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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08
A Clerical EniSoAc.

lbs n very dlsa2reeoble duty,
thought the Rev Mr., Thornton, as hc
entered Mrs. MasOn's parlor, but as
I've been thoughtless enough to make
the promise, there's no way OF avoiding
it," Mr. Thornton was Il young and
rather handsome gentlemen, whose
thorough earnes'ness and sincerity,
Joined to a fair share of mental ability
and u very large amount of kiud.heart.
edpe,s, had made him extremely popu.
lar with the people of the country town
in which he was located, and with NJ
one moro so than with the lady whose
house he had inst entered. She con.
sidered him almost perfect. and would
have been deepIy insulfed il She ho6
hoard anyone rashlv calling in Question
the goundness Ct his Indictment on an,
subiect On the present occasion hi
had come to fnIfII a promise to he,
that he would call and have an inter.
view with her niece. Miss Hattie Hal.
lowell who was spendjnp 4 few weeks
at her house.
Miss HalIowell was one of the reign.
ing bellies of a neighboring city, and
her manner toward gentlemen, though
not actually unlady-like, was far too
free and unconstraiued to suit her
aunt's old-fashioned and rather narrow
minded ideas OF propricty, and the lat
ter had begged her minister to give the
young lady some wholesome ADVICE on
the subject. After promising to COM
ply, Mr.. Thornton had become more
and more conscious that he had placed
himself in very awkward position, and
that the only result likely 10 ensue
from this undertaking to ADVISE MISS
haAoweii was great deal OF dispieaS-
ure ON her p.ft. hno' o'nouBh uhwhilns J,
to give way to what he feared might De
a mere want OF moral courage, ne was
a good deal embarrassed Wneh tiie ''hi'
came Tor the duty 10 he performed.
Ills embarrassment was ny no means ~
lessened when MISS Halloween came
into the room, LOOKING really lovely IL
her handsome, ,dafk-Dl'e morning 'dfcSs
which enhanced, by contrast, th'
brightness OF her blonde complexloi
and beautiful light halr' Inc truth
was she had MADE up ner mlnu some
days before that sne minister was IN,
only ciVlilzed man III the whole SCuplo
little town, ana had taken some pains
snaU i; no iii'b w "Plo''- "'
'0i l,''1n..., y l'',' liz, ,.o,.,. oo.1;,u,. anil
2no s.jeo1 s,GeoJ' hnn, n, fran ro and nlnosonf @ +
as ,'o ,nUnar nOr.or rsaiv % was bo was tronbIed
h,, hu' = iaiI st;ii oraatnr uneasiness obont lee.
80; ~ han ON tbat noint Rut after
sa.,n oa.,ns roi;n,;narv nG corversationNdnrino
"JnlJ ,"h;oh - aha VETOED tbot he was verY
marvnrs mmrUr ' and III ot easewbe made n de-.
tor,a;mo5 hVr rG osl,rt to oet throuoh with his
J;annrosabIo tasl
' :" Miss UaIlowell" be said. "I am
arro yon know what n high regard |
feal for Won and how very much inter-
e.iad 7 have become in Won since YOU
have bean here"
"pm very clad. indeed That Won like
mo so mucb. Mr.. Thornton" she an
swored with n charming smile.
He found if impossible TO say anv.
thing more at first. and there was an
owk1ard nanse Then. under n sense
that something must be said, and not
knowing exactly what it was to be, he
went on in n strain that was rather
stronger than the facts of the case
warranted.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

