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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-30
Horrible Crime.

A dreadful crime has just been CON-
mitted at Montreuil, village on the
border of the wood of Vincennes. A
widow lady named Duchateau, whose
friends are in independent circum-
stances, drowned in a pond her two
children, boy of eight and girl of
five. The mind of the woman had be-
come affected from grief at the loss of
her husband year ago. She acknowl-
edges that she did the deed, saying
that she would have drowned herself
had the water been deep enough. It
was, in reality, SO shallow that she
must have forcibly held the little VIC,
Tins beneath the surface.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-30

one side fifty to hundred seals from
the body of the drove, surround them,
causing the seals to huddle up in a
writhing. struggling heap, and strike
them lifeless by well-directed blows
upon the head, crushing in the skull,
the ineligible animals, such as are under
age or in bad condition, being allowed
to escape and in order that these con-
ditions of killing may be fully COM
piled with, the butcher gang is always
under the immediate supervisor of an
overseer, who is always with the men
directing their movements. In this
way the whole number of eligible seals
in the drove is disposed of during the
dav.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-30
Her Picfnra

A Pittsburgh firm, dealing largely
in photograph cards and stereoscopic
pictures, received a letter from GUS
toner in an adjoining county last week,
in which was the following singular re-
quest "Mr. -, living here, wants
picture of his wife. She has been
dead A years, was a medium sized wo-
man, light, sandy complexion, hair a
little on the dark, sandy order, blue
eyes, weight 140 pounds, red cheeks,
and SO years old when she died. In
closed find fifty cents for the picture" "
This bona fide request was complied
with. A picture was selected from the
large assortment in stock as near the
description as possible, and forwarded
on. Singularly enough, it proved en-
tirely satisfactory, the simple minded
writer expressing much surprise at the
marvellous inventions of the present
time, and especially was he astonished
at the marvellous things they could do
in Pittsburgh.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-30
VOL. Ii.
l Shall be Satisfied.


Not here Not here Not where the sparkling
waters
Fade into mocking sands as we draw near;
Where in the wilderness each footstep falters-
shall be satisfied but oh ! not here
Not here-where every dream of bliss deceives
Where the worn spirit never gains its goal,
Where, haunted ever by the thoughts that
81 grieve us,
Across us floods of bitter memory roll.
There is land where every pulse is thrilling
With rapture earth's sojourners may not
know,
Where Heavens repose the weary heart is
stilling,
And peacefully Hfe's time-tossed currents
flow.
Far out Of sight, while yet the flesh infolds us,
Lies the fair country where our hearts abide,
And of its bliss is naught more wondrous told
US,
Than these few words, " I shall be satisfied" !"
Satisfied ? Satished' The spirits yearning
For sweet companionship of kindred minds,
The silent love that here meets no returning
The inspiration which no language finds
Shall they be satisfied ? The souls vague
longing
The aching void which nothing earthly ills ,
Oh what desires upon my soul are thronging
AS look upward to the heavenly hills.
Thither my weak and weary steps are tend
ing
Savior and Lord with thy frail child abide !;
Guide me toward home, where all my wander
ings ending,
then shall see thee, and " be satisfied"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-30
CuriOsities Of Bees.

Some Of the old beliefs respecting
bees are curious. Their hatred to an
echo, which was an ancient article of
the bee-master's faith, does not seem to
be confirmed on investigation. Much
modern folk-loreon bees may be picked
up by any one who converses with the
peasantry in almost any part of Eng
land. From some reason or other, bees
are looked upon as peculiarly Gun
canny" creatures. Thus we were told
in Lincolnshire that bees would desert
hive on the occasion of death in the
family, unless some one knocked at
their hive and told them of it. The
same superstition we find to prevail in
Essex, and even Cornwall. Similarly
the belief that after a death hives
ought to be wrapped in Grape or
mourning of some kind is current in
Lincolnshire and East Anglia generally.
1t is even found in Lithuania, and is
probably connected with an ancient
idea that honey was symbol of death.
In Yorkshire there is a custom of invi-
ting bees to the funeral. If wild or
humble bee enter Northamptonshire
cottage, it is deemed a certain sign OF
death; il swarm of bees alight on
dead tree, or the dead branch of q liv-
ing one, there will be a death in the
family within the year. 1t is curious
why the bee should in Europe be so
connected with death, whereas in Hin
doc mythology the bow string of Kama
(the Hindoo Cupid is formed OF bees,
perhaps as symbol of love strong as
death. 1t is worth while mentioning
one or two more bee superstitions.
They will never thrive, it is said, in
quarrelsome family, nor when they
have been stolen. There can be no
greater piece of ill-luck than to pur-
chase aswarm ; it must always be given,
and the then custom is to return some
thing for it in kinda small pipe, say,
or some otherequivalent. Money should
be avoided in the transaction as much
as possible. In Hampshire it is COM
mon saying that bees are idle or unfor-
tunate in their work whenever there are
wars. At the risk of being esteemed
credulous, we may remark that the
martial year (1870) was an unlucky
honey year. East winds and drought
seemed in that year to have repressed
the secretion Of honey in the hectares
of May flowers,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-30
A Strange Parricide.

