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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
A Political Renaissance.

The Titusville (Pa.) Herald says ::
Early in 1910 Henry Clay, as candidate
for the Presidency, stood head and
shoulders above any other. The delega-
tion of the State of New York to the
Wing convention were unanimous in his
favor. In June General Scott went to
Saratoga, and was there made to believe
that his popularity might secure him
the nomination and the election. He
Immediately went to Albany and coun-
seled with Governor Seward, who told
the general he would require twenty
four hours to consider Scott's PROPOSE
tion, which was that the governor
should, in case of Scott's election, be
his right hand man. At the expiration
of the twenty-four hours Scott called
upon the governor, in the old Yates
mansion, when the governor told him
that on mature deliberation he concluded
that the general was or might be the
most available candidate. He had
fought the country's battles at Chippewa
and Lundy's Lane, and his scars would
plead most eloquently for the sufrages
of the people, but he, the governor, did
not regard the general as politician,
and politics was the governors profess
sion. "Now," he says, if you will
place yourself in my hands. and promise
not to answer any letters or write line
without my approval, will undertake
to secure you the nomination" To
this the general replied that it was tying
him up rather close, and should require
q day or two to deliberate. At the ex-
piration Of the day he returned and as
sentei to the governors terms. At once
letters were forwarded to the delegates.
The Albany Evening Journal exercised
its influence and power. and presto! the
delegates all went for Scott, instead of
Clay, which resulted in compromise in
favor of General Harrison. His death
placed John Tyler in the White House.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
Quid Pro Quo.

Friend Zedekiah Broadback, residing
in thriving Pennsylvania town, was a
staid, stanch, and proper man. He
was just man, though jealous in the
accumulation of substance, and careful
of his property. One day Zedekiah re-
turned to his home from distant farm,
and was informed by his serving woman
that large, fierce dog, belonging to
the village lawyer, had stolen from the
pantry fine leg of mutton.
cart sure it was the dog belonging
to the man of law, named Didymus 2"
"Yea, verify, my master"
"Alasi and had set apart that piece
of flesh for feast, to be given even unto
my friends. / must see the worldly man,
and gain restitution, if it be possible"
And Zedekiah set forth for the office
of the lawyer. On the way he reflected.
He called to mind the story of the mans
bull which had gored a neighbours OK,
and he resolved to profit thereby. En-
tering the Office of the man of law, he
said {:
"Friend Didymus, 1 wish to ask thy
opinion upon a critical case"
"I will listen" answered the lawyer,
laying aside his book.
"Suppose, friend Didymus, that my
dog, even my faithful Towser, had gone
into my neighbor's pantry, and stolen a
leg of mutton, and had eaten the same,
what ought 1 to do2"
"Why, friend Zedekiah, the thing is
plain. You must pay for thething which
your dog STOLE"
"Know, then, friend Didymus, that
thy dog, that ferocious beast which thou
callest Tiger, hath stolen from my pan
try leg Of mutton, of the full and just
value of five shillings, that being the
sum which I paid for it in lawful
money"
eff that is the case," said the lawyer,
taking out his purse, 81 suppose I must
pay for it."
The Quaker took the money, and was
about to depart, when the lawyer de-
tanned him.
"Tarry yet little, friend Zedekiah,
for of a verify I have further to say
unto thee. Thou didst enter my place
of business, and crave my legal advice
upon a critical case. gave it thee.
My charge therefor is nine shillings."
"Surely, friend Didymus3"
"Aye, it is even So"
"Alas then I must pay thee. I have
touched pitch, and have been defiled
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
"DaymOn and PathOs."