| know what you want to say to me,
and I'm sure 1t will be better to stop
you before you say it, ] believe you
we're going to ask me to marry you. ]
can always esteem and honor you very
much; but it would be impossible for
me to be more than your friend, even il
! wished to-, for I'll tell you frankly
that I'm engaged to some one else"
If Miss UaIlowell had suddenly spo.
ken to him in pure Sanscript or the
choicest lroquois, Mr., Thornton could
not have been more astounded. He sat
for few moments in silent amazemont.
But the utter ridiculoushess of the
thing soon came to him in its full force,
and, without any prcmonitory symp-
| toms, he fell into violent pNroyysm of
laughter. His efforts to control him
self wore quito useless. and one or two
faint attempts which he made to speak
were instantly smothered in a fresh
outburst.
Miss Hallowell's sastonishmcnt was, at
first, as great as his had been. She,
too, soon recovered from that feeling
but, instead Of being succeeded by
mirth, it was followed, in her case by
passionate fit Of anger With q look
of ineilable scorn she got up, walked
out Of the parlor, and went straight to
her own room. Mr.. Thornton left the
house feeling unable to make any ex
planation at that time. In the mean
time Miss Ilallowell INDUCED in numcr-
GUS rather wild plans for being revcngcd
upon the man who, she thought, had
treated her SO shamefully in return for
her consideration and kindness. But
at last sue found relief in flood OF
tears, and soon alterward was haIf.in-
clined to laugh at the whole affair her
self.
She returned to the city few days
after this little episode; aud one morn
ing, when she had been at home nearly
a week, she received the following note:
EGcvLANEuM, Jan. ., 1873.
My DEAR MISS IIAlIowElL--l hardly know
how to apoogH. for what must have seemed
TO you tie most outrageous rudcmcss. Bnt A.
the exact truth Of tho matter X all that can
aI1rd any excuse for me. will give it at once,
called that morning at Mrs. Mason'Srcqucst,
having promised her to give You some advice
about your manner to gentlemen; and feeling,
after the promise was made, that you c5uld
hardly fail to consider such action very Off
cious and wTamantabc, ! was awkward and
embarrassed, and conducted myself in n way
whch led to the ycJy natural mistake YOU
made. | beg you to believe that am heartily
sorry for having acted rofOOlIshly throughout
and hope you will refuse louumber among
your friends your sincere wcl-wrhcr,
ALAN THORNTON
Miss Hallowell's reply was all invita-
ton to her wedding. --HcarH ana
HMM.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08
LATE NEWS SUMMARY.
EAST,

The whole business portion of Ticon-
derogo, New York, was destroyed by fire last
week. Tho loss is estimated at ?2OO,0O0
Labor troubles are reported in several
cotton manufacturing towns in Massachusetts
and Now Hampshire, caused, M is alleged, by
an imperative order from the Fall River head
centre of the national union, requiring the
operatives TO strike
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

THE Too "ExPREssIvE SHE. "A
funny incident, which lately occurred
in the gas Office in Chicago, is described
by the Inter. Ocean. The wife of a
member OF the Illinois senate entered
to pay her bill, carrying her portmOn-
naie, as was her custom, in her right
hand. Having occasion to write her
signature, she changed her pocket.
book to her left hand, then started to
go out. Noticing that her right hand
was empty, she missed her pocket
book, and turning to a rough looking
individual who had been standing b,
meantime, exclaimed angrily: "Tl
thank you for my pocket-book, sir.
Two or three OF the book keeper
rushed out, expecting to see the MAJ
try to escape, but he stood still ant
calmly answered: " 1 haven't it ma'am.
You certainly have; / laid it down
moment ago here, and you are the onl1
person who could have taken 1t. :"
beg Your pardon ma'am, said th'
stranger. "but | am no thief. hav'
not got your pocket book. "Pil hay
your arrested and searched cried tn
irate lady. "As yon please, II r6sponde'
the man. And as the msdam tried T.
open the door to call a policeman sh
discovered her purse in her left hand
The stranger smilingly listened to
, profuse and prolonged apology.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