The murder of David Silas, of Stets
son, Maine, by his insane son, James
p. was one of the most revolving crimes
ever committed in the State. The wife
of the murdered man witnessed the
deed from the house, and Immediately
had ler son arrested and put in irons.
He appeared calm and unconcerned,
and told the story of the deed as fol-
lows "Father and were in the yard
cutting wood, when he said, James, l
am getting old, and want you to cut
my head off do it quick. Father laid
his head on the block, and. 1 struck at
him once, but the axe glanced ; the
second blow cut him badly, and the
third time hit HIM his head came
off and rolled away. / had to do it, as
it was my duty, and I am glad per-
formed it. Mother and father had laid
plan to kill me, but was too sharp
for them. The matter don't trouble
me. 1 did right, but feel bad to think
the old man couldn't have lived to do
better" The truth OF the matter is
that he knocked his father down and
dragged him to the block.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-30

BAxTER.-A special from Little Rock
to the st. Louis Evening Dispatch,
says that in the interview with Baxter,
he says that in the event of the Legis-
ature recognizing him as Governor, of
which he had no doubt, he would ad-
wise President Grant of its action, and
ask that the United States authorities
compel Brooks to vacate the State
House. If the President comply, and
Brooks refuse he would take the build
ing by force, or if the President should
delay, and still permit the troops to in
terfere, he would protect himself.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-30

A woman who has been in the poor
house at Waterbury, VT, for thirty
three years, says that she has washed A..
$50 bushels Of potatoes in that time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05


Mas. JAS. Mas Burlesque Opera Troupe,
closed weeks engagement last evening at
the Academy of Music in this city, having
played TO large and appreciative audiences.
Their repertoire Is very fue They are not
only refined aud geutee, but also classical.
The caricatures, by Miss Gussie Crayton are
simply immense, being correct likeness Of the
original. Her acting, also, is very original
aud piQuaut. She is assisted by Mr.. Mas.
who Is well know in this city as au actor of
fine merit The British Quarette verified
their reputation by discussing music Of
the most eloquent description, in a
big'y commemorate manner. The entire
troupe viii deserve patronage. and 90 thier
return trip may be sure Of warm reception.
Bug aio Courier
10 win be seen be the advertisement that
the above troupe will appear at Concert
Hall on on Moaday and Tuesday Evenings,
Sept l4th aud 18th.
There Will he a street parade at noon.
The Hsllelujlh Chorus from Heuders Crl-
,ar.o Of the Messiah. by the British Quartette
Is sail 90 De very finely re-derel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
The Old Family Journal.
Charlestown station Camp- Meeting.


The succession Of rainy days filled 20 break
up the camp or even 20 dampen de ardor Of
the tont-bo'ders, who seemed resolved to hold
on aud realize an equivalent In rel isious gain
for their labors and difficulties Wednesdays
sun rose clear and br,sh: and, by The close OF
that dsy. all traces of the rain had goue-tbe
board seats were dried. and, though still lit
he cool the weather promised avorably once
more. On Thursday lhe regc'ar services Of
The camp-mestug were resumed, with fair
attendance from town and the surrounding
country. Ia. REGISTER and other ministers be-
iag compelled oat,oll another camp-meotiug,
Rev. Msssrs Crson, EsgIeston, Arbosast
March. Tongue ana Hammond remained aud
SLED the pulpit, by ,ryos, and with great ac-
ceptauce. tie wori being carried Co the hearts
Of the people. as was evidenced 81 the deep
attention aud serious faces ofths audience.
sunday brou.lta thmE oi vehicles from al,
parts Of the county. ana che crowd al. through
che DAY was large. amounting TO 1900 90
1000 persons. Rev. Dr Arboea,t preached
81 the morning on ,he Anse's-tic.r number,
nature aud oaics-a sermon ut great power
and fun oi thought L. tb, afternoon Rev.
Sir March preached. and 30 night Rev. e..
Egs,sston-tbe night service. icing die East %
tbe meeting. was pratne,,l oa late toar and
resulted o several conversions and the alus
sion of O number into tie church
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
Postal Law.