Two hard-up looking fellows, one
about fifty years old and the other
twenty years younger, entered bakery
in Detroit, says the Free Press, and
called for lunch. One was provided,
and when they had eaten square meal
the old man said to the baker:
"I'l stop in and pay you when we
come back"
"I guess not-I guess you'll pay me
now p replied the baker.
They hadn't any cash, and they
hadn't any spare clothes. The baker
fshed up a club from behind the coun-
ter and vowed that he would have money
or revenge.
/" It's similar case to that of Day
mon and Pathos," explained the old
man. 6" Ny friend helf shall go after
cash TO settle this claim, and if he does
not return by noon you can take revenge
on me-"
81 don't care for Daymon nor Pathos,
nor any other man; want cash !"
shouted the baker.
"Daymon will bring the cash by noon,
or I'm your meat" softly answered the
vagrant.
" "Daymon "went out after cash, and
"Pathos " sat down and spit tobacco
juice all over the floor. The baker Or
dered him to quit.
"Didn't you ever read the beautiful
story of Daymon and Pathos ?" asked
the aged bilker. "Don't you remember
that Pathos sat down and chewed tobac-
co while Daymon was absent ?"
An hour slipped away and the old chap
fell asleep and lurched off the chair,
almost upsetting the stove. The baker
rushed at him, but "Pathos held up
his hands and protested.
"Don't you remember that Pathos
fell asleep while waiting for Daymon's
return. I don't know as he fell off
his chair, but that wasn't progressive
age."
Noon found him still there, with no
word from "Daymon." The old man
was firm in his belief that his friend
would return, and reaching up on a
shelf behind him he took down custard
pie and calmly began eating into it.
The enraged baker grasped him by the
throat, and in the tussle which followed
" Pathos" came up to the mark so lively
that the bakers heels swept through a
showcase, and then the old man slid out
doors, and when the baker yelled for
the police the vagrant explained to the
crowd:
"Didn't Pathos have what he wanted
to eat while waiting for Daymon's re-
turn9 Can I play the part of Pathos on
on empty stomach ?"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
Hints About the Fashions.

Waists are still very long.
The chemisette is revived.
Skirts continue to grow longer.
The latest trimming is fly fringe.
Steeple-top parasols are fashionable.
The newest galloon is the feather
edged.
Inlaid buttons for dresses are late
novelties.
Colored Spanish lace ties are new and
pretty.
Sashes will be worn with all thin sum-
mer suits.
Basques are sometimes buttoned
down the back
Broad silver filagree bracelets are
very pretty novelties.
Inlaid white oak is the fashionable
chamber furniture.
Very broad soft silk scarfs are used
for trimming hats.
Hemstitched collars and cuffs are very
new and pretty.
When the basque is buttoned behind
the overskirt is also.
Sun umbrellas are made even larger
this season than last.
Open clocked silk stockings are shown
for summer wear,
Japanese cashmere is the new material
for morning dresses.
The new patterns in ladies' linen col
lars flare little in the back.
Dotted white Swiss will be used for
misses suits this summer.
Ecru is the favorite color for the trim
mings used for dress hats.
Pearl, gilt, and silver ornaments are
used in trimming spring hats.
Cashmere lace ties with different
colored cashmere ends are shown.
The French coil has been revived in
the arrangement of the hair.
Broad ribbon belts with large steel
and jet buckles are to be worn.
The new zephyr suiting is shown in
plaids, mixed and striped effects.
Gentlemen's high hats have broad
brims, and are worn low on the head.
Cream color as q fashion has become
disease ; it has run into jaundice.
Crochet falling collars tied in the
back with ribbons are very pretty for
little girls.
Joan dare heads Of ivory or cornelian
stone are among the new handles for
parasols,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
A Hit at Snubbery.

One of the most ridiculous of the re-
cent freaks of fashion at England is the
revival of coaching. 1t is quite the
thing now for a young swell, with moth
ing better to do, to get himself up in q
big-buttoned coat and drive numbering
mail coach, after the manner of the
elder Mr.. Weller. Several of these an
tiquated vehicles may be seen, any day
during the season, starting on their
trips from London tavern yards, just as
they did before the days of railways, ex-
cept that they are drawn by blooded
horses, magnifcently groomed, and the
ribbons are dextrously handled by idle
swells. All this is sufficiently absurd
but when it comes to importing such a
fashion into this country, words fail to
express an adequate opinion of it. Yet
this is precisely what some snobs in New
York have done. We are not surprised
to read that the first meeting of the
Four-in-Hand club drew an immense
crowd to Fifth avenue and the park, but
we are sorry that the newspapers, in
describing the imposing spectacle,
neglect to record the remarks of the
small boys on the sidewalks, who alone
could do justice to the occasion. .-Phila-
del. Jhtd Times
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
A Budget of Blunders.

