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Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

THE SKEPTIcAL CONVINCED. - Every
advance in Medicine, every new remedy
has encountered an opposition, which
is the test of truth. Galen and Jenner
only were believed when they had proved
their discoveries against opposition.
But men are observing, and benefits
always make believers. No incredulity
can stand the silent argument of good
results. When DR.. Walker proclaimed
that he had produced from the medicinal
herbs of California al Elixir that would
regenerate the sinking system and cure
diseases not organic, the incredulous
shook their heads. Yet his VINEGAR
B1rTERs is now the Standard Restora-
tive of the Western World. The truth
could not be resisted. Under the opera
ton of the new remedy, Dyspeptics
regained their health, appetite and
strength, the Bilious and Constipated
were relieved of every distressing
symptom the Consumptive and Rheui
matte rapidly recovered; Intermittent
and Remittent Fevers we're brokenyup
the taint of Scrofula was eradicated
Who could gainsay facts like. these
Not even the Faculty. Skepticism was
routed. All doubts as to the claims OF
the Bitters to the first place in the first
rank of modern medicines were silenced,
and this wonderful preparation is to-day
the most popular Tonic, Alternative, and
Blood Depurent ever advertised in
America. In common with other jour
nalists, we are free to add our testimony
to this remedy. It is domestic medi-
cine, and no household should be with
out it.-Com.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
Pres Lincoln and Gen. Shields
- l-.I,.-f. .L., LII ~ - ::
How they nearly fought Duel.

How they nearly fought a Duel.
Strangely enough the murder OF
Mansfield T. Walworth BY his~son re-
calls the story Of Abraham Lincoln's
duel. The mother of Frauk Walworth
is the daughter of Col. John j. Hardin,
who saved Mr.. Lincoln from the re-
morse which would have oyershadpYed
his life if he had killed Gen. Shields.
Col. Hardin was prominent Wing
politician, and was esteemed "the brav.
est man in Illinois" He was killed at
the battle of Buena, Vista, and in bis
death fairly. earned the distintion which
his admirfng friends cad given him
while living. Mr.. Lincoln was his
intimate friend, and both men were gift
ed with a large sense Of humor which
they turned to goodIaccountl 1 !snE!
The hostile meeting between Mr.:
Lincoln and Gen. Shields was brought
about ipthis way; A. witt, young isdy
wrote a COMMUNICATION for one of>the
Springfield papers, in which there were
several passages which the General was
pleased to consider rs personally Offen-
sive. He forthwith went. to. the news.
paper office and demanded Che name OF
the correspondent; and, this being re-
fused, he gave the editor three days in
which to make up his mind, either to
refer him to the writer or take a whip
ping himself. The poor man was great
" distressed. He did not like to be
guilty of the ungallant act of betraying
his lady correspondent. and he did not
care to have fight with Gen. Shields.
In this predicament he went to Lincoln
for advice. After thinking the matter
over, Lincoln told the editor to refer
Shields to him when he called. Gen.
Shields was considerably taken aback
when he found that Lincoln assumed
the responsibility and as he knew it
would be imprudent to attempt to
horsewhip as stronga q man as MIR. LIN
coin, his only courss (without being
the laughing stock of the town was to
challenge him, which he accordingly
did. Mr.. lincoln, although not an
advocate of duelling, did not see how
he could consistently refuse the chal-
lenge, and So accepted t. naming
broadswords as the weapons. He had
no scientific knowledge of the use OF
the sword, but trusted to the length OF
his arm and great muscular strength:
The duel was to take place at sunrise
the succeeding day. Mr.. Lincoln and
his second were first on the ground
selected and finding some bushes In
the way, Mr.. L. commenced cutting
them away with a hatchet. While so
engaged, Gen. Shields came up with
Col. Hardin. The latter was so struck
with the energy with which Mr.. Lincoln
was engaged, that he could not repress
his mirth. Mr.. L. looking up, at once
perceived the righteousness Of his
position, and Joined heartily in the
laugh. Explanations ensued, and they
returned toItown together withoutfght-
ing, aud were ever afterwards firm
friends .... D .,r. ......
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
What Our porefathers Did for a Living.

