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SrlpcrstitiNng.

From C6r3thfH.
It is to be noted that the uoincldenceH on
which AmporstitionB are commonly bnaed aro in
many instances, not oven remarkable. Afisfor-
tunes nro not 40 uncommon, for instance, that
the occurrence ofa disaster OF solno sort after
tho apflling Of anlt at table can bo regarded as
surprising. IF thrao Or four persons who aro
discussing tho peculiar. superstition relating to
salt-cellara eau cito instances of tho apparent
connection botween a, misfortune md tho con-
tact Of salt with the table-cloth, tho cir
oumBtauca ia in no sense to bs wondered
at; 1t would be much moro remarkable il the
contrary Woro tho case. There Ia scarcely 4
auporstition Of the nommonor sort which iB not
in like manner based, not On somo remarkable
quite common condolences. 1tmay DO aaid, iin-
deed Of tho facts on which nearly all tho regular
superatitions hive boon based, that 1t would
have amounted to little loss than q miracle II
such facts wore not common In the experience
Of every peraon. ANY other superettions could
convincing evldonec. If tho preuent writer
woro to announce tomorrow in all tho papora
md on every wall that misfortune Ct i sure to fol-
pare q finger-nail betwcon 10 and II o'clock on
any Friday morning, that announcement would
be supported within wool by evidence Of :,o
most striking kind: In loss than mouth it
appears absurd and incredible, LOT the roador
consider merely the absurslty OF ordinary
anporstitions. Take, for instane, fortune
telling by means Of cards. II our police re.
tion is believed IN by many, would it DO oredibl
that reasoning boingH could hope to learn any,
thing Of the future from tho order IN which
few piecoa Of paper happened to fall when
shulfled Yot 1t is easy to SEQ why this or any
way OF telling fortunes ia bolievod in. Persons
bolieye in the predictions of fortune-tollers for
the seemingly excollont reuson that such prodlc-
tions are repcatedly fulfilled. They do not
based on known faots) there would bo
as many tulnlments II oyory predic-
ton had .beon preciaoly reversed 1t
Ia the same with othor common ouporstitione.
Reverse tho1n, and they aro aa trustworthy aB
before. Let the superatitionB be that to eYory
one Bpilling salt at dinner somo great piooo Of
good luck will OCCUR boforo tho day Is over lot
Heven years Of good fortune bo promised to the
person Wo bf9ass and SO on These
ported by Ell good evidence, as those now In OK
istence; and they would bo worth as much,
since both orders Of superstition are worth
nothing.
, 1873-01-20

Edwin Adhnaa and vito are at the fremont, en-
route for Wisconsin.
Mr.. George a. olacnger, Of Paris, franco, was
at tho Gardner yesterday. y.
Major T, W. Whlttles, OF tho United States
Army. was ut tho Sherman yesterday.
@. q. Benton, Qeaeral Superintendent of tho
Canada Southern Railway, was at the fremont
yesterday:
House Of Representatives are at Audoruon's.
on 1pn Fsa snd VII
ings, Of Dakota Territory, are vt tho fremont.
The following were At Anderson'a yesterday ,
, 1873-01-20

