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The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19
OUR THANKSGIVING.
By the Governor of the state Of Maine
4 PROCLAMATION.

A PROCLAMATION.
In accordance with revered CUSTOM and in con
tormlty with the recommendation of the President
the United States, do hereby with the advice aDd
consent of the Executive Council appoint THURS
DAY, the 25Ih of November, instant, as day Of
Thanksgiving and Praise to Almighty God for the
mercies and blessings Of another year.
And earnestly request all tbe people of this
State to abstain from their usual secular employ
ments and appro roprialely observe day hallowed By
so precious memories and set apart for SO exalted i
purpose Let all the people give thanks in the sane
tuary reioce and not withhold praise in their homes
and by cheerful deeds of hospitality nd charity
commemorate the loving kindness which the Heaven
ly Father has shown them in all the relations of life
Given at the Council Chamber this first day o
November, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy five and of the indie
pendence of the United States of America the
one hundredth.
NELSON DINGLEY, JR.
By the Governor.
SIDNEY PERHAM. Secretary of State
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

1t is at this season of the year that so
many boys forget that the ice can break and
let them into the cold, cold water 10 be
drowned. We suppose that no amount of
warning will prevent careless persons from
going upon the thin ice and being drowned.
The public expect men to die OF delirium
tremens and such necessary vices as come
from intemperance, but the annual loss of a
dozen bright boys by yenturing upon thin ice
seems unnecessary.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

Mr.. ANDREW GREEN has written letter
on Mr.. Fitz John Porter in connection with
that gentleman's position in the department
of puolic works of the city of New York, in
which he pretty conclusively shows that Mr..
Porter is guilty of negligence, incapacity, and
utter unftness for the discharge of his duties.
The letter is as fatal to Porter's civic reputa-
ton as was the report of the court martial to
his military repute.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

THE exercises at the unveiliDg of the mon
ument of Edgar Poe at Baltimore Wednes-
day were of an interesting character. OF the
six persons present at bis burial twenty-five
years ago. three survive and were in attend
ance on the Baltimore ceremony. Prof. 81.
E. Shepherd read an essay on the literary
character of Poe, and Prof. William Elliot a
sketch of the movement for the erection of a
monument. Mr.. John 81. B. Latrobe gave
some personal "reminiscences OF the poet, and
two poems, one by Mr.. William Winter of
the New York Tribune.were recited. Letters
were read from many eminent literary men.
among them Tennyson, Bryant, Longfellow,
Whittier and Holmes. The majority of the
tributes were in strain of charitable but
reserved eulogy. In his sketch Prof. Elliot
said that the poet was born in Boston, JAN
uary 20, 1909. All other authorities give the
place and date as Baltimore, January, 1911.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

Gov. DINGLEY, in accordance with the
act submitting the constitutional amend
ments to the people by the last Leg
islature, has issued proclamation an
nouncing that these amendments will become
a part of the constitution of Maine on the
first of January, 1876. Chief Justice Apple
ton will present to the Legislature the con-
stituton in codifed form, so that no part Of
that instrument will appear as amendments.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19
THE New York Times is engaged in a

The New York Times is engaged in re-
lentless warfare on j. II. and c. M. Goodsell,
publishers of the Graphic, denounc:ng them
as habitual and systematic ibelers, who shave
lied and slandered with almost entire impu-
nifty fer years past" The accusations appear
to have their origin in certain articles on in
surance which the Graphic has been pub
l;eI,;
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 10, 1875

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming represent
journal.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

THE proposition that Republican Congress
men shall vote for Mr.. Kerr for Speaker OF
the next House, seems the height Of absurdi-
ty when it is understood that Mr.. Kerr, If
successful will appoint soft-money Sam Ran
dali to the craftsmanship of the finance CON-
mittee. That is promoting the interests OF
sound currency with vengeance.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

