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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-30

SAILS OF GOVERNMENT GOLpIN DECKMBgR
The Secretary of the Treasury has directed the
assistant treasurer at New York to sell one-halr
million dollars OF gold on each Thursday during
the month OF December. The aggregate aulo inr
10 be sold is two and One-haif million dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-30

MINISTER GUSHING DENIES THE SrORIRs or
DoCKRAT's Ill TRRATMEEF.-Itis Is Understood
that The Secretary of s. ate has received a tele
graphic Communication from General Cushing
the United states Minister ia 81 adTid, entirely
coLtTadictng the reports in regard 10 che il
treatment OF DockTaY, who vas recently sent
10 SPAN from Cuba. II appears, on the con
tTaTy, that h-s accommodations at SanCauCef
EaE6 been the best possible, and that so far
from btiDg subject 10 strict confinement, he ha.
been allowed 20 walk abODt the city with free
dom, though subject TO police inspection. He
has been carefully provided fer In regard 70
board aud clothing, aud though he is about T.
be removed TO Yalencis, it is to the best con
ducted prison IN Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-30
NATIONAL TH EATER.
Kellogg Grand English Opera.

Mt c. D HEss--..........
MONDAY EVENING, Decembsr7,
LTR0NATOR
TUESDAY ENENIGG, December :,
r -. aFp, &Fauce ia tws years of Amsrics's favor
Mr.. wILLfAA CASTLE,
II FI,tCv'. charming oseTa Of
"TIGGTE,spfDTs IGd,. Ds INNER 4. yMSR FI;sBssa'9 I,Ss
THS MARRIAGE OF FIGARO,
fhiDA1 n SmyTNLFe; J. Z IF9,s Rs'sm0sr H.
SATURDAY EyENLNg, Decsmber IL.
sATUEpAY-GRAED REiJOGg MATINEE.
Eui Chorus aud Grand OTUhsstra.
sssas Of SEAT; COR cS1amcnses TfGrsdsy, Ds:s-
her = 81 e N az M-tzerott 3 Gee y 1.ic sror.
Ns'zerotts and right side at Theater.
h-ss'yed see's, according 20 ioe1ti2n, 81 %, 3
81 MstzsEo.:' s-d at Box Office cf Thssler. n5O 6,
ODD fellows HALL.
1--WE HI0HTs ONLY.
C.nmE1Cing TUESDAY, December Ist.
CHARLsS MacEVOY'S
lemons original HIBEREICON ara EMERALD
COMEDY COMPANY.
A rselss9ge q M.Esh, Masis, Psshas and See cry.
TON KELLY as BaTLey" A" the Ggice.
Grand Matinee on SATURDAY, Deosnber ;, at
,isaissisa 3: cents Reserved Seats % cents;
Chiltreu IS cents. nov94,
LIELLGGG EKGLIsH OPERA.
H M Q. d Director.
VIII commence limited ssasOa AZ
T6E NATIONAL THEATER,
Or MONDAY EVENING, DscembeTT.
Full aDr cuncemeut q artists, repertoire, prc~s,
&C. II TIE papers Of Sunday, HOvsmbsr a. nZ3-6t
R8kLOW'S GALLERY
OF
Pin = a IS
l22S PENNSYL FANIA AVsNUB.
Juzt arrived = splendid cousctsos Of ES9R4Y-
ms snd POBC ELAINE PALS T4HG5, AM fancy
El.t sud velvet FRAMES.
= lso, . fne selection of FRENCH PHOTO
GRAPES. from modern paintings.
FTeLch eill Chapss, Nith fCl4tng Doors for P0r-
Celafues and Photographs.
EeS G DDS received daily for the Holidays.
Oeil-5Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-30

The annual report of the Surgeon General OF
the army has been submitted 10 the Secretary
Of war.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For the relief and
cure of all derange-
ments in the stom.
ach, liver, and bow
els. They are a mild
aperient, and an
excellent purgative.
Being purely vege-
: table, they contain
no mercury or nine.
raj whatever. Much
serious sickness and
suffering is prevent
ed bV their timely
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19

RE~ Postmasters win find il for their inter.
est TO act ms agents for the WEEKLY JOUR.
NAL, being the largest and best Republican
newspaper published in New England.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19
LOCAL NEWS.
GuildllalI.


