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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-31
Planting of the Palm.

The sea was breaking on Its reef Of coral
With its unceasing roar.
While darker than the hue Of pine or laurel
Beyond 1t lay the shore
The tropic shore. And there, one happy hour,
In the brief twilight calm,
lust in the shadow Of fragrant bower,
We planted our first palm
My love and I. And as We sat beside it,
We said 1t might so be
Whom we would hsvo our tree.
We told it then a loving little story,
As though it might take heed
Then turned away to read the sunset glory,
Which was, in part, our creed.
Alas the years have flown. Each has departed
More swiftly shan the last
Alone, beneath our palm, all hesvy-hearted,
l grieve about the past.
It's branches wave. But she, my love 30 tender
For whom my heart makes moan,
Il far away from me. IL l could send her
Translation Of the tone
With which our palm tree is forever signing,
Perhaps It would aIlay
The pain of which her heart Is almost dying
To be 90 far away.
-TRAor ROBINSON, In HorpsIs Magartae fo
Ap~l.
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Don't tell an editor how to run news.
paper. Let the poor fool find it out him.
self.
A "dastard rival" Of the West states
that the editor Of tho - "was kicked
last Saturday and now stands up to do
his scissoriug.
Minnesota has more miles Of railroad
than Massachusetts,, the former having
1905, and the latter 1858. In 1868
Massachusetts, had 1882. and Minnesota
only 81 miles
Rather rough-for an honorable citi.
zeu to have box Of choice cigars sent
him from Cuba, as = present. without
bis knowledge, and then have his name
published as one whose goods have been
seised for violation Of the revenue laws.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-31

How to make an Indian loaf-Givs
him a gallon Of whisky.
1t is not so much poverty that makes
men drunkards, as drunkenness that
makes men POOR. No scriptural truth
was ever more apparent than the proverb
that the druukard shall come to poverty.
A Toronto man writes that "he has
heard great deal said Of Ten Nights
10 Bar Room but at gathering in
that city the other evening. he saw six
teen Knights in one bar room. and no
notice was taken OF it."
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A conductor on the Chicago aud A,or

A conductor on the Chicago aud Alton
railroad is reported as having forbidden
honeymoon "billing and oooing." Oh.
serving bridegroom's arm out Of place,
he forbade further demonstrations.
"But | have right to hug her." said
John.
mot op a railroad" said the conduc
tor, "there is law against all unjust dis
ordinations on railroads, and as haven
woman for each man on the train to
hug, your action is 10 violation of the Law
and must be stopped"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-31

Christian Sharp, the celebrated invent.
or, died at his home in Vernon, Conn.,, on
Thursday. at the age Of 63 years and 8
months. Although one of the most gen.
tie and amiable of men, he invented one
Of the most deadly weapons known in
modern warfare, the "Sharp's Rifle" and
originated many other implements both
of war and peace, and exhibited fertil.
ty Of invention rare even among men Of
bis class. He had not accumulated any
great wealth, his natural tastes and feel.
ings rendering such an accumulation al
most impossible.
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WRITE

for catalogue and specimens Of penmanship, sent
free to any address Is one Of the oldest, largest
best sustained and most practically conducted
commercial schools in the country, and the only
one that teaches book keeping by Actual Original
Transactions. Ninety per cent. of its graduates
are now In successful business. sl20 pays total
expenses for three months. Address
JN0. II. CARNELL. Principal,
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wstcb.word Of Life.