Half century ago bellows-makipg
was thriving trade. Every house had
its pair Of, bellows, and in every we'll
furnished. mansion there was pairhung
by the sideof the fireplace Ipswich, in
Massachusetts,, acquired quite a noto-
riety, all over New England, for the ele-
giant End substantial articles of the kill
it produced. But as stoves and CRATES
took the place Of open freplscss, and as
coal was substituted fsr wood, the de-
mapd for bellows diminished, Until the
business as q separate trade died out.
~ The same, is true of fint-cutting.
Flints we're once necessary, not only for
firearms, but for tinder-boxes, and a
tinder-box was, as necessary, for every
house asa gridiron or O. skillet. Every
one who looks to childhood of forty odd
years ago, must remember the cold win
ter morning, when the persistent crack
of the flint, against the hard steel sent
up from the kitchen an odor of igniting
tinder and sulphur, which pervaded the
house. 7 have no more idea what be-
came of the flint producers than OF the
old man of sorrowful memories who,
three or four times week, called at our
door with birthstone matches, for sale
mt one cent the haf dozen punches.
Both have been as completely banished
from England and New England as have
the red Indians and the Druids.
Then, again, are gone the pin-makers.
who though they have been in their graves
this quarter of century, still figure i'll
lectures and essays to illustrate the ad;
vantage of division of labor. Instead
of pin taking q dozen men to cut,
grind, paint, head, polish and whatnot,
rs it used to do, pins are now made by
neat little machines at the rate OF three
hundred minute, of which machines 1T
only takes one little child to attend to
half a dozen.
Matchmaking at the forge is another
lost industry. Time was, and that In
this nineteenth century, when every nail
was made on the anvil. Now from one
hundred to one thousand nails arc made
per minute by machines. The mailer
who works at. the forge has but bad
chance in competing with such antag7
onists and he would have no chance at
all were it not that his nails are tenfold
tougher than the former. AS it is, the
poor men follow an all buthopeless voca7
tion,, and are condemned to live in con-
tinual hand grips with poverty: |
In the days of President Madison and
Monroe, and even later, straw bonnet
making was practiced in every middle
class house where there were growing
families, and straw-plaiting formed the
staple of domestic leisure work. AT my
grandfather's, around the huge kitchen
fireplace, Caesar, born a slave, who sat
on an oak bench, directly under the,
gaping chimney, and We boys, who
crowded upon the settle, used to pass
winter evenings splitting straws, while
the lasses were plating them: Then
bonnets We're bopnets,. covering the,
head with a margin of foot or two to-
spare, and presenting sort OF conical,
well-shaped recess, in which dimpling.
smiles and witching curls nestled in
comfort. The work has vanished, and
will never reappear, unless the whirligig.
of fashion should glide intothe forsaken
trook
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
Mental Depression.

Mental depression 10 disrass OF the nervous
system, and Of all the Ills flesh is heir to, It Is the
one that excites the least sympathy Itis subj c.
II frequent Jests and called by vaIi.us deris vr
terms; but alth' ugh II is often l.ughed at, It lie
not easy to laugh the patent ut CT the belief that
his ills are all real for It Is real disorder-thr
general features Of Viii are constant fear anxiety
aud gloom. The external senses, a. we'll NJ the
mental facilities, often MANIFEST symptoms Of de-
raugpmsut. Noise, as OF falling water, and ri g.
Ing in the oars are comp aimed OF, while black
.pecks aud asry sparks fr' qsently nit before the
vision Admonittons like tn, Sc should not be els
regarded, as thy may,i neglected, terminate H.
Insanity. The seat OF the disssseis In the brain
and nervous sy item, and to control the malady T.
10 s,aiy 10 use pnwsi full to- icand Alternative
.hich W II correct and tone those organs without
inf ,minv the brain. ThIii the secret Of the sue
ce,s Of Hostetters stoma Diters in eases OF this
kind, Tor which It is the st as we'll as tn. best
OF restoratives In fact it 10 tho only yurs and
rri .bl. t-,ic Q imulant knosn. Many nostrums,
importing to he toni g. are rufrd up from tim- to
i'm IN the newsp' re-, bu' the su u7rrrr ID bettr'
let them slonr. II, snt er's Stomach b tiers has
prov,n Itself, by may ars'u 'uial, to be III every
Iesprct what Il is represented t" be.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
Peril of q SOmnambulist.