ui8tflct i1o nhB uVo or BIZ taouahnu Hh1ofltyt
the prolta OF public i1litarecy in his district.
Ho has merely to 20 home and tell two or three
elang anecdotes about = monkeys reaemblances
to negro, and hold aloft what lie calls tho
oomoa to "tako caro- OF tho Democratic sido' by
contract with all tho jobbors; and, II no ever
makes a speech on public question, 1t aooms to
be mado with tho design Of displaying tho con-
VIII National 4 dsaster M Il Il tie mo no1t presden 5
| contest.
| II this country Is ever again to SEQ party
stauneh to resist tho nggresBions Of patronage
and q nsrty fdespo.ts such psry ndss DO
campaign, but in q time Ike this, at
/ and Lis organization muBt not be made out Of
| rofneo materials, but from tho best olements Of
resiatsnco. Such y party, to lead phtlosophl-
| cal life, must put tho books OF b1r. Joforaon
and Of Mr.. Van Buren in tlo fire. and begin tho
study, OF American history witlitho year 1868.
present state Of atrairs. The very Constitution
undor which, by some miracle, we 1ouriylled for
seventy yoars, was called into bolng under con-
dltions Of Compromise on things which do not
was, considering, tho .e1tremities attending fly
birth, 1t was not In all reHpectn auch basis Of
Nationality 81 we would hayo mado,--without
State josleus1ss and without Slavery. There sge
mon like Judge Thurman beat away
| traditional usage rather than from a frosll iu-
| Bpeotlon Of the facts. A Democrat said to mo
today while doploripg the reryorsity Of ti,o
Democracy: 'Wo have never looked at tllls
railroad question as We might haye t1one. It
was the old Democratic doctrine that tho rivera
Of country wore under Federal domination;
now tho Ohio River and tho Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad are practically the same thing. II Con-
greas has power to regulate commerce botweon
tho different statos, and can only nee the rivers
for that purpose, 1t Is fifty yesra bohind private
| ontorpriso."
make no semarh upon thls, except to show
that any sensible new departure .m nust a. begin
tinaos., A Consultation is moro or loss et
Of tho development Of a nation goea
on outslde Of or notwithstanding IT, Nobody
! ID glad at this moment that he executed tho Fu-
gItlye Slave Law or preaohod sermon on the
tnont like ours will overflow any presumptlons
and temporal oharters, as tho sea will make Its
| own channels.
Tho state OF Georgia Is now all in arms for
q canal to connect tho Tennessee aud Savannah
| Rivera, to be built with Federal money. At tho
aamo time, Mr. A. II. Stephens IL yaporinH away
! about State siRhta and restricted soYsrolgnsies.
, 1873-01-20

According to this, thero seems to bo rome pnrts
Of tho earth over which the Lord aatl, j" Lot tho
moon stand In tho iirmamont OF lIoayon, and 1t
WAS forever co." uATl1.
, 1873-01-20
INSTRUOTION.


tVAhIHp "a LADY ,Tp TEAUH YOUNG
psotsed niust tAka beard ID 01ohau9o Tor soryocs
Annls 1t 2a2 (1hiaAgo.AY. -
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10EN3oNAL-R. y. No H., .NOKTI1 HIDH. H0Pl
Gninp,n3i $40 you can't malt for divorces Go nhoad
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12
BUDGET OF FUN.
4 Sarxlinc story.

In enc of the cities of New Hampshire,
some wears since, Il man named Il was
elected Mayor and very important he thought
his position During his term OF office = IRE
company sent word that they should visit his
city and remain several days. The Mayor
called Il meeting Of the city council to see
what should be done toward entertaining them
He wanted to show the hospitality OF the city
in its mostmuniticcnt form, and proposed that
Il collation. should be given the strangers.
And what" asked one OF the aldermen, do
YOU propose to put on the table for the COLA
tOn?n
Wen eve them,' said his honor in reply,
"hot coffee and sardnes."
one of the council thought that sardncs and
coffee were hardly up to the mark for hungry
tiremcn.
II know better" cried the Mayor in an an
cry tone. "Sardines are hearty and will be
lust what the men need
Perhaps" said an alderman, "his honor
does not know what sardincs are"
The Mayor spr,ng to his feet, angry all
over.
II know" he shouted, "what sardincs are
as well as YOU do, or any member of the board.
I've eaten enough of them in my life. They
are easily prepared. Just take two pieces of
bread and put piece Of ham between them,
and then your sardine is made"
His honor sat down amid roar Of Taught
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

This amt no pawn shop" shouted dry
goods figure-head to lady shopper. II didn't
suppose it was" 80, We didn't, did ye?
thought We did, cause yer pawn over every
thing We can reach" There was no more
shopping just then.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