w NoAtn- w Vt&e ~ @<es@
Hope,
While there's hand to ssrikel
Dare, ~
While there's a young heart brave
Toll,
While there's q task unwrought
Trust,
While there's o God to save
Learn,
That there's work for esch
Feel,
That there's strength in God
Know,
That there's a crown reserved
Wait,
Though meath cloud and rod
Love,
When there's foe that wrongs!
Help.
When there's brothers need
Watch,
When there's tempter near
Pray,
Both in word and decd
-Wood's Magd rins.
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DISTANCES IN Cot RADo "A CORES.
ponjeul II G,nrgetown, Colorado. vouch
es Tor the truthulness OF the following:
1t is well known that 10 high attitudes,
owing to the rarc6ed air, objects are vi-.
ihle ut great distance and from the
rity Of Denver, the ocky Mountain. al
though some sixteen miles distaut, seer,
but very short way of. An English
gentleman. a tourist, came in on the Kan.
sas Pacific train one morning, fresh from
the old country. stopped at the Inter-
Ocean Hotel in Denver. and soon made
the acquaintance Of two Of the "old cit.
izens " The Britisher was captivated
with the appearance of the mountains,
aud suggested to the two "old citizens
that, as the mountain range was such a
very short distance from the city, they
should all take walk to it, and return
in time for dinner. The two "old cit.
izens" saw chance for some fun, AMI
imm sdiateIy consented. The trio started
west. and walked toward the mountains
for some two hours and a half, and the
mountains seemed as far away as ever.
The Engishman was good walker. and
kept little in advance of his friends
Finally they saw him deliberately sit
down, as he came to small irrigating
ditch, perhaps two feet wide, and begin
taking off his boots and stockings. When
they came up to where be was sitting they
asked him, in some surprise, what he was
doing that for. The Englishman said be
was going to wade the stream. Both the
''old citizens" looking at him in astonish
ment. asked him why he didn't step
across it.
"Step across it :" replied the Britisher
-"step across it Not l What do l
know. about distances in your blars'ed
country v'-EDIroR' DRAWER, in Harp.
er's Magazine for April.
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K EoTAU KANT.

The Eating Saloon In sheldons Block, which
has 80 long been tho popular resort Of hungry
'sitors in this village, formerly kept by Mr..
Henry sheldon. and atterl, by myself. is kept
up in hrst-cia-s condition in every re-p"ct. ana
prepared to furnish every luxury in their 80 son
Oysters kept consa antly on hand, aud VAIN
meals furnished at all hours The Continued
patronage of the public solicited.
ISAAC L. GO0DROW.
Middlcbury, Nov. !, 1873. 8;ly
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Oriental DEITIcATroNs.--It is easy TO
show the important part played by plant
which is to be found in all oriental theo-
ries. The deifed lotus represents the
homsge rendered to the bene6cent action
Of water and the sun upon the sleeping
earth it is the symbolism OF tho annual
evolutions of the seasons, causing genera.
tions to succeed generations, and bringing
back life where everything seemed like
the immobility Of death. The sun itsel
was the object Of direct worship,the forms
Of which we're varied by the priests to
make it penetrate moro deeply among the
masses. Every one is familiar with the
winged disk under which the two serpents
Ureus raise their heads; it is the sun 10
the material form as he figures on the
threshold Of the temples, on the funeral
and the votive monuments, and even on
the clothing Of the priests and kings ar.
dent and poetic prayers were addressed
to il; but there is another solar image
demands an explanation. We generally
look upon beetle with disgust. Now,if
the Egyptians chose out for dedication
such small ard repulsive being. it was
because they had discovered wonderful
details 10 its habits. And indeed, when
we observe the actions of this insect on
Sc ndy slopes. we see it penetrate into
any filth, chose portion and kuead it
into ball, after having placed its eggs
within. and which it afterwards drags
along by its hind legs, until the heat has
hardened its surface; it then buries the
ball, in the interior OF which the birth
and Transformation Of the larva are to
take place. aud from which aiterward
will emerge the perfect insect. The scar
atens appeared then to the Egyptians to
he initiating. on a small scale. the work
Of the Creator. The ball containing an
egg is the ground anoiuted with the vital
germ. and undergoing uuder the Influence
Of solar heat,i;s natural evolution. Here
there is some res .mblsnce between the
creator aud the work produced, aud The
resemblance sufi .ed to raise the humble
insect to the rank ut the greatest Of god>
- (JacgIcnart
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,ENTKAL HOUSE,