peal there II hothlnS lett IN the bill, inc
jury cla- !. pending the debate in congress,
was concodc 10 be in a legal sense the weakest
feature in tho bill Tho decisions thus far
rendered declare that tho law cannot affect the
rights of states to control inns theatres COM
mon carriers, billiard halls, eating saloons,
and barber shops.
The treasury of the United States
will soon issuc a circular amending the rog,l-
laton governing tho redemption OF United
States currency, 30 that in cases Of mutiaion
the destruction will be made to the part miss
ing. In the case OF legal-tender notes il less
than onc-tenth OF the original note is missing
the mutilation will be disregarded; if one
tenth Of the note is missing, onc-tenth Of its
face value will be deducted if more than one
tcnth and less than one-iifth is missing. one
fifth OF its face value will be deducted. and no
on reckoning by tenths, but no note OF which
less than one-half of the original is presented
will be redeemed, without evidence that the
missing portion il totally destroyed. The
same rule will be applied to mutilated frac-
tonal currency with tho substitution of one
fifth for one-tenth. The amended regulations
will take effect the first OF May next.
There is no sign of an accommodation
in the railroad war, The Baltimore and Ohio
have shipped grain cast from Chicago to New
York for some time at 3j cents, the Michigan
Central and Southern and Pittsburg roads now
put the figures down to 80 cents to New York,
10 to Boston and 25 to Philadelphia and Balti-
more. Whether the roads ut the eastern end
Will stand this, and where it will end. remains
to be seen. The passenger fare between New
York and Chicago will soon drop to ,?l5. The
contest has got into tho New Jersey legsla-
ture, Garrett having got through bill permit
ting him to control the New Jersey Southern
road, which Jay Gould is ssil to own, and
which would give the Baltimore and Ohio a
connection OF its own to New York. Scott il
now ondeayoring to get a repeating bill
through, and Gould has gone on to Baltimore
to see which will bid highest for the missing
link
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

The Washington City savings bank,
which failed about eighteen months ago,
has Just paid another dividend, making
in all seventy-fve per cent.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

The deficiency in whisky stamps is at
an end, as the bank-note companies have, by
running night and day, produced enough to
supply every demand.
The resignation of Treasurer Spinner
takes place July 1, next. He will be succeeded
by Jno. A. New, cashier of the first national
bank Of indianapolis.
The internal revenue receipts for the
month ending March 81, amount to :S, 23l, BOD,
against a7,7S1,OOO for the corresponding
month last year.
The customs receipts for the week
ending March q are az follows:
Baltimore. e.................., o....5l28, VA
Philadelphia. .........,.........''.' dsi'ood
Boston ................... '.:.''''''' oii'po o
New Orleans, week ending 2Oth...... 9O,56I
Gen. William u. Monk, who has held
many important positions in the government
service, including consul general to Mexico,
was arrested by the secret service officers last
week on a charge OF selling counterfeit money,
and committed to Jail. Monk, at the time of
his capture, had, it is charged 5000 in good
greenbacks, which he had marked for identiti-
cation and given to him in exchange for coun-
terfet currency.
Postmaster General Jewell has re.
ceived telegram from Corpur Christi, Texas,
stating that the postoffice at Neuces was
robbed and burned on the 27th; that the San
| Antonia mail carrier was robbed and taken
prisoner, but the mail was saved. 1t is sup
posed at the department that these outrage'
we're committed by band Of armed Mexican'
reported near Corpus Christi. copy OF thu
dispatch will be furnished to the state depart
ment for suitable investigation.
Secretary Bristow has decided to heal
written arguments in favor Of reversing th'
decision of the commissioner Of internal rev
emile, with respect to the collection Of tn
additional tax OH tobacco. Tho claim Of tn
contestant is that Douglass decision make
the law retroactive, which was not the lnten
of the law, and which is unconstitutional
Former appeals from the commissioners
internal revenue have not before been argue
for some years.
The internal revenue office has rule'
thst the mere act OF purchasing stamps Is no
payment OF the tax upon given lot OF tooac
co. though the purchase Of such stamps ma
have been with special reference to srch pay
ment. The tax cannot be said to have bee
paid on a given lot Of tobacco till suitabl
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

The spelling-school fever is raising
to the dignity of an epidemic, and is
spreading all over the land. Like the
late epizootic, no section of the broad
land is likely to escape its ravage.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

The early appearance of the yellow
fever at Key West has created great
excitement all over the country. 1t is
reported as prevailing in an epidemic
form in Havana.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08
How Some Men Nave Risen.