Somnambulists often get themselves
into unpleasant scrapes, but seldom into
a less enviable one than was achieved
by student of the French College OF
Ste. Barbe. Being missed by his room.
mate in the night, and his partiality to
this kind of exercise being known,
search was instantly made for him, with
the result of finding him comfortably
reposing in the gutter on the roof, four
stories from the ground, and with one
leg dangling over the edge. The morn
ing bell was about to ring, the noise
would surely awaken him, and only the
courage and presence of mind of one OF
the ushers saved the luckless sleep
walker from cruel death. First direct
ing the students to pile their mattresse s
in the courtyard beneath the spot
where the sleeper lay, the brave usher
slid down the gable roof, at imminent
risk of going over, cautiously awakened
the 'slumbering boy, and dragged him
back into safety. 1t is pleasant to read
that this gallant exploit was rewarded
by commemorative silver medal, pur'
chased by subscription among the stu
dents, and more solid, but possibly
less gratifying testimonial from the
Faculty.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
Five Deaths Caused by a Sun Fish.

The sun fish is large sea fish, yield:
ing in the average about 500 worth OF
oil, and Is SO called from its habit OF
lying on the surface of the water and
basking in the rays of the sun. 1t is
sometimes caught with hook and bait,
but is generally harpooned. A few
weeks ago hardy crew of fishermen
from. Shark Island, on the coast OF Gal
way, Ireland, started in pursuit OF one
of these fish. They succeeded in spear
ing him, after which, for three or four
hours, the fish kept carrying the boat
away. until it had pulled it several
miles. At length the crew brought
him up, and were about to lash him to
the gunwale Of the boat. What then
followed is best told by Mr.. Brady, the
Inspector of Irish Fisheries, In these
words:
"The second harpoon is driven into
him, so that he may be we'll secured
fore and aft; the fish gets restless the
coil of the first harpoon snaps, the head
is free. Away he dashes, dragging out
with him the coil at such rate that it
wore more than two inches into the gum
vale OF the boat it catches in the legs
of the man at the stern, who is paying
out the coil ; lie is going overheard
his comrades try to save him the boat
gets sudden heel over with the strain,
and nine men are precipitated into the
water, five of them never to rise again |;
four men are picked mp nearly exhaust
ed by the second boat, which was near
at hand. They haul on the coil which
went overheard with the poor man at
the stern, and there he is found-dead,
clutching the rope 80 tightly that it
could not be removed till cut. The
other four bodies have not yet been
found"
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

"Poor critters !" exclaimed Mrs. Par
tington with sigh. "What poor crea-
lures are you pitying now, mother ?"
asked The inquisitive Ike. "Them un-
fortunate wimmln in England as are
clambering after the sutferage," replied
the good old lady. "From what hear,
they are all either unmarried wimmin
or married wimmin without children,
and would much rather have babies
than ballots if they could get 'em. Now,
sence it appears they can't, I think the
least the men might do would be to let
'em vote, If it's emmy comfort to the poor
things. Suffrage is woman's lot, en-
nyhow. II .a#..t..
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

For Loss OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Depression Of Spirits and Gener-
al Debility, in their various forms, FERRo-PHos-
poRArEp ELIXIR Of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL
HAZARD & Co., New York, and sold by all drug
gists is the best tonic. AS stimulant tonic
for patients, recovering from fever or other
sickness, it las no equal. II taken during the
season it prevents fever and ague and other ILL
termittent fevers.-COm.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

Mr.. q. G. g. Candy. brother Of the
late Gen. Candy, died in the Missouri
State Lunatic Asylum on the 9Th inst.
He was made insane by the tragic death
of his brother, and died from the effects
of the shock.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

