application brought out fear
full crop of pimples and turned the skin
yellow. The writer now declares that
the ointment has been friend to them,
in detecting a state of the blood that is
anything but safe. People of sedentary
habits, who pay little attention to their
food, are not aware in what vitiated
state their blood may be for want OF
sunshine, good food, and exercise. Its
torpid current leaves no visible mark of
disease on the surface; the morbid hui
mors concentrate in the vital organs,
and finally appear in the form of chron-
ic disorders. Consumption leaves the
skin clear and brilliant, because the
foul matters which ordinarily pass off
through the skin are eating away the
life in ulcers beneath. The tar brings
these morbidities to the surface, and
one application leaves face in a sorry
state sometimes. The writer knew three
ladies of different families who tried
the recipe Mt the same time with fright
full results. The reason was, they were
all in the state when dose Of blood pu-
rifer would have had the same effect.
One of the party kept on using the 10,
tion, and her face became smooth ana
improved after trying it three OF four
times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
A Very Snakey Story.

Mr.. J. @. Beemer, near Coleville,
Orange County, N. Y, while out
huckleberrying" one day last week,
discovered a worm snake crossing the
road about three feet in length. He as
saulted his snakeship with billet of
wood, struck two or three blows, when
the reptile began to spread out, crawl
ing in all directions. Mr.. Beemer was
greatly astonished, took a closer view of
his victim, when he discovered that it
was composed of thousands of little
reptiles, varying in length from an inch
to three inches, about the size of hair,
all linked in together in such a manner
as 10 form a complete snake three feet
IN length. On being struck with his
club they all became alarmed, and en-
deavored to escape, crawling and wig
Cling in every direction. Mr.. Beemer
concluded to investigate the phenomena,
and accordingly retired few rods from
the scene of battle, to watch these pc
culiar reptiles. In about half an hour
the little snakes had collected en- masse
into the condition when first discovered,
when the mass commenced to move with
all the likeness and characteristics of a
black snake, towards a large anthill,
near by. On gaining the object of their
search these seemingly thousands of
littlereptiles disbanded and commenced
a furious assault on the occupants of
the little hill, where a spirited battle
was waged against the ants for about
fifteen minutes, for the possession of
the ant-eggs stored therein. The
snakes came off victorious, and soon
collected again en- masse into a greatly
enlarged mass, resembling large snake
as before, but twice it's original size,
gorged with ant-eggs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
Terrible Scene in a School.
A Teacher and Pupil Stab Each Other to
Deatb'

The Atlanta (Ga) Herald gives the
following account of a terrible double
murder recently committed in a school
in Banks county, in that State:
"Tbe teacher of the school was Mr..
Alfred Alexander, aged forty years, and
the student, Mr.. John H. Moss, aged
about twenty -one years. Mrs. Alexan-
der, wife of the principal, was; we
learn, present of her own volition, but
not in the discharged any regular duty
as teacher or in any other capacity. Her
custom, however, had been 10 observe
the conduct and department of the pti-
pills and when she considered them
guilty of any breach of decorum, to re-
port them to her husband for reproof or
other punishment. On this occasion
the subject Of her reportorial capacity
was the young man referred to; MI.
Moss: When his attention was called
to the matter in Question he denied the
charge made by Mrs. Alexander, which
led to an animated and angry dispute.
Alexander became enraged at the young
man for the part taken by him in the
controversy, and, advancing towards
Mr., Moss, drew his knife and stabbed
him in the breast. Ross in turn drew a
dagger and plunged it into Alexahdet's
heart. This was fatal wound and the
man fell. just then Moss turned to
leave, but Mrs. Alexander, who was at
the side of her husband; wrung the
knife from his hand and administered
one or two severe cuts in Moss's back,
near the region of the spine. The re-
suit was that both lay mortally wound
ed on the scene of the conflict and both
expired in a short time, the one within
three minutes of the other.
cit is not definitely known whether
Moss died from the wounds received
from the wife or husband, as all were
severe and reasonably sufficient to pro-
duce death. The whole school and en-
tire community were thrown into the
deepest CONSERVATION and excitement
over the horrible affair which, though
short, was so decisive and terrible"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27