Tive ed began as Il brush maker, at
iOurneymnn's wages. Had he remained
at his trade and continued honest, his
native talent would have insured wealth
but he arose to u dizzy height, and
then suddenly fell. Hank Smith, y
who died in his official career of police
commissioner, began as driver on the
Erie canal, and reached Mt one time a
membership in the ring which gave him
(as it was estinatad) million. OF this
but little is left. and his widow is living
in distant village. The late police
superintendent, Jourdan, began as n
newspaper folder in the service of the
| Tribune. He was in the office of su'
perintendent for three years, and left
an estate worth, as it is sad, 500, COO. |
The salary of this Office is $500, but
the facility of receiving brides enables
the incumbent to get rich rapidly. 1t
has been said that Jonrdan knew the
secret Of the Nathan horror, and that
an enormous fee secured Il pledge of
immunity in favor Of the guilty parties.
Another man who has risen from |
poverty to wealth iB Brown, the noted |
| sexton OF Grace church. lie began
life as Il carpenter, but being Of portly
turn he found the trade laborous, and
obtained an appointment as inspector
of carriages. Next he was made sexton
OF Grace church, and for twenty years
he has had all the patronage of that
rich society. He is extensively en-
ployed to manage social reunions and
, receptions, il which branch he is an
aIcpt, He has the run of all the fash
iounble young men, and many Il s.
note is handed him to refresh his mem
ory when invitations are to be circu.
lated. Such man may assist friend
to ar entrance into a certain class OF
society, if not into the best. In this
manner Brown, though occupying a
second.rate position, is in fact an auto
crat among many of the fashionable
world. at least i'm that which is next to
the creme dc la creme. Instead OF
showing the plane at $l5 a week, he now
has u country seat, and is estimated ut
u quarter million.
Oliver Charlick, who is now president
of the Long Island railroad, and is
considered n millionaire, began bust
ness as the keeper of a grocery on the
wharf, where the profits of the orgies
of sailors and longshoremen gave him
both money and political Influence.
Cbarlick was at one time a leader in the
city government, and this was rich
source of plunder. OF course he be.
came wealthy. These results, and
others which could be referred to,
show what curious changes occur amid
the social revolutions OF great city.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

GEN. SHERMAN has received orders to
look after the Texas frontier, and an
official representation of the Mexican
raiding iniquity will be made to the
Mexican governments.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08
,HVILLi1 MARKET.
COUNTRY pRoDTCE,

COUNTRY pRoDrCE.
low peas. ! 80 per bushcl.
Per barrel, 90.
rs--Choicr, DOE.
lX--Choicc, 2Ga27c.
We'll assorted, 2jic.
cS--Pcachhlow. - 80; Pink Eye,
.Nrly Rose, 81 90; RusSetts, SO 10
So Is.
-Unwashcd, 23a3Oc; washed, 80 .
nrry, 5alOc less.
Country, from wagon, 22a2jc.
From wagons, lie.
PROVISIONS.
NcatS--Clrar sides l234c; clear Lil,
'4!c; shoulders s3dc. packed.
Hart ~ llcnSley's pastry, in tier
(; half barrels, lGi &c; kcgS, lGl &C;
ljlec; ;prlmc in tlcrccs, 10 90.
LIVE STOCK.
weighing 200 to 800 pounds.
'ur, Gaze.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

