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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
GAS EXPLOSION IN BENNING
TON.
NINE WOMEN KILLED:

An explosion in the Knitting Mill
of II. L. Bradford, at Bennington,
VT, Tuesday afternoon, caused by
leakage in a gasoline pipe, killed
nine women operatives, injured many
others and setting the building on fire,
burned it to the ground. The mill was
one story brick building, and the ex-
plosion lifted the roof and burst out
the walls so that the roof fell back,
crushing many of the employees. The
fire spread simultaneously all OYER
the building.
The following persons are reported
killed: Miss Minnie Hurley, Miss
Augustus Bass, Miss Serena Moon,
Miss Fannie Wood, Miss Mary Rudd,
Mrs. w. Gould, Mrs. Clarity, Mrs.
Cunningham and Mrs. Laura Vaughn.
Superintendent, widow of Sergeant
John Vaughn of Manchester, VT,
Mrs. Cunningham is the widow of S.
Cunningham, who was killed by The
explosion of a powder mill at Benning-
ton, and leaves u family of seven
children, of whom the oldest is only
fifteen years of age. Mrs. Clarity
leaves four children. The persons
wounded are Mr.. j. II. Fields, the
carpenter who was making the re-
pairs in the boiler-room, and who is
severely injured about the head and
face; Mrs. Rhodes and Miss Nettie
Wood, who are seriously injured /;
Mrs. Bissell, Mary Hurley, Ada
Morse, Harriet Morse, Herbert Moon,
w. More, Miss Lizzie Granger and
Henry Godfrey, who have re ceived
slight cuts and bruises. In ordinary
times the mill employs about 100
hand. but was only working to close
out stock, u circumstance which &C.
counts for the comparatively small
number of killed and wounded. The
ex element III town is intence and
business is almost entirely suspended
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
For the Essex County II erald
Falling from the Crust.

The staff Of life being liable to fall
from the crust, as many cook and
boarder ruefully knows, brings the dis
agreeable into many places. 1t has
been said that the cook could always
tell you exactly what was the difficulty
with each loaf.
There is trouble in various circles
beyond the loaf of bread with this
falling from the crust. Some of our
newly fedged school teachers, even
after they have got their license, are
little inclined to fall from the crust.
Defaulters in various trusts commit
ted to them have it bad, as it was
said of the recruit who was non COM
pos and some of the Newspapers in
our State will have it over the Crane
Jewett affair. Meanwhile let us
wait and see. Our Congressman who
suffer themselves to be duped for the
want of ridgepole or back bone, will
some of them fall from the crust when
they come back to their constituency
for votes at reelection. All the little
petty aspirants for town offices who
have their relations trying to rush
them through are liable to fall from
tue crust.
All our young men, and old men
who deliberately calculate to obtain
money without an equivalent, will find
sooner or later that they have got it
bad.
Ministers who preach other mems
sermons without giving credit, are
very liable TO fall from the crust.
Would.be singers who crowd them
selves into Sabbath service and make
horrible discord, fall from the crust,
truly the disease is chronic with them.
Those who run their faces at the store
or mechanics shop and never mean to
pay fall before their loaf gets cold.
Again, the man of yard stick and
notions who misrepresents and has
half a dozen prices for the same num-
Der of different persons on the same
articles, although he may feel complai-
cent and think he has solid prosper
ity, is in terrible danger of falling
from the crust, and finding his own
meanness sticking to and settling
down upon his sordid soul.
Caleb Gushing when he wrote to
Jefferson Davis, introducing his man,
settled from the crust.
Those slums who travel the coun-
try, pretending to talk woman's
rights, un.sexing themselves and
trying to do the same to all who will
listen to them, have and will, settle
from the crust badly. r..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24

Subscribers to the HERALD who de-
sire to settle, win fined the Editor
prepared TO receipt their bills at his
office. Lunenburg subscribers can
settle with Hon. John w. Hartshorn
who has all the bills for his town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
Huldah Carpenters Estate.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Noted,