The following despatch has been received
from Washington: Tho ucw edition Of the
p,stma>,ers Guide gives the following rule
relative o. the transmission ct newspapers Un-
Der the new law: After J-nuary Ut, 1873,
every newspaper received at an Office lor be-
livery is held TO lie prepaid, the iacttbatitisin
the mail being conclusive proof of payment.
FJrau paper published once week ard Of
teuer, the rate ~ postage under the new Iaw,
Is Two cent, a pound; papers published less
often than once week three cents pound.
The money flr this posttge must accompany
Che bsg containing the mail ms,teT, and be
paid % Tee postmaster who will hand To- the
messenger a stamp or stamps equal thsrto
cancelled before delivery, OF some special de-
sign &C stamp tha, viii be provided by the
Post ONCE Department.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
MARRIED.

Wear Kcrnevsv,le. in this county. August lSth.
I-ll by Rev. A. z. Rodgers, llr. WA. A. SITES
to Mrs. FANNIE TRJSSEiI.-aJ of Jefferson
county. ". Va.
At the residence Of Or. JOS r. Gorral, on the
cath of July, bv Rev j. B. TAYLOR, Mr.. EDW ARD
A. WILLIS. of RappahanuncS, 90 Miss KATE ".
NEWCOM EB. OF Berkeley county.
At the Lutheran Parsonage, Martrshurg. on
fh, 20,h OF JUL. by Rev. NJ D.. Cutler, Mr.. >. G..
TR0CTr oft Baltimore. aud Miss clara Il.
LOUTZ. of Me ,iu,5r,g.
At Davidsonvi'ie. Nd. 10 the NJ Z. Churcl,
Arru.t 26th ls7l. by Rev. 0. c. Marriott y. :.
d. STRIUER. of ibis county, 90 Miss EMMA O..
TALBOT, Of Anne Arundel county, Ma.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
Farmers Tri-state Picnic.

Williams Grove" Cumberland Co., Pa.
MEss3s. EpIToBs:
This meeting was held 27th ult, on most
lovely plateau # ground, nearly surrounded by
water. living Immediately along a branch Cd the
Cumberland Valley r. r., dverginI at Me
clauicsburs, and running south 10 Dillsbnrs.
This was a eaud fmteruiZng of that noble
organization. the Patrons Of llusbandry,
which is destined in tie future, as dill tie az
rcuturist Of the past, to not ouly produce the
material support OF this nation, bat furnish 1t
with Wisdom add virtue from rural walks To
redeem auG re.cuerate /, from the slough Of
corruption and disorder There was truly,
startling significance about this giant harmo-
uiou, meeting Of human clements. heretofore
violently di>cDrdaut men and women from
south Carolina, Maryland, Virginia. and West
Virginia. laying aside former preiudiccS, coming
together upon Pennsylvania soil, strangers
vet citing as brothers aud sisters, extending
10 each other cordial greetings. commiugllng
with diguifcd freedom, aud talking of national
troubles past aud present. without restraint or
acrjmouy; does not this suggest, that IN this
organization, is to he found that controlling
element which has been breaihel into existence,
% check the obstructive corruptionS Of corpO-
ra'i0ns and ieljsiGfrc rings. and asSuage the
fearful political tornado, thatis looming up he
tween the races, under the promptiuss Of white
demons?
Stirring speeches were made by Lieut. Gov.
Alien, ca. Pllotte and DR. Heckols, of Penn
sy,vuuia. Ex-Gov Aiken Of South Carolina,
Hon. Thos NJ Isbell and Rev. W. W. Dow
LEY, Of West Virginia.
As am item Of encouragement to "Patrons,
and To- quiet the painful nervousness of our in
teucc,na brethren, who think there is great
presumption in this organization Of the Far
mels we desire 90 refer TO tie historical fact
that Washington. jefferson. Madison aud Mon
roe were transferred from tilIerS of the soil. to
/ Rulers Of the Nation, aud we would most ear
ue,,ly invoke ior their special benefit, the spir-
It's Of those distinguished departed, TO stand
upon the mmparts Of our order and direct our
councils. j. II. 5
Ht,town, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