A Vermont farmer sent to an orphan asy
lumber fora boy that was smart, active, brave
tractabe prompt industrial, clean, pious, in
telligent, goodlooking reserved and modest
The Superintendent wrote back that unfortu
nately they had only human boys in that in
stitution.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

Milton. the blind author, was one day asked
by a friend of female education if he did not
intend to instruct his daughter in the differ
cnt languages. "No, sir" said Milton, "one
tongue is sufficient for woman"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

HoME.-An ambitious young man, who has
a soul above the Legislature, desires to hear
of some quiet, easy-going penitentiary, where
he can have comforts Of Il home, and where
the duties will not be so arduous as toprevent
him from studying the profession of politics.
Address cell ST. Four Courts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

\ company of young ladies lately discussed
this question: What is the great duty of
Nan?' one of them, dressed q Ia mOde from
head to foot, contended it was to pay millin-
crs' bills This was agreed to without dis
scnting voice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

There is no time when "A woman so thor
oughly commands the respect of man as
when she is about to throw stone at hen
Especially is this the case if he happens to be
standing behind her, and is lame in one leg
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

The "Naturhistorische Vercin Won WiscOn
sin" is technical name of "a malady that has
proved more fatal to the Dutch of milwaukee,
than their larger.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

\ lady who had repeatedly called her it'll
boy to come in and say his prayers. wa
shocked by his asking her if Cod was il
much of hurry"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

Philadelphia papers, having slain the
steam-whistle monster, have buckled on thcil
armor against She ringing Of church bells or
the Sabbath!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

Doctors in Tennessee are said to have
rather hard time. If the patient lives he Sc
dom pas. and if he dies the rest of the fam
~ want 10 shoot the physician.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

There really seems to be very little'in com
mon between plan of battle field and roast
ed pipin, and yet while one is a war map the
other is warm apple
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

Ma" said Fred, II should rsther be wild
turkey, and live my life out on the prairies
than be tame turkey and be killed every
year"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

An organization of capitalists is reported tc
be forming in North Carolina TO carry pine
products TO the highest pitch. A sort of tar
get company with brains.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

1t is said that Stokes has conceived hap
Nv idea, and will not be hung after all He
has determined tofollow the example of Cald
well, and resign.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

ifyou would enjoy your meals, be good ma
tured An angry man cannot tell whether ne
is eating boiled cabbage or stewed umbrellas
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

A young man in Tennessee was presented
with a fancy pen-wiper by his sweetheart, anC
wore it to church the next Sunday as cravat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

This money is bad. said a hackman t.
his passenger. SO is your coach replied
the wit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

4 printer remarks that he has never been
able to give proof of the pudding till il was
locked up in his form.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12
First class in Congressional Moral Philoso

First class in Congressional Moral Philoso-
ply, stand up.
Some of the class hesitate, but the majority
quickly answer:
Teacher-"What is the highest duty OF
man?n -,
TO catch IA Congressman doing wrong with
out knowing it,
Teacher-What's the next highest"
Glass with unanimous roar-"To punish
the catcher"
Teacher-"Bless you, my lads You're too
bright, too beautiful, to last
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

When does dogs tail need a horse to dra,
it, When its HaCgin-.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

Which is the chief of prccious stone mel
ton in the bible: Birthstone
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

Each beau plucks a leaf from coquette
- that thorns only remain for the husband
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

\ Connecticut paper solemnly asset that a
man fractured the ceiling just above chair
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

What game does a lady's hustle resemble
Backgammon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

Excuse haste and bad pen" as the pig
said when lie broke cut
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12

Girls, never marry doctor, or yen will b.
tied, day and night, TO your "piller."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-04-12
FARMERS, ATTENTION