The subscribers having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for The District
OF Essex, Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per.
sons against the estate of Huldah l.. Carpen-
ter, late of Concord, in said District, deceas.
ed, represented insovent, and the term of six
months from the Goth day of December, 1873,
being allowed by said Court TO the said de-
ceased. TO exhibit and prove their respective
claims before us; give notice. that we will Mt.
tend to the duties of our appointment at tho
dwelling house of the late Hudah l.. Carren-
ter, in Concord, in said District, on the Goth
days of January and Juno next at one o'clock
In the afternoon, on each of said days.
JANE % +. CAEaurn, Commissioners.
Concord, Dec. Goth 4. ID. 1873.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24

else to do. No wonder men despise
crows. They are too much like men.
Take off their wings, and put them in
breeches, and crows would make fair
average men. Give men wings, and
reduce their smartness a little, and
many Of them would be almost good
enough to be crows"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
A BOOK FOR THE MILLION,
Marriage
Guide. /

latest discoveries In producing and preventing onsrng,
how to preserve the complexion, &c.
Thisis interesting work two hundred and sixty
pages with engrayings and contains valuable
Information for those who married contemplate
rage Still isa book that ought 10 be kept under lock
key, and otlaid earelessly about the house.
It contains the experience and advice physician
whose reputation is world wide and should be In the pr
drawer Of every male and female the entire
globe. II embraces everything the subject the
erative system that 10 worth knowing and much that 10
not published In any other work.
Sent to any one (free of postage) for Fifty Cents.
Address DR.. Butts Dispensary No N. Eighth street
81. Lonia. No.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
OFFICES OF
HenryOKe T.,
Kant's Building, Main st., Lancaster.
New Hampshire.
= AN K..TNS.

Tho Savings Bank of tho County of Coos.
II. A. FLETCHER, Pres. HENRY o. KENT. Treas.
Receives DEPOSITS at any time, placing them
on interest quarter ly, free OF taxation.
Henry o. Kent s Co., Transact 4 General
Banking business, buying and selling checks,
stocks and coin; negotiating loans and max
ing collections.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
DIED.

In Guildhall, jan. goth, John II. Boycc.
aged so years.
In Guildhall Jan. 10th of Typhoid fever
Charles Peabody, aged about % years.
In Lisbon N. II. Jan. % 1874, at the residence
of her father. Matilda Brown, wife of Albert
Lame, of Lunenburg, vt. aged 27 years.
In Lancaster, Jan. 18th, of scarlet fever
Annie Grace, infant daughter of w. q. and
Hattie Z. Spaulding, aged Is months.
In West Concord Jan. 2lst 1874, Tof Typhoid
enburg,, aged q years, daughter of George
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
Notice to the Afflicted and Unfortunate.

before applying the notorious quaeks who advertise In
public papers, using any quAek remedies peruse DR..
Bul work matter what your diseases or how dspler.
able your condition.
DR.. Butts occupies q donbe house Of twsnty.ssven
rooms; ndorsed BY the most celebrated med
calproasors this country and Europe and be
suited personally by mail the diseases mentioned In
his works. once aud psrlors, No. Il N Eighth street.
between Market and Chestnut, St. Louis, No.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24

Aparty of fishermen from Littleton
spent few days at Connecticut Lake
recently, and caught 245 pounds of
trout and muskalonge, the largest
Of which weighed % "a pounds, and
measured a trife over three feet.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
special Notices.
PEABODY MEDICAL INSTITUTE
No. BuInnch street, Boston.

when a thing is couutcrfeitcd Il Is n proof
Of its excellence and popularity. The Pea
body Medical Institute IS a case IN point
Founded I'm good faith many years ago, and
the only establishment OF the Kind in the
coun try. its success and cver-increastng pop
ularity finally caused the name Medical In
stitute) TO be pirated and adopted by a lot OF
infamous quacks. cmpifies ana pretenders.
who have been endeavortng to cheat the
public by sailing under stolen flag. The
founder ofthe Peabody Medic al Institute can
in no way be held responsible for this misuse
Of the name Of reputable and well.knOwn
curative establishment and legitimate medi.
cal institution, which has been from the star:
specially devoted toihe treatment OF nervous
arrangements and affections, from whatever
causes proceeding. During its existence
there have been issued from IL several medi-
cal publications; quite recently work on
Diseases of the Nervous system. which have
had almost q worldwide circulation and pop
ularity. These publications sufficiently attest
the high character of the institution under
whose patronage these medical works have
been published. Meantime ii is gratifying to
know that several of the impudent charla-
tans, who have stolen its name to cover their
nefarious practices. are getting their deserts
in the penal institutions of the Common
wcalth.-BostOH Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24

Children say what they do, old
people whatthey have done, and fools
what they wish to do.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-01-24
EXHAUSTED VITALITY.