GuildhalI.
As the printer desires opportunity
Tor q little rest AMI reSfcalon dur
Ing the Holidays the HERALD will
not be issued next week. We
shall see to it, however, that our
readers lose nothing thereby, but
shall endeavor to give them double
tn. amount of news the week follow
ing. In the meantime we shall open
new subscription books for 1875, and
shall be glad to receive the renewals
of our old subscribers and many new
ones beside. Letters containing COM
munications for the HERALD or en-
closing subscriptions. should be adj
dressed "nERALD, Guildhall, VT"
or John W. EIartshorn, Lunenburg."
John L. Frye, administrator of the
estate of Il. p. Frye, has sold Sc acres
of back lot to j. b. Brown for S2l0i
also right Of redemption in the re-
mainder Of said lot for $3.50.
The ladies of the Congregational
society propose celebrating Christmas
eve at the church by having tree, SO
that the little folks, and perhaps some
of larger growth, may expect Santa
Claus around distributing his gifts in
almost endless prorusion.
o. b. Boyc6, Esq, for several years
past the only lawyer in the place, has
removed to Barre, VT, and formed a
partnership with his brother in the
practice Of his profession. His stand
ing here was such, as lawyer and q
man, that his many friends regretted
to have him leave, but hope that what
is their loss will prove to be lis gain.
The following business was trans
acted in the Probate Court for the
District of Essex for the week ending
Dec. 10, 1874.
Dec. 12th.-Z. P. Frye's estate
Report of commissioners received on
file.
Dec. 16th.-Warner Williams es-
tate-Hon. Levi Howe presents his
administration account for eXamina-
ton ard allowance /; referred to JAN
uary 9th for hearing. John NJ. Hill
liard's estate-License granted adj
minlstrator to sell real estate; in said
estate $500 has been assigned to the
widow.
Lunenburg.
The ladies of the Methodist Society
held festival at the Town Hall,
Wednesday evening. The exhibition
of pictures, by Prof. II. A. Cutting,
was lirst-rate the oysters served by
Raymond Thomas, were excellent,
and all passed OFF very pleasantly.
The receipts above all expenses were
about $40.
A very sad accident, and what came
near being fatal, happened to Mrs.
l.. A. Nichols, on Thursday Of last
week. The entrance to their cellar is
through trap door; Mrs. Nichols
went to the cellar with butcher
knife to cut q cheese and returned
with the knife in her hand and in
some way unknown to herself tell
backward through the trap to the Gel
lar bottom. Here she laid uncon-
scous for some minutes, when she
was found by her son. A large cash
had been cut by the knife through the
bottom Of the ear and the side of the
head back of the ear. She was badly
bruised in many other places, but I'M
der the faithful and skiIlful treatment
of our excellent physician, DR.. Ran,
ney, she is fast recovering.
Bloomfield.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19
Stratford Hollow.

Stratford Hollow.
The clothes pin mandatory of
Fisk & Cobleigh, having suspended
operations for the present, the large
stock Of hard wood timber left over IS
being sawed into fire wood, excepting
what may answer for lumber or ship
timber.
Nearly the usual amount of logging
will be done in this vicinity the pres
ent winter. Merriam & Buffers are
running the Fisk mill under q lease.
The term OF school here will close
in two weeks. The scholars, about
forty-five in number, are said to have
made fine progress under Miss Forbes
tuition.
There is to be Christmas Ball at
Bishops hall on Friday evening, Dec.
25th. A good tine is expected.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19