4 'ENTkAL HOUSE,
y RUTLAND, VT
On both American and European plans, complete
with rooms, on suite and single. Location un-
surpassed, being in the very center Of fashion and
brilliant Rutland life. Meals served at all hours,
Oysters served in every style, and for sale in
large or small quantities.
3O;m6 +. A. SALISBURY rrnnrietnr
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IRA w. CLARK, Attorney & Coun-
I sellor at Law and Solicitor in Chancery.
Al MIDDLEBURY, VT.
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NJ TRIP Sheriff for Addison
IL County. Office in Stewards Block.
4ltf MIDDLEBURY, VT.
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II w. BREWSTER, Dealer i'll Gold
L l.. and Silver Watches Silver and Plated
Ware, of every description. All kinds Of Repair
ing done at tbn iAwest rates Brewster's Block,
Itf MIDDLEBURY, VT.
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= ". JUDD. Manufacturer and deal
s'ps er In all kinds Of American and Foreign
Marble. Granite Work. 80. With Old Middle
burv Marble Co. ltf
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4 p. PPEt, ArlvKrLi AND
y. CoussELLoR AT Law and bAlicitor in
Chancery.
AZ EAST MTDnTEh,IkY. VT
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n RS. +. J. MARTIN, Fashionable
vi Dress and Cloak maker, has constantly on
hand all tho latest and most approved patterns.
Work executed with satisfaction and despatch.
Also sole Agent for the Grover and Baker Elastic
and Lock stitch Sewing Machine,
Mddebury, Vt. 81 ;Gm
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business Cards.

II Il. SMITH, Attorney and Coun-
lLs sellor at Law. ofhce in Brewsters Block
Middlebury, VT.
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7 ASON DAVENPORT, Fire lpsur.
~ ance Agent representing the companies lately
represented by c. L. Cook, Esq. Also the Mutual
Life Insurance ompany of New York. Office at
Buttolph Miners Hardware store. 40
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21
A SUGGESTION.

As our city contemporaries are in
chronic state Of unhappiness about the
criminals who intest New Orleans and the
languishing victims of our municipal Bas-
tiles, we propose to suggest remedy,
They are perfectly frantic at times because
some unknown rascal is not caught and
locked up by the police in five minutes,
while their sentimental tears flow constant
ly for the victims whom the police bring
in. The great principles Of Magma Charta.
which were adopted to shield the innocent
have just been vigorously invoked to
shield-not from punishment, but trial,
one who is accused of being very adroit
and successful rogue. The accused may
be innocent, but circumstances and his
own confession are decidedly of such
character as to need explanation. The
PicayNne's lame plea that his confession
was written in a language he does not
understand would not be good in any
event. AS it is not true, it is worthless.
But the fact remains that the opposi-
ton papers want some persons to be ar
rested and others to be released, without
being very specific. So the police are at
fault as to their duty. Our suggestion is,
let the conductors of the journals in
question, and all their correspondents, es-
pecially Taxpayer" who afiicts the pub
lie SO frequently, and all:their friends,
point out to the police which rogues they
want arrested and which let CO. We nay
premise, however, that all $50, 900 fellows,
especially foreigners, are SO amply protect
ed by Magma Charta, that they are above
our laws. King John signed away our right
to rid ourselves Of dangerous and suspi-
cious foreigners, at Runnymede 1t the
same time he forgot to stipulate against
the murder of hundred or so Of Ameri-
can citizens, innocent Of any crime what
ever. He fixed it up all right for their
pursuers and threw around them almost
impenetrable legal safeguards. Magma
Charta, therefore is a good thing for for
eign rascals, but it does not seem to be of
much use to the Grant parish citizens. !.
Thus, things have become so mixed up
that it is impossible to please the opposi-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21
ARKANSAS QUIET.