THE "sCIENCE OF LIFE, OR sELF-PRES-
ERVATION,"a Medical Treatise on the Cause
and Cure of Exhausted Vitality, Premature
Decline in Man, Nervous and Physical DebIl-
or Seminal Weakness, and all other diseases
arising from the errors of youth OF the indis-
cretions or excuses of mature years. This
Is indeed book for every man. Thousands
to health and happiness. 1t is the cheapest
and best medical work ever published, AMI
the only one on this class of ills worth read
Illustrated, bound in beautiful French cloth
Price only 81. Sent by mail, post paid, on
receipt of price. Address PEABODY MED
ICAL INSTITUTE, No. 4. Bulfinch Street, Bos-
ton, Mass or DIR. w. II. PARKER. Assistant
Physician. n. b. The author may be consult
ed on the above as well as all diseases equir-
ing skill and experience. 10
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-06
EX-MAYOR NORRIS.
He Does Not Endorse Akers In Any
Particular, but Goes the white Mans
Ticket from Ton TO Bottom.

The following circular was distributed
on the streets and throughout the country
districts Yesterday:
To the voters Of Davidson County: One
Of the morning papers, in its report of the
meeting at the Chattanooga Depot last
evening, SAYS Hon. X. J. Morris was intro
ducrd BY Nj. George AkeTS. and made re-
marks Endorsing Albert AkeTs. Che
statement did not appear in the UNION
AND AMERICANA Such report does me
injustice, for DO not indOrse Major Akers,
or his course in any particular.
| was at the meeting simply as specta-
tor. and as there was intense excitement
and A strong probability Of a collision,
was induced t. make few remarks for the
purpose of restoring quietude, ahd prevent,
if nOssible. a bloody conflict, which would
have proycn a disgrace to our city. In the
course of my remarks, (being called UPON
| sjmpIy stated that Mr.. Akers had lived
with me for some time, and, during that
time, had behaved himself.
IL is proper for NE TO here state, in order
TO correct the false impression created by
nv remarks (that | endorse Albert Akers, }
that he lived with me, precious 10 The iCdr,
when a mere boy, and, in justice TO him, L
could not have said less than i did. His
course since aud the character formed
since that time, it was not my province TO
speak of, as it is known to you all, In con-
clusion / would simply state that do not
endorse Mr.. Akers in any particular. am a
Convention man, heartily, as being the
only means whereby we can get into office
men qualified. am for the regular Dem
ocrasic and Conservative ticket throughout,
and most cordially endorse Mr.. Dortch.
h. J. MORRIS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-06
ALL OVER THE CRY.

Mr.. Lewis Nelson, Of Layergne, sends III
a fine cotton boli-the first Of the season in
this section.
IL is said that during the stampede at the
Chattanooga Depot, some of the ''unterri-
fed ran through the railroad tunnel be-
fore they discovered they were in no
danger.
About the last of this month a match
game of base ball will be played at the
Fair Grounds. between the Worth Club, OF
Montgomery. and the Atlantics, of this
city.
Most of Inc transparencies used in the
Tenth Ward display last night were gotten
up by William and Winslow McGOyern,
aged sixteen and fourteen years, respect
lively. These young artists have prOmis-
| ing future before them.
The Mayor has omitted the publication
of the usual notice requiring saloons to be
closed to-day, in compliance with law, but
we trust the law in this regard Will be
strictly complied with, and that the cleo
ton may pass OF quietly.
II is 10 he hoped that the business men
Of the city will generally adopt the propO-
sition to close the doors Of their establish
meuts TO-DAY, in order that the young men
in their employ may devote their entire
time for one day TO the duty of the hour.
DIR. J. b. Lindsey will preach next Sun
day evening and the evening following, al
the Cumberland Presbyterian church, two
sermons in the interest of the Robertson
Association-that noble organization which
has done so much for destitute and suffer
ing humanity. The subject Of the first
discourse will be ''PrisOn discipline" and
of the second "Penal legislation" The il
Illustrations will be drawn from the practi-
cal workings of the penal system in our
| own Stale. The services will conclude a.
| o.IO nrnmntlv each evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-06
TO JUDGES AND CHAIRMEN OF
COUNTY COURTS.
Delinquent Omeers.