A NEAT INrEorvcr1Ey SrEFcH-General
F,z Lee IN Introducing Major Douglas 20 the
people ol Stafford. said, & signal gun will
Be fired to-day that viii light the camp-ires
and make Stafford the banner county Of the
State We want man who was with us
and of us IN 1860 who was with Us
and Of us 10 lS62-G3, when we were IN a
stones throw of peace. and IN 1865, when we
furled that banner which was weary with us
and ofus In 1874, recognizing tie changed
state of affairs. aud that we have common
country. Such a man I now introduce to
YOU. lion. b. 3. Douglas. for whom | am
sure you viii give rousing majority at the
n.L..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
Desirable New Houses.


Sometime ago we made mention Of the cree
zion OF comfortable and convenient dwellings
10 the Southeastern section of Charlest wn,
ly our youn. and energetic friend, Arthur W.
TaVks. who was DESTROYS not only of invest
ing portion Of lis surplus funds, hut Of pro-
noting tie interests Of The town IIe has had
constructed three dwellings, beautiful iu the
exterior ami possessed of an tie convenieuces
desirable. which have been do,e by our home
ueclauics-of which notown can boast better.
Tie rooms are Of good size, iudicious'y ar
ranged sufficiently numerous ana all well-6n-
isbed. Each house has the needed outside
neutrality-suspicious. garden, yard, cis-
tern. &c altogether making tie property
attractive and desirable suburban residences.
One is already rented, and the others will be
lst only to careful and agreeable people. Mr..
Hawks win take pleasure in showing thepro-
pcrty. and 10 him we refer an for terms He
deserves the thanks Of tho community for his
Efforts in hundred way to advance the pros
peri,y Of oar town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

TINS UAar HorrI This is the popular no.
tel 600 the vicinity Of the Depot in Winchester,
Mai Hart host, assisted by Mr.. r. NJ. Cart
nell. an experienced hotel man. The Hart
Hotel Is very commodious new building elc-
cant'y furnished and lbs Inequalities dispensed
with % liberal hand The traveller is rarely
~eatej at a more sumrtuous table with cdibl,s
more delicju~y served An the appoint
nerts Of the Hotel are excellent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
NOTICE.
~ - % JEwELRI
Episcopal Female Institute;
CyDER CBARGE or CHRISTS CHCRCH,
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA.
REY. ]. Q. EEHEAT. a. ~. prlncinaI

REV. J. Q. :" IILAIr \. u, Prlncipal.
For twenty years CONNECTED wili ibe 10. Female
Institute, stanton, Va, aa teacher 0r vice.
principal
Assisted by an experienced. well qla',G D and COM
p'eto corps ol teachors, already arpoiHI.d.
OF boarding pupiis, on the Do Wcdncday in Sep
tembcr, 1876
An carly application o. desirable. as the num-
Der OF boarding pupils will Boz iiniicd
For Circulars address Eeg. y. g.. Wleaf staun-
ton, Va.. or Col. +. w. NJ. Holiday. Winchester.
Va. aud Clergy OF the Pro'ostant E,'.corM
Church of the Diocefe oi ya.. Rev. q. %. Phillip
and Trustees 0f the Va. fou-'e Institute, siala-
TN, Va
July N, Is7i-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

Ga IT. r.i.v. "a september. 1875; Ms. MARY
p. HURST, we o. N- john ". Hu,st, ot tbs
County.
40 her residence near Springfield. Ohio, on the
18th August Mrs CATHARINE ERNST wife Of
Nr John NJ Ernst. foru'cr'v OF Shepberd,town,
and dau-ht.ro of Dauic, Eut,cr deed, OF Shcp-
ierd,touu, scd $50 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

BERRYvILLE-Mr.J Rec Smith has hal
recently some fifteen or twenty acres of his
tract of land adjoining BerryviiIe surveyed aud
laid Oh into streets and lots. ia order TO afford
an opportunity % persons desiring to invest
their capital and labor In home, In our town.
Four streets have been laid of, and the corpo-
rate authorities have already named them, as
follows: The streets entering from the Charles
town pike and running west, IS called Tread
well; the street ruuuitg parallel with this Is
called West Academy; the street entering
from the Winchester road is called Rice; and
another street entering from the Winchester
road is called Smith. West Academy and
Treidwell streets are fifty feet wide. Rice and
Smith streets forty fee. vide CLARKE Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