Mr.. GLADSTONE has written ar other anti
Papal essay. 1t has appeared in a new
Church Quarterly Rerie,c, published in Lon
don, and is entitled 'Italy and her Church"
Abiding to the part which France played in
maintaining the Papacy in lS49, the ex-
Premier anticipates that France will again,
and at no remote day, appear as the ally OF
Ultramontanism, though such an alliance
would scarcely be sanctioned by the general
sense of the French people. In 1S49, he says,
Ultramontanism was necessary to secure
strength to the Napoleonic cause, and so. in
some future year, the power of the Church
may be an important ally in that ''war for re-
covery, perhaps, more than for supremacy"
which is now in embryo in the French ma
tional mind. Mr.. Gladstone admits that at
present the thoughts of France are those of
peace, but says that her under thought is one
of war. He thinks very meanly Of the power of
France for self government, declaring that,
with all her unparalleled gifts. she has yet,
after ninety years. apprenticeship, "to learn
the first lessons of the alphabet of political
freedom"
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as a guaranty OF good faith
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

IT is said that Postmaster General Jewell
is receiving numerous letters congra'ulating
him upon the policy he has pursued while in
charge of the postal department and urging
him to continue.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

TEACH ME TO LIVE.

Teach me to live! IT'S easier far to die
Gently and silently to pass away
On earth's long night to close the heavy eve,
To waken in the realms of glorious day.
Teach Inc that painful esson-how to live,
I serve Thee in the darkest paths of life:
Arm Inc for conflict, and fresh vigor give,
And make me more than conquerer in the strife
Teach me to live for self and sin no more;
But use the time remaining to me yet,
Not mine own pleasure seeking as before.
Wasting no precious hours In vain regret.
Teach me to 1ive!- No idler let me be,
But in thy service hand and heart employ;
Prepared to do thy bidding cheerfully-
Be this my highest and hottest joy.
Teach me to iive!-my daily cross to bear;
Nor murmur though bend beneath its load.
Only be with me. Let me feel Thee near;
Thy smile sheds a gladness on the darkest road.
Teach me to live land find my life in Thee
Looking from earth and earthly things away;
Let me not falter, but untiringly,
Press on, and gain new strength and power each
day.
Wearing Ito cold, repulsive brow of gloom;
Waiting with cheerful patience till Thy call
Summons me to my heavenly rest and home.
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VXIATUHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELR
a =, COME,
ND JEWELR
Tsuccessor to Cone and Hanger, ]

[Successor to Cone and Hanger,]
OLD STAND, MAIN ST., STANTON, VA
have on hand large Stock of the above
Goods. and am constantly receiving additions
thereto. Also, fac Sterling Silver ware, the
celebrated Rogers Plated Ware, Knives Forks,
Spoons, Casters, Ice Pitchers, &C. am agent
for the
DIAMOND sPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES,
in fine Gold, Steel, Shell and Rubber Frames.
Recommended by Opticians. &E
All kinds of Repairing neatly done by myself,
and warranted 4. A. GONE.
my 2a.lya
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

CHEAP VINEeAR:-Takea quantity of
common Irish potatoes, wash them until
they are thoroughly clean, place them in
large vessel, and boil them until done.-
Drain off carefully the water they were
cooked in, straining it, if necessary, IN OF
der to remove every particle of the potato.
Then put this potato water in a jug OF keg
which set near the stove OF in some place
where it will be kept warm, and add one
pound OF sugar to about two and one half
gallons OF water, some hop yeast, or little
whiskey. Let it stand three or four weeks,
and you will have excellent vinegar, at
cost of seven cents per gallon.
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Gbe sta11rton 11i,roieator.
ADVERTISINf, TFS

ND v Elm I IISIN Q II a E3
Advertisements inserted at the rate of On
Dollarper square of eight lines 81 Breyier for
sertion
A liberal deduction for advertisements Cor
three. six, or twelve months
Ns- Transient advertisements payable INVA-
RlABLf IN ADVANCE; quarterly, seni-an-
nuai and yearly advertisements payable per
quarter.
obituaries, announcements of candidates for
once, communicationscalling upon, advocating
Oh opposing candidates, and all communications
or notices of personal or private character, OF
intendedor calculated to promote any privateen-
terprse or interest, will be charged fo- as advef
tisements.
N=s> opeclalnotices 2ocents per line for eve .
ny insertion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

