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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
A Foreign Fire Department.

Starting out early in the morning"
writes correspondent from Mayence.
" I was fortunate enough to witness a
parade of the Fire Department. To
one accustomed to our parades at home
it was comical exhibition. First came
a company of soldiers or policemen to
clear the way then band of twenty
five musicians; then three hose carri-
ages, about half the size of our package
carts, each drawn by two men then a
diminutive section, also drawn by two
men then the grand engine, drawn by
four men, followed by eight firemen in
uniform then another band of twenty
five musicians, and another set of ap-
paratus followed by the ladder and hook
wagon, pulled by four men. 1t was the
largest amount of music to the smallest
show that / had ever seen. / am quite
sure that two of our fire engine horses
could have pulled the whole parade,
music, and all and equally sure that the
water from one of our engines could
have washed the whole procession from
the street."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
A PIucky officer.

When the Victoria and Almansa,
Spanish insurgent vessels, were cap
tured by the British Swiftsure and the
German Frederick Charles, and brought
to anchor at Escombreras, under the
guns of the fortresses of rebellious Car
tagena, there lay a email English gun
boat, called the Torch, carrying only
four guns, within the port. Prepara-
tions were made to recapture the Vic
toria andAlmansa by the excited rebels.
The Mendez Nunez, Numancia, Tetuan
and Fernando Ell Catolico had their
steam up and were all prepared to
launch out, meaning business.
The Torch slipped out of the port and
went for orders to Captain Ward, of the
Swiftsure. Soon after her came boat
from the Numancia, bearing threat
from Contreras that the first foreign
ship that enters the harbor would be
fred upon. Captain Ward ordered the
little Torch up and gave the commander
letter carrying counter threat "that
if the rebels fred on any foreign vessel
he would lombard the town." which
was to be taken to the Junta. The lit
tie Torch prepared for action her four
guns were cast loose and she steamed
boldly up the harbor, straight for the
Numancia, which had her steam up.
The Torch never deviated, but steered
direct for her bows, as if she intended
to run her down. incoming alongside
the Captain ran up the tall iron-clad's
side, and, stepping on board, was greet
ed with threats and cries of "Cut him
down !" "Death to the foreigner p but
the Captain turned coolly round and
told his Lieutenant to signal to the
Swiftsure for orders what was to be
done should the Numancia fire upon the
Torch.
The answer was seen at the masthead
of the Swiftsure instantly. 1t was
"Board p What the the crew of the
Torch, 100 men all told, to board the
Numancia, with her crew of 600 The
sailors were prepared with carbines,
cutlasses and pixies. The commander
of the Torch, after telling the captain
of the Numancia what Captain Ward S
intentions were, asked him what he
meant by having his steam up, to which
the pale-faced rebel, stammering, re-
piled that it was for the purpose of
moving nearer the city. The British
commander took off his cap, waved an
adieu, and, going back to the Torch,
steamed further in, and manning his
boat, was rowed ashore, where he met
an excited crowd, collected to do vio-
lence to him. But neither theiron-clad
Numancia nor the fierce faced crowd
ashore daunted him. He passed through
them, waving his cap, and delivered his
seniors letter to the Junta, went again
to his boat and steamed away to the
| Swiftsure to report.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
One of Beau Hickman's Tricks.

Beau once made raid on the Balti-
more restaurants Hedetermined to dine
well that day, or know the reason why.
He walked into Guys restaurant and
asked for the proprietor.
"Sir," said he, "I want the best
dinner you can give me-"
Gail right, sir" said Mr.. Guy !;
"walk in here" showing him into q
neat little private room.
The Beau ate and drank of the best,
and, just after he had finished his cup
of cafe noir, and had lit his cabanas,
a servant entered with folded paper
on silver waiter, which he gravely
handed to the Beau.
"What is this ?" inquired the Beau.
"De bill, sab" said the waiter.
"Bill; I don't want any bill. Ask
the proprietor to come here"
The proprietor appeared, bowing and
smiling; he hoped there was nothing
wrong, and that his guest had liked his
dinner.
81 liked the dinner well enough, and
the wine," said Beau Hickman, "but
L want to know what this MEANS"
That's the bill, sir" said the pro-
prietor
"Well, never pay any bills. I am
Beau Hickman. 1 don't pay anybody.
Besides, you have no right to charge
me for this dinner. I asked you for
the best dinner you could gtUe me"
"Well, Beau, you have rung in on
me and got the better of me fairly.
Now I'll net only forgive you for this
trick, but I'll give you $25 if you will
play this trick on the st. Clair, on the
other side of the way"
The next day the Beau Jared sump-
tuously at the st. Clair, and the scene
was reenacted. The bill was presented,
and the proprietor wound up with,
"Beau, I'll give you $50 if you will
play this off on Guy"
my dear, sir" said the Beau, "why
didn't call here first. Guy has paid
me $25 to play it on you"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
A Succession of Murders and Suicides.