A couple, who undertook to get mar
ried some time since, went, accompanied
by the bridesmaid and groomsman, to a
church, and were ushered into the sacred
edifce and escorted to the altar by the
sexton, who, however, got the parties
rather mixed up, stationing the brides
maid next to the bridegroom, and the
bride and groomsman in corresponding
wrong places. The clergyman, not no.
ting the mistake, went on with the cere-
mony, and began marrying the brides
maid to the bridegroom, when the bride
served an " injunction ON him by ex-
claiming that she was the marrying
party. The mistake being remedied,
the clergyman made another attempt,
and the performance went smoothly
until it came time for the bridegroom
to produce the ring, which was essen
tial to the completion of the ceremony.
But when that gentleman felt in his vest
pocket, it wasn't there; in the other,
not there; in the trowsers pocket, not
there; and then he felt to the bottom of
the remaining pocket, and finally ex-
claimed "Well, sure, there is a hole in
my pocket, and the ring slipped down
into my boot" And the only way to
finish the ceremony was for the bride
groom to sit down, pull off his boot and
put the ring where it ought to have
gone, and walk out with his bride, all of
which he did.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
Thoughts for Saturday Night.
Naupht NAV endure but mutabilit

Naught may endure but mutability.
Character is a perfectly educated
will
AS your enemies and your friends, 80
are you.
The certain way to be cheated is to
fancy ones self more cunning than
others.
The door between us and heaven can
not be opened if that between us and our
fellow men is shut.
1t is the most sympathetic and intelli-
gent minds which are the most delighted
with simple scenes.
1t is vain for the coward to fly; death
follows close behind; it is by defying it
that the brave escape.
Difference is the most complicate, the
most indirect, the most elegant and the
most effective of compliments.
What other dungeon is SO dark as
ones own heart9 What jailer so inexor-
able as ones self
The violet grows low and covers itself
with its tears, and of all flowers yields
the sweetest fragrance. Such is
humility.
Though the camomile, the more it is
trodden on the faster it grows, yet youth,
the more it is wasted the sooner it wears.
He whose first emotion on the view of
an excellent production is to undervalue
it, will never have one of his own to
show.
The nerve which never relaxes, the
eye which never blanches, the thought
which never wanders-these are the
masters of victory.
The parent who sends his son into the
world uneducated defrauds the COM
munity of useful citizen, and bequeaths
a nuisance.
The weariest and most loathed worldly
life that age, ache, penury and imprison-
ment can lay OH nature is paradise to
what we fear of DEATH
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
A Singular Story.

A Hopkinton On. H. correspondent
of the Boston Journal says The cir
cumstances we are about to relate are
not recent, though of such a remarkable
character and of such scientific import
ance, if true, we wonder that apparently
no informed person of the time to which
they belong made any account of them.
But now, as years have passed since the
publication of "Elsie Venner," it may
be proper to inquire if any such phono-
mena as we are about to describe can be
correctly ascribed to the subtle poi
son of the rattlesnake.
Sixty years ago, or thereabouts, Cap
tain Parker Parsons kept a country
"tahvern" in the district of Hopkinton,
known from time immortal as "Stump
field" Being personally engaged in
variety of rural pursuits, the captain
kept about the farm, as general help, a
young man about twenty-five years Of
age, who bore the somewhat oppressive
lysuggestive cognomen, Moody Swallow.
At that time the rattlesnake was by no
means an infrequent habitue of this
vicinity, though the number of repre-
sentatives of this class of reptiles had
been greatly reduced since the first set
tlement. One day young Swallow gave
out that being himself close to cluster
of elder bushes growing by wall at the
side of the highway, a rattlesnake in
fiicted bite upon his leg, at the same
time confirming the statement by ex-
hibiting wound or scratch upon his
naked skin.
The information reaching us does not
state whether or no Swallow immediate
ly exhibited the effects of the serpent 8
venom, but it is sclemnly affirmed that
soon he became the subject of "spells, y
during the attacks of which he mani
tested traits peculiarly and strikingly
snaky. His brow corrugated, his eyes
flashed, and he would actually crawl or
wriggle upon his belly. A resort during
these attacks was quite noticeable. Near
the "tahvern stood the old Parsons
homestead-an ancient, unoccupied,
dilapidated building, with roof extend
ing far down toward the ground on one
side. Here Swallow would repair and
give demonstration of his fitful malady,
not the least astonishing of his exploits
being the exploring of the whole roof
on his belly, wriggling up one side and
down head first on the other, and SC
about to the extent of his serpen
tine impulse or pleasure. These fits be-
came matters of such common observa-
tion in the neighborhood that on an oc,
currence of one people would say
Swallow is having one of his spells
his snake is after him"
According to the information, these
things continued at least year, though
we are not told how frequently the at
tacks occurred or how long they lasted
Swallow does not appear to have been o.
this town, nor its long resident. He
soon went to Vermont, where he wal
convicted on criminal charge of some
kind and sentenced to the State prison
at Windsor, where he was visited by the
person, now living, who informs us o.
these circumstances. From this time
we have no account of him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
Life in the Prussian Army,