To Cook CHEEK OR JowL.-Having
separated it from the head and cut off the
fore part, take the cheek only, clean it tho
roughly, let it lie in cold water twenty four
hours to draw out the blood, put into
weak brine, and let it remain one, two or
three weeks. Now parboil it-score and
season it for baking. Have ready dish
of beans, if you are fond of the article,
place the cheek thereon and bake thorough
ly. and if the operation has been well per-
formed, you will have a good dinner. 1t
may be eaten warm, but it is best when
cold, even to freezing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26
LATEST NOVELTIES
MANY BEAUTIFUL STYLES OF
New Goods

are now out or The first time, and we know we
can show you quite line of all the best styles
Of Dress Goods. etc, etc.
In connection with this large stock of Dress
Goods, Bleached and Brown Cottons, Prints,
Shawls. al from So GO to S75 90; Cloaks at
from $500 to 800; full lines of Mems CASH
meres and Cloths; Flannels, Shoes, Hosiery,
Gloves, Trimmings, and Notions generally We
also have the largest stocks of Queensware ever
before offered in Stanton.
Now Ladies' don't th.nl it is too far to come
down to see US, for we can promise you that you
shall be paid for every step you take, that is if
YOU buy from us Oct %
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

FOUNDED 1929.
ALEXANDRA PERE EFT Fills.
PARIS, FRANCE
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

which will now sell at astonishing low prices.
Having very little expense in conducting my
business, can therefore undgsell every body.
| will give you list of 3 few of the leading
articles
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

In connection with my large stock of Boots
and Shoes, also keep very extensive stock of
Trunks, vaiises, Travelling Bags, Leather and
findings, which | will sell at Northern prices.
Call and convince yourself, and you VIII al.
ways find an accommodating clerk to wait on
you.
LOUIS EISENMAN
Haynes old stard,
Sept 25-tf opposite Virginia ,Hotel.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

For WASHING CALICO. To wash calico
without fading, infuse three gills OF salt
in four quarts of water. Put In the calico
while the solution is hot, and leave until
the latter is cold. 1t is said that in this
way the coiors are rendered permanent,
and will not fade by subsequent washing.
For SPRING BARLEY prepare your
ground as for wheat, sow early, that is,
about the time oats are sown, and no less
that bushel and a half to the acre, taking
particular pains to harrow it i'll we'll
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

TESTING WooL.-To test the qnality of
wool, take lock from the sleeps back,
and place it on measured inch. Ii the
spirals count from thirty to thirty three in
the space of an inch, it equals the finest
Electoral OF saxony wool grown. The
dimunition of the number of folds to the
inch shows the inferiority.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

GRAPES are recommended as a cure for
biliousness. This fruit, by it's agreeable
acidity, SO acts on the system as to relieve
it Of it's bile, and thus removes the cause
of the system enumerated, and that is
cure The immediate cause of all the
discomfort is a confined condition of the
system the seeds of the grape act as an
irritant as they pass along the alimentary
canal. and cause 1t to Water, just as the
eye waters If hard substance touches it.
This water disolves the more solid matters
contained in the intestines, washes them
out, and the man is well. The covering of
the grape should be chewed but not swal-
lowed.
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Business Cards.
j e. u r. A III A. M
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
G GROCERIES, PRODUCE,
Tobacco, Cigars, &c.,

5 I AUN TON, VIRGINIA.
L well selected stock of G roceries at lowest
rates, | offer Tor sale
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