We copy the following from an
exchange, which is important, II true:--Chronls
diarrhoss Of long standing. also dyssneery, anc
all similar complaints common st TINS seasoH
Of the year, can be cured BY ths use eTteR NE Rnos
whereof we affirm.-Com.I ,.I
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

FIAaa's INSTANT RELRF.-Warranted
to relieve all Rheumatic Affections, Sprains,
Neuralgia, etc. The best, the surest. and the
quickest remedy for all Bowel Complaints. Re-
lief guaranteed or the money refunded.-Cont
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

Dooley's Yeast Powder cannot be ex-
celled for making light sweet Rolls, Biscuits,
Wafles. Corr Bread, &c. 1t is always ready
and reliable.-COm.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

A call has been issued by the Jews OF
Cincinnati for q union of the Jewish
congregations of the West and South in
the founding and maintenance Of o
Jewish Theological Institute.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

The cathartics used and approved by
the physicians comprising the various medica,
associations OF this State are now compounded
and sold under the name Of Pdrsons furgd-
tire PMs-Com. . aH a1DB II; EG'
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

The city Of Wilmington, DEL, has
just paid $4,000 for land for a free
public park. -,
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
GREAT CHOLERA" REMEDY
pdI XII L E. r,

Itis An External and Internal Remedy. For Sum
II chldrsm or adults ii is MI almost certain ure.
and has without doubt. been more succ, ssful IL
curing the various kinds Of CHOLERA THAI, any
other known remedy. the most skillful phTsi ian
In India AZ lea aud hiua. where this dreaGful dis
ease Is more or less prevalent the Pam, hher 10
coz ,iIrrrd by the NATIVES as well rs by Rut oprai'
residents l., those climates. A SURE REMEDY
and whilr II 10 "a most ei lent rtm"0y for p,im;i ~
Ia peIf.ctly srfr medicmr in the most Ut skillul
hands. It has become y household remedy. 4 ON
the fact thatIt gives immedi,tr aud ornament re-
fcm the best and purest materials. safe to keep
aud use Ia every frm,ly. II Il. recommended by
physi, laws ard peisu sf I'll classes, and to-day
altar public tIisl Of thil lty yrarsthe average life
Of man-it stands urrivanrd aud unexceued
spreading its usefulness over the aide world.
ptract,ons ans,m pany each Bottle.
I pr{ca OK cts and Il Bottle.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

THE BRowNs AND BLACKS produced by
that sterling preparation. CRIsrADoRos ExcEls
sIos HasR DYE. cannot be excelled BY Nature :
it's tints challenge comparison with Nsture't
most favored productions. and defy detection
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17

A Troy paper compliments upon her
good memory woman who 5ndept'hed
On the street q dress Stolen t1on her
four months ago. Considerng ne fire.
quent changes in the, styles, it was
rather singular that she cpn I'D keep It
in mind. ~. - k4,j
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
PAlNl PAIN!i PAIN II!
WHERE Is THY RELIEvsR'
Readers, YOU will nrd Il ~ that Puvoiite Homr
Remedy
PERRY DAVIS PAIMKTLLER.

TERRl ia VIZ TfIN-h fJLEh.
II has been tested In every variety Of climate, and
by almost every nation ki own to AmriicLn.. nis
the almost co.. slant compaiion AID inesnmItl
lend Of thr missionary aud Traveller. on Sen ano
land and no one should travel lakes or riuers
,cith.ut IT, "
Irs MxRrTs ARE USsUFPAssrp.
II you are suffering from INTERNAL PAIN
Ttrenfy to Thirty Drnps tn IL Little wafer VIII q
most Instantly cure you. There Is nothing equu t
u. In few moments 1t cures
Colic, Cranips, Sp0sms, Heart6hrn, DtGrrhod
Dy,entery, Fur, Wind in ths Bor,is Sour
Sto,nSrh. Dyspepsia. Sick Headache.
Cures CHOLERA, when all other Remedies Fail.
II gives Ins,ant Relief Jrom Aching Teeth.
In SECTORS CT the ,ouut'y where PtvER AND
AorE prevails. there 10 no remedy held III greater
esteem. a,
For PKvEK AND AoUE.-Taks three tablespoon.
fuls CT the Pain KILLER IL about half pi t q hot
water. well sweetened With mol,ss"s as the attack
is oming on. Bathing Z erly tn" chrst, back aud
bowels with the Pain Killer ut thr same tinr. Ne
peat the dosr in twenty mi utrs II the nrst does not
Stop the chill. Should it produce vomittr (and 1t
probably will. II the stomach is very foul) take
Gttle Pain-KMer IN cold water swrrteneo with
sugar after each spasm. Perseverance i, the aoovr
treatment has 'ured many severe ana opstihate
cases OF this disease.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-07-17
Srrofula, or Kings Evil, White