The Berlin correspondent Of the Lon
don Daily Nea0S writes to that journal:
A case which recently came to light here
through the courts throws singular
light upon one phase of Prussian life.
Some time since a on-commissioned
officer of regiment stationed at Konigs-
berg committed suicide, and Just before
the act wrote letter to Berlin journal
explaining his motive. He had pre-
viously published certain facts highly
discreditable to two officers of his regi-
ment, and from that time they had per-
secuted him with every form of military
cruelty that the superior can visit upon
the subaltern. No opportunity was Of
fered to him to prove his charges, and
the standing of the officers screened
them from any investigation. Life,
therefore, became intolelable to the
poor man, and he decided on suicide.
The allegations against the two officers
"a paymaster and, believe, ieuten-
ant-were repeated in the testamentary
letter. But as soon as this was pub
lished the entire line aud staff of the
regiment-which seems to have been
less solicitous about vindicating its
honor so long as the accuser lived
hastened on this posthumous publica-
ton to prosecute the newspaper for
libel. The case came before the civil
court here, and, much to the surprise OF
all parties, the journal was acquitted.
It proved the truth of the allegations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13

The CENTENNIAL EXHIBITORS. Out
of the eleven thousand exhibitors to the
Centennial exhibition of Philadelphia
from the United States, the State of New
York furnishes more than fifteen hun
dred,. OF more than one-seventh of the
entire contribution of the country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-13
Sit Down, Sad Soul.

Sit down, sad soul, and count
The moments flying;
Came, tell the sweet amount
That's lost by signing!
How many miles-a score!
Then laugh and count no more
For day is dying
Lie down, sad soul. and sleep,
And no more measure
The fight of time, ner weep
The loss Of leisure;
But here, by this lone stream,
Lie down with us and dream
or starry treasure
We dream ; do thou the same;
We love for ever;
We laugh yet few we shame,
The gentle-never;
Stay, then, till sorrow dies,
Then hope and happy skies
Are thine forever
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-05
HOiU the French do Il.

The French butcher separates the bones
from his steaks. and places them where
they will do the most good. The house
wife orders just enough for each person
and no more, even to the coffee. II q
chance visitor drops in, somebody quietly
retircs aud the extra cup is so provided,
bat nothing extra by carelessness o. IN
tcniion. When the pot has boiled, the
handful of charcoal in the middle range
is exiinguishcd, AMI waits Tor arother
time. No roaring cook-stoges and red
hot covers all day long ior no purpose
out waste. Values are nicely estimated
aud the smallest surplus is carefully
saved. A thousand little economies are
pracliced, and it is respectable to prac-
ticc them.
Cooking is an economical as well as a
sanitary and gustatory science. French
cook will make franc 90 rs far as an
American housewife will make three,
and how much tnrther than an American
Bridget, nobody knows, we should prob
ably be greatly astonished could the
computation be made how much the iinan-
cial ,recuperalive power OF France is owing
TO her soups and her cheap loodi better
living. after all, than the heavy bread
and greasy failures of our culinary igno-
rance. The French mans or woman's
financial conscience will not permit
waste, or exceeding the income, no mat
ter how small.
Tie Paris workman saves something
every day out Of his little wages, despite
all the city enlicements, and by and by is
apt to 90 back to his native village and
purchase his little plot, and live on it
contented, never poor enough to be in
solvent. With French economy. we
should not only be richer than France.
but our rapidly accumulating material
resources would help to build national
prosperity and renown that France with
her antecedents and encumbrances can
never emulate. The want OF our fuan
cial future and our national honesty is
not more greenbacks, but-more econo-
nv.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-05
For THE OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
Lopeii.