When John Adams was ninety years Of
ace. be was asked how he kept the vigor Of
his faculties up to that age. He replied
constantly employing them. The mind Of
an old nan is like on old horse; ifyou would
eet any out Of it YOU must work it constant
lv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

An exchange SAYS: When you see bare
headed man fllow a CIV through the front
cate and filing the air with garden imple-
~eas and profanity, You may know that bis
cabbage plants have been SC. out.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

A new ". + Church South. is now being
erected at Mulcr's Y Roads The corner stone
was laid on Saturday afternoon last. The
foundation is built. and tie other portion of
the building is pro .res>ing fnelv-Sbop Ecg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

DcArrs-The Winchester Times aanouncea
tle DEATH IN that place, OF Mr.. Richard Sid
well-at an advanced are. Also, near Win
chester on lba 22ud ultimo, Mr. Alfred Par
kius, in his 77th year. Also, Mr.. Benjamin
Rotius-a;e proprietor Of the Taylor Hotel
on the 26th ultimo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
Special Commissioners Sale
Or VALUABLE
IOTs IN SOUTH BOLIVAR.

PURSUANT to a Decree pronounced on tie
L 9th day Of April, 1874. by the Circuit
Court of jefferson County. West Virginia, In
the case Of James Foley's Administrator, on
the petition, amended petition and supplement
tai amended petition Of John c. Unseld, Ex-
ecutor Of John G. nseld, deceased, plaintiff,
VS.. Johuson CARROTS Administrators, &c, de-
PENDANTS, depending in the said Court 10 chan
Gerry. the undersigned, appointed Special Com
missioner by said decree for the purpose, Will,
On Saturday, Sept. Goth, 1874,
in front Of the Mountain View Hotel" in the
town Of Farper's Ferry, sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, the Real Estate of John
son Garrett. deceased in the bill and proceed
inns mentioned. or so much thereof as may be
required to pay the Indebtedness Of said John
son CARROTS Estate in the decree mentioned
same consisting Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
notice..

A LII persons are hereby warned no; to ,re5pass
\ on my VINEYARD and Orchard The law vii
De enforced against all offenders. Parents are
earnestly requested to warn their boys or they
NAV be injured Night pluuderers will receive
special attention By an armed guard. No admit
lance on sundays to any person.
Aug. s, lS74-tf. J. J. II. STRAITR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

We learn that Mr. S b Harrison has ID
his valuable property, near town. consisting
oil rs acres. well improved to MeS>rs Oliver
Sherman and j. II. L. Hunter. f.r the sum Of
5000. equivalent To cash -Shep Reg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
FARMERS

WANTING the popular Fertilizer known as
w CELLS AMMONlATED BONE SUPER
PHOSPHATE" will please send in their orders
directly. in order to secure it-'ast year the de-
mand was 20 great that those not giving their or
ders early were disappointed. IL viii be in good
drilling order and improved in quality if possible
Beware of cheap fertilizers made for clubs.
Aug. 7, ls74-Gt +. NJ. AlSQUliH, So.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05

CAsroRIA is more than a Substitute for Castor
oil. It's the ONLY safe article in existence which
is certain % assimildte the food, regulate the bow
els. cure wind collie and produce natural sleep 1t
contains reither minerals, morphine or alcohol,
and is pleasant 20 take. Children need not cry
and mothers may resi-.
Oetober 10 lST3-lv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-09-05
Shannondale Factory.

and will there manufacture Woolcn Goods on an
increased scale-havins greater facilities and more
Improved Machinery, beside fall corps 81 coia-
petent workmeh. Every article heretofore man
ufactured under nv supervision viii, ~ my pres
eut establishment. be produced in greater pes'ec
ton, and will compare iavorabiy wiih 1ne Des'
fabrics.
am in the market Cor Wool. and viii Tnrehass
at the Factory, and through ry Agents IN Charles
town, Messrs. Duke / GaNahcr-alloWing the
highest market price. Il more convenient Tor my
old customers who NAV desire to exchange Dol
for Goods 70 deliver the Wool in Char esiown'
Messsrs. Duke Gallaher are authorized 70 re-
ceive and receipt for the same.
Information as TO prices, &c, nav be had ny
undressing me at Kabletown, or my Agents al
Charlestown.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended me. | trust to merit. hy rareul az
teu'ion 10 business, the manufacture 81 superior
goods and by moderate charges. continuance OF
the Good will and custom or old iends aud trial
by new ones. ~,,