The German banks of New York state
that the impending panic in Berlin is
caused by a large advance in prices,
and the reported failures by parties
being short at Frankfort.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

stamps have SEEDS
'aning 1t anhy per bushc, 50 2ju3 10; Red
tho stamps shrds grass,) 81 25al jO orchard
Of the packb2 40; Clover, SO 10; saplinS clover
selves, apartOO; German mllct, 80 s..
are affixed. FIOuR, GRAIN AND nay
Several --Suprrfnc. Ok. choic. t,mi,r.
United Statncy, q 30.
the various Mcal.-Unbotcd and boltcd, sacked
United Stat'W corn SonNoc.
rnissionors sacked, soc.
m,o,. ' at Mediterranean, 0jcaSl; red
i"''' "'""l0; amber and white, ! lOnl l5is.
exception c--Suckrd and Grliyrrr,l IN L.nnnt
already rem 77c: black. SOnS2lsc: white, soc:
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

his predecessor in tho
r and now minister Of war.
@ Of the lack Of discipline in
on that island also censur.
bf Gen. Joycllm AZ minister
tition has created u profound
newspapers are compelled tC
in regard to il,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

ARCHBISHOP MoChosKEY having been
raised to the dignity of cardinal,
it will be etiquette for him always to
appear in costume some portion of
which shall be scarlet. This is sup
posed to symbolic the special readi-
ness OF dignitaries of that class to shed
their blood for the good of the church.
The full dress of cardinal is one of
the most gorgeous and striking costumes
WOru
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

'JUrE is looking up in Europe.
"Brussels carpets" and rugs of great
beauty and finish are now largely man.
ufactured almost exclusively of this
fiber. It is also used in the warp of
cheap broad-cloths, and to some extent
for mixing with silks, its peculiar lustre
being considered real advantage.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

''bE GARDEN REVERE,
UOmmc propose, eic."
Throw from this seat Of mime
bllcge rises through It's leaves,
.rrOwy glinting smumer-shine,
uIrds' iluting meath the shGdowcd
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

EARLY in February there were rumors
OF m epidemic raging in Mexico which
resembled cholera, aud congress appro-
priated ~, 900 to defray the expenses of
a medical officer of the army to inves-
tigate it's extent and character. The
surgeon general has not thought it
worth while to detail anyone on this
errand, but the recent outbreak of yell
low fever at Key West is likely to
change his views of the sanitary situa-
tion.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-04-08

THE restoration of nogging to the
roll of British punishments for such
offenses as wife-beating and gar
rotting is being seriously discussed. 1t
is argued that those who persist in
taking physical view of humanity can
be best instructed by a vigorous ap.
plication of their own principles.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11
VERMONT F1NANcEs.-The State taxes

| tERMoST F1NANcEs.-The State taxes
levied for the last fifteen Years have been
as follows; On the grand list of 1860. %
cts. on the dollar; 1861, so cts; 1862, 80 ;
1868 100; 1854. 1875; 1865, 60; 1866 IS:
1867 so; 1868, 90; 1869, so; 1870. 80:
"a, lsh. 40; 1872, 40; 1873. So; 1874, 80.
he tax on the list of 1875, which will be
pald IN next winter. is s. cents.
The funded debt of the State reached tic
highest point in 1865, when it was 81 $40
ooo' SINCE then it has stood as follows: in
Io'o' sl'625'oOo; 1867, Sl,457 900; 1868,
$1,000; 1869, sl,O75,ooo; 1870, ST.
ool'ooo; 1871. $4,000 1872, S5l5,OOO:
1913 1888 900; 1874, s362, 900 and in 1875.
o'o3'ooo. But in 1874, the State held cash
assets enough to pay off all her funded
debts, and again in 1875, the assets are
such that she can with truth call herself
out OF debt. A pretty good record isn't
1t: But we mention it for fun and not for
business, as Vermont does not want to
borrow, but stands ready to take ND all her
paper outstanding though it is not vet due.
Lest this item should catch the eve of
some citizen of another state, unfamiliar
WIFI the way Vermont makes up the
grand list we will say, what every one
mere knows, that the g grand list " is one
per cent OF the valuation reported by our
listers or AS outside barbarans would
call them 'aSsaSSOrS
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