Tuesday, tho 10Th inst. was spent by n
party from Centre Lowell and vicinity in
Il picnic to Mt Pleasant.
Al an early hour thirty were enjoying
the pleasant ride and scenery from
/ Lowell to the MountAiu over Il beautiful
road, and 10y houses and farms shown 9
signs OF ,hJiit aud industry. Teams
were lelt at the stables, which are 1 Ia
miles from the top of The mountain, aud
hen commenced the labors Of the day.
Clouds slil covered the sun and Ibe air
Was not particularly warm. but when
climbing hill Tor II miles a; an angle
OF 81 degrees the mercury need no, be IL
the ninetics nor the sun shining brightly
tor one TO complain OF tue heat.
But all journeys have an end, aud this
was no exception, and "a the party came
10 the mountain House at The summit,
and the mists and clouds clearing away
sho& ed the beautiful oNpausc OF country,
they were well r paid Tor their exertions.
In every direction, as tar as the eye
can reach, the country apPears iihe "a
beautiful picture. To The east is seen
the beautiful villages OF Fryeburg. Low
ell aud Denmark, with KeaZer aud
Loyol's ponds. Tho summit OF Mt.
Pleasant is 2OlS IT, above the sea and
the view .s very fine in every direction.
Dinner WAS served in true picnic style,
and then was the mystery OF the heavy
bt-tots explained, and the young man
wuo thought he had brought up the
mountain bu,hel OF potatoes, found
them transformed 70 chicken sandwiches,
coffee, cucumbers, aud articles too num-
eruus to mention.
Alter doing ample instice to the eata-
bles the company proceeded to torn an
association for The purpose OF injuiging
occasionally in good o.d-lashioned
picnic. The following officers were
tuhNtN It's. ~ l D-t4i IL ONN. -. n
Chapman; Com. OF arrangements j. u
HambleD, f. +. Stearns and Geo H..
Eastman.
A few hours were spent in sightseeing,
at the bowling alley, and other amuse-
meuts, and the line OF march was taken
down the mountain.
At the toot Of the mountain the COM
pany INDUCED in supper, songs, and
general conversation. y vote was taSen
on the merits o! the political contest,
which showed he party to be unanimous
Jor "H1ycs and Wheelcr.'
As The heightened shadows betokened
the departure OF the day. the pleasure
seekers started for their homes feeling
tht, +, was day well spent, and hoping
tor lie return o. many such enjoyable
,c,a>ions. SIC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-09-05
4 Boy's Composition on Parents.

II bOU tOmpOSNtOH OH "fcH'"'
Phents aie horn to he a great trouble
to their cffsping When WAS ever so
little, | remember. tried 10 hang up the
kitten Sy NY whip lash, and mother took
the kitten away, boxed my ears, and
went and drowned it herself the next day.
So She had all the lup herself. And
fathers worse thau mother. He told me
to lake care of the pennies and the dol
lars would take care oi themselves, so
and Ben Smith formed an Auti-Swearing
Club. We had a rule that for every pro-
lane word we used we should pay q cent
into the treasury. We had seventy-iive
cents in the first day, but VIXEN we
divided, and fetched thirty-seven and
halt cents home, father said it was Il bad
business, whipped me and broke up the
club. How is fellow to know when he
is doing righl? II | had no parents TO
hound me around ia beat George Wash
ington all holler, for I'd cut down every
cherry tree in the garden, and own it, TOO.
II was an orphan, know what I'd do:
Ben Smith and ne would 90 straight to 4
desolate South Sea island and stir up the
goats and monkeys and things. fry toad
stools, eat oranges spell, then we'd
make ship and sail around the world.
What's the use al drying up in one place ?
| told mother, one day, when she
wouldn't give me ten cents. that meant
to 90 a-whsling, and | hoped whale
would swallow me, as one did Jonah,
and then she wouldn't never see me again,
Tor can't swim. She said wouldn't be
likely TO make such visit, Tor | would
turn the whales stomach mighty quick
after | got there. Wasn't she bully? II
| were parent know what I'd do--ld
keep still and mind my own business,
and let my children have some fun
There's Tom Cuts lives with his aunt,
and has a bullj time. He goes wood
chucking on Sunday has no best clothes,
crawls under the canvas of every circus
tent, earns money at the theatre, sleeps
in the stable when be likes, and always
has his pockets full OF peanuts. He says
he wouldn't be bothered with parents, ii
be could have 'em tor nothing, and he
thinks il | hadn't any it would be inoney
in my pocket. Them's my sentiments