USEFUL STATISTICS.-One Thousand
laths will cover seventy yards of surface,
and eleven pounds of nails will put them
on.
A cord of stone, three bushels of lime
and q cubic yard of sand will lay one hun
dred cubic feet of wall.
Eight bushels Of good lime, sixteen
'bNshels of sand, and one buslfef of hair.
will make enough good mortar to plaster
one hundred square yards.
One thousand shingles, laid four inches
to the weather, will cover one hundred
square feet of surface, and five pounds of
single nails will fasten them on.
One-fifth more siding and flooring is
needed than the number of square feet Of
surface to be covered, because OF the lap
in the siding and matching of the floor.
Five courses of brick will lay one foot
in height on a chimney, six bricks in
course will make fue four inches wide
and twelve inches long, and eight bricks
in course will make fiue eight inches
wide and sixteen inches long.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26
AT MANUFACTURERS PRICES,

Fishers uuritalled Miucemeat, Cigars and Cher
oots, Candy of all grades, Mason's ilacking, L..
= Q. Matches, Sawyers Blue, Foxes & Dury eas'
starch. Ess. Lemon, Cinnamon, sc, Baltimore
Crackers and Cakes, 1agerstown do, N. G.
Cotton Yarn Superior Canned Fruit
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NO. Is.

Miss ~ lie many an anecdote of his
past =, and told her all his old jokes,
which were as good as new to her. And
she listened and laughed, and sewed for
the poor with equal energy and enjoyment.
b ut, alas!
'.All that's bright must fade,
The brightest still the fieetes t.
Al. that's sweet was made
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26
BOOTS AND SHOES.

A tall stock of Boots and Shoes at lowest rates.
the highest market price paid for Butter, Eggs,
Dried Fruit, &c.
Na-GIVE NE A CALL.
Dell
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New Goods. New Goods.
. , r S and SHOES,

Having just returned from the Northern cities
with fine aed large selected stock of cit" made
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26
TOBACCO. CIGARS. &C.

Choice Brands Richmond and Danville Chewing
Tobacco, ''5horthorn" Smoking Tobacco. Plan
lation and other Fine Cigars, Penn. Cigars,
Conn. Cheroots, brought direct from the best
manufacturers, /, am prepared 20 offer special
inducements.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26

PRESCRIPTION FOR FISTULA.-In MANY
cases, especially in aggravated ones. OF
those of long standing, this disease is very
difficult, if not impossible to cure. A
friend of mine had a splendid animal
troubled with listula and so sure was he
that she was incurable, he offered her for
$50. He stated the case to me, and 1 gave
him my remedy, which on being applied,
perfectly cured her, and he would not now
sell her for several hundred dollars. The
first thing in order, after taking exta gopl
care OF animals. is to wash the sore DEL
fectly clean with good CASTLE soap, after
which take small glass syringe, such as
can be purchased at any drug store, and
syringe the sore well with pyroligneons
acid, which is one of the most valuahl re-
medal agents for the cure of sore. 4 i. can
be used. 1t can be purchased at any drug
store, or at most of them, and is also ex-
cellent to use as a human remedy, where
blood has caused virulent sores. In such
cases it should be diluted with one half Or
three fourths it's bulk of rain water.-Cor.
Lire Stock Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-03-26
FARM AND FlRESIDE.

ORCHARD GRAss.-As the time for SOW
ing grass is approaching, wish to say a
few words on this subject. No farmer
should be without small field Of orchard
grass, as in many respects it is superior to
all other grasses. 1t stands the drouth,
grows well in the shade. does well in wet
or poor ground, and is splendid to prevent
worn out fields from washing. This grass
furnishes excellent pasture three weeks
before any other, and, after close grazing,
ten days. rest is sufficient to produce
another growth. My experience is that
COWS feeding on this will produce more
and richer milk than on blue grass. 1t
makes a very heavy sod, and, when once
well set, remains for many years. 1t is
especially adapted to winter grazing. as it
remains green all the season. The proper
time for sowing is in February or March,
after wheat or barley. If the field is sown
in oats, sow after the harrow, and follow
with light brush. The quantity of seed
necessary is twenty pounds per acre. It
produces more seed than any of the other
grasses, and if cut while in bloom makes
good hay. Two crops can be cut in a sea-
son, the first in June, and the second about
the first of September l have a lot that
was sown eighteen years ago, and speak
knowingly of its excellence. Give it a
trial, farmers, and you will never regret it.
Cor Farmers Home Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-09-15
The King and the Gooseherd.