Lancaster.
1t WAS found impossible start the
passenger train out Monday morning
without snow pillow.
Messrs. Congdon & Goodrich
butchered two-years-old hcifer last
week, which weighed when dressed
75l pounds.
Now is your time for over-coats,
caps and gloves. Spaulding & Lane
have an abundant supply at a prize
that all can buy.
"You pays your money and you
takes your choice"--Providence River
oysters ut 40 cents per quart or Nor
folk at 80 cents. These are the rates
obtained at Emmons s. Smiths store
on the corner.
The house of Col. Ephraim Cross is
closed this winter for the first time in
ninety-fve years. During all this
long period the fire in one of its an
tiquated tireplaccs has never been per-
united to go out.
The Rev. DR.. Adams, Of Concord,
occupied the pulpit Of the Methodist
church last Sabbath forenoon and
afternoon, to the great Profit OF all
present. In the afternoon the cause
of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the
NJ. f. Church was presented, and a
collection taken amounting to about
seventeen dollars.
Speaking of holiday goods, we
know what we are talking about when
we say that G.. A. Martin has got
them to suit the requirements Of all
classes of customers both as to the
articles wanted, and prices. His ex-
tensive assortment Of silver-ware is
dazzling to the beholder and is sell
ing at discount of at least 20 per
cent. on last years prices. He has
made extensive additions to his regu-
lar line of goods, beside adding a
large assortment of articles peculiarly
adapted to the holiday season. We
would in particulars advise our young
men and maldehs who desire to sur
prise their sweethearts with an ap-
propriate' r1onento of affection on
Christmas eye., to call at Martins
Before purchasing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19
Died.

In Lancaster, Dec. II, of consumption Gil
man Colby. aged 81 years and months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19
BOSTON
Weekly Journal
For 1875.
The Popular Weekly
OF NEW ENGLAND.
ORGANIZE YOUR CLUBS.
TIE NEWS OF THE WEEK
Carefun5 Compiled Expressly for the Paper

FAMILY HEADING, varied and attractive,
TO please the tastes of Il c intelligent CLASSES.
THE MARKETS fully reported for the bene.
fit of farmers and traders.
AGRICULTURAL ARTICLES Of a practical
nature, under the lead of THE Farm and
The Fircside," with frequent articles by a
"Young Farmer"
POLITICAL EDITORIALS and political
news presented fully and fairly.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE, giving move.
ments of ministers and news of interest to
all denominations.
NEW ENGLAND ITEMS, being n record of
interesting incidents, carefully culled.
REPORTS OF ALL MEETINGS Of inter.
est relating 10 Science, Literature. Education,
and Domestic and Social Economy.
Etc, Etc, Etc.
R8~ Postmasters win find it for their inter.
eat TO act rs agents for the WEEKLY JOUR.
NAL being the largest and best Republican
newspaper published in New England.
THE BOSTON WEEKLY JOURNAL now
is one of the largest papers printed in the
country, AVID in quantity aud variety of mat.
ter it is unequaled by any New England
weekly. We intend that during the coming
year it shall be more attractive than ever to
its great body of readers. and that by the i'm.
provement Ot its present features and the in.
PRODUCTION of new ones, its visits to the
with increased interest.
In every town and village in New England
there Is doubtless some young man or young
woman who by Il little personal effort can
get up a club OF ten or more subscribers, nnd
in this way secure for themselves and their
families an extra copy of THE JOURNAL
free. The terms for the Weekly are us fol
lows:
TERMS.
Ono copy, s. g 90
Five copies TO one address, so
Ten Is 90
And an extra copy to gettcr-up of the club
RATES OF POSTAGE
Any one RENTING us two dollars will re.
ceive the BOSTON WEEKLY JOURNAL
during 1875, postage included
Getters'up OF clubs must add twenty cents
to each copy for prepayment of postage.
The money in all cases must accompany the
order.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19
Bloomfield.