The decision of the President, that Gov
ernor Baxter had been de tacto in the ad-
ninistraton of government, and that his
requisition for protection against domestic
violence was formal, has restored quiet il
Arkansas. The insurgents have abandoned
their Notifications and returned to their
homes, nor have any trials been yet in
stituted by the victors for the alleged
violation of the laws. Perhaps in no in
stance is the wisdom Of those who framed
the American Union more conspicuous
than in thus allowing the existing author
tiles of State to appeal to the common
power for protection. Without this right
each State would have. sent ministers to
its co-States to come to the rescue, and
local conflict Of parties might have in
volyed an armed array of parties through
out the Union. The impartial position
of the President, with the firm and
prudent conduct of the military officer in
command, has prevented such interven-
ton and confined the confagration within
limits where it has been easily extin-
guished. This mode Of putting out pro-
vincial fire by sort of Babcock extin-
guisher which the commander Of small
force may carry On his shoulder is original
to the United States. Here is a political
quashed and the boys 60
home from the fire singing paans to the
engine which put it out. Those who had
put their political rights OF this arbitra-
ment, disperse and resume their plows
and planes. Thus, the republican gov
founded in justice and admins |
tered in liberation, grows stronger and
stronger every day in the affection of its
people and the respect of the world.
Even the devils Of despotism "believe |
and tremble"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21
I NRW ORLEANs REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY MAY q, 1874

ton by employing any of the principles
of common sense to the case of criminal.
Our only relief from uncertainty, there
fore, is for our Fusion friends to label
such criminals as they wish to bealloTedto
run at large, and be at some pains to fur
nish clue that will lead to the pilferers
of old spoons and forks and eighty cents
in currency.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21
PROCLAMATION.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive DEPARTMENT, ,
New Orleans, May 10, 1874
Whereas information has reached me that on
the nj ght of Saturday, the second of May, 1874
DAVID BARLAND a merchant of Ascension parish
assassinated in the store of Mr.. John Burnside
u that parish. and whereas all efforts to discover
and arrest his murderer murderers have failed;
Now therefore, l, William Pitt Kellogg, Governor
of the State of Louisiana do issue this my procla-
nation Offering reward OF FIVE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for such information shall lead to the
arrest and conviction of the murderer murder
ers Of the said David Barland as aforesaid
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
hereuuto attached, this nineteenth day of May, in
the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and
seventy. four, and of the independence of the
United States the ninety.eghth.
WILLIAM P. KELLOGG.
Be- the Governor:
P. G. DESLONDE,
&c 0vH
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

We are now informed that General Joe
Lane, who ran for Vice President in 1860,
is still living in Oregon, and that he has
Joined the Catholic Church. This follows
hard upon the news of frank p. Blair's
union with the Presbyterian forces. ''While
the lamp holds out to burn" where is Andy
,Inhnsnnl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21
PROCLAMATION.
FIVE HUNDRED DOL LARS REWARD
Dy the Governor:
P, G, DESLON

Il
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executi'e Department, :
New Orleans. May 6. 1874.)
Whereas, OF the second of December 1873, near
the town of Washington, parish of St. Landry,
JOHN 8. MCKEE was murdered, ard his murderer
or murdereIs lave not been broug ht to justice;
Now therefore, l, William P. Kellogg, Governor of
the State of Louisiana, issue this my proclamation
offering a reward of 500 for such evidence as will
lead to the arrest and conviction of the murderer
or murderers OF said John S. Mckee.
One John ". Harvey being accused Of the afore-
said cIime, and having failed 20 answer the charge
preferred against him. description of his personal
appearance is hereto appended for the information
of sheriffs and police authorities: Age twentyeight
years; height. five feet eight inches; complexion
Light eyes, light blue Or grey; speaks very slowly
and looks down when spoken to.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State
hereunto attached, this sixth day of May, in the
year of our Lord eighteen hundred aud seventy
four and of the independence OF the United States
the ninety-eghth.
WILLIAM P. KELLOGG.
By the Governor:
WILLIAM WEEKS,
Assistant Secretary of State uyr On
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

Among the news items coming by mail
from Japan is the following: The newspa-
per lately started at Yokohama moved into
new quarters and set up, outside its door, a
large box, intended to receive communica-
lions for the editor. This was quite nov
city, and country woman passing stopped,
wondered little and then, taking it for a
temple-shrine, prayed very earnestly for a
time, threw into the box. her offering Of
cash and passed On. The editor, the next
morning, came out with . long article,
landing the religious feeling of the country
people"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