Macmillan Joseph, the late King of
Bavaria, was one summer day sitting in
plain costume in the garden Of his palace.
1t was so very quiet in the garden that the
king fell asleep over the book which he was
reading. When he awoke, he thought he
would take walk The road, which took
him farther and farther away from the gar
dem brought him at last to the meadows
which extend on both sides from the shores
Of the beautiful lake near which the palace
stood
" Here the king remembered his book,
which he had left lying on the bench in his
park. As he was unwilling to return the
same way, he looked about for some one
who would fetch the book for him but far
and wide he did not see single human be-
being, except boy who was watching flock
of geese. The king wentupto him and said :
- Listen, my boy If you 60 fetch me
book which have left lying on bench in
the park, you shall have form for your
trouble
"rhe boys eyes sparkled when he held
the money in his hand, for he did not get
much more than that for looking after the
geese for the whole year but still he
hesitated.
"Well' asked the king, and why don't
You 60 ?
Said he / will-but-I dare not. If
the farmers heard that had left the geese,
they would dismiss me-
a. win watch them till you come back
again
You p replied the boy, measuring the
stranger from top TO toe, You don't look
to me like one who can take care Of geese.
Look at that fellow there with the black
head, who belongs to.the court gardener he
is an awful old bird. lie would play YOU
fine tricks whilst was away
60 But why should not be able to keep
these geese in order as well as | succeed
in keeping men in order p said the king.
-" You z replied the lad, again eyeing the
monarch, with grin, They must be fine
fellows, indeed You are a schoolmaster
tell you boys are much easier to manage
than geese.
e" Come, be quick. will answer for any
mischief that may happen
This decided the boy lie enioined the
king TO keep watchful eye over the goose
which he called the court gardener Then
the boy gave him the whip,
"The king tried it, but Il would not crack
at all.
"That's just what thought exclaimed
the boy. The schoolmaster fancies he can
take care of geese, and cannot even crack a
whipl'
Then he took the whip out of the kings
hand and showed him how 10 crack ii.
When he had succeeded the boy enioined
him TO use il at the right moment, and then
he ran away.
at seemed as if the geese observed at
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-09-15
JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY,

once that their young but severe master no
longer held the rcins Of government. The
gander which the boy had pointed out as
the court gardener raised his long neck.
looked everywhere round him, uttered sew.
eral uuacks aud then all the geese raised
their wings. screamed aloud and before the
king could look round rushed off TO all
points of the compass in the meadows
around the lake.
"Thc king cried Quit was Of no use
he wanted TO crack the whip, but the whip
gave out no sound he ran to the right. he
ran to the left-all Of no use whatever Ont
Of breath with laughing, he sat down on the
trunk Of a tree where the boy had been sit
ting and let the geese go.
"' The boy-was really right, he said 10
himself, that it is easier to govern a couple
Of millions Of men than 10 manage herd
Of geese
" The boy meanwhile had found the book
and came merrly back But when he saw
what had happened, he let the book fall out
Of his hand.
90 Didn't say you understood nothing
about it ? just look now can't collect
them together by myself. Now you have to
help me r
" After the boy had instructed the king
how he must hit up his arms, wave them
about and shout aloud he ran off to fetch
the most distant of the strayed flock
" he king did all that was in his power,
and, aitergreat exertions, the whole flock was
at last assembled again then the boy began
TO scold the king for doing his duty so badly.
concluding with the words
60 Never in my life will trust the whip
out Of my own hands again. wouldn't even
eutrust it 10 the king himself, if he tried to
persuade me to leave my flock
"' You are right, my brave lad, said the
king, bursting into a loud laugh he I'M
derstands no more about it than | do, for
am the king myself
At first the boy would not believe that
such a stupid man could be a king. An ex
ira form restored his good-humor and as
the king went off with his book he turned
to crack his whip over his troublesome
charge"