Bloomfield.
Rev. A. B. Russell, Of Canaan, at
tended the Quarterly Meeting held at
the Methodist church, Dec. 18th and
18th. The sermons were Of high
order, and were we'll received. At
the prayer meeting Sabbath evening,
three adults manifested by rising u
desire to be Christians, and requested
the prayers Of Christians.
Rev. r. Pritty has on hand quite
large assortment of books suitable
for Christmas and New Years pres
ents which will be sold cheap.
II. A. Cutting, NJ. D., Of Lunen-
burg, is to lecture in Bloomfield short.
ly. Look out for notice of same.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19
Jefferson.


Mrs. Jordan, of this town, one day
last week on her 85th birthday did a
days work in spinning before three
o'clock, after which she spun two ex-
ira skeins.
The Rev. Mr.. Noycs, from Lancas-
ter, delivered an able discourse in our
church last Sunday week, our pastor
being sick.
Mr.. Jasper, the school teacher on
the Hill is having good success, SO we
understand.
We are to have a social gathering
Christmas eve, and are very glad
that Mason has snch a fine lot of
goods suitable for the occasion winch
he is selling cheap to people of this
and other towns.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-19
M aH.ried.

In Milan, N H.. Dec. l3, by Jas. S. Phipps,
Esq, DaI ius G. Eastman and Miss Cora Al
media McWane, both of Milan.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-21
The Virginius.

One OF the conditions of the Eirginius
settlement with Spain was that Spain
should paw an indemnity to the sailors
seized, and to the relatives of those killed,
unless she could show, within given pc
Rod, to the satisfaction of our State De-
partment that the Virginlus was not an
American ship in such sense as entitled her
to the protection of orr laws. Has Spain
satisfied our State Department on this
head. and has the whole subject been per-
mitted to drop by the facile gentlemen who
sustain the Interests of our people SO
very gently when they, are opposed to
Spanish interests! Will some one in
Washington stir it up and let us know
how the case stands England's attitude
will give interest to ours. If we have
abandoned this case it is because we have
admitted, in Spanish showing, that the
Virginius was not an American ship; but
England, at this moment, is pressing her
case against Spain. basing it on the ire
fragable evidence thoroughly satisfactory
to her that the Virginius was an American
ship. She was, says John Bull, an Ameri-
can ship as against any other nation.
Though the United States might critlcise
her papers, Spain must have respected
them if she had regarded international
laws. Therefore, "a she was an American,
Spain had no control over persons on her.
aud Spain must pay. 1t is queer to find
England maintaining the rights Of our ships
when our state Department has abandoned
tten.-Nelc York Herald.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-21
A Woe Among Women.

The awful wretch of the Saturday Reeier
is again at work in the mysogynic vein.
He says that among the many modes of
tormenting practiced By the ordinary wo-
man of society, one Of the worst is her habit
of blabbing. or repeating to one dear friend
the things that have been lately said and
done by another dear friend. Some women
ere positively ill-natured and blab from
malice. Old maids whose life has been
soured by disappointments, or VINO from
want of proper education in their youth
have no satisfactory means OF occupa-
ton, are sometimes found to be faint
ed with this vice. Telling tales is
to them what torturing flies is to
naughty children. The emotion displayed
by mother when they tell her that her
son at Oxford is constantly in the company
of such or euch we'll scapegrace;
the disGuiet Of q young girl when they hint
to her that her lover is generally believed 20
be deeply il deb-, or vixen they repea: TO her
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-21
AChampiou Canal Warmer,