Swellings, Ulcers, Erysipelas, Swelled Neck,
Goitre, Scrofulous determinations, Indolent
Infammnions, Meroural Affections Old
Sores, Eruptions of the Skin, Sore Eyes, etc.
In these, a. in all other constitutional Dis
eases, WALKERS VINEGAR BIrrERs hava
shown their great curative powers In me
,,,,,, obst;po,a and intractable cases.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1873-09-18
sTAqs ITEMS.

Five hundred sheep have been sent to
California, this week, by Messrs Ham
mond & Severance Of Middlebury.
The Young Mems Christian associa-
tons Of the state hold their seventh annu-
al convention at Burlington October 10
and l6.
( Ola Mansfield showed aIwhite face one
Of tie last mornings in August--an event
+ for which the oldest inhabilant has no
. parallel in his recollection.
I The drought in Swanton is so severe
that farmers get water for their stock
with difficulty, aud wells and streams are
] dry that have never been known to fail
before.
1 Carrie Demmon, the young lady who
was shot at Montpelier, last week, by
Daniels, her jealous lover, IS recovering.
Tho BAH hos been extracted, coming out
. between the fourth aud fifth ribs.
4 short time since a hen belonging to
/ A. Kimball Of Norwich, laid as was sup
posed a double yoIked egg, which meas
urcd eight aud cue Fourth inches one way,
and seven inches the other way, and
weighed six ounces. On breaking it was
found 10 contain another perfect egg sur
rounded bg the yolk aud white Of the lar
ger one.
4 couple Of St Johusbury lasses thought
10 pas or fireman on Il Portland aud
Ogaeusburg locomotive, for sassing them,
b. giving him a dish-water shower-bath
a. be went b.. Unfortunately the night
selected f1r The performance, Tie cab was
occupied by ". n Bryant the general
ageut Of the company, aud be received tie
washing intended Tor tie fireman, much
60 BIS Disgust
The house aud barn Of 81. Reed AZ
Yves, Bfatilcb0ro were destroyed By Ere,
last week, under rather singular eireum-
stances !, sppears that Reed recently
turned lls wife out Of doors and took
aiDtber woman ID Der place This rome
"a lie ife 81 III neiglb1rs, and, q il was
likely 10 make him trouble, Il Is rnmor-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1873-09-18
EtraRE pRosrEe rs.

an unusual number of families who
have spent the summer at the Equinox
House have engaged their rooms
for next season. Il seems to be the
general opinion that Manchester will
Be The ily0rito among the mountain
summer resorts
II our railroad managers will give us
quick trains from New York, Troy aud
Saratoga, they will insure a large in,
crease of travel in this direction The
pleasure travel of the whole country
viii find IT, way to the Green Noun
taius, whenever facilities reaching this
section are made equal TO those Of the
White Mountains and other favored
localities.
flour railroad gentlemen would give
this matter carly attention. they would
without doubt end a large increase in
their receipts
The success Of the experiment of
running drawingroom ears on this
lipe during the past season must con
vince the croakers that il pays to ac-
commaaate the public on this line as
well as on others
The policy that says, I'VE
shall get all THO travel there is any
way. il a mistaken one Pleasure
travel will increase just in proportion
to the increase Of the accommodations
and comforts Of the line.
We hope oar railroad managers will
wake up early next year and give us a
good time table. so that our city friends
may know bow they sre 10 get To and
from this valley, That is tie impor.
tant question when arrangements are
being made far summer Quick trains
would lengthca che season fully oue.
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