the midnight hour had arrived that
Harley left the public-house and has
tened. toward his cottage. He was wet
through when he at length crossed the
threshold; he was, as he gruffly NUT
tered, fused to that :" but he was not
used to the tone and look with which
his wife drew near to welcome him, nor
to find warm clothes by cracking fire,
and slippers on the hearth nor to hear
no reproach for late hours, and neglect,
and dirty foot-marks as he sat in his
armchair. Some change had come to
Madge he was very sure. She wore a
dress he had bought her years ago,
with neat linen collar round the neck,
and had a cap, trimmed with white rib
bons, on her head.
you're smart, Madge," he exclaim-
ed at last, when he had stared at her
for some time in silence. "Who has
been here worth dressing for to-
night ?"
No one until you came" said
Madge, half laughing.
81? Nonsense; you didn't dress for
me ~ cried John.
"You won't believe it, perhaps, but
did. l have been talking with Mrs.
Matson this evening, and she has given
me some very good advice. So now,
John, what would you like for your
supper?"
John, who was wont to steal to the
shelf at night and content himself with
anything he could find, thought Madge's
offer too excellant to be refused, and
very soon a large bowl of chocolate was
steaming on the table. Then his wife
sat down, for a wonder, by his side and
talked little, and listened, and looked
pleased, when at last, as if he could not
help it, he said, "Dear old Madge p
That was enough; her elbow somehow
found its way then to the arm of his
great chair, and she sat quietly looking
at the fire. After awhile John spoke
again:
Madge, dear, do you remember the
old days when we used to sit side by
side in your mothers kitchen?"
eyes"
" was younger man then, Madge,
and, as they told me, handsome; now
| am growing older, palmer, duller.
IHen you-you (oVed me; do you love
me still ?"
She looked up in his face, and her
eyes answered him. It was like going
back to the old days to feel his arm
around her as her head lay on his shoul-
der, and to hear once again the kind
words meant for her ear alone.
She never once asked if this would
make him "vain )" she knew, as if by
instinct, that it was making him wiser,
more thoughtful, more earnest-hearted
man. And when, after happy silence,
he took down the big Bible, and read a
chapter, as he had been wont to read to
her mother in former times, she bowed
her head and prayed.
Yes, prayed-for pardon, through the
blood of Jesus Christ-for strength to
fulfill every duty in the future-for the
all-powerful influences of the Spirit,
for blessings on her husband evermore.
She prayed-and not in vain. British
Workman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
PeriIs of Whaling.

On the 18th of September, 1872, the
bark Orray Taft, at anchor near Marble
Island, Hudson's Bay, parted her cables
and went ashore, landing high and dry,
in such position that she cannot be
got off. On the 10Th of October follow
ing the bark Ansel Gibbs went ashore at
the same place, went to pieces, and is a
total wreck. The Orray Taft had no oil,
but the Ansel Gibbs had $50 barrels of
whale oil and II, 900 pounds of bone,
most of which was lost. A small
amount was saved by the Abbie Brad
ford. No men were lost at the time of
the wrecks, but both crews were obliged
to live on the island until the I'd of Au-
gust last, and from exposure and the
lack of proper food were attacked by
scurvy. The winter was fearfully cold,
being the most severe for number of
years, so that the natives of the island
died by scores, and the wrecked crews
suffered exceedingly. Ten of the crew
of the Ansel Gibbs and four of the crew
of the Orray Taft died.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
Wages in Paris.