COMPTROLIER's OFFICE, NASHVILLE,
Tenn, Aug. 4, 1S74.-The attention OF
Judges and Chairmen of County Courts is
called to Section %, of Article 2, of the
Constitution Of the State, which reads:
mo person who heretofore hath been, or
may hereafter be, a collector or holder OF
public moneys, shall have seat in either
House Of the General Assembly, or hold
any other office under the State Govern
ment until such person shall have accounted
for and paid into the Treasury, all sums
for which he may be accountable or liable
Also TO Section 74S Of the Code, sub
Section 4, as follows:
"Ail free white males of the aye of
twenty-One years, who are citizens of the
United States and of this State and have
been inhabitants Of the State, County, Dis
trict or Circuit, the period required BY the
Constitution and laws of the State, are
qualified TO hold office under the authority
of this State, except,
Those who are defaulters to the Treas
ury at the time of the election, and the
election Of any such person shall be void.
Judges and Chairmen of County Courts
are also referred upon this subject TO the
GecisiOnl Of the Supreme Court of the
State, delivered at Knoxville, in the case o.
a. G.. Pickett, Judge of Hamilton county
vs.. VIM. II. Bean.
y copy Of that opinion is in this Office
and will he furnished to those desiring it..
JNO. c. BURCH,
COmptrOller,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-06
Personal.

lessee Gage, County Court Clerk of sum
ucr, and W. Il. Lowe, the Clerk AMI Mas
ter Of Robertson, are in the city.
Epbt l.. Morris came in from Spring
Hill Yesterday. IN order to exercise the
right Of suilTdg" to-day.
q Al Detroit, yesterday, Col. JnO. Al.
Fleming, State Superintendent of Public
Instruction. Was elected a Vice President
of the Na'ioI:al Association of State Super
intcudenis.
Rev. J. l.. Halscll, of Bowling Green,
Nv, is on visit TO his many friends in this
city. lie Is now at the head of one Of the
most iiouTislinc female schools in Southern
Kentucky, IT which the BoWi;Rg GreGt
Democrat SAYS: Ialsell's Seminary was
established here one wear ago by Rev. j. NJ.
IIalSeII, who ils been long well known as
an able minister Of the Cumberland Pres
bytcrian Church. In addition TO his min
istcrial work, Mr.. Halsell has had cOnsid-
cradle experience as a teacher. The Semi
nary, during the past yeaT, has been con
Quoted In 4 remarkably successful manner,
and now Is entitled to a high rank among
the female institutions of lear ~ in the
State. The course of instruction Is dis
tinguishcd for its thOrOughness, and the
various departments of the school have
been presided over by teachers of the high
est qualifications. The catalogue announces
that at the beginning of the ensuing term
in September, Miss Clemmic SCrTuggs and
Miss Lucy VI. Sergeant will be added to
the faculty. They are ladies of rare ac-
complieMnGHtS, and, we doubt not, will
most ercditably fill the positions they shall
assume. Nj. HaisCii is determined to rem
der his seminary morc worthy than ever Of
thc confidence and patronage Of the people
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-06

Correspondence of the St Louis Republican.
Financially things are dreadful. / saw
the other day party who related to me a
mornings experience, going to prove how
much tightneSs in money matters really
exists. This person had need of a certain
sum, and drove about among debtors for
several days without encOuntering loose
cent. At last, in dispair, 81, 600 worth
Of diamonds were taken to one of
the best known advancing establish
mentS in town to raise money.
NO USE said the proprietor. "LOOk
at that pointing to placard on which
was printed, mo loans (on any security
over SIS made in this Office .Why,"
said the man, "l've got every dollar of my
own capital and all l can raise of other
peoples out in loans. Not one copper OF
the principal have / seen in months. My
customers just manage to come in and pay
the interest, but nobody has any money to
redeem with. I've been forced TO adopt
this rule, and fifteen dollars is all can
lend, no matter if the articles are worth
fifteen hundred" This story my inform
ant heard.him repeat to twenty applicants,
who, armed with watches and diamond
jewelry, appeared in quick succession.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-06
THE AHERICAN ROUGH.