Iwantt drtinctly under,tood II you want any Farming
fools will sell them lev and give you socOmm1da
ting time a. any man IN the county Every implement
ranted 70 give entire satisfaction The following s
tia list OF goods that have 1.-The exclusive sale OF IN h.
vicinity:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

In reply to the question, what will
prevent hens from picking feathers, a
correspondent of the Mirror ann Farmer.
remarks that hens, like other two-legged
animals, need something to do, some
exercise, and if they do not get some
thing better, they will pick each other.
give my hens cornstalks. They will
pick the leaves all off and eat them,
which is good for them. throw among
the stalks handful of corn, oats Q,
barley, and the hens will have to scratch
to obtain their food, and exercise as
other bipeds should to keep them from
mischief. Hay will do instead Of corn
stalks.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

A Pennsylvania paper says that the
farmers of some of the richest counties
in the State are dividing their two and
three hundred acre farms into smaller
ones, and make money by the change
There, as elsewhere, small farms are the
most profitable.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

A farmer gives this bit of advice,
which contains good hint If You
want the boys to stay on the farm, do
not bear on too hard when the boy is
turning the grindstone.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15
Orleans Fair Ground Co.
At Roaring Brook Park, Barton, vt,

VICE PREsIDENrs-J Dodge, asbugh Emery Cook Glover
SEoRETARY-Z E Jameson, laburgh.
ASSISTANT SEcRETARY-E H Webster Barton.
TREAsURER-I Cushman, rasburgh
CoMMTTEE Chamben Albany Bradley Bloomington
Derby Cook Greensboro
Irasburgh Parker Lowell; True Newport Kennedy Troy
Robinson Barton Calvin Charleston Hastings. Catsbury
Cole Salem; VIM Miller Westfed
MARsHAL-Capt E G Rowel, Albany
Blake Barton Albert
G Dow Albany.
Dwie Mechanics Hail. Webster and
Farley
For premium list phamphets
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

Notwithstanding the above announcement We have
been to Boston and and returned and now have on
hand the best stock of goods Of every kind which we
have had the pleasure of offering to the people of
Barton and surrounding towns. Some of our neigh
bors may have more goods than we.-that fact We do
not know,-but certain it is have never had so
embracing
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15
sANNUAL RACES.

During the days of Fair the Orleans Fair Ground Company will offer the
following Purses
No. IA Purse of $1OO all Mares and Gedngs
September
No. Purse all
~ and to
No.
$50 o I'd and 1o 0 Sd.
No. "A of all Horses $40 I'd
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15
BOON FOR EVERY MAN.

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Exhausted Vitality, Premature Decline in Man, Nervous
and Physical Debility. Hypochondra. Impotency,
Spermatorrhea seminal weakness, and all other dis
arising from the of youth the ndscre-
tions excuses of mature years. This is indeed a
book for every man. Thousands have been taught by
this work the true way to health and happiness. 1t is
the cheapest and best medical work published,
and the only this class Of ills worth reading
Tooth edition. revised much enlarged illustrated bound
in beautiful French CLOTH Price only 81 Sent by mail
post paid, receipt of price Address PEABODY
MEDICAL INSTITUTE. No Bnlfnch Street. Boston
Mass, or DR.. W. H. PARKER, Assistant Physician
N. B. The author may be consulted on the above al
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15
Conditions:

These Races to be mile heats f mle best
by the rules of the National
the Purse which must the nomination all Three
only B. Company at
Vt, before Saturday September 27th o'clock.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

in exchange for goods accounts.
One thing want more than another and that is
MAPLE SUGAR for which We will pay the highest
price. If any.of our friends have more money than
they want they may divide with and we will not
find any fault. Don't buy any goods until you have
taken look at our stock and learned the figures We
always take pleasure in showing goods, even II
we do not sell.
Skinner 81 Drew.
Bar4Oa, Nay IS, 1875
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15
M | [ K P A N S