From an official inquiry set on foot
by the Chamber of Commerce, of Paris,
it appears that there are employed in
the various trades and manufactures of
that city, 467, ,311 hands, OF whom about
100000 are men, 10000 women, and
$4,000 children. OF these, there are
10000 males, earning from 80 centimes
90 cents) to francs go cents) per day.
oil 1000 earn from 8! to 6 francs (65
cents to 81 20) per day, and Is, 900 from
64 to 20 francs ($1 80 to $4). OF the
females, IL, 200 earn from 30 centimes
GO cents) to ! franc 25 centimes to A
francs (25 to S0) cents) and 700 from Al
to 10 francs go cents to $2). The wages
of children are from 10 cents to 25 cents
per day. The shoemakers, carpenters,
bricklayers, stonemasons, and painters
are among the oil 900 who receive from
65 cents to 81 20 per day. 1t is not to
be wondered, says a correspondent, that
these mechanics come to the United
States whenever they can raise money
enough to pay their passage. Our me-
chanics at home, by restricting their
own sons in the privilege of learning
trades, always keep the supply short so
as to provide places for the foreign me-
chanic whenever he is ready to come.
They all deserve leather medals for their
philanthrophy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
A Family Feud.

Kentucky papers give an account of
a deadly enmity which has existed be-
tween two brothers, named Jasper and
Clay Watkins, for year or two past,
and has resulted in the murder of the
latter by the wife of the former. The
Burksville Courier says that Clay was
badly wounded. At any rate, Clay, as
he was leaving his mothers house, re-
ceived the contents of double barreled
shotgun in the hands of either Jasper
Watkins or of his wife. The load took
effect in the back, and would in all prob
ability have proved fatal. But it seems
that Jasper was fearful that Clay might
recover. So, two days later, Jasper
and his wife went over to his mothers
house. Jasper got into conversation
with his brother Clay, and they con-
versed a few moments upon some sub
iect. Jasper's wife, who had taken a
seat near the bedside of her wounded
brother-in-law, after sitting few
moments, got up, and, drawing re-
volver which she had concealed in her
clothing, walked up within two feet OF
Clay and fired on him, the shot pene-
trating the heart, killing him almost
instantly. Jasper's wife is but mere
girl, being only about sixteen or seven
teen years of age, and had been married
but week. Sasper and his wife were
arrested,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
A Brave Hen.

While an old hen and chickens were
scratching vigorously on a pier, at
Richmond, Va, the other day, a rat
ftealthily approached from the wharf,
ond seizing one of the brood by the
J g, attempted to drag it to his retreat.
In an instant the old hen pounced upon
tie back of the invader, trampling him
ferociously, while another hen Joined
her, and with two successive strokes of
the beak, expeditiously piled, succeeded
in cutting the rats throat as cleanly as
if it had been done with knife. A
number Of persons saw the contest and
applauded the result.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27

The ship in the desert story, which
has heretofore been attributed to a
travellers lively imagination, is verified
by the James expedition explorers. In
the Colorado desert, fully twenty miles
from the Gulf of California, they found
the mast of vessel, doubtless cast
there by some terrible storm. Another
wonder was water running up hill.
When the Colorado river is at its
height, its waters are propelled through
the natural canal known as New river
up and over high "divide."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27
Autumn,

The brown fields forget their bloom,
Lost in a solemn trance
Golden leaves 60 to their doom,
Torn by the winds, perchance.
No more buildings of June
Show on the naked stem:
No more birds, just in tune,
Echo the joy after them;
No more fluttering wings,
Eager to put to the test
Whether, among other things,
Home life or travel were best.
Nowhere now may we find
The white-weed's silvery star;
There's not a rose left to remind
Wherefore the sharp briers are.
Yet where we miss the clover
The windfalls lie, ripe and red;
And patient eyes may discover
That Summer is sleeping, not dead.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27

TRIoKING Toll GATE.-A minstrel,
riding pumpkin-colored sorrel, perpe-
trated a heavy sell on toll-keeper one
day. Herode up unobserved, and turn
ing his horses's face about, directly OPP
posite to the direction he wanted to go,
called to the toll-keeper, who by this
time had come out, "What is the toll p
"Twenty cents" answered the toll
keeper.
."Too high" replied the solitary
horseman; "can't pay it, Guess I will
go back"
He turned his horse about and pro
ceeded in precisely the direction he
wanted to go, the toll-gatherer never
dreaming of the sell.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27

Mrs. Partington thinks that the
grocers ought to hire music teacher
to teach them the scales correctly.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-06-12
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WINTER TINE TABLE.