The man who called at the office the
other day to exhibit what he called a patent
prayer extinguisher is evidently a lunatic.
He came again this morning, and after
sitting down on well favored dish of paste
which had been prepared for the benefit of
an Exchange tiend," he remarked:
"Busy!"
well, $3.50. What is it!"
"S-s-s-s-s-hr' he aepirated mystericusly.
"Ive jist got the biggest idea in my head
that any man ever rassled with"
Indeed"
Yes, Stree. Now. you see, l list pro.
pose to be benetactOr to the human race.
This here idea of mine will jist pay of the
hull of the nashunal debt if you only put
her through. an don't want to make a
cent out OF 1t, nuther.'
might it not be well to-
''Oh, know what you're goin to cay, an
I'll cum right to the pint to onct. This
here idea, which cum mighty near lifin' the
top Of my head off, is jist this: I've got a
patent plan to prevent the canals from
| freezl' in winter or summer. This hain't
no chemical idee nuther, but then brevity
| is the thief Of time, and my notion is about
this: 1 propose to build a nice fre-prooi
buildin over the canal, extendin' its
| hull length. This building will be orna-
| mental, and the upper floors can be Used
as offices and elevators. Bizness will flow
| into 'em, it can't help it. Along in places
where there amt much population, tae
! buildin' needn't be more than two stories
! high, but in cities it can be as big as Pow
ers' block. The Offices will be warmed by
! steam, and of course the canal won't freeze
Tor l propose to have a law passed recurring
| each boat to boil a certain quantity OF wa
| ter an pour it into the canal with every
mile she makes. Population will flow into
| the magnificent structure over the canal
| an the towpath will be kept dry. Ia sum
| mer the heat Of the sun will be kept from
! the backs OF the mules, an menny valuable
| lives will be saved, not to mention profan
| ity. IL regard to the Hudson river-well
thatll only require little more enterprise
| but"
''Well, sir, how do you propose to carry
| out this scheme"
simple as milk. Suppose the length OF
| the canal from Buffalo TO Albany is 80:
miles, and that this building costs zoos, u0(
| a mile, rhat'u be in the neighborho0d o.
| 81 ,059000, 900. Now, in order to build The
| first section We can form a stock company
issue stock an mortgages, not to mention
| lots of bonds an SIGH. You comprehend
| the plan, now about how much stock dt
| you think you would take!' Then The
writer. who perhaps did not attend tint
| Sunday school with becoming regularity il
| his youth, uttered a few impatient adjec
| tiyes of Christian nature and slew the
| lunatic in cold Observation-Disclosures Adcerttsel
| d,,G Union.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-21
SCHOOL STATISTICS.

Twas Saturday night, and teacher sat
Alone, her task pursuing;
She averaged this and she averaged that
OF al that her class was doing;
She reckoned percentage, SO many boys
And so many girls all counted.
And marked all the tardy and absentees,
And to what all the absence amounted
Name and residence wrote in full,
Over many columns and pages
Yankee, TeutOnic, African, Celt,
And averaged all their ages,
The date OF admission ofevery one.
The cases of f1agellation:
And prepared a list of graduates
For the coming examination.
Her weary head sank low on her book,
And her weary heart still lower,
Fer some of her pupils had little brain,
And she could not furnish more.
She slept, she dreamed; it seemed she died,
And her spirit went to Hades,
And they met her there with a question fair,
State what the Per cent OF your grade is gu
Ages had slowly rolled away,
Leaving but partial traces,
And the teachers spirit walked one day
Ia the old familiar places.
mound of fossized school reports
Attracted her observation.
As high as the State house dome and as wide
As Boston since annexation.
She came to the spot where they buried her bones
And the ground was well built over.
Bot Ia borers digging threw out a skull
Once planted beneath the clover.
4 disciple of Galen, wandering by,
Paused to look at the diggers,
and, picking the skull up looked through the eye
And saw it was lined with figures.
Just as thought" said the young M D.,
How easy it Is to kill EN-
Statistics Ossitied every fold
"Of crebrum and cerebellum.'
"It's great curiosity. sure said Pat,
by the bones you tell the creature o.
"Oh, nothing strange" said the doctor, "that
Was nineteenth century teacher
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-21
Winter Sigus.