Which are the best large pans in use, as they are
Cheaper. More Durable and you can take
care of the milk with Less Labor than with any
other kind Those wishing for large pans viii do well
call and these pans before purchasing elsewhere
as they will be sold at present the following prices
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-15

A SUNNY SPoT IN AN EVERY DAY
LIFE.-One of the pleasantest parties it
has been my good fortune to attend,
came off at the residence of Mr.. N. Z.
Kingsley, Brandon, Tuesday evening,
May 6. Mr. and Mrs. K. gave the par
ty to Miss Nellie Tuxbury, (the daugh-
ter of their pastor) ON her birthday.
Over one hundred invited guests were
present. The evening was all that could
be desired, and happier group of young
people are rarely seen together. Mrs.
Kingsley, with few lady friends, made
the entertaiement one of the best of the
kind. The table was handsomely laid,
and everything that skill and taste could
suggest was done to make this the hap
piest day of one little girls life, and it
was a perfect success not only to the
one for whom the party was made, but
the young guests. AS | looked around
on the happy:young faces, the thought
occurred to me, why others who have
no children have never thought to make
some of their young friends glad by 90
ing the same thing. 1t would be a
green spot in their own memory, one
they would look back on with great
pleasure, and | know the recipients
would remember it as the great event of
their lives. The pleasure Mr.. and Mrs.
K saw depicted on the young people s
faces that evening, must have in some
measure compensated them for the sac
rifice and trouble they so kindly took on
themselves. May their shadow never
grow less. Com.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-15
vienna Exhibition-The Lesson of
the Hour.

1t is much to be regretted that Through
the shortcomings of certain officials
cloud has overcast the American De-
partment of the Austrian International
Exhibition; but so far as any special
delay NAV arise in the arrangement of
the articles from this country, it seems
probable that there will be ample time
for our reorganized commission to Sc
cure such display as will be creditable
to the country and its exhibitors. FROM
all reports received from Vienna, we
are advised that the buildings are not
ready. the decorations not perfected,
and over five thousand carloads OF goods
waiting to be placed in position. Thus
If is a matter of great doubt if the Vi
enna Exhibition will be really ready for
visitors before the latter part of July-a
DELAY of nearly three months. The in
| convenience to visitors, the positive loss
| TO exhibitors, and the detriment to the
! citv of Vienna, is simply incalculable.
! This is a personal matter, and should at
once be taken to heart by ourselves.
! The international Exhibition buildings
IF 1875 should be ready for occupation
in the fall of 1875. This will give am
ple time for the placing in position OF
| heavy machinery, the proper decoration,
and other arrangements as will facilitate
the complete occupation prior to April
IL. 1876. There probably are to-day in
| the United States one thousand manu-
facturers who are entirely prepared tC
make list of the objects they would
exhibit in 1876. Should the buildings
be in so advanced a state as to admit oi
the reception of goods six months be
fore opening, it would be a strong evl
dence of the determination of our Cen
tennial Commission to be In season
Since the organization of the commits
sion one wear ago an immense labor ha
been performed, for which little credi
has been given to those employed.
Not only has the entire plan OF ar
rangement and classification been pre-
nared. estimates of all expenses for tn
work collected from the past experienc
of former exhibitions, but the labor Q
: raising over three millions OF dollars tt
wards the funds of the Centennial Boar
of Finance, only itself recently organli
2 ed. The amount of correspondent
t necessary to secure the cooperation
over two thousand national banks, III
mailing to each bank OF subscrlptio
books, printed returns, and othef ma,' ,,
a rial. ia itself no small undertaking.. In
!, total amount of documents ana lelee lo
h distributed has not been less than 2o0
600. every one of which has been Il
e awakening general interest not only
e tbe United States, but all over Europ
|. ,tib Where % the prominent journals are d
cussing the Centennial lsSa1 Exhibition; 1loi,d,o
r. is to be hoped that all local preludic L,
: and petty jealousies will be ignored a.
- that our citizens will one and all 81