No other country ever produced such an
article. He can be distinguished anywhere
by the qualities that are enameled on his
scOundrely COuntenance. He is so coward
", cruel, cunning and vicious that one does
a great wrong to call him beastly. He is a
bully, ever imposing upon and abusing the
weak, and shrinking,befOre the resOlute and
strong. He begins life by robbing his
father, if he has one TO know, and beating
his mother, and he ends it as a New York
Alderman OF Judge There is nOplace where
the rough is found in such perfection
as in New York. He abounds eyeryss
where in our blessed land of free institu-
tions, especially about our cities. but no
where such a specimen as in New YOrt.
Some years since he was produced upon the
stage under the name of Nose, the fireman.
But Nose, unfortunately for himself, VOL
untCered IN the beginning OF the late war,
and appeared at the first Bull Run as a
zouave. The pensive public was disguised
to learn that its favOrite Nose ran away
like pOltrOon, as he is, at the first fire,and
could not be rallied or stopped even. He
disappeared from human view and human
favor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-06
Williamson county Notes.

The negro Crawford, candidate for Tax
Collector OF Williamson county, who was
reported to have come in one vote of being
nominated by the lock-box plan, actually
got, as it was afterward discovered, ma
iority of thirty-nine votes. About two
weeks after the votes were counted he Sug-
gested that a mistake had been made, and
upon a recount it was ascertained that he
was right and that he had received the
above named majority.
). 5. Short, who got the highest vote of
all the white candidates, paid no attention
Ia this discovery, but holds the track and
will, il is conceded, be elected. His color
ed competitor was not of those who signed
the agreement adopting the lock box meth
cd of nomination.
Last Monday the County Court reScind-
ed its action of July, regarding the new
road law, and the option law, passed by
the last Legislature, now takes effect. Ii
was in opel alton once before but was ne
pealed by the County Court at its July. ses-
sion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-06
Seu Advertisements.

Meeting Of mechanics on Friday evening
next, at O'Clock.
yellow pup stolen, for the recovery Of
which liberal reward is offered.
Fine drab fiJf hats very cheap At the -"
Cents Store.
Called meeting Of Cumberland Lodge No.
:. +. X \. NJ, this morning al : o'clock.
4. B. Keevil & Co. will receive on con
signment this morning thirty barrels OF
choice cabbage.
Ialselrs Female College, located AZ Bow
linz Green. XIV. opens its next session the
irst Monday in September.
The committee on parsonage, appointed
n the last district conference, will meet at
NcKendree Church on Saturday next.
An advertisement will be found on our
second page announcing postponenet "l
tie dsth gift concert Of the Public Library
Of Kentucky until Monday, Nov. 80. at
which time the drawing is positively an
launced to take place.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-06
LOON BEFORE YOU LEAP.
should Davidson County Sell Out Her
Railroad stock?

AktAAAEOttu SlOCR-
One Of the propositions to be voted on
to-day, is TO give or not to give the County
Court the power to sell, at their discretion,
the stock owned by Davidson county in the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Nash
vile and Decatur, and in the Tennessee and
Pacific Railroad.
When q similar proposition was sub
United to the people several years ago. it
was voted down by large majority. 1t
was voted down, We believe, not so much
because the people were opposed to selling,
at the'proper time and at a fair rate, but
because they believed there was a ''ring'
connected in some way with the project,
and therefore, they wisely voted it down.
They had just. seen the county's interest in
the Edgefeld and Kentucky road disposed
Of, and ir a few days thereafter, the puIr-
chasers sold ont at profit of $4,000.
We do not pretend to say there is a ring
in the present project, but we wish TO cau-
ton our citizens not Ia vote oh this propo-
sition without due reflection. Railroad
stocks are all depressed. A sale now, or
even in the next twelve months, would
probably be at great sacrifice. The stock
of the Louisville and Nashville Road and
Nashville and Decatur Railroads will prob
ably advance fully 100 per cent. after the
next twelve months. If sold now the pro-
ceeds might be used, it is true, in paying off
some Of the Indebtedness Of the county, but
i'm year or two the county taxes would be
as great rs ever; whereas, ifthe county holds
on 10 lis stock. the dividend can he used in
pay ing coanty exposes, and thus tighten
the taxation on our children. We believe
it would be safest not 10 delegate the power
Ia sell this stock at present.