In reference to the removal of army
headquarters from Washington to st. Louis,
the Cincinnati Commercial gives circulation
to rumor that, as Sherman is a favorite
in the West, where there is a strong ele-
ment who wish to see him made President,
he is to remove to ST. Louis in order to
strengthen the movement, and that this is
done with the consent and by the advice Of
Grant; that if Sherman is elected Presi-
dent, Grant is to be made once more Gen
eral of the army, etc.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

The Washington Chronicle, in mentioning
that Miss Pauline Markham is residing in
New Orleans, adds: $50 the twice lost
arms of the Venus OF Milo are spared to
the world, and the world in consequence
NAV breathe free again."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

Octave Feuillet has trained lap dog to
keep the place for him in any book he may
be reading by holding its paws between the
leaves. This allows the reader to pause at
his leisure, and prevents the corners of his
books from getting dog cared.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

A new method of bringing long sermons
to close has been discovered. The plan
is to start an alarm of fire in the church.
This should only be resorted to in extreme
cases, or where minister has preached Tor
an hour and q half.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

An old lady who had insisted on her min
ister's praying for rain, had her cabbages
cut up by hail storm. and on viewing tie
wreck, remarked that she "never knew him
to undertake anything without OVERRIDING
the matter"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

In the House of Representatives,, last
Saturday, bill passed to appropriate
$4,000 for the relief of the owners of
the steamer Clara Dolson-a vessel used
during the war by the federal authorities
at New Orleans, but whose services were
never paid for.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21
PROCLAMATION.

STATE oP LOUISIANA
Executive Department, :
New Orleans April 80, 1874.
WHEREAS, information has reached me that early
on the morning Of the twenty fifth Of April,
ELISHA E. EASTWO GOD was brutally murdered near
the village of Napoleonville, Assumption parish,
and whereas all Efforts to- discover and arrest his
murderer or murderers have failed,
Now, therefore, l. William Pitt Kellogg, Governor
of the State Of Louisiana, do issue this my
proclamation offering reward Of FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for such information as shall lead to the
arrest and conviction of the murderer or urderers
of the said Elisha E. Eastwood as aforesaid.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the State
hereunto attached this tLirtieth day of April, in
the year Of our Lord eighteen hundred and
seventy-four, and of the independence of the
United States the ninety-eighth.
WILLIAM P KELLOGG.
By the Governor:
P. G. DESLONDE,
Secretary of State, mvl 2p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

The sheriff of the parish of Orleans sells
a. auction, this day at 1890 A. NJ, on
the premises, the stock of goods and mer-
chandise, fixtures, etc, in store of l.. Utter,
No. l35 Canal street, between Royal and
Bourbon streets, Second District of this
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

The government of Guatemala has issued
a decree prohibiting priests and clergymen
from wearing the usual distinctive dresses
of long robes, etc, except when they are
engaged in the performance of their sacred
duties, under fine of from $40 to so.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

Charles Reade, the novelist with pur-
pose, Is reported to be engaged on a story
of which the sinking of an unseaworthy but
insured vessel, and other incidents of mar
itime life and disaster, will be the main
features. Mr.. Plimsoll, NJ. p, it is said, has
furnished the data to Mr.. Reade.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

With compliments of Ernest Witt, Esq,
agent, No. As Exchange alley. We have re-
ceived two pamphlets, giving each descrip-
tons of the White Sulpher Springs, and the
Red Sweet Springs, of Greenbrier county,
West Virginia, with analyses Of their
wafarH
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

"Superintendicide" has just been coined
to express justifable line of conduct when
a Sunday school fnds:t impossible to get
rid of an imbecile and highly respectable,
inane and amiable, good and good for moth
ing superintendent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-21

Put not your faith in him who predicts a
hot season, he keeps ice; nor in him VINO
predicts cold one, he owns cheap cloth
ing store; nor yet in him who declares
wet one, he has umbrellas; nor dry one'
he aella hanr