The murders and suicides occasioned
by jealousy and domestic broils have
averaged about two week for the last
few months. No part of the country
seems to be exempt from them. The
Eastern, the Middle, the Southern, the
Northern, the Western, and the Pacific
States severally contribute their respec-
tive streams of blood to this vast and
ever-deepening river of crime which is
sweeping through the land. Nor are
the most sequestered localities pro-
tected against such visitations. The
obscure hamlet, the lonely rancho, the
isolated farm, as well as the great city,
every now and then enacts its domestic
tragedy. Human nature is funda-
mentally the same everywhere. Con-
jugal infdelity, jealousy, and revenge
have played havoc with domestic peace
in all lands and in all ages but we do
not remember that there was ever be-
fore such succession of murders and
suicides throughout the land from these
causes as there has been during the
last few months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
knife into the flesh. The blood trickled

knife into the flesh. The blood trickled
out freely.
"Take this pen, said the king, "and
sign your name here
Kraus took the implement as desired,
and wrote his name in full on the
parchment.
SIS that all ?" he said.
"No," said the fiend. "Come here"
Kraus obeyed.
"Put your hand on nine. Shut your
eyes"
Kraus closed them.
"Now open them"
The farmer was astonished. He was
standing on the summit of the Devils
Peak, with the little man by his side.
"Where's the gold ?" said Kraus.
"There," replied the little man, as
he kicked several bags filed with the
precious metal, "and as many more as
you like when you want them"
Kraus shouldered bag.
"Hold," said the fend, "yoa haven't
finished your nights work yet.
The farmer let the bag slide to the
ground and examined the priming of
his rife.
"When will he Gomez" he asked,
sullenly.
ight away. Look. There he is,
making his way over the rocks"
Kraus bent on one knee, and aimed
at the advancing man. .
"Keep COOL" said the fiend. calm
straight"
Gail right" replied Kraus.
" Are you ready?"
eyes"
"Fire !' said the fiend."
A blaze of light flashed from the
deadly rife, and Montgomery toppled
back over the ravine.
With a cry of agony Kraus sprang to
his feet. 1t was daylight. He was all
alone in his log hut on the Orange
Mountain. No little man, no Mont
gomery, no demons.
" I must have been dreaming" said
the farmer. " "Heavens ! what q terri
BILE dream, so like the reality. Can
it be possible that I have fancied all
this %
Kraus looked around. There was
the expiring fire, Pickering mournfully
on the hearth, his rifle in it's usual
place in the corner, and his fewling-
piece hanging over the chimney. Then
came succession of furious knocks at
the door. Kraus grasped his rifle.
"It must be the Gold Fiend," said
he.
He opened the door, nevertheless,
and there before him, hale and hearty,
stood Robert Montgomery.
"Why neighbor, what on earth is the
matter with you? I've been knocking
away at your old door for the last hall
hour, and the deuce an answer could ]
get"
Kraus grasped the young man by the
hand.
"Come in, Robert" he said, "come
in. God be praised that you are alive
and we'll"
"Hullo," said the other, "what's in
the wind now ?"
81 will tell you," said Kraus.
And then he poured into his listener s
ears the whole subject of his nights
emotion.
Montgomery clasped him by the
hand.
"Kraus," he said, "you are better
man than I thought Instead of regret
ting the reality of your nightmare, you
rejoice in its being nothing better than
q dream"
Yes" said Kraus, "and please God
[ will lead better life henceforth."
"And you shall have Clara" said the
young farmer.
And SO it was. Four months after
that eventful night Kraus led to the
village church his beautifulyoung bride,
and in after years, when he had grown
gray and old, he often looked back with
thanksgiving and delightto his wonder
full dream on the Orange Mountain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04

To PREVENT On LAMPS FROM SMo-
K1Ne.-Take any quantity of onions,
bruise them, put all into retort, and
distil; pour little of this liquor into
the bottom of the lamp, and it will give
no smoke. This is an excellent remedy
for that most annoying nuisance, and
when once once tried it will be ap-
proved of.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
Pm Nearer Home To-day.

Pm Nearer Home To-day.
4" One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me DER and DER,
I'm nearer home to-day,
Than 1 ever was before.
Nearer my Fathers house,
Where the many mansions be,
Nearer the great White Throne.
Nearer the crystal sea.
NEARER the bounds Of life
Where we lay our burden down,
Nearer leaving the cross,
Nearer wearing the crown.
"But lying dark between,
Winding down through the night,
Is tho dark and shadowy stream
That bursts at last into light.
Father perfect my love,
Strengthen the might OF my faith,
Let me feel as 1 would when stand
On the rock of the shore of death.
" Feel as 1 would when my feet
Are slipping down on the brink,
For it may be Tn nearer home,
Nearer than I think,
-PHGBE CARY.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-05

43S2
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
LIED STATES for the Eastern District Of Vr-
gna
In the matter of Patrick p. Ryan, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
AT Richmond, on the 2sth day of Nov. a. d., 1873
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit on the 2sth day of Nov'ber,
a. d. 1873 filed in said District Court by Patrick
P. Ryan, of Henrico county in said district,
who has been heretofore duly declared bank
rupt under the act of Congress entitled San Act
to establish uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
I'd, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereon
from all his debts and other claims provable I'M
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d. 1878, at 10 O'Clock a. M, before w. w. Forbes,
one of the registers of said court in bank
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of the same, when and where you may attend
and show cause, If any you have. why the
prayer of the said petition shsuId not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and place
w. W. FORBES.
Register in Bankruptcy
de l-M2w for Sd Oong'l Dist. OF Va.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
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