InE HARrLAND DISArrEARANCE.-G
| excitement was lately occasioncd in Hart
land. by the disappearance of Mr.. James
.. Eddy.a well-to-do wooden manufacturer
He was discovered Wednesday. the 81. nv
Henry Andrews. of Eagle Bridge. n. Y.
who found the wanderer in his barn durinr
the evening. where he had lain in a sort
of stupOr. He said he had been without
food for about two and one-half days, and
had been wandering about the country for
two weeks. To the truth of these state
ments his swollen and bliStercd feet and
generally cmaciated and bcdraggled ap
pcarance bore ample witness. About ff-
! teen years ago Eddy worked for Mr.. An
drews. and perhaps in his greatness he set
out with Il sort of indefinite idea of tindino
his old employer. He carried his wife and
children to visit friends two weeks 400
last Tuesday, with the express intention of
going to Boston the next day, He then
disappeared, and had not been heard from
till discovered by Mr. Andrews. Never
before has he exhibited signs of insanity
and his friends cannot account for his
condition.
All tIItSc MISSING New DIX canal doc
umcntS have been found in store .roor,
adjoining the office of the division enoi-
necr.
The Massachusetts Republicans will
hold their State Convention at Worcester.
on Sept. %.
1t Is said that Internal Revenue Commits
sioner Pratt will be be appointed Secretary
of the Interior
There is a little talk in Tennessee of
urging the Governor to appoint Jefferson
Davis to the seat of Andrew johnson IN
the United States Senate
Zba Plumley, formerly of Sbrewsburr
died in State Prison at Windsor. Tuesday
of last week. He was sentenced for lie,
in 1862 on charge of manslaughter, the
murdered man being George Gilman
Two of his sons were sentenced at the
same time. one for manslaughter and the
other for murder. The first has been r,r
d"ned out. and the latter still is in prison
his sentence to be hung being commuted
to states prison for life. An effort w,S
made last fall to secure the pardon of Zib,
Plumley Many will regret its failure.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11
Vermont Soldiers Reunion.
AT bRATTLEBoRo, AUGUST II. 1s AND 49,
HEADQUARTERS,
RRA Ill

AT BRArrLEBoRo, AUGUST II. Is AND 49,
HEADQUARTERs.
BRATTLEBoRo. VI. July 90 1875
GENERAL ORDERS No3
The following order will be substantially obser-
we'd by the reunion forces during the three DAYS,
campaign. August II, Is and l9
FIRST DAY
soldiers will be received on their arrival by the
pr Company and the Brattleboro Cornet
Dress parade at sunset
concert by the bands in the evening"
SECOND DAY
Grand review by His Excelleucy Governor Asahel
TeSk ana other invited guests at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
BUSINESS meeting for election of officers and locating
'ne ,inie anu pace Tor next reunion at IL O'Clock
hadresses by Hon. Henry Wilson, Vice President
o. the United States: Hon. VIM NJ Evarts Hon
E reder1ck Billings. Gen W. F. Bartlett and others at
z O'Clock, p. NJ. ~ ~ -
Dress parade at O'clock
AorcnllSht procession in the evening.
l. Meeting OF detrimental and other soldier orean-
lLdtlous breaking camp and
. ne ABOVE Will be lnterspersed with variety of
eAeIcses pertaining to life in camp (police duty ex-
ceI.eo' ana may be changed circumstances re-
g. Returns by recruiting officers should be made to
ne AdJutant General at Brattleboro by the 10th of
august and recruits existing after the 10th should be
reported by the 18th inst ~ ~
~ 10 very important that these returns be made
promptly in order that transportation and camp fact
and Inconvenience. '
T. This rennion as the former ones il not only in
1or Nermont veteran soldiers but all veteran
soldle re- residing in the State
o. Soldiers expected provide themseI yes with
blankets al other camp equipage will be furnished.
GENERAL STEPHEN THOMAS
\, ~ " - Commander Reunion Forces