Would i. not serve useful purpose ii
| some scientific meteorological were to gather
| into mass the various weather signs
whether valuable or not-treasured by the
| farmers AMI other common sense people of
| the country, and then sif6 them, so that
| those of real value may have their proper
| influence, and those which are merely fan
! ciful may cease to mislead
That there are weather signs in abundance
| every body knows. That the greater part
! of these signs are utterly valueless, every
person of intelligence can testify. Yet that
| they do practically influence the time and
| mode of the planting Of crops and OF their
| after culture will be acknowledged by many
| who would not be suspected of the folly,
| and who can give 10 other reason tor It
| than the force OF habit
1--WE are going to have dry month";"
| seid farmer the other day.
How do you know" he was asked.
| "By the Indians sign of the new moon,
he replied. Its horns hung SO sloping
| that they could hold no water
| His companion laughed. "Why, that's
my Injin sign for q wet moon. The
| horns slope SO that they let loose all the
| water
The sign in the one case was no doubt as
| prophetic as in the other.
always plant your potatoes in the dark
| of the moon it you wish to have full
crop" heard neighbor say. "But never
| kill your pork nor boil your soap at such a
| time, unless you are willing TO have them
| shrink to nothing
"What is your authority FOR this p
81 have always SO heard" he answered
with some hesitation, land always so prac-
! ticed. Potatoes. you know, being roots,
| naturally love darkness. And soap and
| bacon-I suppose they take their cue from
| the state of the moon. The fact is, only
know that this is the old rule
1--WE are to have a frost on the nineteenth
| of May" said a farmer to me on the fifth CT
| April.
l was shocked, for be looked wise and
| lugubrious, and frost at that time would
| cost millions OF dollars. | asked, 'How do
| you know y
Because we had fog on the nineteenth
| of March'S
He saw NE smiling, and added: 81 have
| heard this rule ever since l was boy, and
| it has never failed yet
THE surest rule / know for foretelling
| the weather throughout the year." said a
planter, possessed OF at least q semi col
| legiate education, lis to note the twelve
| days between new Christmas and old
Christmas from December % to January o.
| The months of the ensuing year are apt 10
| be wet or dry, cool or warm, according 10
| the day corresponding" He seriously de-
| clared that for many years he had pitched
his CROP" and ordered bis plantation work
under the guidance of this rule, and found
| hat it served well. No doubt. for that
amount of time in advance, it was quite as
good as any other rule in ordinary use
Hearth G,id Home.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-21

Notice. Office Board of Underwriters, New Or
leans, june 8, l37i-At meeting of this Board,
held this day, the following resolution was unan-
imousy adopted:
Resolved, That no claim for loss under fire
policies be paid until SIXTY DAYS after satisfac-
tory proof OF the same, excepting sums not ex-
originated on the premises.
The following was adopted October ID, 1878:
Resolved, That the Fire Wardens be and are
hereby instructed to Investigate, judicially, the
origin of all fires IN accordance with act Of the
Legislature, No. l53, section four a. d. 1855.
The following companies compose the Board OF
Underwriters:
Crescent Mutual Insurance Company.
Merchants Mutual Insurance Company.
Factors and Traders Insurance Company.
Mechanics and Traders Insurance COMPANY.
Commercial Insurance Company.
TeutOnia Insurance COMPANY.
HibeTnia Insurance Company.
Germanla Insurance COMPANY.
Louisiana Insurance Company.
New Orleans Mutual Insurance Association.
New Orleans Mutual Insurance Company.
Peoples Insurance Company.
Sun Insurance Company.
Home Insurance Company.
Hops Insurance Company.
Union Insurance Company.
Delta Insurance Company.
g. n. Welshans, Agent
?. A. Bar ker, agent.
s. A. Noritz, Agent.
BY order OF the Boarl
je13 su I'm GEORGE MATHER, Secretary.