: W IN III lI-tlI. u DLE
and fer Sunday. oct s1th 1872, the Trains
on the Philadel .ha AZ Erie Railroad will run as
follows:
The New York herald., 1873-02-16
UTAH.

The Presidents Special Message to Con-
gress q Dose Too Large for the Saints
The Mormon Press the Frog In the
Bull Story-What Broke the Mormon
Ring at Washington.
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. Is, 1873
The special Message Of the President on Utah
Affairs is the absorbing topic OF conversation here.
The Herald says 1t is another heavy dose, but
they must dance to the music furnished them and
repeats the threadbare argument that polygamy
being part OF their religious faith is above rightul
attack
The Ne,cs affects moderation and forbearance,
and says ii collision takes place it will not be at
the seeking of the people. The position Of the
Saints it adds in this crusade IL peace, patience,
calm endurance and resignation.
The general tone OF the Mormon press to-day Is
indicative OF great fear.
The power OF the Mormons at washington was
deemed impregnable but now that danger Is so
imminent they are filed with CONSERVATION. In
fact, there Is panic every where among the priest
hood The masses OF the Mormons are apparently
anxious to quietly wait the results, though it is
well understood that a large majority OF the better
class secretly sympathize with the GENTLE cause
and would joyfully welcome the day of emancipa.
tiOn nom Brigham's despOtsm.
most extensive and interesting collection of
specimens OF mineral and other productions OF
Utah has been lowarded to New York for the
Vienna Exposition.
despatch from Logan states that Charley Rem
sson shot and killed David Crockett Jr In that
place at nine O'Clock last evening without provoca.
.tion. Benson Is still at large.
The New York herald., 1873-02-16
THE LATEST NEWS.

American Recognition OF tho New Re-
public-Asidress OF the United States
Minister-Senor Figueras' Reply.
MADRID Feb. 15--P. M.
Hon. Daniel +. Sckles, the United States Minister
TO Spain, to-day called upon Senor Figueras and
addressed him as follows:-
Pursuant to orders from my government salute
Tour Excellency upon the establishment OF the
Republic in Spain. The wisdom and dignity with
which the change OF government was effected is a
happy auspice OF glorious future for Spain.
Continent civilized by spanish faith and valOr,
cannot contemplate unmOved the spectacle OF the
Empire Of Ferdinand and Isabella transformed
into y Republic.
The American people rejoice to see Spain imitat-
ing their example and establishing prosperity and
power upon solid foundations
In expressing to Your EXcelency the fervent
good wishes Of President Grant and recognizing
your authority. accomplish the most agreeable
duty OF my mission To this noble and generous
country.
SPANISH OFFICIAL REPLY.
Senior Figueras, in reply to Mr.. Sickles said his
grave responsibility would overwhelm him
were 1t not for such moments as
the present when you so eloquenty
convey the robust voice of the American people in
blessing and acclaiming the advent OF the republic
which moderate energy achieved and prudence
will preserve. II the United States Is indebted to
nent, Spain Is Indebted to the United States for
the founder OF the new social order. Spain will
remember the worthy example set her by the
United states
The New York herald., 1873-02-16
GERMANY.
TELEGRAM TO THe NEW YORK HERALD.

BERLIN, Feb. Is, 1873.
During the session OF the Chamber OF Deputies
to-day Herr Laska announced that he accepted the
royal message appointing commission to invest
gate the alleged official corruption with respect to
railway interests, and withdrew the motion which
he had made for the appointment of an invest
eating committee.
THE CAUSE AT ISSUE.
One OF the latest Prussian budgets contained an
item OF 72o 600 thalers for interest on a railway oan
which the Chamber disaiowed The money was
nevertheless paid, and the matter raised for de-
bate on the report OF committee. Count Bismarck
urged State reasons why the Chamber should con-
done the offence. After a long discussion 1t was
resolved not TO sanction the item; and it was fur
ther agreed to appoint committee to report on
the attitude which the Public Debt Department Of
the Berlin government had taken IN the matter.